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India is witnessing an unprecedented expansion in higher education. Over the past decade, thousands of new colleges and universities have been established, producing millions of graduates every year. Yet unemployment of the educated remains a growing concern. Nearly one in three graduates are unemployed. Is India producing more graduates than what the economy can absorb? Here, we discuss the question. Guests: Rajan Wadhera, Former President, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra; O. R. S. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ICFAI University, Sikkim Host: M. Kalyanaraman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of How India's Economy Works, host Puja Mehra speaks with economist Dr. Parag Waknis to unpack one of the most important yet least understood documents in Indian policymaking, the RBI's accounts. They explore how the RBI manages government debt, why it holds government securities on its balance sheet, and how these operations influence GDP, liquidity, interest rates and inflation.The conversation examines the evolution from direct deficit financing to the current system of primary dealers, the significance of foreign exchange reserves, and the RBI's use of tools such as open market operations and Operation Twist. Dr. Waknis also explains the relationship between government borrowing and central bank profits, and discusses whether these dynamics affect the RBI's policy independence.Tune in for insights into the institution at the heart of India's monetary and financial system.CHAPTERS(00:00) Introduction(00:14) Why the RBI Balance Sheet Matters(03:54) Why Government Bond Auctions Fail(06:15) How RBI Invests Forex Reserves(08:28) Operation Twist and Borrowing Costs(11:21) Why RBI Doesn't Fund Government Directly(14:33) Currency Notes, Coins and Sovereignty(16:35) What the Latest Balance Sheet Shows(19:00) Government Borrowing and RBI Surplus(21:27) Rising Government Debt on RBI Books(24:18) Is India's Bond Market Distorted?(25:44) RBI Independence and Balance Sheet Risks(27:47) Understanding the Monetary Policy Corridor(32:54) Rules Versus Discretion in Monetary Policy(34:49) RBI's Conflicting Institutional Roles(36:36) Why US Debt Markets Differ(37:48) Key Takeaways on RBI OperationsFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
Download Porter Here: https://app.adjust.com/21zkudwbGuest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(02:45) - Why Does He Call IAS the Steel Cage of India?(07:38) - Where Does Corruption Start?(18:53) - Fake Document Submission in UPSC(21:04) - 3 Basic Ways People Get Into Corruption(27:34) - Where Do People Keep Their Corruption Money?(31:23) - Is There a Point of No Return From Corruption?(38:00) - Why Are Indians Scared of the Police?(40:51) - How Does the System Break an Honest Person?(42:30) - Why Can't Someone Fire an IPS Officer?(48:44) - How Much Scheme Money Actually Reaches People?(58:12) - What Do People Do With Corruption Money?(1:00:09) - Will Giving Bureaucrats Higher Salaries Solve This Issue?(1:03:35) - Why Is Nobody Stopping Corruption?(1:06:22) - AI Is the Change the System Needs(1:11:51) - A President/Prime Minister He Really Likes(1:14:58) - Why Is India the Most Difficult Country to Rule?(1:16:49) - Is China a Free Market?(1:20:50) - How Will Trump's Recent Visit to China Impact India?(1:28:58) - Why Didn't the Chinese President Meet American Entrepreneurs During Their Visit?(1:30:43) - Is India's Friendship With European Nations Good for Us?(1:32:38) - BTS(1:33:14) - OutroIn today's episode, we sit down with Amit Kilhor, UPSC Teacher & Content Creator, to understand the reality of India's bureaucracy and the system behind it.The conversation also covers major IAS-related controversies, how corruption networks operate, where illicit money typically flows, and why senior officers often become difficult to challenge. Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Amit Kilhor Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amitkilhor/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitkilhor/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
Wat betekent het officiële koopkrachtverlies in Nederland voor jouw vermogen? Is India écht zijn goud aan het verkopen? En waarom kiezen steeds meer grote instituties voor goud boven Amerikaanse staatsobligaties?In deze aflevering van Goudkoorts bespreekt Bart Brands de ontwikkelingen op de goud- en zilvermarkt, de verschuiving van staatsobligaties naar goud als reserve-activa, en de gevolgen van oplopende inflatie voor Nederlandse huishoudens.Wil je reageren op de uitzending? Laat hieronder een reactie achter.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻
On Episode 885 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vishwas Chitale, fellow at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) as well as Amol Bansal, Founder and CEO at BK Saraf Jewellers.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:31) India falls behind Taiwan in market capitalisation(05:22) Coal-fired power plants are running dangerously short on coal(07:06) Is India better prepared for heatwaves?(15:36) Can a native solution to monetize 25,000 tonnes of gold in homes work?(26:43) Ferrari shares fall after it launches an electric car(27:51) Who buys a watch to see the timeRegister for our event on June 2ndCheck out our Live Earnings tracker: https://earnings.thecore.in/For more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube
Is India's economy facing a temporary shock or a deeper crisis?In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, economist and author, Surjit Bhalla joins Govindraj Ethiraj to go beyond the headlines around the falling rupee, oil prices, West Asia tensions, and global uncertainty. He argues that the real problem with the Indian economy may not be the immediate currency pressure alone, but a longer term weakness in investor confidence, foreign direct investment, manufacturing, exports, and economic decision making.Surjit Bhalla explains why India's growth challenge cannot be understood only through the rupee dollar exchange rate. He highlights the fall in net FDI, the impact of bilateral investment treaties, retrospective taxation, quality control orders, ease of doing business, and policy uncertainty. He also questions why India has not fully benefited from the China plus one opportunity while countries like Vietnam and Bangladesh gained from global supply chain shifts.For more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
India's largest medical entrance examination, NEET, is once again at the centre of a national discussion. Conducted for more than 20 lakh aspirants in a single sitting, the exam represents one of the biggest logistical exercises in India's education system involving the printing, transport and storage of millions of physical question papers across thousands of centres. For years, the National Testing Agency defended the single-shift pen-and-paper format as the “fairest” method of assessment. But recurring allegations of paper leaks and organised cheating networks have raised serious questions about whether the very scale of the system has now become its biggest vulnerability. Following the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 and the announcement of a re-examination, the Union Education Minister has said the exam will shift to a fully computer-based format from next year. But will CBT actually solve the deeper structural problems behind examination leaks? Is India prepared for a transition of this scale? And why do students continue to bear the emotional burden of institutional failures? In this episode, we unpack these questions and examine the growing debate around examination security, public trust, accountability and the future of high-stakes testing in India. Guest: Dr. Bibhu Anand, Chief Adviser, Federation of All India Medical Association Host: Devyanshi Bihani Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to PGX Ideas. #3PGX Ideas is where I sit with people who think for a living — scientists, philosophers, builders, and the occasional genius who doesn't fit any category.These conversations are dense. They're long. They won't give you a shortcut.If you're looking for something light, that's PGX: Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIn this episode, I spoke to Graham Bruce Hancock - British author known for promoting pseudoscientific explanations of ancient civilizations and hypothetical lost lands.Timestamps:00:00 – Is India way older than we think?02:48 – The Yuga Concept in India06:55 – A lost world before our world08:38 – India was bigger during the Ice Age09:40 – Ram Setu was actually REAL13:13 – How old the India is?18:32 – The story of Manu and the great flood25:14 – Why did all old civilizations start together?29:34 – The comet that may have destroyed everything40:46 – Archaeology is missing huge parts of the World48:53 – The number 108 isn't a coincidence55:49 – Kailash Nath Temple still shocks scientists today1:00:40 – The Pyramid knows the size of Earth1:10:01 – Yoga was never just an exercise1:13:51 – He found an underwater city near India1:22:42 – Why number 7 is so unique?1:30:50 – Do he believes on Aliens?1:36:39 – How knowing our past can change everythingEnjoy.— Prakhar
Is India controlling Bangladesh's social media? Do you know who decides which Facebook posts you see, which ones you never see, and why some content suddenly loses its reach? In many cases, it's a content moderator sitting in India.In today's episode, Omar Al-Zabir reveals the disturbing realities he witnessed from inside Meta truths often discussed in Western media, but rarely talked about in Bangladesh. He has worked with global companies like Meta, BT Group, and Tesco, and currently serves as the Co-Founder & CEO of Kahf.In this episode, you'll learn:▸ Why 99.5% of the apps on your phone have Google trackers embedded in them▸ How Google can predict whether you're depressed, lonely, or even who you're sitting with▸ Why Bangladesh ranks among the top countries for online child exploitation concerns▸ Why the people your children talk to on Roblox may not actually be children▸ The connection between social media and rising divorce rates in the USA▸ Why teenage suicide rates sharply increased after 2008▸ Which two countries are influencing the minds of billions of people▸ How algorithms are designed using psychologists to capture and manipulate your attentionIf you are a parent, this episode is something you should absolutely watch. And if you spend more than 4 hours a day on your phone, this episode is for you too.
What if 45% of India's entire economy is black money? The ED has filed nearly 6,000 money laundering cases in 10 years and secured just 15 convictions. Digital arrest scams have stolen over ₹120 crore from ordinary Indians. And elections may be the single largest consumer of black money in this country.In this episode of xMonks Drive, Gaurav Arora sits down with Abhishek Bali — CEO & Co-Founder of ZIGRAM and one of India's foremost experts on financial crime, money laundering, and regulatory technology — for one of the most wide-ranging and honest conversations ever had on this subject on an Indian podcast.From the Nirav Modi PNB scandal to Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher collapse, from hawala networks to digital arrest scams targeting your parents — Abhishek breaks down exactly how black money moves, who it hurts, and what is being built to stop it.What we cover in this episode:
Is India's middle class facing an economic crisis? A new book, ‘Breakpoint: The Crisis of the Middle Class and the Future of Work' by Saurabh Mukherjea says that it is. It argues that three factors have upended the consumption-driven model that powered the prosperity of India's middle class since 1991. These are: technological disruption eliminating white collar job creation, wage stagnation eroding purchasing power, and explosive household debt, which exceeds levels seen in US and China. At the same time, India's graduate unemployment stands at 29%. If the middle class is in crisis, what does it mean for the India growth story? Will AI lead to a total collapse, or will it help in a positive transformation? Can the middle class dig itself out of its current hole? We speak with the author of Breakpoint, Saurabh Mukherjea. Host: G Sampath Producer: Shiksha Jural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is India ready to lead the future of bionics? In this conversation, RJ Swati speaks with Faith Jiwakhan and Dhruv Agrawal, founders of Aether Biomedical, about the reality of building life-changing prosthetic technology in India—and the policies shaping its future. From government support and affordability challenges to accessibility gaps and innovation roadblocks, this episode dives into what it truly takes to scale bionics in a country like India. The discussion also explores India’s growing position in the global med-tech ecosystem and what needs to change for transformative solutions like Zeus to reach those who need them the most. This isn’t just about technology - it’s about policy, people, and possibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A study gave 16 experienced developers the best AI coding tools available.They predicted they'd be 24% faster. They felt 20% faster. They were actually 19% slower — and still didn't believe it when told.That gap between belief and reality is now being deployed at enterprise scale.TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and Cognizant have committed to over 50,000 AI coding licences each. Bugs per developer are up 50%. Code is reaching production without any human review.And the senior engineers who could catch the mistakes are buried too deep in the flood to look up.Is India's IT sector selling a productivity story it hasn't actually earned yet?Tune in. *With inputs from Mrunmayee Kulkarni. Read her piece here: Engineers gag as Amazon, TCS, and Cognizant ram ‘mandatory AI' into everyday workRead the NYT article: The Big Bang: A.I. Has Created a Code OverloadRead Luciano Nooijen's blog post: Why I stopped using AI code editorsDaybreak 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.
On Episode 849 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vibhuti Garg, Director at South Asia at Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) as well as Dr. Jaijit Bhattacharya, President of the Centre for Domestic Economy Policy (CDEP) Research.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Global markets ride on unbelievable exuberance(05:41) IMF official says countries must pass on true cost of energy to users and reduce subsidies(07:27) Is India geared for peak power demand given gas supplies are restrained?(17:04) Have India's moves to free up imports for exporting companies and industries worked, particularly in textiles and apparel?For more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
At a fintech conference in February, Razorpay showed a demo. A user ordered food on Zomato by voice and paid — without opening a checkout page or a UPI app. No friction and no redirects. Just a job done end-from-end.The same week, OpenAI quietly rolled back its own in-chat shopping agent.Razorpay is calling this the biggest disruption to payments since UPI. But agentic commerce raises questions that a demo can't answer — around trust, fraud, consent, and who's liable when an AI spends your money.Is India ready for that? Is anyone?Hosts Snigdha Sharma and Rachel Varghese, speak to The Ken reporter Mutasim Khan. Tune in.Buy your tickets for the Zero Shot event 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.
