Siddhesh Zadey joins us to unpack the 1:1000 myth, explain the WHO’s SDG-based approach to health workforce assessment, and reveal what India’s data really shows.

B. Bhagwan Das speaks to us about why the IMF graded India’s GDP data poorly, what the ‘C’ rating really means, and how it complicates claims of high economic growth.

Stanly Johny speaks to us about Trump’s push for a Ukraine ceasefire, the pressure on Kyiv and Moscow, and whether a peace deal is realistically within reach.

Jagriti Chandra speaks to us about the operational lapses behind Indigo’s mass cancellations, and what this fiasco says about competition and accountability in Indian aviation.

Amol Karhadkar joins us to unpack the key talking points from the tour, Gautam Gambhir’s leadership, the concept of split coaching roles, and what the upcoming T20s mean for India’s build-up to the 2026 World Cup.

Dr Abdul Ghafur explains the threat of antimicrobial resistance in India, decodes the government's new National Action Plan on AMR and gives pointers, on how we, as individuals, can help combat this public health issue.

Major General (Retd.) Lakhwinder Singh on how Indian Army artillery turned the tide in the 1999 Kargil War, from Tololing to Tiger Hill, and the seamless coordination between artillery and infantry in the world’s toughest battlefield conditions.

Manjusha Madhu speaks to us about how digital gender-based violence is increasing in India, who it impacts most, and why justice remains difficult to access.

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.