Best Sam Pitroda Podcasts (2024)

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What Bihar voters want, “truth is buried forever”, and Sam Pitroda quits 29:04

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First, Indian Express’ Deeptiman Tiwary joins us to talk about the views and opinions of people from Bihar on the Lok Sabha elections of 2024, the challenges that they face and who they will be voting for. Next, Indian Express’ Sohini Ghosh talks to us about the new verdict given by the Gujarat High Court regarding the murder case of RTI activist A…

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Arunachal poll results, complaints to EC, and K Kavitha's custody extended 18:11

2h ago18:11

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First, Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah joins us to talk about Arunachal Pradesh's assembly elections. She shares the results of the assembly elections and the seat distribution that it has led to. Next, Indian Express’ Damini Nath speaks to us about the BJP and the opposition INDIA Bloc approaching the Election Commission with concerns, days before …

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The Catch Up: 3 June 3:40

3h ago3:40

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 3rd of June and here are today's headlines. With less than 24 hours to go for the counting of votes to start, all eyes are on whether the exit poll predictions will hold ground — the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government coming back to power with thumpin…

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An expert on how to protect yourself from a heat stroke 30:24

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Large parts of the country are currently experiencing an intensely hot summer, with temperatures soaring to record levels. The extreme heat has already claimed lives in states like Bihar, Odisha, Gujarat and Delhi. So today, we dedicate this episode to discussing heat waves, how they affect our bodies, and the precautions you should take to stay sa…

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The Catch Up: 31 May 3:21

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 31st of May and here are the top stories of the week. After a three-month-long hectic campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kanyakumari on Thursday, to begin a 45-hour meditation retreat. For his visit, the PM chose the…

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Bangladesh MP's murder, Cyclone Remal, and Israeli air strike on Rafah 21:56

27m ago21:56

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First, Indian Express' Sweety Kumari joins us to talk about Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar, who went missing after his arrival in Kolkata and now has allegedly been brutally murdered. She shares about the investigations done by the CID and the Dhaka Police and the speculations being made. Next, Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha speaks to us about Cycl…

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The Catch Up: 30 May 3:19

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 30th of May and here are today's headlines. Addressing his final Lok Sabha election rally in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi compared the works of his government with the ideology of Guru Ravidas. He also attacked the INDIA bloc, particular…

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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: What five key states signal 34:51

10h ago34:51

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As we draw closer to the end of the Lok Sabha polls, today on the podcast, we are taking a break from our usual programming to share a conversation that we recently had with Vandita Mishra, Indian Express' National Opinion Editor. Throughout these elections, Vandita traveled across five crucial states - Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, …

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The Catch Up: 29 May 3:27

1h ago3:27

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 29th of May and here are today's headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hinted at a “conspiracy” behind the “deteriorating health condition” of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Addressing a rally in Baripada, Modi said there is a need for a detailed pr…

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When a hospital catches fire, India wins big at Cannes, and nearly 50°C 26:13

10m ago26:13

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First, Indian Express' Ankita Upadhyay joins us to talk about the fire that broke out at a children's hospital in Vivek Vihar in Delhi. She shares the red flags that were discovered by the authorities, steps taken by them and everything that has happened since then. Next, Indian Express’ Film Critic Shubhra Gupta speaks to us about the Indian film …

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The Catch Up: 28 May 3:24

3h ago3:24

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 28th of May and here are today's headlines. Delhi Rouse Avenue Court today issued summons to Delhi Education Minister Atishi in connection with a defamation case filed by Praveen Shankar Kapoor. The case relates to Atishi’s accusations that the BJP attempted to po…

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Rajkot game zone fire, unemployment under Modi govt, and Pune crash update 28:43

17m ago28:43

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First, Indian Express' Gopal Kateshiya tells us about the fire that broke out at an indoor game zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot on Saturday, killing 28 people, including children, and injuring nine others. Next, Indian Express' Udit Misra explains how unemployment has fared under the Modi government and how it is distributed across religious and caste lin…

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The Catch Up: 27 May 3:24

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 27th of May and here are today's headlines. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, discussed the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in an exclusive interview with the Indian Express. He expressed confidence in forming the government based on the results from the first five phases, …

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BJP's Rajasthan challenges, post-Raisi Iran, and 7 infants die in fire 24:26

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First, Indian Express' Hamza Khan joins us to talk about the BJP and what challenges it might face when it comes to Rajasthan. The party that made a clean sweep in the state for two consecutive elections, might not be able to do so this year. Next, Indian Express’ Flora Swain speaks to Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs editor Shubhajit Roy about a…

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The Catch Up: 24 May 3:20

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 24th of May and here are the top stories of the week. The voter turnout in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 49 constituencies on Monday was higher than the polling in the same seats in 2019, as per provisional figures at 10.30 pm on Tuesday. Though the fi…

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Pune Porsche crash case, Calcutta HC on OBC certificates, and Thane blast 23:00

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First, Indian Express' Partha Sarathi Biswas joins us to talk about the the horrific case where a minor mowed down two people with his Porsche. Partha Sarathi talks about the verdict of the Juvenile Justice Board and everything that has been happening since the incident. Next, Indian Express’ Shantanu Chowdhury and Apurva Vishwanath talk to us abou…

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The Catch Up: 23 May 3:39

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 23rd of May and here are today's headlines. Tensions flared in Nandigram in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district today. Hours after a woman worker of the BJP was killed and seven others were injured after being attacked on Wednesday night, days before the sixth …

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Why Naveen Patnaik is not worried, India's wheat stocks, and EC warns again 26:02

37m ago26:02

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First, Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi discusses the biggest narratives dominating the Odisha polls and explains why Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, despite facing the toughest challenge in over 20 years, is still not worried. Next, Indian Express’ Rural Affairs Editor Harish Damodaran explains why India’s wheat production has hit a 16-year low and hig…

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The Catch Up: 22 May 3:08

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 22nd of May and here are today's headlines. Almost a month after issuing notices to Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over alleged Model Code of Conduct violations by their star campaigners, the Election Commission of…

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Deepfakes in elections, BSP's influence, and severe turbulence 26:19

10d ago26:19

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First, Nandagopal Rajan, COO, The Indian Express Online is joined by Anand Trivedi, Director, CyberProof, a UST company, to talk about the menace of deepfakes that has surfaced in the process of the Lok Sabha elections. Next, Indian Express’ Asad Rehman talks to us about the influence that Bahujan Samaj Party and Mayawati have in Uttar Pradesh as t…

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The Catch Up: 21 May 3:36

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 21st of May and here are today's headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Bihar today asserted that the people of the country are his successors. He said, quote, “I don’t have any successor, the people of this country are my successors,” Unqu…

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Swati Maliwal row, risks of advanced AI, and Iran President dies in crash 28:47

2h ago28:47

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First, Indian Express’ Mallica Joshi discusses the allegations made by AAP's Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal against Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and how these allegations have affected the party’s campaign leading up to the polls. Next, Indian Express’ Bijin Jose explains what Artificial General Intelligence…

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The Catch Up: 20 May 3:24

8h ago3:24

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 20th of May and here are today's headlines. Polling is underway for 49 Lok Sabha seats across six states and two Union Territories including Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla. As of this afternoon, the Election Commission received about 1036 complaints from various po…

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Mumbai hoarding collapse, Chabahar port deal, and Indo-Pak ties 22:27

10d ago22:27

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First, Indian Express’ Nayonika Bose joins us to talk about the massive hoarding that collapsed in Mumbai killing 16 people and injuring many more. She talks about why it collapsed and everything that has happened since. Next, Indian Express’ Shubhajit Roy talks to us about the recently signed 10 year contract between India and Iran regarding the s…

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The Catch Up: 17 May 3:37

1h ago3:37

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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 17th of May and here are the top stories of the week. The voter turnout in the 96 constituencies across 9 states and a Union territory that went to polls in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday reached 67.71% as of 10 am on Tuesday. The Election C…

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Polarization in Bengal, what Indians should eat, and Sunil Chhetri retires 30:14

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First, Indian Express’ Santanu Chowdhury tells us about the fierce poll battle between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal, and how the winning margins are likely to narrow this time. Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt shares details about the comprehensive guidelines issued by the National Institute of Nutrition, in…

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What Bihar voters want, “truth is buried forever”, and Sam Pitroda quits 29:04

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Arunachal poll results, complaints to EC, and K Kavitha's custody extended 18:11

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The Catch Up: 3 June 3:40

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An expert on how to protect yourself from a heat stroke 30:24

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The Catch Up: 31 May 3:21

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Bangladesh MP's murder, Cyclone Remal, and Israeli air strike on Rafah 21:56

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The Catch Up: 30 May 3:19

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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: What five key states signal 34:51

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The Catch Up: 29 May 3:27

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When a hospital catches fire, India wins big at Cannes, and nearly 50°C 26:13

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The Catch Up: 28 May 3:24

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Rajkot game zone fire, unemployment under Modi govt, and Pune crash update 28:43

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The Catch Up: 27 May 3:24

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BJP's Rajasthan challenges, post-Raisi Iran, and 7 infants die in fire 24:26

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The Catch Up: 24 May 3:20

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Pune Porsche crash case, Calcutta HC on OBC certificates, and Thane blast 23:00

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The Catch Up: 23 May 3:39

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Why Naveen Patnaik is not worried, India's wheat stocks, and EC warns again 26:02

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The Catch Up: 22 May 3:08

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Deepfakes in elections, BSP's influence, and severe turbulence 26:19

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The Catch Up: 21 May 3:36

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Swati Maliwal row, risks of advanced AI, and Iran President dies in crash 28:47

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The Catch Up: 20 May 3:24

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Mumbai hoarding collapse, Chabahar port deal, and Indo-Pak ties 22:27

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The Catch Up: 17 May 3:37

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Polarization in Bengal, what Indians should eat, and Sunil Chhetri retires 30:14

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