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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What are the risks of using ChatGPT for mental ...
Soumitra Pathare speaks to us about what is going on with chatbots and the world of mental health, and the risks involved with excessive use of the same.
21 min
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Gaza’s Journalists: Reporting Under Fire, Payin...
In this episode, Sarah Qudah of Committee to Protect Journalists talks about why Gaza has become a deadly place for reporters and what the world can do to protect
24 min
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In Focus-Weekend: Manu Joseph on why the poor d...
77 min
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US Open 2025 preview: Will Sinner prevail over ...
Nandan Bal speaks to us about what we can expect from the upcoming season of the US Open, and what the near future holds for Indian tennis.
41 min
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Is the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth ...
29 min
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Will a two-tiered World Test Championship do mo...
34 min
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How will the reformed GST impact India's economy
Sharad Raghavan speaks to us about the significance and timing of the recent GST reform, and how it will impact the citizens.
25 min
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Bihar SIR: What the Supreme Court’s interim ord...
Shahrukh Alam joins us to unpack the constitutionality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, its potential to disenfranchise voters, the implications of the interim order, and whether Aadhaar can serve as valid proof of identity and residence in elections.
38 min
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What does the U.S. slashing of funding for mRNA...
27 min
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From Obesity to Ozempic: Is This the Right Way ...
33 min
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Why stunting happens in children and what we ca...
38 min
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China’s Mineral Curbs: Will your new EV arrive ...
Ashim Sharma of Nomura Research Institute explains how China’s mineral curbs may be derailing your EV plans with delays, higher costs and a scramble for alternatives
18 min
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Should HIV/AIDS testing be made mandatory befor...
31 min
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India’s stray dog crisis: Can the Supreme Court...
29 min
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Does the average Indian diet meet protein requi...
Dipa Sinha discusses the findings of the Nutritional Intake in India report, explains the differences incomes have on calorific intake and highlights the need  for diverse diets for better protein consumption.
23 min
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Indian Railways’ money problem: Will higher far...
25 min
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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
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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
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Should there be a ceiling on salaries of top ma...
31 min
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Trump’s 25% tariffs: Would India be better off ...
41 min
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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
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At 19, Divya Deshmukh Makes Chess History for I...
18 min
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How would NISAR expand our understanding of the...
20 min
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Kamchatka quake: How come 8.8 in magnitude but ...
19 min
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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