# In Focus by The Hindu

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Author: The Hindu
Episodes: 1349

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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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## Episodes
- [In Focus-Parley | Is corruption the biggest threat to India's future?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-parley-is-corruption-the-biggest-threat-to-india-s-future) — 2026-07-23T13:21:00+00:00
- [Spain wins the World Cup, but did FIFA favour Argentina?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/spain-wins-the-world-cup-but-did-fifa-favour-argentina) — 2026-07-22T10:56:00+00:00
- [Fuelling a pushback: Is India mismanaging the switch to E20 petrol?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/fuelling-a-pushback-is-india-mismanaging-the-switch-to-e20-petrol) — 2026-07-21T14:06:00+00:00
- [Bonus episode | How the war on Iran changed the Gulf security order](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/bonus-episode-how-the-war-on-iran-changed-the-gulf-security-order) — 2026-07-20T13:36:00+00:00
- [When Africa Comes to America: How will rising Black Immigration transform US](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/when-africa-comes-to-america-how-will-rising-black-immigration-transform-us) — 2026-07-18T12:30:00+00:00
- [How has the use of VAR impacted FIFA World Cup 2026?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/how-has-the-use-of-var-impacted-fifa-world-cup-2026) — 2026-07-17T14:26:00+00:00
- [In Focus-Parley | Does national recognition come belatedly for south Indian artistes?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-parley-does-national-recognition-come-belatedly-for-south-indian-artistes) — 2026-07-16T13:49:00+00:00
- [El Nino again: How to climate-proof Indian agriculture?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/el-nino-again-how-to-climate-proof-indian-agriculture) — 2026-07-15T13:37:00+00:00
- [Bonus episode | Did India read the war on Iran wrong?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/bonus-episode-did-india-read-the-war-on-iran-wrong) — 2026-07-14T09:39:00+00:00
- [B'lore abuse: Why is early childhood care an unregulated space in India?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/b-lore-abuse-why-is-early-childhood-care-an-unregulated-space-in-india) — 2026-07-13T10:23:00+00:00
- [How does the Opposition's role change in an ‘electoral autocracy’? with Yogendra Yadav](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/how-does-the-opposition-s-role-change-in-an-electoral-autocracy-with-yogendra-yadav) — 2026-07-10T12:44:00+00:00
- [In Focus-Parley | Should India restart dialogue with Pakistan?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-parley-should-india-restart-dialogue-with-pakistan) — 2026-07-09T15:30:00+00:00
- [Are the U.S. and Iran returning to full-scale war?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/are-the-u-s-and-iran-returning-to-full-scale-war) — 2026-07-09T12:08:00+00:00
- [Is digitalisation aiding land grab from Dalit and tribal farmers?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/is-digitalisation-aiding-land-grab-from-dalit-and-tribal-farmers) — 2026-07-08T10:46:00+00:00
- [Who is accountable for mistakes in the IVF sector?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/who-is-accountable-for-mistakes-in-the-ivf-sector) — 2026-07-07T10:43:00+00:00
- [Should NEET be scrapped – Part 3: How does a paper leak happen?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/should-neet-be-scrapped-part-3-how-does-a-paper-leak-happen) — 2026-07-06T11:49:00+00:00
- [U.S.-Iran tensions return: is the MoU already failing?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/u-s-iran-tensions-return-is-the-mou-already-failing) — 2026-07-04T12:27:00+00:00
- [Should NEET be scrapped – Part 2: Does NEET undermine merit?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/should-neet-be-scrapped-part-2-does-neet-undermine-merit) — 2026-07-03T12:30:00+00:00
- [In Focus-Parley | Has the 48-team World Cup made the tournament better?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-parley-has-the-48-team-world-cup-made-the-tournament-better) — 2026-07-02T13:11:00+00:00
- [Should NEET be scrapped – Part 1: How does NEET align with India’s public health goals?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/should-neet-be-scrapped-part-1-how-does-neet-align-with-india-s-public-health-goals) — 2026-07-01T14:37:00+00:00
- [Why do industrial accidents keep happening in India?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/why-do-industrial-accidents-keep-happening-in-india) — 2026-06-30T10:53:00+00:00
