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Food delivery giants Swiggy and Zomato are set to battle it out on the stock exchange! But can Swiggy challenge the reigning champion Zomato? Hosts Mugdha Variyar and Apoorva Mittal dive deep into this delivery duel as they analyse Swiggy's story, Zomato's dominant market share, and what it all means for investors. Hear from market analystKaran Taurani of Elara Capital and cloud kitchen brand Ghost Kitchen’s Founder Karan Tanna on whether Swiggy can close the gap or if the IPO will be a hit. 

Buckle up for a juicy financial showdown as they discuss it all on the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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In this episode of The Morning Brief’s election special series “Polls On My Pod," we delve into the recent challenge of credibility surrounding the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. As the battle of rhetoric escalates between political heavyweights, the Election Commission of India has taken the unprecedented step of serving notices to the BJP and Congress for alleged violations of the model code of conduct by their star campaigners: PM Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi. Join your hosts Nidhi Sharma and Anubhuti Vishnoi from ET andOP Rawat, former Chief Election Commissioner of India, as they dissect the implications of the EC’s actions.

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The RBI has barred Kotak Mahindra Bank from signing up new customers through online and mobile banking channels and issuing fresh credit cards. The move–a bankers’ biggest nightmare–has resulted in Kotak Mahindra Bank losing a billion dollars in market value, and third place in market cap to its nearest rival Axis Bank on the bourses. The Morning Brief’s latest episode sheds light on the reasons behind RBI’s unilateral action, what it means for Kotak and what’s wrong with the banking sector’s adoption of tech that attracts the ire of RBI over and over again. Host  Anirban Chowdhury talks to ET’s senior editor Sangita Mehta and Umesh Jain, Digital and Technology consultant, 9dots consulting partners. Former CIO & CTO Yes Bank, NSE.

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Ravi Kant Jaipuria, Chairman of RJ Corp is responsible for 1/6th of the world guzzling Pepsi. His company Varun Beverages is PepsiCo’s best bottler in the world. The markets love the company whose stock has surged by 300% in two years. But there’s much more to Jaipuria’s nearly $3 billion business empire: QSRs, tea parlours, stem cells and schools.

In a candid chat with host Ratna Bhushan on The Morning Brief, Jaipuria talks about how he keeps the fizz in his business intact after so many years. He also shares international expansion plans, acquisition ambitions, impact of climate change on his operations, Reliance as a rival and never before insights on succession.

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The insurance’s removal of age caps for buying insurance policy can be the start of much needed reforms in this sector. But questions on expense and accessibility remain. In this podcast, we break down the intricacies of these regulatory amendments, especially for senior citizens with pre-existing conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Anirban Chowdhury and Shilpy Sinha talk to Dr S Prakash MD and CEO Galaxy Health & Allied Insurance Company and Mahavir Chopra, Founder, Beshak.org.

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On this episode of ‘Polls On My Pod,’ host Nidhi Sharma dissects the surprising turnout in the first phase of India's 18th Lok Sabha elections. With a notable 3% decrease compared to parliament election 2019, several questions arise: was it the scorching heat, voter fatigue, or a growing sense of apathy? This episode delves into the factors behind this decline and brings you firsthand accounts from the election trail in Bihar, Kerala, and Maharashtra. Don't miss this election special episode of The Morning Brief podcast for an in-depth analysis of India's democratic process with ET’s own Political Bureau reporters C L Manoj, Kumar Anshuman,Anubhuti Vishnoi and Jatin Takkar. 

Check out the other interesting episodes like Polls On My Pod: Saturation States of Rajasthan & MP, Polls On My Pod: Muted Manipur & The Tamil Nadu Triangle, Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: An Opposition Shaken or Stirred?, Alliance Arithmetic: Decoding the Political Jigsaw of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, and more!

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Alarmed by recent reports of questionable ingredients in baby food, protein powders, and even masalas, The Morning Brief podcast delves into the state of India's processed food industry and its product safety system. Host Kiran Somvanshi dissects the issue with Dr. Arun Gupta, convenor of Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest or NAPi, Award-winning journalist Michael Moss, author of ‘Sugar, Salt, Fat’ and ET’s Ratna Bhushan. Together they probe into the condition of India’s broken food safety. Is it a case of not having food safety laws? Or is it about their poor enforcement? What prompts multinational companies from adopting discriminatory food standards across their different markets? And what should we in India be most worried about? Tune in to this must-listen episode!

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The world of media and entertainment is going through an era of generational disruption. Some find it scary; others are excited at the fast and furious pace of mega consolidation. Host Arijit Barman sits down with Arjun Nohwar, the GM of Warner Brothers Discovery in South Asia to talk about content, commerce and cinema navigating this landscape. On a personal note, Arjun’s own career path is as interesting as his current industry. From being a key part of a legacy conglomerate like the House of Tatas, he moved to Uber when ride hailing companies, themselves were changing the rules of mobility in big and small cities world over. He joined Warner Brothers to launch its streaming services HBO Max – now rebranded Max -- in India but thanks to a mega merger with Discovery the plans got pushed. But with multiple lines of business – network, content licenses, movie distribution, streaming, consumer products and maybe even theme parks there is a lot to unpack. In between all this Arjun is also a champion golfer with several trophies and a handicap that’s everybody’s envy. So tune in and tee off for a frank and candid tête-à-tête.

Films in the Montage: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Dune: Part Two, FURIOSA : A MAD MAX SAGA, Barbie

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India gears up for its most extensive electoral journey yet! The 18th Lok Sabha elections kick off this Friday, April 19, spanning across seven phases. With 102 Lok Sabha constituencies up for grabs in the first phase across 21 states, the battle for governance begins! Join us for an exclusive two-part episode of The Morning Brief podcast diving deep into the heart of the electoral battleground.

In the second part of this episode, host Nidhi Sharma gets you ground reality from Rajasthan. She also gets you insights from Rakesh Mohan Chaturvedi who travels through different constituencies of Madhya Pradesh.

Don't miss out on this special election series – Polls On My Pod!

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India gears up for its most extensive electoral journey yet! The 18th Lok Sabha elections kick off this Friday, April 19, spanning across seven phases. With 102 Lok Sabha constituencies up for grabs in the first phase across 21 states, the battle for governance begins! Join us for an exclusive two-part episode of The Morning Brief podcast diving deep into the heart of the electoral battleground. In the first part of this episode, host Nidhi Sharma gets insights fromShantanu Nandan Sharma and Bikash Singh as they travel to Manipur and Dia Rekhi as she explores multiple constituencies of Tamil Nadu. Don't miss out on this special election series – Polls On My Pod!

Check out the other interesting episodes like Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: An Opposition Shaken or Stirred?, Alliance Arithmetic: Decoding the Political Jigsaw of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Elections & Extremism: Ground report on the Push for polling in the Naxal-infested Bastar, and more!

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The Great Indian Bustard, a majestic bird on the brink of extinction, is caught in a conflict between conservation and renewable energy. Out of this battle has come a landmark judgement from the Supreme Court: the fundamental right against the adverse impact of climate change. Host Anirban Chowdhury explores both sides of the legal tussle and analyses the newly adjudicated fundamental right. Can it truly protect those affected by climate change? With Shravan Sampath a renewable energy sector professional with stints in Reliance, Equis Funds Group and Brookfield; former bureaucrat and wildlife conservationist MK Ranjitsinh Jhala who’s leading the fight to protect GIB; Shibani Ghosh Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court, and  visting fellow, Sustainable Futures Collaborative and Kanchi Kohli, author and environmental law and policy researcher. Tune in!

