ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash

ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash gets eminent people from different walks of life to talk about issues that impact you and society at large. Join Smita Prakash as she brings important voices from the field of politics, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. Dive in for a great listening experience brought to you by India’s largest news agency.

ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash is a news podcast hosted by Asian News International (ANI), with 442 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #442

  EP-442 | Sanjeev Sanyal on Education Crisis, Coaching Mafia, Youth Anger, Taxes, AI & Economy

  Aug 19, 20261h 34m

  Sanjeev Sanyal is a historian, economist and author. He currently serves as a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he explains why India’s education system is failing its youth and why Indian degrees no longer guarantee jobs. He also speaks about India’s large population, the future of the economy, the falling rupee, AI and income tax. The podcast also explores the story behind INSV Kaundinya and India’s forgotten maritime and civilisational history. Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:00 – India's Education System 4:28 – How China Conducts Exams 9:36 – Youth Unemployment 25:16 – Theory vs Real-World Skills 29:04 – India's Economic Outlook 32:01 – India's Private Investments 36:08 – GDP Growth vs Consumption Gap 39:22 – Foreign Media Narratives 47:47 – India-US Trade Deal 51:03 – Fall of the Rupee 57:35 – India's Growth Story 1:02:43 – Are Indians Overtaxed? 1:05:47 – Global Birth Rate Crisis 1:17:43 – INSV Kaundinya 1:25:21 – Indian History 1:29:27 – What's Next for Sanyal?

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  Episode #441

  EP - 441 I The Parsi Story, Food & Culture | The 'Real' Samosa Caucus 9.0 Edition – Part 2

  Aug 16, 20262h 36m

  Stepping out of the ANI Podcast Studio, The ‘Real’ Samosa Caucus is back with Edition 9.0, Part 2, this time from Dorabjee & Sons in Pune. The 150-year-old Parsi restaurant has been serving generations of Punekars and is now run by the fifth generation of the Dorabjee family. Joining the podcast are: Sushant Sareen – Senior Fellow at ORF Tehseen Poonawalla – TV personality and political analyst Anand Ranganathan – Author and scientist Abhijit Iyer-Mitra – Senior Fellow at the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies Darius Dorabjee Dallas Dorabjee In this episode, the panel talks about how the Parsis made India their home, the evolution of Parsi food and culture, and what it takes to carry forward a 150-year-old restaurant legacy. Trade Crypto, Gold, Silver and US Stock Tokens in INR! Download app to get 10% off in Fees: https://deltaexchange.onelink.me/DIpL/zb5g0nh3 Delta Exchange is India's leading Crypto Exchange, fully compliant and requiring only INR to trade Crypto. 0:00 – Introduction 0:34 – History of Dorabjee & Sons 1:50 – Parsi Quirkiness 3:49 – Parsi Food 6:29 – Parsi Families and Marriage 15:06 – What Independence Day Means 24:21 – Exploring Parsi Food 28:27 – Parsi Traditions and Attire 32:50 – Iconic Parsi Dishes 33:17 – Why Dorabjee & Sons Never Expanded 35:48 – How Much Money Is Enough? 47:27 – India’s Obesity Crisis 49:10 – Protein vs Carbohydrates 54:37 – Stray Dog Debate 59:07 – Tukaram Mundhe’s Restaurant Crackdown 1:11:14 – Fitness and Healthy Living 1:25:50 – Wealth Creators 1:27:29 – Workweek Debate 1:28:08 – China’s Education Model 1:31:11 – AI-Driven World 1:39:11 – Is India Falling Behind in AI? 1:42:10 – Pakistan’s ‘Islamic NATO’ Proposal 1:46:51 – India–US Relations 1:57:45 – Trump and US Midterm Elections 2:03:05 – China’s Lead Over the US 2:11:11 – Manufacturing in India 2:18:40 – India’s Broken Systems 2:20:16 – Delhi’s Governance Problems 2:28:54 – Government Schools 2:32:09 – Visas and India’s Foreign Policy 2:34:30 – Conclusion

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  EP-440 | The 'Real' Samosa Caucus 9.0 Edition – Part 1 | Abhijit, Anand, Sushant & Tehseen

