An interesting interview with Pankaj Mishra, an Indian essayist, novelist, and critic, known for his deep analyses of history, politics, and global affairs. Born in 1969 in India, he has written extensively on colonialism, globalization, and modernity. Mishra is known for challenging Western narratives about progress and modernity, often drawing comparisons between the past and present to explain rising populism and discontent worldwide. He now writes for The New York Times and The New Yorker.