NL Hafta

We move our focus to the South of the Vindhyas this week as columnist T S Sudhir, Hyderabad-based journalist & author, joins us on this episode of NL Hafta. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are at it again — the Cauvery dispute has escalated again, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu accepted a special package instead of a special status from the Centre, while in Kerala, the Rashtra Swayamsevak Sangha (RSS) and Communists are at loggerheads. We also discuss mixed reactions to Mother Teresa’s canonisation in India, ABP News plunging to new depths with #MinisterSexScandal (while targeting Newslaundry), separatists refusing to meet all party delegation and Navjot Singh Sidhu’s new front in Punjab — it’s a packed episode this week. Listen up as Abhinandan Sekhri, Anand Ranganathan & Deepanjana Pal discuss and dissect the week’s news. And we have a song dedicated to Rahul baba this time. Enjoy!For references visit:http://www.newslaundry.com/2016/09/09/hafta-84-mother-teresa-saint-or-sinner/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is "unauthorised" basically leave to speculate? Seems that way from Yasser Usman, who has written Rekha - The Untold Story, a gossipy, breezy read. Amitabh Bachchan's letter to his granddaughters on Teacher’s Day raises a number of questions. Is it just a PR stint to promote his upcoming movie, Pink? Speaking of Pink, we've found the best part of the film: Qurat-ul-Ain Baloch's beautiful rendition of the song "Kaari Kaari". There's a lot of beautiful music in this episode, and there's MSG - Sherdil. Listen up as Deepanjana Pal & Rajyasree Sen help you up your pop culture game. And as always, there's a question at the end of the podcast. Send us your answers and comments to contact@newslaundry.com.For references please visit:http://www.newslaundry.com/2016/09/08/the-awful-and-awesome-entertainment-wrap-episode-9/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal fired​ MLA Sandeep Kumar ​when an ‘objectionable cd’​ showing Kumar having sex surfaced​, but should ​Kumar have been fired? ​And why is the media ​getting its knickers in a twist? ​There was a ​naked Jain monk ​in the Haryana assembly​ preaching misogyny​, Rahul Gandhi ​came out as less of a wuss in ​his case​ against the RSS​. Mihira Sood, a Supreme Court lawyer joins this episode of NL Hafta to discuss backlash against​ the conviction of​ Mahmood Farooqui​. And bringing joy to homes in North India,​ PM Narendra Modi pos​ed​ for Reliance Jio ads​. Listen up as Abhinandan Sekhri, Anand Ranganathan, Madhu Trehan, Deepanjana Pal ​and​ Manish​a​ Pande​, along with our special guest discuss this week's top news​. This time, ​instead of a song, ​we have a poem dedication, read by Amitabh Bachchan​.​ Enjoy!​For reference links, visit: http://www.newslaundry.com/2016/09/03/hafta-83-should-media-have-bothered-about-aaps-mantrisexscandal/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From arty films on urban life to lesbians in Indian cinema and Karan Johar's new film, there's a lot that Deepanjana Pal and Rajyasree Sen have on their minds this week. Listen up as Pal offers an explanation for why Aishwarya Rai Bachchan chose Jazbaa (and not ADHM) as her comeback film. Sen takes you through two new web series, The 'Other' Love Story and Tripling. There's also their review of Island City by Ruchika Oberoi, which won an award and acclaim at last year's Venice Film Festival and is releasing this Friday. And you know you want to hear what they've got to say about Anthony Weiner's sexting scandal. Up your pop culture game with a little help from these two critics. And as always, there's a question at the end of the podcast. Send us your answers and comments to contact@newslaundry.com. For reference links, visit: http://www.newslaundry.com/2016/08/31/the-awful-and-awesome-entertainment-wrap-episode-8/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi​'s opinion that paternity leave will just be a 'holiday' ​for men​ brought out unexpected sides to all our panellists, particularly Anand Ranganathan​. ​We discuss ​OP Jaisha​'s Rio experience and how Big Media made primetime pantomime out of it. ​Over in France​, the police's crackdown on burkinis​ ​has everyone up in arms​. ​Madhu Trehan raises the most important question surrounding the​ Scorpene submarine leaks​.​​Did the recent JNU rape case ​get less media attention​ because the accused belongs to the Left?.And oh, we had an interesting five-page letter by a listener (but don't worry, we didn't read the entire letter out).