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In Focus by The Hindu

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A podcast from The Hindu that delves deep into current developments with subject experts, and brings in context, history, perspective and analysis.

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  • July 15 · 29 min

    El Nino again: How to climate-proof Indian agriculture?

    The El Nino phenomenon is back this year, which means, a deficient monsoon in India. This, in turn, means a challenging time for Indian farmers. Less rainfall is bad news for India on multiple fronts -- it dampens agricultural output, dents rural demand, worsens heat stress, and affects hydropower generation, among other things, all of which together could have cascading effects on the economy. But which crops, and which regions in India, will be affected the most? More broadly, how is climate change affecting agriculture, and what can India do to manage the risks better? Guest: Professor Pramod Kumar Aggarwal from The Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA), International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) Host: G Sampath Producer: Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 14 · 41 min

    Bonus episode | Did India read the war on Iran wrong?

    Since October 7, West Asia has witnessed a cascade of crises, from the war in Gaza, attacks on Red Sea shipping, to the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, and direct military confrontation between Israel and Iran. Together, these events have reshaped the region’s geopolitical landscape. For India, the stakes are particularly high. New Delhi has spent years cultivating close ties with Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other Gulf states while pursuing a policy of strategic autonomy and multi-alignment. But as rivalries sharpen and instability becomes more persistent, can India continue to balance relationships with competing powers? Or does this new regional reality demand a rethink of its long-term strategy? Guest: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu Host: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 13 · 19 min

    B'lore abuse: Why is early childhood care an unregulated space in India?

    Chirashree Ghosh explains why daycare facilities and creches in India urgently need regulations, why training and better pay are crucial for childcare workers and how better investment in early childhood care could boost women's participation in the country's labour force