Best The Wheel Route Podcasts (2024)

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The Wheel Route - 24.4 (WEEK 3 PREVIEW) 55:34

1d ago55:34

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The Week 3 board appears to truly be one for the sickos among us, so join us to sift through the trash in search of some joy. Games picked = Arizona @ Kansas State, LSU @ South Carolina, Boston College @ Missouri, Oregon @ Oregon State, and Maryland @ Virginia.By Jordan Shank

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What happens when you sell education like shampoo? Byju's knows 42:25

14h ago42:25

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Back in the late 2000s when Byju's was founded, it was best known for teaching students how to 'hack' competitive examinations like the CAT. They taught students how to work backwards from the answer and use a bunch of shortcuts to get the highest score possible. The art of 'hacking' examinations was something that the company's founder, Byju Ravee…

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Sky-high real estate prices in Delhi NCR are making even the well-off feel broke 21:19

1d ago21:19

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The real-estate market of Delhi-NCR is an anomaly. The Ken spoke to a bunch of potential homebuyers who are looking for premium apartments with budgets of up to 2.5 crore rupees. Real-estate experts are telling them to give up on their dreams. Lately, the national capital has been facing an acute supply crunch of new housing projects, especially in…

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How do you get JEE aspirants to stay in school? Hire 200 IITians. 12:53

2d ago12:53

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India's tuition republic came into the picture to fill the gaps in the education system. First and foremost: they promise to get you into the college of your dreams. That simple but powerful promise has made this a Rs 58,000 crore industry. But there is a flip side to this. It puts traditional schools in a rather precarious position. Students start…

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What has two wheels, runs on electricity, and is Ola Electric's next big bet? 13:31

3d ago13:31

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On Independence Day this year, just six days after it went public, Ola Electric launched three new electric motorbikes. This was a bold move, especially considering that electric vehicles haven’t really clicked with the Indian audience yet. The exception to that rule has been electric two and three wheelers, which had some unexpected success in tie…

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The Wheel Route - 24.3 (WEEK 2 RECAP) 1:25:27

4d ago1:25:27

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A lot went according to plan for most games in Week 2, but we still were given some exciting finishes and inexcusable losses (looking at you, Notre Dame) to cover including a better overall week of picks for our hosts.By Jordan Shank

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India's newest unicorn, Rapido, is betting on a subscription model 12:46

4d ago12:46

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Three days ago, Rapido, the bike taxi company, became India’s latest unicorn after it raised $200 million at a valuation of over $1 billion. The funding round which was led by WestBridge Capital also saw new investors put in their money into the company. In an interview to the ET, CEO Aravind Sanka said that the funds will be used to expand Rapido'…

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EP-112 GREENLAND: Sea kayaking 2,600 km up the Western Coast (FROM THE 10ADVENTURES ARCHIVE) 37:26

4d ago37:26

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For the next few weeks on the 10Adventures Podcast, our host Richard will be embarking on his own adventure across the globe, so instead of a new episode, we’re revisiting one of the most memorable past episodes of the podcast. Although it originally aired some time ago, the stories and insights remain just as compelling. We hope you find it as enj…

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Red tape and lawsuits: Big tech has a big problem 48:58

7d ago48:58

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"Google is a monopolist and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly." Last month, Judge Amit P Mehta of of US District Court for the District of Columbia delivered a historic ruling against one of the biggest technology companies in the world. Google was accused of abusing its dominance by paying the likes of Apple and Samsung billions of doll…

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The Wheel Route - 24.2 (WEEK 1 RECAP/WEEK 2 PREVIEW) 1:34:51

10d ago1:34:51

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This week we have a nutrient-dense combo episode to review the Week 1 results to the best of our recollection and look forward to a less-glitzy Week 2 board. Games picked = Texas @ Michigan, Iowa State @ Iowa, South Carolina @ Kentucky, Tennessee @ NC State, and Colorado @ Nebraska.By Jordan Shank

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What happened to Dunzo? 27:37

