3 Things
Our flagship daily news show, where we talk to in-house experts about what is going on and why you need to care about it.
Episodes
May 29, 2024 • 26 mins
First, Indian Express' Ankita Upadhyay joins us to talk about the fire that broke out at a children's hospital in Vivek Vihar in Delhi. She shares the red flags that were discovered by the authorities, steps taken by them and everything that has happened since then.
Next, Indian Express’ Film Critic Shubhra Gupta speaks to us about the Indian film All We Imagine As Light winning the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival and P...
Next, Indian Express’ Film Critic Shubhra Gupta speaks to us about the Indian film All We Imagine As Light winning the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival and P...
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May 28, 2024 • 3 mins
This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
It’s the 28th of May and here are today's headlines.
Delhi Rouse Avenue Court today issued summons to Delhi Education Minister Atishi in connection with a defamation case filed by Praveen Shankar Kapoor. The case relates to Atishi’s accusations that the BJP attempted to poach Aam Aadmi Party MLAs. Atishi has been ordered to appear in court on the 29th of Jun...
It’s the 28th of May and here are today's headlines.
Delhi Rouse Avenue Court today issued summons to Delhi Education Minister Atishi in connection with a defamation case filed by Praveen Shankar Kapoor. The case relates to Atishi’s accusations that the BJP attempted to poach Aam Aadmi Party MLAs. Atishi has been ordered to appear in court on the 29th of Jun...
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May 28, 2024 • 28 mins
First, Indian Express' Gopal Kateshiya tells us about the fire that broke out at an indoor game zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot on Saturday, killing 28 people, including children, and injuring nine others.
Next, Indian Express' Udit Misra explains how unemployment has fared under the Modi government and how it is distributed across religious and caste lines (11:02).
Finally, we discuss why two doctors from a government hospital have been bo...
Next, Indian Express' Udit Misra explains how unemployment has fared under the Modi government and how it is distributed across religious and caste lines (11:02).
Finally, we discuss why two doctors from a government hospital have been bo...
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May 27, 2024 • 3 mins
This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
It’s the 27th of May and here are today's headlines.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, discussed the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in an exclusive interview with the Indian Express. He expressed confidence in forming the government based on the results from the first five phases, with a projected tally of 300-310 seats. He said, quote, “We are somewhere between 300 ...
It’s the 27th of May and here are today's headlines.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, discussed the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in an exclusive interview with the Indian Express. He expressed confidence in forming the government based on the results from the first five phases, with a projected tally of 300-310 seats. He said, quote, “We are somewhere between 300 ...
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May 27, 2024 • 24 mins
First, Indian Express' Hamza Khan joins us to talk about the BJP and what challenges it might face when it comes to Rajasthan. The party that made a clean sweep in the state for two consecutive elections, might not be able to do so this year.
Next, Indian Express’ Flora Swain speaks to Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs editor Shubhajit Roy about a post-Raisi Iran and how everything will function now that the President and the Fore...
Next, Indian Express’ Flora Swain speaks to Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs editor Shubhajit Roy about a post-Raisi Iran and how everything will function now that the President and the Fore...
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May 24, 2024 • 3 mins
This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
It’s the 24th of May and here are the top stories of the week.
The voter turnout in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 49 constituencies on Monday was higher than the polling in the same seats in 2019, as per provisional figures at 10.30 pm on Tuesday. Though the final turnout figure is expected to be released by the Election Commission today, the EC’...
It’s the 24th of May and here are the top stories of the week.
The voter turnout in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 49 constituencies on Monday was higher than the polling in the same seats in 2019, as per provisional figures at 10.30 pm on Tuesday. Though the final turnout figure is expected to be released by the Election Commission today, the EC’...
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May 24, 2024 • 23 mins
First, Indian Express' Partha Sarathi Biswas joins us to talk about the the horrific case where a minor mowed down two people with his Porsche. Partha Sarathi talks about the verdict of the Juvenile Justice Board and everything that has been happening since the incident.
