ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash

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ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash episodes:

05.08.2024
EP 170 - Congress Exodus, Dynasty Politics, 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, INDIA Alliance with Sachin Pilot
Sachin Pilot is a senior Congress leader and former Union Minister who has also served as Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan. He also held the position of President of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee and played a major role in...
05.06.2024
Ep 169 - LS Polls 2024, Parivarvaad Politics, Minorities Quota, Foreign Media Ft. Hardeep Singh Puri
Hardeep Singh Puri, a former diplomat and current Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs in the Modi Government. He is also the longest-serving Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs in India's history. ...
05.05.2024
Ep 168 - Caste Census, Muslim Quota Row, Constitution, Dalit Politics with Prof. Dilip Mandal
Prof. Dilip Mandal is anauthor and a seasoned journalist. He is the former managing editor of India Today Hindi Magazine, and has authored books on media and sociology. Often known for talking about the plight of dalits in India,...
05.03.2024
EP 167 - 2024 LS Polls, Muslim Quota 'War', Razakars, Madhavi Latha & UCC Ft. Asaduddin Owaisi
Asaduddin Owaisi, a barrister and four-time Member of Parliament, is the Chief of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). He ranks among the 500 most influential Muslims globally. Representing the Hyderabad constituency in the Lok Sabha, Owaisi is campaigning for re-election...
04.30.2024
EP 166 - NCP Split, Maharashtra Politics, Congress, 'Washing Machine' Jibe with Praful Patel
Praful Patel is a Rajya Sabha MP, former Union Aviation Minister, and the working president of the NCP. He is also a former president of the All India Football Federation and also served as a member of the FIFA Council....
04.28.2024
EP 165 - Exposing Global Media's 'Bias' on Modi & India with Shashi Shekhar
Shashi Sekhar is the former CEO of Prasar Bharati, India's public broadcaster. He assumed office in 2017 and served a five-year term till 2022. An alumnus of IIT-Bombay, he was the youngest and first non-bureaucrat to hold the public office...
04.25.2024
EP 164 - U.P. Politics, Dalit Identity, BSP-SP Break-Up with 'Behenji's' Successor Akash Anand
28-year-old Akash Anand is the National Coordinator of the Bahujan Samaj Party. Nephew of BSP supremo Mayawati, Akash joined the party in 2016 and rose through the ranks, to become the the second most important leader in the party. In...
04.23.2024
EP 163 - Meet BJP's Dr CN Manjunath, Cardiologist Praised by Obama, Taking on Congress' DK Brothers
Dr. Cholenahally Nanjappa Manjunath, known as Dr. C N Manjunath, is a renowned cardiologist, who was the director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research for 18 years, the largest Heart Care Centre in Southeast Asia. Under his...
04.20.2024
EP 162 - Will the BJP-JD(S) Alliance Trump Congress in Karnataka? HD Kumaraswamy Answers
HD Kumaraswamy, known as the 'kingmaker' of Karnataka politics, served as Chief Minister of Karnataka from 2018 to 2019 and from 2006 to 2007. He is contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Mandya constituency, which his son Nikhil...
04.18.2024
Ep 161 - Bengaluru Challenges, India Alliance, Electoral Bonds, Democracy Debate with Rajeev Gowda
Rajeev Gowda wears many hats - he is an academician, spokesperson, professor, and social worker. Formerly a Rajya Sabha MP, he is now a Congress candidate for the Bengaluru North Lok Sabha constituency, a Vokkaliga stronghold. He is contesting against...
04.16.2024
EP 160 - 2024 Polls, Karnataka Politics, Water Crisis, Tax Devolution with Tejasvi Surya
Tejasvi Surya, the dynamic BJP MP representing Bengaluru South in the 17th Lok Sabha is also the President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha since September 26, 2020. At just age 33, the youngest BJP MP in the 17th Lok...
04.15.2024
EP 159 - China's Global Network Triggering Street Protests Across The World?
China's global influence has expanded rapidly, not only economically but also through its extensive networks of technology, and information dissemination, triggering street protests across the world, like Black Lives Matter in the US and pro-Palestine protests in Europe. This...
04.11.2024
Ep 158 - Border Tensions, 'Targeted' Killings in Pak, India Alliance, 2024 Polls with Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh is serving as the 29th Defence Minister of India since 2019. He is also the Deputy Leader of the House of the BJP since May 30, 2019. Singh also held the post of BJP President from 2005 to...
04.10.2024
EP 157 - Mythology and History, Art of Storytelling, Sanatana, Bharat vs India with Ashwin Sanghi
Ashwin Sanghi is among India’s highest-selling English fiction authors. He has written several bestsellers in the Bharat Series (including The Rozabal Line, Chanakya’s Chant, The Krishna Key, The Sialkot Saga, Keepers of the Kalachakra, The Vault of Vishnu, and The...
04.07.2024
Ep 156 - Decoding India’s Role in Future Warfare with Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy
Sujan R. Chinoy is a former Indian diplomat with over 37 years of experience. He currently serves as the Director General at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses (IDSA), India's top think-tank focusing on defense, security, and...
04.03.2024
EP 155 - The 'Original Bad Boy' of Bollywood Feat. Ranjeet
Gopal Bedi, popularly known by his screen name Ranjeet, has worked in over 200 films. He embarked on his journey in 1970 and carved a niche for himself as a versatile character actor, excelling in villainous roles. Some of his...
04.02.2024
EP 154 - Will China Leave Behind Its Economic 'Woes' In 2024? @ORFDelhi