8d ago27:37

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Dunzo, the Reliance Retail-backed quick delivery company, let go off 75% of its workforce in fresh round of layoffs earlier this week. But for the longest time, Dunzo has been an anomaly. Its a small company that has managed to make its name a verb. Like Google but Google is a giant. Its revenue was just $7 million dollars in the year that ended in…

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It made perfect sense for Zomato to go down the fintech route. Until it didn’t. 9:14

9d ago9:14

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There was once a time, not very long ago, when every company wanted to be a fintech. Food delivery, ride hailing, e-commerce – companies that you would not otherwise associate with financial services. And when you think about it, it does add up. A couple years ago, fintech was where the money was at. Indian fintechs received nearly 9 billion dollar…

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Ep. 68: There is No Right or Wrong: Your “Burnout Story”; Meet Dr. Amy Grimm 55:41

10d ago55:41

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Dr. Amy Grimm is a veterinarian, certified life coach, anti-burnout advocate, founder of Daring DVM Coaching, and host of the Daring DVM Podcast. She coaches busy, burned-out professionals and helps them transform and fall in love with their lives and careers again. Dr. Amy is on a mission to reshape mental health in the veterinary field by inspiri…

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Health fintechs have cracked the 'cashless insurance' dream. How long before the bubble pops? 10:34

10d ago10:34

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In the last decade, the number of people covered by health insurance has more than doubled. Of course, big hospitals – both the state funded ones and the private ones that look a lot like five-star resorts – are making the most of it. They are really raking it in. But there is a sizeable chunk of the healthcare system that is left out. The small, p…

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How Meesho is making India’s second-biggest logistics player's biggest fear come true 14:08

11d ago14:08

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For a while now, some of the biggest players in India’s third-party logistics industry have been riding on the success of e-commerce unicorn Meesho. As of 2023, it accounted for over half of the 2.5 billion shipments that were being handled by third-party logistics players. Companies like Delhivery and Ecom Express happily rose to the occasion and …

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EP-183 ARCTIC EXPEDITIONS: Exploring the Arctic, Greenland, and Canada’s Northwest Passage 37:38

11d ago37:38

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In this episode of the 10Adventures podcast, we explore the breathtaking Arctic region with Martin Aldrich from Adventure Canada, an expert in cruises to some of the world’s most remote locations. We dive into the fascinating contrasts between the Arctic and Antarctica, revealing the unique cultural and natural wonders found in the North. Martin sh…

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Cycling Adventures, Historic Tales, and Mackinac Memories: A Shoreline Recap with Adam and Michael 1:14:10

12d ago1:14:10

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Send us a text What happens when a city steeped in history meets the thrill of a modern-day cycling adventure? Welcome back for part two of our Shoreline Recap, where we begin with a touching conversation about Michael's daughter Miya and her exciting move to eighth grade. Then, prepare to be fascinated as we journey to Beltsville, Maryland, uncove…

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Daybreak Special: Despite what Ola Electric may claim, China is driving the global EV movement 45:29

14d ago45:29

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When it comes to electric vehicles, China is the crownless king. Nothing new there. But what was news to us was when Bhavish Aggarwal recently announced at an event that his company, Ola Electric, is the world’s largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer and the fourth-largest EV company in the world. It left everyone scratching their heads for a fe…

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The Wheel Route - 24.1 (WELCOME BACK) 1:21:44

17d ago1:21:44

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We have returned, against all odds, to provide our thoughts on the college football landscape - things to keep an eye on this year, Week 0 observations, and Week 1 picks. Games picked = Clemson v Georgia, Penn State @ West Virginia, Miami @ Florida, Notre Dame @ Texas A&M, and USC v LSU.By Jordan Shank

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Are you a good, bad, or an ugly customer? Myntra knows 24:47

15d ago24:47

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A big reason when we choose to buy online instead of going to a store depends on how easy the e-commerce company makes it to return stuff. So far, with most companies, all you have to do is ask for a return on the app or website and someone comes to your doorstep and picks it up. While e-commerce companies have been wooing you with the option, in r…

