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FIFA World Cup preview: Who will take home the trophy?

Jun 12, 2026 44m

Journalist and author Sandeep Menon explores the tactics, form and what to expect from the top contenders and underdogs to watch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off,…

Political stability, India ties, economic crisis: Where is Bangladesh headed under BNP?

Jun 12, 2026 24m

Bangladesh is at a critical political turning point under a BNP-led government. In this episode, we explore what the return of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party under Tarique Rahman means for…

In Focus-Parley | Should India incentivise bigger families?

Jun 11, 2026 36m

For decades, Indian policymakers have encouraged population control, with the familiar slogan of ‘Hum Do, Humare Do’ (We two, our two). However, the recent drop in India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR)…

Foreign Portfolio exodus: What does it mean for domestic investors?

Jun 10, 2026 26m

Foreign portfolio investors have taken out more than ₹2.6 lakh crore from Indian equities since January 2026. Aggregate foreign ownership in Indian stocks has fallen to 14.7% -- which is a 14-year…

Falling fertility rate: Is India in danger of missing its demographic dividend?

Jun 09, 2026 44m

India is going through a demographic transition. The proportion of its working age population is increasing, which means India has a great window of opportunity to boost economic growth – which is…

Making history at Norway Chess: When Pragg beat Carlsen twice in his own backyard

Jun 08, 2026 21m

R. Praggnanandhaa scripted one of the finest victories of his young career by becoming the first Indian to win Norway Chess, one of the world’s most prestigious classical tournaments. The 20-year-old…

Malviya Nagar hotel fire tragedy: Behind Delhi’s endemic failure to enforce safety norms

Jun 06, 2026 40m

On Wednesday, 21 people were killed in a massive fire at a south Delhi hotel. And the next day, five people perished in another fire in the ICU of a hospital in Bihar. Such incidents are becoming too…

India-Africa Summit and the lost decade: Can New Delhi catch up?

Jun 05, 2026 44m

In this episode of In Focus, we speak with former diplomat Gurjit Singh about the evolution of India–Africa relations, China’s expanding footprint across the continent, India’s development…

What you need to know about the Ebola outbreak

Jun 04, 2026 21m

If it’s not one infectious disease, then it’s another. This month, the world was rocked with reports of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. On May 16, the World Health…

Making sense of TVK's victory: What does Vijay's win mean for Tamil Nadu's politics? | Part 2

Jun 03, 2026 1h 6m

In part two of this two-part interview, Pon Vasanth B.A., senior assistant editor with The Hindu, discusses with V. Geetha, feminist historian, translator and publisher, the campaign strategies used…

Making sense of TVK's victory: Why and how did Vijay win? | Part 1

Jun 02, 2026 59m

In part one of this two-part interview, Pon Vasanth B.A., senior assistant editor with The Hindu, asks V. Geetha, feminist historian, translator and publisher, about her reading of the Tamilaga…

IPL 2026 review: What defined a season of records, runs and repeat champions?

May 31, 2026 30m

The 2026 Indian Premier League season ended with Royal Challengers Bengaluru becoming only the third team in tournament history to successfully defend their title, with a dominant victory over…

If you are a trauma survivor, what does it take to heal?

May 30, 2026 42m

Do you have frequent panic attacks? Are there behaviour patterns that you know you need to change but you can’t? Is your day to day life ruled by fear? Then it’s possible – though not a certainty –…

What can India's open prisons unlock that conventional jails never have?

May 29, 2026 25m

"Prisoners do not cease to be bearers of constitutional rights upon incarceration." — The Supreme Court, in a February 2026 order, was pointed in its language as it directed States and UTs to develop…

Is increasing the Supreme Court’s sanctioned strength an effective way to reduce pendency?

May 28, 2026 1h 3m

On May 17, the President promulgated an ordinance increasing the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 judges. The ordinance is expected to be tabled during the Monsoon Session of…

Meta's encryption rollback: what's the scope for privacy on Instagram and beyond now?

May 27, 2026 36m

Meta has ended support for end-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram, effective May 8, 2026. The policy reversal, citing low adoption, comes against a backdrop of mounting regulatory pressure…

CBSE's On-Screen Marking fiasco: An evaluator and a parent explain how it unfolded

May 26, 2026 39m

The CBSE has been facing flak for its re-evaluation process for Class 12 Board exams this year. Parents and students have complained of a dysfunctional website, blurred answer sheets, and missing…

Heat stress: Why are Indian cities the world's hottest?

May 25, 2026 53m

According to a global heat map that recently went viral, almost 95 of the world’s 100 hottest places were in India. This summer, Indian cities are recording higher temperatures than even the deserts…

10 years of Disability Rights Act: Where does India stand on digital inclusion?

May 21, 2026 41m

India has 30-35 million people with disabilities. It’s now ten years since the enactment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Yet, accessibility remains a challenge – not only in the…

In Focus-Parley | Should the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) be decentralized?

May 21, 2026 52m

The cancellation and retest of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 has exposed deep cracks in India’s examination system. Allegations of paper leaks, corruption and repeated lapses…

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