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28.4 FM, named after India’s median age, discusses society, politics, history, pop culture, economics, and more hosted by young people, for young people. 28.4 FM is presented to you by Young India Foundation and hosted by Abhishek Dalal, Sanskruti Yagnik and Rishika Arora. Connect with YIF: Website: https://youngindia.foundation/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/youngindiafdn Email: podcastyif@gmail.com Intro and outro music: "Str8 Outta Mumbai" by Jai Paul, ℗ 2013 XL Recordings Ltd.

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    • Jan 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Rebooting India Inc: What the post-pandemic economy means for Young India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 32:16


    2020 was the year of social distancing and lockdowns to weather a deadly virus. But that came with a heavy cost for millions in our country with job losses and wealth destruction occurring at historically unprecedented rates. As we approach the budget and the new financial year, all eyes will be on the steps taken to revive our economy. Our guest for this episode, Mr. Dilip Chenoy, is the Secretary General of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the voice of India’s business and industry. Mr. Chenoy has a long history of advocating for and advising businesses across the country and was also the Chairman of the National Skill Development Corporation. The conversation covers three structural changes we can expect in the Indian economy, wish lists for the budget, and discussions on ways in which young Indian students can prepare for the coming disruptions. Check out our website and blog: https://podcastyif.wixsite.com/28-4blog Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastYIF Email: podcastyif@gmail.com Connect with YIF: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngindiafdn/ Email: contact@youngindiafdn.org Website: https://youngindia.foundation/

    Online Censorship: Quashing Free Speech in the Virtual World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 47:26


    With nearly 4 in 10 Indians online, free speech on social media platforms is as important as that in the offline world. At the same time, online content has repercussions offline. In this environment, it is important to talk about our rights as they relate to online communications.    In this episode, we are joined by Apar Gupta, a trained lawyer and Executive Director of the Internet Freedom Foundation. Our wide-ranging discussion covers online content censorship, India's sudden app bans, and the state of internet access in Kashmir.   To learn more about Apar's work, check out the Internet Freedom Foundation at: https://internetfreedom.in/ Check out our website and blog: https://podcastyif.wixsite.com/28-4blog  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastYIF   Email: podcastyif@gmail.com Connect with YIF:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngindiafdn/  Email: contact@youngindiafdn.org  Website: https://youngindia.foundation/

    When Free Speech Comes With High Costs ft. Abhinav Sekhri | Dissent Month #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 66:13


    In the first of two episodes on dissent, Abhinav Sekhri, a prominent criminal lawyer joins the podcast to talk about the the state of free speech in India and the various provisions available to the government to restrict speech. The wide-ranging conversation covers the recently amended UAPA, the Supreme Court's role in preserving fundamental rights and the need for comprehensive criminal justice reform in the country. Abhinav practices criminal law in Delhi and has done his LLB from the National Law School, Bangalore and a subsequent LLM from Harvard Law School. He writes for prominent publications such as the Caravan and Article 14 on criminal law and procedure. Listen to the full, unedited episode on our audio platforms: https://linktr.ee/PodcastYIFFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastYIFConnect with YIF – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngindiafdn/Email: podcastyif@gmail.com or contact@youngindiafdn.org Website: https://youngindia.foundation/

    E-lections: Digitising Democracy | Election Month #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 34:46


    In-person and postal voting have been a focus of discussion in the aftermath of the recent US Presidential Elections. But what if we could all vote online using our smartphones? What if all our interactions with government could be conducted online without any time-consuming visits to bureaucrats? This week, we were joined by Florian Marcus, a Digital Transformation Advisor, to learn about Estonia-the world's most advanced digital society. This conversation features a discussion on online voting, privacy and security, and the benefits of e-governance. We also ask Florian to share lessons emerging economies such as India can learn from this technological advancement. Learn more about Estonia at: https://e-estonia.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IE0UOC5f1o

    Patna to Pennsylvania Avenue ft. Milan Vaishnav | Election Month #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 55:03


