“Malaysia trip, but no Karur visit?”: Erode demands answers from Thalapathy
We break down how sharp, question-filled posters targeting TVK chief Vijay surfaced in Erode.
Yamuna's Toxic Froth: Politics Rage, But What Does Science Say About Delhi's Lifeline?
UPDATED: Oct 28, 2025 23:58 IST
This special report focuses on the pollution crisis in Delhi's Yamuna river, featuring an in-depth discussion with Dr. Nupur Bahadur, Director at TERI. Amid the political blame game between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party, especially during the Chhath Puja season, the report unpacks the science behind the river's toxic froth. Dr. Bahadur states, 'cleanliness is a regular phenomena. It has to be a sustainable effort.' The analysis identifies the primary causes of pollution, including untreated sewage, industrial effluents, and biosurfactants from water hyacinth. The report also highlights recent government actions, such as the removal of water hyacinth and the trapping of drains, which have led to a significant reduction in fecal coliform levels and visible improvements in water quality, offering a glimmer of hope for the river's rejuvenation.
Read More
LATEST VIDEOS
Inside Skyroot: How India’s first private rocket is being built
This video takes you inside India’s first private rocket manufacturing facility, operated by Skyroot Aerospace in Hyderabad.
Sema: Inside the sacred whirling ritual of Turkey’s dervishes
Sema is a sacred ritual performed by Turkey’s whirling dervishes of the Mevlevi Sufi order, founded nearly 800 years ago by followers of the mystic poet Jalaluddin Rumi.
Aravalli Crisis: MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati Warns 90% of Hills Lose Protection After SC Order
This Special Report details the fallout from the Supreme Court's November 20 judgment, which established a new definition for the Aravalli range. The ruling sets a '100-meter' height criterion, a move that could strip legal protection from up to 90% of the hills, potentially opening them to mining and development. The program features Rajasthan MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati, who warns against inviting a 'red carpet' for mining mafias, and highlights the #SaveAravalli campaign's fight against potential ecological damage. The report then addresses a separate controversy involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was filmed pulling a woman doctor's hijab at a public event. This segment includes analysis from women's rights activist Zakia Soman, who discusses the violation of dignity, and political analyst Karan Varma, who debates the incident's politicization, exploring the social and legal implications of the Chief Minister's action.