I migliori The Signal And The Noise podcast (2024)

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How long will the second wave of Covid last? 29:28

3+ y ago29:28

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As many parts of India are staring into the lockdown and it seems as if very little has changed. How bad is the covid situation in the country really? In this episode we talk to shahid Jameel a well known virologist and Head of Biosciences at Ashoka University about the current situation of covid-19 in our country.…

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Inside Mumbai’s new extortion economy 40:26

3+ y ago40:26

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Hafta-Vasooli threatens to overturn Maharashtra’s politics. Just what are the tentacles of this shadow economy? In this episode, host Sunit Arora talks to journalist Smruti Koppikar about Mumbai’s new extortion economy.Di The Signal and the Noise

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Inside the mind of Indians one year after the lockdown 25:25

3+ y ago25:25

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In this episode, catch Sunit Arora in conversation with Santosh Desai who's a well renowned columnist, writer and MD & CEO of Future brands, about how the pandemic has changed the way Indians live, work, eat, pray and make love. Tune in now!Di The Signal and the Noise

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One year since India’s Covid-19 lockdown 23:05

3+ y ago23:05

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The Covid-19 pandemic taught us many economic, political and social lessons for life. With the recent surge in Covid cases, how can we utilise those lessons and what's the way forward now? Ajai Sreevatsan chats with K Srinath Reddy, President, PHFI on the one year anniversary of lockdown.Di The Signal and the Noise

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COVID-19: Separating Fact from Fiction 27:46

3+ y ago27:46

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What has the pandemic taught us? How India can fight vaccine hesitancy? Catch Sunit Arora in conversation with Anirban Mahapatra who got a new book out - COVID-19: Separating Fact from Fiction. In this podcast, he not only answer these questions but also shares his journey from writing film reviews to getting into the scientific publishing industry…

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Government sets out regulations for digital media, OTT platforms 22:59

3+ y ago22:59

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The Indian government tightened its control over digital news media and OTT (over-the-top) video streaming platforms, introducing a three-tier mechanism and terming it as a "soft-touch regulatory architecture." Catch Ajai Sreevatsan in conversation with Raman Cheema to find out what he has to say about this social media censorship and how does it w…

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The growing fatigue with work from home 10:30

3+ y ago10:30

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Companies are slowly and tentatively shifting from WFH to WFO. What are the plans and pain points? Catch Sunit Arora in conversation with Goutam Das to find out what he has to say about the work from office model and its sustainability in the long run.Di The Signal and the Noise

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4: Cryptocurrency Explained 20:34

3+ y ago20:34

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Cryptocurrency has always been a mine of controversies but the ban fear has made it the talk of the town.Catch Ajai Sreevatsan in conversation with Ajeet Khurana to find out what he has to say about the fear of ban and crypto's global outlook.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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3: Forgive us for asking, but what’s Cred’s business model? 19:35

3+ y ago19:35

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Credit card payment app CRED has been creating buzz ever since it launched in November 2018. In this episode host Sunit Arora along with his colleague Mihir Dalal decodes the business model of CRED; owned and founded by successful internet entrepreneur, Kunal Shah - the founder of PaisaBack and Freecharge.…

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2: Decoding Budget 2021 22:09

4y ago22:09

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It's the next day after our finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman announced the Union Budget 2021. This budget has received massive praise from several industry leaders who described it as a much-needed impetus to the economic growth engines in the wake of the pandemic. Catch Sunit Arora in conversation with Mohit Satyanand to find out what he has to …

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1: Farmers' Republic Day tractor parade violence 14:15

4y ago14:15

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In the inaugural episode of Season-2, host Ajai is joined by his colleague Sayantan to discuss the sordid scenes of violence seen during the farmer protests in Delhi on Republic Day which were a shame.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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38: The anti-farm law protests 15:41

4y ago15:41

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Protests against the three contentious agricultural laws are still going strong and the farmers are looking in no mood to stop their protests even though the government tried having a talk with the farmers union. Tune in to this episode as Ajai along with his colleague will discuss the farmer protests.…

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37: Battered Oyo’s plan for life after covid 15:59

4y ago15:59

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Some hotels on Oyo’s platform are struggling to survive. More than 40% comprises leased hotels, which are operated by local entrepreneurs who do not own the properties. In this episode, host Sunit Arora along with his colleague Mihir Dalal will discuss battered Oyo’s plan for life after covid.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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36: Clearing the fog on economic recovery 23:30

