Hardeep Singh Puri to be nominated for Rajya Sabha. But his Epstein connection raises bigger questions about connection, network and power.

Although Puri had stated that he met Epstein only three or four times, the recent photographs released by the US Department of Justice suggests otherwise. Not just photos, there are at least 62 email exchanges between them. They reveal conversations spanning policy advice, visa assistance, and high-profile introductions.

In this episode of #LetMeExplain, Pooja Prasanna looks at the diplomatic network, and what Puri's interaction with Epstein tells us.

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Can the government decide where you protest? What does the law say about your right to dissent?

Jantar Mantar was where generations of protesters made themselves heard by those in power. Now, with Delhi Police withdrawing its status as an authorised protest venue, is the right to protest being pushed out of sight?

This week on Let Me Explain, Pooja Prasanna breaks down the law and the shifting geography of dissent in India.

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Being apolitical is laziness and an illusion.

When issues like exam leaks, food inflation, or infrastructure failures arise, many ask why everything must be "politicized." But staying silent is a privilege for those buffered by private backups, leaving vulnerable communities to face state machinery alone.

You can stay away from politics, but politics will never ignore you. Because politics is the price of your groceries, the condition of your roads, the speed of your Wi-Fi, and even the air you breathe.

In this episode of #LetMeExplain, Pooja Prasanna breaks down the myth of being an apolitical citizen.

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Thousands of women and students have taken to the streets in Delhi, demanding the right to study, work, travel and exist in public without fear of sexual violence.

The trigger was the gang rape of a 17-year-old at Aastha Kunj Park. Lady Shri Ram College had to move online, and authorities wanted to restrict access to parks after dark.

But why does every conversation about women's safety come with another rule for women? In this episode of #LetMeExplain, Pooja Prasanna looks at why women are angry.

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