Vinaya Deshpande in conversation with Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam on Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and the Opposition’s allegation of electoral malpractices.

In this episode, Vinaya Deshpande explains what changed within these five months and what we can expect moving forward in Maharashtra.

Dr Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy explains how the connection between the gut and the brain works, decodes recent research that shows a link between the gut and brain disorders such as Parkinson’s and details how diet plays an important part in maintaining good gut and brain health.

Nagraj Adve speaks to us about how we can understand the outcomes of COP29 with regard to carbon markets, and how we can assess the same in terms of progress on climate finance.

In this episode, Kallol Bhattacharjee joins us to discuss the extradition treaty between India and Bangladesh, focusing on the case of Sheikh Hasina.

Dr. Ahulan Kadirgamar speaks to us about the economic and other challenges facing the Dissanayake government in Sri Lanka, and whether he will use his majority to establish a new political culture.

Sriram Lakshman speaks to us about what Trump’s staff picks reveal about his administration and foreign policy, and what this electoral outcome means for the country.

Saurabh Bhattacharjee explains how and why migration from India to the Gulf countries continues, the continuing system of exploitation, why India has failed to enact strong legislation to protect migrant workers and the need to overhaul the Indian Emigration Act.

Dr. Monika Gupta speaks to us about the goals of the upcoming COP29, and what can be expected from the negotiators.

Prof Sonalde Desai explains the whys and hows of delimitation, what will happen to the number of Parliamentary seats in the country in 2026 if it is implemented, and what could be done to ensure a fair outcome for all States in India.

Sanjay Ruparelia speaks to us about where the candidates stand with regard to key constituencies ahead of the US elections, and who is ahead in the battleground states.

Dr Surbhi Kesar speaks to us about the hypothesis of the winners of this year's Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, and the controversy behind awarding them the Prize.

B Kolappan speaks to us about the likely impact of actor Vijay’s foray into electoral politics, and whether his party can break the bipolar nature of Tamil Nadu’s politics.

Jabin T Jacob speaks to us about what is covered by the India-China patrolling pact, and what the remaining outstanding issues are.

In this episode, Dr. Andreas Krieg joins us to talk about the impact of Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar's death and whether it will hinder or help the prospects of a ceasefire in Gaza.

Reety Arora explains the significance of the discovery of microRNA that led to a Nobel Prize this year, what it's potential applications are in health and medicine and the status of research currently underway in this field in India

Amit Pai speaks to us about the SC’s reasoning in striking down provisions of the Benami Act, and what is at stake for the general public in this case.

In the light of former Delhi University professor G.N. Saibaba's death, Medha Deo explains the many problems of the bail system in India and the issue of undertrial prisoners in our overcrowded jails.

A. Soundararajan speaks to us about the reasons for the labour unrest at one of Samsung’s flagship facilities near Chennai, and why the workers sought CITU’s intervention.

Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi speaks to us about what the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill seeks to do, and what the objections are against it.

In this episode, Peerzada Ashiq joins us to talk about the J&K Assembly polls and what it means for Jammu and Kashmir going forward.

In this episode, Rahul Verma joins us to talk about the Haryana Assembly polls, discussing how the BJP won and what went wrong for the Congress.

Prof Sadanand More speaks to us about what landmark steps were taken for Marathi to be given the classical language status, and how the whole process began.

Gufran Beig joins us in this episode to explain the link between climate change and air quality in Delhi, as well as the strategies and policies needed for a better winter.

Dr M Rajagopal explains the Centre's draft guidelines on passive euthanasia, the requirements for a living will, why more hospitals should have palliative care centres and tells us why, despite death being a difficult subject, it should be talked about more.