Podcast Episodes

Trump's tariffs fail in the Supreme Court: How can India recalibrate its trade strategy?

A week after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers…

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Was the Ahmedabad pitch worthy of a World Cup final?

India clinched a historic third T20 World Cup title with a commanding win over New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Standout performances underlined India’s dom…

3 weeks, 2 days ago

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…

3 weeks, 3 days 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…

3 weeks, 5 days 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…

3 weeks, 6 days 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…

4 weeks 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…

4 weeks, 1 day 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…

4 weeks, 2 days 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…

1 month 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 …

1 month ago