Podcasts about The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's first official visit to India. He shares what this visit means and how significant this visit is for India's foreign policy. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Tanushree Bose about another case of sexual assault reported in West Bengal. A MBBS student from a private medical college in Paschim Bardhaman district has allegedly been sexually assaulted in a jungle near the campus. Tanushree shares the details of the case and the investigation. (16:56)Lastly, we talk about a case of caste based humiliation that has happened in Madhya Pradesh due to an AI generated image and a social media video. (28:12)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sweety Kumari about the devastation that has happened in West Bengal due to heavy rains. Sweety shares details of how the situation unfolded, the impact the rains have had and the rescue operations. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about the communal unrest in Odisha's Cuttack where violence broke out while a procession was happening for the immersion of Goddess Durga's idols to mark the end of Durga Puja. (10:46)Lastly, we talk about the promise made by RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav as the Bihar elections approach. (20:04)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda, Ichha Sharma and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' National Legal Editor Apurva Viswanath talks about the attack that disrupted proceedings before Chief Justice BR Gavai over his remarks on Khajuraho temple complex.Next, Girish Kuber, the editor of the Marathi daily Loksatta talks about Maharashtra's Marathwada region, where record breaking rainfall has turned one of India's most drought prone areas into a flood zone. (10:00)In the end, we also take a quick look at the developments in Kerala, where the ED has raided the homes and offices of Malayalam film stars as part of a probe into alleged luxury car smuggling violations. (21:12)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the death of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district and in Rajasthan after consuming contaminated cough syrups. She shares the cause behind it and the concerns that it raises.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Divya A about Sir Creek, a disputed region between India and Pakistan and what Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had to say about Pakistan's military infrastructure close to it. (11:44)Lastly, we talk about the Sabarimala Temple which is once again at the centre of a controversy. (20:35)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Parul Kulshrehta talks about a fire that broke out inside the Neuro ICU of Sawai Man Singh Hospital late Sunday night in Jaipur, killing six patients and injuring several others.Next, we turn to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh, where at least six people, including four children, have died in suspected wolf attacks over the past three weeks. The Indian Express' Jay Mazoomdaar explains  the challenges of managing such man-animal conflict. (09:11)And in the end, we go to Indore, where a call by a local BJP leader to remove Muslim traders from a century-old market has sparked fear, economic losses, and a police inquiry. (20:11)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Saman Hussain talks to us about the situation in Bareilly where protests are being caused due to a row over an 'I love Muhammad' poster which are now spilling over to other states. Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the work and contributions of Jane Goodall, one of the world's most renowned conservationists who passed way last week at the age of 91. (14:18)And finally, we talk about unrest happening in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. (25:07)Edited and Mixed by Suresh PawarHosted by Niharika NandaWritten by Shashank BhargavaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank Bhargava

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Saurabh Parashar tells us about the case of a 12-year-old Dalit boy who died by suicide last month after allegedly being beaten and humiliated for entering the house of a Rajput family in Himachal Pradesh.Next, The Indian Express' Divya A talks about why the government is, for the first time, opening up the conservation of protected monuments to private players. (9:19)And finally, we highlight the key points from the speech delivered yesterday by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on the organization's centenary. (22:17)Hosted and written by Shashank BhargavaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' National Sports Editor Sandeep Dwivedi talks about how the Indian cricket team's decision to not shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts has deepened the rivalry between the two sides in an unprecedented way.Next, The Indian Express' Maushree Seth discusses the partial demolition of hockey legend Mohammed Shahid's ancestral home that has sparked political reactions. (13:34)Lastly, we talk about a scaffolding collapse at a major power project site in Chennai that has left nine migrant workers dead. (20:13)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Jay Mazoomdaar about an investigation carried out by The Indian Express on the Central Board of Film Certification. Here we discuss how the CBFC has worked over the years and what has made it a one-man show. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anjali Marar about India signing a contract with the International Seabed Authority for the allocation of the Carlsberg Ridge in the Indian Ocean for Polymetallic Sulphides exploration and the strategic significance this holds.  (16:05)Lastly, we talk about Bihar's Special Intensive Revision and the final list of electors that was put out by the Election Commission yesterday. (24:29)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary talks about Ladakh, where protests demanding statehood turned violent last week, leaving four people dead and activist Sonam Wangchuk detained.Next, The Indian Express' Aiswarya Raj discusses Uttarakhand, where a recruitment exam scandal has triggered fierce protests after allegations of paper leaks. (15:09)In the end, we also discuss Prime Minister Narendra Modi writing the foreword to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's autobiography. (24:23)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Ravi Dutta Misra talks about the new tariffs that the US administration under President Donald Trump announced last week, and what they could mean for India.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Shubham Tigga about Jharkhand, where the promise of work led 13 young men into captivity. (09:37)Lastly, we take a look at Tamil Nadu where one of the deadliest political tragedies in years claimed 39 lives. (20:47)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express.

