On September 25, a missing truck was recovered from the depths of the Gangavali River, with the driver's remains inside. It marked the end of a 72-day-long search for a Kozhikode native who disappeared during a massive landslide in Ankola, Karnataka. Retired Major General Indrabalan, who led the challenging mission, speaks to News Brake about the obstacles faced, the technology used, and the final breakthrough.

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The Tirupati laddoos, once a symbol of devotion, are now at the centre of a swirling political and spiritual debate. This week's News Brake podcast dives into the controversy and the shocking allegations of animal fat in the ghee used to make them.

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Writer and columnist Lekshmy Rajeev joins the News Brake podcast for a conversation on Onam. She has authored the books Attukal Amma, Dusk Diary, Sabarimala and Women, and Shri Venkateshwara of Tirupati and co-authored Thiruvananthapuram: An Artist's Impression with Raghu Rai. Lekshmy is also the founder of the brand Ila herbal oil.

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Congress MP from Inner Manipur constituency Angomcha Bimol Akoijam speaks on the 'Elusive Solution in Manipur' at Manorama News Conclave 2024.

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In light of the rape and murder of a female post-graduate trainee at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, Dr KM Abul Hasan, Chairman of the Indian Medical Association's Junior Doctors Network (JDN) joins News Brake to discuss the safety of doctors and other front line workers.

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Senior Editor at happiesthealth.com and sports journalist Leslie Xavier joins News Brake today to discuss Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 50 kg category at Paris Olympics

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Jayakumar C, the executive director of Kerala-based NGO Thanal, joins News Brake to discuss the factors that led to the landslides that killed hundreds in Kerala's Wayanad and the way forward.

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first budget of the third Modi government on July 23. Ayyappan R and Kannan V join Haritha Benjamin to discuss how the budget affects the common man and corporates.

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While GDP figures paint a positive picture of the Indian economy, a closer look at its components—private consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports—reveals a more concerning trend.

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In light of the recent Supreme Court observation that granting menstrual leave would be counter-productive for the female workforce, Onmanorama's News Brake discusses the need for breaking taboos and fostering an active conversation on the matter. Deepa Soman and Aswin J Kumar join Haritha Benjamin to delve into the topic.

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