This episode is brought to you by Urban Platter, to know more checkout: https://bit.ly/urban-platter-figuring-outGuest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(02:43) - What does a diplomat do?(13:54) - Why do other countries care about who we vote for?(15:14) - What is a diplomat's final job?(16:38) - Why does the world knowing about Indian festivals matter?(19:18) - How do diplomats handle crisis management?(27:45) - Why would any country trust diplomats knowing they lie?(32:51) - Serving in Pakistan as a diplomat(48:40) - The ICJ win story(55:54) - Unsavoury tools used by diplomats(1:00:15) - Masood Azhar case(1:07:02) - Why hasn't India been able to prove Pakistan is a terrorist state?(1:16:16) - What happens when the US designates someone a national threat?(1:17:55) - India's friendship with everyone: is it the right strategy?(1:26:25) - Why didn't India condemn the Iran-Israel-US conflict?(1:29:07) - What price is India paying for not taking a stance?(1:39:51) - New India, new expectations & greater exposure(1:47:41) - Every growing country is somewhat dependent(1:52:54) - How is India a rising influence if no one listens to it?(2:00:47) - The US is not our friend, it's our boss(2:02:23) - Different countries handle issues differently(2:15:14) - Is India scared of China?(2:19:02) - India & its neighbouring countries(2:29:33) - Should the media and diplomats work together for a better India?(2:40:37) - Are international bodies completely useless today?(2:57:23) - India's best & worst decisions of the last decade(3:03:17) - One criticism of Indian policy that is completely wrong(3:09:47) - Will India grow at the pace the world expects?(3:13:06) - BTS(3:13:23) - OutroIn today's episode, we sit down with Syed Akbaruddin, Former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations and Dean of Kautilya School of Public Policy, Hyderabad, to understand diplomacy, power, and global strategy.We discuss what diplomats really do, how their role has changed since the 1980s, and how they handle crises and conflicts. He shares insights from his time in Pakistan, the reality behind ceasefires, and how diplomacy works during war.The conversation also covers India's position in the world, its relationship with the US, and why global institutions are losing influence. We talk about China's moves around Taiwan, why it remains India's biggest strategic challenge, and what India needs to improve going forward. Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Syed Akbaruddin Here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syed-akbaruddin-854b30249/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
India is stepping into its biggest tech transformation yet. From powerful conversations at the Indian Impact Summit to insights from leading voices in AI, this episode explores how India is positioning itself in the global Artificial Intelligence race. We break down the surge in AI investments, the growing role of big players like Reliance and Adani, and what global giants like Qualcomm Ventures see in India's tech future. But the big question remains are Indian IT firms like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro ready for the AI era? Is India moving beyond its traditional outsourcing model toward true AI innovation and deep-tech leadership? This episode dives into the future of Indian IT, AI startups, enterprise tech, policy shifts, and the billion-dollar race shaping India's digital economy. If you're curious about Artificial Intelligence in India, the future of Indian IT companies, AI investments, and India's place in the global AI revolution this conversation gives you clarity, context, and the bigger picture. To hear the full breakdown of our top picks. Tune in to the episode now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the best grocery platform one that decides what it WON'T sell?That is the bet Ayyappan is making with FirstClub. Fewer products. Stricter rules. While most quick commerce apps are trying to deliver orders faster, he is asking a different question. What if consumers need not “faster or cheaper”, but a retail platform where they can trust every item listed on it?A place where you do not have to read every label, check multiple reviews, or wonder if the top result is there because a brand paid for it. FirstClub is trying to solve a harder problem. It is trying to define what “quality” means for everyday products we consume, starting with groceries.India has received the highest quick commerce funding of any country in the world, at $9.24B over the last 10 years. Yet only 1% of Indians use quick commerce services today. With a large market still open for expansion and the possibility of better unit economics over time, FirstClub is building a countertrend to the hype around Indian quick commerce.Ayyappan brings eleven years of experience at Flipkart, and has also served as SVP at Myntra and CEO of Cleartrip. FirstClub also just raised a $50 million round and doubled its valuation in under six months. This episode is the story till here and the plans ahead for Firstclub.00:00 – Trailer01:01 – The Costco of Indian quick commerce04:32 – Building a counter-trend company06:15 – What consumers say v/s what they actually want09:37 – The only retail platform to Ban 200 ingredients12:34 – Why can't the big players solve this?13:21 – A simple rule of thumb for food16:03 – Brand stories from FirstClub19:20 – Is the problem access or income?21:29 – Who are the 20 million FirstClub consumers?24:14 – Only 1% of India uses quick commerce26:04 – What does “quality” mean in grocery?32:34 – How will FirstClub monetize without brand sponsorships?34:53 – Do consumers behave differently across categories?39:30 – Why is Myntra so powerful in fashion?42:24 – What Myntra taught Ayyapan that Flipkart didn't?43:53 – Unlearning to build for Quick commerce48:25 – Why Indian consumers are very experimental today50:59 – Is India one country when it comes to quality?52:43 – If Ayyappan was a product, what would he be?54:47 – The hardest belief to defend while building FirstClub56:26 – Akshayakalpa & The Whole Truth57:48 – Not niche, but premium-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neon-fund/X: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Nansi on:LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/nansi-mishraX: https://x.com/nansi_mishra-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send a text
A major war has erupted in West Asia, with Israel, the U.S., and Iran locked in direct conflict. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel just before the country, along with the U.S., attacked Iran. India did not condemn the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Meanwhile, the war has resulted in rising energy prices, economic risks, and put at risk the safety of hundreds of thousands of Indian families in the region. Is India tailing the U.S. in its West Asia policy? Here, we discuss the question. Tune in! Guests: Amb. Talmiz Ahmad, former Indian Diplomat. He served as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE & Kabir Taneja, Executive Director of Observer Research Foundation Middle East. Host: Smriti Sudesh Producer: Jude Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a controversial article by The Guardian questioned India's reading culture, this episode of Not Your Aunty asks a simple question. Is India really not reading, or are we just reading differently? Kiran Manral and Shunali Khullar Shroff go beyond the headline narrative and look at what is actually happening on the ground. From packed crowds at Jaipur Literature Festival to massive footfalls at the Kolkata Book Fair, the lived experience tells a far more complex story. In this episode, we explore: • Why regional language publishing is booming • How literature festivals are actively creating new readers • The rise of book clubs, translations and cross language readership • The disappearance of lending libraries and what that shift really means • Whether cheap internet and doomscrolling are reshaping attention spans • Why independent bookstores like Atta Galatta still see powerful reader engagement India publishes nearly 90,000 new titles annually and remains one of the largest publishing industries in the world. So are we witnessing decline, or transformation? This episode looks at India's storytelling legacy, the economics of publishing, the cultural power of lit fests, and why books may be thriving in ways that traditional metrics fail to capture. Watch till the end for a nuanced, ground level perspective on India's reading culture. #NotYourAunty #ReadingCulture #IndianPublishing #LitFests #BooksOfIndia About Us:
