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Episodes
Opposition takes on the EC, a dunki route, and Nilekani's paper leak fix
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Asad Rehman about how protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation developed into a wider confrontation between the Opposition and the BJP-led government, and why the campaign is now moving from the streets to the Supreme Court.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi about three cousins from Gujarat who were kidnapped
The Catch Up: L Murugan resigns as MoS, Rajya Sabha member (13 October)
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US action on IT firms, high hospital bills, and Jantar Mantar denotified
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Soumyarendra Barik about the US government suspending several major IT companies from the Permanent Labor Certification Program, which allows skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residency, and the impact this suspension will have on Indians working in the IT sector. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the rising cost of healthcar
The Catch Up: Jantar Mantar de-notified as protest site (12 October)
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Delhi’s protest crackdown, a bird on the brink, and a fatal crash
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pragynesh about the sweeping police crackdown on protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, the detention of more than 7,000 people, and the Supreme Court’s intervention over restrictions on movement and peaceful assembly.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Nikhil Ghanekar about the first release of captive-bred Great Indian
The Catch Up: Mobile internet blackout in central Delhi (9 October)
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Protests over the CEC, Green India Mission audit, and GST arrest powers scrapped
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Alok Singh about how protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation spread across central Delhi, the challenges of policing multiple groups and the allegations surrounding the police response.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pratip Acharya about a CAG audit that found major failures in Maharashtra’s implementation of the Green
The Catch Up: Opposition’s silent protest at Raj Ghat (8 October)
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Drought's toll on women, India-Swiss ties, and illicit liquor crackdown
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Sadaf Modak about the toll the drought in Maharashtra is taking on the women of the state. She talks about how women have to carry pots filled with water to their homes when borewells and household taps run dry. She also shares how this arduous task is just one part of their already hectic and physically demanding day and what activists are demanding regard
The Catch Up: 'Won’t stop till Gyanesh Kumar quits' says Rahul Gandhi (7 October)
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Deep Dive: The anatomy of a govt job racket
In this episode of 3 Things Deep Dive, we take a look at the alleged corruption inside the Karnataka Public Service Commission, where paper leaks, manipulated recruitment processes and bribes have raised questions about how government jobs are awarded. An Indian Express investigation found that these were not isolated incidents, but part of a larger pattern during the tenure of KPSC chairman Shiva
The Catch Up: Protests against Gyanesh Kumar (6 October)
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CJP's Mumbai protest, lung cancer concerns, and Hanuman Ansh effect
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Ishika Gupta about protests in Delhi and Mumbai against the Election Commission and the irregularities that surfaced during the Special Intensive Revision. She discusses the Mumbai protests, how the city became the base for the Cockroach Janata Party and how the situation differs between Delhi and Mumbai. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Anonna Dut
The Catch Up: SC says 'Will examine who modified Form 6' (5 October)
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Drought in Maharashtra, high drug pricing, and 'no burqa for nurses'
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Alok Deshpande about the drought situation in Maharashtra. Last week Maharashtra declared drought in 265 of its 358 tehsils, after prolonged rainfall deficits and dry spells damaged crops across large parts of the state. Alok shares the seriousness of the situation, what this means for the farmers and what can be expected in the upcoming days.Next, we speak
The Catch Up: LPU violence case, and more (2 October)
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Agniveers look for jobs, Indian caught in war, and a nurse trapped abroad
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Vidheesha Kuntamalla about Uttarakhand’s proposed Agniveer Cell, how it plans to help the first returning batches find civilian employment, and the challenges involved in matching their skills and aspirations with available opportunities.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi about Sahil Majothi, a young man from Gujarat who travelled to Russia a
The Catch Up: Critical actions that saved Flydubai plane (1 October)
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Behind the LPU protests, deep-tech funding, and Flydubai flight incident
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga about the protests that took place at Punjab's Chitkara University and Lovely Professional University. She discusses the reasons behind the protests, the resulting violence, and how social media posts triggered both incidents.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the Research Development and Innovation Fund, the government
The Catch Up: Govt showpiece deep-tech initiative hits pause (30 September)
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Delhi's unsafe parks, demand for UP's split, and SC to hear SIR plea
