Ritika Chopra
National Chief of the Bureau at The Indian Express and reporter who broke the story on government deliberations over protocols for the national song Vande Mataram.
Top 5 podcasts with Ritika Chopra
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Jun 19, 2024 • 28min
NCERT revisions, charges against Arundhati Roy, and no graduate in 13 years
Indian Express’ Ritika Chopra discusses NCERT textbook revisions on Babri Masjid and Gujarat riots. Apurva Vishwanath explains potential legal charges against Arundhati Roy and Dr. Sheikh Showkat Hussain. Anonna Dutt covers a medical college with no graduates in 13 years and the NMC's intervention.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 26min
Protocols for Vande Mataram, a new BSL-4 lab, and caste based violence
Ritika Chopra, national bureau chief at The Indian Express who broke a story on proposed protocols for Vande Mataram. Brendan Dabhi, health and science reporter at The Indian Express who explains the new BSL-4 lab in Gujarat. They discuss deliberations to give Vande Mataram official protocols and political fallout. They also explain why a civilian BSL-4 matters for outbreak response and regional vaccine research.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 28min
NEET-NET crisis spirals, China under Modi 3.0, and Kejriwal moves SC
Indian Express' Ritika Chopra discusses NEET UG 2024 irregularities, while Shubhajit Roy talks Indo-China relations post Galwan clash. Kejriwal moves SC challenging bail order. Topics include exam controversies, paper leaks, expert committee formation, and political reactions. The podcast also covers the Galwan Clash anniversary, current Indo-China tensions, future relations, and potential leverage points like Tibet and Taiwan.
Jul 25, 2024 • 26min
Supreme Court on NEET UG, Chandipura Virus, and 18 killed in an aircraft crash
Indian Express' National Education Editor Ritika Chopra discusses the Supreme Court's decision on NEET UG re-exam due to paper leak. Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh talks about Chandipura virus spread in Gujarat affecting children. Finally, the podcast covers a tragic aircraft crash in Nepal causing 18 deaths.
Feb 21, 2025 • 26min
Appointing the Chief Election Commissioner, getting bail in ED cases, and Delhi's new CM
In this insightful discussion, Ritika Chopra, Chief of National Bureau at The Indian Express, analyzes the controversial appointment of India's new Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, and the calls for greater transparency in the process. Deeptiman Tiwari, also from The Indian Express, breaks down a crucial Supreme Court ruling on bail under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, highlighting the evolving legal landscape. Lastly, the conversation touches on Rekha Gupta's appointment as Delhi's Chief Minister and what this means for the region's political climate.