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Ever wondered how the guys behind those outrageously funny AIB sketches became the masterminds behind crazy-effective ad campaigns? Buckle up, because in this episode, we dive into the world of Moonshot with Deviah Bopanna himself! Deviaha, along with his fellow AIB writers, took their signature brand of sharp wit and unapologetic humor and turned the advertising world on its head. Host Apoorva Mittal cracks the code on Moonshot's magic formula. How they take care-a-damn content and turn it into client gold, and how they convince even the biggest stars to get their goofy on. Get ready for a insightful conversation with Devaiah Bopanna, Co-founder, Moonshot, on the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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Vistara pilots are unhappy with a new contract which makes many of them fly more and earn less. Several have stayed away from work, leading to flight cancellations and travel headaches. The airline has maxed out pilot schedules, leaving no wiggle room for contingency rostering. This mess highlights the challenges of merging Vistara with Air India, known for its own labor issues. It's not uncommon - airlines worldwide struggle with mergers and acquisitions. What issue do pilots have with the new contract? Will things get worse before they get better? What can Vistara learn from past airline mergers and the Tata Group's own integration struggles? Host Anirban Chowdhury gets into the details with John Strickland, Founder & Director - JLS Consulting, Mahantesh Sabarad, an independent market expert, and ET’s aviation expert Arindam Majumder in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in!

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India's audit profession is at a critical juncture. From risks rising for auditors, increased public scrutiny, audit fees becoming a bone of contention and a decline in students pursuing Chartered Accountancy.. the list of challenges galore. However, the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is driving positive change, and the demand for specialized forensic audits is growing. Host Kiran Somvanshi explores the challenges and the rewards of this profession with Vishesh Chandiok, CEO - Grant Thornton Bharat LLP. They also discuss the impact of new technologies that are revolutionizing the field and whether a career as a Chartered Accountant is still worth it? Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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With Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallying his troops with the war cry of "Ab ki baar chaar sau paar," the stage is set for a gripping electoral showdown. From the BJP's strategic moves, including partnerships with regional heavyweights like Chandrababu Naidu's TDP, Jayant Chaudhary's RLD, and others, to the intricate balancing act of the Opposition's INDIA bloc, host Nidhi Sharma talks about the evolving political landscape in this episode of The Morning Brief podcast. How crucial are these alliances? Can they tilt the scales in favor of one coalition over another? And what implications might they hold for the future trajectory of Indian politics? ET’s political experts Rakesh Mohan Chaturvedi and C L Manoj answer all these questions and more. Tune in!


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We all know content is king, and Indian entrepreneurs are taking the podcast world by storm. But why? Are these shows just a branding and marketing exercise disguised as content for their hosts and guests?

Apoorva Mittal gets into the details with Ankur Warikoo, Entrepreneur and Content Creator, and Shantanu Deshpande, Founder of Bombay Shaving Company & Host of The Barber Shop Podcast. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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Indian stock market is testing for same-day trade settlement (T+0), which will make it among the fastest stock markets in the world: faster than Wall Street which takes 2 days to settle trades. While still optional and limited to a few stocks, it’s an aggressive move. The layers of its complexity were recently compared by Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch to peeling an onion. But cutting onions brings tears. And sure enough, not everyone is happy. Foreign investors that bring in big money to the market have called transitions to T+1 and T+0 too fast and unsettling. But Sebi,under Buch, is firm. Will FPIs come round? How will it impact intra-day traders and brokers? And how long before T+0 moves to instant settlement?

TMB’s latest host Nikhil Agarwal discusses all of this threadbare with Sunil Sanghai of NovaaOne Capital, Nilesh Sharma of Samco Securities, and ET's Associate Editor Sugata Ghosh. Tune in!

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Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy’s Instamart seem to have alarmed the e-commerce OGs Amazon and Flipkart as quick commerce is not just about onions and tomatoes now. There’s a lot more added to the cart! While shopping for groceries, you can also add jewellery, cosmetics, clothing, and toys to your basket. And all this in just under 15 minutes. So, can quick commerce take on the e-commerce behemoths? Mugdha Variyar and Shabori Das discuss with Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha. Also listen in for analysis from Devangshu Dutta, Founder, Third Eyesight Retail Consultant. Tune in to The Morning Brief podcast!

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The Tata Group is investing a whopping Rs 91,000 crore to build India's first semiconductor fabrication plant! Semiconductors are the brains of modern devices, from toasters to phones to electric vehicles. The Indian government aims to make India a $1 trillion electronics hub in 5 years, and Tata – also the only Indian supplier to Apple – is at the forefront of this mission. Are the conglomerate’s bets truly audacious? Dia Rekhi talks about strategy, possibilities, and challenges with Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman - India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), Neil Shah, Partner & Co-Founder - Counterpoint Research, and Sunil Mithas, Professor.

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Did you know? 9 out of 10 transgender individuals in India face barriers in earning a livelihood, while a staggering 60% have never attended school? Discrimination, harassment, and social rejection are everyday realities for many. But amidst these challenges, there are rays of hope. Firms like Tata Steel, Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, Publicis Sapient, are leading the charge towards inclusion. Join Prachi Verma on The Morning Brief podcast as she explores the trajectory of transgender individuals in India Inc. Listen to Vieshaka L Dutta Director - Diversity Equity and Inclusion, India and APAC, Publicis Sapient, Akshay Tyagi,Head- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, and Shiv Shanker, Head HRBP at Tata Steel, West Bokaro and several transgender employees. Don't miss the stories of struggle and survival ahead of March 31st, International Transgender Day of Visibility.

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Warmer winters, unseasonal rains, and extreme summers seem to be the norm. And worse, much of it seems unpredictable. From clothing brands to dining tables to boardrooms, businesses are talking about adapting all-weather strategies. Some of the large corporations have already collaborated with weather forecasters. Even as we are bracing for red hot times, weather events also lead to new technology and out-of-box solutions. Is climate the single biggest risk on balance sheets today? What are the solutions? And, what does it mean for India? Host Ratna Bhushan talks to 

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The JSW Group-MG Motor wants to bring the “Maruti moment” to the Indian EV industry. The steel major and Chinese auto giant have ambitious targets of flooding the market with new, flashy models and clocking 1 million sales volume by as early as 2030. The number is several multiples of the total EVs sold in India last year. Are these realisable targets? Will the partnership help MG to expand in a market that doesn’t look kindly to Chinese entities? Are there more Indo-Chinese auto partnerships in the offing?

Host Anirban Chowdhury breaks it down with Puneet Gupta, Director - S&P Global Mobility, Shally Seth Mohile, and Rajiv Ghosh of Economic Times. Also listen to excerpts of an exclusive interview with Rajeev Chaba, president, MG Motor India only on the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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While India is about to see the dance of democracy, AAP’s only national face Arvind Kejriwal has been arrested. Kejriwal is the fourth AAP leader to be arrested and his incarceration comes as the biggest blow to the Aam Aadmi Party. Can he govern and mobilise from behind the bars? On the flip side, it could potentially galvanise the BJP’s opposition like never before just ahead of the polls. Host Nidhi Sharma discusses challenges and possible outcomes with Anurag Dhanda, AAP National Spokesperson and Senior State Vice President of AAP Haryana as well as Shailaja Chandra, Delhi's First Chief Secretary in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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In the tech hub of India, Bengaluru, the reality for many is a daily scramble – not for coding glory, but for a sip of water. Mumbai is feeling the pinch too, with taps running dry 15% of the time. But with a growing population and thirsty industries, isn't there a way out of this water crisis? Climate change is just adding fuel to the fire. Can technology be our knight in shining armor, or can a simple shift in habits turn the tide? Kalpana Pathak sits down with Nitin Bassi, Senior Program Lead, Sustainable Water, Council on Energy, Environment and Water to understand how to deal with the challenge. She also talks to Sandeep Garg, MD, Welspun Enterprises on how his company is helping municipalities recycle water, and ET’s Archana Rai on how Bengaluru is addressing its water problem in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in!

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Fly91 – India’s newest airline – has taken flight. The regional airline flies into a dynamic, fast growing, cut throat, semi-oligopolistic market which has been the burial ground for more companies than it has nurtured. Almost no regional airline has survived here. But Manoj Chacko’s airline is backed by his crystal clear vision, a simple expansion plan, a brilliant main team and a solid initial financial thrust. Can Fly91 break the mould of regional carriers in India? Host Anirban Chowdhury talks to Chacko about his journey from setting up Emirates operations in India to setting up his own airline. And the flight path for Fly9.

