The Takshashila Podcast

Join Srinath Raghavan and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where we explore the life and legacy of Indira Gandhi, one of India’s most influential and controversial leaders. Drawing on Srinath Raghavan’s insightful book, Indira Gandhi and the Years That Transformed India, we journey through the pivotal decades that reshaped Indian democracy, politics, economy and international relations. From her surprising rise to power and the 1971 war to the Emergency and economic transformations, this episode of All Things Policy will unpack the complex forces that defined her leadership and India’s transformation. Srinath's meticulous research and engaging narrative style bring fresh perspectives to Indira Gandhi’s era, challenging long-held assumptions and enriching our understanding of India’s evolution. His book, and this episode, will surely update our understanding of the "long 1970s" in India’s political, social and economic history.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public po