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- Hasdeo Arand and the manufacturing of tribal consent · 25 minShubhangi Derhgawen and Deepanshu Mohan delve into the escalating conflict over Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo Arand forest, a crucial ecological zone threatened by coal mining projects…
- What Kerala’s temple dress code row reveals about faith, caste, and religious reform · 17 minM.G. Radhakrishnan examines the evolving debate over dress codes in Kerala’s temples, exploring their intersections with tradition, politics, and social reform. The audio story…
- A broken hiring system has spawned the Rs.300 crore cash-for-jobs scam in Goa · 11 minAmey Tirodkar delves into the Goa cash-for-jobs scam, exposing allegations of corruption in government recruitment under the BJP-led administration. The audio story unpacks the…
- UGC’s new university leadership rules could imperil academic independence · 17 minT.K. Rajalakshmi explores the implications of the UGC’s new regulations on the appointment of vice-chancellors in central universities, highlighting concerns over academic…
- Will the rise of Waris Punjab De reignite radical politics in Punjab? · 15 minAshutosh Sharma examines the shifting political landscape of Punjab, focusing on the Shiromani Akali Dal’s challenges and the rise of radical elements like Waris Punjab De. The…
- Manmohan Singh: The heterodox economist · 8 minPritam Singh reflects on the economic philosophy of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, tracing his evolution from a Fabian socialist to the architect of India’s market…
- Chhattisgarh claims it is winning against Naxals. But the victory comes at the cost of tribal lives and rights · 24 minAshutosh Sharma delves into the ongoing Naxal conflict in Chhattisgarh, examining the intersection of security operations, tribal rights, and resource extraction. The piece…
- Will Trump break world’s faith in US dollar? · 17 minRadhika Desai examines America's shifting role in the global economy, focusing on the challenges posed by de-dollarization efforts, the rise of BRICS countries, and the U.S…
- India’s strategic agility will define its US ties in Trump’s second act · 14 minJayant Prasad analyzes the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on U.S.-India relations, examining policies on trade, H-1B visas, and geopolitical dynamics involving China. He…
- Recalibrating the moral compass · 15 minIndira Jaising reflects on the 75-year journey of the Indian Constitution, examining its role in securing fundamental rights and addressing the challenges faced in upholding…
- A new dawn · 12 minShuddhabrata Sengupta examines the interplay between state control and grassroots efforts in shaping Indian art and culture. The narrative delves into the tension between…
- Back to the future · 13 minLawrence Liang explores the remarkable transformation of Indian cinema over four decades, from 1984 to 2024, as shaped by technological advances and cultural shifts. The…
- India 2024 is Bhopal 1984++ · 12 minThis audio story by Pankaj Sekhsaria draws a poignant connection between the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy and India's ongoing environmental challenges, such as the threats to Great…
- Free press makes way for fealty · 14 minThis audio story by Kalpana Sharma critically examines the state of press freedom in India, focusing on the challenges faced by independent media in an era of government…
- All is not well · 15 minThis audio story, written by Vandana Prasad, highlights the crisis in India's healthcare system, with a focus on how increasing privatization threatens universal access to…
- The blackboard crisis · 13 minThis audio story, authored by Krishna Kumar, critically examines the trajectory of higher education in India, reflecting on the policy shifts from the Rajiv Gandhi era to the…
- The steady immiseration of labour · 14 minThis audio story, authored by Sudha Bharadwaj, delves into the steady deterioration of labor rights in India under the influence of neoliberal economic policies. It examines how…
- Agriculture in the age of inequality · 16 minThis audio story, authored by renowned journalist and author P. Sainath, explores the three-decade-long crisis in Indian agriculture from 1984 to 2024. It examines the systemic…
- An unfraternal democracy · 14 minThis audio story, authored by Mukul Kesavan, critically examines the trajectory of Indian democracy under the leadership of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It delves…
- Tulsi Gabbard’s metamorphosis is the quintessential case study in political shape-shifting · 18 minThis audio story explores Tulsi Gabbard's intriguing journey in American politics, from being a Democratic Congresswoman from Hawaii to her recent alignment with Republican…
