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.
How has India handled the COVID-19 pandemic so far?
In this episode, Abantika Ghosh joins us to talk about how India has handled the COVID-19 pandemic so far, in what ways our fight against the virus has changed, and the challenges that lie ahead...
Questions the Visakhapatnam gas leak raises and lessons from Bhopal
After the gas leak in Visakhapatnam that killed 12 sparked anger on the ground, we look at India's record of providing justice to the victims of such industrial accidents since the horrific 1984 Bhopal gas...
Hard hit but some hope: COVID-19’s impact on small industry and agriculture
Why the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been the worst hit during the lockdown, why milk and potato prices have gone up despite production being low, and how farmer producer companies in Maharashtra...
How Modi govt nudged West Bengal to change its Covid-19 strategy, Vande Bharat Mission
How the creation of a team to examine West Bengal's handling of Covid-19 sparked a political war of words and a change in strategy. We also look at the Vande Bharat Mission to bring back...
Why are private hospitals not joining India’s fight against COVID-19?
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the reasons why private hospitals are not joining in India's fight against the virus.
Who pays for ‘Shramik specials’ trains, waiting for a relief package, liquor shop queues
Unpacking the controversies around the 'Shramik specials' trains, what is keeping the government from announcing a relief package, and a look at Day 1 of the third phase on the lockdown.
A public health expert on the path ahead for India after 40 days of lockdown
Why the norms for extending the nationwide lockdown are as much about reopening, and a public health expert explains what India needs to watch out for in its battle against Covid-19.
How the virus attacks, A woman shares her recovery journey, Hospitalisation
A doctor summarises how COVID-19 attacks the body, a woman with an auto-immune disease recounts her road to recovery after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, and a reporter details India's hospitalisation policy.
Taking care of your mental health during the pandemic
A therapist leads us through common feelings like anxiety, isolation, that we may be having during these stressful times, how to cope with them, and how to help if our loved ones are feeling mentally...
India dumps COVID-19 rapid antibody tests, Bihar wants its migrants to stay put and Irrfan Khan
Why India withdrew rapid testing kits for Covid-19, what's behind Bihar's decision not to try bring back its residents stuck in other states and remembering actor Irrfan Khan.
The Catch Up: April 29
The headlines this evening, from the Indian Express.
Can India prevent millions from going hungry during the COVID -19 lockdown?
In this episode, we will take a deep dive into the glaring gaps that exist within the Public Distribution System - from why thousands are not able to use their ration cards and those that...
The Catch Up: 28 April
The headlines this evening, from the Indian Express.
PM meets CMs, decoding Franklin Templeton shutting funds, and how Covid-19 hit sports
What was discussed in a meet between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief ministers, decoding Franklin Templeton's decision to shut six mutual funds and the impact of Covid-19 on the world of sports.
The Catch Up: 27 April
The headlines this evening, from the Indian Express.
What should we know about asymptomatic carriers of the novel coronavirus?
Professor K Srinath Reddy, President of the Public Health Foundation of India, details what asymptomatic cases are, how they transmit the novel coronavirus, and how India needs to broaden its containment measures.
The Catch Up: 24 April
The headlines this evening, from the Indian Express.
The Facebook-Reliance Jio deal, Centre vs West Bengal, Jails during COVID-19
What the Facebook-Reliance Jio deal means for both the companies, what the tussle between the Centre and the West Bengal government is about, and why convicts across Delhi are being granted bails or furloughs.