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Summary: In today's episode, PRS Legislative Research's Prachee Mishra explains the Model Tenancy Act, how it came into being, its advantages, and more. Ahmed Shariff: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to the Lead by DH Radio. A few days ago, the Centre brought in the Model Tenancy Act. To talk about it, we are joined by Prachee Mishra, who heads research at PRS Legislative Research. She has published research focussed on the infrastructure sector, including transport, energy, and land-related matters. Hi Prachee, and welcome to DH Radio. Prachee Mishra: Hi. Ahmed: What was the need for this Model Tenancy Act? Prachee: If we see tenancy or rental housing in India today, it's primarily an urban phenomenon... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In today's episode, guest Aishwarya Pillai talks about her experiences and the book by Stephen King, Pet Sematary Ahmed Shariff: Hi and welcome to another episode of Reads of the week by DH Radio. I am Ahmed Shariff and joining me today is L Subramani and also we have a special guest today, Ms Aishwarya from Hyderabad. She is working as a Rehabilitation Counselor at LV Prasad Eye Institute. She loves all sorts of books, the horror genre and those by Stephen King and some by his son. L Subramani: Hi Ahmed. It's nice to have someone with the same liking as mine... To know more about the full conversation, listen to the podcast.

In your evening news brief, RBI says second wave of Covid-19 pandemic triggered revision of growth; Rahul Gandhi seeks Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in the withdrawal of new regulations in Lakshadweep, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar says there is "a political effort" to depict the current government in India in a certain way. Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and you are listening to, From The Newsroom— your daily evening news catch-up show from Deccan Herald. Here is the top news of May 27, 2021: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that there is "a political effort" to depict the current government in India in a certain way and there is a difference between the political imagery that has been "concocted" and actually the governance record out there. During a conversation with former US National Security Advisor General HR McMaster in ‘Battlegrounds' session on 'India: Opportunities And Challenges For A Strategic Partnership' presented by the Hoover Institution, Jaishankar on Wednesday also said that India is going through “a very stressful time" right now because of the pandemic. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in the withdrawal of new regulations in Lakshadweep, saying the rules seek to penalise dissent and undermine grassroots democracy. In a letter to the prime minister, he said all this is being done by the new administrator Praful Khoda Patel in the guise of development and maintaining law and order. Reserve Bank of India on Thursday said that the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has triggered revision of growth projections for the current financial year with consensus gravitating towards its earlier forecast of 10.5 per cent. The central bank, in its annual report for 2020-2021, further said that previous year has left a scar on the economy and "in the midst of the second wave, as 2021-22 commences, pervasive despair is being lifted by cautious optimism built up by vaccination drives.” Source: PTI

In your evening news brief, RBI says Second pandemic wave triggered revision of growth; Rahul Gandhi seeks Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in the withdrawal of new regulations in Lakshadweep and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar says there is "a political effort" to depict the current government in India in a certain way. Text: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and you are listening to, From The Newsroom— your daily evening news catch up show from Deccan Herald. Here is the top news of May 27, 2021: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that there is "a political effort" to depict the current government in India in a certain way and there is a difference between the political imagery that has been "concocted" and actually the governance record out there. During a conversation with former US National Security Advisor General HR McMaster in ‘Battlegrounds' session on 'India: Opportunities And Challenges For A Strategic Partnership' presented by the Hoover Institution, Jaishankar on Wednesday also said that India is going through “a very stressful time" right now because of the pandemic. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in the withdrawal of new regulations in Lakshadweep, saying the rules seek to penalise dissent and undermine grassroots democracy. In a letter to the prime minister, he said all this is being done by the new Administrator Praful Khoda Patel in the guise of development and maintaining law and order. Reserve Bank of India on Thursday said that the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has triggered revision of growth projections for the current financial year with consensus gravitating towards its earlier forecast of 10.5 per cent. The central bank, in its annual report for 2020-2021, further said that previous year has left a scar on the economy and "in the midst of the second wave, as 2021-22 commences, pervasive despair is being lifted by cautious optimism built up by vaccination drives.” Source: PTI

In your evening news brief, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says at least one crore people were affected by Cyclone Yaas; Delhi High Court has awarded Rs 6 lakh interim compensation to a six-year-old victim of sexual assault, JEE (Advanced) postposed due to the pandemic and freedom fighter and centenarian H S Doreswamy is no more. Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and you are listening to, From The Newsroom— your daily evening news catch-up show from Deccan Herald. Here is the top news of May 25, 2021: At least one crore people were affected and three lakh houses damaged in West Bengal due to the rough weather conditions arising out of cyclone 'Yaas', Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday. Cautioning people that high tide in seas, caused by the storm surge, would persist, Banerjee claimed that Bengal happens to be the "most-affected state". Cyclone 'Yaas' made its landfall on Wednesday morning near Dhamra port in Odisha, at 130-140 kmph, gusting to 155 kmph, according to Doppler radar data. The Delhi High Court has awarded Rs 6 lakh interim compensation to a six-year-old victim of sexual assault, observing that though the system cannot undo the offence it can provide psychological security or empowerment with monetary help besides prosecuting the offender. The high court, which set aside the trial court's order awarding Rs 50,000 interim compensation to the boy-child, enhanced the amount to Rs 6 lakh saying the previous sum was low, to say the least. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani said that while attempting to quantify the compensation payable to the victim even at the interim stage, the court's effort should be to offer monetary recompense, to the extent possible, for atonement of the crime. The JEE (Advanced) 2021, which was scheduled to be held on July 03, 2021, has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The revised date of examination will be announced later. Noted freedom fighter and centenarian H S Doreswamy passed away on Wednesday afternoon due to cardiac arrest. The 104-year-old Gandhian was admitted to Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research a few days ago due to old age-related sickness including hypertension and bronchitis. In the first week of May, Doreswamy had tested positive for Covid-19. He had successfully fought the Covid-19 virus and was discharged on May 12 from the Jayadeva Hospital. Several prominent personalities including Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa have expressed condolences over the demise of freedom fighter. Source: DHNS/PTI

