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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July 9 General Strike: What do India’s workers ...
33 min
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What was the rationale for the fuel ban on End-...
39 min
28
Is the government reluctant to ensure better ro...
Ranjit Gadgil joins us to discuss road safety in India, exploring whether the core issues stem from poor road design, weak law enforcement, or a deeper combination of systemic challenges.
25 min
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Does the Special Intensive Revision of electora...
M.G. Devasahayam joins us in this episode to discuss the SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar, why it has been initiated now, and whether concerns about disenfranchisement are justified.
34 min
30
Wimbledon 2025: Preview and analysis
27 min
31
Why are short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) ...
Zerin Osho joins us to discuss what makes short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) so dangerous, the activities that produce them, how their impact can be mitigated, and the challenges India faces.
49 min
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Israel, Iran, and the US: What were their calcu...
In this episode, Senior Turkish journalist Mehmet Ozturk explains what prompted the ceasefire, why Iran agreed to it, and whether it’s likely to hold.
30 min
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Is India's extreme heat impacting pregnancies?
22 min
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India as the world's fourth largest economy: Wh...
Partha Chatterjee from Shiv Nadar University joins us to discuss India's leap surpassing Japan, and what the numbers mean for the broader population.
50 min
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Has Israel’s objective in attacking Iran shifte...
41 min
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World Crocodile Day: Appraising 50 years of Cro...
30 min
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What are the risks of the government's proposed...
Rajeev Jayadevan speaks to us about why the government is promoting 'mixopathy' and what are the risks of mixing alternative systems of medicine with the MBBS course.
26 min
38
Article 143: What is the context of the Preside...
Deepak Joshi joins us to give us more insight on the Presidential reference, how it is different in its substance from a review petition and if the Supreme Court is bound to take it up or can it decline the reference.
29 min
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What do you need to know about the Covid-19 spi...
V. Ramasubramanian speaks to us about the recent surge in COVID cases, and what people can do to avoid the severity of infection.
16 min
40
What are the implications of Ukraine’s unpreced...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about the implications of Ukraine’s unprecedented air strikes, and whether the Russian president will be under more pressure to retaliate harder.
34 min
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How healthy are India’s State legislatures?
Niranjana S. Menon breaks down the report’s findings and what they reveal about legislative scrutiny, accountability, and the state of India’s democratic process.
34 min
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Canada post-elections: Can PM Carney bring abou...
49 min
43
Is Manipur ready for a ‘popular government’ yet?
Abhinay Lakshman joins us to discuss the latest episode of civil unrest in Manipur, the implications of President's Rule, and the prospects for the return of a popular government.
30 min
44
Are advertising and easy access driving rising ...
Dr. Arun Gupta joins us to discuss why sugar reduction and nutritional are crucial, and whether changes in advertising, labelling, and access could help improve diets.
29 min
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Does India’s alleged forced repatriation of Roh...
Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves discusses whether India’s treatment of Rohingya refugees breaches international law and what reforms are needed for a humane refugee policy.
21 min
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French Open 2025: Preview and analysis of the M...
With the French Open starting Sunday at Stade Roland Garros, N. Sudarshan joins us to break down the draws, key match-ups, players to watch, and surprise contenders.
24 min
47
Could India-U.K. trade deal be a template for o...
Amrita Saha speaks to us about the excitement around the India-U.K. trade deal, and whether this FTA can be template for the other deals that india is negotiating with other countries.
26 min
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Why did India restrict imports from Bangladesh ...
Kallol Bhattacharjee joins us to discuss the India-Bangladesh trade-related tensions, their impact on traders and consumers, and the chances of resolving this crisis.
27 min
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Were the 21 lakh 'excess deaths' in 2021 caused...
Bhramar Mukherjee speaks to us about what caused the excess deaths in 2021, and whether we need a better system to track, register and attribute causes of death in India.
23 min
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Atmospheric memory: How do monsoons ‘remember’ ...
24 min