In this episode, we explore two parallel shifts shaping today’s psychological and cultural landscape: the deep existential worries often carried by gifted children and the radically different work values redefining the Gen Z workplace. How can parents support children who grapple with life’s biggest questions before they’ve lost their baby teeth? And what can employers learn from a generation that prizes autonomy, balance, and purpose over traditional markers of success? Join us as we unpack these emerging anxieties, reimagine motivation, and discuss why embracing uncertainty might be the key to guiding both brilliant young minds and a workforce determined to do things differently.

In this episode, we dive into a world in rapid recalibration. Artificial intelligence is no longer a discrete industry; it’s rewriting the rules of every industry. We unpack how explosive corporate spending on AI is reshaping work, automating communication and entry-level digital jobs, and even turning human customer support into a luxury upsell.

From there, we zoom out to the global tech race: the United States doubling down on AI infrastructure, India making bold moves in quantum computing to challenge the US–China duopoly, and governments scrambling to stay ahead of the next computational leap.

But the economic ground is shifting too. Persistent US tariff battles continue to push China, India, and others to rethink their trade strategies, while slow structural changes chip away at the US dollar’s dominance as the world’s invoicing currency.

We also break down corporate and regulatory storylines that reveal how industries are repositioning for an uncertain future: General Motors easing off its once-aggressive EV rollout, India reviving its coliving real estate market, and policymakers proposing new rules for spectrum auctions.

It is a dense, dynamic moment in global tech and economics, and this episode is your guided tour through the forces rebooting the world.

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.