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What happens when a generation decides it has had enough?

In this conversation, Abhijeet Dipke speaks about the planned June 6 youth protest, the growing participation of students, activists, and citizens, and the decision to bring concerns from social media into the public sphere through democratic and constitutional means.

The organizers emphasize that the movement is peaceful, lawful, and rooted in the fundamental right to be heard. As more young people engage with issues that affect their future, a larger question emerges: Is India witnessing the rise of a new youth-led movement?

Do you think youth participation can influence public policy and accountability? Let us know in the comments.

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Reducing plastic waste doesn’t have to mean sacrificing convenience. Sometimes, the biggest impact comes from the smallest changes.

Switching to cloth bags instead of plastic bags. Carrying a reusable bottle. Using bamboo or metal cutlery. Replacing cling film with beeswax wraps. Choosing natural alternatives over products containing plastic microbeads. These aren’t radical lifestyle changes. They’re practical swaps that anyone can make.

This World Environment Day, we’re looking at everyday alternatives that can help reduce plastic waste and build a cleaner future.

Which plastic-free swap have you already made? Let us know in the comments.

India could have 500 million air passengers by 2030 and nearly 1 billion by 2047.

But here’s the paradox: aviation demand is soaring, yet airlines remain one of the toughest businesses in the world.

So where is the smart money going?

In this clip, we explore why many investors are looking beyond airlines and focusing on airports, maintenance businesses, and aviation infrastructure instead.

Watch the full DeKoder explainer to understand the economics of aviation, the risks hidden inside airline stocks, and what India’s flying future could mean for your portfolio.

We check calories, ingredients, and expiry dates.
But how much do we actually know about the food we consume?

Over the years, Indian spices, sesame seeds, mangoes, and other food products have faced recalls, bans, and regulatory scrutiny across multiple countries. These incidents raise a larger question:
Do Indian consumers have enough information to make informed decisions about the food they eat?

In this episode, we examine food recalls, export bans, regulatory oversight, and the gaps that often become visible only when products are tested elsewhere.

This isn’t about fear. It’s about transparency. Because trust in food isn’t built only by what passes inspection, it’s built by how much consumers know.

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A fire in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar has claimed 21 lives, including several foreign nationals who were in the city for medical treatment.

But as investigators look into the cause of the blaze, a bigger story is emerging.

Reports suggest the hotel was licensed for only six rooms but was allegedly operating nearly 25, with questions now being raised about fire clearances, safety compliance, unauthorized construction, and emergency exits. Authorities have since launched a city-wide inspection drive.

This video examines what happened, what investigators have found so far, and why this tragedy is raising uncomfortable questions about how safety rules are enforced.

Because sometimes the most important question isn’t how a fire started.

It’s whether it should have become a disaster in the first place.

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Why did Cockroach Janata Party resonate with so many people so quickly?

According to Abhijeet Dipke, the answer goes beyond satire.

In this conversation, he argues that CJP did not create a new sentiment—it tapped into an existing frustration among many young Indians around unemployment, accountability, and feeling unheard in mainstream politics.

From political satire to youth dissatisfaction, this clip explores why a movement that began as a joke quickly evolved into something much larger.

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Before the Cockroach Janata Party became a national talking point, Abhijeet was living a very different life.

A Boston University graduate, he spent his days applying for jobs in the US, working out in the evenings, and playing FIFA on his PlayStation.

Then, on May 15, one tweet changed everything.

In this conversation, Abhijeet traces the unexpected origins of CJP—from a casual social media post to a movement that has attracted massive youth attention across India. How does an ordinary day turn into a political moment? And what does that say about the mood of India’s youth today?

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What lies ahead for Annamalai?

In this conversation, R. Kannan examines whether Annamalai’s political journey could eventually resemble Seeman’s—building a distinct identity, cultivating a loyal following, and attempting to create a long-term movement outside conventional political structures.

But popularity on social media and political success on the ground are not the same thing.

From cadre building and grassroots organization to electoral endurance and political patience, this discussion explores what it actually takes to build a sustainable political movement in Tamil Nadu.

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Who really controls the news?

Donald Trump promised to expose powerful networks, end conflicts, lower costs, and challenge the political establishment.

But how should journalists evaluate those claims?
In this clip, Nidhi Razdan and Mehdi Hasan discuss Donald Trump’s promises, the changing role of the media, and why journalism’s real job is not to amplify every narrative—but to uncover the truth.

The conversation also explores media ownership, political influence, press freedom, and the growing challenge of separating facts from narratives in modern politics.

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