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A lighthearted yet thoughtful segment from Episode 37 of "India: A Story in the Making Multipolar World: Can India Lead Without Picking Sides?"

This High Five India segment explores how global thinkers connect with India — not just as a nation, but as an idea.

Featuring:

Giles Trendle – Former Managing Director, Al Jazeera English; Co-founder, The Green

House Duo

Dr. Kate Sullivan de Estrada – Associate Professor in the International Relations of South Asia, University of Oxford

In this segment, they reflect on the unexpected personal and cultural touchpoints that shape their perceptions of India — from Kerala’s Silent Valley to cricket vs football colonial

legacies.

In the mood for a deeper dive click below for the full episode: Multipolar World: Can India Lead Without Picking Sides?

Explore this and more:

Where does India fit into the fast-shifting landscape of a multipolar, multi-ordered world?

Can it balance China, the U.S., and Russia — while still championing the Global South?

Full episode:

Watch now → https://youtu.be/-5OFIguSAtM?si=8VL_TegkvK-etv75

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#AlJazeera #BridgeIndia #IndiaAStoryInTheMaking #MultipolarWorld

Info: Guests:

Giles Trendle

Co-founder, The Green House Duo

Former Managing Director, Al Jazeera English

LinkedIn – Giles Trendle

Kate Sullivan de Estrada

Associate Professor, International Relations of South Asia, University of Oxford

Oxford University Profile

LinkedIn – Kate Sullivan de Estrada

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Video

India: A Story in the Making – YouTube Channel

Audio

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Episode Shot at: Bridge India’s Ideas for India Week 2025

A progressive non-profit think tank creating dialogue around policy, development, and India's global engagement.

Website: bridgeindia.org.uk

Facebook: Bridge India Facebook

Twitter/X: @BridgeIndiaOrg

Instagram: @bridgeindiaorg

LinkedIn: Bridge India – LinkedIn

Host: Loveena Tandon

Journalist | Documentary Filmmaker | Podcaster

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/loveenatandon

Twitter/X: @loveenatandon

Instagram:

– @tandonloveena

– @indiastoryabroad

TikTok: @loveenatandon

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