About this episode

The episode discusses the Noida workers' protest, the resignation of Justice Yashwant Varma, and a controversy in the IPL involving CSK and RCB.

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Drishti Jain about the workers’ unrest in Noida, where protests over rising living costs and stagnant wages turned violent, raising questions about labour distress and widening economic pressures. Next, we talk to The Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath about the case involving Justice Yashwant Varma, who resigned amid allegations that large amounts of cash were found at his residence, and what his resignation means for accountability within the judiciary. (13:50) And in the end, we look at a controversy in the Indian Premier League, where Chennai Super Kings has complained against Royal Challengers Bengaluru over stadium commentary and music during a recent match. (23:00) Hosted by Ichha Sharma Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

People in this episode

Hosts: Shashank Bhargava, Suresh Pawar, Ichha Sharma

Guests: Drishti Jain, Apurva Vishwanath

Topics covered

• workers' protest
• judiciary accountability
• Indian Premier League

Keywords

• labour distress
• economic pressures
• cash allegations
• stadium commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Noida

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