A podcast from The Hindu that delves deep into current developments with subject experts, and brings in context, history, perspective and analysis.
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Hindustan Times Podcast brings you big-ticket interviews and in-depth explainers on current affairs and geopolitics. Stay updated on politics, business, economy, technology, and global events with expert analysis, exclusive interviews, and insightful commentary. We deliver credible, fact-based narratives using cutting-edge storytelling for a 360-degree perspective on key issues. Subscribe now to stay ahead and never miss an update!
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The podcast that interviews entrepreneurs and activists, politicians and professors, journalists, entertainers, spiritual teachers, and more on how Hinduism shapes their work and lives. All American. So Hindu. Brought to you by the Hindu American Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cultura hinduista Cover art photo provided by Nahil Naseer on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@nahilnaseer
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Sanatan Dharma, aka Hinduism, was present throughout the world in ancient days. One can find evidence of this in almost all the countries. In the forthcoming Podcasts, I shall be sharing researched information on this point. For more detailed information on this subject,you may visit www.ramanisblog.in
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Podcast by Ram Goswami
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Welcome to the null podcast, where amazing things happen.
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The Hindu religion is full of symbolic practices, each of which has profound and scientific reasoning. In this podcast, we learn the relevance of everyday practices, through an innocent conversation between a father and son. This is a Fever FM production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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Hindu mythology podcast will tell you the stories of the Hindu mythologies of a different time, era, and book that are related and will brighten up your knowledge related to Hinduism that is Sanatan Dharma. Hindu Mythology generally will tell you stories in Hindi and will try to tell some of the stories in English. So just get started to know more about Hinduism in Sanatan Dharam on your own podcast which is Hindu Mythology.
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Enlightening the world and our listeners on the benefits of Cannabis!!
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HinduLounge: Conversations over Coffee is brought to you by HinduPACT, Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective, an initiative of World Hindu Council of America (VHPA). HinduLounge: Conversations over Coffee brings you fascinating guests to talk on issues from American Hindu perspective.
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Hinduismus verstehen und leben - darum geht es in diesem Podcast. Du erfährst vieles über Mythen und Symbole im Hinduismus. Du lernst einiges über Sitten und Gebräuche. Aber vor allen Dingen lernst du einiges über die Spiritualität des Hinduismus im Alltag. Autor und Sprecher dieses Podcasts ist Sukadev Bretz, Gründer von https://www.yoga-vidya.de. Die Beziehung zwischen Hinduismus und Yoga ist nicht so einfach: Es gibt nämliche viele Formen von Hinduismus - nicht zu allen gehört Yoga dazu. ...
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Important information if you want to be a practicing Hindu or if you need help during the Pandemic with attaining certain worldly goals that will help you on Earth during troubled times.
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Lectures from the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
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Parley is a weekly podcast from The Hindu that brings together subject experts to discuss issues of public interest in-depth and from multiple perspectives.
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Due to lock down and loss of job, migrant workers from all over the country are trying to go back to their village. Having limited transportation available they are bound to walk 1000 kms to their village.
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This is a Podcast about Hinduism and it’s affect on Indian people. Cover art photo provided by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@impatrickt
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A podcast from The Hindu that delves deep into music as a performance art. We talk to some of the most talented performers of Carnatic and Hindustani music in India and bring to bear our decades of experience in understanding and reviewing music.
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The Virtual Summit is bringing together global leaders to draw a blueprint for what lies ahead for India and the world. The live discussion will be spread over 4 weeks starting November 19, 2020; every Thursday and Friday. Hindustan Times Leadership Summit Highlights. Conversations for a better tomorrow. This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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This channel is for a “Sanatana-Hindu-Vedic-Arya”. This is providing education and awareness; not entertainment. This talks about views from tradition and lineage. It will cover different Acharayas talks on Spirituality, Scriptures, Nationalism, Philosophy, and Rituals. These collections are not recorded in professional studios using high-end equipment, it is from traditional teachings environment. We are having the objective to spread the right things to the right people for the Sanatana Hi ...
