In Focus by The Hindu

A podcast from The Hindu that delves deep into current developments with subject experts, and brings in context, history, perspective and analysis.

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1
Uttarkashi flash floods: Can we prevent the nex...
Scientist Pradeep Srivastava and environmentalist Anoop Nautiyal explain why it happened and how foresight, not just repair, can keep mountain communities safe.
25 min
2
Rahul Gandhi’s allegations: Is transparency the...
Investigative journalist Poonam Agarwal joins us to discuss the credibility of these charges, how justified Mr. Gandhi’s demands are, and the road to accountability in the context of these allegations.
33 min
3
Should there be a ceiling on salaries of top ma...
31 min
4
Trump’s 25% tariffs: Would India be better off ...
41 min
5
Does India need to decriminalise teenage relati...
Swagata Raha speaks to us about whether there is a chance for decriminalising consensual teenage relationships in India, and how the country can protect its children from marriage, abuses and crime while also allowing them freedom to choose their partners when they want to.
27 min
6
At 19, Divya Deshmukh Makes Chess History for I...
18 min
7
How would NISAR expand our understanding of the...
20 min
8
Kamchatka quake: How come 8.8 in magnitude but ...
19 min
9
Is ICJ's ruling on climate change merely symbolic?
Dr. Vaibhav Chaturvedi speaks to us about the details of ICJ's ruling on climate change, and whether it is actually enforceable or just symbolic.
32 min
10
Behind the scenes: How the data and science tea...
33 min
11
What is India doing about its child trafficking...
33 min
12
Did a Wall Street Giant Crush India’s Small Opt...
Hedge fund manager Mayank Bansal joins us to unpack a suspicious pattern in India’s options trades, its link to Wall Street giant Jane Street and what it reveals about fairness in the Indian stock market.
27 min
13
Pitch Imperfect: The ISL suspension and Indian ...
mitabha Das Sharma speaks breaks down the reasons behind Indian football’s latest crisis, the history behind it and where the sport in India goes from here.
32 min
14
Tesla Finally Lands in India: Is It Too Late?
After nearly a decade of speculation and delay, Tesla opens its first showroom in Mumbai. But with local and global rivals already here, the EV pioneer may be entering a changed market.
26 min
15
Does the wellness industry in India need more r...
Prashant Reddy speaks to us about how safe the wellness products and services that are being marketed are, and who regulates them.
28 min
16
QS rankings and Indian universities: Are they m...
Anita Rampal speaks to us about how the QS Rankings are arrived at, and whether the metrics are relevant to the Indian context and Indian students.
39 min
17
Nipah virus and Kerala: What is the connection
Dr. Anoop Kumar A.S speaks to us about what we know about how the nipah virus spills over from fruit bats to humans, and what can be done to contain it.
19 min
18
AI 171 Crash: Fuel Cutoff and a Fatal Plunge
Jagriti Chandra joins us to unpack the initial findings from the crash of Air India flight AI171. She explains what the investigation reveals so far and the broader questions it raises about aviation safety
21 min
19
The Nimisha Priya Case: Decoding death penalty ...
Shreya Rastogi speaks to us about the what happens to Indian citizens who get enmeshed in criminal judicial systems in other countries, and the death penalty laws in India.
31 min
20
The Sandal Scandal: Of Birks, Crocs, and Fakes ...
In Part 2, we explore the cultural and fashion angles of the sandal scandal with Rosella Stephen, editor of The Hindu Sunday Magazine.
28 min
21
The Sandal Scandal: Of Birks, Crocs, and Fakes ...
31 min
22
The terms and conditions of Trump's "Liberation...
Ajay Srivastava speaks to us about the "Liberation day" tariffs imposed by U. S.,what happens next
36 min
23
Gujarat Bridge Collapse: Another Warning, More ...
19 min
24
July 9 General Strike: What do India’s workers ...
33 min
25
What was the rationale for the fuel ban on End-...
39 min