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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
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
86-crore Birkins, Luxury's Class Politics & TIME's Top 100 Creators
86-crore Birkins, Luxury's Class Politics & TIME's Top 100 Creators In this episode of PopScope, host Tamma Moksha unpacks the auction of Jane Birkin's iconic handbag for €8.6 million and what it says about the luxury industry's grip on aspiration and class. We also dive into TIME's list of 100 most influential creators, wondering whether the creator economy is truly revolutionary or just another arm of the establishment. This episode takes a critical look at how money, influence, and aesthetics intersect in today's popular culture landscape. Host: Tamma Moksha Video: Shivaraj S Edited by Shivaraj S Produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
M.A. Baby Urges Bharat Ratna for Umayalpuram Sivaraman, Highlights Neglect of Percussion Artists in India
CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby, a lifelong connoisseur of Carnatic music, argues that Indian percussionists deserve the nation's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna. In a conversation with legendary mridangam maestro Umayalpuram Sivaraman at The Hindu office, Mr. Baby highlights why artists like Kishan Maharaj, Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussain, and Samta Prasad have yet to receive this recognition. He calls on institutions like the Music Academy and The Hindu to champion this overdue honour and criticises the Government of India for ignoring calls from the music fraternity. The event also revisits stories of friendship, artistry, and the philosophy of embracing both tradition and innovation in music. Watch to understand why the campaign for Bharat Ratna for percussionists matters and why it's time India recognised its great maestros. Video: Johan Sathyadas, Thamodaran B, Shivaraj S Editing: Shivaraj S
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Watch: Rare blood types, twice-a-year HIV prevention, and rising maternal health risks
In this edition of The Health Wrap by The Hindu, hosts Zubeda Hamid and Dr. N. Ramkrishnan unpack the week's biggest health developments—from the discovery of a new blood group named 'Gwada negative', to a twice-a-year HIV prevention shot approved by the U.S. FDA. The episode also covers India's maternal and newborn health challenges, including heat-linked pregnancy risks and the generational impact of domestic violence. Plus, explore advances in cancer, brain and spine care, cataract awareness, and new genomic tools for outbreak detection. Tune in for the expert take and a roundup of key explainers that you shouldn't miss. Coordinator: Athira Elssa Johnson Presentation: Ramya Kannan and Zubeda Hamid Editing: Shivaraj S Video: Shivaraj S and Thamodharan B
The Hindu
22-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
The Strait of Hormuz explained: Why does this waterway matter to India and the world?
Tucked between Iran on one side and Oman and the United Arab Emirates on the other, the Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil choke point with around 20% of the world's oil flowing through it each day. But this isn't just a shipping route. It's a pressure point in global geopolitics. Rising tensions between Iran and Israel have put the Strait of Hormuz at risk with Iran threatening to block the waterway, which would affect the overall global economy. For India, a country that imports over 40% of its crude from Gulf nations, any disruption here could spell economic trouble. In this explainer, we look at why the Strait of Hormuz is crucial, how instability here can affect global energy prices, and why countries like India—heavily dependent on energy imports—should watch this waterway closely. Presentation: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Video: Shivaraj S
