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ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash
ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash gets eminent people from different walks of life to talk about issues that impact you and society at large. Join Smita Prakash as she brings important voices from the field of politics, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. Dive in for a great listening experience brought to you by India’s largest news agency.
Episodes
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-282 | Can Nava Raipur outperform Bengaluru & Hyderabad? | Chhattisgarh Finance Min OP Choudhary
O.P. Choudhary cracked the UPSC exam at the age of 23 and was part of the 2005 batch of the Chhattisgarh cadre, the first batch after the state was carved out…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-281 | Waqf Act, Religious Conversion, Naxalism, Mining Mafia & Nava Raipur | CM Vishnu Deo Sai
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai joins the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash in Raipur during the 'Vichaar for Viksit Chhattisgarh' Conclave. Mr. Sai…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-280 | Fight with Music Directors, Shah Rukh, Auto-Tune, Sanatana, Gandhi, Pakistan | Abhijeet
Abhijeet Bhattacharya is one of the most iconic voices in Bollywood, having lent his voice to several memorable tracks for Shah Rukh Khan, Govinda, and Salman…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-279 | Indira Gandhi, 1975 Emergency, Cancel Culture, Indian Classical Dance | Sonal Mansingh
Sonal Man Singh is a former Rajya Sabha MP, an Indian classical dancer and a Guru in Bharatanatyam and Odissi dance styles. She received the Padma Bhushan in…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-278 | Corporate Takeovers, Rising Ticket Prices, Stories of Shah Rukh & Irrfan | Tigmanshu Dhulia
Tigmanshu Dhulia is a filmmaker, actor, screenwriter, and casting director, best known for Paan Singh Tomar (2012) and Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster (2011). His…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-277 | Untold Stories of Raj Kapoor, Raaj Kumar, Zeenat Aman & Playing Villain Roles | Raza Murad
Raza Murad comes from a family of actors and is known for his astounding voice. He started his career with the film 'Ek Nazar' in 1972 and became famous for…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-276| Yogi Adityanath on Mandir-Masjid Debate, Bulldozer Action, Aurangzeb, Kumbh Tragedy & Rahul
Yogi Adityanath's government has completed eight years in Uttar Pradesh, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister in the state's history and the only one…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-275 | Balochistan Insurgency, Train Hijacking, Attacks on Pak Army & China's Role |Tilak Devasher
The recent train hijacking and the Noshki convoy attack have raised serious questions about Pakistan losing control of Balochistan. Is the Baloch insurgency…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-274 | Rakesh Roshan on Krrish 4, Working with SRK & Salman, Family & Obsession with Letter 'K'
Rakesh Roshan began his career as an assistant director on the film Anjaana (1969) and later went on to direct the action drama Khudgarz (1987). With films…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-273 | The 'Real' Samosa Caucus 5.0 Edition | Abhijit, A Ranganathan, Sushant & Tehseen
Get ready for the much-awaited episode of the 'Real' Samosa Caucus! Edition 5.0 is here and it's all about raw, uncensored, no-holds-barred discussions…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-272 | Box Office SCAM, Bollywood's Paid Reviews & PR Dirty Tricks |Komal Nahta & Bharathi Pradhan
Komal Nahta is a film trade analyst, the Editor-in-Chief of 'Film Information', and a well-known television show host. With decades of experience in the film…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-271 | Kiran Rao on South Cinema vs. Bollywood, Divorce with Aamir, Patriarchy, and More
Kiran Rao began her career as an assistant director on the iconic film Lagaan and later went on to direct Dhobi Ghat (2010) and the critically acclaimed box…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-270 | Leadership, Diplomacy & Politics: Women Shattering the Glass Ceiling | Ruchi Ghanashyam, Shaina NC
Ruchi Ghanashyam joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1982. Over her 38-year career, she served at India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-269 | Babasaheb's Legacy War, Dalit Votes, Hinduphobia in Canada & USA | GP Paswan, Kushal Mehra
