On Record
On Record podcast covers major news stories from India. From polices in the cabinet to the people’s movements on the street, we cover stories that matter to the common citizens. Each week we will bring you stories with a new perspective that is shaping our lives.
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Episodes
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
We saw lockdowns, protests, decline in the economy and much more. No matter where we lived, the year challenged us and changed our plans...In this episode, we would like to take you back through some of the major events in the country this year.
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
After battling for months with the pandemic, we are now close to having a vaccine in the country. In this episode, we discuss the promising vaccine candidates in India and how the country prepares to vaccinate its 1.3 billion population.
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Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
It is the 19th day of the farmer protest on the borders of Delhi. Farmer union leaders are on a day-long hunger strike today. Thousands of farmers continue to march towards the national capital as protests against the three farms laws intensify. To know more about why the farmers are protesting check out: https://onrecord.podbean.com/e/why-are-the-farmers-protesting-in-india/
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
The Uttar Pradesh government requires every religious conversion to be scrutinized and certified by the State. Would this effect right to privacy of individuals seeking to convert? Or would this curb forced conversion as claimed by the government. Either ways, critics note that it poses a threat to the secular values of the Indian constitution. For more updates, you can follow us on twitter at //twitter.com/OnRecordPodcas1
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and other parts of the country march to Delhi demanding a guaranteed minimum support price and the withdrawal of the 3 farm laws. After using water cannons, tear gas shells and lathis to stop them, the Delhi police allowed the farmers to enter the national capital. To know why the farmers are protesting check out: https://onrecord.podbean.com/e/why-are-the-farmers-protesting-in-india/
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
The center has brought all online news portals and OTT platforms under the Information and Broadcasting ministry saying, there is a need to regulate these platforms as a lot of violence causing content is being spread online. But critics point this could further curb freedom of press and freedom of expression in the country.
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
In the first major election in the country since the pandemic, BJP and its allies have won the elections in Bihar.
Despite anti-incumbency and a tight race to power, Nitish Kumar is set to serve as the Chief Minister for the fourth consecutive term in the state.
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Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
With one of the most stringent lockdowns in the world, the primary focus of the India's healthcare system shifted to COVID19.
As we fought to prevent the spread of pandemic, our fight against other diseases weakened and non COVID patients struggled to even reach the hospital. Among them are over 24 lakh Tuberculosis patients in the country.
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Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
UNESCO estimates that at least 320 million students are affected due to the closure of schools in India. With the governments shifting to online modes of education underprivileged students are affected the most.
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Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Warning: The contents of this episode might be disturbing.
In Hathras, a 19 year old Dalit girl was allegedly raped by 4 upper caste Thakurs. The assault has raised questions on gender & caste based violence which continue to haunt the 21st century Indian society.
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