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Music Not Diving touched down in Bengaluru, aka Bangalore, for the opening night of DJ El Sid's Ends & Means party, and also to record podcasts at the Bangalore International Centre with two of the most important people in the contemporary techno scene in India. This is part II...Sanil Sudan, aka FILM, is one of the best electronic producers to come out of India. Based in New Delhi, he has been involved in all aspects of the scene over the past decade and more: DJing, promoting parties, running one of India's first booking agencies (UnMute), as well as making beats as FILM and other aliases including the techno-focused Tyrell Dub Corp. 'We discuss his production process, differing approaches to studio techniques including classic synths and sampling, hidden resources to be found on Youtube, the challenges facing Indian producers, the development of a distinctive Indian sound, as well as his time spent in Berlin as part of the Border Movement Residency (BMR) program. This is a great conversation with a big talent operating in a difficult environment. Get involved! Check out El Sid mixes on Soundcloud. --Listen to the Not A Diving Club radio show: https://soundcloud.com/swufm/scuba-not-a-diving-club-14You can now discuss the show on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicNotDiving/If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! There are two tiers - "Solidarity" for $4 a month, which features the show without ads, regular bonus podcasts, and extra content. And "Musicality" which for a mere $10 a month gets you all the music we release on Hotflush and affiliate labels AND other music too, some of which never comes out anywhere else.You can also make a one-off donation to the podcast using a card, with Paypal, or your Ethereum wallet! Head over to scubaofficial.io/support.Plus there's also a private area for Patreon supporters in the Hotflush Discord Server... but anyone can join the conversation in the public channels.Listen to the music discussed on the show via the Music Not Diving Podcast Spotify playlist00:00 Intro03:10 FILM06:11 From pro-gamer to promoter 08:30 The "No more parties in Delhi" experiment 11:45 Learning Music Theory mid-Career 15:45 AI Slop and the value of human emotion 17:54 The cultural necessity of sampling 22:00 Studio talk27:00 The Berlin border movement residency 32:30 Post-COVID clubbing & Spotify fatigue 37:30 The corporatisation of Boiler Room41:45 Forging an authentic Indian sound 49:10 The global hustle for Indian DJs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of 10X Growth Strategies, host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Dr.Vivek Mansingh — technologist, entrepreneur, author, and former Silicon Valley leader — to unpack what meaningful success truly looks like beyond titles, money, and conventional achievement. Drawing from a career that spans Silicon Valley, Bengaluru, startups, and leadership roles alongside icons such as Steve Jobs, John Chambers, and Michael Dell, Dr. Vivek reflects on the principles that shaped his journey — from aspiring big and becoming number one in his field, to understanding why professional success alone is never enough. The conversation centers around ideas from his award-winning book Achieving Meaningful Success, where he introduces frameworks such as the “Wheel of Goals” and the importance of balancing professional ambition with health, relationships, spirituality, and inner growth. Through personal stories, he explains how some of life's most defining decisions came not from career milestones, but from choosing family, purpose, and long-term fulfillment. The episode also explores the power of mentors, books, role models, and lifelong learning — including lessons drawn from leaders such as Ratan Tata, N. R. Narayana Murthy, Rahul Dravid, and John Chambers, all featured in Dr. Vivek's interviews on excellence, leadership, and grounded success. A thoughtful conversation for anyone trying to build ambition without losing balance — and success without regret. ⸻ 00:00 – Introduction & Dr. Vivek's Career Journey 02:00 – From India to Silicon Valley 05:00 – What “Meaningful Success” Really Means 08:30 – The Wheel of Goals: Beyond Career Alone 11:00 – Mentors, Role Models & Becoming Your Best Self 16:30 – Books, Learning & Continuous Growth 19:00 – Thinking Big: Setting Bold Goals 23:00 – Steve Jobs, Excellence & Professional Achievement 25:00 – Family, Relationships & Life Priorities 30:30 – Why Goals Matter in Life 31:30 – Lessons from Extraordinary Leaders 34:30 – Book Awards, Giving Back & Final Advice 37:00 – Closing Thoughts

The transition of power is rarely just about the clash of swords; it is often about the whispers in the tent. Ramjee Chandran breaks down the high-stakes drama of 1638, where the fate of Bengaluru was decided by a mix of relentless Sultanate artillery and the fluid loyalties of Kenga Nayaka. As Ranadulla Khan's army tightened its grip on the mud fort, the city faced a choice: total destruction or a pragmatic surrender. This episode explores the three days that ended the Kempe Gowda era, the controversial role of the "man of many sides," and the moment Shahaji Bhonsle—father of the legendary Shivaji—stepped into the pete not just as a conqueror, but as its new administrator. Bengaluru survives, but under a new flag and a new Maratha destiny. Key Details from the Script: The Strategic Shift: Following a 1636 treaty with the Mughals, the Bijapur Sultanate was forced to expand south, making Bengaluru the ultimate "jagir" (fiefdom) for its generals. The Role of Kenga Nayaka: Initially a Bijapur ally who defected to help Kempe Gowda II, Kenga Nayaka eventually negotiated the final surrender. While history often views him as a traitor, the script suggests he may be the reason the city wasn't sacked and destroyed. The Siege Mechanics: For three days, the professional Bijapur army battered the mud walls. The script highlights the "cannon vs. courage" imbalance that made the fall of the fort inevitable. The Rise of Shahaji Bhonsle: After the surrender, the city was handed over to Shahaji as his jagir. He moved into the Pete, setting up a palace that exists to this day, marking the start of the Maratha years. A Resilient City: Despite the change in rulers, the city's economic engine—the Pete—didn't stop. The markets stayed open, and the immigrant population absorbed the transition without a rupture in trade. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234⁠ iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/⁠ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to ⁠hob@explocity.com⁠. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

The walls that held in 1612 could not withstand the shifting tectonic plates of the 17th-century Deccan. Ramjee Chandran chronicles the dramatic and somber turning point of 1638, when the Adil Shahi Sultanate of Bijapur set its sights on the prosperity of Bengaluru. This episode talks about why Bijapur decided to attack Bengaluru. And presents a fascinating look the two armies about to fact each—it was a combat not only of sword, musket canon and horse, but a clash of war ideologies. It is a story about the eve of a local power about to meet an imperial machine, marking the end of Bengaluru's "founder era" and its transition into a strategic piece on a much larger, bloodier chessboard. Key Details from the Script The Imperial Pivot: By the 1630s, the weakening of the Aravidus left a power vacuum that the Bijapur Sultanate was eager to fill, viewing Bengaluru not just as a trade hub, but as a gateway to the south The Command Duo: The siege was led by the veteran general Ranadulla Khan, accompanied by Shahaji Bhonsle, whose local knowledge of the terrain made the Bijapur assault particularly lethal. The Final Stand: Unlike the 1612 skirmish, this was a sustained bombardment. The mud walls, while innovative for local defense, were eventually breached by Bijapur's superior artillery and professional infantry. The Great Exit: In a moment of high drama and pragmatism, Kempe Gowda II negotiated a surrender. He was allowed to retreat to Magadi, taking the "soul" of his administration with him, but leaving the physical city to the invaders. A Change of DNA: 1638 marks the moment Bengaluru ceased to be a "family-run" chieftaincy and became a cosmopolitan military garrison under Sultanate rule. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to hob@explocity.com. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

Is the era of India's IT-led prosperity coming to an end?For the last 30 years, IT Services have been the backbone of India's middle-class employment and forex generation. But today, a combination of sector maturity and the rapid rise of AI is jamming the country's white-collar job engine.In this episode of Coffee and Investing, Saurabh Mukherjea and Nandita Rajhansa dive deep into the "Ripple Effect" of this slowdown. They discuss why the Rupee hitting ₹100 to the dollar is becoming a realistic "base case" and how this structural shift will impact everything from consumption growth to residential property prices in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune.

