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14 hours ago
What is Hotstar’s Future Without HBO and IPL?
The latest season of Succession has been released, but viewers in India might have difficulty finding it on Hotstar since HBO is leaving the platform on the 31st. With the absence of HBO's premium content, as well as IPL and F1, it remains to be seen how Disney+ Hotstar will survive in India.
In today's episode, we are also talking about Alibaba. The e-commerce behemoth, has declared that it will divide its business empire into six divisions. For further details on both stories, check out The Signal Daily!
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1 day ago
US Regulator Casts its Net Over Binance
It seems Crocs have become a lifestyle that's here to stay. But how is the company managing to get a loyal customer base?
In other news, in the latest blow to the crypto industry, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sued Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, accusing them of running an "illegal" exchange and a "sham" compliance program. What's the story here?
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2 days ago
Indian NGOs Struggle To Keep The Foreign Donations Flowing
The Indian government has bestowed a temporary lifeline to NGOs by granting a six-month extension on their registration under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). But is it actually a relief for the NGOs? Listen in to find out!
In other news, Lebanon seems to be stuck between two seemingly rival time zones. What’s the reason behind this?
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3 days ago
Not Fair! Why Internet Archive Lost Against The Big Four in Publishing
Sakura season is here. But it's not just picturesque, this obsession with the sakura is big business for Japan's economy.
In other news, publishing powerhouses, namely HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Hachette, and John Wiley & Sons, have won their case against Internet Archive over copyright issues. This is not a small victory. This decision could hugely alter the way we view and access digital literature in the future.
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6 days ago
How TikTok Took Over The US
As you listen to this podcast, TikTok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew would have given his debut testimony before the US Congress, emphatically denying any connection with the Chinese government. But what will happen to these millions of users if TikTok, in fact, gets banned in the US? Who will be the big winners of this scenario?
Tune in to our deep dive of the likely scenarios that might come out of the TikTok drama.
In this episode we also talk about China's ban on ‘Winnie The Pooh’ slasher horror and the Jack Daniel trademark lawsuit against Bad Spaniels — a poop-themed dog chew toy, that is giving everybody a good laugh if nothing else.
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Mar 21, 2023
A Deadlier Phase of Climate Change is Around the Corner
Climate experts have rung another serious wake up call for the world to jump into action and save the planet while there is still time.
In its final instalment of the sixth assessment report, the IPCC said that temperatures may rise 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels sometime around “the first half of the 2030s”. This would increase the severity of the climate hazards. Is there a way out?
In this episode we also talk about Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion IMF bailout.
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Mar 20, 2023
Bitcoin Triumphs Despite Banking Turmoil
Bitcoin has had a rough year. But the tides have turned dramatically in the past week, with bitcoin skyrocketing by over 37% against the US dollar. In 2023, bitcoin's market capitalization surged by a whopping $194 billion, representing an impressive 66% year-to-date gain.
In other news, as Russia stands spurned by the West over its invasion of Ukraine, comes a friendly visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping. A visit that the US and the NATO allies are going to be watching over with great suspicion.
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Mar 19, 2023
It’s Do or Die for Credit Suisse
As the flu season rages on, India is grappling with a resurgence of Covid cases. The active case count has risen to 5,389, Saturday recording 800 cases, which is the highest in 126 days.
In other news, Switzerland-based UBS has offered to buy its rival, Credit Suisse for $1 billion. With UBS agreeing to buy the bank for ~$1 billion, Credit Suisse may yet survive. It is being termed as the merger of the century.
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Mar 16, 2023
Xiaomi’s Budget Smartphones Lose Their Lustre
Samsung recently overtook Xiaomi in India, which is the world's second largest smartphone market after China. What cost Xiaomi its dominance, is its fixation on selling budget smartphones when consumers want better and feature-rich phones, even if they're a bit more expensive. That's where Samsung beat the Chinese smartphone maker with its alluring financing schemes.
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In this episode we also talk about America's new obsession with French bulldogs and India opening its gates to foreign lawyers and law firms to practise in the country.
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Mar 15, 2023
Pink Floyd’s Squabbling is Ruining Their Catalogue Sale
Pink Floyd’s plans to sell their $500 million music catalogue have hit a brick wall. Why? Because two of the bandmates — Roger Waters and David Gilmour just can’t get along with each other.
In other news, Beijing-headquartered ByteDance, recently received a $100 million-plus investment from Abu Dhabi-based AI firm G42. But what does this mean?
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Mar 14, 2023
Is Microsoft Ditching Ethics For AI Product Development?
Microsoft has let go of its ethics and society team within the AI division. Now the tech company finds itself without a designated squad to ensure that its AI principles are woven into product design even as it plans to make AI tools more accessible to the general public. Are big tech companies more focused on growth and taking market share from competitors than on responsible innovation?
In other news, a new research has an answer for the age-old question: does money bring happiness? And the answer is yes, being well-off is associated with varying degrees of happiness for most people barring a slim minority who can be rich yet miserable.
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Mar 12, 2023
Netflix is The Unlikely Oscar Winner
Silicon Valley Bank's meltdown has caused some serious trouble. The latest casualty of this financial upheaval is Signature Bank, a prominent institution based in New York, which was forced to close its doors on Sunday.
In other news, Academy Awards are back! This year, Netflix had 16 nominations across all categories, and took home six Oscars including Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga's Netflix film — 'The Elephant Whisperer'.
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Mar 12, 2023
Campa Cola is Coming Back with The Great Indian Taste
Campa Cola — the homegrown fizzy drink of India is making a timely comeback with cola, lemon and orange flavours! But can it beat Pepsi and Coke which together command 80% of India's market share? Listen in to know more!
In other news, we are talking about Silicon Valley Bank's abrupt collapse last week, leaving its high-profile customers and investors in a state of flux. It is the second-largest bank failure in the US since Washington Mutual fell in 2008. But what went wrong?
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Mar 7, 2023
Dubbing Videos is the Latest Trend For Creators
If you are a content creator looking to expand your engagement, maybe you should try dubbing your videos in different languages. That's what some top YouTubers are doing to tap into a wider audience and simultaneously increase monetisation on the same video.
In other news, “blunder” seems to be the theme of Musk's leadership at Twitter. The platform encountered its third technical snag within a month, and the second one in less than seven days.
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Mar 6, 2023
Women’s Premier League Takes The Centre Stage
Women's cricket is finally catching up up in India. A significant shift occurred when India defeated the formidable Australian team in the 2017 World Cup semi-final in England. Cut to 2023, Women's Premier League is the new talk of the town. To understand the this transformation better, we interviewed Jaideep Vaidya, our in-house sports expert, and author of the sports and gaming newsletter, The Playbook.
In other news, the streaming world is not doing so great. 3 months into 2023, and we are yet to receive new hit originals to binge on. But why is this happening?
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Mar 5, 2023
At Last, A Global Treaty to Protect the High Seas
After years and years of negotiation, UN member states have finally agreed on a treaty to protect open oceans from exploitation. This pact, which is called the High Seas Treaty wants to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. Why is this being hailed as a landmark move?
Also in this podcast, we take a look at India’s booming wedding industry.
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Mar 2, 2023
Blinkit is Coming for Urban Company
Elon Musk's third ‘Master Plan’ for Tesla was a bit of a letdown for investors. So, Musk revealed that the company is going full throttle on its mission to eliminate the use of fossil fuels and promote sustainable energy worldwide. But, there was no sign of a new car.
In other news, Blinkit is all set to challenge Urban Company in the app-based at-home services sector. Do you think it will succeed?
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Mar 1, 2023
Viacom18 vs Disney-Star: The IPL Streaming Smackdown
India reported the warmest February since 1901. Unlike the cool Februaries of the past decades, the average maximum temperature in the month this year soared to as high as 29.5 degrees across the country.
In other news, we are talking about the IPL viewership war between Viacom18 and Disney Star. Both the networks are vying to keep IPL free for the masses.
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Feb 28, 2023
Should Sundar Pichai Leave Google?
Alphabet's shareholders are concerned about Google. In fact, even technology experts believe that Google's leadership style of its CEO, Sundar Pichai, are having a negative impact on the company.
In other news, the Indian government has decided that anti-tobacco warnings and disclaimers aren't enough to deter smoking. And hence, new amendments proposed to film-making rules will require filmmakers to justify to the Censor Board why a particular scene with characters smoking is needed to tell the story.
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Feb 27, 2023
Can I call a baxi please?
On 17 February, it was reported that Puffin Books, a division of Penguin Random House, and Roald Dahl's estate collaborated with Inclusive Minds a collective that is passionate about inclusion, to remove "offensive language" from certain Roald Dahl classics that are in circulation in the UK.
In other news,
Just last week, Ola, Uber, and Rapido hit a major roadblock as the Delhi Transport Department slammed the brakes on bike taxi services in the capital city. The state government has pointed out that using private vehicles for commercial purposes goes against the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988.
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Feb 26, 2023
Nokia is Launching DIY-Friendly Smartphone
Telecom company Nokia's new budget phone — Nokia G22 comes with its own repair kit. This DIY-friendly phone allows users to replace the battery in under five minutes. Is this going to be a game changer in the smartphone market?
Also in today's episode, we talk about how Indian fintech firm Paytm may just be making its way towards a deal with telecom tycoon Sunil Mittal to merge Airtel Payments Bank into Paytm Payments Bank through a stock deal.
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Feb 23, 2023
365 Days of War With No End in Sight
A century-old sport, Korfball, is now starting to gain popularity globally. The fact that Korfball is a co-ed sport, in which men and women compete equally, is one thing that makes it unique.
In other news, today marks the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 365 days of war and yet no end in sight. Tune in to The Signal Daily, to know further details!
And for the Friday Segment, we also have another offbeat story that you won’t find in the headlines. What are we talking about in today's ep? Tune in to find out!
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Feb 22, 2023
Blue Ticks — Tumblr Aces Where Twitter Struggles
While Twitter has been having a hard time trying to get users to buy its blue ticks for $8 a month, people are more than happy to pay for Tumblr's double blue ticks purely for the value of its parody.
In other news, Walmart International's operating income took a hit in the last three months to January 31, dropping from around $800 million in the same period last year to just $300 million. The reason? Separation of Flipkart and PhonePe.
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Feb 21, 2023
Big Tech’s Protective Charm is Under Scrutiny
The UK conducted the largest four-day work week trial in the world last year. Between June and December 2022, about 2,900 employees from 61 companies voluntarily took part in this trial. And the results are actually quite encouraging!
In other news, the terrorist attacks of 2015 in Paris and 2017 in Istanbul have reared their ugly head. This time, to target Big Tech. Two important cases are now coming up in the US Supreme Court that will decide whether tech companies are liable for the negative content that is circulated in their platforms.
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Feb 20, 2023
Meta is Launching Paid “Blue Ticks”
After the pandemic lull, the great Indian vacation seems to be back on track. Just in the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal, people spent a whopping $10 billion on international trips.
In other news, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is launching a new paid subscription service called Meta Verified.
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Feb 19, 2023
Brits vs Qataris: Battle to Buy Manchester United
There’s a bidding war for Manchester United! Two contenders are ready to throw in some serious cash to claim ownership of the iconic football club. Who do you think will win?
In other news, Pakistan’s bad days are far from over. The country’s Defense minister Khawaja Asif has gone on to declare that the country has gone “bankrupt".
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Also, you can listen to our previous episode on Manchester United here.
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Feb 16, 2023
Microsoft's Bing AI Is Having Emotional Outbursts
Yes, you read it right. Microsoft's "the new bing" is currently on an emotional rollercoaster. Why? Well, after Microsoft rolled out the first wave of ChatGPT-backed Bing invites earlier this week, users reported a deluge of bizarre and absurd responses from it.
In other news, filmmakers are ditching their high-end cameras for the humble phone. Tune in to The Signal Daily to find out more details!
But, that's not all, to pep up the Friday edition of The Signal Daily, we’re introducing a short third segment — ‘One Last Thing’. So, stay tuned right till the end!
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Feb 15, 2023
Google's Privacy Sandbox Invades Privacy, But Not SO Much
For the first segment, we are talking about an Indian man from Australia who conned a boatload of cash out of Deloitte's executives and top partners. Like, we're talking millions of dollars!
In other news, we are talking about how Google had promised to improve its privacy features for its Android devices to cut down data sharing and earlier this week, it finally launched the beta version of the Privacy Sandbox feature that claims to shoot two birds with one stone.
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Feb 14, 2023
India’s E-Pharma Has a Bitter Pill to Swallow
The DCGI recently issued show cause notices to 20 online drug sellers in India, including tech giants Amazon, Flipkart Health+ and Tata1mg prohibiting them from selling medicines online.
