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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What are the objections to the Waqf Amendment B...
Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi speaks to us about what the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill seeks to do, and what the objections are against it.
43 min
127
Decoding the J&K assembly elections verdict
In this episode, Peerzada Ashiq joins us to talk about the J&K Assembly polls and what it means for Jammu and Kashmir going forward.
26 min
128
How did the BJP pull off an unexpected victory ...
In this episode, Rahul Verma joins us to talk about the Haryana Assembly polls, discussing how the BJP won and what went wrong for the Congress.
33 min
129
How did Marathi become a classical language?
Prof Sadanand More speaks to us about what landmark steps were taken for Marathi to be given the classical language status, and how the whole process began.
24 min
130
Is Delhi set to have even worse air quality thi...
Gufran Beig joins us in this episode to explain the link between climate change and air quality in Delhi, as well as the strategies and policies needed for a better winter.
41 min
131
What is passive euthanasia and why should we be...
Dr M Rajagopal explains the Centre's draft guidelines on passive euthanasia, the requirements for a living will, why more hospitals should have palliative care centres and tells us why, despite death being a difficult subject, it should be talked about more.
28 min
132
What are the implications of Hassan Nasrallah’s...
Iftikhar Gilani speaks to us about whether Hezbollah can handle the assassination of Nasrallah, and what is Israel’s end game in Lebanon.
41 min
133
What is the Body Roundness Index (BRI) and coul...
Diana Thomas, who devised the Body Roundness Index explains to us how and why she came up with this health metric, the advantages it has over the conventional body mass index and how it could be used for different populations around the world.
21 min
134
What went into India’s historic double gold at ...
Rakesh Rao speaks to us about what the double triumph means for Indian chess, and what the country can do to build on this success.
33 min
135
Badlapur encounter—what does the law say?
Mihir Desai speaks to us about the case of the firing of Akshay Shinde, who was accused of sexually assaulting two minors at a school in Badlapur town, and what the law says about encounters.
24 min
136
What’s next for Sri Lanka After the presidentia...
Nirupama Subramanian and Meera Sribinasan join us to analyze the results of Sri Lanka’s presidential election and discuss their implications for the country's future.
50 min
137
What happens to astronauts on an extended stay ...
T V Venkateswaran explains what went wrong with Boeing's Starliner crew capsule, who is on board the ISS at the moment, what happens to the health of astronauts who spend long durations in space and when/if India will be part of the new ISS.
23 min
138
What can be done to arrest the trend of democra...
Leena Rikkila speaks to us about why voter turnout is falling worldwide, and what can be done to reverse the trend of democratic decline.
36 min
139
Can biofortified crops make India nutritionally...
Suneetha Kadiyala speaks to us about the process of biofortified crops, and what the government can do to help increase its population's access to nutritious food.
24 min
140
J&K Assembly polls preview: Agendas, party prom...
Peerzada Ashiq speaks to us about the political landscape in J&K ahead of the Assembly polls, and what poll promises are being made by the contending parties.
42 min
141
Why are Kenyans protesting against proposed Ada...
Senator Richard Onyonka speaks to us about why Kenyans are upset with the Adani airport takeover deal, and what the demands of the Kenya Airport Workers Union are.
21 min
142
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
143
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
144
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
145
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
146
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
147
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
148
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
149
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
150
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