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Damini Nath about the new feature that has been introduced by the Election Commission of India on their app and site as a way to eliminate gaps in their system, so that voters cannot be deleted off the voting lists without them getting informed. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga about the current situation in Punjab which is reeling from the aftermath of the massive floods that devastated the state last month. She talks about the rehabilitation efforts and how the state is coping. (7:21)Lastly, we talk about the protests happening in Ladakh, with people demanding statehood and protection under the sixth schedule. (16;38)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Gayatri Kalyanaraman is in conversation with Sunil David, Digital Technology Consultant |Ex-Regional Director(IOT)- AT&T  we discuss What does it take to evolve from installing multiplexers in the 90s to becoming one of India's most respected IoT evangelists and startup mentors? In this episode, Sunil David shares his three-decade journey across telecom, IoT, and digital transformation. Early Career FoundationsSunil began his professional journey in 1994, right after completing his Electronics and Communication Engineering. Unlike many peers who shifted to unrelated fields, he was one of the “lucky few,” as he puts it, to continue working in his chosen discipline for decades.First role – Multiplexers & Railway Networks His very first assignment was with a small company where he installed multiplexers across India's railway network. These devices connected mainframe computers to remote terminals, ensuring reliable communication across long distances. This hands-on experience with infrastructure and connectivity became the bedrock for his later work in telecom.CMS Computers – Networking Era He then moved to CMS Computers, focusing on LAN and WAN networking solutions. This gave him exposure to enterprise IT and network integration, skills that were highly relevant when India's telecom sector was on the cusp of privatization.Telstra Wecom (1996) – Entering Telecom's Liberalization Phase A pivotal career move came in 1996 when Sunil joined Telstra Wecom, a joint venture between Telstra Australia and VSNL (later Tata Communications). This was just two years after India opened its telecom sector to private players—a historic shift.AT&T and Passion for IoTAfter short but formative experiences in networking, VSAT installations, and enterprise software, 2000 marked a turning point when Sunil joined AT&T. What began as a role in sales grew into a 14-year career where he rose to become Regional Head for South India, handling enterprise connectivity services.Focused on telecom and enterprise connectivity, including mobile, landline, and data services for large enterprises.Built strong CXO-level relationships, gaining insight into how enterprises viewed technology not just as infrastructure, but as enablers of business growth.Developed a strategic mindset: learning how to sell not just technology, but business outcomes—a skill that would become vital in his IoT work. After a short return to Telstra, Sunil came back to AT&T in 2017—this time with a completely different mandate: to lead AT&T's IoT business in India and ASEAN.This was when IoT adoption globally was still nascent, and in India it was just taking shape. Sunil recalls that he had been personally fascinated by IoT since 2011–2012, when the idea of “things being connected to the internet”—from cars to machines—caught his imagination.Technology Evangelism & MentorshipSpeaking engagements became not just a platform to promote AT&T's services, but also a way to educate enterprises and build credibility in the ecosystem.At AT&T, Sunil saw how business and technology intersect—sparking his next chapter as a technology evangelist with a focus on strategy, startups, and purpose-driven innovation.His first keynote was on 9th August 2017.From there, he went on to speak at 400+ industry forums, covering IoT, AI, metaverse, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. He transitioned from corporate leader to solopreneur and mentor, working with startups in AI, IoT, sustainability, and climate change.His contributions to CII, NASSCOM, and initiatives like Women Wizards Rule Tech, where he has mentored thousands of women in digital skills.How he manages his time, creates content for 32,000+ LinkedIn followers, and leverages tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity to boost productivity.Practical advice for professionals: continuous learning, attending industry forums, building a legacy, and balancing financial, physical, and spiritual well-being.At this time Sunil David, works on immersing himself in a specific set of fields to be a thought leader, and fully dedicate himself to mentorship, sustainability, and giving back. Quotable Moments from Sunil David“Imagine the value you can unlock when billions of assets—from machines in a factory to vehicles on the road—start generating data. The opportunities to monetize and transform industries are humongous.”“We are clearly seeing the move from being reactive to predictive. Thanks to AI and IoT, enterprises can act proactively before something causes damage—whether it's a machine on a shop floor or even human health.”“Optimizing energy usage is not just good for the environment—it makes business sense. Lower energy bills mean direct savings, while reducing carbon emissions benefits the planet.”“Learning never stops. We are in a lifelong journey of learning and unlearning. The day you stop learning is the day you stop growing.”“It's not just about financial success. You have to ask yourself—what legacy am I leaving behind? Will people remember the impact I created?”“My forte is B2B, especially AI and IoT for manufacturing and sustainability. Staying focused allows me to truly add value to startups, rather than spreading myself thin.”About Sunil DavidSunil David is an Independent Digital Technology Consultant with over 30 years of experience in the IT and Telecom Industry . He's spent almost 20 years with AT&T India. In his last stint with AT&T held from March 2017 until April 2022 , he was the Regional Director – IOT( India and ASEAN ). He's had extensive experience in Business Strategy , Sales , Business Development and Alliance & Partnership building during my AT&T stints .Sunil is associated as a Gold Mentor with T-Hub ( Telangana Hub) based in Hyderabad one of India's largest startup incubators supporting some of India's most innovative technology startups specifically focused on areas around Smart Manufacturing and ESG.Sunil is a much sought after speaker in several industry forum on topics related to IOT, AI, 5G, Digital Transformation , Industry 4.0 and 5.0 , Gen AI, Metaverse, Future of Technology , Future of Work , Digital Marketing , Cyber security , Quantum Computing, ESG etc. He has also authored a number of articles for various technology websites, B2B Tech and telecom related publications and a few prominent media houses like Fortune India, Indian Express, Moneycontrol, ET Edge , Communications Today, Voice and Data, etc.Sunil is actively engaged with Industry bodies like CII, NASSCOM , IET, IACC etc working on a number of National initiatives around Digital Transformation advocacy and awareness for Enterprises especially SMEs, Digital Skilling for Women, Startup-Corporate connect , ESG awareness etc.Sunil is an alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune ( Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with specialization in Marketing )Sunil can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunil-david-8165971/

