Best Assam Podcasts (2025)

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PoliticallyCorrect: How singer Zubeen Garg's death has complicated things for Assam CM Himanta Sarma 12:09

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BJP receives a big blow in Bodoland Territorial Council polls but Gaurav Gogoi-led Congress has little to cheer, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh elaborates in this episode of Politically Correct----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/bodoland-bjp-in-assam-zubeen-death-himanta/2753348/…

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The home video war 10:08

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Before streaming and catch-up TV, owning a video recorder was one of the only ways to watch on-demand entertainment. In 1975 Sony launched Betamax with its half-inch-wide tape capable of recording 60 minutes of television. It was the length of most American shows - the perfect run-time. But in 1977, JVC released its VHS: it was bigger and bulkier, …

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ThePrintAM: United for BMC polls, why are BJP & Shiv Sena keeping their options open in other civic bodies? 8:26

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https://theprint.in/politics/united-for-bmc-polls-mahayuti-allies-bjp-shiv-sena-keep-options-open-in-mmr-amid-turf-wars/2757393/By ThePrint

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NationalInterestPod: Why Pakistan is no Islamic state but an anti-Indian one with Army for rent, ideology of convenience 11:37

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Almost playing to a script, US President Donald Trump announced his 20-point resolution for Gaza in the presence of Benjamin Netanyahu and hinted that even the larger Palestinian question could be rolled into it. Within hours, never mind the time zones, Pakistan was the first Islamic country to rise in the fullest support. Pakistan’s has been a ren…

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CutTheClutter: Behind violent PoK protests, complexities of its Assembly & Pakistan's many contradictions 16:31

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CutTheClutter: Behind violent PoK protests, complexities of its Assembly & Pakistan's many contradictionsBy ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: What has India said on protests in PoJK? 4:26

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ThePrintAM: What has India said on protests in PoJK?By ThePrint

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The acquittal of OJ Simpson 10:35

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It’s 30 years since American football star OJ Simpson was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. Ron Shipp was a close friend of OJ Simpson's and also a police officer, he decided to testify against him in the criminal trial. In 2017, Ron spoke to Rebecca Kesby about why he wanted to testify. Eye-witn…

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ThePrintAM: What are the highlights of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Dussehra speech? 2:28

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https://theprint.in/politics/mohan-bhagwats-message-to-hardliners-refrain-from-shows-of-strength-aimed-at-provoking-a-community/2755755/By ThePrint

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FirstPersonSecondDraft: As RSS marks 100 years, Shekhar Gupta recalls his early childhood encounters with it 22:34

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As RSS marks 100 years, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta recalls the organisation’s twin contribution to his life in early childhood. He also explains how the Sangh and BJP under Modi right now appear closer than ever before. Watch #FirstPersonSecondDraft ----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/i-dont-know-about-pranab…

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ThePrintPod: Maharashtra govt set to lease out land near reservoirs starting ‘early October’. Target: Rs 500 crore/yr 4:03

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Water Resources Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil will implement a government resolution that opens up waterfront land near 20 dams for use.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Civic negligence killed 20 in Bengaluru in 2023, highest 4th yr in row; Indore was 2nd with 2 deaths 5:03

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Dy CM Shivakumar, who also holds Bengaluru Development portfolio, told reporters Wednesday, ‘Our team is working round the clock ... We have asked all our commissioners to be on the field.’By ThePrint

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'I took the famous photo of JFK and his son' 10:31

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On 2 October 1963, American photographer Stanley Tretick took the best picture of his life – a photo of President John F Kennedy working at the Resolute Desk in the White House, with his two-year-old son ‘John-John’ peeking out a secret door underneath. The photo was published in Look magazine a month later, days after the President was assassinate…

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ThePrintAM: Who is Tauqeer Khan & why is he in the eye of ‘I Love Muhammad’ storm? 6:54

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https://theprint.in/politics/cleric-who-once-said-modi-should-learn-from-yogi-whos-tauqeer-khan-in-eye-of-i-love-muhammad-storm/2755038/By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’ 5:34

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By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Ladakh solution requires Modi govt to go against its instincts—and devolve power to people 6:20

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By ThePrint

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The strike that shook up India's tea industry 10:42

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In September 2015, thousands of women tea pickers went on strike at one of India’s biggest tea producers. They had picked more tea than ever that year but were furious that wages remained low and managers were proposing to cut their bonus. Their action was unprecedented, with the low-caste women protesting in the streets for nine days, against both…

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What has TVK Chief Vijay said on Karur stampede? 5:23

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https://theprint.in/politics/in-tvk-chief-vijays-video-message-on-karur-stampede-message-to-cm-stalin-if-you-seek-revenge/2754481/By ThePrint