4y ago23:30

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Green shoots of revival are apparently here. But the numbers show India’s economy is not out of the doldrums. In this episode, editor @sunitarora along with Vivek Kaul will clear the fog on economic recovery. Tune in to know more!Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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35: What is Urban MGNREGA? 17:12

4y ago17:12

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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005, is an Indian labor law and social security measure that aims to guarantee the 'right to work'. What gave birth to the thought of Urban MGNREGA? In this episode, Ajai Sreevatsan along with Indian economist and social scientist Reetika Khera will discuss about the Urban MGNREGA. Tune in to …

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34: Scam 1992 : The Harshad Mehta story 25:37

4y ago25:37

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Harshad Mehta Scam is the biggest in it's field. What was the scam about? In this episode, Sunit Arora along with Indian business journalist and author Sucheta Dalal will discuss about the findings of the scam. Tune in to find out!Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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33: United States Presidential Election 19:52

4y ago19:52

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US Elections are just a week away. In this episode, Sunit Arora along with Indian diplomat Talmiz Ahmad will discuss the US Elections and how it affects India's interest. Tune in to find out!Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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32: Why India is flagging in China+1 sweepstakes 14:28

4y ago14:28

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Vietnam and Bangladesh are doing well in the global race to replace China’s exports. India needs to act quickly. In this episode, Sunit Arora along with his colleague Rahul Jacob will discuss why India is flagging in China+1 sweepstakes. Tune in to find out!Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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31: India's big vaccination challenges in 2021 7:55

4y ago7:55

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After mass production, taking coronavirus vaccine doses to millions across India will involve massive manpower and extremely advanced logistics. Tune in to this episode with editor @ajaxiom in conversation with his colleague Gautam Das as they discuss the broad challenges India needs to tackle after the Covid-19 vaccine is developed.…

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30: The Apple-Google app gateway duopoly 18:10

4y ago18:10

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Apple-Google has relented on its 30% slice of transactions done on apps downloaded from its app store, a fight over which has been raging, of late. Tune in to this episode as editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora discuss the Apple-Google app gateway duopoly in a new format.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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29: The E-commerce game in post pandemic world 5:56

4y ago5:56

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In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora talk about the E-commerce industry and the different players, keeping focus on Reliance Jio as a "swadesi" player. Tune in and find out more.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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28: Work From Home, a shift in mindset. 6:52

4y ago6:52

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In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora talk about the new normal, work from home. They look into how the employees and the managers are dealing with it. Its intersection with personal life and the other issues regarding the same. Tune in and find out.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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27: State of the economy survey : CEO's speak 6:01

4y ago6:01

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In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora talk about the recent state of the economic survey. They discuss what the different CEOs had to say about the future of the Indian Economy. Tune in and find out.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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26: The network technology game in India. 7:29

4y ago7:29

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In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora discuss the telecom industry and the space of network technology. They discuss Jio and its various decisions to bring in 5G tech and its impact on the network tech business.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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25: Why telemedicine needs an urgent fix 6:18

4y ago6:18

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The pandemic is fuelling a boom in digital healthcare. But the regulatory oversight has not kept pace. In this episode, editors Ajai & Sunit will discuss why telemedicine needs an urgent fix.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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24: Kerala and the gulf : Is the pandemic an end to the relationship? 6:05

4y ago6:05

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In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora discuss traveling, and through that the gulf returnees in Kerala. Is the pandemic an end of this generation long relationship. Tune in and find outDi Mint - HT Smartcast

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23: The global race to rein in Facebook 7:09

4y ago7:09

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Human rights groups worry that like Facebook laws could give sweeping powers to the government to disregard user privacy and turn the platforms into agents of the governments. Tune in to this episode as editors Ajai & Sunit will discuss the global race to rein in Facebook.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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22: Why Bharat won’t lift a troubled economy 6:24

4y ago6:24

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Many theories have been floated about a farm economy-fuelled revival. Here are editors Sunit & Ajai on why those hopes are unrealistic.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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21: How India became a hack-for-hire hub 7:12

4+ y ago7:12

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While individual hackers may at least be able to make their own judgements on what’s legal and where they must draw the line, those working in firms may not even be aware of what they are actually doing. In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora will discuss how India became a hack-for-hire hub.…

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20: Indian Economy: Self Reliant 7:28

4+ y ago7:28

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In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora discuss the Indian economy and it wanting to be self-reliant.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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19: How Amul swung the great Indian milk run 6:24

4+ y ago6:24

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While many businesses have struggled to maintain their supply lines, Amul is likely to gain market share in 2020-21. Managing director R.S. Sodhi expects an enviable 15-16% revenue growth. In this episode, editors Sunit & Ajai discuss How Amul swung the great Indian milk run.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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18: Startups wake up to a post-China world 6:59