Ahmed Shariff: Hi this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to the Lead by DH Radio. In the past weeks, we have seen a spate of cases of Mucormycosis. Now, what exactly is this? To tell us more about this today we are joined by Dr Arunaloke Chakrabarti, president of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology. He is the professor and In-Charge Center of Advanced Research in Medical Mycology, WHO Collaborating Center for Reference & Research on Fungi of Medical Importance National Culture Collection of Pathogenic Fungi. Hi Dr and welcome to DH Radio. Dr Arunaloke Chakrabarti: Hi, thank you. Ahmed: Dr, What exactly is this Mucormycosis and why is it affecting those afflicted with Covid-19, what is the relationship? Dr Chakrabarti: First, I am happy that you have called it Mucormycosis because throughout the media and everywhere it is mentioned as Black Fungi. It is not at all Black Fungi, the reason is that there is a separate group of black fungi. I don't know where this term has been coined, this is a misnomer. To know more, listen to the full conversation. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode, Saurav Kumar, Founder & CEO, Euler Motors, talks about the electric vehicle industry, its challenges and how the pandemic has affected it. Ahmed Shariff: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to The Lead by DH Radio. Today, we are joined Saurav Kumar, Founder & CEO, Euler Motors, to talk about electric vehicles. Hi Saurav, welcome to DH Radio. Saurav Kumar: Hi. Thank you for having me on the show. Ahmed: You have been in the business for a very long time and standing in 2021, how do you see the future of EVs? Saurav: Let me take a step back and looking the entire EV ecosystem, as a country it has been about 14 years now that India has been toying with the idea of EVs... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast.

In this episode, we talk about 'Portraits and Observations' by Truman Capote and Anton Chekov's short stories: 'A Chameleon' and 'The Bet' Ahmed Shariff: Hi and welcome to another episode of Reads of the week. The two of us are here, me, Ahmed Shariff, and my colleague L Subramani to let you all know what we have read in the past week. Hi Sir. L Subramni: Hi, Ahmed and hello to everybody. This is a wonderful time to recap on everything that we have read and also to reminisce about books because World Book Day is approaching... To know more about the conversation listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of the Lead, we look into the various facets of the pandemic-hit Kannada film industry. Ahmed Shariff: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to The Lead by DH Radio. Today we will talk about the various facets of the pandemic-hit Kannada film industry. To talk about that we are joined by my colleague Vivek M V. Hi, Vivek and welcome to DH Radio. Vivek M V: Hi, Ahmed. Ahmed: Vivek, can you tell us how 2020 was viewed by the Kannada film industry and what did they expect initially? Vivek: 2020, till October the theatres didn't operate and the Industry had also made peace because the pandemic was raging... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast.

