Best Neeraj Kumar 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

30:17

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

10M 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

10M 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

12M 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

12M 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

1y ago22:47

22:47

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

1:01:41

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

14:31

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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Bharat Jodo Yatra helped the Congress in Karnataka Ft. Salman Khurshid, Congress Leader 35:50

1+ y ago35:50

35:50

Join Sidharth Bhatia on an engaging episode of The Wire Talks as he sits down with Salman Khurshid, the Former Minister of External Affairs of India. As the nation edges closer to the 2024 elections, their conversation delves into various topics, including the recent victory of the Congress Party in the Karnataka elections, discovering whether the …

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Khalistanis in Canada are few & far between Ft. Ujjal Dosanjh- Prominent Canadian Politician 46:43

1+ y ago46:43

46:43

Get ready for an enthralling episode of The Wire Talks as Sidharth Bhatia engages in a captivating conversation with Ujjal Dosanjh, a renowned Canadian lawyer. Embark on a journey through Ujjal's remarkable life story, beginning from his humble origins in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, to his eventual settlement in Canada. During this engaging dialogue,…

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

1+ y ago56:15

56:15

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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Same sex marriages are about equal rights Ft. Onir- Filmmaker 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

43:43

The Supreme Court is currently hearing a case on whether same-sex partners should be permitted to marry. The petitioners argue that marriage is a union between two individuals regardless of their gender, but the government appears to disagree with this perspective. Meanwhile, there is a proposal to establish an administration to examine this issue …

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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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There is fear among people of Kashmir Ft. Anuradha Bhasin Executive Editor Kashmir Times 37:35

1+ y ago37:35

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The recent revelation by Jammu & Kashmir's former governor Satya Pal Malik about the death of 40 soldiers in Pulwama attack in 2019 to The Wire, has caused a major political stir. While the government remains tight-lipped, it was then blamed on Pakistan. Back then the former governor mentioned PM Narendra Modi had asked him to stay quiet when he ha…

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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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The Agenda behind changing school textbooks with Prof. Mridula Mukherjee 39:13

1+ y ago39:13

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This week on The Wire Talks, Sidharth is in conversation with Mridula Mukherjee, Noted Historian. Historic movements are always penned in textbooks in order to let the readers know about the rise and fall of that particular era. And this compilation of various happenings in the past is nothing less than painstaking efforts by experts over decades. …

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

1+ y ago10:37

10:37

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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This is a big crisis for Israel Ft. Danny Ben-Moshe 49:36

1+ y ago49:36

49:36

The protests in Israel against PM Benjamin Netanyahu have been in the headlines for quite some time now. To decode and discuss the current scenario in the country, joining Sidharth Bhatia on The Wire Talks is documentary filmmaker Danny Ben Moshe. To know more about Danny Ben Moshe follow him on Twitter @dannyb_m Follow Sidharth Bhatia on Twitter a…

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Internet shutdowns affect people's livelihoods Ft Namrata Maheshwari 32:30

1+ y ago32:30

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The Punjab government recently shut down internet access which created a huge havoc in the state. This move was taken as its law and order wanted to chase the most wanted criminal Amritpal Singh. The move which was taken with the intention to continue for a short while has been unfortunately being in action in some cities and districts in Punjab fo…

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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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Air Purifying towers in cities are a Waste of Money Ft. Anju Goel 29:13

1+ y ago29:13

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In the past few days, Mumbai has recorded the worst air pollution ever. City's air quality level has surpassed the alarming level recorded in the country's capital, Delhi. This led to India being ranked 8th spot of the most polluted country in the world. The research was conducted by a Swiss company IQAir. To discuss this, our host Sidharth Bhatia …

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We need Anti-Corruption Laws in Sports Ft. Neeraj Kumar 34:27

1+ y ago34:27

34:27

Cricket is not a game, but religion in the country. BCCI, the body that has helped this game flourish in the country for years now, has become one of the richest associations in the world. Thus, giving to rise corruption and more unhealthy techniques to make a big moolah out of it. Later in 2015, former Police Commissioner, Neeraj Kumar was appoint…

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Caste discrimination is a reality in America Ft. Kshama Sawant 37:15

1+ y ago37:15

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On 21st February, Seattle emerged as the first city in the United States that explicitly banned discrimination on the basis of caste, after the city council passed an ordinance. The ordinance passed by council member Kshama Sawant introduced it termed as profound and historic. Kshama who moved to the USA to complete her Ph.D. in Economics, has serv…