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A version of this essay was published by firstpost.com at https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/india-us-trade-deal-trump-skepticism-13977047.htmlI am beginning to feel quite like ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf', who was destined to be ignored. Or maybe I am the boy who cried ‘The Emperor Has No Clothes'. For, I was skeptical last week about the India-EU FTA, which I called a triumph of hope over experience. Now I am equally skeptical about the so-called India-US trade ‘deal', which in fact is not a deal at all, but a sort-of statement of direction about the way to an actual deal.I expressed my caution on a Malayalam TV program where the host was a retired Ambassador. He was less skeptical than me, but he understood where I was coming from: after all, a diplomat's job is to put the best spin on the news (good or bad) from his country's perspective. And I spent much of my professional career in marketing: I can tell spin when I see it. Reason No. 1: Trump is famous for exaggeration and U-turns.The very first reason for the scepticism about the Indo-US lovefest is that it was announced by President Trump, who, in the past six months, has, in his whimsical way, executed any number of U-turns, as well as Z-turns, and various other pretzel-logic twists, so much so that anything he says, and its opposite, can be equally true, in a quantum Schrodinger's Cat sort of way. It is prudent not to take him at face value when he swears eternal allegiance to India. Again.Quoth he: “It was an Honor to speak with Prime Minister Modi, of India, this morning. He is one of my greatest friends, and a Powerful and Respected Leader of his Country. We spoke about many things, including Trade, and ending the War with Russia and Ukraine. He agreed to stop buying Russian Oil, and to buy much more from the United States and, potentially, Venezuela. This will help END THE WAR in Ukraine, which is taking place right now, with thousands of people dying each and every week! Out of friendship and respect for Prime Minister Modi and, as per his request, effective immediately, we agreed to a Trade Deal between the United States and India, whereby the United States will charge a reduced Reciprocal Tariff, lowering it from 25% to 18%. They will likewise move forward to reduce their Tariffs and Non Tariff Barriers against the United States, to ZERO. The Prime Minister also committed to “BUY AMERICAN,” at a much higher level, in addition to over $500 BILLION DOLLARS of U.S. Energy, Technology, Agricultural, Coal, and many other products. Our amazing relationship with India will be even stronger going forward. Prime Minister Modi and I are two people that GET THINGS DONE, something that cannot be said for most. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”Okay. Very interesting. There has been no Indian readout corroborating a number of these claims, especially on agriculture, which I imagine is a redline, a no-go, for India.Besides, these are supposed to be ‘reciprocal' tariffs. If Indian tariffs go to zero on US products, why is the US imposing 18% on Indian products?Reason No. 2: Desperation of ‘jilted lovers'The ‘shotgun wedding' vibe was present in the India-EU FTA as well: a sort of desperation. There is not much choice: you simply have to do this. I am not the only one saying this. Here is a tweet from a senior EU leader, former PM of Sweden and co-chair of the EU Council for foreign relations. Of course you could say that he would say this, wouldn't he? But it happens to be true. The number of suitors is declining rapidly, so you compromise. But that is not a recipe for the longevity of the relationship, nor for faithfulness. You can expect er… adultery (early and often). The roving eye roveth.Reason No. 3: Agriculture and dairy red-linesWe really don't know much about the fine print. I am aware that sales and marketing people tend to promise anything (even things they are completely aware are impossible) just to get the sale. Thus, when India diversifies away from the US market, and its Q3 numbers are not badly affected by the Trump tariffs, it is incumbent upon Trump and Navarro, Bessent, Lutnick et al to reverse their previous abuse, and be all milk and honey.The problem here, as always, is the agriculture and dairy product front. It is an absolute red line for India: no government can afford to piss off its farmers, nor to open up the country, home of much of the world's genetic diversity, to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) including Terminator Seeds (that would forever put farmers at the mercy of Cargill and friends).Not only that, non-veg milk (that is, milk from cows that have been fed, among other things, ground-up animal bodies) is abhorrent to a large number of Indians. Not to mention the risk of things like Creuzfeldt-Jakob Disease or mad-cow disease (transmitted via feed that includes the ground-up brains of diseased cattle: see also the fatal brain disease Kuru, transmitted between cannibals in Papua New Guinea).The US rather urgently needs to get rid of its soybean and corn mountains and milk lakes (in contrast with the EU's butter mountain and wine lakes) and in both, exporters salivate at the prospect of the proverbial billion-customer market. (The Chinese expertly used this rather illusory meme to attract foreign makers of consumer goods. That didn't end well).In the case of India, there is no demand for soybeans, and the one place where I can see demand for corn is in ethanol, especially for blending into petrol. That would be a win-win, because it would reduce the need for India to grow highly thirsty sugarcane, thus drawing down the already alarmingly depleted water-table.Reason No. 4: Russian oil and energy in generalThe unseemly pressure over Russian oil raises hackles on the Indian side. After all, this is not the only time India has been pushed to the wall by American sanctions: there was the post-'Buddha is smiling' period, and the prevention of the sale of ex-Soviet cryogenic rocket technology, as immortalized in Nambi Narayanan's story in “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect”. Earlier, there was the embargo on supercomputers.In each of these cases, India rode out the sanctions and denials. But the question arises: why should India not use Russian oil if it makes commercial sense to India? Just because there is a conflict between Russia and Ukraine? That is really not India's problem: India does not have a dog in that fight.Now there is the allegedly impending US attack on Iran. India has been denied Iranian oil for some time, and now under US pressure, it is being forced to ramp down its involvement in Chabahar Port in Iran that India built, and views as a gateway to Central Asia. Notably, China continues to import Iranian crude. Is India getting some relief there?It is not realistic to imagine that large amounts of Venezuelan crude will now flow to India if it abjures the Russian stuff. For one, even though Reliance's Jamnagar refiner can process the heavy, sour Venezuelan oil, it is said that Venezuela will take some time and a lot of money to ramp up its output because of years of neglect, lack of naphtha to dilute and pump out the crude, and so on.Reason No. 5: Non-tariff barriers and subsidies.The US claims that India will drop all its non-tariff barriers, but what is the guarantee that the US will not raise an impenetrable wall on their side? It is a simple matter to impose difficult-to-comply-with rules that basically say “Your products are not welcome”. These may include environmental, carbon tax, quality, and various other demands.For example, there is the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 that insists that only American owned/built/crewed ships can transport goods between US ports. Then there are Buy American Act procurement restrictions that handicap foreign-origin products. Furthermore, quality standards e.g. on hormone-treated meat products, and on certification that seafood is tuna-safe have been used to keep out imported products.The US Farm Bill provides gigantic subsidies for five major crops – corn, soy, wheat, rice and cotton – amounting to $9.3 billion in 2024. Reports suggest that crop insurance and new benefits from the ‘bridge payments' announced in 2025 may add another $10 billion+ to this sum. That is an enormous subsidy, pricing