India Now (2022)
Synopsis
A rich and entertaining look at news, culture and politics from India and the subcontinent. Host Marc Fennell and guests explore everything that makes this enchanted country, and its neighbours, the region to watch.
Network
ABC TV
Episodes
Monday 30/5/2022
In this series premiere, Marc Fennell is joined by comedian Amit Tandon to hear about India's growing stand-up comedy scene, and Dr Shanti Raman to discuss the challenges faced by Indian migrants when they move to Australia.
Monday 6/6/2022
The big business of Bollywood and the influence of Indian movies across the world. Marc Fennell joins actor Pallavi Sharda and Ambassador Manpreet Vohra to discuss Australia-India relations, the Indian diaspora and more.
Monday 13/6/2022
How do you advocate for change while respecting traditions of the past? Marc Fennell speaks with Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa and Tarang Chawla. Plus it's been described as India's gift to the world, but has yoga lost its soul?
Monday 20/6/2022
Pakistan's ousted PM Imran Khan joins us to discuss US conspiracies, relations with India and his plan to return to power. Plus the activists challenging the caste system and fighting for LGBTQ rights. Hosted by Marc Fennell.
Monday 27/6/2022
How did India become a hot-house for start-ups? Plus Indian cricket's rise to global domination and the women shaking up the patriarchy at India's elite IIT's. Marc Fennell is joined by Veena Sahajwalla and Dipen Rughani.
Monday 4/7/2022
How did an unsuspecting city become home to the world's first fully solar powered airport? How is India tackling climate change? Plus the dating app boom - has it changed the landscaping of finding love in India?
Cast
Details
Original Title
India Now
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
6