New first-of-its-kind PresVu eye drops have been approved for treating presbyopia in India. We discuss its curative properties, side effects, availability, prescription requirements, and more in this explainer.
Sep 05, 2024•18 min•Ep. 145
Discussing the Vistara and Air India merger, how this merger will affect Vistara's passengers, employees, and management, what this means for TATA's aviation portfolio, and more. Tune in.
Sep 05, 2024•8 min•Ep. 144
In this explainer, we delve into the 1999 IC 814 Kandahar hijack, cutting through the dramatization in the latest Netflix series directed by Anubhav Sinha and separating the facts from fiction.
Sep 03, 2024•18 min•Ep. 143
Following the latest developments in the RG Kar Medical College rape case, from public outrage to Supreme Court hearings, the CBI's actions, the handling of the case by the Mamata government, and more. Tune in.
Aug 29, 2024•20 min•Ep. 142
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's mission to the ISS has been extended due to repeated technical issues. We discuss the reasons behind the delay, Boeing's role, the reliability of commercial spacecraft in the future, and more.
Aug 29, 2024•9 min•Ep. 141
The MeToo movement has resurfaced in the Malayali film industry, with female actors sharing disturbing accounts of work culture discrimination and sexual harassment. We discuss the nature and impact of these revelations and more.
Aug 27, 2024•17 min•Ep. 140
The Union Cabinet has approved a Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) effective April 1, 2025. It guarantees pensions for 23 lakh central government employees. We discuss its features and benefits compared to the old and new pension schemes.
Aug 26, 2024•12 min•Ep. 139
The 4-day Democratic National Convention concluded on August 23rd in Chicago, United States, with Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. We discuss the takeaways of the DNC and more.
Aug 26, 2024•12 min•Ep. 138
What is lateral recruitment in bureaucracy, and why was it opposed widely by the opposition as well as the coalition leaders? We discuss this in today’s explainer.
Aug 20, 2024•11 min•Ep. 137
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for Assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. We discuss the key election issues, the implications, possible political arrangements and more.
Aug 16, 2024•16 min•Ep. 136
A trainee medic was brutally raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, and ever since the news came out, the nation has been in shock. We discuss the developments in the case, the prosecution's doubt over police competence, and more.
Aug 16, 2024•14 min•Ep. 135
Minnesota governor Tim Walz has been chosen as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate for the upcoming presidential campaign. How and why did Kamala Harris choose him? We discuss this in today's explainer.
Aug 09, 2024•6 min•Ep. 134
What sparked the civic unrest in Bangladesh? With Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent resignation and departure from the country, what does the future hold for Bangladesh? We explore these unfolding events, their implications for India, and the broader South Asian region.
Aug 06, 2024•17 min•Ep. 133
As India is experiencing an "above normal" monsoon this year, we delve into the the implications of the rainfall on the economy, measures to address the uneven distribution of rainfall, and more.
Jul 31, 2024•18 min•Ep. 132
As the nation focuses on the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics 2024, we discuss India's winning prospects, the various events, and more.
Jul 29, 2024•11 min•Ep. 131
India will face Sri Lanka in a three-match T20 and ODI series without Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli. Rohit Sharma will join only for the ODI. Can India still win?
Jul 26, 2024•7 min•Ep. 130
We break down FM Sitharaman's 2024-25 Budget: key priorities, Andhra and Bihar packages, new initiatives, tax changes, and political reactions. Tune in.
Jul 23, 2024•20 min•Ep. 129
Kamala Harris is set to become the Democratic Party's Presidential candidate nominee. We discuss Kamala's chances against Donald Trump.
Jul 23, 2024•8 min•Ep. 128
Donald Trump recently announced on his Truth Social platform that he has chosen Republican Senator JD Vance as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. We discuss whether the Trump-Vance duo will sway the voters.
Jul 18, 2024•14 min•Ep. 127
After the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, we discuss the security breach, the current situation in American politics, and more.
Jul 15, 2024•16 min•Ep. 126
The UK election results are in. We delve into the issues that the British people voted on, the incoming Prime Minister, and the potential impact on relations with India and the global community.
Jul 05, 2024•10 min•Ep. 125
The US Supreme Court has granted Donald Trump presumptive immunity. How will this decision impact legal proceedings against Trump and other former Presidents in the future? We discuss.
Jul 03, 2024•10 min•Ep. 124
The final ICC T20 World Cup 2024 match will be remembered for India's remarkable turnaround. In this explainer, we discuss the match's key turning points, the triple farewell of Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja, and more.
Jul 01, 2024•Ep. 123
Wikileaks founder Jullian Assange is now free. We discuss his prolonged legal battle and the details of his latest plea bargain.
Jun 25, 2024•8 min•Ep. 122
The 2024 NEET-UG exam results are under fire due to paper leaks, grace marks, and other issues. We discuss the entire controversy.
Jun 14, 2024•9 min•Ep. 121
How Qatar was given an unfair goal that denied India a berth in the third screening round for the next FIFA World Cup tournament explained.
Jun 13, 2024•8 min•Ep. 120
What do the number, identities and affiliations of the 71 MPs picked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ministers say about the third term of his government, we explain.
Jun 11, 2024•16 min•Ep. 119
Nitish Kumar of Bihar, N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh and Ajit Pawar of Maharashtra are known to change sides frequently. Can the new BJP government trust these allies?
Jun 06, 2024•Ep. 118
As Naveen Patnaik's 24-year rule in Odisha ends and the BJP takes over, we discuss the factors that led to BJD's rout, the challenges for the new government, and more.
Jun 05, 2024•13 min•Ep. 117
As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections conclude, with the NDA poised to form the next government, we discuss the big picture and implications for the NDA and the INDI bloc ahead.
Jun 04, 2024•13 min•Ep. 116