    We just witnessed the conclusion of two key elections – the United States Presidential race and Bihar State Assembly Elections closer to home. The results in both elections will have huge repercussions for India. The incoming US President has wide discretion in setting the tone of foreign policy and signals a dramatic shift from the past 4 years, the victor, whereas the NDA's victory in Bihar would come as a relief to PM Modi as he approaches the midway point of his second term. Join Abhishek and Rishika as they talk to Milan Vaishnav, Senior Fellow and Director of the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, host of the Grand Tamasha podcast, political economy expert, and columnist at the Hindustan Times, as they discuss what a potential Biden presidency means for India, populism in Bihar and Washington, Indian American voter attitudes and whether Trump-ism is here to stay! Find Milan Vaishnav's work on his website, LinkedIn, or Twitter. Check out the YIF Election Tracker here: https://youngindia.foundation/election-calendar Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t0USnqdEucA Show Notes – Indian-American Voter Attitudes Survey: https://carnegieendowment.org/2020/10/14/how-will-indian-americans-vote-results-from-2020-indian-american-attitudes-survey-pub-82929 U.S Government Branches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuFR5XBYLfU President Obama on Prime Minister Modi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzS9AWO2phE

    From the Pandemic to the Polls | Election Month #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 30:50


    Festive season is here, and we're not just talking about Diwali. Join Arya, Abhishek and Rishika as they discuss India's biggest festival – electoral democracy – spanning the Bihar elections, the first major polls to be conducted during COVID-19, the launch of India's first Election Calendar, whether elections should be held during a pandemic, the importance of local democracy, and more! Check out the YIF Election Tracker here: https://youngindia.foundation/election-calendar Fill the Bihar voter pre-survey: https://forms.gle/N5grEGtAi8ghb2GG8 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pY3296Vh5g

    The Indian Media Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 30:32


    If Aliens were to visit the Earth, do you think our media channels would be an accurate portrayal of life on this planet, and more specifically, in India? Listen as Abhishek and Rishika dive into why the media sucks so much, the unfolding of the recent TRP scandal, the contention between advertisers and the public over the news, the purpose the media ought to serve in a democracy, and the freedom of the press in our nation. Stay tuned in the coming month for some super exciting content and special releases from our side!

    Superpower 2020? Foreign Policy in the Age of Modi and Xi w/ Dhruva Jaishankar, ORF

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 46:30


    Dhruva Jaishankar leads the US Initiative at the Observer Research Foundation, an Indian think-tank. In our conversation, we dive into India's current foreign policy challenges and opportunities as well as ways in which we can build our diplomatic state capacity to become a superpower. Our talk ranges across contemporary India-US ties, India-China ties in the post-Galwan Valley era, and the future of digital trade wars between superpowers. He also shares his views on the importance of civil service reforms in India's quest to become a Vishwaguru. Watch the interview on our official YouTube channel here!

    Crisis? Water You Talking About?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 35:28


    In this episode, we had the chance to talk to our youngest guest so far - Maithili Appalwar, CEO of Avana - about India's foreboding water crisis, the plight of our farmers, the privilege gap between urban and rural issues, and how social entrepreneurship helps solve some of our most unprecedented problems. Listen to us talk about her company, Avana, which develops affordable technologies to help Indian farmers break out of the vicious cycle of poverty, her journey from engineering school to local activism, and the importance of youth action in India's rural crises. Connect with Maithili on Instagram at @maithiliappalwar or on her Linkedin. Follow Avana's work on Instagram @AvanaAgriculture or on their Linkedin.

    Young India Talks: Dr. KV Subramanian, CEA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 70:08


    In this special segment of our interview series, Young India Talks, we were extremely lucky to have the chance to interact with India's Chief Economic Advisor, Dr. KV Subramanian! In this extensive conversation, we dive into what goes into policymaking, the intricacies of working with the government, the intersection of politics, economics, and the youth, and the future of India's economy.

    Out with the Old, In with the New Education Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 35:29


    Are you a student at school? Are you going into college? Are you finishing up your degree? Does a 66 page policy document about a complete overhaul of India’s education system intimidate you? In the first episode of 28.4 FM, we break down the National Education Policy, 2020 with the help of teacher, school administrator and Teach for India Fellow, Krishna Kala Baskaran - examining its achievements, shortcomings, and impact on students and teachers alike. We’re not done examining this policy! Stay tuned for more episodes delving even deeper into what the NEP means for young citizens across the country.

    Introducing 28.4 FM!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 7:49


    28.4 FM debuts August 15th! In the trailer, we introduce you to our main hosts, the story behind our name, and what we want to achieve and why. Each episode will bring you insight into what's happening across policy, society, and culture from the lens of India's youth, and you'll hear it all straight from young people as well as experts in the field.

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