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pragynesh about the alleged gangrape of a 17-year-old at Delhi’s Aastha Kunj Park, the security gaps across the Capital’s green spaces, and why restricting women’s access cannot substitute for making public places safer.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Vikas Pathak about the renewed debate over dividing Uttar Pradesh into four states, how such a reorgani
The Catch Up: SC agrees to hear plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar (29 September)
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Christian concerns in Chattisgarh, CCTV gaps, and protests in Odisha
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Jayprakash S. Naidu about certain notices put up outside churches in the Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh saying that non-Christians entering the church are doing so on their own responsibility. He talks about the communal disturbances occurring in the state and the concerns of the Christian community. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi
The Catch Up: Part of Shahi Masjid in Ujjain being removed (28 September)
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Afghans under scrutiny, a bird changes its call, and avalanche in Nepal
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Shubham Tigga about how Jharkhand’s voter-roll revision has left a small Afghan-origin community in Jamshedpur fearful, and the difficult questions it raises about residence, documentation and citizenship.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Vidheesha Kuntamalla about how human-made noise is changing the calls of the Himalayan monal, why this behavioural ada
The Catch Up: Election Commission SIR row, and more (25 September)
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Express Investigation: The unprecedented rift within the Election Commission
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which began in Bihar last year, has resulted in more than 13 crore names being removed from draft rolls across 30 States and Union Territories, putting the Election Commission at the centre of an intense public debate.But questions about the exercise were also raised within the three-member Election Commission itself. An investigation by The India
The Catch Up: EC’s flawed system leaves valid Goa voters out of SIR (24 September)
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IIT-B student death, march for Konkan’s future, and 5,500 kids go without milk
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pallavi Smart about the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, the protests and demands that followed, and the questions being raised about institutional accountability and mental-health support on campus.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Alok Deshpande about the Rakhandar Yatra, through which young activists are walking across Maharashtra’s Konkan reg
The Catch Up: 2 Election Commissioners objected to poll panel steps (23 September)
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XLRI: Why working professionals can't stop learning
The way we work is changing rapidly, driven by new technologies, evolving industries and shifting expectations from employers and employees. For professionals, this means that the skills they begin their careers with may not always be enough to meet the demands of a changing workplace. Continuous learning is therefore becoming increasingly important, helping people stay updated, adapt to new roles
Bihar molestation case, Asian Games ground report, and forest officer killed
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Himanshu Harsh about a recent case that surfaced in Bihar where a teenage girl and boy were questioned and assaulted, and the girl was molested. This incident has once again raised questions about women's safety and law and order in the state. Next, the hosts of the Express Sports podcast Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss the Asian Games, India's progre
The Catch Up: IIT Bombay suicide case takes a turn (22 September)
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CCTVs at medical stores, Kamathipura’s redevelopment, and protests at IIT Bombay
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about the Union Health Ministry’s proposal to make CCTV cameras mandatory in medical stores, whether surveillance can curb the misuse of prescription drugs, and why chemists are raising concerns about cost and privacy.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Apoorva Agashe about the redevelopment of Mumbai’s Kamathipura, how the historic red-light di
The Catch Up: Rishi Sunak’s warning over race, identity (21 September)
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Bus drivers' strike, students protest using reels, and SIR notice to Delhi CM
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Devansh Mittal about a strike by Delhi Transport Corporation bus drivers and conductors that has disrupted public transport across the city. He shares the reasons behind the strike, the demands made by the drivers and the conductors, and the response from the government. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Pallavi Smart about Maharashtra, where school s
The Catch Up: Amit Shah sets 2029 deadline for BJP-ruled states, and more (18 September)
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Central Square Foundation: Can PAL help children learn at their Own Pace
EdTech can play an important role in making learning more engaging, interactive and accessible for children. In government schools, access to EdTech can help bridge gaps in educational opportunities. And Personalised Adaptive Learning or PAL can provide students with targeted practice while giving teachers information about individual learning levels.As part of our ongoing collaboration with Centr
Bengal transfers Muslim IPS officer, Punjab protests, and 700 trees felled
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sweety Kumari about the transfer of IPS officer Dr Bushara Bano following a video in which she praised an AMU coaching academy, how the government has justified its action, and why the case has raised concerns about its treatment of minority expression.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Raakhi Jagga about the Punjab government’s noticeably softer response
