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Episode 3960 February 3, 2026

SC on menstrual hygiene, pushback at TISS, and an ex-army chief’s book

 

First, The Indian Express’ Vineet Bhalla talks about a landmark Supreme Court judgment that declares access to menstrual hygiene a fundamental right, grounded in dignity, education, and constitutional equality. 

Next, we turn to TISS Mumbai, where student elections are back after a year, but under a new framework. The Indian Express’ Pallavi Smart explains the shift from a Students’ Union to a Students’ Council, why it has triggered pushback, and what it means for student representation going forward. (13:30)

And in the end, we look at the uproar in Lok Sabha after Rahul Gandhi cited an unpublished memoir by General M.M. Naravane, sparking debate over what MPs are allowed to quote from on the floor of the House. (20:55)

Hosted by Ichha Sharma
Written and Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha Sharma
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

SC on menstrual hygiene, pushback at TISS, and an ex-army chief’s book  First, The Indian Express’ Vineet Bhalla talks about a landmark Supreme Court judgment that declares access to menstrual hygiene a fundamental right, grounded in dignity, education, and constitutional equality.  Next, we turn to TISS Mumbai, where student elections are back after a year, but under a new framework. The Indian Express' Pallavi Smart explains the shift from a Students’ Union to a Students’ Council, why it has triggered pushback, and what it means for student representation going forward. (13:30) And in the end, we look at the uproar in Lok Sabha after Rahul Gandhi cited an unpublished memoir by General M.M. Naravane, sparking debate over what MPs are allowed to quote from on the floor of the House. (20:55) Hosted by Ichha Sharma Written and Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar