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XLRI: Why working professionals can't stop learning 23.09.2026 13นาที

The way we work is changing rapidly, driven by new technologies, evolving industries and shifting expectations from employers and employees. For professionals, this means that the skills they begin their careers with may not always be enough to meet the demands of a changing workplace. Continuous learning is therefore becoming increasingly important, helping people stay updated, adapt to new roles and remain prepared for what lies ahead.As part of our ongoing collaboration with XLRI, Jamshedpur, we bring to you our 3rd episode of the series where we discuss how professionals need to keep learning to stay relevant. And to talk about this we’re joined by Professor Sunil Kumar Sarangi, Convenor - VIL and Corporate Programmes, XLRI, Jamshedpur. He is the Program Director of Basic Leadership Skills, the flagship Management Development Program of XLRI and has over 20 years of corporate and academic experience.Hosted by Roshun PovaiahProduced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar Links to our previous two episodes:Episode 1Episode 2

Bihar molestation case, Asian Games ground report, and forest officer killed 23.09.2026 27นาที

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Himanshu Harsh about a recent case that surfaced in Bihar where a teenage girl and boy were questioned and assaulted, and the girl was molested. This incident has once again raised questions about women's safety and law and order in the state. Next, the hosts of the Express Sports podcast Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss the Asian Games, India's progress, and the issues that athletes and coaches are facing in Nagoya, Japan, where the games are being held. (11:32)Lastly, we discuss a Forest Ranger in Rajasthan who was crushed by a dumper truck accused of illegally transporting soil. (24:19)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh PawarOur previous episodes with XLRI, Jamshedpur:Episode 1Episode 2

The Catch Up: IIT Bombay suicide case takes a turn (22 September) 22.09.2026 4นาที

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

CCTVs at medical stores, Kamathipura’s redevelopment, and protests at IIT Bombay 22.09.2026 21นาที

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about the Union Health Ministry’s proposal to make CCTV cameras mandatory in medical stores, whether surveillance can curb the misuse of prescription drugs, and why chemists are raising concerns about cost and privacy.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Apoorva Agashe about the redevelopment of Mumbai’s Kamathipura, how the historic red-light district has already changed, and why sex workers without formal ownership or tenancy rights risk being excluded from rehabilitation. (12:15)And in the end, we examine the death by suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, the allegations of caste-based discrimination made by his family, the institute’s handling of the case, and the demands raised by protesting students. (18:40)Hosted by Ichha Sharma Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The Catch Up: Rishi Sunak’s warning over race, identity (21 September) 21.09.2026 4นาที

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

Bus drivers' strike, students protest using reels, and SIR notice to Delhi CM 21.09.2026 25นาที

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Devansh Mittal about a strike by Delhi Transport Corporation bus drivers and conductors that has disrupted public transport across the city. He shares the reasons behind the strike, the demands made by the drivers and the conductors, and the response from the government. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Pallavi Smart about Maharashtra, where school students have taken up the responsibility to highlight civic infrastructure problems, using social media. She shares that in several districts across the state, students have been posting videos highlighting the problems they face on their daily commute to school, hoping the posts would reach the authorities and a solution would be found. (12:54)Lastly, we talk about top bureaucrats, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal being issued notices for discrepancy and to prove their eligibility during the Special Intensive Revision. (22:14)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The Catch Up: Amit Shah sets 2029 deadline for BJP-ruled states, and more (18 September) 18.09.2026 4นาที

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

Central Square Foundation: Can PAL help children learn at their Own Pace 18.09.2026 33นาที

EdTech can play an important role in making learning more engaging, interactive and accessible for children. In government schools, access to EdTech can help bridge gaps in educational opportunities. And Personalised Adaptive Learning or PAL can provide students with targeted practice while giving teachers information about individual learning levels.As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation, we are excited to bring to you our second episode, where we will be talking to Harish Doraiswamy, Project Director, EdTech, Central Square Foundation, and Abhijeet Singh, Co-Chair, Education, J-PAL. They will both share their insights on how EdTech can help make classrooms more inclusive by catering to different learning needs and abilities. Hosted and Produced by Niharika NandaEdited and Mixed by Suresh PawarLink to our first episode with CSF:https://indianexpress.com/audio/3-things/teachers-day-central-square-foundation-beyond-training-investing-in-teachers-for-nipun/10863336/

Bengal transfers Muslim IPS officer, Punjab protests, and 700 trees felled 18.09.2026 26นาที

