The Note with Mahrukh Inayet

Ep. 00: Introduction

How does one separate news from opinion Mahrukh Inayet, journalist and news editor cuts the clutter and analyses stories that matter to you. She loves facts and likes to stick to them. Join Mahrukh on her podcast where she gives you a pure analysis of whats happening around you. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 01: Is Balakot A Game Changer?

7 min 13 sec

This week, journalist and news editor Mahrukh Inayet breaks down the biggest election stories for you things the Lok Sabha election of 2019 will be remembered for. What was wrong with PM Narendra Modis appeal to firsttime voters to dedicate their votes to the defense forces How has the BJP and the opposition used Balakot to change the narrative this election Is Balakot really a game changer Find out on this episode with Mahrukh Inayet. Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 02: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Entry Into Politics

6 min 4 sec

This week, journalist and news editor Mahrukh Inayet breaks down the biggest election stories for you things the Lok Sabha election of 2019 will be remembered for. Whats the importance of Priyanka Gandhi Vadras entry into politics Whats working in her favour and what isnt Find out on this episode with Mahrukh Inayet. Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 03: The Chowkidar Campaign: How effective is it?

6 min 8 sec

This week, journalist and news editor Mahrukh Inayet breaks down the biggest election stories for you things the Lok Sabha election of 2019 will be remembered for. How did the Chowkidar campaign come into being Has the PMs strategy of using it worked Or has it preemptively given an advantage to the opposition Find out on this episode with Mahrukh Inayet. Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 04: Why Rahul Gandhi Stepping Down is the Right Decision

7 min 48 sec

Mahrukh Inayet talks about why the Congress party failed miserably in the polls.

Ep. 05: Shikara - The path to reconciliation?

15 min 56 sec

Mahrukh speaks to a renowned journalist, author of several highly acclaimed books and a writer for a soon to release film, Shikara the untold story of Kashmiri Pandits, Rahul Pandita.In this episode, Rahul discusses Why did he write Shikara What personal journey hes brought to this film and what is his dream to achieve for the Kasmiri Pandits through Shikara. Find out on this episode.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 06: J&K: The Road Ahead - Clarity Or Confusion?

24 min 11 sec

6 months after the abrogation of Article 370 and with its key political leadership detained, what is the road ahead for Jammu KashmirIn this episode, Mahrukh speaks to the journalist who has his ear to the ground, Ahmed Ali Fayyaz on where things stand. Why are politicians still detained What does the common man think Does the Centre have a plan for JK Tune in to find out.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 07: Five Big Lessons From The Delhi Election Campaign

8 min 48 sec

In this episode, Mahrukh talks about the lessons learnt from the high octane campaign leading to the Delhi elections.Why are the issues like housing, congestion, rape, pollution not discussed in primetime debates Why did Congress not invest much in their campaign And what will happen if AAP loses the elections Tune in.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 08: A Strong Voice From A Broken Valley

19 min 41 sec

At a time where three former Chief Ministers of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have been charged under the public safety act, theres one uprising voice coming from the valley. The daughter of former Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, Iltija Mufti.In this episode, Iltija talks to Mahrukh about the status and condition of Jammu Kashmir after the shutdown following the abrogation of article 370, how she manages her mothers twitter handle to communicate to the masses and answers what the response of the average Kashmiris are towards mainstream politicians.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/io

Ep. 09: Kejriwal: Running With The Hare & Hunting With The Hounds

14 min 49 sec

In this episode, Mahrukh talks to senior journalist, Javed Ansari about the man who positions himself at the right of centre and attempts to portray himself as the messiah of the downtrodden, Arvind Kejriwal.What factors should we attribute to Arvind Kejriwals strong victory in the Delhi elections Why has he decided to take a back seat towards the riots faced in Delhi Should he have been out on the street trying to control and maintain the situation What made him change his mind to prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar for sedition Tune in.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/io

