Sanjeev Sanyal is a historian, economist, author, and currently serves as a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India.

In this edition of the Podcast with Smita Prakash, he uncovers colonial ‘lies’ in India’s history. He talks about his project on INSV Kaundinya, showcasing India’s ancient maritime exploration.

He speaks on the IndiGo crisis, freebies, pensions, and the future of India’s economy. He also explains urban challenges in Indian cities and GDP measurement tools.

*Timestamps*

00:00 – Introduction

01:08 – INSV Kaundinya Sailing Vessel History

04:54 – Sailing Training for INSV Kaundinya

09:12 – The Forgotten Chapters of Indian History

13:53 – Kalinga War & The Myths About Ashoka

16:55 – Indian History and Language

18:58 – India vs Big Tech: The Battle for Narrative

31:13 – Can India Build Its Own Tech Platforms?

33:44 – Indian Democracy

37:12 – The West on India’s Growth

41:42 – India Growing Without Creating Enough Jobs?

46:05 – India’s Skill Development in the 20th Century

51:44 – Universalisation of Education & NEP

53:32 – Bureaucracy & the Changing World

01:00:09 – Delhi Pollution

01:04:40 – Infrastructure Crisis in India

01:07:54 – Millionaires Leaving India

01:10:55 – Indigo Crisis & Monopoly Problem

01:11:53 – India’s Financial System

01:15:58 – Impact of Freebies & Pensions

01:22:03 – India’s Role in the Global Power Order

01:27:25 – Is India’s GDP Data Reliable?