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/chetan_bhagatYou 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 socio-political 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/kavereeb?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow Kaveree Bamzai on Twitter:https://twitter.com/kavereeb?s=09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram:https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09 andhttps://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7You 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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/mahrukhinayet?s=09 andhttps://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7You 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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a time when the government refuses to acknowledge the real numbers of how many died from COVID-19. 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/mahrukhinayet?s=09 andhttps://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7You 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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of state elections next year, Uttar Pradesh CM, Yogi Adityanath's 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 non-existent 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/mahrukhinayet?s=09 and https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7You 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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Modi's 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 Modi-Shah made these dramatic changes to the PM's council of ministers.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7You 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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India's oldest political party, Congress is at crossroads. Is Congress a worthy opponent to Modi's 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/rasheedkidwai?s=09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7You 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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kabir Bedi is undoubtedly one of India's 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/iKabirBedi?s=09Follow Kabir Bedi on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ikabirbedi?utm_medium=copy_linkTalk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayethttps://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7You 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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: @mahrukhinayet(https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09)(https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7)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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As India continues to feel the impact of the COVID-19 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 India's leading NGOs: Save The Children.Save The Children on Twitter: @stc_india(https://twitter.com/stc_india?s=09)Follow Prabhat Kumar on Twittrr: @prabhataura (https://twitter.com/prabhataura?s=09)Find Prabhat Kumar on LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabhat-kumar-2602b8a4)Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayet(https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09)(https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7)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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2nd wave of Covid-19 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/VincentRK?s=09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayet(https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09)(https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7)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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the debilitating 2nd wave of COVID-19, 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/tehseenp?s=09You can find Tehseen Poonawala on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tehseenpoonawalla?utm_medium=copy_linkTalk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayet(https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09)(https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7)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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Khan's 'Radhe' and the experiment that didn't go as planned because of the nationwide lockdown and unabated piracy.You can find Komal Nahta on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KomalNahta?s=09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayet(https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09)(https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7)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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/ghazalawahab?s=09You can find Ghazala Wahab on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ghazala.wahab?igshid=cr2lxoepwa83Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayet(https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09)(https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7)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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the heart of the international media’s reporting on India’s COVID-19 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/amitabhmattoo?s=09Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayet(https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09)(https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7)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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 COVID-19 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/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_T2M4489SW943A8WWFCFXTalk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayet(https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09)(https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7)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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Distressing calls from hospitals saying they are running out of oxygen. Patients sharing videos that they can't 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: @mahrukhinayet(https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09)(https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7)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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: @mahrukhinayet(https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09)(https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7)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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 it's base. On this episode of #TheNote Mahrukh Inayet contends that it is advantage Mamata Banerjee and for the two-time Chief Minister it will clearly be a hat-trick.Talk to Mahrukh on Twitter & Instagram: @mahrukhinayet(https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09)(https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7)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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With five states going to the polls, Rahul Gandhi faces his biggest test. Growing dissent within the Congress with senior leadership questioning his decision-making, Rahul is desperate for a win at the hustings. On this episode of #TheNote, Mahrukh Inayet opines that if May 2nd does not go Rahul's 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: @mahrukhinayet(https://twitter.com/mahrukhinayet?s=09)(https://instagram.com/mahrukhinayet?igshid=acjb9jx79qx7)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/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.