In Focus by The Hindu

In Focus by The Hindu

Author: The Hindu Language: English Episodes: 100
Each week, the journalists at In Focus by The Hindu select one pressing story from the news cycle and slow it down. Rather than a rapid headline, you’ll hear a thoughtful conversation that unpacks the layers behind an event-the historical precedents, the economic forces, the political nuances, and the human impact. This podcast relies on conversations with reporters who have been on the ground and specialists who have spent years, sometimes decades, studying a particular issue. The result is a clearer, more substantive understanding of what’s happening in India and around the world. You might explore the roots of a regional conflict one episode, and dive into the complexities of a new environmental policy the next. It’s designed for anyone who feels that the daily news skim leaves too many questions unanswered. Tune in for a consistent, deep-dive format that prioritizes context over instant reaction, making sense of the week’s most significant developments through careful analysis and expert insight.
Episodes
How do you make a living will? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:30
The Supreme Court’s recent verdict in the case of Harish Rana, allowing for the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment, as the 32-year-old had been in a persistent vegetative state for over a decade is a landmark judgem…
In Focus-Parley | Should men get paternity leave in India? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:48
Last week, in a ruling on maternity leave for adoptive and surrogate mothers, the Supreme Court called on the Union government to examine the need for a formal law recognising paternity leave for all fathers, adoptive or…
What happens to the FIFA World Cup if Iran were to withdraw? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:26
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just months away, an escalating war in West Asia has put FIFA in an unprecedented bind. With co-host United States directly involved in the conflict, uncertainty now surrounds the participati…
Is trump making a u-turn on Iran war? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:09
Donald Trump’s five-day pause on striking Iran’s energy infrastructure does appear like a tactical U-turn—but not a full reversal. Just days after issuing a 48-hour ultimatum, he cited “productive” talks and stepped back…
Is the U.S. running out of missiles in the Iran-Israel war? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:54
As the Iran–Israel conflict intensifies, a deeper question emerges: can the United States and its allies sustain this war? In this episode, The Hindu’s data team examines the hidden economics and industrial limits behind…
How far should governments go in using AI? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:29
As governments begin deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in public administration, national security and policymaking, questions about its safe usage and accountability have taken centre-stage. The issue came in…
Assam Assembly elections: Is Himanta all set for a second term as CM? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:43
The BJP has been in power in Assam for ten years. As the state goes to the polls, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is looking for a second term. Surprisingly, there has been little talk of anti-incumbency. Will the ele…