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Start your mornings with our journalists who bring you the big story of the day in ThePrintAM.
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End your day with our most popular show ‘Cut The Clutter’ by Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
But that’s not all. We also have Pure Science, National Interest, ThePrint Uninterrupted, Global Print, Politically Correct and PoliTricks.
Start your mornings with our journalists who bring you the big story of the day in ThePrintAM.
ThePrintPod offers you our special reports and opinions for when you‘re on the go.
End your day with our most popular show ‘Cut The Clutter’ by Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
But that’s not all. We also have Pure Science, National Interest, ThePrint Uninterrupted, Global Print, Politically Correct and PoliTricks.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 13min
SharpEdgePod: Indians laughing at their countrymen in Dubai are a disgrace. We have much to learn
A tense look at why Dubai was unexpectedly targeted and the confusion around the strikes. A reflection on deep India–Dubai ties and why many Indians feel at home there. A sharp critique of online gloating and class, regional, and religious biases in reactions. Praise for Dubai's crisis response and a call for national introspection about civic sense and priorities.
Mar 6, 2026 • 6min
ThePrintAM: Who is Christopher Tilak, Congress’s choice for Rajya Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu?
A breakdown of the Congress pick for a Rajya Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu and the surprising politics behind the choice. Discussion of the nominee's Christian Dalit background, minority and grassroots outreach, and roles in party organisation. Analysis of electoral math, regional networks across coastal pockets and neighbouring states, and what building recognition in the upper house will require.
Mar 5, 2026 • 26min
CutTheClutter: Iranian warship torpedoed by US submarine:Questions,political blamegame in India & Tehran's 2 navies
A tense account of how an Iranian frigate was torpedoed and the human toll that followed. A close look at naval movements, timelines and whether nearby powers could or should have intervened. Legal limits of escorting ships in international waters and the tricky politics that follow. A primer on Iran's two naval forces and how smaller vessels still pose strategic threats.
Mar 5, 2026 • 6min
PoliticallyCorrect: 'Nitish Kumar’s exit is good for Bihar. It’s the beginning of the JD(U)’s end & BJP’s supremacy'
DK Singh, Political Editor at ThePrint, gives a brisk political read on Nitish Kumar’s exit and its timing. He unpacks leadership doubts within JD(U), the party’s likely decline, and why Bihar may need a new chief minister. He also maps how BJP could use this opening to expand and what it means for RJD’s prospects.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 18min
CutTheClutter: US-Israel war on Iran: Why Trump-Netanyahu regime change goal is perilous, learnings from ME
A brisk breakdown of the US-Israel joint operation against Iran and how it compares with past strikes. Discussion of claims about Iran's nuclear program and contradictions in those narratives. Analysis of why bombing rarely brings regime change and historical lessons from 1953, 1979, and the Iran-Iraq war. A look at air campaigns, ground invasions, and when popular uprisings succeed or fail.
Mar 3, 2026 • 7min
Opinion: 'Don’t frame Modi's Israel visit as ‘this hurts Indian Muslims’,We don’t mix faith & foreign policy'
A sharp look at the timing and significance of a high-profile India visit to Israel. Examination of decades-long India–Israel cooperation in defense, tech and agriculture. Questions about whether India is being drawn into a new Middle East alignment. Critique of social media claims that religious identity dictates foreign policy. Warnings about loyalty policing and diplomatic realities.
Mar 3, 2026 • 5min
ThePrintAM: What has India said on allegations over Nijjar killing?
Allegations linking India to Nijjar's killing and New Delhi's forceful denial. The legal and diplomatic paths urged instead of public accusations. Recent high-level meetings, trade and energy deals aiming to reset ties. Quiet handling of Sikh separatism amid steps to restore diplomatic parity and launch defense and energy partnerships.
Mar 2, 2026 • 5min
ThePrintPod: India, Canada agree to cooperate in fight against ‘terrorism, extremism’ as Modi, Carney reset ties
A high-stakes diplomatic reset as leaders pledge cooperation against terrorism, extremism and radicalization. Discussion of a recent bilateral visit after years of tension and prior interference allegations. Coverage of new economic and defence deals, including trade targets, a uranium supply pact and expanded energy, agriculture and space ties.
Mar 2, 2026 • 6min
ThePrintPod: Judge’s ‘selective reading’: CBI’s 974-page challenge to Kejriwal discharge order in excise policy case
A deep dive into the CBI’s 974-page appeal challenging a discharge order in the Delhi excise policy matter. Discussion centers on alleged selective reading by the trial judge and claims of procedural lapses. The filing argues a cumulative view shows a conspiracy to monetize the policy. The focus shifts to the upcoming Delhi High Court hearing on the petition.
Mar 2, 2026 • 10min
ThePrintPod: China’s long shadow over the upcoming Nepal elections—Red Lines and regional rivalries
A dive into how Beijing’s past and red lines shape its cautious moves around Nepal’s snap vote. Discussion of a reported $4 million grant tied to election security and limits on its use. Exploration of Tibet-linked sensitivities, youth activism, and how political calculations may suppress dissent. Notes on regional connectivity ambitions, shifting party fortunes, and the risks of populist nationalism for neighbourhood ties.
