Dr Soumitra Pathare speaks to us about the recent spate of deaths by suicide in Kota and the coaching class culture, as well as the urgent necessity for systemic and policy changes to bring down deaths by suicide and promote mental well-being.

In this bonus episode, we have an episode of The Hindu’s Parley podcast where The Hindu’s Prashanth Perumal is in conversation with Surjit Bhalla and Jayati Ghosh on whether poverty has really dropped to 5% in India.

Nilanjan Mukhopadyay speaks to us about the recent resignation of the Election Commissioner, and whether the government will rush to appoint two Election Commissioners under the new law.

In this episode, Dr Veena Sreenivasan sheds light on the Bengaluru water crisis, discussing its contributing factors and what can be done to lessen its severity.

Ranja Sengupta speaks to us about the key agenda of the 13th Ministerial Conference of the WTO held in Abu Dhabi, and the disputes and wins for the developing nations in the same.

In this episode, Shahzeb Jillani joins us to tell us what principal challenges lie before Shehbaz Sharif and delves into the dynamics of the coalition arrangement between the PML-N and PPP.

Krishnadas Rajagopal joins us to provide an overview of the JMM bribery case and explains why the Supreme Court has now overruled the 1998 Narsimha Rao judgement.

In this episode, Prof. Prabha Kotiswaran explains what changed in the law, how this will affect intending families, and the many complications that may still arise when the law is fully implemented.

With India holding a 3-1 lead, N. Sudarshan joins us to discuss the IND vs. ENG test series and explain why England’s Bazball strategy hasn’t proven successful.

Radhika Ramaseshan speaks to us about the issue of cross-voting and defections in India, and if this will continue to be a common phenomenon in the country.

Dr Sunil Shroff speaks to us about organ transplant laws in India, how loopholes can be plugged to curb organ commerce, the demand versus availability of organs in the country and the need to protect donor rights.

Stanly Johny speaks to us about the gains and losses for both the parties in the Russia-Ukraine war, and whether either side will gain a decisive advantage in the third year of this crisis.

In this episode, Shishir Gupta from CSEP joins us to discuss the factors behind the high cost of housing in India and suggests possible solutions.

In this episode, Satyarupa Shekhar dispels myths surrounding plastic recycling and explores whether a viable solution truly exists.

Biswajit Dhar speaks to us about the lessons India can learn from China to bolster foreign investments, and what countries like Vietnam are doing to increase their exports.

Agricultural expert Devinder Sharma explains the reasons behind the new farmers' protest, discusses why farmers rejected the government's 5-year MSP plan, highlights the distinctions from the 2020–21 protest, and explores the possibility of entering a similar situation.

With Elon Musk’s Neuralink project creating a buzz after its first human brain chip implant, Simantini Ghosh joins us to explain what brain-interface technology is, the research and challenges involved, its potential medical applications, and the ethical concerns that surround it.

Gilles Verniers speaks to us about what the political scenario in the country looks like with the Lok Sabha elections fast approaching, and what can be expected from the same.

Jagdeep S Chhokar speaks to us about the reasoning behind the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Electoral Bond Scheme, and its implications for Indian democracy moving forward.

Dr. Sarasu Esther Thomas joins us to discuss the UCC Bill, its impact on minority communities, and controversies around its provisions concerning live-in relationships.

Arun Kumar speaks to us about the claims made in the White Paper on the changes in the Indian Economy, and how they stand up to scrutiny.

Shahzeb Jillani joins us from Islamabad to give us an overall assessment of the Pakistan parliamentary election results. He also provides insights into public sentiment and shares his perspective on the allegations of 'rigging.'

G.S. Bajpai explains to us the new penal provisions for hit and run accidents, why it triggered protests, and if the law needs to consider contributing factors to accidents.

After Iran's announcement of a 15-day visa-free policy for Indian tourists, M.K. Bhadrakumar discusses India-Iran relations and outlines the desired outcomes India should aim for in its engagements with Iran.

Srikanth Lakshmanan speaks to us about the issues with the regulatory framework for digital payment ecosystems, and the allegations against Paytm.