
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 443 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsSociety & Culture | |||

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
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
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
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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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
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.
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!
Such an amazing find :)
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.
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Featuring long-form conversations, this podcast engages with various topics, delving into issues pertaining to politics, society, and culture. It often presents insights driven by personal journeys of notable guests and their expertise across fields, including journalism, public policy, economics, and the arts. Listeners can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the intricate dynamics shaping contemporary Indian society, as the host facilitates rich discussions that intertwine personal anecdotes and broader societal themes. It stands out for its commitment to thoughtful dialogues and is likely to attract those interested in critical exploration of complex issues.
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Recent guests on The Seen and the Unseen include:
1. Janhavi Nilekani
2. Gautam John
3. Rukmini S
4. Manoj Kewalramani
5. Vasant Dhar
6. Ghazala Wahab
7. Aneesh Pradhan
8. Rudraneil Sengupta
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