Bottomline With Barkha

'Yashwant Deshmukh reveals why Modi stays ahead despite economic worries, and Barkha Dutt urges both NDA and Opposition to rethink their strategies.' Read more

'Amid Trump’s tariff threats, experts say India must protect its self-respect, play the long game, and strengthen its economy to stand tall on the global stage.' Read more

'Shashi Tharoor talks future plans, lessons from women in his life, and how he became India’s strongest global voice — in conversation with Barkha Dutt.' Read more

'Experts urge against blaming AI171 pilot. With only 32 seconds to act, Sumit Sabharwal tried everything. Investigation will reveal real cause.' Read more

'Author Bano Mustaq and Deepa Bhasthi break silence on patriarchy, depression, and faith to tell powerful stories of real women—and win the Booker.' Read more

'Shashi Tharoor clashes with Congress over Operation Sindoor—Barkha Dutt hosts fiery debate on loyalty, nationalism, and party politics.' Read more

'BJP gains from Operation Sindoor; Congress falters as Tharoor shines abroad, exposing party rifts.' Read more

'As India fights terror abroad, a fierce political crossfire erupts at home over Operation Sindoor, unity slogans, and accusations of betrayal.' Read more

'Pakistan denied airspace to an Indigo flight in distress. Experts slam the inhumanity; India urged to escalate at global aviation forums.' Read more

'The Supreme Court has granted interim protection from arrest to podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia in relation to multiple FIRs filed against him for his controversial remarks on the YouTube show India’s Got Latent. The Court strongly condemned Allahbadia's comments, stating, "There is something dirty in this person’s mind that has been spread through this program… The words you have chosen, parents will be ashamed, sisters will be ashamed. The entire society will feel ashamed." Allahbadia is being represented by Abhinav Chandrachud, a lawyer at the Bombay High Court and the son of former Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud. When asked by Justice Kant whether he was defending the statements made by Allahbadia, Chandrachud responded, "I personally am disgusted. But whether it rises to the level of criminal offence is another question."' Read more

'YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, is facing legal and public backlash over his controversial question, "Will you watch your parents have sex?" during his appearance on comedian Samay Raina's show, India's Got Latent. A fresh FIR has been filed against Ranveer, Samay & Apoorva Makhija, stating that the show degraded Indian culture and the Indian family system. Is an apology enough? Should Ranveer be sent to jail? or is this an over reach by the State, one which could be misused later ? Barkha Dutt speaks to, Meera Borwankar, Former IPS, Dilip Cherian, Image Guru, Tehseen Poonawala, Political Commentator, Abha Paul, Activist' Read more