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From Ambedkar to Modi: The many lives of Buddhism in India | Douglas Ober on Seeking Sangha #1

Since B. R. Ambedkar converted in 1956, Buddhism has become a central reference point in debates about caste and Brahminical dominance. How did a religion that began in antiquity grow into a modern political and intellectual movement?

Newslaundry · Oct 16

Who will lead India’s next student movement?

In this episode of What's Your ISM?, TNM Executive Editor Sudipto Mondal sits down with student leaders from the All India Students’ Association (AISA) and Ambedkar Students’ Association (ASA) to discuss the new opportunities to build student politics, the growing anger on Indian campuses, and the possibilities and contradictions within…

Newslaundry · Aug 25

A changing world order, the collapse of Maoism, Congress in south India

The global order is shifting. American dominance is being challenged, China is reshaping the balance of power, and the world is entering a period of political and economic uncertainty. But what does this mean for India, and what kind of politics will emerge from this moment?

Newslaundry · Jul 29

South Central 72: The delimitation question and Telangana caste survey

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss delimitation and what states should now be discussing with the Union government. They are joined by former IAS officer, banker, and author Rangarajan Ramakrishnan.

Newslaundry · Apr 26

South Central 63: TNM turns 12 and here is how we got this far

The News Minute turns 12 on February 21, and to commemorate, in this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna bring together the old and new team of TNM. The group goes over how TNM started – a one-room venture with an intern and one reporter, and traces…

Newslaundry · Feb 22

Hafta Letters: On NL's editorial bias, the ‘I Agree’ format, and app glitches

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Newslaundry · Feb 7

South Central 60: UGC rules protests and the myth of ‘misuse’, Kerala SNDP-NSS breakup

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the new UGC equity regulations and the protests around them. They are joined by TNM’s Executive Editor Sudipto Mondal and rights lawyer Mridula Vanangamudi.

Newslaundry · Feb 1

Hafta 564: Killing of Madvi Hidma and aftermath of Red Fort blast

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Jayashree Arunachalam and Shardool Katyayan are joined by journalist and author Rahul Pandita and The News Minute’s Sudipto Mondal.

Newslaundry · Nov 22, 2025

South Central 48: Kerala hijab row, Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka fight over Google centre

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Anisha Sheth are joined by journalists Shahina KK and Indulekha Aravind, and TNM’s executive editor Sudipto Mondal. 

Newslaundry · Oct 26, 2025

South Central 47: Dashwanth’s acquittal in rape-murder case, the role of RSS in South India

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Anisha Sheth are joined by TNM’s head of Breaking News Azeefa Fathima, TNM Executive Editor Sudipto Mondal, and historian V Geetha.

Newslaundry · Oct 19, 2025