Why has e-pharmacy always been in a bit of a legal controversy?
In other news, HYBE the company that manages BTS is already on the lookout for the next big thing.
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Feb 13, 2023
Adani Group Gives Itself A Reality Check
The Adani Group may have hired America’s most expensive lawyers to fight short-seller Hindenburg Research, but boy has it taken quite the beating! In the latest episode of 'Keeping Up With Adani', the conglomerate has halved its revenue growth target from earlier estimated 40% to between 15% and 20% for at least the next financial year.
What does it mean for its businesses and how will it affect infrastructure and energy projects across India? The Signal's Editor and Co-Founder Dinesh Narayanan joins us in this episode.
In other news, state government coffers are getting high on alcohol sales. As per reports, excise duties on alcohol are expected to make up 1% of states' Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022-23.
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Feb 12, 2023
India Discovers EV Gold
5.9 million tonnes of Lithium reserves have been found in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. This discovery could be an important step towards meeting the rising demand for lithium brought on by India's booming electronics and electric vehicle industries.
In other news, a group of scientists have proposed spraying moon dust in space to tackle global warming on Earth. How will this work?
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Feb 9, 2023
Is Disney’s Pixie Dust Wearing Off?
The international market may get to taste the thunder! What we mean is, Coca Cola is mulling over taking two of its hit Indian beverages — Thums Up and Maaza out into the world.
In other news, Disney+ lost a net 2.4 million subscribers in its most recent quarter, and apparently, Disney+ Hotstar is to blame. The Indian version of the streaming service lost 3.8 million paid subscribers. What's the reason behind it? Losing digital rights to stream IPL.
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Feb 8, 2023
Meta Expands Horizon To Teens
Telemedicine is picking up in India even as we put the terrible Covid years behind us. Especially in smaller towns and cities. However, is this kind of a tech boost enough to improve India's healthcare? Tune in to find out further details on this story!
In today's deep dive, we are talking about Meta expanding its Horizon to teenagers. And by that we mean, it is planning on expanding its VR platform - Horizon Worlds to players between the ages 13 and 17. But will Meta succeed in retaining users?
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Feb 7, 2023
AI Race Heats Up
Google and Microsoft are battling it out on the AI front. On one side we have Bard, Google's experimental conversational AI service, and on the other side there's Microsoft's Bing GPT. And it's not just the big tech companies investing in chatbots, but even go-to QnA platform, Quora.
In other news, millets are making a comeback in India. But why, though? Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more!
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Feb 6, 2023
Coca-Cola Is Betting Big On Coke Studio Bharat
Coca-Cola is bringing back Coke Studio to India after 8 years. But what's the reason behind this? Well, it's a marketing move.
In other news, we take a look at Manchester City's troubles. The Premier League club is now being charged with 100 charges related to financial irregularities. What does this mean for the club?
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Feb 5, 2023
A Diplomatic Fallout Between the US and China
Tensions are rising between the US and China. In the most recent developments, the US government ordered to shoot down China's spy balloons. What does this mean for both the nations? Tune in to know more!
In today's episode, we are also talking about the new TikTok trend: de-influencing. Tune in to The Signal Daily to find out why this trend is going viral!
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Feb 2, 2023
Will Samsung Thrive In 2023?
We can't answer that question for sure, but 2023 does look like a tough year for all smartphone manufacturers. And to beat all the odds, Samsung is going all out. To begin with, it introduced its latest Galaxy S23 series with ungraded camera. And, it's offering it for a lower price. To know more about this, tune in!
In other news, Universal Music Company is now giving its streaming strategy a makeover in order to level the playing field in the audio streaming arena. What's it all about? Tune into the The Signal Daily to learn more!
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Feb 1, 2023
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Budget 2023
All eyes were fixed on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as she presented the last full annual budget before next year's General Elections.
What is the verdict? Does it cater to the masses? Does it support economic growth? Is it well-balanced? The Signal's Co-Founder and Editor, Dinesh Narayanan joins us soon in today's episode to give us the finer details.
In other news, DC Studios announced five films and five new series based on DC Comics titles that will be a part of the newly revamped DC Universe. Will it be able to dethrone Marvel?
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Jan 31, 2023
TL;DR of Economic Survey 2023
How is the Indian economy doing? We take a look at some of the key highlights from the Economic Survey 2023. The Signal's co-founder and Editor, Dinesh Narayanan also joins us today to slice and dice the report for us.
In other news, EdTech company Byju's is now planning to offer one-on-one home tuitions for the K-12 segment or the kindergarten to class 12 kids.
Private home tuitions is a thriving unregulated business in India and tutors who are in the business, have already created their niche. Will Byju’s be able to make its place in it?
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Jan 30, 2023
Pakistan is Severely Broke
First Sri Lanka, then Bangladesh and now Pakistan is also teetering towards an economic collapse. With mounting debts, depreciating currency, high inflation rates and depleting forex reserves, it desperately needs a financial bailout.
Will the IMF aid come through?
In other news, the last Boeing 747 flight is being rolled out of the factory to be delivered to Atlas Air. With this, the 55-year-long production run of this iconic jet plane has come to an end.
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Jan 29, 2023
The King of Bollywood Makes a Comeback and How
It’s barely been a few days since its release but SRK-starrer ‘Pathaan’ has already become the buzzword for the whole of India.
Is this the Bollywood comeback that we’ve been waiting for?
In other news, after Hindenburg’s salvo against the Adani Group, the billionaire’s fortune has declined by $22.5 billion and he has already slipped to 7th in Forbes’ magazine’s global ranking of the richie rich. The tremors of the falls were felt all over the market and scrutiny is rising.
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Jan 25, 2023
Google is Bogged Down by Antitrust Lawsuits
It’s only January, and antitrust is back on the agenda in the United States. The Department of Justice has sued Google over allegations of illegally monopolising the digital ad business. What is making the Biden administration go after this Big Tech company?
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In our intro segment we talk about how AstroForge — an asteroid mining is trying to mine in deep space for platinum.
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Jan 24, 2023
Apple Dives into The AR & VR Market
For our first story, we are talking about surging wheat prices. The Economic Times reports that snack makers and small processors are finding it hard to source raw materials. The usual suppliers are running low on wheat supplies; small and medium sized atta chakkis are also running at half the capacity.
In other news, Bloomberg noted that Apple's new VR/AR headset is set to drop as soon as this year, and it's going to offer functions like no-controller controls, virtual movie screens, the ability to mirror your Mac screen, and even 1-on-1 VR FaceTime calls with full-body avatars. But will it really be a hit? T
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Jan 23, 2023
Amazon Is Betting Big On Air Cargo Sector
Amazon is stepping up in India by launching Amazon Air, a fleet of planes dedicated solely to air cargo. What does it mean for Amazon? Listening to know more!
For our second segment, we are talking about how India's internet usage isn't really growing the way it should ideally. And the reason? Smartphones have gotten expensive so people aren't buying enough of them.
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Jan 22, 2023
The Future of Pest Control is AI Tech
AI has been in the news cycle every other day. As reported by Financial Times, Rentokil, the world’s largest pest control group, which is based in the UK ,is developing a facial recognition software as its pilot project to exterminate rats at people’s homes.
In our second segment, we are talking about Adani and his big plans for his business. Bloomberg reports that the Group plans to spin off five businesses, including metals & mining, data centres, airports, roads and logistics and sell shares in them to the public.
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Jan 19, 2023
Calibri > Times New Roman
According to John Hudson, a reporter for The Washington Post, the US State Department is discontinuing Times New Roman font after almost 20 years. The new font to be used is Calibri. What's the story behind this? Listen in to know more!
And for our second segment, we are talking about leadership struggles. New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern nearly startled everybody by announcing that she wants to step down by 7 February. And why is she is stepping down? Well, burnout!
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Jan 18, 2023
Indian Govt Wants To Call The Shots On Fake News
For our first segment, we are talking about Netflix possibly reporting the lowest revenue growth since 2002. Plus, experts believe, Netflix might only add 4.5 million subscribers, users in Q4 of 2022. Apparently, it's the lowest number of additions since 2014. What went wrong? Listen in to find out!
For our second segment, we are taking a closer look at the Centre proposing some new rules to deal with the fake news menace in India. The new draft of amendments to the Information Technology Rules, 2021, anything that is deemed as "fake" by the Press Information Bureau's fact-checking arm, will have to be taken down from all social media platforms. Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more!
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Jan 17, 2023
Are AI Generative Tools Replacing Humans?
According to The Verge, a group of artists recently filed a lawsuit against DeviantArt, the owner of an AI Art generator DreamUp, as well as Stability AI and Midjourney, the companies behind the AI art generators Stable Diffusion and Midjourney. Why? Copyright issues.
For the main segment, we are talking about China's declining population and slow GDP growth. Latest reports indicate that China's GDP grew by just 3% in 2022.
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Jan 16, 2023
Sony Is Riding The Nostalgia Wave
So..Sony's Walkman is back! After over two decades, it is reportedly releasing the NW-A306 as a brand-new member of the Walkman family.
For our main segment, we are talking about Indian government urging Boeing and Airbus, the two largest aircraft manufacturers in the world, to develop assembly lines here.
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Jan 15, 2023
Coming Soon: A Bidding War For Women's IPL
For our first segment, we are taking a closer look at who all are interested in buying Women's IPL teams. The first Women’s IPL is scheduled to be held between March 3rd to 26th in Maharashtra and as reported by Mint, the BCCI has started inviting bids to acquire the rights to own and operate WIPL teams.
And for our second segment, we are talking about Apple's obsession with owning the components used in its technologies. Apple reportedly wants to build its processors or modems that are used in an iPhone or an iPad on its own.
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Jan 12, 2023
Why Is Subway Up For Sale?
Subway may not be dying after all. The largest fast food chain recently announced that it is considering selling itself in a deal which could be worth over $10 billion.
And for our first segment, we are talking about tech layoffs. The layoff season hasn't ended just yet. We're barely two weeks into 2023 and the economic downturn is forcing many companies to start the new year with massive job cuts.
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Jan 11, 2023
‘RRR’ Deserves its Golden Globes Moment
Telugu action film 'RRR' scripted history by winning the very first Golden Globe for an Indian movie. The film's snappy number, 'Naatu Naatu' composed by MM Keeravani, was awarded the best original song.
For our main segment, we are talking about how India's underdeveloped port infrastructure is costing the nation significant economic opportunities.
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Jan 10, 2023
Why Tech Startups Are Back-Pedalling on Cricket Sponsorships
The BCCI hasn’t had the best start to 2023. On one hand it’s haggling with Disney Star over the cost of the media rights for the South Africa series. On the other hand, it’s also struggling to keep its sponsors on board.
What’s troubling the cricketing body?
In our second segment, we also look into how US antitrust regulator FTC is probing the makers of popular sodas — Pepsi and Coke, over price discrimination in the soft drink market. What’s interesting is that the FTC is investigating these companies under a lesser-known law from 1936 that hasn’t been invoked in two decades.
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Jan 9, 2023
Joshimath – The Chronicles of a Disaster Foretold
Joshimath, a small town in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand is sinking and with it the homes of many residing families who will now have to be evacuated. Experts have blamed the ongoing developmental projects for this disaster in the making. Will halting the construction work now help Joshimath?
In today’s deep dive, we are joined by Dr Anjal Prakash who is the author of IPCC reports. He is also the Research Director and Adjunct Associate Professor of Bharti Institute of Public Policy and the Indian School of Business.
In this episode, we also take a look at why Seattle public schools are suing big tech companies like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Snapchat.
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Jan 8, 2023
An Apple for The Indian Market
Apple just listed some job openings on their website for India. In other news, the invincible icon of the business world, Jack Ma relinquished control of Ant Group as he finally embraced defeat before the Chinese Government. Tune into The Signal Daily to learn more!
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Jan 5, 2023
TikTok Wins Over Teens But Not the US Government
For our intro segment, we are yet again, discussing the rise of artificial intelligence. The latest product which will soon be backed by AI is an elevator.
And for the main segment, we are talking about how TikTok may have gotten US teens hooked to it but it can't seem to win the trust of US lawmakers. What does this mean for TikTok? Tune in to find out!
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Jan 4, 2023
2023 May Have Many More EV Cabs
There’s a quiet cab war brewing, except in cool EV cars. Ola is prepping its electric vehicle (EV) cab services, and the company will roll out the pilot in Bengaluru with 1,000 cabs or so. Its arch rival Uber has also been ramping up its EV efforts. But it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Tune in to know why.
For our intro segment, we look at the succession crisis that Japan’s small and medium businesses are going through owing to its ageing society.
