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A Mughal emperor bringing Hindu epics to life? Akbar’s court turned the Ramayan and Mahabharat into stunning illustrated manuscripts, reshaping India’s cultural legacy forever. Why did he do it? Historian Ira Mukhoty joins Pragya Tiwari and Mukulika Banerjee to uncover the story in our

Books that sparked thought, provoked debate, and stayed with them through the year. Pragya Tiwari and Mukulika Banerjee share some of the non-fiction reads they loved in 2024. Add these to your reading list — and tell us yours. William Dalrymple Ira Mukhoty Manu S Pillai vayunaiduauthor

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs have triggered alarm across markets. In this episode of The India Briefing, Navtej Sarna and Ashley Tellis join Mukulika Banerjee and Pragya Tiwari to unpack the logic behind Trump’s latest trade move—and what it signals for India and the global economy.

What connects a Buddhist monk from Bengal with the makers of modern Japan? In the late 19th century, as Japan emerged from feudal seclusion and India grappled with colonial domination, a subtle intellectual current flowed across Asia. It began in 1885, when Japanese thinker

Coming soon on The India Briefing - Arvind Subramanian explains to Pragya Tiwari and me, how alarming household debt crisis is possible despite India's high growth rate figures. Watch this space! ft.com/content/8f2780…

“Democracy is not just about elections—it’s a way of life.” Mukulika Banerjee joins the LSE USAPP blog Ballpark Podcast for a rich conversation on the everyday culture of democracy in India, political participation, and why voting is deeply personal. 🔗 Tune in: blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/2025…

She won the Nobel Prize for changing how we fight poverty. Esther Duflo joins Mukulika Banerjee and Pragya Tiwari to unpack what India’s getting right in its fight against poverty—and where we’re still falling short. Policy, inequality, hard truths. Listen to the full episode -

What will it take to end poverty in India? In this special episode, Pragya Tiwari and Mukulika Banerjee speak with Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo on cash transfers, climate change, and why even good policies fail. Why does poverty persist—and what will it take to change that? Tune in:

Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo on what it will take to end poverty in India - do listen in . Mukulika Banerjee open.spotify.com/episode/45Jk4a…

"India is really one of the countries which in the bull's eyes in terms of the impact of climate change and the impact of climate change on the poor in India in particular." In this episode, Esther Duflo breaks down why climate justice isn’t just environmental—it’s economic and

“We are much better at distributing cash than lentils.” Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo on India Briefing, unpacking both the promise and the pitfalls of direct cash transfers—and why even the most efficient solutions aren't always enough. Listen in: open.spotify.com/episode/45Jk4a…

Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo joins Mukulika Banerjee and Pragya Tiwari on The India Briefing to reflect on her two decades of research, policy, and the evolving fight against poverty in India. Tune in - open.spotify.com/episode/45Jk4a…

Decades of poverty alleviation—undone by climate change? Esther Duflo explains how rising temperatures, pollution, and extreme weather could undo decades of progress in poverty alleviation—unless urgent, inclusive action is taken. Tune in to the full episode -

Including the wrong person is feared more than excluding the right one. In her conversation with Pragya Tiwari and Mukulika Banerjee, Esther Duflo unpacks some of the common misconceptions about poverty—and how they shape the way India designs its welfare policies. Tune in to the full

How strong is India’s economy—beneath the headlines? In this episode of The India Briefing, hosts Mukulika Banerjee and Pragya Tiwari ask former Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian the big questions—on growth, inequality, unemployment, regional divides, and more. Tune in -

As India finalises its trade agreement with the UK and takes on terror in an escalating war like situation with Pakistan, Arvind Subramanian reminds us that the best foreign policy is 10% growth. Listen to the podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/0PDtmZ…

The trillion dollar question - Is India the world’s fastest growing economy? We ask Arvind Subramanian in the last episode of this season. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0PDtmZ… Pragya Tiwari Mukulika Banerjee

India’s economy: growing fast—but for whom? In this wide-ranging episode of The India Briefing, former Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian (Arvind Subramanian) joins Mukulika Banerjee and Pragya Tiwari to unpack the real story behind India’s growth, from regional divides and

That’s a wrap on Season 1 of The India Briefing. Thank you for listening, sharing, and thinking with us through a season of wide-ranging conversations—from democracy and development to geopolitics, inequality, and the future of India’s economy. We’re taking a short break—but