Sankhadip Das speaks to us about the evolving political landscape in West Bengal ahead of the Assembly election announcement, and the sharpening TMC–BJP contest.

Helen Clarkson speaks to us about the global clean energy transition, and Mumbai’s climate vulnerabilities.

Dr Lakshmi Vijayakumar speaks to us about the addiction pathways that social media creates, how the brains of young people are particularly affected, and the need to stem the rise of mental health issues through education about healthy, safe online usage

Suhasini Haidar speaks to us about Marco Rubio’s call to ‘Make the West Great Again’ and its implications for the world.

Rakesh Sood speaks to us about what the expiration of New START treaty means for global nuclear stability, and the uncertain future of nuclear risk management.

In the latest In Focus Podcast, Rana Dasgupta explores the fading relevance of nation-states, discussing his book “After Nations” and envisioning a future where traditional borders may no longer define us.

Indian football veteran Pradhyum Reddy gives an overview of the truncated ISL season as teams and players still grapple with the uncertainty and instability of the system.

Louise Tillin and Yamini Aiyar speak to us about the politics and economics of the ‘double-engine’ government model.

Poonam Muttreja decodes the recent Supreme Court judgement on menstrual health and hygiene becoming a fundamental right, explains why this matters for gender equity, and what more steps are needed to bring down period poverty in India

Stanly Johny speaks to us about the latest surge in violence in Balochistan, the roots of the insurgency, and what the escalation means for Pakistan.

P.D.T. Achary and Alok Prasanna Kumar speak to us about the growing constitutional standoff between Governors and elected State governments, and whether the Governor’s address to State legislatures still serves a constitutional purpose.

In this episode of In Focus, we dive into President Trump’s newly announced trade deal with India, featuring expert guests who unpack its implications for jobs, investment, and economic growth.

Prasanna Gettu explains why violence is often a response to rejection by men in India, the socio-cultural factors that lead to this response and what society and educational institutions need to do to change this.

Trishna Sarkar speaks to us about what the Economic Survey says, and what it leaves unsaid, about India’s economy.