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The Interview With Karan Thapar

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I see the protests as "a moment of great hope"; the audacity and impertinence is enheartening: Mukul Kesavan, Historian, Novelist and Essayist, to Karan Thapar for The Wire.

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Charging MDR on UPI payments could increase costs in many ways; it'll benefit Visa & Mastercard: Ajay Srivastava, Founder, Global Trade Research Initiative, to Karan Thapar for The Wire. ....................................... As things stand the gov... more

The present Indian govt is one of the biggest committers of ecocide in the world today: Author and Blogger Avay Shukla to Karan Thapar for The Wire.

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Recent Guests

Mukul Kesavan
Historian, novelist and essayist
Episode: I see the protests as “a moment of great hope”; the audacity and impertinence is enheartening
Ajay Srivastava
Founder of the Global Trade Research Initiative
Global Trade Research Initiative
Episode: Charging MDR on UPI payments could increase costs in many ways; it’ll benefit Visa & Mastercard
Avay Shukla
Author of The Last Sky Countdown for an Endangered Planet
Author, Environmental Advocate
Episode: The present Indian govt is one of the biggest committers of ecocide in the world today
Ramachandra Guha
Historian and author
Author, Arguments with Gandhi
Episode: Young Gandhi was racist, never had Ambedkar’s respect on untouchability but won the trust of Muslims
S. Y. Quraishi
Former Chief Election Commissioner
Election Commission of India
Episode: PM Modi would have been told about the mess in Election Commission
Ashok Lavasa
Former Election Commissioner
Election Commission of India
Episode: PM Modi would have been told about the mess in Election Commission
Yogendra Yadav
National Convener of Bharat Jodo Abhiyaan
Bharat Jodo Abhiyaan
Episode: PM Modi would have been told about the mess in Election Commission
Amarjeet Singh Dulat
Former head of R&AW, author of Our Kind of Games
Former head of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW)
Episode: In A. S. Dulat's first novel Kashmir is a tragedy and the Head of IB has a break down
Madan Lokur
Former judge, Supreme Court of India
Supreme Court of India
Episode: Disappointed, dismayed and worried by Supreme Court’s functioning: Justice Madan Lokur

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Karan Thapar
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Charging MDR on UPI payments could increase costs in many ways; it’ll benefit Visa & Mastercard
Q: You believe it would benefit Visa and Mastercard. You say, and I'm quoting you, Free UPI lets merchants receive the full payment. A merchant fee reduces that benefit and makes cards more competitive. Could you explain this point more fully, please?
Srivastava says UPI currently lets merchants keep the full payment, while Visa and Mastercard charge merchants commissions. If UPI begins charging MDR, its cost advantage over cards would shrink, making cards more competitive.
Charging MDR on UPI payments could increase costs in many ways; it’ll benefit Visa & Mastercard
Q: You say, exempting payments below 2000 rupees will not protect small purchases from higher prices. This is because shopkeepers may recover MDR paid on sales above 2000 rupees by raising prices across their entire range of products. This means that even small purchases could cost more and even when paid for in cash. Am I right? And could you explain this point further if I am?
Srivastava says merchants may spread MDR costs across all their products to recover the fees, so prices could rise even for small purchases made in cash.
I see the protests as “a moment of great hope”; the audacity and impertinence is enheartening
Q: How do you view the Supreme Court's response to this situation?
Kesavan criticizes the Court's general deference to the executive, while saying its contempt notice may have helped the government step back from restricting a later march.
I see the protests as “a moment of great hope”; the audacity and impertinence is enheartening
Q: Do the protests reflect a deeper, wider angst, a greater dissatisfaction with the state of India today?
Kesavan says the protest concerns both the Election Commission's role in safeguarding voting rights and wider discontent, with fair electoral rolls and appointments of election commissioners among the most urgent challenges.
The present Indian govt is one of the biggest committers of ecocide in the world today
Q: Explain to me why governments are wrong.
The guest argues that governments have consistently prioritized development and economic growth over environmental safeguards, enabling ecocidal projects and neglecting sustainable policies, while stressing the need for scientific awareness and civil society action to counterbalance political inertia.

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Sharp, in-depth interviews that center on Indian politics, governance, law, and economics. Across recent episodes, the host pursues tight, policy-focused questioning with prominent figures ranging from constitutional lawyers and judges to MPs, historians, and economists. The conversations frequently probe constitutional duties, governance legitimacy, leadership dynamics, and macro policy, often pairing historical context with contemporary decision-making. A notable strength is the host's willingness to challenge power with precise references to statutes, precedents, and archival evidence, making it a strong pick for listeners who want candid, stakes‑driven insights from influential insiders and thinkers.

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