Episodes

  • Ghaziabad Landfill Ground Report: 'घर के पास कूड़े का पहाड़ क्यों? Health से खिलवाड़ कर रही सरकार'

    Ghaziabad Landfill Ground Report: 'घर के पास कूड़े का पहाड़ क्यों? Health से खिलवाड़ कर रही सरकार'
    Mar 2 2026
    In this ground report from Mirpur Hindu village in Ghaziabad, farmers are protesting against a proposed landfill and waste management plant, saying it could seriously impact their health, farmland, and groundwater. Villagers allege that the project is too close to residential areas and fear long-term environmental damage. The administration, however, maintains that all environmental norms will be followed and that the plant is essential for scientific waste disposal. Tensions have also risen after clashes during recent protests. Watch the full ground report by Avanish Kumar to understand the farmers’ concerns, the police action, and the government’s response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • "Female-Led Films Need to be Perfect; Men-Led Average Films Become Hits": Taapsee Pannu | The Quint

    "Female-Led Films Need to be Perfect; Men-Led Average Films Become Hits": Taapsee Pannu | The Quint
    Feb 28 2026
    In this interview, Anubhav Sinha, #taapseepannu and Kani Kusruti discuss the importance of films like #Assi, society's failure to prevent assault, hyper-masculinity in the industry, resistance to mounting female-led stories, the challenges directors now face while making films, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Muslims Targeted for Vote Deletion in SIR: 3 Ways Right to Vote is Being Attacked Based on Religion

    Muslims Targeted for Vote Deletion in SIR: 3 Ways Right to Vote is Being Attacked Based on Religion
    Feb 27 2026
    There have been reports of Muslim voters being targeted for deletion through fraudulent use of Form 7 across different states - Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam, Gujarat and West Bengal. But that's not the only way in which their right to vote is being attacked. The Quint narrates three ways in which this process is taking place and could expand across India. From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • From Census to Crime to AQI: What the Modi Government Isn’t Telling You | The Quint

    From Census to Crime to AQI: What the Modi Government Isn’t Telling You | The Quint
    Feb 26 2026
    What do the population census, crime data, hate crimes, household consumption, India's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, Covid-19 deaths, Air Quality Index (AQI) and the Congress' Vote Chori allegations have in common? A pattern of data denial under the Narendra Modi-led NDA government. In many cases, data has not been collected for years. In others, it is missing, calculated using methods that diverge from global standards, rejected when it comes from international agencies, or tightly gatekept. But no data does not mean no crisis. Without reliable numbers, how is the government identifying vulnerable groups or ensuring taxpayer-funded welfare schemes reach the intended beneficiaries? This story examines how the NDA government’s data gaps are affecting accountability — and costing ordinary citizens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Men, Money & Misogyny: Here's What India's Men's Rights Activists Are Not Telling You | The Quint

    Men, Money & Misogyny: Here's What India's Men's Rights Activists Are Not Telling You | The Quint
    Feb 5 2026
    With men's rights activism growing rapidly in India across social media platforms, in this story, we take you inside the world of MRAs. Most MRAs seem to reportedly feed into biases, exploit selective news report headlines to push certain misinformation. But do we see MRAs speaking up when men commit crimes against men? Head to our website or YouTube channel for the full video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Sneakers, Concerts, and iPhones: Inside Gen Z’s Financial Choices | The Quint

    Sneakers, Concerts, and iPhones: Inside Gen Z’s Financial Choices | The Quint
    Jan 28 2026
    India’s Gen Z is a mystery for any economist. They make less money in real inflation-adjusted terms than the previous generation, the millennials, but they spend much more on consumption and experiences than any other generation did. While their parents saved to build assets, Gen Z has very little savings. In fact, they often have huge amounts of debt—credit card payments that they have rolled over, or personal loans they have taken—without a concrete plan on how to pay them back. The reason for this can be encapsulated in one term: Financial Nihilism. In a brand-new episode of 'Caught in the Middle', senior business journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty explains why Gen Zs don't believe in conventional financial wisdom, instead choosing to learn everything about investments from Instagram influencers. Watch the video to know more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Stories Behind Neeraj Chopra & Abhinav Bindra's Olympic Gold (ft. Manisha Malhotra)

    Stories Behind Neeraj Chopra & Abhinav Bindra's Olympic Gold (ft. Manisha Malhotra)
    Jun 27 2024
    Do Olympic champions have a different mindset? In this podcast, Prateek Lidhoo asks this question to sports administrator Manisha Malhotra, who was a part of Abhinav Bindra and Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold campaigns. She also recounts some stories behind their preparation, and what we can look forward to in the Paris and LA games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Norris Pritam on Neeraj Chopra's Biography & the State of Athletics

    Norris Pritam on Neeraj Chopra's Biography & the State of Athletics
    Dec 26 2023
    In this podcast, we spoke to Norris Pritam, a veteran sports journalist, about his new book, 'The Man Who Made History: The Neeraj Chopra Story', a biography of Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra. The book chronicles his early life, exposure to athletics, and his eventual moment of glory when he won the Gold Medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In addition to talking about the athlete, Pritam also sheds light on some systemic issues plaguing Indian athletics, his resentment for cricket, and some anecdotes from his vast career as a sports journalist. Watch till the end for some untold stories about Indian sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins