Best Asim Hussain Podcasts (2025)

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Point Blank: How India’s Mission Sudarshan Chakra Boosts Military’s Firepower Amid Op Sindoor Phase II Warning | Hindustan Times Podcast 12:41

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Months after India's Operation Sindoor created waves across the globe, India's Army Chief warns of phase two. How does Mission Sudarshan Chakra tie into an Atmanirbhar Bharat? And what impact does this have on India's neighbourhood? Listen in to HT's Shishir Gupta as he provides crucial insight on all of the above and much more. This is Point Blank…

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The Interview: Breast Or Cervical Cancer: How Soon Is Too Soon To Screen As Experts Bust Myths On Timing & Testing | Hindustan Times Podcast 45:20

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In this special HT interview, top oncologists Dr. Neerja Bhatla and Dr. (Col.) CS. Pant decode India’s two most common cancers among women - breast and cervical cancer. From early detection and screening to government awareness drives and lifestyle factors, the doctors explain what’s making more Indian women vulnerable, when to get tested, and how …

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Grey Zone: Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female PM But Not All Women Are Celebrating | Here’s Why | HT PODCAST 8:18

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Japan has a new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first female leader in 78 years of democracy. Takaichi, a conservative stalwart, was parliament-selected, not popularly elected, and she became Japan’s fourth prime minister in five years. The paradox is stark: Japan is the fourth-largest economy in the world, a global industrial powerho…

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HT Podcast: The Real Story Behind Trump’s Ties To Pakistan | Hindustan Times Podcast 40:53

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In an interview with HT, analyst Uzair Younus explains why U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing closer ties to Pakistan. Younus, sitting down with Shashank Mattoo, explains that the Trump administration wants Pakistan’s help on the Middle East and on critical minerals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vw1TProUzKQ…

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#67 Can we be optimistic about AI sustainability? With Iuna Tsyrulneva 44:07

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The potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on our worsening climate crisis is certainly a hot topic, pardon the pun. Fortunately, we have an expert on today’s show to help us make sense of it all. Iuna Tsyrulneva is one of the leading voices in AI and sustainability. Well versed on both topics, Iuna holds a PhD in materials science, and works …

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Not CIA, Trump’s New Method Of Foreign ‘Regime Change’ Revealed - South America Turns Testing Ground 9:14

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What if foreign policy didn’t hide behind spies, coups, or covert operations, but came wrapped in a MAGA cap? Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, all bear witness to a bold new U.S. strategy. Javier Milei has visited Trump four times in ten months, nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize, and received a $20 billion lifeline. Jair Bolsonaro, though barred…

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Software Architecture for Sustainability 44:22

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Guest host Anne Currie speaks with Karthik Vaidhyanathan, Assistant Professor at IIIT Hyderabad, about integrating sustainability into AI development. They discuss how the world can balance digital growth with renewable energy goals and how AI systems can be designed to be energy-efficient rather than energy-intensive. Karthik shares insights from …

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The Interview: Inside PM Modi’s Decision-Making: Nripendra Mishra On The Man Behind The Office| Hindustan Times Podcast 53:45

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In this exclusive interview, former Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his top aide, Nripendra Mishra, opens up on the defining decisions that shaped India’s economic and political landscape, from the rollout of GST to the contentious demonetization drive. Mishra reveals how Modi approaches decision-making, the inside story beh…

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In-Depth: Protests In Italy, Germany, Mexico & More | How Gaza War Turned Israel From ‘Victim’ To ‘Villain’ | Hindustan Times Podcast 9:12

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Global protests have erupted across Italy, Germany, Mexico, and other countries as public opinion shifts sharply against Israel over its actions in Gaza. Once widely seen as a victim, Israel now faces growing international criticism and condemnation, with many accusing it of disproportionate force and civilian harm in the conflict. Watch on YouTube…

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The Week in Green Software: Sustainability along the DevOps Lifecycle 58:44

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Guest host Anne Currie is joined by software engineer and sustainability advocate Julian Gommlich to explore how green practices can be embedded throughout the DevOps lifecycle. They discuss how modern operational practices like continuous delivery, automation, and agile iteration naturally align with sustainability goals, helping teams build more …

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Grey Zone: Putin's War To Make Ukraine The World’s Newest Arms Power? | Hindustan Times Podcast 8:14

