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What’s Your Ism? Professor Haragopal on the State, the Maoists, and the war for tribal land

“They say the Maoists are gone. But who will stop the mining?” In episode of What’s Your Ism?, Prof G. Haragopal – veteran human rights defender and peace negotiator – speaks to Sudipto Mondal about structural violence, broken promises, and why civil society must still try – even when peace…

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South Central 28: Will Shashi Tharoor leave the Congress? And how India’s police get away with violence

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Sudipto Mondal discuss if Shashi Tharoor is at a breaking point with the Congress party, and TNM-Newslaundry series on police excesses and impunity across India. Joining the discussion are lawyer and activist Vinay Srinivasa and TNM’s Chennai Bureau…

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What’s Your Ism? Anand Neelakantan on whose side history is between Ram and Ravan

In this episode of What’s Your Ism?, Sudipto Mondal hosts Anand Neelakantan, bestselling author of Asura and Ajaya, to discuss how mythology is shaped by caste, politics, and power. Neelakantan dissects dominant narratives in the Ramayana and Mahabharata, questioning why some figures are remembered as heroes while others are cast…

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Hafta letters: Caste issues, Hindu rulers, work-life balance

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Hafta 531: Understanding Waqf bill, protests in University of Hyderabad

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, and Manisha Pande are joined by The News Minute’s Sudipto Mondal and Supreme Court lawyer Talha Abdul Rahman.

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What’s Your Ism? Ambedkar in Europe, and a Roma school’s fight against segregation

From Maharashtra to Miskolc, What’s Your Ism travels to Hungary where a Roma activist found hope in Ambedkar. János Orsós, founder of the Dr Ámbédkar School, speaks with Sudipto Mondal and Prajwal Bhat about Hungary’s racial segregation, state complicity, and how Ambedkar’s legacy of education and justice offers a way out.

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South Central Ep 19: Journalists’ arrest in Telangana, India’s ASHA workers’ struggle

In this episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, Leena Reghunath, are joined by TNM’s executive editor Sudipto Mondal, Mana Telangana editor Amar Devulapalli, and public health researcher Malu Mohan.

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South Central Ep 15: Centre vs TN over language policy, media censorship

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by TNM’s executive editor Sudipto Mondal and senior journalist K Venkataramanan to discuss the union government withholding education funds from Tamil Nadu over the three-language policy and what it signals about its control over…

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South Central Ep 14: Mass layoffs at Infosys, self-censorship in film industry

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Leena Reghunath are joined by The News Minute’s Sudipto Mondal, political commentator Tara Krishnaswamy and independent journalist Anna MM Vetticad.

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South Central Ep 13: Chennai police vs media, Kumbh cover-up, Telangana caste survey

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna and Leena Reghunath are joined by Newslaundry’s Manisha Pande and The News Minute’s Sudipto Mondal and Jahnavi.

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What’s Your Ism? Ammu Joseph on pioneering feminist journalism in India

Ammu Joseph, a pioneering feminist journalist and founding member of the Network of Women in Media, India, shares her inspiring journey on What's Your Ism? with Sudipto Mondal. The conversation explores her groundbreaking works in Indian journalism, her work at the Eve’s Weekly magazine and the process that led to…

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What’s Your Ism: Manjeet Sarkar on comedy, caste, and the art of storytelling

In this special episode, Sudipto Mondal sits down with Manjeet Sarkar – a comedian and filmmaker using humour to break barriers. The conversation explores his experiences as a Dalit performer, his reflections on identity, and the role of comedy in addressing social justice.

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What’s Your Ism: A Kashmiri band and Bengaluru’s heartstrings

Parvaaz isn’t just a band – it’s a cultural movement. In the first of What’s Your Ism’s holiday specials, Sudipto Mondal and Gokul Chakravarthy delve into how Bengaluru nurtures collaboration and diversity. Parvaaz’s journey reveals the heart of Bengaluru’s cultural vibrancy. Watch as they discuss music, identity, and why Bengaluru…

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What’s Your Ism? Sudipto Mondal’s story of identity, caste and journalism

In episode 30, What’s Your Ism? takes a personal turn as Dhanya Rajendran interviews Sudipto Mondal, the voice behind the show, about caste, identity and journalism.

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What’s Your Ism? MG Devasahayam on India’s democratic crisis from the Emergency to Hindutva

In episode 29 of What's Your Ism?, hosts Sudipto Mondal and Dhanya Rajendran speak with former IAS officer and army veteran MG Devasahayam on the critical issues facing India and its contrast with the Emergency era.

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What’s Your Ism? Nadira Khatun on exploring Muslim narratives in Hindi cinema

In episode 28 of What’s Your ISM?, Sudipto Mondal speaks with Nadira Khatun about identity politics, cinema and new her book Postcolonial Bollywood and Muslim Identity: Production, Representation, and Reception. They discuss Bollywood’s layered depiction of Muslim identities, its evolution since independence, and how cinema reflects broader societal narratives.

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What’s Your Ism? Kalpana Sharma on feminism, Dharavi, Himmat magazine

In episode 27 of What’s Your Ism?, Sudipto Mondal sits down with journalist Kalpana Sharma to discuss the evolution of feminism, the role of media in social movements, the Dharavi redevelopment project, and amplifying marginalised voices. They discuss her trailblazing career in journalism and her early days with Himmat, a…

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What’s Your Ism? Shailaja Paik on redefining feminism and Dalit identity

In episode 26 of What's Your Ism?, Sudipto Mondal speaks to Shailaja Paik, MacArthur 'Genius' Award winner and scholar, to delve into Dalit feminism, caste, and sexuality. They explore the concept of ‘Manuski,’ caste intersectionality, and the hidden stories of Dalit women in art.

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What’s Your Ism? Rahul Sonpimple on JNU, Dalit-Muslim unity and activism

In our latest episode of What's Your Ism? with Sudipto Mondal, Rahul Sonpimple opens up about his journey from being a student leader at JNU to forming the All India Independent Scheduled Castes Association. He also talks about the future of Dalit politics, and why Dalit-Muslim unity is more crucial…

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Hafta letters: Hafta on YouTube, accountability, election coverage

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What’s Your Ism? Khalid Anis Ansari on anti-caste mobilisation within Muslims

Caste and untouchability are widely perceived as a Hindu phenomenon – orthodoxically, they are categorised as “illegitimate” in the Muslim community. But the Dalit Muslims facing caste oppression strive for legitimacy. So, what is the complex history and dynamics of castes among Muslims? How is it perceived in the political…

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Hafta 484: Modi’s Adani-Ambani dig, UP and Maharashtra polls, BSP scion’s sacking

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri and Raman Kirpal are joined by journalists Girish Kuber, Sunita Aron, and Sudipto Mondal.

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What’s Your Ism? RS Praveen Kumar on anti-caste movement, switch to BRS

RS Praveen Kumar, a former IPS officer, who had quit the civil services to join the Bahujan Samaj Party, has once again taken a u-turn. Last month, the popular Ambedkarite jumped to the BRS – a party he had earlier described as “casteist” and “feudal”. So what triggered this shift?…

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What’s Your Ism? Sagarika Ghose on liberalism, BJP, media

Sagarika Ghose, the journalist-turned-politician who recently made headlines for joining the Trinamool Congress, is set to contest the Rajya Sabha polls. Has she abandoned the journalism front? How does she look at Hindutva? What made her pull out of mainstream media?

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Hafta letters: Hamas-Israel, balancing acts, Jayashree’s rants, air pollution

I am the person who sent in the Atlantic article as a letter. Disappointed that other aspects of my letter weren’t engaged with and some misconceptions were doubled down on.

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