Best Vinay Raghu Podcasts (2024)

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Stories Behind Neeraj Chopra & Abhinav Bindra's Olympic Gold (ft. Manisha Malhotra) 41:14

2M ago41:14

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Do Olympic champions have a different mindset? In this podcast, Prateek Lidhoo asks this question to sports administrator Manisha Malhotra, who was a part of Abhinav Bindra and Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold campaigns. She also recounts some stories behind their preparation, and what we can look forward to in the Paris and LA games.…

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Norris Pritam on Neeraj Chopra's Biography & the State of Athletics 27:58

8M ago27:58

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In this podcast, we spoke to Norris Pritam, a veteran sports journalist, about his new book, 'The Man Who Made History: The Neeraj Chopra Story', a biography of Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra. The book chronicles his early life, exposure to athletics, and his eventual moment of glory when he won the Gold Medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In ad…

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Shami v. Zampa to Virat, Maxwell & Rachin, Amrit Mathur on Iconic World Cup 2023 Moments 30:17

9M ago30:17

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From Shami's fifers to Virat Kohli breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record, this podcast will make you revisit the last 45 days of the Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. Amrit Mathur, who has served as an author, and manager of the Indian men's cricket team, shares his insights into the tournament's defining moments, from thrilling matches to record-breaking…

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Partner | Immunisation Of Children Is The Need Of The Hour 25:26

9M ago25:26

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Partner | The COVID-19 vaccination drive in India exemplified as a model for routine immunization, achieved over 97% population coverage. It also amplified the need for timely immunization to prevent a global pandemic. In this podcast, Dr. Sanjay Kapur, from John Snow India (JSI) sheds his expert insights from the MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Tran…

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Should You Work 70 Hours a Week? Journalists Respond to Narayana Murty 26:33

9M ago26:33

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There is a debate going on from social media to offices on the statement of Infosys founder Narayan Murthy that he works 70 hours a week. Narayana Murthy had said in an interview that the youth of India should say that this is our country and we will work for 70 hours. Everyone from the youth to elders gave different reactions to this statement of …

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Director Vinay Shukla on 'While We Watched' Leak, Ravish Kumar & NDTV 34:07

11M ago34:07

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Ravish Kumar is one of India's most accomplished journalists, known for his stint with NDTV India. But what is it like to be inside his mind? In this vodcast interview, filmmaker Vinay Shukla talks about his experience filming Kumar in intimate spaces, the YouTube leak of the documentary, and the state of Indian media and NDTV. Shukla's documentary…

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Raghu & Rajiv Talk About 'Mencyclopedia', Roadies, Masculinity & Andrew Tate 37:16

11M ago37:16

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In this podcast, Pratikshya is talking to the two angry men of the Indian television industry - Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman. They are here to talk about their new men's wellness podcast 'Mencyclopedia'. By their own admission, this podcast is 'only for men, no women allowed'. They also talk about their stint at MTV's superhit reality show Roadies,…

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The Politics of Atlee & Shah Rukh Khan, a 'Jawan' Spoiler Talk 36:59

11M ago36:59

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After the resounding success of SRK's January release 'Pathaan', King Khan is back with his big-budget maas entertainer 'Jawan', directed by one of the massiest Indian directors, Atlee. In this video podcast, Prateek Lidhoo is talking to some of our in-house film buffs, Himanshi Dahiya, Aditya Menon, and Varsha Sriram about the politics of Shah Ruk…

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Chitra Banerjee on Independence, Creative Freedom and Mythology 22:47

12M ago22:47

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If one thing Author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is known for is her ability to scout through timelines and transport her readers to another world with ease and poignancy. If 'The Palace of Illusions' and 'The Forest of Enchantment' enabled Draupadi and Sita to break out of their moulds, with her novel 'Independence', she charted a territory that mar…

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From 'Jhelumus' to 'Kya Karie Korimol', Alif's Musical Journey 1:01:41

1y ago1:01:41

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Mohammad Muneem urf Alif is a singer, songwriter, scriptwriter, professor... the list goes on. In this special podcast, Alif and Prateek talk about his journey so far, his Coke Studio song "Kya Karie Korimol", and more, but not without some of Alif's singing. Tune in for a music journey through Alif's career.…

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Think.NXT with Raghav E02: Understanding the Difference Between Cryptocurrency & CBDCs 11:44

1y ago11:44

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This episode is a part of Think.NXT with Raghav - a peek into the future through India's eyes! On this podcast, our editor-in-chief, Raghav Bahl, chats about CBDCs which are one of the misunderstood and lesser know financial instruments in the world today. But Raghav's got a fundamental question - How are Central Bank Digital Currencies different f…

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“Process is the Punishment”: Has the Legal System Failed Afreen Fatima’s Family? 14:31

1y ago14:31

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On 10 June 2022, protests against BJP leader Nupur Sharma broke out across the country for the derogatory remarks she made about the Prophet. Javed Muhammad was named the orchestrator of these protests. Post this their house was demolished. It has been a year since that day. Was this demolition a political statement? Was it a warning to discourage …

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Sanjay Rajoura On 'Afwaah', Fake News, Liberal Hypocrisy, Self-Censorship 56:15

1+ y ago56:15

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We recently saw a movie that completely baffled us. A film, that, without pointing fingers, talks about a menace that we all are dealing with. One rumour, one 'afwaah' that can change your life. It is caste and religion agnostic and can even harm the people who spread it. In our studio today we have writer and satirist Sanjay Rajoura, along with So…

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Think.NXT with Raghav E01: How Does Cryptocurrency Get Its Value? 35:13

1+ y ago35:13

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This episode is a part of Think.NXT with Raghav - an awesome peek into the future through India's eyes! On this podcast, our editor-in-chief, Raghav Bahl, chats about cryptocurrencies, which are one of the hottest fintech buzzwords in the world today. But Raghav's got a fundamental question - How in the world does crypto get its value? Is it just a…

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Dance, Dilemma & Guru-Shishya Legacy: Anita Ratnam On World Dance Day 32:35

1+ y ago32:35

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On World Dance Day, eminent performer Dr Anita Ratnam gets candid on outlook towards classical dance, music & if institutes are sites of reprieve.By The Quint

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Why Is Debunking Health Misinformation in India So Challenging? With TheLiverDoc and ScienceIsDope 31:45

1+ y ago31:45

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In the last few years, perhaps because of the internet, and also because of the COVID pandemic itself, we've seen a barrage of misinformation in the realm of health like never before - whether it's home remedies, easy immunity boosters, or even unscientific use of medication like Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine. But, through the pandemic years, s…

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UP's Anti Conversion Arrests: Is the Law Being Followed? 28:30

1+ y ago28:30

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The UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act was passed in November 2020. Since then, several people have been arrested for forceful conversions. But Fatima Khan's investigation of various districts in UP has revealed a major loophole. Many of the FIRs and subsequent arrests in cases of forceful religious conversion go against the very…

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Dr K Srinath Reddy Explains The Surge in Covid Cases 10:37

1+ y ago10:37

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Why is India seeing another COVID wave now after months of a lull? Should you be worried about the rising number of cases? Will XBB 1.16 cause more severe disease? Past President, Public Health Foundation of India, Dr K Srinath Reddy, explains. Tune in!By The Quint

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Director of Netflix's 'Caught Out' Talks About Match Fixing, Azharuddin & Bookies 42:54

1+ y ago42:54

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In this episode, we sit in conversation with Supriya Sobti Gupta, the director of Caught Out, Netflix’s latest sports documentary. Gupta reveals interesting trivia from the making of the documentary as well as her revelations while investigating India’s biggest match-fixing scandal. She also talks about the moral obligation she felt to dedicate the…

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Vivaan Shah Talks Shah Rukh, Naseeruddin Shah, Theatre & His New Book 1:05:06

1+ y ago1:05:06

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In this special podcast, we talked to Vivaan Shah, an actor, playwright, and novelist about his new book 'The Forsaken Wilderness'. He also talked about the relationship between his father Naseeruddin Shah and Shah Rukh Khan, his love for theatre, and why he stopped drawing comic books. Listen to the full podcast to find insights from Vivaan's life…

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Siddique Kappan on His Arrest, Time in Jail and Future in Journalism 40:26

1+ y ago40:26

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After spending over 28 months in jail, Siddique Kappan, who was slapped with a UAPA case, finally walked out on 3 February. The Quint's Fatima Khan sat down with him to talk about this entire ordeal. They talk about the events that led to his arrest, what were the conditions he was kept in by the UP Police, how he managed to stay hopeful throughout…

