Podcast Episodes

What is behind U.S.- Iran ceasefire?

After a dramatic 24 hours that saw U.S. President Donald Trump shift from a stark warning of mass destruction to announcing a two-week pause in milit…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Will the 'No Kings' protest be a defining moment in Trump's second term?

On March 28, millions of people took to the streets across the U.S. under one banner — “No Kings” — marking one of the largest protest mobilisations …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Should privacy be a tradable right?

India is a poor country, but it is ‘data-rich’. The dominant consensus today holds that data – including personal data -- should be exploited for eco…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal elections: How will SIR voter deletions and anti-incumbency shape outcomes?

West Bengal is gearing up for assembly elections. Mamata Banerjee will face her toughest challenge, given the anti-incumbency factor of three terms. …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is cinema a positive influence in Tamil Nadu politics?

With elections in Tamil Nadu gearing up, one development drawing sharp attention is the entry of Vijay, whose political debut is expected to command …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why has the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 sparked such outrage?

The government introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 on March 25. The Bill aims to amend the FCRA Act, 2010.

The main…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Assembly elections: Can the Left overcome anti-incumbency in Kerala?

The Left Front has been in power in Kerala since 2016. It is looking for a historic third consecutive term in power. But can it overcome the anti-inc…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Tamil Nadu way: How to reverse India's creeping centralisation

Ashok Vardhan Shetty is one of the three members of the Justice Kurian Joseph Committee, appointed by the DMK government headed by Chief Minister M.K…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Has gold lost its safe haven status?

Gold usually rises during geopolitical crises, but this time, it’s falling. Why? In this episode of In Focus, we unpack what’s driving the recent dro…

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Does India have enough health professionals to care for its rising senior population?

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the growing importance of the care economy – a rising demand for caregivers globally and an oppor…

2 months, 4 weeks ago