With recent headlines warning of impending hostilities between Serbia and Kosovo, there is greater attention again on the proverbial powder keg of conflict in Eastern Europe.
Oct 18, 2021•21 min
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly affected our lives in more ways than one. It has impacted our engagement with others and disrupted daily routines.
Oct 14, 2021•18 min
India’s Women Labor Force Participation Rate (WLFPR) rate is at an abysmal 21%. Why does this matter? What are the factors that are driving this trend?
Oct 13, 2021•49 min
The Wall Street Journal's Facebook Files and subsequent revelations made by the whistle-blower Frances Haugen have documented many online harms present on Facebook's various platforms based on its own internal research.
Oct 12, 2021•33 min
Infrastructure projects and technology investments under BRI have led to a sustained expansion of China’s stake and presence across Africa.
Oct 11, 2021•26 min
The late 11th and early 12th centuries saw the origins of two remarkable religious traditions that have continued to survive to this day: Virashaivism and Srivaishnavism.
Oct 08, 2021•40 min
The Play Store and the App Store have bowed to pressure and removed a ‘smart voting’ app from Alexei Navalny's team just before the Russian elections.
Oct 07, 2021•23 min
After 50 days of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, the situation remains tense. The ISI-imposed interim government is struggling to provide political stability even as the humanitarian crisis worsens.
Oct 06, 2021•42 min
India's judicial system is in need for a whole host of reforms. However, one crucial aspect of this reform process should be the regulation of judicial data.
Oct 05, 2021•39 min
The UK has released its first-ever National Space Strategy document, which emphasizes the importance of nurturing its space sector
Oct 04, 2021•19 min
Theyyam rituals in Kerala, performed annually by communities across the state, contain fascinating subaltern mythologies and musical practices passed down through centuries.
Oct 01, 2021•37 min
Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI-ML) have been used to detect, diagnose and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus
Sep 30, 2021•24 min
Many developed countries in Europe and Asia have an ageing population and a shortage of skilled people to fill vacancies in the workforce. India has a very young population with over 18 million people reaching the age of 18 each year.
Sep 29, 2021•32 min
Concerns over waning immunity and SARS-CoV-2 variants have convinced some countries to deploy booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
Sep 28, 2021•20 min
The new trilateral framework involving Australia, the UK and the US has caused some controversy and signalled a shift in the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific.
Sep 27, 2021•41 min
The 16th century saw the emergence of famous Rajput aristocratic households such as the Sisodias of Mewar - but it also saw the career of remarkable military entrepreneurs from relatively humble backgrounds, such as Silhadi of Raisen.
Sep 24, 2021•29 min
A government’s responsiveness to citizen’s preferences is dependent on a host of factors. In this episode, Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan, discuss the dynamics between the three agents - politicians, bureaucrats, and citizens
Sep 23, 2021•31 min
Biobanks, which are repositories of human biological materials, will shape the future of life science research. This means India needs laws to govern biobanks, that address issues like ethics, data protection, and consent.
Sep 22, 2021•27 min
The Apple v Epic Games lawsuit recently culminated in a 185-page judgment that has implications for the future of in-app purchases on the App Store.
Sep 21, 2021•21 min
Over the last three months, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has appointed several new generals in the People’s Liberation Army. The head of the Western Theatre Command, which is responsible for India, has been changed four times in just the past year.
Sep 20, 2021•28 min
The Tibetan Plateau is one of Asia's most important geopolitical regions, and it has shaped the history and culture of the continent in deep and abiding ways.
Sep 17, 2021•44 min
The discussion traces the trajectory of the MSP regime from its origins to the multiple market failures it has caused.
Sep 16, 2021•36 min
In this episode, Sridhar Krishna and Aarushi Kataria talk about the origin of cities, how cities help create new jobs, and how new cities can be created
Sep 15, 2021•34 min
With its chaotic exit from Afghanistan, the US finds itself in the same camp as the British in the early nineteenth century and the Soviets in the late twentieth century.
Sep 14, 2021•27 min
tish Padhy talks to Arjun Gargeyas about why the report ought to be a wake up call for collective action by states in the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
Sep 13, 2021•35 min
The Havana Syndrome was recently back in the news when US Vice President Kamala Harris had to postpone her flight to Hanoi due to suspected cases.
Sep 09, 2021•20 min
In recent times, there have been apprehensions about the future of democracy. In this episode, Apurva and Sarthak talk about the factors and circumstances that might breed support for democracies.
Sep 08, 2021•20 min
In a renewed antitrust lawsuit against Facebook, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has alleged that Facebook used anticompetitive acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp to further its monopoly power.
Sep 07, 2021•23 min
Trilateral engagement between Russia, India and Japan is emerging, with Pacific Russia and the Russian Far East at its centre.
Sep 06, 2021•17 min
Every year, hundreds of clay sculptures of horses, cows, and bulls are dedicated across Tamil Nadu to the god Ayyanar.
Sep 03, 2021•40 min
