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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 18 MIN

No Bail for Umar-Sharjeel, US-Venezuela-India, Ikkis and a Banished IPL Star

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In Seema Says, this week, The Wire’s Editor, Seema Chishti discusses the reasons behind the United States’ attack on Venezuela and India’s muted response to the flagrant violation of international law. She also discusses how the strained ties between Bangladesh and India following India not allowing Bangladesh cricketer, Mustafizur Rehman for KKR in the IPL have got more strained. In a discussion with Elisha Vermani, Seema discusses the denial of bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam and why everyone must go and watch the latest Hindi war film – Ikkis, based on a real life story. Recommendations: Seema: 1. Watch Varun Grover in Nothing Makes Sense -    • Varun Grover || Comedy Special || Nothing ...   2. Neil Postman’s ‘Amusing Ourselves to Death’   / 74034.amusing_ourselves_to_death   Elisha: On a woman rescued after two years of being locked up in a bathroom. https://www.himalmag.com/culture/dome...

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