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Feiertage - Indien, Hinduismus, Christentum und mehr
Sukadev Bretz - Spiritualität und interreligiöser Dialog
Spirituelle Bedeutung der indischen Feiertage: Wofür stehen Hindu Feiertage, christliche, buddhistische Feste - und die Festtage anderer Religionen? Erfahre auch über die Bedeutung der Wochentage, der Mondphasen und mehr. Shivaratri, Ostern, Ram Navami, Chaitra Navratri, Pfingsten, Guru Purnima, Krishna Janmashtami, Sivananda Geburtstag, Ganesha Chaturthi, Navaratri, Vijaya Dashami, Diwali, Skanda Shashti, Advent, Weihnachten und Silvester sind besondere Schwerpunkte dieses Feiertage Podcast ...
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This riveting podcast delves into the depths of topics that matter to Hindus across the globe, including the United States. Join me as I uncover the truth on Hinduphobia, champion Hindu Human Rights, unravel Indology, dissect Politics, and unveil the rich History of Hindus and India. In concise 5-10 minute episodes, I'll explore the essence of Dharma, focusing on the social order, ethical behavior, and the sacred duty that guides our conversations. Tune in to be informed, inspired, and empow ...
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खबरें कभी रुकती नहीं, चाहे जो हो जाये। इसीलिए हम लेकर आएंगे आपके लिए राजनीति, व्यवसाय, खेल और मनोरंजन की दुनिया की खबरें; हर सुबह और शाम, बीटा परीक्षण पहल के भाग के रूप में। यह एक हिंदुस्तान प्रोडक्शन है और आप सुन रहे है एचटी स्मार्टकास्ट।
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Want to learn all about Hinduism, the world's oldest and third-largest religion? Like actually understand what karma is? Or what dharma means? Do you want to know what the sacred texts of Hinduism are? Or, maybe, you just want to know why Hindu women wear a dot on their forehead? Or, perhaps, if all Hindus vegetarian? If so, then All About Hinduism is just what you’ve been waiting for. We’ll give you an overview of Hinduism as a lived and contemporary spiritual path. We’ll explore the histor ...
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Ex-Hindu Atheist: Science, Truth, God, Religion, Atheism and Humanism from an Ex Hindu.
Ex-Hindu Atheist
I'm an ex-Hindu Atheist. I started this podcast wanted to talk about a variety of topics related to God, Religion, Faith, Destructive & Nonconstructive Beliefs * Why do you believe there's a God, or many Gods? * What proof have you seen, other than a gut feeling or the need to feel safe knowing that an all-powerful being is watching over us? * What is it about religion that has attracted 7 billion people to one form or the other, when there are so many things wrong with religion - which I wi ...
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हमारे आस-पास कब क्या वारदात हो जाए कौन आपका दुश्मन साबित हो जाए ये जानना मुश्किल है। जब जुर्म दस्तक देता है तो उसकी आवाज़ बहुत कम पर रफ़्तार तेज़ होती है, लेकिन उसके शुरू होने के 4 मुख्य कारण होते हैं, पहला - लालच, दूसरा - मोह, तीसरा - माया यानि पैसा और शोहरत, चौथा - बदला। इस श्रंखला में अंकुश बख्शी पेश करेंगे अपराध जगत के तमाम मामलों की रिपोर्ट, सुनिए और सावधान रहिए।
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Hindu Muslim High High began with Prerna and Meraj getting high and realizing that the antidote for all the right wing toxicity is a friendly banter between two friends who care deeply about their homeland, India. In this podcast they talk from the perspective of the progressive Indian diaspora dealing with the disinformation, division, inequity, disharmony and so on. Art and pop culture has always played a pivotal role in speaking truth to power. Movies, prose, poems, theatre... the list is ...
