

The RSS-BJP rift, rise in Indian asylum seekers, and a 'bid to muzzle press'
24 snips Sep 5, 2024
Deeptiman Tiwary, a journalist, delves into the RSS's backing of the caste census, revealing tensions with the BJP. Jay Mazoomdar highlights a surge in undocumented Indians crossing into the US, with Canada emerging as a key transit route. Sohini Ghosh discusses a significant Delhi High Court ruling, critiquing the government's attempt to suppress press freedoms by canceling an old lease with Express Newspapers. The conversation uncovers critical social, political, and press freedom issues shaping contemporary India.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Caste and Politics in India
02:19 • 10min
Shifting Migration Patterns: From India to the US via Canada
12:37 • 10min
Press Freedom and Resistance During India's Emergency
22:23 • 2min
Press Freedom and Legal Battles Against Government Retaliation
24:37 • 4min
Political Tensions and Educational Innovations in India
28:54 • 11min
Progress in Educational Assessment: Literacy and Numeracy Gains
39:52 • 3min