ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash

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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.

  1. 9h ago

    EP-466 | Trump’s Midterm Disaster, India’s Strategy, China Threat & Pakistan's Next Move | Samir Saran

    Samir Saran is the President of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), a think tank that provides independent analysis on security, strategy, the economy and development. He is known for his unfiltered views on global affairs, technology and India’s foreign policy. In this edition of ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he discusses what comes next for Donald Trump after the Republican defeat in the US midterm elections and how India can deal with his administration. The discussion also covers the India–US trade deal, India–China ties and Pakistan’s decision to bet on Trump. 00:00 - Introduction 01:23 - Farhan Akhtar Comparison 02:54 - US Midterm Results 05:27 - Trump’s Next Move 07:36 - Iran War 09:30 - No Superpowers Left 12:30 - Middle East Perspective 18:44 - US Foreign Policy 20:50 - Trump Family Deals 21:56 - America’s Gulf Retreat 25:30 - Fears of Stronger Iran 27:48 - Weaponising Trade Routes 30:06 - India’s Multi-Alignment Strategy 33:53 - Defence Pacts Tested 36:06 - Tech Billionaires & Data Centres 39:43 - Democrats vs Republicans 43:30 - Better India–US Deal? 49:11 - Who Controls Trump? 51:06 - JD Vance’s Setback 52:30 - Rubio’s Jamnagar Visit 54:24 - Rare Earth Opportunity 55:46 - Investing in America 56:54 - Attracting Global Investment 59:56 - Trump, Putin and Xi 1:01:02 - Russian Oil Pressure 1:02:06 - Ukraine War’s Future 1:10:51 - Can America Contain China? 1:14:02 - Lessons from China 1:15:57 - Progressive Democrats and India 1:18:19 - Musk’s Political Gamble 1:20:36 - India–China Security Challenge 1:24:14 - China’s Manufacturing Dominance 1:28:38 - India’s Technology Future 1:31:00 - Pakistan’s Trump Bet 1:36:56 - Investigating Trump’s Deals 1:38:42 - US Presidential Race 2028 1:41:51 - Closing Remarks

    EP-466 | Trump’s Midterm Disaster, India’s Strategy, China Threat & Pakistan's Next Move | Samir Saran

  2. 3d ago

    EP-465 | Why Are Europe’s Youth Angry? Jobs, Housing & Economy | Mohan Kumar, Gulshan Sachdeva

    Gulshan Sachdeva is a Professor and Jean Monnet Chair at JNU’s Centre for European Studies. His work focuses on Europe’s economy, its relations with India and the trade, transport and energy links between Europe and Asia. Ambassador Mohan Kumar served in the Indian Foreign Service for 36 years and was India’s Ambassador to France from 2015 to 2017. He has extensive experience in international trade and led India’s negotiations at global trade forums. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Gulshan Sachdeva and Mohan Kumar discuss growing anger among Europe’s youth, the rising cost of living and why young Europeans fear they will be worse off than their parents. They also talk about immigration, the rise of right-wing parties, France’s debt crisis and Europe’s dependence on the US, Russia and China. *Timestamps* 00:00 - Introduction 01:28 - Russian Gas Sales to Europe 08:40 - Young Europeans Protesting 13:26 - Educational Inequality in France 17:36 - Europe Prioritising Pensioners 20:17 - Europe’s Spending Limits 23:02 - Violent Protests in Europe 30:22 - Has Macron Failed France? 34:23 - Multiculturalism in Europe 36:41 - Europe’s Economic Failures 39:32 - Is Europe Turning Anti-Immigrant? 44:54 - Will the European Union Collapse? 47:58 - The Rise of Marine Le Pen 52:17 - Europe’s Dependence on Major Powers 56:00 - Europe and Indian Students 57:29 - India-Europe Ties 1:03:35 - Why Does Europe Talk Down to India? 1:08:24 - A Strong European Union 1:09:45 - Europe’s Security Challenges 1:12:50 - Protests in Serbia 1:14:28 - Europe, India and China 1:17:31 - Can Europe Recover? 1:19:45 - Lessons for India 1:22:20 - Closing Remarks

    EP-465 | Why Are Europe’s Youth Angry? Jobs, Housing & Economy | Mohan Kumar, Gulshan Sachdeva

  3. 5d ago

    EP464 | Producing SRK & Salman’s Film, Rajesh Khanna’s Lonely Days & Rajinikanth’s Help | KC Bokadia

