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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A slide without end in Pakistan | In Focus podcast
Rana Banerji speaks to us on the current political situation in Pakistan with regards to postponing elections beyond a constitutionally-mandated period, and what the future holds for the country’s political climate.
25 min
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Wagner Group: Russian mercenary outfit or a pro...
Stanly Johny traces the routes of Russia's mercenary group Wagner in the past decade and speaks with us about its role in the Ukraine war.
31 min
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Vladimir Putin, the ICC warrant and the Ukraine...
Dr. Atul Bhardwaj speaks to us on how the International Criminal Court’s warrant for the arrest of Russian president will affect the war in Ukraine, and how this affects international relations.
25 min
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Why the Supreme Court put in place a three-memb...
Raju Ramachandran speaks to us on the three-member panel assigned to appoint Election Commissioners, and the salient features of this constitution bench judgment.
20 min
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What caused the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank...
C.P. Chandrasekhar sits with us to talk about the Silicon Valley Bank crisis and whether the financial contagion is likely to spread to India and other countries.
40 min
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What legalisation of same sex marriage will mea...
Arvind Narrain speaks to us on the ramifications of the case of legal recognition of same sex marriage in India, and how we are placed in comparison to the rest of the world in this matter.
22 min
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Decoding the UN High Seas Treaty | In Focus pod...
Kanchi Kohli speaks to us about the High Seas Treaty and how the United Nations agreement will protect marine life in international waters.
27 min
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The meaning of China brokering a deal between I...
Dr. Jabin T. Jacob speaks to us on the meaning behind the trilateral agreement signed by China, Iran and Saudi Arabia, and what this deal signals for Chinese diplomacy.
22 min
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How will the US Fed's decision on high interest...
Biswajit Dhar speaks to us about how the US Federal Reserve’s move will affect the rupee, interest rates, and foreign exchange reserves in India.
24 min
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Is the addition of Adani firms in 14 NSE indice...
C.P. Chandrasekhar speaks to us on what goes into the decision to include or exclude a given stock in an index, and if the inclusion of Adani firms in various NSE indices is a matter of concern.
33 min
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What you need to know about the H3N2 influenza ...
A spike in the number of cases of fever and cough across the country, has been linked to the Influenza A virus, H3N2 subtype. How is this virus affecting people and what precautions can be taken against it?
21 min
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Decoding the assembly poll results of Tripura, ...
Rahul Karmakar speaks to us on the assembly poll results of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya, and the implication of these results for the North-East.
25 min
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Can a four-day work week work in India? | In Fo...
The results of a recent survey in the U.K. on a four-day work week revealed that employees were happier and productivity did not decline. But can this concept work in a country where many continue to have six-day work weeks?
23 min
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Is ‘period leave’ the right intervention for wo...
Arti Raghavan sits down with us to trace the legal standing of menstrual pain leave in India over the decades and the potential impact of such a measure on employers and women employees across the country.
24 min
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What does the Q3 GDP data mean for India? | In ...
Yuvika Singhal speaks to us on the GDP data for India in the third quarter of 2022, and what the near future holds for the country.
31 min
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Making sense of Russia’s retreat from New START...
Stanly Johny speaks to us on the implications of the recent developments outside the battle zone in the Russia-Ukraine war, and the various dimensions of the conflict after one year.
30 min
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Decoding Air India’s mega aircraft deal with Bo...
Jagriti Chandra speaks to us about major concerns and challenges that Air India might face after adding 470 aircrafts to its fleet.
35 min
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What the EC decision on the Shiv Sena means for...
Radhika Ramaseshan speaks to us about the Election Commission of India’s Shiv Sena order and how this will impact Maharashtra politics.
27 min
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Women’s Premier League: Will it be a game-chang...
Amol Karhadkar speaks to us about the upcoming women's T20 franchise cricket league WPL and how this will shape the future for Indian women cricketers.
28 min
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Why does child marriage continue to be an issue...
The arrests and protests in Assam have made headlines, but there are multiple factors that contribute to child marriages in the country, despite the existence of laws.
25 min
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Is there a middle way between the Old Pension S...
Dr Rohit Azad speaks to us on the difference between the Old Pension Scheme and the New Pension Scheme, and why employees want to revert back to the OPS while the government is pushing for NPS.
26 min
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India's disappearing wetlands: Will the new sch...
Dr Ritesh Kumar speaks to us about the status of wetlands in India, the new Amrit Dharohar scheme and how, as a society, we can help protect these natural resources.
26 min
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The Invasion of Ukraine – one year on | In Focu...
Kanwal Sibal speaks to us about the status of Russia’s geopolitical relations vis-a-vis the West, Europe, China and India, almost a year into the Ukraine conflict.
34 min
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How will the latest RBI rate hike impact home l...
Ravi Saraogi speaks to us on the implications of the RBI rate hike from the consumer’s point of view, and the impact it will have on the housing market.
27 min
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Why does India’s assis...
In this bonus episode, Suhasini Haider tells us how India is helping the quake hit Turkey and Syria and will India's assistance be a diplomatic gamechanger.
18 min