Podcast Episodes

In Focus-Weekend | Naming chimps, making room: Jane Goodall’s wild legacy for women in science

On a July morning in 1960, Jane Goodall stepped off a boat onto the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania. She was 26, untrained by universities, arm…

1 year, 1 month ago

Understanding the impact of public opinion on the Israel-Hamas war

Adding a page to the history of the Israel-Palestine question, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australi…

1 year, 1 month ago

In Focus-Parley | Should Ladakh get statehood?

On September 24, Ladakh witnessed unprecedented violence and protests which left four persons dead in police action. Two days later, climate activist…

1 year, 1 month ago

The Asia Non Cup: No Handshakes, No Trophy?

The Asia Cup has never been straightforward. Scheduled every two years, it often slips away — undone by border tensions and government quarrels. This…

1 year, 1 month ago

Why ‘Design in India’ must be the next step in defence manufacturing

Over the last decade, "Make in India" has been at the heart of the Centre's economic policy and increasing defence manufacturing is a important part …

1 year, 1 month ago

Why are C-section rates rising in India?

A recent analysis in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia, found that one in five deliveries in India are now by Caesarean section. From 2005, w…

1 year, 1 month ago

How Ladakh’s peaceful protests turned violent and led to Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest

Fringed by China and Pakistan, Ladakh is India’s high-altitude borderland.

For years now, locals led peaceful protests demanding statehood and consti…

1 year, 1 month ago

In Focus-Weekend | Anxieties of the IB school parent: How to tell if it’s the right fit for your child?

In recent times, India has seen a sharp spike in the popularity of IB schools. In fact, having your kid in an IB school has become something of a sta…

1 year, 1 month ago

Aman Sehrawat’s big miss: Does Indian wrestling have a weight-cutting problem?

At the World Wrestling Championships in Croatia, India’s Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat was shockingly disqualified ahead of his opening bout on Sep…

1 year, 1 month ago

In Focus-Parley | Is the American Dream dead for Indians?

On September 19, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order, raising the H-1B visa fee to $1,00,000. Many fear that this will disproportio…

1 year, 1 month ago