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Can New Canadian PM Mark Carney Mend Ties With India?

Episode 203March 14, 2025, 10:51 AM IST

Mark Carney steps in as Canada's new Prime Minister and immediately faces a turbulent landscape — strained US relations, Chinas sanctions, and domestic political shifts. Will he stabilise Canada's global standing? More importantly, will he be able to get India-Canada ties back on track? Abhijit Majumder breaks it down.

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After sparring with the Centre over NEP and the proposed delimitation exercise, Tamil Nadu has now opened a new front — ditching the rupee symbol for a Tamil letter in its 2025-26 state budget logo. How will the move pan out?

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Syria has suffered its worst bloodshed since Bashar al-Assad was toppled from power. The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority. What has driven the violence, how has interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa reacted, and what have world power said? We explain

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Trump Pauses Ukraine Aid. What Does It Mean For The War And Kyiv Future?

US President Donald Trump has paused military assistance to Ukraine, shaking up Kyiv's war strategy at a critical moment. We decode how it impacts Kyiv's military readiness, diplomatic maneuvering, and more.

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The Line Between Fitness And Fat-Shaming In Indian Cricket

A remark on Rohit Sharma’s weight by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed has ignited a political storm. But is this just about fitness, or is there a deeper pattern of body shaming, media scrutiny, and political narratives in Indian cricket? We break down the controversy, precedents, and what it says about sports culture in India.

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March 04, 2025, 05:49 PM IST | Episode 199

Tamil Nadu vs Hindi: The Politics Of Language And The Language Of Politics

Tamil Nadu has long resisted the imposition of Hindi, and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has reignited the battle. Is the NEP a backdoor push for Hindi, or are these fears misplaced? With the Centre linking education funds to policy compliance, is this a fight over language or federalism? We break it down.

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