The Times Of India Podcast
The Times of India podcast expands storytelling and reportage from India’s largest newsroom. We put the spotlight on ideas, people and stories that matter from Monday to Friday. To read views and analysis, please subscribe to TOI+ at https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toi-plus
Latest episodes
May 22, 2023 • 27min
26/11 accused to be extradited, a step closer to masterminds?
TOI Plus's Harinder Baweja explains what the extradition of Tahawwur Rana from the US will achieve in India's pursuit of the attacks' masterminds. She also talks about her experience of visiting the Lashkar-e-Taiba headquarters and what it says about Pakistan's handling of the case.
May 19, 2023 • 27min
Ask Devdutt Pattanaik: Why Lord Hanuman is about more than just strength
Campaigns in the Karnataka elections became all about him. Author and mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the many lessons to take from the story of Lord Hanuman and why he signifies much more than just brute strength
May 17, 2023 • 32min
Three cheetahs dead in India, should we be worried?
South Africa-based cheetah conservation expert Dr Adrian Tordiffe talks about his takeaways from the deaths of three cheetahs moved from two African nations to Kuno National Park.
May 15, 2023 • 25min
What Karnataka win does (and doesn’t) mean for Congress
TOI Plus columnist and author Sugata Srinivasaraju decodes the Congress's big win in Karnataka and why it's not a sign for 2024's national polls. He also explains what it means for the BJP and the JD(S)
May 12, 2023 • 25min
Mayhem in Manipur
A victim of the recent clashes in Manipur talks about his experience and TISS's Jagannath Ambagudia - who's an expert on conflict studies - talks about how the state can prevent such clashes in the future.
May 10, 2023 • 21min
A Pawar play in Maharashtra
TOI Plus's Bhavika Jain decodes NCP chief Sharad Pawar's decision to resign as NCP chief and to subsequently withdraw it.
May 8, 2023 • 30min
Why Islamic State failed to make an impact in India
As a new film raises claims about radicalisation and terror in India, author and Fellow at Observer Research Foundation, Kabir Taneja explains why Islamic State failed to gain ground in India
May 4, 2023 • 30min
'Don't make terrorism an excuse to not talk to Pakistan'
Bilawal Bhutto will be the first Pakistan foreign minister to visit India in over a decade. Pakistan's ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi tells TOI Plus's Harinder Baweja why India and Pakistan shouldn't miss the opportunity for talks.
May 2, 2023 • 25min
Dutee Chand on backing same-sex marriage and wrestlers' protest
One of India's biggest athletes, Dutee Chand tells TOI Plus's Harinder Baweja why she's backing the protesting wrestlers in Delhi and why other athletes should back them. She also explains why she's hoping same-sex marriages will be legalised.
May 1, 2023 • 37min
What will decide the winner of Karnataka polls
TOI Plus columnist Sugata Srinivasaraju explains what will decide the outcome of polls in Karnataka and who could emerge on top.
