Josy Joseph, National Security Editor of The Hindu, joins us on this episode of NL Hafta to talk about the state of the nation, his book A feast of Vultures and the defamation suit that Jet Airways has filed against Joseph. He's got some great advice for journalists as well as sharp insights into how successive governments in India have mishandled insurgencies. We've also got consulting editors Anand Ranganathan and Kishalay Bhattacharjee on the panel, along with Abhinandan Sekhri, Madhu Trehan, Deepanjana Pal and Manisha Pande. From Narendra Modi's words being lazily reported, Madonna's speech about being a woman in the American music industry, to the fuss about Taimur, violence in Bengal and a discussion on the controversies surrounding the new Chief of Army Staff, listen to the news of the week being discussed and dissected. Plus, Anand tells you a little bit about the legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan; the panel gives you reading and listening recommendations; and of course, there's a song. Listen up! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.