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The Big Story

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The Big Story podcast - Where we dissect headline-making news with analysis and inputs from experts.

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What Happens Years After a Cyclone Hits? (ft. Ruhie Kumar & Surabhi Gajbhaye)

Cyclones are a characteristic feature of the Indian coastline and every year we see a few cyclones create severe damage to the east as well...

83:29Jul 1, 2023

Can AI Revolutionise Mental Healthcare? Experts Answer (ft. Dr. Samir Parikh and Dr. Megha Gupta)

Are AI apps the future of mental health support? Can these applications truly understand and address the complexities of our emotional well-...

72:21Jun 15, 2023

The Truth About HEATWAVES & Climate Change in India (ft. Aditya Pillai)

Heatwaves. Literally and metaphorically the “hottest” topic in climate change research. While heatwaves are becoming more and more common in...

81:52Jun 1, 2023

Karnataka Results Analysis: Hindutva, Corruption & Local Leaders

What will be the consequence of Congress’ victory in the Karnataka elections? What are the prominent factors that lead to BJP’s setback in t...

37:27May 15, 2023

Are We Spending More Money Because of UPI? (ft. Ateesh Tankha)

In this episode of The Big Story, our hosts Anjali and Prateek talk about money. Now, we don't have a lot of money, but we do have a lot of...

81:51May 1, 2023

Understanding the Problems with the Indian Education System (ft. Ratna Vishwanathan and Neeti Bhalla Saini)

Do you sometimes look back at your schooling years and wonder if its changed at all? Do you wish you were taught differently? Have you ever...

87:52Apr 15, 2023

Will Microplastics Enter the Human Brain? (ft. Shreya Sharma & Sadhika Tiwari)

Did you know microplastics are intentionally added in our products? Or the fact that neither non- vegetarians nor vegetarians are safe from...

55:26Apr 1, 2023

Jaggery, Keto, and Other Food Myths Debunked (feat. Krish Ashok & Dr. Priyanka)

Have you been wondering if you should switch from white sugar to jaggery? Is fast food actually harmful? Do diets like Keto and Paleo work?...

78:36Mar 15, 2023

How Media Trials Weaken Journalism & Judiciary (feat. Satish Maneshinde & Manisha Pande)

In the second episode of The Big Story, our hosts, Anjali and Prateek discuss media trials with Manisha Pande, the Executive Editor of Newsl...

64:14Feb 28, 2023

We Are Worried About The Wrong AI (feat. Shamim Mokles & Anupam Guha)

If you've spoken to a friend or a colleague for over an hour in the past month, it is highly likely that the words Artificial Intelligence (...

62:53Feb 15, 2023

The Big Story 2.0 (Trailer) - New Hosts, New Formats, Bigger Stories

The Big Story is back with a second season! The news culture of our times is noisy, crowded, and honestly so confusing. This is why we are c...

1:04Feb 12, 2023

Nikhat Zareen's Journey to Gold and What it Means for Indian Boxing

After the marvelous Thomas cup win, India has another reason to celebrate as Telangana-born boxer Nikhat Zareen bagged the gold medal in the...

16:27May 20, 2022

How Can Hardik Patel & Sunil Jakhar's Exit Impact The Congress?

On 18 May, Hardik Patel who gained popularity during the Patidar agitation, quit the party. Taking swipes at senior leaders, he accused the...

21:33May 19, 2022

India's Rationale Behind Banning Wheat Exports & Its Impact On Markets

After enforcing a ban on wheat exports, India announced some relaxations on 18 May. The surprise decision had led to a lot of chaos as hundr...

19:42May 18, 2022

Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath Dispute: How It Started & Where It Stands Now

The decades-old Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath dispute has sprung back in the news once again. While there are several chapters to this lo...

20:22May 17, 2022

Underdogs to Winning Thomas Cup — How Indian Men's Badminton Team Made History

15th May was not just any Sunday, it was a historic Sunday for Indian sports as the Indian men's Badminton team defeated 14-time winners – I...

14:20May 16, 2022

Inflation at 8-Year High of 7.79 Percent – Who Will It Hurt the Most?

The RBI’s unscheduled hike in repo rates on 5 May confirmed that the central bank was behind the curve in controlling inflation and now new...

11:42May 13, 2022

Marital Rape Case: What Next After Delhi High Court Split Verdict?

On the long-standing question of criminalising marital rape, the Delhi High Court on 11 May delivered a split verdict in a batch of petition...

15:24May 12, 2022

IndiGo Incident Shows Why We Need To Raise Awareness Around Disabilities

Are we as a society practicing inclusivity and showing sensitivity towards people with disabilities? A video from Ranchi airport that went v...

20:09May 11, 2022

Girls Out of School - The Faces Behind The Stark Numbers on School Dropouts

This time around marks a year to the deadly second wave of Covid. While officially 5.42 lakh people lost their lives to the virus in India s...

27:06May 9, 2022