Shorbori Purkayastha

Shorbori is Senior Producer of Podcasts at The Quint and hosts the daily news analytical podcast, 'The Big Story'.
<div class="paragraphs"><p>After a 29-year-long dry spell of losing all of the 12 previous ICC World Cup matches against India, Pakistan's cricket team turned the tide for themselves, and how!(Photo: The Quint)</p></div>

Pak Cricket Team Overcomes Dry Spell But Can India Overcome Intolerance?

Claims vs Facts: Is Global Hunger Index Based on 'Unscientific Methodology'?

<div class="paragraphs"><p>The Global Hunger Index report of 2021 ranked India 101 out of 116 countries.</p></div>
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Why Mahatma Gandhi Was Never Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Mahatma Gandhi has remained the biggest advocate of peace in the world.

World's First Malaria Vaccine 'Mosquirix' – Why Is It a Breakthrough?

<div class="paragraphs"><p>On 6 October, the World Health Organization recommended the world's first malaria vaccine – Mosquirix – for malaria prevention in children living in regions with moderate to high transmission of this disease.</p></div>

What Do Assam Evictions Say About Lack of Social Security for the Landless?

<div class="paragraphs"><p>In a very shocking and saddening incident from Assam, at least two people were reported dead in police firing and nine injured, after violent clashes broke out on 23 September, during an eviction drive in Darrang district.</p></div>

With Defections & Dissension, Why is Bengal BJP Seeming Directionless?

<div class="paragraphs"><p>Amid a spate of defections of BJP leaders to the Trinamool Congress, the party's state chief Dilip Ghosh was shifted to the post of the national vice-president, well before his term was due to end.</p></div>

<div class="paragraphs"><p>Putting an end to all speculation in recent days, Virat Kohli stunned the cricketing family when he announced that he will be stepping down as the captain of the Indian men's T20 team after the 2021 T20 World Cup, which will be held in UAE and Oman in October-November.</p></div>

Virat Kohli Renouncing T20 Captaincy a Good Call? What's the 'Road Map' Ahead?

Why Was Bhupendra Patel Picked Over Other Contenders as New Gujarat CM?

What Makes India's Test Victory Against England at the Oval Such a Momentous One

<div class="paragraphs"><p>Five months after coming to power, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin fulfilled one of DMK’s crucial election promises and passed a bill to do away with the common entrance exam for the state's medical aspirants.</p></div>

Why Does Tamil Nadu Want Permanent NEET Exemption for its Medical Aspirants?

Can the Muzaffarnagar Kisan Mahapanchayat Impact UP Assembly Polls?

Capt Amarinder Vs Sidhu: Where is Punjab Congress Infighting Headed To?

<div class="paragraphs"><p>After a 29-year-long dry spell of losing all of the 12 previous ICC World Cup matches against India, Pakistan's cricket team turned the tide for themselves, and how!(Photo: The Quint)</p></div>

Pak Cricket Team Overcomes Dry Spell But Can India Overcome Intolerance?

Claims vs Facts: Is Global Hunger Index Based on 'Unscientific Methodology'?

<div class="paragraphs"><p>The Global Hunger Index report of 2021 ranked India 101 out of 116 countries.</p></div>

Why Mahatma Gandhi Was Never Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Mahatma Gandhi has remained the biggest advocate of peace in the world.
<div class="paragraphs"><p>On 6 October, the World Health Organization recommended the world's first malaria vaccine – Mosquirix – for malaria prevention in children living in regions with moderate to high transmission of this disease.</p></div>

World's First Malaria Vaccine 'Mosquirix' – Why Is It a Breakthrough?

What Do Assam Evictions Say About Lack of Social Security for the Landless?

<div class="paragraphs"><p>In a very shocking and saddening incident from Assam, at least two people were reported dead in police firing and nine injured, after violent clashes broke out on 23 September, during an eviction drive in Darrang district.</p></div>

With Defections & Dissension, Why is Bengal BJP Seeming Directionless?

<div class="paragraphs"><p>Amid a spate of defections of BJP leaders to the Trinamool Congress, the party's state chief Dilip Ghosh was shifted to the post of the national vice-president, well before his term was due to end.</p></div>
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<div class="paragraphs"><p>Putting an end to all speculation in recent days, Virat Kohli stunned the cricketing family when he announced that he will be stepping down as the captain of the Indian men's T20 team after the 2021 T20 World Cup, which will be held in UAE and Oman in October-November.</p></div>

Virat Kohli Renouncing T20 Captaincy a Good Call? What's the 'Road Map' Ahead?

Why Does Tamil Nadu Want Permanent NEET Exemption for its Medical Aspirants?

<div class="paragraphs"><p>Five months after coming to power, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin fulfilled one of DMK’s crucial election promises and passed a bill to do away with the common entrance exam for the state's medical aspirants.</p></div>

Why Was Bhupendra Patel Picked Over Other Contenders as New Gujarat CM?

<div class="paragraphs"><p>In a surprising twist, BJP leader Bhupendra Patel was named as the new Gujarat CM just a day after his predecessor Vijay Rupani resigned from the post.</p></div>
<div class="paragraphs"><p>India's test victory against England at The Oval now helps Virat and his team go into the fifth and final Test at Manchester with a 2-1 series lead.</p></div>

What Makes India's Test Victory Against England at the Oval Such a Momentous One

Can the Muzaffarnagar Kisan Mahapanchayat Impact UP Assembly Polls?

<div class="paragraphs"><p>With only months to go for the crucial Uttar Pradesh state assembly elections, the ongoing farmers' movement has gained a fresh impetus as lakhs of farmers gathered in western UP's Muzaffarnagar district in a formidable show of strength.</p></div>

Capt Amarinder Vs Sidhu: Where is Punjab Congress Infighting Headed To?

<div class="paragraphs"><p>As Punjab nears its election season, the chasm in Congress between Capt Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu is only deepening with both factions once again publicly lambasting each other. Image used for representational purposes.&nbsp;</p></div>