3 Things

First, Indian Express’ Nihal Koshie joins us to talk about protesting wrestlers accusing the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.

Second, Indian Express' Sourav Roy Barman tells us about the findings of the 17th Annual Status of Education Report or ASER and how the pandemic impacted education in India. (10:28)

And in the end, Indian Express' Jignasa Sinha takes us through a scam where a man identified himself as an employee of the UAE Royal family while checking in to the Leela Palace Hotel in Delhi and then cheated the hotel out of 23 lakhs rupees. (21:30)

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt talks about why despite advanced treatments, and awareness about the dangers of smoking, deaths due to cancers have been increasing in India.

Next, Indian Express’ Divya A tells us about MV Ganga Vilas, which is being pitched as the longest river cruise in the world (10:35).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Anandu Suresh tells us the story of Shabu Praudeen aka Gundukadu Sabu, a gangster who is now starring in a movie inspired by his life (18:22).

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Nirupama Subramanian joins us to talk about the imprisonment of eight former Indian naval officers in Qatar and what that means for the India-Qatar relationship.

Second, Indian Expres’ Harish Damodaran explains the reason behind China’s population decline and what lessons India can learn from its neighbour. (11:45)

And in the end, Indian Express’ Santosh Singh walks us through the Ramcharitmanas row in Bihar and what it means for the state’s politics. (21:16)

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath talks about why Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar has been criticising the Supreme Court, and the concerns it raises.

Next, Yubaraj Ghimire, who writes on Nepal for Indian Express, talks about the Yeti Airlines crash, and the problem with the country’s Aviation industry (13:05).

And in the end, Indian Express’ Damini Nath talks about the Election Commission’s plan to introduce remote voting, and why political parties are reluctant to support it (20:25).

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.

First, Indian Express’ Avaneesh Mishra talks about Karnaprayag, a city about 82 kilometres from Joshimath, where cracks appeared on roads and houses

Next, Indian Express’ Udit Misra talks about the debate between the old and the new pension schemes and how sustainable the current system is. (08:54)

And finally, Indian Express’ Amrita Nayak Dutta talks about a new indigenously developed weapon system and how it will help India defend itself from low-altitude aerial threats at short ranges. (18:04)

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The headlines this evening from the Indian Express.