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Jan 3, 2023
India’s Online Gaming Industry Gotta Play By New Rules
In today's episode we are talking about how virtual employees are rapidly taking over humans in the workforce. Especially in China. But why is there such a hype? Tune in to find out!
And, for our second segment, we are taking a look at Indian online gaming sector. In a recent announcement, Centre has proposed sos and don'ts of online gaming industry in the nation. Listen in to learn more!
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Jan 2, 2023
Corporate Travel is Making a Comeback
A happy new year to all our listeners! After a short break we're back with the first episode of The Signal Daily for 2023.
This new year brings good news for India's travel aggregators. A Morgan Stanely survey of 100 global corporate travel managers revealed that despite increased airfares and hotel prices, business travel expenses have already returned to their pre-pandemic stages.
But will it survive the pressures of inflation and new coronavirus variants?
In our second segment, we talk about the Supreme Court's demonetisation verdict and why this judgment was an important one to watch out for.
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Dec 22, 2022
Justin Bieber Might Sell His Song Rights For a Whole Lotta Cash
Despite having its own set of limitations, such as giving false information, ChatGPT is making a lot of noise in the chatbot industry. It’s also being called a Google killer.
In other news, turns out all the rumours about Justin Bieber making a deal with Hipgnosis Songs Capital was true. He is is selling his music rights for around $200 million!
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Dec 21, 2022
I Spy With My Doorbell Camera
A dozen of Amazon Ring Cameras in the US in 2020 got hacked and made fake emergency calls to the local police. And now two people have been charged with conspiracy to access computers without authorization. Tune in to this episode of The Signal Daily to find out the details!
For our intro segment we are talking about Domino's PIzza's new big bet. The 20-minute delivery promise! How will it achieve this? Find out on this episode!
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Dec 20, 2022
The UK Government Has A Netflix Problem
The UK government wants to regulate OTT platforms. According to reports, the new law gives Ofcom's jurisdiction the authority to fine these OTTs up to 250,000 pounds if the platforms don't comply with the new laws.
And for the main segment we are taking a closer look at the new pledge signed at COP15. Nearly 200 countries signed what is being touted as a 'historic agreement' to arrest biodiversity loss. The agreement itself maybe a historic milestone but none of it is legally binding. So who's going to be keeping a check? Tune in to learn more!
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Dec 19, 2022
Party Drugs Are Getting a Medical Makeover
According to the business information platform Crunchbase, currently, more than 80 drug companies are working on psychedelic compounds like Ketamine, MDMA, LSD and DMT. They are trying to tweak their structures.
In other news, we are talking about the World Cup 2022. A dramatic final, indeed. Although the match was between France and Argentina, this is really Qatar’s win. How? Tune in to The Signal Daily to find out!
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Dec 18, 2022
BYJU’s is Knee Deep in Controversies
Indians have found a new way of getting visas, do you know what it is? Praying at a Visa temple. As per a Bloomberg report, several US and UK Visa seekers are seen flocking to Visa temples to pray that their visa interviews go smoothly.
For our main segment, we are talking about Byju's controversies. Few days back it was their mass layoffs that violated labour laws, then they were accused of an exploitative and abusive work environment that concerns profits over work ethics and now it’s caught in a controversy with the NCPCR or the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
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Dec 15, 2022
Musk Keeps Selling His Tesla Shares
Looks like Elon Musk is not quite done selling his Tesla shares. According to a recent financial filing, he has sold around 22 million more shares of the company worth around $3.6 billion.
On the surface it almost looks like Musk is trying to bring down his own company or perhaps he has a plan?
For our main segment we dive into the pump-and-dump stock scheme that got eight ‘finfluencers’ charged with fraud conspiracy. How did they pull off the scam?
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Dec 14, 2022
US is a Step Closer to Equality Yet Quite Far
US President Joe Biden signed a historic bill bringing same sex interracial marriages under federal protection. While we cheer for that, we can't ignore the surge of conservative policies on gender issues in America. Are lawmakers still largely falling behind in advocating equal rights for the LGBTQIA community?
In our main segment, we look at the developments in Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision Blizzard for $69 billion and the pushback against Big Tech.
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Dec 13, 2022
After SBF’s Arrest, Crypto Sector Needs More Credibility
From the crypto king to the disgraced CEO of FTX — Sam Bankman Fried's life will surely become the plot of a Hollywood movie very soon. SBF was arrested in the Bahamas on 12 December, after prosecutors in the US filed criminal charges against him. FTX's downfall has obviously invited scrutiny into the world of crypto — both legal and otherwise.
We invited Roshni Nair, the Executive Editor of The Signal, to decode the big developments in the crypto sector.
For our intro segment, we talk about China’s u-turn from its strict zero-covid policy and how it is doing more harm than good.
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Dec 12, 2022
Apple’s Self-Driving Car Is Taking A Backseat
It looks like Apple is scaling back on its ambitious dreams. According to a Bloomberg report, the company is opting for a more practical design for both its automated self-driving car and AR glasses. The ‘Apple Car’ will have a steering wheel and pedals after all, while the AR glasses will now be mixed reality glasses. But why the pragmatic approach? In this episode, we are joined by our in-house expert on all things related to Apple — Rajneil Kamath, co-founder of The Signal.
In our intro segment we take a look at the issues that are on the agenda at the first G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies meeting that has commenced from today in Bengaluru.
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Dec 11, 2022
UK Universities Are Broke Without Foreign Students
The United Kingdom are struggling to cobble up enough funds. And looks like the UK is really banking on Indian enrolments for tuition fees.
In other news, the recession is now coming for influencers. Brands are growing more picky about the creators they collaborate with. It appears that the rise of artificial intelligence is also having an impact on the content creator economy. Tune in to know more!
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Dec 8, 2022
It’s Wine O'Clock In India
Dalal street must make way for a wine producer now. According to recent developments, Sula Vineyards, India's largest wine producer, is ready launch its IPO in the coming week. How did the brand carve out a space for itself in India’s alcohol market? Dive in to some fine wine, because it's 5 o'clock somewhere!
For our main segment we talk about the DC universe’s new roadmap. Neither Wonder Woman 3 nor Man of Steel 2 are making the cut. But what’s the vision for the DC renaissance? Tune in to The Signal Daily.
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Dec 7, 2022
Watch out for These Bills in The Winter Session
With the winter chills and the year coming to an end, the Parliament commenced the Winter Session yesterday. This is going to be a short Parliamentary session with just 17 sittings spread over 23 busy and packed working days.
In all, 23 Bills are being tabled this session. What are the key bills that are going to be taken up and which ones are missing? To talk about it, we invited Mr Chaksu Roy, the head of outreach of PRS Legislative Research team to join us in this episode. Tune in!
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Dec 6, 2022
ChatGPT Wants To Rule The Virtual World
As per reports, the Swedish furniture company, IKEA is displaying and selling second hand and damaged pieces to promote sustainable living. Turns out fast furniture waste is as bad for the planet as fast fashion waste is.
In other news, OpenAI's ChatGPT, the chatbot powered by artificial intelligence has gained massive popularity. ChatGPT is conversational and has a wide range of knowledge on various subjects. It can write code, create social media posts, and even write TV show scripts. Tune in to understand the implications of rise in generative AI.
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Dec 5, 2022
It's Payback Time For Big Tech Companies
We’ve long been aware that underneath the flourishing world of Kpop, there's a dark side. We've heard of the strict diet regimes, and the bizarre rules like no dating, no social media and no phones. But sometimes the price of fame and glamour is heftier than that.
In other news, governments want big tech companies to pay up for content. Canada wants these companies to pay C$1 billion ($750 million) annually to its "artistic community." The country has even introduced a bill in the lower house. Tune in to find out the details!
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Dec 4, 2022
Sneakers Are The New Gold Apparently
Sometimes a pair of sneakers can cost a lot like the Air Jordan 12 OVO (Drake Edition) which is currently priced at 100,000 USD. It is an unbelievable price to buy sneakers but that’s not deterring the sneaker-loving community which has been growing all over across the world and in India.
The layoff wave continues. Following a tough Q3 earnings season, media companies continue to report significant losses. And, there isn't much indication that the upcoming quarter will be any different. Tune in to know more!
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Dec 1, 2022
Why Kerala's Vizhinjam Port is in Troubled Waters
The economic slowdown is bleeding out the companies and employees are facing the brunt of it. We are already aware of the huge layoffs in major tech companies like Twitter and Meta but now the major international law firms based in the US, are following the same footsteps.
In other news, Kerala's Vizhinjam Port — touted as the only transshipment hub in the Indian subcontinent, is in troubled waters. It is being built under a Public Private Partnership with the Adani Group who undertook the project in 2015.
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Nov 30, 2022
Take Care, Alexa and Friends
Alexa is not doing so well. Amazon embarked on the dreaded layoff season a couple of weeks back. It's something that most of the other big tech companies have gone through, and it's the Alexa division that has taken one of the worst hits.
In other news, Indian art lovers have found a new guru. Folks at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad or IIMA launched a new index, which is essentially an art index. What it does is that it helps in monitoring how various artists' showpieces perform at auctions and uses that information to map pricing trends in the Indian art market.
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Nov 29, 2022
Elon Has Picked Up a Fight With Apple
Elon Musk seems to have started another fire before dousing the previous ones! This time he's picked up a fight with Apple. Or, to put it in his own words, he's "ready to go to war" with the iPhone maker, after he accused the company of cutting down its advertising with Twitter sans any explanation.
In other news, after an initial blockchain-powered effort yielded conflicting results, India's Telecom Regulatory Authority or TRAI is now planning a new crackdown on spam messages with the help of artificial intelligence. Tune in to know more!
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Nov 28, 2022
Posts Break Through China’s Great Firewall Amid Protests
Healthtech appears to be in the fast lane. Speaking of which, the team that was behind Apple’s Face ID feature is working on a very interesting project that they hope will help to treat tricky diseases.
In other news, the protests in China against the country's zero-covid policy are showing no signs of quelling!
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Nov 27, 2022
India Wants to Curb Fake Online Reviews
The Department of Consumer Affairs has published guidelines designed to stop people from giving fake ratings and misleading reviews on products they've bought on e-commerce marketplaces. How will it work?
In our main segment, we deep dive into the raging protests in China against the country's strict Covid-19 restrictions. Tune in!
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Nov 24, 2022
You Don't Want Bad Blood With Swiftees
Bisleri is expected to be acquired by Tata Consumer in a deal worth Rs 6000–7000 crore. Why? As per Ramesh Chauhan, the owner of the packaged water company said, his only daughter Jayanti Chauhan has no interest in taking over the family company. Which simply means, he has no successor to carry on the legacy.
In other news, in the latest fiasco surrounding Taylor Swift fans and Ticketmaster, the latest development reveals that a US Senate antitrust panel will now hold a hearing on the lack of competition in America's ticketing industry. Tune in to understand the complexity of this controversy!
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Nov 23, 2022
American Billionaires Are Ditching English Clubs
India's richest men Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani are gearing for a face off. This time they are set to compete over the distressed thermal power plant — Lanco's Amarkantak Power.
In other news, Manchester United is in trouble. For starters, Ronaldo has left the club with immediate effect, and the after close to two decades of American involvement at Old Trafford, the Red Devils have been offered for sale by their owners, the Glazer family.
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Nov 22, 2022
India Is Taking A Big Bet On Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The Indian government wants to produce and use “cleaner” jet fuel, meaning sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) instead of conventional fuel that emits heavy smog and pollution.
In other news, a mother of all mergers in the world of publishing was almost about to happen until it didn't. We are talking about Penguin Random House or PRH wanting to buy its rival Simon & Schuster as a part of its plans to expand its publishing business globally. Tune in to know more.
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Nov 21, 2022
In The Battle of Bobs, Iger Returns to Disney
FIFA World Cup 2022 kicked off with a grand opening ceremony, with BTS member Jung Kook performing this year’s World Cup song alongside Qatari singer Fahad Al Quabaisi. But the opening game didn’t go as planned for the host nation.
In other news, Walt Disney Co. ousted its CEO Bob Chapek a few months before his term was set to expire formally. And who do they bring back for the top post but their former boss, Bob Iger.
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Nov 20, 2022
Hits and Misses of The Personal Data Protection Bill
The Centre finally released the revised draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2020, three days back, on 18 November. If you remember, an earlier version of this bill was rolled back after it faced some stiff criticism from the public and big tech companies.
In other news, in a historic victory for developing and low and middle income nations, the COP27 delegates approved the creation of a “loss and damage” fund. Tune in to find out the details!
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Nov 17, 2022
Libraries Are Adding A Local Touch To Online Music Services
So, as per a Vice article, many public libraries in the United States and Canada have decided to build their own music streaming services in an effort to support local musicians and regional music scenes.
In other news, we have some new updates from the FTX fiasco. Tune in to know more!
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Nov 16, 2022
Amid Twitter Chaos, Koo Has Global Ambitions
Amid the ongoing Twitter drama, Koo is reportedly building tools and technology to modify the platform to capitalise on a global audience and is even planning to build an outreach aimed at signing up world leaders and their followers.
In other news, Meta India is scurrying around like a headless chicken. Why? Because some of Meta India's top executives have been resigning from their positions. To understand this story better, Venkat Ananth, co-founder of The Signal joined us today on the episode. So tune in and know more!
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Nov 15, 2022
Musk Learns That Things Are Easier Said Than Done
Twitter in in trouble, but Elon Musk seems to be inviting more trouble to the social media platform with his tectonic shifts. Multiple u-turns, and hasty decisions have had advertisers backing out of Twitter, and much more.
In other news, planet earth now has 8 billion people. And just eight countries are projected to be responsible for more than half the world’s population increase by 2050. One of them is India which is set to overtake China as the most populous nation. Tune in to know further details!
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Nov 14, 2022
Qatar’s Mandatory Apps for FIFA Come With Privacy Concerns
As reported by The Register, football fans and others visiting Qatar have been mandated to download two apps namely Ehteraz and Hayya But these two apps came under heavy scrutiny for their invasive nature.
As per The Economic Times, the group has initiated the consolidation of its airline entities under the banner of Air India — and that includes AirAsia India, Air India Express and also Vistara.
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Nov 13, 2022
Apple Is Serious About User Privacy, Or Is It?
According to a Gizmodo report, even when a user disables tracking, Apple allegedly continues to collect specific information about you through its own apps, which appears to be a stark contradiction to Apple's own campaign of how the privacy protection functions.
In other news, the notoriety of cyber criminals is growing everyday and in the last two months Australia faced two back-to-back attacks. The first one was at the Australian telecommunications company — Optus which exposed data of about 10 million customers or about 40% of the country’s population. Tune in for more details!
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Nov 10, 2022
Decade-Running Telecom Case Will Make or Break
The outcome of the One-Time-Spectrum-Fee or the OTSF case, which will be get its verdict today, will decide if debt-ridden Vodafone will be in more trouble or get a breather.
In other news, SBF is still in deep trouble. Why? Because Binance pulled off an Elon Muskesque u-turn on FTX and decided to not go ahead with the bailout after all. Tune in to find out the details. And here is the link to yesterday's episode, where we have detailed out the FTX crisis. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android, iOS or any other podcast app.
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Nov 9, 2022
Meta Gives Mega Shocker, Lays Off 11,000 Employees
In a letter to his workforce on Wednesday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta would be letting go 13% of its employees, or more than 11,000 workers.
In other news, SBF’s crypto glass house comes crashing. SBF's fortunes got wiped out overnight. His estimated wealth went down by 94% and he's off the list of Bloomberg billionaires now.
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Nov 8, 2022
Amazon India Wants to Take Up Third-Party Deliveries
Expect rivalries in the logistics business to heat up because Amazon has entered the arena with a new plan. The company is looking to open up its delivery services for non-Amazon e-commerce orders in India.
In other news, Google now wants you to keep scrolling from the comfort of your living room. YouTube, the Google-owned video platform, is bringing its YouTube Shorts to television screens.
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Nov 7, 2022
No Respite For Tech Employees
What is Elon Musk doing with Twitter? From firing top executives & staff to charging $8 for the blue tick, Musk has been ringing in the changes — within the organisation.
In other news, the tech industry as a whole is facing headwinds, thanks to the economic downturn. According to Layoffs.fyi, an open source database documenting tech layoffs, over 8000 people have been fired just this month across 22 companies.
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Nov 6, 2022
Can COP27 Herald a Change?
More than 30,000 delegates have gathered at Egypt to attend the COP27 climate summit. One of the main topics of discussion this year is going to be reparations or "loss and damage" payments. Last year’s COP26 was fierce and but many countries are already defaulting on their pledges. Can we hope for rapid action? Tune in to The Signal Daily!
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Nov 3, 2022
India Is Rooting For Atmanirbhar Defence
It appears that despite inflation, Tinder recorded growth in paid subscribers. According to the BBC, Tinder's paid subscriptions grew by 7% from July to September.
In other news, after automobiles, it looks like India's defence sector is going through a big transition. It's not only aiming for self-reliance but also pushing to become a global hub for weapon production.
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Nov 2, 2022
Is Reused Plastic A Myth?
Reports suggest that the percentage of plastic packaging that is recyclable, reusable, or compostable increased for the third consecutive year, rising from 63.2% in 2019 to 65.4% in 2021.
In other news, the environment ministry has green lighted commercialisation of the indigenously developed GM mustard that might eventually reduce the country's import bills for edible oils.
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Nov 1, 2022
China Continues To Face Never Ending Lockdowns
Most countries have adapted to living with Coronavirus and have relaxed pandemic-era regulations, Even those that had the strictest of restrictions have eased them. Not China though.
In other news, India is taking another step towards digitising finance with — the Digital Rupee. Yes, the Reserve Bank of India has rolled out the country's first Central Bank Digital Currency or CBDC with a pilot project for the wholesale segment from 1 November. This will give restricted access to only financial institutions.
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Oct 31, 2022
India's Middle Class Needs A Helping Hand
According to a recent opinion piece in the Business Standard, the middle class in India has significantly declined over the last two years. The escalating cost of living is putting an additional strain on it. In other news, President Vladimir Putin withdrew his approval and put an end to the UN-sponsored Black Sea agreement. But h ow will this action affect developing nations? Tun in to find out more!
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Oct 30, 2022
Fireworks Made A Comeback This Diwali
Fireworks appear to be going out of fashion and for good reasons. But the penchant for fireworks hasn’t fully extinguished yet.
In other news, a new era for Twitter has begun as Elon Musk takes over the micro-blogging site. This $44 billion deal hasn’t been anything short of a rollercoaster ride with Musk taking double U-turns on the purchase, Twitter suing Musk for backtracking on his promise and Peiter Zatko’s whistleblowing about the company.
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Oct 27, 2022
It's A Downhill Tumble For Meta
In this episode of The Signal Daily, we are brining back one of our timeless stories for intro and for the deep dive we are discussing Meta's woes.
#Replug: It seems, weird food combination is the new cool. Any takes for cola maggi, or oreo toppings in pizza or strawberry ice cream with fries?
In other news, Meta seems to have unexpectedly opened a Pandora's box of misfortunes as the company’s financial woes continue to grow and haunt it even as the year is coming to an end.
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Oct 25, 2022
#Replug | Six-Day Work Week Is No Longer Cool
In this episode of The Signal Daily, we bring back two timeless stories. It appears that job seekers in India are prepared to turn down an offer if the employer follows a six-day work week instead of a five-day one. Additionally, we also discuss why most Indian brand logos end up using the same font, i.e., sans-serif. Also, we decode the similarities among all of them.
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Oct 20, 2022
Netflix Wants To Try What Stadia Failed To Do
According to a Bloomberg report, Messi has now established a holding firm to invest in sports, media, and technology. In other news, Netflix, which has innovated online streaming, is now seriously mulling venturing into cloud gaming. What does this mean for Netflix? Tune in to know more!
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Oct 19, 2022
Fashion Industry Is In A Fix!
Reliance Retail has now entered into a distribution partnership with over 50 traditional and regional sweets makers from across India to mass produce, modernise packaging and develop traditional Indian sweets with extended shelf life.
In other news, a report in the Wall Street Journal has pointed out that thousands of small factories and workshops that supply big brands such as Gucci and H&M, are finding it hard to keep up. Their orders are dropping and their energy bills are soaring.
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Oct 18, 2022
Zuck vs Cook - The Never-Ending War
Even as half the world can't seem to be able make sense of it, non-fungible tokens came in like a whirlwind. Who could have thought that digital images previously deemed worthless would become expensive collectible artworks?
In other news, the Meta vs Apple rivalry just got heated up. In a direct attack against Apple, Mark Zuckerberg stated on Monday that WhatsApp is "far more private and secure" than iMessage. This was followed up with a post on Instagram that included a screenshot of a WhatsApp advertisement.
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Oct 17, 2022
A Tale of Two Political Parties and Their Leadership Crisis
In this episode we discuss in detail the stories of two old parties — one in the UK, and another one in India are going through a big leadership challenge. While in the UK it looks like Liz Truss down in history as the British PM with the shortest tenure. In India, the Congress Party, which was formed 137 years ago is trying to battle an existential crisis.
In other news, we also understand with masks slowly coming off and covid-19 slowly fading, top vaccine makers like Pfizer, Moderna, BioNtech or J&J — they are all headed for a slump in their revenues. Tune in to know more!
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Oct 16, 2022
No Takers For Meta's VR Platform
Meta is making headlines, yet again. Reportedly, it's been struggling to draw people to its VR platform, the Horizon World. Initially, Horizon World had 500,000 monthly active users, but more recently, that goal was reduced to 280,000 users. That is due to the fact that nobody seems to be considering Horizon World. In other news, South Korean boy band BTS recently got back together to hold what could be one of their final concerts in the coming years. But why is this a big deal? Tune in to find out the details!
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Oct 13, 2022
Toffees Are In A Sticky Spot
Inflation is now coming for your candies too. Additionally, it appears that OTT, digital payments, and shifting consumer behaviour are contributing factors to the problem. According to industry experts, given the current inflationary conditions, it is challenging to maintain profits at the Rs 1 price point. In other news, 125 fraud cases by cryptocurrency hackers are expected to total a record $3 billion in loot this year.
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Oct 12, 2022
Will Xi Jinping Secure A Third Term?
The Communist Party of China is getting ready to hold its once every five years Congress starting October 16. China's political elites gather at events like this to discuss the party constitution, the agenda for the upcoming years, or leadership changes. However, there are several reasons why this Party Congress will go down in history as a significant one for Beijing politics. Tune in to know more! And in other news, Indian EV makers are under government’s scrutiny.
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Oct 11, 2022
AI Liability Debate Finally Comes To An End
Amid a continuous downpour in the capital, Delhi recently broke a record by receiving 74mm of rainfall in just 24-hours. This is the 2nd highest amount of rainfall received in October since 2007. Unseasonal rains are wrecking havoc across the nation.
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Oct 10, 2022
India Under Spotlight Because of Killer Cough Syrup
The ongoing anti-government protests in Iran, which spread like wildfire following Mahsa Amini's death, is in its fourth week now. In this episode we give you an overview on the recent developments.
In other news, we talk about how Indian-made cough syrups are the cause of death of 66 children in The Gambia. Tune in, as we dive deep into this scandal.
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Oct 9, 2022
The World’s Richest Man Is Short of Money to Buy Twitter
Why are designer handbags hot again? It appears that many now look at it as an investment tool and not just a luxury or a fashion statement.
In other news, we take a look at the never ending saga of Elon Musk and the Twitter deal. The $44 million deal is back on track. But does the richest man in the world have enough money? Tune in to find out the details!
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Oct 4, 2022
#Replug | Facebook Is Making People Lonely
In this episode of The Signal Daily, we bring back two timeless stories.
Young adults are feeling lonely and we have Facebook to thank. Listen in to understand how Facebook apps are making us feel lonely.
In other news, we talk about vegan leather- a probable bandwagon in near future. But, the question remains, is it really environmental friendly? Tune in to know more!
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Oct 3, 2022
'Silent Sacking' Is the New Art of Firing Employees
You’ve heard of 'quiet quitting' but now its antithesis — 'silent sacking' is taking workplaces by storm. Big tech companies like Meta and Google are both active players in this.
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Oct 2, 2022
Tesla’s Optimus Robot Exceeds Nobody’s Expectations
Elon Musk has been vying to lead the way in fields such as self-driving cars, space technology, and looks like now he wants to dominate the robotic revolution. During the company's AI Day presentation, Musk revealed the new AI-driven humanoid robot Optimus project. And in other news, we examine how India's EV market is growing rapidly. Last Friday, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the EQS 580, a Rs 1.55 crore electric vehicle that is the company's first to be made in India. Tune in to know more!
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Sep 29, 2022
Football Injuries Are Painful And Costly
Why are football managers complaining about cramped schedules? Because, as per a recent study, injuries in Europe's top 5 leagues increased by 20% last season and cost the clubs more than £500 million. And for the deep dive, we discuss Google's strategy for luring Gen Z with endless scrolling. On September 28, Google unveiled a slew of new features in an effort to reinvent itself, ranging from visual searches to interactive maps.
