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  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Iran vs US-Israel: Global energy crisis & India’s strategic dilemma | Kanwal Sibal | SpeakEasy Ep 8

    In this episode of SpeakEasy with Amit Baruah, former Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal speaks about how the US-Israel war on Iran has upset India’s strategic plans, shattered the Gulf’s security structure, and opened the door to an energy crisis with no clear exit. The discussion examines the implications for global energy markets, with oil prices projected to surge sharply, and the risks posed to international stability. Sibal argues that the current developments reflect a form of “new imperialism”, where major powers seek strategic dominance over regions and resources. He analyses the US' evolving foreign policy under Donald Trump, highlighting inconsistencies in decision-making and the broader continuity in American strategic behaviour. The conversation explores Iran’s military resilience despite decades of sanctions, focusing on its missile and drone capabilities as key deterrents. It also reflects on India’s diplomatic response, its energy dependencies, and the challenges to its strategic autonomy in an increasingly polarised world. Highlights: Why the conflict signals a shift towards “new imperialism” Iran’s resilience despite sanctions and sustained attacks The risk of oil prices escalating to extreme levels Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz Collapse of US-backed Gulf security frameworks India’s cautious diplomatic stance and strategic balancing The role of major powers in shaping the conflict outcome Why the war may turn into a prolonged geopolitical stalemate West Asia geopolitics and Iran–US–Israel conflict Global energy markets and oil price dynamics International relations and strategic studies India’s foreign policy and strategic autonomy BRICS, Global South, and shifting world order UPSC current affairs and geopolitical analysis Perfect for viewers interested in: Credits: Host: Amit Baruah Camera: Deepanshu Chhabra and Vedaant Lakhera Editing: Razal Pareed Producers: Kavya Pradeep M and Mridula Vijayarangakumar If you found this discussion insightful, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Frontline for more in-depth conversations. Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online... Follow us on: Facebook -   / frontlineindia   Twitter -   / frontline_india   Instagram -   / frontline.magazine   LinkedIn -   / frontline-magazine-b12921295

    32 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Inside AIADMK strategy: EPS leadership, BJP alliance, and TVK challenge

    In this episode of Frontline Conversations, Kovai Sathyan, National Spokesperson of AIADMK, speaks about the high-stakes Tamil Nadu Assembly election, the AIADMK strategy under Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and the party’s battle against DMK. He addresses key issues shaping Tamil Nadu politics today, from the debate over NEET and the impact of the 7.5% internal reservation for government school students, to the controversy around the three-language policy and Centre-State relations. The conversation explores the AIADMK’s alliance with the BJP, countering criticism around political dependence and clarifying the dynamics of coalition politics in Tamil Nadu. He also responds to questions on minority votes, internal party challenges, and whether the 2026 election will remain a straight contest between AIADMK and DMK. Chapters: 0:00 | Introduction & stakes for EPS 1:06 | AIADMK alliance with BJP 1:56 | Three language policy 2:34 | NEET 4:13 | Adimai Katchi & Delhi visits 6:44 | Tamil Nadu 2021 & 2026 - Seat sharing & EPS’s leverage 7:41 | EPS as CM face and NDA vs State dynamics 9:21 | DMK and alliances 9:56 | Bringing AMMK on board 11:48 | Is AIADMK weak now? 14:43 | PMK’s family fight and strength 15:17 | Shiv Sena tussel and ECI statement 16:14 | Vijay’s TVK: noise vs ground reality 18:06 | Whose votes Vijay cuts & minority arithmetic 19:31 | AIDMK vs DMK: Dravidian Majors 20:02 | Minority arithmetic in Tamil Nadu Highlights: - AIADMK’s strategy to counter DMK in 2026 - Stand on NEET and medical admissions in Tamil Nadu - Impact of 7.5% reservation on MBBS seats - BJP-AIADMK alliance explained - Vijay’s political entry and its real impact - Minority vote dynamics in Tamil Nadu - EPS as the Chief Ministerial face Perfect for viewers interested in: - Tamil Nadu politics and 2026 election - AIADMK vs DMK rivalry - NEET controversy and education policy - Vijay’s political entry and TVK - BJP alliances in South India - Political interviews and election analysis If you found this discussion insightful, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Frontline for more in-depth conversations. Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online-subscription/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/frontlineindia/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/frontline_india Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frontline.magazine LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frontline-magazine-b12921295/ #TamilNaduPolitics #AIADMK #DMK #EPS #Stalin #TN2026 #Elections2026 #NEET #BJPAlliance #VijayPolitics #BreakingPolitics #IndiaPolitics #PoliticalInterview #Frontline

