In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the anti-PM sloganeering that took place at Jawaharlal Nehru University, where some students were heard chanting, “Modi-Shah ki kabar khudegi JNU ki dharti par.” Mr. Nair condemns the sloganeering but argues that if the university intends to reform the students, it should not punish them by filing an FIR; instead, it should correct them through dialogue and reason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro by the United States on January 3, 2025. Mr. Nair explains how Venezuela, despite having the largest oil reserves in the world, is unable to extract and refine enough oil, and how this has led to U.S. attempts to control Venezuelan oil. He also highlights what he describes as Donald Trump’s authoritarian approach in capturing the leader of another country simply because it is not on good terms with the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses how the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra won 68 seats unopposed in the upcoming municipal corporation elections. The BJP won a total of 44 seats, Shiv Sena won 22 seats, and the NCP won 2 seats. Mr. Nair also examines the 2025 local body elections in Dadra & Diu, where the BJP won 91 out of 122 seats [nearly 75%] uncontested. He questions the idea of free and fair elections in India when representatives are elected unopposed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses an incident in which a journalist questions Madhya Pradesh BJP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya about deaths caused by the consumption of contaminated water. The BJP leader is seen shunning him, saying, “Leave it. Don’t ask pointless questions… kya ghanta hoga.” Further in the episode, Mr. Nair mentions several other incidents in which BJP leaders are seen engaging in brawls with civic authorities, police, and members of the public, and he discusses how arrogance can enter a political party when it dominates the country’s political landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the suspension of the life sentence of Unnao rape convict and expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar by the Delhi High Court. Mr. Nair highlights how women in India are still not treated well, pointing out that rapists like Gurmeet Ram Rahim, Asaram, and now Kuldeep Sengar continue to roam free, a reality that reflects how little we prioritize women’s safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of episode 'Editorial', HW News' Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the ecological impact of the new definition which was first proposed by a committee under the Environment Secretary and was later approved by the Supreme Court of India on November 20, any landform that is at an elevation of 100 meters or more above the local relief (or local profile) will be considered as part of Aravalli Hills along with its slopes and adjacent land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses how the BJP emerged as the largest recipient of electoral trust donations, growing its funds to ₹6,088 crore, an increase of over 50% after the electoral bonds were scrapped. Mr. Nair also highlights several recent reports by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) that flag multiple governance irregularities. He concludes that large corporate donations to political parties do not necessarily indicate satisfaction with the governance of any particular party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, dissects the brands ‘Modi’ and ‘Rahul’. He highlights what Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing right in terms of brand communication with voters, which helps him win elections. Mr. Nair also discusses what the ‘Rahul’ brand lacks in terms of political agenda and how it has failed to communicate a clear identity of the Congress party to Indian voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses how the Modi government, during the Winter Session of Parliament, introduced several Bills with titles using Hindi words written in English letters. Mr. Nair explains how several South Indian states, where Hindi is not widely spoken, may not be able to understand the names of these Bills. He also refers to remarks made by former Home Minister P. Chidambaram, who criticized the Modi government’s move, saying: “Non-Hindi-speaking people cannot identify a Bill or Act with titles that are in Hindi words written in English letters, nor can they pronounce the title of the Bill or Act. Successive governments have reiterated the promise that English will remain an Associate Official Language. I fear that promise is in danger of being broken.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) by the Modi government. Mr. Nair highlights that instead of focusing on improving the scheme so that it genuinely benefits the people, the government appears more focused on changing its name to further its political agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of ‘Editorial’, HW News’ Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the local body poll results in Kerala, where the Congress won 4 out of the 6 Municipal Corporations, the CPI(M) secured 1, and the BJP, for the first time in Kerala, won a Municipal Corporation, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. Mr. Nair highlights how the BJP managed to establish a foothold in Kerala, where it had little presence in the recent past, and how Congress leader and four-time Thiruvananthapuram MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor failed to help his party win the local body polls in his own constituency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of ‘Editorial’, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses the IndiGo airline fiasco, where the carrier cancelled nearly 5,700 flights between November 21 and December 9 for failing to comply with the new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms. Mr. Nair highlights how the creation of a monopoly in an industry can harm consumers, as seen in the IndiGo case, and contrasts this with how fair competition pushes companies to focus on delivering better products and services to customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses how the absence of cabinet ministers from the Modi government in the Rajya Sabha compelled the Chairman of the Upper House, C.P. Radhakrishnan, to adjourn the House. Mr. Nair highlights the high cost involved in conducting parliamentary proceedings and the lack of attention the government pays to the functioning of the House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the Delhi blast incident and explains how Omar Abdullah said in an interview with Hindustan Times that he was not briefed about the investigations carried out in his state. Mr. Nair highlights a broader administrative issue in which the central government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, often undermines state governments run by smaller political parties. He argues that this imbalance ultimately affects the quality of governance that citizens receive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of 'Editorial', HW News’ Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the dinner hosted at Rashtrapati Bhavan for Russian President Vladimir Putin and how the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, were not invited. Instead, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor received an invitation which he accepted, despite his party heads not being invited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of ‘Editorial’, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India and the various agreements and MoUs signed between the two nations. Mr. Nair analyzes how India, while trying to maintain strong ties with its long-time partner Russia, is also reducing its dependence on Russian oil and gas and signing defence and energy procurement agreements with the U.S. establishment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of ‘Dialogue’, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair speaks with former Indian Ambassador K.P. Fabian about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to India and its geopolitical impact regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, at a time when U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a ceasefire between the two nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Sujit Nair discusses the shocking rise in deaths among Booth Level Officers during the Special Intensive Revision drive. Over 40 BLOs have reportedly died from stress and pressure of deadlines. The Election Commission has denies these reports. Instead it is promoting videos of BLOs doing Zumba to ‘relieve stress'. Mr. Nair questions EC over its insensitive approach and what explains this 'diversionary tactic'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair breaks down the controversy around the Sanchar Saathi app. In a secret memo last week, the Modi government ordered all mobile companies to pre-install the app on new phones and push it through security updates for existing users. The government claims it will help prevent cyber fraud. But the opposition and experts call it a major privacy breach. After massive outrage, Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified today that the app can be uninstalled if users don’t want it. Sujit Nair asks the key question: Is Sanchar Saathi truly for protection or a step towards surveillance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses how the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has either approved or abstained but never opposed resolutions tabled by Gautam Adani–owned Adani Group and Mukesh Ambani–owned Reliance & Jio Enterprises before their shareholders since 1 April 2022. A Mint report suggests that LIC has rejected several similar resolutions of other large companies in which it is a stakeholder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices