Best Forward Observer Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Individualism Vs Nationalism In A Civilisational State - The Cārvāka Podcast

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In this monologue, Kushal shares his thoughts on Nationalism and its relevance. What does nationalism mean in an Indian context? When Indians say they are nationalists, what do they mean? Where does individualism find its place in a civilisational state? Also, are all civilisational states the same?This monologue was inspired by a podcast by Amit V…

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4891: It's raining hikes at GCCs, ER&D firms; RuPay chips away at Visa, Mastercard; and Why PW's Prateek Maheshwari is confident about IPO pricing | MC Tech3 - Moneycontrol Podcast

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Groww’s blockbuster IPO wraps up with 18x subscription, while Pine Labs sees a 13% subscription steady Day 1. It’s raining hikes at GCCs and ER&D firms as deep tech talent drives 30–40% pay jumps. RuPay chips away at Visa and Mastercard’s market share with UPI-linked credit cards. And PhysicsWallah’s Prateek Mahe…

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Possible Anthrax Attack at Andrews Air Force Base 7:31

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The Catch Up: Haryana 'vote chori' row, Bihar elections and more (7 Nov) - 3 Things

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The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

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Cyrus Says X AMA Sorabh Pant: Sorabh Pant on Halloween in India, Fertility Decline & AI Babies

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Comedian Sorabh Pant returns for a chaotic, hilarious AMA with Cyrus Broacha — covering everything from India’s fertility decline to gibbons being smuggled at the Mumbai airport, and Albania’s new “AI minister” giving birth to 83 digital kids. They also discuss Abish Mathew, Veer Das, Govinda’s emotional meltdown, childhood birthday sweets, and why…

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Seniorcare: Planning for India's Elderly - All Things Policy

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Malathi Renati and Sowmya Prabhakar share their firsthand experience in senior care. Their conversation focuses on the policy response to securing the future of India’s growing senior population, the emerging 'silver economy,' and the crucial role of society and culture in supporting our senior citizens. To age actively and gracefully. All Things P…

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Haryana 'vote chori' claims, Bilaspur train crash, and cricketers under probe - 3 Things

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Asad Rehman about Rahul Gandhi’s latest allegations of large scale voter manipulation in Haryana’s 2024 Assembly elections and why he’s calling it the biggest case yet of what he describes as vote chori. Next, The Indian Express' Jayprakash Naidu talks about a train crash in Chhattisgarh that killed 11 people a…

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4890: Carlsberg’s India IPO, Bihar phase 1 wraps up & new kids on the AI block | MC Editor's Picks - Moneycontrol Podcast

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Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: Danish brewer Carlsberg has picked its advisors for a proposed IPO, PhysicsWallah's founders are set to join the billionaire club, Piramal Finance set to relist on stock exchanges, fiscal second quarter earnings deliver surprise. Also tune in to discover more news from politics to policy, and learn abou…

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4889: How homegrown Maya Research beat Google in speech AI; Freshworks Q3 revenue up, Ola Electric Q2 loss narrows and CaratLane founder Mithun Sacheti defends Lenskart valuation | MC Tech3 - Moneycontrol ...

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Groww’s IPO sees strong retail frenzy while PhysicsWallah sets its price band ahead of its Rs 3,480-crore issue. We decode how two 23-year-olds from Bengaluru built a voice AI model that outperformed Google’s. Plus, Freshworks’ Q3 revenue rises 15 percent, Ola Electric narrows losses but sees weaker sales, and Ca…

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Trump Admin to Cut Flights Nationwide 8:26

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The Catch Up: Bihar Assembly elections kick off today (6 Nov) - 3 Things

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

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The Language of Intelligence - All Things Policy

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Languages are more than words; they’re emotion, identity, and access. This week on All Things Policy, Sowmya Prabhakar speaks with Omshivaprakash about what it will take to make AI inclusive, one that truly understands India’s people, not just its English speakers. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshash…

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इंदिरा, आपातकाल और उभरता कैसरवाद। The Indira Era ft. Srinath Raghavan - Puliyabaazi Hindi Podcast पुलियाबाज़ी हिन्दी पॉडकास्ट

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2025 में इमरजेंसी के 50 साल पूरे हुए, तो हमने सोचा क्यों न भारत के लोकतंत्र के इस काले प्रकरण पर भी कुछ रोशनी डाली जाये? इस बात पर विस्तार से चर्चा करने किए लिए हमारे साथ जुड़ते हैं जाने माने इतिहासकार श्रीनाथ राघवन जी। तो ये पुलियाबाज़ी सुनिए और अपने सवाल या टीका-टिप्पणी हमसे साझा कीजिये। We discuss: * Crisis in India in the late 60s * What is Caesa…

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Why Bihar keeps returning to Nitish Kumar - 3 Things

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As Bihar enters the first phase of polling, we take stock of the state’s political landscape with The Indian Express’ National Opinion Editor, and discuss the entry of Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj, the baggage weighing down Tejashwi Yadav, and why, even after 20 years in power, many voters still have their hopes pinned on Nitish Kumar. Hosted and p…

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Bihar Elections and Mamdani Wins New York Mayoral race - The Cārvāka Podcast

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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta and Aadit Kapadia about the Bihar elections and the recently concluded elections in New York City and some other important electoral races in the United States of America.Follow Tushar:X: @Tushar15_X: @ask0704YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured#biharelections #prashantkishore …

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Bomb Threats at New Jersey Polling Places 10:40

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The Catch Up: Rahul's H-Files allegations (5 Nov) - 3 Things

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

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4888: ChrysCapital’s mega $2.2 bn fund, MoEngage’s $100 mn raise; Zepto’s meat business CEO Chandan Rungta quits and NVIDIA and Qualcomm Ventures back India’s Deep Tech Alliance - Moneycontrol Podcast

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the biggest stories from India’s startup and tech world. ChrysCapital closes a record $2.2 billion fund, while MoEngage secures $100 million to scale its AI marketing agents, Zepto’s meat business head exits amid leadership churn, and NVIDIA and Qualcomm Ventures back India’s Deep Tech Alliance. Plus, M…

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The Blunders of Our Governments - All Things Policy

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Why do governments, even with the best minds and the noblest intentions, so often get it wrong? Taking the route to Whitehall, Vanshika Saraf and Maria Ann Philip discuss the book The Blunders of Our Governments by Anthony King and Ivor Crewe, an enriching study of Britain’s political missteps. Reflecting on detailed examples by the authors, they p…

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How India’s Women Are Redefining Politics - Grand Tamasha

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For much of India’s democratic history, the woman voter has either been invisible or ignored – at times she has been spoken for, but very rarely listened to. A new book by the journalist Ruhi Tewari argues that this is no longer the case and seeks to understand why women have emerged from the political shadows. What Women Want: Understanding the Fe…

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Canada rejects 74% Indian student visas, US-China ties, Bilaspur collision - 3 Things

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Manraj Grewal Sharma about a major drop in Indian visa acceptances in Canada. She shares why Canada has rejected 74% of the student visa applications from India, the impact it's having on Indian students and Canadian universities. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy abou…

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Can India Go Green While It Grows? ft. Hisham Mundol - Cyrus Says

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In this episode, Cyrus sits down with Hisham Mundol — sustainability expert, corporate leader turned environmental crusader — to talk about India’s biggest challenge: how to grow economically without wrecking the planet. From his early days working across continents to his stint at Hindustan Lever and WorldTel, Hisham shares how a “midlife crisis” …

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4887: Shifting trade map, Arattai slides down rankings & Amol Muzumdar’s Chak De moment - Moneycontrol Podcast

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Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: India’s shifting export map and progress on trade talks, consumer brands ready for winter demand, expected rise in smartphone prices, Arattai’s slide in popularity ranking and women’s team coach Amol Muzumdar’s redeeming moment. Tune in for all this and more in our newsletter that highlights the day’s t…

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U.S. Considers Airspace Shutdown 7:55

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The Catch Up: Russian oil dispatches to India drop sharply (4 Nov) - 3 Things

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

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4886: Peak XV, Accel, Elevation set for $1.5 billion IPO windfall; Zoho's WhatsApp rival Arattai fizzles and OpenAI's Srinivas Narayanan outlines plan to attract Indian developers | MC Tech3 - Moneycontrol ...

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, venture investors finally see liquidity worth $1.5 billion as Indian startups like Groww, Lenskart, and Pine Labs hit the IPO street. Zoho’s WhatsApp rival Arattai slips out of the charts after a brief viral moment, even as Zoho Mail nears $100 million in annual revenue. OpenAI’s Srinivas Narayanan shares how the…

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Teaching The Teachers - All Things Policy

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In this episode, Leah and Astha discuss the state of teacher training in government schools: what’s working, what isn’t, and how policy can do better. From the promise of DIETs to new models like mentorship programs and digital learning platforms, the discussion unpacks how thoughtful reform could transform the classroom experience for millions of …

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All firsts: Women’s World Cup win, an ISRO launch, and new income survey - 3 Things

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First, The Indian Express' Mihir Vasavda and Vinayakk Mohanarangan talk about the night Indian cricket had waited decades for, when Harmanpreet Kaur and her team made history, lifting the World Cup and giving Indian women’s cricket its 1983 moment. Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about ISRO’s launch of its heaviest communication…

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4885: Groww anchor book surge, Pine Labs trims IPO; Swiggy Instamart, Zepto slash delivery charges and Zerodha's CTO on how India's startup boom killed open source - Moneycontrol Podcast

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we dive into a blockbuster week in Indian tech. Groww’s IPO sees record investor interest, while Pine Labs trims its issue size. Zepto and Swiggy Instamart battle it out in a quick commerce fee war, and Zerodha’s CTO Kailash Nadh opens up about how India’s startup boom dimmed open-source culture. Plus, Oyo walks …

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Who The F Are You - The Cārvāka Podcast

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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Harinder Singh Pelia about his book, "Who the F**k are You: A Polite Book about Finding Your Unfair Advantage and Making it Impossible to Ignore."Follow Harinder:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harindersinghpelia/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harindersinghpelia/ Book: https://amzn.in/d/23VPOO4#books…

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ICE Considers “Bounty Hunter” Program 6:05

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The Catch Up: Indian Women team's historic World Cup win (3 Nov) - 3 Things

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

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NISAR- New Era of Earth Observation Begins - All Things Policy

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A few months ago, the world witnessed a historic breakthrough in Earth observation technology with the successful launch of the NISAR satellite, a landmark joint mission by NASA and ISRO. More than just another step forward in space exploration, NISAR marks the beginning of a new era of global cooperation and a deeper understanding of our planet. S…

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Ep 430: Aneesh Pradhan: A Life in Hindustani Music - The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

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When it comes to Hindustani music, he is both a doer and a thinker. A great tabla player, he has written books about the history and theory of music. Aneesh Pradhan joins Amit Varma in episode 430 of The Seen and the Unseen to chat about his life, his music and this world we inhabit. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out…

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Protests in Uttarakhand, why the Rupee falls, and 44 parties against SIR - 3 Things

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Aishwarya Raj about the situation of Uttarakhand's healthcare infrastructure. She shares that as the state gears for celebrating the 25th year of its formation, the status of the healthcare services and infrastructure still raises concerns. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Udit Misra about the value of rupe…

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Faith vs Logic: Rishabh Shah on Religion, God & Modern India - Cyrus Says

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Rishabh Shah — entrepreneur, author, and founder of IMUN (India’s International Movement to Unite Nations) — returns to Cyrus Says to talk about his new book “Young, Wired and Not Woke.” In this no-holds-barred chat with Cyrus Broacha, Rishabh opens up about: Why young Indians are tired of being labeled “woke” Questioning religion without disrespec…

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Don't Follow FRENZY, Follow FUNDAMENTALS: The Only Investment Mantra You Need to Know - Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta

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In this exclusive and powerful episode of Paisa Vaisa, host Anupam Gupta sits down with Shripal Shah, the Managing Director and CEO of Kotak Securities, to decode the seismic shifts in the Indian financial market. Shah delivers a stark, data-driven warning on the Futures & Options (F&O) segment, revealing the alarming statistic that over 90% of ind…

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Being Hindu In North America - The Cārvāka Podcast

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In this podcast, Kushal and Shambhav Sharma talk about J D Vance and Zohran Mamdani and how both of them in their own unique way have thrown the Hindu community in North America under the bus.If you have not registered for the Hindu Heritage Festival, which will be held on November 1, 2025, in Toronto, click the registration link below and complete…

