By India Explained
In a world of fake news, the real deal.
Modi and his government framed an innocent officer and attempted to destroy him. We discuss this travesty of justice.
We discuss Indian middle-class characters and archetypes. You've met these folk and know them well, believe us.
We discuss the cricket world cup final.
Indian guys getting dumped. We discuss context, cause, consequences.
Indian decision-making processes. We examine their intricacies
A long discussion with Rahul Fernandes, former cricket journalist, on the 2019 ICC World CuP
The concluding part of our three-part special on the Indian election.s
Part 2 of our discussion on the recently-concluded Indian elections
The first of a 3-part series on the 2019 election results.
Exit polls give the BJP and allies 300 plus seats. Craziness or accuracy? We discuss politics, polls, and predictions.
Modi's fruit is the mango. What fruits go with other Indian politicians?
What is India's equivalent of the Notre Dame cathedral? We discuss.
The BJP gives an election ticket to Sadhiv Pragya, accused of terrorism and currently under trial. We discuss
Indian uncles love doing snake dances at Indian weddings. We explore
We discuss the scale, scope, size, and good, bad, and ugly about Indian elections
We discuss the good, bad, and, ugly of the IPL phenomenon
Jet Airways is grounded financially. Is a bailout justified?
We discuss the Indian habit of giving gyaan or expertise, and reminisce about some legendary local philosophers
BJP MP and MLA thrash each other with sandals. We investigate why
We discuss the contrast between Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's dignity in the face of adversity and the repellent jingoism of the Indian government, media, and public seeking to capitalize on his experiences.
India's much touted indigenous fast train fails on its second day. What does this incompetence reflect?
We discuss the ethnocentric bias of Indian media and its debased culture of rage and rants
We discuss some of the key issues raised by the Pulawama terrorist attack in Kashmir which took the lives of 37 Indian security personnel
Mamta gives Modi a taste of his own medicine. We discuss
Priyanka Gandhi official joins politics with a Congress position. We discuss the event and its possible impact
No Kumbh mela is complete, till some sadhu pulls a car with his genitals. We try and figure out why.
In a richly ironic development, the Hindu Right in India protests against Twitter claiming it shuts down their free speech
UP cops to get a monthly allowance for growing and keeping a robust moustache.
Mayawati fans and BSP members relish her 63rd birthday cake. We discuss
Rahul Gandhi describes Indian journalists as pliable, because of the free pass they give Modi. Outrage ensues.
We reflect on New Year celebrations and resolutions, with a dose of realism
A deliveryman for Zomato is caught on camera eating from customer orders. We discuss
We discuss Indian cricket commentators from Doordarshan legends to the ultra-cheerful Harsha Bhogle
Domestic flights in India. We discuss.
We discuss the art of branding products that draw on traditions, festivals, and social rituals.
The Congress takes back three states in the BJP's comfort zone. Anti-incumbency, farmer anger, or too much cow too little development? We discuss
The BJP spends a colossal sum on advertising. Anxiety, good strategy, or just modern politics?
Gujarati expatriates in Leicester are fined for spitting paan product. We discuss.
Thoughts on Delhi food, since Bunty travels there this week.
Dog meat found in train from Rajasthan to Chennai. We discuss.
We discuss the Indian proclivity for demanding symbolic honors and respect, especially among some communities
We discuss the giant statue of Sardar Patel built by the Modi government
Virat Kohli says Indians should only appreciate Indian cricketers. We discuss.
We discuss the false bravado and toxic masculinity of low-level politicians in North India
Bunty sees a tiger in an Indian wildlife reserve, and reflects on all that the experience taught him
A raid on a pakoda-seller yields Rs 60 lakhs. We discuss wealth, income, and cheating on taxes in India
We discuss weird Indian behavior on planes
Shilpa Shetty screams racism when she turns up late for an Australian fiight and can't take a bag on board. Does she have a point or is it desi attention-seeking?
How do you become an Indian godman? What would a school for Indian godmen look like? We discuss.
Modi struggles to clean a piece of plastic with his broom, while lecturing school kids on the virtues of cleanliness