The Catch Up: Tata Trusts calls Chandrasekaran’s extension ‘illegal’ (17 September)
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Medical rights plea for queer partners, weapons in space, and UPI charges
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh about a case involving a same-sex couple that has raised an important question about who gets to make medical decisions for a partner. She talks about what the Health Ministry has told the High Court in this regard and the rights of queer couples in India.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the United States admitting th
The Catch Up: Indian, Pakistani warships collide (16 September)
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Punjab's drone threat, Odisha's mining dispute, and a zero-vote mystery
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Man Aman Singh Chhina about how increasingly sophisticated drones are transforming cross-border smuggling along Punjab’s border with Pakistan, what they are carrying, and the growing challenge for security agencies and border villages.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi about an amendment to India’s mining law that gives the Centre the power to
The Catch Up: India now exporter of Hilsa (15 September)
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Deep Dive: Inside Delhi's Underworld
Delhi’s gang networks are changing. From local betting and extortion rackets to cocaine cartels, sophisticated weapons, foreign-based gang leaders and social-media recruitment, the nature of organised crime in the capital has taken a darker turn.In this episode of Three Things, we look at how Delhi’s gangs operate today, the rise of cocaine trafficking, the mechanics of extortion, and why young re
The Catch Up: Amit Shah’s 2029 UCC push (14 September)
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The BRICS Declaration, Raghav Chadha SIR case, and Tata Sons IPO
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the BRICS Summit, how India bridged divisions over the West Asia war, and what the document reveals about the grouping’s expanding global ambitions.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Damini Nath about Raghav Chadha’s removal from Punjab’s draft electoral roll and subsequent
The Catch Up: Xi Jinping to attend the BRICS summit, and more (11 September)
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BRICS summit, warning labels for packed food, and Orangutans in Odisha
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the 18th BRICS summit in Delhi, disagreements over the war in West Asia, and the significance of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first visit to India in seven years.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about the red warning labels that could soon appear on packaged foods, what they will tell consumers,
The Catch Up: DGCA mandates drug test for pilots across airlines (10 September)
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The Thane data centre, Manipur musician lynched, and protest at Eiffel Tower
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Nayonika Bose about the proposed Amazon hyperscale data centre in Thane, residents’ concerns over its demand for water and electricity, and whether the economic benefits justify its environmental and civic costs.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sakshi Chand about the alleged killing of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh in Delhi, what CCTV footage
The Catch Up: ABVP takes on BJP (9 September)
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Instagram ads row, Jhiram Ghati verdict, and China at BRICS summit
First, we speak with The Indian Express’ Amaal Sheikh about The National Human Rights Commission issuing notices to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and the Delhi Police regarding paid Instagram advertisements that allegedly directed users to Telegram channels offering child sexual abuse material.Next, we speak to The Indian Expr
The Catch Up: Man with gun detained at PM Modi’s event (8 September)
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Census paused in Manipur, a govt hospital's failure, and High Court raps UP
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Deeptiman Tiwary about why the Census has been halted in Manipur, the demand from Meitei and Naga groups for an NRC, and how questions of migration, citizenship and delimitation have deepened existing ethnic divisions.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Tabshir Shams about serious gaps at the Delhi State Cancer Institute, where staff shortages and unused me
The Catch Up: Delhi building collapses; at least 7 dead (7 September)
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The rise in loans, two years post RG Kar case, and Delhi hostel collapse
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Udit Misra and Aanchal Magazine about the rising trend of taking loans in India. They share how easy access to credit is one of the reasons India’s household debt has risen sharply in recent years. And why this is also something the Reserve Bank of India is increasingly concerned about.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sweety Kumari about Kolkata's RG Kar
Central Square Foundation: Beyond training: Investing in teachers for NIPUN 2.0
Teachers are at the heart of foundational learning. Their role goes beyond delivering lessons, it includes identifying learning gaps, encouraging curiosity and creating a supportive environment for students to grow.In the last five years of the NIPUN Bharat Mission, the country invested in building awareness about the need for such competencies, creating FLN teaching materials, establishing learni
The Catch Up: Voter deletions in Jharkhand (4 September)
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Unpacking the GDP controversy, Muslim voters targeted, and Haryana workers' strike
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Udit Misra about the controversy surrounding India’s latest GDP figures, how the reported 7.8% real growth was calculated, and whether former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg’s criticism of the data is justified.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Shubham Tigga about an investigation that found BJP booth-level agents seeking the deletion of voters fro
