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Tuesday Feb 18, 2025

While Indian concerns fell on deaf ears with the Biden administration, New Delhi is optimistic that with Trump back, quick action will be taken to protect Indian interests globally. 

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake shook Delhi-NCR on February 17, but why did it feel so intense? We break down the science behind shallow quakes, what caused this tremor, and whether Delhi is prepared for bigger ones.

Monday Feb 17, 2025

The Emir of Qatar, Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, is on a visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. On the agenda is energy, economy and expatriates. This is a partnership with a geographically small but incredibly influential nation – a nation that hosts over 830,000 Indian expatriates, a population vital to Qatar's very existence.

Monday Feb 17, 2025

From trade and defence to energy and tech, PM Modi’s US visit has made headlines. But what are the particulars? How will these announcements impact India? We discuss.

Monday Feb 17, 2025

PM Narendra Modi's two-day US trip was packed with landmark moments, each carrying its own significance. From meetings with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs, the bombshell proposal to sell fifth-gen F-35 jets to India, and strong statements against Khalistanis — this visit was nothing short of explosive. In this episode of Worldwise, Shubhangi Sharma makes sense of it all. 

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025

Trump appears to be interested in turning the Gaza Strip into West Asia’s next UAE, where all sorts of people will settle and flourish. So, what will become of the Palestinian people? Where will they go? 

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025

Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent started as a raw, unpredictable talent show built on humour and roasts. But its unfiltered content has sparked backlash. Has the show pushed the limits too far? Should digital platforms impose stricter content guidelines, or would that be a slippery slope toward censorship? We discuss.

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025

President Trump has deported over 100 Indians, keeping them shackled throughout a 40-hour flight. We break down why Indians are being deported, what Trump’s policies mean for migrants, and how this could shape US-India relations. Tune in.

Monday Feb 10, 2025

BJP’s big win in Delhi marks a turning point in the capital’s political landscape. What changed this time? How will governance unfold under the new leadership? And does this signal a larger shift in urban politics? We break it all down in this post-election deep dive.

Friday Feb 07, 2025

Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, both linked to India, are unconventional figures in the American security establishment. With their nomination — Patel for FBI Director and Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence — Trump has lit a fire under the deep state. Shubhangi Sharma explains.

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