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We used to talk about politics in Windsor, ON. Then we moved to Halifax, NS. So now we talk about sex and relationships and how they relate to capitalism.
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Jalal-ud-din-Mohammad Akbar, also known as Akbar, was one of the most famous Mughal kings and he reigned India during the 16th century. Akbar, unlike other Mughal emperors, was keen to have talented people in his court irrespective of their religion. He had nine gems in his court and amongst them, Birbal was widely considered the most intelligent. A Brahmin by birth, Birbal’s original name was Mahesh Das and he met Akbar first time when he helped Akbar and his courtiers find the way back to ...
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Indian markets are poised for a steady start this Friday after the Nifty ended near the 25,200 mark. The Gift Nifty is hinting at a muted opening but renewed Modi-Trump camaraderie could buoy market sentiment. Meanwhile, global cues remain mixed as Asian markets track Wall Street losses. The spotlight today is on TCS’s better-than-expected Q2 earni…
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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sweety Kumari about the devastation that has happened in West Bengal due to heavy rains. Sweety shares details of how the situation unfolded, the impact the rains have had and the rescue operations. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about the communal unrest in Odisha's Cuttack where violence br…
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In this episode, Cyrus, Aakash, and Punit answer your most Indian questions — from loud bhajan uncles on Mumbai trains to awkward Diwali gifting office politics, and missed train crushes on the Central Line. Expect chaos, sarcasm, and questionable wisdom as Cyrus tackles: India winning (and not taking) the Asia Cup The eternal struggle between work…
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In this edition of Editor’s Picks, we break down what sparked off Tata Trust’s rift, whether LG India’s IPO success reflects long-term sustainability, and India’s festive season spending habits. Also, on the death anniversary of industrialist Ratan Tata, find pieces by five writers who knew him well as they share memories of the legendary business …
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In this bonus episode, we speak to Shyamal Majumdar, editor at Financial Express about the unfolding turmoil within one of India’s most trusted business groups, the Tata Group, and what this internal rift means for corporate governance and investor confidence. At the centre of this crisis is a split within the Tata Trusts, which controls a majority…
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Ashwin Prasad and Adya Madhavan explore the connection between artificial intelligence and how it augments and changes different aspects of power. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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इस हफ़्ते पुलियाबाज़ी टीम जगभ्रमण पर निकली थी तो हमने सोचा की श्रोताओं को इस सफ़र का ब्यौरा देना तो बनता है। तो पेश है और एक सफ़रनामा अय्याशी की नगरी लास वेगस और कनाडा की राजधानी ओटावा का। We discuss: * Sincity Las Vegas * How Vegas was built * Entertainment at Industrial Scale * Trade Exhibition * Canada’s dependence on the US * Notes from Ottawa Also…
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First, The Indian Express' National Legal Editor Apurva Viswanath talks about the attack that disrupted proceedings before Chief Justice BR Gavai over his remarks on Khajuraho temple complex. Next, Girish Kuber, the editor of the Marathi daily Loksatta talks about Maharashtra's Marathwada region, where record breaking rainfall has turned one of Ind…
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Raymond Group is betting big on Andhra Pradesh with plans to establish aerospace and auto parts manufacturing facilities in the state. Tata Capital’s IPO was fully subscribed on the final day and most analysts remain confident about the company’s long term prospects. PM Modi pitched for India’s telecom sector, pushing for domestic innovations and m…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Catherine Perez-Shakdam about Operation Rising Lion where Israel has struck the heart of Iran where multiple targets have been hit including nuclear enrichment facilities and dpots where their top leadership was situated.Follow Them:Catherine: @ShakdamCBook: https://amzn.in/d/3MkIvgs#israel #palestine #hamas #ham…
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Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Cyrus sits down with Atulan and Divesh, the creators of Honey Imm Home — one of India’s most loved LGBTQ+ couple channels on Instagram and YouTube. The duo opens up about their journey of love, laughter, and life together as a gay couple in Mumbai. They share how Honey Imm Home began a…
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Indian stocks are in a funk right now even as brokerages remain bullish, expecting a turnaround in market sentiments over the coming quarters. Investor Adrian Mowat tells us that China will outperform India for the balance of 2025, as New Delhi reels from punitive US tariffs and the visa squeeze. Also, Seacoast Shipping Services’ claims that funds …
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Ajeet Bharti about the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar. How will the caste matrix work out? And will Prashant Kishore play the role of the vote katau against the BJP?Follow Ajeet:X: @ajeetbhartiBooks: https://t.co/nDEZ5fduo0YouTube: https://t.co/lRbofaaEv3#biharelections #prashantkishore #nitishkumar #bjp #c…
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India has long held its position as the “pharmacy of the world” and a global biotech hub. And now, another revolution is unfolding in medical technology with India aiming to become a $30 billion MedTech manufacturing powerhouse by 2030. Leading this from the forefront is Wipro GE Healthcare, which is building products not just for India but also fo…
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Indian markets ended higher last week with Sensex and Nifty up nearly 1% each, while PSU banks and metals led the gains. We also track the global market cues - Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit record highs on leadership change, Wall Street ended on a strong note last week despite the US government shutdown, and gold extended its gains for a seventh week. Bit…
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Writing biographies is solitary and difficult -- even when the subject is way more interesting than anything you could make up. Narayani Basu joins Amit Varma in episode 428 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss writing, friendship, hustling, ageing, intentionality and the subject of her latest book, the impossible KM Panikkar. (FOR FULL LINKED SHO…
