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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Decoding the reorientation in Saudi foreign pol...
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.
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NCF 2023: Is it a good idea to make students gi...
Anita Rampal speaks to us about the National Curriculum Framework 2023 draft, the proposed changes and how it will shape the Indian school system.
36 min
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What the on-camera execution of Atiq Ahmed and ...
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.
21 min
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How is India tackling the COVID-19 resurgence? ...
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.
21 min
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How does Finland joining NATO affect Europe’s s...
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.
31 min
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Is India prepared for the threat of extreme hea...
Aditya Valiathan Pillai speaks to us about heatwave conditions in India, the wet bulb phenomenon, and CPR’s analysis on heat action plans.
30 min
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Lessons from the Supreme Court’s judgment on th...
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.
27 min
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Understanding the Status of Policing in India R...
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.
25 min
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What does the Right to Health Bill really mean ...
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.
30 min
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Why the Rajasthan HC acquitted all four persons...
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.
31 min
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Single parents: Does the law discriminate? | In...
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.
25 min
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What is the significance of India’s four gold m...
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.
30 min
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Why are Israelis protesting against PM Netanyah...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about the protests in Israel against the prime minister’s judicial overhaul, and the implications of the proposed judicial changes.
30 min
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What Amritpal Singh’s rise spells for Punjab | ...
Ramesh Inder Singh speaks to us about the rise of pro-Khalistan propagator Amritpal Singh and the current situation in Punjab.
30 min
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Are there modes of execution 'more humane' than...
Maitreyi Mishra speaks to us about if protection of human dignity and elimination of cruelty are compatible with any modes of execution, and if there are more ‘humane’ methods of execution.
25 min
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Is Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from the Lok...
Raju Ramachandran speaks to us about Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha, the Surat court verdict against him and how the criminal defamation law in India operates.
16 min
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A slide without end in Pakistan | In Focus podcast
Rana Banerji speaks to us on the current political situation in Pakistan with regards to postponing elections beyond a constitutionally-mandated period, and what the future holds for the country’s political climate.
25 min
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Wagner Group: Russian mercenary outfit or a pro...
Stanly Johny traces the routes of Russia's mercenary group Wagner in the past decade and speaks with us about its role in the Ukraine war.
31 min
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Vladimir Putin, the ICC warrant and the Ukraine...
Dr. Atul Bhardwaj speaks to us on how the International Criminal Court’s warrant for the arrest of Russian president will affect the war in Ukraine, and how this affects international relations.
25 min
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Why the Supreme Court put in place a three-memb...
Raju Ramachandran speaks to us on the three-member panel assigned to appoint Election Commissioners, and the salient features of this constitution bench judgment.
20 min
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What caused the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank...
C.P. Chandrasekhar sits with us to talk about the Silicon Valley Bank crisis and whether the financial contagion is likely to spread to India and other countries.
40 min
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What legalisation of same sex marriage will mea...
Arvind Narrain speaks to us on the ramifications of the case of legal recognition of same sex marriage in India, and how we are placed in comparison to the rest of the world in this matter.
22 min
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Decoding the UN High Seas Treaty | In Focus pod...
Kanchi Kohli speaks to us about the High Seas Treaty and how the United Nations agreement will protect marine life in international waters.
27 min
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The meaning of China brokering a deal between I...
Dr. Jabin T. Jacob speaks to us on the meaning behind the trilateral agreement signed by China, Iran and Saudi Arabia, and what this deal signals for Chinese diplomacy.
22 min
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How will the US Fed's decision on high interest...
Biswajit Dhar speaks to us about how the US Federal Reserve’s move will affect the rupee, interest rates, and foreign exchange reserves in India.
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