This episode with Prateep Basu, Co-founder and CEO of SatSure, is the deep-tech founder story India's startup ecosystem has been waiting for. Prateep Basu left a career building propulsion systems for India's GSLV MK-III rocket at ISRO to ask a deceptively simple question - why do urban Indians get 10 loan offers a day on WhatsApp while farmers wait a month for a single approval? The answer became SatSure, a Bengaluru-based Earth intelligence company that uses satellite imagery, AI, and government land records to deliver alternate credit scores for farmers, monitor crop health across bank portfolios, and help airports, insurers, and FMCG companies make smarter decisions from space. Bootstrapped for four and a half years before raising $25 million across multiple rounds, SatSure now monitors 1.95 lakh villages and has analysed over 2.1 million farmer plots. In this candid, wide-ranging conversation with host Akshay Datt, Prateep breaks down the physics of 40-pixel crop detection, explains why algorithms are never the moat, and reveals the strategic logic behind SatSure's audacious zero-bid for India's first private national satellite constellation. He also shares why AI is an accelerant, not a threat, for deep-tech companies that have built genuine domain depth. What you will learn in this episode:

Music Not Diving touched down in Bengaluru, aka Bangalore, for the opening night of DJ El Sid's Ends & Means party, and also to record podcasts at the Bangalore International Centre with two of the most important people in the contemporary techno scene in India. Kohra is a key figure in the modern iteration of techno in India. His label, Qilla Records, has been one of the most important outposts for Indian producers since 2011. And as a DJ, he has established himself as a similarly important voice across clubs and festivals both in India and on the global circuit. He's also a very interesting guy with a lot to say on the state of the scene right now, and also the history.We discuss the scene in India compared to Europe and the US, the development of techno culture in India, the advance of western dance music brands into Asia, today's challenges in running labels, and his history in different areas of music.This conversation is a great insight into the workings of the scene in India... get involved!Part II will air next week.--Listen to the Not A Diving Club radio show: https://soundcloud.com/swufm/scuba-not-a-diving-club-14You can now discuss the show on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicNotDiving/If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! There are two tiers - "Solidarity" for $4 a month, which features the show without ads, regular bonus podcasts, and extra content. And "Musicality" which for a mere $10 a month gets you all the music we release on Hotflush and affiliate labels AND other music too, some of which never comes out anywhere else.You can also make a one-off donation to the podcast using a card, with Paypal, or your Ethereum wallet! Head over to scubaofficial.io/support.Plus there's also a private area for Patreon supporters in the Hotflush Discord Server... but anyone can join the conversation in the public channels.Listen to the music discussed on the show via the Music Not Diving Podcast Spotify playlist00:00 Intro02:45 Kohra07:30 Local scenes14:00 Western club brands in India21:30 Politics and boycott culture27:50 Kohra's journey into music33:35 Production 42:08 Spending time in Melbourne44:40 Jalebee Cartel 47:10 Running Qilla Records53:30 Future of the scene in India Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how airspace disruptions in West Asia are unsettling Indian founders and investors operating through Dubai. We unpack fresh pressure points for the IndiaAI Mission amid global GPU supply dynamics, take you inside IIT Madras' ambitious 400-brain mapping project, and examine Rapido's entry into food delivery with its zero-commission app Ownly in Bengaluru.

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how airspace disruptions in West Asia are unsettling Indian founders and investors operating through Dubai. We unpack fresh pressure points for the IndiaAI Mission amid global GPU supply dynamics, take you inside IIT Madras' ambitious 400-brain mapping project, and examine Rapido's entry into food delivery with its zero-commission app Ownly in Bengaluru.

Indien ist auf dem Weg zur wirtschaftlichen Weltmacht – mit rasantem Wachstum, gewaltigen Infrastrukturprojekten und einer jungen, technologieaffinen Bevölkerung. Für Hamburg als Hafen- und Handelsstadt ist das Land mit rund 1,5 Milliarden Menschen längst mehr als ein Zukunftsmarkt.Das Hamburger Hafenkonzert begleitet eine große Wirtschaftsdelegation aus der Hansestadt nach Delhi, Mumbai und Bengaluru. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Hafenwirtschaft, Logistik, Fachkräftezuwanderung, Künstliche Intelligenz und neue Chancen durch das Freihandelsabkommen zwischen der EU und Indien. Welche Rolle spielt der Hamburger Hafen im Indien-Geschäft? Wie groß ist das Potenzial im Container- und Projektladungsverkehr? Welche Hürden gibt es bei der Anwerbung indischer Fachkräfte? Und was kann Hamburg vom indischen Pragmatismus und Tempo lernen?Eine Sendung über Aufbruch, Partnerschaft – und die Frage, wie eng Elbe und Indischer Ozean künftig miteinander verbunden sein werden.⚓ Themen dieser Ausgabe (in Sendereihenfolge)

A young doctor collapsed at her father's home in Bengaluru.Her husband said it was a medical emergency.Six months later, forensic labs found Propofol in her system — and investigators uncovered messages that read, “I killed my wife for you.”This episode covers the death of Kruthika Reddy, the arrest of Mahendra Reddy, and the Propofol murder investigation unfolding in Marathahalli, Bengaluru under India's Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you'd like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comMusic:℗ lesfreemusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

How is Chevron India's Bengaluru tech hub powering global energy operations?In this episode of The Core Report, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Akshay Sahni, Country Head, Chevron India, about how Chevron's Engineering & Innovation Excellence Centre in Bengaluru supports worldwide oil & gas operations using AI, seismic imaging, real-time well monitoring, digital twins, robotics, and industrial IoT.From deepwater drilling projects 34,000 feet below sea level to LNG assets in Australia and shale production in the Permian Basin, this conversation explores how technology and data science are transforming oil exploration, refinery operations, carbon capture, and lower carbon energy systems.We discuss:• How AI is reshaping oil & gas exploration• Why Bengaluru plays a mission-critical role in Chevron's global operations• Robotics, drones, and predictive analytics in refinery safety• The economics of energy transition and LNG• What the future of fossil fuels and lower carbon energy looks likeFor India-based professionals in business, consulting, finance, and technology, this episode offers deep insight into how global capital, geopolitics, and engineering innovation intersect.Energy demand is rising. Technology is accelerating. And India is increasingly at the center of global infrastructure.Subscribe to The Core Report for conversations on business, global markets, geopolitics, and the energy transition.CHAPTERS:(00:00) Introduction(00:31) How Technology is Redefining Earth Sciences (02:05) Engineering India's Low-Carbon Energy Future (05:12) Role of AI and High-Performance Computing (08:44) Chevron's Strategic Technology Hub in India (12:15) Leveraging Local Engineering and Digital Talent (15:30) Balancing Global Reliability with Sustainability Goals (19:12) Navigating the Complex Multi-Energy Transition (23:45) Future Opportunities in the Indian Energy Sector (28:30) Integrating Renewables into Traditional Supply Chains (33:15) Global Innovation Models for Net-Zero Targets (38:50) Scaling Clean Affordable Energy for Billions (42:26) Final Thoughts