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Ukraine is fighting a war with a shortage of weapons and now, it wants to sell weapons. President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine is ready to export its homegrown arms to Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East. But why would a country still under attack sell its own weapons abroad? Is this a desperate attempt to fund its war, or a stra…

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#66 Data Centers and Water in the US: a Complex Story with Mohammad Islam and Shaolei Ren 1:01:24

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“We're living under a water stressed world. Maybe not today, but a certain time of the year.” This new reality stated by Dr Shaolei Ren questions both the resiliency and the water footprint of the data center industry. In this episode we bring an academic perspective on these questions with two of the most renowned experts in the field, Dr Shaolei …

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In-Depth: Tony Blair, Jared Kushner & Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan: Politics & Power Play In Middle East | HT Podcast 20:18

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HT Podcast: EU-India To Seal Free Trade Deal? | Ex-EU Trade Negotiator Explains Implications For Global Economy| Hindustan Times Podcast 13:49

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The EU has refused President Trump’s call for tariffs on India and China over Russian oil, stressing independence in trade policy and unveiling a landmark 19th sanctions package on Russia. In this conversation between HT's Aayesha Varma and Former EU Trade Negotiator John Clarke, listen in to insights about EU trade policy and much more as U.S. pre…

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Building Energy Awareness into Operating Systems 1:05:29

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Host Chris Adams speaks with Didi Hoffmann, CTO of Green Coding Solutions, about building energy awareness into operating systems and making sustainability a first-class concern in software development. They discuss Didi’s journey from Linux kernel programming to climate-focused tech and many more! Learn more about our people: Chris Adams: LinkedIn…

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Point Blank: Asim Munir’s China Offer To Trump Could Leave Pak In A Geopolitical Mess | What It Means For India 19:43

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Pakistan, America, Afghanistan and India. What are the recent geopolitical developments in these regions that you need to know? Tune in to Point Blank with HT's Shishir Gupta to find out. It's a discussion on Pakistan & America's growing closeness, how it relates to China, why Trump and the Taliban are involved in a tussle and what happened in Lada…

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In-Depth: How One Family Shaped Israel: Did The Rothschilds Buy Palestine Before Anyone Else? | Trump | Hamas | Hindustan Times Podcast 10:58

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Explore the real history of the Rothschild dynasty—bankers who shaped Europe, financed nations, and supported the creation of Israel. Bust myths and conspiracy theories surrounding their wealth and legacy in global finance. Join Aayesha Varma as HT In Depth reveals facts behind one of history’s most influential families and their impact today.Watch…

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#65 Green IO London 2025 special episode in collaboration with Architect Tomorrow 26:18

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Today, we don’t have 1 or 2 guests but 10! In partnership with the YouTube channel Architect Tomorrow, we are glad to share with you snippets and interviews of the speakers who made the latest Green IO Conference in London a huge success last week. The audio quality has improved since last year but is still perfectible. Except for this, I hope you’…

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The Interview: AIMPLB's Khalid Rasheed Defends Waqf System, Questions Govt Narrative On Corruption And Misuse | Hindustan Times Podcast 43:00

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The Supreme Court’s verdict on the Waqf Act has sparked fresh debate. AIMPLB Executive member Khalid Rasheed speaks on the community’s concerns, from fears that the government is targeting masjids through the new Waqf Act, to allegations of corruption within Waqf. Rasheed calls for compensation on buildings made on waqf land, and explains why many …

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Grey Zone: China's Xi Jinping Celebrates Xinjiang At 70 As Uighurs Suffer For Not Being ‘Chinese Enough’ | Hindustan Times Podcast 8:05

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President Xi Jinping marked the 70th founding anniversary of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Urumqi with all the familiar symbols of Chinese state power: red banners, thunderous applause, grandiose speeches. But beyond the stage lights and orchestrated clapping lies a darker story, one that the United Nations put into words that same year.…

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Guest host Anne Currie speaks with Boris Gamazaychikov, Head of AI Sustainability at Salesforce, about aligning artificial intelligence with environmental responsibility. They explore the wide range of energy impacts across AI models, the development of the AI Energy Score benchmarking tool, and why transparency is essential for sustainable choices…

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Tell Me Why: “Gen Z Loves Them, Voters Trust Them: The Power of Older Leaders” | Hindustan Times Podcast 8:43

