Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIsrael's attack on Qatar: Is diplomacy now a target?
On september 9, 2025, Israeli forces launched an attack in Qatar in what is being seen as an unprecedented escalation beyond the Gaza conflict. The s…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Tariff Watch Part 2: How US tariffs could impact India’s textiles sector
Washington’s new tariff regime, an extra duty on India-origin imports and the end of the $800 de minimis exemption, is already rippling through India…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Nepal on the Brink - Part 2: Beyond the Gen Z's rage
Nepal is the most politically unstable democracy in the world since 1990 with 30 government tenures in 35 years.
In this episode, we’re going beyond…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Nepal on the Brink: Will the old guard step aside?
On 8 September 2025, the quaint Himalayan town Kathmandu saw violent scenes. A ban on 26 social media platforms sparked protests that turned anti-cor…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Why most students in Bengal and Odisha take private tuitions
Private coaching in India has grown into a parallel education system. It is no longer just extra help after school, but the backbone of learning for …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Is your hair transplant being performed by a qualified practitioner?
Dr. Rajetha Damisetty explains how the entry of unqualified practitioners and a lack of regulatory oversight is impacting patient safety when it come…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
In Focus-Weekend | Dinosaur fossils: Can India protect its prehistoric past?
India’s rocks hold an extraordinary record of life: the earliest traces of plants, dinosaur bones, and even fossils of ancient horses, whales, and hu…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Why is Kerala seeing a spike in brain-eating amoeba infections?
On Saturday morning, a 45-year-old man died in Kerala of amoebic meningocephalitis. This is the fourth death reported in Kerala in less than a month …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Tariff watch Part 1: What does Trump’s duty-free perk mean for Indian businesses?
For years, the United States let low-value parcels enter duty-free under a rule called the de minimis exemption—literally “too small to matter.” By 2…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
In Focus-Parley | Should commercial speech on digital platforms be regulated?
On August 25, 2025, the Supreme Court urged the Union government to frame guidelines for regulating social media, noting that influencers often comme…
9 months, 3 weeks ago