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From production tools to actual music creation, AI is tearing into every segment of the music industry. The latest fad is the scarily accurate regeneration of artists’ voices: from Drake to Kanye West, Michael Jackson to SP Balasubrahmanyam. But the trend has raised excitement and alarm in equal measure. So while AR Rahman has done it the right way in a recent Rajinikanth film: with permissions and proceeds; the music directors recreating SPB’s voice have earned themselves a lawsuit.

Who owns an artist’s regenerated voice?
Should voices be patented? What copyright laws cover such products?

Get all the details in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast hosted by Dia Rekhi as she gets you insights from - Ashish Pherwani, EY India Media & Entertainment Leader, ⁠Anshuman Sharma and Aditya Kalway, A Producer-Singer Duo, ⁠Kavitha Deenadayalan, Lawyer, and ⁠Gautam KM, Partner at K Law.

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A.M. Naik, a legend in Indian industry, rose from L&T engineer to Chairman. Over 58 years, he transformed L&T into a global giant, building essential infrastructure and iconic projects like the Statue of Unity, India's 1st nuclear submarine, the K-9 Vajra, Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Anil Manibhai Naik described winning ET’s Lifetime Achievement award as the crowning accomplishment of his professional career. Catch his uncut interview with host Arijit Barman as he recalls defending L&T from takeover attempts by Reliance and the Aditya Birla Group. Tune in to The Morning Brief podcast!

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Ranjan Pai, the head of the Manipal Education and Medical Group, has been quietly but aggressively backing tech unicorns in recent months. Firstcry, Bluestone, Purplle - the list goes on! He has also made a reappearance at troubled companies Pharmeasy and in a way in Byju’s through the latter’s acquired company Aakash Institute. So, what makes him such a sought-after investor? And how does someone who keeps such a low profile, beat aggressive investors to land the hottest deals? Know more about this billionaire doctor with an eye for tech. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast hosted by Mugdha Variyar as she speaks to Mayank Ruia, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at MAIA Estates, Anirudh Pandita, Founder - Loco & Pocket Aces, Sunil Jain, Founder - Sprout Capital Advisors, Shailesh Ghorpade, Founding Managing Partner & CIO at Exfinity Venture Partners LLP, Archana Rai, Editor - South, The Economic Times, and Arijit Barman, Associate Editor, The Economic Times.

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Thejna John is a happy woman. Last year, the relapse of an acute form of blood cancer despite a bone marrow transplant, had made her doctors give up all hope.

In October, came a breakthrough. India approved the CAR T-Cell therapy, a revolutionary treatment for some forms of cancer. Thejna was one of the first cancer patients to undergo treatment in India. She is now cancer-free.  

The potential of CAR T-cell therapy is significant. And Pharma majors from Dr Reddy’s to Biocon are pouring in money into their own CAR T-Cell projects. But it’s early days. And questions remain: on efficacy, relapse, neurotoxicity and high costs.   

Join the conversation with host Anirban Chowdhury, Vikas Dandekar, ET's pharma expert, along with CAR T-Cell pioneer Dr. Hasmukh Jain, Associate Professor - Tata Memorial Centre, and Shirish Arya, Chief Business Officer - ImmunoACT as they discuss the future of this life-saving treatment on The Morning Brief podcast!

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The RBI's recent actions on certain fintech businesses have sparked debate. Is it a necessary clean-up or an excessive crackdown? Host Anurpiya Nair explores this hot topic as she delves into the recent strict orders and what it means for the future of fintech in India. Is this a positive step towards a healthier financial ecosystem, or an unnecessary hurdle for innovation? Listen to R Gandhi, Former, Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Abizer Diwanji, Head, Financial Services at EY, and Pratish Kumar, Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors for a nuanced discussion on the evolving relationship between the RBI and fintech businesses on The Morning Brief podcast!


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Celebrating 40 years, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories stands out in the Indian pharma industry for its focus on governance and innovation. Founded in 1984 by scientist Dr Anji Reddy, the company has had a history of bold moves like early public listing, investing in drug discovery or hiring an expat CEO. Little wonder that the company has ended up being a CEO factory for the Indian pharma industry. The company has also been open about its mistakes and challenges like a large acquisition that fell short of expectations. Join hosts Kiran Somvanshi and Arijit Barman in a candid conversation with G.V. Prasad, Co-Chairman and Managing Director on Dr. Reddy's journey and future on The Morning Brief podcast!

If you like this episode, check out more Corner Office Conversations from the podcast: Henry Kravis, Campbell Wilson, Warren K. Harris, Nithin Kamath, CaratLane, Adam Selipsky, Suresh Narayanan and more!

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Social media fuels global aspirations for Gen Z, but wages stay flat. The result? "Doom spending" - stress shopping with credit or BNPL. Can "loud budgeting" - publicly declaring financial goals - be the answer? Will Gen Z find financial freedom through social media... or get trapped in debt? Is loud budgeting the key? Host Shabori Das dives deep into these opposing trends on The Morning Brief with Manish Maryada - Founder & CEO at Fello, Krishan Mishra, - Chief Executive Officer at Financial Planning Standard Board India, and ET’s Alekh Angre. Tune in to the latest episode! 

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Over 150 Indian apps vanished from Google Play Store after they refused to pay the big tech giant higher fees. The apps were re-instated after govt intervention but the battle rages on. Developers say Google's new billing system is an imposition. The charges are too high. Google says over 200,000 app developers are paying up. Why do only ten have a problem? With Bharat Matrimony founder Murugavel Janakiraman, who’s leading the fight, and competition law expert Rahul Rai, host Dia Rekhi dissects this tech tussle in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!


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Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber's CEO, is steering the company towards profitability, a feat many doubted possible. In an exclusive interview with ET, he dives deep into Uber's India strategy. He stated that one of the complications in India is that regulations often change locally from one locality to the other and how unlike competition, Uber continues its sharp focus on its ride hailing business. What will it take for Uber to crack the India market? What are the strategies and policy framework? We get to know all in this exclusive conversation. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talks to ET’s Executive Editor Sruthijith KK, Assistant Executive Editor Vinay Pandey, Editor of Emerging Markets Samidha Sharma, Tech Editor Surabhi Aggarwal and Senior Assistant Editor Pranav Mukul.

If you like this episode, check out more Corner Office Conversations from the podcast: Henry Kravis, Campbell Wilson, Warren K. Harris, Nithin Kamath, CaratLane, Adam Selipsky, Suresh Narayanan and more!

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The Reliance-Disney creates a $8.5 billion media behemoth that will have the lion’s share of every business segment: broadcasting, streaming, content, sports and advertisements. How will the entity reshape India’s media landscape? And isn’t the competition watchdog concerned?

Host Anirban Chowdhury analyses with:
1) Daoud Jackson, Senior Analyst - Omdia
2) Shreevardhan Sinha, Senior Partner - Desai & Diwanji
3) ET’s Arijit Barman.

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Join us in a rivetting conversation with rhythm legend Ustad Zakir Hussain, fresh from his historic triple Grammy win. From his days as a young, wildly innovative table player in the US to his enduring musical relationships with maestros and rockstars across the world;  from the spiritual genesis of Shakti to their latest album; from the rich legacy of Hindustani classical music to AI in music; from social media to social fabric, he talks about it all.

Don't miss this special episode hosted by Arijit Barman!

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AI-generated misinformation is a major threat to elections, warns the World Economic Forum. Deepfakes can manipulate our perception of reality, cause unrest and erode trust in institutions. As 40+ countries hold elections this year, are platforms and governments equipped to handle this potential "tsunami" of fake content? Tech giants like Google and Meta signed a voluntary accord to develop detection tools, but is this enough? What are the short-term and long-term solutions? Join Apoorva Mittal in conversation with Sam Gregory, Technologist and Human Rights Advocate - WITNESS, Divyendra Singh Jadoun, Founder - Polymath Synthetic Media Solutions, and Nikhil Pahwa, Founder - MediaNama. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! Credit: Scripps News, BuzzFeedVideo, NDTV and CNBC-TV18.

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India and Qatar signed a $78 billion deal to extend their LNG supply agreement for 25 years. Shortly after, Qatar released eight former Indian Navy personnel who were previously sentenced to death for alleged espionage charges. This was followed by Prime Minister Modi's visit to Qatar. Is there a possible link between these events? Host Arijit Barman and Kalpana Pathak get you all the answers from Indrani Bagchi - CEO - Ananta Aspen Centre, and Vandana Hari - Founder & CEO - Vanda Insights. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! Credit: DD India and WION.

If you like this topic, here are some recommendations from TMB:Kremlin & Crude: India's oil bill lower but fuel bills still running high,Lithium: India's Quest for White Gold, TheUncertain Fate Of Asia’s Largest Refinery, E-20 Explained: The blender’s pride or bane? andmore!

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Byju's, once the poster boy of Indian ed tech, stands on the precipice of collapse. Byju Raveendran, the educator turned entrepreneur pushed it to wild limits of growth, with 28 rounds of fundraising that ultimately valued it at $22 billion and a debt-fuelled spree of acquisitions. Now many of the moves have backfired. The company’s cash reserves are razed; it faces legal wrangles; has antagonised investors and is struggling to raise money. With angry investors calling for Raveendran’s ouster, is it the final chapter for this unicorn?

Host Anirban Chowdhury talks too:
1)  Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, head of consumer and internet at Aletheia Capital,
2) ET’s Samidha Sharma, Manu Toms, and Rashmi Rajput.

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Roadblocks, barricades, and resolute farmers have transformed Khannauri on the Punjab-Haryana border into a mini village. Around 3 lakh Farmers, mobilized by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, were expected to reach Delhi but were halted at the border. Now, camped at Shambhu and Khanauri, they demand an MSP guarantee legislation and await a new formula from the government. Team TMB reached their camps to understand how the protest is different from the 2020 sit-in at the Singhu border. Listen to Host Nidhi Sharma as she talks to Inderjeet Singh of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Manoj Jaglaan of Bharatiya Naujawan Kisan Sangathan, and ET’s Jatin Takkar. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! Credits: ANI Clip 1 and ANI Clip 2 

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India's young adults are breaking taboos by seeking help for depression, anxiety, and stress.  This is a positive step, but the surge in antidepressant use and "cool" mental health merch raises questions. Are we normalizing panic attacks? What's driving this surge in mental health issues? Academic pressure, social media, or deeper societal issues? Even students as young as 7 are battling depression and anxiety. What are schools doing about this? Host Ratna Bhushan talks to Geetika Kapoor, School Psychologist and founder of EdEssential, Ayesha Syal, Senior Faculty and Lead Educator, St Xaviers School, along with ET’s in-house expert Teena Thacker. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! Credit: Abhi and Niyu, ABC News (Australia) and Indiatimes 

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Democracy in Pakistan hangs by a thread: with rigged elections, a hung parliament, the opposition fighting from a virtual exile, widespread political unrest on the streets, an economic slowdown, international relations in need of urgent repair and a puppeteer military pulling all the strings. Join Anirban Chowdhury as he dissects the messy aftermath of Pakistan's elections. How will India talk to its crumbling neighbour? Catch Tilak Devasher, Member, National Security Advisory Board, Joan Hoey, Editor, Democracy Index, and ET’s political editor Pranab Dhal Samanta in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!
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Tune in to the latest episode of "The Morning Brief" as host Anupriya Nair, alongside Anubhuti Vishnoi, and Raghav Ohri, delves into the aftermath of the Supreme Court's verdict on the Electoral Bond Scheme in India. With election expenditures skyrocketing to alarming figures, reaching ₹60,000 crores in 2019 as per reports and projected to hit ₹1 lakh cr in 2024, the conversation navigates the complex intersection of money and politics in India. Can the funding flaws in electoral finance be fixed? We seek insights from former Chief Election Commissioners S.Y. Quraishi, OP Rawat, and Commodore Lokesh Batra (Retd.) IN - 1967, Transparency Campaigner on whether clean and non-corrupt electoral funding is achievable or if it remains an elusive goal. Listen now for a nuanced exploration of the feasibility of fixing funding flaws in Indian elections!

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"Mission Admissions" - a rollercoaster of google searches, frantic form-filling, and the entire fam chasing deadlines. But it is not easy for Gen Z. Hiring slowdowns are adding spice to this already fiery mix. Top colleges, even the IITs and IIMs, are struggling to secure those juicy job offers for their grads. So, what are the options? Fly abroad for a foreign degree? Stay desi and explore private colleges or government colleges? 

Host Prachi Verma gets you the answer sheet from 

Dr Ananya Mukherjee, Vice Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University Piyush Kumar, Regional Director for South Asia and Mauritius at IDP Education Adarsh Khandelwal, Co-Founder, Collegify. 

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Companies are jumping on the AI (Artificial Intelligence) bandwagon to appear cutting-edge. Some are even scrambling to add ".ai'' to their names, including a tile company. Yes, you read that right. But gone are the days when the suffix ‘AI’ sufficed to impress investors and consumers. And amidst the hype, some crucial questions arise – who's actually doing real AI? And who is merely just jumping at the trend? How are investors evaluating AI companies? And where is India in the AI cycle? Host Mugdha Variyar differentiates ‘artificial’ from ‘artificial intelligence’ with Hemant Mohapatra, Partner at Lightspeed India and Vivek Raghavan, Co-Founder at Sarvam.ai. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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As Uttarakhand clears it's uniform civil code, it raises questions about whether India needs a Uniform civil code and if so why now and in which form? Is uniformity a camouflage for oppression of religious rights or is the political debate drowning the need for a more modern and progressive civil society in India? Host Kiran Somvanshi gets answers from Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave, legal experts Arghya Sengupta, and Mihira Sood, along with ET’s Anubhuti Vishnoi in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in!

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Apple's walled garden crumbles! Apple has announced changes to its App Store and iOS ecosystem in compliance with the European Union’s new Digital Markets Act which now allows users to download apps on rival app stores and pay outside their system. This could have been huge for users, developers, and the future of tech but developers didn't seem to think so. Why were developers up in arms? Will the curated App Store experience disappear? Will other regulators follow the EU's lead? Host Dia Rekhi talks to Tom Smith, a specialist in competition law and digital regulation, and Eric Seufert, an independent analyst and investor at Heracles Capital. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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Paytm's regulatory snag feels like a never-ending nightmare. Other payment companies under the scanner should definitely be sweating! Even as Paytm is scrambling to fix compliance issues, will it be enough to appease the RBI gods? The clock is ticking on new user growth, and rivals are circling like sharks. So, what's next? Anirban Chowdhury gets into the details of this hot potato with ET’s fintech expert Pratik Bhakta and ET’s banking editor MC Govardhana Rangan and Srinath Sridharan, Independent financial services expert. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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What is the conflict between Burmans and the board of Religare that took just one knight to push through an open offer to get a seat at the table? Why did the board, amid questions of compensations and ESOP, back the CEO and sideline the single largest shareholder? Tune in as Arijit Barman and Kiran Somvanshi break down a corporate takeover that has become a full-blown, all-out war between a doctor and the Daburs. 

Throw in the board, a betting scam, ED sleuths, and SEBI in the mix, and you have a blockbuster battle. What can the board do, and whose court does the ball move to next? Shriram Subramanian, Founder & MD of InGovern, and ET’s Reena Zachariah and Rashmi Rajput break it down with the TMB hosts.

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Paytm Payments Bank is set to come to a grinding halt as the RBI halts almost all services, citing persistent non-compliance and ongoing supervisory concerns. Late into the night at 1:30 am, One97 issues a press release, pivoting away from the payments bank arm. However, can the company pivot from the punishment imposed by the RBI? What will happen to the 330 million+ customers at Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s payment arm? What caused this significant clampdown, and did Paytm have it coming? Will lenders and customers flee due to growing governance concerns? Tune in as ET’s Anupriya Nair and Pratik Bhakta break down the ban in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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As India eagerly awaits the 2024 budget announcement, Host Shambhavi Anand sits with Dr. Seth Meyer, Chief Economist, United States Department of Agriculture to discuss the concerns about the potential impact of climate change on global food security. The conversation delves into challenges faced by farmers in adapting to extreme weather, the necessity for climate-resilient policies, and the implications of export restrictions on commodities. Dr Seth Meyer also expresses his optimism about India's agricultural potential but highlights the need to address challenges and prioritise productivity for a sustainable future.

