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    EP-411 | War, Tech & Strategy: Lessons Learned from Iran War & Operation Sindoor | Sushant & Tilak

    02/05/2026 | 1h 26 mins.
    In this live session of the ANI Podcast, the guests discuss the lessons India has drawn from the Iran war and the learnings from Operation Sindoor as it completes one year. The conversation explores military readiness, evolving threats, and the role of technology and strategy in shaping India’s defence posture.

    Participants

    Sushant Sareen, Senior Fellow, ORF
    Tilak Devasher, Author; Former Member, National Security Advisory Board

    Moderators

    Smita Prakash, Chief Editor & Deputy CEO, ANI
    Naveen Kapoor, National Bureau Chief, ANI

    *Timestamps*

    00:00 - Introduction
    00:34 - Lessons from Operation Sindoor
    13:46 - Pakistan’s Close Ties with the USA
    25:48 - How Pakistan Handles the Media
    31:26 - What Changed in Pak After Op Sindoor?
    35:56 - Dhurandar Operations in Pakistan
    42:35 - India’s Strategic Autonomy
    48:45 - How Pakistanis View Indians
    1:00:28 - India’s Reaction to Global Conflicts
    1:09:09 - India’s Defence Strategy
    1:20:10 - India’s Border Security
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    EP-410 | Inside India’s Food Culture: Street Food, Cloud Kitchens & Kitchen Hygiene | Sanjeev Kapoor

    01/05/2026 | 1h 53 mins.
    Sanjeev Kapoor is one of India’s most well-known chefs, authors and entrepreneurs. From ‘Khana Khazana’ to global restaurants, and from cookbooks to food innovation, he has influenced how India looks at cooking and flavour over the last few decades.
    In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Chef talks about how eating habits in India are changing, with busy lifestyles and ready-to-eat meals replacing home-cooked meals.
    He also explores India’s food culture, from street food and restaurant experiences to hygiene standards and cloud kitchens. Kapoor shares honest views on overhyped food trends, along with what makes a dish special.

    00:00 - Introduction
    01:23 - Choosing a Cooking Career
    13:43 - Starting the Restaurant Journey
    26:10 - Western Cooking vs. Indian Cooking
    34:13 - Curating Restaurant Menus
    38:38 - Indian Food Plating
    42:33 - Curating Airline Menus
    56:11 - Cooking in Modern Times
    1:01:22 – Restaurant Culture
    1:04:26 - Snap Reactions
    1:08:16 - Hygiene In Cloud Kitchens
    1:22:37 - Indian Food Culture
    1:44:02 - Underrated Indian Spices
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    EP-409 | Inside Bastar: The Journalist Who Made 200 Naxals Surrender | Vikas Tiwari

    27/04/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
    Vikas Tiwari, also known as Ranu Tiwari, runs the YouTube channel Bastar Talkies. He has helped over 200 Naxals surrender and return to mainstream society. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he talks about how Naxalism began in Chhattisgarh, the challenges of reporting from Bastar, and the goal set by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to make India Naxal-free. He was awarded the Rameshwaram Hindi Journalism National Award in December 2025. This is a simple, first-hand account from a journalist reporting directly from the remote areas of Chhattisgarh.

    Timestamps

    00:00 – Introduction
    03:18 – From Truck Driver to YouTuber
    11:58 – Dangers in Naxal-Affected Areas
    15:34 – Naxalism and Its Causes
    22:07 – How Naxals Return to the Mainstream
    28:33 – Challenges of Reporting in Naxal Areas
    36:41 – Naxals in Bastar: What Has Changed
    41:10 – Thulthuli Encounter Explained
    44:41 – The Story of Mukesh Chandrakar
    50:58 – Why Maoists Resisted Development
    56:03 – The Reality of Salwa Judum
    58:28 – Life After Maoists’ Surrender
    1:00:53 – Youth and Maoist Ideology
    1:02:35 – Reporting from Naxal Areas
    1:07:22 – Stories from Families of Martyrs
    1:14:08 – When Maoists Started Losing Power
    1:16:36 – Attack on Congress Leader V.C. Shukla
    1:18:35 – Understanding “Urban Naxals”
    1:24:10 – Suggestions to Counter “Urban Naxals”
    1:27:15 – Reality of Bastar Villages
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    EP-408 | Indian Economy, Energy Crisis, Stock Market, AI & Power Politics | Nilesh Shah

    24/04/2026 | 48 mins.
    India’s financial markets are going through a complex global situation, shaped by changing geopolitics and shifts in domestic growth. To help us understand what lies ahead, the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash is joined by one of the most respected voices in the investment world, Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company. He is also a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. With decades of experience across market cycles, he shares valuable insights on the economy, markets, and where investors should consider placing their bets. He also explains what lessons India can learn from the West Asia crisis.

    Timestamps

    00:00 – Introduction
    00:39 – Role in PM’s Economic Advisory Council
    03:49 – India’s GDP Ranking
    07:30 – India’s Economic Vulnerability
    12:30 – Progress of Banking in India
    16:16 – Impact of West Asia Conflict on India
    20:41 – How India Can Improve Its GDP
    25:22 – US Markets During Iran War
    27:44 – India–China Trade Explained
    31:07 – Monsoon Impact on Indian Economy
    32:30 – Why is Rupee Falling?
    37:55 – Role of AI in Indian Economy
    41:06 – Investor Trust in Indian Equities
    42:37 – IPO Rush in 2025 Explained
    44:09 – Buy or Sell in the Stock Market
    46:45 – How to Manage Money Better
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    EP-407 | Delimitation, Women’s Quota Bill, North–South Divide & Census | Varghese K George & Swapnil

    19/04/2026 | 1h 13 mins.
    In this episode of ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we take a deep dive into Women’s Reservation Constitutional Amendment Bill, which was defeated in the Lok Sabha on April 17, 2026.

    Joining the conversation are Varghese K. George, resident editor at The Hindu, and Swapnil Tripathi, lead at Charkha (Centre for Constitutional Law) at Vidhi.

    Together, they explain what the bill aimed to do and why linking it with delimitation and census data led to political disagreement.

    The discussion also covers concerns over North-South balance, population-based seat redistribution, and parliamentary accountability.

    *Timestamps*

    00:00 – Introduction
    01:47 – Political Timing of Women’s Quota Bill
    05:38 – Delimitation Debate
    11:02 – PM Modi’s Guarantee
    17:03 – Impact on South India
    20:24 – Chandrababu Naidu’s Stand
    25:49 – Furore Over Delimitation
    30:55 – Reserved Constituencies in India
    35:11 – Population & Tax Contribution
    40:28 – Tharoor’s Proposal
    49:23 – Political Consensus on Women’s Reservation
    52:44 – DMK’s Private Member’s Bill
    56:43 – Executive-Centric Governance in Democracies
    1:07:19 – Arvind Kejriwal & Mamata Banerjee in Court

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