The Pragati Podcast

Take a step back from noisy political debates and tune in to rich conversations on India and the world. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talkshow on public policy, economics and international relations. Science-geek-turned-policy-wonk Pavan Srinath talks to scholars and experts on everything from India's unique genetics to why China isn't really trying to take over the world. New episodes out every Thursday. The Pragati Podcast is the titular podcast of the online magazine Pragati, and has a lot more brain fodder at www.thinkpragati.com.

Ep. 157: The Science and Magic of Indian Food with Krish Ashok
Jan 28, 2021 – 01:34:44
Ep. 156: How Does a Bill Become a Law?
Dec 10, 2020 – 01:20:29
Ep. 155: The Nobel Pursuit of Science
Nov 12, 2020 – 55:35
Ep. 154: The Role of an RBI Deputy Governor
Nov 5, 2020 – 39:05
Ep. 153: Fixing NPAs in Indian Banks
Oct 29, 2020 – 01:18:20
Ep. 152: The Safety of a Good Pension
Oct 22, 2020 – 01:20:18
Ep. 151: Questioning Tradition
Oct 8, 2020 – 01:01:21
Ep. 150: What's Happening in China?
Oct 1, 2020 – 58:18
Ep. 149: Creating Social Infrastructure for Our Cities
Aug 27, 2020 – 44:00
Ep. 148: The Unfinished Journey of Women's Property Rights
Aug 21, 2020 – 01:06:42
Ep. 147: Eye Care in India
Jul 30, 2020 – 56:36
Ep. 146: Police reforms in India and Beyond
Jul 24, 2020 – 52:34
Ep. 145: Science: From Publishing to Communication
Jul 16, 2020 – 01:03:20
Ep. 144: IN-SPACe and Space Reforms in India
Jul 8, 2020 – 01:03:34
Ep. 143: Bringing Podcast Tech to the 2020s
Jul 1, 2020 – 57:36
Ep. 142: India's Land and Reforms in 2020
Jun 24, 2020 – 54:30
Ep. 83: (Rebroadcast) Voicing India
Jun 17, 2020 – 46:30
Ep. 141: A 21st Century Justice Platform for India
Jun 10, 2020 – 44:53
Ep. 140: The Environment in India's Law & Courts
Jun 5, 2020 – 01:02:44
Ep. 139: Palliative care: Treating the Person, Not the Disease
Jun 1, 2020 – 54:08
Ep. 138. Building Online News Media in India
May 20, 2020 – 56:08
Ep. 137: Vaccines and Immunity against COVID-19 (BIC Talks)
May 13, 2020 – 43:49
Ep. 136: The SARS-COV-2 Virus: Mutations & Evolution
May 8, 2020 – 49:28
Ep. 135: A Mission Mode Health Response to COVID-19?
Apr 15, 2020 – 43:24
Ep. 134: Tackling COVID-19 during India's Lockdown
Apr 1, 2020 – 34:14
Ep. 133: Modeling the Spread of Epidemics
Mar 25, 2020 – 01:08:39
Ep. 132: Managing the COVID-19 Epidemic in India
Mar 19, 2020 – 58:27
Ep. 131. The Supreme Court in 2020
Mar 11, 2020 – 01:04:04
(Rebroadcast) Ep. 37: Why is Talk Radio Missing in India?
Mar 4, 2020 – 28:05
Rebroadcast Ep. 90: Not Just A Civil Servant
Feb 26, 2020 – 55:08
Ep. 130: AI, Learning and Intelligence
Feb 19, 2020 – 45:22
Ep. 129: The Science of Economics
Feb 12, 2020 – 46:38
Ep. 128: Getting Back to Economic Growth
Feb 5, 2020 – 01:03:40
Ep. 127: The Rich History of Banking in India
Jan 30, 2020 – 01:06:54
Ep. 126: US-China Trade Wars: What Next?
Jan 22, 2020 – 01:05:51
Ep. 99: (Rebroadcast) Questioning Nationalism
Jan 15, 2020 – 01:28:58
Ep. 125: Learning From The Assam NRC
Jan 8, 2020 – 01:06:17
Ep. 124: Nuclear War, Deterrence and Peace.
Dec 25, 2019 – 52:01
Ep. 123: Growing Up In Patriarchal India
Dec 18, 2019 – 01:13:25
Ep. 122: The Adolescents of India
Dec 11, 2019 – 01:14:38
Ep. 121: Improving India's State Capacity
Dec 4, 2019 – 01:05:35
Ep.120: Pakistan in 2019
Nov 27, 2019 – 01:01:09
Ep. 119: Refugees in the 21st Century
Nov 20, 2019 – 01:25:56
Ep. 118: Security in the Kashmir Valley.
Nov 13, 2019 – 01:07:17
Ep. 117: The Future of Indian States
Nov 1, 2019 – 01:07:59
Ep. 62: (Rebroadcast) Syria and the Ugliness of Modern Warfare
Oct 30, 2019 – 55:50
Ep. 116: Drug Discovery for India
Oct 23, 2019 – 01:08:00
Ep. 115: Engineering Interplanetary Missions
Oct 9, 2019 – 36:58
Ep. 114: A Bottom-Up Look at India's Judiciary
Oct 2, 2019 – 33:56
Ep. 113: The Platform Economy
Sep 25, 2019 – 57:16

Recent Reviews

HappenHappy

Magic of Indian Food

Excellent and detailed podcast explained with nice examples!
Satya Gahan

Great Podcast From India

This is a one of the best podcasts coming from India, mostly because of the knowledge of the host on various subjects. I often see fools hosting interviews and talk shows in India, well, at least in the Television certainly. This is certainly not one of them. Keep it going.
Sangy ach

Great host, interesting topics great guests!

Stumbled on this podcast from Seen and Unseen and liking it just as much. Pavan does a great job of hosting and keeping the show nimble and light while still getting some very interesting insights out of his guests.
GluonicGaming

Do it. Get it now.

Never have I spent more intellectually stimulating blocks of 90 minutes since I discovered Pragati. Canopy recommend it highly enough.
anmPahwa

Diverse!

Episodes with diverse topics and experts in their respective fields. The host is very humble. Good podcast.
RohitShah7

Great show!!

Good job Pavan & team!!! It s great to finally get intelligent and well researched discussions on public & current affairs. Keep up the great job!!!
Grandcanyon1234567890

Insightful and optimistic

Love the fast pace and thoughtful and professional discussions
Fuhrer_Masai

Great archival long term value in these discussions

My favorite episodes were when speakers from non mainstream fields like aqua culture, restaurant owners and intelligence strategy spoke about the issues in their professions and how policy changes can drive efficiency. Great archival long term value in these discussions.
SaumyaG

Excellent thought fodder

I don't remember the last time I heard good quality information that was presented in such a precise and thought provoking manner. Thank you Pavan for picking topics that are not mainstream, yet integral to our daily lives!