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First, The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry discusses one of the most significant turning points in India’s decades long fight against left wing extremism.

Next, The Indian Express' Mihir Vasavda talks about India hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games and what that means for its Olympic ambitions. (12:25)

In the end, we also take a look at why Karnataka’s caste survey is now facing resistance. (19:55)

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During the festive season, people across the country come together to celebrate, with food—sweet, savory, and deep-fried—often taking center stage. While these treats are fine in moderation, we often indulge more than we should. But how much is too much, and are there ways to make our celebrations healthier?

To explore these questions, we speak to Dr Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head, Nutrition And Dietetics, Max Super Speciality Hospital (Delhi).

(This episode originally aired on the 30th October, 2024).

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As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation, we are excited to bring to you the fourth episode of our five part series where we talk about the evolving landscape of AI in Education.

The National Education Policy 2020 marks a bold shift in how we think about technology in learning. It envisions a future where students build not just digital literacy, but also computational thinking and AI fluency — and where teachers are empowered with the tools, training, and support to integrate AI into their curriculums meaningfully and responsibly. 

To understand how this is being imp...

First, The Indian Express' Sophiya Mathew talks about the Supreme Court's partial lift on the years long ban on firecrackers while allowing green variants on a trial basis in one of the world's most polluted cities. 

Next, we are joined by The Indian Express' anonna Dutt to discuss the Nobel prize winning discovery that redefined our understanding of the immune system and how it protects our body without harming it. (17:44)

Lastly, we take a look at US President Donald Trump’s claim that India would no longer buy Russian oil, and how India has reacted to that...

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about China's recent announcement regarding cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by 7 to 10 per cent by 2035 from its peak levels. He shares the significance of this announcement and what it means for the global fight against climate change.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Arun Sharma about a 100 crore rupees scandal that has been uncovered in Jammu and Kashmir regarding licenses that were given for gun possession. (16:04)

Lastly, we talk about the suicide case of a Dalit IPS officer from Haryana, and why it has raised even mo...

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary about the seat sharing arrangement within the National Democratic Alliance for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections. He shares the number of seats that each party has gotten and the significance that it holds.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the Karnataka state cabinet approving the Karnataka Menstrual Leave Policy 2025, which allows one day of paid leave each month for women working in all government offices, as well as industries like IT and textiles. She shares why this decision matters and the concerns regarding it. (17:56)

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First, The Indian Express' Udit Misra talks about the Indian economy and why many experts are surprised by the fact that it appears to be doing well.
Next, we are joined by The Indian Express' Saman Hussian who explains how a man allegedly killed his entire immediate family for the payout from their insurance policies, and why this may not be an isolated incident. (15:54)

Lastly, we discuss a rare moment of optimism in a 2 year conflict, Israel and Hamas begin a fragile truce under a deal brokered by US President Donald Trump. (26:49)

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's first official visit to India. He shares what this visit means and how significant this visit is for India's foreign policy. 

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Tanushree Bose about another case of sexual assault reported in West Bengal. A MBBS student from a private medical college in Paschim Bardhaman district has allegedly been sexually assaulted in a jungle near the campus. Tanushree shares the details of the case and the investigation. (16:56)
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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sweety Kumari about the devastation that has happened in West Bengal due to heavy rains. Sweety shares details of how the situation unfolded, the impact the rains have had and the rescue operations. 

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about the communal unrest in Odisha's Cuttack where violence broke out while a procession was happening for the immersion of Goddess Durga's idols to mark the end of Durga Puja. (10:46)
Lastly, we talk about the promise made by RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav as the Bihar elections approach. (20:04)

In this bonus episode, we speak to Shyamal Majumdar, editor at Financial Express about the unfolding turmoil within one of India’s most trusted business groups, the Tata Group, and what this internal rift means for corporate governance and investor confidence. At the centre of this crisis is a split within the Tata Trusts, which controls a majority stake in Tata Sons, the holding company of the group.

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First, The Indian Express' National Legal Editor Apurva Viswanath talks about the attack that disrupted proceedings before Chief Justice BR Gavai over his remarks on Khajuraho temple complex.

Next, Girish Kuber, the editor of the Marathi daily Loksatta talks about Maharashtra's Marathwada region, where record breaking rainfall has turned one of India’s most drought prone areas into a flood zone. (10:00)

In the end, we also take a quick look at the developments in Kerala, where the ED has raided the homes and offices of Malayalam film stars as part of a probe into alleged luxury ca...