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You see the brand name on the tag, but we found the company that powers everything behind it. PDS Limited is the Value-Focused global infrastructure powerhouse. Group CEO Sanjay Jain gives us a rare look into how major retailers define the single most important word in fashion: Value. He also shares a personal lesson from a favorite movie character…
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A few weeks ago, China's State Council released the AI+ Initiative - a fairly significant policy document about the integration of artificial intelligence in key sectors of the economy. In this episode, Shobhankita Reddy and Anushka Saxena of the Takshashila Institution break down the key features of the document, the Chinese model of "command and …
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In this engaging episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha chats with the talented Vishal Jethwa, best known for his breakthrough role in Mardaani and now starring in India’s 2026 Oscar entry – Homebound. Vishal opens up about his early days as a TV child actor, his transformation into a serious film actor, and the discipline he picked up from his mento…
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First, The Indian Express’ Saman Hussain talks to us about the situation in Bareilly where protests are being caused due to a row over an 'I love Muhammad' poster which are now spilling over to other states. Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha about the work and contributions of Jane Goodall, one of the world's most renowned conserv…
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This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri and Manisha Pande, and The News Minute’s Dhanya Rajendran and Sudipto Mondal áre joined by senior journalist Josy Joseph for a special Hafta and South Central crossover episode on the future of media. Josy begins the discussion by arguing that the decline of newspapers and television is accelerating, not o…
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Abu Dhabi’s IHC to buy a 41.3% stake in Sammaan Capital, but even as FDIs look promising, FPIs have been exiting despite the government’s efforts to revive demand. Domestic institutional investors have cushioned the blow. Also find: our analysis of IPO performances so far, how gamers can retrieve their deposits and a dissection of the RSS chief’s V…
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In this podcast, Kushal previews the upcoming UFC 320 PPV with Varun Sanyal.Follow Varun:Twitter: @varunsanyalInstagram: @varunsanyal#UFC320 #MMA------------------------------------------------------------Listen to the podcasts on:SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBpAp…
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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack India’s draft online gaming rules that ban real-money games while giving a push to e-sports and social gaming. WeWork India’s Rs 3,000 crore IPO opens on a muted note. Anthropic names tech veteran Rahul Patil as its new CTO and he has a Bengaluru connection. And US Senators question TCS, Cognizant, and …
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As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation, we are here with the third episode of our five part series where we talk about public disclosure of school learning quality data. Usually, when parents assess schools for their children, they focus on non-academic factors like infrastructure and school facilities. But they do not …
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On September 17th, 2025, the world witnessed what might either turn out to be the most consequential defence agreement since NATO's founding, or might fizzle out as something that's not as disruptive as it might seem. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia didn't just sign a mutual defence pact - they potentially rewrote the rules of nuclear deterrence, economi…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with @ClydeDoSomething about the fiscal state of Canada. How bad economic and immigration policies have broken the social fabric of Canada and it is leading to the rise of a small but vocal far right segment inside the country.Follow Clyde:X: @ClydeDoSomethinYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClydeDoSomething#massimmig…
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First, The Indian Express’ Saurabh Parashar tells us about the case of a 12-year-old Dalit boy who died by suicide last month after allegedly being beaten and humiliated for entering the house of a Rajput family in Himachal Pradesh. Next, The Indian Express’ Divya A talks about why the government is, for the first time, opening up the conservation …
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Comedian Siddhartha ‘Sid’ Shetty is back on Cyrus Says for an AMA episode full of laughter, chaos, and some accidental wisdom.Cyrus and Sid get into: Sid’s journey from corporate sales to stand-up comedy Why Navi Mumbai is the new Mumbai 👀 Cricket rants, Asia Cup hot takes & Tilak Varma love The great Garba controversy 🪘 Fusion food crimes (Avocado…
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न्याय व्यवस्था लोकनीति का एक ऐसा पहलु है जिसके लिए हम सभी पूरी तरह से सरकारी तंत्र पर निर्भर हैं। भला इसमें मार्केट कैसे हो सकता है? वैसे मोटे तौर पर ये बात सही है लेकिन कुछ प्रकार के झगड़े सरकारी न्याय तंत्र के बाहर भी सुलझाए जाते हैं। इसे कहते हैं आर्बिट्रेशन याने कि मध्यस्थता। इसी विषय को विस्तार से समझेंगे ट्रस्टब्रिज से जुड़े लीगल एक्सपर्ट प्रशा…
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First, The Indian Express' National Sports Editor Sandeep Dwivedi talks about how the Indian cricket team’s decision to not shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts has deepened the rivalry between the two sides in an unprecedented way. Next, The Indian Express' Maushree Seth discusses the partial demolition of hockey legend Mohammed Shahid’s …
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Harsh Madhusudhan Gupta about whether India should ban American Big Tech. In light of the launch of Arattai and it being actively promoted by the current Indian government what is the road ahead for tech platforms in India?Follow Harsh:X: @harshmadhusudan#trumptariffs #arattai #donaldtrump #indiangoods #narendram…
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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we cover quick commerce player Zepto's $450 million funding round led by US pension fund Calpers. Global Capability Centres in India are driving a 131% surge in AI hiring. We also explore startup operators moving to VC roles, Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road challenges pushing firms north, Infra.Market’s Rs 5,000 cror…
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