Podcast Episodes

How do you make a living will?

The Supreme Court’s recent verdict in the case of Harish Rana, allowing for the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment, as the 32-year-old had been …

3 months ago

In Focus-Parley | Should men get paternity leave in India?

Last week, in a ruling on maternity leave for adoptive and surrogate mothers, the Supreme Court called on the Union government to examine the need fo…

3 months ago

What happens to the FIFA World Cup if Iran were to withdraw?

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just months away, an escalating war in West Asia has put FIFA in an unprecedented bind. With co-host United States direc…

3 months ago

Is trump making a u-turn on Iran war?

Donald Trump’s five-day pause on striking Iran’s energy infrastructure does appear like a tactical U-turn—but not a full reversal. Just days after is…

3 months ago

Is the U.S. running out of missiles in the Iran-Israel war?

As the Iran–Israel conflict intensifies, a deeper question emerges: can the United States and its allies sustain this war?

In this episode, The Hindu…

3 months ago

West Asia conflict: Under what conditions would Iran agree to a ceasefire?

The war in West Asia has now entered its fourth week. US and Israel have continued their aerial bombings of Iran, and Iran’s retaliatory attacks on I…

3 months ago

Why was the National Transgender Council kept in the dark about the 2026 Amendment Bill?

The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 has sparked nationwide protests and a constitutional debate. In this exclusive interview, Kalki Subramani…

3 months, 1 week ago

How far should governments go in using AI?

As governments begin deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in public administration, national security and policymaking, questions about its s…

3 months, 1 week ago

Assam Assembly elections: Is Himanta all set for a second term as CM?

The BJP has been in power in Assam for ten years. As the state goes to the polls, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is looking for a second term. Su…

3 months, 1 week ago

LPG crisis: Is the Strait of Hormuz blockade India's biggest energy security test yet?

The rapidly escalating crisis in West Asia has sent shockwaves through the world's energy supply. Iran has effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, …

3 months, 1 week ago