In this episode of ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we take a deep dive into Babasaheb Ambedkar’s legacy and how it continues to shape Indian politics. Joining…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-268 | Is Sports Only for the Rich? Pullela Gopichand's Brutal Take
Pullela Gopichand is the second Indian to win the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championship (2001). A former Olympian, he coached Saina Nehwal and PV…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-267 | Life as a Kashmiri Pandit, Attack on Saif, Movies, Family & More | Kunal Kemmu
Born in Srinagar, Kunal Kemmu comes from a family of actors. He began his career as a child actor, appearing in films like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Raja…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-266 | India-China Border, Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence, Pakistan & AI | General Upendra Dwivedi
General Upendra Dwivedi is currently serving as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army. He previously served as the General Officer…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-265 | Spirituality vs. Materialism, Dharma, Bhakti, and More | Jaya Kishori
Jaya Kishori started her spiritual journey at the age of seven. Raised in a spiritual environment, she developed a deep love for spiritualism, leading her to…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-264 | Parenthood, Retirement, Bond with Virat & Rohit, Team Politics | Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan, fondly known as 'Gabbar' by his fans, has had a remarkable cricket career. He won the Golden Bat twice at the ICC Champions Trophy, and holds…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-263 | Local to Global: How India's Desi Startups Are Powering Its Defence Rise | Dr. R Shivaraman
Big Bang Boom Solutions (BBBS) is one of the youngest startups in India's defence sector, focusing on developing homegrown technology and intellectual…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP- 262 | MSP, Urea, and Debt – The Harsh Truth About Indian Agriculture | Dr. Udai Shanker Awasthi
Dr. Udai Shanker Awasthi, CEO and MD of IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd), is a pioneer in the fertiliser industry and has been honoured with…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-261 | "Arvind Kejriwal is a Threat to Democracy..." Congress' Pawan Khera Makes a Bold Claim
Pawan Khera is currently serving as the Chairman of Media and Publicity for the Congress. He previously worked as the political secretary to former Delhi Chief…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-260 | Will Bihar trust Nitish Kumar, again? | Purvanchali voters in Delhi | Sanjay Kumar Jha
Sanjay Kumar Jha is a member of the Rajya Sabha and serves as the National Working President of Janata Dal-United. He is also the Chairperson of the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-259 | Jaideep Ahlawat Unfiltered: Paatal Lok, Nepotism, Haryanvi Roots, South Indian Films & More
Jaideep Ahlawat is a talented Indian actor known for his powerful performances. Born and raised in Rohtak, Haryana, he studied acting at the Film and…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-258 | BPSC Exam Row, Bihar Politics, Prashant Kishor, Caste Politics & More | Shambhavi Choudhary
Shambhavi Choudhary is the youngest Member of Parliament in the 18th Lok Sabha. At 26 years old, she represents the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) from…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-257 | Budget 2025, Indian Economy, Taxes on Middle Class & Demographic Changes | Dr. Shamika Ravi
Dr. Shamika Ravi is a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and a Secretary to the Government of India. Her research focuses on the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-256 | "Fake promises won't clean Yamuna or fix Delhi's roads" BJP's Baijayant Jay Panda slams AAP
Will the BJP end the schemes run by the Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi? What will happen to Mohalla Clinics and free bus rides for women? Will free education for all…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-255 | Delhi Polls, Oil Imports, George Soros, India Alliance & More | Hardeep Singh Puri
The ANI Podcast is launching a new format with live audience interaction! In this version of the show, ANI employees and reporters will be part of the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-254 | "Arvind Kejriwal is Useless, a Megalomaniac..." Sandeep Dikshit Takes on Former Delhi CM
In the last two Delhi Assembly elections, Congress failed to secure a single seat out of 70. Its vote share has dropped from 40% to just 4% in the last 18…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-253 | Delhi Polls, Freebies, Kejriwal, 'Fake' Voters & Sheesh Mahal vs Raj Mahal | Parvesh Verma
