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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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After years of slow-moving negotiations, India’s trade policy has shifted gears. Over the past three and a half years, the country has signed a string of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to increase market access for Indian goods and services.

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Recent Guests

Dipika Jain
Executive Dean and Professor of Law, Director, Centre for Justice, Law and Society at Jindal Global Law School
Jindal Global Law School
Episode: In Focus-Parley | Do abortion laws in India need overhauling?
Alka Barua
Abortion Team Lead and Steering Committee Member
CommonHealth India
Episode: In Focus-Parley | Do abortion laws in India need overhauling?
Anand Mishra
Political editor of Frontline
Frontline
Episode: Assembly poll results: How do they alter the political calculus in India?
Stanley Johny
International Affairs Editor, The Hindu
The Hindu
Episode: Why are negotiations between the U.S. and Iran stalled?
Dr. Jasmin Abdelghany
Nuffield Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellow in Sociology, lead author of the study
Nuffield College, Oxford
Episode: Can high temperatures influence the sex of your baby?
Saurabh Mukherjee
Author of Breakpoint, founder of Marcellus Investment Managers
Breakpoint/Marcellus Investment Managers
Episode: In Focus-Weekend | What do tech disruption and stagnant wages mean for India’s middle class?
Neerja Chowdhury
Well-known journalist and political commentator
Independent journalist / The Hindu guest
Episode: What are the political implications of 7 AAP MPs ‘merging’ with BJP?
Anuj Bhuwania
Legal Academic and author
Legal academia, author of Quoting the People, Public Interest Litigation in Post-Emergency India
Episode: In Focus-Parley | Does the PIL jurisdiction need to be reconsidered?
Talha Abdul Rahman
Advocate practicing in the Supreme Court
Advocate, Supreme Court
Episode: In Focus-Parley | Does the PIL jurisdiction need to be reconsidered?

Host

G Sampath
Host of In Focus and In Focus Weekend

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 992 ratings
  • 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 States9 months 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fi user
    India2 years ago
  • Change the host

    Host lacks the energy and enthusiasm required to hold listeners engaged

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Listdustawayy
    India2 years ago
  • Interviewer laughing while discussing Israel Palestine war

    It was unexpected and highly unprofessional to hear the Interviewer laughing while discussing Israel Palestine war in the final episode of History of episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SG_86_F
    India3 years ago

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Overall, the podcast is valued for its informative content but could enhance listener experience with better production quality.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions and expert contributions on complex issues.

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#233
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#131
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#37
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#1
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#10
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#15
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

In Focus-Parley | Do abortion laws in India need overhauling?
Q: Dr. Alka, from a medical perspective, how do these laws translate on the ground, particularly for later gestations and for survivors of sexual violence?
Medical practice is constrained by conditions like the need for medical boards after 24 weeks, fear of legal repercussions among providers, and limited facility infrastructure, which often delays or denies late-term abortions despite clinical indications and patient safety being paramount.
In Focus-Parley | Do abortion laws in India need overhauling?
Q: Professor Dipika, could you give us an overview of how abortion is regulated in India and what has changed with amendments to the MTP Act?
The MTP Act frames abortion within specific gestational limits and with conditions, but amendments have broadened access up to 24 weeks for more categories and recognized rights-based elements from 2022, including the autonomy of the pregnant person and broader inclusion of transgender individuals; however, practical access remains hindered by implementation gaps and bureaucratic hurdles.
In Focus-Weekend | What do tech disruption and stagnant wages mean for India’s middle class?
Q: Is the traditional middle-class covenant with education to secure a good job broken?
Yes, data across universities and HR talks indicate that even top institutions cannot guarantee jobs, and unemployment among graduates remains high, suggesting a shift toward non-traditional paths and adaptability.
Can high temperatures influence the sex of your baby?
Q: What are the policy implications or next steps scientists and policymakers should consider?
There's a need for interventions to reduce exposure and vulnerability during pregnancy, such as heat action plans, better access to prenatal care, and more research to identify effective policies that mitigate heat-related pregnancy harms.
Can high temperatures influence the sex of your baby?
Q: Which populations seem most affected by this heat-sex link?
Subgroups with less education, higher maternal age, fourth births or higher, and those who are sonless show stronger changes in sex ratio, indicating higher vulnerability in these groups.

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