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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How much should India prop up the Rupee? | In F...
In this bonus episode, we have an episode of The Hinsu’s Parley podcast where The Hindu’s senior deputy editor K. Bharat Kumar is in conversation with Dharmakirti Joshi and Lekha Cakraborty on the weakening of the Indian rupee.
28 min
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The Gehlot twist in the Congress saga | In Focu...
Sandeep Phukan speaks to us on Congress party’s leadership crisis, and the current situation with the party’s presidential elections.
22 min
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Did Hans Niemann cheat in his victory over worl...
Rakesh Rao speaks to us on Hans Nieman’s alleged cheating in his win against world champion, and what the future holds for the teenager.
22 min
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Can Putin’s ‘partial mobilisation’ of reservist...
Stanly Johny speaks to us on Putin’s recent ‘partial mobilisation’ announcement, and what will be the effect of him recognizing the referendum results of the four Russia-held regions of Ukraine.
29 min
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Why Iranian women have hit the streets in prote...
Dr. Anuradha Chenoy speaks to us on the widespread protests in Iran, and the demands for women’s rights in the country and around the world.
24 min
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The changes to the rules governing adoption in ...
Nilima Mehta speaks to us on the process of adoption in India, and the changes made to the rules under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021.
31 min
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The changes to the BCCI's constitution explaine...
Amol Karhadkar speaks to us on the recently approved amendments to the BCCI constitution, and if they are in line with the recommendations of the Justice R. M. Lodha committee.
26 min
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Is quiet quitting a new concern in the industry...
Barnik Maitra speaks to us on the concept of quiet quitting, and if employers can engage the people to be more productive.
33 min
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Meetings in troubled times – an SCO session in ...
Suhasini Haidar speaks to us on the leaders meeting at the SCO summit, and what the meetings indicated from India's standpoint.
21 min
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Is it the beginning of the ‘Alcaraz era’ in men...
N Sudarshan speaks to us about the teenager who won the US Open, and explores the Alcaraz phenomenon.
21 min
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The curious case of Masood Azhar and his wherea...
Rana Banerji speaks to us on Taliban’s denial of Masood Azhar’s whereabouts, and why it is important now.
22 min
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Is Russia's economic resilience realigning the ...
Biswajit Dhar speaks to us on Russia’s economic resilience, and if it has affected the other parts of the global economy.
19 min
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Do Ukraine’s recent gains mean a shift in the w...
Stanly Johny speaks to us on Ukraine’s rapid gains in territory, and how this change affects Russia moving forward.
25 min
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What does the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 202...
Dr. Sudha Mahalingam speaks to us on Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022, and why DISCOMs are forever making losses.
18 min
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What does the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 202...
Dr. Sudha Mahalingam speaks to us on the history of the Electricity Bill, and the important provisions of the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
24 min
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The takeaways from Sheikh Hasina’s visit | In F...
Ramnathan Kumar speaks to us on important takeaways from Bangladesh Prime Minister's visit, and the relations between the country and India.
22 min
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The astounding legacy of the Williams sisters |...
Ziya Us Salam speaks to us on an iconic duo dubbed 'the greatest sibling act in sports history'
29 min
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What next for Liz Truss after UK PM race win?
Truss is faced with multiple issues, especially a looming energy crisis as gas prices hit the roof in the UK
16 min
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Mikhail Gorbachev and his legacy | In Focus pod...
P.S. Raghavan speaks to us on the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, and the effect of his work in today’s Russia and the rest of the world.
25 min
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What was Delhi’s now-scrapped excise policy try...
Pranay Kotasthane speaks to us on Delhi’s recently scrapped new excise policy, and the options of coming up with a sustainable liquor policy that is fair to everybody involved.
30 min
746
What happened with the Adani and NDTV transacti...
Deepak Shenoy speaks to us on the details of the recent takeover between Adani and NDTV, and why the Adani group is doing this transaction.
22 min
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The challenges of the Congress party presidenti...
Sandeep Phukan speaks to us on the Congress Party’s presidential election, and what the future holds for the party in the next elections.
18 min
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The diplomatic kerfuffle over a Chinese vessel ...
Ananth Krishnan and Meeera Srinivasan speak to us on recent confrontations between India, China and Sri Lanka, and what the current situation is with Sri Lanka on this issue.
27 min
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Slavery in the modern world, and who is most vu...
Dr Prabha Kotiswaran speaks to us on the implications of the UN Special Rapporteur’s report, and if the recommendations of the report are useful.
27 min
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How to grow cricket in the OTT age: Australia’s...
Ankit Mishra speaks to us on how Cricket Australia’s strategic plan document was put together, and how the organization manages and promotes the sport in their country.
24 min