How does the Opposition's role change in an ‘electoral autocracy’? with Yogendra Yadav
In recent years, democracy research institutes have been categorising India as a ‘partly free’ democracy, with the V-Dem Institute of the Un...
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20 of 1,337 episodesIn Focus-Parley | Should India restart dialogue with Pakistan?
India and Pakistan have not been in a dialogue since 2016 when talks broke after the terror attacks at Pathankot and subsequently at Uri. Th...
Are the U.S. and Iran returning to full-scale war?
President Donald Trump has declared the Iran ceasefire 'over', casting new doubt on the future of the June 17 agreement. With nuclear negoti...
Is digitalisation aiding land grab from Dalit and tribal farmers?
The Indian state has been digitalising land records across the country for many years now, and more aggressively since 2016 as part of the D...
Who is accountable for mistakes in the IVF sector?
A recent case of assisted reproduction hit the headlines a couple of weeks ago, after a couple from Gurugram alleged publicly that their twi...
Should NEET be scrapped – Part 3: How does a paper leak happen?
NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a high stakes, high pressure exam that can make or mar the careers and fortunes of entire f...
U.S.-Iran tensions return: is the MoU already failing?
The United States and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to halt fighting, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease the naval blockade...
Should NEET be scrapped – Part 2: Does NEET undermine merit?
NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a high stakes, high pressure exam that can make or mar the careers and fortunes of entire f...
In Focus-Parley | Has the 48-team World Cup made the tournament better?
In January 2017, when FIFA expanded the World Cup to 48 teams, starting with the 2026 edition, there were mixed feelings. Many welcomed the...
Should NEET be scrapped – Part 1: How does NEET align with India’s public health goals?
NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a high stakes, high pressure exam that can make or mar the careers and fortunes of entire f...
Why do industrial accidents keep happening in India?
Every time a major industrial accident occurs, compensation is announced, inquiry committees are formed and investigations begin. Yet simila...
₹200 Pension in 2026? A look at India's old age pension schemes
In this episode, we have a conversation with Neha Lodha, a a Senior Resident Fellow at the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, where she leads re...
What does Starmer's resignation mean for Britain, Labour and India?
From a historic election victory to an early exit from Downing Street, Starmer's resignation highlights the growing challenges facing Britai...
Wimbledon 2026 preview: Is Sinner the overwhelming favourite yet again?
With Wimbledon 2026 set to start this Monday, there have been three hot topics of discussion: who will make the most of Carlos Alcaraz’s abs...
In Focus-Parley | Should Indian seafarers stop serving on sanctioned ships?
While merchant ships across the world have been manned by Indian seafarers, officers, engineers and crew for years, recent conflicts have su...
From Barcelona Messi to Argentina Messi: How has the football icon evolved?
Coach Pradhyum Reddy shares insights on Lionel Messi's late-career exploits at the FIFA World Cup, and how players like him and Cristiano Ro...
Decoding India’s polycrisis: Ailing economy, broken education system, acute unemployment
The term ‘polycrisis’ denotes a scenario where multiple crises occur at the same time. A new book titled ‘India Out of Work: Rethinking Indi...
Did Trump’s Iran deal sideline Israel?
The first round of direct US-Iran talks has concluded in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, marking a major diplomatic development in the West Asia....
Iran, visas and politics: How is FIFA handling U.S. excesses at the World Cup?
A discussion with Srinivasan Ramani on the controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino's response and what...
In Conversation with Romila Thapar: Is Hindutva compatible with democracy?
Romila Thapar, an extraordinary scholar known for shaping our understanding of ancient Indian history, and for instituting critical inquiry...