In this episode of The Lead, Ramnivas Gurjar, a research scholar at the Centre for the study of law and governance at JNU, speaks about the issues surrounding police reforms in the country. Ahmed Shariff: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to The Lead by DH Radio. Today we will talk about police reforms. To talk about that we are joined by Ramnivas Gurjar, who is a research scholar at the Centre for the study of law and governance at JNU. Ramnivas is currently pursuing his research on the role of the police in times of majoritarian politics. Hi Ram and welcome to DH Radio. Ramnivas Gurjar: Hi. Ahmed: Could you explain the police structure in the country before we speak about the reforms. Ramnivas: First we have to look into the history of how this agency was established. This agency was established in colonial times and its structures was even in the Mughul period too. It was consolidated in colonial times. The purpose of establishing this is clear that the colonial masters wanted to simply control the subjects... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead, Sahar Mansoor and Tim de Ridder talk about their book: 'Bare Necessities How to Live a Zero-Waste Life', what got them into zero waste, and more. Ahmed Shariff: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to The Lead by DH Radio. We often wonder about the waste mess that we have created and one solution to clean up, or not add more to this mess, is to adopt a zero-waste lifestyle. But how can we? To answer that question, we have today entrepreneur Sahar Mansoor, CEO of Bare Necessities, and author Tim de Ridder, who has written research papers, including on the livelihoods of low-income communities, and the benefits of carbon farming for indigenous Australians. Sahar and Tim have authored a sort-of guide called 'Bare Necessities How to Live a Zero-Waste Life'. Hi Sahar and Tim, welcome to DH Radio. My first question is open to both of you. What made to write this book? Sahar Mansoor: We have been in this sector trying to make sustainability information fun and accessible to as many people as possible. We have been doing various talks and workshops, teaching people how to make their own products... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead, get to know who are the personalities of the West Bengal polls, how the alliances stack up and will Mamata Banerjee's charisma work for the third time. West Bengal, once a Left stronghold, saw the rise of another regional leader Mamata Banerjee, whose TMC has ruled the state for a decade. The state is set for a repeat of history: Will Mamata retain power or the BJP will trounce didi, the way she relegated the Left to the fringes in the state. Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to The Lead by DH Radio. West Bengal has 294 Assembly seats including 68 SC and 16 ST seats. 82.66 % of the voters had cast their vote in the previous election, that is in 2016, Mamata Banerjee-led TMC came to power winning 200 seats. A state defined by a highly electrifying election campaign will this time a three-corner fight among the TMC, Congress-Left alliance and the BJP Ahmed: Today, we are joined by our correspondent from Kolkata Soumya Das to tell about the state and what's happening this year. Hi, Soumya. Welcome to DH Radio. Soumya Das: Hi. Ahmed: Will the West Bengal elections be a bipolar contest between the BJP and the TMC, how is the situation on the ground? Soumya: The situation here is quite unique as far as the West Bengal politics is concerned. Unique because of the rise of the BJP in West Bengal and prior to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP was considered a fringe element in the state and within a span of 2 years it has made a meteoric rise almost to the situation where it hoping to come to power in a state it has never ruled before... To know more about this, tune in to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead, get to know the star personalities of the Tamil Nadu polls, how the alliances stack up and what is at stake for the Dravidian majors— DMK and AIADMK— and the new entrant BJP. Tamil Nadu is a unique state. It's here that the national powers are reduced to play a smaller and the regional satraps and the Dravidian parties take up the major role. This time in the absence of J Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi, what will the election look like? Will V K Sasikala have a role to play? Can Chief Minister Edapadi Palaniswamy manage to hold power? Can Kamal Haasan be the disruptor or is it time for the DMK's sun to rise? Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to the Lead by DH Radio. Tamil Nadu Assembly has 234 seats which include 44 SC and 2 ST seats. The 2016 election saw 74.24 % voter turnout and the return of the J Jayalalithaa led AIADMK to power but ever since the death of the matriarch the party has seen a tumultuous time. While, on the other side, the DMK has been waiting in the wings to take centre stage. Defined by the politics of language identity, the state is one among those uncoloured by the saffron party. Ahmed: Today, we are joined by our special correspondent from Chennai, E T B Sivapriyan, to talk about the state and what's happening this year. Hi, Sivapriyan. Welcome to DH Radio. E T B Sivapriyan: Hi. Ahmed: Tamil Nadu is identified by the Dravidian majors— DMK and AIADMK. What about the other parties and alliances? Can you tell us who is whose friend? E T B Sivapriyan: The DMK has stitched up a big alliance and that alliance has been continuing since 2017. They fought the elections in 2019. The DMK alliance consists of the Congress, the Left parties, the influential Dalit party Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, MDMK of Vaikao, Indian Union Muslim League and Manithaneya Makkal Katchi, another Muslim political party in Tamil Nadu... To know more about this, tune in to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of the Lead, get to know the political landscape of Kerala, the changes in alliances, what are the issues driving the 2021 elections in the state and more. Kerala, God's own country, blessed with natural beauty, the state is not behind any other in the country when it comes to political enthusiasm. The state, which saw the first democratically elected communist government in the world, has for the past years seen a rotation of power between the two alliances: LDF and the UDF. This time there is another claimant in the form of BJP. Will the UDF come to power following the rotation schema, will the LDF retain its hold or will the BJP be the disrupter. Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to the Lead by DH Radio. Kerala Assembly has 140 seats and in 2016, 77.10 per cent of people cast their vote. 1,203 candidates threw their hats in the poll ring and 871 forfeited their deposits. With 91 seats the CPM-led LDF wrested power from the Congress-led UDF and formed the government with Pinarayi Vijayan being sworn in as the chief minister. The state has seen repeated floods and the health ministry led by KK Shailaja has battled outbreaks like the Nipah virus and is currently overseeing the Covid-19 pandemic, the handling has been well applauded but on the downside, the gold smuggling case has been a spoilsport to the government's track record. Ahmed: Today, we are joined by our correspondent from Thiruvananthapuram Arjun Raghunath to tell about the state and what's happening this year. Hi, Arjun. Welcome to DH Radio. Arjun Raghunath: Hi Ahmed: How are the alliances stacked up in Kerala? Arjun: The major change is that in the LDF, the Kerala Congress (Mani) is led by the founder-leader K M Mani son Jose K Mani has joined the LDF. He was with the UDF earlier... Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

