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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.
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ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-222 | "They Wanted to Kill Me..." Kashmiri Pandit Shares Ordeal | Ajay Chrungoo
Ajay Chrungoo is a prominent Kashmiri Pandit and the Chairman of Panun Kashmir, an organization advocating for the rights and rehabilitation of displaced…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-221 | J&K Polls: A Battle of Prestige for BJP? | Tarun Chugh
Tarun Chugh is a senior BJP leader, currently serving as the party's National General Secretary and in charge of Jammu & Kashmir. He has been strengthening the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-220 | PDP-NC 'Betrayed' Kashmir? | Time for New Leadership in J&K? | JKWP Chief Mir Junaid
Mir Junaid is a Kashmiri politician and social activist widely recognized for his strong support of the abrogation of Article 370 and his advocacy for peace…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-219 | Congress-NC Alliance in J&K: Masterstroke or Desperate Move? With Congress' Raman Bhalla
Raman Bhalla is currently serving as the working president of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee. A senior leader in the Jammu region, Raman…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-218 | Battle for Jammu, NC's 'Secrets Exposed' & Darbar Move with BJP's Devender Singh Rana
Devender Singh Rana is a prominent BJP leader from Jammu and Kashmir, and the BJP candidate from the Nagrota constituency in the upcoming J&K elections…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-217 | 'Independent' Wave in J&K Polls? | Top Kashmir Journos Ahmed Ali Fayyaz & Rashid Rahil
This is a historic election in Jammu and Kashmir, the first assembly polls since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. With more than 40% of the candidates…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-216 | The Jamaat Factor in Historic J&K Polls with Talat Majid
Talat Majid, an independent candidate from Pulwama backed by Jamaat-e-Islami, is emerging as a significant political figure in Jammu and Kashmir. With deep…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-215 | What Kashmiris Want, J&K Polls, PDP's Battle for Survival with Waheed Ur Rehman Para
Waheed ur Rehman Para is the PDP's candidate from the Pulwama constituency and currently serves as the Youth Wing President of the PDP. He is considered a…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-214 | 16 Months, Over 225 Dead, Why is Manipur Still Burning? Ft. Lt Gen PC Nair (Retd)
Lieutenant General PC Nair (Retd.) is a distinguished retired officer of the Indian Army with a career spanning over four decades. He served as the Director…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-213 | Separatism, Article 370, Future of J&K Politics, & Talks with Pakistan Ft. Sajad Gani Lone
Sajad Gani Lone leads the Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference. He has served as an MLA for the Handwara constituency and was a minister in the PDP-BJP…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-212 | J&K Polls, Article 370, Alliance with Congress & Rift with PDP Feat. Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah, an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, has led the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference since 2009. He was the last…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-211 | Struggles to Stardom in Bollywood: Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Raw Confessions
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is a prominent Indian actor recognized for his contributions to Hindi cinema. He has delivered notable performances in films like Gangs of…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-210 | J&K Polls, Rise in Terror Attacks, Article 370 & The Pak Factor Ft. Lt Gen DP Pandey (Retd)
Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey (Retd), is a former Commandant of the Army War College, Mhow, and an ex-Commander of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 209 - SHOCKING Truth About Influencers, Podcasting Future & Brand Building | Ranveer Allahbadia
From fitness trainer to podcaster, Ranveer Allahbadia, known as 'BeerBiceps,' has become a major figure in the digital world. He hosts 'The Ranveer Show,' one…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 208 - 'Kingmaker' in Crisis | Can Dushyant Chautala Make a Comeback in Haryana?