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how Mangaluru is emerging as Bengaluru's tech “plus one” with rising jobs and GCC expansion. Airtel announces a ₹20,000 crore capital infusion into its NBFC arm to scale digital lending. Global tech leaders place India at the heart of AI's future, debating superintelligence, democratisation and risk. We also look at AI-led edtech startup Arivihan's $10–12 million fundraising talks amid a cautious revival in the sector.

Success has a way of inviting a target. Ramjee Chandran details the moment Bengaluru's rapid rise as a cosmopolitan trade hub finally collided with the harsh realities of Deccan power politics. By 1612, the pete was no longer just a market; it was a desirable acquisition target for jealous neighbors. This episode focuses on Immadi Kempe Gowda (Kempe Gowda II) and his defining test: a massive confederacy of rival palegars who sought to dismantle Bengaluru's growing dominance. We explore the high-stakes siege of the city's mud fortifications and the brutal, tactical combat that proved the founder's son could fight as well as his father could build. It is a story of how Bengaluru's wealth became its greatest vulnerability, and how the city survived its first true hinge moment. Key takeaways: The Target on the Back: Bengaluru's "urban pitch" and success as a trade hub reaching international ears made it an irresistible target for surrounding regional powers. The Rival Confederacy: Local palegars, fuelled by resentment and a shared envy, formed an alliance to attack the city. They received the support of a weak, indecisive king of Vijayanagara, Venkata II. The Siege of 1612: The battle was not a single clash but a siege and a breach of the city's defenses, forcing Immadi Kempe Gowda to defend the very gates and streets his father had laid out. The "Ground Zero" of Battles: While an 890 AD inscription mentions a "Battle of Bengaluru," Ramjee Chandran argues that 1612 is the true starting point for the modern city's military history. The Darker Realisation: Though Kempe Gowda II was victorious, the battle signaled a shift: Bengaluru was now a source of pride that required constant, violent enforcement to survive. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234⁠⁠ iHeartRadio: ⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/⁠⁠ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to ⁠⁠hob@explocity.com⁠⁠. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

Bengaluru beats to a pulsing rhythm. Change is the only constant here. Innovation is its lifeblood and migration has shaped its character into a thriving metropolitan. As the city draws new age settlers, residential offerings must rise to meet the demand of buyers who expect nothing but the best. Real estate, however, has a reputation of being slow to evolve. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, host Gaurav Choudhury speaks to P Ravindra Pai, the Managing Director of Century Real Estate which is regarded as one of the oldest and most respected real estate companies in South India. Listen in to know how a legacy company keeps delivering housing projects that resonate with buyers - whose profiles are as diverse as India's population.

Hij is net weer terug uit Bengaluru, waar hij met het Nederlands team de ontmoeting met India speelde in de Davis Cup. Waar het resultaat daar helaas niet was wat hij er ongetwijfeld van gehoopt had, is het de tijd om de knop om te zetten en met zijn Monegaskische dubbelpartner Romain Arneodo er vol tegenaan te gaan hier in Rotterdam. Woensdag zullen ze voor het eerst in actie komen en treffen dan gelijk de Belg Sander Gille en landgenoot Sem Verbeek. Hoe staat hij ervoor en wat verwacht hij van zijn rentree na vijf jaar afwezigheid? Presentatie: Robert Denneman

As the Vijayanagara Empire splintered into a "political looseness" following the catastrophe at Talikota, Bengaluru didn't just survive—it adapted. Ramjee Chandran examines how Kempe Gowda navigated the transition from imperial subject to autonomous ruler in an era of "untethered freedom". This episode explores the pragmatic nature of Bengaluru's founder, who had the foresight to maintain the city's logic of economic circulation. While the Aravidu dynasty at Penukonda struggled to issued orders without authority, Kempe Gowda focussed inward, building the temples, tanks, and markets that would anchor the city's identity for centuries. We follow the final years of his reign, his strategic alignment with the flow of trade, and the legacy he left for his son, Kempe Gowda II. It is the story of how Bengaluru ceased to be an imperial outpost and began its journey as a self-sustaining engine of the Deccan. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to hob@explocity.com. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

A reflective book conversation on Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom, marking 350 years of Gurgaddi.In dialogue with author Harinder Singh and Amandeep Singh Sandhu, this session explores oneness (Ik), unity of the Ten Gurus, justice, freedom, and Guru Sahib's relevance today.An invitation to reflect, reconnect, and listen deeply.Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/M5bAKN1PPaw

