News Brake - The Explainer

Writer and columnist Lekshmy Rajeev joins the News Brake podcast for a conversation on Onam. She has authored the books Attukal Amma, Dusk Diary, Sabarimala and Women, and Shri Venkateshwara of Tirupati and co-authored Thiruvananthapuram: An Artist's Impression with Raghu Rai. Lekshmy is also the founder of the brand Ila herbal oil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress MP from Inner Manipur constituency Angomcha Bimol Akoijam speaks on the 'Elusive Solution in Manipur' at Manorama News Conclave 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of the rape and murder of a female post-graduate trainee at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, Dr KM Abul Hasan, Chairman of the Indian Medical Association's Junior Doctors Network (JDN) joins News Brake to discuss the safety of doctors and other front line workers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Editor at happiesthealth.com and sports journalist Leslie Xavier joins News Brake today to discuss Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 50 kg category at Paris Olympics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jayakumar C, the executive director of Kerala-based NGO Thanal, joins News Brake to discuss the factors that led to the landslides that killed hundreds in Kerala's Wayanad and the way forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first budget of the third Modi government on July 23. Ayyappan R and Kannan V join Haritha Benjamin to discuss how the budget affects the common man and corporates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While GDP figures paint a positive picture of the Indian economy, a closer look at its components—private consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports—reveals a more concerning trend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of the recent Supreme Court observation that granting menstrual leave would be counter-productive for the female workforce, Onmanorama's News Brake discusses the need for breaking taboos and fostering an active conversation on the matter. Deepa Soman and Aswin J Kumar join Haritha Benjamin to delve into the topic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Statistical Anomalies in Scores, Paper Leak, Undisclosed Grace Marks Provision, Discrepancies in Scorecards, Unprecedented Number of Perfect Scores- the NEET-UG exam in mired in controversies this time. Dr KM Abul Hasan, the Chairman of Indian Medical Association's Junior Doctors Network (JDN), joins News Brake this week to decode the issue.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a surprise victory, the BJP managed to secure a seat in Kerala's Thrissur during this Lok Sabha polls. Senior Onmanorama correspondents Ayyappan R, George Poikayil and G Ragesh join a discussion with Aswin J Kumar to analyse voting trends in Kerala. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr P Sarin, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee's Digital Media Cell convener joins News Brake to share how the Kerala unit upped its game to lure netizens in their direction this Lok Sabha Elections 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber fraudsters are using money mule accounts to make their transactions untraceable, leaving unwitting individuals to face legal consequences. Dr Dhanya Menon, India’s first woman cybercrime investigator, joins the podcast to discuss ways to prevent such scams. And George Poikayil, a senior correspondent at Onmanorama, shares the story of two college students from Kerala who ended up in Punjab C...

Air India Express passengers across India were taken by surprise on May 8 when the service provider abruptly cancelled scores of scheduled flights without due notice. The strike by a section of AIX cabin crew resulted in the cancellation of more than 170 flights. In this podcast, Girish Chandra Arya, All India Secretary of Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), highlights the reasons that drove the employe...

Dr M G Manoj, a scientist at the Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research in Cochin University of Science and Technology joins News Brake to discuss the intensity of the heatwave in Kerala and the reasons behind it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Union Commerce and Industry Ministry recently asked all e-commerce companies to remove these drinks from their platforms, saying there was no such thing as health drinks. Then what are they? In conversation with Dr Joseph A Pattani, paediatrics and neo-natology specialist in Mitera Hospital, Kottayam, for Onmanorama's News Brake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Covid cure claims to allopathy slurs: Why the Supreme Court is furious with Patanjali? India's leading FMCG firm Patanjali Ayurved Ltd has been taken to task by the supreme court for its tall claims including a cure for Covid-19. The court issued a contempt notice to company for disseminating misleading ads. This week's News brake looks at the case in detail. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Kalamandalam Sathyabhama, a classical dance teacher based in Kerala stirred up a storm last week with her remarks on 'ideal' beauty. In a separate incident, many singers from the Carnatic circle decided to boycott the Madras music academy for awarding a prize to TM Krishna. Celebrated dancer Dr Neena Prasad joins News Brake podcast to discuss the latest controversies in the world of classical danc...

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement in the alleged liquor scam case has rocked the nation's capital. So is the ED's power being wielded fairly, or is it veering into political territory? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court has declared electoral bonds unconstitutional and ordered the State Bank of India to disclose all contributions to political parties from 2019 onwards, rejecting pleas for deadline extensions. Senior journalist and trustee of The Reporters Collective Trust Nitin Sethi joins News Brake this week to decode the mystery surrounding electoral bonds. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Just a few days before the International Women's Day 2024, a 28-year-old Spanish woman biker was gang raped in India. When a US writer pointed out on social media that India is unsafe for women, the chief of the National Commission for Women, Rekha Sharma, accused him of defaming the country. How can we address the problem of women's safety in India, if we silence the few who speak openly about it...

In this episode, News Brake explores the fascinating journey of electronic voting machines in India as the Lok Sabha Elections approach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent months, Kerala has witnessed a concerning surge in human-animal conflicts, prompting discussions on wildlife conservation and habitat management. Prakriti Srivastava IFS, former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests in Kerala shares her views on matter in this week's News Brake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBI has advised customers as well as merchants of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) to shift their accounts to other banks by March 15. Here's what the RBI deadline means for Paytm users. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal presented the state's budget for the financial year 2024-25 in the assembly amid a deepening fiscal crisis. Onmanorama's senior correspondent Ayyappan R joins News brake to decode the Kerala budget for News Brake's audience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deepa Soman, Vishnu Muraleedharan and Swathi Ajith join News Brake to discuss the recent controversy surrounding review bombing of movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.