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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1
Nipah virus and Kerala: What is the connection
Dr. Anoop Kumar A.S speaks to us about what we know about how the nipah virus spills over from fruit bats to humans, and what can be done to contain it.
19 min
2
AI 171 Crash: Fuel Cutoff and a Fatal Plunge
Jagriti Chandra joins us to unpack the initial findings from the crash of Air India flight AI171. She explains what the investigation reveals so far and the broader questions it raises about aviation safety
21 min
3
The Nimisha Priya Case: Decoding death penalty ...
Shreya Rastogi speaks to us about the what happens to Indian citizens who get enmeshed in criminal judicial systems in other countries, and the death penalty laws in India.
31 min
4
The Sandal Scandal: Of Birks, Crocs, and Fakes ...
In Part 2, we explore the cultural and fashion angles of the sandal scandal with Rosella Stephen, editor of The Hindu Sunday Magazine.
28 min
5
The Sandal Scandal: Of Birks, Crocs, and Fakes ...
31 min
6
The terms and conditions of Trump's "Liberation...
Ajay Srivastava speaks to us about the "Liberation day" tariffs imposed by U. S.,what happens next
36 min
7
Gujarat Bridge Collapse: Another Warning, More ...
19 min
8
July 9 General Strike: What do India’s workers ...
33 min
9
What was the rationale for the fuel ban on End-...
39 min
10
Is the government reluctant to ensure better ro...
Ranjit Gadgil joins us to discuss road safety in India, exploring whether the core issues stem from poor road design, weak law enforcement, or a deeper combination of systemic challenges.
25 min
11
Does the Special Intensive Revision of electora...
M.G. Devasahayam joins us in this episode to discuss the SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar, why it has been initiated now, and whether concerns about disenfranchisement are justified.
34 min
12
Wimbledon 2025: Preview and analysis
27 min
13
Why are short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) ...
Zerin Osho joins us to discuss what makes short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) so dangerous, the activities that produce them, how their impact can be mitigated, and the challenges India faces.
49 min
14
Israel, Iran, and the US: What were their calcu...
In this episode, Senior Turkish journalist Mehmet Ozturk explains what prompted the ceasefire, why Iran agreed to it, and whether it’s likely to hold.
30 min
15
Is India's extreme heat impacting pregnancies?
22 min
16
India as the world's fourth largest economy: Wh...
Partha Chatterjee from Shiv Nadar University joins us to discuss India's leap surpassing Japan, and what the numbers mean for the broader population.
50 min
17
Has Israel’s objective in attacking Iran shifte...
41 min
18
World Crocodile Day: Appraising 50 years of Cro...
30 min
19
What are the risks of the government's proposed...
Rajeev Jayadevan speaks to us about why the government is promoting 'mixopathy' and what are the risks of mixing alternative systems of medicine with the MBBS course.
26 min
20
Article 143: What is the context of the Preside...
Deepak Joshi joins us to give us more insight on the Presidential reference, how it is different in its substance from a review petition and if the Supreme Court is bound to take it up or can it decline the reference.
29 min
21
What do you need to know about the Covid-19 spi...
V. Ramasubramanian speaks to us about the recent surge in COVID cases, and what people can do to avoid the severity of infection.
16 min
22
What are the implications of Ukraine’s unpreced...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about the implications of Ukraine’s unprecedented air strikes, and whether the Russian president will be under more pressure to retaliate harder.
34 min
23
How healthy are India’s State legislatures?
Niranjana S. Menon breaks down the report’s findings and what they reveal about legislative scrutiny, accountability, and the state of India’s democratic process.
34 min
24
Canada post-elections: Can PM Carney bring abou...
49 min
25
Is Manipur ready for a ‘popular government’ yet?
Abhinay Lakshman joins us to discuss the latest episode of civil unrest in Manipur, the implications of President's Rule, and the prospects for the return of a popular government.
30 min