China has set an ambitious 5% GDP growth target for 2024 and vowed to 'transform' the economy. Beijing has signalled that stability and transforming its economy will continue to be a priority. This comes at a time when China's economy...
03.31.2024
EP 153 - Khalistan Showdown, CAA Row, India-U.S. Ties, Bollywood & Cricket with U.S. Envoy Eric Garcetti
Eric Garcetti, currently serving as the U.S. Ambassador to India, stands out as the sole U.S. envoy to have toured 22 states of India within just 12 months since his appointment in March 2023. He also served as the...
03.29.2024
EP 152 - Will China invade Taiwan? Decoding Strategies of India, Japan, and U.S. @ORFDelhi
China's ambitions are clear: it wants to gain control over Taiwan, but at what cost? The Chinese President Xi Jinping stated, "It is up to the Chinese people to resolve the Taiwan issue," affirming that Beijing will never renounce the...
03.27.2024
Ep 151 - The Rise of 'Singham' K Annamalai: A 'Game Changer' for BJP in Tamil Nadu
The 39-year-old Annamalai Kuppusamy is making his parliamentary poll debut in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, contesting for the Coimbatore seat. Known for his aggressive style of politics, K. Annamalai is credited with the rise of the BJP in Tamil...
03.26.2024
EP 150 - The 'Trouble Shooter' of Congress Ft. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
He is a trusted lieutenant of the Gandhi family, an eight-time MLA and considered a 'troubleshooter' for the Congress party. DK Shivakumar is one of the tallest Vokkaliga leaders of the Congress, who lost out in the race to Siddaramaiah...
03.24.2024
EP 149 - BJP’s Madhavi Latha on Hyderabad Politics, Asaduddin Owaisi, Religion and Triple Talaq
It's BJP's Madhavi Latha versus AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi. A long time RSS worker against a prominent Muslim leader will be taking on each other in Hyderabad. Madhavi Latha is not an active politician and does not belong to any...
03.23.2024
EP 148 - Ayurveda Vs Allopathy, Holistic Health, Sanatana Dharma & Ram Temple with Sadhguru
Jagadish Vasudev better known as "Sadhguru," is the founder of the Isha Foundation. He dons many hats as a yoga guru, mystic, philanthropist, author, and podcaster. Sadhguru defies stereotypes by actively engaging in various activities beyond meditation. He sings, dances,...
03.20.2024
EP 147 - Insider Insights: BJP Vs Congress Culture Differences with Aditi Singh & Shehzad Poonawalla
Shehzad Poonawalla is a well-known face of the BJP on TV debates, with fiery puns and takes on the Congress. His debates often go viral on social media. Aditi Singh is a BJP MLA from Raebareli Sadar, the bastion of...
03.17.2024
Ep 146 - Film, Politics, Culture and More | Ranvir Shorey & Anand Ranganathan Uncensored
In the latest edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we bring you a perfect mix of humour, masti, and unapologetic conversation. Joining us are Anand Ranganathan, an author, scientist, and social commentator, alongside Ranvir Shorey, a former VJ...
03.14.2024
EP 145 - Exclusive Podcast | Union Home Minister Amit Shah Clears All 'Myths' Around CAA
Just ahead of the mega 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, the Centre has notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which was passed by Parliament four years ago. Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserts that Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
03.13.2024
Ep 144 - Pakistan's Most 'RIGGED' Elections Ever: Assessing the Road Ahead @ORFDelhi
After two years of political turmoil and an economic crisis, Pakistan held elections on 8th Feb 2024. As the results were being announced, accusations surfaced that the Pakistan military had assisted the coalition led by Nawaz Sharif's PML-N in winning...
03.10.2024
Ep 143 - From Rags to Riches: The Inspiring Journey of TV News Pioneer Rajat Sharma
Rajat Sharma has been a prominent figure in Indian media and journalism for the last three decades. He is best known for his show, 'Aap Ki Adalat', 'Aaj Ki Baat’ and his role as the Editor-in-Chief of India TV. Before...
03.06.2024
Ep 142 - Deconstructing the Battlefield: Hamas-Israel, Russia-Ukraine Wars
The world is currently witnessing two major war fronts: one between Israel and Hamas and the other involving Russia and Ukraine. The conflict in Ukraine has entered its third year, with no potential 'stalemate' or breakthrough in sight. In the...
03.03.2024
Ep 141 - India-U.S Ties, Indo-Pacific Region, Nuclear Deal, Hinduism with Atul Keshap
Atul Keshap is a former U.S. diplomat, now serving as the president of the of the U.S-India Business Council. He also serves as the senior vice president at U.S chamber of commerce. He also held the position of Chargé d'affaires...
02.28.2024
Ep 140 - The 'BAD MAN' of Bollywood Feat. Prem Chopra
Prem Chopra was born into a Hindu Punjabi family in Lahore in 1935. Following the partition of India, his family relocated to Shimla, where he was raised. Despite his father's aspirations for him to become a doctor or an IAS...
02.21.2024
EP 139 - India-U.S Ties, Khalistan Row, Pannun 'Plot' with Top U.S Official Richard R. Verma
Richard R. Verma is the first American of Indian descent to serve as the US Ambassador to India from 2014 to 2017. He currently serves as the Deputy Secretary of State for Management & Resources. He is a veteran of...
02.20.2024
EP 138 - India-China, The Russian Response, U.S Elections and Raisina 2024 Ft. Samir Saran
Samir Saran is the President of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India’s premier think tank headquartered in New Delhi. Saran is a well-known figure in the field of diplomacy and serves as the curator of the Raisina Dialogue. He has...
02.18.2024
EP 137 - Balasaheb’s Legacy War, Family ‘Infighting’: Daughter-in-law Smita Thackeray Speaks Out
Smita Thackeray is a social activist and film producer. As the daughter-in-law of Bal Thackeray, she wielded significant influence, often regarded as his confidante and advisor. She never officially joined Shiv Sena. Smita is also the chairperson and founder...
02.14.2024
EP 136 - Evolution of Cinema, Bihar Politics, ‘Fake’ Godmen, Boycott Culture with Prakash Jha
Prakash Jha’s knack in editing, storytelling, and dialogue writing has consistently earned him various awards and accolades, including 8 National awards. As a master of direction, Jha’s work in renowned films like 'Damul,'Gangajal,' 'Apaharan,' 'Raajneeti,' and 'Mrityudand' speaks volumes...
02.08.2024
EP 135 - Kartik Pandian's First-Ever Interview: Is he the Political Heir to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik?
He was considered the 'most powerful bureaucrat' in the state of Odisha, often referred as the right hand of CM Naveen Patnaik. Kartik Pandian served as the private secretary to the Odisha CM for 12 years before joining his party,...
02.04.2024
EP 134 - What Xi Jinping Wants, India-China Border Dispute with Lt. Gen Dr. SL Narasimhan (R)
Lt. Gen Dr. S.L. Narasimhan (R) was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in 1977. Holding a Ph.D. in India-China relations, he has received four awards from the President of India for his contributions to the Indian Army. A specialist in...
01.31.2024
Ep 133 - Harmonious Masters: Subramaniam and Kavita's 25-year musical voyage
In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we are honouring the dynamic musical partnership of Subramaniam Lakshminarayana and Kavita Krishnamurti, a couple who have elevated Indian Classical music to unprecedented heights. Subramaniam Lakshminarayana, an accomplished Indian...
01.28.2024
EP 132 - The Ultimate 'Showman' of Bollywood Ft. Subhash Ghai
Renowned filmmaker Subhash Ghai, a maestro in the world of Indian cinema, has left an indelible mark with his exceptional contributions as an actor, scriptwriter, and director. In a captivating episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Ghai...
01.24.2024
EP 131 - China-Tibet-Nehru Saga and The Escape of Dalai Lama With Lobsang Sangay
Lobsang Sangay served as the Tibetan Prime Minister in exile from 2011 to 2021. He is the first person without a monastic background to hold this position. He was born in 1968 in a refugee community in Darjeeling, India. Sangay...
01.20.2024
EP 130 - with Rohit Shetty: The 'King' of Action and Comedy Films
The films 'Golmaal,' 'Singham,' 'Chennai Express,' and 'Dilwale' have established Rohit Shetty as the undisputed king of action and comedy in the Hindi film industry. The director of 'Dilwale' has now made his OTT debut with 'Indian Police Force,' an...
01.17.2024
EP 129 - Exploring India's Cultural Diplomacy & Soft Power With Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe
Dr. Vinay Prabhakar Sahasrabuddhe served as a Rajya Sabha member from 2016 to 2022 and held the position of Vice President in the BJP from 2014 to 2020. He also assumed the role of President at the Indian Council for...
01.13.2024
EP 128 - Konkona Sen Sharma on Films, Family, Filmmaking and Future Ventures
Konkona Sen Sharma is a versatile actress, director, and writer renowned for her ability to depict a wide range of characters. She gained recognition for her role in the critically acclaimed film 'Mr. and Mrs. Iyer' (2002), directed by her...
01.09.2024
Episode 127 - Beyond the Glamour: Life Wisdom with Pankaj Tripathi
Pankaj Tripathi is often considered one of the few actors in cinema with zero haters. Known as a method actor, he is widely recognized for his unconventional choices. He has received two National Awards: one for Best Supporting Actor in...
01.06.2024
Episode 126 - Rakhigarhi & Sinauli Secrets, Mahabharata 'Evidence', Aryan Invasion with Dr. Sanjay Manjul
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Manjul is the Additional Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India. He has made significant contributions to Indian Archaeology, leading excavations in Rakhigarhi, Bijnor, Rajasthan, Barnawa, Sinauli, and Baghpat. The Sinauli findings, including the earliest...
12.29.2023
Episode 125 - The Samosa Caucus 2.0 Edition with Sushant, Abhijit, A Ranganathan, Tehseen
In the special year-end 2023 edition of our podcast, dive into insightful discussions covering everything from the sizzle of political dynamics to the crunch of cricket excitement – where every topic is seasoned with a pinch of wit and a...
12.27.2023
Episode 124 - Niyaz Khan: IAS & Author who advocates for cow protection, 'Backs' Sanatana, and 'Hates' Bollywood
Niyaz Khan is an IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, who is known for his views on cow protection, Sanatana Dharma, and Bollywood. He has authored over half a dozen books, including one on Gangster Abu Salem's 'love story',...
12.21.2023
Episode 123 - Smriti Irani on Parliament Security Breach, I.N.D.I.A Bloc, Menstrual Leave Debate, T.V world
From being a television star for eight consecutive years to becoming a Union Cabinet minister, Smriti Irani has come a long way, carving a niche for herself in every field Currently, she holds the portfolios of the Ministry of...
12.17.2023
Episode 122 - Vikrant Massey on '12th Fail' Success, Nepotism in Cinema, Method Acting & 'Mirzapur' Series
Vikrant Massey is known for leaving a lasting impact with his compelling performances. This is evident in the success of the '12th fail' movie, which received acclaim from both critics and audiences, establishing itself as a box office hit. ...
12.13.2023
Episode 121 - Fitness, Cricket, Cinema and Mental Health with Bollywood's 'Anna' Suniel Shetty
Suniel Shetty is an actor, film producer, and entrepreneur, fondly known as Bollywood's 'Anna'. With a career spanning almost 30 years, he has acted in over 100 films and is the owner of the production house Popcorn Entertainment Private Limited....

