Podcast Episodes

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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 months, 1 week 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 Tr…

8 months, 2 weeks 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 ai…

8 months, 2 weeks 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 l…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: What the Test collapse and ODI fightback reveal

India’s home season against South Africa has been nothing short of dramatic, from a bruising Test whitewash to a spirited comeback in the ODIs. But b…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Is India staring at a suberbug threat?

A recent report released by the World Health Organization, stated something that experts in India have been warning about for years: antimicrobial re…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi’s toxic air: Can it ever be fixed?

Every winter, India’s capital city turns into a gas chamber. There is a sharp spike in cases of people reporting respiratory complaints. Children’s s…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

In Focus-Weekend | Artillery at Kargil: How India’s guns turned the tide

From high-altitude warfare, extreme weather and the shock of Pakistan’s surprise occupation of the heights, to the evolution of artillery tactics tha…

8 months, 3 weeks ago