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How can Bengaluru achieve water resilience?
In this episode, Dr Veena Sreenivasan sheds light on the Bengaluru water crisis, discussing its contributing factors and what can be done to lessen its severity.
36 min
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What the developing countries were fighting for...
Ranja Sengupta speaks to us about the key agenda of the 13th Ministerial Conference of the WTO held in Abu Dhabi, and the disputes and wins for the developing nations in the same.
48 min
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What lies ahead for Pakistan’s new PM and his C...
In this episode, Shahzeb Jillani joins us to tell us what principal challenges lie before Shehbaz Sharif and delves into the dynamics of the coalition arrangement between the PML-N and PPP.
22 min
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The end of immunity for MPs and MLAs over bribery
Krishnadas Rajagopal joins us to provide an overview of the JMM bribery case and explains why the Supreme Court has now overruled the 1998 Narsimha Rao judgement.
27 min
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How will the change in surrogacy rules impact p...
In this episode, Prof. Prabha Kotiswaran explains what changed in the law, how this will affect intending families, and the many complications that may still arise when the law is fully implemented.
27 min
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Why hasn't England's 'Bazball' delivered in India?
With India holding a 3-1 lead, N. Sudarshan joins us to discuss the IND vs. ENG test series and explain why England’s Bazball strategy hasn’t proven successful.
25 min
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Cross-voting and defections in Indian politics ...
Radhika Ramaseshan speaks to us about the issue of cross-voting and defections in India, and if this will continue to be a common phenomenon in the country.
24 min
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What drives the illegal organ trade in India?
Dr Sunil Shroff speaks to us about organ transplant laws in India, how loopholes can be plugged to curb organ commerce, the demand versus availability of organs in the country and the need to protect donor rights.
30 min
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Two years of the Ukraine War: What’s in store n...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about the gains and losses for both the parties in the Russia-Ukraine war, and whether either side will gain a decisive advantage in the third year of this crisis.
34 min
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Why are house prices so high in India?
In this episode, Shishir Gupta from CSEP joins us to discuss the factors behind the high cost of housing in India and suggests possible solutions.
55 min
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Why plastic recycling is not a solution
In this episode, Satyarupa Shekhar dispels myths surrounding plastic recycling and explores whether a viable solution truly exists.
39 min
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What can India learn from the recent shifts in ...
Biswajit Dhar speaks to us about the lessons India can learn from China to bolster foreign investments, and what countries like Vietnam are doing to increase their exports.
29 min
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Where is the farmers' protest heading?
Agricultural expert Devinder Sharma explains the reasons behind the new farmers' protest, discusses why farmers rejected the government's 5-year MSP plan, highlights the distinctions from the 2020–21 protest, and explores the possibility of entering a similar situation.
25 min
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How does a chip in your brain work?
With Elon Musk’s Neuralink project creating a buzz after its first human brain chip implant, Simantini Ghosh joins us to explain what brain-interface technology is, the research and challenges involved, its potential medical applications, and the ethical concerns that surround it.
25 min
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Lok Sabha elections 2024: What can we expect | ...
Gilles Verniers speaks to us about what the political scenario in the country looks like with the Lok Sabha elections fast approaching, and what can be expected from the same.
25 min
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What the Electoral Bonds verdict of the Supreme...
Jagdeep S Chhokar speaks to us about the reasoning behind the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Electoral Bond Scheme, and its implications for Indian democracy moving forward.
33 min
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What are the issues with Uttarakhand’s Uniform ...
Dr. Sarasu Esther Thomas joins us to discuss the UCC Bill, its impact on minority communities, and controversies around its provisions concerning live-in relationships.
45 min
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What the Centre's White Paper on Indian Economy...
Arun Kumar speaks to us about the claims made in the White Paper on the changes in the Indian Economy, and how they stand up to scrutiny.
38 min
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What next in Pakistan, after parliamentary elec...
Shahzeb Jillani joins us from Islamabad to give us an overall assessment of the Pakistan parliamentary election results. He also provides insights into public sentiment and shares his perspective on the allegations of 'rigging.'
26 min
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How will the new hit and run law affect drivers...
G.S. Bajpai explains to us the new penal provisions for hit and run accidents, why it triggered protests, and if the law needs to consider contributing factors to accidents.
23 min
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Decoding the factors with a bearing on India-Ir...
After Iran's announcement of a 15-day visa-free policy for Indian tourists, M.K. Bhadrakumar discusses India-Iran relations and outlines the desired outcomes India should aim for in its engagements with Iran.
55 min
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Why did the RBI clamp down on Paytm? | In Focus...
Srikanth Lakshmanan speaks to us about the issues with the regulatory framework for digital payment ecosystems, and the allegations against Paytm.
36 min
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Are cough syrups effective for children?
Dr. Yogesh Jain tells us why cough syrups are not recommended for children under six, what research says, why India-made syrups have had contamination issues, and how coughs should ideally be treated.
26 min
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What can we expect from Pakistan’s parliamentar...
Shahzeb Jillani speaks to us about the intricacies of the upcoming National Assembly elections in Pakistan, and the scope of major political parties and leaders in the country.
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What are the issues with the Digi Yatra app? | ...
Prateek Waghre and Disha Verma speak to us about whether the Digi Yatra app is actually safe and reliable, and if it should be withdrawn.
47 min