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Back to SearchWhat the EC decision on the Shiv Sena means for politics in Maharashtra | In Focus podcast
The Election Commission of India recently recognised the Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde as the Shiv Sena and allotted the bow and arrow symbo…
2 years, 10 months ago
Women’s Premier League: Will it be a game-changer for Indian women’s cricket? | In Focus podcast
The inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is all set to kick off from March 4. In an auction held earlier this year, five franchises …
2 years, 10 months ago
Why does child marriage continue to be an issue in India?
Earlier this month, Assam began a massive crackdown against child marriages in the State - so far, over 4,000 cases have been registered and over 3,0…
2 years, 10 months ago
Is there a middle way between the Old Pension Scheme and the New Pension Scheme?
Five states – Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh – have informed the Centre that they would be reverting to the Old Pens…
2 years, 10 months ago
India's disappearing wetlands: Will the new scheme announced in the Budget help? | In Focus podcast
This year’s Union Budget announced a scheme for the protection of natural resources that are fast degrading in the country: our wetlands. Amrit Dharo…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Invasion of Ukraine – one year on | In Focus podcast
It will soon be a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, or to use Moscow’s terminology, began a “special military operation” in Ukraine. A thick fog han…
2 years, 10 months ago
How will the latest RBI rate hike impact home loan EMIs, FDs rates, housing market?
Last week the Reserve Bank of India raised its key repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.50%. This is the sixth rate hike since last May, for a total hik…
2 years, 11 months ago
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Why does India’s assistance matter? | In Focus podcast
On February 6, an earthquake measuring a massive 7.8 on the Richter scale hit Southern Turkey and parts of Syria, followed by a second quake of the s…
2 years, 11 months ago
The battle for democracy in Myanmar
It’s been a little more than two years since Myanmar’s generals staged a coup and ousted Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy from …
2 years, 11 months ago
What are the implications of the cuts in allocation to MGNREGA in the Union Budget?
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) promises 100 days of wage-based employment every year to rural households across…
2 years, 11 months ago