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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 162 - Will the BJP-JD(S) Alliance Trump Congress in Karnataka? HD Kumaraswamy Answers
HD Kumaraswamy, known as the 'kingmaker' of Karnataka politics, served as Chief Minister of Karnataka from 2018 to 2019 and from 2006 to 2007. He is contesting…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 161 - Bengaluru Challenges, India Alliance, Electoral Bonds, Democracy Debate with Rajeev Gowda
Rajeev Gowda wears many hats - he is an academician, spokesperson, professor, and social worker. Formerly a Rajya Sabha MP, he is now a Congress candidate for…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 160 - 2024 Polls, Karnataka Politics, Water Crisis, Tax Devolution with Tejasvi Surya
Tejasvi Surya, the dynamic BJP MP representing Bengaluru South in the 17th Lok Sabha is also the President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha since September…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 159 - China's Global Network Triggering Street Protests Across The World?
China's global influence has expanded rapidly, not only economically but also through its extensive networks of technology, and information dissemination…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 158 - Border Tensions, 'Targeted' Killings in Pak, India Alliance, 2024 Polls with Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh is serving as the 29th Defence Minister of India since 2019. He is also the Deputy Leader of the House of the BJP since May 30, 2019. Singh also…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 157 - Mythology and History, Art of Storytelling, Sanatana, Bharat vs India with Ashwin Sanghi
Ashwin Sanghi is among India’s highest-selling English fiction authors. He has written several bestsellers in the Bharat Series (including The Rozabal Line…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 156 - Decoding India’s Role in Future Warfare with Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy
Sujan R. Chinoy is a former Indian diplomat with over 37 years of experience. He currently serves as the Director General at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 155 - The 'Original Bad Boy' of Bollywood Feat. Ranjeet
Gopal Bedi, popularly known by his screen name Ranjeet, has worked in over 200 films. He embarked on his journey in 1970 and carved a niche for himself as a…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 154 - Will China Leave Behind Its Economic 'Woes' In 2024? @ORFDelhi
China has set an ambitious 5% GDP growth target for 2024 and vowed to 'transform' the economy. Beijing has signalled that stability and transforming its…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 153 - Khalistan Showdown, CAA Row, India-U.S. Ties, Bollywood & Cricket with U.S. Envoy Eric Garcetti
Eric Garcetti, currently serving as the U.S. Ambassador to India, stands out as the sole U.S. envoy to have toured 22 states of India within just 12 months…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 152 - Will China invade Taiwan? Decoding Strategies of India, Japan, and U.S. @ORFDelhi
China's ambitions are clear: it wants to gain control over Taiwan, but at what cost? The Chinese President Xi Jinping stated, "It is up to the Chinese people…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 151 - The Rise of 'Singham' K Annamalai: A 'Game Changer' for BJP in Tamil Nadu
The 39-year-old Annamalai Kuppusamy is making his parliamentary poll debut in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, contesting for the Coimbatore seat. Known for his…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 150 - The 'Trouble Shooter' of Congress Ft. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
He is a trusted lieutenant of the Gandhi family, an eight-time MLA and considered a 'troubleshooter' for the Congress party. DK Shivakumar is one of the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 149 - BJP’s Madhavi Latha on Hyderabad Politics, Asaduddin Owaisi, Religion and Triple Talaq
It's BJP's Madhavi Latha versus AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi. A long time RSS worker against a prominent Muslim leader will be taking on each other in…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 148 - Ayurveda Vs Allopathy, Holistic Health, Sanatana Dharma & Ram Temple with Sadhguru
Jagadish Vasudev better known as "Sadhguru," is the founder of the Isha Foundation. He dons many hats as a yoga guru, mystic, philanthropist, author, and…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 147 - Insider Insights: BJP Vs Congress Culture Differences with Aditi Singh & Shehzad Poonawalla
Shehzad Poonawalla is a well-known face of the BJP on TV debates, with fiery puns and takes on the Congress. His debates often go viral on social media. Aditi…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 146 - Film, Politics, Culture and More | Ranvir Shorey & Anand Ranganathan Uncensored
In the latest edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we bring you a perfect mix of humour, masti, and unapologetic conversation. Joining us are Anand…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 145 - Exclusive Podcast | Union Home Minister Amit Shah Clears All 'Myths' Around CAA
Just ahead of the mega 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, the Centre has notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which was passed by Parliament four…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 144 - Pakistan's Most 'RIGGED' Elections Ever: Assessing the Road Ahead @ORFDelhi
After two years of political turmoil and an economic crisis, Pakistan held elections on 8th Feb 2024. As the results were being announced, accusations surfaced…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 143 - From Rags to Riches: The Inspiring Journey of TV News Pioneer Rajat Sharma
Rajat Sharma has been a prominent figure in Indian media and journalism for the last three decades. He is best known for his show, 'Aap Ki Adalat', 'Aaj Ki…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 142 - Deconstructing the Battlefield: Hamas-Israel, Russia-Ukraine Wars
