India, Russia and the World

Conversation with V. Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic adviser to the Indian government
In this episode of India, Russia and the World, Runjhun Sharma, head of news at RT India, speaks with V. Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic adviser to the Indian government. Nageswaran calls India’s 2047 Viksit Bharat goal...
Oct 8, 2026 11:57
A weekly podcast and a deep dive into the most pressing global issues through the lens of India and Russia. Two civilizational powers. The world’s largest democracy, India, and the world’s largest nation, Russia – like chess pieces navigating a shifting global board. Hosted by Runjhun Sharma, head of news at RT India, the show draws on her years of covering foreign policy from New Delhi, Moscow, and beyond.

Conversation with V. Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic adviser to the Indian government
In this episode of India, Russia and the World, Runjhun Sharma, head of news at RT India, speaks with V. Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic adviser to the Indian government. Nageswaran calls India’s 2047 Viksit Bharat goal...
Oct 8, 2026 11:57
Is BRICS really becoming an alternative to the West, or is the debate more nuanced?
On India, Russia and the World, Dammu Ravi, former BRICS sherpa and secretary (economic relations) at India’s Ministry of External Affairs, joins Runjhun Sharma, head of news at RT India, to clear the air about the anti-West narrative...
Oct 1, 2026 12:01
‘India is more powerful today than ever before in its history.’ Can that power now translate into real global influence?
Happymon Jacob, author of ‘India After Nonalignment’ and founder-director of the Council for Strategic & Defence Research (CSDR), joins Runjhun Sharma, head of news at RT India, for the latest episode of the weekly podcast –...
Sep 24, 2026 14:40
Conversation with Major General S K Sharma
Major General S K Sharma, CEO and managing director of Indo Russian Rifles Private Limited, joins Runjhun Sharma, head of news at RT India, for the latest episode of India, Russia and the World, the weekly podcast on geopolitics, world affairs and...
Sep 10, 2026 12:30
Conversation with Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban’s chief spokesperson
Five years ago, the Taliban returned to power after US forces withdrew from Afghanistan. In this special episode of India, Russia, and the World, Runjhun Sharma, Head of News at RT India, sits down with the Taliban’s chief spokesperson,...
Aug 27, 2026 12:10
Conversation with Kanchan Gupta, senior adviser in India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Kanchan Gupta, senior adviser in India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is the latest guest on India, Russia and the World, the weekly podcast hosted by Runjhun Sharma, head of news at RT India. Gupta argues that the Western media...
Aug 6, 2026 11:51
Conversation with Sanjeev Sanyal
Sanjeev Sanyal, author, historian, and member of the Economic Advisory Council to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is the latest guest on India, Russia and the World, the weekly podcast hosted by Runjhun Sharma, Head of News at RT India. Sanyal...
Jul 30, 2026 11:46
Conversation with Smriti Irani
From one of Indian television’s biggest stars to a Union Minister, Smriti Irani has lived many lives. In this episode of India, Russia and the World with Runjhun Sharma, Smriti Irani reflects on her extraordinary journey and what it means to...
Jul 23, 2026 12:33
Conversation with Rajiv Sikri, former secretary in India’s Ministry of External Affairs
Rajiv Sikri, former secretary in India’s Ministry of External Affairs is the latest guest on India, Russia and the World, the weekly podcast hosted by Runjhun Sharma, Head of News-RT India. He explains why the war in Iran has become an...
Jul 16, 2026 12:37