Podcast Episodes

Is cinema a positive influence in Tamil Nadu politics?

With elections in Tamil Nadu gearing up, one development drawing sharp attention is the entry of Vijay, whose political debut is expected to command …

5 hours ago

Why has the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 sparked such outrage?

The government introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 on March 25. The Bill aims to amend the FCRA Act, 2010.

The main…

8 hours ago

Assembly elections: Can the Left overcome anti-incumbency in Kerala?

The Left Front has been in power in Kerala since 2016. It is looking for a historic third consecutive term in power. But can it overcome the anti-inc…

1 day, 9 hours ago

The Tamil Nadu way: How to reverse India's creeping centralisation

Ashok Vardhan Shetty is one of the three members of the Justice Kurian Joseph Committee, appointed by the DMK government headed by Chief Minister M.K…

2 days, 11 hours ago

Has gold lost its safe haven status?

Gold usually rises during geopolitical crises, but this time, it’s falling. Why? In this episode of In Focus, we unpack what’s driving the recent dro…

3 days, 9 hours ago

Does India have enough health professionals to care for its rising senior population?

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the growing importance of the care economy – a rising demand for caregivers globally and an oppor…

5 days, 11 hours ago

How do you make a living will?

The Supreme Court’s recent verdict in the case of Harish Rana, allowing for the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment, as the 32-year-old had been …

6 days, 11 hours ago

In Focus-Parley | Should men get paternity leave in India?

Last week, in a ruling on maternity leave for adoptive and surrogate mothers, the Supreme Court called on the Union government to examine the need fo…

1 week ago

What happens to the FIFA World Cup if Iran were to withdraw?

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just months away, an escalating war in West Asia has put FIFA in an unprecedented bind. With co-host United States direc…

1 week, 1 day ago

Is trump making a u-turn on Iran war?

Donald Trump’s five-day pause on striking Iran’s energy infrastructure does appear like a tactical U-turn—but not a full reversal. Just days after is…

1 week, 2 days ago