News18 Explainers

Ratan Tata: Legacy Beyond the Legend

There is hardly any Indian household that hasn't been somehow touched by the $100-billion Tata Group. And Ratan Tata conquered new heights at its helm. As the nation bids adieu to the legend, we take a look at his enduring legacy and discuss what’s next for the conglomerate.

Meet Emraan Hashmi & Sunny Leone's 'Son' in Bihar

Giving a new twist to the "tu jaanta hai mera baap kaun hai" threat, a student's exam form in Bihar mentions Emraan Hashmi has his father and Sunny Leone as his mother, and social media is loving it!

Mistakes That Cost the Congress in Haryana

The BJP proved all exit polls wrong to clinch a historic hat-trick in Haryana. We discuss what worked in the saffron party's favour and what mistakes cost the Congress dearly.

America's Indo-Pacific Pivot Stumbles as War Escalates in Europe and West Asia

The dual-front pressure on the US because of the war in Ukraine and the dangerous situation in the Middle East not only complicates America’s "pivot" to the Indo-Pacific but also opens opportunities for adversaries like China and Russia to exploit.

Muizzu’s U-Turn: Maldives Gets Bailout From India

In this week’s episode, Shubhangi Sharma delves into the incredible turnaround in India-Maldives relations, from rock bottom only a few months ago to back on track.

Where Are We One Year After Hamas' Attack and Israel's Retaliation?

One year ago, Hamas attacked Israel, sparking a war that shows no signs of ending anytime soon. We discuss how the conflict is positioned currently, its human and financial toll, and what India's response has been.

Are Film Stars Fair Game in Southern Politics?

Telangana minister Konda Surekha blamed KT Rama Rao for the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, triggering a storm of criticism from the Telugu film industry as well as the Opposition. Given the marriage of stardom and politics in the south, to what extent can the two be kept separate?

Adah Sharma & Ankur Rathee on Repeating Clothes, Free Advices & Difficult Co-Stars

Adah Sharma and Ankur Rathee will be seen together in Disney+ Hotstar's Reeta Sanyal. In an exclusive chat with News18's Titas Chowdhury, the duo discuss their upcoming show, being on sets when they didn't get along with their co-stars, the free advices they received from people and breaking the tabboo on repeating clothes. Listen in...

Govinda’s Gun, Cash for Sleep, Heartless Managers & More

How did Govinda shoot himself in the leg? How did a Bengaluru woman win Rs 9 lakh by just sleeping? Why are managers being weird with sick leave requests? This and more in this week's episode. Tune in...

Nepotism Debate Irrelevant, One of the Biggest Examples is Kishore Kumar: Team CTRL

In an exclusive chat with News18's Titas Chowdhury, Ananya Panday, Vikramaditya Motwane and Nikhil Dwivedi discuss their upcoming cyber-thriller CTRL and weigh in on the nepotism debate in the film industry. Tune in...