This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, and Manisha Pande are joined by sports journalist and author Rudraneil Sengupta and senior Bangladeshi journalist, Farid Hossain. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, and Manisha Pande are joined by sports journalist and author Rudraneil Sengupta and senior Bangladeshi journalist, Farid Hossain. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

Jayant Sinha, former MOS finance and civil aviation explains why giving people a choice is a better policy intervention, he bats for elimination of GST on health and life insurance and explains how climate change is impacting our health, life and economy today.

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Noah Smith about the upcoming American elections. Which American president will be harder on China, and how did Noah get interested in covering the Indian economy.Follow Noah:Twitter: @NoahpinionBlog: https://www.noahpinion.blog/#DonaldTrump #KamalaHarris #AmericanElections2024------------------------------------…

In this episode of Unusual Suspects, Shiv Kumar, co-founder of the Catalyst Group, explores the issues in India's social sector and the effects of climate change.

Between 15 and 18 July, 2024, the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China conducted its much-anticipated Third Plenum meeting, and produced the 'Decisions' document for the meeting on July 21. The document has addressed few questions pertaining to comprehensive deepening of reforms in the Chinese society, economy, and military, leavi…

This is the Catch Up on 3 things and I am Ichha Sharma It’s the 9th of august and here are this week’s headlines. After months of mass upheaval and the consequent exit of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh got its new leader in Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Thursday as he took oath as the chief adviser of the country’s interim gover…

In this episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka talks about the key factors to watch out for today. The Indian equity market erased some of Wednesday’s gains amid high volatility post the RBI’s hawkish pause in the August bi-monthly monetary policy. The Nifty settled the weekly expiry day on a weak footing at 24,117 with a loss of 180 points. Wil…

Get ready for a musical deep dive on this episode of Cyrus Says with the talented Armaan Malik and Amaal Mallik! Listen in as they discuss their time at Berklee College of Music and Trinity College, Armaan’s dream collaboration with Ed Sheeran, and the nostalgia of growing up with CDs. 🎵 Armaan takes us through his early days as a child dubbing art…

First, Indian Express’ Shashank Nair talks to us about Vinesh Phogat and why she got disqualified from the Paris Olympics. He also shares what weight cutting is, why do athletes do it and why it poses a risk to their health. We also talk about her efforts to bring her weight down and what led to her retirement. Next, Flora Swain speaks to Indian Ex…

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 8th of August and here are the headlines. The government introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha today amid opposition from several INDIA bloc MPs, who labelled the Bill ‘divisive’,‘anti-Muslim’, and ‘unconstitutional’. The Bill proposes significan…

பாதுகாப்பின்றி தவிக்கும் கூக்கி பழங்குடியினம் | Voice of a Kuki Defense Volunteerஇந்த கலந்துரையாடலில், புவியியலில் முதுகலைப் பட்டம் பெற்றிருந்தும், வேலைவாய்ப்பிற்கான முயற்சியை கைவிட்டு, தனது மக்களையும் நிலத்தையும் பாதுகாக்க ஆயுதம் ஏந்திய கூக்கி போராளியின் கருத்துக்களைக் கேட்கிறோம்.

Should the state have a monopoly on the transport system, or should we have private players? And how does one regulate such private players? Should state monopolies even be profitable? Tune into this conversation with Ananya Desai, Anupam Manur and Suman Joshi to know more, as they explore a whole host of such questions. All Things Policy is a dail…

In this episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka talks about the key factors to watch out for today. The Indian markets snapped a three-day losing streak with the Nifty rallying over 300 points to end near the key 24,300 level. Broad-based buying was seen across sectors ahead of the RBI monetary policy outcome. The central bank will announce its b…

ओलंपिक खेल के इस अवसर पर हमने सोचा कि क्यों न खेल कूद पर ही एक पुलियबाज़ी हो जाये। हमारे समाज को खेल की चिंता क्यों करनी चाहिए? खेल समाज के लिए एक दर्पण की तरह काम करता है, जो उसके मूल्यों, आकांक्षाओं और चुनौतियों को दर्शाता है। इसके अलावा, खेल एक जीवंत प्रयोगशाला की तरह है जहाँ मानवीय क्षमता और मानदंडों की सीमाओं को चुनौती दी जा सकती है और उन्हें फ…

Over the past few weeks, Bangladesh has witnessed an unprecedented crisis that culminated on Monday when the death toll of those protesting the controversial job quota system exceeded 300. As the protests surged that day, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India due to concerns for her safety. In this episode, Indian Express’ Diploma…

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 7th of august and here are the headlines. In a heartbreaking twist of fate for Vinesh Phogat, the wrestler will be disqualified from the Paris Olympics after she could not make the weight on the morning of her 50 kg gold medal bout. The IOA said in a statement, …

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about the recent turn of events in Bangladesh, where Prime Minister Shaikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following weeks of violent anti-government protests. They also talk about the attacks on the Hindu population of Bangladesh that have followed the exit of Sheikh Hasina.Follow Abh…

இடஒதுக்கீட்டை அழிக்க பார்க்கும் உச்சநீதிமன்ற தீர்ப்பு | Sub-classification of SC-ST | ReservationIn this episode we discuss with Sourabh Rai, Supreme Court Lawyer, on the consequences of recent Supreme Court judgement permitting sub-classification of SC/ST. The discussion also covers how the Supreme Court judges used their discretionary powers to c…

Budget 2024 introduced several changes for individual taxpayers. It liberalized tax slabs and rates, increased the standard deduction limit to Rs 75,000 under the new concessional tax regime, and raised the deduction limit for employers' contributions to the National Pension System (NPS) from 10% to 14%, also under the new regime. Additionally, a n…

In this episode of All Things Policy, Anisree Suresh and Rohan Pai delve into the imbalances between demand and supply in India's whey protein market. This discussion examines the competitive advantage of India's dairy sector, the role of private players, and the factors that hinder whey protein production in India, as well as strategies for enhanc…

In this episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka talks about the key factors to watch out for today. The Indian markets failed to hold on to the morning gains and ended lower for the third straight session on Tuesday amid volatility led by mixed sectoral performance. At close, the Sensex was down 125 points at 78,633, and the Nifty was down 63 poi…

First, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt talks to us about the Ayushman Bharat scheme and how it has been working since the last six years. She also shares that the central government wants to include all the senior citizens above the age of 70 within the ambit of the scheme and how it will impact the expenditure for it. Next, Indian Express’ Harish Damo…

On this episode of Cyrus Says, we're honored to host Sunitha Krishnan, the fearless social activist and Padma Shri awardee who has dedicated her life to rescuing and rehabilitating sex-trafficked victims through her NGO, Prajwala. Sunitha shares her compelling story of overcoming a life-changing accident that led to her deep passion for social just…

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 6th of August and here are today's headlines. The Bangladesh parliament dissolved today, the Parliament’s office said as per news agency Reuters. Student protest coordinators had asked for the dissolving by 3 pm local today, pushing for the formation of a new inte…

How does the employment scenario look in India? What is the quality of jobs being created? What are the aspirations of India's youth, and is the Indian economy able to meet them? Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi discuss these questions based on the findings of the ILO's India Employment Report 2024. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public pol…

In this episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka talks about the key factors to watch out for today. The Indian markets plunged more than 3 percent intraday on August 5 driven by weak global sentiments led by potential US recession worries after disappointing job data. Additionally, escalation of geopolitical tensions and fears of a reverse Yen ca…

First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath discusses the significance of the landmark Supreme Court ruling that allows states to create sub-classifications within the SC and ST categories to provide wider protections to the most backward communities within these categories. Next, Indian Express’ Vidheesha Kuntamalla explains why the South Asian Unive…

Welcome to Cyrus Says! In today's episode, we unwrap the delicious world of Jerome Penafort, Singapore's real-life Willy Wonka, revolutionizing the Asian chocolate scene with Mr. Bucket Chocolates. From leaving the corporate world to crafting vegan delights, discover how Jerome blends childhood dreams with grown-up innovation. Learn about Asian cac…

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Daniel Bordman about the recent spate of incidents in Canada about allegations of open defecation. It started when a Tik Toker shared the news of people pooping at Wasaga Beach. This was followed by a video of an elderly man allegedly defecating openly at a gas station and in a parking lot in Brampton. All these …

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 5th of August and here are today's headlines. In the backdrop of fresh violence in Bangladesh that killed at least 300 people, Awami League supremo Sheikh Hasina resigned as the Prime Minister of the country today, according to Bangladesh High Commission officials…

In this episode, Dr. Y Nithiyanandam, Professor and Head of Geospatial Research at the Takshashila Institution, engages in a stimulating conversation with Maj Gen (Dr) Shivakumar, a luminary in the field of geospatial technology in India. Maj Gen (Dr) Shivakumar, who currently serves as Director of IIT Tirupati: Navavishkar – I HUB Foundation and D…

She grew up reading three books a day, became a high-flying consultant, and then became hyperfocused on healthcare. Amrita Agarwal joins Amit Varma in episode 393 of The Seen and the Unseen to share her learnings from years of studying the field. Also discussed: first-principles thinking, consulting, philanthropy, longevity and sunscreen. (FOR FULL…

In this episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka talks about the key factors to watch out for this week. The BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 shed over a percent on Friday amid a selloff in global equities. Experts feel that the index could see more weakness amid global selloff and escalating tensions in the middle-east. Stock specific action based on firs…

On this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam sits down with Rohit Bhasin from Kotak Mahindra to uncover the surprising parallels between FMCG products and bank accounts. Discover the secrets behind successful campaigns like ActivMoney and Kotak811, and get insider tips on maximizing your bank account. From the hidden benefits of sweep accounts to leverag…

First, Indian Express' Arnabjit Sur talks to us about the three UPSC aspirants who were killed when the basement library of Rau's IAS, a coaching centre which was flooded with overflowing water from the roads. He shares what happened and what led to the three students' death. We also talk about the political reactions that the incident has prompted…

Join Amit Doshi on "Live Ask Me Anything" on Cyrus Says as we tackle this week's hottest topics! From South Korea's Olympic mishap and the rise in Indian EV owners switching back to ICE vehicles, to Robert Downey Jr.'s new role and Maharashtra's 'Majhi Laadki Bahin' scheme. Plus, a tragic coaching center flood in Delhi sparks political blame games.…

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, and Anand Vardhan are joined by veteran journalist Neerja Chowdhury and Times of India Kerala resident editor Viju B. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…