Kenyan President ends TATA Chemicals operations (3 September)
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India at SCO, saving parks in Bengaluru, and new CEO of Ram Janmbhoomi Trust
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the the 26th SCO Summit which was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan this year and was attended by leaders of all ten SCO member states, including India, China, Russia and Pakistan. He talks about India's presence at the summit and the issues PM Modi raised.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Kiran Parashar about a
The Catch Up: SIR inquiry in Jharkhand (2 September)
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An SC judge's letters to CJI, tribal student protest, and Delhi gangrape case
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ National Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Vishwanath about the unusual complaint against Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice S P Sharma, the allegations of administrative misconduct, and what the controversy reveals about the informal functioning of the collegium system.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Ankita Deshkar about the 13-day protest by tribal s
The Catch Up: CJP’s ‘historic’ praise, CJI's ‘gesture’ reply (1 September)
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The Kriti Sanon Rakhi ad row & what's up with Hermès
This week on Casually Obsessed, Niharika, Aishwarya, and Shruti dive into the great "bikini blouse" debate, why cultural policing always lands on women, and why a Hermès store in Berlin owes a comedian way more than a cheap bottle of champagne. Also, did you know How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is finally getting a sequel? Tune in.Stay tuned to Casually Obsessed for more such fun conversations.Hosted
Kharge 'purification' row, English Vinglish in Punjab, and Messi retires
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Asad Rehman who talks about a political controversy following a shuddhikaran hawan that happened at Haldwani's Ramlila Maidan two days after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally at the same venue. He discusses how Rahul Gandhi has called it an act of untouchability and the made a demand for registering an FIR.Next, we speak with The India
The Catch Up: India must uphold Indus Waters Treaty (31 August)
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Noida workers' crackdown, a school under scrutiny, and Punjab farmers gear up
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Drishti Jain about the police crackdown on factory workers protesting for higher wages in Noida, why many spent weeks in jail despite courts finding insufficient evidence against them, and the lasting impact on their families.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Parul Kulshrestha about a government school near Jaipur where children were studying alongside fa
The Catch Up: Nepal flash floods, and more (28 August)
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Nepal flash floods, HC pulls up a govt body, and India sends oil to Russia
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy and Nikhil Ghanekar about flash floods in Nepal. Nikhil discusses the possible reasons behind the floods and why they are so catastrophic and Shubhajit details India's efforts to help Nepal manage the situation. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Aditi Raja about the Gujarat Public Service Commission’s Sales Tax
The Catch Up: 290 Indians still missing after Nepal flash floods (27 August)
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Maha anti-conversion law, personalised cancer vaccine, a trans athlete's win
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Purnima Sah about Maharashtra’s new anti-conversion law, why Christian congregations are asking worshippers to sign self-declaration forms, and the concerns surrounding disruptions and monitoring of prayer meetings.ext, we speak to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about Intismeran, a personalised cancer vaccine that has shown promising results against skin can
The Catch Up: 100 dead in deadly Nepal flash floods (26 August)
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Chandipura Virus, rescue ops on in Odisha, and lessons from Jantar Mantar
First, we speak with The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi about the latest Chandipura virus outbreak in Gujarat, where 25 children have died and 39 have been confirmed infected. But the biggest question that medical professionals and researchers can't answer is where the virus is coming from.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about a cargo ship that sank off the coast of Odisha, lea
The Catch Up: Mumbai cab drivers challenge Marathi rule (25 August)
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Jharkhand protest fallout, US on Kashmir, and the Nijjar killing case
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Shubham Tigga about why Jharkhand’s 26-day protest over alleged recruitment-exam irregularities ended, how a High Court stay complicated the government’s response, and what the cancellation and suspension of dozens of recruitment processes mean for candidates.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about US Ambassador Ser
The Catch Up: Ayodhya ‘fish feast’ sees BJP vs Congress spat (24 August)
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Why Maharashtra allowed homeopaths to prescribe modern medicine
Earlier this month, Maharashtra allowed practitioners of homeopathy who have completed a specific bridge course to register with the Maharashtra Medical Council — a body traditionally meant for doctors practising modern medicine.The move has sparked protests from doctors, including strikes by the Indian Medical Association that disrupted outpatient services and elective surgeries.Why has Maharasht
The Catch Up: US travel advisory to J&K, and more (21 August)
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