Dr. Amar Jesani gives us a detailed overview of Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS), the ethical challenges involved and the regulatory mechanism that need to be in place before humans are deliberately infected with pathogens for studies.

Arghya Sengupta speaks to us about the impact of simultaneous election on federalism, and the legal aspects of implementing the same.

Ananth Krishnan highlights the possible reasons behind Chinese President Xi Jinping’s absence from the G20 summit and whether China is sending deliberate signals to India as well as the West.

Jean Dreze and Paran Amitava discuss the findings of a research study on the state of government schools in Bihar, and the implications of the same.

Ravi Chellam speaks to us in detail about the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2023, and why the people in the north-eastern states are so concerned about this law.

Dr Rajib Dasgupta speaks to us about the connections between plant, animal, human and eco-health, and how the One Health Mission hopes to work across these sectors to tackle public health issues.

Rakesh Rao speaks to us about what Praggnanandhaa’s achievement in the FIDE Chess World Cup means for India, and what separates players like Carlsen from the rest of the field.

Dr Vijay Viswanathan speaks to us about the long-term health complications childhood obesity can lead to, and what can be done by parents, schools and societies to tackle this.

S. Srinivasan joins us to explain what these amendments are and whether they will really help improve the ease of doing business.

After the IMF approved a $3 billion bailout for Sri Lanka, Meera Srinivasan speaks to us about the impact of the bailout and whether Sri Lanka's crisis-hit economy will return to normalcy.

Sonikka Loganathan and Vignesh Radhakrishnan speak to various stakeholders in the medical field about the systemic issues plaguing India’s medical education.

Ajay Chhibber tells us all about the laptop import curbs and whether the government is going down the wrong path with this move.

Philipp Schiffer tells us more about this fascinating scientific discovery, the process of 'suspended animation' and what this development could mean for conservation in the future.

Anjali Bhardwaj and Alok Prasanna join us to talk about the key points of the data protection bill and the major concerns that follow.

Rakesh Rao speaks to us about the rise of grandmaster Gukesh, and what it means for chess in India.

Sanjaya Baru and Suhasini Haider speak to us about the new book “The Importance of Shinzo Abe: India, Japan and the Indo-Pacific.”

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.

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.

Stanly Johny joins us to talk about the judicial overhaul plan and whether there is a threat to Israel’s democracy.

Nikhil Dey tells us whether this bill is really a historic step and why there is a need for a law like this.

Ananth Krishnan speaks to us in detail about the mysterious disappearance and sacking of Qin Gang, and his relationship with President Xi Jinping.

As the violence in Manipur continues to escalate, Rahul Karmakar takes us through the current unfolding scenario.

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.

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.

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.