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Is there a pattern behind recent “controversial” films in India? From The Kerala Story to The Kashmir Files, several films in recent years have sparked debates around propaganda, political messaging, and ideological influence. In this video, we investigate 10 such films and examine their alleged links to political figures, organizations, and networks. We look at connections involving producers, directors, funding sources, and public endorsements—and ask: Is this just coincidence, or part of a larger pattern? Are some of these films directly linked to political actors associated with the BJP, RSS and Hindutva organisations? This video is based on extensive research and publicly available statements, records, and reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At a time when corals around the world are facing unprecedented threats from climate change, India’s plans to translocate big coral colonies in the Nicobar Islands for a mega development project has come under severe criticism. A comprehensive plan to translocate 16,150 coral colonies—as suggested by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)—enabled the Rs 92,000-crore project to get a go-ahead from the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The tribunal deemed that the plan by the ZSI had sufficient safeguards to give the mega port and township project a green light. However, Dr Bryan Wilson, a renowned coral biologist and Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, disagrees. In an exclusive interview with The Quint, Dr Wilson said the plan to translocate corals in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands—and the assumption that the environment will be exactly the same—is nothing short of "scientific madness". Dr Wilson further questioned whether any independent scientific authority had, in fact, verified the claim made by the ZSI in the tribunal that their previous translocations had resulted in a greater than 90 percent survival rate. "The big issue that I think as a scientist, as a researcher, that I'm really concerned about is that there has been no independent fact-checking of what the ZSI says. It truly baffles me," he said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rs 3,300 crore. That’s how much Indian taxpayers have effectively paid for Parliament’s dysfunction over the last decade under the Narendra Modi-led NDA government. In this investigation, we analysed official Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs data to calculate how much scheduled parliamentary time was lost to disruptions, adjournments, and political deadlock between 2014 and 2025, and what that time cost the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2017, her life was reduced to a headline. This interview is about everything that came after. The Unnao rape survivor speaks about life beyond the courtroom and beyond the case against former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. She talks about losing her father, grandmother and aunts, surviving a brutal accident, raising two young children under constant threat, and fighting a case that never really ends. 'They think I have no troubles or pain just because I am not crying. My family died. My father died. I have fought a very long battle, and I am still fighting it.' She talks about fear, isolation, political power, the price her family has paid, and how even learning a skill or stepping outside feels dangerous. She also raises serious concerns about AI being used to manipulate and circulate her images, putting her safety further at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yeh jo India hai na… yahan santra santra hota hai, aur apple apple hota hai. Except in 2025, Indian cricket forgot that. In this video, Rohit Khanna traces Shubman Gill’s wild year: the promotions, the hype, the numbers no one listened to, and the three mistakes that finally led to his shocking T20 drop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Election Commission of India- Bihar Elections 2025: What’s the real truth behind the ‘infiltrator’ claims in Bihar’s Seemanchal region? In the Muslim-majority districts of Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, and Purnia, only 106 objections related to citizenship were filed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), out of which 40 names were removed from the voter list, and most of them were Hindus. So, was the ‘infiltrator’ narrative in Seemanchal purely political? Watch the Exclusive Report by Vikas Kumar. #electioncommission #biharelections2025 #seemanchaltak #biharvoterlist #Citizenship #BiharPolitics #SIR #Kishanganj #Katihar #Purnia #InfiltratorMyth #election2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bihar Election 2025: In the heat of the Bihar Elections 2025, Mahagathbandhan has declared Mukesh Sahani, the “Son of Mallah” and chief of the Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP), as its Deputy Chief Minister candidate — marking a major shift in caste and community politics. In this exclusive interview with Shadab Moizee for The Quint, Sahani opens up about his 11-year struggle for Nishad rights, his vision to create jobs through the fisheries and dairy sector, and why he chose not to contest this election himself. From clarifying the helicopter controversy to rejecting ticket sale allegations and explaining his break with the BJP, Sahani lays bare his political strategy, ambitions, and dream to give Bihar’s EBC community its due share in power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the morning of 31 October 1984, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated at her residence in Delhi by two of her Sikh bodyguards — Beant Singh and Satwant Singh. Her death triggered an immediate political crisis and led to the outbreak of the 1984 anti‑Sikh riots — days of communal violence in Delhi that claimed