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Why do older leaders keep winning in a world obsessed with Gen Z? 🤔As PM Narendra Modi turns 75, even his rivals are wishing him well—without calling for retirement. From Rahul Gandhi’s slow rise, to Nepal’s Gen Z choosing a 73-year-old leader, to global examples like Joe Biden and Keir Starmer, this episode explores why experience beats age in pol…

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Grey Zone: Why Antifa ‘Terror Tag’ After Charlie Kirk’s Murder Is A Threat To Free Speech In America | Hindustan Times Podcast 9:31

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Is Antifa really behind Charlie Kirk’s death, or is this just the latest chapter in Trump’s war on the left? After the fatal shooting of the conservative influencer, Donald Trump signed an executive order labeling Antifa a domestic terror organization. But the movement has no central leadership, no membership list, and, crucially, no connection to …

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Grey Zone: As Western Nations Recognise Palestine, Netanyahu’s Syria Move Hints At Israel’s ‘Sinister’ Plan | Hindustan Times Podcast 8:24

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This weekend, four Western powers, the UK, France, Australia, and Canada formally recognised Palestine, issuing grand speeches about statehood. But while the world celebrated a symbolic breakthrough, Benjamin Netanyahu was busy charting a different course, one that could reshape the Middle East forever. In the same breath that he rejected Palestini…

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'India And China Are In A Boxing Match In South Asia': Constantino Xavier 31:39

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China’s rising influence in South Asia, including in strategically vital countries like Nepal and Bangladesh, has worried India. Constantino Xavier joins the HT podcast with Shashank Mattoo to explain China’s rising power in India’s neighbourhood and the competition between the two Asian heavyweights. Watch the full interview here.…

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Point Blank: PM Modi Turns 75: How He Outworks, Outwits Opposition & His Ultimate Goal For India Explained | Hindustan Times Podcast 22:24

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75, marking over a decade of transformative leadership that has reshaped India’s political, economic, and global trajectory. In this episode of Point Blank, journalist Shishir Gupta decodes PM Modi’s legacy, from his unmatched work ethic and bold national security decisions to flagship initiatives like Atmanirbhar…

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In Depth: After Qatar Attack, Turkey Issues Major Warning: Israel Looking To Drag NATO Into War Over Hamas? | Hindustan Times 8:55

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Israel’s attack on Qatar has sent shockwaves across the Middle East. While Tel Aviv insists it was targeting Hamas leaders, Doha says its trust has been broken and the fear of betrayal has sent Turkey in a spiral. It is now warning that it could be next. For years, Ankara has sheltered Hamas leadership while balancing its NATO obligations. If Israe…

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#64 Why we hate recycling with Elaine Brown and Ross Cockburn 55:42

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Elaine and Ross hate recycling. Both know first hand about our computers’ and smartphones’ life. About the wasted opportunities to better use the precious resources into it. Elaine Brown is the CEO of the Edinburgh Remakery who refurbished 295 laptops last year. She’s also a keen expert on the right to repair issues. Ross Cockburn is the Trustee of…

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HT Podcast: Charlie Kirk Shot Dead: Trump Says ‘Dark Moment’ For America | Will U.S. Rethink Its Gun Policy Now? | Hindustan Times Podcast 8:01

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Charlie Kirk’s death has sent shockwaves across America, not just because of who he was, but because of the cruel irony of how it happened. The 31-year-old conservative activist was shot dead on stage in Utah, right as he began answering a question about gun violence in America. Hours later, a video from April 2023 resurfaced, where Kirk said it wa…

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Backstage: The Green Software Movement Platform 29:44

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WIN FREE TICKETS TO GREEN IO LONDON: CLICK THIS LINK AND COMMENT BELOW TO WIN Learn more about our people: Chris Skipper: LinkedIn | Website Gosia Fricze: LinkedIn | Website Find out more about the GSF: The Green Software Foundation Website Sign up to the Green Software Foundation Newsletter Resources: Green Software Movement | GSF [04:33] Green So…

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Grey Zone: Nepal PM KP Oli Forced To Resign After Gen-Z Protests Rock Nation | Is South Asia Stability At Risk? | Hindustan Times Podcast 8:25

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Nepal has been thrown into turmoil. The Prime Minister has resigned after days of violent youth-led protests that began with a social media ban but quickly spiraled into the country’s worst democratic crisis in decades. Streets are burning, parliament has been breached, and police have opened live fire on demonstrators. But this story is much bigge…

