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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 28 MIN

Superbugs in the air, a silent crop killer, and 10-min delivery row

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First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Rinku Ghosh about how Delhi’s toxic winter air may be helping the spread of a dangerous, antibiotic-resistant superbug.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Harish Damodaran about the underground parasite quietly decimating India’s mustard crop and why that matters for edible oil imports. (15:45)Lastly, we speak to The Indian Express’ Soumyarendra Barik about the government asking quick commerce companies to drop their 10-minute delivery deadline, citing concerns over gig worker safety. (25:18)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Rinku Ghosh about how Delhi’s toxic winter air may be helping the spread of a dangerous, antibiotic-resistant superbug.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Harish Damodaran about the underground parasite quietly decimating India’s mustard crop and why that matters for edible oil imports. (15:45)Lastly, we speak to The Indian Express’ Soumyarendra Barik about the government asking quick commerce companies to drop their 10-minute delivery deadline, citing concerns over gig worker safety. (25:18)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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