Podcast Specials

The US has many issues to deal with, the Russia-Ukraine war doesn’t need to be on its list too. This is what the Florida Governor and the possible presidential candidate for the Republicans Ron DeSantis opined while speaking about his position on further aiding Ukraine. How exactly will this opposition play out in the future and what is the view of the average American voter in regard to providing...

Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji has made heads turn with her latest film - Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway - which depicts the struggle of a mother fighting for the custody of her children in Norway. The makers of the movie claim that the film is based on a true story. However, Norway’s ambassador to India opines otherwise. Listen in.

Now that the Assembly elections in north-east states are done, the focus has shifted to Karnataka where the elections are slated to happen in May this year. Can BJP retain the state? We decode. 

The Supreme Court of India on March 13 referred the clutch of petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriages to a bench of five judges. The apex court noted the matter is of “seminal importance”.  Is it time for India to accept same-sex marriages and end the trauma for those who have to hide, struggle and fight for their rights every single day? Listen in.

India won big at Oscars 2023. SS Rajmouli’s directorial venture RRR’s Naatu Naatu won the best original score while The Elephant Whisperer bagged an award in the Best Documentary Shorts category. 

Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the party’s plenary session held last month in Chhattisgarh indicated that she may retire from active politics. How far can Congress go without Sonia Gandhi leading it? 

The boycott gang hounding advertisers and organisations for alleged Hinduphobia have found two new prey. Both Bharat Matrimony and Swiggy found themselves on the receiving end of criticism that accuses them of being biased towards Hindu festivals in their advertising campaigns. Listen in.

Sexual hygiene refers to health-focused behaviours that people should do before, after and during intercourse. On the occasion of women's day, Dr Gandhali Deorukhkar shares tips on how to manage healthy sexual hygiene and keep diseases at bay. 

While the rest of the world tries gamely to improve its present for a better future, matters in Pakistan are going from bad to worse with each passing day. Be it the economy, the autocratic regime, the Imran Khan conundrum, the massive inflation or trouble due to TTP, this nation continues to be on the brink.

The meaning of relationships has changed a lot over time. People nowadays are not ready to give in efforts or attention to their partners which can lead to many mental health issues. Dr Rachna Singh, a clinical psychologist says that to keep emotional health issues at bay, efforts from both sides should be the crux of any relationship. 

Nutritionist and author Kavita Devgn uncovers facts about lack of nutrients in the diet. She said, "Any nutrient deficiency impacts the whole body, especially that of women. And the only answer to all such health issues is a balanced diet." 

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar doesn’t understand the threat that China poses.  Addressing members of the Indian Journalists’ Association in London, he claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that "nobody has entered Indian territory" is an invitation to the Chinese to do it again. Is there any merit to Rahul Gandhi’s claims? Listen in.

Menopause is defined as a  cessation  of menses for at least 12 consecutive months and not due to physiological or psychological causes. The cessation of menstrual period is associated with a variety of unpleasant symptoms like anxiety, depression, vaginal dryness, insomnia, hot flashes and night sweats.

Bollywood actress and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen on Thursday revealed that she recently suffered a heart attack following which she had to undergo angioplasty and stent placement. This came as a shock to many, given that Sushmita Sen is considered one of the fittest actresses in tinsel town. We revisit why even the fittest of people may suffer heart attacks.

The exit poll predictions for the elections in the northeast appear to have panned out largely as envisioned.  BJP and its alliance partners have regained Tripura and Nagaland while in Meghalaya it seems to be a case of a hung assembly.  Senior journalist Rasheed Kidwai weighs in. 

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi skipped the birthday celebration of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin owing to his scheduled engagement at Cambridge University. Many political observers say, had Rahul Gandhi attended the celebration, it would have given a major boost to his image as the most credible face of the Opposition against PM Modi. A senior Congress leader weighs in.

Several exit polls have predicted that BJP and its alliance partners will again form the government in Tripura and Nagaland while Meghalaya could see a fractured mandate. How close do these projections come to the actual results? We decode.

High-profile drama unfolded following the arrest of Delhi’s Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal claimed that most CBI officers were against Manish’s arrest, however, the political pressure to arrest him was so high that they had to obey their political masters. Political analyst Amitabh Tiwari weighs in.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday cleared the air on who will lead the opposition in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The veteran Congress leader claimed that it will, in fact, be the Congress which will lead the Opposition alliance that will come to power in 2024. 

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay seeking uniform age of marriage for both men and women, saying it can’t intervene in the matter as it is for the Parliament to decide. Senior SC advocate weighs in. 

In what can be termed as the Centre’s attempt to revive ‘normalcy’ in Kashmir, the government is mulling a proposal to withdraw the Army entirely from the Valley hinterland, reported The Indian Express . How will it pan out in Kashmir? Listen in. 

On February 15, US Republican and former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley announced her presidential campaign for the 2024 elections. While Hailey has been trying to garner as much attention as she can because of her Indian origin, will it help her?

Barely a few weeks after BBC telecast a two-part documentary on the Gujarat riots in 2002, its Delhi and Mumbai offices came under the Income-tax department’s scrutiny. Is the targeting of the BBC yet another example of alleged misuse of central agencies such as IT, ED, and CBI to suppress the voices critical of the government? We decode

Four years ago on this day, 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives in the dastardly attack carried out by a suicide bomber identified as Jaish-e-Mohammad's Adil Ahmed Dar in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. Listen to News9's interview with General Syed Ata Hasnain. 

The appointment of former Supreme Court Judge Abdul S Nazeer as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh has sparked a political controversy with Congress party accusing the Modi government of lowering the credibility and independence of the judiciary. Listen in...