Ep. 10: We Are Connected

10 min 56 sec

On this special episode, Mahrukh is joined by popular Kashmiri RJ Nasir Ali Khan to talk about the restoration of the internet in Jammu Kashmir.Nasir talks about the struggles faced in the valley and discusses what happened during the 7 months JK was without the internet. Are people able to recover from the damage that has already been done What are the justifications provided by the government following the act of shutting down the internet Tune in.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/io

Ep. 11: Delhi Riots & The Aftermath

24 min 46 sec

This week, Mahrukh is joined by Independent Journalist, Anubha Bhosle who gives her unbiased and scary account of what happened in North East Delhi.Anubha discusses the role of the Delhi Police, whether they abdicated their responsibility and also questions the response from the recently elected government. Was this a communal riot or a pogrom Is the conflict between the Hindu and Muslim communities over And what is the way forward now for North East Delhi Tune in.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/io

Ep. 12: Their Long Walk Home

8 min 11 sec

In this episode, Mahrukh Inayet talks about the ugly truth that this pandemic has exposed the discrimination in the Govts approach towards dealing with migrant workers versus the countrys affluent. Eight reasons why the images of migrant workers walking hundreds of kilometres to their homes in other states should be the one image that never leaves our minds eye.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 13: Saving Srinagar

15 min 48 sec

On The Note with Mahrukh Inayet, Mayor of Srinagar city Junaid Mattu talks about how Srinagar was the first city to implement social distancing and how it helped. He says it is the pandemic of the stranded now with hundreds stuck outside the city trying to get back home. And for this Eid, everyone will have to stay indoors.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 14: Unlocking Sports with Sports Historian Boria Majumdar

23 min 20 sec

On TheNote Mahrukh Inayet has started a special series Titled Unlocking India 1.0. In this episode she speaks to Sports Historian Boria Majumdar on the future of cricket, hockey and Indias Olympics chances. What is the path of recovery for Indian Sports Boria has some answers.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 15: Covid and The Future of Hindi Films with Komal Nahta

20 min 57 sec

Mahrukh Inayet speaks to respected Film Trade Analyst and TV show host on the future of the Hindi film industry. Komal Nahta says that the industry foresees major challenges but adds that it will be temporary. He believes audiences will return to the theatres once this is over. Also sees October as the deadline for the bigger films like 83, Coolie No 1 and Sooryavanshi to decide on the release route they take. Komal speaks of the spike for OTT platforms but adds pragmatically that even OTT platforms need new content and for that shooting must start.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 16: What Ails the Congress feat. Sanjay Jha

23 min 3 sec

Mahrukh Inayet speaks to former National Spokesperson of the Congress Party, Sanjay Jha who was recently removed from the position after he wrote a series of articles critical of the inner workings of the grand old party. Sanjay Jha speaks of the impending crisis with Sachin Pilot, the urgent need for a nonGandhi to lead the Congress for 2024 and the inaccessibility of Rahul Gandhi to his party cadres. Calling himself a Congressman forever, Jha reflects on how a party with so much talent appears to be directionless and unable to hold the BJP Govt accountable on any issue of national interest.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 17: National Conference on the Controversial Domicile Law with Devender Rana

26 min 14 sec

On The Note, Mahrukh Inayet speaks with National Conference leader Devender S Rana on the controversial Domicile Law that has been passed in JK. Rana argues how there was no need for such a law since it reduces the chances of employment for the local population. He calls it a design to further inconvenience the people of JK and create a greater sense of alienation and fear among the people of the Union Territory.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 18: What Sushant's Death Has Changed About News

9 min 6 sec

TV News seems to have done several somersaults in its investigation into actor Sushant Singh Rajputs death. From frenzied coverage to a casual attitude towards facts, at best. On The Note, Mahrukh Inayet talks about some of the news favourite terms that seem to have lost all meaning.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 19: Why & How We Failed The Hathras Gangrape Victim

6 min 37 sec

A 20year old Dalit woman was gangraped by four upper caste men in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. So heinous was the crime that the victims legs and arms were paralysed, her tongue cut and she was nearly strangulated. Two weeks after the brutality she died in a Delhi hospital. On The Note, Mahrukh Inayet talks about how and why we collectively failed her.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 20: Has Sushant's Death Changed Bollywood Forever? feat. Kaveree Bamzai

