Decoding the Uttar Pradesh Digital Media Policy...
Apar Gupta joins us to talk about the new UP’s digital media policy, how it compares to other states and what impact will this have on social operators, influencers and agencies.
23 min
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Air India-Vistara merger: What’s in store for f...
Jagriti Chandra speaks to us about whether Air India can deliver premium experience like Vistara, and the impact pf this merger on the aviation sector.
32 min
128
What are divorced people entitled to under Indi...
Mihira Sood explains the different personal laws governing divorce and maintenance in India, how maintenance amounts are calculated, and the criteria used for this, as well as the need for greater sensitivity and fair play in deciding these amounts.
30 min
129
Why did Brazil’s Supreme Court ban X?
Jyoti Panday speaks to us about the recent order to block X in Brazil, and whether an MNC can expect to operate in a given country without complying with local laws.
38 min
130
What is behind the escalating violence in healt...
Aatmika Nair and Uma Gupta outline how and why violence in healthcare settings takes place, how this affects the medical community and patients, and discuss what solutions could help tackle the issue.
26 min
131
Making sense of the Israel-Hezbollah tit-for-ta...
In this episode, Stanly Johny explains why Israel and Hezbollah attacked each other, whether Iran and Hezbollah’s asymmetric war could push toward a ceasefire, and why Israel launched a major operation in the West Bank despite being entrenched in Gaza.
27 min
132
Post-Hema Committee: How to ensure women’s safe...
In this episode, Thulasi K Raj joins us to discuss the Hema Committee report, its impact, and the legal mechanisms that can be implemented to ensure the safety of women in the Malayalam film industry.
25 min
133
Why are combination drugs in India being banned
S. Srinivasan explains why FDCs or cocktail drugs are being banned in India, why India has one of the highest number of FDCs in its pharma market in the world, what the legal provisions around the manufacture of such drugs are, and how they can contribute to public health challenges like antimicrobial resistance.
33 min
134
View from Dhaka: What do the people of Banglade...
Kallol Bhattacherjee joins us from Dhaka to tell us what people in Bangladesh expect from the new government, the possibility of constitutional changes, India-Bangladesh relations, and the safety of minority communities.
34 min
135
US Open 2024: Preview and analysis of the men’s...
N. Sudarshan speaks to us about what we can expect from US Open 2024, and what the prospects are for Indian hope Sumit Nagal.
25 min
136
Does India need to be concerned about the globa...
Dr V Ramasubramanian explains to us what mpox is, how it is transmitted, why the Clade 1b variant has caused concern and how India should prepare to deal with cases, if any .
20 min
137
Does Kamala Harris's candidacy mean Indian-Amer...
In this episode, Vijay Prashad joins us to explore what "arrival" would mean for Indian-Americans in a country that remains deeply divided along racial lines.
45 min
138
Should India reconsider its China FDI policy?
Santosh Pai joins us to talk about the impact of the Press Note 3, the increasing trade deficit between the two countries and how India can best use the "China+1" policy to its advantage.
26 min
139
What lies ahead for Bangladesh?
Mahfuz Anam joins us from Dhaka to discuss the changes unfolding in Bangladesh, whether they were anticipated, and where they might lead. He also sheds light on the role of the army, its current stance, and the recent attacks on minorities.
32 min
140
How did the near-extinction of vultures in Indi...
Eyal Frank explains to us how the vulture population in India fell from several million to just a few thousand, the sanitation shock this placed on the country when they were no longer available to dispose of dead cattle and how this in turn led to the death of thousands of people.
24 min
141
Decoding the Wayanad landslide
Prof Raghu Murtugudde explains what the triggers for the Wayanad landslides could have been, how much of a role climate change played and what needs to be done to make modelling and prediction systems better.
28 min
142
Should the RBI focus on core inflation while fo...
Dipti Deshpande speaks to us about the debate on whether the Reserve Bank of India should focus on core inflation while forming its monetary policy.
18 min
143
Harris vs Trump: Who will determine the definin...
Varghese K George speaks to us about the Trump and Harris presidential race, what issues they would seek to highlight, what strategies to adopt and how they define their political vision.
37 min
144
Why is Imane Khelif at the center of a gender c...
YB Sarangi joins us to provide deeper insights into the boxing controversy, the conflict between IBA and the IOC, and what we can expect in the coming days.
22 min
145
IAS aspirants deaths: Why are over 35,000 peopl...
Lopa Ghosh explains how drowning deaths occur in India, what measures need to be put in place to prevent every such death, and what India's strategic framework for drowning prevention says.
27 min
146
How will removal of indexation in LTCG tax calc...
Ravi saraogi speaks to us about the apprehensions regarding the changes to tax regime for Long-term Capital Gains, what these changes mean for the middle income investor, and how the real estate market will be impacted.
36 min
147
Exploring the Key Highlights of the Union Budge...
Amit Basole joins us to simplify the key aspects of Budget 2024-25, discussing whether the proposed initiatives around employment and skilling address the jobs challenge India faces.
26 min
148
Exploring the Key Highlights of the Union Budge...
Prof. Lekha Chakraborty joins us to simplify the key aspects of Budget 2024-25, where she discusses fiscal deficit decisions, special considerations for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, and the shift from cooperative to competitive federalism.
28 min
149
Why did the Puja Khedkar case cause a ruckus ov...
Lawyer Rahul Bajaj speaks to us about the reservations for persons with disabilities in the Union Public Service Commission, decodes why this quota is being targeted after allegedly being misused ,and explains what needs to be done, going forward to safeguard the selection process and remove barriers.
26 min
150
What do the student protests signify for the Sh...
Kallol Bhattacherjee provides an overview of the recent violent protests in Bangladesh. He explains the nature of the quota system, why students are opposing it, and whether Sheikh Hasina will apologize for the mass casualties.