Plans for HPV vaccine drive, gangs of Delhi, and Kerala to Keralam

February 25
24 mins

Episode Description

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the central government's plan to start a HPV vaccine drive. The Human papillomavirus or HPV is an extremely common virus, and is the main cause of cervical cancer. The goal of the campaign is to prevent cervical cancer, which remains one of the most common cancers among Indian women.

Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Alok Singh about a new type of extortion rackets emerging in Delhi. These rackets involve threats delivered via internet calls and voice notes and gang members being selected through Instagram and Facebook pages Alok talks about these gangs, how they operate and their new targets. (12:30)

Lastly, we talk about a resolution that has been approved by the Union Cabinet to change Kerala's name to Keralam. (21:30)

Hosted by Niharika Nanda
Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda, and Ichha Sharma 
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar







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