around 3,000 lives. This video walks through the hours and minutes after the assassination, examining how one moment changed the course of history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bihar Election 2025: Folk singer Maithili Thakur, now BJP’s candidate from Alinagar (Darbhanga), speaks to Shadab Moizee of The Quint about her sudden political debut, meeting PM Modi, and her plan to make Alinagar an “Adarsh Nagar.” She addresses the name-change controversy, defends her roots as an artist, and shares how she balances music and politics. #MaithiliThakur #BiharElections2025 #BiharPolitics #BJP #Mithila #alinagar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"He's Muslim, has a beard on his face, is aware of his rights and knows how to question and that is the real reason behind still keeping him in Tihar jail," said Nargis Saifi, wife of Khalid Saifi who has been imprisoned in Delhi riots under UAPA. In the past 5 years, he missed seeing his children grow up, he misses his friends alongside whom he fought against hate. In this story, we've spoken to Khalid on his life in jail, to his family on how it has affected them as they long to see him be free one day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For someone who considers herself an "accidental and reluctant actor", #KonkonaSenSharma is one of the most unique voices in the industry. Her filmography is a testament to her craft; groundbreaking, nuanced and challenging conventional norms. Even off camera, Konkona does not shy away from calling out the inequalities and realities of the Indian film industry. In a conversation with The Quint for this episode of Tell Me All, the actor weighed in on the eight-hour working shift debate, urged male actors to challenge systemic pay disparity, emphasised the need for better provisions for women on set, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an exclusive interview with Poonam Agarwal, former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa breaks down the 'Vote Chori' row between Rahul Gandhi and the Election Commission and argues why the Special Intensive Revision shouldn't have been done just before Bihar elections.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every Monday morning, do you get that sinking feeling, “Oh my God! I have to go back to that awful place, to that job which I hate?” Do you feel anxious, feel that knot in your stomach when you see your boss approaching, because your immediate boss is always trying to humiliate you, scare you into working more and more? Well, you're not alone. A majority of Indian white-collar professionals feel this way now. Watch senior journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty's latest episode of 'Caught in the Middle' as he breaks down all the recent data which show that Indian workplaces, across the board, is toxic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new voter list data from Bihar raises some crucial questions. After the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, names of 47.77 lakh voters were deleted across the state. But the numbers reveal that in areas with a higher Muslim population, the rate of voter name deletions is significantly higher than the state average. In Seemanchal districts like Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, and Araria alone, 5.84 lakh voters were removed — accounting for over 12% of all deletions in Bihar. Is there a pattern behind these missing names? And how many names were deleted from Hindu-majority areas? Watch Vikash Kumar’s report — Why are more voters ‘missing’ from Muslim-dominated areas in Bihar? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of Tell Me All with The Quint, #vishaljethwa opened up about the challenging yet rewarding journey from his humble beginnings to #Homebound, the insults he bore as an aspiring actor, the challenges he faced being an outsider in the industry, losing his father at a young age, why he wouldn't cast himself in roles if he was a casting director, his fear of doing interviews in English and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UP Caste Rally Ban: Political rallies in Uttar Pradesh based on caste identity have now been banned. Acting on the directions of the Allahabad High Court, the UP government has taken this decision. The rationale given is that caste-based rallies organized for political purposes fuel caste conflicts in society, which are against public order and national unity. In this report by Vikas Kumar, find out what 10 major decisions the UP government has taken on caste-related matters, and how these decisions are likely to impact political parties that draw their strength from caste-based politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Days after violence in Ladakh left four civilians dead and over 80 injured, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been reportedly detained by Ladakh Police. The following interview with Wangchuk was conducted in September 2024 during his march from Leh to Delhi, along with scores of his supporters, to press for Ladakh's longstanding demands. It has been republished from The Quint's archives in light of the recent development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nafisa Ali Sodhi has fought and defeated cancer in the past. Now, it has resurfaced with a vengeance. But she is not one to give in. In a candid interview with Harinder Baweja for The Quint, Ali speaks intimately about her fight with cancer, the relapse, the pain of chemotherapy and the perils of misdiagnosis and medical negligence when it comes to women's health. She also speaks about how she maintains her zest for life, which in turn fuels her spirit of activism. "I believe in karma. And in doing good, and not turning my back on situations where I can help," the actor said. Watch the full interview to find out how the 68-year-old maintains her joie-de-vivre despite