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The insurance industry comes together to ease the cashless chaos with a new punchline “cashless everywhere”. As the restrictions of empanelment are lifted will it really ease the pain or is it a cosmetic catchphrase? ET’s Shilpy Sinha speaks to Anuj Tyagi, Joint MD - HDFC ERGO General Insurance to understand how it will be implemented and gets a ground reality check Dr Sudhir Naik, Past President Association of Medical Consultants Mumbai and current Chairman of Medicolegal cell on the challenges faced by hospitals and nursing homes to execute the announcement. Tune In!


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Craving caffeine? Ditch the chai, reach for the wings! The energy drink game in India just got affordable. Sting & Charged are shaking things up, offering the same kick as Red Bull at one-fourth the price. But is this just a fad, or is India finally embracing the energy rush? Energy drinks are not the most regulated consumer category, by any food or beverage authorization up until now, and are being consumed by teenagers and athletes rampantly. What impact does it have on our bodies? Listen to host Shabori Das in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast as she asks all your questions about energy drinks to 

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Hundreds of Indian blue collar workers are seeking jobs in Israel. Workers in Haryana and UP are queueing up for ongoing govt-driven recruitment campaigns. They are lured by salaries 12 times higher than what they earn at home, despite the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. But why send workers to a country at war? What are the laws that will keep them safe? Does it dilute India’s stance on the conflict? Host Anirban Chowdhury explores the economic motivations, the legal questions, and the potential consequences with Kunal Silku, Special Secretary, Labour Training And Employment, UP, Nicholas McGeehan, Director at FairSquare Research and Projects, Usman Jawed, consultant, Fairsquare. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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Get ready for a 2024 IPO rush! Unicorns like Ola Electric & Firstcry lead the charge, with Oyo, Mobikwik, and more set to join the party. Kotak predicts 15-20 unicorns going public, but are they just chasing hype? Shaky finances and inflated valuations raise red flags. Will investors bite? Or will a market correction leave them holding the bag? Can shaky startups survive public scrutiny? Spotting the gems in this IPO haystack requires new metrics, not just hype. ET’s Mugdha Variyar talks to Samir Arora of Helios Capital to see if these tech darlings can enchant the market. Rajat Ranjan, Managing Director, Digital and Robotics Team, Kotak Investment Banking also shared his thoughts. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! 

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An Indophile who doesn't hesitate to speak his mind, Henry Kravis, 80, is astounded by India's economic development, making him want to know more about the economy, meet young entrepreneurs, and mingle with policymakers every time he visits. One of the three founders of KKR & Co., Kravis was on a whirlwind tour of the country, meeting over 50 founders and CEOs in five days. In this exclusive podcast, Henry Kravis speaks to Economic Times' Arijit Barman and discusses KKR's big bet on India and how the mood of the money is changing.

Do check out the article by Arijit Barman: KKR will deploy its next $10 billion in India faster than before, says founder Henry Kravis 

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Letting your child play with educational apps while you finish chores seems like a win-win. But what if those ‘fun’ & ‘entertaining’ games were secretly collecting your private information? That's the unsettling truth behind BabyBus, a popular Chinese app developer among kids, as a recent data privacy report highlighted. BabyBus apps have been labelled as among the most "data hungry" in the world. So, how did they skip the ban list after TikTok? And what exactly is at stake when it comes to data collection, especially by foreign companies? Dia Rekhi in conversation with Glenn S. Gerstell - Former General Counsel of the National Security Agency, and Kanishk Gaur, Cyber Security Expert and Founder - India Future Foundation in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in!

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Be it a “financial revolution” or a “delusion,” Bitcoins seem to be getting more and more acceptance. The US securities regulator giving green light for the first Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), is being seen as a turning point in the short history of cryptocurrencies. ETFs poured in from giants like BlackRock,Fidelity, Franklin  Invesco. With institutions stepping in, will Bitcoin finally face its real test of being a true asset class? Will regulation reduce volatility or will it throttle the rise? And will India take its cue from the US? Tune in to The Morning Brief podcast with Arijit Barman and Apoorva Mittal as they speak to one of the sponsors of Bitcoin ETFs Bitwise Asset Management’s Juan Leon, along with Viram Shah of Vested, and Sandeep Goenka of Lightning Ventures. Tune in!

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Zee's diverse content and Sony's global muscle promised a Bollywood blockbuster of a merger. But the highly romanticised story takes a dramatic turn! Rumours are swirling that the $10 billion mega-merger might be off. What are the hurdles? And what went wrong in the two years? Host Anupriya Nair tries to connect the dots with legal expert Vikram Raghani, Co-Chair of the Corporate Law Practice at JSA, and ET’s Arijit Barman in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. 

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India's political landscape is dotted with the footprints of padayatras - long walks undertaken by politicians. From Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March to Rahul Gandhi's recent Bharat Jodo Yatra, these journeys have captivated the nation. But are they just spiritual quests or calculated election ploys? Host Nidhi Sharma talks toDigvijaya Singh, Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister & Congress Veteran, Shahnawaz Hussain, BJP’s National Spokesperson, and Nara Lokesh, Telugu Desam Party National General Secretary in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in!

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Winds of change for Suzlon from near bankruptcy in 2019 to becoming a net debt-zero company in 2023. How did India's biggest wind energy player course correct to become one of the best performing stocks up 277% in one year. Host Kalpana Pathak gets answers from  Suzlon CEO JP Chalasani, market insights from Aaron Barr of WoodMackenzie and a breakdown of the balance sheet  ET's Senior Editor Sangita Mehta. Tune in to The Morning Brief Podcast to know what's making Suzlon sizzle.

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Tired of the internet playing you like a fiddle? Dopamine detox might sound like the ultimate hack, but is it truly a key to happiness or just another social media mirage?

Join Shephali Bhatt in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast as she unmasks the myths behind this trending topic. Catch Dr. Manoj Sharma, SHUT clinic at NIMHANS, talking about what dopamine is and how it affects our brains, content creators Meghnad and Shreya Punj AKA The Editor Recommends about their experience with dopamine detox, and we also get a tech industry view from product expert Gauri Bansal.

So, let’s hear out the pros and cons of dopamine detox, and whether it's really a sustainable solution for screen addiction.

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Millions of young voters are coming of age for the 2024 elections, making them a goldmine for parties! Insta & YouTube are their political newsfeeds. Influencers are the new local news anchors. ️This election will be a battleground of clicks & shares. Who will win the Gen Z vote? Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast where host Apoorva Mittal talks to Devang Dave, Election Management Committee - Bharatiya Janata Party Maharashtra, Dhawal Vasavada, Political Consultant and Election Analyst - PoliticalEDGE, and Shailesh Lilhare, Youtuber and Instagram Influencer. Tune in!

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The Indian music festival scene is booming. The total number of attendees increased 80% over the last year to 13.5 million in 2023. Despite this growth, organisers face financial challenges. But then if the organisers are not making any money then who is? What is the commerce of music concerts? Listen to host Shabori Das in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast as she tries to understand the economics of running a music festival in India with Karan Singh, CEO, Sunburn Festival, Jairam VG, Founder, Hyperlink Brand Solutions, Jay Shah, Vice President Cultural Outreach at Mahindra Group, and Dhruva Patodia, Founder, Sort My Scene. Tune in!

