Podcast Episodes

The Nimisha Priya Case: Decoding death penalty laws

Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, was scheduled to be executed in Yemen today on July 16, as per reports, but the execution has now been postponed after multiple levels of talks and negotiations go…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Sandal Scandal: Of Birks, Crocs, and Fakes | Part 2

There’s been a lot of action in the world of footwear fashion – especially legal action involving claims and counter-claims about cheap fakes of expensive originals, and also expensive rip-offs of ch…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Sandal Scandal: Of Birks, Crocs, and Fakes | Part 1

There’s been a lot of action in the world of footwear fashion – especially legal action involving claims and counter-claims about cheap fakes of expensive originals, and also expensive rip-offs of ch…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The terms and conditions of Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs

As the U.S. wraps up its 90-day tariff pause, the pressure is on — but many of America’s key trading partners, including India, haven’t signed trade deals.President Donald Trump announced 'Liberation…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat Bridge Collapse: Another Warning, More Lives at Risk

A bridge collapsed in Gujarat on July 9, killing at least thirteen people. The Gambhira Bridge, which connected the Anand and Vadodara districts, gave way, sending cars, bikes and auto rickshaws plun…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

July 9 General Strike: What do India’s workers want?

India’s ten central trade unions – barring the Sangh-affiliated Bharatiy Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) came together to call for a general strike in July 9. Workers from banking, insurance, postal, mining, con…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

What was the rationale for the fuel ban on End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) in Delhi

From July 1st onwards, Delhi started enforcing a fuel ban on End-of-Life Vehicles or ELVs. In Delhi, this means diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years.

This enfor…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Is the government reluctant to ensure better road safety for its citizens?

With the monsoon session of Parliament scheduled for the 21st of this month, road safety activists in the country have begun a push towards demanding more stringent legislation for automobiles, roads…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Does the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar risk mass disenfranchisement?

The Election Commission of India is going to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Bihar is due to hold Assembly elections before November22, which is when the term …

Published on 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2025: Preview and analysis

Wimbledon 2025 kicks off on June 30. Can Carlos Alcaraz make it three championship titles in a row? Or will Novak Djokovic manage to get his 25th Slam and equal Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbl…

Published on 6 months ago