
Vidheesha Kuntamalla
Journalist at The Indian Express who reports on higher education and social issues, featured to explain the new UGC anti-discrimination rules and campus discrimination dynamics.
Top 3 podcasts with Vidheesha Kuntamalla
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Dec 11, 2025 • 31min
Rupee's sharp fall, teen mental health crisis, and Tharoor refuses an award
Udit Mishra, an economics journalist, delves into the alarming drop of the Indian rupee, exploring its drivers like tariffs and trade uncertainty. He cautions about the limited benefits of a weaker rupee for exports. Vidheesha Kuntamalla, a reporter focused on education and mental health, shines a light on the growing mental health crisis among teenagers, highlighting issues such as screen time and the pressures stemming from post-pandemic life. They also touch on Shashi Tharoor's controversial refusal of an award.

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Sep 25, 2025 • 22min
UP bans caste rallies, AI in classrooms, and Ashram molestation case
Vidheesha Kuntamalla, a journalist from The Indian Express, explores how generative AI is revolutionizing educational practices in India, discussing its impact on student learning and faculty concerns about critical thinking. Maulsree Seth shares insights on Uttar Pradesh's controversial ban on caste identification, detailing its political implications leading up to the 2027 elections. The conversation notably highlights challenges faced in classrooms adjusting to AI and the rising alarm over sexual harassment allegations at an ashram institute.

Jan 30, 2026 • 28min
SC stays new UGC rules, what Gita Gopinath meant, and Anil Ambani group probe
Vidheesha Kuntamalla, a higher-education reporter at The Indian Express, explains the paused UGC anti-discrimination rules and campus caste dynamics. Udit Misra, an economics journalist, highlights public health and pollution as hidden risks to India’s growth. They also cover recent Enforcement Directorate asset attachments tied to the Anil Ambani group.


