Mihir Vasavda

The podcast discusses Indian household consumption trends, AAP-Congress alliance challenges, and a heartwarming story of a girl abandoned at a railway station who aspires to play hockey in Spain.

Journalists Apurva Vishwanath, Mihir Vasavda, and Liz Mathew discuss Arvind Kejriwal's legal battle, India's Olympic sports bid, and the dynamics of the 18th Lok Sabha. Topics include Kejriwal's bail, inclusion of sports like Yoga in the Olympics, and the challenges faced by the Modi-led government in the new Lok Sabha.

This conversation features Mihir Vasavda, co-host of the Express Sports Podcast, and Mallica Joshi from The Indian Express. They dive into a Supreme Court ruling mandating the creation of shelters for stray dogs in Delhi, exploring public safety concerns and the political tensions surrounding it. Mihir also unpacks the National Sports Governance Act's aim to reform sports federations with the introduction of a national sports tribunal. Lastly, they discuss serious allegations of vote buying in Karnataka's elections, stirring up political controversies.

Apurva Vishwanath, National Legal Editor at The Indian Express, discusses the vital role of 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Indian Constitution and the potential repercussions of altering these terms. Mihir Vasavda, co-host of the Express Sports Podcast, shares insights on Pakistani athletes participating in sports events in India despite visa controversies. The conversation also covers the pressing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar and its impact on refugees seeking safety in Mizoram.

Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Affairs Editor at The Indian Express, delves into the tense relations between India and Canada, sparked by assassination allegations against Amit Shah. Anonna Dutt, also from The Indian Express, discusses alarming trends from the Global TB Report, highlighting India’s battle to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025. Lastly, Mihir Vasavda analyzes the Indian government's reconsideration of its Olympic funding, prompted by underwhelming athletic performances, emphasizing strategies to better support future sporting success.