Best Aditya Goyal Podcasts (2024)

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What RG Kar tells us about women’s safety ft Jhuma Sen and Amrita Dasgupta 51:17

1d ago51:17

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The RG case has once again drawn public attention, highlighting the need for thorough investigations and justice. This incident underscores ongoing concerns about women's safety and the urgent need for stronger protections. There have been renewed calls for the death penalty, though experts question its effectiveness and stress the need for legal r…

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Sweat, Drown, Parch: Why India's megacities can't handle extreme weather? | ft. Jaya Dhindaw 1:00:10

6d ago1:00:10

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Every year, between May to September, the same images make the rounds. The national capital first sweats and then drowns with even a few millimetres of rain. The city that never sleeps braces water logging every year without fail. The silicon valley of India while facing traffic snarls the whole year dreads the monsoon months which make it worse. W…

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Can the BJP rewrite the Freedom Movement? ft Aditya Mukherjee 57:25

21d ago57:25

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With Indian Independence around the corner, host Sandip Roy speaks to Professor Aditya Mukherjee about the politicization of the freedom struggle and the attempts to rewrite by the current establishment. Mukherjee retired as Professor of Contemporary Indian History, Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has autho…

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New Records, New Challenges: Is India's Power Supply System Equipped? | ft. Rajiv Goyal 57:12

1M ago57:12

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This summer was all about breaking records - from temperature to electricity demand. India clocked the highest ever electricity demand of 260 Gw during the summer months, thanks to sweltering heat in all parts of the country. But is it just the heat? Has the electricity usage behavior changed in the country? Are ACs shaping our power demand? Are th…

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What actually sets Bengaluru apart ft Malini Goyal 1:00:57

1M ago1:00:57

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Once known as the back office of the world, Bengaluru is now seen as India's startup capital and tech hub. However, the city’s rapid growth has brought significant challenges, with traffic congestion and water issues becoming as notorious as its startup culture. In this episode, Malini Goyal, the author of Unboxing Bengaluru, joins Sandip to discus…

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Is it Modi model or Gujarat model? ft Christophe Jaffrelot 49:17

2M ago49:17

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When Narendra Modi first appeared on the national stage, his supporters touted the Gujarat model as crucial for national success, while opponents feared it might weaken India's foundational pillars. Now, after 20 years, how has the Gujarat model scaled up at the national level? In this episode, political scientist and historian Christophe Jaffrelot…

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India’s Energy Security and the Transition from Coal Power | ft. Dr. Joshua Busby & Deepshika Arora 50:19

2M ago50:19

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Energy security remains a top priority for India as it seeks to balance growth with sustainability. A critical question emerges: Can India ensure energy security while also phasing down inefficient and uneconomical coal power plants? This issue involves not only understanding the current landscape of power production but also strategizing the retir…

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Grace Banu on how transgender lives have changed 10 years after NALSA 46:48

2M ago46:48

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In 2014, the Supreme Court ruled on a writ filed by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), stating that the government, both at the state and Centre, must grant full legal recognition to transgender individuals. That judgment, in many ways, helped pave the way for the landmark Section 377 verdict. But ten years on, how much of the promise o…

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The puzzling questions of the Bhima Koregaon Case ft Alpa Shah 52:45

3M ago52:45

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Alpa Shah’s latest book, The Incarcerations, a finalist for the Orwell Prize for Political Writing, unravels and uncovers the chilling story of the Bhima Koregaon case and how sixteen human rights defenders—including academics, poets, trade unionists, and Dalit organizers—were labeled urban Naxalites, charged with inciting violence, and accused of …

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Is AAP a game changer or has the game changed it? ft Ashutosh and Neelanjan Sircar 44:55

3M ago44:55

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The Aam Aadmi Party, led by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, is one of the most formidable political parties in the country and has often been described as a game-changer. But to what extent has that been the case? Has it truly transformed Indian politics, or has Indian politics, in turn, reshaped what the party once stood for? In this episode…

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The Right to Save our Future | ft. Shibani Ghosh 58:56

4M ago58:56

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Can political leaders be taken to court over climate change impacts? Can the Indian Constitution recognize climate change under the right to live? A recent Supreme Court hearing explored these questions, sparking a national debate. The case ruled against the livelihood rights of an endangered bird, but what could laws against extreme weather and cl…

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Why India is a magnet for crypto scams ft Mitali Mukherjee 51:31

4M ago51:31

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This week on the show, Sandip Roy speaks with journalist Mitali Mukherjee, whose book "Crypto Crimes" gives us a window into the underbelly of the crypto world and its rapid expansion throughout India. Through personal anecdotes and firsthand narratives, the book delves into the depths of the dark web, exposing the reality behind the unregulated cr…

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Mridula Koshy and Rituparna Neog on India's missing libraries 54:46

4M ago54:46

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Despite the frequent buzz around new book releases and the increasing popularity of literary festivals, one glaring absence in the country remains: free public libraries. Join host Sandip Roy this week as he engages in a conversation with Mridula Koshy and Rituparna Neog, community activists part of the Free Libraries Network (FLN), to discuss Indi…

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Accelerating Clean Cooking Revolution | ft. Abhishek Kar 57:48

