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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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
152
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
153
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
154
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
155
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
156
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
157
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
158
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
159
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
160
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
161
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
162
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
163
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
164
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
165
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
166
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.
38 min
167
What does the RSS ban on government employees b...
Nilanjan Mukhopadyay speaks to us about why the RSS ban on government employees has been lifted now, and whether this decision has anything to do with efforts to remove Adityanath as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
26 min
168
Paris Olympics: Preview of India’s medal prospects
YB Sarangi provides a comprehensive overview of the upcoming Paris Olympics, detailing what to expect from the event, highlighting key competitions and athletes, and analysing India's medal prospects.
47 min
169
Trump at the RNC: How has the assassination att...
Varghese K George joins us to talk about the Trump assassination attempt, the controversies surrounding it and how this will impact the presidential race. He also discusses why Trump chose JD Vance as his running mate.
33 min
170
From Indira Rasois to Amma Unavagams: Why does ...
Reetika Khera speaks to us about why we need government canteens when we have PDS, and if these canteens should be scaled up and expanded to states that don’t have them.
44 min
171
What does PM Modi’s visit to Russia really mean...
In this episode, Swaran Singh discusses PM Modi's remarks on regional peace, the challenges of boosting trade between the two nations, the evolving dynamics of their relationship, and India's emphasis on strategic autonomy.
33 min
172
Why is India not exercising enough?
Dr. K. Srinath Reddy talks about insufficient physical activity among Indians, how this increases the risk of various diseases, the necessity for government and policy-level measures to create green, safe spaces, and why exercising needs to begin at a young age.
26 min
173
Can Iran’s reformist President-elect deliver on...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about what Iranians can expect from the Pezeshkian presidency, and what the change in presidency means for the country’s foreign policy.
30 min
174
Will Operation Azm-i-Istehkam curb terrorism in...
Ramanathan Kumar speaks to us about Pakistan’s new military operation against terrorism in the country, and whether that will make a difference in how the Pakistani establishment deals with terrorism.
30 min
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Sri Lanka Presidential elections: Will they del...
Meera Srinivasan speaks to us about whether the economic crisis in Sri Lanka is over, and if any politician is offering an economic vision for the country that does not have the fingerprints of the IMF.
31 min