The India Explained Podcast

Indian guys getting dumped. We discuss context, cause, consequences.

Indian decision-making processes. We examine their intricacies

A long discussion with Rahul Fernandes, former cricket journalist, on the 2019 ICC World CuP

The concluding part of our three-part special on the Indian election.s

Part 2 of our discussion on the recently-concluded Indian elections

The first of a 3-part series on the 2019 election results.

Exit polls give the BJP and allies 300 plus seats. Craziness or accuracy? We discuss politics, polls, and predictions.

Modi's fruit is the mango. What fruits go with other Indian politicians?

What is India's equivalent of the Notre Dame cathedral? We discuss.

The BJP gives an election ticket to Sadhiv Pragya, accused of terrorism and currently under trial. We discuss

Indian uncles love doing snake dances at Indian weddings. We explore

We discuss the scale, scope, size, and good, bad, and ugly about Indian elections

We discuss the good, bad, and, ugly of the IPL phenomenon

Jet Airways is grounded financially. Is a bailout justified?

We discuss the Indian habit of giving gyaan or expertise, and reminisce about some legendary local philosophers

BJP MP and MLA thrash each other with sandals. We investigate why

We discuss the contrast between Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's dignity in the face of adversity and the repellent jingoism of the Indian government, media, and public seeking to capitalize on his experiences.

India's much touted indigenous fast train fails on its second day. What does this incompetence reflect?

We discuss the ethnocentric bias of Indian media and its debased culture of rage and rants

We discuss some of the key issues raised by the Pulawama terrorist attack in Kashmir which took the lives of 37 Indian security personnel

Mamta gives Modi a taste of his own medicine. We discuss

Priyanka Gandhi official joins politics with a Congress position. We discuss the event and its possible impact

No Kumbh mela is complete, till some sadhu pulls a car with his genitals. We try and figure out why.

In a richly ironic development, the Hindu Right in India protests against Twitter claiming it shuts down their free speech

UP cops to get a monthly allowance for growing and keeping a robust moustache.

Mayawati fans and BSP members relish her 63rd birthday cake. We discuss

Rahul Gandhi describes Indian journalists as pliable, because of the free pass they give Modi. Outrage ensues.

We reflect on New Year celebrations and resolutions, with a dose of realism

A deliveryman for Zomato is caught on camera eating from customer orders. We discuss

We discuss Indian cricket commentators from Doordarshan legends to the ultra-cheerful Harsha Bhogle

Domestic flights in India. We discuss.

We discuss the art of branding products that draw on traditions, festivals, and social rituals.

The Congress takes back three states in the BJP's comfort zone. Anti-incumbency, farmer anger, or too much cow too little development? We discuss

The BJP spends a colossal sum on advertising. Anxiety, good strategy, or just modern politics?

Gujarati expatriates in Leicester are fined for spitting paan product. We discuss.

Thoughts on Delhi food, since Bunty travels there this week.

Dog meat found in train from Rajasthan to Chennai. We discuss.

We discuss the Indian proclivity for demanding symbolic honors and respect, especially among some communities

We discuss the giant statue of Sardar Patel built by the Modi government

Virat Kohli says Indians should only appreciate Indian cricketers. We discuss.

We discuss the false bravado and toxic masculinity of low-level politicians in North India

Bunty sees a tiger in an Indian wildlife reserve, and reflects on all that the experience taught him

A raid on a pakoda-seller yields Rs 60 lakhs. We discuss wealth, income, and cheating on taxes in India

We discuss weird Indian behavior on planes

Shilpa Shetty screams racism when she turns up late for an Australian fiight and can't take a bag on board. Does she have a point or is it desi attention-seeking?