Srinivasan Ramani

Srinivasan Ramani, Deputy National Editor at The Hindu, dives deep into the complex political landscape of Bihar ahead of the upcoming elections. He breaks down the regional diversity, highlighting how floods and identity concerns dominate Seemanchal while economic justice drives Magadh. The impact of a recent voter roll revision saw millions removed, disproportionately affecting women, raising concerns about inclusion. Ramani also discusses the unique appeal of Prashant Kishore’s Jan Swaraj party targeting disillusioned youth, illustrating the intricate dynamics shaping Bihar's electoral future.

Srinivasan Ramani, scholar of cinema and politics, and A. S. Pandit Selvan, political analyst steeped in Dravidian history, explore cinema’s role in Tamil Nadu. They discuss star power versus ideology, Vijay’s youth appeal, the Dravidian movement’s cinematic legacy, and risks of depoliticized celebrity politics. The conversation contrasts mass-hero films with progressive cinema and debates limits of film fame in elections.

Srinivasan Ramani, Senior Associate Editor at The Hindu, dives into the U.S. intervention in Venezuela and the dramatic arrest of Nicolás Maduro. He explores the real motivations behind U.S. actions, suggesting that controlling Venezuelan oil is central to their strategy. Ramani discusses the implications of this intervention for regional stability, including potential targeting of Cuba and the parallels with Iraq. He also highlights how domestic U.S. politics and military-industrial interests have increasingly influenced foreign policy.