5M ago57:48

57:48

Nearly 2.8 billion people around the world depend on solid fuels such as firewood and biomass for their cooking needs. Majority of such people reside in African and Asian countries including in India. India has made significant progress in enhancing access to modern fuels through policies that support greater use of LPG cylinders. However, several …

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Why India lags behind its neighbours in human development ft Swati Narayan 57:02

5M ago57:02

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During a time when India's economy is on the rise, a new book called Unequal: Why India Lags Behind Its Neighbours by Swati Narayan argues that this growth hasn't automatically translated into the empowerment of the poor or an improvement in their social mobility. When compared with its less prosperous neighbors such as Bangladesh and Nepal, India …

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Getting kids to care about climate change ft Bijal Vachharajani and Rohan Chakravarty 46:12

5M ago46:12

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As summer sweeps in, we find ourselves once again inundated with reports of record-breaking temperatures, unprecedented heat waves, and other climate disasters. As adults, one question to consider is: How do we talk about climate change with young people, who will ultimately inherit this warming planet? And how can we do so in a manner that is not …

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Going off grid: Greening India's power needs | ft. Dr. Debajit Palit 1:06:11

6M ago1:06:11

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Imagine a future where every rooftop is a mini power station, contributing to a cleaner and greener environment. This isn't just a dream—it's the potential of decentralized renewable energy projects. From innovative micrgrids to efficient rooftop solar panels, these solutions are revolutionizing the way we power our lives. To know more, We sat with…

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How Congress PMs fueled the rise of Hindu nationalism 56:23

6M ago56:23

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Veteran journalist and contributing editor of The Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, in her book 'How Prime Ministers Decide,' recounts the stories of what transpired behind the scenes as Indian Prime Ministers made some of the most monumental decisions of their tenure, and sometimes opted not to make them. In this episode, leading up to the crucial…

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What should be done about India’s street dogs? ft. Abi T Vanak 55:41

6M ago55:41

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Last month, a one-and-a-half-year-old girl was allegedly mauled to death by street dogs in central Delhi’s Tughlaq Lane. In response, the National Human Rights Commission directed authorities to submit a detailed report within six weeks and to control the population of street dogs. However, within days, some animal welfare organizations stated that…

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Get Ready for India's Clean Energy Boom: Hitting the 2030 Target | ft. Vibhuti Garg 46:09

7M ago46:09

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India has ambitions to install 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Achieving this target would require large scale finance, sound policies and much more. To understand how India can achieve its renewable energy targets, we interviewed Vibhuti Garg, Director of South Asia at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. Vibhuti is an ex…

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The inner lives of Varanasi's corpse burners ft Radhika Iyengar 46:56

7M ago46:56

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Varanasi holds sacred significance for many Hindus who believe that being cremated at its famous Manikarnika ghat will grant them Moksha or salvation. However, most of us know little about the lives of the Doms who work at these ghats. In this episode, Sandip Roy is joined by journalist Radhika Iyengar, who spent several years documenting the lives…

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Krish Ashok busts myths about the Indian thali 1:01:34

7M ago1:01:34

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Krish Ashok, the author of the bestselling book "The Masala Lab," has become hugely popular on social media as the man who demystifies the science behind our cooking. In this episode, he joins Sandip to debunk myths about the Indian thali. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar…

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What RG Kar tells us about women’s safety ft Jhuma Sen and Amrita Dasgupta 51:17

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Sweat, Drown, Parch: Why India's megacities can't handle extreme weather? | ft. Jaya Dhindaw 1:00:10

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Can the BJP rewrite the Freedom Movement? ft Aditya Mukherjee 57:25

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New Records, New Challenges: Is India's Power Supply System Equipped? | ft. Rajiv Goyal 57:12

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What actually sets Bengaluru apart ft Malini Goyal 1:00:57

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Is it Modi model or Gujarat model? ft Christophe Jaffrelot 49:17

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India’s Energy Security and the Transition from Coal Power | ft. Dr. Joshua Busby & Deepshika Arora 50:19

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Grace Banu on how transgender lives have changed 10 years after NALSA 46:48

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The puzzling questions of the Bhima Koregaon Case ft Alpa Shah 52:45

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Is AAP a game changer or has the game changed it? ft Ashutosh and Neelanjan Sircar 44:55

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The Right to Save our Future | ft. Shibani Ghosh 58:56

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Why India is a magnet for crypto scams ft Mitali Mukherjee 51:31

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Mridula Koshy and Rituparna Neog on India's missing libraries 54:46

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Accelerating Clean Cooking Revolution | ft. Abhishek Kar 57:48

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Why India lags behind its neighbours in human development ft Swati Narayan 57:02

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Getting kids to care about climate change ft Bijal Vachharajani and Rohan Chakravarty 46:12

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Going off grid: Greening India's power needs | ft. Dr. Debajit Palit 1:06:11

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How Congress PMs fueled the rise of Hindu nationalism 56:23

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What should be done about India’s street dogs? ft. Abi T Vanak 55:41

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Get Ready for India's Clean Energy Boom: Hitting the 2030 Target | ft. Vibhuti Garg 46:09

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The inner lives of Varanasi's corpse burners ft Radhika Iyengar 46:56

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Krish Ashok busts myths about the Indian thali 1:01:34

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