The Weight of Competition

First, Indian Express’ Shashank Nair talks to us about Vinesh Phogat and why she got disqualified from the Paris Olympics. He also shares what weight cutting is, why do athletes do it and why it poses a risk to their health. We also talk about her efforts to bring her weight down and what led to her retirement. 

Next, Flora Swain speaks to Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy who shares the recent developments in the Israel Hamas conflict. They talk about two of Hamas' major leaders being killed by Israel and how this impacts the conflict, India and the whole world. (11:44)

And in the end, we talk about Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus swearing in as the chief adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government following weeks of intense student protests that led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and flight from the country. (23:07)
 
Hosted, written and produced by Niharika Nanda
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar