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Mahatma Gandhi is known around the world as the apostle of non-violence, but what did his insistence on ahimsa actually mean for him?

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, we are deviating from our usual programming and revisiting a conversation that was originally featured on The Sandip Roy Show. In this episode, host Sandip talks to Jyotirmaya Sharma, professor of political science at the University of Hyderabad, about his book – Elusive Nonviolence: The Making and Unmaking of Gandhi’s Religion of Ahimsa.

Produced by Shashank Bhargava
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, we give you an update on Manipur where the government has announced that the "disturbed areas" status in the state under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act will remain unchanged for the next six months.

Second, Indian Express' Divy A tells us what a parliamentary committee said regarding the centrally protected monuments and the functions of the Archeological Survey of India. (09:54)

And lastly, Indian Express' Gopal Kateshiya discusses the reason behind the Gujarat banning the Conocarpus trees in the state. (21:54)

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Written and produced by Utsa Sarmin, Rahel Philipose, and Shashank Bhargava
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Andrew Amsan tells us about the cat-and-mouse game that unfolded at the Delhi State Athletics Championship finals, with doping officials chasing athletes.

Next, Indian Express’ Udit Misra discusses a new report by the Azim Premji University, highlighting that focusing on GDP hasn't been particularly effective in generating significant job opportunities in India (09:12).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Rural Affairs Editor reveals how this month's rainfall has brought immense relief to Indian farmers, especially after the extended dry spell in August (19:28).

Hosted, and written by Shashank Bhargava
Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Utsa Sarmin
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.