Podcast Episodes

Does AAP’s loss in Delhi signal the end of ‘alternative politics’ in India?

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) made a spectacular entry into Delhi politics in 2013. It rode the wave of an anti-corruption movement, and connected with D…

1 year, 1 month ago

President’s Rule in Manipur: Can it resolve the ethnic strife and restore normalcy? | In Focus podcast

Four days after N Biren Singh resigned as chief minister of Manipur, President’s rule has been imposed in the state.

Singh’s resignation is seen as a …

1 year, 1 month ago

The Good, Flaws and the Opportunities arising from the Budget 2025

Ahead of the Budget, there was an expectation that the government would provide some relief for the middle class, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sithar…

1 year, 1 month ago

Why India needs to urgently reduce its salt intake

Two weeks ago, the World Health Organization released a set of guidelines recommending the use of the lower-sodium salt substitutes. These products r…

1 year, 1 month ago

What to expect from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam?

Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen and the chess world’s governing body FIDE were embroiled in a public spat until a few days ago. Carlsen, in c…

1 year, 1 month ago

Decoding the economics of Trump’s tariffs

US President Donald Trump has often said that ‘tariff’ is his favourite word. Within weeks of taking office, he imposed 25% tariffs on all imports fr…

1 year, 1 month ago

What’s behind the recent eruption of large-scale violence in Colombia?

More than 100 people have been killed and over 50,000 displaced in violence that has erupted in north-east Colombia, near its border with Venezuela. …

1 year, 2 months ago

Decoding Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code

Uttarakhand becomes the first Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) since Independence.

On January 27, 2025, Chief Minister Pushkar S…

1 year, 2 months ago

Demystifying Guillain-Barre Syndrome following the Pune outbreak

As of February 1, 140 cases and four deaths due to Guillain- Barré Syndrome have been reported in Pune, Maharashtra.The outbreak has shocked the publ…

1 year, 2 months ago

Can Trump realistically deport millions of undocumented immigrants?

Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the administration’s crackdown on undocumented migrants has led to more than 3,500 arrests. In a re…

1 year, 2 months ago