India’s path forward is shaped as much by its silent workers as by its loud policies. In this episode, we dive into the realities of underpaid women health workers, the promise of girls’ education, and the role of UPSC as a measure of meritocracy. We also unpack the dilemmas of India’s economy—from the RBI’s delicate balancing act to the fragile rise of female labor force participation. Beyond economics, we explore how geoengineering, AI sovereignty, and youth-driven democracy could reshape the nation’s future. This is India in flux—where human struggle meets systemic ambition.

Why would an ancient European society deliberately torch its own settlements every few decades?

This episode dives into the mystery of the Cucuteni-Trypillia culture and their “burned house horizon.” From ritualistic symbolism to experimental archaeology with replica homes set on fire, we explore the surprising reasons behind this intentional destruction—and what it reveals about human ingenuity, resilience, and belief systems thousands of years ago.

In this episode, we break down the story of India’s economy through the lens of GDP — not just as a number, but as a reflection of growth, dilemmas, and possibilities. From structural reforms and sectoral shifts to the everyday realities of inflation, jobs, and investments, we explore what’s driving India forward and what’s holding it back. Is GDP enough to capture the true health of our economy? And where does India’s economic journey go from here? Tune in for insights that connect policy to people, numbers to narratives.

In this episode of Indus Vox, we journey through the many layers shaping today’s India — from economic reforms like GST rationalization and industrial growth, to pressing social and political challenges such as Manipur’s ethnic violence and the online gaming ban. We also explore India’s evolving role in a shifting global order, the rise of AI and urban innovation, environmental battles against plastic and for renewables, and landmark legal debates on DNA evidence and free speech. Together, these threads reveal how facts become opinions — and how opinions, in turn, shape our world.

In this episode of Indus Vox, we explore the intersections of inequality, politics, and culture across South Asia and beyond. From the struggles of the urban poor and fragile economies to the rise of spectacle-driven cinema, global militarization, and shifting cultural trends, we unpack how these forces shape our present and future.

In this debut episode of Indus Vox, we unpack the idea of openness—what it has meant across history, cultures, and policies, and how it shapes our world today. This Episode uses AI to bring to life many lives & stories. From ancient traditions of dialogue and exchange to modern debates on transparency, freedom, and digital rights, openness has been both a bridge and a challenge. We also explore how AI brings new dimensions to this conversation, raising questions of access, ethics, and human values. Tune in for a journey that connects timeless wisdom with pressing contemporary issues.