The world is currently witnessing two major war fronts: one between Israel and Hamas and the other involving Russia and Ukraine. The conflict in Ukraine has…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 141 - India-U.S Ties, Indo-Pacific Region, Nuclear Deal, Hinduism with Atul Keshap
Atul Keshap is a former U.S. diplomat, now serving as the president of the of the U.S-India Business Council. He also serves as the senior vice president at…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 140 - The 'BAD MAN' of Bollywood Feat. Prem Chopra
Prem Chopra was born into a Hindu Punjabi family in Lahore in 1935. Following the partition of India, his family relocated to Shimla, where he was raised…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 139 - India-U.S Ties, Khalistan Row, Pannun 'Plot' with Top U.S Official Richard R. Verma
Richard R. Verma is the first American of Indian descent to serve as the US Ambassador to India from 2014 to 2017. He currently serves as the Deputy Secretary…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 138 - India-China, The Russian Response, U.S Elections and Raisina 2024 Ft. Samir Saran
Samir Saran is the President of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India’s premier think tank headquartered in New Delhi. Saran is a well-known figure in…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 137 - Balasaheb’s Legacy War, Family ‘Infighting’: Daughter-in-law Smita Thackeray Speaks Out
Smita Thackeray is a social activist and film producer. As the daughter-in-law of Bal Thackeray, she wielded significant influence, often regarded as his…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 136 - Evolution of Cinema, Bihar Politics, ‘Fake’ Godmen, Boycott Culture with Prakash Jha
Prakash Jha’s knack in editing, storytelling, and dialogue writing has consistently earned him various awards and accolades, including 8 National awards. As a…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 135 - Kartik Pandian's First-Ever Interview: Is he the Political Heir to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik?
He was considered the 'most powerful bureaucrat' in the state of Odisha, often referred as the right hand of CM Naveen Patnaik. Kartik Pandian served as the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 134 - What Xi Jinping Wants, India-China Border Dispute with Lt. Gen Dr. SL Narasimhan (R)
Lt. Gen Dr. S.L. Narasimhan (R) was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in 1977. Holding a Ph.D. in India-China relations, he has received four awards from the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEp 133 - Harmonious Masters: Subramaniam and Kavita's 25-year musical voyage
In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we are honouring the dynamic musical partnership of Subramaniam Lakshminarayana and Kavita Krishnamurti…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 132 - The Ultimate 'Showman' of Bollywood Ft. Subhash Ghai
Renowned filmmaker Subhash Ghai, a maestro in the world of Indian cinema, has left an indelible mark with his exceptional contributions as an actor…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 131 - China-Tibet-Nehru Saga and The Escape of Dalai Lama With Lobsang Sangay
Lobsang Sangay served as the Tibetan Prime Minister in exile from 2011 to 2021. He is the first person without a monastic background to hold this position. He…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 130 - with Rohit Shetty: The 'King' of Action and Comedy Films
The films 'Golmaal,' 'Singham,' 'Chennai Express,' and 'Dilwale' have established Rohit Shetty as the undisputed king of action and comedy in the Hindi film…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 129 - Exploring India's Cultural Diplomacy & Soft Power With Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe
Dr. Vinay Prabhakar Sahasrabuddhe served as a Rajya Sabha member from 2016 to 2022 and held the position of Vice President in the BJP from 2014 to 2020. He…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 128 - Konkona Sen Sharma on Films, Family, Filmmaking and Future Ventures
Konkona Sen Sharma is a versatile actress, director, and writer renowned for her ability to depict a wide range of characters. She gained recognition for her…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 127 - Beyond the Glamour: Life Wisdom with Pankaj Tripathi
Pankaj Tripathi is often considered one of the few actors in cinema with zero haters. Known as a method actor, he is widely recognized for his unconventional…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 126 - Rakhigarhi & Sinauli Secrets, Mahabharata 'Evidence', Aryan Invasion with Dr. Sanjay Manjul
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Manjul is the Additional Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India. He has made significant contributions to Indian Archaeology…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 125 - The Samosa Caucus 2.0 Edition with Sushant, Abhijit, A Ranganathan, Tehseen
In the special year-end 2023 edition of our podcast, dive into insightful discussions covering everything from the sizzle of political dynamics to the crunch…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 124 - Niyaz Khan: IAS & Author who advocates for cow protection, 'Backs' Sanatana, and 'Hates' Bollywood
Niyaz Khan is an IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, who is known for his views on cow protection, Sanatana Dharma, and Bollywood. He has authored over…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 123 - Smriti Irani on Parliament Security Breach, I.N.D.I.A Bloc, Menstrual Leave Debate, T.V world
From being a television star for eight consecutive years to becoming a Union Cabinet minister, Smriti Irani has come a long way, carving a niche for herself in…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 122 - Vikrant Massey on '12th Fail' Success, Nepotism in Cinema, Method Acting & 'Mirzapur' Series