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Surrogacy, is back in the news. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court agreed to look into the Surrogacy Act, following a petition from a couple facing secondary infertility. At present, the Act does not allow for couples who already have a biological child to use surrogacy unless certain criteria are met, and the court will have to examine if this …
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In this episode Devala Rees lays out the similarities and differences between the ancient religion of Persia, Zoroastrianism — which is still practiced by a couple hundred thousand people today — and the Hindu Dharma Traditions. Their basic beliefs and practices, as well as when the traditions split off from one another. Learn more: Federation of Z…
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The Interview: Singhvi Speaks: Is Rahul Gandhi’s T-Shirt Moment Comparable to Trump Telling Zelensky How to Dress? | Hindustan Times Podcast
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In a candid, wide-ranging conversation, Abhishek Manu Singhvi revisits the defining moments, personal struggles, and political complexities that shaped his journey through law, public life, and family legacy. Speaking with rare openness, he reflects on growing up under the towering shadow of his father, eminent jurist Dr. L.M. Singhvi, and the emot…
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This episode of InFocus unpacks the complexities behind low conviction rates in POCSO cases, revealing why these numbers don’t always tell the full story. Featuring Vidya from Tulir, we explore the impact of POCSO laws on young people, social challenges faced by accused families, and potential legal reforms. Tune in for a nuanced discussion on just…
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Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S. and its allies have rolled out sweeping sanctions — freezing Moscow’s central-bank assets, cutting major banks off SWIFT, and capping Russian oil prices through export bans and trade restrictions. These moves have reshaped global energy flows, with India emerging as one of Rus…
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Last month, a tragic incident took place in Jharkhand. Five children with thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder contracted HIV, following a blood transfusion. Initial investigations revealed that the blood they were given, was contaminated. While the Jharkhand government swung into action, suspending officials and announcing compensations – the …
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The civil war in Sudan has taken more than 150,000 lives. It has displaced at least 13 million people. The UN has confirmed famine in parts of the country. There is widespread malnutrition, especially among children. And peace is nowhere in sight. The two warring sides -- the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and t…
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Earlier this week, a video purportedly showing a group of people offering namaz at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru ignited a political controversy in Karnataka, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party taking exception to the incident and demanding accountability from the State government. Around the same time, in Uttar Pradesh,…
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The Interview: Kargili Says Wangchuk’s Arrest Strengthened Ladakh Movement, Calls Timing ‘Politically Driven’
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In a powerful conversation, Member of the Kargil Democratic Alliance Sajjad Hussain Kargili breaks his silence on the growing anger in Ladakh. Kargili says BJP betrayed Ladakh’s promise of statehood and Sixth Schedule protection, leaving people disempowered and voiceless.He defends activist Sonam Wangchuk, calling his arrest “politically timed,” an…
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There was a time when women like Jacinda Ardern in New Zealand and Angela Merkel in Germany seemed to rewrite the rules of leadership. They led with calm, empathy and reason.But the picture has changed. Across countries, a new generation of women leaders is rising. There's Giorgia Meloni in Italy, Marine Le Pen in France, Alice Weidel in Germany an…
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Point Blank: Trump’s Big Nuclear Tests Revelation On Pakistan & China A Worry For India? What Modi Govt Should Do
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United States President Donald Trump reveals that Pakistan is testing nuclear weapons under the radar. As the world gets closer and closer to a nuclear arms race, HT's Shishir Gupta decodes what this revelation means for India. Meanwhile, Trump hints at a future visit to India, does this mean that ties are thawing after tariff tension? Tune in to P…
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The Election Commission of India has announced the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 States, including poll-bound Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala. The first phase of the SIR in Bihar has already been subjected to intense legal scrutiny in the Supreme Court, with the poll body defending the exercis…
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In today’s world, relations between the United States and China is perhaps the most consequential of all bilateral ties. They are both economic superpowers. Their geopolitical footprints cover almost the whole planet. Naturally, the trade war between the two has affected economies around the world – troubling markets, disrupting supply chains, brin…
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In India’s coastal state of Goa, the world’s best chess players are chasing titles at the FIDE World Cup, a biennial tournament run by FIDE, the International Chess Federation. On the East Coast of the United States, Kenneth Regan chases fairness. Each night he downloads every game, feeding the moves into his program to see if the play looks human …
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Ask for ORS at your local pharmacy and odds are you will be handed a tetrapack of ORSL or some other liquids that may have the letters ORS on their packaging but are not actually the formulations recommended by the World Health Organization. ORS or oral rehydration salts are a vital formulation that is used in the treatment of dehydration. And it w…
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New York City has just chosen a socialist as its leader. At 34, Zohran Mamdani is the city’s first Muslim to hold the office. The son of filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, Ugandan-South Asian parents who built lives across continents.He ran on ideas like rent freezes, free buses, and universal childcare. Once, that would’ve sounded li…
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Grey Zone: Trump Vs Maduro War To Escalate Into Battle Of Superpowers? Why All Eyes Are On China, Russia & Iran | Hindustan Times Podcast
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Venezuela is no longer just a collapsing petrostate in Latin America, it has become a geopolitical frontline. As Nicolás Maduro faces the toughest challenge to his political survival in a decade, a new narrative is emerging: Who really holds power inside Venezuela today? Over the years, Russia armed the regime, Iran built drones and trained militia…
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Last week, Open AI reported that over a million people discuss suicide or self harm tendencies with ChatGPT every week. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools are now being developed specifically to support mental health, especially for students in institutions such as IIT Kharagpur and coaching institutions for engineering and medical entrance e…
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India’s economy has been humming. Easing of income tax rules, followed by GST rate cuts for daily-use items have helped the it along. One important indicator of economic health is the microfinance sector. That has had its highs and lows over the past decade. Today we have with us Alok Misra, CEO of MFin, the representative organisation of the secto…
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Bihar is one state made up of many distinct worlds. In Seemanchal, floods and identity anxieties take over everyday life. In Magadh, jobs and economic justice are among the demands. The people of Mithilanchal lean on migration remittances. Meanwhile, a major electoral roll revision in 2025 removed a large number of names—women among them—raising qu…
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HT PODCAST: Pakistan To Decide When J&K Gets Statehood Back?: CM Omar Adullah On Pahalgam, Sindoor, LG Turf War | Hindustan Times Podcast
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Omar Abdullah, in a conversation with Hindustan Times, spoke on his first year as the Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir in its current Union Territory form. The National Conference party leader spoke on his tussle with the Lieutenant Governor over the division of powers and responsibilities. Abdullah also shed light on how the Pahalgam attack affecte…
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A month ago India’s women’s team looked uncertain. There were early wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan but then came bruising losses to England, Australia and South Africa. That sparked some stern words in the dressing room. What followed was a transformation that saw India stun Australia while South Africa routed England. In the final 21-year-old Sh…
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The Interview: An Environmentalist, A Teacher, A Symbol Of Hope - What Made Sonam Wangchuk Such A Threat to Power?
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Ladakh stands where India meets China - a region of soldiers, monasteries, and frozen winds. It’s where national security towers high, as its own people are left 'unseen'. Even as the Indian Army holds the Line of Actual Control, the people guarding that border say they feel ‘invisible’. The irony is sharp: a region vital to India’s defence feels d…
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In Focus-Weekend | Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl: Do her lyrics still resonate with fans?