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EP-182 APPALACHIAN TRAIL JOURNEY: Embracing Change and Adventure with Author Sally Chaffin Brooks 40:10

16d ago40:10

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In this episode of the 10Adventures podcast, we catch up with Sally Chaffin Brooks, author of the upcoming book Going to Maine. Sally shares her incredible journey on the Appalachian Trail, a 2,200-mile adventure that stretched from Georgia to Maine. We dive into her spontaneous decision to hike the trail, despite a less-than-stellar first backpack…

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EP-181 DOGPACKING ADVENTURES: Biking, Hiking, and Exploring the Outdoors with Your Canine Companion 47:37

16d ago47:37

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In this episode of the 10Adventures podcast, we sit down with Krista Halling, co-founder of DogPacking.com, to explore the exciting world of adventuring with your dog. Krista, a veterinarian with a passion for outdoor activities, shares her journey of starting DogPacking.com after struggling to find reliable information on how to bring her mini Gol…

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Why Rentomojo & Furlenco need to refurbish their strategy 10:43

16d ago10:43

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There was once a time, not too long ago, when you could walk into a young working professional’s rented home in a tier-1 city, and all the furniture would look pretty familiar. About a decade ago, everyone and their uncle was renting furniture from the two OG rental platforms Rentomojo and Furlenco. It just made sense. When Rentomojo and Furlenco w…

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Want a gold loan? Lenders will break every rule in the book to get you one 14:56

17d ago14:56

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Lenders are flouting every rule in their books to cater to the rising gold-loan demand. Thanks to the collusion between lenders and borrowers at some of the branches, one in ten gold loans every month is sanctioned through malpractices—like tweaking weight and misreporting purity of gold, said two industry executives. In this episode, we delve into…

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Sachin Bansal’s loan offer: take money, let Navi peek into your bank account for years 12:01

18d ago12:01

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If you’ve ever taken a loan from a non bank or an NBFC, the EMI is usually auto-debited from your account every month. But if you missed a payment, you know what usually goes down. You are inundated with phone calls from your lender and maybe agents even start visiting your home. Not an ideal situation for you or your lender. But now, your lender c…

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Cycling Capers, Mysteries, and Mackinac Moments: A Journey of Laughs and Legends 1:12:34

19d ago1:12:34

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a smooth travel upgrade can contrast a chaotic flight experience? Join us as we catch up on our latest capers in Road Adventures with Cycling Men of Leisure. Michael lucks out with a rare two-seat row upgrade on his flight to Kansas, while Adam humorously bemoans his packed flight and the Starbucks-less airport. We …

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Daybreak Special: How Indian travel agents are gaming the visa process 25:42

21d ago25:42

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The pandemic disrupted everyone's travel plans. But now, everyone is travelling with a vengeance and it's really overloading the systems. With visa appointment slots hard to come by, travel agents have turned securing visa dates into a profitable business. Meanwhile, embassies and consulates are trying hard to limit the wait list. And at the center…

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Here's what you should know about UPI's latest payments feature 9:47

22d ago9:47

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What really makes UPI successful? The number of transactions. In FY2024, for example, more than 130 billion transactions were carried out through UPI. But it's not enough. UPI needs more and more to the point where now it has become a transaction-hungry monster. And NPCI National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), government body that runs UPI h…

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What does Awfis know about co-working that Wework doesn’t? 9:51

23d ago9:51

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Many thought the fall of WeWork – as quick and public as it was – was the final nail in the coffin for the fledgling coworking space business. But a few years later, the pandemic is over and people are finally making their way back to their workplaces. The end of work from home has given the coworking space a new lease on life and one Delhi-based s…

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Ep. 67: Social Media Marketing for Solopreneur Mobile Vets; Finding Clients, Buying Followers (Don’t!), AI, & SEO- Meet Jamie Keane 55:50

24d ago55:50

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Jamie Keane founded Be Spotted and the NYC dog community, Dog Spotted. Through her experience growing Dog Spotted to over 10.8k followers of pet parents, she has taken that experience to teach fellow pet entrepreneurs how they can do the same. She finds it important that pet entrepreneurs are empowered to market themselves as their unique voice, pe…

