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An interview podcast with newsmakers from around India and the world, spanning politics, culture, food, and the economy.

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Latest Episodes

In A Sixth of Humanity, political scientist Devesh Kapur and economist Arvind Subramanian set out to do something ambitious: chart India’s development journey from Nehru to Modi.

In this episode of Adda, they sit down with Shoaib Daniyal and break d... more

In almost any other city in the world, Delhi’s apocalyptic pollution levels would have sparked alarm. In India, however, it is business as usual. Governments are wary of taking action and even the once-activist judiciary is now lying low.

This state... more

On September 24, shots rang through the otherwise idyllic town of Leh. Four people were killed and many more injured in police firing as protests for statehood turned violent.

Sajjad Kargili, one of Ladakh’s most popular leaders and a part of the de... more

From the 1950s to the 1990s, left-wing thought played a major role in Indian society. From shaping the nascent Indian state after the British left, with Indians turning to socialist ideas to combat the ravages of colonialism, to the stasis of the big... more

India has, in theory, a cabinet system of government. A group of popularly elected politicians are meant to rule using consensus.In practice, of course, we have a strongman (or strongwoman) model, where one powerful politician rules via a clique of I... more

The Indian state is an almost mythical animal. Inherited by Indians from the British Raj, the state is responsible for great injustice: Indians are generally more scared of the police than they are of goondas. Nearly every Indian also thinks the stat... more

India’s largest Opposition party is levelling an explosive charge against the Election Commission: vote rigging to favour the Bharatiya Janata Party.

In August, party leader Rahul Gandhi took the example of an Assembly Constituency in Karnataka to i... more

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Varun Grover describes himself as an anti-establishment artist. And as a writer, filmmaker and comedian, he has carved a distinct voice for himself in these politically ... more

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Recent Guests

Arvind Subramanian
Economist and former Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India.
Episode: Why India's GDP data can't be believed
Devesh Kapur
Political Scientist and Director of the Center for the Advanced Study of India at the University of Pennsylvania.
Episode: Why India's GDP data can't be believed
Sunita Narain
Head of the Centre for Science and Environment and an expert on environmental issues
Centre for Science and Environment
Episode: Delhi’s pollution crisis needs drastic action
Sajjad Kargili
One of Ladakh's most popular leaders involved in negotiations with the Modi government regarding Ladakhi autonomy and rights.
Episode: Why Ladakh is angry with the Modi government
Saira Shah Halim
An activist, writer, and Communist.
Communist Party of India
Episode: Does communism have a future in India?
Kannan Gopinathan
Former IAS officer who resigned in protest against bureaucratic practices.
Episode: Can an IAS officer have a conscience?
Yamini Aiyar
Senior Visiting Fellow at Brown University and former president of the Centre for Policy Research
Episode: Why is the Indian state so corrupt?
Devdutt Pattanaik
India's leading mythologist with over 60 books, known for his insights into Indian mythology and its relevance in today's society.
Episode: Why Devdutt Pattanaik thinks humans can't live without mythology
Pushpesh Pant
Food scholar and writer, known for his works on Indian cuisine and international relations.
Episode: The myths, politics and rich history of India’s food

Host

Shoaib Daniyal
Host of Scroll Adda, engages with various guests on contemporary political, economic, and social issues.

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#141
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Delhi’s pollution crisis needs drastic action
Q: Is there any place in India that you would recommend as a model with respect to public transport?
Kochi is highlighted for its integrated clean transport system, including solar energy at its airport and electric buses.
Delhi’s pollution crisis needs drastic action
Q: Do you think that's happening in any little way?
No, it's not happening at a sufficient scale to address the pollution crisis.
Delhi’s pollution crisis needs drastic action
Q: How bad are things in Delhi right now?
It's very bad, as indicated by the inability to breathe and burning eyes due to poor air quality.
Why India's GDP data can't be believed
Q: What was the thinking behind killing the private sector?
The fear of big corporations damaging politics and the influence of the Soviet model led to the destruction of the private sector.
Does communism have a future in India?
Q: What are you guys doing wrong?
The old guard stepped away too late and did not adapt in time to new aspirations and demands from young voters.

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What is Scroll Adda about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A discussion-driven format offers listeners insightful conversations with notable figures spanning various sectors, including politics, culture, economics, and environmental issues. Episodes frequently feature expert analyses on critical subjects such as India's economic policies, pollution crises, and historical perspectives, while also covering contemporary social concerns like identity, media misinformation, and cultural commentary. The hosting style is likely to engage a curious audience, eager for information that provokes thought and encourages dialogue about pressing societal matters.

With a focus on current events and historical context, listeners can expect a blend of interviews that challenge orthodox views and explore the socio-... more

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1. Arvind Subramanian
2. Devesh Kapur
3. Sunita Narain
4. Sajjad Kargili
5. Saira Shah Halim
6. Kannan Gopinathan
7. Yamini Aiyar
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