    K. C. Bokadia is a filmmaker and producer known for films such as ‘Teri Meherbaniyan’, ‘Aaj Ka Arjun’ and ‘Phool Bane Angaray’. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he shares his experiences working with Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Rajinikanth, Rekha and Sridevi. He recalls Rajesh Khanna’s lonely final days, Shah Rukh Khan refusing payment after a film flopped, and Rajinikanth and Nana Patekar offering him financial help during difficult times. 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - Journey into Films 05:39 - Signing Raaj Kumar 09:09 - Raaj Kumar’s “Jaani” Story 13:34 - Memories of K. Asif 15:49 - Working with Sanjeev Kumar 18:50 - Rajesh Khanna’s Stardom 21:25 - Casting Decisions 24:57 - Jackie Shroff in 'Teri Meherbaniyan' 25:26 - Working with Sridevi 31:01 - The Dog in 'Teri Meherbaniyan' 32:21 - Working with CM Vijay's Father 35:12 - Working with Amitabh Bachchan 36:55 - Rajinikanth’s Hindi Film Career 39:47 - Rekha’s Courage 44:11 - Rajinikanth’s Offer 46:02 - Nana Patekar’s Generosity 46:53 - Shah Rukh Khan Refused His Fee 49:29 - Signing Priyanka Chopra 53:59 - How Film Financing Changed 55:14 - Film Music, Remixes 56:38 - Underworld Funding 57:49 - Corporate Bookings 59:38 - Making Films for Indian Audiences 1:02:42 - Vanity Vans, Star Entourages 1:05:07 - Dharmendra and Manoj Kumar’s Differences 1:08:05 - Corporate Culture in Bollywood 1:09:13 - South Indian Film Industry 1:10:33 - Film Budgets

    EP464 | Producing SRK & Salman’s Film, Rajesh Khanna’s Lonely Days & Rajinikanth’s Help | KC Bokadia

  4. Nov 1

    EP-463 | Luke Coutinho on Ozempic, Wellness Myths, Health Trends, Fertility & Superfoods

    Luke Coutinho is an entrepreneur, author, and foundational medicine and lifestyle expert. He was named Fit India Champion for Lifestyle and Wellness in 2019 by the Fit India Movement. In this edition of the ANI Podcast, Luke Coutinho discusses the growing popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in India and the risks associated with using them as quick fixes. He also shares his views on popular superfoods and protein supplements, and talks about healthy ageing, longevity and wellness trends such as biohacking. 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 1:19 – Weight Loss Drugs 11:14 – Heart Health 15:13 – Natural Remedies vs. Medication 18:19 – Lifestyle Changes 22:33 – Wearables & Health Tracking 25:20 – Bio-Individuality 29:51 – Binge Drinking 35:20 – Air Pollution 39:59 – Indian Cooking 44:39 – Mindful Eating 49:07 – Late-Night Eating 53:11 – Foundational Medicine 55:56 – Biohacking 58:43 – Male Fertility 1:03:16 – Genetics & Diabetes 1:06:58 – Breathwork & Yoga 1:14:14 – Longevity 1:18:34 – Rapid Fire 1:24:19 – Parenting

    EP-463 | Luke Coutinho on Ozempic, Wellness Myths, Health Trends, Fertility & Superfoods

  5. Oct 29

    EP-462 | Yogi vs Akhilesh: UP 2027, RSS, Muslim Votes, SIR Row & BJP's Strategy | Pankaj Chaudhary

    Pankaj Chaudhary is the Union Minister of State for Finance, the Uttar Pradesh BJP President and a seven-time MP from Maharajganj.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he discusses the BJP’s strategy for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Yogi Adityanath’s leadership and Akhilesh Yadav’s PDA formula.He responds to questions about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Election Commission’s credibility, Muslim voters, the RSS’s role in elections and growing dissatisfaction among young voters.*Timestamps*00:00 - Introduction00:59 - Inflation & Unemployment06:46 - SIR Controversy10:57 - Deletions from Electoral Rolls14:36 - BJP Losing Young Voters?17:07 - Upper Castes & UGC Rules18:20 - CJP Protests and Congress19:51 - BJP’s 2024 UP Setback24:04 - BJP Workers Being Rewarded?27:19 - Akhilesh’s PDA Formula29:06 - Third Front in UP Politics?29:51 - AI Videos and Personal Attacks31:30 - Mayawati’s Declining Influence32:38 - Why Did BJP Lose Ayodhya?33:43 - Yogi vs Akhilesh in Ayodhya?34:36 - Ram Mandir Donation Theft35:31 - Election Freebies36:52 - BJP–RSS Relations38:15 - Rahul Gandhi’s Attacks on RSS39:35 - BJP’s Ticket Distribution44:40 - Entry into Politics48:43 - Gorakhpur’s Deputy Mayor Battle57:31 - First Lok Sabha Election01:00:35 - Muslim Voters & Owaisi01:05:05 - UP’s Bureaucracy01:05:52 - Firing Outside His Home01:10:05 - Defending Party Workers01:12:44 - How Modi and Shah Plan Elections01:16:50 - When PM Modi Walked to His Gorakhpur Home01:20:07 - Managing Stress and Family Time01:21:15 - Closing Remarks

    EP-462 | Yogi vs Akhilesh: UP 2027, RSS, Muslim Votes, SIR Row & BJP's Strategy | Pankaj Chaudhary

  6. Oct 27

    EP-461 | Why Are Genuine Voters’ Names Being Deleted? Union Cabinet Minister Bhupender Yadav on SIR