​ All this and more, with Abhinandan Sekhri, Deepanjana Pal, Manisha Pande and the rest of our panel. Listen up! ​For reference links visit:http://www.newslaundry.com/2016/08/26/hafta-82-%E2%80%8Bis-maneka-gandhis-take-on-paternity-leave-on-the-money/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Deepanjana Pal and Rajyasree Sen discuss Chetan Bhagat’s #BeatPeBooty dance, his new novel, One Indian Girl & we even read out some parts from the book. Rohit Shetty directed Return of Ranveer Ching ad & Anouk’s Bold is Beautiful ad both leave us with one question - what on earth was going on? Spending so much money on celebrities and production value and still not making any sense? We tell you how ad campaigns by beauty products are getting the basic idea of feminism wrong, and look! Indian Indie singer Nischay Parikh is on Billboard. Oh also, there’s a quiz question at the end to help you keep up your pop culture game. Write to us at contact@newslaundry.com with your answers and comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

​The ​PMO delet​ed ​tweets​, which was new, and the PM ​brought up Balochistan in his Independence Day Speech​, which was not new. The Amnesty issue escalated ​as did Arnab's temper on ​Newshour. Meanwhile, ​athletes like Sakshi Malik shone despite the gloom and doom that is sports infrastructure in India. Consulting editor, Anand Ranganathan ​unleashed his philosophical​ side​ about death. ​Madhu Trehan, ​Abhinandan Sekhri Deepanjana Pal & Manisha Pande​ stayed down-to-earth while discussing​ discuss Olympics, Patanjali, ​and ​American athletes getting mugged​.​ ​Bonus: one of the coolest fan mails Hafta has received. Don't miss the song dedicated to ​listener ​Vikas Thakur. For reference links please visit: http://www.newslaundry.com/2016/08/19/hafta-81-is-the-amnesty-issue-seditious/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did your last week go by watching uber patriotic videos that made your chest swell up to 56-inch with pride and nationalism and drove you out on the streets to celebrate the Independence Day? No, right? It went pretty much the same for Deepanjana Pal and Rajyasree Sen. In this episode, listen to them talk about the videos which did the rounds on the internet giving the occasion of Independence Day their own zing- the funny Kangana Ranaut starring 'Love Your Country' music video, a colonially hungover sketch by All India Bakchod and how can we forego Kangana playing Goddess Lakshmi in a Swachh Bharat campaign video. They also discuss Akshay Kumar-starrer Rustom, the trailer of the upcoming Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Pink, the rubber crocodile in Mohenjo Daro and the new snazzy trailer Ranveer Ching Returns among other things. And oh, we have a cool quiz for you in the end as well. Do write to us at contact@newslaundry.com with your answers and comments.For reference links, visit: http://www.newslaundry.com/2016/08/17/the-awful-and-awesome-entertainment-wrap-episode-6/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it now Modiji vs the gau rakshaks? Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke his silence and came down heavily against the increasing violent attacks by gau rakshaks . But did he answer the question raised in the last episode of NL Hafta — should the fringe be taken seriously? Why are the TV news channels not paying any heed to #ChaloUna, the Dalit march that's taking place right now in solidarity with those who were attacked by gau rakshaks a few weeks ago? Consulting editor, Anand Ranganathan goes to the roots of cow protection vigilantism. Abhinandan Sekhri along with Madhu Trehan, Deepanjana Pal & Manisha Pande discuss The Indian Express report on Ranbaxy judgment by Singapore tribunal, as well as prohibition law in Bihar. And the most important question this week: why did Irom Sharmila’s own people refused to accept after she broke her 16-year long fast? Plus, don't miss the song dedicated to Modiji from gau rakshaks.For reference links, Please visit: http://www.newslaundry.com/2016/08/12/hafta-80-modi-vs-the-gau-rakshaks/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Deepanjana Pal and Rajyasree Sen jump on the bandwagon to discuss what the world cannot stop talking about- Olympics! Dipa Karmakar wins hearts and prayers while American athletes set camp on a ship. Freaky Ali promises to educate Bollywood about golf while The Great Indian Penis Survey hits below the belt (see what we did there?) with enlightening and amusing results. Oh also, there’s a quiz question at the end to help you keep up your pop culture game.Write to us at contact@newslaundry.com with your answers and comments.Produced by Kartik Nijhawan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.