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Sep 28, 2022
Who Blew Up The Nord Stream Pipeline?
In India, household savings have significantly declined. Since people mostly worked from home, there weren't many occasions to make any kind of purchases or eat out. However, things changed, and online shopping experienced a boom. For the deep dive, we look into the case of mysterious Nord Stream Gas leaks. Since it is unclear what caused the leak, this event has alarmed European leaders. There are rumours that there were two "probable underwater explosions," which has complicated the plot further. Can this be a possible sabotage? Tune in to find out the details!
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Sep 27, 2022
What Is Indian Navigation System All About?
The Indian government wants phone manufacturers in the country to enable NavIC, which stands for Navigation with Indian Constellation. But why? Tune in to find out!
In other news, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is about to pick a new head this week. And this high-stakes election may just decide the future of the internet. Listen to know more on this!
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Sep 26, 2022
Apple Starts Assembling In India
Apple is assembling the latest iPhone 14 series in India. The company has also recently rolled out its IOS 16 update, but one key feature that was supposed to arrive with this update is missing. It's the 'buy now, pay later' feature. What's the hold up?
In other news, we are talking about the Trump case. New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Donald Trump for alleged fraud and misrepresentation of business activities. Tune in to know the details of this case!
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Sep 25, 2022
US Banking Moghuls Threaten The Chinese Dragon
NASA is working to protect planet earth from an asteroid that it’s hurtling towards us. What is NASA doing? It is sending a programmed robotic spacecraft to collide with an asteroid this evening.
In other news, while in the background Russia-Ukraine war escalated in the past week, elsewhere in east Asia, a discomfiting situation has been brewing. Although China recently urged Russia to end the war, it had some strong words for Taiwan which it considers to be a part of its territory.
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Sep 22, 2022
The Curious Case Of A Cheating Scandal
A cheating scandal is brewing in the chess community. The controversy involves speculations around cheating with the help of sex toys, which has also captured the interest of many.
In other news, we discuss Moonlighting. And tech bosses don't seem too happy about this phenomena.
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Sep 21, 2022
YouTube vs TikTok - Who Is Winning?
At its "Made on YouTube" event, YouTube introduced a revenue-sharing model for Shorts. Essentially, the model will allow advertising on Shorts while giving video creators 45% of the revenue.
In other news, public movie screenings have returned to Kashmir, after three long decades.
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Sep 20, 2022
Adani vs Birla Cement War Intensifies
Seven women are suing Tesla for sexual harassment. The lawsuits depict an unsafe working environment for women where slurs, groping, and threats were frequent, and where the human resources division frequently ignored employees' complaints.
In other news, Adani Group is now the new owner of Ambuja Cements and ACC. The Group is now the second largest cement maker behind Aditya Birla Group's UltraTech cement. But having tasted success in solar power, ports and airport operations, Adani is eyeing the top spot in the cement industry.
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Sep 19, 2022
What Is Card Tokenization?
In about 10 days, the RBI's new mandate on tokenization of debit and credit cards is set to kick in nationwide and this might actually make your online spending more safe than what it is now.
In other news, we understand, Soyuz MS-22 crew ship is scheduled to launch from Kazakhstan on September 21 and will carry NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev, and Dmitri Petelin to the International Space Station.
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Sep 18, 2022
Germany's Famous Oktoberfest Is Back!
After Covid-19 pandemic put a 2-year-long pause on the world’s largest beer festival, the 187th edition of Oktoberfest commenced once again from 17 September and will go on until October 3.
In other news, we are talking about climate change again. A recent report from Times of India said that Sarus cranes are now displaying some extremely rare behaviour that is likely to be brought about by climate change and habitat loss. In today's episode, we are also joined by KS Gopi Sundar, a scientist who sheds light on why such changes in behavioural patterns are occurring.
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Sep 15, 2022
Byju's Falls From Great Heights
After missing four deadlines, the EdTech company, Byju's finally released its audited financial statements on 14 September and the report card is not looking good. In other news, the "champagne of teas" is struggling. We mean, the Darjeeling tea industry is suffering with financial losses, Nepali competition, and seems to have lost its international customers. You definitely don't want to miss this episode, dive right in for the scoop on both the stories!
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Sep 14, 2022
India Enters The Global Chip Race
India's first chip factory is coming up in Gujarat. If you remember, in one of our previous episodes, we had talked about the global chip race that comes amid an ongoing chip shortage. Plus, lately there's been a state-backed aatmanirbhar push into chip-making with the Modi government saying that in the current geopolitical scenario, trusted sources of semiconductors are key to the security of critical information infrastructure. In other news, we talk about how Qatar doesn't seem to be entirely ready to host the World Cup. What's the scoop? Tune in to know more!
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Sep 13, 2022
Is India’s Plan for African Cheetahs Foolproof?
The infamous online community known as Kiwi Farms, which encouraged harassment, has finally disappeared. This internet group grew as a result of an online cult that targeted anyone they perceived as their enemy and was inflamed with hatred, intolerance, and prejudice. In other developments, eight African cheetahs are coming to India from Namibia, by the end of this week, as a part of the Centre's plan to reintroduce the animal in the country, 75 years after it went extinct and in the 75th year of India's independence. But that's not it, we have in-house writer, Roshni Nair joining us in todays episode, who shared some interesting facts about the inception of this project.
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Sep 12, 2022
Apple Bets On Satellite Connectivity
With its new emergency-text feature on its latest iPhone 14 series, Apple has become the frontrunner in the emerging market for low-cost satellite phones. So, it's safe to say the race to dominate the satellite smartphone market has begun! In other news, cryptocurrency can again be the talk of the town because of the hype about the Ethereum merge. With a new upgrade, Ethereum will switch to a radically different method of processing transactions. And this in turn, will also make it more environment friendly. Tune in to find out the details about the merge.
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Sep 11, 2022
YouTube Introduces Ad-Free Learning
Telegrams aren't extinct in Japan. And Japan is considered to be the third largest telegram market after Russia and Italy. In other news, we talk about YouTube's new ambitions. So YouTube wants to enter the edtech market with its new platform called, Player for Education. Apart from Player For Education, YouTube is also launching Courses next year, which will allow qualified creators to offer free or paid educational courses for viewers and interactive Quizzes. Tune in to understand, why YouTube wants to crack the edtech market?
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Sep 8, 2022
Will Brahmastra Break The Jinx?
20 out of the 26 Bollywood releases till September have been flops or unprofitable. That's 77 per cent of the total releases. But there is hope, with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer - Brahmastra releasing today. We are also joined by Mayank Shekhar, a Film Critic, who tells us what is working for Brahmastra, why are people ready to give a chance to this film. And in other news, we talk about the government soon releasing a rulebook for Indian social media influencers. Tune in to know the details!
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Sep 7, 2022
Amazon Foods Awakens From Its Slumber
Dutch city, Haarlem has now enforced a ban on meat advertisements in what is reportedly the first such action by a city in the world. In other news, we understand that Amazon is looking to scale up its food delivery service in India. Initially, Amazon Food was launched in May 2020 giving the Prime members free delivery. Tune in now to know more!
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Sep 6, 2022
Liz Truss Inherits a Trembling Economy
The verdict is out and the United Kingdom has a new Prime Minister. Liz Truss is the country's third female prime minister, following Theresa May and Margaret Thatcher. But Truss will not have time to celebrate her victory, as the winter is coming her way. In other news, we discuss the growing number of road accidents in India. According to NCRB, over 155,000 people died in road accidents in 2021. And the most common causes of accidents are believed to be speeding, overtaking, and careless driving. Tune in to know more on both stories!
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Sep 5, 2022
Bengaluru Is Crumbling
Our favourite go-to gifting shop, Archies, is reportedly shifting its focus online with the help of its e-commerce website, archiesonline.com. The website will sell items like flowers, cakes, and personalised gifts. In other news, Bengaluru is living a nightmare. Heavy overnight rains turned Bengaluru's streets into rivers, causing severe water logging, gridlock, and power outages that have put the city's regular operations on hold.
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Sep 4, 2022
What’s The Verdict For The Rings of Power?
Amazon's "The Rings of Power" broke the OTT platform’s record. The first episode attracted 25 million viewers worldwide and it is also the most most expensive Television series of all time. In other news, we understand, the Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at offices of several e-wallet firms in Bengaluru, on 3 September over alleged irregularities in instant loans apps that were allegedly "controlled" by Chinese persons.
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Sep 2, 2022
The Great Snapchat layoff
20% of Snapchat's global workforce will be laid off as the company battles the worst revenue growth in its history. Why is that? The global economic downturn. In 2022, the whole tech industry appears to be having a hard time. In other news, Reliance is resurrecting Campa Cola, a popular soft drink in India from the 80s. Tune in to find out how this move of Reliance's will hurt key players in the beverage market.
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Aug 30, 2022
NCRB Report Shows India is Infested With Crimes
A report by the National Crime Records Bureau suggests the total number of crimes that took place in the country decreased in 2021 compared to 2020. However, the same report reveals that crime against women in Delhi increased 40% in 2021 when compared to previous year.
We also talk about Hardik Pandya's comeback in other news. His resurgence has managed to attract many brand deals. Tune in to know more on this!
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Aug 29, 2022
Ambani Lays Out His Succession Plans
Sadly, the smog season is here. It's time of the year in Delhi when the capital starts to choke with extremely deadly levels of pollution. In light of increased pollution, reportedly, Delhi govt is now promoting a motorcycle helmet that claims to remove 80% of pollutants. In other news, Ambani made some big announcements during the AGM 2022. Listen in to find out the key takeaways.
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Aug 28, 2022
The Demolition Of Twin Towers
Netflix is venturing into the world of gaming and seeking to develop features that would allow members to play games among themselves. In other news, on 28 August Sunday, about 3700 kilos of explosives brought down the famous Noida Supertech Twin Towers. But why? Tune in to find out the details!
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Aug 25, 2022
YouTube Has a Fake News Vaccination
India's dairy industry appears to be having problems. The cause? Climate change. According to a NYT report, India's milk production fell by 11% this year. Now that's a matter of concern. For the deep dive we understand that YouTube, which has previously been criticised for not being an activist despite being a major source of misinformation, is planning to run advertisements that educate viewers on how to spot disinformation. Tune in to know more!
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Aug 24, 2022
Trouble Is Brewing At Twitter
It appears that South Koreans are banking on Elon Musk's EV company, Tesla to provide them with better financial stability. Salaried workers from South Korea have a cumulative holdings of $15 billion with Tesla stock. In other news, Twitter is in the headlines for some major allegations. Tune in to find out the details!
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Aug 23, 2022
Are Indian Startups Going Bust?
In this episode, we take a look at why the Indian Startup Ecosystem is failing lately. Total capital invested in Indian startups have decreased from $12 billion in the first quarter of 2022 to $7.86 billion in the second quarter. For the deep dive, we understand that Dolo650, or the covid favourite "magic pill," is making headlines once again. Reportedly, MicroLabs, the maker of Dolo, has been accused of bribery. But that's not all, there are other allegations too. Tune in to find out more on this!
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Aug 22, 2022
Singapore Will Finally Scrap 377
Singapore is finally going to scrap a controversial colonial-era law that bans gay sex between consenting adults. But while it’s a win for the community, in reality it's only a half-victory because the government said that it would also amend the Constitution to protect the definition of marriage as one only between men and women. In other news, we talk about Zomato Pro going off the menu. Tune in to know the details for both the stories!
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Aug 21, 2022
Will IRCTC Monestise User Data?
A recently issued tender floated by the IRCTC seems to indicate its intention to monetise traveller and freight passenger data. While digital rights advocates are alarmed at this news, officials from the online ticketing agency claim that these reports are false. What’s the real deal? Tune in!
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Aug 18, 2022
The Fallout Of Indian Sports Bodies
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) seems to be in a royal mess! As you are aware, recently, FIFA banned the apex body of Indian football. This is going to have significant implications.
For today’s deep dive, we look at the circumstances that led to FIFA’s ban on AIFF and what it means for the sport. Tune in for more!
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Aug 17, 2022
How China Is Trying For More Kids
In this episode, we take a look at how Scotland became the first country to provide free mensural items to all citizens. Which implies that it is now a legal entitlement for people in Scotland to get free period products when they are in need. And for the deep dive, we understand that China, which had imposed a controversial one-child policy for 35 long years, is now desperately trying to lift its birth rate. Perhaps, this is a cautionary tale for India where the demand for a two-child policy keeps propping up off and on. Tune in to know more!
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Aug 16, 2022
The Six-day Work Week Is No Longer Cool
It appears that job seekers in India are prepared to turn down an offer if the employer follows a six-day work week instead of a five-day one. Additionally in this episode, we talk about India's new headache Yuan Wang, a Chinese ship. Tune in as we speak to N Sathiya Moorthy, Head of ORF’s Chennai Initiative, for today's deep dive.
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Aug 11, 2022
Teens Like YouTube More Than TikTok
It looks that YouTube is winning over TikTok's fan base. According to a Pew survey, a staggering 95% of US teens reported using YouTube. Hence, the question is: Will TikTok recover soon? In other news, we talk about the importance of Chips. It is the new oil, and given the continuous chip scrcity brought on by the Covid-19 crisis, the competition for chips between China and the US has inevitably gained significant geopolitical significance. Tune in to find out more on this
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Aug 10, 2022
Walmart Bets On Video Streaming
It's Walmart vs Amazon. Once again. So, according to recent developments, the retail giant is going to enter the video streaming market in the hopes of gaining the support of Paramount, Disney, and Comcast. In other news, we look at how data brought down Bihar's NDA government. We are also joined by Dinesh Narayanan, Editor of The Signal, who helps us understand why data is important in this case. To know more, tune in to The Signal Daily!
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Aug 8, 2022
WazirX vs Binance: Does It Impact Users?
The latest fruity beverages from Starbucks are not appealing to the American customers. It appears that the strawberry açai refresher contains no açai. And hence, a Queens resident sued Starbucks for false advertising. In other news, we try to answer the question, "Who Owns WazirX?"
We are also joined by Naimish Sanghvi, CEO of CoinCrunch, who helps us understand the ongoing issue between WazirX and Binance.
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Aug 7, 2022
ISRO's SSLV Launch Fails
RRR is roaring loud in America as the audience is hooked on the action feature for ten weeks in the theatres after its relaunch. In other news, ISRO’s ambitious Small Satellite Launch Vehicle mission didn’t go as planned. With the high demands of small satellites and the importance of SSLV for a much feasible launch of multiple small satellites, SSLV mission’s importance is far-fetched. Tune in to know more about the latest rocket launch.
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Aug 4, 2022
Digital India Needs Data Protection
Looks like more and more women are ditching heels over sneakers at workplaces. And white collar jobs have to make way when women ask for it. For the deep dive, in the light of immediate need to protect data leaks, we discuss the withdrawal of the Data Protection Bill that was in the making for four years.
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Aug 3, 2022
Are You Ready For 5G?
One thing that definitely came out of the UEFA Women’s European Championship, apart from England’s supremacy, was that the final match saw the highest number of viewers ever. Brands were quick to grab their chances. In other news, India is ready for a 5G roll up after witnessing the highest biddings in telecom spectrum ever. Tune in for more on the biggest key players and their takeaways.
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Aug 2, 2022
Are Lemons A Luxury In India?
Nothing was more distressing than missing out on our favourite lemonade this summer due to soaring lemon prices. Many other commodities were affected too due to the inflation. In other news, Delhi is witnessing a mayhem over alcohol shortage. Tune in to know all about the state excise licences that caused the problem.
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Aug 1, 2022
India Loves Television
India kicks off the Commonwealth Games with a bang. The first day brought good news for Indians in Birmingham, with teen prodigy Jeremy Lalrinnunga bringing honour to the country. And t oday's deep dive discusses why, despite the growth of OTT services, TV continues to rule the roost in India.
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Jul 31, 2022
Monkeypox Goes Global
In today’s episode, JPMorgan, the major Wall Street bank, is planning to become a travel agency. And for the deep dive, we discuss the new global health emergency- Monkeypox. Tune in for everything you need to know about the zoonotic disease that is rampant in the African continent and is worrying the West.
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Jul 28, 2022
Limca Gets A Sporty Revamp
Coca Cola’s lime beverage is all set to attract health-conscious customers. The latest addition, called Limca Sportz, brands itself as a low sugar variant energy drink with Neeraj Chopra as the ambassador. For the deep dive, Chess is all trendy in the country again nearly after a decade. The Chess Olympiad has found its new venue in India due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Tune in for more on the growing craze for chess in recent times.
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Jul 27, 2022
Lollapalooza In The House
The US is the world’s largest startup hub, and guess what? Indians make up the majority of its union founders. A study finds that 66 Indians founded billion dollar companies there. The other news is a treat for music lovers. Lollapalooza, the famous international music fest, is entering Asia next year, having chosen Mumbai for its debut.
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Jul 26, 2022
Is It the End Of An Era For Social Networks?
It is raining troubles for IPL as potential sponsors withdraw. Paytm stepped out as title sponsor and Mastercard is taking over. IPL sponsors Unacademy & Upstox also backed out. In other news, transformation of major social media platforms into short videos & profit- making spaces is shadowing the “social” part of it.
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Jul 25, 2022
Duopoly of Ola and Uber Will End Soon
Indian online insurance company Policybazaar revealed that "illegal and unauthorised access" attempts were made to its IT systems. In other news, several new players have come forward to fill the gap in the shared mobility space that is dominated by Ola and Uber, including BluSmart with its electric cabs and crypto-based mobility startup Driife with its ‘no-surge pricing’ model.
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Jul 24, 2022
Barca Keeps Its Business Running
In the States, JP Morgan and Slack have come up with initiatives to provide employment opportunities to the prisoners after their term ends. In other news, Football club FC Barcelona is broke and in a billion dollar debt. Still, it buys marquee players, like Robert Lewandowski. Tune in to know how the club manages to rope in finances.
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Jul 21, 2022
Why Do Logos Of Indian Brands Look Alike?
In today’s episode, we discuss why most Indian brand logos end up using the same font, i.e., sans-serif. Also, we decode the similarities among all of them. In other news, we try to understand the business of buying and selling music rights.
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Jul 20, 2022
Social Media Cos Are Branching Out
TechCrunch’s stats reveal that 40% of youths prefer searching on TikTo/Instagram. Social media platforms witnessed a massive surge in popularity through video content creation and multi-purpose features like shopping, maps, etc. In other news, Indian Premier League owners have long been seeking global franchises. This time, as many as six teams of the upcoming South African T20 league were bought by IPL owners.
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Jul 19, 2022
Netflix Pulls A Disney
The UAE based Lulu inaugurated its new mall in Lucknow. And soon enough, it found itself in a series of religious strife in Uttar Pradesh’s capital. And for the deep dive, we cover Netflix’s efforts to get on the top of its streaming game. Among other developments, it is planning to create a series of a cinematic universe and characters to which the audience can fangirl over, a viewership strategy that its competitor Disney adopted long back.
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Jul 18, 2022
Turmoil In Musk's Innercircle
WWE is undoubtedly popular, but recent scandals are making things hard for it to fetch attention from broadcasters as well as viewers. And for the deep dive today, we take you through the race to lead and control finances for charity within Elon Musk’s inner circle.
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Jul 17, 2022
No More Crypto For Russians
After a long sought-after consideration, Vladimir Putin has finally passed laws to ban digital currencies for payments in the country. In other news, Amazon has decided to reduce sales of its own products as its sales growth decreased. We also go into detail on the backlash it received as a result of preferential treatment of its own items and copying designs from other sellers.
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Jul 14, 2022
The Power of Content Creators
For today’s episode, we discuss Microsoft’s new clothing line- the Hardware apparel range in collaboration with Gavin Mathieu. In other news, with due credits to the tech content creator #DearNothing was trending in India. The tech Youtuber from Telangana was unhappy on not receiving a review unit. Tune in to find out the details of the story!
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Jul 13, 2022
Netflix Will Now Stream Ads
The Indian financing arm of Mercedes, Daimler Financial Services, has been fined by RBI for reportedly covering a scam. And in other news, Netflix is modifying its platform to accommodate advertisements in order to hike revenues. Netflix’s struggles seem to reduce, but we can’t be so sure. Tune in to know!
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Jul 12, 2022
Service Charge Ban Angers Hospitality Biz
Restaurants are prohibited to levy service charges, but the new rule has upset the employees who were already bearing the brunt of the pandemic. And for the deep dive today, we bring you everything sports. You must have heard about the viral counterfeit IPL organised in Gujarat. Also, there’s more on ICC, F1 and UEFA. Tune in!
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Jul 11, 2022
Masala Chai at Starbucks!
In today’s episode, Starbucks decides to add that desi tadka across its Indian stores. Byju’s financial lacunae are no mystery. We discuss despite its investment loopholes, delayed audits and payments; it still manages to stay afloat in the business.
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Jul 10, 2022
Lankans Chase Out Rajapaksa
In today's Episode, Farheen Khan highlights Elon Musk's Twitter deal not coming through. Musk is backing out from the $44bn agreement. And for deep dive, we talk about Sri Lanka's economic and politic crisis. To understand this better we have Dimuthu Attanyake joining us explain us the on-ground situation better.
Dimuthu Attanayake is an independent journalist and a researcher from Sri Lanka, covering business, tech, social issues, and environment. She was one of the 12 international journalists shortlisted for the Thomson Foundation's Young Journalist Award in 2018.
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Jul 7, 2022
Aiwa’s Revival In India
Aiwa, the company which was known for its car audio systems has found another way to make a comeback to Indian markets. And this time it's through appliances, TV especially. For the deep dive today, Amazon’s endeavours to make space in the food delivery industry might finally pay off. How? Answer lies in Grubhub. Tune in to know more!
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Jul 6, 2022
Can IKEA Rule The Indian Market?
In today's episode, we highlight IKEA's efforts to win the Indian furniture market. Its brand new store in Bengaluru managed to gather over a lakh people in the first three days. Will the trend continue? Only time will tell. In other developments, Tesla has a new competitor. BYD, the Chinese company, which has dethroned Tesla from being the largest EV maker in the world. Tune in to find out the details!
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Jul 5, 2022
Can Smartwatches Detect A Fever?
The matchmaking industry is making a comeback. The people interested in looking for a match are getting wary of online swiping. In this episode, we look at the new alternatives. In other news, Apple’s Series 8 smartwatch is almost here, and its health indicators are to watch out for. Tune in to learn more!
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Jul 4, 2022
Instagram Hacks: Can They Be Insured?
For today’s episode, we discuss Israeli startup Notch’s plans to provide Instagram account insurance to creators. In other news, Microsoft’s cloud computing platform Azure is having a difficult time as its data centres face capacity and resource shortages globally.
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Jul 3, 2022
Pret-a-Manger Takes The Indian Turn
Coffee and sandwich franchise is all set to launch across Indian cities with Reliance as its booster. Indian giant’s long-term tie up with the British franchise is something to look out for in the food and beverage retail space. The other news is a catcall for 'buy now pay later’ startup Klarna. The highly popular service is witnessing a big down round.
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Jun 30, 2022
Are Sports Rights Due For A Crash?
In today’s episode, after a long tussle, Formula One media rights were retained by ESPN at a mighty price. What does it mean for the business of sports? In other news, Wikipedia, as we know it, has always been a free online information source. Well, not anymore, especially for tech giants. Its commercial venture Wikimedia Enterprise has found its first customer in Google.
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Jun 29, 2022
Indians Turn To Social Media For Facts
Adults are loving toys and the toy industry is here to serve. Studies say that more and more adults are contributing to the growth of the industry. In other news, we understand that the majority of Indians rely on social media for factual information. Tune in to learn more on this!
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Jun 28, 2022
EV Blitz Slows Down Supercars
In today’s episode, we discuss the go-to snack Samosa’s take over the food industry. Given this scenario, it’s a golden opportunity for the startup Samosa Party to go up the QSR ladder. In other news, EVs are the future. But given the sophisticated models of super cars, the legendary companies are facing trouble readjusting their luxurious models for battery power run.
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Jun 27, 2022
Amazon Gets Past Its Prime
So, in today's episode, we understand that the Ukraine-Russia war has also affected labourers in Surat, Gujarat. Because of the on going conflict, many workers who cut and polish rough diamonds have been out of job for over 100 days now.
In other news, looks like Amazon's Prime Day is losing its charm. People have apparently stopped spending as much they used to. What's the deal behind this? Tune in to find out the details!
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Jun 26, 2022
Roe v Wade Repeal Sets A Ripple Effect
Ola Dash is out of service and Ola has decided to prioritise Ola cars- and more specifically, Ola Electric. In other news, we discuss the implications of the fall of Roe v Wade in the States which took away the constitutional abortive rights of women. And it is worrisome. Tune in to learn more on this!
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Jun 23, 2022
Twitter’s Journey From 140 Characters to 2500 Words
Electric vehicles in India are on fire. This time it's Tata Nexon that has burst into flames. But what's the reason? Tune in to find out. In other news, we highlight Twitter introducing Twitter Notes where users can publish long-form tweets which can go out to 2500 words. Quite unlike Twitter's real nature, isn't it? We talk about this and more, listen in to find the details!
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Jun 22, 2022
Climate Change Is A Bad Sport
Qatar Airways and manufacturing giant Airbus are at loggerheads as the former complains of defective paints on its jets In other news, we discuss the impact of climate change on popular sports- and most of all- on cricket!
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Jun 21, 2022
Poparazzi The New "Social" Media
Poparazzi has managed to emerge as a fast-growing anti-Instagram social media app. Youngsters are all in for something that actually connects rather than making them feel lost amidst massive content consumption. In other news, we discuss why Realme is the real deal in the Indian smartphone market.
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Jun 20, 2022
Who Will Rule The Indian Skies?
In today's episode, Farheen Khan talks about the new developments happening with Zilingo. As per media reports, the co-founders have offered a surprise buyout. In addition, we also look at what is happening with Indian aviation industry. Tune in to understand the fierce competition between Indian airlines.
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Jun 19, 2022
TikTok Is On The Radar
And we are back from the weekend! It looks like you might find it difficult to sip on your favourite tetra pack drinks next month. Why? Because of plastic straw ban. In other developments, we talk about yet another data leak. This time, it’s by TikTok targeting its US users. Tune in to learn more on this!
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Jun 16, 2022
Pakistanis Are Going To Miss Their Chai
In today's episode, our host Manaswini discusses how Pakistanis are being advised to cut back on their tea intake. Why? According to reports, it is the government's attempt to "curb" inflation. And, for the deep dive, we discuss the global increase in book sales. And it appears that Gen Zers enjoy reading as well.
While we're talking about books and global shifts, we've got a podcast recommendation for you: The Paradigm Shift.
Catch Harsha Bhogle host Paradigm Shift by Microsoft India on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Google Podcasts. Listen to a new episode every week!.
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Jun 15, 2022
BTS Members Take The Solo Road
The much loved K-pop band BTS is going on an indefinite break. The band members, though, will continue with their solo projects. There’s a lot more at stake- both economically and culturally.
In other developments, IPL media rights were sold for over Rs 48,000 crores, meanwhile, other OTT platforms such as Apple TV will be broadcasting Major League Soccer games, and Netflix wants to stream F1 races. Tune in to find out, why does everyone want a piece of Sports pie!
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Jun 14, 2022
Goodbye Internet Explorer!
It’s a goodbye season. Microsoft is finally retiring its web browser Internet Explorer today and messenger Google Talk is closing down later this week. For the deep dive today, we discuss the price hike plans of all major telecom companies in India.
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Jun 13, 2022
Let's Talk Vegan Leather!
The buzz around gaming is getting difficult to catch up as many field players try to dominate the video gaming sector. In other news, we discuss vegan leather- a probable bandwagon in near future. But how environmental it actually is? Tune in to know.
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Jun 12, 2022
Does Google AI Have Feelings?
In today’s episode, we talk through the downfall of the iconic cosmetic brand Revlon as it heads towards bankruptcy.
For the deep dive, we discuss Google's Artificial Intelligence having feelings. As bizarre and scary it sounds, it might soon be a reality. Tune in!
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Jun 9, 2022
Everyone Wants Chicken!
As more and more people in the world prefer chicken over red meat to meet their protein needs, we take you through the reasons for the rise in consumption. In other news, we talk about the newly proposed code of conduct presented by the National Medical Commission. In the draft NMC allows doctors to refuse treatment in the case of violent and abusive patients or relatives. To know more, tune in!
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Jun 8, 2022
Tobacco Saves The Day For ITC
Today’s episode is an ode to Mithali Raj. The former captain of Indian women’s cricket shocked the fans as she announced her retirement, ending a two decade long journey. For the deep dive today, we bring good news for ITC investors as its stocks are finally in the sun. Tune in!
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Jun 7, 2022
The Fall Of Gupta Empire
The era of social audio is over. Clubhouse is slowly declining, Facebook has abandoned its podcasting intentions, and Twitter is hesitant to spend further in Spaces. In other news, Farheen Khan highlights the rise and fall of Gupta brothers. They were infamous for "capturing" South Africa with the help of Jacob Zuma. Tune in to learn the latest updates on the story!
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Jun 6, 2022
NBFCs Lay The Parent Trap
In this episode, Farheen Khan takes us through two interesting stories. To begin with, kho-kho, a sport you may have played during your school's games period, is slated to enter the leagues. For deep dive, we look at NBFCs targeting schools; parents will now have an option to pay school fees through instalments. Tune in to learn more about it!
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Jun 5, 2022
Its Time To Mask Up Again!
It's that time of year when you have to brace yourself for yet another episode of covid! Yes, covid is back and so are masks. In other e vents, Layer'r was shot by netizens, the government, and ASCI over the weekend. Both of the controversial advertisements that promote rape culture as a joke have been removed. Tune in to know more about this!
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Jun 2, 2022
Sheryl Sandberg's time is up at Facebook
It’s quite a strange and eventful week. Just like things are changing for the crisis that struck Sri Lanka, there maybe a silver lining for its garment manufacturing sector. And in other news, Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook owner Meta has announced her exit after a 14 year long run.
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Jun 1, 2022
KK Will Live On
It hasn’t been the best week so far for India. Legendary Indian playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath or as popularly known as KK has passed away. We do our bit by remembering him through some of the iconic songs and jingles he lent his voice to. This, and more on the rise and fall and rise of Rahul Yadav (the housing.com guy).
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May 31, 2022
Eateries Take The Atmanirbhar Route
The UK government is looking for skilled workers and one way they are attracting them is by granting work visas to individuals who have graduated from top universities all around the world. In other news, Farheen Khan discusses how fancy restaurants around the country have begun to use locally sourced products. In fact, The Oberoi Group's new salad will pleasantly surprise you. Tune in to find out the details!
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May 30, 2022
Climate Change Is Coming For Mangoes
In this episode, Farheen Khan highlights how Mango production across the country has dropped dramatically. The issue is caused by climate change, which includes higher temperatures and fewer rainfalls. In other developments, Reliance, Swiggy, Adani, and other businesses are vying for control of Metro AG. Who do you think will come out on top? Tune in to learn more about this!
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May 29, 2022
Aadhaar And Privacy Don't Go Together
In today’s episode we discuss UIDAI’s statement and its subsequent withdrawal concerning the usage of Aadhar. Seems like privacy is a consistent concern here. In other news, Ernst & Young has decided to split its audit and advisory division. Listen in as we try to gauge what’s ahead for the mega accounting firm.
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May 26, 2022
Twitter Thread Out Of Hand
Twitter is still not out of troubled waters and it is taking longer than anticipated. With Jack Dorsey stepping down as CEO, privacy concerns and Elon Musk’s dealings, we await to see what’s ahead for Twitter. In other news, Swiggy, the food delivery giant is venturing into the e-commerce business and the profit potential is high!
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May 25, 2022
Bumble Swipes Right On Social Networking
You might be using it to find a match, BFF or for Bizz, but dating app Bumble is planning to bring on more reasons to keep you hooked. In other news, hear out on why people in rural India are preferring the purchase of premium cars.
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May 24, 2022
Netflix Is Banking On South Cinema
Be it Baahubali, RRR or KGF, the South Indian film bonanza is a treat for audiences. As they continue to roll in large profits, Netflix is all in to bring on regional, more specifically, South Indian content to widen its subscriber base. In other news, we talk about the crisis in Indian start-ups as they continue to layoff employees and stall new recruitments.
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May 23, 2022
No Beer & Chill This Summer
Due to a surge in demand beer taps are drying up! In addition, even beverage companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are struggling to meet high demands. Listen in to find out why you could miss out on ice cream this summer. In other news, we discuss quick delivery app Zepto’s ingress into the e-pharma business. Will it sink or soar?
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May 22, 2022
Apple Takes A Bite Of India
In today’s episode we look into Apple’s considerations of moving out its manufacturing units from China. Should India expect to be the new centre of Apple’s production? In other news, we discuss Ankiti Bose’s expulsion as the CEO of zilingo, the e-commerce fashion company she founded.
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May 20, 2022
Metaverse Of Madness
Coffee is a forever favourite. But for the next gen ready-to-drink (RTD) cold coffee is the new cool. Keep listening as Lavazza plans to enter the RTD cold brew business. Next up, we talk about the Metaverse-Education convergence. But what made virtual reality classes a far-fetched reality for Invact’s metaMBA course? Tune in as we interview Akanksha Sarma on the future of Metaversity.
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May 18, 2022
Say Hello To Weird Food Combos
M&A financiers are at the top of their game in India. In this episode, we bring forth another angle to the many multi-billion deals. The other news is as weird as it sounds. Cola maggi, oreo toppings in pizza or strawberry ice cream with fries, you might have encountered these combinations at your favourite eatery and surely on instagram reels. Tune in as the public goes bananas over food mismatches.
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May 17, 2022
Uber Pivots To Being A Super App
Hashtag United was once only a YouTube sensation; today it is a well-known football club. Is it, however, big enough to compete with established football clubs? That's the question we try to answer. And for the deep dive, we take a look at Uber's fresh ambitions. The ride-hailing app is expanding beyond cab rides. Tune in to find out what ventures it will drive us through.
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May 16, 2022
VCs Are Fishing Money Out Of Ocean
In today’s episode we explain the spurge in investments towards the fishing industry as more and more venture capitalists delve into aquafarming . Furthermore, on a different note, we talk about Adani Group’s acquisition of Holcim’s. Hear us out as Gautam Adani cements his extending empire.
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May 15, 2022
Another reason to go gaga over Netflix
Live voting, live reunions, live sports and much more! All to be a part of Netflix. Hear us out on the platform’s plans to go live. In other news, we delve deep into India’s decision to prohibit wheat exports. Tune in now!
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May 12, 2022
Disney Plus Marvels With Top Subscriber Spot
The crypto pitfall is reoccurring every other day. The instability is so much so that your investments in the so-called volatile crypto currencies can lead you to a game of losses. In other news, we know more about Disney Plus knocking down Netflix by taking the lead as the most subscribed streaming service. Tune in now!
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May 11, 2022
Gum Is Not Sticky Enough For Mondelez
Mondelez is chewing over the future of Trident and Dentyne amidst the fall in demands. Your old favourite chewing gums will soon be out for auction in the West. In other news, we discuss how big tech cos are gearing up to dominate the internet in the African continent through massive underwater cable networks. Stay tuned for more information!
*Note: During World War I, British exploited undersea telegraph cables.
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May 10, 2022
Batman Bruises Joe Rogan’s Supremacy
Hear us out! “Batman Unburied”, the podcast based on the popular caped hero has now officially knocked down Joe Rogan's podcast to take the top spot on Spotify. In other news, it’s a ray of hope for the food industry in the post-pandemic recovery times. Tune in to today’s episode to know more about the growth prospects for food services in the country.
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May 9, 2022
All Work And No Play For TikTok Workers
In today's episode, we talk about Razor Group, a German firm that is preparing to put its best foot forward in the Indian market by following the example of Thrasio in the rollup startup industry. In other news, we take a look at TikTok employees' strenuous and stressful lifestyle. 12-hour shifts are no joke! Find out more on what it takes to work for the global entertainment platform.
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May 8, 2022
Fortnite Sneaks Back Into iPhones
Good morning listeners! We are back from the weekend and we've got an interesting lineup for you. For starters, Fortnite video game is back on Apple store and even available for android users. In other news, India has now become third largest startup ecosystem in the world with recently giving birth to 100th unicorn. But are all of them profitable? That's the question we answer in the episode.
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May 5, 2022
Are You Still Watching IPL?
In today's episode, Farheen talks about the declining IPL viewership. With Mumbai and Chennai being at the bottom of the table, it's not help the cricket saga either.In other news, we discover that home appliance prices are rising. It's not good news, given that India is experiencing one of the hottest summers on record, as well as a power outage. Listen in to find out the details.
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May 4, 2022
Climate Change Is Coming For Your Tadka
In today's episode, Farheen Khan highlights the possible price rise of cumin. So brace yourself for a jeera-less tadka in your food. In other news, she discusses America's landmark case - Roe v. Wade. Following a leak, it was discovered that the US Supreme Court may overturn Roe v Wade. This ruling will have far-reaching consequences for same-sex marriage. Listen in to learn more about this.
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May 3, 2022
SRK Means Business
The King of Bollywood, is looking to invest $30 million in a cricket stadium in the US. He wants to invest in more sports business venture is to bring Knight Riders under the limelight. Although, this is not his first investment, SRK has been quite the entrepreneur for quite some time now. In other news, Farheen Khan explains how Coca-Cola decided to increase its prices. Why? The answer is inflation. Listen in to find out what's Coca-Cola's new strategy to fight inflation.
