Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIs G-2 real or mere rhetoric: Decoding the US-China ‘truce’ reached in Busan
In today’s world, relations between the United States and China is perhaps the most consequential of all bilateral ties. They are both economic superpowers. Their geopolitical footprints cover almost…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
In Focus-Weekend | Something Strange on the Chessboard? Call the Chess Detective.
In India’s coastal state of Goa, the world’s best chess players are chasing titles at the FIDE World Cup, a biennial tournament run by FIDE, the International Chess Federation. On the East Coast of t…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
What is ORS and why did Dr. Sivaranjani take the label to court?
Ask for ORS at your local pharmacy and odds are you will be handed a tetrapack of ORSL or some other liquids that may have the letters ORS on their packaging but are not actually the formulations rec…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Decoding New York's Mamdani moment
New York City has just chosen a socialist as its leader. At 34, Zohran Mamdani is the city’s first Muslim to hold the office. The son of filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, Ugandan-South…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
In Focus-Parley | Is using AI-based tools for mental health useful or harmful?
Last week, Open AI reported that over a million people discuss suicide or self harm tendencies with ChatGPT every week. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools are now being developed specifically t…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
How are the guardrails of India’s microfinance sector helping it back to health?
India’s economy has been humming. Easing of income tax rules, followed by GST rate cuts for daily-use items have helped the it along. One important indicator of economic health is the microfinance se…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Have Political Parties Decoded Disparate Bihar Ahead of the State Elections?
Bihar is one state made up of many distinct worlds. In Seemanchal, floods and identity anxieties take over everyday life. In Magadh, jobs and economic justice are among the demands. The people of Mit…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Can India’s win redefine power and possibility in women’s cricket?
A month ago India’s women’s team looked uncertain. There were early wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan but then came bruising losses to England, Australia and South Africa. That sparked some stern word…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
In Focus-Weekend | Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl: Do her lyrics still resonate with fans?
Despite her widespread appeal, Taylor Swift still draws some polarising opinions, especially since the release of her brand new album on October 3rd, The Life of a Showgirl. This outing was a departu…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Is close contact with pigeons bad for your health?
Anyone who lives in a city in India knows there are pigeons everywhere – on the balconies of buildings, roosting on rooftops, nesting in air-conditioners, and gathering in open spaces. Recently, pige…
Published on 2 months ago