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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US-Iran war: Why did the Islamabad peace talks ...
42 min
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Why are Central banks not raising interest rate...
26 min
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Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Can DMK retain p...
R. Kannan speaks to us about anti-incumbency, opposition unity, and the changing dynamics of Tamil Nadu politics.
27 min
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Can Cuba weather its worst crisis in decades?
38 min
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Have elections in India become plutocratic?
M.R. Madhavan and Rangarajan R speak to us about the rising cost of elections and what it means for India’s democracy.
28 min
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What is behind U.S.- Iran ceasefire?
Stanly Johny speaks to us about the fragile U.S.–Iran ceasefire and whether it marks de-escalation or a pause in conflict.
32 min
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Will the 'No Kings' protest be a defining momen...
22 min
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Should privacy be a tradable right?
51 min
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West Bengal elections: How will SIR voter delet...
36 min
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Is cinema a positive influence in Tamil Nadu po...
35 min
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Why has the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 sparked s...
28 min
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Assembly elections: Can the Left overcome anti-...
47 min
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The Tamil Nadu way: How to reverse India's cree...
Ashok Vardhan Shetty speaks to us about Tamil Nadu’s push for greater state autonomy and the recommendations of the Kurian Joseph Committee.
38 min
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Has gold lost its safe haven status?
43 min
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Does India have enough health professionals to ...
Dr Arvind Kasthuri explains what India is going to face, health-wise, in the near future, how equipped India's medical and care system is to be able to handle the needs of this population and what needs to be done, urgently, to fill the gaps.
38 min
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How do you make a living will?
Dr. M. R. Rajagopal explains to us the current landscape in India when it comes to end-of-life care, what a living will or advanced medical directive and how one can go about framing such a document.
24 min
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In Focus-Parley | Should men get paternity leav...
33 min
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What happens to the FIFA World Cup if Iran were...
In this episode, sports journalist Vijay Lokapally notes that Iran’s pullout from the World Cup hosted by the U.S. would be disastrous for the sport. Tune in!
19 min
44
Is trump making a u-turn on Iran war?
Stanly Johny speaks to us about Trump’s tactical pause on Iran and whether it signals de-escalation or a shift in strategy.
30 min
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Is the U.S. running out of missiles in the Iran...
34 min
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West Asia conflict: Under what conditions would...
Mehdi Razmahang speaks to us about life inside Iran as the war intensifies and what it means for the region.
37 min
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Why was the National Transgender Council kept i...
In this episode, Kalki Subramaniam speaks to us about why the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill has sparked protests, and how these amendments threaten to push a marginalised community back into the shadows.
27 min
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How far should governments go in using AI?
45 min
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Assam Assembly elections: Is Himanta all set fo...
Angshuman Choudhury speaks to us about the key issues shaping the Assam elections and the BJP’s bid for another term.
51 min
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LPG crisis: Is the Strait of Hormuz blockade In...
Narendra Taneja speaks to us about the impact of the West Asia conflict on India’s oil and LPG security.
49 min