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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Has gold lost its safe haven status?
43 min
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Does India have enough health professionals to ...
Dr Arvind Kasthuri explains what India is going to face, health-wise, in the near future, how equipped India's medical and care system is to be able to handle the needs of this population and what needs to be done, urgently, to fill the gaps.
38 min
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How do you make a living will?
Dr. M. R. Rajagopal explains to us the current landscape in India when it comes to end-of-life care, what a living will or advanced medical directive and how one can go about framing such a document.
24 min
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In Focus-Parley | Should men get paternity leav...
33 min
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What happens to the FIFA World Cup if Iran were...
In this episode, sports journalist Vijay Lokapally notes that Iran’s pullout from the World Cup hosted by the U.S. would be disastrous for the sport. Tune in!
19 min
56
Is trump making a u-turn on Iran war?
Stanly Johny speaks to us about Trump’s tactical pause on Iran and whether it signals de-escalation or a shift in strategy.
30 min
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Is the U.S. running out of missiles in the Iran...
34 min
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West Asia conflict: Under what conditions would...
Mehdi Razmahang speaks to us about life inside Iran as the war intensifies and what it means for the region.
37 min
59
Why was the National Transgender Council kept i...
In this episode, Kalki Subramaniam speaks to us about why the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill has sparked protests, and how these amendments threaten to push a marginalised community back into the shadows.
27 min
60
How far should governments go in using AI?
45 min
61
Assam Assembly elections: Is Himanta all set fo...
Angshuman Choudhury speaks to us about the key issues shaping the Assam elections and the BJP’s bid for another term.
51 min
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LPG crisis: Is the Strait of Hormuz blockade In...
Narendra Taneja speaks to us about the impact of the West Asia conflict on India’s oil and LPG security.
49 min
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US-Israeli war on Iran: Will Trump escalate or ...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about how the escalating conflict with Iran could reshape West Asia’s security landscape, and what are options that America has going forward.
37 min
64
When a godman takes over your life: In Conversa...
Priyamvada Mehra speaks to us about growing up in the shadow of a cult, and the difficult journey of breaking free from a powerful godman.
58 min
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Why are farmers protesting against an India-US ...
Dr. Ashok Dhawale speaks to us about why farmers are protesting the India–U.S. trade framework, and it means for agriculture in India.
41 min
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In Focus-Parley | Is India tailing the U.S. in ...
39 min
67
Trump's tariffs fail in the Supreme Court: How ...
Deborah Elms speaks to us about the uncertainty facing global trade after the collapse of the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs.
44 min
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Was the Ahmedabad pitch worthy of a World Cup f...
Pradeep Magazine breaks down the dominance and legacy of this champion side, and explains the problem with preparing pitches to make it a one-sided contest that favours batters
20 min
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Was the SC's move to 'ban' the NCERT textbook a...
21 min
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From protests to power: Is Nepal entering a new...
27 min
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis: How the U.S.-Israel at...
31 min
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In Focus-Parley | Has the Supreme Court been ef...
60 min
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Does too much ultra-processed food affect menta...
Dr. Arun Gupta explains to us what the latest research on ultraprocessed food and its effects on health is revealing, decodes the Supreme Court's latest directive to the FSSAI and explains what policy measures could help decrease the consumption of ultra-processed food in the country.
21 min
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Ayatollah Ali Khameini: His legacy, and the fal...
23 min
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Israel–U.S.–Iran war: Where is the West Asia co...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about the escalating U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict and the risks of a wider regional war.
32 min