Vikrant Massey is known for leaving a lasting impact with his compelling performances. This is evident in the success of the '12th fail' movie, which received…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 121 - Fitness, Cricket, Cinema and Mental Health with Bollywood's 'Anna' Suniel Shetty
Suniel Shetty is an actor, film producer, and entrepreneur, fondly known as Bollywood's 'Anna'. With a career spanning almost 30 years, he has acted in over…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 120 - Clash With Kohli, ‘Panauti’ Controversy, Delhi Politics With Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir is a former cricketer, who is known for his candid demeanor and calling a spade a spade. He currently serves as a Member of Parliament for the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 119 - Sanatana Dharma, Ramayana And Mahabharata, The Power of Murti Puja With Amish And Bhavna
Amish and Bhavna have once again joined forces, following the tremendous success of their collaborative venture, 'Dharma: Decoding the Epics for a Meaningful…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 118 - Insider Insights: Key Updates on Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Construction with Nripendra Misra
Nripendra Misra, an IAS officer of the 1967 batch, boasts a career spanning over 52 years with diverse roles. He served as the former Principal Secretary to…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 117 - Think Tanks Funding Row, George Soros ‘LINK’, Left vs Right Wing Politics With Shaurya Doval
Shaurya Doval is the founder of the RSS-affiliated ‘India Foundation’. He currently serves as a state executive committee member of the BJP in Uttarakhand. He…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 116 - The 'Silent' Protectors: The Power of Tech in National Security with Lt. Gen. Khandare (R)
Lieutenant General Vinod G. Khandare, a distinguished former officer of the Indian Army, currently serves as the Principal Adviser in the Ministry of Defence…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 115 - J&K Situation, 'Tukde-Tukde' Gang Narrative, Muslims in India with Shehla Rashid
Shehla Rashid is an activist, researcher, and academician who gained prominence in 2016 for advocating the release of then JNU President Kanhaiya Kumar…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 114 - Impact of the Nirbhaya Case on Rape Laws, Unveiling Conman Sukesh Chronicles with IPS Chhaya Sharma
Chhaya Sharma is a senior IPS officer, currently serving as Joint CP-Eastern Range in Delhi. With over 23 years of experience, she has served as DGI at the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 113 - Cyber Attacks, China's Spy Operations, Information warfare, Election Hacking With Lt. Col. Rajan (R)
Lt Col Pavithran Rajan (R) is a Military Veteran, Tech Entrepreneur, and Academic. He has served as an Advisor at the Ministry of Home Affairs and holds the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 112 - ED ‘MISUSE’ controversy, Batla Encounter truth, Political-Criminal Nexus
Karnal Singh is an IPS officer from the batch of 1984, who headed the Enforcement Directorate from 2015 to 2018. In his impressive 34-year career, Singh led…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 111 - Exploring the Connection Between Spirituality and Cinema with Adil Hussain
Adil Hussain hails from Assam’s Goalpara, is renowned for his critically acclaimed performances in theater and movies like ‘Mukti Bhawan’ and ‘Othello - A Play…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 110 - From Bhojpuri Superstar to BJP Sansad: A Candid Conversation with Manoj Tiwari
Manoj Tiwari has worn many hats throughout his life, transitioning from an actor, singer, music director to becoming a Member of Parliament representing the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 109 - India- Canada Spat, Central Vista Storm, Smart Cities, 'New India' with Hardeep Singh Puri
Hardeep Singh Puri embodies a unique blend of technocratic expertise and political acumen. Over the course of 39 years as a civil servant, he held diverse…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 108 - Telangana Polls, Delhi Liquor 'Scam', Modi-KCR 'Secret', Sanatana Dharma with K. Kavitha
Kalvakuntla Kavitha is a member of the Legislative Council from Nizamabad and the daughter of Telangana's Chief Minister, K. Chandrashekar Rao. Before…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 107 - Battle For Rajasthan, Lal Diary storm, Namami Gange mission, with Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is a minister in PM Modi's cabinet currently heading the department of Jal Shakti. He is a two-time parliamentarian representing…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 106 - Israel-Hamas War: Mossad's 'Biggest Intel failure' With Col. Bakshi & Lt. Gen. Shukla
Tensions between Israel and Palestine continue to escalate with the conflict entering its sixth day, which started after militants from the Hamas group…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 105 - Canadian Citizenship Row, Movies, Fitness & Vimal ad controversy with Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar is an actor and producer with a career spanning over 150 films who also has two national awards to his name. He has also been awarded the Padma…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 104 - Stories of Balakot & Galwan, Politics on Rafale & India-China standoff with RKS Bhadauria
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (Retd.) is the former Chief of Air Staff and is a decorated officer with a career spanning over four decades. He also served as…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEpisode 103 - EVM vs Ballot, Poll Violence, challenges from AI, Social media in Elections with OP Rawat
Om Prakash Rawat is a former Chief election commissioner and an IAS officer of the 1977 batch of Madhya Pradesh cadre. He served in Madhya Pradesh as well as…