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The Big Story is back with a second season! The news culture of our times is noisy, crowded, and honestly so confusing. This is why we are coming every fortnight on your podcast platforms to help you make sense of the new and now. With two new hosts, Anjali and Prateek, the second season of The B...
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What Happens Years After a Cyclone Hits? (ft. Ruhie Kumar & Surabhi Gajbhaye)
Cyclones are a characteristic feature of the Indian coastline and every year we see a few cyclones create severe damage to the east as well as the wes...
Can AI Revolutionise Mental Healthcare? Experts Answer (ft. Dr. Samir Parikh and Dr. Megha Gupta)
Are AI apps the future of mental health support? Can these applications truly understand and address the complexities of our emotional well-being? Wha...
The Truth About HEATWAVES & Climate Change in India (ft. Aditya Pillai)
Heatwaves. Literally and metaphorically the “hottest” topic in climate change research. While heatwaves are becoming more and more common in India, ar...
Karnataka Results Analysis: Hindutva, Corruption & Local Leaders
What will be the consequence of Congress’ victory in the Karnataka elections? What are the prominent factors that lead to BJP’s setback in the south?...
Are We Spending More Money Because of UPI? (ft. Ateesh Tankha)
In this episode of The Big Story, our hosts Anjali and Prateek talk about money. Now, we don't have a lot of money, but we do have a lot of questions...
Understanding the Problems with the Indian Education System (ft. Ratna Vishwanathan and Neeti Bhalla Saini)
Do you sometimes look back at your schooling years and wonder if its changed at all? Do you wish you were taught differently? Have you ever considered...
Will Microplastics Enter the Human Brain? (ft. Shreya Sharma & Sadhika Tiwari)
Did you know microplastics are intentionally added in our products? Or the fact that neither non- vegetarians nor vegetarians are safe from microplast...
Jaggery, Keto, and Other Food Myths Debunked (feat. Krish Ashok & Dr. Priyanka)
Have you been wondering if you should switch from white sugar to jaggery? Is fast food actually harmful? Do diets like Keto and Paleo work? In this ep...
How Media Trials Weaken Journalism & Judiciary (feat. Satish Maneshinde & Manisha Pande)
In the second episode of The Big Story, our hosts, Anjali and Prateek discuss media trials with Manisha Pande, the Executive Editor of Newslaundry, an...
We Are Worried About The Wrong AI (feat. Shamim Mokles & Anupam Guha)
If you've spoken to a friend or a colleague for over an hour in the past month, it is highly likely that the words Artificial Intelligence (AI) have c...
The Big Story 2.0 (Trailer) - New Hosts, New Formats, Bigger Stories
The Big Story is back with a second season!
The news culture of our times is noisy, crowded, and honestly so confusing. This is why we a...
Nikhat Zareen's Journey to Gold and What it Means for Indian Boxing
After the marvelous Thomas cup win, India has another reason to celebrate as Telangana-born boxer Nikhat Zareen bagged the gold medal in the 52-kg cat...
How Can Hardik Patel & Sunil Jakhar's Exit Impact The Congress?
On 18 May, Hardik Patel who gained popularity during the Patidar agitation, quit the party.
Taking swipes at senior lea...
India's Rationale Behind Banning Wheat Exports & Its Impact On Markets
After enforcing a ban on wheat exports, India announced some relaxations on 18 May.
The surprise decision had led to a...
Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath Dispute: How It Started & Where It Stands Now
The decades-old Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath dispute has sprung back in the news once again. While there are several chapters to this long-drawn d...
Underdogs to Winning Thomas Cup — How Indian Men's Badminton Team Made History
15th May was not just any Sunday, it was a historic Sunday for Indian sports as the Indian men's Badminton team defeated 14-time winners – Indonesia,...
Inflation at 8-Year High of 7.79 Percent – Who Will It Hurt the Most?
The RBI’s unscheduled hike in repo rates on 5 May confirmed that the central bank was behind the curve in controlling inflation and now new data relea...
Marital Rape Case: What Next After Delhi High Court Split Verdict?
On the long-standing question of criminalising marital rape, the Delhi High Court on 11 May delivered a split verdict in a batch of petitions challeng...
