Do Olympic champions have a different mindset? In this podcast, Prateek Lidhoo asks this question to sports administrator Manisha Malhotra, who was a part of Abhinav Bindra and Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold campaigns. She also recounts some stories behind their preparation, and what we can look forward to in the Paris and LA games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this podcast, we spoke to Norris Pritam, a veteran sports journalist, about his new book, 'The Man Who Made History: The Neeraj Chopra Story', a biography of Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra. The book chronicles his early life, exposure to athletics, and his eventual moment of glory when he won the Gold Medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In addition to talking about the athlete, Pritam also sheds light on some systemic issues plaguing Indian athletics, his resentment for cricket, and some a...
From Shami's fifers to Virat Kohli breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record, this podcast will make you revisit the last 45 days of the Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. Amrit Mathur, who has served as an author, and manager of the Indian men's cricket team, shares his insights into the tournament's defining moments, from thrilling matches to record-breaking performances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Partner | The COVID-19 vaccination drive in India exemplified as a model for routine immunization, achieved over 97% population coverage. It also amplified the need for timely immunization to prevent a global pandemic. In this podcast, Dr. Sanjay Kapur, from John Snow India (JSI) sheds his expert insights from the MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation & Equity project supported by USAID. We are also joined by Dr. Anuradha Sunil from the Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals (IS...
There is a debate going on from social media to offices on the statement of Infosys founder Narayan Murthy that he works 70 hours a week. Narayana Murthy had said in an interview that the youth of India should say that this is our country and we will work for 70 hours. Everyone from the youth to elders gave different reactions to this statement of Murthy. Can India really progress with 70 hours of work and the productivity of the country's youth will increase? There are many aspects to this 70 h...
Ravish Kumar is one of India's most accomplished journalists, known for his stint with NDTV India. But what is it like to be inside his mind? In this vodcast interview, filmmaker Vinay Shukla talks about his experience filming Kumar in intimate spaces, the YouTube leak of the documentary, and the state of Indian media and NDTV. Shukla's documentary, 'While We Watched', is a fly-on-the-wall look at Kumar's life and work. The film follows Ravish as he battles the external threats of violence in an...
In this podcast, Pratikshya is talking to the two angry men of the Indian television industry - Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman. They are here to talk about their new men's wellness podcast 'Mencyclopedia'. By their own admission, this podcast is 'only for men, no women allowed'. They also talk about their stint at MTV's superhit reality show Roadies, their journey in the world of TV media, and why Raghu thinks people like Andrew Tate are a bad influence on young boys and men. Listen till the end! ...
After the resounding success of SRK's January release 'Pathaan', King Khan is back with his big-budget maas entertainer 'Jawan', directed by one of the massiest Indian directors, Atlee. In this video podcast, Prateek Lidhoo is talking to some of our in-house film buffs, Himanshi Dahiya, Aditya Menon, and Varsha Sriram about the politics of Shah Rukh Khan's social vigilante thriller. They also delve into some spoilers and talk about the good, the bad, and the absurd about this blockbuster. Listen...
If one thing Author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is known for is her ability to scout through timelines and transport her readers to another world with ease and poignancy. If 'The Palace of Illusions' and 'The Forest of Enchantment' enabled Draupadi and Sita to break out of their moulds, with her novel 'Independence', she charted a territory that marks, perhaps, yet another milestone in India's partition writings by women. Tune into this episode of News and Views to listen! Learn more about your a...
Mohammad Muneem urf Alif is a singer, songwriter, scriptwriter, professor... the list goes on. In this special podcast, Alif and Prateek talk about his journey so far, his Coke Studio song "Kya Karie Korimol", and more, but not without some of Alif's singing. Tune in for a music journey through Alif's career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is a part of Think.NXT with Raghav - a peek into the future through India's eyes! On this podcast, our editor-in-chief, Raghav Bahl, chats about CBDCs which are one of the misunderstood and lesser know financial instruments in the world today. But Raghav's got a fundamental question - How are Central Bank Digital Currencies different from Cryptocurrencies? Will these be able to lend us the security that crypto so notoriously cannot? What government intervention means for open blockc...
On 10 June 2022, protests against BJP leader Nupur Sharma broke out across the country for the derogatory remarks she made about the Prophet. Javed Muhammad was named the orchestrator of these protests. Post this their house was demolished. It has been a year since that day. Was this demolition a political statement? Was it a warning to discourage potential dissent? I spoke to Afreen Fatima, prominent activist, and Javed Muhammad’s daughter to unravel the price this family paid. Tune in! Learn m...
We recently saw a movie that completely baffled us. A film, that, without pointing fingers, talks about a menace that we all are dealing with. One rumour, one 'afwaah' that can change your life. It is caste and religion agnostic and can even harm the people who spread it. In our studio today we have writer and satirist Sanjay Rajoura, along with Somya Lakhani, Senior Editor at The Quint, and we will be talking about Sudhir Mishra's latest offering 'Afwaah', starring Sumeet Vyas, Nawazuddin Siddi...
This episode is a part of Think.NXT with Raghav - an awesome peek into the future through India's eyes! On this podcast, our editor-in-chief, Raghav Bahl, chats about cryptocurrencies, which are one of the hottest fintech buzzwords in the world today. But Raghav's got a fundamental question - How in the world does crypto get its value? Is it just a funky math problem? Can we seriously create any real value by solving equations? He sits down with some amazing experts like Tanvi Ratna, the Founder...
