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Keeping democracy alive Democracy is not a spectator sport, it requires informed participating citizens. On Keeping Democracy Alive, we delve into dynamics that both inhibit democracy and reinvigorate it. looking into issues from: domestic economic issues to foreign, labor, trade, and education policy, NSA spying, the drug war, prison, police, and judicial issues, electoral and protest politics, middle east realities, right and left wing populism, environmental and energy issues, the wealth ...
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Welcome to Wrestle Castle Daily, where your daily wrestling fix is served hot off the press! Hosted by Piyush, we dive headfirst into the adrenaline-pumping world of wrestling, bringing you the latest news, juiciest rumors, and exclusive spoilers. But this podcast is more than just a recap; it's your ringside seat to the heart of the action. Are you tired of missing out on crucial updates in the wrestling universe? Wrestle Castle Daily has your back. We break down the events, analyze the bac ...
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Join Srinivasan Iyengar and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where they dive deep into India's ambitious electric vehicle (EV) policy. They explore whether this transition is viable from economic, environmental, and geopolitical perspectives. Join them as they unpack the complexities and challenges of moving towards an all-elec…
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इस सप्ताह पुलियाबाज़ी पर हम चर्चा करते हैं कि कैसे फ्री मोबिलिटी समझौतों के माध्यम से भारतीयों के लिए नए अवसर पैदा किए जा सकते हैं। क्या यह हमारे ब्रेन ड्रेन को ब्रेन गेन में बदलने का मार्ग हो सकता है? ज़रूर सुनें। This week on Puliyabaazi, we discuss how new opportunities can be created for Indians by improving rotational labour mobility for India…
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First, Indian Express' Sweety Kumari talks to us about a case where a couple got brutally assaulted for an alleged extramarital affair in West Bengal by a TMC functionary as a part of a public punishment. Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt speaks to us about the world's first brain implant done for controlling epileptic seizures and how the technolo…
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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I am Shashank Bhargava Today is the 3rd of July and here are today’s headlines. The Supreme Court said that every accused has the right to a speedy trial, despite the seriousness of the charges, and chided the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for opposing the bail plea of a man who has b…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Canadian journalist Jonathan Kay about Bill C-63, proposed by the Justin Trudeau government in Canada. It is called the "Online Harms Act." In Jonathan's words, it is an astounding affront to civil liberties.Follow Jonathan:Twitter: @jonkayBill Copy: https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/44-1/bill/C-63/first-read…
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First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath discusses the major changes introduced by the new criminal laws and the concerns that they raise. Next, Indian Express’ Sohini Ghosh explains why the Gujarat police and the state BJP are in a predicament over a cake-cutting incident (17:00). And in the end, we provide an update on the stampede in Hathras, Ut…
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Rakshith explores China's remarkable transformation into a clean energy superpower with Kyle Chan, a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University. They delve into China's explosive growth in the electric vehicle industry, examining key factors behind its success in battery development, manufacturing,…
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In phase one of French elections, the far right of Marine LePen did very well, winning about a third of the total. The next and crucial vote is July 7. According to on-the-ground reporter, Oliver Haynes, President Macron is likely The post On the French Election: First Far Right Regime Since WWII? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I am Niharika Nanda Today is the 2nd of July and here are today’s headlines. At least 27 people, including 23 women, 3 children, and 1 man, were killed in a stampede in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras today. According to the police, a religious event was underway in the village of Mughalgarhi in Ha…
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July has gotten off to a good start for the market as the Nifty-50 ended at a new all-time closing high of 24,142. Experts expect the NIfty 50 to hit 24,200, followed by 24,500 in the coming sessions, provided it holds 24,000 as immediate support and 23,800 as crucial support.Among stocks in focus will be Auto stocks as investors digest all the mon…
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First, Indian Express' Dheeraj Mishra talks to us about a case where an interfaith relationship led to some harsh consequences. Dheeraj shares how six houses that belonged to a Muslim family have been demolished because the members of the family tried to allegedly abduct a 20-year-old Hindu woman. Next, Indian Express’ Divya A speaks to us about th…
