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India
Caste System
GDP
Economics
Welfareism
Savarnas
Private Sector
Manufacturing
History
Indian Culture
Western Philosophy
Neoliberalism
Import Substitution
Development
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Mythology
Religion
Kannan Gopinathan
Delhi
Economic Policy

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

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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.

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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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Over the past months, the entire world watched in surprise as Iran stood up to the most powerful militaries in the world.

On February 28, when the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran, killing its head of state, Trump was hoping for a quick, Venez... more

We all know someone who has been scammed over the internet. It could be a dramatic digital arrest scam or something milder like a phishing scam.

In her new book, Scamlands, journalist Snigdha Poonam explores this epidemic. For many Indians, desperat... more

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Recent Guests

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
Sunita Narain
Head of the Centre for Science and Environment and an expert on environmental issues
Centre for Science and Environment
Episode: Delhi’s pollution crisis needs drastic action
Sajjad Kargili
One of Ladakh's most popular leaders involved in negotiations with the Modi government regarding Ladakhi autonomy and rights.
Episode: Why Ladakh is angry with the Modi government
Saira Shah Halim
An activist, writer, and Communist.
Communist Party of India
Episode: Does communism have a future in India?
Kannan Gopinathan
Former IAS officer who resigned in protest against bureaucratic practices.
Episode: Can an IAS officer have a conscience?
Yamini Aiyar
Senior Visiting Fellow at Brown University and former president of the Centre for Policy Research
Episode: Why is the Indian state so corrupt?
Devdutt Pattanaik
India's leading mythologist with over 60 books, known for his insights into Indian mythology and its relevance in today's society.
Episode: Why Devdutt Pattanaik thinks humans can't live without mythology
Pushpesh Pant
Food scholar and writer, known for his works on Indian cuisine and international relations.
Episode: The myths, politics and rich history of India’s food

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Shoaib Daniyal
Host of Scroll Adda/Scroll Adda variants; prominent figure in interviews with policymakers and analysts.

Chart Rankings

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#40
India/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#55
Norway/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#155
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#178
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Delhi’s pollution crisis needs drastic action
Q: Is there any place in India that you would recommend as a model with respect to public transport?
Kochi is highlighted for its integrated clean transport system, including solar energy at its airport and electric buses.
Delhi’s pollution crisis needs drastic action
Q: Do you think that's happening in any little way?
No, it's not happening at a sufficient scale to address the pollution crisis.
Delhi’s pollution crisis needs drastic action
Q: How bad are things in Delhi right now?
It's very bad, as indicated by the inability to breathe and burning eyes due to poor air quality.
Why India's GDP data can't be believed
Q: What was the thinking behind killing the private sector?
The fear of big corporations damaging politics and the influence of the Soviet model led to the destruction of the private sector.
Does communism have a future in India?
Q: What are you guys doing wrong?
The old guard stepped away too late and did not adapt in time to new aspirations and demands from young voters.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scroll Adda

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

This show features long-form conversations with policymakers, economists, journalists, activists, and historians about politics, economics, culture, and public policy in India and beyond. Recent episodes routinely probe macroeconomic data, governance, corruption, regional autonomy, environmental challenges, and cultural debates, often pairing critical analyses with practical insights. A notable pattern is the willingness to challenge official narratives—whether on GDP credibility, pollution policy, or bureaucratic power—through nuanced, multi-perspective discussions. The format tends to attract listeners who want thoughtful, context-rich discussions about how policy and history shape everyday life, with guests who bring deep expertise and p... more

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