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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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Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced a stunning $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas—the main channel through which U.S. employers hire foreign professionals in technology, engineering, and research.

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One of the most surprising developments in Washington, if you’re a South Asia-watcher, is the surprising turn in U.S.-Pakistan relations. Having largely sidelined Pakistan over the past decade or more, the current U.S. administration has courted Paki... more

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For a quarter century, Washington policymakers made a strategic bet on India premised on the belief that shared values, shared interests, and a shared strategic convergence in Asia would bind these two countries together as ‘natural allies’ in the tw... more

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India’s once-flourishing ties with Washington have soured in Trump’s second term, marked by punishing tariffs and penalties over Russian oil. This turbulence reinforces New Delhi’s instinct for “multi-alignment,” and the desire to hedge between great... more

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Recent Guests

Britta Glennon
Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School, Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
Episode: H-1Bs, India, and the Global Talent Wars
Uzair Younus
Chief Product Officer at Tag Ai; author of the book "Future Ready"; former Director of the Pakistan Initiative at the Atlantic Council.
Tag Ai
Episode: Why Washington Is Wooing Pakistan
James Crabtree
Journalist and analyst, author of 'Pivot to Europe, India's Backup Plan in Trump's World'
European Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Can Europe be India's Plan B?
Narayani Basu
Author and historian specializing in Indian independence movements
Episode: K.M. Panikkar and the Making of Modern India
Abhishek Choudhary
Author and biographer of Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Episode: Vajpayee and the Making of the Modern BJP
Ashley Tellis
Holds the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: What Kind of Great Power Will India Become?
Edward Anderson
Assistant Professor of History at Northumbria University and author.
Northumbria University
Episode: Hindutva Politics in the Diaspora
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee
Journalist and author, a contributing writer at the New York Times Magazine
Rest of World
Episode: The Decline and Fall of an Indian Ed Tech Empire
Srinath Raghavan
Professor of International Relations and History at Ashoka University and non-resident scholar at Carnegie India.
Carnegie India
Episode: A Reappraisal of Indira Gandhi’s Life—and Legacy

Host

Milan Vaishnav
Host of discussions centered around Indian politics and foreign policy, with a focus on insights from knowledgeable experts.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 272 ratings
  • 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 States5 months 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
    1
    RD2017
    United States5 months 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 Statesa year 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
  • Hit and Miss

    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
    3
    RJG179
    United States2 years ago

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The podcast is seen as crucial for understanding the complexities of Indian politics and foreign policy.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth and balanced insights provided by knowledgeable guests.
Critiques mention concerns around potential bias in guest selection and the depth of book review content.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#227
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Apple Podcasts
#45
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Washington Is Wooing Pakistan
Q: What do you think Munir's message was during his visit to Washington?
Uzair explains that the key takeaway was Pakistan's desire for the U.S. to view its relationship with Islamabad independently from its relationship with New Delhi.
Why Washington Is Wooing Pakistan
Q: How do you square the containment policy towards China with the obvious cooling off on India?
Uzair argues that the U.S. acknowledges India's role against China but sees potential in developing its relationship with Pakistan on critical minerals and counter-terrorism efforts.
Why Washington Is Wooing Pakistan
Q: What do you think are some of the unseen or behind-the-scenes factors which may have led these two countries to kind of rethinking their relationship?
Uzair suggests personal connections, especially relating to the development of cryptocurrencies, played a significant role, along with strategic engagements from the Pakistani side to win over the Trump administration.
Why Washington Is Wooing Pakistan
Q: What are the elements of this geopolitical reassessment you think are going on?
Uzair highlights three core objectives: keeping an eye on Iran, creating a new security architecture in the Middle East, and managing counter-terrorism efforts in Afghanistan and Central Asia.
H-1Bs, India, and the Global Talent Wars
Q: How will this affect entry-level positions?
Entry-level positions are likely to be the hardest hit, limiting job options for recent graduates who would have previously considered the US.

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