
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 292 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernment | |||

After the latest round of state elections, India’s political landscape looks more lopsided than at any time in the post-2014 era. The BJP claimed big wins in West Bengal and Assam—continuing its march across eastern India and solidifying its status a... more
India’s growth numbers shape how we understand everything from jobs to investment to global standing. But what if those numbers don’t tell the full story?
New research suggests India may have both underestimated and overestimated growth at different... more
For more than a decade, India has steadily deepened its ties with the Gulf while trying to balance competing interests across the region. But today, that strategy is under strain—thanks to the Iran conflict, shifting regional alignments, a reemerging... more
** NOTE TO LISTENERS: This week, we are releasing a special “flash episode” of Grand Tamasha to recap India’s recently concluded 2026 state assembly elections. As usual, we will still be publishing a new Grand Tamasha episode next Tuesday, May 12 at ... more
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Expentionally educational on Indian issues. Thank you for doing so much and sharing so genrously 🙏
I’m a scholar of South Asia and I still learn so much from these excellent episodes. Thank you!
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.
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.
Engaging, interesting and informative. Key podcast to understand major and timely issues in India.
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This program delivers in-depth, expert-led analysis of India's politics, economy, foreign policy, and society with thought leaders from think tanks, academia, government, and industry. Episodes frequently feature nuanced debates on GDP measurement, regional power dynamics, elections, delimitation, labor markets, and technology policy, often pairing data-driven insight with historical and institutional context. A standout characteristic is its ability to blend rigorous scholarly perspectives with practical policy implications, inviting global audiences to understand complex Indian developments through multiple lenses. The show often highlights the interplay between domestic policy and international strategy, making it valuable for listeners ... more
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Recent guests on Grand Tamasha include:
1. Abhishek Anand
2. Kabir Taneja
3. Neelanjan Sircar
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5. Rosa Abraham
6. Kanwal Rekhi
7. Saurabh Mukherjee
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