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ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash episodes:

EP 170 - Congress Exodus, Dynasty Politics, 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, INDIA Alliance with Sachin Pilot

Ep 169 - LS Polls 2024, Parivarvaad Politics, Minorities Quota, Foreign Media Ft. Hardeep Singh Puri

Ep 168 - Caste Census, Muslim Quota Row, Constitution, Dalit Politics with Prof. Dilip Mandal

EP 167 - 2024 LS Polls, Muslim Quota 'War', Razakars, Madhavi Latha & UCC Ft. Asaduddin Owaisi

EP 166 - NCP Split, Maharashtra Politics, Congress, 'Washing Machine' Jibe with Praful Patel

EP 165 - Exposing Global Media's 'Bias' on Modi & India with Shashi Shekhar

EP 164 - U.P. Politics, Dalit Identity, BSP-SP Break-Up with 'Behenji's' Successor Akash Anand

EP 163 - Meet BJP's Dr CN Manjunath, Cardiologist Praised by Obama, Taking on Congress' DK Brothers

EP 162 - Will the BJP-JD(S) Alliance Trump Congress in Karnataka? HD Kumaraswamy Answers

Ep 161 - Bengaluru Challenges, India Alliance, Electoral Bonds, Democracy Debate with Rajeev Gowda

EP 160 - 2024 Polls, Karnataka Politics, Water Crisis, Tax Devolution with Tejasvi Surya

EP 159 - China's Global Network Triggering Street Protests Across The World?

