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The 'Swipe and Sip' Dating Scam, a Chinese Woman's 'Pretty Woman' Moment & More

Going on a Bumble/Tinder date? Make sure your date isn't fooling you into running huge tabs at the behest of bars. If you do fall for it, you can have your revenge like this Chinese woman who made staff at a retail outlet count $110,000 in change for insulting her. While we are at it, that's not the Chief Justice of India asking to borrow Rs 500 for a cab... 

#MeToo in Malayalam Film Industry: The Heads Rolling and What's Next

The Hema Committee report has exposed shocking accounts of sexual abuse of women in the Malayalam movie industry. Around 10 big names face serious allegations while others have been accused of turning a blind eye to the abuse. We look at the implications and what comes next

Straight Talk | Lessons from Bangladesh: Why India Must Urgently Rethink Its Myanmar Policy

Both Bangladesh and Myanmar are in flux, and if India has to protect its long-term strategic interests in the region, there is an urgent need for strategic recalibrations. For starters, India must rethink how it handles the fluid situation in Myanmar, and who all it engages with to do so

Big Takeaways for Kamala Harris from the Starry DNC

The 4-day Democratic National Convention concluded on August 23 in Chicago, with Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. We discuss the takeaways and more.

OPS, NPS and UPS: Why Pension Reform is a Hot Potato

The Union Cabinet has approved a Unified Pension Scheme effective April 1, 2025 that guarantees pensions for 23 lakh central government employees. We discuss how its different from the other pension schemes and why it's a political minefield

Israel vs Iran: Why Hezbollah is So Hard to Defeat

In this episode of Worldwise, Shubhangi Sharma explains Hezbollah’s origins, how it grew as powerful as it is today and what makes it so hard to defeat

'Initially, They Had Hindu Names...': Kailash Kher on 20-Year Bond With AR Rahman

In coversation with News18's Yatamanyu Narain, singer Kailash Kher gives a sneak peek into his new song 'Hey Kanha Hey Gopala', talks about Anant Ambani's wedding and opens up on his "familial bond" with AR Rahman.

The Exit of Lateral Entry & Who Gets the Credit

The Opposition is claiming the credit for the cancellation of an ad for lateral entry in bureaucracy. The government, meanwhile, hailed Prime Minister Modi for his commitment to social justice. We discuss the controversy and the politics over it

Tantrum for iPhone, Luxury Dog Perfume, Cement Garlic & More

Will you relent if your son goes on a hunger strike for an iPhone? Will you spend $108 on a Dolce & Gabbana perfume for your dog? Will you be fooled by fake garlics full of cement? This and more in this week's episode. Tune in... 

'Whenever We Go Up to Maamu...': Ayaan Agnihotri on the Bond With Uncle Salman Khan

In an exclusive interview, Ayaan Agnihotri a.k.a Agni opens up on uncle Salman Khan's bond with his nieces and nephews, and on his tough but fair rules for mentoring them