This is Episode 04 of the The Pragati Podcast, hosted by Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan.
Left or right? Liberal or conservative? Paper or plastic? Political identities and political labels are becoming popular these days, whether someone is describing themselves or labeling someone else. Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan discuss what these labels are, and whether they are relevant for India.
In the second half of the podcast, they are joined by Amit Varma and award-winning author Ramez Naam to discuss the future of energy in India and the world.
Also check out: Our pieces on the impact of price caps on stents and how to prepare for the age of AI. And episode 16 of The Seen and the Unseen, in which host Amit Varma is joined by Ramez Naam in a conversation about AI.