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The birth of the Excel spreadsheet 10:12

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In September 1985, Microsoft introduced Excel, an electronic spreadsheet program that revolutionised the way we organise and analyse data. With its grid of rows and columns, it allows users to sort information, do calculations, and make charts with ease. Today it is used worldwide. Spreadsheets might have a reputation for being dull, but this story…

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ThePrintAM: WHAT IS KERALA ASSEMBLY'S RESOLUTION AGAINST SIR? 3:18

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https://theprint.in/politics/kerala-assembly-passes-resolution-against-sir-politics-of-exclusion-visible-in-bihar-says-pinarayi/2753462/By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Canada declares Lawrence Bishnoi gang ‘terror group’: A look at its network, allies, rivals & reach 40:37

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Canada today designated Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a 'terrorist entity' under its criminal code, due to its role in creating a climate of 'fear and intimidation'. Watch Episode 1535 of #CutTheClutter, where ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta & Principal Correspondent Bismee Taskin explain the network of Lawrence Bishnoi gang, its allies, rivals, …

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The Cradock Four killings 10:37

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On 27 June 1985, four anti-apartheid activists from the rural town of Cradock in South Africa’s Eastern Cape were abducted at a roadblock. Their bodies were later found mutilated and burnt. Known as the Cradock Four, their murders became one of the most notorious cases of apartheid brutality. Fort Calata’s son, Lukhanyo, was just three years old wh…

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ThePrintAM: What does research institute DAKSH's report say about the state of India's commercial tribunal system? 6:33

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NationaInterest: Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely 10:47

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What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks. ----more---- https://theprint.in/national-interest/pakistan-army-munir-sharif-america-trump/2752201/By ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: What led to Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest? 3:49

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https://theprint.in/india/ladakh-sonam-wangchuk-detained/2751794/By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Cancer death rates declined globally between 1990 and 2023. India was an exception 4:02

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Analysis by network of thousands of researchers and academics from around the world relied on cancer incidence & mortality rates for 204 countries and territories for 47 cancer types.By ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: Why has MHA cancelled FCRA license of Sonam Wangchuk’s NGO? 5:52

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Why has MHA cancelled FCRA license of Sonam Wangchuk’s NGO?By ThePrint

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Guinea stadium massacre 10:29

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On 28 September 2009, around 50,000 people took part in a rally to protest reported plans by military leader Moussa Dadis Camara to stand in the presidential election. It started peacefully, until troops, under Camara’s rule entered the stadium and opened fire, killing more than 150 people. Many others were left scarred, and women raped. Asmaou Dia…

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CutTheClutter: Journey of MiG-21 as it retires after 62 yrs, & IAF’s chronically troubled fighter jet acquisitions 38:26

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As the Soviet era MiG-21 takes last flight, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta recounts the 62-year journey of the IAF mainstay of six decades. #CutTheClutter episode 1736 also looks at the IAF’s chequered record of warplane acquisitions.----more----Read Anchit Gupta's article here: https://theprint.in/author/anchit-gupta/----more----Watch Walk…

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Dos and Don’ts of Reporting 1:11:52

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In the final episode of the podcast, all the Newslaundry reporters come together to share their thoughts. They share their experiences about how they managed to do some of their stories despite several hurdles. They also shed light on what a reporter should and should not do while reporting. While this podcast takes a pause here, they talk about pr…

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The secretary who made millions from her typos 9:46

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In the 1950s, secretary Bette Graham from Texas was struggling to cope with her new electric typewriter. “My fingers would hang heavy on the sensitive keyboard and the first thing I'd know, I'd have a mistake with a deposit of carbon which I simply couldn't erase,” she said. A budding artist, she wondered if there was a way she could paint over her…

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ThePrintAM: Who is Delhi ‘godman’ Chaitanyananda Saraswati accused of molestation? 3:10

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Who is Delhi ‘godman’ Chaitanyananda Saraswati accused of molestation?By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Terrorist to 1st Syrian leader at UN in 58 yrs: Evolution of Ahmed al-Sharaa& shift in US-Syria ties 20:19

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#cuttheclutter Once an al-Qaeda and ISIS fighter, and still on the UN sanctions list for terrorism, Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa addresses the United Nations General Assembly. He is be the first Syrian leader to address the UN in 58 years. Ep 1735 of #CutTheClutter looks at the evolution of Ahmed al-Sharaa and his many faces over the years, ho…

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ThePrintPod: PM’s internship scheme headed for overhaul after tepid response. How govt plans to woo more youth 6:00

