Bollywood is among the many industries that have been strongly hit by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Many films have been delayed indefinitely and others have been launched online on OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hotstar. In the coming months the new guidelines for shoots could fundamentally change how movies are made and look like. Independent movies with small budgets could also have a greater chance at being successful as they dont have to compete with high marketing budgets.

Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide came as a shock to both his fans and Bollywood alike. The actor took his life on 14th June, 2020 and was reportedly suffering from depression. Unfortunately the narrative about his suicide has shifted towards how a powerful lobby of directors, actors and producers aimed to bring down his career. His fans have caused a massive backlash against certain celebrities, which has also led to an official police investigation

In this episode we aim to bust some of the lies and myths that are surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. We take an indepth look at the science behind the coronavirus and how it affects our bodies. We also discuss the research progress of various vaccines and if there is any real cure for this disease.

As the Covid-19 pandemic surges out of control, many patients are starting to suffer due to shortages of beds and necessary medical equipment. Patients are being turned away from overburdened hospitals and are advised to home quarantine. This has led many to believe that doctors are not fairly treating all patients and are lying about beds availability. In this podcast we discuss the current situation with a doctor to know the real, on-ground facts and what all personal hardships healthcare professionals are facing in our country.

The Covid-19 pandemic has spread throughout the world at an alarming rate. With 3 million cases currently, it has led to many countries, including India, to impose a complete lockdown. Being socially isolated has itself led to a host of daily issues and many people are now finding it difficult to pass time while locked up inside their homes, away from friends and family.

Led by the political coup of Jyotiraditya Scindia, BJP has managed to topple the Congress government of Madhya Pradesh. The state CM, Kamal Nath, decided to resign from his post instead of facing the floor test. With this BJP is on track to form the new government, but it has not cleared all its hurdles. The rogue MLAs will have to face bypolls in their constituencies and if they do not win again, the new BJP government could be in danger.

The US presidential race is heating up with major states holding their primaries. The republican party has clearly thrown its weight behind the US president Donald Trump, despite his impeachment. The Democratic party is currently facing a divide between the socialist, revolutionist Bernie Sanders and the moderate Joe Biden. Who will be the next US president can have a large impact on US-India relations for the next four years.

The coronavirus pandemic is proving to be a major threat to human life in the 21st century. It has already devastated the healthcare infrastructure of China, Italy and Iran. Now, it remains to be seen how much of a damage it will cause in India as the current infection rate is quite low. However, this pandemic is likley to have much longer effects on our globalized economy.