Episodes
As the government proposes a near-complete overhaul of the criminal justice system under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, some sections of the Road Safety Act have also seen a sea change. Following dramatic protests by truckers' associations, the government has now put the new amendments on hold. Amid the alarming deaths in road accidents, the big question is, "What is the highway to safer roads?" Let's decode.
Published 01/07/24
The tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand, in which 41 workers have been trapped for the past 15 days, has made national and international headlines. Given the apparent threat to the ecosystem of the mountains, the question we face is whether all development works in Indian hill states are akin to a disaster.
Published 11/26/23
The tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand, in which 41 workers have been trapped for the past 15 days, has made national and international headlines. Given the apparent threat to the ecosystem of the mountains, the question we face is whether all development works in Indian hill states are akin to a disaster.
Published 11/26/23
The season of deadly smog is here and once again we are back to breathing poison. On We The People, we talk about surviving it.
Published 11/05/23
The season of deadly smog is here and once again we are back to breathing poison. On We The People, we talk about surviving it.
Published 11/05/23
Supreme Court's recent verdict on aborting a 26-week pregnancy has once again reignited the pro-choice vs pro-life debate. Watch We The People.
Published 10/29/23
Supreme Court's recent verdict on aborting a 26-week pregnancy has once again reignited the pro-choice vs pro-life debate. Watch We The People.
Published 10/29/23
The Supreme Court this week fell short of legalising same-sex marriages, leaving the decision to the government. While the Chief Justice of India did champion queer unions, nothing changes in the lives of same-sex couples. After the Supreme Court's verdict, the fight for marriage equality has reached a pit stop. With their right to marry again a distant dream, watch members of the queer community discuss the road ahead.
Published 10/22/23
The Supreme Court this week fell short of legalising same-sex marriages, leaving the decision to the government. While the Chief Justice of India did champion queer unions, nothing changes in the lives of same-sex couples. After the Supreme Court's verdict, the fight for marriage equality has reached a pit stop. With their right to marry again a distant dream, watch members of the queer community discuss the road ahead.
Published 10/22/23
Custody battles in India and abroad largely remain centered around the divorce, with a clear mother vs father narrative - but what about the children, who are often caught in the middle of an often harrowing legal and psychological war? On We The People, we speak to all stakeholders involved, and ask - is there a lack of institutional support for children?
Published 10/15/23
Custody battles in India and abroad largely remain centered around the divorce, with a clear mother vs father narrative - but what about the children, who are often caught in the middle of an often harrowing legal and psychological war? On We The People, we speak to all stakeholders involved, and ask - is there a lack of institutional support for children?
Published 10/15/23
The India-Canada diplomatic standoff has grabbed national and international headlines lately - but what is its larger impact on students - not just on the Indian students already enrolled in Canadian universities, but aspirants who wish to go there? On We The People, students and parents speak out on what they think of the diplomatic tension, and visa experts and counsellors weigh in on the way forward.
Published 10/01/23
The India-Canada diplomatic standoff has grabbed national and international headlines lately - but what is its larger impact on students - not just on the Indian students already enrolled in Canadian universities, but aspirants who wish to go there? On We The People, students and parents speak out on what they think of the diplomatic tension, and visa experts and counsellors weigh in on the way forward.
Published 10/01/23
An alarming study says that cancer cases in those aged under 50 have risen by 80% in the last three decades - this coupled with a WHO study that cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, killing one in six globally - and another study by the ICMR that pegs cancer cases in India to rise to over 15 lakh by 2025. Tonight, on We The People, we bust the biggest myths behind the Big 'C' - and decode the cancer epidemic that has taken millions of lives across the world.
Published 09/17/23
An alarming study says that cancer cases in those aged under 50 have risen by 80% in the last three decades - this coupled with a WHO study that cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, killing one in six globally - and another study by the ICMR that pegs cancer cases in India to rise to over 15 lakh by 2025. Tonight, on We The People, we bust the biggest myths behind the Big 'C' - and decode the cancer epidemic that has taken millions of lives across the world.
Published 09/17/23
A worrying report published by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago puts South Asia at the epicentre of the global pollution mess - saying that Delhi is the most polluted city in the world and that Delhi residents lose almost 12 years of their lives due to air pollution. However, thankfully, this is reversible, says the report - and these years could be restored if nations make a sustained effort to reduce pollution. On this episode of We The People, then, we ask - what is...
Published 09/03/23
A worrying report published by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago puts South Asia at the epicentre of the global pollution mess - saying that Delhi is the most polluted city in the world and that Delhi residents lose almost 12 years of their lives due to air pollution. However, thankfully, this is reversible, says the report - and these years could be restored if nations make a sustained effort to reduce pollution. On this episode of We The People, then, we ask - what is...
Published 09/03/23
There are new rules for schools. The Central government has launched a new curriculum framework for school students under the new education policy that came into play in 2020. All these changes are expected to come into force from next year. But What does it mean for the students? Will it increase the pressure or is it going to ease the burden of the students? We Discuss on We the People.
Published 08/27/23
There are new rules for schools. The Central government has launched a new curriculum framework for school students under the new education policy that came into play in 2020. All these changes are expected to come into force from next year. But What does it mean for the students? Will it increase the pressure or is it going to ease the burden of the students? We Discuss on We the People.
Published 08/27/23
This week, the WHO flagged a contaminated Indian-made cough syrup in Iraq - the 5th such warning against medicine produced in India by the organization in 10 months. While the government cracked down on over 70 firms back in March, substandard drugs continue to be manufactured in India and sold across domestically and worldwide - prompting worry about the currently existing drug regulation norms in the country. Amid all this, Parliament passed the Jan Vishwas Bill earlier this month, which...
Published 08/13/23
This week, the WHO flagged a contaminated Indian-made cough syrup in Iraq - the 5th such warning against medicine produced in India by the organization in 10 months. While the government cracked down on over 70 firms back in March, substandard drugs continue to be manufactured in India and sold across domestically and worldwide - prompting worry about the currently existing drug regulation norms in the country. Amid all this, Parliament passed the Jan Vishwas Bill earlier this month, which...
Published 08/13/23
Sexual harassment complaints at top publicly traded companies saw a 70% surge compared to the previous financial year, according to a report by Mint. The report comes days after the Supreme Court pointed out the 'disquieting' implementation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, saying that despite the law being around for a decade, women are still reluctant to report workplace harassment.
Published 08/06/23
Sexual harassment complaints at top publicly traded companies saw a 70% surge compared to the previous financial year, according to a report by Mint. The report comes days after the Supreme Court pointed out the 'disquieting' implementation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, saying that despite the law being around for a decade, women are still reluctant to report workplace harassment.
Published 08/06/23
Without debate and amid chaos, the Lok Sabha on 26th July passed the Forest Conservation Amendment Bill, 2023. While environmentalists demand a rollback, citing disaster for the country's forest resources, the government disagrees. The bill seeks to amend the 1980 act - and crucially, if passed, will allow the construction of highways, hydel power projects and other such projects in geographically sensitive areas within 100 km of international borders or the Line of Control without a forest...
Published 07/30/23
Without debate and amid chaos, the Lok Sabha on 26th July passed the Forest Conservation Amendment Bill, 2023. While environmentalists demand a rollback, citing disaster for the country's forest resources, the government disagrees. The bill seeks to amend the 1980 act - and crucially, if passed, will allow the construction of highways, hydel power projects and other such projects in geographically sensitive areas within 100 km of international borders or the Line of Control without a forest...
Published 07/30/23