Karnataka keeps talking about decentralizing tech beyond Bengaluru. Its neighbors are actually doing it.Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh are building tech cities from scratch—tier-2 clusters with land banks, fast-track approvals, and statutory bodies with real power. Major companies are choosing Visakhapatnam and Tirupati over Bengaluru now.The difference? Decision-making authority. Karnataka's development body is stuck in a promotional role while other states hand their institutions the teeth to actually execute. One state makes announcements. The others are laying fiber, clearing land, and signing deals.Southern India's tech map is being redrawn. Just not by the state that started it all.If you have any thoughts on this episode write to us at podcasts@the-ken.com with Daybreak in the subject line. You can also leave us a comment on our website or the YouTube channel here.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Just 10 days after the New Year, news hit the headlines of a software engineer found dead in her home in Bengaluru. The police initially suspected her death was due to a fire that broke out in her apartment, but later arrested an 18-year-old man. Police said that the man, who was the victim's neighbour, assaulted her and then set fire to house. The reason? The woman rejected his sexual advances. This is not a unique case: hundreds of assaults, murders and acid attacks are routinely reported across the country all because women have said no to men.What drives men in India to injure or kill when they are rejected? What role does our society upbringing play in this? Do movies that glorify stalking contribute to the problem Host: Zubeda Hamid Guest: Prasanna Gettu, co-founder of the Chennai-based International Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim Care (PCVC) Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, we'll delve into the multitude of changes and advancements sweeping across the industry, each with profound implications for drug development, patient care, and market dynamics.The pharmaceutical landscape continues to transform as companies like Daiichi Sankyo make significant progress with antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Their collaboration with AstraZeneca on products like Enhertu and Datroway represents a robust push into earlier lines of therapy. This strategic move aligns with a broader industry trend where ADCs are being positioned as front-line oncology treatments. These therapies are lauded for their targeted delivery mechanisms that maximize therapeutic efficacy while minimizing off-target effects. However, the competitive landscape is becoming increasingly fierce, necessitating robust clinical data to stand out in this rapidly evolving market segment.Elsewhere, Moderna's recent decision to pause new late-stage trials for infectious disease vaccines highlights the intricate interplay between public sentiment and corporate strategy. The rising anti-vaccine sentiment in the U.S., compounded by diminishing support infrastructure from previous administrations, has significantly influenced Moderna's strategic recalibration. This situation underscores a critical challenge for developers of mRNA platforms: how to navigate complex public perceptions and policy landscapes while pushing forward with vaccine innovations.From a regulatory perspective, Recipharm's commissioning of a new facility in Bengaluru, India for non-bacterial beta-lactam drugs aligns with evolving FDA standards. This investment is not just about compliance; it's a proactive adaptation to meet rising customer demand and represents a strategic partnership with a major biopharmaceutical player. Such collaborations are crucial as they help scale drug production capabilities effectively.The dissolution of the marketing partnership between Arcutis and Kowa over Zoryve reflects the ever-dynamic nature of commercial collaborations within the industry. Originally intended to broaden Zoryve's market beyond dermatologists to include primary care physicians, this shift may indicate strategic realignments or divergent priorities between partners. Such changes can significantly impact market penetration strategies and highlight the importance of aligned goals within partnerships.In Europe, regulatory expansion by GSK of its Arexvy vaccine for all adults marks a pivotal milestone in widening access to crucial vaccines. This development not only enhances GSK's market presence but also underscores the agility required in regulatory responses to public health needs.On the financial front, settlements under the False Claims Act reaching $6.8 billion in FY2025 demonstrate heightened scrutiny on compliance practices within the industry. This serves as a stark reminder of both financial and reputational risks tied to non-compliance and underscores an ongoing need for stringent oversight mechanisms.Amidst economic uncertainties, AstraZeneca's decision to pause its UK research site investment reflects broader industry challenges related to strategic reallocations of resources. Companies are increasingly re-evaluating their geographic footprints and investment priorities in response to evolving market conditions.In precision oncology, Guardant Health's FDA approval for its Guardant360 CDx test in conjunction with Pfizer's Braftovi highlights how companion diagnostics are becoming integral in enhancing therapeutic outcomes through tailoring treatments based on specific genetic profiles. These developments illustrate a multifaceted landscape where scientific innovation, regulatory changes, strategic partnerships, and compliance considerations converge.The recent landscapSupport the show

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the biggest startup and technology stories shaping the day. Juspay becomes 2026's first unicorn after a $50 million funding round, signalling renewed momentum in fintech. Infosys outlines its plan to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in FY27, even as AI reshapes IT services. Accenture announces a new physical AI security lab in Bengaluru. And from Kumbakonam, we report on Zoho's expansion plans and the launch of its AI-native ERP platform.

In spite of being reduced from 104 to 66 assembly seats in 2023, it has a good track record in Bengaluru as seen in its vote share. Plus, all four parliamentary seats are with BJP.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/bmc-in-its-grip-why-bjp-is-now-betting-big-on-bengaluru-civic-polls/2833035/

Welcome back to PING for 2026 and season 6. This time on PING, we have a pair of interviews with students from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (NITK), recorded last year at IETF 122. This is the second time we've heard from students from NITK. We previously heard from Vanessa Fernandes and Kavya Bhat when they attended IETF 119 in 2024. NITK is a large, technically focused university located on India's south-western coast in the state of Karnataka. The state is home to major technology hubs, such as Bengaluru and Mangaluru, alongside institutions like NITK, which play a key role in developing technical talent. Against this backdrop, it is unsurprising that NITK students show a strong interest in network technologies and Internet protocol development. Dr Mohit Tahiliani, Associate Professor at NITK, has led a multi-year program involving undergraduate, postgraduate, and postdoctoral researchers to engage with emerging Internet standards. Through this program, participants explore new ideas, contribute code, and take part in IETF hackathons and Working Group activities. This work has been supported in part by the APNIC Foundation. Last time with Vanessa and Kavya, we explored NITK's multi-year campus IPv6 deployment, which has been underway for some time. That work has included direct engagement with the IETF, with Dr Mohit Tahiliani's students attending alongside Nalini Eklins, who is involved both in the IPv6 deployment at NITK and in IPv6 standards work within the IETF. Since then, both students have gone on to work in networking roles or to pursue further study, reflecting the longer-term impact of sustained involvement in operational and standards-based Internet engineering. This time, we've got two different projects and NINE students to hear from. The first group is Rati Preethi Subramanian, Shriya Anil, Mahati Kalale, Anuhya Murki and Supradha Bhat, who explored fair queuing disciplines, FQ_Codel, a derivative FQ_Codel++ and a new proposed model, FQ_Pie. They worked with the NS3 network simulator and CCPerf, exploring how these queueing disciplines compare, and discussed their project with me at IETF 122. The second group are Vartika T Rao, Hayyan Arshad, Siddharth Bhat and Bharadwaja Meherrushi Chittapragada, who looked at the YANG data model in the network management space, and more efficient ways to manage data coming out of networking systems using YANG. They wrote a producer-consumer model in Python code, and explored time-series databases using interface packet count collections as an example YANG dataset to explore, in the CBOR encoding. Finally, I spoke with Dr Mohit Tahiliani, who has been leading this project. He is strongly committed to bringing new and younger voices into IETF work, recognizing the value of exposing students to real-world protocol development early in their careers. This experience benefits participants by grounding their learning in practical standards work, while also helping the IETF engage with new contributors who may return to protocol development in the future. This sustained engagement has already had tangible outcomes: The students involved have gone on to roles in the ICT sector or to further academic study, demonstrating the long-term value of this collaborative model.

