3 Things
Our flagship daily news show, where hosts Shashank Bhargava and Snigdha Sharma talk to in-house experts about what is going on and why you need to care about it.
India now accepts foreign aid, gaps in Delhi’s death toll, and new Covid-19 guidelines
India changes its policy to accept foreign aid after 16 years, the gaps in Delhi’s official COVID-19 death toll, and a look at the new Covid guidelines.
The Catch Up: 29 April
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.
Covaxin prices, oxygen crisis, and the CoWin app crash
In this episode, we talk about the price of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin, the latest development in the oxygen crisis situation, and the CoWin portal crash
The Catch Up: 28 April
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.
What the EC didn’t do, Vedanta’s Sterlite plant to reopen, and HC raps Delhi govt
Madras High Court’s criticism of the Election Commission of India (EC), why Tamil Nadu is allowing Vedanta to reopen its Sterlite copper plant, and what the Delhi High Court told the Delhi government.
The Catch Up: 27 April
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.
US support in India’s Covid fight, no vaccine stocks in 4 states, and Madras HC pulls up EC
First, Shubhajit Roy, Deputy Chief of Indian Express‘ National Bureau joins the show to discuss the Biden administration extending support to India, the reasons for this change in stance, and its significance. He also talks...
The Catch Up: 26 April
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.
Delhi vs Centre on oxygen crisis, SC’s pandemic intervention, and PM’s Mann Ki Baat
In this episode, we discuss the ongoing tussle between the Delhi govt and the Centre over the shortage of oxygen. We also bring you details about the Supreme Court’s suo motu cognizance in pandemic-related matters,...
The Catch Up: 23 April
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.
Delhi’s oxygen crisis, UP’s Covid struggles, and requests pour in for BJP leaders
The reasons behind Delhi’s oxygen crisis, how Uttar Pradesh is dealing with the current Covid crisis, and how BJP leaders are inundated with requests about beds and oxygen.
The Catch Up: 22 April
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.
The shift in India’s vaccine policy, the Opposition’s concerns, and the Nashik tragedy
In this episode, we discuss the recently announced big changes in the government's vaccine policy and the concerns raised by the Opposition leaders regarding the same. We also go over the details of the tragedy...
The Catch Up: 21 April
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.
How India ignored red flags about the second COVID-19 wave
Discussing the reg flags that India ignored about the second wave, and the reasons why it ended up doing that.
Delhi’s COVID-19 surge, China’s refusal to move back, and vaccines for all adults
How Delhi is struggling to handle its COVID-19 surge, how China is refusing to move its troops back from Hot Springs and Gogra Post, and a quick look at India’s new vaccine policy.
The Catch Up: 19 April
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.
New study on Covid, India’s oxygen crisis, and US export embargo on vaccine raw materials
In this episode, we discuss the new study on SARS-CoV-2 being primarily airborne. We also talk about the oxygen crisis, and how US' export embargo is affecting vaccine production in India.
The Catch Up: 16 April
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.
CBSE exams, Gujarat’s handling of the pandemic, and COVID-19 updates
Education Ministry’s decision regarding CBSE Board exams, how Gujarat is handling the pandemic, and important COVID-19 developments from across India.
The Catch Up: 15 April
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.
Foreign vaccines, Maharashtra’s new restrictions, and lockdown fears in Bengal border town
Today on the 3 Things podcast, we discuss the government’s decision to give emergency approval to certain foreign vaccines, Maharashtra’s new Covid restrictions, and how the lockdown in Bangladesh is affecting Bengal’s Petrapole.
The Catch Up: 14 April
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.
An expert on India’s second Covid wave, and why lockdown is a lazy policy option
Noted epidemiologist Dr Giridhar Babu on the reasons behind India’s second wave, the effectiveness of lockdowns, the role of vaccinations during this time, and how this wave is different from the first.
The Catch Up: 13 April
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.