36 min 29 sec

Its been close to one hundred and fifty days since Sushant Singh Rajput died but it seems to have changed a lot for the Hindi film industry. On TheNote mahrukhinayet speaks with independent journalist kavereeb who says it like no one else does. From the silence by the Bollywood biggies to the alleged drug mafia to the much debated nepotism angle to the Kangana factor its all there in this must listen episode on The Note.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 21: 26/11: That Horrific Night Which Shook The Entire Country

15 min 15 sec

Its been 12 years to 26/11. Mahrukh Inayet recounts what happened on the night of the terror attack and thereafter. The lessons learnt. Listen on this special episode of TheNoteTalk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayet.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 22: Love Jihad - Now a Law Against Love

8 min 20 sec

At a time when we should be legislating on better healthcare, we are intent on attacking love. In this episode of TheNote, MahrukhInayet talks about how the LoveJihad Law hurts the idea of India.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayetYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 23: From Government To Kangana - Farmer Protests Have Lessons for All

9 min 13 sec

Why did Diljit Dosanjh refuse to let Kangana Ranaut get away with her fake tweetAs the images of protesting farmers being tear gassed and water cannoned flash on our screens, MahrukhInayet dissects the lessons to be learnt from these protests on this episode of TheNote.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter mahrukhinayetYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 24: Petrol Price Hike: Government Killing Us with High Taxes?

7 min 31 sec

Petrol and diesel prices are at an all time high. BJP MP says its wrong. Instead of Rs 90/litre it should be less than half. Why is it then that the Government is still increasing fuel prices On this episode of TheNote, MahrukhInayet tells you why the aam admi is facing the brunt.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayetYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 25: The Other Mehta on the Biggest 'Scam' of 2020

38 min 55 sec

As TheNote completes a quarter of a century, Mahrukh Inayet chats with the award winning filmmaker Hansal Mehta on his webseries Scam 1992: The Story of Harshad Mehta which is a runaway success and being touted as the best Indian web series ever.You can talk to Hansal Mehta on Twitter: mehtahansalTalk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayetYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 26: Who Won in Jammu & Kashmir? Ft. Amitabh Mattoo

24 min 21 sec

2020 ended with historic elections in Jammu Kashmir. Was it a celebration of democracy After all we saw hefty polling across. Was it a thumbs up to the Centres move to abrogate Article 370 BJP claims it is. Is it a win for the Gupkar alliance Kashmiri parties say it is a victory for their opposition to the abrogation of Article 370. On TheNote mahrukhinayet speaks to one of Indias foremost thinkers and writers amitabhmattoo as he breaks down what these elections really mean.You can talk to Amitabh Mattoo on Twitter: amitabhmattooamitabhmattoo.comTalk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayetYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 27: How I Faked Identity to get a Benazir Interview

12 min 38 sec

On the 13th anniversary of Benazir Bhuttos assassination Mahrukh Inayet remembers the former Pakistan Prime Minister and how she managed to interview her. A special one on TheNote.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayetYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 28: Owaisi: Disruptor or Kingmaker?

32 min 13 sec

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi has tasted success in Bihar and has started making inroads into West Bengal. His brand of politics makes the BJP uneasy but hurts secular parties even more. On this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to Asaduddin Owaisi to understand what the Indian Muslim voter wants and how is his party any different from the BJP.You can talk to Asaduddin Owaisi on Twitter: asadowaisiTalk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayetYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 29: Farmer Protests: Watershed Moment for Indian Democracy? ft. Gul Panag

37 min 52 sec

Gul Panag has stood by the thousands of farmers protesting against the three farm laws recently passed by the Centre. Calling these protests a watershed moment for Indian democracy, Gul tells Mahrukh Inayet why these laws are against the very essence of democratic debate and legislation. On TheNote, Gul Panag says reforms are needed but not without due consultation with all stakeholders.You can talk to Gul Panag on Twitter: GulPanagTalk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayetYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 30: Have we Seen the Last of Trump? ft. Sadanand Dhume

28 min 45 sec

As the new POTUS Joe Biden is sworn in, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to Wall Street Journal columnist Sadanand Dhume on whether we have seen the last of Trump and what does a Biden presidency mean for IndiaYou can talk to Sadanand Dhume on Twitter: dhumeTalk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayetYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 31: Shiv Sena's New Brand of Politics? ft. Priyanka Chaturvedi

30 min 58 sec

Once allies and friends, the Shiv Sena now seems to be a key opponent of the BJP. On this episode of TheNote, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, MP Rajya Sabha on Senas New Brand of Politics, how an alliance with the BJP is an impossibility in the future, farm protests and how Bollywood is never shifting out of Mumbai.You can talk to Priyanka Chaturvedi on Twitter: priyankac19https://twitter.com/priyankac19s09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 32: Democracy or Democrazy? Taking stock with Vir Sanghvi

25 min 23 sec

The Narendra Modi Government is close to completing two years of its second term in power.Where do things standIs India more polarised than beforeWhat has been Modis biggest achievementCan the opposition get its act together to defeat the ModiShah combine in 2024Has peoples faith in the judiciary been erodedOn this episode of TheNote, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to TV presenter and columnist Vir Sanghvi who gives his incisive insights on the most pressing issues of our times.You can talk to Vir Sanghvi on Twitter: virsanghvihttps://twitter.com/virsanghvis09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 33: Running a Newsroom in the Era of Fake News ft. Dhanya Rajendran

25 min 36 sec

What is independent mediaHow does a news organisation fight fake newsWhat is India consuming when it comes to newsEven as the government is busy drafting guidelines for digital news organisations, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to the Editor of The News Minute, Dhanya Rajendran on The Note on how tough it is to sell the truth in an era of fake news.You can talk to Dhanya Rajendran on Twitter: dhanyarajendranhttps://twitter.com/dhanyarajendrans09The News Minute: https://www.thenewsminute.com/https://twitter.com/thenewsminutes09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 34: May 2nd - D-DAY for Rahul Gandhi

11 min 30 sec

With five states going to the polls, Rahul Gandhi faces his biggest test. Growing dissent within the Congress with senior leadership questioning his decisionmaking, Rahul is desperate for a win at the hustings. On this episode of TheNote, Mahrukh Inayet opines that if May 2nd does not go Rahuls way, it is not just his political future but that of the Congress party that will be under a serious threat.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 35: Advantage Mamata in West Bengal

8 min 40 sec

As five states go to the polls, it is West Bengal that will be the one keenly watched. The BJP has been working tirelessly to build its base. On this episode of TheNote Mahrukh Inayet contends that it is advantage Mamata Banerjee and for the twotime Chief Minister it will clearly be a hattrick.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 36: It's World War 3: Top Mumbai Doctor on 2nd COVID Wave ft. Dr. Bipin Doshi

29 min 59 sec

In this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to top Mumbai physician Dr. Bipin Doshi who calls the second COVID wave nothing short of World War 3. Mahrukh asks him 20 pertinent questions. Listen to his sound, medical advice as corona explodes across the country.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 37: India is Gasping for Breath

12 min 9 sec

Distressing calls from hospitals saying they are running out of oxygen. Patients sharing videos that they cant breathe. A journalist putting up a photograph minutes before he passed away appealing for oxygen till his last breath. In this episode of The note, Mahrukh Inayet talks about why are COVID patients dont have oxygen to breathe.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 38: COVID ANXIETY: ARE WE ALL SUFFERING FROM IT? feat. Sonali Gupta

