Podcast Episodes

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 least one victim of these diseases in their family or …

Published on 1 week, 4 days 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 exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for Nove…

Published on 1 week, 5 days 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 talent alongside marquee overseas names. While Ca…

Published on 1 week, 6 days 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 raises a fundamental question: is AI’s value bein…

Published on 2 weeks 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 Code on Wages, Code on Industrial Relations, Code on …

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day 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 1000 people supposedly set by the World Health Or…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days 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 Product (GDP) and Gross Value Added (GVA), a grade of…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Is the 28-point Trump peace deal dead in the water?

It will soon be four years since Russia invaded Ukraine. As the conflict drags on, neither side seems ready for a compromise. But President Donald Trump has been pushing for a peace deal. He recently…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Indigo’s ‘cancel culture’: Is India’s aviation sector jinxed?

Indigo’s mass cancellations have disrupted the lives of thousands of passengers. This company is not a newbie or a start-up. It is India’s largest airline, with 60% market share. In Financial Year 20…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

In Focus-Parley | Is the falling rupee a cause for alarm?

Over the last few days, the rupee exchange rate has fallen below ₹90 a dollar and has largely stayed at that level. Now, with Parliament running, a lot of the discourse on this has been political. Ho…

Published on 3 weeks ago