This week, host Tanishka Sodhi is joined by Newslaundry’s Shivnarayan Rajpurohit, The News Minute journalist Prajwal Bhat and The Frontier Manipur’s executive editor Paojel Chaoba. The panel discussed the ongoing conflict in Manipur, its underlying causes, the perspective divide and the lack of accountability for the tragedy.Shivnarayan reported on the mass transfers of government officials in the region. The data showed that over 2,000 government employees were transferred to make sure they worked from areas where they would “feel safe”.Prajwal reported on the issue of drugs in Manipur and its role as a key catalyst in the conflict. He said the government’s war on drugs in the region had completely failed. Meanwhile, Paojel dug deeper into the dynamics in the northeastern state and underlined what could be the root cause of the strife. He said that both the central and the state governments have failed in fixing accountability and also spoke about the difficulties faced by journalists while reporting on the conflict.Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:00 - Mass transfers 00:06:40 - Status in Manipur00:12:55 - Drug in Manipur00:50:52 - RecommendationsRecommendationsPrajwalFLAME ON A HILL : A COLLECTION OF STORIESShivnarayanBehind Manipur violence, a ‘war on drugs’ that wasn’tPaojelShadow and Light: A Kaleidoscope of ManipurTanishkaHow the demolition drive in Nuh went against court orders and due proceduresProduced by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar, and edited by Samrendra K Dash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by The Reporters’ Collective journalist Shreegireesh Jalihal.Shreegireesh had reported how an NRI businessman, linked to the BJP, had sent a proposal to the Niti Aayog to corporatise the agriculture sector – paving the way to the farm laws that were repealed after wide-spread protests. He divulged his findings regarding the making of the controversial laws and shed light on how a government-appointed task force served as a “lobbying platform for corporates”. He also shared that the government’s task force consulted mostly big corporations such as the Adani group, Patanjali, BigBasket, Mahindra Group and ITC. He delved into how farm laws accommodated corporate interest at the cost of the farmers’ welfare. He also highlighted that the Adani group had advocated to remove restrictions on corporates hoarding agricultural commodities.Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:18 - Farm law committee00:37:10 - RecommendationsRecommendationsShreegireeshBlood Meridian: Or, the Evening Redness in the WestJujutsu KaisenBasantIn Farmers’ NamePrem Gali Ati Sankaree (A Novel)Produced by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar, and edited by Umrav Singh Gurjar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Gurmehar Kaur is joined by Newslaundry’s Shivnarayan Rajpurohit and Sumedha Mittal.Shivnarayan reported on the ongoing conflict in Manipur from ground zero. He delved into the deepening divide between the Kukis and the Meiteis that has seeped into all aspects of life, from land to administration. He said this divide and the internet shutdown in the northeastern state is gravely impacting all walks of life in the northeastern state. He said the state was marred by the deafening sound of gunshots and its casualties.Sumedha reported on the activism of the Bajrang Dal worker who was killed in the communal clashes in Nuh and the police crackdown in the area in the aftermath of the violence. She shed light on the social undercurrents in Mewat and the “laboratory” of Bajrang Dal, and their aspirations to further their agenda. Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:27 - Manipur Conflict00:03:09 - Mewat Violence00:33:28 - RecommendationsRecommendationsSumedhaRocky Aur Rani Ki Prem KahaniShivnarayanLand of Jade: A Journey from India through Northern Burma to ChinaGurmeharRomantic Comedy (Reese's Book Club): A NovelProduced by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar, and edited by Umrav Singh Gurjar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by Newslaundry’s Anmol Pritam.Anmol reported on the recent communal violence in Haryana, which began during a religious procession at Nuh and spilled over to Gurugram, leaving six people dead. In Gurugram, several commercial properties were burnt down, a mosque was vandalised and over 200 Muslim families were forced to leave their home amid threats. He spoke about what conspired in Haryana, the pattern of communal violence, the negligent police action and the death of a 52-year-old man in Nuh after being beaten up by the police.He also shared his experience of encountering miscreants, who threatened and forced him to stop recording, while he was reporting on the ground.Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:17 - Mewat Violence00:36:11 - RecommendationsRecommendationsAnmolWah Bhi Koi Des Hai MahrajBasantThe Song of ScorpionsProduced by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar, and edited by Samrendra K Dash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Gurmehar Kaur is joined by Newslaundry’s Sumedha Mittal and Washington Post’s Karishma Mehrotra.Sumedha reported that the national public radio broadcaster Akashvani – with arguably an unrivalled reach – has turned into the Modi government’s megaphone. She gave a peak into this “transformation”, delving into the radio’s news coverage packed with bulletins on the Modi government, and the frustrations of its employees dealing with this “tectonic shift”. Karishma spoke about her reportage on India’s push for solar grids in villages. She explained how decentralised solar infrastructure is aiding those residing in remote areas, but the upkeep of these new-age systems is proving difficult for the government – resulting in abandoned panels and batteries far and wide.Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:42 - Akashvani00:09:55 - Renewable energy00:30:27 - RecommendationsRecommendationsSumedhaOppenheimerSupreme Court summons DGP: ‘No law and order left in Manipur’KarishmaLast Among Equals: Power, Caste & Politics in Bihar’s VillagesJoylandGurmeharYellowfaceProduced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, and recorded by Anil Kumar.