competitors out of the market.Reason No. 6: Loss of trustFinally, there is a sixth and critical reason: the loss of trust. For the longest time, India had convinced itself that it was an essential strategic partner to the US, if for nothing else to contain China. But that illusion is now gone, quite possibly because the US has decided to create a G2 condominium with China and retreat into Fortress America. The US administration now considers India, at best, a transactional vassal, and at worst, a potential rival to apply the Thucydides Trap to: and what better than to do war by economic means? India has to adjust.On the other hand, there are indeed positives. In the interest of fairness, here are the immediate views of Citibank and Bank of America, who both considered it a net positive for India.If you accept the tariff reductions by the US at face value, then India at 18% is doing marginally better than several other nations, including Vietnam, Thailand and Bangladesh. Ironically, Trump's recent best-friend-forever Pakistan is hit with 19%. There was a video circulating showing Raghuram Rajan, the economist who wants to be to Rahul Gandhi who Manmohan Singh was to his mother, gloating earlier that India was suffering from 50% tariffs compared to Pakistan's 19%.That brings up one more observation: the Opposition in India is screaming bloody murder about this supposed India-US ‘deal' not because they claim India is getting a bad deal, but apparently because they think India is getting a good deal. They should see Trump's latest triumph.Opposition, fear not: Trump is making even more entertaining claims about his ‘deal' with Xi. The sum and substance: “Please buy my soybeans”. This, despite the fact that China is the biggest buyer of oil from both Russia (48% of exports) and Iran (80%). Clearly, there is a lot of marketing going on, and it's too early to tell what the reality is. The devil is in the details.1750 words, 5 Feb 2026 This is a public episode. 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2026-01-31 | UPDATES #122 | Is India “dumping” Russian oil… or just re-routing for the sake of optics? Today's story sounds simple — “India is dumping Russian oil as it seals a historic deal with the EU.” But the reality is messier — and honestly, more damning.On January 27, the EU and India concluded a long-awaited free trade agreement — described by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on X as: “the mother of all deals.” (X (formerly Twitter))That same day, EU leaders framed it as a geopolitical signal in a reshuffled world order — European Council President António Costa called it a “historic moment,” and stressed the EU and India as “strategic and reliable partners.” (Consilium)----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------A REQUEST FOR HELP!I'm heading back to Kyiv this week, to film, do research and conduct interviews. The logistics and need for equipment and clothing are a little higher than for my previous trips. It will be cold, and may be dark also. If you can, please assist to ensure I can make this trip a success. My commitment to the audience of the channel, will be to bring back compelling interviews conducted in Ukraine, and to use the experience to improve the quality of the channel, it's insights and impact. Let Ukraine and democracy prevail! https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrashttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformationNONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!So what's next? We're going to Kyiv in January 2026 to film on the ground, and will record interviews with some huge guests. We'll be creating opportunities for new interviews, and to connect you with the reality of a European city under escalating winter attack, from an imperialist, genocidal power. PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: Reuters (Jan 29, 2026) — India's Reliance to buy up to 150,000 bpd of Russian oil from Februaryhttps://www.reuters.com/business/energy/indias-reliance-buy-up-150000-bpd-russian-oil-february-2026-01-29/Reuters (Jan 28, 2026) — Bessent says disappointed by EU-India deal; South Korea must ratify trade deal - https://www.reuters.com/business/bessent-says-disappointed-by-eu-india-deal-south-korea-must-ratify-trade-deal-2026-01-28/Reuters (Jan 27, 2026) — Indian diesel exports to West Africa jump as EU bans Russian crude-derived fuel - https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/indian-diesel-exports-west-africa-jump-eu-bans-russian-crude-derived-fuel-2026-01-27/Reuters (Jan 27, 2026) — Details of EU-India trade deal - https://www.reuters.com/world/india/details-eu-india-trade-deal-tariffs-quotas-market-access-2026-01-27/Council of the EU (Jan 27, 2026) — Press statement by President António Costa following the EU-India summit (PDF) - https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/01/27/press-statement-by-president-antonio-costa-following-the-eu-india-summit/pdf/Reuters (Jan 14, 2026) — Russia's oil and gas budget revenue falls 24% to lowest since 2020https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russias-oil-gas-budget-revenue-falls-24-lowest-since-2020-2026-01-15/----------
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the Economic Survey 2025–26, offering the first official snapshot of where India's economy stands—and where it's headed next. The Survey pegs India's potential growth at around 7%, flags a slight moderation in GDP growth next year, and lays out the government's thinking on everything from inflation and exports to jobs, infrastructure, manufacturing, and welfare.But beyond the headline numbers, what really matters is how to read this document. Is India's growth story holding up in a slowing global economy? What reforms are need to to make the government's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision a reality? Guest: Trishna Sarkar, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Dr BR Ambedkar College, University of Delhi Host: Nivedita V Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to this solo podcast.A new year is a good time to pause and reflect.In this episode, I'm sharing some thoughts on what it means to be young and Indian in the 21st century — how we should think, act, and how we should take responsibility for the future we're stepping into.Happy New Year.— PrakharTimestamps:00:00 – Where is India right now?03:35 – We are deluded05:57 – Is India the next China?07:13 – Major issues of concern12:56 – How does a society move ahead?14:05 – Why is China ahead?17:13 – We are losing the AI race19:46 – How does India grow despite the challenges?23:50 – The hygiene issue35:05 – What is working for us?42:11 – India's top 1 percent45:07 – The AQI issue49:00 – The global TFR fall57:48 – The economic shift we need59:10 – What I do not know
The killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi has set Bangladesh on fire again. But this time, the anger isn't just anti-government, it's dangerously anti-India. In this episode of In Our Defence, host Dev Goswami and defence expert Sandeep Unnithan decode the chaos next door. From the smashing of Sheikh Mujib's statues to the chilling return of the Pakistan Army in Bangladeshi politics, the two answer the hard question: Is India facing a new "Third Front"? The two discuss: -The legacy of the founder (Sheikh Mujibur Rahman) and the general (Ziaur Rahman) -How the erasure of 1971 is opening the door for a "Pakistan-style" Islamic nationalism -The rumor of a Pakistan-Bangladesh mutual defence pact and why that should worry India -What 2026 may bring to Bangladesh and its politics. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
In this episode of Imperfect Show Finance, stock market expert V. Nagappan examines some of the most debated questions surrounding India's economic outlook. Is India's impressive growth story truly grounded in reality, or are there deeper concerns hidden beneath the headline numbers? The discussion also explores why the IMF has raised doubts about India's recent GDP data and what these concerns mean for the country's economic credibility. In addition, the episode dives into the sharp fall in small-cap stocks—what triggered the decline, whether it signals a larger market correction, and when the next potential rally might begin. Alongside these major topics, the video includes several other market insights that help investors navigate volatility with clarity and confidence. Tune in for a grounded, insightful breakdown of the forces shaping India's financial landscape today.