Can the BJP break the 27-year jinx and form a government in the National Capital? Who has the edge in the 2025 Delhi Assembly polls? Where does the BJP stand…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-252 |Justin Trudeau’s love for Khalistan & his resignation| The Canadian POV with Kushal & Daniel
Why did Justin Trudeau resign? Is it a temporary tactic? What are Trudeau's scandals? Did Khalistanis prop up his government? What’s the impact on Canada after…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-251 | How Temples Can Power India's Economy | Trump's Vision For USA | Sriram Balasubramanian
What is Dharmic Capitalism? How can Dharma power India’s economy? What role do temples play in the modern economy? How has Dharma shaped India’s economy over…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-250 | Untold Tales of Kargil & Balakot | Stunning Revelations on UFOs | Air Marshal Dilip Patnaik
Do UFOs exist, or are they just illusions? What’s the truth behind sightings in New Jersey and California? Is the USA hiding something? And why is there no big…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-249 | The Ideas Politburo with Shehzad, Kushal & Vinamre | 2024 Year-Ender Special
From politics to dating, cricket to OTT shows, the ANI Podcast Team wraps up 2024 with a year-end special that's both entertaining and insightful. Every topic…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-248 | Atul Subhash Case, Gender Bias in Indian Laws & Men's Rights | Abhijit, Anil, Priya
The suicide of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash has brought the spotlight onto gender-biased laws in India. Why did suicide become the only option for Atul…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-247 | Mandir-Masjid Debate: Places of Worship Act & India's Constitution | J. Sai Deepak
There seems to be no end to the Temple-Mosque disputes in India. After Ayodhya, claims have emerged regarding a mosque allegedly being built after the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-246 | Mental Health Crisis, Stress at Work, Anxiety, Depression & Types of ADHD | Dr Achal Bhagat
Why are mental health disorder cases rising in India? Why are so many young people struggling with depression and anxiety? What are the real causes of ADHD…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-245 | The Dark Side of the Modelling World: Backstage Chaos, Surgeries, & Struggles | Alicia Kaur
What does it take to become a supermodel? How difficult is it to reach the top of the modelling industry? What role do diet and body image play in modelling?…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-244 | 'Religious Genocide,' Temple Destruction, Forced Conversions: Tipu Sultan's legacy | Vikram Sampath
Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore from 1782 to 1799, is often celebrated in history books as a freedom fighter and the "Tiger of Mysore." He was the son of…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-243 | Sunil Chhetri on Fitness, Food, Football, Friendship with Kohli, Retirement & Family
Sunil Chhetri is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players in India. Playing as a forward for the national team from 2005 to 2024, he became the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-242 | Spirituality, Meditation, Karma, Celibacy, Akhand Bharat, Ram Rajya & More | BK Shivani
What is Brahma Kumaris? Is it a religious cult or a spiritual movement? How did a movement that began in the 1930s in Hyderabad, Sindh (now in Pakistan), grow…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-241 | 'Religious Cleansing' in Bangladesh & Pak Political Crisis | Sushant Sareen, Tilak Devasher
This special podcast discusses two pressing issues involving India’s neighbours, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Since Sheikh Hasina's ouster, over 2,000 attacks on…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-240 | Ex-CJI DY Chandrachud on Ayodhya Verdict, Collegium System, Faith, Trolling & Politics
Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud served as the 50th Chief Justice of India from November 9, 2022, to November 10, 2024. During his tenure, he was a part of…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-239 | Goa Tourism, 'Taxi Mafia', Casino Culture, Rave Parties & More | Rohan Khaunte
A post on Twitter claiming that foreigners are 'avoiding' Goa due to 'bad services and treatment' has put the state government under scrutiny. Many blame Goa’s…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-238 | Manipur Violence, India-China Border Truce, J&K Terror Attacks & More | Lt Gen Hooda (Retd)
