Frontline on Air Podcast
1) Hasdeo Arand and the manufacturing of tribal consent
Shubhangi Derhgawen and Deepanshu Mohan delve into the escalating conflict over Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo Arand forest, a crucial ecological zone threatened by coal mining projects linked to corporate int...Show More
2) What Kerala’s temple dress code row reveals about faith, caste, and religious reform
M.G. Radhakrishnan examines the evolving debate over dress codes in Kerala’s temples, exploring their intersections with tradition, politics, and social reform. The audio story unpacks how the Sangh P...Show More
3) A broken hiring system has spawned the Rs.300 crore cash-for-jobs scam in Goa
Amey Tirodkar delves into the Goa cash-for-jobs scam, exposing allegations of corruption in government recruitment under the BJP-led administration. The audio story unpacks the controversy surrounding...Show More
4) UGC’s new university leadership rules could imperil academic independence
T.K. Rajalakshmi explores the implications of the UGC’s new regulations on the appointment of vice-chancellors in central universities, highlighting concerns over academic autonomy and political influ...Show More
5) Will the rise of Waris Punjab De reignite radical politics in Punjab?
Ashutosh Sharma examines the shifting political landscape of Punjab, focusing on the Shiromani Akali Dal’s challenges and the rise of radical elements like Waris Punjab De. The audio story delves into...Show More
6) Manmohan Singh: The heterodox economist
Pritam Singh reflects on the economic philosophy of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, tracing his evolution from a Fabian socialist to the architect of India’s market liberalization. The audio sto...Show More
7) Chhattisgarh claims it is winning against Naxals. But the victory comes at the cost of tribal lives and rights
Ashutosh Sharma delves into the ongoing Naxal conflict in Chhattisgarh, examining the intersection of security operations, tribal rights, and resource extraction. The piece explores how the government...Show More
8) Will Trump break world’s faith in US dollar?
Radhika Desai examines America's shifting role in the global economy, focusing on the challenges posed by de-dollarization efforts, the rise of BRICS countries, and the U.S. response, including tariff...Show More
9) India’s strategic agility will define its US ties in Trump’s second act
Jayant Prasad analyzes the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on U.S.-India relations, examining policies on trade, H-1B visas, and geopolitical dynamics involving China. He explores how Trump's appr...Show More
10) Recalibrating the moral compass
Indira Jaising reflects on the 75-year journey of the Indian Constitution, examining its role in securing fundamental rights and addressing the challenges faced in upholding these rights. She highligh...Show More