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Each week, Milan Vaishnav and his guests from around the world break down the latest developments in Indian politics, economics, foreign policy, society, and culture for a global audience. Grand Tamasha is a co-production of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Hindustan Times.

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Recent Guests

Saurabh Mukherjee
Author, Breakpoint; founder of Marcellus Investment Managers
Marcellus Investment Managers
Episode: India’s Middle Class Hits a Breaking Point
Nandita Rajhansa
Economist; co-author of Breakpoint; small and mid-cap analyst at Marcellus
Marcellus Investment Managers
Episode: India’s Middle Class Hits a Breaking Point
Sapana Bhavsar
Co-author of Breakpoint
Unknown from transcript
Episode: India’s Middle Class Hits a Breaking Point
Karan Mahajan
Author of The Complex; Associate Professor of the Literary Arts at Brown University
Brown University
Episode: Inside The Complex: Family, Power, and India in Turmoil
Tanvi Madan
Senior fellow, Center for Asia Policy Studies and Foreign Policy Program, Brookings Institution
Brookings Institution
Episode: Can India Thrive in Trump’s World?
Ami Bera
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 6th District
U.S. Congress
Episode: Inside Washington: Ami Bera on Shifting U.S.–India Ties
Naomi Hossain
Global Research Professor in Development Studies, SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London
Episode: Bangladesh’s Political Reset
Anirudh Suri
Non-resident scholar with Carnegie India; Managing Partner at India Internet Fund; Author of The Great Tech Game
Carnegie India; India Internet Fund
Episode: India’s AI Moment?
Sandra Destradi
Chair of International Relations at the University of Freiburg; DAAD long-term guest professor at Reichman University
University of Freiburg
Episode: Populism and the Politics of India’s Foreign Policy

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Milan Vaishnav
Host of Grand Tamasha

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 279 ratings
  • Educational exceptional

    Expentionally educational on Indian issues. Thank you for doing so much and sharing so genrously 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AtulatHK
    Hong Kong4 months ago
  • Excellent analyses

    I’m a scholar of South Asia and I still learn so much from these excellent episodes. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lalindia
    United Statesa year ago
  • Propaganda podcast

    This is an anti India propaganda podcast. The host chooses guests who are subtly anti India. The host also takes a line of questioning that deliberately highlights the anti India side of an issue and leaves the pro India argument under or un explored. The only positive thing I can say about this podcast is that at least it is not full on Jihadi.

    Apple Podcasts
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    RD2017
    United Statesa year ago
  • Glorified Book Review Stop

    A very talented and knowledgeable host, but way too many episodes are book reviews on esoteric topics. The latter point robs the show of its focus and impact, in my view.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RJG179
    United States2 years ago
  • Crucial listening to (start) understanding India

    Engaging, interesting and informative. Key podcast to understand major and timely issues in India.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diaa Hadid
    Australia2 years ago

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The analysis is praised as excellent and deep, with many guests contributing significantly.
The program is seen as a credible source for understanding major developments in South Asia and related areas.
Some criticisms exist around perceptions of bias or focus on book reviews, but overall feedback highlights balanced, thoughtful discussion and strong production quality.
Listeners describe the show as highly educational and informative on Indian issues.

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India’s Middle Class Hits a Breaking Point
Q: What are the three waves of labor-market disruption identified in India, and how do they interact with AI and automation?
The three waves are manufacturing automation replacing shop-floor and clerical roles, the shift to non-routine cognitive work, and the widening supply-demand mismatch driven by excessive graduate supply and lagging demand; AI accelerates the shift by demanding creativity over rote learning, amplifying the disruption.
India’s Middle Class Hits a Breaking Point
Q: Could you explain why the middle class is defined as 40 million income taxpayers in India, and why that specific band is important?
The panel explains that using the 40 million income taxpayers captures the segment that truly drives the economy and can be considered the middle class, while also reflecting inequality and the broader multiplier effects on employment and social spending.
Inside The Complex: Family, Power, and India in Turmoil
Q: What was the hardest part of writing this book, and which sections demanded the most careful handling?
He notes that writing Sachin's perspective and the infertility subplot were particularly challenging, as he wanted to avoid simplistic resolutions and to portray gendered experiences with ethical nuance.
Inside The Complex: Family, Power, and India in Turmoil
Q: So tell us about that choice of weaving fiction with real characters and events, and how that shapes the reader's experience.
Mahajan explains that fiction can illuminate political realities by blending memory, biographical inspiration, and historical events, creating a sense of instability that makes readers question what is true and what is fiction.
Europe’s Discovery of India
Q: What are the major points of the new EU-India Free Trade Agreement?
The FTA aims to eliminate tariffs on 95% of trades, benefiting sectors like textiles for India and machinery for Europe while addressing longstanding barriers.

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A thoughtful, issue-driven analysis of India's politics, economics, and foreign policy, featuring distinguished guests from academia, government, think tanks, journalism, and non-profits. Discussions regularly span India's domestic political dynamics, its role on the world stage, trade and development, security partnerships, and societal issues, with an emphasis on nuanced, data-informed perspectives from experts and practitioners. Notable strengths include high-caliber guests, deep policy insight, and strong cross-border context, making it a solid choice for listeners who want sophisticated, globally informed conversations about India and its regional and global impact.

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