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Indian fintechs, touted as the posterchild of India’s digital growth story, have been made possible by a coming together of favorable demographics, capital and improving digital infrastructure. The sector has disruptors like payment aggregators, stock market brokers and cautious traditional legacy banks. With interconnected systems that need massiv…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Amir Epstein about the sudden rise of Jewish hatred in Canada in the last few months that led Amir to start an organisation called TAFSIK, a grassroots organization combatting the alarming rise of antisemitism by building bridges with different communities.Follow TAFSIK:Twitter: @tafsikorgWebsite: https://tafsik.…
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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Shashank Bhargava. It’s the 1st of July and here are today's headlines. A ruckus ensued in the Lok Sabha during the first speech of Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in the 18th Lok Sabha. The commotion began when Gandhi gestured toward the Treasury Bench and rema…
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He's an elder statesman in the worlds of journalism, policy and economics in India -- and he takes the long view. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha joins Amit Varma in episode 388 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his life and learnings. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha on Twitter, Mint and Arth…
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In this episode of Market Minutes, Stacy Pereira talks about the key factors to watch out for today before the domestic market opens. After a recent sharp run-up, the Nifty 50 is likely to consolidate further in the coming sessions, with support at 23,800 but if it manages to hold up then 24,200 will act as the next resistance zone. Also Catch vete…
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Are you someone who does not have health insurance? Or you do, but are wondering if you should switch plans, or worried that you missed out on something? In this special episode, we speak to Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt to discuss the A to Z of getting health insurance. We will break down jargon, consider all important factors, and bust myths to hel…
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Join Anupam as he sits down with Sandeep Jethwani, co-founder of Dezerv, to uncover the secrets of smart mutual fund investments. Learn about the common mistakes investors make, and discover the right strategies for wealth management and navigating F&O markets. Whether you're new to investing or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers …
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According to Broadcast Audience Research Council data, India has a total TV viewing audience of close to 900 million and roughly 400 news channels. But why is there a discernible lack of diversity of views & themes discussed in the television news of today? What ails the unit economics of news broadcasters in India? What forms of news sources and p…
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In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit Kapadia reflect on India's stunning victory in the T20 World Cup 2024.Follow Aadit:Twitter: @ask0704#t20worldcup #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #JaspritBumrah------------------------------------------------------------Listen to the podcasts on:SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819Spotify: https://open.…
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India beat South Africa to lift the T20 World Cup. The finals, at Barbados, was a closely fought affair with both sides being on top of the other throughout the match. In India 67 students scored a perfect score in the recent NEET-UG exam to gain entry into medical colleges. Vladamir Putin and Kim Jong Un get chummy. What does this mean to the worl…
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In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit Kapadia review the entire T20 World Cup as they chat before the final on Saturday as India take on South Africa.Follow Aadit:Twitter: @ask0704#t20worldcup #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #KuldeepYadav------------------------------------------------------------Listen to the podcasts on:SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ku…
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Kripya subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CyrusSays Listen to the full audio episodes at: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3AbBLqX Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BV5uWp Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3JMY7T2 Email your AMA questions to us at whatcyrussays@gmail.com Don’t forget to follow Cyrus Says’ official Instagram handle at @whatc…
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India's healthcare system faces persistent challenges, including a shortage of skilled workforce and infrastructure, which disproportionately affects vulnerable populations such as low-income and marginalized communities. How can we create a sustained, long-term solution to this? How can philanthropic investment be used to improve healthcare and so…
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Picture this: You’re at your favourite bakery, and you overhear that a celebrity is about to place a massive order for your favourite pastries. You rush to buy them all up before the celeb can, hoping to sell them back at a premium. That, in essence, is front running in the financial world. We discuss how people pull off this trick and, more import…