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express.

First, The Indian Express Maulsree Seth talks about Uttar Pradesh, where the state government has moved to restrict the overt display of caste identification in official and public spaces.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Vidheesha Kuntamalla about India's classrooms, where students and teachers scramble to rethink what learning should look like in an AI driven world. (09:40)Lastly, we talk about multiple women students accusing the manager of an Ashram run institute of sexual harassment. (19:24)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sweety Kumari about the flood situation in Kolkata. She shares how heavy rains overnight brought the city to a standstill. How Durga Puja pandals got inundated, metro and transportation got suspended and the entire city got flooded. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the World Health Organisation's list of essential medicines that comes out every two years and this year had obesity, diabetes and cancer medications added to it. (9:29)Lastly, we talk about a 13-year-old boy who reached Delhi all the way from Kunduz in Afghanistan while stowed away in the landing gear of an aircraft.  (19:05)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda, Ichha Sharma and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Siddharth Upasani breaks down the government's overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime and how the move is aimed at simplifying the tax structure and putting more money in the hands of consumers.Next, Contributing Editor for The Indian Express Neerja Chowdhury explains the political and institutional implications of the controversy surrounding the Election Commission after Rahul Gandhi alleged voter roll manipulation in Karnataka's Aland constituency. (17:11)And in the end, we look at the Supreme Court's response to a plea seeking an independent investigation into the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives. The petition, filed by an aviation safety NGO, raises concerns about the handling of the probe by India's official crash investigation agency, the AAIB. (26:28)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the H-1B visa and the hike in its fee. Initially it used to fall within the range of 2000-8000 US dollars but now companies will have to pay 100,000 US dollars to get this visa. Shubhajit talks about the reason behind this fee hike and the impact it will have on the India US relationship. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Mohamed Thaver about how Maharashtra may soon start criminal profiling, similar to what the FBI pioneered in the late 1970s with serial killers like Ted Bundy, as was done by FBI special agent John Douglas. (15:01)Lastly, we talk about a tigress who was responsible for increasing the population of tigers in Chhattisgarh's Achanakmar Tiger Reserve. (23:00)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

Firstly, The Indian Express' National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath explains the Supreme Court's decision to give Reliance Foundation's Vantara project a clean chit and how it has now dismissed all complaints, citing the SIT's report that found no legal violations and upheld the facility's welfare standards.Next,  The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt  discusses a new initiative in Delhi that's helping people navigate end-of-life care and enabling terminally ill patients to document their care preferences in advance. (10:10)And in the end, we turn to the political controversy over voter roll deletions in Karnataka's Aland constituency, where Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of enabling mass deletions of votes, pointing to suspected software misuse and voter targeting. (22:29)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Ravi Dutta Misra about the negotiations that have started between India and the US regarding the trade deal between the two nations and the tariffs that the US has imposed on Indian exports. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anjali Marar about the heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand that has led to massive landslides. She shares the reasons behind the unusually heavy rainfall and why the hilly regions are more prone to disasters like landslides. (7:54)Lastly, we talk about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday and the speech that he delivered in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district. (16:45)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh PawarLink to the first episode of our series with CSF:Episode 1

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath talks about the Supreme Court's latest interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act.and where the matter stands.Next, The Indian Express' Atri Mitra talks about West Bengal, where a small panchayat in the Sundarbans is at the centre of one of the biggest passport scams in India. (13:12)And in the end, we turn to Andhra Pradesh, where a new plan to build government medical colleges under a public–private partnership model has triggered political debate. (21:38)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

In 2022, the Uttarakhand tourism board invited bids to promote adventure tourism on a 142 acre estate near Mussoorie, with huts, a café, museums, and even a helipad. The winning company, Rajas Aerosports, got the project for an annual fee of just Rs 1 crore. But an Indian Express investigation found that all three firms that bid had the same shareholder — Acharya Balkrishna, co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and close aide of Baba Ramdev. Today on the show, we speak to The Indian Express' Aiswarya Raj and Dheeraj Mishra, who undertook this investigation to find out how the bidding played out, and what it reveals about the project.Hosted and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh PawarYou can read the investigation here.

First, The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah explains Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in May 2023.Next, The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy talks about India–US ties and how after months of strained trade talks and rising tariff concerns, both countries are now signalling a reset. (15:21)And in the end, we look at the UK, which witnessed one of its largest far-right rallies in years. Organised by activist Tommy Robinson, the protest turned violent near Westminster, injuring over two dozen police personnel and leading to multiple arrests. (24:38)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Vineet Bhalla about an exemption in the Right To Education Act. The Supreme Court is rethinking an exemption that was made for minority institutions in the RTE Act and it might be reconsidered by a larger Supreme Court bench.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary about fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the Punjab National Bank loan fraud, who is currently arrested in Belgium. He shares the charges that Choksi faces and the process of his extradition that India is going through. (9:22)Lastly, we talk about the Special Intensive Revision that happened in Bihar and the plans that the Election Commission has regarding implementing it across the country. (20:25)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy who shares details about the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement which the two sides are currently working on. He talks about the 10 meetings that have been finalised and the first one that will be held in Delhi this week. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Jayprakash Naidu who explains the situation of teachers in the Maoist-affected districts of Chhattisgarh. He shares how teachers are facing suspicion from both the police and the maoists in the region and are facing the brunt of it. (8:28)Lastly, we talk about the online scams that are duping devotees in the name of The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams or TTD, which manages the famous Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati. (14:53)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda, Ichha Sharma, and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' Yubaraj Ghimire talks about Nepal, where a sweeping social media ban has triggered the country's most violent protests in years. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has since resigned.Next, The Indian Express' Arun Sharma explains the detention of Mehraj Malik, the Aam Aadmi Party's lone MLA in Jammu and Kashmir under the Public Safety Act that has raised concerns. (10:20)And in the end, we look at India's auto sector, where the recent GST 2.0 reforms were expected to lower car prices but have instead left dealers facing mounting losses. (17:28)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, The Indian Express' National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath explains the Delhi High Court's recent decision to deny bail to Umar Khalid and nine others accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. More than five years after their arrest, the trial is yet to begin.Next, we turn to Rajasthan, where  The Indian Express' Hamza Khan discusses a new law that seeks to regulate one of India's largest coaching industries. (15:19)Lastly, we look at Nepal, where protests over the government's sudden social media ban have led to the country's most intense unrest in years. (28:18)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar