3 Things

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Shiny Varghese about the situation of flooding in Gurgaon. Every year during monsoon, Gurgaon faces a major waterlogging problem that leads to traffic jams and a lot of discomfort. Shiny breaks down the cause behind this and how it can be treated.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Udit Misra about the state of equality in India. He shares how equality in a country can be measured and what a press release by the government of India says regarding the same. (13:09)

Lastly, we talk about one of the most prominent political figures of Kerala - Comrade VS Achuthanandan who passed away at the age of 101. (24:17)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry about the ongoing police investigation into a large-scale phone tapping operation in Telangana.

Next, The Indian Express' Anonna Dutta discusses a new health ministry advisory that triggered a debate over whether Indian snacks like samosas and jalebis should carry nutritional warnings. (09:56)

Lastly, we talk about Jharkhand, where a video of a minister’s son inspecting a hospital has sparked questions. (22:24)

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The headlines of this week by The Indian Express

We begin with the preliminary report into last month’s deadly Boeing 787 crash, which claimed 260 lives as The Indian Express’ Sukalp Sharma breaks down what the report reveals and what it doesn’t, including ambiguity over critical engine switches.

Next, we look at how space travel impacts the human body as The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt explains the complex medical challenges astronauts face upon returning to Earth such as Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. (15:58)

Lastly, we talk about the Delhi High Court’s decision to quash charges against 70 Indian nationals in the Tablighi Jamaat case during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. (26:14)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

Care is essential for Early Childhood Development in children during their formative years. It is this experience that becomes the foundation for their growth throughout life. Mobile Creches has for the last five decades continued to be a catalyst in the space of childcare and early childhood development for young children belonging to marginalized families.

The Indian Express in association with Mobile Creches is curating a series of conversations where we'll be highlighting the importance of quality childcare provided by the creche workers and how it enables women to go out and work without worrying about their children.

In this conversation, Niharika Nanda is joined by Uma Mahadevan, Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner, Government of Karnataka and Sumitra Mishra, Chief Executive Officer, Mobile Creches to discuss why 'Right to Care' is of utmost importance for every working family.

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Naveed Iqbal about what happened in Jammu and Kashmir on Martyrs' Day and how it highlights the ongoing tensions between local leaders and the Centre.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Kiran Parashar about the Russian woman and her two daughters who were found living in a cave in a forest in Karnataka's Gokarna. He shares why were they living in a cave, why she was staying in India and more. (9:18)

Lastly, we talk about the new and revised NCERT social science book for class 8 that was released recently and its description of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals. (21:50)

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

We begin with Maharashtra, where the state assembly has passed a sweeping and controversial public security bill, 'urban Naxal' bill. The Indian Express' Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Viswanath breaks down the contentious bill and its implications.

Next, as global temperatures hit record highs and extreme weather becomes more common The Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha explains why have annual climate summits like COP failed to deliver real change and why many now believe it needs urgent reform. (13:37)

Lastly, we talk about the case of Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala who was scheduled to be executed in Yemen today. (23:13)

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