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Despite her widespread appeal, Taylor Swift still draws some polarising opinions, especially since the release of her brand new album on October 3rd, The Life of a Showgirl. This outing was a departure from her previous era, as she would call it, The Tortured Poets Department, which saw her lament about her inner life for 31 songs. Showgirl was bra…
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Anyone who lives in a city in India knows there are pigeons everywhere – on the balconies of buildings, roosting on rooftops, nesting in air-conditioners, and gathering in open spaces. Recently, pigeons have found their way into the news too – the Maharashtra government’s order to shutdown 51 kabutarkhanas in Mumbai has stirred up a controversy. Wh…
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Supreme Court quashes ‘mass conversion’ FIRs: What it means for anti-conversion laws in India
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In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court of India quashed multiple FIRs filed under Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion law on October 17, 2025. The court found that the FIRs were marred by “legal flaws, procedural errors, and lacked credible evidence”, and ruled that continuing such prosecutions would amount to a “travesty of justice”. The ruling is e…
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Recently, the Ministry of Education announced that an Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum would be introduced from Class 3 onwards for the next academic year (2026-27). In July, the government had launched the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) initiative, under which thousands of CBSE schools will offer AI as a skill subject starting from Class …
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Earlier this month, the vast forest-grassland mosaic of the Western Ghats, Assam’s Manas National Park, and West Bengal’s Sundarbans, a mangrove where tigers swim from island to island, were all listed as being of “significant concern”. This was the assessment of the natural World Heritage sites in Asia and was released by The International Union f…
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Point Blank: How India’s Mission Sudarshan Chakra Boosts Military’s Firepower Amid Op Sindoor Phase II Warning | Hindustan Times Podcast
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Months after India's Operation Sindoor created waves across the globe, India's Army Chief warns of phase two. How does Mission Sudarshan Chakra tie into an Atmanirbhar Bharat? And what impact does this have on India's neighbourhood? Listen in to HT's Shishir Gupta as he provides crucial insight on all of the above and much more. This is Point Blank…
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In today’s episode we turn our attention to Manipur; a state in India’s Northeast that has been experiencing conflict on ethnic lines. In 2023, the violence between the valley-dwelling Meitei community and hill-based Kuki-Zo tribes erupted in full force: homes burned, villages razed, thousands displaced, and lives forever changed. As per data from …
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The Interview: Breast Or Cervical Cancer: How Soon Is Too Soon To Screen As Experts Bust Myths On Timing & Testing | Hindustan Times Podcast
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In this special HT interview, top oncologists Dr. Neerja Bhatla and Dr. (Col.) CS. Pant decode India’s two most common cancers among women - breast and cervical cancer. From early detection and screening to government awareness drives and lifestyle factors, the doctors explain what’s making more Indian women vulnerable, when to get tested, and how …
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Evidence-based policy. Randomised Control Trials or RCTs. These are buzzwords in developmental policy these days. They have become almost synonymous with each other. The ‘evidence’ in ‘evidence-based’ has largely come to mean whatever data is produced by one method of research – RCTs. But as some economists have been trying to tell us, RCTs have th…
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In a major shift in policy, China has announced that it will no longer seek the special treatment reserved for developing countries under World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreements. Speaking in New York while he was in the U.S. to attend the United Nations General Assembly, Chinese Premier Li Qiang declared that his country would no longer seek the …
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Over the past few months, the stray dog crisis has rocked the country. The numbers are staggering and how to deal with them has elicited multiple, heated opinions. One crucial aspect to this however is rabies: a disease that is completely preventable and yet claims many lives, primarily of children, every year. While the government states that ther…
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The Election Commission is all set for a country-wide roll out of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The first phase of the process would implemented in more than 10 states, including in poll-bound Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal. This exercise comes in the wake of the controversial SIR in Bihar, which was done…
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Ahead of Conference of the Parties 30 (COP30) in November in Belém, Brazil, global headwinds have left many developed countries in the West increasingly reluctant to take on the mantle of climate leadership. India, like other countries, is expected to update climate commitments and present an adaption plan. Should India take global leadership on cl…
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For Hindus the natural world is more than sacred, its embodied Divinity itself | Prof. David Haberman
