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Students report from Bengaluru's Freedom Park as the Cockroach Janata Party protest grows beyond NEET, featuring voices from Abhijeet Dipke, Sonam Wangchuk, Prakash Raj, and protesters demanding education accountability.

Credits: This episode was edited by Guru Aditya and illustrated by Vernika Singh, hosted by Shovanghi Biswas with research and reportage by Shinjini Chaturvedi and Nishtha Chakrabarti. Signature tune by Prof Ananthu.

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This episode takes you inside the PCNI 2026 conference held in Christ University on 25 and 26 June, 2026, where scholars, journalists, and media practitioners explored concepts of populism, nationalism, identity, and popular culture through conversations spanning journalism, sport, cinema, memes, and digital media. It also features a special interview with veteran journalist P. Sainath and a band performance by the students of 3MAMCS, “MuttaPuffs

Credits: Edited by Guru Aditya, hosted by Diya and illustrated by Vernika. Reportage by Steffi, interview by Shovangi and Ashley and music by Mutta Puffs Band. Signature tune by Prof Ananthu.

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A special lecture by P. Sainath on Rural India, Journalism and Media hosted by International conference on Popular Culture and National Identities (PCNI) organised by Department of Media studies, Christ University in collaboration with Routledge Taylor & Francis, Curtin University and the University of Westminster, London on 25th June 2026.

Credits: This episode was edited by Aditya Srinivas, illustrated by Vernika Singh and hosted by Prachi Pinglay. Signature tune by Prof Ananthu.

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This episode examines the UGC’s 2026 Equity Regulations, exploring their goals, the controversies and protests they have triggered, and what they could mean for inclusion, and justice in India’s higher education system.

Credits: Hosted by Shinjini, reportage by Arnabi, editing by Arnabi and Guru Aditya and illustrated by Vernika. Signature tune by Prof Ananthu.

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What happens when an insult becomes a socio-political movement? This episode traces the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party, exploring youth frustration, digital activism, political satire, and the debates surrounding accountability, representation, and dissent in contemporary India.

Credits: This episode was edited by Guru Aditya, illustrated by Vernika. This explainer was researched & presented by Nishtha and Shovangi. Signature Tune is composed by Dr Ananthu.

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This episode of Cli-MYTH Busters by Dr Kailash, examines how development, habitat loss, tourism, and conservation are reshaping the relationship between humans and nature, while also highlighting the experiences of tribal and forest-dependent communities living closest to these landscapes.

Credits: This episode was edited by Guru Aditya, illustrated by Vernika. This podcast was researched & presented by Dr Kailash. Signature

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This episode focuses on the issue of textile waste and its impact on earth. Investigated by student journalists Neena and Adwitha, the episode also highlights the challenges of recycling and disposal.

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This episode focuses on the experience of student reporter Vernika Singh as she navigated a powerful blizzard in New York City, consequent travel disruptions, emergency responses, and the resilience of communities and frontline workers during extreme weather conditions.

Credits: This episode was hosted and edited by Guru Aditya, illustrated by Vernika and interview by Shinjini. Signature tune is composed by Dr Ananthu.

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In this Environment Day special, former Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh discusses climate change, conservation, democratic decision-making, and balancing development with ecological protection in an interview with Prachi Pinglay.

Credits: This episode was edited by Aditya

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In the concluding episode of this series, Prachi Pinglay speaks with SEEDS Director Anshu Sharma on climate vulnerability, resilience, and policy solutions for affected communities.

For more information about the organisation: https://www.seedsindia.org

Credits: This episode was hosted and edited by Aditya Srinivas, illustrated by Vernika and reportage by Prachi Pinglay. Signature tune is composed by Dr Ananthu. 

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