Apoorva Vishwanath

Apoorva Vishwanath, legal affairs editor explaining Gujarat’s new Uniform Civil Code and its effects on marriage, inheritance and residency. Bijan Jose, technology reporter on AI and social impacts, describing people treating chatbots as confidants and the mental-health, privacy and communication issues that follow. They also touch on recent tensions in West Asia and geopolitical implications.

Apoorva Vishwanath, National Legal Editor at The Indian Express, delves into the troubling case of the 2015 Dadri lynching, examining the UP government's bid to withdraw charges against the accused and critiquing police reasoning. Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Affairs Editor, analyzes the significant implications of Sheikh Hasina's recent conviction and the challenges it poses for India-Bangladesh relations. The discussion also covers the surprising arrest of gangster Anmol Bishnoi, linked to high-profile criminal cases, adding another layer to this complex narrative.

Vidisha Kunta Mala, an Indian Express reporter, shares insights into G.N. Saibaba's life, detailing his activism for Dalit and Adivasi rights and the severe health decline during his unjust imprisonment. Apoorva Vishwanath, Legal editor at Indian Express, analyzes the legal intricacies of Saibaba's case, highlighting the flaws in the judicial process that led to his acquittal and the ongoing challenges faced by the acquitted. Together, they discuss the broader implications for civil liberties and the accountability of the state and judiciary in India.