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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Can Europe adapt to the trans-Atlantic reset sp...
Senior EU Analyst Marta Mucznik joins us to discuss the trans-Atlantic policy, if Europe can still rely on the U.S. for security, or must it step up for self-reliance, and what security framework should Europe pursue.
43 min
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What are the implications of Trump’s threat to ...
Neeraj Kaushal speaks to us about what the implications of reciprocal tariffs for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) are, and whether India should get into a trade war or pre-emptively lower its tariffs on US goods.
41 min
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How RBI can address rupee volatility
Smita Roy Trivedi joins us to talk about the impact of the rupee volatility on our economy and how is this different from the previous volatile periods.
43 min
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Decoding the measles outbreak in the U.S. and i...
Dr Rajib Dasgupta explains what is behind the increasing number of measles cases in the United States, why vaccination rates have dropped, what the scenario in India is, and if vaccine hesitancy is becoming a public health challenge.
30 min
330
How can voters in different states end up with ...
MG Devasahayam joins us to explain the issue of identical EPIC numbers, whether they consist of duplicate or fake voters, and how robust our existing system is for registering new voters and removing names from electoral rolls.
31 min
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Three years of a proxy war: Lessons from the Ru...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about what the current conjuncture means for Ukraine, and whether the USA and Russia can sit together and negotiate the end of this conflict.
33 min
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WHO exit, USAID suspension: What the United Sta...
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya explains how the US's exit will impact the WHO, the effects this move could have on the future of world healthcare and the necessity for the global south to step up.
35 min
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The Jannik Sinner case: Is tennis’s anti-doping...
N Sudarshan speaks to us about the recent controversy over Jannik Sinner testing positive for a banned steroid, and whether tennis’s anti-doping process has double standards.
35 min
334
Does AAP’s loss in Delhi signal the end of ‘alt...
KK Kailash speaks to us about the reasons behind the Aam Aadmi Party’s loss in the recent Delhi elections, and what this outcome means for the ‘alternative politics’ that the party had promised.
29 min
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President’s Rule in Manipur: Can it resolve the...
Pradip Phanjoubam speaks to us about the implications of the resignation of the chief minister of Manipur, and whether President’s rule will bring back normalcy in the state.
29 min
336
The Good, Flaws and the Opportunities arising f...
Bhagwan Das speaks to us about the several schemes, tax reforms and initiatives of the Union Budget 2025, and the opportunities arising from the same.
30 min
337
Why India needs to urgently reduce its salt intake
Dr Vivekanand Jha speaks to us about how lower sodium salt substitutes can help, its costs, and whether India needs a country wide programme to help people make this change.
22 min
338
What to expect from the Freestyle Chess Grand S...
P.K. Ajithkumar tells us what we need to know about the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, what is at stake for Magnus Carlsen and the International Chess Federation, and whether there is a chance of this new format displacing classical chess in the future.
30 min
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Decoding the economics of Trump’s tariffs
C. P. Chandrasekhar speaks to us about whether Trump’s tariffs will impact American consumers and businesses, and how the global south should respond to these measures.
33 min
340
What’s behind the recent eruption of large-scal...
Santiago Rodriguez joins us from Bogotá to give us more insight into the violence. He tells us what the different parties in the conflict want and what will happen next.
35 min
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Decoding Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code
Alok Prasanna Kumar tells us more about Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code and how does it impact live-in relationships.
42 min
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Demystifying Guillain-Barre Syndrome following ...
Neurologist Dr S.V. Khadilkar tells us everything we need to know about the Guillain-Barre Syndrome, the treatment, difference between this and other autoimmune conditions, and also demystifies the speculations around the link between vaccines and GBS.
20 min
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Can Trump realistically deport millions of undo...
Dr. Neeraj Kaushal talks with us about President Donald Trump's immigration policies, the likelihood of large-scale detention and deportation, and what the future holds for the country.
41 min
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Can SMRs power India's renewable energy transit...
Karthik Ganesan from CEEW joins us to talk about the NPCIL proposal and whether the small modular reactors (SMRs) could help India Inc. become greener.
37 min
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How will South India's declining births affect ...
Prof Mala Ramanathan discusses how Kerala led the demographic transition in the South, what this means for its society, and the need for South India to prepare for a different future.
27 min
346
Can the AAP return to power in Delhi yet again?
Rahul Verma joins G. Sampath to discuss the question ahead of the Delhi polls.
34 min
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How did workers from UP end up trapped in a cem...
Kunal Shankar and Mayank Kumar join us to discuss their report, which reveals the state of Indian workers in Benghazi, Libya. They share their findings, explain how the fake recruitment agents operate, why Libya, among other places, and what can be done to avoid traps like that in the future.
60 min
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: How did it happen?
In this episode, Stanly Johny joins us to talk about the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, how it came through, and what it means for Israel and Netanyahu.
29 min
349
Agenda of Trump 2.0: What can the world expect?
In this episode, we are joined by Suhasini Haidar to discuss U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration and what we expect from his administration.
39 min
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Decoding the Draft Digital Personal Data Protec...
In this episode, we are joined by Apar Gupta to discuss the nuances of the draft rules and some of the concerns they raise.
36 min