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Chota Hafta 561 - NL Hafta

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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande and Jayashree Arunachalam are joined by journalist Sreenivasan Jain and Ritu Rao, writer, INTACH consultant, and researcher on water sustainability. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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4884: SEBI open to MF plea, spotlight on Lenskart IPO & sunset for debit cards | MC Editor's Picks - Moneycontrol Podcast

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Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: SEBI is open to weigh reasonable requests from Mutual Funds, October was a busy month for IPOs, wild speculations on RRP semiconductors stock, Starlink conducts demos that Eutelsat Oneweb completed earlier this year, Bihar’s poll promises to add to fiscal burden and much more.…

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4883: Lenskart IPO gets fully subscribed on Day 1; Sauce VC readies $80 mn fund for consumer push; and Mumbai’s AI film fest gets star power | MC Tech3 - Moneycontrol Podcast

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the biggest stories shaping India’s tech and startup scene. Lenskart’s IPO dazzles with full subscription on Day 1, Sauce VC stirs up an $80 million fund for homegrown consumer brands, and Mumbai’s AI Film Festival draws Bollywood’s brightest. Plus, Apple's record-breaking India quarter, powered by b…

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Patel: FBI Thwarted Halloween Terror Attack in Michigan 8:12

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The Catch Up: Pan-India SIR, Trump-Xi meet and more (31 Oct) - 3 Things

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The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

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The Future of Food- Of Functional Foods and Smart Proteins - All Things Policy

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Biotechnologies are transforming how we grow, produce, and consume food. What does this mean for the future of nutrition and health? What challenges do producers and consumers face as food becomes smarter and more functional? And how should governments respond to these rapid changes? In this episode, Shambhavi Naik joins Suman Joshi to explore thes…

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BRR Episode 103 Long Way Home with Chandra Kumar Chinnappa - Biker Radio Rodcast

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What can one say about a timeless icon but that they lead by example when all else falter. Naanu, Chinni, Chinnappa, call him as you choose he will always be the reluctant legend that he truly is. Born in 1953 CK Chinnappa was among the disruptive news makers of India's halcyon days of idyllic sports back in the 80's through the turn of the century…

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4882: Disrupting India’s fashion ecosystem |Sanjay Nigam, Fashion entrepreneur & investor - Moneycontrol Podcast

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Indian fabric and fashion have woven trade ties with the world since the beginning of civilisation. Yet for all its innovation and outstanding craftsmanship, Indian fashion does not grab the kind of space in the global market that it deserves. As technology and new sensibilities mark a big shift in the fashion industry, it is time for homegrown com…

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Central Square Foundation | NIPUN Bharat and the way forward for the FLN Mission - 3 Things

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As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation, we are excited to bring to you the fifth and final episode of our series where we talk about the learnings and best practices from the NIPUN Bharat Mission and its future in the country. It has been over four years since the NIPUN Bharat Mission launched and ushered in significant…

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Jharkhand HIV infection case, Goa's tourism woes, and Trump-Xi meet - 3 Things

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Shubham Tigga about a case that has emerged in Jharkhand, where five children suffering from Thalassemia went for their regular blood transfusion and came back HIV positive. He talks about the state government's reaction, the hospital's response and the investigation that is happening. Next, we talk to The Indi…

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Suresh Menon comes for an AMA & talks Baldness, Marriage, Pee Bottles & Politics. - Cyrus Says

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They’re back! Cyrus Broacha and Suresh Menon — two comedy legends, one mic, and absolute chaos. In this special AMA, the duo discuss: 👉 Delhi’s toxic pollution and political “gas” 👉 Baldness and why bald men still use shampoo 👉 Marriage survival tips (with fractured wives) 👉 50+ age problems no one warned you about 👉 Indian cricket, nepotism, and B…

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4881: Free Gemini for Jio users, Fed rate cut impact & how pensioners gain with Central pay revisions | MC Editor's Picks - Moneycontrol Podcast

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From macroeconomic policy to corporate milestones, in this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks find analysis on US federal reserve rate cut, a report on buzzing deals in the banking sector, exclusive interviews with Groww’s leadership, Jio’s free access to Gemini Pro AI and how NVIDIA’s milestone market cap has made winners across the globe.…