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During the festive season, people across the country come together to celebrate, with food—sweet, savory, and deep-fried—often taking center stage. While these treats are fine in moderation, we often indulge more than we should. But how much is too much, and are there ways to make our celebrations healthier? To explore these questions, we speak to Dr Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head, Nutrition And D...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 23rd of December and here are the headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the central government’s efforts to provide ‘lakhs of government jobs in the last 1.5 years’. Addressing a Rozgar Mela virtually today, PM Modi said that his government set a “record” by giving permanent government jobs to almost 1...

First, The Indian Express' Arun Sharma explains why the Katra ropeway project in Jammu is facing opposition. He talks about the project, the changes it will bring and how it will impact the trek to the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine. He also shares the reasons behind the protests and how it may impact the project. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Bijin Jose who breaks down the recently launched...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 20th of December and here are the headlines. The ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’ was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, with strong opposition from Congress and Samajwadi Party. The bill, supported by 269 MPs, aims to synchronize elections across India. Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal defended it, while...

First, The Indian Express’ Vikas Pathak discusses the ongoing row over Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and tell us about the relationship between Ambedkar, the Congress, and the RSS. Next, The Indian Express’ Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Vishwanath talks about the recent anti-Muslim remarks made by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav during an event org...

This is the Catch-Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express, and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 19th of December, and here are the headlines: Telangana ACB Files Case Against KTR Over Formula E Race Irregularities Telangana's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed a case against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K T Rama Rao (KTR), the son of Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, over alleged...

First, The Indian Express' Damini Nath explains 'One Nation One Election' at length. She shares the details of the amendments required to implement it, the reaction that it received in the Lok Sabha and all the recent developments. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Abhinaya Harigovind who shares the recommendations of the high level committee that was created post the NEET UG paper leak. She ta...

This is the Catch-Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express, and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 18th of December, and here are the headlines: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Adjourned Amid Ruckus Over Amit Shah's Comments Proceedings in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned on Tuesday following a ruckus over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about Dr. BR Ambedkar. The Congress strongly criticized the int...

First, The Indian Express’ Suanshu Khurana joins us to discuss the legacy of the legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who passed away at a hospital in San Francisco on Sunday. Next, The Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath explains the Supreme Court’s latest directive to the district court regarding the Places of Worship Act (15:20). Finally, The Indian Express’ Jagdeep Singh Deep discusses the tra...

The headlines of the day from The Indian Express.

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Ajoy Sinha Karpuram about Telugu actor Allu Arjun's arrest by the Hyderabad police. He talks about the incident that happened on the eve of the release of Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule, that led to charges being filed against the actor. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Dheeraj Mishra who talks about the Railways Amendment Bill 2024. He shares how...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 16th of December and here are the headlines. Kharge Accuses Modi of Misleading the Nation on Nehru’s Letter Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused Prime Minister Modi of distorting facts about Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s letter on reservation, demanding an apology. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha dur...

Last week, 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju made history by becoming the youngest world chess champion. He claimed the title after defeating 32-year-old Chinese chess grandmaster Ding Liren in the final match of the 18th World Chess Championship, held in Singapore. The championship spanned nearly three weeks, with Gukesh and Ding battling it out across 14 intense games. In today’s episode, we discuss...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 13th of December and here are the headlines. Bangladesh confirmed on Tuesday that 88 incidents of communal violence targeting minorities, mostly Hindus, occurred after the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Interim government spokesman Shafiqul Alam said 70 people were arrested in connection with...

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Asad Rehman about the protests being carried out by the Opposition in the Parliament to get the government to discuss the Gautam Adani bribery case. Congress has adopted varied methods of protests, Asad talks about them and shares how they are executed. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Parul Kulshreshtha who explains why the farmers of Punjab and Rajastha...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 12th of December and here are the headlines. In a significant ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court directed that civil courts cannot hear cases challenging the ownership and title of places of worship. This includes major disputes like the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi and the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathu...

First, in light of the recent tussle between the RBI and the government over the repo rate, The Indian Express’s Udit Misra explains the functions and limits of monetary policy. Next, The Indian Express’s Shivani Naik discusses a Delhi High Court case in which a petitioner claims that horses, in equestrian sports, should be considered equipment (11:32). Finally, The Indian Express’s Apurva Vishwan...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 11th of December and here are the headlines. In Parliament, the Opposition is in full swing as tensions rise. Rahul Gandhi met Speaker Om Birla, pushing for a discussion on key issues, including the Adani row. He also requested that derogatory remarks made against him in the Lower House be expunged. Meanwhile,...

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy who shares everything we need to know about the current situation in Syria. He talks about the fall of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, how and why it happened, he explains the history of conflict in Syria and how it impacts geopolitics. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anjali Marar about Cyclone Fengal and how de...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 10th of December and here are the headlines. No-Confidence Motion Against Vice-President Dhankhar In a historic move, the Opposition today introduced a no-confidence motion against Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, marking the first such action in India’s parliamentary history. The motio...

First, The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt shares insights from her investigation, revealing how a shortage of drugs is hindering India’s efforts to eliminate TB. Next, The Indian Express’ Raakhi Jagga reports on the recent developments in the farmers’ protests, which marked 300 days yesterday (10:42). Finally, we provide a quick update on the government’s appointment of a new Governor for the Reserve...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 9th of December and here are the headlines. India called for a “peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process” which respects the interests and aspirations of all sections of Syrian society, in its first statement today since the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday. Bashar al-Assad fled Syr...

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs editor Shubhajit Roy who shares everything we need to know about the current situation of Indo-China relations. He talks about the status of the disengagement process, what External Affairs minister S Jaishankar had to say about ties between the two nations, the negotiations that happened and what lies ahead.  Next, we talk to The Indian Ex...

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 6th of December and here are this week’s headlines. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra on 5th of December along with two deputy chief ministers, Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde and NCP’s Ajit Pawar, at a grand event held at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.  The formation of the new gov...

First, as Devendra Fadnavis begins his third tenure as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, The Indian Express’s Shubhangi Khapre discusses what sets him apart as a politician and highlights key achievements from his first term. Next, The Indian Express’s Deeptiman Tiwary explains why the RSS, despite its vocal stance on Kashi, Mathura, and Ayodhya in the past, has remained silent on Sambhal and Ajmer (1...