- [₹200 Pension in 2026? A look at India's old age pension schemes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/200-pension-in-2026-a-look-at-india-s-old-age-pension-schemes) — 2026-06-29T13:10:00+00:00
- [What does Starmer's resignation mean for Britain, Labour and India?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/what-does-starmer-s-resignation-mean-for-britain-labour-and-india) — 2026-06-27T10:57:00+00:00
- [Wimbledon 2026 preview: Is Sinner the overwhelming favourite yet again?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/wimbledon-2026-preview-is-sinner-the-overwhelming-favourite-yet-again) — 2026-06-26T13:16:00+00:00
- [In Focus-Parley | Should Indian seafarers stop serving on sanctioned ships?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-parley-should-indian-seafarers-stop-serving-on-sanctioned-ships) — 2026-06-25T15:43:00+00:00
- [From Barcelona Messi to Argentina Messi: How has the football icon evolved?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/from-barcelona-messi-to-argentina-messi-how-has-the-football-icon-evolved) — 2026-06-25T12:39:00+00:00
- [Decoding India’s polycrisis: Ailing economy, broken education system, acute unemployment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/decoding-india-s-polycrisis-ailing-economy-broken-education-system-acute-unemployment) — 2026-06-24T14:16:00+00:00
- [Did Trump’s Iran deal sideline Israel?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/did-trump-s-iran-deal-sideline-israel) — 2026-06-23T12:13:00+00:00
- [Iran, visas and politics: How is FIFA handling U.S. excesses at the World Cup?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/iran-visas-and-politics-how-is-fifa-handling-u-s-excesses-at-the-world-cup) — 2026-06-22T12:28:00+00:00
- [In Conversation with Romila Thapar: Is Hindutva compatible with democracy?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-conversation-with-romila-thapar-is-hindutva-compatible-with-democracy) — 2026-06-20T14:32:00+00:00
- [Cough syrups no longer OTC: who needs to take them and how?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/cough-syrups-no-longer-otc-who-needs-to-take-them-and-how) — 2026-06-19T11:36:00+00:00
- [In Focus-Parley | Is India producing more graduates than what the economy can absorb?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-parley-is-india-producing-more-graduates-than-what-the-economy-can-absorb) — 2026-06-18T13:40:00+00:00
- [How does the recent Supreme Court judgement redefine voluntary sex work in India](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/how-does-the-recent-supreme-court-judgement-redefine-voluntary-sex-work-in-india) — 2026-06-16T12:42:00+00:00
- [Musk vs OpenAI: Why this case matters beyond the courtroom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/musk-vs-openai-why-this-case-matters-beyond-the-courtroom) — 2026-06-16T10:28:00+00:00
- [Can the new U.S.-Iran deal hold?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/can-the-new-u-s-iran-deal-hold) — 2026-06-15T12:55:00+00:00
- [FIFA World Cup preview: Who will take home the trophy?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/fifa-world-cup-preview-who-will-take-home-the-trophy) — 2026-06-12T11:52:00+00:00
- [Political stability, India ties, economic crisis: Where is Bangladesh headed under BNP?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/political-stability-india-ties-economic-crisis-where-is-bangladesh-headed-under-bnp) — 2026-06-12T11:02:00+00:00
- [In Focus-Parley | Should India incentivise bigger families?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-parley-should-india-incentivise-bigger-families) — 2026-06-11T16:22:00+00:00
- [Foreign Portfolio exodus: What does it mean for domestic investors?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/foreign-portfolio-exodus-what-does-it-mean-for-domestic-investors) — 2026-06-10T12:35:00+00:00
- [Falling fertility rate: Is India in danger of missing its demographic dividend?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/falling-fertility-rate-is-india-in-danger-of-missing-its-demographic-dividend) — 2026-06-09T12:48:00+00:00
- [Making history at Norway Chess: When Pragg beat Carlsen twice in his own backyard](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/making-history-at-norway-chess-when-pragg-beat-carlsen-twice-in-his-own-backyard) — 2026-06-08T11:57:00+00:00
- [Malviya Nagar hotel fire tragedy: Behind Delhi’s endemic failure to enforce safety norms](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/malviya-nagar-hotel-fire-tragedy-behind-delhi-s-endemic-failure-to-enforce-safety-norms) — 2026-06-06T12:30:00+00:00
- [India-Africa Summit and the lost decade: Can New Delhi catch up?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/india-africa-summit-and-the-lost-decade-can-new-delhi-catch-up) — 2026-06-05T12:44:00+00:00
