'My MBBS Journey in Iran Came to a Halt as I Took an Emergency Flight Home'
Our latest ‘My Report’ with an MBBS student who was caught in the Iran-Israel crossfire, Ajay Kanu’s entry into politics in Bihar, and more in today's edition.
“At around 11 pm, we saw two missiles being intercepted right above our hostel” says Shakibul Raza, an Indian student of medicine in Iran's Arak. In a 'My Report' video, he recounts all the terrifying moments as he made his way back home amid the Iran-Israel conflict. In Tamil Nadu, climate change is drying up once-thriving coconut farms. Anoushka Rajesh reports from the ground. Meanwhile, former Naxal leader Ajay Kanu re-enters public life with a political rally, and Aamir Khan reignites the OTT-versus-theatre debate. Plus, our weekly WebQoof roundup busts viral misinformation around the Israel-Iran conflict.
My Report
'My MBBS Journey in Iran Halted with an Emergency Flight Home'
Climate Change
‘Once Lush Green Leaves, Now Black’: How Climate Change Is Coming for Coconuts
Floods, Erosion, and Evictions: Assam’s Endless Displacement Crisis
Entertainment
Why Aamir Khan is Saying 'No OTT, No Compromise'
Is it 'Big Boss'? Is it 'Roadies'? No, it's 'The Traitors'
Politics
ABVP-Turned-Naxal, Mastermind of Biggest Jailbreak Wants to Contest Bihar Polls
'947 Hate Crimes Reported in Year One of Modi Govt 3.0,' Says New Report
Fact-Check Recap
Misinformation Around Israel-Iran Conflict, Zohran Mamdani & More
Caught in the Middle
We all know India's middle class is in a bit of trouble. Job opportunities are shrinking. Salary hikes are vanishing. And inflation is eating into their incomes. Unfortunately, there are no immediate signs of things getting better anytime soon. On my new show, Caught in the Middle, where senior business journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty will be tracking the fortunes of this middle class, speaking to experts and the people affected, and hopefully come up with some solutions.
Behind every report on the middle class, there are hours of digging, verifying, and connecting the dots. Bringing these stories to you requires persistence and resources.
You can help make it possible by becoming a member of The Quint. Your contribution helps us ask the questions others won’t.
*Already a member of The Quint? What a star! Your support empowers us to question everything.
Want us to cover a story? Write to us at editor@thequint.com or reply to this email.