Next, Indian Express’ Shantanu Chowdhury and Apurva Vishwanath talk to us about the Calcutta High Court's decision on the West Bengal government issuing OBC certifi...
Next, Indian Express’ Shantanu Chowdhury and Apurva Vishwanath talk to us about the Calcutta High Court's decision on the West Bengal government issuing OBC certifi...
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May 23, 2024 • 3 mins
This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
It’s the 23rd of May and here are today's headlines.
Tensions flared in Nandigram in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district today. Hours after a woman worker of the BJP was killed and seven others were injured after being attacked on Wednesday night, days before the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in the state. As the BJP took to the streets in protes...
It’s the 23rd of May and here are today's headlines.
Tensions flared in Nandigram in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district today. Hours after a woman worker of the BJP was killed and seven others were injured after being attacked on Wednesday night, days before the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in the state. As the BJP took to the streets in protes...
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May 23, 2024 • 26 mins
First, Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi discusses the biggest narratives dominating the Odisha polls and explains why Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, despite facing the toughest challenge in over 20 years, is still not worried.
Next, Indian Express’ Rural Affairs Editor Harish Damodaran explains why India’s wheat production has hit a 16-year low and highlights the two states that helped avert a crisis (15:12).
And in the end, we provide a...
Next, Indian Express’ Rural Affairs Editor Harish Damodaran explains why India’s wheat production has hit a 16-year low and highlights the two states that helped avert a crisis (15:12).
And in the end, we provide a...
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May 22, 2024 • 3 mins
This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
It’s the 22nd of May and here are today's headlines.
Almost a month after issuing notices to Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over alleged Model Code of Conduct violations by their star campaigners, the Election Commission of India today directed BJP star campaigners not to make communal speeches and those of t...
It’s the 22nd of May and here are today's headlines.
Almost a month after issuing notices to Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over alleged Model Code of Conduct violations by their star campaigners, the Election Commission of India today directed BJP star campaigners not to make communal speeches and those of t...
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May 22, 2024 • 26 mins
First, Nandagopal Rajan, COO, The Indian Express Online is joined by Anand Trivedi, Director, CyberProof, a UST company, to talk about the menace of deepfakes that has surfaced in the process of the Lok Sabha elections.
Next, Indian Express’ Asad Rehman talks to us about the influence that Bahujan Samaj Party and Mayawati have in Uttar Pradesh as the state approaches the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on 25th of May. (16:30)
An...
Next, Indian Express’ Asad Rehman talks to us about the influence that Bahujan Samaj Party and Mayawati have in Uttar Pradesh as the state approaches the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on 25th of May. (16:30)
An...
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May 21, 2024 • 3 mins
This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
It’s the 21st of May and here are today's headlines.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Bihar today asserted that the people of the country are his successors. He said, quote, “I don’t have any successor, the people of this country are my successors,” Unquote. Earlier in East Champaran, PM Modi alleged that the INDIA bloc stood for corruptio...
It’s the 21st of May and here are today's headlines.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Bihar today asserted that the people of the country are his successors. He said, quote, “I don’t have any successor, the people of this country are my successors,” Unquote. Earlier in East Champaran, PM Modi alleged that the INDIA bloc stood for corruptio...
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May 21, 2024 • 28 mins
First, Indian Express’ Mallica Joshi discusses the allegations made by AAP's Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal against Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and how these allegations have affected the party’s campaign leading up to the polls.
Next, Indian Express’ Bijin Jose explains what Artificial General Intelligence is and why many in the global tech community are apprehensive about it (15:35).
And in...
Next, Indian Express’ Bijin Jose explains what Artificial General Intelligence is and why many in the global tech community are apprehensive about it (15:35).
And in...
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May 20, 2024 • 3 mins
This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
It’s the 20th of May and here are today's headlines.
Polling is underway for 49 Lok Sabha seats across six states and two Union Territories including Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla. As of this afternoon, the Election Commission received about 1036 complaints from various political parties in West Bengal related to malfunctioning EVMs, agents being stopped fro...
It’s the 20th of May and here are today's headlines.
Polling is underway for 49 Lok Sabha seats across six states and two Union Territories including Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla. As of this afternoon, the Election Commission received about 1036 complaints from various political parties in West Bengal related to malfunctioning EVMs, agents being stopped fro...
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May 20, 2024 • 22 mins
First, Indian Express’ Nayonika Bose joins us to talk about the massive hoarding that collapsed in Mumbai killing 16 people and injuring many more. She talks about why it collapsed and everything that has happened since.
Next, Indian Express’ Shubhajit Roy talks to us about the recently signed 10 year contract between India and Iran regarding the strategically important Chabahar port. (12:07)
And in the end, we talk about what Pakist...
Next, Indian Express’ Shubhajit Roy talks to us about the recently signed 10 year contract between India and Iran regarding the strategically important Chabahar port. (12:07)
And in the end, we talk about what Pakist...
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May 17, 2024 • 3 mins
This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
It’s the 17th of May and here are the top stories of the week.
The voter turnout in the 96 constituencies across 9 states and a Union territory that went to polls in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday reached 67.71% as of 10 am on Tuesday. The Election Commission had said the provisional turnout at 11.45 pm on Monday was 67.25%, however, t...
It’s the 17th of May and here are the top stories of the week.
The voter turnout in the 96 constituencies across 9 states and a Union territory that went to polls in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday reached 67.71% as of 10 am on Tuesday. The Election Commission had said the provisional turnout at 11.45 pm on Monday was 67.25%, however, t...
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May 17, 2024 • 30 mins
First, Indian Express’ Santanu Chowdhury tells us about the fierce poll battle between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal, and how the winning margins are likely to narrow this time.
Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt shares details about the comprehensive guidelines issued by the National Institute of Nutrition, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), on what Indians sho...
Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt shares details about the comprehensive guidelines issued by the National Institute of Nutrition, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), on what Indians sho...
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May 16, 2024 • 3 mins
This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
It’s the 16th of May and here are today's headlines.
The Supreme Court today said it had not carved out an exception for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while granting him interim bail till June 1 to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections. The apex court added that “critical analysis or even criticism of the judgment” was “welcome”. The remarks came as So...
It’s the 16th of May and here are today's headlines.
The Supreme Court today said it had not carved out an exception for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while granting him interim bail till June 1 to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections. The apex court added that “critical analysis or even criticism of the judgment” was “welcome”. The remarks came as So...
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May 16, 2024 • 22 mins
First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath explains why the Supreme Court has declared the arrest of the founder and editor-in-chief of NewsClick illegal and what it means for the case.
Next, Indian Express’ Sreenivas Janyala discusses why Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy is facing anti-incumbency and the extent to which the opposition alliance threatens his position (09:20).
And in the end, we take a look at what Union Home Minister A...
Next, Indian Express’ Sreenivas Janyala discusses why Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy is facing anti-incumbency and the extent to which the opposition alliance threatens his position (09:20).
And in the end, we take a look at what Union Home Minister A...
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May 15, 2024 • 3 mins
This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
It’s the 15th of May and here are today's headlines.
Invalidating his arrest in a terror case, the Supreme Court today ordered the release of Newsclick founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha. The reason the court gave: the Delhi Police failed to inform Purkayastha the grounds of his arrest before taking him into custody. The ruling is significant because it empha...
It’s the 15th of May and here are today's headlines.
Invalidating his arrest in a terror case, the Supreme Court today ordered the release of Newsclick founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha. The reason the court gave: the Delhi Police failed to inform Purkayastha the grounds of his arrest before taking him into custody. The ruling is significant because it empha...
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