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
US-Israeli war on Iran: Will Trump escalate or exit? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:40
As the war between the United States, Israel and Iran enters its third week, the conflict is widening with rising casualties and growing regional risks. With more than 2,100 people killed and American troops also targete…
Why are farmers protesting against an India-US trade deal? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:26
Last month, thousands of farmers across the country burnt symbolic copies of the India-US trade deal. They were protesting against the interim framework for a trade deal that India had signed with the US. While the Union…
In Focus-Parley | Is India tailing the U.S. in its West Asia policy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:08
A major war has erupted in West Asia, with Israel, the U.S., and Iran locked in direct conflict. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel just before the country, along with the U.S., attacked Iran. India did n…
Was the Ahmedabad pitch worthy of a World Cup final? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:50
India clinched a historic third T20 World Cup title with a commanding win over New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Standout performances underlined India’s dominance, especially Sanju Samson’s remarkable run through the knockout s…
From protests to power: Is Nepal entering a new political era? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:12
Nepal’s latest general election appears to mark one of the most significant political shifts in the country’s recent history. For decades, Nepal’s politics has been dominated by a handful of established parties and veter…