Podcast Episodes

Was the SC's move to 'ban' the NCERT textbook an instance of judicial censorship?

Days after a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant threatened that “heads must roll” for the “reckless, irresponsible, motiva…

8 months ago

From protests to power: Is Nepal entering a new political era?

Nepal’s latest general election appears to mark one of the most significant political shifts in the country’s recent history. For decades, Nepal’s po…

8 months ago

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: How the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran impacts global oil supply

The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. Every day, over 20 million barrels of oil which is roughly one-fifth of global s…

8 months ago

In Focus-Parley | Has the Supreme Court been effective in curbing hate speech?

Last month, the Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition seeking criminal prosecution of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over divisive…

8 months ago

Does too much ultra-processed food affect mental health?

We all know by now that ultraprocessed food is bad for our health. Consumption of a lot of it, has been linked to a number of health issues including…

8 months, 1 week ago

Ayatollah Ali Khameini: His legacy, and the fallout of his assassination

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed last week in an attack by the US and Israel. Iran has declared 40 days of mourning. Muslims a…

8 months, 1 week ago

Israel–U.S.–Iran war: Where is the West Asia conflict headed?

The conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has entered its third day, marked by intense aerial exchanges and escalating regional involvement.

Wi…

8 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal polls explained: Can the BJP halt the TMC’s fourth-term bid?

In this episode, we take a closer look at the issues shaping the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, which are expected to be announced soon by …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

In Focus-Parley | Have AI products begun disrupting India’s IT services sector?

Artificial intelligence has moved from experimentation to enterprise adoption in under two years, with industry estimates projecting AI services reve…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ case: Can Supreme Court’s observations help reverse the declining protection for free speech in India?

Recently, the producers of a Netflix movie titled ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ were taken to court. A PIL had been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking a ban on…

8 months, 2 weeks ago