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The Hindu
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- Climate
- The Hindu
Uttarkashi flash floods: Can We Prevent The Next Tragedy?
On August 5 in Dharali, a Himalayan village near the Gangotri pilgrimage route, steady rain was followed by the ballooning of a river that destroyed homes and futures. It wasn't the first such disaster in this region. It began with regular monsoon rain tapping on roofs, creating thin streams down the hillsides. Hours later, a wall of water, rock and mud tore through Dharali. Nestled in Uttarakhand's upper reaches near Gangotri, Dharali lies close to a sacred source of the Ganga River. But on that day, the river smashed into homes, ripped apart roads and swept away everything in its path. Families fled with nothing. Lives were lost. The Himalayas are young mountains that shift, crack and shed rock. But our choices make them more dangerous: carving roads into fragile slopes, building too close to rivers and the warming the climate. In this episode, a scientist explains the forces shaping the mountains, and an environmentalist shows how our actions magnify the risk. Together, they trace the path from an ordinary day's rain to a disaster and reveal how to stop the next tragedy before it strikes. Host: Anupama Chandrasekaran Produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Listen to more In Focus podcasts:
The Hindu
30-07-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Behind the scenes: How the data and science teams measured heat stress
The podcast features interviews with the four journalists behind Taking on the Heat, a data-driven story on heat stress in Chennai. The story follows the daily experiences of four working-class individuals with varying levels of exposure to direct sunlight. Each participant was equipped with a device that recorded temperature and humidity data throughout their workday. The analysis sheds light not only on their exposure to heat but also on how they manage it, and what kind of support the State could offer to ease their burden. Guests: Vasudevan Mukunth, Nitika Francis, Srinivasan Ramani, and Areena Arora Host: Vignesh Radhakrishnan Camera: Shivaraj S, Thamodharan B, and Kailas Krishna Editing: Shivaraj S and Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Produced by: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian For more episodes of In Focus:
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Celebrating 100 years of Guru Dutt
100 years ago, in colonial India, a boy was born who would leave an indelible mark on cinema. Guru Dutt's life was a study in contrasts: lyrical beauty and harsh truths, soaring successes and personal tragedies. This video tells his story, from learning dance in Almora to directing Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. His films, once misunderstood, are now considered among India's greatest. Presentation: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Editing: Johan Sathyadas J Script: Shikha Kumari A
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Big changes in Indian train ticket booking from today Explained
Indian Railways is rolling out big changes to its ticket booking system from July 1, 2025. From Aadhaar-based OTP verification for Tatkal bookings to fare hikes on long-distance routes, these changes aim to make the system more digital-first and secure. Presentation: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Production: Shikha Kumari A Video: Thamodharan B
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
What is a Michelin Star? Origin and history explained
What is a Michelin Star? Ever wondered why it's called the 'Oscars of food' and what tyres have to do with it? In this video, we break down the surprising history of the Michelin Star, how it started as a marketing gimmick for a tyre company, and how it became the ultimate mark of fine dining. From tyres to top chefs, this is the story of how a company got the world to eat better, to sell more tyres. Presentation: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Script and Production: Shikha Kumari A Video: Shivaraj S
