2023

S1.E1 ∙ Sudan Crisis: Why Do So Many Indians Live There?

Sat, May 06, 2023

India evacuated 3,800+ people from Sudan. They are members of a community that is more than 150 years old. So what are so many Indians doing in the African nation and how has this community helped shape the historic ties between the two nations. Palki Sharma tells you the untold story of India and Sudan.

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S1.E2 ∙ Turkey Elections 2023: Run-off Vote Likely, Erdogan Leading

Sat, May 13, 2023

President Tayyip Erdogan's opponents face an uphill struggle to end his two-decade rule of Turkey in a runoff vote on May 28 after he performed better than predicted in a first round of voting on Sunday but fell short of an outright majority. Will Erdogan reign supreme as Turkey heads for a runoff vote? Palki Sharma tells you all about the man that changed Turkey.

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S1.E3 ∙ Will Artificial Intelligence Take Over the World?

Sat, May 20, 2023

From ChatGPT to "killer robots", artificial intelligence is everywhere. But is it too powerful? And can we control it? The bigger question is - should we control it? Palki Sharma gets you all the answers on this episode of Between the Lines.

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S1.E4 ∙ Modi's India: Leading the Global South

Sat, May 27, 2023

It is a diplomacy blitzkrieg for India this year as New Delhi juggles multiple state visits along with the G20 and the SCO presidency. India has emerged as the voice of the Global South, rightfully taking up the mantle to champion their causes and concerns, in a year when it is steering the G20 presidency. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is steering the idea of cooperation among the Global South to have an effective bargaining power as New Delhi chooses the middle path for its foreign policy. How is India leading the Global South? Palki Sharma tells you on Between the Lines.

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S1.E5 ∙ How a US - China Chip War Benefits India

Sat, Jun 03, 2023

The US and China are fighting a war, a war for supremacy in the world of technology. This war between Beijing and Washington centers around semiconductors or chips. They are at the heart of a tech 'cold war' between Beijing and Washington that is only growing in intensity. But what role does India play in this? New Delhi is pushing itself as an alternative to China's chips by trying to establish itself as a semiconductor manufacturing hub. How will India achieve this? Palki Sharma tells you on Between the Lines.

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S1.E6 ∙ NASA Looks Into UFOs And Here's What It Found

Sat, Jun 10, 2023

Scientists at NASA held their first ever public meeting on"unidentified anomalous phenomena" - more commonly called UFOs. This is the same space agency that has spent years debunking any UFO rumour. NASA's public briefing came just before an US whistleblower claimed that the United States government is in possession of UFOs. Why is the United States so obsessed with aliens and UFOs and why is NASA suddenly looking into UFOs? Palki Sharma tells you on this episode of Between the Lines.

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S1.E7 ∙ Turbulent Times Ahead for Indian Aviation?

Sat, Jun 17, 2023

India is on the cusp of mega aviation boom. But airfare hikes and airlines going bust could derail India's aim to become the world's largest aviation market. Several airlines have run aground including the recent budget carrier Go First. So why do airlines keep folding in India despite growing demand? And are there turbulent times ahead for Indian aviation? Palki Sharma tells you on this episode of Between the Lines.

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S1.E8 ∙ What Diet Fads On The Internet Don't Tell You

Sat, Jun 24, 2023

Are you on a diet? Is it intermittent fasting? Did you start it after watching viral reels and YouTube videos? Diet fads are the trend right now. But do they work for everyone? Could fasting be harmful for you? Palki Sharma tells you on this episode of Between the Lines.

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S1.E9 ∙ Is Internet Access a Basic Human Right?

Sat, Jul 01, 2023

Can you imagine living through the pandemic without the internet? Most of us can't. Internet has become a lifeline in the 21st century. What does that make the internet - a right or a privilege? But is the right to internet a human right? Watch this episode of Between the Lines with Palki Sharma to find out.

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S1.E10 ∙ The Story of Blackwater: When Private Armies Go Rogue

Sat, Jul 08, 2023

For the past two decades, private military companies like Wagner and BlackWater have silently consumed military operations around the world, doing everything from back end logistics, protection of government VIP's and diplomats to actual combat duties. In this episode of Between the Lines, Palki Sharma talks about the origins of this industry, Blackwater's role in Iraq and how their crimes have been brushed under the rug by the United States.