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by the Quint’s Saptarshi Basak and freelance journalist Vikrant Dubey.Saptarshi explained the ethnic divide in Manipur between the state’s tribal groups. He delved into the ongoing conflict and its implications in the northeast, and also threw light on the central and the state governments’ failure in maintaining law and order.Vikrant spoke about his reportage on a Gandhian organisation’s struggle in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi against a demolition order. He detailed how the district magistrate’s demolition order against Varanasi Sarva Seva Sangh’s official premises last month triggered a sit-in protest at the site to save the seven decade old campus. Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:32 - Manipur Violence00:09:48 - Sarva Seva Sangh00:47:41 - RecommendationsRecommendationsSaptarshiETHNIC CONFLICT IN INDIA: A Case Study of the Kukis and the Nagas in ManipurThe Homeland and the State: The Meiteis and the Nagas in ManipurVikrantDekho Hamri KashiBasantKashi Ka AssiExclusive: NCW ignored complaint linked to Kuki women video filed 38 days agoProduced by Tehreem Roshan and Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Naresh Kumar, and edited by Umrav Singh Gurjar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Gurmehar Kaur is joined by Newslaundry’s Tanishka Sodhi and Avdhesh Kumar.Tanishka reported on all that has changed at NDTV, and all that has remained the same, six months into Gautam Adani’s takeover of the TV network. She divulged how the news outlet has transformed from being a critic of the Modi government to becoming a typical legacy media. She said the transition of its coverage can be seen in their reportage.Avdhesh reported on how Pakistani national Seema Haider’s love blossomed in India. He delved into the media scrutiny faced by the unusual couple. He also spoke about his reportage on Delhi’s flood, which resulted in many people and their cattles being stranded at their homes. In addition, he spoke about his report on the viral video of a Madhya Pradesh man urinating on a tribal worker, and chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s attempt at damage control.Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:40 - Transformation of NDTV00:07:08 - Pravesh Shukla/MP Peegate00:17:28 - Seema Haider00:34:14 - Delhi Flood00:38:25 - RecommendationsRecommendationsTanishkaAnother Strike Against The Free Press: Why A Journalist Who Stood With Adivasis Was Arrested AvdheshMy Indian LifeGurmeharQuarterlife: The Search for Self in Early AdulthoodOkay DaysProduced by Tehreem Roshan and Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar, and edited by Samrendra K Dash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Tanishka Sodhi is joined by Newslaundry’s Basant Kumar and Shivnarayan Rajpurohit. Basant reported that state broadcaster Doordarshan uploaded videos on the YouTube channels of DD National and DD News UP, passing off BJP members as “common Muslim citizens” batting for the Uniform Civil Code. He explained how the broadcaster had laid aside journalistic ethics to exhibit its skewed reporting on UCC. Shivnarayan reported on the politics around Saudi moderate Muhammad bin Abdul Karim bin Abdulaziz Al-Issa’s visit to India. He delved into how national security adviser Ajit Doval was lauded at a Delhi event hosting the Muslim World League secretary general. He explained the controversy around Al-Issa’s visit, with reports linking it to the government’s push for UCC. He also spoke about the significance of his visit for the Modi government.Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:23 - DD News00:10:03 - Al-Issa00:30:37 - RecommendationsRecommendationsBasantYaad Ho Ki Na Yaad HoShivnarayanPhotos show WFI chief Brij Bhushan ‘making advances’, CDRs match location in testimony: Police chargesheetTanishkaCourtProduced by Tehreem Roshan and Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Naresh Kumar, and edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Gurmehar Kaur is joined by Newslaundry’s Shivnarayan Rajpurohit and Pratyush Deep.Shivnarayan reported on Congress leader Sachin Pilot’s relationship with his party in Rajasthan, and the impediments on his way ahead of Rajasthan’s assembly polls. He explains how he traced the 45-year-old’s journey from being the youngest MP in the Indian parliament to his current tussle with chief minister Ashok Gehlot, also throwing light on his chances of a strong comeback. Pratyush reported on the RSS-linked outfits illegally occupying housing meant for members of parliament in Lutyens’ Delhi. He recounted how he found out that at least 14 of the 176 flats at Vithal Bhai Patel complex were illegally occupied, with one of the occupants being Rajyavardhan Singh Parmar, a Hindutva leader accused of sexual assault. Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:50 - Sachin Pilot00:07:14 - Illegal occupancy at the Vithalbhai Patel Complex00:38:46 - RecommendationsRecommendationsShivnarayan24 Akbar Road: A Short History Of The People Behind The Fall And Rise Of The CongressPratyushTargeting of Kukis the main reason behind Manipur violenceGurmeharThe IdolProduced by Tehreem Roshan and Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar, and edited by Samrendra K Dash.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by Newslaundry’s Avdhesh Kumar and Sumedha Mittal.Avdhesh reported on the layoffs at ABP News this week, with nearly 47 employees losing their jobs. He explains how the company was “unprofessional” and things turned upside down after Sant Prasad Rai became senior vice president (news and production).Sumedha reported on Vinod Tomar, the suspended assistant secretary of the Wrestling Federation of India. She says he’s still seemingly at work at the WFI office, and how he’s a close aide of Brij Bhushan Singh.Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:32 - Vinod Tomar00:10:34 - ABP layoffs00:34:13 - RecommendationsRecommendationsAvdheshTitanic submersible accidentSumedhaFrank Sinatra Has a ColdBasantThe Enforcers How the ED became a political toolProduced by Tehreem Roshan and Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar, and edited by Samrendra K Dash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.