India’s public education system is riddled with several critical gaps. In 2013, Mantra4Change was set up with the mission to holistically transform public school systems through collective collaboration. Four years later, Mantra4Change found a natural ally in ShikshaLokam — under the aegis of Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiative — to address th…

In this episode, recorded in early October 2024, we’re diving into a topic that’s on everyone’s mind: Is holding cash a smart move in these unpredictable markets? We’re in what some are calling one of the most “unloved” bull markets—stocks keep rising, but investors (ourselves included) are uneasy, waiting for the other shoe to drop. To help us unp…

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about key events that investors will eye on October 25. Q2 results are likely to bring some volatility in the Indian markets, weighing on Nifty 50 index for the fourth straight week. Companies such as ITC, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, among others will react their Q2 results today. Meanwhile. Also, cat…

First, The Indian Express’ Legal Editor, Apurva Vishwanath, talks about the Supreme Court upholding the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act. She discusses the court's observations and the implications of the verdict for broader citizenship issues, including the powers of Parliament on the matter. Next, The Indian Express’ M…

In this episode of All Things Policy, Rohan Pai and Mariam Azeemuddin analyse the latest lawsuits filed against TikTok in the US for harming the mental health of teenagers. Using the Octalysis 'gamification' framework, they examine the intricacies of the TikTok algorithm and question whether the allegations in the lawsuit are founded. Are there any…

This week on Cyrus Says we have Film Maker & Producer Hansal Mehta . The episode starts with him studying computer engineering. He worked in Fiji before returning to India to start his career in films. He shares how an accident changed his decision coming back to India & the love food has been constant throughout living alone in Fiji leading to cre…

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 24th of October and here are the headlines. After assessing cyclone preparedness in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi announced that evacuations would be completed within hours. Heavy rainfall affected parts of West Bengal and Odisha as the states prepared for …

In the 1980s, sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the notion of a "third place": a space dedicated to informal gatherings to facilitate conversation and social interaction, argued to be essential to democracy. Many commentators see third spaces as valuable contributions to social cohesion. But in an increasingly globalised and virtual world where spac…

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Wyatt Claypool and Daniel Bordman about the recently concluded elections in British Columbia. They also discuss the rumours circulating on social media about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's alleged resignation.Follow them:Twitter: @wyatt_claypoolTwitter: @DanielBordmanOGSupport Daniel: https://www.paypal.com/payp…

एक वोट, एक मूल्य ये प्रजातंत्र का मूल सिद्धांत है। इसी बात को ध्यान में रखते हुए, बदलती जनसंख्या के साथ लोकसभा की सीटों का बंटवारा भी बदलने की व्यवस्था हमारे संविधान में की गयी थी। हर दशकीय जनगणना के बाद जनसंख्या के अनुपात में सीटों का बंटवारा होना था। लेकिन, इमरजेंसी के दौरान इस व्यवस्था को पच्चीस सालों के लिए स्थगित कर दिया गया। २००१ में इस बंटवा…

First, The Indian Express' Man Aman Singh Chhina recounts the tragic crash of an Indian Air Force aircraft which took place 56 years ago and its remains are still being recovered. He shares how the accident resulted in the deaths of all 98 passengers on board, including six crew members and 92 soldiers. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Dipanita…

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 23rd of October and here are the headlines. Cyclone Dana has formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal and is forecasted to make landfall as a severe cyclonic storm between the Bhitarkanika and Dhamra areas of Odisha. Officials from the Indian Meteorological De…

One of the most remarkable developments in Indian politics in recent years is the surge in female voter turnout. For the first several decades after Independence, women’s participation on Election Day lagged men’s by between 8 to 12 percentage points. In recent years, however, that gender gap has completely disappeared. In most state elections toda…

The Delhi police are currently investigating an international kidney transplant racket that was allegedly being run by individuals with links to two well known hospitals in the National Capital Region—Apollo and Yatharth. An investigation of case records by The Indian Express, including interrogation reports, international approval forms, and call …

Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this high-speed episode of Cyrus Says, we chat with Jehan Daruvala, the rising talent in the world of Formula E, now driving for Maserati MSG Racing in the 2023-24 season. Jehan takes us through his thrilling journey, from his early days with Prema Powerteam to his recent masterclass energy strategy that earned him points …

India-China relations are dynamic, featuring periods of marked conflict, competition, and some cooperation. Structurally, however, the relations face significant challenges today, in domains ranging from the boundary dispute and trade imbalance, to broader tensions surrounding leadership of the 'Global South', burgeoning US-China contestation, and …

The headlines of the day from The Indian Express.

Why do governments, including India’s, struggle in the cybersecurity domain? In the context of global AI governance wherein the US and EU are pushing for soft touch and hard touch regulation, respectively, what is the Indian approach to AI governance? How can we secure supply chains? To find answers, Lokendra, Rijesh and Bharath sit down with Micha…

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about key events that investors will eye on October 22. India Inc’s Q2 results, geopolitical tensions, and FII flows movement are likely to dictate market trends. Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Green Energy, Bajaj Finance, Paytm and Zomato will announce their results for the second quarter. Hynd…

First, The Indian Express Diplomatic Affairs Editor, Shubhajit Roy, shares his observations from the 2024 SCO summit, which marked the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nine years. Next, The Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha discusses the importance of common resources and the challenges in preserving and maintaining them (13:58)…

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Sanjay Lazar and Daniel Bordman about the latest updates on the recent Indo-Canadian crisis. Sanjay Lazar shares his views on how Canadian Liberal MPs attempt to reopen the Air India bombing inquiry, which is an insult to the victims of the attack.Follow them:Twitter: @sjlazarsBook: https://amzn.in/d/2ppNu30Twitt…

The headlines of the day from The Indian Express.

