The Times Of India Podcast
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Latest episodes
Jan 25, 2023 • 30min
Wrestlers pin federation chief
Sabi Hussain talks about how the protest by some of India's biggest wrestlers played out. Then, lawyer Saurabh Mishra explains the lessons for other sporting bodies.
Jan 23, 2023 • 27min
Ask Devdutt Pattanaik: Why the anger over Romila Thapar's speech?
Mythologist and author Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the problem with trying to marry mythology with history and why historians don't always give us simple answers.
Jan 20, 2023 • 26min
Did Bharat Jodo Yatra fix Brand Rahul Gandhi?
As the ambitious yatra draws to a close, TOI columnist and Futurebrands CEO Santosh Desai talks about the effect it has on the Congress leader's brand.
Jan 18, 2023 • 19min
Dawood Ibrahim, two gutka barons and a conviction
TOI's Rebecca Samervel explains how Dawood Ibrahim allegedly made the most of a dispute between two gutka barons, and resulted in JM Joshi being sentenced to jail.
Jan 16, 2023 • 32min
Joshimath and the sinking truth about Himalayas
The Times of India's Gaurav Talwar explains the situation in Joshimath and why residents are angry. Dr Anjal Prakash from ISB then explains why we need a rethink of development plans in the hills
Jan 13, 2023 • 23min
Ask Devdutt Pattanaik: Why is Adi Shankaracharya so important in Hinduism?
Adi Shankaracharya is credited with reviving Hinduism and giving it a fresh lease of life centuries ago. Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik explains the significance of the sage and the misinterpreted lessons from his life.
Jan 11, 2023 • 28min
The feared spice mix we can't resist
Vikram Doctor, one of India's finest food writers, talks about how Ajinomoto has always had an undeserved bad reputation and why we can't get enough of it in our food.
Jan 9, 2023 • 35min
Too young to vote, but old enough to go to jail?
Swagata Raha from Enfold Enfold Proactive Health Trust explains how India dramatically changed its stance on juveniles accused of crimes and the problem with treating them as adults
Jan 6, 2023 • 22min
The film on a wing and prayer at the Oscars
Shaunak Sen, whose documentary film All That Breathes has been shortlisted for the Oscars, talks about the dystopic fairy tale about kites and two brothers in Delhi.
Jan 4, 2023 • 16min
IT hiring outlook rosy but office makeovers on hold
Xpheno's co-founder Kamal Karanth explains why the big changes promised in work and workplaces never came and why the recession isn't a big worry for India's tech sector.
