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The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

Amit Varma
Urdu Literature
Education
Communalism
Cultural Identity
Political Climate In India
Delhi
Air Pollution
Urban Development
Infrastructure Planning
Covid-19 Response
Economic Growth
Public Policy
Density In Cities
Rental Housing
Progressive Writers Movement
Community Engagement
Family Structure
Social Media
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The Seen and the Unseen, hosted by Amit Varma, features longform conversations that aim to give deep insights into the subjects being discussed. Timeless and bingeworthy.

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Latest Episodes

She is a thinker and doer who takes on difficult problems, whether it's maternal care in India or a dangerous ideological cult. Janhavi Nilekani joins Amit Varma in episode 439 of The Seen and the Unseen to chat about her work in healthcare -- and he... more

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What can one man do for a city in a lifetime of work? A lot! V Ravichandar joins Amit Varma in episode 438 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, his times and what he has learnt as a civic evangelist for Bangalore. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOT... more

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He studied law, found success as an entrepreneur, and has since spent almost two decades in the social sector trying to make the world a better place. Gautam John joins Amit Varma in episode 437 of The Seen and the Unseen to share his reflections on ... more

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The world is complex, India contains multitudes, and we need more numbers, better numbers, to make sense of it all. Rukmini S joins Amit Varma in episode 436 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about Data For India -- and to share some surprising insi... more

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Recent Guests

Janhavi Nilekani
Founder of Aastrika Foundation and Aastrika Midwifery Centre
Aastrika Foundation / Aastrika Midwifery Centre
Episode: Ep 439: Janhavi Nilekani Threw the Other Shoe
Gautam John
CEO of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and former entrepreneur.
Episode: Ep 437: Gautam John is Figuring it Out
Rukmini S
Data journalist and founder of Data For India
Data For India
Episode: Ep 436: Rukmini and the Numbers
Manoj Kewalramani
China expert in India, launched a podcast exploring the intersection of International Relations and policy.
Takshashila Institution
Episode: Ep 435: A Primer on China
Vasant Dhar
Professor at NYU Stern School of Business and Center for Data Science, expert in AI and author
NYU
Episode: Ep 432: Vasant Dhar's Lifetime in Artificial Intelligence
Ghazala Wahab
Author and editor, expert in defense and journalist
Force magazine
Episode: Ep 431: Ghazala Wahab and the Hindi Heartland
Aneesh Pradhan
Tabla maestro and author of various books on Hindustani music.
Episode: Ep 430: Aneesh Pradhan: A Life in Hindustani Music
Rudraneil Sengupta
Author and embedded reporter with the Delhi Police
Episode: Ep 429: Rudraneil Sengupta is Embedded
Narayani Basu
A biographer, known for her works on historical figures such as VP Menon and KM Panikkar.
Author
Episode: Ep 428: The Solitary Writer Meets the Impossible Man

Host

Amit Varma
Host of insightful long-form conversations focusing on societal and cultural issues with thought-provoking guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Tired of the liberarianism

    I used to listen to this show quite regularly and enjoyed the long chats with thinkers, artists and writers. But I have gotten tired of libertarianism being injected into everything. May I point out that Amit’s enlightened childhood with access to arts, ideas, films etc via his father is the product of a “big government” that funded public arts. Surely the govt should get out of markets but a lot more Indians could use access to public libraries, public parks and publicly funded arts. It just se... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Totto1234!
    United States3 months ago
  • WOW

    wow, what do I say, where do I start? I am a fan of Gurucharan Das’ s writings. Enjoyed the podcast. Did it in just two phases.

    Amazing, learning so much through these podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    navikusam
    India6 months ago
  • Conversations I wish I could have, being had here

    Amit. You’re beautiful. The honesty with which you’ve been pursuing this is really appreciated. I absolutely love the work you’re putting out into the world, and I’m so glad there’s a lot of people supporting this work and making it worth your while to pursue it full time! Beautiful show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hrishi Somani
    India7 months ago
  • The best podcast for your brain

    Such an amazing find :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AjithNeelakantan0501
    Sweden9 months ago
  • Undoubtedly one of the best podcasts out there. I wouldn't waste time comparing this to other podcasts, but what Amit does well in this podcast is to teach you how to be a good attentive speaker and the art of letting the other person open up. The guests are some of the most interesting personalities I've listened to. Started questioning my social life while listening to these as the quality of conversations I listen here is much better.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    akfeeil
    a year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some feedback mentions occasional disagreements with the host's perspectives, reflecting a diverse spectrum of opinions within the listener community.
Many praise the long-format conversations that allow for in-depth exploration of topics, which sets the podcast apart from others.
Reviews indicate that the host, Amit Varma, is skilled at facilitating engaging dialogues that resonate with the audience's interests.
Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of discussions, often highlighting the intellectually stimulating nature of episodes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#41
India/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#3
India/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#13
India/News
Apple Podcasts
#36
Indonesia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#57
Taiwan/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#68
United Arab Emirates/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 439: Janhavi Nilekani Threw the Other Shoe
Q: What shaped your interest in maternal care and how did it lead to founding Aastrika?
Her firsthand experience with poor urban maternity care in India, combined with her background in economics and public policy, motivated her to build institutions that align incentives toward better maternal outcomes.
Ep 437: Gautam John is Figuring it Out
Q: What do you take less seriously than you did at 19?
I take self-worth linked to measurable traits less seriously, realizing that so much is about being in alignment rather than achieving metrics.
Ep 437: Gautam John is Figuring it Out
Q: What do you take more seriously than you did at 19?
I take soft cues more importantly, and I take coincidence more importantly.
Ep 437: Gautam John is Figuring it Out
Q: What has the experience of being a stay-at-home dad taught you?
It taught me that the act of doing changes the person who does it as well, and that it's about the building of a relationship, not just a series of tasks.
Ep 431: Ghazala Wahab and the Hindi Heartland
Q: How do you deal with the rage for what you face as a Muslim?
Ghazala explains that her concern is for her safety and that of her loved ones, indicating a nuanced response shaped by her experiences as a Muslim woman.

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1. Janhavi Nilekani
2. Gautam John
3. Rukmini S
4. Manoj Kewalramani
5. Vasant Dhar
6. Ghazala Wahab
7. Aneesh Pradhan
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