Rahul Verma speaks to us about what went wrong for the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and whether the verdict marks the beginning of a new coalition era.

This year's World Health Assembly is being held in Geneva from May 27 to June 1, 2024. Professor T. Sundararaman joins us to discuss the progress in negotiations, the WHA's role in democratising WHO policies, and balancing Big Pharma pressures with its mission of health equity and social justice.

Meghna Bal joins us to talk about the Digital Competition Bill 2024. She explores the bill's key proposals, highlights the major concerns that have been raised, and discusses the changes needed to address these issues.

Syed Akbaruddin speaks to us about the recent International Court of Justice ruling to Israel, and whether the condemnation from countries in the region matter till the United States gives a free pass to Israel.

N. Sudarshan speaks to us about what fans can expect from this upcoming season of the French Open, and what India’s chances are in the doubles, where Australian Open champion Rohan Bopanna will be in action.

Dinkar Srivastava speaks to us about Raisi’s legacy on the domestic and international front, and how Iran will deal with the many challenges that it faces in the region.

Jabin T Jacob joins us to explore the strategic Russia-China partnership, Western concerns about China's aid, and the implications for India, which views China as a threat but depends on Russian defence imports.

Dr Anurag Agrawal joins us to unpack the recent controversy over the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine or Covishield as it is known here, and, now that it is being global withdrawn, explains what India's immunization path should be, going forward.

Henri Tiphagne speaks to us about the reasons for the deferment of accreditation of India’s top human rights institution, and what the country has to do to get the accreditation back.

Knight Frank India reports a $798 million loss due to 13.3 million sq. ft. of ghost shopping infrastructure in India. Gulam Zia, Senior Executive Director at Knight Frank, shares insights, observations, and key findings of the report.

Jayed Ansari speaks to us about what implications Kejriwal’s release will have in the middle of the election campaign, and whether he will impact elections in Delhi.

Stanly Johny speaks to us about the recent developments in Israel’s military assault on Gaza, and whether the Israeli Prime Minister’s political future will survive a ceasefire agreement at this stage of the conflict.

In this episode, MG Devasahayam delves into the Election Commission's data-sharing practices, timelines, types of data, and the validity of concerns about vote manipulation during the counting process.

Dr Vandana Prasad explains how certain spice mixes were found to have high amounts of a toxic pesticide in them, and why, despite safety laws, unsafe food has become a growing problem in India

In this episode, Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay analyses PM Modi's claims regarding the Congress manifesto, opposition response, and emerging campaign themes.

T Sundararaman speaks to us about how the recent measures of the IRDAI will pan out in real life, and whether the senior citizens will be able to afford the insurance package designed by private insurers.

In this episode, Prashant Bhushan discusses the implications for the Aam Aadmi Party's 'anti-political' appeal and how it can explain this AAP-Congress alliance to its supporters.

Dr Poornima Prabhakaran joins us to talk about how heatwaves are setting in earlier, lasting longer and are more severe, and what consequences this could have on human health, food security and future extreme climate events.

In this episode, Professor T. Sundararaman joins us to talk about challenges stemming from the delayed 2021 census, broader issues concerning data availability, and how we can resolve the data crisis.

Dr Arun Gupta explains how Nestlé, embroiled in a controversy over sugar in baby food, manages to get away with unhealthy products in India, what the laws surrounding sugar, salt and fat in foods are, and why advertisement regulations need tightening.

Rakesh Rao speaks to us about the 2024 Candidates tournament, and the recent success of the 17 year old Indian chess prodigy.

In this episode, Randheer Singh gives us an overview of India’s EV policy, the agenda behind Musk’s visit to Delhi, and whether the Indian market is ready for Tesla’s entry.

Alok Hisarwala explains the amendment brought into the Wildlife Protection Act with regard to captive elephants, how this could potentially revive trafficking and the need to move away from using elephants for cultural purposes in India

Stanly Johny joins us to provide a deeper analysis of Iran's retaliatory strike on Israel, delving into its strategic implications. He also tells us how this could escalate and where this leaves the ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Nirupama Subramanian speaks to us about what the government’s anti-terror comments mean for the country’s foreign policy and standing in the world, and whether such actions will spark a wider conflict with Pakistan.