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In Round 1, PMIS saw only 280 companies offered 82,000 internships to students. Only 28,000 candidates accepted opportunities with the firms and ultimately, just 8,725 joined.By ThePrint

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DDLJ: India’s longest-running film 10:24

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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the ultimate Bollywood romance was released to critical acclaim in October 1995, becoming the longest-running movie in Indian cinema history. The premiere was held at the Maratha Mandir cinema in Mumbai, since then it’s been screened there every day for the past 27 years, stopping only briefly during the Covid pandemic.…

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ThePrintAM: Why did Delhi Ramlila drop Poonam Pandey as Ravan’s wife? 5:09

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https://theprint.in/politics/delhi-ramlila-drops-poonam-pandey-as-ravans-wife-over-peoples-sentiments-after-vhp-bjp-protest/2749191/By ThePrint

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The birth of Médecins Sans Frontières 10:42

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In 1971, 13 men sat down in a Paris office to launch what would become one of the world’s best known humanitarian organisations: Médecins Sans Frontières, or Doctors without Borders. The men were among hundreds of volunteers responding to an appeal by the French medical journal, Tonus, after a major cyclone devastated East Pakistan. The campaign sp…

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PoliticallyCorrect: How PM Modi’s fresh push for reforms is an attempt to reposition his brand and why 8:42

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GST reforms and the two informal groups of ministers the PM has set up are about the economy But, it’s a lot about politics, too, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh discusses in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect To read: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/pm-modi-reposition-brand-12th-year-office/2748308/?amp Apply here for ThePrint …

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ThePrintAM: WHO ARE THE MAOISTS KILLED IN AN ENCOUNTER IN CHHATTISGARH'S NARAYANPUR? 3:03

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CutTheClutter: Why Trump wants Soviet-built Bagram air base in Afghanistan back from Taliban, & the China factor 23:26

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Taliban has rejected Trump’s claim of US regaining control over Bagram air base in Afghanistan. Soviet-built Bagram air base was US’ largest base in the country & it saw withdrawal of US troops in July 2021. In Ep 1734 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the strategic importance of Bagram air base, why Trump wants it …

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The start of Scouting 10:29

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In the early 1900s, while serving in the British Army, Lord Robert Baden-Powell laid the foundations for what would become one of the largest international youth movements, Scouting. His vision was to create an organisation that would build friendships, experiences, and skills for life. Gill Kearsley used archive to trace the origins of the movemen…

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National Interest POD: India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either 11:09

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National Interest POD: India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket eitherBy ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: What’s the controversy over Rahul Gandhi’s post on Gen Z? 4:40

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CutTheClutter: ‘Drug boats’ strikes & threats: Why Trump's targeting Maduro, Venezuela's Sai Baba-loving autocrat 23:37

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#cuttheclutter US has struck two boats this month in international waters, as part of Trump administration’s ‘crackdown on Venezuelan drug cartels’. US has accused Venezuela of sending fentanyl and cocaine into the country. In August, Trump administration doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuela’s authoritarian leader N…

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Omar Sharif stars in Lawrence of Arabia 10:31

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In 1962, Egyptian actor Omar Sharif made his Hollywood debut in Lawrence of Arabia, a sweeping epic that would become one of cinema’s most popular films. Using archive recordings, Gill Kearsley tells the story of the movie legend’s transformation into the enigmatic Sherif Ali and brings to life the moment he stepped into the desert and onto the wor…

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ThePrintAM: What is Rahul Gandhi's fresh charge against CEC Gyanesh Kumar? 7:37

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CutTheClutter: Saudi Arabia &nuclear-armed Pakistan sign defence pact:Tracing their ties, & what it means for India 28:52

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#cuttheclutter Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman signed a defence pact on Wednesday. The pact states that an attack on either of the countries would be considered an attack on both. ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what the agreement means for the two countries, geopolitics …

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ThePrintPod: Once loyal only to the King, now a kingmaker. How Nepal Army guided nation through political collapse 11:38

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In a region where militaries have often usurped civilian power—Pakistan, Myanmar, even Bangladesh—Nepal’s army has maintained a reputation for professional restraint.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Siddaramaiah’s push to include Kurubas in ST fold ruffles complex caste dynamics in Karnataka 5:33

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The CM has for decades been advocating for Kurubas' inclusion in the ST fold, which would not just further consolidate his support base but also become part of his legacy.By ThePrint

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The Aswan High Dam 11:02

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In the early 1960s, Unesco appealed for scientists to go to Egypt to save antiquities that were threatened by the construction of one of the largest dams in the world, the Aswan High Dam on the River Nile. Professor Herman Bell answered that call from the UN. He spoke to Louise Hidalgo in 2020. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witne…