On World Dance Day, eminent performer Dr Anita Ratnam gets candid on outlook towards classical dance, music & if institutes are sites of reprieve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the last few years, perhaps because of the internet, and also because of the COVID pandemic itself, we've seen a barrage of misinformation in the realm of health like never before - whether it's home remedies, easy immunity boosters, or even unscientific use of medication like Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine. But, through the pandemic years, some people have been fighting against this barrage, particularly online. On this episode of News and Views, we speak to Hepatologists Dr Abby, Phillip...
The UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act was passed in November 2020. Since then, several people have been arrested for forceful conversions. But Fatima Khan's investigation of various districts in UP has revealed a major loophole. Many of the FIRs and subsequent arrests in cases of forceful religious conversion go against the very law that they are based on. In this episode of News and Views, Fatima Khan and her senior editor, Aditya Menon talk about some behind the scenes anec...
Why is India seeing another COVID wave now after months of a lull? Should you be worried about the rising number of cases? Will XBB 1.16 cause more severe disease? Past President, Public Health Foundation of India, Dr K Srinath Reddy, explains. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we sit in conversation with Supriya Sobti Gupta, the director of Caught Out, Netflix’s latest sports documentary. Gupta reveals interesting trivia from the making of the documentary as well as her revelations while investigating India’s biggest match-fixing scandal. She also talks about the moral obligation she felt to dedicate the core of her story to the unsung heroes who dug deep into delivering the truth to the world yet remain unnamed and unnoticed. Listen till the end to f...
In this special podcast, we talked to Vivaan Shah, an actor, playwright, and novelist about his new book 'The Forsaken Wilderness'. He also talked about the relationship between his father Naseeruddin Shah and Shah Rukh Khan, his love for theatre, and why he stopped drawing comic books. Listen to the full podcast to find insights from Vivaan's life and art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After spending over 28 months in jail, Siddique Kappan, who was slapped with a UAPA case, finally walked out on 3 February. The Quint's Fatima Khan sat down with him to talk about this entire ordeal. They talk about the events that led to his arrest, what were the conditions he was kept in by the UP Police, how he managed to stay hopeful throughout this time and whether he sees a future for journalism in India. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it a casual relationship? Is it friends with benefits? Or it just a relationship with no properly defined boundaries? In this Valentine's Day special episode of News & Views, we are discussing situationships – the newest Gen Z buzzword that's plastered all over the internet. Host: Anoushka Rajesh Guests: Zijah Sherwani, Pranay Dutta Roy, Saptarshi Basak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the insane amount of people flocking to theatres to watch Shah Rukh Khan's comeback film Pathaan, we asked, "why should we inhibit the SRKian inside us?' So we scouted our office for the biggest SRK fans and found these three - Himanshi Dahiya, Varsha Singh and Somya Lakhani. A spoiler alert is in effect. But that's okay, we know you've seen the film! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As a part of the 'Know your Constitution' initiative by The Quint, Shashi Tharoor sits down with Nishtha Gautam to talk about all things constitution. From rating the Constitution, to discussing its implementation and a common person's knowledge about the Constitution, this podcast is a quick chat with the Lok Sabha MP. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and yet when it comes to the second most common cancer among Indian women, few really know what they're dealing with. India accounts for the highest number of cervical cancer cases, as well as deaths in Asia, according to a recent Lancet study. What are some symptoms of cervical cancer that you should watch out for? At what age should you start screening for it, and how often? When should you get the HPV vaccine? To get all these questions answered and...
What is the first word that comes to your mind when you hear the word, ‘Refugee?' Do you think - “illegal’, ‘undocumented’, or something “unwanted’?; all these words have a negative connotation to them. Why have we categorized some humans as illegal? These are people who fled their homeland in the face of conflict and war, fearing for their lives. Or do we think of them as illegal because they don’t have any documentation, and can we actually do something about it? You are listening to News and ...
Partner | India is "the diabetes capital of the world". According to the International Diabetes Foundation, as of 2021, around 74 million people in India suffered from diabetes and it is not just the elderly. This World Diabetes Day, nutritionist Ambika Dutt speaks with Parthavee Singh who first got diagnosed of Type 2 diabetes when she was only 26-years-old. Listen in to learn how green meals, Vitamin E supplements such as Evion and healthy sleep routine helps avoid further complications. Learn...
The horror-fantasy short film, Moshari has made history by becoming the first Bangladeshi film to qualify for the Oscars. We, at the Quint, bring to you an interview with Nuhash Humayun, the man behind the masterpiece, who wrote, directed, produced and edited Moshari. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BJP's Hardik Patel is contesting his first Assembly election from Gujarat's Viramgam. We followed him on his campaign trail and also managed to catch up with him and hear his thoughts about Congress and AAP campaigns in Gujarat, his move to the BJP after being with Congress for many years and what is on top of his priority list if he gets elected. Here's what he told us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saurav Kirpal— a man who dons several roles in his life. Yet, it is the ‘first openly-gay judge of India’ tag that invariably headlines his multi-faceted personality even if the fact is far from true. Kirpal, however, doesn’t hesitate to take such tags in stride on the account of his sexuality inspiring someone, especially in small towns to break free from the closet and brave systemic odds. Tune in to listen to our full conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