This episode with Prof. Arun Kumar is a look at the Indian economy beyond headlines and GDP numbers. We discuss the paradox behind India's growth story: when GDP rises, does it really reach the people? We explore how poverty in India has officially fallen from 27% to 5.3% in just over a decade, yet real wages have been shrinking, especially for rural workers. If fewer people are poor on paper, but incomes aren't rising, what's actually driving this improvement?We talk about how the structure of India's economy is changing, how wealth is concentrated, and the weakening of the public sector to how the black economy distorts policy outcomes.We discuss why state finances are now becoming a silent crisis, and how India's macroeconomic stability, while strong, hides inequalities that threaten long-term growth. The episode also explores the solutions, which India needs to fix over the next 20 years to make growth truly inclusive and meaningful for everyone.0:00 – Trailer1:01 – Does GDP growth translate to ground reality?6:46 – Is India truly the 4th largest economy?10:30 – Poverty fell 22% in 12 years, yet wages dropped.14:06 – Does the poverty line reflect reality?18:07 – What % of India is really poor?21:00 – Are middle-class families going into debt for basics?23:26 – How are rich, middle, and poor defined?24:44 – Wealth is shifting26:56 – How stable is India's macroeconomy?30:48 – Why India cannot open up some sectors34:27 – Why R&D spending remains low in India35:36 – Is the consensus on need for public sector falling?38:18 – Black economy kills public sector41:37 – How healthy are the Indian state economies?44:51 – Is the tax split b/w centre and states working?47:05 – How can India create jobs in Unorganised sectors?53:12 – What are the solutions to fix Indian economy in next 20 years-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text
India is being celebrated across headlines as a $4 trillion economy. But is that the whole truth? To uncover this, we sat down with Dr. Arun Kumar, one of India's most outspoken economists, a retired JNU professor, and the author of landmark books on black money, GST, and public policy. For over four decades, he's been warning about cracks in India's economy that very few dare to talk about. And in this conversation, we spoke about:Is India really a $4 trillion economy or just a $2.5 trillion illusion?Did demonetisation bring India's economy to a permanent standstill?Is GST actually helping businesses, or destroying micro-enterprises?Can MSP and APMC reforms save India's farmers or sink us further?Where is India's economy truly heading in the next decade? ►Think School's flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions : https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/►Follow Think School Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkSchool►Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thethinkschool?igsh=NWg2ZXRyZmdsM2ds&utm_source=qr
On Episode 675 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Srivastava, Founder at Global Trade Research Initiative as well as Gulam Zia, Executive Director at Knight Frank.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the day(01:00) Is India riding a global market boom or trailing it?(06:17) Welcome to a decade of dust as over 910 societies sign up for redeveloping their properties in Mumbai city.(17:06) India's non tariff barriers are almost machiavelian in design and implementation as many importers have found.(28:32) Air India CEO reiterates nothing wrong with Ahmedabad plane or operations referring to preliminary report.(29:28) Mahindra says it will issue advisory on impact of ethanol blended fuel as controversy continues to rage.https://www.investing-referral.com/aff303Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube
As the world's second-largest producer of medication, India is facing increasing scrutiny over drug quality following deadly incidents involving Indian products. Is India's race to remain the "pharmacy of the world" coming at the cost of human lives? FRANCE 24's Khansa Juned and Lisa Gamonet report.
India's buying cheap Russian oil. Trump's not happy. And now he's slapped 50% tariffs on Indian goods. Officially, it's about funding Russia's war machine. Unofficially? It might be about one man's ego, a Nobel Peace Prize dream, and India refusing to play along. From the MEA's unusually sharp statement to the PM's vow to "pay any price to protect farmers," we unpack the real stakes amid the India-US showdown over tariffs. - Is India's "multi-alignment" foreign policy reaching breaking point? - Why agriculture is a red line in India-US trade talks. - How diplomats handle unpredictable leaders like Donald Trump. - The shift in India's diplomatic tone - and why a career diplomat as EAM matters. - Will India hit back with counter-tariffs or play the long game? Veteran national security journalist Sandeep Unnithan joins host Dev Goswami to decode this latest round of diplomatic warfare -- from South Block's air-conditioned strategy rooms to the high-stakes oil politics of Moscow and Washington. Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
Is India being too protective about agriculture? Can India open its agri and dairy markets to the U.S.? Ashok Gulati, an Agriculture Economist, says that Indian farmers don't stand to lose with the opening up of Agri markets to the U.S.
In today's episode we discuss PTI's negotiations tactics, President Zardari, Constitutional Amendments, Abraham Accords 2.0, the Swat River Tragedy, Education in Sindh, Budget, Lion escaping in Lahore and India's comments on Pakistan.Uzair Younus and Shehzad Ghias do the round up of this week's news in our new show 'This Week in Pakistan. Watch all episodes of This Week in Pakistan:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTU8aQikWU&list=PLlQZ9NZnjq5rCn6IgBjTRXnRjsS03Ty8OThe Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction1:30 Big Beautiful Bill3:45 PTI Leaders call for negotiations 6:52 President Zardari and Constitutional Amendments11:20 Abraham Accords 2.015:00 Reserved Seats Judgment and Imran Khan's bad decisions21:40 Punjab Assembly speaker files references against PTI members23:50 Swat River Tragedy28:58 Budget and the Salaried Class34:25 Monsoon Readiness37:54 Education in Sindh and PPP41:50 Diogo Jota and Thomas Partey 45:00 Lion escapes46:07 India-Pakistan Prisoner exchange48:00 Shashi Tharoor and Bilawal Bhutto's interviews49:30 Is India fighting a war with China53:30 Recommendations
Geopolitics is now measured in Nanometers. Anything with a battery or a plug has a semiconductor inside. But these chips aren't just tech anymore, they're shaping who becomes the next Superpower.In the 1980s, India was just two years behind the world in semiconductors. Today, we're 12 generations behind. What went wrong?India's top semiconductor expert, Raja Manickam, returns to The Neon Show to break it all down.We discuss how the U.S. lost the chip race it started, China's strategic rise, and how one visionary turned Taiwan into the most valuable island in the world.Raja Manickam dives into what the $10B India Semiconductor Mission is getting right and where we may fall behind. He explains why
Zarrar Khuhro comes back on TPE to discuss Godi Media, Narendra Modi's narrative trap, India's failed media and foreign policy, Marvel vs DC, Nuclear Blackmail, Palestine, Major Gaurav Arya, Moeed Pirzada, Fake news and more.Is Narendra Modi India's Zia-ul-Haq?Will the world see many more Gazas?Wil this conflict change Pakistan?Find out this and more in this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience.Zarrar Khuhro is a journalist and the co-host of Dawn's show "Zara Hat Kay".The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction2:50 Superman Trailer6:30 India has been gripped by mass hysteria11:18 Indian Social Media and Foreign Policy20:44 Nuclear Blackmail24:20 Godi Media and disinformation26:30 The need for talks and futility of life29:42 Narendra Modi's narrative trap34:20 Delusional Godi Media38:23 Moeed Pirzada, Adil Raja and Imran Riaz Khan44:00 Will this conflict change Pakistan?46:00 Is India going through their Zia-ul-Haq era?51:08 Major Gaurav Arya and delusional Godi Media1:00:00 Aap nay toh hum par hee hamla kardia? - Stupid decision making1:04:50 Palestine1:12:22 The next generation, the left and the impact of Gaza1:19:40 Algorithmically designed lists and selling weapons1:23:31 Herero Genocide1:31:10 Self-hatred and being apologetic1:37:00 Human Rights, Democracy and Imran Khan1:41:32 Audience Questions
CNN's Jake Tapper is getting grilled for lying about Former President Biden's Cognitive decline during his presidency. Mediaite got caught laughing about Trump's alleged meltdown with ABC'S Terry Moran and Sean Hannity. Is India thinking of putting their Tariffs at 0 for the USA? The Left-Wing Media has been picking out small details of Trump that they think is wrong to talk about.
