Parley by The Hindu
Parley is a weekly podcast from The Hindu that brings together subject experts to discuss issues of public interest in-depth and from multiple perspectives.
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Has the first-past-the-post system polarised In...
In this episode, we examine the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system and its consequences on Indian politics.
31 min
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Why are government schools not the first choice?
In this episode, we closely examine the public education system and discuss why it's the primary option for millions of Indians.
41 min
178
Are the Taliban returning to Kabul?
In this episode, we discuss the Afghan situation, India's options, and the prospects for a peaceful settlement.
31 min
179
Will the new e-commerce rules really favour con...
In this episode, we discuss the proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection Act of 2019.
40 min
180
Is the Indian stock market in a bubble?
In this episode, we discuss the current state of the Indian stock market.
47 min
181
Should only elected legislators be eligible for...
In this episode, we discuss if only elected legislators should be eligible for chief ministership.
31 min
182
Can the CBSE’s plan objectively assess students...
In this episode, we discuss the CBSE's new marking scheme and its reliability.
37 min
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Should India accept Islamic State returnees?
In this episode, we discuss the international laws on foreign fighters returning to their countries.
34 min
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Should retired officials be barred from disclos...
In this episode, we discuss whether there should be any restrictions on the freedom of expression of certain retired government officials.
33 min
185
IT Rules: a case of overreach?
In this episode, we address the balance of privacy versus security in the context of social media intermediaries such as WhatsApp.
31 min
186
Is the two-state solution to Israel-Palestine c...
In this episode, we discuss the past, present and future of the two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict.
41 min
187
Can the economy survive the second COVID-19 wave?
In this episode, we discuss the two Covid-19 waves and their impact on the economy.
55 min
188
Should political prisoners be released during t...
In this episode, we discuss the issue of overcrowded prisons during the pandemic.
21 min
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Is the government committed to vaccine equity?
In this episode, we dig deeper into India's vaccination policy and its challenges.
41 min
190
Should election campaigns be made virtual?
In this episode, we explore if campaigning should be restricted to virtual mode until the pandemic is behind us.
42 min
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How can India contain the second wave?
In this episode, we discuss if India can contain the second wave.
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Should governments regulate online platforms?
In this episode, we discuss if governments regulating online platforms is an ideal regulatory model.
53 min
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Is India criminalising comedy and entertainment?
In this episode, we discuss India's intolerance for comedy and entertainment.
53 min
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Is India’s Digital Services Tax discriminatory?
In this episode, we discuss if India's Digital Services Tax is inconsistent with the prevailing principles of international taxation.
33 min
195
Board exams in the midst of a pandemic
In this episode, we discuss the challenges in conducting board examinations amidst the pandemic.
34 min
196
Why haven’t other sports reached the heights of...
In this episode, we discuss why India has been unable to match the success of cricket in other sports.
56 min
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Are courts encroaching on the powers of the exe...
In this episode, we discuss whether the Supreme Court has stepped down from its constitutional duty in the case of farm laws and if this is a growing trend.
45 min
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Do we have a grip on disinformation in 2021?
In this episode, we discuss the state of disinformation in 2021.
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Is the Special Marriage Act losing out to the b...
In this episode, we discuss if the Special Marriage Act can come to the rescue of inter-faith couples or if it's opening doors to violent moral policing.
52 min
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Are children being introduced to coding too ear...
In this episode, we are looking into whether the coding/programming bootcamps offered by the educational/technological companies are overboard for the children.
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