In this episode we hear from India’s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, on drafting the joint communique which got 100 percent consensus, delivering a win-win on the Ukraine question, and the green development pact. The session was moderated by Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Editor, The Indian Express.

In this episode we hear from, Chirag Paswan, leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas, LJP-RV). A MP from Jamui, Bihar, and one of the youngest faces in Parliament, Chirag Paswan talks about his ambitions for his State, being a NDA ally and why he disagrees with Nitish Kumar. The session was moderated by Deputy Political Editor Liz Mathew.

Republish: In this episode, life coach, author, and motivational speaker Gaur Gopal Das spoke on living with multiple identities, liberalism and why you shouldn’t seek validation on social media.

In this episode we hear from, athletes Parul Chaudhary and Avinash Sable. Chaudhary talks about the overwhelming reception she received after winning gold in 5000m in Asian Games, and Sable offers insights into the challenges of steeplechase. The medallists also speak about the warm bond they share. This conversation was moderated by Associate Editor Nihal Koshie.

In this episode actor Kareena Kapoor Khan speaks about her experience of working in Bollywood, the paparazzi culture, raising two sons and alternate casting of one of her most successful films, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

In this episode we hear from Janata Dal (United) national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh on the Bihar caste census, the role of Nitish Kumar in the INDIA alliance, and setting the Opposition agenda for 2024.

NK Singh, policymaker, economist and politician and Lawrence H Summers, Professor at Charles W Eliot University, President Emeritus at Harvard and the former US Treasury Secretary discuss economy, fiance and India. They say that India has the potential to grow at 7-8% per year. Singh attributes this to Prime Minister Modi’s focus on policy implementations. Summers highlights the importance of global economic stability, domestic reforms, and openness to trade. They were in conversation with...

Listen to Chhatisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel looking back at his eventful tenure — the highs and lows, his government’s achievements and perhaps missed targets — and the challenges that lie ahead.

In this episode we hear from one of the dynamic young leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Raghav Chadha. Earlier this year, Chadha joined an Idea Exchange where he spoke about turning around law and order in Punjab, the need for a new brand of politics to take on the BJP, and the Kejriwal vs Modi battle. The session was moderated by Manraj Grewal Sharma, Resident Editor, Chandigarh.

In this episode we hear from Ruchir Sharma Chairman, Rockefeller International, and Founder of Breakout Capital. During a recent Express Adda, Sharma joined the dots between politics, economy and global affairs to identify emerging patterns and the big picture. He was in conversation with Anant Goenka, Executive Director, The Indian Express group, and Shyamal Majumdar, Editor, Financial Express.

In this episode goalkeeper of the Indian hockey team, PR Sreejesh talks about the changing landscape of Indian hockey, his journey to the top, using reflexes in real life and the role of education in sports.

In this episode, filmmaker Karan Johar speaks on the film industry facing trolling, viewers returning to theatres and creative people being fearless.

In this episode, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship speaks about building an entire ecosystem around semiconductors, tax on online gaming, regulating services like WhatsApp and much more.

In this episode, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology, spoke on increased investment in railways, rollout of the Vande Bharat trains and how India can become the biggest chip producer.

In this episode, life coach, author, and motivational speaker Gaur Gopal Das spoke on living with multiple identities, liberalism and why you shouldn’t seek validation on social media.

In this episode, Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab and AAP leader Raghav Chadha talks to members of the Indian Express on turning around law and order in Punjab, the need for a new brand of politics to take on the BJP and the Kejriwal vs Modi battle. The session was moderated by Manraj Grewal Sharma, Resident Editor, Chandigarh. He is among the dynamic young leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), who has seen it grow both in Delhi and Punjab. His toughest challenge was to build the party...

In this episode, the President of the Indian National Congress and leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge is in conversation with members of the Indian Express on a variety of topics related to Indian politics and political parties. He talks about elections in Karnataka, working towards Opposition unity, Rahul Gandhi's disqualification, and his autonomy in the Congress party. This session of Idea Exchange was moderated by Associate Editor Manoj CG. From the president...

In this episode, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is in conversation with members of the Indian Express on Indian politics, why he thinks the BJP might have overreached in the Rahul Gandhi political row, the opportunity it has created for a united resistance from the Opposition, and the road ahead for the Congress. The session of Idea Exchange was moderated by Indian Express Deputy Political Editor Liz Mathew.

Sushil Kumar Modi, senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha member was a guest at Indian Express Idea Exchange. He started his decades long political journey in Bihar and was integrally involved in JP andolan. Mr Modi discusses key the takeaways from the Budget, Adani allegations the churn in Bihar’s politics and why Nitish Kumar is losing ground. The session of Idea Exchange was moderated by Senior Assistant Editor Harikishan Sharma.

Former Australian prime minister, Tony Abbott, an old India hand and key player in furthering bilateral relations and trade agreements between the two countries. A centre right politician, known for his open and strong views on climate change and abortions and sports.He discusses why Australia can be India’s trusted partner, the Adani allegations, trade deals and countering China and lots more with members of the Express team in a session moderated by Indian Express Deputy Chief of National...

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, whose long political journey started from being a student leader in the 1980s to finally now, becoming a state chief minister. Indian Express Manoj CG moderates the session as CM Sukkhu and members of the Indian Express group discuss the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme and why the Congress needs to move from power-driven to organisation-driven politics, and a lot more.

Physician and author, Dr Siddhartha Mukherjee was the guest at The Indian Express Adda on 16th January. Indian Express Group's Executive Director Anant Goenka, and Indian Express' National Features Editor Devyani Onial spoke to Dr Mukherjee on a variety of topics around cancer, biology, and his latest books.

In this episode, Historian William Dalrymple speaks on the need for nuance in writing history, why tales around the Mughals are often misrepresented, and why the Marxist view of history is not the only way to tell a story.

Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, Forests & Climate Change and Labour & Employment, speaks about sustainable consumption and COP27, India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) climate justice the clearance given to GM mustard, why development and environment are not opposed to each other, the Indian labour employment, BJP, RSS and more.

The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari was the guest at The Indian Express Adda on 13th December. Anant Goenka, the Executive Director of Indian Express Group, and Vandita Mishra, the National Opinion Editor, of The Indian Express spoke to Gadkari about transportation, railways, waterways, the Indian economy, BJP, RSS and more.