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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Has Israel’s objective in attacking Iran shifte...
41 min
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World Crocodile Day: Appraising 50 years of Cro...
30 min
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What are the risks of the government's proposed...
Rajeev Jayadevan speaks to us about why the government is promoting 'mixopathy' and what are the risks of mixing alternative systems of medicine with the MBBS course.
26 min
254
Article 143: What is the context of the Preside...
Deepak Joshi joins us to give us more insight on the Presidential reference, how it is different in its substance from a review petition and if the Supreme Court is bound to take it up or can it decline the reference.
29 min
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What do you need to know about the Covid-19 spi...
V. Ramasubramanian speaks to us about the recent surge in COVID cases, and what people can do to avoid the severity of infection.
16 min
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What are the implications of Ukraine’s unpreced...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about the implications of Ukraine’s unprecedented air strikes, and whether the Russian president will be under more pressure to retaliate harder.
34 min
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How healthy are India’s State legislatures?
Niranjana S. Menon breaks down the report’s findings and what they reveal about legislative scrutiny, accountability, and the state of India’s democratic process.
34 min
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Canada post-elections: Can PM Carney bring abou...
49 min
259
Is Manipur ready for a ‘popular government’ yet?
Abhinay Lakshman joins us to discuss the latest episode of civil unrest in Manipur, the implications of President's Rule, and the prospects for the return of a popular government.
30 min
260
Are advertising and easy access driving rising ...
Dr. Arun Gupta joins us to discuss why sugar reduction and nutritional are crucial, and whether changes in advertising, labelling, and access could help improve diets.
29 min
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Does India’s alleged forced repatriation of Roh...
Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves discusses whether India’s treatment of Rohingya refugees breaches international law and what reforms are needed for a humane refugee policy.
21 min
262
French Open 2025: Preview and analysis of the M...
With the French Open starting Sunday at Stade Roland Garros, N. Sudarshan joins us to break down the draws, key match-ups, players to watch, and surprise contenders.
24 min
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Could India-U.K. trade deal be a template for o...
Amrita Saha speaks to us about the excitement around the India-U.K. trade deal, and whether this FTA can be template for the other deals that india is negotiating with other countries.
26 min
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Why did India restrict imports from Bangladesh ...
Kallol Bhattacharjee joins us to discuss the India-Bangladesh trade-related tensions, their impact on traders and consumers, and the chances of resolving this crisis.
27 min
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Were the 21 lakh 'excess deaths' in 2021 caused...
Bhramar Mukherjee speaks to us about what caused the excess deaths in 2021, and whether we need a better system to track, register and attribute causes of death in India.
23 min
266
Atmospheric memory: How do monsoons ‘remember’ ...
24 min
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What are the implications of India’s ‘new norma...
Sushant Singh joins us to discuss Operation Sindoor and Prime Minister Modi’s newly announced three-point doctrine, which raises significant questions in the military, geopolitical, and diplomatic domains.
47 min
268
Petitions challenging Waqf Act in SC: What conc...
Shahrukh Alam joins us to discuss the Waqf Act 2025, the current status of waqf properties, and the key issues raised in the petitions now up for adjudication.
33 min
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Is climate change increasing the levels of toxi...
Prof. Lewis Ziska and Prof. Keeve Nachman explain their study, which finds that rising temperatures and carbon emissions could elevate arsenic levels — a known carcinogen — in cultivated rice.
25 min
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What does it mean for India to conduct a caste ...
Satish Deshpande joins us to discuss the Union Cabinet’s decision, the challenges ahead, and how to ensure the integrity of the exercise and its data collection.
49 min
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Are the extinct dire wolves really back?
Prof Kartik Shanker explains the science behind the 'de-extinction' project undertaken by U.S. Company Colossal Biosciences, the ethics surrounding this project and what the world needs, in the way of conservation, at present
28 min
272
Is a candidate winning an election ‘unopposed’ ...
Arghya Sengupta speaks to us about whether the Election Commission is right about the provision of unopposed winners in elections, and what happens to the NOTA option in this case.
29 min
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Aamir Aziz-Anita Dube controversy: What does th...
Shantanu Sood joins us to break down the controversy, clarify copyright law, and explain the scope of what's allowed, including the concept of 'copyleft.'
43 min
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How can India strengthen the foundations of its...
Maja Daruwala and Valay Singh discuss key findings from the India Justice Report 2025 and the institutional reforms needed to ensure fairness, inclusivity, and efficiency.
62 min
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What can we expect from the US-Iran nuclear tal...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about whether Iran is negotiating from a weaker position than it was earlier, and how real the American threats are regarding this deal.
38 min