Podcast Episodes

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: How the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran impacts global oil supply

The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. Every day, over 20 million barrels of oil which is roughly one-fifth of global s…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

In Focus-Parley | Has the Supreme Court been effective in curbing hate speech?

Last month, the Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition seeking criminal prosecution of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over divisive…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Does too much ultra-processed food affect mental health?

We all know by now that ultraprocessed food is bad for our health. Consumption of a lot of it, has been linked to a number of health issues including…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ayatollah Ali Khameini: His legacy, and the fallout of his assassination

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed last week in an attack by the US and Israel. Iran has declared 40 days of mourning. Muslims a…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel–U.S.–Iran war: Where is the West Asia conflict headed?

The conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has entered its third day, marked by intense aerial exchanges and escalating regional involvement.

Wi…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal polls explained: Can the BJP halt the TMC’s fourth-term bid?

In this episode, we take a closer look at the issues shaping the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, which are expected to be announced soon by …

6 months ago

In Focus-Parley | Have AI products begun disrupting India’s IT services sector?

Artificial intelligence has moved from experimentation to enterprise adoption in under two years, with industry estimates projecting AI services reve…

6 months ago

‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ case: Can Supreme Court’s observations help reverse the declining protection for free speech in India?

Recently, the producers of a Netflix movie titled ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ were taken to court. A PIL had been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking a ban on…

6 months ago

Can Mumbai lead India’s clean energy transition while battling climate risks?

As Mumbai hosted its first Climate Week, the spotlight is on how India’s fast-growing cities will navigate the accelerating energy transition. Renewa…

6 months ago

India’s Rare Earth strategy: Digging beneath the Budget announcements

Rare earth elements (REEs), a group of 17 minerals, have become central to global industry and geopolitics. They power electric vehicle motors, wind …

6 months ago