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The regulatory dance around AIFs just got a double spin with both the RBI and SEBI making moves. The RBI has stated that Banks and NBFCs can't invest in AIFs funding borrowers they already have loans to. While SEBI has mandated all fresh AIF investments after September 2024 to be dematerialized. Even as it is a big step against the evergreening of loans, it could also affect ₹20,000-40,000 crore of AUM if lenders have to unwind their investments. Is this an impractical solution to a genuine problem? Host Anupriya Nair gets you details from Deepak Shenoy, Founder and CEO - Capitalmind, and ET’s Sugata Ghosh and Shilpy Sinha. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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Patanjali, the ayurvedic empire helmed by Baba Ramdev, may be in need of a miraculous cure for its image after a Supreme Court smackdown for misleading product claims. Ramdev, however, dismissed it as yet another "doctor gang" conspiracy. But can Patanjali sustain its success solely on sensationalism? Or will the legal tide finally catch up? Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast with host Ratna Bhushan as she gets you all the answers from 

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The Red Sea, a vital artery for global trade through the Suez Canal, is facing heightened tension due to attacks on commercial ships by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Major shipping companies and oil giants, like BP, have temporarily halted operations in the Red Sea. What are the economic and geopolitical implications of terror disrupting trade routes? Why should India be concerned about the stall at the Suez ? Host Anirban Chowdhury and ET Infra’s P Manoj gets the economic evaluation from Christian Roeloffs, Founder & CEO - Container xChange, Commodore Uday Bhaskar, retired Navy officer & Director of the Society for Policy Studies (SPS) and Sunil Vaswani, executive director at Container Shipping Lines Association breaking down the geopolitical risk for the region on The Morning Brief podcast.

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Watch out for dark patterns lurking in your online shopping cart. Ever seen messages like "Only 2 rooms left!" or "Items in your cart will expire soon" while shopping online? You're not alone! These are called dark patterns. A common design tactic that manipulates or heavily influences users to make certain choices. But they are no longer lurking in the dark, India's consumer protection watchdog is cracking down and putting the spotlight on them but can they be stopped? Host Mugdha Variyar decodes the web of these patterns with a UX designer that weaves them in to lure users and questions the effectiveness of the guidelines with Prateek Waghre, Executive Director of the Internet Freedom Foundation in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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After two weeks of negotiations, with consultations that ran into the early hours, the climate conference ended with a potential farewell to fossil fuels. 200 nations agreed to a ‘transition away’. However, questions remain about the political and economic feasibility of this agreement. Where will the money come from? Was the climate summit truly influential, or was it merely a stage for influencers? Host Arijit Barman goes behind the scenes in Dubai with ET’s Urmi Goswami and Rachel Cleetus from the Union of Concerned Scientists to find out how the deal to ditch ‘dirty energy sources’ was finalised. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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In a world where every shift matters, we are joined by leaders who are not just observers but active stakeholders across the economy. We bring you the insights from the Economic Times CEO Roundtable, where influential voices converge to shape the business landscape of India and identify the risks and challenges . Economic Times Executive Editor Shrutijeet KK sits down with N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman Tata Sons. Prabha Narasimhan, CEO of Colgate Palmolive India. Uday Kotak, Founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank. Arundhati Bhattacharya, CEO of Salesforce India. Romal Shetty, CEO of Deloitte South Asia. Richard Premji, Chairman Wipro. Nitin Kamath, Founder & CEO at Zerodha. Lakshmi Venu, Joint MD, Sundaram Clayton, and Kunal Shah, CEO CRED.

Chapters in this Podcast

00:00-Intro
02:02-Satyen Gajwani, Vice chairman of Times Internet 
05:23-Shrutijeet KK, Economic Times Executive Editor

Opening remarks on global turmoil that you they familiar with and what India can do to thrive?

08:18-Kunal Shah, CEO, CRED
09:08-Lakshmi Venu, Joint Managing Director, Sundaram Clayton
10:56-Romal Shetty, Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte South Asia
11:56-Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chief Executive Officer, Salesforce India
13:16-Uday Kotak, Founder, Kotak Mahindra Bank
15:29-N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons
18:40-Rishad Premji, Chairman, Wipro
19:58-Prabha Narasimhan, CEO, Colgate-Palmolive India
20:51-Nithin Kamath, Founder, Zerodha

Floor Opens for Discussion

23:26-Nithin Kamath on Sustainable Strategies for Long-Term Customer Engagement in Capital Markets
24:49-N Chandrasekaran on Navigating Risks in the Global Business Landscape & The Transformative Journey of Advanced Manufacturing
29:50-Uday Kotak on India's Economic Landscape, Interest Rates & Balancing Financial Stability and Aspirational Growth
36:31-Rishad Premji on The Evolving Landscape of India's Tech Market
39:43-Arundhati Bhattacharya on The Transformative Potential of Generative AI
44:34-Romal Shetty on The Impact of Digital Transformation on India's Business Landscape
47:27-Prabha Narasimhan on Trends in Premiumization, Economic Stress, and Evolving Expenditure Patterns
49:15-Lakshmi Venu on A Multi-Stakeholder Approach for Small and Marginal Farmers
54:43-Kunal Shah on Challenges and Opportunities in the Evolving Landscape of Tech Business and Fintech in India
58:34-Uday Kotak on Navigating Credit Opportunities in India
59:52-Rishad Premji on AI in India and Unlocking Productivity Gains Through Data and Infrastructure Development

Which is the one thing about India today that delights them?

01:01:13 - Nithin Kamath
01:01:24 - Prabha Narasimhan
01:01:29 - N Chandrasekaran
01:01:48 - Uday kotak
01:02:08 - Arundhati Bhattacharya
01:02:44 - Romal Shetty
01:03:10 - Lakshmi Venu
01:03:39 - Kunal Shah
01:04:10 - Closing

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These are exciting times for Indian gamers! In the last decade, gaming has exploded from a simple pastime to a $3 billion industry. The money poured into gaming is bigger than IPL. Worldwide it’s a $300 billion industry, bigger than TV and OTT. From humble beginnings to cult status, we explore the lives of young gamers who've transformed their hobbies into million-dollar careers. But behind all the fame and fortune, these young players are also grappling with a short shelf life, hectic schedules, performance pressure, and trolling. It’s a man’s world where female gamers deal with sexism and harassment. There are limitations of training infrastructure and reach. But the love for gaming conquers all. Hosts Anirban Chowdhury and ET’s Himanshi Lohchab take you to a gaming house and get you the voices of the top players, top team owners and India’s first gaming venture fund.  Listen to them in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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Central banks around the world are starting to signal a shift in monetary policy, hinting at potential interest rate cuts in 2024. This comes after months of aggressive tightening to combat rising inflation. Market projections suggest at least 100 basis points (bps) of cuts by the end of 2024 by the US Fed. The prospect of interest rate cuts has already begun to impact financial markets. Bond yields have fallen, while stock prices have rallied to record highs. So, will the party continue? What is in store for 2024? Will the US Fed fuel the market with rate cuts? Will India’s uneven recovery reveal a new risk? Listen to Jahangir Aziz, Head of Emerging Market Economics at JPMorgan as he shares insights with host Anupriya Nair in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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From national headlines to hidden local gems, TMB has covered it all. Groundbreaking reports, trendspotting ahead of the curve – we've been your ears to the ground for 500 episodes!

To celebrate this milestone, we got you the whole team behind your favourite podcast in a candid freewheeling conversation about the audio stories they loved to tell during the year gone by. And the work that went into telling those stories. 

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The placement pressure is on! Is Job Mela going to give a jolt of joy? Host Prachi Verma travels to the high-stakes world of IIT placements as she speaks to students, and placement directors to gauge the sentiment far more muted than last year. Those in charge of placements reveal the new pressure and change in strategy to attract new recruiters as the lists get lighter. 

In this episode, Prachi Verma talks to:

Tune in as we take you through the pressure inside IIT placement cells. 

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The Singhania scandal and saga may be the headlines right now but Indian family feuds have seen showbiz scale drama over the past 2 decades. As siblings and spouses squabble, the silent sufferers are the shareholders. In this episode Host Kiran Somvanshi questions the role of the board and regulation that needs to step in to ensure living room battles don't impact the boardroom. Weighing in on the matter industry veteran Harsh Mariwala, Chairman - Marico and advisor to many family settlements Ketan Dalal, Managing Director - Katalyst Advisors, Tune in!

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India's informal waste management sector is a $100 bn opportunity. Recykal, a B2B tech startup, is trying to disrupt through a digital marketplace for the sale and purchase of trash. Tune in as ET’s Shishir Prasad and Richa Sharma speak to Recykal founder Abhay Deshpande to understand the marketplace for scrap, what caught the eye of marquee investors Morgan Stanley and Singapore-based Circulate Capital, among others and what it takes it to really clean up the mess. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) kicks off in Dubai, marked by rising temperatures, a global energy crisis and conflicting climate goals due to changing priorities. The planet briefly breached the 2-degree Celsius warming threshold just ahead of the summit. Meanwhile, several nations have slowed down on their climate commitments, while India has proposed to increase coal production to meet rising demand. And, this could also very be the COP of irony, as The UAE, the host of COP28, reportedly plans to discuss fossil fuel deals alongside climate talks. Will COP28 be a turning point for climate action or another cop-out? Host Mugdha Variyar talks to 

Tune in!

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The Tata Group has a lot riding on the success of Air India. The original founder of the airline got it back in 2022 after 67 years of govt ownership. Since then, it has put its might behind shoring up the carrier’s fortunes-from placing a historic order of 470 Airbus and Boeing planes and putting in place a multi-billion dollar 5 year transformation programme, to appointing a top management team with global aviation experience. But legacy issues accumulated over two decades continue to haunt the carrier, even as it fast becomes one player in a fast forming airline duopoly in India. CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson tells host Anirban Chowdhury how he and his team are balancing the current challenges at Air India with its immense future potential. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!


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In an age of shorter attention spans and higher health hazards, Coca-Cola is rewriting its marketing mantra as the 136-year-old beverage behemoth faces fast-moving and changing Gen Z. In an exclusive conversation, Manolo Arroyo, Global CMO of Coca-Cola Co. spills the beans to host Ratna Bhushan on the future of fizz and using AI to overhaul capturing consumer attention. 

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Lace-up, Sneakerheads! We know you’ve got a Nike pair. But what if we told you we sat down with the man behind some of those kicks? Aaron Cooper, a former Nike designer, took us through his journey crafting sneakers for legends like Serena Williams, Michael Jordan and LeBron James. From responding to fan mails addressed to his office at Nike to taking on a new role as the Chief Design Mentor at Plaeto – an Indian footwear company, Aaron has remained passionate about affordable and empathetic design. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast hosted by Shephali Bhatt for an insider's view on sneaker culture.

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Two decades after TCS, the Tata Group returns to Dalal Street with its 30th company ready to be listed. The investor interest is soaring much above the price band which is fixed at ₹475 to ₹500 per equity share. But aside from the ‘Tata Premium’ what does Tata Tech offer? What is the business model? Is Tata Motors being the promoter and biggest client a risk or a boost?  Why should an investor pick it over group competitor Tata Elxsi or KPIT? Tune in as Tata Tech CEO, Warren K. Harris breaks it down to ET’s Anupriya Nair and Ashutosh Shyam in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast.

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The Tribals protesting road development, miles through the jungle to reach a polling station and Election Workers being air-dropped and picked for security! Get the ground report tales for what it takes to do polls in Naxal-infested Bastar with host Nidhi Sharma along with Anubhuti Vishnoi and Rahul Tripathi from ET’s political bureau. Tune in!

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From multi-billion pound losses to accounting for two-thirds of Tata Motors' consolidated revenue and profits, and over a third of Tata Motors share-price valuation, Jaguar Land Rover has pushed the pedal on both transformation and transition. The stock market pundits who were outright dismissive in the past are now cheering. What or who is steering JLR in to this mega aspirational money spinner for the House of Tatas? Will green make the balance sheet red once again? Catch host Arijit Barman in a conversation with Dr Charles Tennant, a Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Motors veteran from UK, and ET’s Rajiv Ghosh. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!  

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What was designed just as a hedge to the cash markets, the derivative markets is now 400 times to its underlying asset. And over 95% of these volumes are with Index options, a market flooded with fast-fingered first traders who are on average all below 30 years old. Is discount broking the devil in disguise? Have shorter contracts pushed debutant investors into the thrill of trading? Why is the regulator sounding an alarm but watching from the sidelines? Host Anupriya Nair speaks to Ashish Gupta of Axis Mutual Fund to understand what is aiding this gamification of equities. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! 

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Infosys CEO Narayana Murthy’s statement over working hours has snowballed into not just social media arguments, but also reached the boardrooms, while many industry captains align with Murthy's vision of what it takes to build and grow, others talk about the much-needed balance and not stretching till you break. So, the biggest question here is – Is productivity calculated by the clock? 

Host Prachi Verma speaks with Rajesh Padmanabhan, a Business Transformation Specialist, ET’s Kiran Somvanshi and a few employees who have faced burnout and those who chose to balance their work-life. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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India’s biggest mover of things – its railways run more than 13,000 trains ferrying close to 400 crore people. Even with the rapid emergence of new and faster trains, the story has lately teetered on the brink of derailment. The Balasore accident, which happened in June, was India’s deadliest train crash in almost three decades. But who is to be blamed? Host Anirban Chowdhury talk about the safety issues with Ravinder Gupta, (Retired) Director General, Safety at Ministry of Railways, S K Choubey, East Coast Railway President - All India Loco Running Staff Association, M M Roly, National Vice President, All India Loco Running Staff Association Southern Railway, and ET’s Twesh Mishra. Listen to the latest episode of the Morning Brief podcast! Credit: CNN-News18 Newsclip, India Today Newsclip and CNN-News18 Newsclip 2.

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5 states and over 600 assembly seats up for grabs as Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, and Telangana go to polls. As the cage fight for Hindi heartland intensifies between the BJP and Congress, who will grab the chair and who will be left standing as polling kicks off? Will this election also be the last war cry for political veterans? ET’s Political Bureau brings you the must not miss playbook of state politics.

In this episode we hear from-:

(From 02:37) : Pranab Dhal Samanta Executive Editor, ET Politics  on what makes state elections so significant and what you need to watch out for.
(From 9:56)  C.L Manoj, Senior Editor, Economic Times: On what Congress is doing to ward of anti-incumbency and what these state elections could mean for the India alliance 
(From 16:00) Nidhi Sharma, The Economic Times: Gets the pulse of polling from Chattisgarh, from the naxal belt of Bastar to the Mahadev betting scam . Will the Modi guarntee slogan outshout the Bhagel par bharosa ?
(From 29:30)  Bikash Singh, The Economic Times: Takes us to Mizoram, where congress is hoping to make a comeback while a new party entering has changed the dynamic for the 40 seat battle in a state that is crucial in the central govt's bouquet. 

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iD Fresh Food has made a place for itself in many of our kitchens with its idli and dosa batter, parothas and coffee decoction. Its innovative packaging, as with its latest butter stick product, has also made the brand popular with customers. The company is now looking to serve up some batter on Dalal Street soon, after it crosses the Rs 1000-crore revenue mark. Host Mugdha Variyar sat down with iD Fresh Food founder and CEO PC Musthafa to dip into the company’s journey from batter to butter. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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The Indian financial landscape was taken by surprise when veteran banker Uday Kotak prematurely announced his resignation as the MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank in September this year. What raised even more eyebrows  was the appointment of Ashok Vaswani to take control of the hot seat. Vaswani is an industry veteran but someone who has worked most of his life at international banks overseas. Was his appointment as per the original script or did the banking regulator RBI play a big role in the succession? Catch Arijit Barman in the latest episode of The Morning Brief as he discusses why this transition matters and the challenges that lie ahead for Vaswani who takes charge this December. Join him in conversation with ET’s banking and markets editor MC Govardhana Rangan, 

and ET’s Associate Editor Sugata Ghosh. Tune in!

