The Times Of India Podcast
Times Of India
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
Episodes
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Nov 17, 2021 • 28min
The Shiv Shahir departs
Understanding the legacy of Maharashtra’s cultural icon Babasaheb Purandare, also known as Shivaji’s bard.
Nov 15, 2021 • 41min
Don't give your property to kids before you die
Industrialist Vijaypat Singhania reflects on his life as an aviator, and a family squabble that landed him outside the company he ran and cut off from his grandchildren.
Nov 12, 2021 • 22min
Fish as bait in Goa politics
With Mamata Banerjee’s high-decibel campaign in Goa, Vikram Doctor discovers foods that unite East and West.
Nov 11, 2021 • 24min
Kite running on Afghanistan
Understanding why India and Pakistan are holding different international summits on Afghanistan and what they hope to achieve.
Nov 10, 2021 • 37min
A Chinese tycoon tells all
A conversation with Desmond Shum about wealth, power, corruption and vengeance in today’s China.
Nov 8, 2021 • 30min
What became of demonetisation?
It’s been five years since that fateful night when 85% of India’s currency was made invalid. We weigh in on the impact of that shock move.
Nov 5, 2021 • 24min
Can fiction take on fake news?
In this episode, writer Amitava Kumar talks about his new book, A Time Outside This Time, and the role of the novelist in the post-truth world.
Nov 3, 2021 • 22min
India's big climate promise
India made headlines by promising to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2070. What does this mean for India and how can this be achieved?
Nov 1, 2021 • 21min
The dragon draws its borders
How China's new law gives it power to take different actions under the guise of defending its borders and what it means for India. Former foreign secretary Shyam Saran breaks it down.
Oct 29, 2021 • 25min
Diwali - best without a bang?
As states opt for a fireworks ban ahead of the festival of lights, we look at the environmental and financial fallout underpinned with serious health concerns