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Climate change is increasingly at the forefront of domestic and international policy priorities, and solutions are urgently needed. The expansion of global trade and the increasing integration of global value chains raise questions about how trade and the environment interact and how one can harness the benefits of trade with minimum impact on the …
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In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about key events that investors will eye on June 28. After Nifty topped 24,000 for the first time ever and Sensex breached 79,000-mark, can the benchmarks sustain their rally? The trade set-up for June 28 is set for 3 block deals, 1 primary listing and 1 public issue. Some of the top stocks in …
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First, Indian Express' Maulshree Seth talks to us about the Ram Temple and the water leak and water logging that it is facing. She shares the reasons behind the leak and the details of what the chief priest and the temple authorities had to say about it. Next, Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha speaks to us about the need to develop disaster resilient i…
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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 27th of June and here are today's headlines. Addressing a joint sitting of both Houses today, President Droupadi Murmu said, quote “Opposing policies and disrupting proceedings of Parliament are two different things. When Parliament is run smoothly, there’s health…
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In this episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka talks about the key factors to watch out for today before the equity market opens. Indian equity market extended their record-breaking spree for a second day on the trot. The Nifty is just 130 points shy of the coveted 24,000 milestone, and traders will remain glued to their screens in anticipation …
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First, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt discusses the Centre's rebranding of its flagship Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers as "Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs," and how two North-Eastern states have opposed this idea. Next, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath explains the significance of the role of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and how the Speaker's i…
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Dr.Nithiyanandam Yogeswaran and Sridhar Krishna question the long-touted line that nuclear fusion holds great promise and is only 20 years away. They go into the developments in science and technology, the international collaborations and private investments which has brought nuclear fusion again into mainstream conversations about alternate energy…
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इस हफ़्ते पुलियाबाज़ी पर और एक सफरनामा जिसमें सौरभ देते हैं अपने बोस्टन सफर का ब्यौरा। क्या इकोसिस्टम है बोस्टन में जिससे वहाँ रोबोटिक्स से लेकर बायोटेक्नोलॉजी जैसे क्षेत्र में अप्रतिम संशोधन निकल कर आते हैं? क्या चीन में भी ऐसी इकोसिस्टम बनाना संभव है? जुड़िये इस पुलियाबाज़ी पर। अगर आपकी कोई टिप्पणियाँ हो तो ज़रूर भेजें। अगर आप पुलियाबाज़ी पर अपने विचार…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Shehzad Poonawalla, the Bharatiya Janata Party's national spokesperson, about a new volunteer-driven legal group called "Legal Hindu Defence." This group will assist in filing cases when it identifies Hindu hate and fake news and will also defend what it calls "nationalists" when cases are filed against them.Foll…
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This book actually changed my view of US History. The author says the Confederates and the January 6th assault are the inheritors of the original intent! He argues that the standard story is not the truth. The surprising reality of The post Do We Really Want to Get Back to America’s Founding Ideals? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. It’s the 26th of June and here are today's headlines. Lok Sabha MP Om Birla was elected as Lok Sabha Speaker today by a voice vote for the second time in a row. The Opposition did not press for a division of votes and pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab declared Birla as el…
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Welcome to Cyrus Says! Kripya subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CyrusSays Listen to the full audio episodes at: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3AbBLqX Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BV5uWp Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3JMY7T2 Email your AMA questions to us at whatcyrussays@gmail.com Don’t forget to follow Cyrus Says’ official Ins…
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In this episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka talks about the key factors to watch out for today before the equity market opens. Indian equity market saw a stellar upmove with Sensex smashing the 78,000 milestone. Will the momentum continue and can the Nifty sprint to 24,000 in the next couple of sessions? Mapmyindia, L&T group of stocks, Sangh…
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Gurcharan Das is one of India's best-known authors and thinkers. He had a celebrated career in business, most notably as the CEO of Procter and Gamble in India, before devoting his full attention to writing. He is the author of numerous best-selling books, including India Unbound, The Difficulty of Being Good, and India Grows at Night. Most recentl…
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