Podcast Episodes

Is the U.S. running out of missiles in the Iran-Israel war?

As the Iran–Israel conflict intensifies, a deeper question emerges: can the United States and its allies sustain this war?

In this episode, The Hindu…

1 week, 3 days ago

West Asia conflict: Under what conditions would Iran agree to a ceasefire?

The war in West Asia has now entered its fourth week. US and Israel have continued their aerial bombings of Iran, and Iran’s retaliatory attacks on I…

1 week, 5 days ago

Why was the National Transgender Council kept in the dark about the 2026 Amendment Bill?

The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 has sparked nationwide protests and a constitutional debate. In this exclusive interview, Kalki Subramani…

1 week, 6 days ago

How far should governments go in using AI?

As governments begin deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in public administration, national security and policymaking, questions about its s…

2 weeks ago

Assam Assembly elections: Is Himanta all set for a second term as CM?

The BJP has been in power in Assam for ten years. As the state goes to the polls, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is looking for a second term. Su…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

LPG crisis: Is the Strait of Hormuz blockade India's biggest energy security test yet?

The rapidly escalating crisis in West Asia has sent shockwaves through the world's energy supply. Iran has effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, …

2 weeks, 2 days ago

US-Israeli war on Iran: Will Trump escalate or exit?

As the war between the United States, Israel and Iran enters its third week, the conflict is widening with rising casualties and growing regional ris…

2 weeks, 3 days ago

When a godman takes over your life: In Conversation with Priyamvada Mehra

Indians by and large are a highly religious people. But there are many other cultures that are as religious, if not more. What makes India unique in …

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Why are farmers protesting against an India-US trade deal?

Last month, thousands of farmers across the country burnt symbolic copies of the India-US trade deal. They were protesting against the interim framew…

2 weeks, 6 days ago

In Focus-Parley | Is India tailing the U.S. in its West Asia policy?

A major war has erupted in West Asia, with Israel, the U.S., and Iran locked in direct conflict. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel j…

3 weeks ago