Palaeontologist Ashok Sahni talks about India’s fossil wealth, why it matters and the urgent need for protection.

Dr Aravind Reghukumar explains what amoebic meningoencephalitis is, why there has been a rise in cases in Kerala this year, how water sources can be kept safe and what research needs to be done going forward.

Deepak Joshi unpacks the legislation – its sweeping ban on real-money gaming, the constitutional implications of such a move, and whether bypassing stakeholder consultation undermines the government’s attempt to tackle these concerns effectively.

Suhasini Haidar and Ananth Krishnan speak to us about the recent meeting between the Indian Prime Minister and his Chinese counterpart at the SCO summit, and what tangible benefits India can expect from the greater engagement with SCO.

Shashank Pandey speaks to us about the stark gap in the issue of Unique Disability ID Card, and the process that people with disabilities have to go through to acquire it.

Coffee roaster and café-owner Divya Jaishankar on why global prices are surging, how it’s hitting India and what it means for your daily cup.

Soumitra Pathare speaks to us about what is going on with chatbots and the world of mental health, and the risks involved with excessive use of the same.

In this episode, Sarah Qudah of Committee to Protect Journalists talks about why Gaza has become a deadly place for reporters and what the world can do to protect

Nandan Bal speaks to us about what we can expect from the upcoming season of the US Open, and what the near future holds for Indian tennis.

Sharad Raghavan speaks to us about the significance and timing of the recent GST reform, and how it will impact the citizens.

Shahrukh Alam joins us to unpack the constitutionality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, its potential to disenfranchise voters, the implications of the interim order, and whether Aadhaar can serve as valid proof of identity and residence in elections.

Ashim Sharma of Nomura Research Institute explains how China’s mineral curbs may be derailing your EV plans with delays, higher costs and a scramble for alternatives