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Valentine’s Day 2023: What Even Is a Situationship? 22:28

1+ y ago22:28

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Is it a casual relationship? Is it friends with benefits? Or it just a relationship with no properly defined boundaries? In this Valentine's Day special episode of News & Views, we are discussing situationships – the newest Gen Z buzzword that's plastered all over the internet. Host: Anoushka Rajesh Guests: Zijah Sherwani, Pranay Dutta Roy, Saptars…

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Pathaan Fan Theories, the SRK Legacy, Boycotts and More 35:27

1+ y ago35:27

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With the insane amount of people flocking to theatres to watch Shah Rukh Khan's comeback film Pathaan, we asked, "why should we inhibit the SRKian inside us?' So we scouted our office for the biggest SRK fans and found these three - Himanshi Dahiya, Varsha Singh and Somya Lakhani. A spoiler alert is in effect. But that's okay, we know you've seen t…

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Shashi Tharoor on Constitution, its Implementation, Knowledge and More 12:27

1+ y ago12:27

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As a part of the 'Know your Constitution' initiative by The Quint, Shashi Tharoor sits down with Nishtha Gautam to talk about all things constitution. From rating the Constitution, to discussing its implementation and a common person's knowledge about the Constitution, this podcast is a quick chat with the Lok Sabha MP. Tune in!…

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All Your Questions About Cervical Cancer Answered 14:07

1+ y ago14:07

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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and yet when it comes to the second most common cancer among Indian women, few really know what they're dealing with. India accounts for the highest number of cervical cancer cases, as well as deaths in Asia, according to a recent Lancet study. What are some symptoms of cervical cancer that you should wat…

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‘I Don't Feel Unsafe Yet’: Swara Bhasker Talks Activism and Bharat Jodo 28:59

1+ y ago28:59

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What is the first word that comes to your mind when you hear the word, ‘Refugee?' Do you think - “illegal’, ‘undocumented’, or something “unwanted’?; all these words have a negative connotation to them. Why have we categorized some humans as illegal? These are people who fled their homeland in the face of conflict and war, fearing for their lives. …

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Partner | Decoding Diabetes With A 26-Year-Old Diabetic 15:43

1+ y ago15:43

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Partner | India is "the diabetes capital of the world". According to the International Diabetes Foundation, as of 2021, around 74 million people in India suffered from diabetes and it is not just the elderly. This World Diabetes Day, nutritionist Ambika Dutt speaks with Parthavee Singh who first got diagnosed of Type 2 diabetes when she was only 26…

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Director of Oscar-qualifying Film 'Moshari': 'Idea Came to Me When I Was 13' 21:08

1+ y ago21:08

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The horror-fantasy short film, Moshari has made history by becoming the first Bangladeshi film to qualify for the Oscars. We, at the Quint, bring to you an interview with Nuhash Humayun, the man behind the masterpiece, who wrote, directed, produced and edited Moshari. Tune in!By The Quint

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Hardik Patel on Gujarat Elections, Move to BJP, Cases on Patidars and More 11:28

1+ y ago11:28

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BJP's Hardik Patel is contesting his first Assembly election from Gujarat's Viramgam. We followed him on his campaign trail and also managed to catch up with him and hear his thoughts about Congress and AAP campaigns in Gujarat, his move to the BJP after being with Congress for many years and what is on top of his priority list if he gets elected. …

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Will Saurabh Kirpal be India's First Openly Gay Judge? Senior Advocate Discusses the Queer Experience 43:05

1+ y ago43:05

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Saurav Kirpal— a man who dons several roles in his life. Yet, it is the ‘first openly-gay judge of India’ tag that invariably headlines his multi-faceted personality even if the fact is far from true. Kirpal, however, doesn’t hesitate to take such tags in stride on the account of his sexuality inspiring someone, especially in small towns to break f…

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'I Will Never Do a Coca-Cola Endorsement': Dia Mirza Talks About Climate Change 35:29

1+ y ago35:29

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The 27th Conference of Parties (COP) is over and we are back to get one last shake out of it. Today, on News and Views, the Quint's podcast series, we bring to you a recurring guest, the Environment Goodwill Ambassador and UN Secretary-General's Advocate for Sustainable Development-- Dia Mirza. On this podcast Dia and our resident climate journalis…