    23 min

  3. 19 MAR

    K. Kavitha on Delhi liquor case, Tihar jail, and new party plans

    In this episode of Frontline Conversations, former MP and founder of Telangana Jagruthi, K. Kavitha speaks about the Delhi liquor case, her five months in Tihar Jail, and the personal and political fallout that followed. Reflecting on the court’s verdict discharging the accused, Kavitha raises questions about the use of investigative agencies in political battles. Kavitha also addresses the internal crisis within the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), her suspension from the party after two decades of political work, and her decision to resign from both the party and her MLC post. In the conversation, she reflects on the political costs of the case, the reputational damage she faced, and the challenges of being a woman in public life. Chapters: 00:00 | Introduction 01:45 | Delhi liquor case and court verdict 04:20 | Five months in Tihar Jail and personal costs 07:30 | Allegations of political targeting 10:15 | Misogyny and online abuse in politics 12:40 | Rift with BRS and resignation after 20 years 16:30 | Internal criticism of BRS leadership 19:45 | Telangana identity and regional politics 23:10 | TDP, Pawan Kalyan and Telangana autonomy debate 26:00 | Vision for a new political party 29:30 | What Kavitha wants from politics Highlights: - Kavitha’s response to the Delhi liquor case verdict - Her experience spending five months in Tihar Jail - Allegations of political targeting by investigative agencies - The BRS internal crisis and reasons for her resignation - Challenges faced by women in Indian politics - Debate over TTD funds and Andhra leaders inaugurating works in Telangana - Kavitha’s vision for a Telangana-first political party - The future of regional politics in Telangana Perfect for viewers interested in: - Telangana politics and regional parties - The Delhi liquor case and political investigations - BRS internal politics and the KCR family - Women in Indian politics - Telangana identity and regional autonomy debates - Contemporary political interviews and analysis Credits: Host: Ayesha Minhaz Camera: Amarnath Vallakirthi and JKM photography Editing: Razal Pareed Producers: Mridula Vijayarangakumar and Kavya Pradeep M If you found this discussion insightful, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Frontline for more in-depth conversations. Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online-subscription/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/frontlineindia/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/frontline_india Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frontline.magazine LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frontline-magazine-b12921295/ #KalvakuntlaKavitha #DelhiLiquorCase #frontline magazine #TelanganaPolitics #KCR #BRS #kavithainteriew #Kavitha latest interview #IndianPolitics #TiharJail #TelanganaNews

    32 min

  4. 18 MAR

    Can science in India be a dream job? | Dr Karishma S. Kaushik explains

    In this episode of Frontline Conversations, Physician-scientist and scientific consultant Dr Karishma S. Kaushik speaks about the realities of building a career in science—beyond awards, breakthroughs, and public recognition. Drawing from her book "The Real Deal", Kaushik reflects on the often-unseen side of scientific life: failed experiments, long periods of uncertainty, and the emotional resilience required to stay the course. She explains the idea of the “leaky pipeline” in STEM, explaining why many women enter science with promise but exit midway through their careers. The conversation explores structural barriers in India’s scientific ecosystem, from limited job opportunities and lack of transparency in hiring to the burden of invisible labour that disproportionately falls on women scientists. Highlights: Why most of science happens between achievements The reality of failed experiments and uncertainty in research The “leaky pipeline” and why women leave STEM careers Differences between research ecosystems in India and the US The role of bureaucracy in slowing down scientific work Why humour and community matter in scientific careers Debunking the myth of the “dream job” Practical advice for young women considering careers in science Women in STEM and career challenges Science careers and PhD life Research culture in India Workplace inequality and gender issues Career reality vs expectations UPSC essay, ethics, and social issues topics Perfect for viewers interested in: Credits: Host: Saatvika Radhakrishna Camera: Kavya Pradeep M Editing: Razal Pareed Producers: Kavya Pradeep M and Mridula Vijayarangakumar If you found this discussion insightful, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Frontline for more in-depth conversations. Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online... Follow us on: Facebook -   / frontlineindia   Twitter -   / frontline_india   Instagram -   / frontline.magazine   LinkedIn -   / frontline-magazine-b12921295