  Aug 13, 20262h 16m

  The ‘Real’ Samosa Caucus is back with Edition 9.0, Part 1 — bigger debates, sharper arguments and absolutely no filters. Joining the panel are: Sushant Sareen – Senior Fellow at ORF Tehseen Poonawalla – TV personality and political analyst Anand Ranganathan – Author and scientist Abhijit Iyer-Mitra – Senior Fellow at the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies In this episode, the panel discusses the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), anger among the youth, protests in Jharkhand, ethanol blending in petrol, the Ramayana and The Odyssey, and much more. Trade Crypto, Gold, Silver and US Stock Tokens in INR! Download app to get 10% off in Fees: https://deltaexchange.onelink.me/DIpL/zb5g0nh3 Delta Exchange is India's leading Crypto Exchange, fully compliant and requiring only INR to trade Crypto. Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 4:03 – E20 Debate 7:03 – Birth of CJP 12:54 – BJP’s Political Moves 18:35 – Cockroach Janta Party 26:48 – NEET Protest 29:42 – Traditional vs Social Media 31:33 – Sonam Wangchuk 35:24 – BJP vs Congress 45:24 – Jantar Mantar Effect 48:13 – FCRA Bill 53:50 – Gen Z vs Political Parties 55:02 – Bihar Bypoll 59:58 – UP 2027 Polls 1:00:46 – UGC Rules 1:02:55 – Gen Z Debate 1:07:26 – Digital Footprint 1:20:11 – Politicians Who Adapt 1:29:05 – E20 Blending 1:39:39 – India’s New Consumption Story 2:07:28 – Cinema

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  Episode #439

  EP-439 I 90s Stardom, Life Lessons, Affairs, Iconic Dance & Bollywood’s Reality | Govinda

  Aug 9, 20261h 13m

  Govinda is one of Bollywood’s biggest superstars of the 80s and 90s. Known for his unique comic timing, energetic dance moves, colourful style and unforgettable performances, he became one of the most loved entertainers of his generation. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Govinda talks about his rise to superstardom, his work with David Dhawan and Kader Khan, highs and lows of his career, and memories of legends like Rajesh Khanna, Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand. This is Govinda like you have never seen him before - candid, emotional and completely unfiltered. 00:00 – Introduction 01:07 – 90s Stardom 03:42 – Dilip Kumar’s Advice 10:27 – Memories of Rajesh Khanna 14:26 – Mother’s Influence 21:20 – ‘Outsider’ Tag in Bollywood 25:29 – Flop Movies 32:18 – Working with David Dhawan 34:49 – Upcoming Films 37:53 – Love Affairs & Relationships 41:14 – Suicide Attempt & Spirituality 46:57 – Underworld Threats 50:34 – Pairing with Kader Khan 53:34 – Iconic Dance Style 58:00 – Chemistry with 90s Leading Heroines 1:03:34 – Global Fashion Trendsetting 1:05:52 – Tips to Salman Khan 1:07:58 – What’s Next for Govinda?

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  Episode #438

  EP-438 | BJP’s Gen Z Disconnect, Youth Protests, Jobs & Social Media Elections | Amitabh, Mallika

  Aug 5, 20261h 23m

  Amitabh Tiwari is a political strategist, election analyst, author and commentator. He is the founder of Vote Vibe and a regular columnist and television panellist. Mallika Bajaj is a digital transformation expert who studies how technology affects the way people learn, behave and think. In this live edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, they discuss what Gen Z wants and why there is a disconnect between the government and young people. They also explain how algorithms work and why Instagram is becoming the next major platform for election campaigns. 00:00 – Introduction 00:58 – BJP Lost Gen Z Support? 06:22 – Algorithms & the Digital Divide 14:04 – BJP's Social Media Edge 19:58 – Q&A with Gen Z 20:51 – Foreign Apps & Data Leaks 26:39 – Need for Younger Politicians 34:08 – Fake Information in AI Age 42:10 – Gen Z's Political Grammar 45:35 – Job Creation 49:28 – CJP's Future Role 51:21 – Youth Representation in Parliament 56:41 – Legacy vs Independent Media 1:01:08 – Gen Z's Electoral Influence 1:06:02 – Political Labels 1:07:58 – Traditional Media 1:11:46 – The Right Way to Protest 1:17:26 – Political Influencers 1:21:19 – CJP's Political Ambitions

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