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An interview podcast with newsmakers from around India and the world, spanning politics, culture, food, and the economy.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In 1966, a 22-year-old Zoramthanga joined the Mizo National Front and started an armed struggle to secede from the Indian Union.

Over the next two decades, he was on the move: India, East Pakistan, Burma and, after East Pakistan became Bangladesh in... more

Based on the 1988 aircraft crash that killed Zia-ul-Haq, the military dictator of Pakistan, A Case of Exploding Mangoes made a big splash in the South Asian literary world when it was released in 2008. Readers loved that a desi writer was nailing pol... more

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Very few things are as controversial in today’s India as its history. The academic discipline now sits at the heart of popular politics, with the Bharatiya Janata Party and its Hindutva supporters using India’s medieval past to power its politics.

I... more

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Few people know more about Indian publishing than Scroll's books editor, Arunava Sinha.

Sinha has translated an incredible 100 books from Bengali to English.

On this episode of Scroll Adda, he tells Shoaib Daniyal about his experience as a translat... more

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Recent Guests

Mohammed Hanif
Writer and journalist known for political satire and novels such as A Case of Exploding Mangoes and The Rebel English Academy
Author and Journalist
Episode: Why Mohammed Hanif uses satire to write about Pakistan | Scroll Adda
Namit Arora
Writer and critic
Episode: Why Hindutva loves to hate Romila Thapar
Romila Thapar
Historian
Historian, Indian universities
Episode: Why Hindutva loves to hate Romila Thapar
Arunava Sinha
India's most prolific translator; translator of The Bengal Reader
Penguin (publisher)
Episode: Why Indians have stopped reading
Alex Azar Shams
Writer and anthropologist; editor and chief of Manjam Media Collective
Manjam Media Collective
Episode: How Iran managed to take on a superpower
Snigdha Poonam
Writer and journalist who authored a book on online scams
Writer and journalist
Episode: India's scam epidemic
Anurag Minus Verma
Satirist, podcaster, multimedia artist and writer
Self-employed/author of A Social History of India's Internet
Episode: A ringside view of the world of social media
Arvind Subramanian
Economist and former Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India.
Episode: Why India's GDP data can't be believed
Devesh Kapur
Political Scientist and Director of the Center for the Advanced Study of India at the University of Pennsylvania.
Episode: Why India's GDP data can't be believed

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Shoaib Daniyal
Host of Scroll Adda

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Why Mohammed Hanif uses satire to write about Pakistan | Scroll Adda
Q: You're seen as a master of satire. What draws you to this medium for telling Pakistani stories?
He says satire arises from a skeptical view of power and a reluctance to accept unchallenged authority, using humor to expose absurdities while acknowledging its limits and potential consequences.
Why Mohammed Hanif uses satire to write about Pakistan | Scroll Adda
Q: But tell us the truth, how did he actually die?
Hanif explains the investigation into the events surrounding the death, noting how journalism often encounters closed doors and cover-ups, which inspired him to frame the event as a fictional mystery in his early writing.
How Iran managed to take on a superpower
Q: What is the broader international context, including US media and public opinion, and how does that interact with the on-the-ground reality in Iran?
The host and guest analyze how Western media has often framed the Iran-US conflict, arguing that there is a crackdown on criticizing US or Israeli policies, a perception of American imperialism, and a growing distrust that shapes public opinion on both sides of the Atlantic.
How Iran managed to take on a superpower
Q: Could you give a short history of Iran's liberalization window in the late 1990s to the 2000s and how external events shaped its narrowing?
The guest outlines a multi-decade trajectory starting with late-1990s reformist openings, local councils, and civil activism, followed by a crackdown after the 2009 elections and intensified external pressure through sanctions, culminating in a narrowed space for reformist politics and the consolidation of a more powerful security establishment.
How Iran managed to take on a superpower
Q: What is the likely domestic trajectory in Iran as the war continues — more militarization or potential openings for civil society?
The guest argues that the conflict is likely to push Iran toward greater militarization and tighter control, with the Revolutionary Guards expanding influence and the space for civil society shrinking, especially under sustained sanctions and warfare. He warns this could hollow out democratic institutions rather than revive reformist momentum.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scroll Adda

What is Scroll Adda about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program features deep-dive conversations with newsmakers, thinkers, and cultural commentators who illuminate politics, history, economics, and society across India and beyond. Episodes commonly center on governance, public policy, accountability, and regional-to-global shifts, often weaving in historical context, literary or media perspectives, and on-the-ground reporting. The show frequently features voices that challenge prevailing narratives or expose systemic issues—ranging from corruption and bureaucratic ethics to environmental crises, public demonstrations, and nationalist discourse—delivering thoughtful, often provocative critique alongside accessible storytelling. A notable strength is its ability to pair intimate profile-led ... more

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2. Namit Arora
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