Pankaj Chadha, head of India’s engineering exporters’ council, on how new U.S. duties are squeezing shop floors.

K.N. Raghavan of the Seafood Exporters Association of India reveals how U.S. tariffs are affecting India’s seafood industry.

N. Sudarshan shares insights on the generation-defining rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

Stanly Johny speaks to us about what the recent attack on Qatar means for the country’s role as mediator, and whether Israel is signalling a new phase in its regional strategy.

In this episode, Srinivasan Ramani joins us to unpack the recent upheaval in Nepal, using data to shed light on rising inequality, growing youth anger, and the deep failures of the country’s political class.

Kathmandu-based Roman Gautam of Himal Southasian joins us to explain why anti-corruption protests toppled a Prime Minister and what it means for Nepal’s politics.

Sabir Ahamed speaks to us about the factors contributing to the dependence on private tuition in the east, and how it is reshaping the education system in India.

Palaeontologist Ashok Sahni talks about India’s fossil wealth, why it matters and the urgent need for protection.

Dr Aravind Reghukumar explains what amoebic meningoencephalitis is, why there has been a rise in cases in Kerala this year, how water sources can be kept safe and what research needs to be done going forward.

Deepak Joshi unpacks the legislation – its sweeping ban on real-money gaming, the constitutional implications of such a move, and whether bypassing stakeholder consultation undermines the government’s attempt to tackle these concerns effectively.

Suhasini Haidar and Ananth Krishnan speak to us about the recent meeting between the Indian Prime Minister and his Chinese counterpart at the SCO summit, and what tangible benefits India can expect from the greater engagement with SCO.

Shashank Pandey speaks to us about the stark gap in the issue of Unique Disability ID Card, and the process that people with disabilities have to go through to acquire it.

Coffee roaster and café-owner Divya Jaishankar on why global prices are surging, how it’s hitting India and what it means for your daily cup.