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.
Why PM Modi was held up in Punjab, Congress’ marathons, and poll promises in UP
In this episode, we discuss why the largest farmer union in Punjab is still protesting. We also talk about Congress’ marathons in UP and the poll promises of other political parties for the UP elections
The Catch Up: 5 January
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express
How muslim women were targeted by an online ‘auction’ again
A look at the website that posted ‘auctions’ of muslim women, what the authorities need to do to catch the people behind such websites, and what Github has said about the matter.
The Catch Up: 4 January
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express
How India is preparing for another surge, NEET EWS quota, and Lakhimpur Kheri chargesheet
In this episode, we talk about the sharp spike in Covid-19 cases around the country. We also discuss the EWS quota and the Lakhimpur Kheri chargesheet
The Catch Up: 3 January
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.
More NGOs face issues, caste row over Dalit cook, and India’s aid to Kabul
Why the FCRA registration of nearly 6000 NGOs has lapsed, how a Dalit cook was discriminated against in a school in Uttarakhand, and India sends aid to Kabul.
Part 2: Looking back at the Indian economy in 2021
In the second part of today’s episode, Udit Misra join host Snigdha Sharma to discuss the highs and lows of the Indian economy in the year gone by. You can follow us and leave us...
The Catch Up: 31 December
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express.
Part 1: Looking back at Indian politics in 2021
In the first part of today’s episode, Manoj CG join host Snigdha Sharma to discuss the highs and lows of Indian politics in the year gone by. You can follow us and leave us feedback...
The Catch Up: 30 December
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express
Two new Covid vaccines, Mother Teresa’s charity, and AAP’s win in Chandigarh
How Corbevax and Covovax stand out from other Covid-19 vaccines, the controversy surrounding Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity, and AAP’s big win in the Chandigarh Civic polls.
The Catch Up: 29 December
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express
Resident doctors’ protest, 5G in India, and Pak’s concern for Indian Muslims
In this episode we discuss the resident doctors' protest. We also talk about 5G in India and Pakistan’s recent statement expressing concern for Muslims in India
The Catch Up: 28 December
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express
93 AAP leaders jailed, concerns over personal laws, and more hate speeches
Why 93 AAP leader have been jailed in Ahmedabad, how the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill will affect personal laws, and a hate filled event takes place in Chhattisgarh.
The Catch Up: 27 December
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express
Gurgaon Christmas event disrupted, Covid ‘precaution’ shot, and Nagaland killing enquiry
In this episode we talk about the Gurugram Christmas event disruption. We also discuss the rising Omicron cases and precautionary doses and we go over the latest updates on the Nagaland killings
The Catch Up: 24 December
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express
WHO on booster doses, hate speeches in Haridwar, and refugees in Mizoram
The significance of WHO’s latest statement on booster doses, how an event in Haridwar saw violent hate speeches being made against the muslim community, and how the Mizoram government is helping refugees from Myanmar.
The Catch Up: 23 December
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express
Express Investigation: The Ayodhya land rush
In this episode, Shyamlal Yadav joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss his exclusive report on the rush for land in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya where elected public representatives and relatives of state government officials bought plots,...
Kerala’s political killings, Delimitation panel on J&K, and govt blocks Youtube channels
In this episode, we talk about the political killings in Kerala. We also talk about the the Delimitation panel’s proposal for J&K and the govt’s recent order to block 20 YouTube channels
The Catch Up: 21 December
The headlines this evening from The Indian Express
Omicron surges, Srikanth’s historic silver, and Amazon’s Future Group deal
How Omicron is surging in countries like the UK, the significance of Kidambi Srikanth winning a silver medal at the World Badminton Championships, and why CCI withdrew its approval from Amazon.