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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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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
Garima Mohan
Senior Fellow in the Indo-Pacific Program at the German Marshall Fund
German Marshall Fund
Episode: Europe’s Discovery of India
Mark Linscott
Non-resident senior fellow on India at the Atlantic Council and senior advisor with the Asia Group.
Atlantic Council
Episode: India’s Return to the Trade Game
Muhib Rahman
Perry World House Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in international security, emerging technologies, and the politics of the Global South.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: How India Lost the Neighborhood
Lisa Curtis
Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at CNAS and foreign policy veteran
Center for a New American Security
Episode: Can the U.S. Salvage Its Relationship with India?
Abhishek Chaudhary
Author of 'Believers' Dilemma, Vajpayee and the Hindu Right's Path to Power'
Author, Biographer
Episode: Grand Tamasha’s Best Books of 2025
Sam Dalrymple
Author of 'Shattered Lands', historian and filmmaker
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Milan Vaishnav
Host of Grand Tamasha

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 277 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 States10 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
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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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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.
Europe’s Discovery of India
Q: Why is skilled migration significant in the context of EU-India relations?
With restrictions on H1B visas in the U.S., European countries see an opportunity to attract skilled talent from India, thus fostering closer ties.
Europe’s Discovery of India
Q: What has changed recently that has allowed Europe and India to discover this strategic partnership?
The recognition of a strategic partnership has been driven by the need for economic diversification post-COVID-19 and the challenges posed by China's assertiveness.
India’s Return to the Trade Game
Q: What are two or three of the stickiest issues you think going to be?
Key hurdles will be non-tariff barriers and issues related to product standards, particularly in medical devices and digital trade.
India’s Return to the Trade Game
Q: What do you think the thinking is in Delhi for why they've kind of eschewed these mega-regional deals?
Mark discusses India's hesitance in negotiations due to concerns about China and how this has led India to pursue bilateral deals instead.

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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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