Express Conversations

In this episode we will hear from Jayen Mehta, Managing Director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, and he speaks on cooperation between cooperatives, why India should not support free trade for milk and Amul’s expansion plans. The session was moderated by Indian Express’ Associate Editor Udit Misra.

In this episode we hear from three extremely talented International Emmy Award nominees from India this year - Jim Sarbh, Shefali Shah, and Vir Das. They had joined us for a special session of Express Adda where they revealed their performance process, what the words "mainstream", "bollywood", and "star" mean to them, the power of truth in entertainment, and what else has changed in their field over the past 20 years.

Vir Das' show "Landing" has been nominated in the comedy category. He had written "Landing" as a response to the backlash after his "Two Indias" performance in New York City. Jim Sarbh has been nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor category for playing Homi Bhabha in "Rocket Boys", and Shefali Shah has been nominated in the Best Performance by an Actress category for her performance in the series "Delhi Crime 2". They were in conversation with Indian Express' Anant Goenka, Executive Director of The Indian Express.

Republish: In this episode, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship speaks about building an entire ecosystem around semiconductors, tax on online gaming, regulating services like WhatsApp and much more.

In this episode we hear from IOC Athletes Commission member Abhinav Bindra on what hosting the Olympics could mean for India, engaging with the younger demographic, grooming talent through robust organisations and the growing self-belief of Indian athletes. The session was moderated by Senior Assistant Editor Mihir Vasavda.

In this episode we hear from former Chief Election Commissioner of India, SY Quraishi, who spoke on the government’s new bill to downgrade the election commissioners’ status, need for transparency in political funding and the credibility of the EVMs. This conversation was moderated by Assistant Editor Damini Nath.

In this episode we hear from India’s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, on drafting the joint communique which got 100 percent consensus, delivering a win-win on the Ukraine question, and the green development pact. The session was moderated by Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Editor, The Indian Express.

In this episode we hear from, Chirag Paswan, leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas, LJP-RV). A MP from Jamui, Bihar, and one of the youngest faces in Parliament, Chirag Paswan talks about his ambitions for his State, being a NDA ally and why he disagrees with Nitish Kumar. The session was moderated by Deputy Political Editor Liz Mathew.

Republish: In this episode, life coach, author, and motivational speaker Gaur Gopal Das spoke on living with multiple identities, liberalism and why you shouldn’t seek validation on social media.

In this episode we hear from, athletes Parul Chaudhary and Avinash Sable. Chaudhary talks about the overwhelming reception she received after winning gold in 5000m in Asian Games, and Sable offers insights into the challenges of steeplechase. The medallists also speak about the warm bond they share. This conversation was moderated by Associate Editor Nihal Koshie.

In this episode actor Kareena Kapoor Khan speaks about her experience of working in Bollywood, the paparazzi culture, raising two sons and alternate casting of one of her most successful films, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.