13 MAR 2024 · Welcome to another episode of Express conversations a podcast where eminent voices from the world of politics, governance Sports business and the Arts talk to us about their life, work and issues that really matter. In this episode, we will hear from Dr S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs. Dr Jaishankar has been the face of India’s diplomacy in the fast-changing world in the last five years. The first Foreign Secretary to become the Foreign Minister of the country, S Jaishankar has been key to shaping India’s foreign policy in the past few years of PM Modi Govt, where challenges like then COVID-19 pandemic, an assertive China in India’s neighborhood, the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict, have upended the global world order. He will be in conversation with Anant Goenka and Dr. C Raja Mohan, contributing editor of the Indian Express. They will be talking about India's foreign policy in a changing world, the country's relations with its neighbors and Dr. Jaishankar's book "Why Bharat Matters".

5 MAR 2024 · Step into the world of political insight with Prashant Kishor and his Jan Suraaj Abhiyan. In this episode of Express Adda, we unravel the latest flip-flop in Patna and its implications for both the city and the nation. Is 2024 already decided? And if so, why? Or if not, what factors are at play? Find out as we explore with Prashant Kishor, who has led successful campaigns for various Indian leaders. Kishor is currently leading a padayatra in Bihar under the Jan Suraaj banner, Kishor is on a mission to redefine politics in the state, focusing on aspiration, education, and youth empowerment, transcending caste and creed. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the political landscape ahead of the crucial general elections 2024.

4 MAR 2024 · Step into the world of political insight with Prashant Kishor and his Jan Suraaj Abhiyan. In this episode of Express Adda, we unravel the latest flip-flop in Patna and its implications for both the city and the nation. Is 2024 already decided? And if so, why? Or if not, what factors are at play? Find out as we explore with Prashant Kishor, who has led successful campaigns for various Indian leaders. Kishor is currently leading a padayatra in Bihar under the Jan Suraaj banner, Kishor is on a mission to redefine politics in the state, focusing on aspiration, education, and youth empowerment, transcending caste and creed. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the political landscape ahead of the crucial general elections 2024.

29 FEB 2024 · Join us for an insightful conversation with Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, renowned for steering India's economy to a remarkable 7 per cent-plus growth rate for three consecutive years amidst global challenges. Minister Sitharaman will be taking questions from Anant Goenka and P Vaidyanathan Iyer of the Indian Express. They will be talking on India's big growth push, and on other matters of national and global interest.

27 FEB 2024 · Join us for an enlightening conversation with one of the world's foremost public intellectuals, Michael Sandel. Renowned for his exploration of pressing moral dilemmas, Sandel's influential books, including "The Tyranny of Merit" and "What Money Can't Buy," offer profound insights into contemporary issues through the lens of history. Sandel will be in conversation with Anant Goenka and Aakash Joshi of the Indian Express. They talk about the concepts of Secularism and Nationalism in today's time and how they have changed over the years, the limits to Free Speech in different societies and they play a game of 'What's the right thing to do'.

1 DEC 2023 · In this episode we hear from spiritual leader Sadhguru. From climate activism and ecological preservation to rural school education and raising consciousness, Sadhguru has been an advocate of numerous social causes. He is also the founder of the Isha Foundation and has been involved in numerous initiatives like, Project GreenHands, Rally for Rivers, Cauvery Calling, and the Journey to Save Soil. He was in conversation with Anant Goenka, Executive Director of The Indian Express Group about environment conservation, the identities of nations and much more. Listen to the other episodes of the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v8sVR3NqXR5Y9Mjbwbfo9

30 NOV 2023 · In this episode we hear from a dynamic duo - acclaimed writer-director Meghna Gulzar and versatile actor Vicky Kaushal. Over the years, both Gulzar and Kaushal have earned accolades for their impressive individual body of work. Having previously collaborated on the critically acclaimed and commercially successful "Raazi", they're now set to bring to life the inspiring journey of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in the upcoming biopic, "Sam Bahadur." They were in conversation with Anant Goenka, Executive Director, The Indian Express group, and Shubhra Gupta, Film Critic, The Indian Express.

6 NOV 2023 · Republish: 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.

3 NOV 2023 · In this episode we hear from IOC Athletes Commission member Abhinav Bindra on what hosting the Olympics could mean for India, engaging with the younger demographic, grooming talent through robust organisations and the growing self-belief of Indian athletes. The session was moderated by Senior Assistant Editor Mihir Vasavda.

23 OCT 2023 · 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.