As the new year unfolds, Monika turns her attention to a deeper structural problem in India's retail finance ecosystem — a market where households are still expected to fend for themselves against complex, opaque, and often mis-sold products. Drawing from her interaction at a pre-Budget discussion with the Prime Minister and insights from the RBI's Financial Stability Report 2025, she lays out why rising commissions, mis-selling in insurance, and weak accountability have made “buyer beware” dangerously outdated. This episode argues that retail finance, unlike everyday goods, fails consumers because products are invisible, payoffs are delayed, disclosures are unreadable, regulation is fragmented, and financial innovation consistently outpaces literacy.Monika makes the case for a radical but necessary shift to a “seller-beware” framework — one that prioritises suitability, long-term outcomes, and harm prevention over commissions and sales targets. She explains how fixing incentives and enforcing suitability checks can transform finance from a product-pushing industry into a genuine problem-solving service. Using mutual funds as a case study, she shows how better-aligned incentives and simpler products unlocked massive household participation, and warns that as millions of new investors enter the system, India cannot afford to flood them with toxic financial products. Finance, she stresses, must solve for lives — not bonuses.In listener queries, Brig Vikas Gupta, a retired Army officer, asks how to exit underperforming mutual fund schemes without taking a heavy tax hit; Dinesh Kumar from Unjuani, Tamil Nadu, seeks validation of his conservative portfolio while grappling with FOMO, lifestyle balance, and risky temptations like crypto; and an anonymous listener from Bengaluru shares his journey to financial stability and asks whether it makes sense to transition into a fee-only financial planning career later in life.Chapters:(00:00 – 00:00) From Buyer Beware to Seller Beware in Retail Finance(00:00 – 00:00) Why India Needs a Suitability-Based Financial System(00:00 – 00:00) Switching Underperforming Mutual Funds Without Letting Tax Hold You Back(00:00 – 00:00) Balancing Saving, Spending, and Risk for a Young Family(00:00 – 00:00) Building a Second Career as a Fee-Only Financial PlannerIf you have financial questions that you'd like answers for, please email us at ⁠mailme@monikahalan.com⁠ Monika's book on basic money management⁠⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/⁠⁠⁠Monika's book on mutual funds⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/⁠⁠Monika's workbook on recording your financial life⁠⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-legacy/⁠⁠⁠Calculators⁠⁠⁠https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html⁠⁠⁠You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan. Twitter ⁠⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠Production House: ⁠⁠www.inoutcreatives.com⁠⁠Production Assistant:⁠⁠ Anshika Gogoi⁠

This is a special live recording of Editors in Conversation at the 2025 ASM Global Research Symposium in Bengaluru, India. We explore the evolving landscape of drug-resistant pathogens—from the intracellular survival strategies of Salmonella to the global rise of multidrug-resistant fungi like Candida auris. This conversation highlights the urgent need for integrated, One Health solutions to combat AMR across human, animal, and environmental domains. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/G1KtS6MSjHs  Topics discussed: The implications of the OneHealth approach for microbiology and public health. The connection between planetary science, human activity and the rise of multidrug-resistant pathogens. Illustrate with specific examples the major challenges to combat multidrug-resistant pathogens in a country like India.  Guests: Anuradha Chowdhary, M.D., Ph.D. Professor, University of Delhi India, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute. Head of National Reference Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance in Fungal Pathogens. New Delhi, India. Dipshikha Chakravortty, Ph.D. Astra Chair Professor, Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology India Institute of Science, Head of Molecular Pathogenesis Laboratory, Bengaluru, India. Links: ASM Global Research Symposium on the One Health Approach to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) This episode is brought to you by the Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Journal.  Visit asm.org/aac to browse issues and/or submit a manuscript. If you plan to publish in AAC, ASM Members get up to 50% off publishing fees. Visit asm.org/joinasm to sign up.

Three Indian citizens are said to be aboard the Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by the US military on Wednesday which had a crew of 28 people. Student activist Sharjeel Imam on Thursday told a Delhi court that he had withdrawn from the protests against the CAA well before violence broke out in northeast Delhi in February 2020, arguing that several co-accused had asked him to step away  The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted search operations at the office of the I-PAC, which does political consultancy for West Bengal ruling party TMC and also looks after its IT and media cell, apart from Pratik Jain's residence. Once home to their IPL matches, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has become a painful memory from the past for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2026 begins, Monika reflects on how our relationship with money changes over a lifetime, moving beyond year-end numbers, market levels, or growth forecasts. This episode takes a philosophical turn, using the idea of life's ashrams to frame our money journey — from learning and earning to harvesting and eventual detachment. Monika explores the paradox of money: when we are young, desires are endless and resources limited; later, resources grow but the hunger for more steadily fades.Monika urges listeners, especially those approaching or living in the “vanaprastha” phase, to simplify and consolidate. She talks about defining what is “enough,” reducing complexity by selling scattered assets, shifting away from stressful real estate management, putting estate plans and wills in place, and freeing time and energy from financial clutter. Giving — of money, time, or skills - becomes central in this stage, as does staying mentally and physically active while consumption naturally slows. For younger listeners still deep in careers and responsibilities, she reminds them that money is a byproduct of disciplined effort, not the goal itself, and that patience, skill-building, and sensible investing remain non-negotiable.In listener queries, Longekumar, a widowed government school teacher, writes about rebuilding financial security after loss and asks where to safely invest a lump sum; Anand Kumar Bansal from Bengaluru seeks advice on whether to take more risk despite being financially independent; and Vikas Sachdeva asks whether recent changes in NPS alter its role compared to EPF in retirement planning.Chapters:(00:00 – 00:00) Your Money in 2026: A Changing Relationship With Wealth(00:00 – 00:00) Vanaprastha Today: Consolidating Assets, Simplifying Life, and Giving Back(00:00 – 00:00) Rebuilding Financial Security After Loss and Starting From Scratch(00:00 – 00:00) Should You Take More Risk When You Are Already Financially Secure?(00:00 – 00:00) NPS vs EPF: How to Think About Retirement Products After Recent ChangesIf you have financial questions that you'd like answers for, please email us at ⁠mailme@monikahalan.com⁠ Monika's book on basic money management⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/⁠⁠Monika's book on mutual funds⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/⁠Monika's workbook on recording your financial life⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-legacy/⁠⁠Calculators⁠⁠https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html⁠⁠You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan. Twitter ⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠@MonikaHalan⁠Production House: ⁠www.inoutcreatives.com⁠Production Assistant:⁠ Anshika Gogoi

The Bengaluru Open is the most prestigious event on the tennis calendar in India. It is an ATP 125 Challenger. Although Challengers are tier 2 in the ATP rung, this is the only ATP 125 level event in India. The other three Challengers – in Chennai, Pune, and New Delhi – are below the ATP 125 level.  This year, for a change, Bengaluru Open will see two Indian stars with a great chance of going all the way – Sumit Nagal, and Dakshinseshwar Suresh. It would be a major career boost for either of them if they manage to do so. What does the draw mean for the Indian stars, and what's the bigger picture with regard to Indian tennis in 2026?  Guest: N Sudarshan from The Hindu's sports bureau Host: G. Sampath Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kannada TV Actor Nandini CM found dead in Bengaluru, suicide suspected Virat Kohli available for Delhi's Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Railways on Jan 6 Four killed, nine injured as BEST bus runs over passengers near Mumbai's Bhandup station Supreme court stays bail, life sentence suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar in Unnao Rape Case Khaleda Zia dies at 80 after prolonged illness, BNP says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we continue our year-end wrap with a deep dive into how India's technology policy landscape unfolded in 2025. From app bans and data protection concerns to the IndiaAI Mission's GPU push and foundational model plans, we track the policy moves shaping startups and tech. The episode also looks at Bengaluru's civic flashpoints, mobility battles, infrastructure delays, and the governance questions that defined the year.

2025 is done. Forty-eight episodes. Hundreds of guests. Endless banter between Rohin and Praveen.This year, Two by Two covered stories from Bengaluru to the world including business, tech, and everything in between. We didn't just stick to the usual. We asked about people, trends, and the things others weren't paying attention to. We brought on guests who didn't rehearse their answers and tried to make sense of things as they happened.Some episodes turned out to be prescient. Some were messy. Some sparked arguments in our inbox. All of them tried to do what we set out to do: spot hidden connections, ask unasked questions, and figure out what's really going on.This final episode is Rohin looking back at six moments from the year with clips from conversations that stood out. Between each one, he adds context and some behind-the-scenes perspective on why it mattered.Here are the episodes featured:Episode 26: Zomato, Swiggy, and the rise of the 10-minute "dark" caféEpisode 31: Airtel fights spammers. And Truecaller's business modelEpisode 47: Who broke Bengaluru, and how do we fix our cities?Episode 50: In an AI age, India does not have an open source strategyEpisode 51: The invisible whale that capsized India's leaky options boatsEpisode 66: What will bring ambition back from the dead?To everyone who listened, argued with us, sent guest suggestions, or just stuck around, thank you. Next year, we're coming back with everything that makes Two by Two what it is, but bigger and better. Maybe even a few surprises. Stay tuned.There won't be an episode next Thursday. We will return on January 8th, 2026.See you in the new year.________This episode was produced by Uddantika Kashyap and mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, please share it with your friends, family and colleagues who would be interested in listening. If you have suggestions for guests, episodes or even changes we could make. Please write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com or comment below.

The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAMG) Bill, 2025 has received the President's assent. This Bill replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), which stands repealed.  The move has sparked an outcry, from the Opposition and civil society. Critics say this new law will destroy the very substance of the erstwhile MGNREGA – which is to provide work on demand. That is how MGNREGA had served as a lifeline for India's poor and marginalised people. But that is going to change. So, what are the ways in which the G-RAM-G Bill is different from MGNREGA? How will it impact the beneficiaries of MGNREGA? How does it impact federalism?  Guest: Rajendran Narayanan, Associate Professor in the School of Arts and Sciences at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. Host: G. Sampath Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Padmashree Balram | Eco Warrior, Bangalore Eco TeamA biochemist turned citizen leader has spent over a decade transforming Bengaluru's waste systems from the ground up. Her work embodies a hopeful vision for climate action and sustainability, showing how knowledge, determination, and leadership can tackle the global climate challenge.A TEDx speaker, and  continues to advocate for strong policy implementation and behavioral change. Her resilience, adaptability, and hands-on leadership have made her a recognized force in environmental sustainability—one who tirelessly inspires others to contribute to a greener, more sustainable future

As 2025 draws to a close, Monika invites listeners to pause and take stock of their financial lives with a simple but powerful money report card. Using a series of clear yes-or-no questions, this episode walks through the absolute basics of money management — cash-flow systems, emergency funds, insurance, debt control, savings discipline, asset allocation, retirement planning, and the importance of reviewing nominees and wills. The aim is to help listeners check whether their financial foundations are truly in place as they head into a new year. Monika explains why these non-negotiables matter far more than chasing returns or reacting to headlines. From separating bank accounts for income, spending, and investing, to keeping high-interest debt under control, building long-term equity exposure, diversifying across asset classes, and planning well ahead for retirement, this episode serves as a practical year-end audit. Financial freedom, she reminds listeners, is built through systems, consistency, and periodic review — not shortcuts or noise. In listener queries, an anonymous NRI working in the merchant navy asks about portfolio diversification, marriage, and building a second income stream; an anonymous retiree from Pune seeks guidance on government-backed investment options and monthly income after returning from the Gulf; and Reshma from Bengaluru writes about navigating divorce, career transition, retirement planning, and securing her daughter's future.Chapters:(00:00 – 00:00) Your 2025 Money Report Card: Are the Basics in Place?(00:00 – 00:00) Scoring Yourself on Savings, Debt, Insurance, and Retirement(00:00 – 00:00) Building Wealth and Passive Income as a Young NRI(00:00 – 00:00) Safe Government Investment Options for Retired Couples(00:00 – 00:00) Planning Finances After Divorce and Protecting Dignity in RetirementIf you have financial questions that you'd like answers for, please email us at ⁠mailme@monikahalan.com⁠ Monika's book on basic money management⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monika's book on mutual funds⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/⁠⁠⁠⁠Monika's workbook on recording your financial life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-legacy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Calculators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan. Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠⁠⁠Production House: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.inoutcreatives.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Production Assistant:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Anshika Gogoi⁠⁠⁠

This week, Monika unpacks a busy stretch of economic headlines: a strong 8.2% GDP print, the rupee slipping to 90 against the dollar, and a 0.25% RBI rate cut. She begins by explaining why exchange rates matter, what drives currency demand, and why the recent rupee depreciation reflects global risk aversion, high US rates, and a seasonal widening of the current account deficit. Drawing on economist Sajjid Chinoy's view, Monika highlights how a softer rupee can improve export competitiveness and why exceptionally low inflation gives the RBI confidence to allow the currency to adjust without triggering instability.Monika then explains how the RBI's rate cut fits into the broader macro picture. With the repo rate now at 5.25%, the combination of strong growth, a gently depreciating rupee, and lower rates signals confidence in inflation staying anchored. She outlines what this means for savers and borrowers: FD and RBI bond investors may want to lock in long tenors while real returns remain high, borrowers should see relief ahead, and long-duration debt funds may offer tactical opportunities. Above all, she reminds listeners that stable financial plans should not be derailed by headlines or market noise.In listener questions, Anonymous from Bengaluru seeks guidance on navigating family wealth differences while choosing a life partner, Akila weighs renting versus buying as she plans a move before eventually settling into a retirement home, and Aravind from Kerala asks whether investing across top democratic countries is practical for an Indian investor.Chapters:00:00 – 00:00) RBI Rate Cuts and the Rupee at 90(00:00 – 00:00) Why the Rupee Fell and What It Means for Inflation(00:00 – 00:00) Navigating Marriage Decisions When Families Differ in Wealth(00:00 – 00:00) Choosing Between Renting, Buying, or Retirement Homes(00:00 – 00:00) Should Indians Invest Internationally? Practical Global Diversificationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9897cGJP0wAIf you have financial questions that you'd like answers for, please email us at ⁠mailme@monikahalan.com⁠ Monika's book on basic money management⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monika's book on mutual funds⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/⁠⁠⁠⁠Monika's workbook on recording your financial life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-legacy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Calculators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan. Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠⁠⁠Production House: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.inoutcreatives.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Production Assistant:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Anshika Gogoi⁠⁠⁠

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Microsoft's $17.5 billion investment commitment to India and what it means for the country's AI and cloud ambitions. We look at Blinkit CEO's bubble warning as Swiggy reloads capital through QIP and Zepto heads for an IPO early next year. Namma Yatri leans on government platforms for expansion beyond Bengaluru. And finally, Groww reveals how Gen Z is pushing families into equities as mutual fund participation is set to double.

