3 Things
Our flagship daily news show, where hosts Neha Mathews and Shashank Bhargava talk to in-house experts about what is going on and why you need to care about it
What the outrage around the Hyderabad rape fails to address about violence against women
On this episode of 3 Things, we take a look at how the case is unraveling and why calls for stricter punishment often work to obfuscate the very real problem of sexual violence in India.
The Catch Up: 3 December
The headlines this evening, from the Indian Express.
Chhattisgarh “encounter” investigation, Pakistan Army chief, Pan NRC deadline
Unpacking why the findings of a commission to probe the 2012 Chattisgarh "encounter" where 17 people were killed is damning, why the Pakistan judiciary stepping in to shorten Army chief General Bajwa's tenure extension is...
The Catch Up: 2 December
The headlines this evening, from the Indian Express.
Decoding the latest GDP figures and what can save the Indian economy
With 4.5% growth, India's GDP growth continues to be the lowest it’s been in more than 6 years, Our reporters detail how government spendings are propping up our economy, why boosting demand, not supply, is...
The Catch Up: 29 November
The headlines this evening, from the Indian Express.
Godse and unparliamentary words, words disallowed in FIRs, Maharashtra govt promises
Why BJP MP Pragya Thakur's Godse remark in the Lok Sabha was considered "unparliamentary", why the Delhi High Court has asked police not to use certain Urdu words in FIRs, and what the Shiv Sena-...
The Catch Up: 28 November
The headlines this evening, from the Indian Express.
How the Maharashtra government formation drama played out behind-the-scenes
Unpacking all the strategising and missed chances that went on behind the Maharashtra government formation, why it's a major setback for the BJP and the drama within the NCP.
The Catch Up: 27 November
The headlines this evening, from the Indian Express.
What Andhra Pradesh can learn from alcohol bans across India
As the Andhra Pradesh government continues its phased transition towards a complete ban on alcohol in the state, we take a look at Prohibition in states across India, why politicians promise alcohol bans in their...
The Catch Up: 26 November
The headlines this evening, from the Indian Express.
Decoding the electoral bonds controversy
On today's episode , we dive into political funding and transparency, discussing what electoral bonds, why concerns were raised about the scheme when it was introduced, how they were used and what issues RTIs have...
The Catch Up: 25 November
The headlines this evening, from the Indian Express.
Why Pawar v/s Pawar may bring the Maharashtra government down
How Devendra Fadnavis become CM again, how Ajit Pawar went against Sharad Pawar and how the floor test likely play out.
The Catch Up: 22 November
The headlines this evening, from the Indian Express.
Privatising PSUs, Subodh Gupta #MeToo case and an “anti-India” app
To what extent will the government meet its disinvestment targets, how the Subodh Gupta case might set a precedent and why Google has agreed to remove an "anti-India" mobile app from Play Store.
The Catch Up: 21 November
The headlines this evening, from the Indian Express.
Status report on Kashmir, Pink balls for India vs Bangladesh Test, AMU Professor
Unpacking the figures presented on the situation in the Kashmir Valley over these two days in the parliament, why the use of pink balls for the India vs Bangladesh second test series will put India...
The Catch Up: 20 November
The headlines this evening, from the Indian Express.