Assam, the northeastern state famous for its teas and infamous for the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests in 2019, goes to the polls now. What hold for Assam, will be again be ruled by the Congress or will the BJP further solidify its hold there. Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to the Lead by DH Radio. Quick look: Assam has 126 constituencies among them 102 general, 8 SC and 16 ST. 2016 election saw 84.49% voting percentage with the 1,064 candidates in the fray and the BJP led alliance forming the government with Sarbanand Sonowal swearing-in as the chief minister. The state is defined by the politics of identity whose quintessential example was the anti-foreigners agitation in the 80s. Ahmed: Today, we are joined by our correspondent from Guwahati Sumir Karmakar to tell about the state and what's happening this year. Hi, Sumir. Welcome to DH Radio. Sumir Karmakar: Hi. Ahmed: Let go to the first segment of the programme. Parties: Ahmed: How are the alliances stacked up in Assam? Sumir: This time election in Assam is not a fight of all the parties. It's not a straight fight between the parties. This time, the election is going to be among three alliances... Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Read(s) of the week, we discuss short stories: 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' by Frank Stockton, 'A Horseman in the Sky' by Ambrose Bierce and 'A Terribly Strange Bed' by Wilkie Collins; dabble into a conversation about Sherlock and lay bare the TBRs. L Subramani: Hello and welcome to another episode of The Read(s) of the week. My name is Subramani and in this episode, we have got some exciting books to discuss and joining me is my colleague Ahmed Shariff. Hello, Ahmed. Ahmed Shariff: Hello Sir. Subramani: How are you and how has been your reading so far? Ahmed: Reading has been great and as we can remember from the previous episode, the short stories that you picked for me — the numbers... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of the Lead, get to know the issues related to sand mining in the Malaprabha River basin and what drives illegal sand mining there. Ahmed Shariff: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to the Lead by DH Radio. River sand mining is a profitable business but it has its ills. One such river affected by the mining is the Malaprabha. To know more about this, we are joined by Shrinidhi R, DH's senior correspondent from Hubballi. Hi, sir and welcome to DH Radio. Shrinidhi: Hi. Ahmed: What is the situation in the Malaprabha basin? Shrinidhi: Malaprabha is a lifeline for almost four districts— Bagalkot, Belagavi, Dharwad and Gadag. Apart from drinking water, it provides water for irrigation to 6 lakh hectares of land. But in the last two years (2019 and 2020), there was a flood-like situation... To know more about the conversation listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of the Lead, Get to know how quarries in Chitradurga pose a threat to structures. Ahmed Shariff: Hi this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to another episode of the Lead. DH series Mayhem in Mines has highlighted the issue about mining activity in the state of Karnataka. today, we will look at the district of Chitradurga, where quarrying activity is not just affected the forests but also the places where humans dwell. To talk about it we are joined by our correspondent Nrupathunga S K. Hi Nrupathunga and welcome to DH Radio. Nrupathunga S K: Hi, Ahmed. Ahmed: My first question to you is how is the mining situation in Chitradurga? Nrupathunga: LEt me tell you that Chitradurga is a hot terrain region. It's known for having draught and received less rainfall. And mining activities are prominent in few taluks of the district... To know more about the conversation listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of Read(s) of the Week, we look into C S Lewis' "A grief observed", Edward Snowden's "Permanent Record" and George Orwell's "1984". Ahmed Shariff: Hi and welcome to another episode of Read(s) of the week. This is Ahmed Shariff and joining me today are my colleagues L Subramani and Akash Sriram. Hi and welcome to the show. L Subramani: Hi Akash Sriram: Hello Ahmed: It's nice to have you on the show. What have you been reading? L Subramni: Ahmed, I sort of suffered bereavement in my family... To know more about the conversation listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead, Advocate Vinay Sreenivasa to talk about the laws concerning sedition and jurisdiction, which have once again come to the fore in the form of the Disha Ravi case. Ahmed Shariff: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to the Lead by DH Radio. In today's episode, we are joined by Advocate Vinay Sreenivasa to talk about the laws concerning sedition and jurisdiction, which have once again come to the fore in the form of the Disha Ravi case. Hi sir and welcome to DH Radio. Vinay Sreenivasa: Hello. Ahmed: It's nice to have you on our show. Sir, getting straight to the questions. In legal terms, what constitutes Sedition and how has the Indian system defined it and what are the loopholes in this definition? Vinay: Sedition is an outdated law, which is there from British times. In fact, you must remember that Gandhiji was also arrested for Sedition... To know more about the conversation listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, Counselling psychologist Anuja Dillibabu gives parenting tips on how to engage children for their holistic development. Ahmed Shariff: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to another episode of DH Radio. Taking care of children and moulding them into being responsible citizens is a challenging task that parents have to face. To understand these challenges and what can be done, we are joined by Counselling psychologist Anuja Dillibabu. Hi mam and welcome to DH Radio. Anuja Dillibabu: Hi Ahmed. Ahmed: Maam, you are associated with a new youtube channel called 'Parentook'. What motivated you to start this channel? Anuja: This is how it was started. I was reading a book called 'Ikigai', which was written with the concept of being busy... To know more, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, BMT physician Dr Shweta Bansal, who works as consultant paediatric oncologist at the Masina Hospital, gives insights about cancer in children. Ahmed Shariff: 15th February is marked as International childhood cancer day. How do children develop cancer and what are the reasons behind that. To know more about this, today we are joined by BMT physician Dr Shweta Bansal, who works as consultant paediatric oncologist at the Masina Hospital. Hi, Dr Shweta welcome to DH Radio. Dr Shweta Bansal: Hi, Ahmed. Nice to connect with you. Ahmed: Dr, my first question is what are the causes or reasons for children developing Cancer? Dr Shweta: I would say this is a little complicated. The easy answer would be 'we don't know', but there are multiple kinds of research and information with which we can pinpoint some of the factors... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, we talk about our reads of the week which are: 'When Breath Becomes Air' by Paul Kalanithi and 'Close to the Bone: A Memoir' by Lisa Ray and towards the end, we discuss what's in for TBR. Ahmed Shariff: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to another episode of the reads of the week. Joining me today is my colleague L Subramani. Hi sir and welcome to the show. L Subramani: Hi Ahmed. It's always a pleasure talking about books with you. Ahmed: Sir as you know February 4 is marked as World Cancer Day. If you rewind the time, there were a lot of celebrities who had come out and talked about their experience with Cancer. And of course, this particular disease is seen as something dreadful. Something which takes away your personality and more scaring is the radiation therapy, the balding and weakening of the body. Have you read any books regarding this? Subramani: Yes, I should tell you about one book that stands out... Of course, I have read the fictional young adult book "The fault in our stars" by John Green which deals about mortality and cancer among juveniles. It's basically a very poignant story... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, we talk about our reads of the week which are: "The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance" by Rashid Khalidi; "Uncles, Aunts and Elephants" by Ruskin Bond and "I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer and The American Predator" by Michelle McNamara. L Subramani: Hello and welcome to the reads of the week. I'm L Subramani. This week to discuss the books that we are reading, I'm joined by my colleague Ahmed Shariff. Ahmed Shariff: Hi, sir. How are you? Subramani: Yes I'm fine and I hope that you had some success with the books that you started last week. Ahmed: Yes, success... I've started the journey. Not come to the finish line but yes, I've started the journey... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, Head of Outreach at PRS Legislative Research Chakshu Roy tells us about this year's Budget Session, what are the issues that may be raised and what's new this time. Ahmed Shariff: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to DH Radio. The Budget Session is to start soon. In this podcast, we are joined by Head of Outreach at PRS Legislative Research Chakshu Roy, who will spell out for us whats and hows of the Session. Hi Chaksu, welcome to DH Radio. Chakshu Roy: Hi, Ahmed. Ahmed: Chakshu, as you know, last year has been a sort of double whammy for the states both the pandemic and the centre asking them to borrow to compensate for the GST shortfall. How do you think this will impact the states? Chakshu: In the upcoming Budget Session of the Parliament and other fiscal contractions is something that will come up for discussion... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, Sanjay Kumar, CEO of Elior India, tells us about the issues pertaining to the food service industry and the hopes from the Union Budget. Ahmed Shariff: Hi this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to the Lead by DH Radio. The Pandemic hit every industry including those operating food businesses. The upcoming Budget may come as a glimmer of hope them but let's understand what are there needs and what do they want. To talks about this, we are joined by Sanjay Kumar, CEO of Elior India, a food service company. Hi Sanjay and welcome to DH Radio. Sanjay: Hi. It's really nice talking to you. It's a pleasure being on your channel. Ahmed: That's fantastic. Sanjay my first question to you is how did the pandemic disrupt your business? Sanjay: We did see a deacceleration in the business even prior to Covid-19 because of the fact that there was a decline in economic growth. But the onset of Covid-19 was literally like the last nail in the coffin for all foodservice players... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast.