Sydney's University of New South Wales (UNSW) will open its first India campus in Bengaluru in August 2026, making it India's highest-ranked foreign university campus. It is the eighth Australian university establishing presence in India as Australia caps international student numbers in homeland. While the announcement signals growing transnational education ties, questions remain about fees, quality benchmarks, and the degree's job-market value. More in this podcast.

Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju (born 21 August 1952) is an Indian structural chemist and Honorary Professor at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. A pioneer of crystal engineering, he helped establish the importance of weak hydrogen bonds and introduced the “supramolecular synthon” concept.He served as President of the International Union of Crystallography (2011–2014). Educated at St. Xavier's College (University of Bombay) and the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (PhD, 1976), he has authored/edited several influential books.He remains one of India's most cited chemists and a leading voice on the future of chemistry and science in the country.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Mumbai Monsoon Magic: A Night of Serendipity and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-06-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: रात का समय था, और मरीन ड्राइव की सड़कों पर हल्की-हल्की रोशनी बिखरी हुई थी।En: It was nighttime, and a soft glow of lights was scattered over the streets of Marine Drive.Hi: अरब सागर की लहरें सड़क पर हल्का संगीत बजाती, जैसे कोई थिरकती ताल का हिस्सा हों।En: The waves of the Arabian Sea played a gentle melody on the road, as if they were part of a rhythmic dance.Hi: ठंडी हवा से सर्दी का एहसास होता था, जो मुंबई की ठंड की तासीर थी।En: The cool breeze carried a hint of chill, characteristic of Mumbai's winter.Hi: रोहन, एक सॉफ़्टवेयर इंजीनियर, बेंगलुरु से मुंबई के एक सम्मेलन में शामिल होने आया था।En: Rohan, a software engineer, had come from Bengaluru to attend a conference in Mumbai.Hi: वह काम के बाद मरीन ड्राइव पर टहलते हुए शहर की चुनिंदा नज़ारों को दिल में बसाना चाहता था।En: After work, he wanted to stroll along Marine Drive and soak in the city's selected views.Hi: सोच में डूबा, वह समुद्र की ऊँची लहरों को देखता रहा।En: Deep in thought, he watched the high waves of the sea.Hi: तभी अचानक, बादल घिर आए और जोरदार बारिश शुरू हो गई।En: Suddenly, clouds gathered and a heavy rain began.Hi: वह जल्दी से एक नज़दीकी छतरी के नीचे जा खड़ा हुआ।En: He quickly found shelter under a nearby canopy.Hi: वहाँ पहले से ही कोई और खड़ा था।En: Someone was already standing there.Hi: "नमस्ते," अनजान आवाज़ सुनाई दी।En: "Namaste," a stranger's voice was heard.Hi: वह एक युवा महिला थी।En: It was a young woman.Hi: "मैं अनन्या हूँ।En: "I am Ananya."Hi: ""नमस्ते," रोहन ने मुस्कराते हुए कहा।En: "Namaste," Rohan said with a smile.Hi: "मैं रोहन हूँ, बेंगलुरु से।En: "I'm Rohan, from Bengaluru."Hi: "बातों-बातों में पता चला कि अनन्या एक पत्रकार थी।En: In their conversation, it emerged that Ananya was a journalist.Hi: वह मुंबई के मानसून पर एक फीचर स्टोरी की तैयारी कर रही थी।En: She was preparing a feature story on Mumbai's monsoon.Hi: रोहन ने क़बूल किया कि वह मुंबई की असली छवि देखना चाहता था, जो काम से परे हो।En: Rohan confessed that he wanted to see the real image of Mumbai, beyond work.Hi: अनन्या ने कहा कि वह शहरी जीवन की सच्ची कहानियों पर ध्यान देना चाहती थी, न कि महज़ तथ्यों पर।En: Ananya said she wanted to focus on true stories of urban life, and not just facts.Hi: बारिश बढ़ती गई, लेकिन साथ ही, उनकी बातचीत भी गहरी होती गई।En: The rain intensified, but alongside it, their conversation deepened.Hi: दोनों अपनी-अपनी कहानियों और उद्देश्यों को साझा करने लगे।En: Both began to share their own stories and purposes.Hi: अचानक, उन दोनों को महसूस हुआ कि शहर को गहराई से जानने के लिए यह रात सही थी।En: Suddenly, they realized that tonight was the right time to know the city deeply.Hi: एक हल्की सी हंसी के साथ रोहन ने कहा, "शायद मुझे अपनी यात्रा कुछ दिन और बढ़ानी चाहिए।En: With a slight laugh, Rohan said, "Perhaps I should extend my trip a few more days."Hi: "अनन्या ने भी मुस्कराते हुए जवाब दिया, "और मुझे अपने लेखन में लोगों की कहानियों पर अधिक ध्यान देना चाहिए।En: Ananya also smiled and replied, "And I should focus more on people's stories in my writing."Hi: "जब बारिश थम चुकी थी, दोनों ने समुद्र के किनारे चलना शुरू किया।En: When the rain stopped, they started walking along the seashore.Hi: मरीन ड्राइव की ठंडी हवा ने उनके इरादों को और दृढ़ कर दिया।En: The cool breeze of Marine Drive further solidified their intentions.Hi: यह अनुभव दिखाता है कि कभी-कभी अनजाने में भी मिलने वाले लोग और परिस्थितियाँ हमें नई दिशाओं में ले जा सकती हैं।En: This experience shows that sometimes unexpected people and circumstances can lead us in new directions.Hi: रोहन और अनन्या ने एक-दूसरे में न केवल एक साथी पाया बल्कि मुंबई की धड़कन को महसूस करने का एक नया ज़रिया भी।En: Rohan and Ananya found not only a companion in each other but also a new way to feel the pulse of Mumbai.Hi: ज्यों-ज्यों वे चलते गए, दोनों ने वादा किया कि अब वे सिर्फ काम की नहीं, बल्कि इस शहर की आत्मा की खोज भी करेंगे।En: As they walked, both promised that they would not only focus on work but also explore the soul of this city.Hi: यही तो है मुंबई का असली जादू!En: This is the true magic of Mumbai! Vocabulary Words:glow: रोशनीscattered: बिखरी हुईmelody: संगीतbreeze: हवाcharacteristic: तासीरstroll: टहलतेsoak: डूबनाwaves: लहरेंshelter: शरणcanopy: छतरीstranger: अनजानemerged: पता चलाconfessed: क़बूल कियाbeyond: परेintensified: बढ़ती गईcircumstances: परिस्थितियाँdrenched: भीगनाseashore: समुद्र किनाराrealize: महसूस हुआcompanion: साथीpulse: धड़कनsoul: आत्माmagic: जादूfeature: फीचरjournalist: पत्रकारfocus: ध्यान देनाurban: शहरीstories: कहानियोंintentions: इरादोंextend: बढ़ानी

Shiv Varun Singh is the Founder & CEO of Nautical Wings Aerospace, India's first electric propulsion technology company based in Bengaluru. A deep-tech entrepreneur with a passion for aviation and clean technology, he is building the propulsion backbone for the next generation of electric aircraft. Under his leadership, Nautical Wings focuses on advanced electric propulsion solutions and integrated propulsion units (iEPU) that can be custom-designed for almost any aircraft configuration, from new-age drones to future electric aircraft platforms.Committed to efficiency, sustainability, and engineering excellence, Shiv is part of a new wave of Indian founders working at the cutting edge of aerospace innovation. Through Nautical Wings, he aims to help shape a future where Indian technology powers sustainable skies across the world.