fighting stage 4 peritoneal cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homebound, written and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, starring #ishaankhatter, Jahnvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, is India's official entry for the 2026 #Oscars. The film is produced by #KaranJohar's Dharma Productions with legendary filmmaker #martinscorsese as an executive producer. The cast and director of the film spoke about Jethwa’s insecurity about not speaking English in an industry where the language is considered 'classy', Khatter’s versatility as an actor, how Scorsese’s advice led to “the biggest hurt” of Ghaywan’s career, and the silences the director faced growing up as a Dalit that shaped the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On 29 August, Pravin Jha, a resident of Gora village in Gujarat's Narmada district, met with an accident on NH-56. He alleges that the poor condition of the road—and the massive potholes on its 30 km stretch—resulted in the fall, and the subsequent injury to his elbow. "Just the other day, I came across a video of our Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, proudly speaking about the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. He said he drove his car at 180 kmph and didn’t spill a drop of tea. I want to challenge him: forget 160 or 180, try driving here at 60 kmph, and we will concede that whatever you are saying about the national highways is correct," he says in his My Report. Watch to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GST 2.0 is here and many things that the middle class consume are now going to be taxless. There are only two key rates left now: 5% and 18%. The 12% and 28% are gone. While an array of items of everyday use have become cheaper, there is a new 40% rate which will be levied on things that the government considers to be "bad" for you and me. These include sugary drinks, big motorbikes and big cars, or even home delivery of food and groceries. The government thinks that if one can afford it, they better pay the tax. In real terms, will an average middle-class family really gain from GST cuts on items of daily use? In the latest episode of Caught in the Middle, senior business journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty brings you a breakdown of who saves how much on what and who pays for those savings following the recently announced GST reforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most anticipated series of the year, #aryankhan directorial debut, #TheBadsOfBollywood, is set to release on September 18. The cast of the upcoming Netflix series, #bobbydeol , Lakshya Lalwani, Anya Singh, Raghav Juyal and Sahher Bambba, sat down with The Quint in a new interview, sharing their favourite on-set moments with #shahrukh_khan , working with first-time director Aryan Khan, their views on stardom in this generation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the next episode of Tell Me All, #sohaalikhan opens up about growing up with privilege, her relationships with Kunal Khemu, #saifalikhan, and #kareenakapoorkhan, and the challenges of fame, long-term monogamy, motherhood, and carving her own identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India's former ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, explains the deeper frustrations that led to Nepal's crisis, such as rising aspirations, limited opportunities, and an unresponsive political system dominated by a few leaders. He also discusses why Nepal is so crucial for India, lessons for us from the uprising, and how Nepal’s democratic challenges differ from India’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delhi Flood Ground Report: Every year, Delhi faces the same nightmare—flooded homes, submerged streets, and families forced into relief camps. This time, as Yamuna crossed danger levels and water entered colonies and even cremation grounds, relief camps themselves were also submerged, leaving people with nowhere to go. The Delhi CM made headlines by stepping into the water, but beyond the cameras, residents are still struggling for shelter, food, and safety. In this ground report from Yamuna Bazar, we ask: how long will the capital keep drowning every monsoon while authorities repeat the same promises? #DelhiFloods #GroundReport #DelhiFloods #DelhiNews #ReliefCampsSubmerged #GroundReport #YamunaRiver #DelhiNews #FloodRelief #DelhiUpdate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'The current system is in a flux,' says geopolitics expert Srividya Jandhyala in an interaction with The Quint, shedding light on the impact of US tariffs on India, New Delhi's recent pivot to China, and much more. Jandhyala, an associate professor at Singapore's ESSEC Business School, says that since India relies less on exports as a share of its GDP, the impact of US tariffs won't be as big on New Delhi when compared to other Southeast Asian countries. She also speaks about how the interdependence between states and businesses is more crucial now than ever — given the rapid geopolitical changes taking place in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of The Quint’s series Screen Test, media expert and author Vanita Kohli-Khandekar, who has been tracking the media and entertainment business for over two decades, breaks down what’s holding back the Indian film industry. From the urgent need for more cinema screens, to why film marketing has lost its soul, to the OTT slowdown and rising costs, she speaks on the challenges the industry must overcome to thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In New India, a Muslim finds it difficult to get a house or a flat, especially in Yogi Adityanath's Uttar Pradesh. From Muzaffarnagar, Bareilly to Lucknow: Muslims have had to either sell their place after local Hindus agitated or face rejections while looking for a place amid rising Hindutva politics. How