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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about the current state of affairs in Bangladesh where a Hindu man was lynched by a mob and protests have erupted all over again.
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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Jayashree Arunachalam and Shardool Katyayan are joined by Development economist Reetika Khera & ESPN’s Anirudhh Menon. 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.
In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks we bring you reports on the Rupee’s comeback, the surge in investment linked remittances, how the G-Ram-G Bill changes MGNREGA, what lies ahead of the SHANTI Bill & what’s the deciding factor for someone to get hired? Tune in.
Jar is back in fundraising mode with talks to raise over $100 million at a sharply higher valuation. Krafton teams up with Korean heavyweights to launch a ₹6,000 crore India-focused tech fund. And Cognizant’s chief AI officer explains why tightening US immigration rules could push global AI talent toward India. We break down the three big stories on this edition of Tech 3 podcast and also tell you why Ather is foraying into insurance.
The headlines of the week by The Indian Express
First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the recent govt data that underlines the wide gap between demand and availability in the country’s organ transplant system.Next, The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah discusses the protests that have brought academic activities to a complete halt in one of Assam’s central universities. (17:15)And in the end, we also talk about the crisis looming over Tamil Nadu’s textile towns. (25:05)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
What happens when Cyrus Broacha sits down with Shreyas Manohar and Advit Mohunta? You get: Messi riots in Kolkata 🐐 Politicians handling hecklers like stand-up comics Bengali accents dissected (lovingly) Bathroom politics that can end relationships Marathi weddings, Kasata ice cream & food trauma Salman Khan drinking stories AI, kids, social media bans & why nothing works And one uncle breaking Guinness records with dosas It’s a classic Cock & Bull episode — loud, chaotic, inappropriate, and somehow insightful. ⚠️ Language warning: If you’re easily offended, please watch something sensible.If not — welcome home. 🎙️ Cyrus Says📩 Send questions: whatsirussays@gmail.com🐦 Twitter/X: @cyrussaysinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Astha Rastogi talks to forensic science researcher and trainer Devina Sikdar about what really happens at crime scenes in India—and why it matters more than most people realise. With a new national mandate demanding better forensic response, the two discuss the gaps, the urgency, and the solutions that could reshape how India investigates crime.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areasCheck out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks we tell you how SEBI rules lower the fees paid by mutual fund houses, why India kept key sectors out of its FTA with Oman, if TCS will be able to turn its stock market fortunes, and why G Ram G is more than just a name change. Besides, find the latest from markets to ambitious government projects - tune in.
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Accenture beats Street estimates as AI demand lifts revenue, but signals a shift by stopping standalone AI disclosures. We track the funding rush into instant home services as Pronto and Snabbit challenge Urban Company. We also look at fresh dry powder from Speciale Invest and Kae Capital, Mitsubishi Electric’s early talks on chip packaging in India, and Coursera’s $2.5 billion all-stock acquisition of Udemy.
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
Shray sits down with Deepak Shenoy from Capitalmind to expose how proxy advisors, index manufacturers, credit rating agencies, and one costly habit are secretly making decisions about your investments. What we uncover: Proxy Advisors: How Glass Lewis and ISS voted against Elon Musk's $1 trillion Tesla package—and why their word has become gospel for fund managers managing your money Index Manufacturers: Why NSE and BSE make subjective calls in supposedly "objective" indices. The HDFC-HDFC Bank merger and Reliance-Jio demerger reveal they're acting more like fund managers than neutral rule-followers Current Account Waste: ₹21 lakh crores sitting idle in corporate accounts earning zero interest—₹40,000 crores in lost profits annually Deepak breaks down why passive investing isn't truly passive, how the NBFC rule hurts startups, and why transparency matters as index funds take over the market. Timestamps: 0:00 - Three institutions controlling your money 1:44 - Proxy Advisors - Fighting Elon Musk 6:28 - Proxy advisors have their own agendas 13:30 - Proxy advisors becoming gospel 17:16 - Index Manufacturers - Second institution 18:24 - 35 lakh crores active vs 12 lakh crores passive 20:22 - Index no longer objective function 26:45 - Index manufacturers becoming fund managers 32:01 - Credit Rating Agencies - Third institution 35:21 - Big names get triple A ratings easily 37:52 - Market knew ILFS wasn't triple A 41:37 - Don't link things strictly to ratings 46:25 - Why so much money in current accounts? 49:00 - Could add 40,000 crores to profits 49:36 - Startup NBFC rule problem 56:37 - Reduce need for inefficient buffers
First, we talk to The Indian Express' Udit Misra about the newly introduced Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin Bill, 2025 which proposes to repeal and replace the MGNREGA Act 2005. He shares what changes can be expected if the bill is passed, how it will impact rural employment and more.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sophiya Mathew about the Delhi government's new regulation to curb pollution as a part of which non-BS VI private vehicles registered outside the capital will not be allowed to enter the city, considering that vehicular emissions are one of the biggest and most stubborn contributors to air pollution in the region. (19:58)Lastly, we speak about the Indian film Homebound which has been shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. (30:18)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Non-communicable diseases (or NCDs) account for nearly two-thirds of the world’s total mortality and morbidity, led by ischaemic heart disease, stroke and diabetes, according to the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) report. Globally in 2021, 18 million people died from an NCD before age 70 years. From the period 2021-23, NCDs were responsible for about 56.7 percent of all deaths in India. To help unpack some of the economic impacts of NCDs, particularly the high out-of-pocket expenditures it incurs, Kripa Koshy (Staff Programme Manager, Takshashila) is joined by Merlyn Paul, a PGP graduate and co-founder of Samaagrith, a consulting organisation that aims to make the social impact journey easier.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areasCheck out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Indian conglomerates shine in an uncertain year, Moneycontrol ascertains brokerages’ predictions, Delhi-Muscat set to sign FTA, Rupee’s biggest single-day gain against the US dollar, Saregama banks on Bhansali productions and the IPL’s income inequality - find reports that track all this and more in the latest edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Kamlesh Singh about all the noise around the movie Dhurandhar. A section of the society has accused the movie makers of indulging in propaganda. This led Kushal to chat with Kamlesh to look at a core question, should movies indulge in propaganda? Have movies always done propaganda? Is it unique to India?
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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why space tech startup Digantara is shifting its focus from commercial space to defence customers after a $50 million raise. We also look at Google Pay’s move to bring RuPay credit cards onto UPI, what it means for payments and competition, the funding buzz around visa platform Atlys amid a travel boom, and why Japan’s Mizuho is buying a controlling stake in Avendus.
The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
Mawaali Bhai is feeling low today. India lost the Test series against South Africa, and like every true fan, the defeat hurts. Win or lose, the love for Team India never fades. This wasn’t just a match — it was an emotion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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