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A weekly podcast by The India Today Group Editorial Director (Publishing) Raj Chengappa that dissects and simplifies one important news story. While the availability of several narratives from different sources distorts the news in this plethora of news information, often leaving readers perplexed, this show aims to untangle the story by providing a factual analysis to the viewers.Download the lat... more

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With 12 states and 4 UTs keeping eggs off the menu, India's midday meal scheme for school students, the world’s largest, draws criticism for not keeping up with child nutrition standards.

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Beyond NEET, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership will be tested by six other key issues across politics, the economy and governance.

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How a protest against an exam paper leak has become a major youth movement holding the Modi Govt to account. Answers to the big questions: Why is Gen Z angry? What is the political fallout? What should the Centre do?

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As Satluj, the banned film, shines a light on the extra-judicial killings in Punjab after Operation Bluestar, a deep dive into the dark decade when the bloody militancy was brutally crushed.

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Recent Guests

Haneed Trehan
Director of the film Satluj
Satluj (film)
Episode: Satluj The Whole Truth | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 145
Deepa Narayan
Social scientist, author of Chup, Breaking the Silence about India's Women
Noted social scientist
Episode: SEX & CONSENT: Why No Means No| Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 144
Rangan Banerjee
Director, IIT Delhi (Engineering leadership)
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Episode: What Makes a Great College | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 142
Nikhil Tandon
Director, AIIMS Delhi (Medical education leadership)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
Episode: What Makes a Great College | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 142
Beatriz Villarroel
Researcher in astronomy; leads VASCO project and EXO probe
Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics
Episode: The Secret UFO Files | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 140
Jayant Murthy
Astrophysicist; noted contributor to understanding cosmic phenomena
Institute (as introduced in episode)
Episode: The Secret UFO Files | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 140
Pankaj Saran
Former Deputy National Security Advisor, seasoned Indian diplomat
Indian government diplomacy circles
Episode: India-US Ties : The Rubio Reset | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 139
Sajjid Chinoy
Managing Director and Chief Economist of India at JP Morgan
JP Morgan
Episode: Indian Economy: Brace for the Worst |Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 138
Pradeep Gupta
Chairman and Managing Director of Axis My India
Axis My India
Episode: Assembly Polls 2026: HISTORIC CONQUESTS | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 136

Host

Raj Chengappa
Host of Nothing But The Truth; India Today Group editorial leadership

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Priorities

    Please get your priorities right. Devoting a whole podcast on ram mandir is waste of time and man hours of work. Religion must be practiced privately.

    When India is still a third country and lagging behind many especially China. We produce think tank studies, government reports and beard stroking orations while China accomplishes things. Why don’t you focus on our energy needs especially nuclear energy based on thorium not fast breeder reactors bases on uranium. Energy is center for any coun... more

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    18mango18
    United States2 years ago
  • Mindfulness

    You should loosely or in way use the word ‘world war lll’ in any of your podcast. It is irresponsible and you instill fear mongering in citizens. We already seen 2 world wars and many regional wars for decades. You should always find the wisdom to promote culture of peace and vanquish wars and culture of war. Some of your pieces are informational and thought provoking.

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    4
    18mango18
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent summary

    A superb series by the eminent media man. The content, presentation and in particular his casual manner makes complicated issues seem simple.

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    Bada-saab
    India4 years ago

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Guest lineup provides credible, high-level perspectives on complex topics.
Some episodes lean into contentious topics; pacing can vary by topic.
Host has a clear, accessible presentation style that makes dense subjects digestible.
Balanced, insightful analysis that connects policy to real-world impact.

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#217
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#241
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SEX & CONSENT: Why No Means No| Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 144
Q: What do the survey results reveal about the gap between understanding consent and acting on it in daily life?
The survey shows that while most women acknowledge no means no, many still struggle with fully acting on that understanding due to deep-seated cultural conditioning, fear of judgment, and family or societal pressures.
What Makes a Great College | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 142
Q: Every successful institution faces the risk of becoming comfortable with its achievements. How does Hindu College continue to innovate while preserving rigor and values?
They balance a strong learning space with ongoing curriculum development, labs, policy labs, and broad industry collaborations while maintaining a focus on ethics and character formation.
India-US Ties : The Rubio Reset | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 139
Q: What should be India's approach going forward with the US?
Take a cautious, step-by-step approach, keep eyes wide open, and ensure that India's core interests are protected while engaging Washington to gain tangible, long-term strategic benefits rather than hoping for one-sided concessions.
India-US Ties : The Rubio Reset | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 139
Q: Can the relationship be driven by bilateral gains rather than being tethered to China?
He argues that while China is a factor, the India–US relationship should pursue independent, bilateral progress with mutual gain, rather than letting Beijing's actions dictate the arena, and stresses monitoring US behavior over time to judge reliability.
India-US Ties : The Rubio Reset | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 139
Q: What are the reasons behind the tough assessment of the Trump era in the India–US relationship?
Pankaj explains the sense of bitterness from a history of broken promises and misaligned policy signals, pointing to fuelled tensions and missteps that undermined trust and predictability, which Rubio's visit attempted to address but did not fully repair.

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Across recent episodes, the show consistently crops up big-picture political and economic analysis tied to current events in India. Topics regularly explored include electoral strategy, governance reforms, education and policy implementation, national security dynamics, and macroeconomics, often with guests who bring policy, industry, or scholarly perspectives. Notable strengths include a clear, host-led synthesis of complex topics, timely takes on evolving political scenarios, and a willingness to weigh reforms against practical governance challenges. The format tends toward accessible, data-backed conversations aimed at professionals who want concise, actionable insights on how policy and politics could affect business, media, and public ... more

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