Podcast Episodes

How can India navigate the new wave of trade protectionism?

Data shows that India’s exports increased by over 15 percent in November year-on-year, the country’s fastest growth in three years.  India’s total ex…

3 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2026 auction: Why did teams splurge on uncapped players?

The Indian Premier League 2026 mini-auction delivered record spending and a clear shift in team priorities, as franchises splurged on Indian domestic…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

In Focus-Parley | Is the Artificial Intelligence boom a bubble?

Global spending on Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to reach $375 billion this year and and $500 billion by 2026, according to the UBS. That…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s new labour codes explained: Why are trade unions upset?

On the 21st of November, the government of India has brought in 4 labour codes to reform and replace the 29 existing laws in the country

They are Cod…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Does the WHO’s “benchmark” of 1 doctor per 1,000 people actually exist?

For years, India’s political debates, parliamentary discussions, and health-policy arguments have leaned heavily on a simple figure of one doctor per…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why did India get a 'C' grade from IMF?

In its recent assessment, the International Monetary Fund India’s national accounts statistics, which includes key figures such as Gross Domestic Pro…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Is the 28-point Trump peace deal dead in the water?

It will soon be four years since Russia invaded Ukraine. As the conflict drags on, neither side seems ready for a compromise. But President Donald Tr…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indigo’s ‘cancel culture’: Is India’s aviation sector jinxed?

Indigo’s mass cancellations have disrupted the lives of thousands of passengers. This company is not a newbie or a start-up. It is India’s largest ai…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

In Focus-Parley | Is the falling rupee a cause for alarm?

Over the last few days, the rupee exchange rate has fallen below ₹90 a dollar and has largely stayed at that level. Now, with Parliament running, a l…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: What the Test collapse and ODI fightback reveal

India’s home season against South Africa has been nothing short of dramatic, from a bruising Test whitewash to a spirited comeback in the ODIs. But b…

3 months, 3 weeks ago