Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCensus and delimitation: what’s going to happen in South India
The much-delayed Census may finally be conducted next year, with the process being completed in 2026. Following the Census the Central government may…
1 year, 7 months ago
Trump vs Harris: Who has the upper hand on eve of polling day? | In Focus podcast
Americans are all set to pick their 47th President on November 5. The campaigning has been one of the most fractious in US history, and the stakes ha…
1 year, 7 months ago
Why is this year's Nobel prize for Economic Sciences so controversial?
This year’s Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson [AJR] for their work in understanding ho…
1 year, 7 months ago
How will the Vijay factor affect the political field in Tamil Nadu? | In Focus podcast
Eight months after he announced the launch of a new political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), actor Vijay held his first political rally on Oc…
1 year, 8 months ago
Decoding the India-China border patrolling agreement
India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). This is expected to lead to “disengageme…
1 year, 8 months ago
What does Sinwar’s death mean for prospects of Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiations?
Yayha Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip and head of the group’s political bureau was killed by Israeli forces on October 16. His death sp…
1 year, 8 months ago
What role does microRNA play in our cells and why is this vital?
For the fifth time in its history, the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been given for research into RNA. This year’s Nobel Prize winners, …
1 year, 8 months ago
Why did the Supreme Court recall its order striking down provisions of the 2016 amendments to the Benami Act, 1988? | In Focus podcast
Last week, the Supreme Court recalled its judgement of August 23, 2022, wherein it had struck down certain provisions of the Benami Transactions (Pro…
1 year, 8 months ago
What are the problems with the bail system in India?
Last week, G.N. Saibaba, a former professor at Delhi University, died, after being released from jail in March this year after spending 10 years inca…
1 year, 8 months ago
Decoding the workers strike at Samsung India in Chennai
In this episode, we are in conversation with A. Soundararajan, the honorary president of the recently formed Samsung India Workers Union to better un…
1 year, 8 months ago