The India Briefing

The India Briefing for the India Curious. TIB offers a deep dive into India’s dynamic landscape. Hosted by academic Mukulika Banerjee and journalist Pragya Tiwari, this podcast delivers insightful updates on India’s politics, economy, and culture. Whether you’re studying, investing, or simply curious about the country, join us for crisp conversations and debates that decode India’s role in global affairs.

The India Briefing is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 16 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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  The State of the Indian Economy with Arvind Subramanian

  May 8, 202556 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The India Briefing, former Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian joins hosts Mukulika Banerjee and Pragya Tiwari for a wide-ranging and incisive conversation on the state of the Indian economy. Drawing on decades of experience as a policy insider and analyst, Subramanian offers a candid assessment of India’s growth narrative, the reliability of GDP data, and the deeper structural challenges facing the economy today. </p><p><br></p><p>From the persistent divide between richer southern and western states and the poorer Hindi heartland, to the ongoing struggles with informality, underemployment, and regional inequality, the di...

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  Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo on Poverty, Inequality, and Policy

  Apr 16, 20251 hourS0

  <p>In this special episode of The India Briefing, Nobel Laureate and development economist Esther Duflo joins hosts Mukulika Banerjee and Pragya Tiwari for a wide-ranging conversation on poverty, inequality, and evidence-based policymaking in India. Duflo, whose path breaking work on Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) has transformed development economics, reflects on two decades of field research across India through the lens of J-PAL—the global research centre she co-founded to reduce poverty by ensuring policy is informed by scientific evidence.</p><p>From Tamil Nadu’s welfare innovations to the promise and pitfalls of cash transfers, the episode unpacks the stru...

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  Mughal History as a window to Modern India

  Mar 22, 20251h 3mS0

  <p>This episode of The India Briefing delves into The Great Mughals exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum, which celebrates the artistic and cultural achievements of the Mughal Empire’s golden age (1560–1660). Hosts Mukulika Banerjee and Pragya Tiwari are joined by historian and author Ira Mukhoty to explore the dynasty’s true origins, the influence of Mughal women, and the rich artistic legacy left behind by Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan. Through a discussion of rare artifacts—including Persian manuscripts, mother-of-pearl shields, and European-inspired paintings—this episode unpacks how the Mughals shaped India’s pluralistic identity and aesthetic traditions.</p><p>The conver...

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  Citizens as Cultivars of Democracy

  Mar 10, 202549 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Pragya Tiwari and Mukulika Banerjee take a step back from the news cycle to  reflect on the broader question of democracy and how we can ‘cultivate’ it. </p><p>They use the idea of ‘cultivating democracy’ as a framework to look at the socio-political faultlines that impact the health of democracies world over. </p><p>The discussion is based on Mukulika’s recent inaugural lecture at the London School of Economics. It also links with Pragya’s work as a journalist, on how democracy manifests and operates on ground. This broad discussion on democratic ethos travels from rural fa...

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  India - US Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era

  Feb 17, 20251h 20mS1

  <p>In this episode of The India Briefing, our hosts Mukulika Banerjee and Pragya Tiwari speak with Navtej Sarna and Ashley Tellis to analyse the evolving India-US bilateral relationship, particularly in light of Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to Washington. Our guests help untangle the complexities of trade dynamics, immigration issues, and the interplay between domestic politics and foreign policy. Listen in for insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for both nations, emphasizing the importance of strategic convergence amidst a changing global order.</p><p><br></p><p>Produced by Oijo Media Pvt Ltd | www.oijo.in<...

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