41 min 53 sec

Survivor guilt Covid anxiety Doomscrolling all the time On this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to one of India’s leading clinical psychologist, Sonali Gupta on this sense of lethargy that most of us are feeling as the second wave of COVID19 has hit the country. Sonali has some valuable advice including tips on how to get rid of that foreboding feeling that most of us can’t shake off.Website: www.guptasonali.comYou can find Sonali Gupta onTwitter: guptasonaliYou can find Sonali Gupta on Instagram: mentalhealthwithsonaliBuy my book: Anxiety Overcome It and Live Without Fear: https://www.amazon.in/dp/935357658X/refcmswrcpapagltfabcT2M4489SW943A8WWFCFXTalk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 39: HOW IS INDIA BEING VIEWED BY THE WORLD? feat. Amitabh Mattoo

25 min 53 sec

At the heart of the international media’s reporting on India’s COVID19 crisis has been a scathing indictment of the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. In this episode of The Note mahrukhinayet speaks to one of India’s leading intellectuals Amitabh Mattoo on what PM Modi will have to do in order to better India’s image in the eyes of the world.Website of Amitabh Mattoo: https://www.amitabhmattoo.com/You can talk to Amitabh Mattoo on Twitter: amitabhmattoohttps://twitter.com/amitabhmattoos09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 40: WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MUSLIM IN INDIA feat. Ghazala Wahab

43 min 59 sec

In this episode of TheNote, mahrukhinayet speaks to Ghazala Wahab author of the bestseller Born A Muslim. From the problems that beset the Indian Muslim to the evolution of Islam in India, Ghazala gives wonderful insights into the factors that have shaped the community in India. Ghazala says it is very tough to radicalize the Indian Muslim of today.You can find Ghazala Wahab on Twitter:https://twitter.com/ghazalawahabs09You can find Ghazala Wahab on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ghazala.wahabigshidcr2lxoepwa83Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 41: Bollywood Hit By COVID 2nd Wave feat. Komal Nahta

33 min 2 sec

In this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to Bollywood insider Trade analyst Komal Nahta on the impact of COVID 2nd wave on the Hindi film industry. Nahta talks about Salman Khans Radhe and the experiment that didnt go as planned because of the nationwide lockdown and unabated piracy.You can find Komal Nahta on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KomalNahtas09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 42: "Hard to See People Gasping for Breathe" feat. Tehseen Poonawalla

19 min 22 sec

During the debilitating 2nd wave of COVID19, the one silver lining has the humanitarian effort by individuals helping out others in distress. In this episode of The Note, mahrukhinayet speaks to TV personality activist Tehseen Poonawalla who has been saving countless lives through The Poonawalla Foundation. At The Note, we celebrate salute the efforts of all such heroes samaritans.You can find Tehseen Poonawala on Twitter:https://twitter.com/tehseenps09You can find Tehseen Poonawala on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tehseenpoonawallautmmediumcopylinkTalk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 43: Devastating Impact of Covid's 2nd Wave on India feat. Dr. Vincent Rajkumar

23 min 28 sec

The 2nd wave of Covid19 in India has had a devastating impact on life, our health infrastructure and the economy. But with new complications arising every day, there is more anxiety among people. On this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic, USA Dr. Vincent Rajkumar on the way forward, the possibility of a 3rd wave and the reasons for growing cases of black fungus in India.Find Vincent Rajkumar on Twitter: VincentRKhttps://twitter.com/VincentRKs09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 44: What about our COVID Orphans? feat. Prabhat Kumar

17 min 33 sec

As India continues to feel the impact of the COVID19 pandemic, one of the most heartwrenching stories is that of young children orphaned by it. Government gives the figure of 577, experts say the real figures are far higher. In this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to Prabhat Kumar the man leading Child Protection at one of Indias leading NGOs: Save The Children.Save The Children on Twitter: stcindiahttps://twitter.com/stcindias09Follow Prabhat Kumar on Twittrr: prabhataura https://twitter.com/prabhatauras09Find Prabhat Kumar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabhatkumar2602b8a4Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 45: Will Twitter Be Banned in India?

10 min 42 sec

Microblogging site Twitter is in the eye of a storm over non compliance of IT guidelines set out by the government. Why is Twitter defying the Indian state Is this an ideological fight What does Twitter stand to lose In this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet looks at the genesis of the problem.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 46: Kabir Bedi: No Holds Barred

30 min 6 sec

Kabir Bedi is undoubtedly one of Indias first true crossover stars enjoying cult status in Europe and becoming the first Indian actor to play a significant role in a James Bond movie. In this episode of TheNote, Kabir Bedi talks about his memoir, his relationships and his phenomenal success as an actor abroad.Follow Kabir Bedi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iKabirBedis09Follow Kabir Bedi on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ikabirbediutmmediumcopylinkTalk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 47: What's ailing the Congress? feat. Rasheed Kidwai

24 min 38 sec

Indias oldest political party, Congress is at crossroads. Is Congress a worthy opponent to Modis BJP Will it be a relevant political force in 2024 Why is it losing its young brigade And is Rahul Gandhi the best choice to lead the grand old party In this episode of The Note, author and Congress watcher Rasheed Kidwai speaks to Mahrukh Inayet on how the Congress can emerge from the current crisis that it finds itself in.Follow Rasheed Kidwai on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rasheedkidwais09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 48: Modi's Cabinet Rejig: Target 2024

11 min 26 sec

It can only be described as a dramatic cabinet rejig.12 ministers asked to resign, 43 new ones inducted, 15 ministers now from U.P. alone Narendra Modis moves are all about symbolism with an eye of state assembly elections and Lok Sabha 2024. In this episode of The Note, mahrukhinayet deciphers the reasons why the ModiShah made these dramatic changes to the PMs council of ministers.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 49: YOGI'S 2-CHILD BILL: SOLUTION OR PROBLEM?

11 min 55 sec

Ahead of state elections next year, Uttar Pradesh CM, Yogi Adityanaths government has proposed a population control bill that disincentivizes those who have more than two children and seeks to ban them for contesting elections. In this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet tells you why this proposed bill is a solution to a nonexistent problem. Incidentally, the same Yogi Govt has unveiled the UP Population Policy in July itself that is absolutely contrary in nature.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram: https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09 and https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 50: RIGHT TO HEALTH AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT?

7 min 30 sec

At a time when the government refuses to acknowledge the real numbers of how many died from COVID19. At a time when an Oxfam India report suggests that the health budget has actually been reduced, the demand for making Right to Health, a fundamental right has been raised again. In this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet talks about why the time is right to bring this amendment to our Constitution and ensure that every Indian has the right to access emergency medical treatment.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram:https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09 andhttps://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 52: THE KHAN TROIKA & INDIA feat. Kaveree Bamzai

35 min 26 sec

In this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to senior journalist author Kaveree Bamzai on her latest book The Three Khans and The Emergence of New India in which she has deftly charted their journeys juxtaposing their lives with the sociopolitical developments in the country. Among other things, Mahrukh Inayet asks Kaveree about the Muslim identity of the three Khans and how they view it.Follow Kaveree Bamzai on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kavereebutmmediumcopylinkFollow Kaveree Bamzai on Twitter:https://twitter.com/kavereebs09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram:https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09 andhttps://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Ep. 51: UNDERSTANDING THE PARSIS with Coomi Kapoor

26 min 14 sec

In this episode of The Note, Mahrukh Inayet speaks to senior political journalist and author Coomi Kapoor on her latest book which is An Intimate History of the Parsis in India. Coomi talks about the ugly spat between Ratan Tata and Cyrus Mistry among other things. And why the Parsis which are all of 50,000 left in India are such an extraordinary minority. Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter Instagram:https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayets09 andhttps://instagram.com/mahrukhinayetigshidacjb9jx79qx7You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Chetan Bhagat on Twitter Trolls, His New Book and the Current Political Scenario

36 min 57 sec

On the final episode of The Note with Mahrukh Inayet, Chetan Bhagat talks about being trolled on social media, about his varied opinions about the current political scenario, and provides a quick insight into his latest release 400 Days.You can follow Mahrukh on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayetYou can follow Chetan Bhagat on Twitter at https://twitter.com/chetanbhagatYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

The Note with Mahrukh Inayet

Ep. 00: Introduction

Ep. 01: Is Balakot A Game Changer?

