Conversations
at Manthan

The Origins of Indian Environmentalism The Book - Speaking With Nature In his new book, Ramachandra Guha challenges the idea that countries like India lack environmental awareness. By exploring the...

It’s Quiet but can you hear it? A dialogue on “Artivism” The Talk The intersections of art and activism. What can a film do? We recognise peak events like electoral...

India’s Unequal Economy & Majoritarian Polity The Talk The political economy gradually unfolding in India today is one in which the dominance of the rich in the economic domain and...

The Politics & Economics of Budget 2024 The Talk There was much speculation about how the Union Budget for 2024-25, the first of the third term of the coalition of...

The Case for Optimism The Talk Hindutva's vision for India has sparked significant discourse, necessitating a thoughtful response for both development and society. South Asia’s weak development is in one...

Just A Mercenary? The Talk At the start of his career as sub-collector of Parvathipuram in 1974, Subbarao learnt – the hard way - that tribal development requires more than...

Ambedkar meets Gandhi : A Complex Encounter The Talk Ashok Gopal talks about the dynamics between Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi . "Ambedkar versus Gandhi" is a commonly held...

An Odyssey with Films About the talk Bollywood’s narrative weaves bright and dark tales, shaping myths and shattering dreams. It births stars and obscures talent amidst staggering numbers, thrilling spectacles,...

Pakistan’s Dubious Elections: What’s up Next ? Pakistan’s 2024 nationwide elections have led to unexpected consequences marked by increasing discord and conflict. Who won, who lost, and why has this...