Podcast Episodes

Can propaganda be great art?

The age-old question of whether works created with explicit ideological intent can achieve artistic greatness has long divided critics, artists, and …

6 months ago

VB-GRAMG Bill: Will it destroy the world’s most successful workfare program?

The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAMG) Bill, 2025 has received the President’s assent. This Bill replaces th…

6 months ago

Explained: Why is India’s NHRC accreditation being downgraded from ‘A’ to ‘B’

India’s top human rights body, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), is going to have its accreditation status downgraded -- from ‘A’ to ‘B’. …

6 months ago

In Focus-Weekend | ‘Sick Nation’: Are you eating your way into metabolic dysfunction?

Everyone knows someone with diabetes or heart disease or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It’s impossible to find somebody who doesn’t have at leas…

6 months, 1 week ago

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…

6 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…

6 months, 1 week 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…

6 months, 1 week 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…

6 months, 1 week 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…

6 months, 1 week 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…

6 months, 1 week ago