    25 min

  5. 18 MAR

    Will Iran lose the war? Defence expert Pravin Sawhney explains

    In this episode of Frontline Conversations, defence analyst, author, and director of the Force Institute, Pravin Sawhney, examines the rapidly escalating war in West Asia following US–Israel strikes on Iran, and Iran's retaliatory attacks across the region. He argues that the conflict is fundamentally a “war of survival” for Iran and contends that it is unlikely to lose so long as it preserves its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Sawhney discusses the evolving military dynamics of the conflict, including Iran’s missile capabilities, the limits of Israeli air-defence systems such as Iron Dome, and the growing role of satellite navigation and modern warfare technologies. The conversation also explores the geopolitical dimensions of the crisis. Sawhney analyses the strategic support Iran is receiving from China and Russia, the shifting calculations of Gulf Cooperation Council states hosting US bases, and the economic risks posed by instability in the Strait of Hormuz. He argues that the war could reshape global deterrence politics and accelerate the transition to a multipolar world order. Highlights: -Why Iran views the war as an existential struggle for sovereignty -The military balance between Iran, Israel, and the United States -The role of Chinese satellite systems and modern warfare technologies -Russia and China’s strategic backing of Iran in a multipolar world -The vulnerability of US bases in the Gulf and changing GCC calculations -Economic risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and global energy flows -How the war could reshape global deterrence and world order -India’s diplomatic stance and the debate over its strategic autonomy Perfect for viewers interested in: -West Asia geopolitics and the Iran–US–Israel conflict -Military strategy and modern warfare technologies -The role of China and Russia in global power politics -Energy security and the Strait of Hormuz -India’s foreign policy and strategic autonomy -The emerging multipolar world order Credits: Host: Gowhar Geelani Editing: Razal Pareed Producers: Kavya Pradeep M and Mridula Vijayarangakumar If you found this conversation insightful, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth discussions. Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online... Follow us on: Facebook -   / frontlineindia   Twitter -   / frontline_india   Instagram -   / frontline.magazine   LinkedIn -   / frontline-magazine-b12921295

    28 min

  6. 6 MAR

    Journeying the Brahmaputra: China’s Yarlung Tsangpo Dam, river dolphins, and pirate encounters

    In this episode of Frontline Conversations, author and journalist Sanjoy Hazarika speaks to writer Samrat Choudhury about his latest book, "River Traveller: Journeys On The Tsangpo-Brahmaputra From Tibet To The Bay Of Bengal"—a sweeping blend of memoir, reportage, history, and river journey spanning Tibet, Northeast India, and Bangladesh. The discussion traces the 2,900-kilometre journey of the Brahmaputra, from the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet to the Bay of Bengal, exploring geopolitics, China’s dam-building ambitions, climate uncertainty, and the fragile ecology of one of Asia’s great rivers. Hazarika reflects on travelling across high plateaus and floodplains, filming in Tibet in 1998, encounters with river dolphins, and even a tense moment being chased by pirates in the Bay of Bengal. The conversation also examines migration and citizenship debates in Assam, the complexities of the NRC, and the human stories that unfold along the river’s shifting banks. At its heart, this is also a philosophical meditation on humility, memory, and what it means to be “completely at the mercy of the river”. Perfect for: • Readers of travel writing, memoir, and narrative nonfiction • Students of geopolitics, migration studies, and environmental policy • Those interested in Northeast India, Tibet, Bangladesh, and river ecologies • Viewers concerned about climate change, dams, and water security Credits: Host: Samrat Choudhury Editing: Razal Pareed Producers: Mridula Vijayarangakumar and Kavya Pradeep M If you found this conversation insightful, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth discussions. Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online-subscription/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/frontlineindia/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/frontline_india Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frontline.magazine LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frontline-magazine-b12921295/ #SanjoyHazarika #Brahmaputra #Frontlinemagazine #RiverTraveller #YarlungTsangpo #ChinaDam #RiverDolphin #brahmaputrariver #NRC #Assam #ClimateChange #Hydropower #NortheastIndia #MigrationDebate #BayOfBengal