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The raid on the BBC is a reaction to the documentary Ft. Satish Jacob 31:07

1+ y ago31:07

31:07

Income tax raid on the BBC office in New Delhi or rather survey as they are being termed, after a documentary on the Gujarat riots, has been in the headlines. This conveyed the message anything against the ruling government and the Prime Minister of the country, Narendra Modi will not be tolerated. In this episode of The Wire Talks, our host Sidhar…

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Adani should know Hindenberg report is not an attack on India Ft. PN Vijay 30:49

1+ y ago30:49

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Hindenburg report released merely two days before Adani's public issue, caused a stir in the industry. Resulting in business tycoon Gautam Adani canceling the public issue despite it being fully subscribed. Meanwhile, the free-fall of stocks continued. This raised many questions in the stock market as well as amongst the politicians who questioned …

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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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Coming out for queers is still not easy even after 377 is gone Ft. Sharif Rangnekar 44:36

1+ y ago44:36

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There was a huge sigh of relief in 2018 when the Government of India ruled against section 377. Sexual intercourse between same-sex couples earlier observed as a crime was debunked. But has it completely removed the stigma surrounding LGBTQIA+? In this episode of The Wire Talks joining Sidharth Bhatia, is Sharif Rangnekar, former journalist, TEDx s…

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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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The Bharat Jodo Yatra surpassed everyone's expectations Ft. Shruti Kapila 38:36

1+ y ago38:36

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Indian politician and a member of the Indian Parliament, Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra is one of the most talked about event in the current times. Starting in September 2022 from Kanyakumari, heading towards the north, the motto was to bring the nation together. But was this the only motto of this Yatra and what did this event achieve in the pol…

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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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The delay in the census will cause a lot of problems Ft. Pramit Bhattacharya 34:33

1+ y ago34:33

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Every 10 years, a massive number of people assigned by the government fan out to count the number of people residing in the country. This survey also includes studying citizens' incomes, the number of family members, property owned by an individual and more. This is the government's Census that has been implemented since 1872. However, the COVID- 1…

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

1+ y ago12:27

12:27

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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India has one of the world's most enlightened constitutions Ft. Raju Ramachandran 42:55

1+ y ago42:55

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On 26th January 2023, India will mark its 74th year of the republic, with a grand parade in the capital. What does this day signify? Well, this was the day back in 1950, when the constitution of India, became into existence. Thus, forming many designations to look into the country's progress. One of these designations was of the Governor of the res…

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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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Art Deco has come to define Bombay Ft. Abigail McGowan 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

36:46

The western part of Mumbai is far moreover desirable than its eastern seaboard. But this transition only happened 2 centuries ago, prior to that the eastern part of Mumbai was a hotspot for all the formal & informal gatherings, from the government bodies to a lot of spots of socializing were majorly in Eastern Mumbai. The western seaboard became a …

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BJP has an advantage in 2024 Ft. Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay 43:18

1+ y ago43:18

43:18

Another year has begun and this is a significant year for India. As it is the last year of the ruling government before the general elections. This year will see the political parties in power as well as in the opposition, revising their strategies to connect with their voters. To understand and decode how will this workout, joining our host Sidhar…

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Gandhiji thought films were evil Ft. Prakash Magdum 36:03

1+ y ago36:03

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A film titled Gandhi released in 1982 helmed by Richard Attenborough, won several prestigious accolades and also introduced the iconic figure of India, to the younger generation. This was followed by many films, newsreels, and documentaries allowing the audience to know more about the Father Of The Nation. However, contrary to this, Mahatma Gandhi,…

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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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The world admires our elections Ft. S. Y. Quraishi 43:18

1+ y ago43:18

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The Supreme Court recently raised a question on the government for hasty decision regarding the appointment of a new election commissioner. Arun Goel was appointed as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India in recent times. To discuss the same, joining our The Wire Talks host Sidharth Bhatia is S. Y. Quraishi. He has served as the 17th Chief El…

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NDTV deal not an ordinary business transaction Ft N.Ram 29:49

1+ y ago29:49

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A lot happened after Adani's acquisition of a certain percentage of the stake in NDTV. Our host Sidharth Bhatia of The Wire Talks is back after a short sabbatical with a big question. The question is will the acquisition get news channel to be in favour of the ruling party? Join him as he welcomes Narasimhan Ram, Former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu…

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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

2y 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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