CNN's Jake Tapper is getting grilled for lying about Former President Biden's Cognitive decline during his presidency. Mediaite got caught laughing about Trump's alleged meltdown with ABC'S Terry Moran and Sean Hannity. Is India thinking of putting their Tariffs at 0 for the USA? The Left-Wing Media has been picking out small details of Trump that they think is wrong to talk about. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Economist Steve Moore. President Trump is bringing millions of dollars in investments back home from the middle east. Are the Tariffs still causing financial stress? Why can't we deduct our state taxes in New York? The Salt Reduction is a huge issue with the One Big Beautiful Bill.
CNN's Jake Tapper is getting grilled for lying about Former President Biden's Cognitive decline during his presidency. Mediaite got caught laughing about Trump's alleged meltdown with ABC'S Terry Moran and Sean Hannity. Is India thinking of putting their Tariffs at 0 for the USA? The Left-Wing Media has been picking out small details of Trump that they think is wrong to talk about. Mark Interviews Economist Steve Moore. President Trump is bringing millions of dollars in investments back home from the middle east. Are the Tariffs still causing financial stress? Why can't we deduct our state taxes in New York? The Salt Reduction is a huge issue with the One Big Beautiful Bill. Diddy's trial continues today. His Ex Cassie-Ventura has proof and faces questions at the trial. Administrator of the U.S. Environmental protection Agency Lee Zeldin has taken action against a controversial start-stop vehicle system in cars. Tomorrow Is Take Your Bike To Work Day. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has to head to congress to get more approvals for Newark Airport's Equipment. Dick's Sporting Goods is buying out Foot Locker. Mark Interviews Actor Steve Schirripa. There is a Steve Schirripa bobble head you can get! Steve will be in Bridgewater NJ soon for an event with the Somerset Patriots.
CNN's Jake Tapper is getting grilled for lying about Former President Biden's Cognitive decline during his presidency. Mediaite got caught laughing about Trump's alleged meltdown with ABC'S Terry Moran and Sean Hannity. Is India thinking of putting their Tariffs at 0 for the USA? The Left-Wing Media has been picking out small details of Trump that they think is wrong to talk about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CNN's Jake Tapper is getting grilled for lying about Former President Biden's Cognitive decline during his presidency. Mediaite got caught laughing about Trump's alleged meltdown with ABC'S Terry Moran and Sean Hannity. Is India thinking of putting their Tariffs at 0 for the USA? The Left-Wing Media has been picking out small details of Trump that they think is wrong to talk about. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Economist Steve Moore. President Trump is bringing millions of dollars in investments back home from the middle east. Are the Tariffs still causing financial stress? Why can't we deduct our state taxes in New York? The Salt Reduction is a huge issue with the One Big Beautiful Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CNN's Jake Tapper is getting grilled for lying about Former President Biden's Cognitive decline during his presidency. Mediaite got caught laughing about Trump's alleged meltdown with ABC'S Terry Moran and Sean Hannity. Is India thinking of putting their Tariffs at 0 for the USA? The Left-Wing Media has been picking out small details of Trump that they think is wrong to talk about. Mark Interviews Economist Steve Moore. President Trump is bringing millions of dollars in investments back home from the middle east. Are the Tariffs still causing financial stress? Why can't we deduct our state taxes in New York? The Salt Reduction is a huge issue with the One Big Beautiful Bill. Diddy's trial continues today. His Ex Cassie-Ventura has proof and faces questions at the trial. Administrator of the U.S. Environmental protection Agency Lee Zeldin has taken action against a controversial start-stop vehicle system in cars. Tomorrow Is Take Your Bike To Work Day. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has to head to congress to get more approvals for Newark Airport's Equipment. Dick's Sporting Goods is buying out Foot Locker. Mark Interviews Actor Steve Schirripa. There is a Steve Schirripa bobble head you can get! Steve will be in Bridgewater NJ soon for an event with the Somerset Patriots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textIs an Indian CDMO the right move for your biologics pipeline?As Western biotech companies seek new strategic advantages, one question keeps surfacing: Is India truly becoming the next biotech manufacturing powerhouse? And what hidden capabilities are emerging that leading companies are racing to access?In this episode of the Smart Biotech Scientist Podcast, Abdelaziz Toumi, CEO of Lupin Manufacturing Solutions and veteran of global pharma giants like Bayer, Merck, and Lonza, joins host David Brühlmann to reveal the inside story on when and why you might want to look beyond traditional Western manufacturing partners.Here are three key insights from their conversation:The Post-Pandemic Manufacturing Revelation: "During the pandemic, we realized how vulnerable our supply chain truly is," explains Abdelaziz. Discover why diversifying manufacturing partnerships isn't just smart—it's becoming essential for resilience in an unpredictable world.Beyond the Cost Advantage: While Indian CDMOs can deliver up to 80% cost savings compared to Western counterparts, Abdelaziz reveals the unexpected advantages that make the most strategic partnerships about far more than budget considerations.The Trust Factor: "This is a business of trust," emphasizes Abdelaziz. Learn the critical questions that separate world-class Indian CDMOs from the rest, and the cultural nuances that can make or break your manufacturing partnership.Ready to discover if Indian CDMOs could be the missing piece in your biologics development strategy? Tune in for expert insights on IP protection, talent access, and how to navigate the cultural dynamics that determine success in this emerging manufacturing powerhouse.Listen to the full episode to unlock the strategic advantage that could transform your pipeline's journey from lab to market.Want to find out more about the CDMO selection? Here's what one of our distinguished guests had to say about it:Episodes 103-104: One-Stop Shop vs. Specialist CDMO: A Scientist's Guide to CDMO Selection with Sigma MostafaConnect with Abdelaziz Toumi:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/abdelaziztoumiLupin Manufacturing Solutions: www.lupin.comNext step:Transform your process development strategy with a complimentary consultation. Schedule your expert session: https://bruehlmann-consulting.com/callReady to scale up? Join our exclusive 1:1 Strategy Call and learn proven methods to reduce development and manufacturing costs while maintaining product quality. Our bioprocess experts will help you navigate complex bioprocessing challenges and regulatory requirements. Limited spots available: https://stan.store/SmartBiotech
