Intro

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Divya A about the new developments between India and Maldives. She shares that PM Modi recently visited the Maldives and attended their Independence Day celebrations, even though almost since the last two years the relationship between the two countries hasn't been at its best.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Amit Kamath about 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh becoming the FIDE Women's World Cup Champion and defeating the Indian Chess Giant Koneru Humpy. He shares her journey and the significance that it holds for Indian Chess. (10:17)

Lastly, we talk about Tata Consultancy Services or TCS announcing that it will be laying off 2% of its workforce and how this might impact the Indian IT industry. (22:47)

Hosted by Niharika Nanda
Produced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank Bhargava
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar