Writer & columnist. Podcaster at https://xitter.cf/t.co/clnwAyuGM8 Blogger at India Uncut. Two-time winner of the Bastiat Prize for Journalism (2007 & 2015).
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"The world has enough for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed," said Mahatma Gandhi.
On this, he was wrong.
@srajagopalan, @pranaykotas & I explain why in ep 11 of Watching the Wheels: youtube.com/watch?v=froFGPKI…
Also discussed: markets and the environment. 🙂
Amit Varma retweeted
I always have a blast with @amitvarma and @pranaykotas on our podcast Watching the Wheels. But this week is extra special because it features Gulliver’s Travels. Check it out youtu.be/j6KNyq37MGA?si=u5M8…
I'm blown away that a book released in 1726 can feel SO relevant in the times we live in.
Gulliver's Travels rocks!
In ep 13 of Watching the Wheels, @srajagopalan educates @pranaykotas & me about the timeless genius of the book, & how much fun it is! 🙂
youtube.com/watch?v=j6KNyq37…
Amit Varma retweeted
I'm blown away that a book released in 1726 can feel SO relevant in the times we live in.
Gulliver's Travels rocks!
In ep 13 of Watching the Wheels, @srajagopalan educates @pranaykotas & me about the timeless genius of the book, & how much fun it is! 🙂
youtube.com/watch?v=j6KNyq37…
I'm blown away that a book released in 1726 can feel SO relevant in the times we live in.
Gulliver's Travels rocks!
In ep 13 of Watching the Wheels, @srajagopalan educates @pranaykotas & me about the timeless genius of the book, & how much fun it is! 🙂
youtube.com/watch?v=j6KNyq37…
What @srajagopalan is doing with Emergent Ventures in India will one day be in the history books.
Somehow, @srajagopalan and @lachygroom have managed to fund a hard-tech revolution in India.
There's something rather massive going on, and everyone else has missed it.
Our story - corememory.com/p/a-new-india…
Amit Varma retweeted
It's hard to talk about econ, policy, philosophy etc in our languages—but the nation needs it!
@pranaykotas, @saurabhchandra & @thescribblebee join me in ep 455 of The Seen and the Unseen to share their learnings from the iconic Hindi podcast Puliyabaazi: seenunseen.in/episodes/2026/…
Amit Varma retweeted
About a decade ago, @amitvarma inspired @pranaykotas and @saurabhchandra to start @puliyabaazi. With this conversation on the seen and the unseen, he has made us see it as a multi-decadal project, may be even something that is a part of a long tradition. Thanks Amit, you have given us enough 'chabi' to keep going for another decade! :)
It's hard to talk about econ, policy, philosophy etc in our languages—but the nation needs it!
@pranaykotas, @saurabhchandra & @thescribblebee join me in ep 455 of The Seen and the Unseen to share their learnings from the iconic Hindi podcast Puliyabaazi: seenunseen.in/episodes/2026/…
Amit Varma retweeted
Many moons ago, @amitvarma & @prempanicker nudged us to start the @puliyabaazi podcast.
So it was great to be on the podcast that created a new genre, discussing the process and challenges, coincidentally in the week when episode #350 goes up!
seenunseen.in/episodes/2026/…
It's hard to talk about econ, policy, philosophy etc in our languages—but the nation needs it!
@pranaykotas, @saurabhchandra & @thescribblebee join me in ep 455 of The Seen and the Unseen to share their learnings from the iconic Hindi podcast Puliyabaazi: seenunseen.in/episodes/2026/…
The latest episode of Watching the Wheels is one of the most fun episodes I've ever done.
@srajagopalan, @pranaykotas & I share our favourite quotes -- and pull each others legs: youtube.com/watch?v=xJKtLnHe…
Much fun, do watch! 🙂
Amit Varma retweeted
The latest episode of Watching the Wheels with @amitvarma and @pranaykotas was a blast. We discuss our favorite quotes, have laughing fits, and the great bard gets the better of us.
youtu.be/xJKtLnHeBs8?si=VwCi…
This episode was super fun to record. Watch and tell us is the wheels ran well.
youtu.be/xJKtLnHeBs8?si=kwW7…
Amit Varma retweeted
Delhi Police @DelhiPolice and Taanashah would do well to remember the words of Rahat Indori.
Jo Aaj Sahibe Mansad Hai Kal Nahi Honge
Kiraydaar Hai Zaati Makaan Thodi Hai
Sab Ka Khoon Hai Shaamil Yahan Ki Mitti Main
Kisi Ke Baap Ka Hindustaan Thodi Hai
जो आज साहिबे-मसनद हैं कल नहीं होंगे,
किराएदार हैं, ज़ाती मकान थोड़ी है।
सभी का ख़ून है शामिल यहाँ की मिट्टी में,
किसी के बाप का हिन्दुस्तान थोड़ी है।
Amit Varma retweeted
"The world has enough for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed," said Mahatma Gandhi.
On this, he was wrong.
@srajagopalan, @pranaykotas & I explain why in ep 11 of Watching the Wheels: youtube.com/watch?v=froFGPKI…
Also discussed: markets and the environment. 🙂
Amit Varma retweeted
Mahatma Gandhi lived a life of action, wrote furiously, constantly examined himself & the world, & kept changing.
He contained multitudes.
In ep 10 of Watching the Wheels, @srajagopalan, @pranaykotas & I discuss what we love about him, & what we don't: youtube.com/watch?v=LqoXRrhm…
Amit Varma retweeted
Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas shaped modern India, & were as fiercely contested in his time as they are today.
@Ram_Guha joins me in episode 454 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss Gandhi and his arguments: seenunseen.in/episodes/2026/…
Ram's 8th time here, and always such a pleasure! 🙂
Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas shaped modern India, & were as fiercely contested in his time as they are today.
@Ram_Guha joins me in episode 454 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss Gandhi and his arguments: seenunseen.in/episodes/2026/…
Ram's 8th time here, and always such a pleasure! 🙂
Amit Varma retweeted
The next episode of Watching the Wheels is our tribute to the Great Man. @amitvarma @srajagopalan
youtube.com/watch?v=LqoXRrhm…
Mahatma Gandhi lived a life of action, wrote furiously, constantly examined himself & the world, & kept changing.
He contained multitudes.
In ep 10 of Watching the Wheels, @srajagopalan, @pranaykotas & I discuss what we love about him, & what we don't: youtube.com/watch?v=LqoXRrhm…
Amit Varma retweeted
Also check out this episode of Watching the Wheels podcast where @amitvarma @pranaykotas and I discuss many such WTF policy blunders. youtube.com/watch?v=EsOSZgWW…