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sweety Kumari about the transfer of IPS officer Dr Bushara Bano following a video in which she praised an AMU coaching academy, how the government has justified its action, and why the case has raised concerns about its treatment of minority expression.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Raakhi Jagga about the Punjab government’s noticeably softer response to protests by employees and farmers, the electoral influence claimed by these groups, and why the shift is being read as political damage control.And in the end, we look at the National Green Tribunal’s order directing the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department to plant 7,000 trees after around 700 were felled for a road linked to a proposed cricket stadium in the Bhoj Wetland catchment area.Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The Catch Up: Tata Trusts calls Chandrasekaran’s extension ‘illegal’ (17 September) 17.09.2026 4นาที

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

Medical rights plea for queer partners, weapons in space, and UPI charges 17.09.2026 31นาที

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh about a case involving a same-sex couple that has raised an important question about who gets to make medical decisions for a partner. She talks about what the Health Ministry has told the High Court in this regard and the rights of queer couples in India.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the United States admitting that it has deployed active weapons in space. He talks about the rules and regulations in place regarding the weaponization of space, the debate around it and what it means for other countries. (15:20)Lastly, we discuss the government’s decision not to roll back the proposed MDR on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. (27:43)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The Catch Up: Indian, Pakistani warships collide (16 September) 16.09.2026 5นาที

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

Punjab's drone threat, Odisha's mining dispute, and a zero-vote mystery 16.09.2026 29นาที

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Man Aman Singh Chhina about how increasingly sophisticated drones are transforming cross-border smuggling along Punjab’s border with Pakistan, what they are carrying, and the growing challenge for security agencies and border villages.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi about an amendment to India’s mining law that gives the Centre the power to restrict state taxes on minerals, why it is facing opposition in Odisha, and what it could mean for the mineral-rich state. (14:50)And in the end, we examine a curious result from Rajasthan’s urban local body elections, where candidate Omprakash Bawri has alleged irregularities after officially receiving zero votes despite claiming that he and members of his family voted for him. (26:11)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The Catch Up: India now exporter of Hilsa (15 September) 15.09.2026 4นาที

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

Deep Dive: Inside Delhi's Underworld 15.09.2026 46นาที

Delhi’s gang networks are changing. From local betting and extortion rackets to cocaine cartels, sophisticated weapons, foreign-based gang leaders and social-media recruitment, the nature of organised crime in the capital has taken a darker turn.In this episode of Three Things, we look at how Delhi’s gangs operate today, the rise of cocaine trafficking, the mechanics of extortion, and why young recruits are increasingly being drawn into the gangster ecosystem through the promise of money, fame and notoriety. And to discuss this, we are joined by The Indian Express' Pragynesh.Hosted and Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh PawarYou can watch the video episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALrSXdPxdGo

The Catch Up: Amit Shah’s 2029 UCC push (14 September) 14.09.2026 4นาที

The headline sof the day by The Indian Express

The BRICS Declaration, Raghav Chadha SIR case, and Tata Sons IPO 14.09.2026 33นาที

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the BRICS Summit, how India bridged divisions over the West Asia war, and what the document reveals about the grouping’s expanding global ambitions.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Damini Nath about Raghav Chadha’s removal from Punjab’s draft electoral roll and subsequent reappearance in Delhi, the questions surrounding his registration, and what the case reveals about the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process. (17:40)And in the end, we look at why Tata Sons may be pushed towards a public listing after the RBI rejected its request to surrender its registration, and how differences among major shareholders could shape what may become one of India’s most consequential IPOs. (30:00)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The Catch Up: Xi Jinping to attend the BRICS summit, and more (11 September) 11.09.2026 4นาที

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

BRICS summit, warning labels for packed food, and Orangutans in Odisha 11.09.2026 31นาที

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the 18th BRICS summit in Delhi, disagreements over the war in West Asia, and the significance of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first visit to India in seven years.Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about the red warning labels that could soon appear on packaged foods, what they will tell consumers, and whether such front-of-pack warnings can influence purchasing decisions. (15:00)And in the end, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi about five orangutans found in Odisha’s Balasore district, the steps being taken to protect them, and suspicions that they were brought into India through an international wildlife-smuggling network. (22:51)Hosted by Shashank BhargavaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The Catch Up: DGCA mandates drug test for pilots across airlines (10 September) 10.09.2026 4นาที

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express