In this episode, Avinash Shet and Anisree Suresh explore how policies like Minimum Export Price (MEP) affect global trade, particularly for essential commodities like onions and rice. We delve into the reasons behind these regulations, such as controlling domestic inflation and stabilizing food prices, while also examining their consequences on far…

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about key events that investors will eye this week. India Inc’s Q2 results, geopolitical tensions, and FII flows movement are likely to dictate market trends this week. Over 400 corporates will report Q2 results this week, with Bajaj Finance, HUL in focus. Also, catch VK Vijayakumar of Geojit F…

On the 12th of October, Baba Siddique, a prominent Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and a member of the ruling Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra, was shot dead in Bandra. While the exact motive behind the killing remains unclear, the Mumbai police suspect that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was involved. The incident has cast a spotlight on the c…

In this episode, Anupam chats with Arindam Mandal, Investment Manager at Marcellus GCP, about the ins and outs of investing in foreign stocks. They unpack the importance of global diversification, the potential benefits of tapping into international markets, and how adding foreign stocks to your portfolio can supercharge your long-term wealth-build…

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This week, Newslaundry’s Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam, and Anand Vardhan are joined by financial crimes and corporate governance lawyer Sherbir Panag. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Abby, Patrick, and Dan continue their watch-through of Zizek’s “The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema.” They talk Tarkovsky and id-machines, Hitchcock and the impotence of male fantasy, Lynch and nightmares, films as dreams, …

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Matthew McManus about his book, "The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism."Follow Matt:Twitter: @MattPolProfWebsite: https://left2right.webflow.io/Book: https://amzn.in/d/i9mTigE#socialism #liberalism #EqualityvsEquity------------------------------------------------------------Listen to the podcasts on:SoundClou…

As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation - we bring to you the fourth part of this series of conversations where we will speak to experts in the field of EdTech and AI to learn how the fast evolving world of Artificial Intelligence has a critical role to play in shaping the evolving space of EdTech and how school children…

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 18th of October and here are this week’s headlines. India strongly refuted Canada's claims on Tuesday regarding evidence of Indian involvement in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Government sources indicated that no specifics had been provided and cr…

Entrepreneurs in emerging economies have been tackling key challenges such as capital access, policy support and critical gaps. How can these challenges be addressed?The importance of entrepreneurship in job creation and fueling economic growth, ensuring reduced ‘brain drain’ and retaining the existing talent pool in the country especially in emerg…

In this episode of Market Minutes, Vaibhavi Ranjan highlights the key factors to watch before the Indian market opens. Volatility continues to spread across the market amid a lack of fresh triggers. With the market moving into the thick of the earnings season, will there be enough triggers to chart a decisive move or is this consolidation here to s…

While the Government has been the primary driver of sports since independence, it is time the other 2 pillars the society and markets, who have equal or more agency, stop being spectators, but get into the action and actively promoting a sporting culture in India. We are in an economically viable space to see this unfold. Ram Mohan and Vinay Rao wh…

First, The Indian Express' Divya A explains what led to the expulsion of Canadian and Indian diplomats by both the countries, the updates that have surfaced in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case and how all this has impacted the relationship between India and Canada. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt who shares details of the 50 me…

Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode of Cyrus Says, actor and comedian Ranvir Shorey takes us through his fascinating journey of becoming one of Bollywood’s most versatile performers. Born to Bollywood producer Krishan Dev Shorey, Ranvir began his career as a video jockey & producer on Channel V before breaking into the world of acting. He shares…

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 17th of October and here are the headlines. Days after receiving multiple bomb threats against flights on social media, Indian intelligence agencies have traced the originating IP addresses to London and Germany, according to The Indian Express. The agencies req…

In this episode of Market Minutes, Vaibhavi Ranjan highlights the key factors to watch before the Indian market opens. Volatility continues to spread across the market amid a lack of fresh triggers. With the market moving into the thick of the earnings season, will there be enough triggers to chart a decisive move or is this consolidation here to s…

एंटीबायोटिक की खोज मानव जाति के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण क्षण था। इससे इंसानों का जीवनकाल बढ़ा और स्वास्थ्य सेवा में क्रांतिकारी बदलाव आया क्योंकि लोग अब मामूली चोटों और संक्रमणों के कारण नहीं मर रहे थे। लेकिन अब एक नया खतरा मंडरा रहा है - सुपरबग बैक्टीरिया अब तक खोजे गए एंटीबायोटिक्स के प्रति तेजी से प्रतिरोधी होते जा रहे हैं। एंटीबायोटिक प्रतिरोध को तेज…

Last week, 57-year-old former Delhi University professor G.N. Saibaba passed away in a Hyderabad hospital following post-operative complications after undergoing surgery for gallbladder stones. Saibaba, who had 90% disabled due to a polio infection he contracted during his childhood, spent nearly a decade in jail for alleged Maoist links before bei…

In mid-2023, some imagined the Middle East and North Africa would move on from internecine conflicts to an age of economic connectivity. The war that followed laid bare the poor assumptions that underpinned these hopes. In a conversation with Aditya Ramanathan, Egyptian scholar Muhammad Alaraby discusses the ongoing conflict, the risks that lie ahe…