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the death of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district and in Rajasthan after consuming contaminated cough syrups. She shares the cause behind it and the concerns that it raises.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Divya A about Sir Creek, a disputed region between India and Pakistan and what Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had to say about Pakistan's military infrastructure close to it. (11:44)
Lastly, we talk about the Sabarimala Temple which is once again at the centre of a controversy. (20:35)

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First, The Indian Express' Parul Kulshrehta talks about a fire that broke out inside the Neuro ICU of Sawai Man Singh Hospital late Sunday night in Jaipur, killing six patients and injuring several others.

Next, we turn to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh, where at least six people, including four children, have died in suspected wolf attacks over the past three weeks. The Indian Express’ Jay Mazoomdaar explains  the challenges of managing such man-animal conflict. (09:11)

And in the end, we go to Indore, where a call by a local BJP leader to remove Muslim traders from a cen...

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First, The Indian Express’ Saman Hussain talks to us about the situation in Bareilly where protests are being caused due to a row over an 'I love Muhammad' poster which are now spilling over to other states. 

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha about the work and contributions of Jane Goodall, one of the world's most renowned conservationists who passed way last week at the age of 91. (14:18)

And finally, we talk about unrest happening in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. (25:07)

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As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation, we are here with the third episode of our five part series where we talk about public disclosure of school learning quality data.

Usually, when parents assess schools for their children, they focus on non-academic factors like infrastructure and school facilities. But they do not have access to information regarding the most important factor that is student learning quality. The National Education Policy 2020 places a strong emphasis on public disclosure of school performance. To understand how is this reform is being implemented, we'll be joined by two guests...

First, The Indian Express’ Saurabh Parashar tells us about the case of a 12-year-old Dalit boy who died by suicide last month after allegedly being beaten and humiliated for entering the house of a Rajput family in Himachal Pradesh.

Next, The Indian Express’ Divya A talks about why the government is, for the first time, opening up the conservation of protected monuments to private players. (9:19)

And finally, we highlight the key points from the speech delivered yesterday by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on the organization’s centenary. (22:17)

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First, The Indian Express' National Sports Editor Sandeep Dwivedi talks about how the Indian cricket team’s decision to not shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts has deepened the rivalry between the two sides in an unprecedented way.
Next, The Indian Express' Maushree Seth discusses the partial demolition of hockey legend Mohammed Shahid’s ancestral home that has sparked political reactions. (13:34)

Lastly, we talk about a scaffolding collapse at a major power project site in Chennai that has left nine migrant workers dead. (20:13)

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Jay Mazoomdaar about an investigation carried out by The Indian Express on the Central Board of Film Certification. Here we discuss how the CBFC has worked over the years and what has made it a one-man show. 

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anjali Marar about India signing a contract with the International Seabed Authority for the allocation of the Carlsberg Ridge in the Indian Ocean for Polymetallic Sulphides exploration and the strategic significance this holds.  (16:05)
Lastly, we talk about Bihar's Special Intensive Revision and the final list of elec...

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First, The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary talks about Ladakh, where protests demanding statehood turned violent last week, leaving four people dead and activist Sonam Wangchuk detained.

Next, The Indian Express' Aiswarya Raj discusses Uttarakhand, where a recruitment exam scandal has triggered fierce protests after allegations of paper leaks. (15:09)

In the end, we also discuss Prime Minister Narendra Modi writing the foreword to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s autobiography. (24:23)

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First, The Indian Express' Ravi Dutta Misra talks about the new tariffs that the US administration under President Donald Trump announced last week, and what they could mean for India.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Shubham Tigga about Jharkhand, where the promise of work led 13 young men into captivity. (09:37)

Lastly, we take a look at Tamil Nadu where one of the deadliest political tragedies in years claimed 39 lives. (20:47)

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Damini Nath about the new feature that has been introduced by the Election Commission of India on their app and site as a way to eliminate gaps in their system, so that voters cannot be deleted off the voting lists without them getting informed. 

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga about the current situation in Punjab which is reeling from the aftermath of the massive floods that devastated the state last month. She talks about the rehabilitation efforts and how the state is coping. (7:21)
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First, The Indian Express Maulsree Seth talks about Uttar Pradesh, where the state government has moved to restrict the overt display of caste identification in official and public spaces.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Vidheesha Kuntamalla about India’s classrooms, where students and teachers scramble to rethink what learning should look like in an AI driven world. (09:40)

Lastly, we talk about multiple women students accusing the manager of an Ashram run institute of sexual harassment. (19:24)

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