    Bhupender Yadav is the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and a senior BJP leader. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Bhupender Yadav discusses the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, questions over the Election Commission’s credibility and concerns about genuine voters’ names being deleted. He responds to Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote theft, questions about the CJP protests and allegations of foreign funding. *Timestamps*0:00 - Introduction2:01 - SIR Process Transparency9:15 - Deletion of Genuine Voters’ Names11:36 - Foreign Nationals in Bihar13:52 - Bengal’s Voter Deletions18:02 - Cong 89 Lakh Complaints in Bihar21:18 - Changes to Form 624:58 - Pilibhit’s Muslim Voter Controversy27:12 - EC Not Addressing Media30:31 - Supreme Court on Form 632:08 - Dissent Within the EC35:10 - Why BJP Defends EC38:10 - Was SIR Rushed?39:57 - SIR “NRC in Disguise”?40:45 - “Regime Change” Charge42:16 - Foreign Funding Allegations45:22 - Election Boycott by Opposition46:20 - Annamalai on Foreign Forces Narrative49:40 - Young Protesters Jailed52:56 - Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation Demand55:57 - BJP Becoming Arrogant?57:21 - Protests at Govt Buildings1:00:18 - Detention of Protesters & Journalists1:02:37 - Rahul Gandhi’s Conduct1:05:40 - Democratic Dissent vs Anarchy1:07:01 - Political Pressure on India’s Institutions1:08:10 - Closing Remarks

    EP-461 | Why Are Genuine Voters’ Names Being Deleted? Union Cabinet Minister Bhupender Yadav on SIR

  7. Oct 22

    EP-460 | Ambani vs Musk, Trump’s Hostility & India’s Foreign Policy | Meera Shankar & Zorawar Singh

    Meera Shankar is India's former Ambassador to the United States and Germany. She has decades of diplomatic experience and a deep understanding of India's relations with major world powers.Dr Zorawar Daulet Singh is a foreign policy analyst, historian and author whose work focuses on India's foreign policy, the balance of power in Asia and the changing world order.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Meera Shankar and Zorawar Daulet Singh discuss India-US relations, Trump's foreign policy, trade tensions and allegations of American interference in Indian politics. They also talk about the Iran war, India's relations with China and Russia, the H-1B visa debate and the challenges India faces in making its own foreign policy decisions in a changing world. *Timestamps*0:00 – Introduction2:11 – How Does America See India?8:19 – Why Trump Targets India11:20 – US Pressure on India’s Politics17:49 – India’s Dependence on the US20:57 – Elon Musk, Ambani, Polymarket22:54 – India–US Trade Deal24:53 – America During the Obama Years25:44 – Trump & American Diplomacy26:44 – India’s Brain Drain30:40 – H-1B Crackdown33:01 – West Asia Security Outlook37:41 – China’s Confrontation with the US42:00 – How Iran Surprised the World48:36 – India’s Strategic Autonomy52:27 – Jaishankar on India–China Tensions55:33 – Future India–China Ties1:02:21 – Europe’s Energy Crisis1:04:15 – Can BRICS Challenge the US-Led Order?1:06:31 – Dollar, Sanctions & Financial Systems1:11:44 – Marco Rubio’s India Visit1:16:21 – India’s Leverage over American Tech Giants1:21:08 – India’s Own Digital Infrastructure1:23:01 – Future of India–US Ties1:26:34 – India’s Global Leverage1:29:27 – Indian Foreign Policy1:32:22 – Trade Corridors & Regional Connectivity1:32:55 – New World Order1:35:11 – Closing Remarks

    EP-460 | Ambani vs Musk, Trump’s Hostility & India’s Foreign Policy | Meera Shankar & Zorawar Singh

  8. Oct 19

    EP-459 I A Bangalorean in USA since 1963 who has seen India and America over the years

    M. Farook Sait is an attorney at law who moved to America from India in 1963, at the age of 23. He served as Special Counsel to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 1972 to 2012. Over the past six decades, he has witnessed some of the most defining moments in American history. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Farook Sait discusses his early years in America, his experiences with racism, and the realities of the American Dream. He also talks about the H-1B visa debate and how life in America has changed for the Indian diaspora. For more information on PILOT's initiatives to support girls' education, visit https://impilot.org/ 00:00 – Introduction 01:02 – Moving to the U.S. in 1963 04:04 – Discrimination in America 08:42 – Studying in Alabama 15:04 – Life in Segregated American South 18:54 – Love Story with Yvette 33:24 – Elvis Presley Fan 39:14 – John F. Kennedy’s Assassination 48:11 – The Watergate Scandal 50:22 – The 9/11 Attacks 54:05 – H-1B Visas 58:29 – Indian American Community 1:01:51 – ANI Documentary on ‘Indian Muslims Abroad’ 1:06:32 – Indian Diaspora’s Challenges Abroad 1:14:18 – Memories of Bangalore 1:17:18 – India’s Progress Over the Decades 1:23:07 – A Childhood Story from 1947

    EP-459 I A Bangalorean in USA since 1963 who has seen India and America over the years
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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.

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