Podcast Episodes

Has housing become prohibitively expensive in Indian cities?

Roti, kapda aur makaan (roti, clothes, and housing) has been a political promise for generations. Now, with housing becoming increasingly expensive, makaan has been taken out of the equation in urban…

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Beyond Mamdani’s Inauguration: What’s in store for the Democratic party in 2026

Zohran Mamdani, an avowed socialist, will be sworn in as New York City’s new mayor on January 1. His rise has revived old debates about the future of the U.S. Democratic Party.

For most of the last…

Published on 1 day, 10 hours ago

What defined 2025 for India and the world, and what awaits us in 2026

2025 tested India and the world on multiple fronts. Politics dominated the discourse, global trade shocks rattled economies, climate stress pushed cities to the brink, and public health and trust cam…

Published on 2 days, 11 hours ago

India’s SHANTI Bill: Does it pass the smell test on nuclear safety?

The essence of nuclear governance is safety. That’s not only because any accident can destroy thousands of lives – it’s also because the harm unfolds over time, affecting generations. It can destroy …

Published on 3 days, 11 hours ago

Ten years on, has the Paris Climate Accord delivered?

This year marks ten years since the Paris Agreement, the climate pact that redefined global climate action. In 2015, nearly 200 countries signed on to a framework based on nationally determined commi…

Published on 4 days, 11 hours ago

From firefighting to managed decline: why the RBI let the rupee breach 90

In early December 2025, the Rupee slipped past the ₹90 per dollar mark. While this drop is labelled as 'psychologically significant,' the underlying economic factors hasn't changed much. Yet a specif…

Published on 5 days, 11 hours ago

Why do reports of attacks on Christians spike around Christmas in India?

Every year around Christmas, reports of attacks on Christian worshippers surface from different parts of India. This year, there were numerous reports of various groups disrupting celebrations across…

Published on 6 days, 11 hours ago

Can propaganda be great art?

The age-old question of whether works created with explicit ideological intent can achieve artistic greatness has long divided critics, artists, and audiences. From Leni Riefenstahl’s films glorifyin…

Published on 1 week ago

VB-GRAMG Bill: Will it destroy the world’s most successful workfare program?

The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAMG) Bill, 2025 has received the President’s assent. This Bill replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarant…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Explained: Why is India’s NHRC accreditation being downgraded from ‘A’ to ‘B’

India’s top human rights body, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), is going to have its accreditation status downgraded -- from ‘A’ to ‘B’. The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Insti…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago