News Brake
News Brake
Onmanorama's award-winning podcast 'News Brake-An Explainer Podcast' hosted by Haritha Benjamin gives you an in-depth analysis of the current news topics in a clutter free manner. Follow us to understand news beyond the headlines.Social links:
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Morality, development or black money: What's shaping voter minds in Kerala bypolls? | Ep 131
The electoral debut of Priyanka Gandhi, a surprise shift in allegiances, midnight raids for black money, shocking revelations on Kodakara, and tales of internal rifts in parties—the month-long bypoll campaign dished out quite an eventful package for Kerala voters. Aswin J Kumar decodes three factor…
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Why inflation is a key factor in Trump's winning formula | Ep 130
In this episode, we unpack the 2024 U.S. election results, where former President Donald Trump made a historic comeback, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. What went wrong for Harris, and how did Trump secure key battleground states like Georgia? Join host Kannan as we dive deep into the econo…
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Mani Shankar Aiyar on 'The Rajiv I Knew', Diplomacy & More | Ep 129
In this episode, we listen to former bureaucrat-turned-politician Mani Shankar Aiyar discuss his book, The Rajiv I Knew: And Why He was India’s Most Misunderstood Prime Minister at Manorama Hortus. Joining him is Mandira Nayar, former Deputy Bureau Chief at The Week.
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Sorry maa, can’t take it anymore: Exposing the dark side of dowry | Ep 128
In this episode of News Brake, we shed light on the heartbreaking story of Sruthi BS, a young woman whose tragic death has sparked renewed conversations on dowry harassment.
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Digital Deception: The dangerous rise of virtual arrest scams | Ep 127
In this episode, we investigate how cybercriminals use virtual arrests to trap victims in fake legal situations, targeting everyone from celebrities to everyday people.
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Kerala Assembly: Who triumphed in the UDF vs LDF showdown? | Ep 126
The Kerala Assembly session was the best chance the LDF government had to rebut all grave allegations it was facing, especially after the PV Anvar rebellion. Was the CPM able to clear the air and restore its political credibility? Ayyappan R joins the discussion on News Brake.
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Through mud & waters: Inside Ankola landslide mission | Ft Retd Major General Indrabalan | Ep 125
On September 25, a missing truck was recovered from the depths of the Gangavali River, with the driver's remains inside. It marked the end of a 72-day-long search for a Kozhikode native who disappeared during a massive landslide in Ankola, Karnataka. Retired Major General Indrabalan, who led the ch…
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Faith vs politics: Decoding the Tirupati laddoo controversy | Ep 124
The Tirupati laddoos, once a symbol of devotion, are now at the centre of a swirling political and spiritual debate. This week's News Brake podcast dives into the controversy and the shocking allegations of animal fat in the ghee used to make them.
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Mahabali, Vamana, and Sadya: A journey through Onam myths & traditions | News Brake Ep 123
Writer and columnist Lekshmy Rajeev joins the News Brake podcast for a conversation on Onam. She has authored the books Attukal Amma, Dusk Diary, Sabarimala and Women, and Shri Venkateshwara of Tirupati and co-authored Thiruvananthapuram: An Artist's Impression with Raghu Rai. Lekshmy is also the f…
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The deafening silence in Manipur & the normalisation of disorder. Ft Bimol Akoijam | Ep 122
Congress MP from Inner Manipur constituency Angomcha Bimol Akoijam speaks on the 'Elusive Solution in Manipur' at Manorama News Conclave 2024.
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