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Interpreting India

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India
Artificial Intelligence
China
United States
Military Modernization
Taiwan
Belt and Road Initiative
European Union
Pakistan
South Asia
Indian Army
Open Source
Russia
Defense Industry
Quad
Electric Vehicles
Defense Innovation
Bangladesh
Agnipath Scheme
Maldives

In Season 5 of Interpreting India, we continue our exploration of the dynamic forces that will shape India's global standing. At Carnegie India, our diverse lineup of experts will host critical discussions at the intersection of technology, the economy, and international security. Join us as we navigate the complexities of geopolitical shifts and rapid technological advancements. This season promi... more

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Jaspreet's framing for the AI and work debate is worth staying with. He is not dismissive of disruption: he thinks AI will destroy certain jobs, create new ones, and the rupture will be real. But he pushes back on the idea that job destruction is the... more

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This episode is part of our special series on the India AI Impact Summit, examining the conversations, decisions, and debates that are shaping global AI governance.

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Almudena opens with a distinction that anchors the entire conversation: space security, unlike space safety, is about intentional harm. It concerns deliberate attempts to disrupt, deny, or destroy space systems and the services they provide, and it i... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Pooja Bhatt
Associate Professor and Director, Pankaj Kumar Jha Center for Security Studies, Jindal Global University
Jindal Global University
Episode: Subsea Cables, Trusted Networks, and India's Strategic Opportunity
Jaspreet Bindra
Founder of AI&Beyond; Tech Whisperer; former Group Chief Digital Officer at Mahindra Group; former Regional Director at Microsoft India; visiting professor at Ashoka University
AI&Beyond; Mahindra Group; Microsoft India; Ashoka University
Episode: AI Literacy and the Future of Work in India
Saurabh Garg
Secretary at the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, Government of India; chaired the working group on democratizing AI resources
Government of India, Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation
Episode: Can AI Resources Be Democratized? AI Summit Special
Almuduna Askarate-Otega
Lead researcher at UNIDIR's Space Security Program
UNIDIR
Episode: Space Security in the Age of AI
Raymond Ononiwu
Founder and CEO of Horus Labs
Horus Labs
Episode: An African Perspective for Building AI for Global South | AI Summit Special
Nicolas Kohler Suzuki
Advisor for trade and economic security at the Jacques Delors Institute
Jacques Delors Institute
Episode: The India-EU Trade Deal: What It Delivers and What It Doesn't
Mariano Florentino Cuellar
President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, former California Supreme Court justice
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: From Bletchley Park to Delhi and What Comes Next | AI Summit Special
Nikhil Narendran
Partner, Trilegal; heads digital innovation group; advises on data protection and AI regulation
Trilegal
Episode: Data, AI, and the Laws Trying to Keep Up
Ana Garcia
Associate Professor at the Institute of International Relations at PUC-Rio; General Coordinator of the Brics Policy Center; Professor of the Graduate Program in Social Sciences at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro
Brics Policy Center / PUC-Rio
Episode: Recalibrating BRICS: India’s Moment in a Fragmented World

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Nidhi Singh
Host of the show, Associate Fellow at Carnegie India; Senior Research Analyst and Program Manager

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Great show

    It is a great show. I love it. My only suggestion is to close not so abruptly. Ask your last question and give the guest the opportunity to articulate his/her final thoughts. I have hear very abrupt end to the show. Hope you sincerely look at this suggestion and try to make appropriate change.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    virgsaha
    United States5 years ago
  • Host has ulterior motive

    The anti-BJP bias and ulterior motive of the host is quite apparent. Nothing wrong with that, but it should be stated. This show is a false interpretation of India.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    samarth.robo
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast - poor production

    Can hardly hear the host - constantly chopping in and out. Supremely frustrating as the content is extremely fascinating.

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    samittra12321
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Superb

    Dr. Srinath Raghavan is such an amazing historian. Wonderful podcasts 👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peer mohamedm
    United States6 years ago
  • Pioneering Content

    After listening to countless fertile and accomplished minds from the states and europe, finally, this seems to be the beginning of the Meta level of debate, discussion and discourse that I have felt severely lacking in India.

    Looking forward to further episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdnotsoshady
    India7 years ago

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Episodes are seen as highly educational and policy-forward.

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AI Literacy and the Future of Work in India
Q: What practical steps should leaders take to move from awareness to adoption of AI in their organizations, especially in education and public policy contexts?
Leaders should implement broad, curriculum-aligned AI literacy initiatives (e.g., AI as a subject in schools, government-backed public education programs), customize bootcamps to industry needs, and treat AI as a national mission to scale access and capabilities across the population, not just in tech firms.
AI Literacy and the Future of Work in India
Q: You've noted that literacy is more crucial than training when it comes to AI. Could you explain what the three laws of AI literacy are and why they matter for organizations?
The three laws emphasize that everyone doesn't need to be an AI expert, but everyone should be AI literate; literacy evolves the definition of talent beyond traditional roles; and meaningful investments in AI tools will only pay off if people are AI literate to use them safely and effectively.
Space Security in the Age of AI
Q: What are the practical applications of AI in space domain awareness and debris management?
AI can enhance debris collision prediction, optimize satellite maneuvering, enable autonomous onboard decision-making for mission prioritization, and improve earth observation data processing, while emphasizing the need for human-in-the-loop oversight to prevent escalation and ensure accountability.
Space Security in the Age of AI
Q: How do you define space security and how does AI change this definition in the current age?
Dr. Ortega explains that space security focuses on deliberate harms to space assets and the maintenance of peace, distinct from safety concerns like debris and natural hazards; AI adds opportunities for better situational awareness and data processing but introduces transparency and attribution challenges that require careful governance.
From Bletchley Park to Delhi and What Comes Next | AI Summit Special
Q: If AI could solve one global problem tomorrow, what should it be?
Access to quality healthcare remains the most pressing global issue, given its uneven distribution and the potential life-saving benefits AI could enable.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Interpreting India

What is Interpreting India about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Audiences engage with in-depth discussions at the intersection of technology, policy, and geopolitics, with a focus on India's role in global digital and security ecosystems. Episodes explore AI governance, data protection, space and military applications of tech, global trade, BRICS dynamics, and AI compute for the Global South. The show often features policymakers, researchers, and industry experts who translate complex topics into practical implications for governance, business strategy, and international relations. A standout pattern is a strong emphasis on actionable governance frameworks, open-source/open-innovation debates, and real-world case studies from India and the Global South. This mix makes the program useful for listeners se... more

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2. Jaspreet Bindra
3. Saurabh Garg
4. Almuduna Askarate-Otega
5. Raymond Ononiwu
6. Nicolas Kohler Suzuki
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