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The Interview With Karan Thapar

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Zanny Minton Beddoes
Editor-in-Chief of The Economist
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Trita Parsi
Co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Episode: Who does the ceasefire benefit more - Iran or the United States?
Ali Vaez
Iran Project Director, International Crisis Group
Episode: Where do things stand? What's the future of the Islamabad talks? And now what should we expect?
Kapil Sibal
Former Law and Human Resource Development Minister
Indian National Congress
Episode: PM ‘lied’ Saturday; CEC should issue a notice, in fact, should’ve stopped his speech: Kapil Sibal
Dr. Thiaga Rajan
Minister of Information and Technology and Digital Services in the Tamil Nadu government
Tamil Nadu government
Episode: Is the Lack of Clarity About Delimitation Deliberate and Designed to be Deceptive?
Manish Tewari
Congress MP from Chandigarh, former Minister for Information and Broadcasting
Congress Party
Episode: Govts Proposed Delimitation is “Motivated Gerrymandering” & Threatens India’s Political Integrity
Navtej Sarna
India's former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and former Ambassador to Israel and America
Former Indian diplomat
Episode: Trump Has Backed Off and This is Military Defeat for America but Pakistan’s Profile Has Risen
SY Quraishi
Former Chief Election Commissioner of India
Election Commission of India
Episode: If Eligible Adults Denied Vote in Bengal It’ll Be Unconstitutional, Deplorable & Vitiate Election
Archbishop Joseph Dsouza
Primate of the Good Shepherd Church of India and President of the All India Christian Council
All India Christian Council / Good Shepherd Church of India
Episode: FCRA Amendment Bill is “Loot and Theft of Christian Institutions – A Sangh Parivar Agenda"

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Karan Thapar
Host of in-depth interviews characterized by incisive questioning and a commitment to uncovering critical insights in political discourse.

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Iran War a 'Strategic Disaster' for Trump and USA: Editor-in-Chief The Economist
Q: So how does its editor view the impact of the war on the key participating countries and their leaders? And how does she believe the sharp divisions between Iran and the United States can be bridged?
She argues that the war has damaged U.S. credibility and left Iran relatively stronger in some strategic respects; bridging the divide will require serious diplomacy, recognition of Iran's interests, and a move toward a negotiated framework that includes nuclear limits and regional security guarantees.
Is the Lack of Clarity About Delimitation Deliberate and Designed to be Deceptive?
Q: Is it deliberate lack of clarity, but is it also an attempt to deceive?
The guest characterizes the government's approach as a deliberate strategy to mislead, arguing that statements contradict the bill and undermine democratic processes.
Is the Lack of Clarity About Delimitation Deliberate and Designed to be Deceptive?
Q: Are you prepared to take the government's word on trust, or does it need to be explicitly written into the bills?
The guest says explicit inclusion of proportionality in the bills is necessary or else the assurances are untrustworthy, highlighting a gap between statements and the bill's text.
Is the Lack of Clarity About Delimitation Deliberate and Designed to be Deceptive?
Q: Will it be on the basis of the 2011 census, which is what the bills themselves clearly state?
The guest asserts the bill explicitly ties delimitation to the 2011 census and pushes back against the idea of a guaranteed 50% proportional increase, emphasizing that verbal assurances do not change the bill's text.
If Eligible Adults Denied Vote in Bengal It’ll Be Unconstitutional, Deplorable & Vitiate Election
Q: What would be the nature of the election if tens of thousands are denied the vote due to verification delays?
It would be an initiation of the electoral process with a compromised legitimacy, undermining constitutional mandates and the integrity of the vote.

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Engaging with key political figures and public intellectuals, discussions often revolve around pressing socio-political issues in India. Conversations highlight topics such as governance, economic policy, foreign relations, and social movements. The interviews are characterized by a commitment to rigorous questioning and providing a platform for diverse perspectives. This format not only illuminates complex issues but also challenges prevailing narratives, making it a unique resource for listeners seeking an informed view on current affairs in India.

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