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Line Of Truth

by The Honest Critique

Truth neither has a boundary nor can be restricted to one! We are chasing truth, one story at a time. The 'Line of Truth' is a podcast series hosted by the Journalist and Columnist, Ratnadeep Chakraborty. The show takes on a public policy or an issue affecting the country every episode and dissects it with analysis from the panel of experts on the show. The listeners are free to derive their own conclusion and find their truth.

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Episodes

  1. Unveiling the Layers of Faith and Culture

    In this enriching episode, join us as we engage in a fascinating dialogue with Haroon Khalid, an anthropologist and prolific author whose literary exploration delves deep into the tapestry of culture and religion in Pakistan and its neighboring regions. Haroon, an alumnus of Lahore University of...

  2. Analysing the Defence Budget

    How did the armed forces manage to control the Chinese intrusion without busting the capital budget? How did the government bring down the pension allocation by Rs 9,150 crore? Lt Gen Prakash Menon joins Ratnadeep Chakraborty to analyse the defence budget for financial year (FY) 2021-2022, the...

  3. Decoding the Farmers' Protest

    Why are the farmers protesting against the reforms that are claimed to promote efficiency of agriculture and what are their biggest concerns? An audio documentary following Ratnadeep Chakraborty and Simran Kaur Thandi, a final year law student at Panjab University as they report on the world's...

  4. The war of Narratives

    What does India need to be a global power? Why is American's gross human right violation in Afghanistan and Iraq overlooked with the larger picture of 'war on terror'? How can intelligence agencies adopt to the world of information warfare? Former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood joins Ratnadeep…

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    Truth neither has a boundary nor can be restricted to one! We are chasing truth, one story at a time. The 'Line of Truth' is a podcast series hosted by the Journalist and Columnist, Ratnadeep Chakraborty. The show takes on a public policy or an issue affecting the country every episode and…

    more
  6. Public Policy and India's failed story of a wonderful opportunity

    Why it is critical to mould Public Policy schools as institutions of practice? Will a Masters in Public Policy be a MBA in future? Does India need it's version of a RAND? Citizen for Public Leadership (CPL) founder Prateek Kanwal joins Ratnadeep Chakraborty to talk about the first-of-its-kind...

  7. Belief, Faith, and Mythos

    Do you need a structure to workship a deity? Is belief and faith the same? What is the Indian model of wealth accumulation? Bestselling Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik joins Ratnadeep Chakraborty to talk about his prodigal writing speed, the historical judgement of Ram temple and the traditional...

  8. Contextualizing the History of Kashmir

    The basic story of Kashmir has always been in a highly contested piece of land between India and Pakistan and since Partition, there have been three wars fought over it. But does the story end there? The history of Kashmir is contested and is way more complicated than be just reduced to binaries....

  9. The Grand 'Indian Media' Tamasha

    Why can't the Indian Media speak truth to power? The media industry has expanded tremendously in the last decade. Instead, of having a diverse and vibrant press from this expansion, the Indian media now is more influenced by corporates and political pressure. The Co-founder & CEO of Newslaundry,...

  10. Long away from a place called 'Home'

    The stories of second-generation Kashmiri Pandits post-exodus is filled with the constant struggle of keeping their culture and rituals alive with the distant memory of a piece of land they can call their 'home'. Practising Advocate of Delhi High Court, Rashika Raina and Student of CHRIST (Deemed...

  11. Political Satire in a 'Bizarre Democracy'

    Are we moving towards the American tradition of late-night satire where shows pack in factual news with tongue-in-cheek commentary? Political Satire is booming in India and the reason is all about the controversy surrounding their opinions. It is with a dry humour that political satirist are…

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  12. Prime-time Prime Minister and the 2019 General Elections

    What was the formula that Modi-Shah used to win the general election for the second time in five years? What was the core issue in the election: a development agenda or national pride? Will the Modi magic work in the assembly elections or does the BJP needs to work on its allies? Bestselling…

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  13. The Prison Diary of Tihar Jail

    Did Nirbhaya’s rapist, Ram Singh, commit suicide or was he murdered? What was the last wish of Maqbool Bhat and why wasn't it delivered? Is the hanging of Afzal Guru a stain on India's democracy? Mary Morgan Hewett Award recipient veteran journalist and author, Sunetra Choudhury joins Ratnadeep...

  14. A 'Millennial' Journalist

    Should you compromise your ethics over money? Can you be friends with a person from opposing political opinions? Would Zaira Wasim be treated differently if she was a Hindu? Hiba Beg joins Ratnadeep Chakraborty to talk about what it's like to be a millennial journalist in India and a Muslim in...

  15. Do you remember 19 January 1990?

    In the middle of the night of 19th January 1990, half the population of Kashmir Pandit was on the street, running to save their lives. January 20, 1990, was the day when thousands of Kashmiri Pandits, including the old man, were forced to flee from their homes - their paradise. Over 60,000…

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  16. The Filmmaker from the valley

    Kashmir has been misrepresented by Bollywood for a long time. Lush green hills, shikara rides, Dal lake and fetishization of ordinary Kashmiris are the imageries you find in a Bollywood movie. Ashvin is one of the only directors who have tried to give a human side to the conflict and narrated the...

  17. Tshopt: The story of Kashmir

    The Indian media has often painted the picture of Kashmir in binaries. An entire generation of Kashmiri youth has taken on the Indian state, both online, and on the streets. Initially, the protests on the streets were peaceful, as large crowds gathered to protest fake encounters, land transfers,...

  18. Liberalism in India

    Is liberalism a western idea or does have its root in India? Can you be a liberal and patriot at the same time? How will the nationalist rhetoric with a claim to challenge the pernicious effects of neoliberalism affect the Indian polity in the long run? Liberalism is central to public and…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Truth neither has a boundary nor can be restricted to one! We are chasing truth, one story at a time. The 'Line of Truth' is a podcast series hosted by the Journalist and Columnist, Ratnadeep Chakraborty. The show takes on a public policy or an issue affecting the country every episode and dissects it with analysis from the panel of experts on the show. The listeners are free to derive their own conclusion and find their truth.

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Truth neither has a boundary nor can be restricted to one! We are chasing truth, one story at a time. The 'Line of Truth' is a podcast series hosted by the Journalist and Columnist, Ratnadeep Chakraborty. The show takes on a public policy or an issue affecting the country every episode and dissects...

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