IndiGo Incident Shows Why We Need To Raise Awareness Around Disabilities
Are we as a society practicing inclusivity and showing sensitivity towards people with disabilities? A video from Ranchi airport that went viral on so...
Girls Out of School - The Faces Behind The Stark Numbers on School Dropouts
This time around marks a year to the deadly second wave of Covid. While officially 5.42 lakh people lost their lives to the virus in India since 2020...
Unpacking the Main Takeaways From PM Modi's Europe Visit
In the backdrop of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his first foreign visit of the year to Europe on 5 May...
What Explains RBI's Sudden Hike in Repo Rate? Rising Inflation or Catch Up?
In a surprise move on Wednesday, 4 May, the Reserve Bank of India hiked the benchmark repo rate for the first time in four years by 40 basis points to...
LIC IPO Listing: What Are The Pros and Cons of Investing?
The wait is over! India’s biggest ever Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) kicked off for subscription for reta...
Unpacking the State of Freedom of Press in India
A month after taking office in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's "democracy will not sustain if we can't guarantee freedom of speech and...
'Hoping for More': Fans Speak on MI, CSK, KKR Performance in IPL 2022
The IPL 2022 saw quite a few overhauls- two new teams being added, the mega auction where teams splurged close to Rs 550 crore for 204 players to cons...
Explainer: Why India Is Witnessing Power Outages in a Heatwave
If you, like me, have caught yourself multiple times a day complaining about how this year is hotter than the last, you are not alone.
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Looking at Virat Kohli's IPL 2022 Dry Spell Through a Mental Health Lens
Things seem to be going from bad to worse for Virat Kohli as his poor performance continues to haunt him in the ongoing IPL 2022 as he got out on the...
Is Elon Musk’s Idea of 'Freedom of Speech' Right for Twitter?
Only a few days ago, Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter was thought to be long shot but his offer has ben accepted by the social media platform. The billi...
What Does Macron's Close Win Say About France's Changing Political Landscape?
Assured of another five years in office, French President Emmanuel Macron made history on Monday, 25 April, by beating his far-right rival Marine Le P...
India-UK Relations: Unpacking Main Takeaways from Boris Johnson's India Visit
In his first visit to India since being elected United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson on 22 April said the relationship between the two count...
How Jahangirpuri Demolitions Went On Despite Supreme Court Orders
Hit by communal violence just days before, Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on 20 April saw seven bulldozers roll into the neighbourhood accompanied by heavy poli...
Will Congress Give Prashant Kishor The Mandate Over Election Strategy?
It’s been a busy few days at 10 Janpath with political strategist Prashant Kishor meeting Congress president Sonia Gandhi and other senior party leade...
COVID-19 Cases Rise in Delhi: Should the Mask Mandate Return?
After close to a two-month decline in COVID-19 cases, as we were getting back to our pre-pandemic lives with state governments lifting restrictions, t...
What Led to Communal Tensions in Northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri?
On Saturday, 16 April, violence broke out in Northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri following a Shobha Yatra organised to mark Hanuman Jayanti.
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Karnataka Politics: Unpacking KS Eshwarappa's Surprise Resignation from Office
In a big development in Karnataka politics, State Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj KS Eshwarappa announced his resignation from office...
Unpacking the Big Takeaways From India-United States 2+2 Dialogues
In the backdrop of big geopolitical developments in Ukraine, the United States and India held their fourth 2+2 dialogue on 12 April in Washington DC.<...
As Shehbaz Sharif Becomes the New Pakistani PM, What Does It Mean for India?
On 11 April, Shehbaz Sharif became the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan after his predecessor Imran Khan was booted off unceremoniously through a no-co...
Understanding Why the Occasion of Ram Navami Has Turned Communal
Several instances of violence, stone pelting, and arson rocked many states of India on the occasion of Ram Navami on 10 April.
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What’s Next for Imran Khan if Ousted as Pakistan's Prime Minister?
All is not well for Imran Khan as he faces an unprecedented no-confidence motion against him in the Pakistan National Assembly on 9 April
How SDMC Mayor’s Attempt To Shut Meat Shops Did Nothing but Create Confusion
In an unprecedented move on 4 April, the Mayor of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) proposed to shut meat shops under his jurisdiction duri...