Ep 158 - Border Tensions, 'Targeted' Killings in Pak, India Alliance, 2024 Polls with Rajnath Singh

EP 157 - Mythology and History, Art of Storytelling, Sanatana, Bharat vs India with Ashwin Sanghi

Ep 156 - Decoding India’s Role in Future Warfare with Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy

EP 155 - The 'Original Bad Boy' of Bollywood Feat. Ranjeet

EP 154 - Will China Leave Behind Its Economic 'Woes' In 2024? @ORFDelhi

EP 153 - Khalistan Showdown, CAA Row, India-U.S. Ties, Bollywood & Cricket with U.S. Envoy Eric Garcetti

EP 152 - Will China invade Taiwan? Decoding Strategies of India, Japan, and U.S. @ORFDelhi

Ep 151 - The Rise of 'Singham' K Annamalai: A 'Game Changer' for BJP in Tamil Nadu

EP 150 - The 'Trouble Shooter' of Congress Ft. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

EP 149 - BJP’s Madhavi Latha on Hyderabad Politics, Asaduddin Owaisi, Religion and Triple Talaq

EP 148 - Ayurveda Vs Allopathy, Holistic Health, Sanatana Dharma & Ram Temple with Sadhguru

EP 147 - Insider Insights: BJP Vs Congress Culture Differences with Aditi Singh & Shehzad Poonawalla

Ep 146 - Film, Politics, Culture and More | Ranvir Shorey & Anand Ranganathan Uncensored

EP 145 - Exclusive Podcast | Union Home Minister Amit Shah Clears All 'Myths' Around CAA

Ep 144 - Pakistan's Most 'RIGGED' Elections Ever: Assessing the Road Ahead @ORFDelhi

Ep 143 - From Rags to Riches: The Inspiring Journey of TV News Pioneer Rajat Sharma

Ep 142 - Deconstructing the Battlefield: Hamas-Israel, Russia-Ukraine Wars

Ep 141 - India-U.S Ties, Indo-Pacific Region, Nuclear Deal, Hinduism with Atul Keshap

Ep 140 - The 'BAD MAN' of Bollywood Feat. Prem Chopra

EP 139 - India-U.S Ties, Khalistan Row, Pannun 'Plot' with Top U.S Official Richard R. Verma

EP 138 - India-China, The Russian Response, U.S Elections and Raisina 2024 Ft. Samir Saran

EP 137 - Balasaheb’s Legacy War, Family ‘Infighting’: Daughter-in-law Smita Thackeray Speaks Out

EP 136 - Evolution of Cinema, Bihar Politics, ‘Fake’ Godmen, Boycott Culture with Prakash Jha

EP 135 - Kartik Pandian's First-Ever Interview: Is he the Political Heir to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik?

EP 134 - What Xi Jinping Wants, India-China Border Dispute with Lt. Gen Dr. SL Narasimhan (R)

Ep 133 - Harmonious Masters: Subramaniam and Kavita's 25-year musical voyage

EP 132 - The Ultimate 'Showman' of Bollywood Ft. Subhash Ghai

EP 131 - China-Tibet-Nehru Saga and The Escape of Dalai Lama With Lobsang Sangay

EP 130 - with Rohit Shetty: The 'King' of Action and Comedy Films

EP 129 - Exploring India's Cultural Diplomacy & Soft Power With Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe

EP 128 - Konkona Sen Sharma on Films, Family, Filmmaking and Future Ventures

Episode 127 - Beyond the Glamour: Life Wisdom with Pankaj Tripathi

Episode 126 - Rakhigarhi & Sinauli Secrets, Mahabharata 'Evidence', Aryan Invasion with Dr. Sanjay Manjul

Episode 125 - The Samosa Caucus 2.0 Edition with Sushant, Abhijit, A Ranganathan, Tehseen

Episode 124 - Niyaz Khan: IAS & Author who advocates for cow protection, 'Backs' Sanatana, and 'Hates' Bollywood

Episode 123 - Smriti Irani on Parliament Security Breach, I.N.D.I.A Bloc, Menstrual Leave Debate, T.V world

Episode 122 - Vikrant Massey on '12th Fail' Success, Nepotism in Cinema, Method Acting & 'Mirzapur' Series

Episode 121 - Fitness, Cricket, Cinema and Mental Health with Bollywood's 'Anna' Suniel Shetty