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In Focus by The Hindu

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A podcast from The Hindu that delves deep into current developments with subject experts, and brings in context, history, perspective and analysis.

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Europe is seeing a wave of protests against economic inequalities and poor living standards. The immediate causes vary across countries, from the housing crisis in Spain and issues with the education system in France to public anger over perceived co... more

In May, Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical, titled Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity), on safeguarding human dignity in the age of AI. He later shared on social media that he believes human-created art cannot be replaced by machine-g... more

The Supreme Court, in a judgement on October 15th, declared that a Hindu who converts to a “non-Hindu” social order cannot claim the benefits of reservation. It reasoned that backwardness can’t be transferred automatically from the Hindu social order... more

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The death by suicide of Sahil Wakode, a second year B.Tech student at IIT, Bombay, has sparked protests, allegations of caste discrimination, and demands for institutional reforms.

Between the years 2020-21 and 2024-25, IITs reported 45 student suic... more

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Recent Guests

Srinivasan Ramani
The Hindu's Deputy National Editor and a follower of Spanish football
The Hindu
Episode: What makes Real Madrid vs Barcelona football's greatest rivalry?
Andrew Sesuraj M.
Child rights activist and student of Tamil Nadu politics
Episode: In Focus-Parley | Should children be involved in political campaigning?
Anil Pillai
Behavioural scientist
Episode: In Focus-Parley | Should children be involved in political campaigning?
Partha Chatterjee
Dean of Academics and Professor of Economics at Shiv Nadar University
Shiv Nadar University
Episode: Nobel Economics Prize 2026: How can Hall and Woodford’s ideas help tackle today’s economic challenges?
Nivedita Krishna
Founder of Pacta, a law firm and think tank focused on the legal needs of the social sector
Pacta
Episode: Why are Indian cities still inaccessible to people with disabilities?
Bhumika Modh
Heads the Yes to Access initiative at the Association of People with Disability
Association of People with Disability
Episode: Why are Indian cities still inaccessible to people with disabilities?
Rajib Dasgupta
Head of the Centre for Social Medicine and Community Health at Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Episode: Plague case in Siberia: what we know and what we should know
Qamar Qureshi
Formerly of the Wildlife Institute of India
Wildlife Institute of India
Episode: In Focus-Parley | Can wildlife thrive in India without active human intervention?
Uma Ramakrishnan
Professor at the National Centre for Biological Sciences
National Centre for Biological Sciences
Episode: In Focus-Parley | Can wildlife thrive in India without active human intervention?

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Sampath
Host of In Focus

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Running Propaganda Machine

    The Hindu is running a propaganda machine against the current dispensation. You may have disagreements with them. But the listener is entitled to hear an unbiased report. We are all living in digital age not in Ms. Gandhi’s era. Information is in the finger tips of the people. So don’t try to make people fools. Provide an unbiased reporting for that’s what we subscribed by providing money to Apple. Don’t air utter nonsense by providing platform to propaganda master like Parakkala Prabhakar who h... more

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    binusulu
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  • Gem

    This is a gem,

    namma ooru’s own NPR. So refreshing, a thousands time better than watching news on TV

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samprafx
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative but can improve further.

    The podcast provides a detailed and multidimensional discussion on various topics. My only problem is that the guest speakers use a lot of abbreviations and jargon, which can be hard to comprehend if the listener is not familiar with the topic in depth. A more lucid diction would be helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ansha12390
    India2 years ago
  • Gems of information

    While most citizens are getting scraps in the name of news, the Hindu is keeping the pillars strong.

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    fi user
    India2 years ago
  • Change the host

    Host lacks the energy and enthusiasm required to hold listeners engaged

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    Listdustawayy
    India3 years ago

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Why are Indian cities still inaccessible to people with disabilities?
Q: How effectively do laws in India address disability and accessibility?
Nivedita Krishna says the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act recognizes rights across areas such as education, transport and public spaces, but enforcement pathways are not sufficiently tangible or reliable. Orders from disability commissioners may not be binding, and implementation remains a major weakness.
Why are Indian cities still inaccessible to people with disabilities?
Q: But how accessible are Indian cities in practice? Can a person with physical and intellectual disability leave their home, reach a public space, navigate it and participate independently without encountering a barrier at every stage?
Bhumika Modh says laws and policies exist, but planning must begin with people's lived experience rather than focusing only on disability. She emphasizes that practical barriers can be identified by testing routes and spaces with disabled people.
Nobel Economics Prize 2026: How can Hall and Woodford’s ideas help tackle today’s economic challenges?
Q: How do we apply these principles in such a scenario? And when do we carry on pushing through the learnings? And when is the time to change?
Chatterjee says policymakers should build credible and stable policy environments, communicate clearly about future responses, and recognize that models cannot reliably forecast every crisis or predict when relationships will change.
Nobel Economics Prize 2026: How can Hall and Woodford’s ideas help tackle today’s economic challenges?
Q: Professor Hall and Professor Woodford won this year's Nobel Prize for their work in microeconomic foundations and macroeconomic stabilization. What does that even mean?
Chatterjee explains that their work connects individual decisions and expectations to economy-wide outcomes, and that stabilisation can support welfare by reducing unemployment and excessive inflation.
In Focus-Parley | Should children be involved in political campaigning?
Q: So should there be a law?
Both guests support legal safeguards against using children in political campaigning, while preserving children's right to voice their own views and participate in issues that concern them.

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The show consistently offers deep analysis of current affairs with expert guests spanning geopolitics, policy, science, economics, law, and sports. Episodes center on explaining complex issues (from regional security dynamics to regulatory debates and public policy) with accessible context, bringing in scholars, practitioners, and senior journalists to dissect implications for India and beyond. A notable strength is its ability to pair authoritative guests with timely topics, often bridging technical detail with broader societal impact. The format tends to favor rigorous, nuanced discussion over casual commentary, making it valuable for listeners who want informed perspectives and connections to broader trends. Potential sponsors and guests... more

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