UAE's exit from OPEC, Thrissur tragedy, and chased by cow vigilantes

About this episode

The episode discusses the UAE's exit from OPEC, a tragic explosion in Thrissur, and a case involving cow vigilantes.

First, we talk to The Indian Express' National Business Editor Anil Sasi about the United Arab Emirates' exit from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries or the OPEC. He discusses the reasons for its exit, why the timing is important, and how it will impact global oil prices. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nidheesh MK about a tragic explosion in Kerala's Thrissur right before the Thrissur Pooram festival. The explosion killed 16 people. He shares how it all happened, the investigation, and the cultural significance of Pooram.(12:56) Lastly, we talk about an 18-year-old whose body was recovered 20 days after he disappeared post being chased by cow vigilanties. (26:50) Hosted by Niharika Nanda Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

People in this episode

Host: Niharika Nanda

Guests: Anil Sasi, Nidheesh MK

Topics covered

• UAE OPEC exit
• Thrissur tragedy
• cow vigilantes
• global oil prices
• Kerala explosion
• cultural significance

Keywords

• UAE
• OPEC
• Thrissur
• explosion
• cow vigilantes
• oil prices
• Kerala
• Pooram festival

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Indian Express, OPEC

Places: UAE, Kerala, Thrissur

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