Grand Tamasha Podcast
1) Vajpayee and the Making of the Modern BJP
Author Abhishek Choudhary joins Milan on the premiere of Grand Tamasha's 14th season to explore the career of former BJP prime minister Bihari Vajpayee.
2) Trade Wars: Trump Targets India
Will U.S.-India relations survive U.S. President Donald Trump's trade wars? On this special episode of Grand Tamasha, Milan welcomes back Tanvi Madan and Sadanand Dhume to discuss the United States' h...Show More
3) What Kind of Great Power Will India Become?
On the season finale of Grand Tamasha, Milan welcomes back Ashley J. Tellis to discuss his latest essay in Foreign Affairs and the broader future of India's great power status.
4) Hindutva Politics in the Diaspora
How did Hindu nationalism gain traction with the Indian diaspora? Historian Edward Anderson joins Milan this week to discuss this phenomenon, drawing on findings from his book "Hindu Nationalism in th...Show More
5) The Decline and Fall of an Indian Ed Tech Empire
Journalist Yudhijit Bhattacharjee joins Milan this week to discuss the rise and fall of Indian education technology company Byju and the larger cautionary tale surrounding technology start-ups.
6) A Reappraisal of Indira Gandhi’s Life—and Legacy
Historian Srinath Raghavan joins Grand Tamasha this week to discuss the ever evolving legacy of India Gandhi, drawing on new findings surrounding her life and career he explores in his new book "Indir...Show More
7) The Secret to Indian Americans' Success
What makes Indian Americans so successful? Author and journalist Meenakshi Ahamed returns to Grand Tamasha to discuss the diaspora's immense success in the United States, drawing on her new book "Indi...Show More
8) Decolonization and India’s Constitutional Order
Scholar Sandipto Dasgupta's new book, "Legalizing the Revolution: India and the Constitution of the Postcolony," explores India's post-colonial development and institutional reform. He joins Milan thi...Show More
9) How This India-Pakistan Conflict Will Shape the Next One
Scholar Joshua White joins Milan this week to analyze the aftermath of the India-Pakistan conflict and what lessons it presents for the future of these rivals' relationship.
10) Operation Sindoor and South Asia’s Uncertain Future
Christopher Clary joins Milan to discuss Operation Sindoor and its implications for security in South Asia and the region's broader future.