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S1.E11 ∙ The Fall of Byju's. Why Indian Startups are Struggling

Sat, Jul 15, 2023

Byju's was once the poster boy of the India's unicorn club. But its staggering unravelling has stunned India's startup economy. Are Indian starups overvalued? Is the startup bubble bursting? Palki Sharma tells you on this episode of Between the Lines.

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S1.E12 ∙ As Companies Leave China, Is India Their Top Choice?

Sat, Jul 22, 2023

China was once known as the factory of the world. But companies are now moving out of China. Where are they going? Apple may shift over 18% of its iPhone production to India by March 2025. Can India replace China as the manufacturing hub of the world? Palki Sharma tells you on this Episode of Between the Lines.

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S1.E13 ∙ Do Multivitamins Work? The Truth Behind the Supplement Industry

Sat, Jul 29, 2023

The multivitamin industry rakes in billions of dollars every year. But do they really work? The science says we are not getting healthier. So why do we keep taking them? Why do so many people take so many different kinds of vitamins and supplements? Palki Sharma decodes the truth behind the supplement industry on this episode of Between the Lines.

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S1.E14 ∙ Deepfakes Could Change the World. Here's How

Sat, Aug 05, 2023

Fake videos and audio keep getting better, faster and easier to make, increasing the mind-blowing technology's potential for harm if put in the wrong hands. These AI-generated fake videos are getting easier to create and more realistic. So what exactly are deepfakes, how can you spot one and how are they blurring the line between fiction and reality? Palki Sharma tells you on this episode of Between the Lines.

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S1.E15 ∙ Why is There a Traffic Jam in Space? The Space Debris Problem.

Sat, Aug 12, 2023

For more than 70 years, we've been rocketing more and more objects Into the low Earth orbit. This is slowly turning into a problem as it could turn into an unusable junkyard of space waste. So what's the solution? How do we deal with our space junk problem? Palki Sharma tells you on this episode of Between the Lines.

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S1.E16 ∙ Is the BRICS Still Relevant?

Sat, Aug 19, 2023

World leaders will gather in Johannesburg for the 15th annual BRICS summit on August 22. But as the group looks at expansion, the question remains is the BRICS too divided to make a difference? And should India leave the bloc or stay in it? Palki Sharma tells you on Between the Lines.

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S1.E17 ∙ Why Women Get Paid Less than Men

Sat, Aug 26, 2023

The gender pay gap that we know today is overtly simplified. It tells you about women getting paid less than men but doesn't address the issue at the centre of this phenomenon - the motherhood penalty. So are women penalised for being mothers and can we ever achieve gender pay parity? Palki Sharma tells you on this episode of Between the Lines.

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S1.E18 ∙ Why People no Longer Read Books

Sat, Sep 02, 2023

Gone are the days when people sought refuge in libraries, engaging in the age-old pastime of reading books. Now, our noses are assaulted by the sterile aroma of freshly manufactured gadgets, emitting a dull blue light that promises everything and delivers, well, mostly cat videos. As social media consumes most of our days, books have taken a backseat across the globe with many not even reading a single book in a year. So is reading dead? Palki Sharma tells you on Between the Lines.

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S1.E19 ∙ How Overtourism Is Destroying Cities

Sat, Sep 16, 2023

Tourism has grown exponentially in the last two decades. But we often tend to ignore the social, cultural and environmental impacts of this tourism boom. What effect is overtourism having on the cities of the world? And why is responsible tourism more important than ever? Find out on this episode of Between the Lines with Palki Sharma.

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S1.E20 ∙ Can You Live Forever? Boom of Anti-Ageing Industry

Sat, Sep 23, 2023

To live forever - it's been a dream for humans for centuries. They have long hunted for the elixir of youth. But thanks to technology and medicine, we could be a little closer to living longer. So in today's world, is ageing optional? Palki Sharma tells you on this episode of Between the Lines.

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S1.E21 ∙ Tired of Spam Calls? How Can You Stop Them

Sat, Sep 30, 2023

Spam calls are like a hydra sprouting new heads. Block one number, and they return with another. So what exactly are spam calls and why do you keep getting them? More importantly, is there a way out? Palki Sharma tells you on Between the Lines.

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