The Times Of India Podcast
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Apr 17, 2023 • 24min
Premchand's attempt to promote communal harmony
One of India’s greatest writers, Premchand wrote a play a century ago. Professor Nishat Zaidi, who has just translated 'Karbala' into English, explains the importance of a play that Premchand had to defend stoutly.
Apr 14, 2023 • 24min
Turbulence in Rajasthan: What next for Pilot?
Journalist and author Rasheed Kidwai explains the possible fallout of Sachin Pilot taking on Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan and the possible fallout as Congress seeks to build a national opposition alliance.
Apr 12, 2023 • 26min
Thought control in the textbook?
Prof Anita Rampal, who signed a statement along with 200 experts objecting to the edits in NCERT textbooks, talks about the problems with the changes.
Apr 10, 2023 • 19min
Ask Devdutt Pattanaik: How did Islam change in India?
Mythologist and author Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the spread of Islam in India and how it adapted to existing Indian customs to acquire distinct characteristics.
Apr 7, 2023 • 22min
From heart transplant to representing India
Karhun Nanda is leading the Indian contingent at the upcoming World Transplant Games. He talks to Devyani Mohan about his heart transplant, how he learned to love golf and why organ transplants in India need a push.
Apr 5, 2023 • 21min
The importance of having the right to health
As the standoff between doctors and the Rajasthan government ends, TOI's Rema Nagarajan explains the importance of the Right to Health law, what it should achieve and the need for regulation in private healthcare.
Apr 3, 2023 • 19min
Getting through two waves
TOI's Lata Mishra speaks with Mumbai-based Dr Vaishali Solao about the simultaneous waves of influenza and Covid-19, and what we should watch out for.
Mar 31, 2023 • 25min
In the company of India's greatest poets
Poet-novelist Jeet Thayil on editing 'The Penguin Book of Indian Poets' together and why poetry finds a resurgence in dark times
Mar 29, 2023 • 19min
What tastes best on a flight
Taj SATS executive chief Arun Batra talks to TOI's Saurabh Sinha about the science and economics behind meals on flights and what he'll never serve a flyer
Mar 27, 2023 • 29min
Why legalise same-sex marriages?
MPs Supriya Sule and Dr S Senthilkumar explain their attempts to legalise same-sex marriages through Parliament and Mumbai-based Dr Prasad Raj Dandekar talks about the importance of legalising same-sex marriages