    38 min

  7. 21 FEB

    LDF vs UDF vs BJP: Is Kerala now a tripolar political battlefield? CPI(M) MP John Brittas explains

    In this episode of Frontline Conversations, Rajya Sabha MP and CPI(M) leader John Brittas reflects on what may be the most consequential State election in India today: the Kerala Assembly Election 2026. As Kerala heads into a high-stakes contest, Brittas examines whether the Left Democratic Front (LDF) can retain power for a third consecutive term, what anti-incumbency really means on the ground, and how the rise of the BJP is reshaping Kerala’s traditionally bipolar political system. Is Kerala now witnessing a tripolar shift? And what does that mean for the future of the Left in India? Brittas also addresses pressing national questions—from Centre–State fiscal tensions and allegations of financial discrimination, to the PM CARES transparency debate, minority consolidation, Hindu vote shifts, and the evolving media narrative around the CPI(M). Highlights: -Is there really anti-incumbency against the LDF? -Minority consolidation behind Congress—myth or reality? -Is Kerala moving from bipolar to tripolar politics? -“Soft Hindutva” allegations against the Left examined -Centre vs Kerala: fiscal injustice and federal tensions -Can LDF secure a comfortable majority again? Perfect for: -Students of political science and public policy -Journalists tracking State and national political shifts -Voters seeking deeper insight into Kerala’s 2026 elections -Anyone interested in federalism, democracy, and opposition politics in India Credits: Host- M. G. Radhakrishnan Editing- Razal Pareed Producers- Kavya Pradeep M and Mridula Vijayarangakumar Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online... Follow us on: Facebook -   / frontlineindia   Twitter -   / frontline_india   Instagram -   / frontline.magazine   LinkedIn -   / frontline-magazine-b12921295

    57 min

  8. 18 FEB

    Why we can’t control trust: Professor Thomas Müller on media, AI, & love in modern society

    In this thought-provoking episode of Frontline Conversations, Professor Thomas Müller, who teaches at the University of Würzburg, reflects on one of the most fundamental yet elusive elements of social life: trust. Elaborating on his talk at the Madras Institute of Developmental Studies, Müller challenges the idea that trust can be planned, measured, or engineered in an age dominated by algorithms, ratings, background checks, and AI-driven decision-making. Can trust be rationally chosen, or does it always involve vulnerability and risk? And what happens when societies begin to “trust mistrust” instead? Müller distinguishes trust from reliability, explores how trust forms before conscious reasoning, and examines the psychological and political consequences of widespread distrust—particularly in institutions such as the media, the police, and democratic systems. He also reflects on how social media, algorithms, and artificial intelligence are reshaping how young people relate to each other and to institutions. Highlights: Why trust cannot be fully controlled, measured, or manufactured The difference between trust and reliability, and why it matters How social media and algorithms encourage control rather than trust Declining trust in media institutions and the rise of “trusting mistrust” The emotional and moral dimensions of trust in personal relationships Trust, risk, and vulnerability in the age of AI and reputation platforms What young people should unlearn about trust in hyper-connected spaces Perfect for: Students of sociology, psychology, education, and political theory Journalists and media professionals examining public trust and credibility Young people navigating relationships in algorithm-driven environments Anyone interested in trust, institutions, democracy, and social change Credits: Host: Saatvika Radhakrishna Camera: Kavya Pradeep M and Mridula Vijayarangakumar Editing: Razal Pareed Producer: Mridula Vijayarangakumar Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online... Follow us on: Facebook -   / frontlineindia   Twitter -   / frontline_india   Instagram -   / frontline.magazine   LinkedIn -   / frontline-magazine-b12921295   #Trust #Frontline #AIandSociety #thomasmüller #MediaCrisis #SocialMedia #GenZ #Algorithms #MediaStudies #PodcastIndia #IntellectualContent #Frontlinemagazine #CriticalThinking #PublicDiscourse

    21 min
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