In this episode, Apar Gupta joins us to discuss the Sanchar Saathi app, digital privacy, and the growing concerns around government surveillance.

Ahead of the final race, a deep dive into a season that has reminded fans why Formula One remains the pinnacle of motorsport drama

Prof Indranil M. explains how the private health insurance sector works, why there is a disparity between claims filed and settled, the impact of increasing medical costs and the need for better regulation

Dr Vipin M. Vashishtha explains why mumps cases are on the rise in India, what this viral illness does to the body and discusses whether the mumps vaccine should be part of routine immunisations for children.

Zerin Osho speaks to us about why COP30’s final text sidestepped fossil fuels, the gaps in global climate finance, and the voluntary pledges that still offer a sliver of hope.

R. Ramakumar speaks to us about the gap between Kerala’s estimates and the Central government’s Antyodaya Anna Yojana’s numbers, and the wider questions this raises about poverty measurement and verification.

Amitabha Das Sharma joins us to explore what this shift means for Indian football, the case for OCIs, the impact on a struggling national team, and how the sport is coping with a stalled ISL season.

Players and experts try to decode the 29-year-old chess commentator Naroditsky’s life and the toll it took, revealing the strain of a game rebuilt online.

Amol Karhadkar analyses the big trades, releases and retentions by IPL franchises ahead of the mini-auction for the 2026 season.

Yamini Aiyar and A. Kalaiyarasan speak to us on why a tax tweak meant to please consumers has deepened political and fiscal fault lines, pushing Centre–State disputes into the courtroom and raising questions about the health of India’s federal structure.

Prof. Kumar Sanjay joins us to break down what this verdict really means for Bihar’s political scene and what it spells for the future of opposition parties across the country.

Prof Prabha Kotiswaran explains to us the recent petitions at the Supreme Court over provisions of the Surrogacy Act, 2021, why certain provisions were included in the Act and if they work, and whether the Act has been successful in ending commercial surrogacy.

Vidya from Tulir speaks to us about why conviction rates in POCSO cases can be misleading, and how social, legal, and systemic challenges shape the outcomes we see.

Dr Rizwan Javed explains how blood donation works in India, what the testing protocols are, what the window period with infections is, and crucially, where gaps exist and how they can be plugged to make blood safer for all

Stanly Johny speaks to us about what’s fuelling the relentless violence in Sudan, whether the ceasefire proposal offers any real hope, and the urgent steps needed to ease the humanitarian crisis.

Suhasini Haider on what the election of Japan's first female prime minister signals about women leading conservative parties and whether their rise can truly improve the lives of women