- [What you need to know about the Ebola outbreak](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-ebola-outbreak) — 2026-06-04T11:35:00+00:00
- [Making sense of TVK's victory: What does Vijay's win mean for Tamil Nadu's politics? | Part 2](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/making-sense-of-tvk-s-victory-what-does-vijay-s-win-mean-for-tamil-nadu-s-politics-part-2) — 2026-06-03T12:48:00+00:00
- [Making sense of TVK's victory: Why and how did Vijay win? | Part 1](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/making-sense-of-tvk-s-victory-why-and-how-did-vijay-win-part-1) — 2026-06-02T12:36:00+00:00
- [IPL 2026 review: What defined a season of records, runs and repeat champions?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/ipl-2026-review-what-defined-a-season-of-records-runs-and-repeat-champions) — 2026-05-31T22:58:00+00:00
- [If you are a trauma survivor, what does it take to heal?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/if-you-are-a-trauma-survivor-what-does-it-take-to-heal) — 2026-05-30T12:30:00+00:00
- [What can India's open prisons unlock that conventional jails never have?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/what-can-india-s-open-prisons-unlock-that-conventional-jails-never-have) — 2026-05-29T10:47:00+00:00
- [Is increasing the Supreme Court’s sanctioned strength an effective way to reduce pendency?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/is-increasing-the-supreme-court-s-sanctioned-strength-an-effective-way-to-reduce-pendency) — 2026-05-28T10:58:00+00:00
- [Meta's encryption rollback: what's the scope for privacy on Instagram and beyond now?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/meta-s-encryption-rollback-what-s-the-scope-for-privacy-on-instagram-and-beyond-now) — 2026-05-27T12:16:00+00:00
- [CBSE's On-Screen Marking fiasco: An evaluator and a parent explain how it unfolded](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/cbse-s-on-screen-marking-fiasco-an-evaluator-and-a-parent-explain-how-it-unfolded) — 2026-05-26T12:28:00+00:00
- [Heat stress: Why are Indian cities the world's hottest?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/heat-stress-why-are-indian-cities-the-world-s-hottest) — 2026-05-25T10:58:00+00:00
- [10 years of Disability Rights Act: Where does India stand on digital inclusion?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/10-years-of-disability-rights-act-where-does-india-stand-on-digital-inclusion) — 2026-05-21T12:57:00+00:00
- [In Focus-Parley | Should the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) be decentralized?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-parley-should-the-national-eligibility-cum-entrance-test-neet-ug-be-decentralized) — 2026-05-21T11:34:00+00:00
- [Cockroach Janta Party: What does it mean to represent India’s ‘cockroaches’?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/cockroach-janta-party-what-does-it-mean-to-represent-india-s-cockroaches) — 2026-05-20T12:50:00+00:00
- [Is the IPL losing its appeal?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/is-the-ipl-losing-its-appeal) — 2026-05-20T10:30:00+00:00
- [Why Trump is in a strategic gridlock over Iran?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/why-trump-is-in-a-strategic-gridlock-over-iran) — 2026-05-19T12:28:00+00:00
- [Can CBT prevent future NEET paper leaks?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/can-cbt-prevent-future-neet-paper-leaks) — 2026-05-18T10:49:00+00:00
- [What were the biggest breakthroughs of the Trump-Xi Summit?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/what-were-the-biggest-breakthroughs-of-the-trump-xi-summit) — 2026-05-16T11:01:00+00:00
- [How has India’s approach to FTAs evolved over the years?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-podcast-how-has-india-s-approach-to-ftas-evolved-over-the-years) — 2026-05-15T11:21:00+00:00
- [In Focus-Parley | Is this the end of the road for the INDIA bloc?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-parley-is-this-the-end-of-the-road-for-the-india-bloc) — 2026-05-14T10:55:00+00:00
- [What's behind PM Narendra Modi's austerity call?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/what-s-behind-pm-narendra-modi-s-austerity-call) — 2026-05-13T12:27:00+00:00
- [Do India’s badminton stars deserve more recognition after Thomas Cup bronze?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/do-india-s-badminton-stars-deserve-more-recognition-after-thomas-cup-bronze) — 2026-05-12T10:50:00+00:00
- [Hantavirus explained: The science behind the scare](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/hantavirus-explained-the-science-behind-the-scare) — 2026-05-11T11:38:00+00:00