Ep. 02: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Entry Into Politics

Ep. 03: The Chowkidar Campaign: How effective is it?

Ep. 04: Why Rahul Gandhi Stepping Down is the Right Decision

Ep. 05: Shikara - The path to reconciliation?

Ep. 06: J&K: The Road Ahead - Clarity Or Confusion?

Ep. 07: Five Big Lessons From The Delhi Election Campaign

Ep. 08: A Strong Voice From A Broken Valley

Ep. 09: Kejriwal: Running With The Hare & Hunting With The Hounds

Ep. 10: We Are Connected

Ep. 11: Delhi Riots & The Aftermath

Ep. 12: Their Long Walk Home

Ep. 13: Saving Srinagar

Ep. 14: Unlocking Sports with Sports Historian Boria Majumdar

Ep. 15: Covid and The Future of Hindi Films with Komal Nahta

Ep. 16: What Ails the Congress feat. Sanjay Jha

Ep. 17: National Conference on the Controversial Domicile Law with Devender Rana

Ep. 18: What Sushant's Death Has Changed About News

Ep. 19: Why & How We Failed The Hathras Gangrape Victim

Ep. 20: Has Sushant's Death Changed Bollywood Forever? feat. Kaveree Bamzai

Ep. 21: 26/11: That Horrific Night Which Shook The Entire Country

Ep. 22: Love Jihad - Now a Law Against Love

Ep. 23: From Government To Kangana - Farmer Protests Have Lessons for All

Ep. 24: Petrol Price Hike: Government Killing Us with High Taxes?

Ep. 25: The Other Mehta on the Biggest 'Scam' of 2020

Ep. 26: Who Won in Jammu & Kashmir? Ft. Amitabh Mattoo

Ep. 27: How I Faked Identity to get a Benazir Interview

Ep. 28: Owaisi: Disruptor or Kingmaker?

Ep. 29: Farmer Protests: Watershed Moment for Indian Democracy? ft. Gul Panag

Ep. 30: Have we Seen the Last of Trump? ft. Sadanand Dhume

Ep. 31: Shiv Sena's New Brand of Politics? ft. Priyanka Chaturvedi

Ep. 32: Democracy or Democrazy? Taking stock with Vir Sanghvi

Ep. 33: Running a Newsroom in the Era of Fake News ft. Dhanya Rajendran

Ep. 34: May 2nd - D-DAY for Rahul Gandhi

Ep. 35: Advantage Mamata in West Bengal

Ep. 36: It's World War 3: Top Mumbai Doctor on 2nd COVID Wave ft. Dr. Bipin Doshi

Ep. 37: India is Gasping for Breath

Ep. 38: COVID ANXIETY: ARE WE ALL SUFFERING FROM IT? feat. Sonali Gupta

Ep. 39: HOW IS INDIA BEING VIEWED BY THE WORLD? feat. Amitabh Mattoo

Ep. 40: WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MUSLIM IN INDIA feat. Ghazala Wahab

Ep. 41: Bollywood Hit By COVID 2nd Wave feat. Komal Nahta

Ep. 42: "Hard to See People Gasping for Breathe" feat. Tehseen Poonawalla

Ep. 43: Devastating Impact of Covid's 2nd Wave on India feat. Dr. Vincent Rajkumar

Ep. 44: What about our COVID Orphans? feat. Prabhat Kumar

Ep. 45: Will Twitter Be Banned in India?

Ep. 46: Kabir Bedi: No Holds Barred

Ep. 47: What's ailing the Congress? feat. Rasheed Kidwai

Ep. 48: Modi's Cabinet Rejig: Target 2024

Ep. 49: YOGI'S 2-CHILD BILL: SOLUTION OR PROBLEM?

Ep. 50: RIGHT TO HEALTH AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT?

Ep. 52: THE KHAN TROIKA & INDIA feat. Kaveree Bamzai

Ep. 51: UNDERSTANDING THE PARSIS with Coomi Kapoor

Chetan Bhagat on Twitter Trolls, His New Book and the Current Political Scenario

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