The Big Fight

With diverse subjects ranging from politics to sports, ‘The Big Fight’ is hosted by the accomplished journalist and CEO of NDTV Networks PLC, Vikram Chandra. Get engrossed in interesting debates and discussions by a panel of noted politicians, environmentalists, actors, sportsmen, social activists and bureaucrats.

The recent IPL series pushed the spirit of cricket aside and highlighted the numerous unsavory controversies. This episode of 'The Big Fight' debates the very fact that - Is cricket overshadowed with controversies? Is IPL about entertainment or cricket?

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Was the Supreme Court Judgment regarding quotas for students or reservation of seats a balanced Judgment? Should the creamy layer be kept out of quotas? Do reservations preserve and uphold a caste?

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The media has been abuzz with news regarding WWE wrestler Khali. Is this excessive importance given to the wrestler and WWE good? Should parents allow children to watch wrestling? Should violent shows aimed at kids be banned? Is the media over hyping Khali? Are we breeding a culture of violence?

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This episode of 'The Big Fight' takes on the issue of 'Prise Rise' that has created a stir in the country. Price rise or inflation affects the common man in more ways than one. Is there anything that can be done about price rise? Has the Government stepped up in any way? Is it due to factors that are beyond anybody's control?

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'The Big Fight' takes up the issue of the Olympic torch as it went through Delhi while the policemen tried to seal off the entire area. Has the Indian government bent its knees too much in front of the Chinese or over-reacted to a large extent? Did India use excessive force to protect the relay? Did India act as an extension of Chinese military power? Will the Olympic games be overshadowed by Tibet?

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The pillars of democracy are supposed to be helping and assisting each other and working in fine balance with each other. Does this hold true for India or is it headed for a clash between the Judiciary and the Legislature or the executive on the other hand?

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Over the recent months the media has exposed two faces of the Indian mob. On one hand when the crowds are taking the law into their hands and beating up people because they are petty criminals, lynching others, killing them, on the other hand there are cases where people are looking around for help and not getting help. Why are there two faces to the Indian mob?

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Recently, celebrites are making the news for participating in various causes. But is this celebrity activism worth anything or does it just serve the purpose of adding to the glam quotient? Do the celebrities actually divert attention from the causes that they are pushing?

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With the recent onslaught of Fashion Weeks and fashion shows, a majority of public is left to wonder in awe and amazement at the meaning of such fiestas and the wearability of such garments. On a broader perspective, is the fashion industry overhyped? Do these fashion extravaganzas help the poor handlooms sector in any way? Is the fashion industry based on exploitation? Is it the job of the fashion industry to just make a profile for itself or make it self-relevant?

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This episode debates the recent controversy about 'Sons of the Soil' issue that has errupted in Mumbai, Maharastra. As migration continues, there are issues that have come up of late. Is there a difference between the North Indians and the South Indians? Is Raj Thackery playing the parochial regional card? Has Marathi culture been swamped by outsiders? Are politicians playing the regional card game? Is globalization responsible for migration? Are local cultures really under threat from 'outsiders'?

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