From Athlete to Politician: Unleashing Power in Sports Advocacy

First, Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy discusses the recent coordinated attacks in Lebanon, where thousands of pagers and hand-held radios exploded, resulting in at least 37 deaths and over 3,500 injuries. He explains the implications for the region and the concerns it raises for New Delhi.

Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt highlights the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance and addresses common misconceptions about antibiotics (10:36).

Finally, we hear from Indian Express’ Nihal Koshie talks about Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s transition into politics (21:25).

Further listening: Vinesh Phogat transitions from mat to political stage

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