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Tanishq wrote the gold-retail playbook. Kalyan Jewellers hijacked it. 10:13

24d ago10:13

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For more than two decades, India’s jewellery industry has been dominated by one name and one name only – Tanishq. The Titan-owned brand has managed to become the go-to jewellery store for people across the country. Some may even call it the gold standard…literally. But since last year, things have been changing. Tanishq’s dominance is being challen…

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Are Meta and Google doing enough to stop online frauds? 15:54

25d ago15:54

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Tech platforms like Google, Meta, or even e-marketplaces such as Olx are increasingly becoming hotbeds of online advertising scams in India. People have been losing anything from a few thousands to even a few crore rupees to cyber crime syndicates who have proficient, tech-savvy members. The amount of money consumers have reported losing to fraud t…

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India Olympics 2036: It's all fun and games till you become host 36:38

28d ago36:38

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In Mumbai last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India was entering the bid to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2036. Yup, bidding happens more than a decade before the actual event. Because that’s how long it takes to prep a city for the Olympics. At the same event, PM Modi said hosting the games India is the “age-old dream and asp…

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How an e-ticket discount has become IRCTC's Achilles' heel 12:07

1M ago12:07

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For many in the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), this year’s Union Budget announcement was a damp squib. On 23 July, several officials from the ticketing-and-catering arm of Indian Railways waited for over an hour, with the collective hope that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman would quash the discounts on UPI payments. Th…

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IVF treatment can break the bank. So how are states offering it for “free”? 11:47

1M ago11:47

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Fertility rates in India are not looking good. In fact, it has fallen below the necessary replacement fertility level, which is basically the total fertility rate at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next, without migration. So to nip the issue in the bud, state governments are now stepping in to offer what priva…

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Exploring the Scenic Route: From Arizona to Washington State 5:29

1M ago5:29

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In this episode we embark on a snowy road trip from Arizona to Washington State. Join us as we explore the majestic Shoshone Falls, brave a blizzard on Snoqualmie Pass, and dive into the excitement of Emerald City Comic Con. Plus, discover hidden gems like The International Car Forest and Pyramid Lake. Don't miss our special offer on exclusive puzz…

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Coaching giant Allen Career Institute's Kota stronghold may soon become history 10:08

1M ago10:08

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Every year, nearly three lakh students flock to the city of Kota in Rajasthan, the coaching capital of the country. Almost half of them enroll themselves at Allen Career Institute, a 36 year-old pioneering coaching centre that was last valued at over 1 billion dollars. Lately, Kota’s reputation has been under question because of the frequent studen…

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EP-180 WORLD CYCLING JOURNEY: From European Highways to Southeast Asia’s Trails with Nate Jetter 36:39

1M ago36:39

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In this episode of the 10Adventures podcast, we catch up with Nate Jetter, a cyclist and adventurer who first joined us over a year ago when he was just starting his journey. Back then, Nate was navigating his way through Europe with little cycling experience, but a lot of determination. Now, he's in rural Australia, having cycled across multiple c…

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Merit vs diversity: The lines are being drawn. What side is your company on? 57:28

1M ago57:28

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The search for an ideal workplace is a bit like finding El Dorado — that land of endless wealth and opportunities. Like El Dorado, 'the ideal workplace' also, well, seems like a myth. But that doesn't stop people from striving to find one. This is a conversation that goes right back to the birth of the modern corporation. From the civil rights move…

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Banks are coming to 'save' you from defaulting on your credit card bills. Here's why you need to watch out 9:37

1M ago9:37

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From September 2, IDFC Bank’s credit card customers will only have to pay 2% of the total bill amount every month instead of the earlier 5%. The bank has reduced the minimum amount due (MAD). Even Axis Bank did this last year in November. This means for customers, there are lesser chances of being tagged as a defaulters which hurts their credit sco…

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Cars24 is turning into a full-blown fintech. Its core business is taking a backseat. 11:14

