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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Ayatollah Ali Khameini: His legacy, and the fal...
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Israel–U.S.–Iran war: Where is the West Asia co...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about the escalating U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict and the risks of a wider regional war.
32 min
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West Bengal polls explained: Can the BJP halt t...
Sankhadip Das speaks to us about the evolving political landscape in West Bengal ahead of the Assembly election announcement, and the sharpening TMC–BJP contest.
23 min
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In Focus-Parley | Have AI products begun disrup...
33 min
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‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ case: Can Supreme Court’s ob...
32 min
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Can Mumbai lead India’s clean energy transition...
Helen Clarkson speaks to us about the global clean energy transition, and Mumbai’s climate vulnerabilities.
21 min
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India’s Rare Earth strategy: Digging beneath th...
48 min
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After the Hockey Pro League setback, how ready ...
27 min
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What does social media do to young brains?
Dr Lakshmi Vijayakumar speaks to us about the addiction pathways that social media creates, how the brains of young people are particularly affected, and the need to stem the rise of mental health issues through education about healthy, safe online usage
22 min
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Rubio’s Munich speech: A call for unapologetic ...
Suhasini Haidar speaks to us about Marco Rubio’s call to ‘Make the West Great Again’ and its implications for the world.
41 min
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In Focus-Parley | Does football suffer because ...
39 min
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Japan’s strategic shift: What Takaichi’s retur...
22 min
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Accountability on ICE: How are Trump’s military...
56 min
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Is nuclear stability at risk after New START’s ...
Rakesh Sood speaks to us about what the expiration of New START treaty means for global nuclear stability, and the uncertain future of nuclear risk management.
22 min
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What a ‘post-nation’ future might look like? wi...
In the latest In Focus Podcast, Rana Dasgupta explores the fading relevance of nation-states, discussing his book “After Nations” and envisioning a future where traditional borders may no longer define us.
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ISL 2025-26 season: A rescue mission or a recko...
Indian football veteran Pradhyum Reddy gives an overview of the truncated ISL season as teams and players still grapple with the uncertainty and instability of the system.
26 min
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Is a double-engine government crucial for growth? 
Louise Tillin and Yamini Aiyar speak to us about the politics and economics of the ‘double-engine’ government model.
42 min
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What does the SC's judgement on menstrual healt...
Poonam Muttreja decodes the recent Supreme Court judgement on menstrual health and hygiene becoming a fundamental right, explains why this matters for gender equity, and what more steps are needed to bring down period poverty in India
22 min
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Bangladesh elections 2026: Decoding the big the...
47 min
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What is driving the latest surge of violence in...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about the latest surge in violence in Balochistan, the roots of the insurgency, and what the escalation means for Pakistan.
29 min
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Maharashtra after Ajit Pawar: Will the two NCP...
42 min
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Should the Governor's address be scrapped?
P.D.T. Achary and Alok Prasanna Kumar speak to us about the growing constitutional standoff between Governors and elected State governments, and whether the Governor’s address to State legislatures still serves a constitutional purpose.
63 min
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India-US ‘trade deal’: What does India gain fro...
In this episode of In Focus, we dive into President Trump’s newly announced trade deal with India, featuring expert guests who unpack its implications for jobs, investment, and economic growth.
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What’s driving the protests against UGC’s new c...
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The Greenland gamble: who won, who lost, and wh...
18 min