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  1. Kerala polls, road to remote Chhattisgarh, and Andhra's new capital

    9 HR AGO

    Kerala polls, road to remote Chhattisgarh, and Andhra's new capital

    First, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry about the upcoming Kerala elections and the current situation in the state. She elaborates on the campaigns being conducted by the parties, the predictions for the elections, what makes this one different and more.  Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Jayprakash S. Naidu about the situation in Chhattisgarh's remote areas that have experienced Maoist dominance over the years. He shares how the Defence Ministry's BRO has been building roads and bridges to connect these remote areas to the more prominent regions of the state. (14:18) Lastly, we talk about the Lok Sabha passing the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which will change the capital of the state. (22:47) Hosted by Niharika Nanda Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda, and Ichha Sharma  Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar Links to our episodes that cover the upcoming elections: Assam:  https://indianexpress.com/audio/3-things/assam-bjp-red-faced-odisha-farm-unrest-and-iaf-to-get-114-rafael-jets/10529424/ West Bengal:  https://indianexpress.com/audio/3-things/a-minority-front-in-bengal-farmers-on-strike-and-raga-slams-india-us-deal/10527502/ Tamil Nadu: https://indianexpress.com/audio/3-things/vijays-political-entry-khameneis-death-and-welfare-scheme-lapses/10563878/  https://indianexpress.com/audio/3-things/tamil-nadus-poll-mandate-pakistan-as-peacemaker-and-a-rare-birth/10608553/

    26 min
  2. The Catch Up: LPG price hike amid war impact (1 April)

    18 HR AGO

    The Catch Up: LPG price hike amid war impact (1 April)

    The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

    3 min
  3. Iran war's economic fallout, sex using 'deceitful' means, and Bihar stampede

    1 DAY AGO

    Iran war's economic fallout, sex using 'deceitful' means, and Bihar stampede

    First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Udit Misra about the economic fallout of the ongoing West Asia conflict, as an interim outlook highlights which economies are being hit the hardest and what risks lie ahead for countries like India. Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Vineet Bhalla about how courts are increasingly questioning the use of Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with judges warning against turning failed but consensual relationships into criminal cases and stressing the need to prove intent to deceive from the outset. (22:10) And in the end, we look at the stampede at the Maa Sheetla Temple that claimed several lives, once again raising concerns about crowd management and administrative preparedness at large public gatherings in India. Hosted by Ichha Sharma Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

    25 min
  4. The Catch Up: Bihar stampede tragedy (31 March)

    1 DAY AGO

    The Catch Up: Bihar stampede tragedy (31 March)

    The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

    4 min
  5. Gujarat UCC, AI as a confidant, and Trump's Hormuz threat

    2 DAYS AGO

    Gujarat UCC, AI as a confidant, and Trump's Hormuz threat

    First, we talk to The Indian Express' Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Vishwanath about the Gujarat Assembly passing the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill. She explains the bill, what it entails and how similar it is to the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code.  Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Bijin Jose about artificial intelligence and how humans are increasingly becoming dependent on it. He shares how people now prefer talking to AI chatbots, share their thoughts and doubts instead of talking to their friends and family and how is that impacting their communication and social skills. (11:58) Lastly, we give you an update on the war situation in West Asia. (23:15) Hosted by Niharika Nanda Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar Check out our conversation on using AI for Therapy, with The Indian Express' Heena Khandelwal: https://indianexpress.com/audio/3-things/iim-calcutta-rape-case-using-ai-for-therapy-and-a-severe-shortage-of-staff/10126734/

    26 min
  6. The Catch Up: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar resigns from Legislative Council (30 March)

    2 DAYS AGO

    The Catch Up: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar resigns from Legislative Council (30 March)

    The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

    4 min
  7. Tamil Nadu's poll mandate, Pakistan as peacemaker, and a rare birth

    3 DAYS AGO

    Tamil Nadu's poll mandate, Pakistan as peacemaker, and a rare birth

    First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Arun Janardhanan about how the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Election is shaping up differently this time, with a fragmented, multi-cornered contest replacing the traditional DMK vs AIADMK binary.  Next, we turn to the ongoing crisis in West Asia, where Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between the US and Iran. The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy explains how this mediation role evolved, what it signals for regional diplomacy, and how it affects India’s strategic interests. (16:15) And in the end, we look at a rare conservation breakthrough, as a Great Indian Bustard chick is born in Gujarat for the first time in a decade, offering hope for the revival of one of India’s most endangered species. (26:35) Hosted by Ichha Sharma Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

    29 min
  8. The Catch Up: PM Modi chairs meet with CMs on West Asia conflict (27 March)

    5 DAYS AGO

    The Catch Up: PM Modi chairs meet with CMs on West Asia conflict (27 March)

    The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

    5 min
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