- [India-UK FTA: Does it pack enough to increase bilateral trade?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/india-uk-fta-does-it-pack-enough-to-increase-bilateral-trade) — 2026-05-08T11:34:00+00:00
- [In Focus-Parley | Do abortion laws in India need overhauling?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-parley-do-abortion-laws-in-india-need-overhauling) — 2026-05-07T12:16:00+00:00
- [Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026: Can TVK break the DMK–AIADMK Duopoly?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/tamil-nadu-election-results-2026-can-tvk-break-the-dmk-aiadmk-duopoly) — 2026-05-06T10:51:00+00:00
- [Assembly poll results: How do they alter the political calculus in India?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/assembly-poll-results-how-do-they-alter-the-political-calculus-in-india) — 2026-05-05T12:54:00+00:00
- [Why are negotiations between the U.S. and Iran stalled?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/why-are-negotiations-between-the-u-s-and-iran-stalled) — 2026-05-05T04:12:00+00:00
- [Can high temperatures influence the sex of your baby?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/can-high-temperatures-influence-the-sex-of-your-baby) — 2026-05-04T10:37:00+00:00
- [In Focus-Weekend | What do tech disruption and stagnant wages mean for India’s middle class?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-weekend-what-do-tech-disruption-and-stagnant-wages-mean-for-india-s-middle-class) — 2026-05-03T07:31:00+00:00
- [What are the political implications of 7 AAP MPs ‘merging’ with BJP?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/what-are-the-political-implications-of-7-aap-mps-merging-with-bjp) — 2026-05-01T10:30:00+00:00
- [In Focus-Parley | Does the PIL jurisdiction need to be reconsidered?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-parley-does-the-pil-jurisdiction-need-to-be-reconsidered) — 2026-04-30T12:40:00+00:00
- [India’s temporal inequality: Why the poorer you are, longer the queue](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/india-s-temporal-inequality-why-the-poorer-you-are-longer-the-queue) — 2026-04-29T11:32:00+00:00
- [What are the key challenges in PoSH reporting and implementation?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/what-are-the-key-challenges-in-posh-reporting-and-implementation) — 2026-04-28T10:52:00+00:00
- [Why are Haryana's farmers resisting the new digital verification rules at mandis?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/why-are-haryana-s-farmers-resisting-the-new-digital-verification-rules-at-mandis) — 2026-04-27T11:02:00+00:00
- [In Focus-Weekend | How AI could reshape the future of species](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-weekend-how-ai-could-reshape-the-future-of-species) — 2026-04-26T04:44:00+00:00
- [Noida protest: Why do labour disputes get treated as ‘law and order’ issue?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/noida-protest-why-do-labour-disputes-get-treated-as-law-and-order-issue) — 2026-04-24T12:20:00+00:00
- [In Focus-Parley | Has a weakening of unionisation hurt workers?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-parley-has-a-weakening-of-unionisation-hurt-workers) — 2026-04-23T12:29:00+00:00
- [How to make India's metro systems serve our cities better?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/how-to-make-india-s-metro-systems-serve-our-cities-better) — 2026-04-22T10:45:00+00:00
- [How will 'Indian Ozempics' change treatment for diabetes and obesity?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/how-will-indian-ozempics-change-treatment-for-diabetes-and-obesity) — 2026-04-21T11:47:00+00:00
- [Can a cancer therapy help treat autoimmune diseases?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/can-a-cancer-therapy-help-treat-autoimmune-diseases) — 2026-04-20T10:45:00+00:00
- [As polls near, how is Tamil Nadu's economy doing?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/as-polls-near-how-is-tamil-nadu-s-economy-doing) — 2026-04-18T10:45:00+00:00
- [Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire: Will it hold?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/israel-lebanon-10-day-ceasefire-will-it-hold) — 2026-04-17T12:28:00+00:00
- [In Focus Parley | Should the Mythos AI model raise cybersecurity alarms at governments and companies?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/in-focus-parley-should-the-mythos-ai-model-raise-cybersecurity-alarms-at-governments-and-companies) — 2026-04-16T14:38:00+00:00
- [Justice Kurian Joseph Committee Report explained: what are its recommendations?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-focus-by-the-hindu-421346/justice-kurian-joseph-committee-report-explained-what-are-its-recommendations) — 2026-04-15T15:28:00+00:00
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