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Digital payments have made lives easy, right? Even the transactions rose from 10.2 billion in 2017 to 87.3 billion in 2022. But, this has also led to an increase in fraud. According to a report by the Reserve Bank of India, digital payments fraud amounted to ₹82.76 crore in 2021-22, up from ₹55.28 crore in the previous year. And phishing accounted for 40% of all the reported cases. Recently, Safexpay, a Thane-based payment gateway was in the news for losing around ₹25 crore to fraud attacks. So, are digital payments really making lives easy? Listen to Host Anupriya Nair on the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast as she along with ET's fintech expert Pratik Bhakta gets into a conversation with Rahul Jain, CFO at NTT DATA Payment Services, and Bharat Panchal, Chief Regulatory Officer at Discover Financial Services. Tune in!

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Mamaearth's parent company Honasa Consumers is finally hitting Dalal Street with a ₹1700 crore IPO. The company will raise ₹365 crore in fresh issue and the rest will be an offer for sale. What's surprising is that the company is seeking a valuation of over ₹10,000 crore - nearly 60% lower than the ₹24,000 crore figure that had gone viral on social media earlier in January. Why so? Why is the company going for a stock market listing now? While it sells products that compete with HUL, why are its financials more similar to Nykaa? Has its topline growth come at the cost of a healthy bottom line? And what can investors expect going ahead? To seek answers to these and many more questions, Host Kiran Somavnshi speaks to Mamaearth’s Chairman & CEO Varun Alagh, and CFO Ramanpreet Sohi in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast.

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You can also listen to our previous episode about Mamaearth's IPO here: Mamaearth Maange More

If you like this episode, listen to more such conversations by Kiran Somvanshi: Semaglutide: Decoding the hype around the weight loss wonder drug,Pills vs Potions: The Ayurveda comeback to LiverDoc’s allegations (Part 2), Pills vs Potions: The LiverDoc’s Argument Against ‘Alternate’ Medicine (Part 1), Towards Equality: One-Third for The One-Half and more. 

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From Elon Musk to several Hollywood celebrities, the weight loss wonder drug, semaglutide, is taking the world by storm. What was an unintended consequence of a diabetes control med, the emergence of significant weight loss has raised the expectation of the wonder drug becoming a $100 bn opportunity by 2030. While the drug’s innovatorNovo Nordisk launched its oral version in India last year, Dr. Reddys Laboratories has now got approval to carry out bioequivalence studies of injectable semaglutide. So, what does this mean for India that has a huge disease burden of diabetes and obesity? Is the hype around the drug all worth it? Are there any side effects? Is it affordable? And who should be taking it? Host Kiran Somvanshi tries to understand from Dr. Ambrish Mithal, Chairman & Head - Endocrinology & Diabetes - Max Healthcare, and Nithya Balasubramanian, Director - AB Bernstein. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

Disclaimer: The analyst interviewed has a financial interest in Cipla and Lupin.

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Adani Group’s Vizhinjam trans-shipment port can put India on the global map as a shipping hub. It will also boost India's foreign reserves and can potentially rev up the country's woeful status in the global shipping world. Vizhinjam is Adani's toughest project yet. It is also critical to its ambition of becoming the world's biggest port operator by 2030. Why has India not had a successful trans-shipment port yet? What can Adani do that others haven’t been able to? And how will this project help its ambitions to rule the global ports business? 

Listen to host Anirban Chowdhury on the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast as he talks to Jagannarayan Padmanabhan, Head of Transport at Crisil, and ET’s in-house shipping expert P Manoj.

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Climate change is taking a toll on our health! Extreme weather events are leading to deaths and injuries. They are also exposing us to new illnesses and worsening existing ones. 

If we fail to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°Celcius, there is a risk of approximately
15,000 new viruses, bacteria and other pathogens emerging. Mosquitoes, which are carriers of diseases like malaria and dengue, are now spreading to new areas due to rising temperatures, increasing the spread of infectious diseases. So is there a way out? Can we adapt and stay protected? Host Kalpana Pathak gets all the answers from:

- Dr Jaya Shreedhar, consultant at the W.H.O 

- Dr Omesh Bharti, epidemiologist from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 

- Dr Chandrakant Lahariya, epidemiologist and public health specialist. 

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On the 50th anniversary of the first oil shock that led to the price of a barrel of oil quadrupling, the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has put the Middle East on the brink just as it did in 1973. Beyond the ever-rising body count, chances of a bigger global economic downturn have gone up. With the region being the world’s largest energy producer, price volatility can have bigger implications on growth and inflation, especially for large energy guzzlers like India. From geopolitics to energy economics and the impact on the upcoming green agenda of Cop28, host Arijit Barman gets answers from an energy expert who has served as George Bush Junior’s top energy advisor both on the National Economic Council and the National Security Council at the White House. Catch a candid conversation with Robert McNally, Founder of Rapidan Energy and author of Crude Volatility: The History and the Future of Boom-Bust Oil Priceson this episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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Child Sexual Abuse Material or CSAM is spreading like a deadly virus on the internet. While there has been a growing awareness of the problem and a concerted effort by law enforcement and technology companies to combat CSAM, a significant increase in the production, distribution, and consumption of CSAM has been seen in recent years. A report also found that the average age of victims depicted in CSAM is decreasing, with nearly half of all victims now under the age of 10. What exactly is this content? How easily accessible is it really? What do these platforms have to say? What is the government doing? And most importantly, what can a layman do to safeguard children? Dia Rekhi put ET's Aashish Aryan and Wranga’s Ashish Jaiman in the hot seat and got them to explain why CSAM content on these platforms is NOT child's play. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! 

Disclaimer: This episode has references to and descriptions of partial nudity, pornography and sexual exploitation. Listener discretion is advised.

If you want to know more about Ashish Aryan’s ET article, check it out here. This is the article we discussed in the episode. 

Highlights:
05:25 till 25:36 - What is CSAM, and how have social media companies warned of strict action regarding child abuse content? By ET’s Ashish Aryan.
26:27 till 35:02 - How is Gen AI impacting the dissemination of CSAM content on various platforms? By Wranga’s Ashish Jaiman.

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A juice seller and small time contractor from Bhilai who built a popular betting app are being chased by the cops for a 5000 crore rupees money laundering scam. Also involved are A- listers of Bollywood such as Ranbir Kapoor, social media influencers and India’s most popular standup comedian that endorsed their betting app. From a paan stall in Bhilai to the plush confines of Dubai, from hawala transactions to high-end weddings, this is the story of Sourabh Chandrakar, Ravi Uppal and Mahadev Book. 

Host Anirban Chowdhury talks to Zulfiquar Memon, Founder & Managing Partner - MZM Legal LLP, and ET’s tracker of financial crimes Rashmi Rajput. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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Bihar's caste survey results have provided a new poll plank to the Opposition. As India plans to start the decadal Census, the political parties are once again raising the demand for an all India caste census to enumerate the numerically strong Other Backward Classes. But in an era where data is the new oil, it is no surprise that the holy grail of the electoral system is uniting political parties in their demand for dividing voters into sub-categories. But will this data be used for development or will it rile up another round of reservation riots? From ET’s Political Bureau Nidhi Sharma debuts as host on TMB as she explores the politics and possible rationale behind the demand for dividing the democracy.

In this episode, we hear from:
1 - R Subrahmanyam, Former Secretary to Government of India
2 - Manoj Jha, Member of Rajya Sabha and RJD
3 - Sushil Modi, Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and Rajya Sabha member of BJP
4 - M Veerappa Moily, Congress MP and Former Union Minister of Petroleum, Law, Power, Corporate Affairs.


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Humans of Bombay opens the floodgates to the copyright conversation for creators while controversies around AP Dhillon’s Dil Nu to Made In Heaven script take centre stage. From voice identity to idea protection to direct reshares, creators are facing an uphill battle where copying is moving faster than copyright laws. When remixes and reshares become ripoffs - What options do creators have to protect their work? And is it even feasible? What role do platforms play that encourage engagement at ‘any cost’? TMB Host Apoorva Mittal opens the Pandora’s box of plagiarism with 

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