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, we share our memories of the Republic Day. Ahmed Shariff: Hello and welcome to the Lead by DH Radio. Today is the Republic Day of India. This day celebrates the idea of India. If you are in the national Capital you may witness the annual tradition that is the Republic Day parade and elsewhere in the country where almost in every school and every capital, the day being celebrated in almost in a festive fervour. Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and today I am joined by my colleague L Subramani to talk about our stories of the Republic Day. How we have celebrated over the years, how it has evolved over the years and our ideas of the Republic Day. Hi sir and welcome to DH Radio. L Subramani: Hi, Ahmed. It's excellent to be in your company once again and wishing you a Happy Republic Day. Ahmed: Thank you and same to you. I just want to ask you, your memories of Republic Day. Maybe in school or college, can you tell us about that? Subramani: I belong to a generation where Republic Day Parades were witnessed both in black-and-white and colour television... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, we discuss the book that we have read over the week— a week that witnessed India's historic cricket test win in Australia. Latching on the almost festivity of the event, cricket takes centra stage in this episode with "281 and Beyond" by V V S Laxman. Sports evokes enthusiasm and gives out a positive vibe, a quality shared by the "motivation and self-improvement" genre. We look at "The Science of Success" by Napoleon Hill and dwell upon this popular genre. Ahmed Shariff: Hi this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to DH Radio. Today I am joined by my colleague L Subramani to discuss the books we have read last week. Hi sir and welcome to another episode of Read of the week. L Subramani: Hi Ahmed. Wonderful to be here with you. Ahmed: It's been long since we have been doing this read of the week. Before we begin I would like our audience or listeners to give their suggestions to us. If you are listening to this podcast, let us know the books that you would like to read or the books that you have in mind and would want to give your opinions on the book, do mail us, you can note down my email address: ahmedshariff@deccanherald.co.in. L Subramai: Podcast is not a monologue, a dialogue. The very fun of the podcast is to be interactive and to interact with the audience and let's hope to hear more from our audience... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, actor Akul Tripathi talks about his travels and his "Ekaant." Ahmed Shariff: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to another episode of DH Radio. Today we are joined by actor Akul Tripathi to talk about travel and the beauty in abandoned historical places, listen in. Hi Akul and welcome to DH Radio Akul Tripathi: Hello, and thank you for having me Ahmed: What motivated you to take up a project like "Ekaant"? Akul: Ekaant was really not a project that anyone had to take up. Somewhere I have always believed that part of a destined plan or fate or whatever it is. I put out a social media post saying that abandoned places and how beautiful they are, which was with regards to treks. And a producer whom I had worked earlier, Monia Pinto, she happened to chance upon it. She called and said: "Hey, do think there are enough of these to make a show out of it?" And I said that they are more than enough for a show and it's like an encyclopedia can be made out of it... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, we discuss "The Comeback Summer: When Smith and Stokes got the Magic Back" by Geoff Lemon, "India's Most Haunted: Tales of Terrifying Places" by K Hari Kumar and the trouble of slow reading. Ahmed Shariff: Hi this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to DH Radio. Today I am joined by my colleague L Subramani to discuss the books we have read last week. Hi sir and welcome to another episode of Read of the week. L Subramani: Hi Ahmed, thank you. It's always a pleasure to join you. How is it going for you? What book have you read this week? Ahmed: Last time, my TBR (To Be Read) was for "...100 years war on Palestine" and the book seems jinxed to me. Every time I open it, something comes us and am not able to finish this particular book... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, former director, Indian Institute of Science G Padmanaban tells us how IISc came into existence and the people who made it into an edifice. Ahmed Shariff: Bangalore is the hub of technology and science in India. How did this city come to this? Who were the people behind this and what was the role of the Indian Insititute of Science (IISc) in this? We will get to know the answers in today's episode. Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and joining us today is former director of Indian Institute of Science G Padmanaban. Listen in. Ahmed: Hi sir and welcome to DH Radio. G Padmanaban: Thank you. Ahmed: Sir, my first question to you is: When did the thought of IISc come into being? G Padmanaban: I think the seed was sown when Swami Vivekananda accidentally met J N Tata. In a steamer, they were travelling from Japan and to Vancouver... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast.