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Grey Zone: Not Hamas Or Iran, Netanyahu Faces Fire From Israel’s Supreme Court Over Palestinian Prisoners | Hindustan Times Podcast 8:04

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Two years into the Gaza war, the battlefield isn’t the only place under pressure. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a fresh offensive while his domestic challenges mount. Protesters are back on the streets demanding answers on hostages, Israel’s Supreme Court has delivered a rare ruling with direct political consequences, and …

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#63.b AI & Energy Efficiency: just follow the money? with Anne Currie 35:38

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Anne Currie is the co-author of the acclaimed O’Reilly book “Building Green Software”, a pillar of the GSF, a veteran in the Cloud Industry and also a SF novelist with her series of panopticon books. Preparing her forthcoming keynote at Green IO London, she went all the way down into the rabbit hole of AI and energy efficiency. She investigated fro…

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Tell Me Why: Ajit Pawar Vs Anjali Krishna Clash Raises Questions on VIP Culture | Hindustan Times Podcast 8:14

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A young IPS officer from Solapur, Anjali Krishna, stood her ground against Deputy CM Ajit Pawar — and the viral video has sparked outrage. But this isn’t just about one clash. In this episode of Tell Me Why, Sunetra Choudhury breaks down India’s VIP culture, outdated 1968 conduct rules, and why officers often end up powerless before netas. #ajitpaw…

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Point Blank: Why Donald Trump Shouldn’t See India’s Ties With China & Russia As Anti-America | Hindustan Times Podcast 21:35

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Prime Minister Modi’s recent China visit and evolving India-US relations spark global debate as President Trump imposes steep tariffs on Indian imports in response to India’s Russian oil purchases, citing these penalties as action against Russia. In this episode of Hindustan Times Point Blank, Executive Editor Shishir Gupta dissects the transaction…

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HT Podcast: Singapore PM Wong On India Trade Ties Amid Trump Tariffs: ‘We’re The Largest…’ | Exclusive Interview | Hindustan Times Podcast 24:31

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is currently in India on a bilateral visit, sat for an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times. In the interview, Wong talked about possible outcomes of upcoming India-Singapore bilateral meeting and his country's future investment plans. Wong also asserted confidence in India's economic future amid the …

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HT Podcast: Jeffrey Sachs On U.S.’ India Tariffs, Putin Vs Zelensky, Modi-Xi Meet & Trump The ‘Great Unifier’ 36:04

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In this exclusive conversation, economist and policy analyst, Professor Jeffrey Sach, joins Abhishek Singh of Hindustan Times to decode some burning geopolitical questions. From the fallout of Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, to the deeper roots of the Russia-Ukraine war, Sachs pulls no punches in laying out the complex realiti…

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#63a AI & Energy Efficiency: why was DeepSeek a defining moment? with Anne Currie 41:45

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Anne Currie is the co-author of the acclaimed O’Reilly book “Building Green Software”, a pillar of the GSF, a veteran in the Cloud Industry and also a SF novelist with her series of panopticon books. Preparing her forthcoming keynote at Green IO London, she went all the way down into the rabbit hole of AI and energy efficiency. She investigated fro…

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Tell Me Why: RSS At 100: Mohan Bhagwat, Modi, Temples & BJP Influence | Hindustan Times Podcast 8:32

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In this week’s episode of Tell Me Why, we dive into the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) — the 100-year-old ideological fountainhead of the BJP and India’s ruling establishment. With RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat delivering a rare 3-day lecture series, we break down the biggest takeaways: Why the Sangh doesn’t want PM Narendra Modi to retire at 75, what…

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Grey Zone: Japan's Viral ‘Flood of Africans’ Fear: The Hysteria Over Immigration & The Real Fear Beneath It | Hindustan Times Podcast 8:05

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Japan is facing a storm it didn’t anticipate. A government program linked to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) quietly branded the “Hometown Plan”, has triggered a wave of anger on social media. The fear? That Japan is about to be flooded by African migrants, granted quick permanent residency, and even incentivized to marry into Jap…

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Grey Zone: Trump Vs Kim Jong Un Rematch: 6 Yrs Later, US Minus Allies; N Korea Adds Putin Army, China Weapons? | Hindustan Times Podcast 8:45

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Donald Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un again. The announcement instantly revives memories of that dramatic 2019 handshake at the DMZ. But the world Trump is walking back into has changed. North Korea today is not just the isolated state he once tried to charm, it now stands firmly backed by two powerful patrons: Russia and China.Just last y…

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Grey Zone: US Warships Near Maduro's Venezuela: Trump’s ‘Regime Change’ Obsession May Trigger China & Russia? | Hindustan Times Podcast 8:18

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Donald Trump is playing up his role as a global peacemaker, but is that the whole story? While Washington talks of ending wars, U.S. warships are circling Venezuela, signaling something far bigger than just cracking down on “drug cartels”. Could this be the start of another regime change war? And where America goes, rivals aren’t far behind. China …

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The Interview: Indian Students’ Australia Dreams At Stake? Envoy Philip Green Explains the Roadblocks in Detail | Hindustan Times Podcast 41:45

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With Indian students flocking to Australia for higher education, Australia's High Commissioner to India Philip Green decodes the hurdles and practical advice they must consider to ensure their plans remain on track. This as the Australian government plans to increase the cap for international students to 295,000 by 2026. In this special episode, Gr…

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HT Podcast: ‘Sanctions Don’t Prohibit What India Did’: Ex-Trump NSA John Bolton On U.S. Tariffs On India | Hindustan Times 22:41

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In an interview with HT, former Trump national security adviser John Bolton criticized Washington for its “confused” policy on India. Ambassador Bolton questioned Washington’s 25% penalty on India for purchasing Russian energy and acknowledged that the India-US relationship is in “a very bad place”. Bolton believes Trump is an “aberrational preside…

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Grey Zone: U.S.-Taliban Talks, Israel-Hamas War & More| Why Qatar Is The World’s Most Trusted Peace Broker | Hindustan Times Podcast 8:27

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Qatar is tiny, but its diplomatic reach is towering. While Donald Trump is loudly campaigning for a Nobel Peace Prize, tiny Doha has been quietly racking up real peace deals - from ending America’s longest war with the Taliban, to brokering prisoner swaps between the U.S. and Iran, to negotiating delicate truces between Israel and Hamas. The irony?…

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‘U.S.-Pak Ties Temporary…’: Ex-Indian HT Podcast: Army Chief VP Malik’s Explosive Take On Trump-Munir Bonhomie | Hindustan Times Podcast 20:11

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India has witnessed heightened tensions along the Pakistan border and major counter-terror operations in Kashmir. General VP Malik, former chief of the Indian Army, joins us to share his insights on operational challenges, strategic shifts and the lessons learned from recent events, including the elimination of perpetrators of the Pahalgam massacre…

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The Week in Green Software: AI Energy Scores & Leaderboards 1:04:39

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Host Chris Adams is joined by Asim Hussain to explore the latest news from The Week in Green Software. They look at Hugging Face’s AI energy tools, Mistral’s lifecycle analysis, and the push for better data disclosure in the pursuit for AI sustainability. They discuss how prompt design, context windows, and model choice impact emissions, as well as…

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Grey Zone: ‘Putin Isolated’ Myth Busted: Russian Prez ‘Schools’ Ukraine’s Zelensky On ‘How To Make Friends’ | Hindustan Times Podcast 8:59

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What does the world map of power look like today? Not in terms of borders, but in terms of influence, alignments, and shifting loyalties. In the wake of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s Alaska summit, the global chessboard is being redrawn. Look at the map: BRICS countries like India, Brazil, South Africa, and China are standing out. Central Asian…

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The Interview: Sanjay Dutt, Ajmal Kasab To Bollywood-Mafia Links: Ujjwal Nikam Reveals Mumbai’s Bloody Chapters | HT Podcast 40:20

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From prosecuting 26/11 terrorist to high-profile cases like the 1993 Bombay blasts and the Pramod Mahajan murder, India’s top terror prosecutor has seen it all. The man behind India’s toughest convictions, Ujjwal Nikam, discusses his most infamous trials in this compelling interview with Kumkum Chadha. He also shares the hidden links between Bollyw…

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HT Podcast: Trump’s Carrots, No Sticks...Is Putin Playing Him Like A Chess Master? Who Won Alaska Summit? | Hindustan Times Podcast 24:37

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In the first full-scale war in Europe since WWII, the Ukraine crisis has reshaped global geopolitics. Amid escalating tensions, Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin in Alaska, raising questions about U.S. strategy, European involvement, and the future of the Ukraine war. Andrew C. Kuchins, Senior Fellow from Center for the Nati…