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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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In August this year, the performance of a "purification" ritual by certain Hindu groups in Uttarakhand, at the location where Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, who belongs to a Dalit community, addressed a public rally, led to a national convers... more

On September 29, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the country's top technology business leaders as he embarked on a project to rename artificial intelligence (AI) as "Super Intelligence" and "SI”.

There, he announced the White House Accord on Sup... more

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Last week the NCERT revised its book on medieval history for Class 9 students. The book, Understanding Society: India and Beyond, presents a long span of 700 years from 1000 AD to 1700 as one of resistance and resilience, a period when the Rajputs, t... more

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The Supreme Court has called out the rampant profiteering in the healthcare sector, including cancer medication. Terming the overpricing of essential cancer medicines as “broad, daylight dacoity”, the court said, “This is carnage. Plain and simple. T... more

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Recent Guests

Apoorva Jadhav
Demographic expert
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Population Reference Bureau
Episode: Can India’s cities rise to the looming demographic challenge?
Joy Bhattacharjya
Administrator, analyst, and former team director with extensive involvement in Indian football and sports events
Prime Volleyball (CEO); former AIFF/ISL-related roles
Episode: India vs Brazil: Is the spectacle worth the cost?
Srinath Sridharan
Corporate Advisor and CEO Coach
Episode: From KYC to AI models: Is India losing its digital sovereignty?
Parakala Prabhakar
Economist and author
Independent/Academia
Episode: Should ongoing SIR be junked and pre-SIR voter rolls restored
Amitabh Mattoo
Dean of the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Episode: In Focus-Parley | Should permanent membership and veto powers of the UN Security Council be abolished?
Anuradha Chenoy
Academic who has written extensively on security studies, development studies, and gender studies
Jindal School of International Affairs (adjunct); former dean and professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University
Episode: Can India Keep Buying Russian Oil Amid US Pressure?
Chandan Gowda
Professor in sociology, Dean of School of Liberal Arts at Vidyashilp University, Bengaluru
Vidyashilp University
Episode: Longing for an Elsewhere: the cultural impulses of our Development Model
Ajay Bisaria
Former diplomat and author of Anger Management
Former Indian diplomat
Episode: Does the BRICS summit signify a shift for Indian foreign policy?
Happymon Jacob
Scholar on international relations, author of India After Non-Alignment
Academia
Episode: Does the BRICS summit signify a shift for Indian foreign policy?

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Sampath
Host of In Focus

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
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    This is a gem,

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

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    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.

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

    Host lacks the energy and enthusiasm required to hold listeners engaged

    Apple Podcasts
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    Listdustawayy
    India3 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.

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    SG_86_F
    India3 years ago

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#224
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#151
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#45
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In Focus-Parley | Should permanent membership and veto powers of the UN Security Council be abolished?
Q: Given the bloc-like divisions in the Council, can the French and British proposals realistically steer behavior, or must reform be tied to broader structural changes?
Reform can begin with incremental governance and norm-building among the P5, and may gradually broaden to include new members or regional veto arrangements, even as formal charter change remains a long-term, harder outcome.
In Focus-Parley | Should permanent membership and veto powers of the UN Security Council be abolished?
Q: Professor Mattoo, is it realistically possible to imagine a UN Security Council where the veto by the big five could be voluntarily limited in practice?
Yes, but not through abolition; the more feasible path is incremental reform via voluntary restraint or norm-building, which can reduce paralysis in crises without requiring charter amendments or triggering major power pushback.
Saving the Western Ghats | Part 2
Q: Are there specific recommendations, I mean, you mentioned some threats. If you can tell us a few specific threats to the Western Ghats throughout from Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu and how there are recommendations in the Gadgil and Kasturirangan committee that can tackle these threats.
The eco-sensitive classification is based on a grid-based scientific method; ESR-1 areas have high biodiversity and low population density, and protection measures focus on banning hazardous activities and strengthening local governance through biodiversity committees and community involvement to safeguard water, forests, and livelihoods.
Can India Keep Buying Russian Oil Amid US Pressure?
Q: Could you expand on the Hungary example and what it suggests for India's approach to external pressure?
The guest notes that Hungary resisted external coercion to break with Russia, maintaining its economic interests and political popularity, illustrating that a small country can push back and avoid economic collapse, a hopeful parallel for India's own strategy.
Can India Keep Buying Russian Oil Amid US Pressure?
Q: How severely could secondary tariffs under acts like the Lindsey Graham Act of 2026 damage key Indian export sectors to the US such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, and machinery?
Tariffs could impact Indian exports that rely on heavy manufacturing and derivative products, potentially elevating costs and disrupting sectors that are intertwined with international supply chains, prompting pushback and strategic countermeasures.

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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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