Express Conversations

Welcome to another episode of Express conversations a podcast where eminent voices from the world of politics, governance Sports business and the Arts talk to us about their life, work and issues that really matter. In this episode, we will hear from Dr S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs.

Dr Jaishankar has been the face of India’s diplomacy in the fast-changing world in the last five years. The first Foreign Secretary to become the Foreign Minister of the country, S Jaishankar has been key to shaping India’s foreign policy in the past few years of PM Modi Govt, where challenges like then COVID-19 pandemic, an assertive China in India’s neighborhood, the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict, have upended the global world order.

He will be in conversation with Anant Goenka and Dr. C Raja Mohan, contributing editor of the Indian Express. They will be talking about India's foreign policy in a changing world, the country's relations with its neighbors and Dr. Jaishankar's book "Why Bharat Matters".

Step into the world of political insight with Prashant Kishor and his Jan Suraaj Abhiyan. In this episode of Express Adda, we unravel the latest flip-flop in Patna and its implications for both the city and the nation. Is 2024 already decided? And if so, why? Or if not, what factors are at play? Find out as we explore with Prashant Kishor, who has led successful campaigns for various Indian leaders. Kishor is currently leading a padayatra in Bihar under the Jan Suraaj banner, Kishor is on a mission to redefine politics in the state, focusing on aspiration, education, and youth empowerment, transcending caste and creed. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the political landscape ahead of the crucial general elections 2024.

Step into the world of political insight with Prashant Kishor and his Jan Suraaj Abhiyan. In this episode of Express Adda, we unravel the latest flip-flop in Patna and its implications for both the city and the nation. Is 2024 already decided? And if so, why? Or if not, what factors are at play? Find out as we explore with Prashant Kishor, who has led successful campaigns for various Indian leaders. Kishor is currently leading a padayatra in Bihar under the Jan Suraaj banner, Kishor is on a mission to redefine politics in the state, focusing on aspiration, education, and youth empowerment, transcending caste and creed. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the political landscape ahead of the crucial general elections 2024.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, renowned for steering India's economy to a remarkable 7 per cent-plus growth rate for three consecutive years amidst global challenges. Minister Sitharaman will be taking questions from Anant Goenka and P Vaidyanathan Iyer of the Indian Express. They will be talking on India's big growth push, and on other matters of national and global interest.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with one of the world's foremost public intellectuals, Michael Sandel. Renowned for his exploration of pressing moral dilemmas, Sandel's influential books, including "The Tyranny of Merit" and "What Money Can't Buy," offer profound insights into contemporary issues through the lens of history. Sandel will be in conversation with Anant Goenka and Aakash Joshi of the Indian Express. They talk about the concepts of Secularism and Nationalism in today's time and how they have changed over the years, the limits to Free Speech in different societies and they play a game of 'What's the right thing to do'.

In this episode we hear from spiritual leader Sadhguru. From climate activism and ecological preservation to rural school education and raising consciousness, Sadhguru has been an advocate of numerous social causes. He is also the founder of the Isha Foundation and has been involved in numerous initiatives like, Project GreenHands, Rally for Rivers, Cauvery Calling, and the Journey to Save Soil. He was in conversation with Anant Goenka, Executive Director of The Indian Express Group about environment conservation, the identities of nations and much more.

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In this episode we hear from a dynamic duo - acclaimed writer-director Meghna Gulzar and versatile actor Vicky Kaushal. Over the years, both Gulzar and Kaushal have earned accolades for their impressive individual body of work. Having previously collaborated on the critically acclaimed and commercially successful "Raazi", they're now set to bring to life the inspiring journey of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in the upcoming biopic, "Sam Bahadur." They were in conversation with Anant Goenka, Executive Director, The Indian Express group, and Shubhra Gupta, Film Critic, The Indian Express.

In this episode we hear from Former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian on accountability for a judge, the role of the Supreme Court in maintaining checks and balances and the changing work culture within the judiciary. The session was moderated by Apurva Vishwanath, Senior Assistant Editor, The Indian Express.

In this episode we hear from Dr Randeep Guleria, Chairman, Institute of Internal Medicine, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Medanta. And he speaks on the long-term impact of air pollution on one’s health, a dire need for a change in policy and effects of long COVID. The session was moderated by Kaunain Sheriff M, National Health Editor, The Indian Express.

In this episode we hear from Ramesh Chand a Member of Niti Aayog. And he talks on the reasons for stubble burning and ways to address the problem, creating a circular economy for paddy straw and why agriculture should remain a state subject. The session was moderated by Indian Express’ National Rural Affairs and Agriculture Editor, Harish Damodaran.