Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDecoding India’s polycrisis: Ailing economy, broken education system, acute unemployment
The term ‘polycrisis’ denotes a scenario where multiple crises occur at the same time. A new book titled ‘India Out of Work: Rethinking India’s Growt…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Did Trump’s Iran deal sideline Israel?
The first round of direct US-Iran talks has concluded in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, marking a major diplomatic development in the West Asia. Mediated …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Iran, visas and politics: How is FIFA handling U.S. excesses at the World Cup?
A discussion with Srinivasan Ramani on the controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino's response and what ‘sportsw…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
In Conversation with Romila Thapar: Is Hindutva compatible with democracy?
Romila Thapar, an extraordinary scholar known for shaping our understanding of ancient Indian history, and for instituting critical inquiry at the he…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Cough syrups no longer OTC: who needs to take them and how?
Cough syrup is in the news again. Earlier this week, the Central government notified an amendment to the Drugs Rules of 1945. Under this amendment, t…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
In Focus-Parley | Is India producing more graduates than what the economy can absorb?
India is witnessing an unprecedented expansion in higher education. Over the past decade, thousands of new colleges and universities have been establ…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
How does the recent Supreme Court judgement redefine voluntary sex work in India
When someone says ‘sex work’ in India, what do you assume? That it is illegal and that everyone involved in it is probably a victim of trafficking? T…
4 months ago
Musk vs OpenAI: Why this case matters beyond the courtroom
Last week, OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States. With a valuation of more than $850…
4 months ago
Can the new U.S.-Iran deal hold?
After 100 days of conflict, the U.S. and Iran have agreed to a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war. But can the deal hold? We unpack …
4 months ago
Political stability, India ties, economic crisis: Where is Bangladesh headed under BNP?
Bangladesh is at a critical political turning point under a BNP-led government. In this episode, we explore what the return of the Bangladesh Nationa…
4 months ago