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Back to SearchDecoding the claims and counterclaims in India's election campaign
Political parties are in full campaign mode in India. There are three days to go for the third phase of polling as this podcast is being recorded. Ca…
2 years, 1 month ago
What will be the impact of IRDAI regulation asking health insurers to cover those above 65 years of age? | In Focus podcast
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has asked health insurance companies to offer their products to everyone, regardl…
2 years, 1 month ago
AAP-Congress alliance: What's the impact on AAP's 'anti-political' appeal?
In a setback to the Opposition INDIA alliance in Delhi, which is basically the alliance between the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Delhi Pra…
2 years, 1 month ago
What impact will the unrelenting heat have on India’s future health? | In Focus podcast
This March was the hottest on record globally, the 10th month in a row to hit this peak. This has led to a 1.58 degree Celsius spike in the global av…
2 years, 2 months ago
Has the delay in the 2021 Census sparked a data crisis in public health science?
The delay in conducting the 2021 census seems to have sparked a data crisis, with major implications for the social sector, especially public health …
2 years, 2 months ago
What do Nestle's sugary baby cereals say about Indian food safety laws?
Baby foods, drinks and protein powders have all been in the news of late – are these products harming rather than helping your health? The latest con…
2 years, 2 months ago
17-year-old Challenger: How Gukesh made chess history
Gukesh Dommaraju, the 17-year-old Indian chess prodigy, has become the youngest player ever to win the Candidates tournament. As he broke a 40-year-o…
2 years, 2 months ago
What can we expect from Tesla’s entry in the Indian EV market?
Elon Musk is coming to India. He is meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and is likely to announce the entry of Tesla into the Indian market. The ti…
2 years, 2 months ago
Will the new wildlife rules accelerate illegal trade of India's captive elephants | In Focus podcast
The Indian government recently brought in an amendment to the Wildlife Protection Act with regard to captive elephants. This amendment, the rules for…
2 years, 2 months ago
Will Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel trigger a wider regional war?
It was expected that Iran would respond to the bombing of its consulate in Syria on April 1 in an Israeli strike. The retaliation came last Saturday …
2 years, 2 months ago