has this become a phenomenon in UP? The Quint finds out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Aatish Taseer has remained 'banned' from entering India, the country where he grew up and where his mother still resides, since 2019. The Indian government revoked his 'Overseas Citizenship of India' (OCI), alleging that Taseer had tried to hide information regarding his father, politician Salman Taseer's Pakistani background. Critics noted that the timing of this revocation, which came after Taseer published a controversial article in Time magazine labeling Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India's 'Divider-in-Chief', appeared political. In an intimate interview with The Quint, Taseer who has recently published his new book, discusses the absurdity of his OCI revocation, his life in exile, the complicated relationship with his father Salman Taseer and his yearning to return home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Tell Me All, Anshula Kapoor opens up about reaching out to Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor after they lost their mother (Sridevi), her brother Arjun Kapoor being her support system, blaming herself for her parents’ separation, dealing with her mother’s loss, being bullied as a child, and finding her way through grief and insecurities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bihar Special Intensive Revision: Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list is currently underway in Bihar, and the use of Form-6 has become a major talking point. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has also raised several questions regarding the form. In this context, The Quint (Vikas Kumar) investigated how Form-6 has been used in one assembly constituency — Valmiki Nagar. We analysed nearly two years of data and found that, before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, a large number of new voters were added. However, during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision, several of these names have gone missing from the draft list. Our investigation also revealed that 22% of these “new voters” are over the age of 30. Watch this exclusive report by Vikas Kumar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delhi’s Yamuna Biodiversity Park is a model for urban ecological restoration and a powerful example of how cities can fight climate change by working with nature. Once a barren wetland, it has been transformed into a thriving ecosystem that now supports rare plants, migratory birds, and native wildlife. Wildlife Biologist Dr Faiyaz Khudsar, the driving force behind the park, takes us on a walking tour to reveal its hidden secrets and explain why restoring native ecology, not just planting trees, is key to fighting the impact of climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Bill tabled by Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament on Wednesday, 20 August, proposed to give the Centre the power to remove any Chief Minister, State Cabinet Minister, or Union Minister who is facing criminal charges punishable by five years or more of imprisonment, and who has been under arrest for 30 days. Simply put, if a minister spends 30 days behind bars in a case in which the charges carry a punishment of at least five years, they will lose their office if the Bill becomes law. Following uproar in the Lok Sabha, the Bill has been recommended for referral to a Parliamentary Standing Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Election Commission of India, on 17 August, held a press briefing to address concerns around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and data-backed allegations levelled by Rahul Gandhi of irregularities in Karnataka and Maharashtra elections. Here's a fact check of the EC's claims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our next episode of Tell Me All', The Quint sits down with actor #nawazuddinsiddiqui for a candid conversation. He opens up about why "good actors" and "good performances" often don't get enough screens, how casting today is influenced by #socialmedia followers, and about the loss of dignity public figures face online during personal struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On 15 August 2025, Sholay completes 50 years of being released, watched, loved, and quoted across generations. Javed Akhtar, who co-wrote Sholay with Salim Khan, speaks to senior journalist Harinder Baweja about what makes the film one of Indian cinema’s most enduring classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As #sholay completes 50 years, #rajeevmasand picks his three favourites scenes from the film From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could voters excluded from the draft SIR rolls have influenced the 2024 Lok Sabha election in Bihar? A Quint investigation has found that deleted voters outnumber 2024 election margins in 24 seats. Of these, BJP-JD(U) led NDA won 16. This detailed investigation is based on data released by the poll body on several occasions. Watch the video for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last few weeks, Bengali-speaking migrants in Gurugram faced police detentions on suspicion of being 'Bangladeshi' nationals. Hundreds of migrants from West Bengal have since returned home as the 'verification drive' to catch 'illegal immigrants' continues. What drives this exodus? Why were the people detained? The Quint spoke with migrant workers who faced detention last month like Jasimuddin Hossain, Mukul Hossain and others who reported being picked up from their homes and neighbourhoods and unduly profiled as 'Bangladeshi' before being locked up in 'detention centres' while the police 'verified' their documents.