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant Sheela Krishnaswamy reveals the secret on nutrition. Ahmed Shariff: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to DH Radio. As we leave behind 2020, a year engulfed by the pandemic, we need to take care of our health. To do this, one important thing is to have a re-look at our diet and nutrition. In today's episode, we are joined by Nutrition and Wellness Consultant Sheela Krishnaswamy. Listen in... Hi mam and welcome to DH Radio. Sheela Krishnaswamy: Thank you and hello, Ahmed. Ahmed: My first question to you is how should one look at diet and nutrition. Can you tell us what are the consequences if we don't maintain proper diet and nutrition? Sheela Krishnaswamy: I would look at it as a bridge between food and health. I believe nutrition bridges the gap between food and health... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, Namita Bajaj, author of "At the threshold of love" and "Cupid is complicated", tells us about her books, content writings inter alia. Ahmed Shariff: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to the Lead by DH Radio. As the digital industry booms, there is a need for content generators and writers. And we often see that this talent pool is the least paid, why is that? What may be the reason? To dwell deep into this we are joined by a woman who combines the talents of being an author, poet, content writer and a voice-over artist Namita Bajaj and we will talk about the issue said, her books and more. Hi, Namita and welcome to DH Radio. Namita Bajaj: Hi, Ahmed. Ahmed: It's great to have you on our show. Namita, my first question you is: Can you tell us about your two books? Namita: Yes, Ahmed. Absolutely. Firstly, thank you for the warm welcome and it's an honour to be here. My relationship with books began at an early age... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, we look back at 2020 and talk about how the year changed the way films are reviewed and more. Ahmed Shariff: When we talk about entertainment, 2020 has been a year that saw the big screen coming to the smaller ones. There were a few releases and many had the time to visit old and cherished shows and movies. Hi, I am Ahmed Shariff and I am joined by my colleague Vivek M V to talk about this aspect of the year bygone. Hi, Vivek and welcome to DH Radio. Vivek M V: Hi, Ahmed. Ahmed: Vivek, what was your traditional movie-going experience like? Vivek M V: I would look forward to Fridays so that I could go in the mornings, review the movie and come back and write about it... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

Hi and welcome to the Lead by DH Radio, in today's episode, we discuss 'Empire of the Moghul' by Alex Rutherford, 'The Great Unravelling' by Sanjay Jha, 'Durbar' by Tavleen Singh and why Rahul Gandhi should write a book. We also, dwell into the sky novels, the skill of John le Carré. Ahmed Shariff: Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to DH Radio. Joining me is my colleague L Subramani. Hi sir, welcome to another episode of Read of the week. L Subramani: Thank you, Ahmed. Wonderful to be here once again to talk about books that we read in the week that went by. So what about you, what book have you read? Ahmed: In the previous episode, I told you that I would be reading 'Dara Shukoh: The Man Who Would Be King' by Avik Chanda. I haven't started with the book, I diverged a bit in the same direction though. I would like to talk about... This is my suggestion to our listeners, 'Empire of the Moghul' by Alex Rutherford... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, actor Nanda Gopal talks about his new film to hit the screens 'Arishadvarga'. Hi, this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to the Lead by DH Radio. Today, we are joined by the man who has worked in many of the entertainment channels from Radio to the silver screen, it's none other than Nanda Gopal, who stars in his latest flick "Arishadvarga". Hi and welcome to DH Radio. Nand Gopal: Hi and Thank you for having me over. Ahmed: How did you channel the cop in you? Can you tell us about your role? Nanda: A close friend of mine told me that the director was looking at casting for a movie called "Arishadvarga" and I heard the script and we went ahead and collaborated. This is probably one of those few film noirs in Kannada. The film's universe is not of blacks and whites, but shades of grey. And Arvind (Kamath) is trying to capture most of those shades. My character is a very hard-boiled police inspector, who is lonely and that adds a certain dimension to the way he sees everything. Ahmed: What was your favourite part of the film? Nanda: I was allowed not to say it when I could do it. Most of the roles that are written these days are verbose and its because oral tradition plays a more important role. Most of our roles are weighed in terms of the dialogues they get to say. One of the happiest things for me was that you could behave where it was necessary and in case there was some line that could be passed because you could explore it in terms of nonverbal communication, that was favoured. This approach by Arvind gave me immense pleasure as an actor. There was no fear of not getting enough lines. This is not the film about lines, per se, but about behaviour and a lot of interesting things that unfold. To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast.

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, Co-Founders and CEOs of Furtados School of Music -- Tanuja Gomes and Dharini Upadhayaya -- talk about the musical venture. Ahmed Shariff: Hi this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to the Lead by DH Radio. Joining us today is Dharini Upadhayaya and Tanuja Gomes from Furtados School of Music. Welcome to the show. Dharini Upadhayaya: Hi Tanuja Gomes: Hi. Ahmed: My first question yo you is: What motivated you to start this venture. The thing is that both of you have been in the banking sector, how did the currency notes turn to Musical notes? Dharini: This question is asked to us but I like the addition of the currency notes turning into musical notes, it's the first time we are hearing this. Maybe from the journey from the heart to the soul, for me, arts has been the passion of my life, not that I pursued it professionally, but there was some kind of love that was always there... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, Akshay Saxena, the Co-Founder of Avanti Learning to talk about the venture which aims to teach Maths and Science to government school students in Class 9-12 Ahmed Shariff: Hi this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to the LEad by DH Radio. Joining me today is Akshay Saxena, the Co-Founder of Avanti Learning to talk about the venture which aims to teach Maths and Science to government school students in Class 9-12 Hi Akshay and welcome to DH Radio. Akshay Saxena: Hi, Ahmed. Thank you for having me. Ahmed: It's great to have you on our show. Akshay, my first question to you is: Can you tell us more about Avanti, what it is and how it functions? Akshay: Sure. Avanti is a 10-year-old non-profit that we started in 2010 as a collective of volunteers mainly focusing on giving students from low-income homes giving the opportunity to study at Indian top colleges; primarily focused on science and maths. The way we tray to achieve this is that we work in two different ways. We have some programs that focus on very very high performing low-income students from the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samita schools. These are magnet schools or sort of elite schools set up by the Indian government in rural districts. For those children, we have run a test-prep programme which helps them prepare for IIT-JEE... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, Author of "Every creature has a story" Janaki Lenin talks about her book and the creatures in it. Ahmed Shariff: Hi this is Ahmed Shariff and welcome to the Lead by DH Radio. You must have read her articles that are filled with information about the wonderful creatures, some must have inspired or surprised you. Yes, am talking about Janaki Lenin, who joins us today to talk about her book "Every creature has a story". Listen in. Hi, mam. Welcome to DH Radio. Janaki Lenin: Hi. Thank you very much for having me. Ahmed: It's great to have you here. My first question to you is: What drove you to write this book? Janaki: When I was working on my previous book, which was called: "My husband and other animals part 2", I dove into research answer questions like why does one gender leave the family in which it was born in. Like in our societies, women get married and move to live with their husband's family. I was looking at other primate societies to see what they did and I found that the whole research process very fascinating. The more questions I asked, I found the answer but that was just spun off more questions. I really wanted to create an opportunity for myself to spend time, looking at research and what was coming out of the animal world... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

We all know the disparities and hardships the pandemic brought to children's education across the world and those most affected are the ones coming from poor backgrounds. Teach For India with support from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, has announced a three-year commitment to ensure that learning does not stop, and also the funding from the foundation will be used to support close to 80 Fellows across Mumbai, Delhi and Pune over the period. In today's episode, Prachi Windlass, Director, India Programs, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation speaks to Ahmed Shariff from DH. Hi, Prachi. Welcome to DH Radio. Prachi Windlass: Hi, Ahmed. Ahmed: It's nice to have you on our show. Prachi, my first question to you is can you tell us more about the foundation and its collaboration to provide better education? Prachi: We are the family foundation of Michael and Susan Dell. We have been operating in India since 2006. The mission of the foundation is to improve the lives of children and families living in urban poverty and we do this through improving learning outcomes for children in education, improving access to financial services to the poor and improving their jobs and livelihood opportunities. Amongst these three portfolios, our focus is on to get superior outcomes for our beneficiaries. Specifically, in education, our focus is to improve grade-level competency. We define that and measure through seeing how well kids are doing before the start of the intervention... To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

In today's episode, DH Journalists Varsha Gowda and Ahmed Shariff talk to Mrityunjay Bose about small businesses in Mumbai and what's the situation ahead of the biggest festival in India's financial capital. The next edition of DH Sparks, Deccan Herald's new webinar series, slated for July 24, focuses on parenting in the time of CoViD. This pandemic has brought an increased set of challenges for parents, who not only have to manage their work but also pay their children constant attention. From monitoring them during online classes to engaging them in physical activities or indoor games, parents have a lot to take care of. Parents are constantly looking for avenues to channel the energies of their children in constructive ways. The next edition of DH Sparks brings together experts to discuss the challenges that parents are facing in these unprecedented times. Speakers include 1. Ashwini Nachappa, Co-founder, Karaumbiah's Academy for Learning and Sports 2. Kavitha Lankesh, Filmmaker 3. Maullika Sharma, Counsellor 4. Fr. Sunil Fernandes, Principal, St. Joseph's Boys' High School This show will be moderated by Maullika Sharma. Date: July 24, 2020 Time: 4:00 PM Join the discussion today - bit.ly/DHsparks Download the Deccan Herald app for Android devices here: https://bit.ly/2UgttIO Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

In this episode, DH journalists Varsha Gowda and Ahmed Shariff talk to an official, a doctor, a social worker and an activist based ou of Dharavi about, how Asia's largest slum triumphed over the Covid-19 pandemic when many said it wouldn't. Download the Deccan Herald app for Android devices here: https://bit.ly/2UgttIO Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

In this episode, DH Journalists Varsha Gowda, Sandeep Menon, Ahmed Shariff and Manasi Pawar revisit their favourite cartoons. Download the Deccan Herald app for Android devices here: https://bit.ly/2UgttIO Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

In this episode, Ahmed Shariff talks to DH Journalist Suraksha P about the state of the pandemic in Bengaluru. Download the Deccan Herald app for Android devices here: https://bit.ly/2UgttIO Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

In this episode, Varsha Gowda, Akash Sriram, Sandeep Menon and Ahmed Shariff talk about the shows that they have been binging/watching on OTT platforms. Download the Deccan Herald app for Android devices here: https://bit.ly/2UgttIO Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

The Lead from Deccan Herald Podcasts brings to you voices from across the spectrum and various spheres of life. In today's episode, DH Journalist Varsha Gowda speaks to Damini Shrivastava and Ahmed Shariff about mental health issues and Ahmed talks to Alternative story's Rashi Vidyasagar on the accessibility of mental health care. Damini Shrivastava: 00:39 Ahmed Shariff: 15:00 Rashi Vidyasagar: 31:55 Download the Deccan Herald app for Android devices here: https://bit.ly/2UgttIO Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

The Lead from Deccan Herald Podcasts brings to you voices from across the spectrum and various spheres of life. In today's episode, DH journalist Ahmed Shariff speaks to Dr Nikhil Naithottu, a medical professional currently working at a Covid-care centre, about what goes on in the hospital and his day there. Download the Deccan Herald app for Android devices here: https://bit.ly/2UgttIO Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

The Lead from Deccan Herald podcasts brings to you voices from across the spectrum and various spheres of life. In this episode, DH journalist Ahmed Shariff speaks to Zibi Jamal from Whitefield Rising about what the association is and how it helped people in the past few months. For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

Deccan Herald's Pandemic Podcast focuses on the COVID-19 situation. In this episode, DH journalist Ahmed Shariff talks to Piyush Tewari, CEO & Founder, SaveLIFE Foundation, about the road accidents during the lockdown. For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

Deccan Herald's Pandemic Podcast focuses on the COVID-19 situation. In this episode, Ahmed Shariff talks to Prof Syam Sunder on dealing with Kala Azar in the times of COVID-19. DH journalist Muthi-ur-Rahman Siddiqui talks about Ramzan in the times of COVID-19. For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

Deccan Herald's Pandemic Podcast focuses on the COVID-19 situation. In today's episode, DH journalist Ahmed Shariff gives you the news highlights of the day and DH's Sandeep Menon brings to you updates from the world of sports. For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

Deccan Herald's Pandemic Podcast focuses on the COVID-19 situation. In this episode, DH journalist Sagar Kulkarni explains the new change in testing strategy India is adopting. DH Journalist Prajwal S Suvarna talks to a former professor at Centre for Political Institutions, Governance and Development, Institute for Social and Economic Change Supriya Roy Chowdhury on Skilling challenges in India and how it will affect the post-COVID scene. Director Maya Chandra explains to Ahmed Shariff what motivated her to come up with a tribute to frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19. Watch “Kannige Kaanuva Devaru” here For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

Deccan Herald's Pandemic Podcast focuses on the COVID-19 situation. In this episode, Varsha Gowda narrates what happened in Padarayanapura in Bengaluru. Ahmed Shariff talks to Dr. Prashanth, a pediatrician, to see what care should be taken regarding children during the times of novel-coronavirus. We also have a Class 8 student Anika Mariam Verghese from Kottayam who made her own hand sanitisers and wants to share it with the needy. Also, know about our new initiative Spread Kindness from Ahmed. To check out the stories on Spread Kindness, please click on www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-spread-kindness For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com To read news on the go, sign up to our Telegram channel t.me/deccanheraldnews

In this episode I sit down with writer, stand up comedian and filmmaker Ahmed Shariff and have an honest discussion about right wing vs left ideas, about why people who identify themselves as right wing are demonized, about blaming the system vs blaming yourself and about the importance of listening to the other side.

I discuss the phenomenon of majoritarianism and minoritarianism with Savio Rodrigues and Ahmed Shariff. You can read Ahmed's work here https://www.opindia.com/author/ahmeds... Savio's work can be checked out at www.GoaChronicle.com and www.IndianExpose.com You can follow Savio on Twitter @PrinceArihan You can follow Ahmed on Twitter @TheAhmedShariff You can follow me on Twitter @kushal_mehra