Hindustan Times Podcast

India is hoping to avert U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs set for next week. Unlike China, Canada and the European Union, India is actively seeking to appease the Trump administration and is open to cutting tariffs on over half of U.S. imports worth $23 billion, Reuters reported earlier this week. In a series of meetings in New Delhi with Brendan Lynch, the assistant U.S. trade...

The Indo-Pacific region is becoming increasingly crucial for several strategic, economic, and geopolitical reasons. Strategic affairs expert, Sushant Sareen says the Indo-Pacific players need to be cautious when it comes to the messaging coming out of Donald Trump's presidency. Will this region become the next theatre of a U.S-China showdown? Find out in this episode of South Asia Diary. Watch...

A shocking Senate hearing reveals how a simple messaging blunder exposed U.S. military plans. But the real bombshell? A claim that China is poaching fired U.S. federal workers. A Reuters report claims a network of companies operated by a secretive Chinese tech firm has been trying to recruit recently laid-off U.S. government workers, according to job ads and a researcher who uncovered the campaign...

The Middle East is once again on the brink of war. Yemen’s Houthis are escalating attacks, Israel is intensifying strikes, and a leaked U.S. plan reveals preparations to target Houthi strongholds. With Netanyahu pushing for a strike on Iran and Trump’s ties to pro-Israel lobbyists, the question looms—will the U.S. be drawn into a direct conflict with Iran? Ananya Dutta analyzes the battle lines, t...

Thamizhachi Thangapandian, a prominent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Member of Parliament, has ignited a fierce linguistic firestorm with her bold statement: “Hindi is a meal we can take from anywhere.” This remark intensifies the long-standing debate over Hindi versus Tamil, a cultural and political flashpoint in Tamil Nadu. Her words directly rebut the perceived notion of Hindi supremacy, a de...

Welcome to HT's latest show, Now You Know , where Ananya Dutta takes you beyond the surface of news stories. You might have come across these subjects before, but have you ever stopped and thought about their history, their impact today, and where they might be heading in the future? From politics to technology, culture to science, we’re here to make you think differently about the world around us...

Trump has kicked off his second term with a deportation blitz, and India’s caught in the crosshairs. Over 100 undocumented Indian migrants were shackled and shipped back on a military flight just weeks ago, sparking outrage in India—especially in Punjab and Gujarat, where many hail from. Modi government has agreed to repatriate nearly 18,000 more, a move framed as a sop to Trump to keep broader ti...

Once a man’s domain, alcoholism now ensnares women at a shocking rate. Social pressures and biological vulnerabilities are colliding and pulling women deeper into a spiraling abyss of spirits, where escape feels like a distant dream. Bottle by bottle, women are caught in a race where stress, hormones, and societal shifts are making them the unexpected frontrunners in alcohol’s dark game. Why are w...

Once marketed as a symbol of sophistication and elegance, cigarettes have long been associated with luxury and style. Yet behind the glossy advertisements and Hollywood glamour, lies a deadly truth: cigarettes are the leading cause of preventable deaths globally. Billed as a safer alternative to smoking, vaping has also become the go-to for millions looking to indulge in a nicotine fix. However, w...

After nearly two years of relentless violence, with over 260 lives lost and around 60,000 displaced, New Delhi now has a crucial opportunity to bring stability and resolve the deep-rooted ethnic strife. For months, BJP has tried to balance political narratives and administrative control over Manipur’s crisis. Congress MP from Manipur Angomcha Bimol Akoijam argues that the ruling party has hit a de...

In the latest episode of HT Podcast, Hindustan Times' Subhajit Sengupta speaks with Executive Editor Shishir Gupta on China's change of tune towards India after years of border disputes and confrontations. The episode will also explore why Chinese President Xi Jinping's regime is now preaching peace with India, years after the Galwan Valley clash in East Ladakh. Watch the full episode on YouTube-...

In the latest episode of HT Podcast, Hindustan Times' Abhishek Singh speaks with Executive Editor Shishir Gupta on U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs threat. Shishir Gupta shared insights into Indo-U.S. relations & PM Modi's personal equation with Trump. He also said that Minister for Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal is leading negotiations in the U.S. to ensure an early trad...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was engaged in a heated verbal spat with U.S. President Donald Trump & Vice President JD Vance during his White House visit. The dramatic Oval Office showdown between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on February 28 sent shivers through the transatlantic alliance, breaking down diplomatic efforts and economic negotiatio...

In a candid interview, Ananya Dutta sits down with Russia Today Senior Editor, Ruslan Imaev, who argues that Ukraine is unlikely to win the war, suggesting the conflict is more about Moscow's relationship with the West than Ukraine itself. He asserts that Trump’s support for Russia is driven by self-interest, which Moscow likely recognizes. Meanwhile, shifting U.S. priorities and Europe’s increasi...

A ceasefire was finalized between Israel and Hamas after months of war. The aim is to bring a permanent end to the fighting, but there is no clarity on that. Palestinians have started returning to their broken houses, while Israelis are reuniting with the women hostages released. The positive days have come after months of chaos and destruction - but are they here to stay? We speak to Col (Ret.) M...

Donald Trump has started his second stint at the White House with signing an unprecedented number of executive orders, some of which have had domestic impact, others are affecting allies and rivals alike. We sat down with Trump's former National Security Adviser, Ambassador John Bolton to understand the consequences of the President's actions. In the short interview, we discuss Gaza, Ukraine War,...