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Podcast: Why Bangladesh remains an economic bright spot in the neighbourhood
In the sixth episode of Spotlight South Asia, host Sushant Singh in discussion with veteran economist Syed Akhtar Mahmood .
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Podcast: Afghanistan and the weight of the world’s failures
Host Sushant Singh in conversation with Mirwais Balkhi.
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Podcast: How Bhutan’s tryst with democracy is faring
Sushant Singh in conversation with journalist and editor Tenzing Lamsang.
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Trending
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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The test of time: A jail mulaqat with Umar Khalid
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Bow and arrow or torch? In Maharashtra, confusion over new election symbols may help BJP, allies
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Retiring Calcutta High Court judge credits RSS for shaping personality, says he is ready to go back
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In the shadow of giants? How Nepal is navigating the US-China tussle and what it means for India
In the third episode of Spotlight South Asia, host Sushant Singh looks at the shifts in Nepal and its politics with guest Amish Raj Mulmi.
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Podcast: Making sense of what’s been happening in Pakistan, ties with India and what lies ahead
On the second episode of Spotlight South Asia, host Sushant Singh in conversation with Mosharraf Zaidi.
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Podcast: Has much changed in Sri Lanka and what lessons does it hold for India and democracy?
Sushant Singh in conversation with award-winning journalist lawyer Dilrukshi Handunnetti.
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Video
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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Podcast: The bureaucrat and the politician, and the way forward for the civil services and democracy
In the final episode, Yamini Aiyar in conversation with KP Krishnan on deepening Indian democracy in a time of political cultural shifts.
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Podcast: What ails the civil services today and how best to address challenges of changing times?
In the third episode of a four-part series, Yamini Aiyar and KP Krishnan look at the economic, social changes and what it means for direction of reform.
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Podcast: What are the changes under way in the Indian civil services and their implications?
In the second of a four-part special series, Yamini Aiyar and former civil servant KP Krishnan discuss these shifts and their implications.
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The Reel
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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Podcast: Are the civil services up to the challenge of public policymaking in the 21st century?
In the first of a four-part special series, Yamini Aiyar speaks to former civil servant KP Krishnan.
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Podcast: Why is Sri Lanka beset by crisis and what role can India play?
Patha Mukhopadhyay in conversation with Rohan Samarajiva of a Colombo-based think tank.
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Podcast: Unpacking the UN climate change report and what it means for a world on the brink
Navroz Dubash and Shonali Pachauri, who contributed to the IPCC document, discuss its implications.
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The Field
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Athletics: India's 4x400 mixed relay team set national record, clinch gold in Asian Relay C’ships
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Football, Premier League: Manchester City win fourth straight title
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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IPL 2024: Rajasthan pipped to second spot by Hyderabad after match against Kolkata gets washed out
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IPL 2024: Abhishek Sharma stars as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Punjab Kings to cap off league stage