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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Bonus Episode - How Shinzo Abe changed Japan an...
Sanjaya Baru and Suhasini Haider speak to us about the new book “The Importance of Shinzo Abe: India, Japan and the Indo-Pacific.”
30 min
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How will age-based certification for movies bro...
Aroon Deep speaks to us about the significance of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the core aspects of piracy and age based certification in India.
26 min
278
The problem of substandard drugs in India
The Jan Vishwas Bill, passed on July 27, sparked controversy around its amendments to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Prashant Reddy joins us to explain the new amendments and what they mean for the drug regulations in India.
28 min
279
Decoding the new Israeli law that limits the Su...
Stanly Johny joins us to talk about the judicial overhaul plan and whether there is a threat to Israel’s democracy.
36 min
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Decoding Rajasthan’s Right to Minimum Guarantee...
Nikhil Dey tells us whether this bill is really a historic step and why there is a need for a law like this.
28 min
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Behind the rapid rise and mysterious disappeara...
Ananth Krishnan speaks to us in detail about the mysterious disappearance and sacking of Qin Gang, and his relationship with President Xi Jinping.
23 min
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Manipur conflict: What would it take to restore...
As the violence in Manipur continues to escalate, Rahul Karmakar takes us through the current unfolding scenario.
26 min
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Drinking in moderation is good for the health: ...
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips speaks to us about the effects of increased alcohol consumption, and where india is situated when it comes to alcohol and liver disease.
27 min
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How legal are live-in relationships in India?
Mihira Sood speaks to us about what legal protections are granted to live-in relationships, and the many ambiguities that still remain in the law.
22 min
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Why did the US take a U-turn on cluster munitio...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about what cluster munitions are, and if the US offering them will help Ukraine gain a decisive breakthrough in the war.
28 min
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Why are state governments complaining about den...
Reetika Khera speaks to us about the Open Market Sale Scheme, and why the Union government put an end to state governments sourcing grains under this scheme.
30 min
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Is the food price rise making our diets unhealt...
Dr. Dipa Sinha speaks to us about if an increase in food prices affect how healthy our diets are, and if our food policies need rethinking.
30 min
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World Snake Day: Why is India still the snake b...
26 min
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How will the government’s Green Credit Programm...
Kanchi Kohli speaks to us about the implementation of a Green Credit Programme (GCP), and the activities that qualify for green credits.
26 min
290
Out of the 2023 World Cup: What’s behind the de...
With West Indies failing to qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup, Amol Karhadka joins us to talk about the team and the reasons behind their downfall.
24 min
291
What lies ahead for GST in India? | In Focus po...
Pratik Jain speaks to us about the 6-year journey of the Goods and Services Tax in India, and what the road ahead looks like.
23 min
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Is ‘highway hypnosis’ a cause for concern on In...
Ranjit Gadgil speaks to us about the safety of highways in our country, and how we can improve its road safety track record.
23 min
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2023 Wimbledon Preview: Who are the contenders ...
As Djokovic eyes his 24th Grand Slam title, N. Sudarshan joins us to discuss if he is most likely to beat Margaret Court’s record.
25 min
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How Chinese investments are returning to India ...
Santosh Pai sits with us to help us understand how Chinese investments are slowly returning to India and the security concerns involved.
21 min
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Has the Bhadralok intellectual culture in Benga...
In this bonus episode, we have an episode of The Hindu’s Parley podcast where The Hindu’s Shiv Sahay Singh, is in conversation with Surajit Chandra Mukhopadhyay and Sandip Roy on whether the Bhadralok intellectual culture in Bengal has faded.
34 min
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How does extreme heat affect our body? | In Foc...
Dr Karthik Gunasekaran speaks to us about the signs and symptoms of a heatstroke, and what individuals can do protect themselves.
23 min
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The meaning of the Wagner Group's march | The H...
In this episode, Stanly Johny speaks to us on what the attempted coup by the mercenary Wagner Group means to the Russia-Ukraine war and to Putin himself.
25 min
298
Why does India have such high diabetes numbers?...
Dr V Mohan shares his views on the ICMR-INDIAB study, the urban rural divide in diabetes prevalence in India and the urgent necessity for preventive action.
38 min
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Will the govt’s new anti-tobacco messaging mand...
Following the May 31st mandate to incorporate anti-tobacco warnings on OTT platforms, Aroon Deep speaks to us about the challenges the platforms may encounter, effectiveness of these ads and how this can change the streaming experience for users.
25 min
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What does the Ariha Shah case tell us about chi...
Enakshi Ganguly speaks to us about the Ariha Shah case, what child protection entails both in India and abroad, and how best children can and should be protected.
32 min