Machine learning using neural networks has led to a remarkable leap forward in artificial intelligence, and the technological and social ramifications have been discussed at great length. To understand the origin and nature of this progress, it is useful to dig at least a little bit into the mathematical and algorithmic structures underlying these techniques. Anil Ananthaswamy takes up this challenge in his book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI. In this conversation we give a brief overview of some of the basic ideas, including the curse of dimensionality, backpropagation, transformer architectures, and more.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2025/11/24/336-anil-ananthaswamy-on-the-mathematics-of-neural-nets-and-ai/Support Mindscape on Patreon.Anil Ananthaswamy received a Masters degree in electrical engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle. He is currently a freelance science writer and feature editor for PNAS Front Matter. He was formerly the deputy news editor for New Scientist, a Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT, and journalist-in-residence at the Simon Institute for the Theory of Computing, University of California, Berkeley. He organizes an annual science journalism workshop at the National Centre for Biological Sciences at Bengaluru, India.Web siteAmazon author pageWikipediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scientists from Bengaluru's Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research have discovered a new kind of magnetism in a rare-earth compound that can be used in quantum and spintronic technologies. It envisions a new class of materials that can be tuned to design faster, more energy-efficient magnetic and quantum devices.

The popular narrative often blames Gen Z for a lack of ambition, but is it the millennials who are truly suffering from “ambition fatigue”?This week on Two by Two, the conversation takes its lead from The Ken's deputy editor, Arundhati Ramanathan's recent and concerning article, “Indian Tech Companies are Spawning an Ambitionless Generation”.Hosts Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan sit down to discuss how to solve this cross-generational problem and bring the “fire back in the belly”, with or without burning the midnight lamp. They explore the striking ambition gap between driven founders/CEOs and their often-indifferent employees. Is this growing apathy a fault of the corporate environment and a lack of opportunity, or is the responsibility for finding purpose solely on the individual?Can the corporate world reignite ambition, and can it truly rise from the dead? Joining the hosts to tackle this multifold issue are three experts:Gaston Schmitz Gaston is a partner/executive and founder coach at the Asian Leadership Institute, guiding senior executives at Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startup founders across 30+ countries. With over 20,000 hours of experience, he employs a personalised approach rooted in mindfulness and neuroscience to help leaders expand their perspective and identify blind spots. Vipul NandaVipul is the director of product marketing at Databahn. His professional history includes significant roles at major fintech platforms, including a tenure as director of product marketing at Cashfree Payments and product marketing manager at Razorpay. Additionally, Nanda is the co-founder of the GoPMM community for product marketers in India and holds an advisory position with Antler.Arundhati RamanathanArundhati is the deputy editor at The Ken. Based in Bengaluru, she is a seasoned journalist who focuses on in-depth, long-form stories about India's startup ecosystem, entrepreneurship, and the fintech industry. Her work often explores the significant trends and challenges impacting the tech landscape, such as venture capital, founder strategies, and shifts in workforce dynamics.----Additional reading: ‘Indian Tech Companies are Spawning an Ambitionless Generation' by Arundhati Ramanathanhttps://the-ken.com/story/indian-tech-companies-are-spawning-an-ambitionless-generation/?t=251112092335Last episode Gaston was in- ‘Where AI can and can't replace human coaching'https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/where-ai-can-and-cant-replace-human-coaching/Warren Buffet's shareholder lettershttps://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.htmlMarshall Goldsmith's 6 daily questionshttps://www.marshallgoldsmith.com/post/six-daily-questionsThe Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers by Patrick Lencionihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/749937.The_Three_Signs_of_a_Miserable_JobFinite and Infinite Games by James P. Carsehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/189989.Finite_and_Infinite_Games---- This episode was mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, please share it with your friends, family and colleagues who would be interested in listening. And if you have more thoughts on the discussion, we'd love to hear your arguments as well. You can write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com.

Why do witchcraft accusations persist in modern India, and how do gender and caste inequalities fuel this cycle of violence despite legal protections?Join Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack for a powerful conversation with  Bharvi Shahi, currently pursuing her LL.M. at Christ University, Bengaluru, and Razina Ahmed, Assistant Professor of Law at the School of Law, Presidency University, Bengaluru about from their research work in Northeast India's tribal communities and international human rights law.they explore the complex intersection of belief, tradition, and human rights violations in Northeast India's tribal communities related to witchcraft accusations.What You'll Learn:Understand the critical difference between cultural beliefs and harmful practices under international human rights law. Explore how accusations emerge within community structures when illness or misfortune strikes and medical care is inaccessible. Learn why India's state-level witchcraft laws face massive implementation challenges, and discover the reality of witch-hunt victim communities living in isolation. Our guests reveal how patriarchal structures weaponize supernatural accusations to control and exclude women.Razina Ahmed shares firsthand research challenges, including the startling moment an NGO declined to help her visit a village of survivors, revealing how deeply stigma affects even those working in advocacy. Bharvi Shahi examines how freedom of belief becomes weaponized against the most vulnerable: widows, elderly women, and those with disabilities. This episode reveals how community fear, social isolation, and supernatural accusations create complexities that legal protections alone cannot resolveKeywords: witch hunts India, tribal communities Northeast India, witchcraft accusations, gender-based violence, human rights violations India, superstition and law, vulnerable women, Assam tribal communities, Implementing Human rights, belief vs harmful practicesLinksMore Podcast Episodes Discussing Witchcraft Accusations in IndiaSign the Petition: MA Witch Hunt Justice Project Join One of Our ProjectsThe Thing About Salem PodcastBuy Books in Support of End Witch Hunts NonprofitBirubala Rabha: A life of chasing witch hunters

#530 TVS Motor, India Pt2. Gareth rides the TVS Rodin and the TVS Apache RR310 on track in India. Toad from visordown.com asks are these Indian bikes are good enough for Europe? Plus we discover what is in store for the relaunch of the UK's Norton brand.

From the BBC World Service: The European Union's new Entry/Exit System will be rolled out on Sunday, but there have been warnings it could cause delays at passport control. The change affects all countries in the Schengen area. Then, India's southern state of Karnataka — home to Bengaluru, the country's Silicon Valley — has approved one day of paid menstrual leave per month. Also: the NBA in China and AI at Versailles.

From the BBC World Service: The European Union's new Entry/Exit System will be rolled out on Sunday, but there have been warnings it could cause delays at passport control. The change affects all countries in the Schengen area. Then, India's southern state of Karnataka — home to Bengaluru, the country's Silicon Valley — has approved one day of paid menstrual leave per month. Also: the NBA in China and AI at Versailles.