The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

Amit Varma

Booking Overview

This is a longform interview show focused on India, economics, public policy, history, science, and social issues, typically featuring extended conversations with researchers, writers, institution builders, business leaders, and policy experts. Credible pitches would include economists, public intellectuals, science and data writers, social entrepreneurs, authors, and Indian policy specialists with substantial original work or institutional experience; booking is likely high difficulty because the format is selective and highly time-intensive.

Metrics

Episodes: 452

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 32.3k subscribers

Contact Information

amitblogs@gmail.com

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Host

Amit Varma - Indian writer, journalist, and podcaster known for longform discussions of economics, public policy, history, science, and society.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Researchers, economists, policy specialists, authors, science writers, business leaders, and social-sector or institutional leaders with substantial expertise and original work.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or influential writing, Recognized research or data analysis, Leadership of notable institutions or initiatives, Substantive contributions to Indian policy, business, science, or social development

Recent Guest Discussions

Rahul Ahluwalia - Economic Growth, Freedom, Poverty Reduction, And India's Development Policy.

Luis Miranda - Banking, Education, Healthcare, Parenthood, Public Policy, And Purposeful Work.

Saloni Dattani - Science, Medicine, Data, Academia, Medical Breakthroughs, And Scientific Progress.

Recent Topics

India, Economics, Public Policy, History, Science

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma
:

Ep 448: Vidya Mahambare, the Rooted Economist

July 13, 2026

She is not an ivory tower academic but an economist whose deep understanding of society comes from lived experience and endless curiosity. Vidya Mahambare joins Amit Varma in episode 448 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss her life and her learnings. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Vidya Mahambare on Google Scholar, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Great Lakes, Mint and her own website. 2. What Shapes Us? -- Vidya Mahambare's podcast. 3. Closing the inco...

Ep 447: Rahul Ahluwalia Fights for Growth and Freedom

June 29, 2026

Eight decades after independence, India still isn't free. Rahul Ahluwalia joins Amit Varma in episode 447 of The Seen and the Unseen to explain why economic growth has such a positive humanitarian impact -- and freedom lies at its heart. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Rahul Ahluwalia on Twitter, LinkedIn and FED. 2. Foundation for Economic Development. 3. Growth is Good -- Rahul Ahluwalia's podcast at FED. 4. Deepak VS and the Man Behind His Face — Ep...

Ep 446: The Joyful Agency of Luis Miranda

June 15, 2026

After a successful career as a banker, he decided to devote himself to making his country better off. Luis Miranda joins Amit Varma in episode 446 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss banking, India, education, healthcare, parenthood and the joy of working. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out 1. Luis Miranda on LinkedIn, Twitter, ISPP, CCS, Forbes and his own website. 2. The Indian School of Public Policy. 3. Centre for Universal Health Assurance. 4. HDFC Bank...

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