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past 15 years, Indian consumers have gone from paying 65% to 80% of the country’s total taxes. During this time, the corporate tax burden has shrunk. With stagnant wages and record profits for companies, the middle class bears the brunt. Watch the latest episode of 'Caught in the Middle'—a series on all things middle class—by senior business journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty, to know more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Satya Pal Malik, passed away following a prolonged illness on 5 August 2025. He had served as Governor of the erstwhile state when the Pulwama terror attack killed around 40 CRPF jawans in 2019. The BJP leader later became a vocal critic of the central government. In his final years, he made several explosive revelations and accusations against the government. However, while he took on his own party leadership, he was not lenient towards the Opposition either — even though his demeanour towards them was eventually perceived as ‘soft’. In an interview with Eshwar on 'Badi Badi Baatein' in February 2024, he spoke at length about his fallout with the party he had served for two decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the loneliness of the early years to the joy of finding her soulmate in acting, actor #rasikadugal opens up about why she thought of giving up acting, how she and husband Mukul Chadda hold space for each other, a scene with #irrfankhan that felt like a 'dud', and while performance is finally being valued today — funding is still a challenge. She also reflects on losing roles earlier in her career because producers didn't she her as 'sellable', and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2006 Mumbai Blasts: Abdul Wahid Shaikh, who came out with his book, ''Begunah Qaidi' years ago, laid down the ways in which the now-acquitted Muslim men faced police brutality. The 12 Muslim men were labelled 'terrorists' and their family were also treated as a 'terrorist's family.' What was the impact of this tag? Why is the same media silent now? Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/KoO8Lwctv1E Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"In the past 19 years, they have lost a lot. The order should have come 9 months or 19 months later, but it came a little too late." Echoing the sentiments of the 12 Muslim men acquitted by the Bombay High Court in 2006 train blasts, Abdul Wahid Shaikh said these lines with agitation in his voice. In this interview, Shaikh recounts police pressure, torture during incarceration, their fight of 19 years to prove their innocence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Video Source: SansadTv Parliament finally debated the Pahalgam terror attack and revealed details of Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev. While PM Modi and Amit Shah made big claims, the Opposition raised key questions: on intel failure, lack of accountability, and why the operation was abruptly stopped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Umar Khalid has been in jail since 14 September 2020. He has been denied bail, again and again. In this video, Umar’s friends read out excerpts from a piece he wrote from inside Tihar Jail for The Quint. From referencing Dostoyevsky’s The House of the Dead to telling the story of a prisoner who spent 29 years in jail without parole, Umar Khalid writes about hope, despair, and what it means to live between life and death. The video also chronicles five years of delayed hearings and postponed justice — a reminder that sometimes, not even time can break someone’s spirit. 🧷 Read Umar Khalid’s piece on The Quint: https://www.thequint.com/voices/blogs/umar-khalid-writes-from-tihar-jail-delhi-riots-case-imprisonment-5-years Watch our full series on political prisoners: – Sharjeel Imam’s story → https://www.thequint.com/news/politics/sharjeel-imam-exclusive-interview-prison-muslims-delhi-violence-uapa – Gulfisha Fatima’s story → https://www.thequint.com/news/politics/a-familys-endless-wait-for-their-gul-the-gulfisha-fatima-story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of a discussion on Operation Sindoor during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, former Union Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram speaks exclusively to The Quint on questions lingering in the wake of the Pahalgam tragedy, US President Donald Trump's role in the India-Pakistan ceasefire, Kashmir, and more. He points out that even though both the Pahalgam tragedy and the 2008 Mumbai terror attack were "intelligence failures", the Congress-led UPA government "apologised" to the nation unlike the current government. Watch the full interview for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond the glitz and glam of an Indian wedding, lies the harsh reality of an illegal practice: Dowry. Many cases of dowry deaths have been reported from Uttar Pradesh in the first half of 2025 alone. The Quint takes you through the lives of two young women, Priya Dixit from Lucknow and Shaizy Khan from Firozabad who lost their lives to dowry-related pressure and violence. Their stories speak volumes of these rampant cases and the lives that could have been, had it not been for dowry demands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delhi High Court has quashed the cases against 70 persons accused of sheltering people who attended the Tablighi Jamaat ijtema before the first COVID outbreak in 2020. This demolishes the 'Corona Jihad' propaganda spread by many media organisations. Will they apologise?  From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Extreme heat, heavy rain, and polluted air are increasingly disrupting children's lives, often without warning. A new UNESCO report finds that exposure to extreme temperatures in early childhood can cost children up to 1.5 years of schooling due to climate-related closures. In Delhi NCR, in the last one year alone, students have missed 30–40 school days—affecting more than just academics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices