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Teachers are at the heart of foundational learning. Their role goes beyond delivering lessons, it includes identifying learning gaps, encouraging curiosity and creating a supportive environment for students to grow.


In the last five years of the NIPUN Bharat Mission, the country invested in building awareness about the need for such competencies, creating FLN teaching materials, establishing learning targets, and bringing foundational learning to the centre of the school education discourse. Now, in the next phase of India's foundational learning journey, we need to invest heavily in our teachers.

Today, on the occasion of Teachers...

Teachers are at the heart of foundational learning. Their role goes beyond delivering lessons, it includes identifying learning gaps, encouraging curiosity and creating a supportive environment for students to grow.


In the last five years of the NIPUN Bharat Mission, the country invested in building awareness about the need for such competencies, creating FLN teaching materials, establishing learning targets, and bringing foundational learning to the centre of the school education discourse. Now, in the next phase of India's foundational learning journey, we need to invest heavily in our teachers.

Today, on the occasion of Teachers...

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Udit Misra about the controversy surrounding India’s latest GDP figures, how the reported 7.8% real growth was calculated, and whether former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg’s criticism of the data is justified.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Shubham Tigga about an investigation that found BJP booth-level agents seeking the deletion of voters from electoral rolls in Jharkhand’s Godda district, many of them Muslims and migrant workers, and the concerns this has raised during the revision exercise.

And in the end, we look at the month-long strike by...

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First, we speak with The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the the 26th SCO Summit which was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan this year and was attended by leaders of all ten SCO member states, including India, China, Russia and Pakistan. He talks about India's presence at the summit and the issues PM Modi raised.

Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Kiran Parashar about a new law in Bengaluru that could allow parts of the city’s protected park land to be used for public utilities. He talks about the amendment and the opposition the ame...

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First, we speak to The Indian Express’ National Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Vishwanath about the unusual complaint against Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice S P Sharma, the allegations of administrative misconduct, and what the controversy reveals about the informal functioning of the collegium system.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Ankita Deshkar about the 13-day protest by tribal students in Maharashtra, the hostel rules that prompted the agitation—including an age cap and allegations involving pregnancy tests—and the demands that remain unresolved. (16:40)

And in the end, we look at the alleged gangrape of a 17-yea...

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First, we speak with The Indian Express' Asad Rehman who talks about a political controversy following a shuddhikaran hawan that happened at Haldwani's Ramlila Maidan two days after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally at the same venue. He discusses how Rahul Gandhi has called it an act of untouchability and the made a demand for registering an FIR.

Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Divya Goyal about the condition of English language education in Punjab's government schools caused by a shortage of qualified English teachers and the repercussions this shortage is having.

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First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Drishti Jain about the police crackdown on factory workers protesting for higher wages in Noida, why many spent weeks in jail despite courts finding insufficient evidence against them, and the lasting impact on their families.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Parul Kulshrestha about a government school near Jaipur where children were studying alongside farm animals despite having a school building, and how public attention prompted the authorities to allocate funds for repairs. (14:45)

And in the end, we look at the Samyukta Kisan Morcha’s week-long Chandigarh–Mohali mobilisa...

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First, we speak with The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy and Nikhil Ghanekar about flash floods in Nepal. Nikhil discusses the possible reasons behind the floods and why they are so catastrophic and Shubhajit details India's efforts to help Nepal manage the situation. 

Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Aditi Raja about the Gujarat Public Service Commission’s Sales Tax Inspector examination and how one question in the exam turned into a larger debate over answer keys and how public service commissions frame questions. (10:24)

Lastly, we discuss why Russia, one of the world’s big...

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First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Purnima Sah about Maharashtra’s new anti-conversion law, why Christian congregations are asking worshippers to sign self-declaration forms, and the concerns surrounding disruptions and monitoring of prayer meetings.

ext, we speak to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about Intismeran, a personalised cancer vaccine that has shown promising results against skin cancer, how it works alongside immunotherapy, and whether similar treatments could eventually become accessible in India. (12:50)

And in the end, we look at Cricket Australia’s decision to allow former Mumbai Under-19 cricketer Anaya Bangar to play women’s community...

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First, we speak with The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi about the latest Chandipura virus outbreak in Gujarat, where 25 children have died and 39 have been confirmed infected. But the biggest question that medical professionals and researchers can't answer is where the virus is coming from.

Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about a cargo ship that sank off the coast of Odisha, leaving 22 seafarers missing. He talks about the ship, the search and rescue operations, the two crew members who have been rescued and the investigation. (12:23)

Lastly, we discuss the Delhi Police's decision to ex...

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First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Shubham Tigga about why Jharkhand’s 26-day protest over alleged recruitment-exam irregularities ended, how a High Court stay complicated the government’s response, and what the cancellation and suspension of dozens of recruitment processes mean for candidates.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about US Ambassador Sergio Gor’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir, what his remarks signal about Washington’s position on the region, and their significance for India-US ties. (14:05) 

And in the end, we examine an unverified audio clip in which fugitive gang...

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According to the 2014 amendment to the Maharashtra Medical Commission Act, homeopaths who have undergone a one-year bridge course can be registered with the body that regulates allopathic medicine in the state, in a separate register. This almost grants equivalence to MBBS doctors and homeopaths who have undergone the course.

Doctors across Maharashtra went on a strike earlier this month to protest homeopathic doctors being allowed to prescribe modern medicines.

In this episode we speak with The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the reaons behind this development, what do homeopaths need to be trained in, in order...

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First, we speak with The Indian Express' Dheeraj Mishra about an audit of Indian non suburban railway stations conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General. He shares the issues and lapses highlighted during the audit, the concerns they raise and the steps the government is taking. 

Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Pratip Acharya about the Dharavi redevelopment project and the requirement to clear the Deonar landfill for it. He discusses the challenges the project faces, the delay in clearing the landfill, the prescribed timeline and the current status of the project. (11:10)

Lastly, we discuss the...

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First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Man Aman Singh Chhina about three Bills passed by the Punjab government to establish private digital open universities, why the state says they could transform education, and the concerns raised over their compliance with UGC regulations.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Ritu Sharma about how a food safety complaint at an Ahmedabad school developed into a wider controversy over books by Malala Yousafzai and Anne Frank, and what happened to the original investigation. (07:55)

And in the end, we look at the United States’ possible review of its travel...

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First, we speak with The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary about  the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment or the FCRA bill which is facing objections from the opposition and Church groups. He discusses how the bill has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, what this means and the political significance of the same.

Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about NASA inviting ISRO to join its Moon Base Programme. Amitabh talks about the programme, its significance for India and why NASA requires international partners for the making it happen. (15:28)

Lastly, we talk about Jharkhand Chief...

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First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pratip Acharya about the deadly landslide in Mumbai’s Kurla, why repeated warnings about the vulnerable hillside went unaddressed, and what the tragedy reveals about the city’s failure to mitigate known landslide risks.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi about the steady erosion of Odisha’s coastline, the districts most severely affected, and what the shrinking shoreline means for coastal communities and their livelihoods. (12:20)

And in the end, we look at the BJP’s major organisational reshuffle, including Smriti Irani’s return to the central leadership, Am...

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Today on the show, we take a break from our usual programming to bring you a complete guide on what your health checkup should include—regardless of your age, sex, or lifestyle.

The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt breaks down which tests are an absolute must, which ones are unnecessary, how often you should get them done, and whether a good result on paper means you can skip a visit to the doctor.

This episode was originally recorded in May last year, but the conversation remains just as relevant.

Hosted, produced and written by Shashank Bh...

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First, we speak with The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about a bill being brought by the government to replace the Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940. She talks about the bill, why it requires an overhaul and why the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry is opposing the new bill. 

Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Ishika Gupta about Maharashtra's new bike and taxi rules and how they will impact food delivery and quick commerce platforms which initially operated largely under central consumer and social security laws. (11:19)

Lastly, we talk about Tata Trusts starting the process of find...

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First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Atri Mitra about the police cases and serious allegations surrounding Sebaashray, the healthcare initiative closely associated with Abhishek Banerjee’s Diamond Harbour Model, and why he has dismissed the accusations as politically motivated.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sabah Virani about plans for Third Mumbai, a new urban centre spanning 124 villages, the protests surrounding land acquisition, and whether the project can improve connectivity and ease pressure on Mumbai. (08:05)

And in the end, we look at Karnataka’s year-long ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of gutka...

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First, we speak with The Indian Express' Siddharth Upasani about the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 which proposes that banks and payment system providers should be allowed to charge merchants a fee for certain UPI and RuPay debit card transactions.

Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Pragynesh about a crime network that used fake documents and bank deals to target people looking to buy premium properties in Delhi. This case involves a man who scammed one of the biggest real estate companies in the capital using a Rs 200 crore property in the heart of the city. (15:30)

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First, we speak to The Indian Express’ National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath about the Bombay High Court’s conviction of former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape case, why it overturned his earlier acquittal, and its observation that the notion of a “perfect victim” is a myth.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Purnima Sah about the series of protests affecting Maharashtra’s healthcare system, including attacks on medical workers, staffing shortages and opposition to allowing certain homeopathy practitioners to register with the Maharashtra Medical Council after completing a bridge course. (18:20)

And in the end, we look...

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