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Shashi Tharoor: Social Media Strengthens Democracy | Full Debate with Raghav Bahl, Sanjay Jha and More 47:11

1+ y ago47:11

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On 11 November 2022, The Quint's Editor-in-Chief Raghav Bahl chaired a debate on the motion 'Social Media Strengthens Democracy,' at the 13th edition of Tata Literature Live! – a literature festival in Mumbai. Congress MP and veteran writer Shashi Tharoor spoke for the motion, along with Carnegie India scholar Anirudh Suri. Former National spokespe…

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Life of a Fact-Checker: Debunking Fake News and Misinformation 47:32

2y ago47:32

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Every day, we come across articles, forwards and news stories on the internet. But not all of them are true. Some are honest, undetected mistakes, but some of them are carefully crafted narratives aimed at propagating lies. But fear not, cleaners of the internet are here! In this special podcast, Prateek Lidhoo talks to three fact-checkers about th…

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Politics of COP 27, Modi & Carbon Budgeting: All Your Questions Answered 32:23

2y ago32:23

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We at the Quint are certainly hoping you are not tired of COP yet, because we are back on our podcast, 'News and Views' with our great mind of the day-- Bhasker Tripathi, an award winning climate journalist who has been reporting, for over a decade, on issues of agriculture, climate policy and environment. This podcast addresses what is COP, the ne…

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Yes, You Can Reverse Diabetes, But There's a Catch: An Expert Explains 16:08

2y ago16:08

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It's World Diabetes Day, and on this week's episode of News and Views, FIT sits down with Dr Shashank Joshi, endocrinologist, diabetologist, and Chair of the International Diabetes Federation (South East Asia Region) to ask the simple question, can one reverse Type 2 diabetes with lifestyle changes? He also talks about the exciting new tech-based t…

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AAP Hype On Social Media, Not in Gujarat's Villages: Jignesh Mevani 15:58

2y ago15:58

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In a conversation with The Quint, Mevani speaks about the Congress' chances in the upcoming elections in the state, Hardik Patel's move to the BJP and their relationship, and his own journey from activism to mainstream politics. Tune in to this episode of News and Views.By The Quint

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Chhath Puja 2022: शहर में नौकरी, शिक्षा, व्यापार...छठ पूजा पर भी नहीं गए Bihar 24:21

2y ago24:21

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Chhath Puja 2022: बिहार (Bihar) में एक बार फिर से छठ पूजा कि धूम है. बिहार के साथ-साथ झारखंड(Jharkhand) और यूपी (Uttar Pradesh) में भी कुछ कम रौनक नहीं है. दिल्ली (Delhi) से छठ के मौके पर लाखों लोग बिहार जाते हैं, अपनों से मिलने और त्योहार मनाने. लेकिन कुछ लोग छूट भी जाते हैं. इस वीडियो पॉडकास्ट में क्विंट के ऐसे ही चार पत्रकार अपने घरों से जुड़ी छ…

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Amish Tripathi : Lord Ram, Blasphemy, Game Theory & Atheism 20:21

2y ago20:21

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In this episode of News and Views, The Quint's Nishtha Gautam sits down with best-selling author Amish Tripathi. They discuss a range of topics from religion to violence to atheism and Amish's new book - War of Lanka. Tune in!By The Quint

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Making an All-Time India XI Fantasy Team for the T20 World Cup 53:28

2y ago53:28

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The T20 World Cup season is on. And we thought, how about we talk about a dream Twenty20 Indian squad of all-time and all-formats? In this episode of News and Views, we have a crazy panel of cricket enthusiasts, Rohit Khanna, Meghnad Bose, and Saundarya Talwar with our host Prateek Lidhoo. We discuss the openers, middle order, bowlers, the captain,…

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Gambia Cough Syrup Deaths: How Safe Are Our Made-In-India Drugs? 26:35

2y ago26:35

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Recently, four cough and cold syrups – manufactured by an Indian pharmaceutical company – were linked to the death of 66 children from diethylene glycol (DEG) poisoning in the Gambia. Tracing the history of DEG poisoning in India leads down a murky path of convoluted, and dysfunctional drugs regulation systems in the country, and throws up the big …

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Lessons from a Scam: A Roundtable with Digital Fraud Victims 47:34