After the 2019 Haryana Assembly elections, Dushyant Chautala's newly formed Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) emerged as a kingmaker. He allied with the BJP and was…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 207 - Bollywood Vs South Indian Movies, Nepo Kids, Paparazzi & Imane Khelif Row Ft. Taapsee Pannu
From an engineer to 'Haseen Dilruba' of the Hindi film industry, Taapsee Pannu has carved out a niche in Bollywood over the past decade. Starting with roles in…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 206 - Sena Split, Bal Thackeray's Hindutva, 'Mahayuti' in Maharashtra Polls with CM Eknath Shinde
Eknath Shinde is Maharashtra's Chief Minister and a key leader in the Mahayuti Alliance, which includes his party, the Shiv Sena (Shinde), along with the NCP…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 205 - The 'Pa-war' Struggle, Maharashtra Polls and Mahayuti Alliance with Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar is Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and a partner in the Mahayuti Alliance, which includes the BJP and the Shiv Sena Shinde faction. He is the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 204 - Sattu Vs. Protein Debate, Veg Vs. Non-Veg Showdown, Weight Loss Diet Ft. Sonia Narang
Sonia Narang is one of Delhi's leading dietitians. She provides medication, healthy diet plans, weight loss programs, and workouts. Sonia advocates for…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 203 - Politics, Identity, History | The Haryana Story feat. Author Arjun Singh Kadian
Arjun Singh Kadian is an academic and author having expertise in Haryana's political and cultural landscape. Arjun has authored two insightful books: 'Land of…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 202 - Shocking Truth About Liver Health: Change These Habits Now | Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin
Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin is a veteran gastroenterologist and hepatologist, renowned for his clinical research and reforms in medical education and health sciences…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 201 - Who's Behind the Bangladesh Quota Protest & Trump Vs Harris Battle with Amb. Harsh Shringla
Harsh Vardhan Shringla was the Chief Coordinator for India’s G20 Presidency in 2023 and the former Foreign Secretary of India. He has also been India’s…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 200 - Reservation, Caste Census, Letters to Yogi Govt, 'Rift' with Raja Bhaiya Ft. Anupriya Patel
In 2009, following her father Sone Lal Patel's death, Anupriya Patel faced a significant challenge. She was pushed into the political arena to lead the party…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 199 - Israel-Hamas War, Ceasefire Prospects & Hostage Release Deal with Israeli Envoy Naor Gilon
In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Naor Gilon, Israeli Ambassador to India, discusses the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. He provides insights…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 198 - NEET Controversy, UPSC, Reservation & Indian Politics with Dr. Vikas Divyakirti
In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti, founder and MD of Drishti IAS, shares his journey from being a civil servant to…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 197 - From Bollywood to Union Minister: The Journey of Chirag Paswan
In 2020, when his father Ram Vilas Paswan passed away, Chirag Paswan faced the biggest challenge of his political career. His uncle took charge of the party…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 196 - Struggle, Strength, and Survival: Insights on Women's Lives in Iran
In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, recorded at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi in February 2024, two sessions are featured- "Decluttering…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 195 - Will the Agniveer Scheme See Modifications? with Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (retd.)
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (retd.) is the former Chief of Air Staff, a highly decorated officer with a distinguished career spanning over four decades. He…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 194 - Artificial Intelligence, Ola Electric, Big Tech Monopolies & Religion ft. Bhavish Aggarwal
Bhavish Aggarwal is the Chairman and Managing Director of OLA. He is an experienced entrepreneur who founded Ola Cabs in 2010, which is now India’s most…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 193 - The Rise of Chandrashekhar Azad: A New Era for Dalit Politics
Chandrashekhar Azad has secured a seat in Parliament by garnering over 50% of the votes from the Nagina Constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The Dalit…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 192 - The DARK REALITY of Hyderabad's 'Child Bride' Racket with Activist Jameela Nishat
In the old city of Hyderabad, child marriages remain a significant challenge even in the 21st century. What's even more shocking is the practice of multiple…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 191 - Atrocities, Reservation War, Education | Life of a Dalit in India Ft. Rahul Sonpimple
Life for Dalits in India is often marked by significant challenges. Being a Dalit in India means facing discrimination and social exclusion based on their…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 190 - The DANGER of 'SILENT' Heart Attacks: Tips from Top Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty
The Wall Street Journal describes him as the "Henry Ford of heart surgery". In rural India, he is known as "bypass wale baba". Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty is a…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 189 - The UNTOLD Story of Razakars with Mir Ayoob Ali Khan & Syed Inam ur Rahman Ghayur
Who were the Razakars? What was their role in the princely state of Hyderabad in the late 1940s? Were the Razakars engaged in violent activities against…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 188 - Power of Political Messaging, Culture Wars & Mithun-da Supremacy with Arnab Ray
Arnab Ray, also known as Greatbong, is one of India's most widely read bloggers, having won the publicly voted Indibloggies Blog of the Year in 2006 and 2008…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 187 - Indian Cuisine, Michelin Star, Healthy Cooking, and Homosexuality Ft. Chef Suvir Saran
He is a chef, cookbook author, columnist, and educator. Chef Suvir Saran wears many hats and is being called "the true ambassador of Indian cuisine and culture…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 186 - Samosa Caucus 3.0 Edition ft. A Ranganathan, Abhijit, Sushant & Tehseen | Election Results 2024
The recently concluded 2024 Lok Sabha polls in India have taken pollsters and political analysts by surprise. While Prime Minister Modi is set to begin his…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 185 - ANI Reporters' Insights on 2024 Lok Sabha Polls | Ground Reality
