3 Things
Our flagship daily news show, where hosts Shashank Bhargava and Arun George talk to in-house experts about what is going on and why you need to care about it
Desert locusts attack, deaths on Shramik special trains, why India stands by HCQ use
Why we need to worry about the current locusts attack in India, the problems passengers are facing in the Shramik special trains, and why India is still standing by the use of Hydroxychloroquine.
The challenges for India’s police forces on the frontline against COVID-19
In this episode we look at how COVID-19 has affected police forces in the country, how they've enforced the lockdown and lessons learned for the future.
The cost of keeping schools shut in India during the lockdown
Why many European countries decided to reopen schools, lessons we can learn from West Africa about keeping schools shut, and why online classes may not be the best alternative.
Why Gujarat is facing criticism for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic
In this episode, we look at why the Gujarat government has been criticised for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and how Surat is dealing with the exodus of workers.
Cyclone Amphan batters West Bengal, confusion over flights, low COVID-19 test centres
Looking at the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan in West Bengal, clearing the confusion about domestic flights, and discussing the lack of testing facilities in districts recording new cases.
Delhi COVID-19 count, domestic airlines to take off, cyclone Amphan kills 72
In this episode we look at issues that cropped up in Delhi's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, what to expect as domestic flights take off again, and the damage cyclone Amphan caused in West Bengal.
How long before a COVID-19 vaccine, Railways to start more trains, pandemic clears jails
When can a vaccine against COVID-19 realistically be made, how the Indian Railways will be running more trains, and why Maharashtra is releasing half its state prisoners.
India’s COVID-19 numbers explained, Mumbai’s hospital bed shortage, cyclone Amphan
In this episode, we decode the numbers that explain the spread of COVID-19, look at why Mumbai has a shortage of beds for those affected by the pandemic and track cyclone Amphan.
What the Atmanirbhar Bharat economic package does, and what it fails to do
In this episode, we unpack the Atmanirbhar Bharat economic package. We look at its highlights, understand how the measures are going to help and discuss why it is being criticised.
Migrants and fatal road accidents in UP, Delhi’s restricted borders, new lockdown norms
In this episode we look at fatal road accidents involving migrant workers, how effective barriers along Delhi's borders have been in slowing the spread of Covid-19 and new norms for the lockdown till May 31.