In Focus by The Hindu
Today: #94 in all podcasts, India on our combined chart.
Chart positions today · United States
Not on the United States charts we track today.
Not on the United Kingdom charts we track today.
Not on the Canada charts we track today.
Not on the Australia charts we track today.
Not on the Germany charts we track today.
Not on the Brazil charts we track today.
Not on the Mexico charts we track today.
Not on the New Zealand charts we track today.
Not on the Ireland charts we track today.
Not on the Japan charts we track today.
Not on the Philippines charts we track today.
Not on the South Africa charts we track today.
If you like In Focus by The Hindu, try…
Ranking history · United States
Latest episodes
-
Stem cell therapy for autism: Why has the Supreme Court stepped in?
October 30, 2026 · 27 minEarlier this month, the Supreme Court asked the Central government to issue a clear public protocol to curb malpractice in stem cell therapy for autism spectrum disorder. This follows a judgement given in January this year following a…
-
In Focus-Parley | Are youth worried they will be worse off than their parents?
October 29, 2026 · 48 minEurope is seeing a wave of protests against economic inequalities and poor living standards. The immediate causes vary across countries, from the housing crisis in Spain and issues with the education system in France to public anger over…
-
AI and religion: Are AI chatbots conscious?
October 29, 2026 · 31 minIn May, Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical, titled Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity), on safeguarding human dignity in the age of AI. He later shared on social media that he believes human-created art cannot be replaced…
-
When a Hindu BC converts to Islam: Why SC said no automatic quota benefits
October 28, 2026 · 56 minThe Supreme Court, in a judgement on October 15th, declared that a Hindu who converts to a “non-Hindu” social order cannot claim the benefits of reservation. It reasoned that backwardness can’t be transferred automatically from the Hindu…
-
Sahil Wakode’s death: How rife is caste discrimination in IITs?
October 27, 2026 · 47 minThe death by suicide of Sahil Wakode, a second year B.Tech student at IIT, Bombay, has sparked protests, allegations of caste discrimination, and demands for institutional reforms. Between the years 2020-21 and 2024-25, IITs reported 45…
Show 7 more episodesShow fewer episodes
-
What makes Real Madrid vs Barcelona football's greatest rivalry?
October 24, 2026 · 37 minAs José Mourinho's Real Madrid returns to the Camp Nou to face Hansi Flick’s Barcelona, we look at the history, identity and drama behind the Clásico Real Madrid and Barcelona share one of football’s fiercest rivalries, shaped by history…
-
In Focus-Parley | Should children be involved in political campaigning?
October 22, 2026 · 35 minTamil Nadu recently went through a game-changing election that threw up a surprise. The TVK won largely on the strength of its appeal among young people; the younger the people were greater was their enthusiasm for the TVK and Vijay, the…
-
Nobel Economics Prize 2026: How can Hall and Woodford’s ideas help tackle today’s economic challenges?
October 21, 2026 · 49 minThis year’s Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to an American duo – Prof Robert Hall of Stanford University and Prof Michael Woodford of Columbia University – "for microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation”. Both Prof…
-
Why are Indian cities still inaccessible to people with disabilities?
October 20, 2026 · 50 minIndian cities have undergone rapid urbanisation over the past few decades. Yet, accessibility continues to evade the design and planning priorities. Despite the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, mandating accessibility in…
-
Plague case in Siberia: what we know and what we should know
October 16, 2026 · 30 minThis month, a word that has not been in the news for decades perhaps, suddenly erupted: the death of a lab worker in Siberia, sparked concerns, rumours online and theories as to what really happened, given that official information coming…
-
In Focus-Parley | Can wildlife thrive in India without active human intervention?
October 15, 2026 · 56 minHow should India balance wildlife conservation with development, local livelihoods and the need for scientific research? In this discussion, Prof Qamar Qureshi, formerly of the Wildlife Institute of India, and Prof Uma Ramakrishnan of…
-
SIR row: Are ‘vote chori’ protests a setback to the Hindutva project?
October 15, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minOctober 10th witnessed a massive display of state repression in the national capital. Brutal violence was unleashed against journalists, students, activists and citizens who wanted to protest at Jantar Mantar, seeking Chief Election…

Australia
Brazil
Canada
Germany
India
Ireland
Japan
Mexico
New Zealand
Philippines
South Africa
United Kingdom