News18 Explainers

Swift Fall Of Assad & The Road Ahead For Syrians

Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), the rebel forces of Syria, have seized Damascus, forcing Bashar al-Assad to flee. We discuss Assad's downfall, Syria's future, and more. Tune in!

What Explains Pushpa 2’s Pan-India Craze?

Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun, has grossed over Rs 800 crore worldwide in just four days. The Hindi version of this sequel has outperformed the original Telugu version. In this episode, we explore the factors behind the film's incredible success. Tune in!

Despatch Cast On Intimate Scenes, On-Screen Abuses, & Vikrant Massey’s Sabbatical

Manoj Bajpayee, Shahana Goswami and Arrchita Agarwal are gearing up for the release of their upcoming film, Despatch, which will premiere on Zee5 on December 13. In an exclusive conversation with News18’s Titas Chowdhury, the trio talks about filming multiple intimate scenes in Despatch. Manoj Bajpayee also discusses how actors are criticised for smoking and using abusive language in films. They also reveal their thoughts on Vikrant Massey’s sabbatical.

Fadnavis-Shinde Seat Swap: What To Expect?

Devendra Fadnavis is back as Maharashtra Chief Minister after a tumultuous 12 days during which Eknath Shinde played hard ball. We discuss the change in their dynamics along with the other challenges before Fadnavis.

Pratik Gandhi On Working With Wife Bhamini, 'Foodie' Vidya Balan, & Money

Pratik Gandhi has had a rather eventful year with Madgaon Express, Do Aur Do Pyaar and Mohan's Masala. Up next, he will be seen in Prime Video's Agni. In a freewheeling chat with News18’s Titas Chowdhury, he speaks about co-star Vidya Balan being a foodie, his relationship with money and how working with his wife Bhamini Oza for the first time in a Hindi project felt like a “honeymoon period”. Tune in…

Bangladesh's Loss Is India's Gain

As unrest and the spate of attacks on minorities refuses to die down in Bangladesh, its economy is in troubled waters with its textile sector bearing the brunt. This has served strong gains on the Indian side of this industry. Shubhangi Sharma brings you this episode with insightful inputs from Soumya Bhowmick, Associate Fellow at ORF.

How INS Varsha & INS Kadamba Will Keep China, Pak In Check

India must prepare for a scenario where it has to ward off threats not only from China or Pakistan, but both the countries together. To that effect, while INS Varsha will be a potent base to counter China, it is INS Kadamba that will keep Pakistan in line.

What Threats Are ISKCON Monks Facing In Bangladesh?

With Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das detained, and over 60 ISKCON monks denied travel to India despite having valid documents, we explain the increasing risks to minority rights in Bangladesh.

Why Did India Turn Down COP29 Deal?

At the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, developed nations pledged $300 billion annually to support developing countries. However, India and other nations expressed strong dissent on the agreement. We explain why India rejected the deal.

What JMM Did In Jharkhand That Congress Couldn't In Maharashtra

Why did the BJP strategy work in Maharashtra but not in Jharkhand? What did the JMM-led alliance do right in Jharkhand, which the Congress-Sharad Pawar-Uddhav Thackeray alliance couldn't in Maharashtra? We explain...