Polls just concluded in India—the world's largest democracy. Exit polls predict NDA's return, but what is the ground reality? What factors boosted BJP led NDA…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 184 - Himachal Politics, NDA VS INDIA Alliance, Agnipath Scheme Ft. Anurag Thakur
Anurag Singh Thakur is a BJP MP in the Lok Sabha representing the Hamirpur constituency in Himachal Pradesh. He currently holds the positions of Minister of…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 183 - ‘Brand Modi’, Legacy Media, ‘Lutyens Gang’, Election Humour ft. Suhel Seth & Advaita Kala
Elections are currently underway in India, the world's largest democracy. However, as the voting progresses, there's a noticeable shift in political discourse…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 182 - Punjab's Drug Menace, Law & Order, Jobs, Khalistan, Amritsar Roots Ft. Taranjit Singh Sandhu
Taranjit Singh Sandhu is a former Indian diplomat who served as India's ambassador to the United States from 2020 to 2024. He played a key role in the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 181 - UP Politics, The Yogi Factor, INDIA vs NDA with Ashutosh Shukla & Virendra Nath Bhatt
Elections are currently ongoing in the world's largest democracy. The outcome of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls is of…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 180 - Diplomacy, Western Media, 2024 Polls, Revanna Passport Row, Constitution ft. Dr. Jaishankar
Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is an eminent diplomat who has been serving as the Minister of External Affairs for the Government of India since May 30, 2019. Dr…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 179 - What Happened At Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Home? Swati Maliwal Recounts Her Ordeal
Social activist and politician Swati Maliwal currently serves as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, representing Delhi. She participated in the 2011…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 178 - Hindutva, Muslims in India, Wokeism, Rahul vs. Modi ft. Abhijit Iyer-Mitra & Kushal Mehra
In the latest episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we bring you a perfect blend of humour, fun, and candid discussions. Joining the conversation are…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 177 - Judiciary, Democracy & Mainstream Media | Kapil Sibal's Controversial Take
Kapil Sibal is an Indian lawyer and politician. A designated Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, Sibal earned the reputation as one of the country's…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 176 - Swati Maliwal Case, 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, '400 Paar' Mission with BJP Chief JP Nadda
From ABVP's national secretary to the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Jagat Prakash Nadda's journey is that of a commoner from Himachal…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 175 - The dark side of Parivar politics in Amethi-Smriti Irani unleashed! Most explosive podcast
Known for her fiery speeches, Union Minister and BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Amethi, Smriti Irani in the latest ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash revealed dark…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 174 - Maharashtra Politics, Electoral Debut, Mumbai Roots with Piyush Goyal
Piyush Vedprakash Goyal is an Indian politician and chartered accountant who serves as a cabinet minister in the Government of India. He oversees portfolios…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 173 - Exploring India's Election Influence on Neighbours with Tilak Devasher & Ajay Bisaria
The world's biggest festival of democracy is underway in India. Drama, spectacle, colour, jibes, and exuberant noise—India is witnessing everything. But what…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 172 - Muslim Quota War, Freebies Vs Welfare, Andhra Politics, 2024 Polls with Chandrababu Naidu
Nara Chandrababu Naidu, also known as Chandrababu Naidu or CBN, is a veteran Indian politician who currently holds the position of the leader of the opposition…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 171 - Telangana Politics, North Vs South Debate, Delhi Liquor 'Scam', Modi Vs Who ft. KT Rama Rao
Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao, widely recognized as KTR, is a Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly and the son of K Chandrashekar Rao, the first Chief…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 170 - Congress Exodus, Dynasty Politics, 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, INDIA Alliance with Sachin Pilot
Sachin Pilot is a senior Congress leader and former Union Minister who has also served as Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan. He also held the position of…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 169 - LS Polls 2024, Parivarvaad Politics, Minorities Quota, Foreign Media Ft. Hardeep Singh Puri
Hardeep Singh Puri, a former diplomat and current Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs in the Modi Government. He is…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 168 - Caste Census, Muslim Quota Row, Constitution, Dalit Politics with Prof. Dilip Mandal
Prof. Dilip Mandal is anauthor and a seasoned journalist. He is the former managing editor of India Today Hindi Magazine, and has authored books on media and…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 167 - 2024 LS Polls, Muslim Quota 'War', Razakars, Madhavi Latha & UCC Ft. Asaduddin Owaisi
Asaduddin Owaisi, a barrister and four-time Member of Parliament, is the Chief of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). He ranks among the 500 most…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 166 - NCP Split, Maharashtra Politics, Congress, 'Washing Machine' Jibe with Praful Patel
Praful Patel is a Rajya Sabha MP, former Union Aviation Minister, and the working president of the NCP. He is also a former president of the All India Football…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 165 - Exposing Global Media's 'Bias' on Modi & India with Shashi Shekhar
Shashi Sekhar is the former CEO of Prasar Bharati, India's public broadcaster. He assumed office in 2017 and served a five-year term till 2022. An alumnus of…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 164 - U.P. Politics, Dalit Identity, BSP-SP Break-Up with 'Behenji's' Successor Akash Anand
28-year-old Akash Anand is the National Coordinator of the Bahujan Samaj Party. Nephew of BSP supremo Mayawati, Akash joined the party in 2016 and rose through…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 163 - Meet BJP's Dr CN Manjunath, Cardiologist Praised by Obama, Taking on Congress' DK Brothers
Dr. Cholenahally Nanjappa Manjunath, known as Dr. C N Manjunath, is a renowned cardiologist, who was the director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular…