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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Can Indian women turn talent into wins at the C...
Anirudh Velamuri discusses what the women’s World Cup reveals about character, rivalry and India’s chances.
38 min
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Should India host the 2030 Commonwealth Games ...
With Ahmedabad set to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games Sharda Ugra addresses the concerns over India’s ambition to host large-scale multi-sport international events.
39 min
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In Focus-Parley | Is landlockedness the reason ...
53 min
154
Decoding the paracetamol-autism controversy 
28 min
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What's driving India's renewed engagement with ...
Kallol Bhattacharjee speaks to us about India’s decision to reopen its embassy in Kabul, the strategic calculations behind this move, and the questions it raises about formal recognition.
42 min
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Why the challenge against Securities Transactio...
25 min
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Is GPT-5 a revolution or hype?
40 min
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Can Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Laureate Maria Cori...
34 min
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Trump’s Gaza peace plan: Can it deliver a lasti...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about the details of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, what it promises to achieve, and whether it can truly bring a lasting ceasefire.
24 min
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In Focus-Parley | Are women deciding Assembly e...
38 min
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Why Indians are shifting from fixed deposits to...
In this episode,Ankit Mandholia from Motilal Oswal breaks down why more Indians are changing the way they invest.
18 min
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Cough syrup deaths: Where is India going wrong ...
24 min
163
Why is DNA evidence in India often not reliable?
Shreya Rastogi explains how forensic collection and analysis works in India, the many challenges faced by the police and labs, and the necessity for a regulator to oversee the functioning of forensic science facilities in the country.
32 min
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In Focus-Weekend | Naming chimps, making room: ...
Primatologist Catherine Crockford and conservationist Neha Sinha talk about how Goodall’s life reshaped research, storytelling and the role of women in conservation.
38 min
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Understanding the impact of public opinion on t...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about the role of public opinion in the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the impact of countries recognising the Palestinian state.
21 min
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In Focus-Parley | Should Ladakh get statehood?
39 min
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The Asia Non Cup: No Handshakes, No Trophy?
The Hindu’s sports editor KC Vijaya Kumar on why the Asia Cup was fraught with politics and what it means for cricket fans on both sides of the border.
28 min
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Why ‘Design in India’ must be the next step in ...
Dinakar Peri speaks to us about India’s defence preparedness, and how the armed forces are adapting to them.
37 min
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Why are C-section rates rising in India?
18 min
170
How Ladakh’s peaceful protests turned violent a...
In this episode, Peerzada Ashiq joins us to tell us how Ladakh’s statehood movement escalated and what the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk signifies.
41 min
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In Focus-Weekend | Anxieties of the IB school p...
38 min
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Aman Sehrawat’s big miss: Does Indian wrestling...
Y.B. Sarangi speaks to us on the controversy around wrestler Aman Sehrawat’s disqualification at the world championships and the need for strict measures to prevent such embarrassments for India
22 min
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In Focus-Parley | Is the American Dream dead fo...
47 min
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Saudi-Pak Defence deal: Should India be alarmed...
41 min
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Tariff Watch: Is India’s gem and jewellery sect...
31 min