Ep. 44: What about our COVID Orphans? feat. Prabhat Kumar

On the final episode of The Note with Mahrukh Inayet, Chetan Bhagat talks about being trolled on social media, about his varied opinions about the current political scenario, and provides a quick insight into his latest release - 400 Days.You can follow Mahrukh on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayetYou can follow Chetan Bhagat on Twitter at https://twitter.com/chetan_bhagatYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to senior journalist & author Kaveree Bamzai on her latest book The Three Khans and The Emergence of New India in which she has deftly charted their journeys juxtaposing their lives with the socio-political developments in the country. Among other things, Mahrukh Inayet asks Kaveree about the Muslim identity of the three Khans and how they view it.Follow Kaveree Bamzai on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kavereeb?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow Kaveree Bamzai on Twitter:https://twitter.com/kavereeb?s=09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram:https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09 andhttps://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to senior political journalist and author Coomi Kapoor on her latest book - which is "An Intimate History of the Parsis in India". Coomi talks about the ugly spat between Ratan Tata and Cyrus Mistry among other things. And why the Parsis - which are all of 50,000 left in India are such an extraordinary minority. Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram:https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09 andhttps://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a time when the government refuses to acknowledge the real numbers of how many died from COVID-19. At a time when an Oxfam India report suggests that the health budget has actually been reduced, the demand for making Right to Health, a fundamental right has been raised again. In this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet talks about why the time is right to bring this amendment to our Constitution and ensure that every Indian has the right to access emergency medical treatment.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram:https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09 andhttps://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of state elections next year, Uttar Pradesh CM, Yogi Adityanath's government has proposed a population control bill that disincentivizes those who have more than two children and seeks to ban them for contesting elections. In this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet tells you why this proposed bill is a solution to a non-existent problem. Incidentally, the same Yogi Govt has unveiled the UP Population Policy in July itself that is absolutely contrary in nature.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09 and https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It can only be described as a dramatic cabinet rejig.12 ministers asked to resign, 43 new ones inducted, 15 ministers now from U.P. alone; Narendra Modi's moves are all about symbolism with an eye of state assembly elections and Lok Sabha 2024. In this episode of The Note, @mahrukhinayet deciphers the reasons why the Modi-Shah made these dramatic changes to the PM's council of ministers.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India's oldest political party, Congress is at crossroads. Is Congress a worthy opponent to Modi's BJP? Will it be a relevant political force in 2024? Why is it losing its young brigade? And is Rahul Gandhi the best choice to lead the grand old party? In this episode of The Note, author and Congress watcher Rasheed Kidwai speaks to Mahrukh Inayet on how the Congress can emerge from the current crisis that it finds itself in.Follow Rasheed Kidwai on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rasheedkidwai?s=09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kabir Bedi is undoubtedly one of India's first true crossover stars enjoying cult status in Europe and becoming the first Indian actor to play a significant role in a James Bond movie. In this episode of #TheNote, Kabir Bedi talks about his memoir, his relationships and his phenomenal success as an actor abroad.Follow Kabir Bedi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iKabirBedi?s=09Follow Kabir Bedi on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ikabirbedi?utm_medium=copy_linkTalk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microblogging site Twitter is in the eye of a storm over non compliance of IT guidelines set out by the government. Why is Twitter defying the Indian state? Is this an ideological fight? What does Twitter stand to lose? In this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet looks at the genesis of the problem.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayet(https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09)(https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As India continues to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most heartwrenching stories is that of young children orphaned by it. Government gives the figure of 577, experts say the real figures are far higher. In this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to Prabhat Kumar - the man leading Child Protection at one of India's leading NGOs: Save The Children.Save The Children on Twitter: @stc_india(https://twitter.com/stc_india?s=09)Follow Prabhat Kumar on Twittrr: @prabhataura (https://twitter.com/prabhataura?s=09)Find Prabhat Kumar on LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabhat-kumar-2602b8a4)Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayet(https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09)(https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.