Episodios

  • Along the Indian-Myanmar border, living in a limbo

    Along the Indian-Myanmar border, living in a limbo
    Feb 8 2024
    With Myanmar in the grip of violence, its citizens have been fleeing to India and seeking shelter in Mizoram or Manipur. But they now face an uncertain future as the Indian government has decided to fence the 1,643 km-long India-Myanmar border and end the Free Movement Regime. Rahul Karmakar reports on the refugees, who share the same culture and roots as the Mizos, and their worries about the civil war and India’s stand Written by Rahul Karmakar and narrated by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian. Read the latest Ground Zero articles here. For unlimited access to the premium content, visit www.thehindu.com/subscription.
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    16 m
  • Israel-bound Indian workers | Risking life for a living

    Israel-bound Indian workers | Risking life for a living
    Jan 26 2024
    In the gap between desperation and hope, thousands of aspirants from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are applying for jobs in Israel, after the Indian government facilitated skilled labour making the journey. The Hindu visits the second screening camp to talk to those who are willing to risk death to break the cycle of poverty. Written by Mayank Kumar and narrated by Jude Francis Weston Read the latest Ground Zero articles here. For unlimited access to the premium content, visit www.thehindu.com/subscription.
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  • The babies branded with hot bangles

    The babies branded with hot bangles
    Jan 19 2024
    Four infants between birth and four months died across a month in Madhya Pradesh’s eastern districts of Shahdol, Umaria, and Anuppur after they were branded with hot bangles and iron sickles when they fell sick. Mehul Malpani explores the belief system behind the tribal practice that is considered a remedy, to everything from breast-feeding difficulties to pneumonia. Written by Mehul Malpani and narrated by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian. Read the latest Ground Zero articles here. For unlimited access to the premium content, visit www.thehindu.com/subscription.
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  • Why Chennai went under water again

    Why Chennai went under water again
    Dec 8 2023
    Over December 3-4, Cyclone Michaung lingered about 100 km off the coast of Chennai for about 16 hours. It caused torrential rains that pummelled the city, bringing life to an abrupt halt. The Hindu reports on the woes of the people and the urgent need for the beleaguered coastal metropolis to be prepared for such disasters. Written by K. Lakshmi and narrated by Jude Francis Weston Read the latest Ground Zero articles here. For unlimited access to the premium content, visit www.thehindu.com/subscription.
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  • Uncertain future in a sea of poppies

    Uncertain future in a sea of poppies
    Nov 22 2023
    Three districts in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan together contribute to 80% of India’s opium production. Already facing the problem of stagnant procurement rates and rising input prices, farmers are now angry with the Union government for opening opium production and processing to private players. A.M. Jigeesh talks to farmers in the Mewar region about their concerns Written by A. M. Jigeesh and narrated by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian. Read the latest Ground Zero articles here. For unlimited access to the premium content, visit www.thehindu.com/subscription.
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    14 m
  • Killed in prayer

    Killed in prayer
    Nov 8 2023
    On October 29, two blasts ripped through a large congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kalamassery in central Kerala, killing three people and leaving scores injured. M.P. Praveen reports on the tragedy that was allegedly carried out by a middle-aged man, apparently disgruntled with the beliefs of the group. Written by M. P. Praveen and narrated by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian. Read the latest Ground Zero articles here. For unlimited access to the premium content, visit www.thehindu.com/subscription.
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  • Odourless, tasteless, lethal: thallium as a murder weapon

    Odourless, tasteless, lethal: thallium as a murder weapon
    Oct 27 2023
    In Mahagaon village, two women allegedly killed five family members by lacing their food with poison. The Hindu reports on the string of murders in Maharashtra, which have left the police shocked and the village fearful. Written by Maitri Porecha, and narrated by Jude Francis Weston Read the latest Ground Zero articles here. For unlimited access to the premium content, visit www.thehindu.com/subscription.
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  • Sparks of danger | Tamil Nadu’s tragedies-plagued firecracker industry

    Sparks of danger | Tamil Nadu’s tragedies-plagued firecracker industry
    Oct 26 2023
    The firecracker industry, which was concentrated in Sivakasi, is much more dispersed in Tamil Nadu now with small units, both legal and illegal, coming up across districts. Many of these units function with little supervision, monitoring, or official inspections, which has led to a spate of tragedies in recent months. Sangeetha Kandavel reports on the challenges of regulation Written by Sangeetha Kandavel and narrated by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian. Read the latest Ground Zero articles here. For unlimited access to the premium content, visit www.thehindu.com/subscription.
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    14 m