The Sarla Bhat case, India's fake drug crackdown, and WhatsApp's username episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 22 MIN

The Sarla Bhat case, India's fake drug crackdown, and WhatsApp's username

from 3 Things · host Express Audio

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Naveed Iqbal about the 1990 abduction and killing of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, and why a chargesheet filed 36 years later naming former JKLF chief Yasin Malik is significant in the larger context of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus.Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about the Centre’s expanded QR code-based track and trace system for medicines, how it aims to curb counterfeit drugs, and the implementation challenges that could determine whether the initiative succeeds. (8:25)And in the end, we look at the Centre’s concerns over WhatsApp’s upcoming username feature, which officials fear could make impersonation scams and digital fraud easier despite the platform’s planned safeguards. (19:55)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 3, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

The Sarla Bhat case, India's fake drug crackdown, and WhatsApp's username

0:00 22:34

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of 3 Things?

This episode is 22 minutes long.

When was this 3 Things episode published?

This episode was published on July 3, 2026.

Can I download this 3 Things episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!