Pankaj Mishra — India's Challenge to Define a New Modernity
Intellectuals in "newly influential" countries like India have “moral and intellectual” challenges in a post-9/11 world and following the economic crisis of 2008, said author Pankaj Mishra, during a public discussion at IDRC's head office in Ottawa on November 2, 2009.

Sam Pitroda — Prospects for Higher Education in India
Internationally respected inventor, entrepreneur, and policymaker Sam Pitroda traces India’s transformation into a knowledge society.

Justice Madan Lokur — India's Judicial Independence is Extremely Important
India's "unique" system gives its Supreme Court more clout and allows it to influence government in ways that many countries' cannot, said Delhi High Court Judge Madan Lokur at a public presentation at IDRC on June 29.

Shashi Tripathi — Indian Public Service Commissioner on the Potential of Young People in India
During a public presentation at IDRC on June 19, 2009, Shashi Tripathi reflected on how Indians between the ages of 13 and 35 will affect India's development.

Rajiv Kumar — India's Possible Role in Evolving Global Governance
India needs domestic reforms before it can play an effective role in global governance, said Rajiv Kumar during a public lecture at IDRC.

Suman K. Bery — The Indian Economy, the Global Financial System, and the G20
Renowned economist discusses the effects of the global economic downturn on India, and the role of the country’s intellectual community in helping India adapt to a new world order.

Isher Judge Ahluwalia — causes and outcomes of India’s transformation from a mixed economy to one that embraces free market principles
Leading Indian Economist Ahluwalia reflects on the causes and outcomes of India’s transformation from a mixed economy to one that embraces free market principles.

C.V. Madhukar — Distinguished Researcher Explains the Weakening of India's Legislature
In a public presentation at IDRC on March 27, Madhukar explained the systemic constraints that have weakened India's parliament in recent decades.

Anand Giridharadas — "The Slumdog Renaissance"
One of the youngest foreign correspondents in the history of the International Herald Tribune discusses how the recent Oscar-winning movie, Slumdog Millionaire, has become a metaphor for hope in India.

Stephen P. Cohen — India-Pakistan relations
Security expert Cohen discusses factors that reinforce the “toxic” relationship between India and Pakistan and prospects for stabilizing relations between the two states.

Ramesh Thakur — The rise of India
Balsillie School head Ramesh Thakur delivers provocative analysis of India’s economic and political prospects.

Rajeev Bhargava — Multiple Conceptions of Secularism
India's distinctive approach to the separation of Church and State could serve Western societies, argues Rajeev Bhargava. Listen to his presentation.

Alka Acharya — India-China relations
Leading Indian sinologist Alka Acharya explores the promise and perils of India and China's evolving relationship

Pratap Bhanu Mehta — India's Great Transformation
IDRC Governor Pratap Bhanu Mehta explores the radical economic, social, and political changes that have revolutionized India in recent decades.

M.J. Akbar — The "Arc of Turbulence"
Listen to the inaugural lecture of IDRC's year-long series of presentations by distinguished Indian thinkers.