Bonus Episode - Has the economy improved in the...
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Australian Open 2024: A ‘Happy Slam’ for India,...
Sudarshan Narayanan speaks to us in detail about the 2024 Australian Open, and how the Indian players can build upon their success in this grand slam and move further up the rankings.
25 min
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Can smartphone savvy be used to help India's te...
Rukmini Banerji joins us to talk about the increased thrust being placed on education by States and families, why some 14 to 18 years olds are still struggling with literacy and numeracy, and if their smartphone skills can be used to help them get on track with their education.
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Why is artificial rice being distributed throug...
Anumena Yadav speaks to us about whether there is scientific evidence that fortified rice is the best solution for anaemia, and if there is an alternative for people who cannot afford it.
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Decoding the widening conflict in West Asia
Stanly Johny provides updates on the Israel-Hamas conflict, sheds light on missile strikes in the Middle East, and helps us understand the military exchange between Iran and Pakistan. He discusses how these confrontations are likely to develop.
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Multidimensional poverty in India: decoding the...
Arun Kumar speaks to us about whether Niti Aayog’s claims are based on hard data, and if a reduction in multidimensional poverty headcount actually means a reduction in poverty.
27 min
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What do we know about India's new ICU guidelines
Dr Ram E Rajahopalan joins us to discuss the admission and discharge criteria for ICUs listed in the guidelines, the issue of consent and the role of critical care specialists.
27 min
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What are the implications of Maldives’ March 15...
In this episode, Meera Srinivasan joins us to discuss President Muizzu's visit to China, the controversy surrounding PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep, and Maldives' ultimatum on troop withdrawal.
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Does the Telecommunications Act, 2023 bolster t...
Raman Chima speaks to us about the Telecommunications Act, 2023, and the concerns around the surveillance and regulation of messaging apps.
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What we know about the new Covid variant JN.1
Dr Soumya Swaminathan joins us to explain how JN.1 has caused Covid-19 cases in the country to spike, whether or not booster shots are necessary and what our health system needs to do to be well prepared.
27 min
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How can gene editing help cure diseases? | In F...
Dr Vinod Scaria explains to us what genome editing is all about, its potential to cure inherited disorders and diseases and the need to be cautious about unintended consequences in this exciting new medical field.
28 min
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What does excessive screen time do to your brain?
Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma explains the link between addictive screen behaviour and our attention spans, cognitive thinking, and mental health. He also talks about the importance of ‘digital fasting’ and answers the key question of how much screen time is too much.
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Is Biden’s Israel policy compromising the US’s ...
Stanly Johny joins us to talk about the US’s historical backing of Israel, President Biden's recent warning, and whether the Biden administration’s Middle East policy is venturing into uncharted territory.
35 min
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Decoding the three new criminal law Bills | In ...
Zeba Sikora speaks to us about the major changes in the criminal law Bills, and whether they enhance or curtail civil liberties.
50 min
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Decoding the Constitution Bench’s judgement on ...
Krishnadas Rajagopal speaks to us about the judicial reasoning behind the SC judgement, and what its implications are for the federal structure.
56 min
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A COP-28 post-mortem: How will the ‘Dubai conse...
Kanchi Kohli speaks to us about the major takeaways from the COP summit, and if there are alternative modes of decision-making on climate action.
30 min
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What is dollarisation and why would a country g...
C. P. Chandrasekhar speaks to us about how dollarisation works, and what has been the experience of countries that have already tried it.
31 min
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Should India be worried by the new spike in res...
Dr R P Ilangho gives us the lowdown about the respiratory infections currently doing the rounds, who is at risk, and why they seem to be affecting children more than adults.
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Decoding the key factors behind the 2023 Assemb...
Rahul Verma joins us to analyse the assembly elections by highlighting the key factors behind the BJP’s dominance, what lessons Congress can draw, and what it means for the INDIA alliance in the 2024 elections.
39 min
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What does Geert Wilders’s victory in Dutch elec...
Arjun Bedi speaks to us about Geert Wilder’s General elections victory in the Netherlands, and what implications it will have for the Muslim population of the country.
22 min
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COP 28 Preview: What progress can we expect tow...
Ulka Kelkar speaks to us about the top agenda at COP 28, and if there is a developing consensus on what climate accountability might look like.
35 min
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Analysing the World Cup final: What went wrong ...
Amol Karhadkhar joins us to discuss the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final and jots down the factors behind India’s defeat.
28 min
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Decoding global semiconductor geopolitics and I...
In this bonus episode, authors Pranay Kotasthane and Abhiram Manchi discuss geopolitics and semiconductor supply chains in their recent book titled ‘When the Chips are Down.’
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How safe is the online space for children in In...
Reports from across the world reveal a massive increase in the child sexual abuse material now available online. Vidya Reddy joins us to talk about risks children face online, the role schools and parents must play and the need for tighter legal mechanisms.
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How are governments approaching AI regulation?
Dr Matti Pohjonen speaks to us about the concerns revolving around AI governance, and if there are any fundamental principles that an AI regulatory regime needs to address.