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May 1, 2022
The Heatwave Is Here
In this episode of The Signal Daily, host Farheen Khan talks about how using your most preferred VPN in India may have just gotten a tad tricky. For the main story, we focus on the unprecedented heat wave and a spike in covid infections in India at the same time. And a coal crunch.
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Apr 28, 2022
Can ONDC Change The Game?
It looks like WhatsApp is experiencing FOMO. The instant messaging app now wants to take over the payment services sector in India. In its latest move, WhatsApp has introduced cashbacks.
In other news, Farheen Khan discusses about ONDC and what are the plans going forward. This is the Indian government's initiative to democratise the e-commerce industry. To shed some light on this, we are joined by Beckn Foundation's co-founder and CEO - Sujith Nair. Tune in to find out some industry insights!
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Apr 27, 2022
Netflix Is Banking On Anime
In this episode, Farheen Khan takes us through Netflix's new deal with Studio Colorido in Japan. This collaboration will reportedly help the streaming platform gain some subscribers in the Asian region.
In other news, we've learned that India's dream of cheap natural gas may not come true. The Russian-EU standoff has only exacerbated the situation. Stay tuned to find out more!
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Apr 26, 2022
It's Elon's Twitter!
In this episode Farheen talks about e-commerce going offline. Even Facebook's parent company meta is opening a physical store to sell its gadgets.
For deep dive she discusses Elon Musk dealing a deal with Twitter. The deal has been accepted at $44 billion. Brace yourself, as many changes are coming your way. Even Donald Trump returning to Twitter. Tune in!
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Apr 25, 2022
India's Workforce Is Shrinking
In this episode, Farheen takes us through two interesting stories. To begin with, Indians, particularly women, do not appear to be interested in seeking employment opportunities. There has been a decline in the total workforce participation in the last five years. Tune in to find out what are the reasons behind it.
Furthermore, she also discusses why the lingerie industry is seeing sudden rise in prices. You may not have noticed, but your undergarments are getting more expensive. Listen to learn more about this!
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Apr 24, 2022
The EV Battery Explosion Crisis
On this episode, host Farheen Khan talks about the sad demise of Umang Gupta, the OG of the IIT-Valley route, back in 1978 and someone who is credited with helping Oracle put together its first business plan in 1981.
For the main story, Farheen tells us about the increasing Electronic Vehicle battery explosion incidents in India, its probable causes and the government’s steps to probe into such incidents.
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Apr 21, 2022
Sri Lanka: Chaos Central
In this episode, Farheen Khan talks about two of Ajax players getting involved in a controversy.The boys are rumoured to have leaked locker room information. In other news, we take a closer look at the situation in Sri Lanka. And we're joined by Rohini Mohan, a journalist who recently visited Sri Lanka, to assist us understand what's happening on the ground. Trust us, you don't want to miss this story.
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Apr 20, 2022
No Chill For Netflix
In today's episode, Farheen Khan highlights the boom in SexTech industry. In the sexual wellness industry, tech entrepreneurs and sex experts are attempting to shift the dialogue around sex. In other developments, Netflix appears to be on the brink of becoming the next Blockbuster. In its Q1 report, the streaming platform reported a loss of several thousand subscribers, blaming it on user password sharing. There's more to this story, so tune in to find out more!
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Apr 19, 2022
Is Netflix Relying on Kittens Now?
In this episode, Farheen Khan highlights Netflix's increased focus on mobile gaming. Recently, the streaming service announced that it will be releasing a game and a TV series based on Exploding Kittens. In other news, she discusses India's economy, the World Bank predicting a slow global growth and more. Tune in for the details!
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Apr 18, 2022
Hatchbacks Have Hit A Speed Breaker
And we are back from a short-break! In today's episode, Farheen Khan takes us through the downfall small cars are facing in India. It appears that hatchbacks might not be India's favourite anymore, SUVs are. Additionally, she also discusses Sequoia's strong stance on corporate governance. The firm announced through a blog post that it will take severe action against its portfolio companies that fail to adhere to corporate standards. Tune in to find out more on this!
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Apr 13, 2022
Lenskart Is Aiming High!
India's brewers are anticipating a cool summer. Beer demand is expected to exceed that of 2019 this summer, according to estimates. And thanks to social media influencers, Africa's alcohol business is also rebounding. For the second story, Farheen focuses on Lenskart's most recent funding round. The company is set to raise between $200 and $250 million. Tune in to learn more about this!
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Apr 12, 2022
Russia's Retail Temptations
In today's episode, Farheen Khan discusses the killer deal Russia has managed to crack. After several sanctions, the country is losing its popular retail brands, and Indian brands seem interested in expanding their roots. Starting from Russia. Additionally, she also talks about the global drug resistance crisis. In the meantime, the UK government has planned to start an antibiotic subscription model. What's that? Tune in to find out!
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Apr 11, 2022
BookMyShow Is Inching Closer To Pre-Covid Levels
In this episode, Farheen Khan talks about BookMyShow turning a profit and moving closer to pre-covid levels In other developments, she discusses about the decline in Basmati exports. Reportedly, India only exported $3.53 billion worth of basmati rice in 2021-22, which is the lowest since 2019-20. This also means, buyers are pivoting to Pakistan, slowly. Listen in to find out more on this!
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Apr 10, 2022
What Are Musk’s New Plans For Twitter?
To start off your Monday morning, Farheen Khan has an internet culture story for you. She talks about Algospeak. To simply put, it's the code words that users employ to avoid algorithmic moderation systems. In the second story she discusses about an internet icon, Elon Musk. After taking the largest stake in Twitter, the Dogefather has some new suggestions for Twitter Blue, specifically. Tune in to find out the details!
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Apr 7, 2022
Why Is Maruti Struggling?
In this episode, Farheen Khan takes us through two interesting stories. For starters, we try to understand why is there a sudden surge in plagiarism lawsuits in the music industry. Ed Sheeran was recently involved in a legal battle over his song Shape Of You. In other news, supply chain disruptions are causing problems for India's auto industry. Tata Motors appears to be doing well, whereas Maruti Suzuki has recorded a drop in market share. Keep listening to learn more about these stories!
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Apr 6, 2022
Can Paytm Keep Its Promises?
Boeing's worries aren't going away anytime soon. SpiceJet's intention to expand its fleet is being hampered by the failure of the aircraft manufacturer to deliver planes to the airline. Additionally, Boeing's manufacturing unit is experiencing issues which has also suspended the production of Air Force One. In other developments, Paytm, another troubled company, is attempting to stay afloat in the market. Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the company's CEO, has promised investors that the company will be profitable soon.
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Apr 5, 2022
What Is Musk’s Strategy For Twitter?
So what do we have today? Elon Musk is taking 9.2% stake in Twitter, valued at roughly $3 billion, making him the microblogging site's largest stakeholder. And with his latest poll asking "Do you want an edit button?" indicates, he is already considering alterations. For the main story, Farheen Khan elaborates on China's ambition to dominate the AI world. And this time, Disney+Hotstar is helping the country achieve its goal. How? Tune in and find out for yourself!
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Apr 4, 2022
Pakistan Is Having A Meltdown
In this episode, Farheen Khan speaks about the political turmoil unfolding in Pakistan. So the neighbouring country, currently, has no prime minister, east least as of Sunday. In other news, she also discusses about the recent HDFC merger. After this deal, HDFC is the second largest bank in the country, right after State Bank of India. Tune in to learn how profitable this merger is for both sides.
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Apr 3, 2022
WHO Takes A Jab At Covaxin
In this episode, Farheen Khan discusses the implementation of crypto tax regulations in India, as well as the government's stated intention to make crypto legal only after global consensus. She also discusses the recent issues surrounding Bharat Biotech's Covaxin. The vaccine manufacturer, according to the WHO, needs to upgrade its production plants. And sadly, a new covid-19 variant has been discovered in the UK. Make sure to tune in to not miss out on important updates!
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Mar 31, 2022
Netflix Puts F1 On DRS
Good morning listeners! In this episode, Farheen Khan talks about Formula One's growing popularity in the US. According to latest reports, United States is to have a third racing circuit in Las Vegas for next season in 2023. She also highlights Netflix's docuseries, Drive To Survive making a huge impact in the F1 world. In other news, a massive forest fire broke out in Sariska Tiger Reserve, the reason could be increasing heat waves in the state of Rajasthan.
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Mar 30, 2022
What's Happening In Sri Lanka?
In today's episode, Farheen Khan discusses about the newly proposed changes in Digital Market Act by European Union where it's planning to enforce interoperability of messaging apps. It basically implies that your friend who solely uses iMessage may now receive texts through WhatsApp, Signal, or any other messaging service. Listen in to find out details and what may potentially go wrong with this. She also draws attention to Sri Lanka's economic crisis. The island nation is currently cash-strapped, with a range of shortages spanning from fuel to medicines.
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Mar 29, 2022
Why Did Shopee Exit India?
In this episode, Farheen Khan discusses Shopee's exit from India. While the Singapore-based company says that "global market uncertainties" were the primary cause of its closure, there were also other factors at play. For the main storey she talks about worldwide food inflation. Companies are being forced to reduce package sizes and restaurants are compelled to use steaming or baking instead of frying due to rising food prices. Fertilizer costs are also on the rise. The global food system is, in fact, severely disrupted. Listen in for more information!
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Mar 28, 2022
Oscars 2022: Is Apple The New Streaming King?
In today's line-up, Farheen Khan talks about Apple's first win at Oscars with CODA wining the Best Picture category. This is a significant victory for OTT, given that the Hollywood industry is finally becoming more diverse than it was previously. Also, of course, she highlights the internet breaking Will Smith's swing at Chris Rock. For the main story, we dig into deepfakes. It's now become a marketing tool on LinkedIn and are being used to spread misinformation. So, tune in to find out more details on this!
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Mar 27, 2022
Is Ola Having A Nano Moment?
Good morning, folks! We're back with some new stories! To start off this week, we've got an interesting line-up. For starters, Ola's electric scooter caught fire in Pune. What's the reason behind this? Listen, to find out the details! Also doesn't this fire incident remind you of Nano cars catching on fire? For the deep dive, Farheen Khan talks about Elon Musk wanting to create a new social media platform because he is unhappy with Twitter. All this and more on this episode. You don't want to miss it, so tune in!
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Mar 24, 2022
Reliance Eyes Premium Eyewear
Earlier this month, we told you about Reliance’s luxury retail ambitions. Its appetite isn’t slowing down. Reliance Brands has now acquired the India franchise rights for Sunglasses Hut from DLF's. We tell you why it is a curious purchase. Our host, Farheen takes a closer look at the developments from the hacking world over the last 48 to 72 hours. Spoiler alert: there’s been a lot, and one that involves Microsoft’s source code. Listen in!
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Mar 23, 2022
Bakeries vs GST: Who Will Win?
In this episode, Farheen Khan highlights the latest food GST issue. So, the Indian tax department wants to levy 18% tax on bakeries and small eateries. Why? Because, bakeries are not restaurants technically, according to the officials. And for the main story, she talks about how Worldcoin, the newest cryptocurrency startup, has raised $100 million. But that's not all; there are more crypto stories, so stay tuned!
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Mar 22, 2022
Can Zomato Crack 10-Minute Food Delivery?
Good morning listeners! On today's line-up we have an aviation story and food tech story. Farheen Khan highlights Boeing, one of the biggest aircraft manufacturer's downfall. Another of its flights, a Boeing 737-800 NG, crashed in China, killing all 133 people aboard. And for the main story she outlines Zomato's ambitious plan to bring 10-minute instant food delivery service to Indians. To understand this story better, we are joined by Rahul Harisanka, currently head of product at Cred and the co-founder of Bangalore-based Eatlo, a food tech startup, which attempted a similar format a few years ago. This is an episode you don't want to miss; tune in to learn more!
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Mar 21, 2022
Are Dumb Phones Back In Fashion?
In this episode, Farheen Khan takes us through two interesting stories. So according to a BBC report, dumb phones are making a comeback. Between 2018 and 2021, Google searches have increased by 89 percent. In other news she discusses about Reliance's ambition to become the retail king. Following the acquisitions of Zivame and Amante, RIL has now bought Clovia. Listen in to learn more about this!
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Mar 20, 2022
Indian Startups Brace For Hall Monitors
Good morning, folks! We've returned from a long weekend! In today's episode, we learn that Covid-19 has not truly left. Several countries, including China, Germany, and Hong Kong, are experiencing a significant surge in cases. In other news, Farheen Khan discusses how Indian startups are feeling the heat. Following the BharatPe controversy, several Indian startups are under intense tax scrutiny.
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