Manipur is on the edge, with no end in sight to the Kuki-Meitei divide. AFSPA has been imposed in six districts, and additional forces have been deployed in…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-237 | India’s Digital Vulnerabilities, Future Wars, Big Tech Monopolies with Lt Col Rajan (Retd)
A few major tech companies are dominating the digital world and have significant influence in politics as well. Big Tech companies control many aspects of our…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-236 | Acne, Pimples, Sunscreen, Hair Fall – BEST TIPS | Top Dermat Dr. Ankur Sarin
Social media has greatly transformed the skincare industry. People are constantly searching for the best sunscreen, ways to get rid of acne and pimples, and…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-235 | Maharashtra Politics, Dark Side of UPSC, Savarkar Controversy | Avinash Dharmadhikari
Avinash Dharmadhikari is a renowned Indian bureaucrat, author, and educator, celebrated for his contributions to public service and youth empowerment. A former…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-234 | Exile in Banaras, Battle with Cancer, Bollywood Journey & Nepali Politics | Manisha Koirala
Manisha Koirala is a renowned Nepali-Indian actress known for her exceptional talent and versatility in Hindi, Nepali, and South Indian cinema. Born in…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-233 | The 'Real' Samosa Caucus 4.0 Edition | Abhijit, A Ranganathan, Sushant & Tehseen
Get ready for the much-awaited episode of the 'Real' Samosa Caucus! Edition 4.0 is here and it's all about raw, uncensored, no-holds-barred discussions…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-232 | Truth Behind J&K Terror Attacks | Pakistan’s Connection | Masood Azhar's Release | SP Vaid
In recent months, Jammu and Kashmir has seen a surge in attacks, with police encountering new strategies from terrorists. Who is fueling this renewed terror…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-231 | Trudeau's Pro-Khalistan Agenda Exposed | India-Canada Tensions | Sanjay Kumar Verma
New Delhi-Ottawa relations have reached an all-time low after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged the involvement of Indian government officials and…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-230 | Unseen, Unfiltered, Uncensored | Annu Kapoor's Explosive Podcast
Annu Kapoor is an entertainer who has worn many hats—actor, singer, director, producer, radio jockey, and television presenter—earning immense respect and…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-229 | Job Crisis, Indian Economy, Start-up Culture & Wealth Creators | Krishnamurthy Subramanian
Krishnamurthy Venkata Subramanian served as the 17th Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India from 2018 to 2021, becoming the youngest to hold this…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-228 | India-Canada Spat, Biden Vs Trump, Future of AI & Tesla in India | John Chambers & Dr. Aghi
John Chambers is the Chairman of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and the former CEO of Cisco. Under his leadership, Cisco became one of the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-227 | Beef Ban Debate, 'Rocky' Alliance with BJP, Act East Policy & Border Issues | Conrad Sangma
Conrad Sangma is the Chief Minister of Meghalaya and a leader of the National People's Party (NPP). He began his political career as a campaign manager for his…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-226 | Foods That Are 'KILLING' You | Misleading Ads Exposed | Revant Himatsingka | Food 'pharmer'
Revant Himatsingka is on a mission to encourage Indians to read food labels. His goal is to educate people about what they're consuming and to protect them…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-225 | Israel-Iran War, 'Nuclear Option', USA Role with Lt Gen Shukla (Retd) & Lt Col Rajan (Retd)
It has been one year since Hamas launched a significant attack against Israel, which was one of the deadliest incidents in recent history. Over 1000 were…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-224 | Jammu's Role in J&K Polls: Kingmaker or Spectator? | Manoj Kaul & Arun Joshi
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are taking place for the first time in a decade, following the abrogation of Article 370. What role will Jammu…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-223 | Ballot over Bullet: 'Naya Kashmir' Won? | Crucial Haryana Polls | Yana Mir & Rasheed Kidwai
Rasheed Kidwai is a senior journalist, political analyst, and author known for his insights into Indian politics and the Congress party. He has written…