Episode 89 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Subramanian Swamy. Subramanian Swamy is an Indian politician, economist and statistician.Recording Date: March 31, 2025This is what we talked about00:00 - Why isn't Subramanian Swamy expelled?08:02 - India's Economic Rise, Challenges & Swamy's Vision16:45 - Is he bitter?27:44 - Evolution of Indian Politics before Modi30:20 - Is India really progressing?34:18 - His contribution to Ram Mandir and the Hindutva Movement37:53 - Honesty & Free Speech in Modern India48:35 - Is PM Narendra Modi retiring?56:30 - Subramanian Swamy had private sources for intelligence1:00:06 - India's Relationship with Russia & the USA1:06:51 - Tensions between China and India1:14:38 - Subramanian Swamy praises Prakhar
In today's episode we discuss the attack on Jaffar Express, Foreign involvement in Balochistan, Sindh rejecting new Canals, Fight within PTI and the crackdown on Columbia University.Uzair Younus and Shehzad Ghias do the round up of this week's news in our new show 'This Week in Pakistan. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction3:00 Attack on Jaffer Express9:40 Is India behind BLA?15:30 Good Taliban failed policy18:30 America's involvement in Balochistan23:15 Iran's interest in Balochistan25:50 Increased terrorism in Pakistan28:50 Sindh rejects canals33:40 News Wrap up: Fight within the PTI?38:39 World Watch: Crackdown on Columbia University42:22 Absurd News of the week: Private Guard fires on Person49:00 Things to keep an eye on
Is India the next big footwear sourcing hub? In this episode, Matt and Andy talk with industry veteran Neeraj Narayan who leads SIV Impact and Synergy India Ventures. Neeraj discusses India's growing importance as a sourcing destination due to its talent, infrastructure, and trade agreements. Neeraj shares insights from his journey with Nike and beyond, tackling sourcing complexities, material innovations, and regulatory trends shaping the future. Don't miss this deep dive into what's next for the shoe industry! With special guest: Neeraj Narayan, CEO SIV Impact, Co-Founder Synergy India Ventures Hosted by: Matt Priest and Andy Polk
One of the most talked about policy experiments in India in recent memory is the reform of government schools in the city-state of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Under the leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party, the Delhi government has implemented an innovative program to equip students with foundational literacy and numeracy. But while these reforms are much discussed, they have been surprisingly under-studied. A new book by the scholar Yamini Aiyar tries to remedy this gap.Yamini's new book, Lessons in State Capacity from Delhi's Schools, draws on three years of ethnographic research where she and a team of colleagues were embedded in a cluster of schools across the national capital.Yamini is currently Visiting Senior Fellow at the Saxena Center for Contemporary South Asia and the Watson Institute at Brown University. Many of our listeners will know her from her work with the Centre for Policy Research in New Delhi, where she served as President from 2017 to 2024.To kick off season thirteen of Grand Tamasha, Yamini joins Milan on the show this week. They discuss Yamini's decade-long adventure studying India's public schools, the core elements of the Delhi education model, and the mysterious ways in which the India bureaucracy operates. Plus, they discuss whether the Delhi experiment can travel beyond the national capital.Episode notes:1. “How Bureaucracy Can Work for the Poor (with Akshay Mangla),” Grand Tamasha, March 29, 2023.2. Yamini Aiyar and Shrayana Bhattacharya, “The Post Office Paradox: A Case Study of the Block Level Education Bureaucracy,” Economic & Political Weekly 51, no. 11 (2016).3. Lant Pritchett, “Is India a Flailing State?: Detours on the Four Lane Highway to Modernization,” HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP09-013, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 2009.4. Devesh Kapur, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, and Milan Vaishnav, Rethinking Public Institutions in India (New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2017).
India has the world's largest population, but can it be the next global economic superpower? Or will extreme poverty, inequality, unemployment, and lack of industrialization and manufacturing capacities hold it back? Why is the Western media so eager to portray India as a pro-Western alternative to China? Ben Norton is joined by economic historian Jyotishman Mudiar to explore these questions and more. VIDEO with charts here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXU42fqJ6g4 Check out Jyotishman's channel India & Global Left: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndiaGlobalLeft Topics 0:00 Intro 4:32 Is India the next economic superpower? 12:37 Technology 16:39 Geopolitics 20:27 Indian stock market 22:37 Quality of life 34:21 Billionaire oligarchs like Adani & Ambani 42:09 China controls its billionaires 44:42 China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) 46:22 Manufacturing in India vs China 49:24 Privatization in India 54:37 India's manufacturing stagnation 56:58 Can services replace manufacturing? 1:08:02 India's dependence on US Big Tech 1:18:43 AI, automation, & population growth 1:29:50 Agriculture in India 1:43:09 Outro
As the FIDE Chess Olympiad enters the homestretch, it has been as entertaining as ever. It is hard to keep up with all of the emerging storylines, but Chessable's Mr. Dodgy joined me from Budapest to discuss a few, as well as to describe the atmosphere in Budapest and at the playing hall. Topics covered include: the cell phone camera controversy, GM Ding Liren's disappointing performance, India's dominance, and the inspiring story of Eman Sawan. You can find links to all of the stories referenced below. I hope you all enjoy the rest of the tournament! 0:00- Welcome 3:00- How Budapest compares to the 2022 Chennai Olympiad 5:55- The Women in Chess Foundation 08:56- The Kramnik camera phone controversy 12:00- GM Ding Liren's uninspiring performance at the tournament 15:00- Final thoughts: Is India inevitable? Find out more about the phone in the playing hall controversy here: https://x.com/chess24com/status/1837226230082588923 Chessbase India shorts: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChessBaseIndiachannel/shorts Check out FM Mike Klein's interview with Palestinian star performer Eman Sawan here: https://x.com/chess24com/status/1836815099614400866 Magnus arrival by bicycle to an early round: https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/1ffxngn/twitter_photochess_magnus_carlsen_arrives_late/ GM Peter Svidler's Ding Liren comment: https://x.com/FIDE_chess/status/1836397064143438001 Thanks to Mr. Dodgy for joining, Check out the Women in Chess Foundation here: https://www.womeninchess.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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