1M ago11:14

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The last nine years have been quite a wild ride for Cars24. It has gone from being a consumer-to-business auction platform for dealers to buy used cars, to becoming a consumer-to-consumer marketplace for used cars. It has seen its fair share of highs and lows along the way. Off late, once again, the business has been floundering. But Cars24 is deal…

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Ep. 66: Part 2: Mobile Vets Gone Wild!: Thinking Way Outside The Box; Meet The Wilderness Vet, Dr. Caroline Murray 40:25

1M ago40:25

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Dr. Caroline Murray, aka, The Wilderness Vet, was born in Australia, brought up in England, and has lived in New Zealand for nearly 20 years, so she is a professional wanderer and explorer. She feels happiest on top of a horse and/or on a mountain in the remote wilderness somewhere hot and has worked, traveled, and volunteered extensively in the UK…

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RBI dug a pit for Razorpay. Razorpay just built a ladder. 11:43

1M ago11:43

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Last year, the central bank banned Razorpay and a bunch of its competitors, like PayTM, Cashfree and PayU, from onboarding new merchants until they were able to secure a payment aggregator license. Till then, they all had in principal approvals for the license. But the RBI stepped in and said they had to stop onboarding merchants until they actuall…

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Why Jupiter may become just another pesky bank app 11:58

1M ago11:58

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Jupiter, the Mumbai based neobank, went from a $70 million valuation in 2019 to a $700 million valuation in just two years. Venture capitalists, along with fintech founders, continue to believe in neobanks. A report by Statista predicts that the transaction value across neobanks in India is will cross $150 Bn by 2027. Jupiter, a leader in the space…

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EP-179 EXPLORING THE BEST OF ECUADOR: Trekking the Andes and Multi-Sport Adventures 49:29

1M ago49:29

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In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, we dive into the wonders of Ecuador with local guide Christian Valencia. We explore why Ecuador, with its breathtaking Andes, vibrant indigenous culture, rich Spanish colonial history, and the stunning Galapagos Islands, is a must-visit destination. Christian shares insights on the country’s incredible b…

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Pedals, Scenic Shores, and Surprises: An Epic Cycling Journey Unfolds 51:52

1M ago51:52

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Send us a text What if you could transform your cycling adventures into a unique blend of exploration and camaraderie? Join us as we kick off an exhilarating journey along Michigan's picturesque shoreline, where Adam and Michael reunite for an in-person session filled with travel tips, cost-saving hacks, and innovative packing techniques. Discover …

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Daybreak Special: Ozempic isn't approved in India yet. We speak to someone who got it anyway 40:12

1M ago40:12

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"I am willing to take the risk and give this drug a shot, for I've tried and tested almost all anti-obesity means myself—and even failed at some. As a first step, I am banking on other Ozempic users’ experience." Meet Alifiya Khan, a health and education reporter at The Ken. Last month, she published a story on Ozempic, the 'miracle' weight-loss dr…

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Bengaluru’s solution for its traffic mess that tech couldn’t fix: even more tech 11:57

1M ago11:57

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A few days ago, an X user shared a screenshot of Google Maps depicting how it would be faster to walk than drive from a particular place to another in Bengaluru. After all, the city is best known for two things: great weather and terrible traffic. The so-called Silcon Valley of India is the sixth slowest city in the world! How is it then that no on…

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Will alternate schools ever become mainstream in India? 11:51

2M ago11:51

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Microschools are basically a modern twist on the concept of a one-room school house. So smaller classes, student-led learning, a flexible curriculum, the works. So for instance, if traditional schools teach the photosynthesis phenomenon through textbook readings, a microschool would nudge students to conduct interactive experiments with plants and …

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VCs think ice cream is a dish best served cold and sugar free. Newbie Hocco says hell no. 10:21

2M ago10:21

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Craving a low-cal, zero-sugar, guilt free tub of ice cream? Well then, Hocco isn't for you. The ice cream brand, founded by Havmor scion Ankit Chona, takes great pride in making and selling ice cream the old fashioned way. It's a brave choice considering low-cal ice cream is really having its moment. VCs seem to believe that ice cream is a dish bes…

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