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The Wire Talks is back, but with a new look. Now, host Sidharth Bhatia will chat with guests on video as well as audio, on issues such as culture, politics, books and much more. Our guests will be well-informed domain experts. The idea is not to get crisp sound bites but to have a real discussion, resulting in an explanation that is insightful and offers the audience much to think about.

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A new book, Indian Caliphate: Exiled Ottomans and the Billionaire Princes floats the tantalising possibility that the Nizam of Hyderabad’s dynasty came close to becoming the Caliphs in the 20th century.

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Episode: Did Hyderabad Almost Become the Spiritual Epicentre of the Islamic World
Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar
Chair of the UN Commission of Inquiry on the occupied Palestinian territory
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Admiral Arun Prakash
Former Chief of the Indian Naval Staff
Indian Navy
Episode: "There is no indication India raised the issue of attacks on Indian nationals at sea with the U.S."
Dr. Aabha Nagral
Director, Department of Gastroenterology, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai; runs the fatty liver program; Managing Trustee, Children's Liver Foundation
Jaslok Hospital; Children's Liver Foundation
Episode: Fatty Liver is Becoming the Number One Cause of Liver Cancers in India
Joe Sacco
Cartoonist and journalist known for Palestine and Gaza reporting
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Amita Baviskar
Professor of Environmental Studies in Sociology and Anthropology at Ashoka University
Ashoka University
Episode: The Heat Wave in India is an Emergency. And Its Only Going to Get Worse in the Future
Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Journalist and author; long-time observer of West Bengal politics
Episode: “The Election Commission Is The Key Player In This Election"
Nikhil Pahwa
Founder and editor of Medianama; anthropologist, journalist, and activist
Medianama
Episode: The Amount Of Censorship Of Online Content Has Expanded Exponentially
Sravya Tadepalli
Deputy Executive Director of Hindus for Human Rights
Hindus for Human Rights
Episode: Indian Americans Are Very Afraid in a Way That, They Haven’t Been Probably Since the Post 9-11 Era

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Did Hyderabad Almost Become the Spiritual Epicentre of the Islamic World
Q: Why does the Dutch-like complexity of these plans matter to modern Indian and global history?
Because it reveals that pre-partition India hosted vibrant, transnational political imaginations that didn't fit neatly into nationalist narratives, showing how colonial and post-colonial trajectories could have intersected with pan-Islamic politics in ways that might have reshaped regional power and cultural influence across the Islamic world.
Did Hyderabad Almost Become the Spiritual Epicentre of the Islamic World
Q: Is there any documentation supporting that the Caliph intended to pass his title to the Hyderabad heir?
There are secret correspondences and memoir fragments suggesting such a possibility, but no definitive proof. Historians note the fragmentary and conjectural nature of these sources, making it unclear whether the Caliph's will or plan could have materialized into a formal succession.
Did Hyderabad Almost Become the Spiritual Epicentre of the Islamic World
Q: How did this alliance between a Caliph without a state and a powerful Indian prince come about and what could it have changed?
It arose from a Pan-Islamic collaboration led by Maulana Shokat Ali and others, leveraging Hyderabad's wealth and global connections to envision a revived caliphate centered in Hyderabad. If realized, it might have created a different axis of influence in South Asia and the Islamic world, potentially altering post-colonial state formation.
Did Hyderabad Almost Become the Spiritual Epicentre of the Islamic World
Q: But what legitimacy did Abdul Majid have if the Turkish Grand National Assembly had forsworn the Caliphate?
His legitimacy was largely a matter of the Islamic world's perception and the symbolic authority that Muslims globally attributed to a caliph, not a formal empire. The assembly's assent gave him a platform, but true sway depended on recognition from Muslims beyond Turkey and the political maneuvers of allied elites like the Nizam of Hyderabad.
Did Hyderabad Almost Become the Spiritual Epicentre of the Islamic World
Q: Can you explain centuries of Caliphate history and its significance beyond Turkey or the Middle East?
The Caliphate evolved through multiple forms across Islamic history, with rulers in Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem asserting leadership at various times; the Ottoman Caliphate later fused political power with religious symbolism and pan-Islamist ambitions, which mattered across diverse Muslim communities from India to North Africa and Europe, shaping identities and anti-colonial movements.

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What is The Wire Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on deep-dive conversations with domain experts across politics, policy, culture, and technology, prioritizing nuanced analysis over sound bites. Recent episodes scrutinize elections, regulatory shifts affecting speech online, diaspora dynamics, legal-transformations around bail and anti-terror laws, and societal issues like mental health, digital literacy for seniors, and the cultural politics surrounding Hindutva and nationalism. Noteworthy is the penchant for long-form, context-rich discussions that connect ground-level observations with broader structural dynamics, often weaving in historical perspectives, legal frameworks, and cross-border implications. The format suits listeners who want thoughtful, evidence-backed ins... more

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