2y ago47:34

47:34

A wise man once said, "Love and fraud can happen with anyone." Don't worry, I'm the one who said it. And I don't know about love, but I have some intense fraud stories from our guests Prerna, Verda, and Prince. We've seen stories of scammers in shows like Netflix's Jamtara, but here is the other side. I talked to some people who got scammed of thei…

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Saba Naqvi and Nabeela Jamil on Hijab Protests In Iran and India 17:35

2y ago17:35

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In The Quint’s News and Views Podcast, we were joined by senior journalist Saba Naqvi and Supreme Court lawyer Nabeela Jamil, to discuss the what the hijab means in a place like Iran versus what it is means for the students of Karantaka, and where does ‘choice’ feature in all this. Tune in!By The Quint

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How To Critique Gandhi in 2022; Ambedkar, Savarkar, and Feminism 34:46

2y ago34:46

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On Gandhi Jayanti, we speak to Professor Vinayak Chaturvedi about the many criticisms of Mahatma Gandhi. From BR Ambedkar's critique to the Feminist Critique. He talks about Gandhi's legacy now and in the future, and answers a pertinent question: If Gandhi is the father of the nation, is Savarkar the Ghost father of the nation? Professor Vinayak Ch…

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Why This Kerala Woman Won't Stop Fighting For Interfaith Couples 21:54

2y ago21:54

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Miyaan biwi razi, but interfaith marriages in some parts of India, not so easy. Athira Sujatha from Kerala knows this too well. Athira moved the Supreme Court challenging provisions of the Special Marriage Act,1954 that mandate publishing the personal information of inter-faith couples before 30 days of their wedding. India's apex court refused to …

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When Hansal Mehta Called For Scam 1992, I Thought It Was A Prank: Pratik Gandhi 20:18

2y ago20:18

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Pratik Gandhi who is known for his work in Hansal Mehta's Scam 1992 where he portrays the role of Harshad Mehta was touted to be the 'Breakout Star' of 2020. In this episode of News and Views, Gandhi spoke to The Quint's Swati Chopra about his journey as an actor, the struggles of living in Mumbai and what it takes to be a versatile actor. Tune in!…

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'Brahmastra' Review: Ranbir-Alia Film Is A Visual Treat With Lacklustre Romance 5:19

2y ago5:19

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Simply put Brahmastra is a superhero film. As yours truly sat down with the 3D glasses perched on my nose, watching men and women with superhuman abilities battle it out, I couldn’t help but wonder how we invariably think of the Marvel template every time we hear ‘superhero’. Tune in to listen to the full review!…

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How NGO Nayi Disha Is Helping Marginalised Kids Get Formal Education 13:53

2y ago13:53

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Seema Seth spent about 30 years in the corporate world as a soft skills trainer before she set out to better the lives of children from marginalised communities through her NGO, Nayi Disha. We spoke to Seth to learn more about this initiative Tune in to listen to our full conversation!By The Quint

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Why Don't We Celebrate a Woman's Job as Much as Her Wedding? : Shaili Chopra 15:31

2y ago15:31

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Can a mother-in-law impact our country’s GDP? Are women claiming rightful independence? Why are single women rocking it? In her new book, 'Sisterhood Economy', journalist-turned-entrepreneur Shaili Chopra investigates what’s powering or stopping women to play their role in the functioning of the economy. By talking to more than 500 different women,…

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Release of Bilkis Bano Rape Convicts Has Failed Indian Women: Vrinda Grover 17:38

2y ago17:38

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The Gujarat government's decision to release 11 men convicted for the gang-rape of Bilkis Bano, and the murder of 13 members of her family, is nothing but "abuse and misuse" of the executive power, said prominent lawyer Vrinda Grover, adding that the order has let down the women of India – especially Muslim women. In an interview with The Quint, Gr…

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'Caste System Will Kill More Children if Not Abolished': Meira Kumar 19:57

2y ago19:57

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On 15 August, Meira Kumar, the former Lok Sabha speaker, tweeted: “100 years ago my father Babu Jagjivan Ram was prohibited from drinking water in school from the pitcher meant for Savarna Hindus. It was a miracle his life was saved. Today, a nine-year-old #Dalit boy has been killed for the same reason. 75 long years after Independence, caste syste…

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