Far from just another interview show, this is conversation shaped by experience. Because foreign policy is not just theory. It must be lived. Hosted by India’s former external affairs minister, the show offers a rare window into how the world is understood by those who have helped shape it. The seasoned statesman draws on decades of diplomacy, law, and international negotiations as host. Don’t miss the conversation.
Conversation with Vineet Nayar, former vice chairman and CEO of HCL Technologies
In this episode of In Conversation with Salman Khurshid, former Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid speaks with Vineet Nayar, former vice chairman and CEO of HCL Technologies, one of India’s leading multinational technology companies. From transforming HCL Technologies into a global IT powerhouse to improving education in government schools through the Sampark Foundation, Vineet reflects on how his mother’s lessons in humility and selfless service shaped his journey beyond the corporate world. He also offers a unique perspective on navigating the rise of artificial intelligence, particularly among children. In his view, the best defense against the challenges posed by AI is cultivating curiosity and encouraging the habit of asking questions. Vineet further explains how India’s jugaad mindset can turn adversity into innovation. From the future of jobs and healthcare to data sovereignty and India’s place in the global technology race, this is a wide-ranging conversation with one of India’s foremost business leaders, whose contributions helped establish India as an IT superpower.
Conversation with Meera Shankar, India’s former ambassador to the United States and Germany
In the latest episode of In Conversation with Salman Khurshid, former Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid speaks with Meera Shankar, India’s former ambassador to the United States and Germany. From Trump’s tariff wars and America’s shifting global priorities to India’s ties with Russia and the future of BRICS, Shankar unpacks the forces reshaping global diplomacy. She also weighs in on the decline of SAARC, the deadlock over UN Security Council reforms, the crisis in Gaza, and the rise of economic nationalism. As global uncertainty grows, what should India’s diplomatic playbook look like? Watch the full episode to know more.
Conversation with Anuj Bahri Malhotra, bookseller, publisher, literary agent, custodian of Delhi’s iconic Bahrisons Booksellers
A family history shaped by Partition. A lifetime spent among books. And a world being rewritten by technology. In the latest episode of In Conversation with Salman Khurshid, India’s former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid speaks with Anuj Bahri Malhotra, bookseller, publisher, literary agent, and custodian of Delhi’s iconic Bahrisons Booksellers in Khan Market. Against the backdrop of a family journey shaped by Partition, the conversation explores the rise of AI, literature, banned books, freedom of expression, and the changing world of ideas. As algorithms increasingly shape what we read, watch, and believe, the discussion asks who gets to influence ideas, and who gets to challenge them.
Conversation with India’s former Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai
What does it take to be a rule-maker in the global order, and can India make that transition? In the latest episode of In Conversation with Salman Khurshid, India’s former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid sits down with India’s former Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai for a candid look at India’s place in a changing world. From his years in Iran and the evolution of India-US ties to the idea of strategic autonomy, Mathai draws on decades of diplomacy to unpack the pressures shaping Indian foreign policy today. The conversation spans India’s ties with its neighbors, BRICS 2026, the Russia relationship and the conflicts reshaping West Asia, and what it will take for India to have a greater say in shaping the global order. Watch the full episode for more.
In Conversation with Salman Khurshid: Artist, educator and social activist Rouble Nagi
In the latest episode of In Conversation with Salman Khurshid, former Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid sits down with artist, educator and social activist Rouble Nagi – the winner of the $1 million Global Teacher Prize 2026. Born in Jammu and Kashmir and trained at the Slade School of Fine Art in London, Nagi reflects on how her journey as an artist evolved into a larger mission of social change. She speaks about her work with children in rural Kashmir, transforming communities in Mumbai’s slums, and creating platforms that help girls become independent. Nagi also highlights the need to give Indian teachers a stronger voice in policy making. Turning to technology and artificial intelligence, she stresses that innovation in education must go hand in hand with humanity, empathy and independent thinking.
In Conversation with Salman Khurshid: Manjeev Singh Puri, the former Indian Ambassador to Nepal
In the latest episode of ‘In Conversation with Salman Khurshid’, former External Affairs Minister of India Salman Khurshid sits down with Manjeev Singh Puri, the former Indian ambassador to Nepal. Puri reflects on his tenure in Kathmandu, describing how globalization has become integral to Nepal, paving the way for greater aspirations and new political figures such as Nepalese Prime Minister Balen Shah. He also explains why India must remain engaged with Nepal. Turning to the wider world, Puri highlights Europe’s changing view of India, the weakening US-Europe alliance, and India’s evolution from non-alignment to multi-alignment. He also reflects on Russia standing by India through difficult times without making a noise about it and explains why India is likely to remain firm on Russian oil while building alternatives for the future.