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Violence broke out on the campus of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) of Kolkata after some students on campus, including members of the SRFTI Student Union, objected to an organizational event held by the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP) inside the Main Theatre of the institute. Essentially a consumer forum, the ABGP has links with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Following the confrontation, ABGP members allegedly attacked the students, injuring many. While ABGP claimed the aggression was initiated by the students, a week later on 4 October, yet another…
In a recent article, The New York Times, known to be a critic of the Narendra Modi government, heaped praise upon the Indian Prime Minister's foreign policy choices, especially Modi's "deal-making" spree. Former Ambassador and veteran diplomat Vivek Katju feels that the NYT article or jubilation over the successful hosting of BRICS fail to articulate the challenges the Indian foreign policy faces, especially in the age of tech and AI, an epoch that Western nations have already crossed with China fast catching up. In this interview with The Quint's Rakhi Bose, Katju talks about India's…
What does life inside Tihar Jail look like when every day follows the same routine? In this video, we bring you Umar Khalid’s first-person account of a day behind bars, as he completes six years in prison. From the early morning “ginti” (prisoner count) to the final lock-up at night, Umar Khalid describes the sounds, routines, friendships, restrictions and small moments that define life inside one of India’s most well-known prisons. “Khalid utho, haath hilaao. Khalid, abbay zinda hai?” — these are the words that begin his day inside the prison ward. Umar Khalid has remained in custody for…
The recent building collapse has exposed the critical state of infrastructure and the acute shortage of hostel accommodation, leaving Delhi University students in precarious living conditions. In this ground report, The Quint investigates the aftermath of the collapse, speaking directly with those on the ground who have been sounding the alarm about crumbling structures, neglect by authorities, and the lack of safe, accessible hostel facilities. Why were warning signs ignored, and what immediate measures are being taken to prevent another tragedy? Watch the full report to hear from those…
After raising questions over India’s GDP numbers, former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg says the government’s clarification and FAQs have failed to adequately address his concerns. Garg, who questioned the government’s 7.8% real GDP growth estimate for Q1 FY2026-27 in two articles for The Quint, says the government needs to put more data in the public domain. In this interview with The Quint’s Tanishka Sodhi, Garg explains his concerns over the GDP data and responds to criticism that his calculation compares two different GDP series. He also speaks about the growing public concern…
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, in an interview with senior journalist Javed Ansari, discusses the growing disconnect between young voters and traditional political parties, the rise of youth-led movements like the Cockroach Janta Party protests, and what it means for the future of Indian politics. From unemployment and exam irregularities to questions around representation and accountability, issues affecting young Indians have increasingly become a political flashpoint. The BJP has built a strong support base among young voters over the last decade, but critics argue that concerns around jobs…
“I stand by what I've said regarding my resignation," said Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, National Conference MP in the Lok Sabha, who announced that he would resign from his seat and quit the party on 3 November amid a widening rift with party chairperson Farooq Abdullah. In an exclusive interview with The Quint, Mehdi said given the political environment over the past several months, there is a need to address people’s concerns and respond to the commitments made to them, rather than dismissing or ignoring their apprehensions. When asked about the alleged firing of pellets against student protesters…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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