Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFrom aviation to digital markets: why tighter regulation is needed to curb duopolies
The recent disruption India’s aviation sector due to IndiGo's crew shortage has thrown up questions about the concentration of powers in the hands of…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Indian tennis in 2026: Bengaluru Open and beyond
The Bengaluru Open is the most prestigious event on the tennis calendar in India. It is an ATP 125 Challenger. Although Challengers are tier 2 in the…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Aravalli debate: Is it impossible to protect fragile ecosystems in India?
The Aravallis are the green lungs of northern India. They are a defensive wall that protects the fertile Indo-Gangetic plains from desertification – …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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, …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
5 months, 4 weeks 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 ci…
5 months, 4 weeks 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…
5 months, 4 weeks 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 t…
6 months 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 …
6 months 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 report…
6 months ago