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.

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.

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.

Avinash Paliwal speaks to us on the current situation in Myanmar, and the foreign policy dimension to this issue.

Siraj Dutta speaks to us on the implication of cuts in allocation of funds to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in the Union Budget 2023-24, and the government’s justifications for the budget cuts.

Ananth Krishnan speaks to us on U.S shooting down what it called a Chinese “spy balloon,” and what response can be expected from China on the incident.

Anees Jillani speaks to us on Pakistan’s last military dictator’s mixed legacy, and how he is perceived in Pakistan today.

Sonalde Desai speaks to us about the implications of India poised to become the world's most populous country, and if we have the policies needed in place, to take advantage of our rising young population.

Amol Agrawal speaks to us on the Hindenburg report on the Adani Group of companies, and what the allegations mean for the lay investor.

Stanly Johny speaks to us on the MBTs that countries have pledged to send to help Ukraine, and if the entry of these tanks will have an impact on Russia’s war tactics.

In this bonus episode, we have an episode of The Hindu’s On Books podcast where our host Soma Basu is in conversation with Tanvi Srivastava.

Anil Gupta speaks to us on the state of the banking sector in India as we approach the Budget day, and the post pandemic effects on this sector.

Justice Ajit Prakash Shah speaks to us on the controversy around appointment of judges to the higher judiciary, and if this difference over judicial appointments can be resolved.

K. Ravichandran speaks to us on the levels of private sector investment in the country, and the effect that the PLI scheme has in bringing investments.

Jagdeep S. Chhokar speaks to us on if India needs Remote Voting Machines, and if the problem of getting domestic migrant workers to vote can be solved.

Rukmini Banerji speaks to us on concerns revealed by the ASER report 2022, and what the country needs in order to better the education system.

Aditi Nayar speaks to us on the different aspects of the Indian economy pre budget, and what is working well and where there are issues.

Jinee Lokaneeta speaks to us on scientific methods of police investigation, and if such invasive procedures violate the privacy of those who undergo them.

Dr Matti Pohjonen speaks to us on how Generative AI is different from other kinds of AI, and the possible ethical concerns over the technology.

Shahbaz Rana speaks to us on the dimensions of Pakistan’s current economic situation, and if the crisis can be fixed.

Manish Bahl speaks to us on if artificial intelligence has an impact on jobs, and how the education sector is preparing students to deal with technology.

Ravi Chopra speaks to us on what is happening in the town of Joshimath in Uttarakand, and the possible reasons behind the sinking of this town.

N Sudarshan speaks to us on the predictions for Australian Open 2023, and what narratives are likely to dominate this year’s men’s and women’s draw.

In this bonus episode, we have an episode of The Hindu’s Parley podcast where our host Zubeda Hamid is in conversation with Dr. Soumya Swaminathan and Dr. Giridhar R Babu.

Varun Sahni speaks to us on the attack by Bolsonaro’s supporters in Brazil, and if the international condemnation of the incident will be important for Lula’s future.