The Cārvāka Podcast is a series of long-form conversations hosted by Kushal Mehra. The podcast covers a wide range of subjects where Kushal speaks with a wide range of guests to talk about sports, philosophy, public policy, current affairs, history, economics, etc.
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Velina Tchakarova about the current state of affairs in global geopolitics as President Donald Trump calls Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday as India and America rebuild their ties and Saudi Arabia signs a defence pact with Pakistan.Follow Velina:X: @vtchakarovaWebsite: https://foraconsciousexperience.…
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Modi And Trump's Phone Call And Pakistan And Saudi Arabia Defence Pact
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1:08:50In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Velina Tchakarova about the current state of affairs in global geopolitics as President Donald Trump calls Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday as India and America rebuild their ties and Saudi Arabia signs a defence pact with Pakistan.Follow Velina:X: @vtchakarovaWebsite: https://foraconsciousexperience.…
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சட்டத்திருத்தம் தமிழர்களின் உரிமைகளை மீட்குமா? இலங்கையில் அதற்கான சூழல் வளர என்ன செய்ய வேண்டும்? - Pagutharivu Podcast | பகுத்தறிவு பாட்காஸ்ட் | Tamil Podcast
சட்டத்திருத்தம் தமிழர்களின் உரிமைகளை மீட்குமா? இலங்கையில் அதற்கான சூழல் வளர என்ன செய்ய வேண்டும்?இந்த அத்தியாயத்தில் நாம் பிரசன்னா சண்முகதாஸ் (ஆவணப்பட தயாரிப்பாளர்) மற்றும் ககுஸ்தன் ஆரியரத்னம் (முன்னாள் விடுதலைப்புலி போராளி, நிறுவனர் மற்றும் ஆய்வாளர்) இருவருடன் இலங்கையில் அமைதிவழியில் சட்டத்திருத்தம் மூலமாக தமிழர்களின் பறிக்கப்பட்ட உரிமைகளை மீட்கமுட…
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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Manisha Pande and Shardool Katyayan are joined by Dhanya Rajendran, editor-in-chief of The News Minute, and Nitin Sethi, founding editor of the Reporter’s Collective. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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4823: iPhone 17 hits stores, a blockbuster IPO week, Pakistan’s new export markets & Sanjeev Sanyal’s interview - Moneycontrol Podcast
Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, speaks to Moneycontrol about GST implementation, process reforms and much more. Economist Arvind Kumar lobbies for gross welfare product over GDP as a measure of growth. The government is changing the benchmarks to evaluate state-run companies for "ratna" classification.…
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4822: Inside BharatGen’s Trillion-Parameter ‘Mother Model’, Meta’s AI Optimism for India, IT Sector’s Fed Breather and SoftBank’s new round of layoffs - Moneycontrol Podcast
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down MeitY’s big announcement awarding BharatGen over Rs 900 crore to build a trillion-parameter “mother model” under the IndiaAI Mission, and what it means for India’s AI ecosystem. We also bring you Meta CMO Alex Schultz’s insights on why India could emerge as an AI exporter, the IT sector’s cautious r…
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4821: Future of smartphones – the next homegrown disruptor | Madhav Sheth, Founder & CEO, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies - Moneycontrol Podcast
The man who virtually dismantled the entry barrier to owning smartphones has now embarked on his next project, which, too, is poised to revolutionise communication. Former RealMe founder Madhav Sheth’s latest venture, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, has pioneered the AI+ smartphone – entirely designed, developed, and manufactured in India. Under She…
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As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation, we are excited to bring to you the second episode of our five part series where we talk about the transformative journey of the NIPUN Bharat Mission. It has been four years since the launch of the Mission and for the first time in two decades we are seeing learning improvements am…
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Firstly, The Indian Express’ National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath explains the Supreme Court’s decision to give Reliance Foundation’s Vantara project a clean chit and how it has now dismissed all complaints, citing the SIT’s report that found no legal violations and upheld the facility’s welfare standards. Next, The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt d…
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In this Cyrus Says AMA Special, Cyrus is joined by comedian Shamik Chakrabarti for an hour of unfiltered banter, scams, sports, and sheer nonsense. From fake celebrity frauds (Keanu Reeves & Abraham Lincoln?!) to haunted houses charging rent, horror movie trauma, scam-crazy India, and why cricket feels pointless against UAE — nothing is spared. The…
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4820: India’s market cap surge, Infra.Market’s fund raise & the GenZ powered boost to tourism | MC Editor's Picks - Moneycontrol Podcast
In this edition, we have two interesting interviews - economist Kaushik Basu argues that closer India-China engagement is necessary even as India competes with its neighbour and Abakkus Asset Manager founder Sunil Singhania tells us that India Inc must shift its focus from margin protection to growth. Also find reportage on India’s market cap surge…
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4819: IndiaAI picks IIT Bombay, TechM, Fractal, others for sovereign AI models, Nikhil Kamath leads Infra. Market’s Rs 730 crore round and Gameskraft hit by layoffs | MC Tech3 - Moneycontrol Podcast
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack India’s big AI push as the government selects eight new players, including IIT Bombay, Tech Mahindra, and Fractal, to build sovereign Large Language Models (LLMs). We also bring you Infra. Market’s Rs 730 crore funding round led by Nikhil Kamath ahead of its IPO, Gameskraft’s 120 job cuts amid regulator…
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhavan and Anwesha Sen discuss the latest edition of India’s Technology Perspective Capability Roadmap, or TPCR, and consider its significance for defence procurement, industry, and modern military capability. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institu…
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EP300 Special अभी तो बस शुरुआत है। आपके सवाल, हमारे जवाब। Ask Us Anything - Puliyabaazi Hindi Podcast पुलियाबाज़ी हिन्दी पॉडकास्ट
पुलियाबाज़ी का एपिसोड नंबर 300 हाज़िर है। ये हमारे लिए ख़ास मक़ाम है और शायद ये आप सब की हौसला अफ़ज़ाई के बिना मुमकिन नहीं होता था। इसी लिए आज चर्चा आपके सवालों पर। हमें अपने सवाल भेजने के लिए श्रोताओं का शुक्रिया। कुछ के जवाब हमने दिए है, बाकी के हम अगले एपिसोड्स में डिसकस करेंगे। वैसे अगर आप हमसे पूछे तो हम तो यही कहेंगे कि अभी तो बस शुरुआत है। Prebook…
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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Ravi Dutta Misra about the negotiations that have started between India and the US regarding the trade deal between the two nations and the tariffs that the US has imposed on Indian exports. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anjali Marar about the heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand that has led to massive landsli…
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4818: PM Modi’s first newspaper appearance, private banks’ push for autonomy & India’s shifting trade map | MC Editor's Picks - Moneycontrol Podcast
In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks we report on private banks’ push for more autonomy in leadership appointments, the race for Apollo Cradle & Children’s hospital, how Trump tariffs have re-shaped India’s trade map, how the deluge has left spoilt apple crops in its wake and more. Also check out Nalin Mehta’s flashback piece that goes th…
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India-Israel Sign Investment Agreement
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1:14:50In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Yeshaya Rosenman about the future of India-Israel relations. Both countires signed a trade agreement recently when the Israeli Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich visited India. How can India-Israel look at defence partnership between the two countries, Gaza war and many more pressing issues.Follow Yeshaya:X: @i…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Yeshaya Rosenman about the future of India-Israel relations. Both countires signed a trade agreement recently when the Israeli Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich visited India. How can India-Israel look at defence partnership between the two countries, Gaza war and many more pressing issues.Follow Yeshaya:X: @i…
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4817: What made Urban Company’s IPO a hit, Groww founders’ Rs 614 crore payday, Sentient AI wants to take on OpenAI with open source AGI, and FinBox’s $40 million raise | MC Tech3 - Moneycontrol Podcast ...
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down what made Urban Company’s IPO a standout, with nearly 109x subscription, as it makes a blockbuster D-Street debut. We also look at Groww’s founders pocketing Rs 614 crore in incentives ahead of its IPO, why Peter Thiel-backed Sentient AI is taking on OpenAI with its open-source AGI platform, and how…
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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Sridhar Krishna (Senior Scholar), Suman Joshi (Staff Programme Manager, GCPP) and Kripa Koshy (Staff Programme Manager, PGP) take a high-level look at the state of Indian society vis-à-vis inequalities and contradictions that pervade it. They pay particular attention to the story beyond economic indices, with p…
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India’s once-flourishing ties with Washington have soured in Trump’s second term, marked by punishing tariffs and penalties over Russian oil. This turbulence reinforces New Delhi’s instinct for “multi-alignment,” and the desire to hedge between great powers rather than bet on any single partner. Against this backdrop, a new paper by the journalist …
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First, The Indian Express’ National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath talks about the Supreme Court’s latest interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act.and where the matter stands. Next, The Indian Express’ Atri Mitra talks about West Bengal, where a small panchayat in the Sundarbans is at the centre of one of the biggest passport scams in India. (13:1…
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In this episode, Cyrus is joined by filmmaker and producer Gaurav Dhingra for a freewheeling conversation on his fascinating career. From starting out at MTV to working on massive projects like Maqbool, Mangal Pandey, Jackie Chan’s The Myth, and reality shows like The Amazing Race, Gaurav takes us through the chaos, humor, and hustle of the film in…
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4816: Gameskraft CFO confession, Manipal Hospitals IPO & the Modinomics era | MC Editor's Picks - Moneycontrol Podcast
In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks, learn about a stunning confession from the former Gameskraft CFO. Also find our reportage on GST - from the breather for the pharma sector to the notification on rates for bricks and tobacco products. On the eve of PM Modi’s birthday, find our special coverage on his reforms playbook and take a glimps…
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4815: Groww parent Billionbrains files updated IPO papers to raise Rs 1,060 crore through fresh issue, How Gameskraft CFO blew company funds on F&O, Nothing’s Nikhil Kamath connection | MC Tech3 - Moneycontrol ...
On this episode of Tech 3 podcast, we bring you details about one of India’s most awaited fintech IPO, Groww, a wild story about a former CFO of Gameskraft, why American companies continue to set up shop in India, Nothing’s Nikhil Kamath connection and why Blackbuck founder Rajesh Yabaji is frustrated with the infamous ORR Tech corridor in Bengalur…
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena discuss the scenarios to witness during the succession of the 14th Dalai Lama. Given the importance of the issue to the Gaden Phodrang Trust, the believers of Tibetan Buddhism, and Beijing, there is both a religious and geopolitical vantage point from which to assess India and Chin…
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In 2022, the Uttarakhand tourism board invited bids to promote adventure tourism on a 142 acre estate near Mussoorie, with huts, a café, museums, and even a helipad. The winning company, Rajas Aerosports, got the project for an annual fee of just Rs 1 crore. But an Indian Express investigation found that all three firms that bid had the same shareh…
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4814: Carlsberg IPO, Swiggy’s new app & why investors are bullish on AI startups | Editor's Picks - Moneycontrol Podcast
Danish brewer Carlsberg is exploring an IPO for its India unit. Swiggy to debut new app Toing in Pune. Electronics contract manufacturers and non luxury hotels segment are bullish on growth. There is a surge in investors’ appetite for Indian AI startups. And, a chaotic day for income tax returns filers. Find our reportage on all this and more in th…
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Shame On The Government Of India And BCCI
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1:19:35In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tehseen Poonawalla and Abhijit Iyer Mitra on the decision of the government of India and the BCCI to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. They also talk about the post-match antics by the Indian team, where they did not shake hands with the Pakistani team.Follow them: Twitter: @tehseenp X: @Iyervval#deshdr…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tehseen Poonawalla and Abhijit Iyer Mitra on the decision of the government of India and the BCCI to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. They also talk about the post-match antics by the Indian team, where they did not shake hands with the Pakistani team.Follow them: Twitter: @tehseenp X: @Iyervval#deshdr…
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4813: Mutual funds load up Zomato, Swiggy’s new app, Groww chases $9 bn IPO valuation, AI startups prep seed rounds, Ola’s Rs 400 crore PLI claim | MC Tech3 - Moneycontrol Podcast
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why Zomato’s parent, Eternal, is becoming a mutual fund favourite, Swiggy’s fresh bet on students with its new budget app Toing, and Groww’s plan to list at a $9 billion valuation. We also track the seed-funding frenzy among Indian AI startups, Ola Electric’s Rs 400-crore PLI claim for FY25, and how…
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First, The Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah explains Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in May 2023. Next, The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy talks about India–US ties and how after months of strained trade talks and rising tariff co…
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In this episode of Cyrus Says, actor Neil Bhoopalam joins Cyrus for a witty and insightful conversation about his latest theatre project and his quirky personal passions. Neil talks about his role in 'The Horse', a Roman political satire presented by Aadyam Theatre and directed by Sunil Shanbhag, where he plays Silanus opposite Caligula—the emperor…
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anisree Suresh and Swathi Kalyani unpack India’s agricultural trade policies, examining where the country holds export potential and what it must do to maximise gains from its agriculture sector. They discuss India’s farm trade policy and suggest calibrated liberalisation, tariff easing, and leveraging strength…
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Why Your Job Is Not Your Identity | Roopa Kudva on Work-Life Integration | Paisa Vaisa | Anupam Gupta - Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta
In this eye-opening episode of the Paisa Vaisa podcast, host Anupam Gupta sits down with the legendary Roopa Kudva, former MD of Crisil and author of Leadership Beyond the Playbook. Roopa shares her extraordinary journey from growing up in Assam and Meghalaya with almost no exposure to the business world to becoming a veteran business leader and a …
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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Anand Vardhan, and Raman Kirpal are joined by Kanak Mani Dixit, founder-editor of Himal South Asian, and writer and podcaster Anurag Minus Verma. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…
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4811: SEBI eases IPO norms, Swiggy ups Q-com stakes, Apple deepens India sourcing & more - Moneycontrol Podcast
In this edition we track Sebi’s eased IPO norms and how investment banks are capitalising on the rising trend of companies going public. Find an analysis of how far Apple has deepened sourcing from India, an opinion piece on how Indian IT should navigate the current geopolitical and technological changes and how recent events shrink America’s statu…
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4812: Embedded Payments: Addressing critical challenges in $25 billion space | Srinivas Nidugondi, EVP & COO - Fintech, Comviva - Moneycontrol Podcast
Embedded payments are revolutionizing the financial landscape by integrating payment solutions into everyday platforms. Moreover, the sector has huge potential to reach a market size of around $25 billion by 2030. Comviva is shaping this transformation with solutions like its mobiquity ONE platform to deliver secure, frictionless experiences. In th…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the situation in Punjab as they grapple with the worst ever floods in their history. What is the road ahead for Punjab? How long can Punjab survive with an antagonistic approach towards Delhi? Follow Tushar:X: @Tushar15_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured#punjabfloods #f…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the situation in Punjab as they grapple with the worst ever floods in their history. What is the road ahead for Punjab? How long can Punjab survive with an antagonistic approach towards Delhi? Follow Tushar:X: @Tushar15_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured#punjabfloods #f…
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4810: Instamart’s best run yet, says Swiggy chief, Urban Company’s blockbuster IPO and Apple’s supplier base doubles in India - Moneycontrol Podcast
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Swiggy Instamart’s record growth and CEO Sriharsha Majety’s outlook for quick commerce, as Urban Company’s IPO gets 103 times subscription on final day. We also break down Apple’s growing but still modest India supplier base and what it means for local manufacturing. Plus, a deep dive into TCS and C-DAC…
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Off road adventure star, rally racer, trainer and FMSCI steward Devaraja Venkatesh is a 'Dev' of the offroad and that's for sure. On the 102nd episode of the Biker Radio Rodcast, Dev shares his core dream; something that he's never spoken about. The boyhood dream of the man he wants to be. And that's a mic drop Your comments will inspire us all for…
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Swathi Kalyani, Geospatial Research analyst at the Takshashila Institution and Mr. Vipul Anand, Consultant to the Water Resources Division, Bureau of Indian Standards, Government of India discuss about the critical world of flash flood management. They explore what distinguishes these sudden, devastating events…
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4809: Nifty bulls target back-to-back weekly gains; Infosys’ biggest-ever share buyback & SEBI board meet agenda | Market Minutes - Moneycontrol Podcast
Nifty looks set to wrap up the week on a strong note after seven straight sessions of gains, with GIFT Nifty signaling a firm start and global markets buoyed by rising expectations of a US Fed rate cut next week. In today’s episode we track all the big movers—Infosys after announcing its biggest-ever Rs 18,000-crore share buyback, SEBI board meet a…
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