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Each week, Milan Vaishnav and his guests from around the world break down the latest developments in Indian politics, economics, foreign policy, society, and culture for a global audience. Grand Tamasha is a co-production of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Hindustan Times.

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Grand Tamasha is Carnegie’s weekly podcast on Indian politics and policy co-produced with the Hindustan Times, a leading Indian media house. For six years (and counting), host Milan Vaishnav has interviewed authors, journalists, policymakers, and pra... more

Despite a year marked by tariff battles, confusion over Washington’s China policy, and the shock of the 2025 India–Pakistan war, one part of the U.S.–India relationship has held firm: bilateral defense cooperation. The two sides recently announced a ... more

This year, the non-profit Educate Girls became the first Indian organization ever to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award—often called Asia’s Nobel Prize. The foundation recognized the group for its groundbreaking work enrolling out-of-school girls, imp... more

India and the United Kingdom have spent decades trying to define their post-colonial relationship—part partnership, part rivalry, and often, part courtship. Today, that relationship is being recast amid trade talks, tech cooperation, and geopolitical... more

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Recent Guests

Sameer Lalwani
Senior advisor with the Special Competitive Studies Project, and a non-resident senior fellow with the German Marshall Fund
Special Competitive Studies Project, German Marshall Fund
Episode: The Quiet Resilience of U.S.–India Defense Cooperation
Gayatri Nair Lobo
CEO of Educate Girls
Educate Girls
Episode: Rewriting India’s Education Story, One Girl at a Time
Avinash Paliwal
Reader in international relations at SOAS, University of London, and author of books on India's foreign relations.
SOAS, University of London
Episode: Beyond the Raj: Recasting the India–UK Partnership
Kolby Hanson
Assistant Professor of Government at Wesleyan University and author of 'Ordinary Rebels.'
Wesleyan University
Episode: Understanding South Asia’s “Ordinary Rebels”
Ruhi Tewari
Journalist with nearly two decades of experience covering politics
Leading Indian media organizations
Episode: How India’s Women Are Redefining Politics
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
50th Chief Justice of India and author
Episode: The Court and the Republic: A Conversation with Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
Britta Glennon
Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School, Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
Episode: H-1Bs, India, and the Global Talent Wars
Uzair Younus
Chief Product Officer at Tag Ai; author of the book "Future Ready"; former Director of the Pakistan Initiative at the Atlantic Council.
Tag Ai
Episode: Why Washington Is Wooing Pakistan
James Crabtree
Journalist and analyst, author of 'Pivot to Europe, India's Backup Plan in Trump's World'
European Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Can Europe be India's Plan B?

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Milan Vaishnav
Host of Grand Tamasha

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 276 ratings
  • Excellent analyses

    I’m a scholar of South Asia and I still learn so much from these excellent episodes. Thank you!

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    Lalindia
    United States7 months ago
  • Propaganda podcast

    This is an anti India propaganda podcast. The host chooses guests who are subtly anti India. The host also takes a line of questioning that deliberately highlights the anti India side of an issue and leaves the pro India argument under or un explored. The only positive thing I can say about this podcast is that at least it is not full on Jihadi.

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    RD2017
    United States7 months ago
  • Glorified Book Review Stop

    A very talented and knowledgeable host, but way too many episodes are book reviews on esoteric topics. The latter point robs the show of its focus and impact, in my view.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RJG179
    United Statesa year ago
  • Crucial listening to (start) understanding India

    Engaging, interesting and informative. Key podcast to understand major and timely issues in India.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diaa Hadid
    Australia2 years ago
  • Hit and Miss

    A very talented and knowledgeable host, but way too many episodes are book reviews on esoteric topics. The latter point robs the show of its focus and impact, in my view.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RJG179
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth and engaging analyses of South Asian issues, noting the quality of the guests and discussions as informative and insightful.
Some critiques highlight a perceived bias in the selection of topics and guests, suggesting a lack of balance in perspectives presented.
Overall, the production quality is praised, and many consider it a valuable resource for understanding contemporary India and its international relations.

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The Quiet Resilience of U.S.–India Defense Cooperation
Q: Is the U.S.-India trust diminished due to recent administration actions?
Yes, while there is uncertainty, the defense cooperation has continued and can recover over time.
The Quiet Resilience of U.S.–India Defense Cooperation
Q: What are some significant changes India needs to consider moving forward?
Focus on advanced technologies and building a more integrated defense architecture.
The Quiet Resilience of U.S.–India Defense Cooperation
Q: Is the convergence on the need to deter China truly shared?
While there are some uncertainties, both countries still recognize the mutual benefits in countering China.
The Quiet Resilience of U.S.–India Defense Cooperation
Q: What makes this particular announcement significant?
This time, the agreement explicitly mentions deterrence, signaling a targeted approach regarding adversaries.
The Quiet Resilience of U.S.–India Defense Cooperation
Q: What do you think has allowed for the defense partnership specifically to sort of withstand all of the noise?
It's motivated by both sides sensing a necessity for mutual benefit, highlighted by their adversarial environments.

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