In this bonus episode, we have an episode of the On Books podcast where The Hindu’s senior Editor Varghese K. George is in conversation with Rajeev Bhargava.

Dr Soumya Swaminathan speaks to us about the WHO announcement that COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency, and if this will affect the government’s policy for COVID vaccination.

Mukta Joshi speaks to us about Delhi’s demolition drives ahead of the G-20 summit, and how these evictions affect the residents of these areas.

Patricia Mukhim tells us what triggered the communal violence in Manipur, the role of the state government and what steps can lead to normalcy.

Mihira Sood speaks to us about the apex court ruling in cases of the irretrievable breakdown of marriage, what this means for the mandatory waiting period and why the law should not be a barrier to people seeking what they want.

With a year to go for the LS elections, Poornima Joshi lays out the possible outcomes and whether it will be an easy win for the BJP.

Amol Karhadkar takes us to the initial days of the Indian Premier League, its impact on sports in India as well as other countries and its controversies.

Rakesh Rao speaks to us about the latest world chess champion Ding Liren, and what it means for the chess world to have its latest champion from China.

Dr Bettina Wachter speaks to us about the spatial ecology of cheetahs, and the problem of space for the translocated cheetahs in India.

Dr. Vandana Prasad gives us an overview about processed and packaged foods in our country, and explains how the right food labelling can help modify unhealthy eating practices.

Stanly Johny speaks to us about the conflict between the two Generals in Sudan, and how this war affects the country’s democratic transition that was earlier underway.

Ramnathan Kumar speaks with us about the terror attack in J&K, Pakistan journalist Hamid Mir’s comments on a deal made by General Qamar Javed Bajwa in 2021 and Pakistan Foreign Minister’s visit to India.

K. Ullas Karanth speaks to us about the methodologies adopted for the Tiger Census in India, and the major threats that are facing tigers at present in the country.

Stanly Johny speaks to us about the Yemen civil war, Saudi Arabia’s new foreign policy and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s next step.

Anita Rampal speaks to us about the National Curriculum Framework 2023 draft, the proposed changes and how it will shape the Indian school system.

Nitya Ramakrishnan speaks to us about what the execution of Atiq and his brother tell us about the state of law and order in Uttar Pradesh, and if the rule of law can be restored.

Dr K Srinath Reddy speaks to us about the rising covid-19 cases, the new sub-variant behind the spread, current efficacy of vaccines and the government’s efforts.

Stanly Johny speaks to us about how Finland and Sweden joining NATO will change Europe's security architecture, and if it is a strategic setback for the Russian President.

Aditya Valiathan Pillai speaks to us about heatwave conditions in India, the wet bulb phenomenon, and CPR’s analysis on heat action plans.

N Ram speaks to us on the implications of the Supreme Court’s judgment on the Malayalam news channel, and what this judgment signals to the press today.

Vipul Mudgal speaks to us about the key findings in Status of Policing in India Report 2023, also talks about the security and privacy concerns of state surveillance.

Dr. Soham D. Bhaduri speaks to us about Rajasthan’s Right to Health Bill, why it sparked protests, and if the Right to Health should extend to the whole country.

Naomi Chandra speaks to us about the 2008 Jaipur serial blasts case and Rajasthan High Court’s decision on the acquittal of the four accused.

Sarasu Esther Thomas speaks to us on the legal discrimination faced by single parents and other non-traditional families, and their struggle against the law for even basic procedures.

Y.B. Sarangi speaks to us about India’s win in the 13th edition of Women's World Boxing Championships and controversies around the event.