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In this episode, originally published in 2023, we speak with Prof. David Haberman from Indiana University about his extensive work documenting how Hindus bring trees, stones, and mountains into their religious worship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Grey Zone: Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female PM But Not All Women Are Celebrating | Here’s Why | HT PODCAST
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Japan has a new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first female leader in 78 years of democracy. Takaichi, a conservative stalwart, was parliament-selected, not popularly elected, and she became Japan’s fourth prime minister in five years. The paradox is stark: Japan is the fourth-largest economy in the world, a global industrial powerho…
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A serene Sunday morning at the Louvre turned chaotic in just seven minutes. Four thieves, using construction vests and a mechanized lift, cut through reinforced glass and stole eight priceless pieces of the French Crown Jewels—some linked to Napoleon Bonaparte. Guards prioritized visitor safety, while a 60-officer manhunt began. What does this heis…
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Bihar will go to the polls in November. There are 243 seats, and three major players. The NDA Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is facing 20 years of incumbency. There are also adverse reports about his health, and his ability to lead for another term. The BJP doesn’t have a strong electoral face either. As for the Mahagathbandhan, many believe this is t…
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In an interview with HT, analyst Uzair Younus explains why U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing closer ties to Pakistan. Younus, sitting down with Shashank Mattoo, explains that the Trump administration wants Pakistan’s help on the Middle East and on critical minerals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vw1TProUzKQ…
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In a paper in 1992, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt explained how economic growth is propelled by a cycle of innovation, in which outdated technologies and firms are replaced by newer technology. This cycle of “creative destruction” leads to sustained economic growth, as new technologies and firms outcompete and replace the old, driving productivi…
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They travel with boards in their backpacks and cameras in their faces. Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Vaishali, Divya now play before millions online. For parents, the dream is intoxicating: can my child be next? But the path is heavy: endless hours and lonely tournaments. Few know this better than R.B. Ramesh, who has walked it himself and guided India’s…
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India’s World Cup has been a mix. Some matches went well. Others, not so much. The regular batters haven’t quite clicked. The bowling still lacks variety. Five reliable options weren’t enough to trouble South Africa or Australia. With tough games against England, New Zealand and Bangladesh coming up, India will need a new strategy.This World Cup ha…
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India has big plans — and even bigger dreams — to host the 2036 Olympics. But before that, the country will look to prove its ability to do so, by hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games. India has bid for Ahmedabad as the host city for the Games — with Nigeria being the only other contender. This comes 15 years after the 2010 Delhi Games, the largest …
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It is election season in Bihar. While the Opposition often speaks about the lack of development and industrialisation in the State, in its campaigns, the National Democratic Alliance, which is in power, argues that a change of government will bring back the ‘Jungle Raj’ of the earlier decade. What makes Bihar one of India’s most underdeveloped Stat…
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Not CIA, Trump’s New Method Of Foreign ‘Regime Change’ Revealed - South America Turns Testing Ground
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What if foreign policy didn’t hide behind spies, coups, or covert operations, but came wrapped in a MAGA cap? Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, all bear witness to a bold new U.S. strategy. Javier Milei has visited Trump four times in ten months, nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize, and received a $20 billion lifeline. Jair Bolsonaro, though barred…
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A few weeks ago, U.S. president Donald Trump made a startling announcement: he said using the common painkiller paracetamol, or acetaminophen, known as Tylenol in the U.S. during pregnancy, could cause autism in the baby. This announcement came after earlier this year, the U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine sceptic, announ…
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In a significant diplomatic development, a Taliban delegation led by Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister recently visited New Delhi for official talks, the first such high-level engagement since the group took power in Kabul in 2021. Following the talks, India announced plans to reopen its full-fledged embassy in Kabul and expand cooperation in health, …
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The Supreme Court is set to take up a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Securities Transaction Tax (STT). This is a direct tax levied on all transactions that happen through a stock exchange. The STT was brought in under the Finance Act, 2004. It has since become a significant source of revenue for the government, netting an estim…
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