4+ y ago6:59

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Many Chinese investors are looking to exit from portfolio companies in India. This could be a painful process. In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora discuss the possible situations after the ban on 59 Chinese apps.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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17: The hope and hype driving online education 7:48

4+ y ago7:48

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The boom in online education might yield profitability, rare in the startup space. But for how long will this last? In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora discuss the hope and hype driving online education.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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16: In a season of layoffs, here’s where jobs can be found 7:29

4+ y ago7:29

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With people laid off across industries in the pandemic, will the job market bounce back to normal? In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora take a look at which sectors are hiring at the moment.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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15: Why this is not the end of Hong Kong 8:08

4+ y ago8:08

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A geopolitical typhoon is headed Hong Kong's way. Stuck between China and the U.S, with widespread protests, will an independent judiciary take charge? Will the city be okay if there is interference? In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora try to answer some pressing questions.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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14: Six ways the pandemic has changed our lives forever 7:56

4+ y ago7:56

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Have you ever wondered what a post-COVID world would look like? The Future Forward group is working towards exactly that. In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora discuss how the pandemic is pushing the limits of innovation.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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13: The Hunger Games of lockdown 7:21

4+ y ago7:21

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What happens when a chunk of the country has to survive on a diet of boiled rice and salt? In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora take a deeper look into how even after some relief from the government, millions go hungry to bed with an empty stomach every day.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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12: The 'Booze' Economy 8:32

4+ y ago8:32

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Taxation on alcohol might sound like a good way to boost revenue but how does it affect the buyers? In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora analyze the taxation system and the involvement of government in the alcohol industry.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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11: Why is India boycotting China? 8:26

4+ y ago8:26

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There have been rumors about TikTok being a Chinese software and Whatsapp forwards to boycott China. There must be some bigger reason behind this. In this episode, editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora unravel the mysteries of the business relations between the two countries.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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10: Kerala flattening the curve and the saree story 7:36

4+ y ago7:36

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In Kerala, social distancing is still in place but people are out. Some shops are open. The mood has shifted a little. Editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora go behind the scenes and share the saree story and how Kerala showing that we can get things right.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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9: The coronavirus and surface tension 7:55

4+ y ago7:55

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Can you touch home-delivered packages and newspapers without fear of infection? Editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora go behind the scenes and shares what science says about the coronavirus and surface tension.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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8: Life lessons from the history of lockdowns 8:17

4+ y ago8:17

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Thanks to tools like lockdowns confinement and isolation, lives have been saved in recent history. Self-isolation is now part of our everyday philosophy of life. Editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora go behind the scenes and shares life lessons from the history of lockdown.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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7: Inside the secretive world of India’s social media content moderators 8:38

4+ y ago8:38

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From Covid-19 misinformation to images of violence, social media moderators have a lot to handle. How do they do it? Editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora go behind the scenes and share what goes inside the secretive world of India’s social media content moderators?Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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6: Why 1918 matters in India’s corona war 7:32

4+ y ago7:32

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1918 experience matters because it was the last major pandemic that spread rapidly within India. Over a century ago, Spanish flu all but destroyed the Indian economy. What can we learn from those experiences? Editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora go behind the scenes and share why 1918 matters in India’s corona war…

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5: The Plan to Privatise Part of the Railways 6:41

4+ y ago6:41

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By 2022, the government wants to launch 150 privately-run passenger trains. It remains unclear how the railways can expect a shift from air and road to rail when private trains may raise existing fares. Another issue is how private trains will run without a regulator. Editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora go behind the scenes and share how will it all w…

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4: Why Surat’s star has stopped shining 6:31

4+ y ago6:31

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India’s diamond city is facing a slowdown of epic proportions that threatens to change its face, the coronavirus outbreak has taken this to the next level. Editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora go behind the scenes and share why Surat’s star has stopped shining.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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3: What value may lie within the doors of LIC 6:46

4+ y ago6:46

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LIC will have to review its profit-sharing arrangement and improve product mix, persistency ratios for a decent valuation. Fears of government influence continue to loom over the valuation. Editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora go behind the scenes and share what value may lie within the doors of LIC.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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2: Gambling: Why the House always wins in Goa 5:27

4+ y ago5:27

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A ban on Goans in offshore casinos highlights the murky nature of the gambling business in India’s smallest state. Editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora go behind the scenes and share what the ban of gambling in Goa actually means.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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1: Coronavirus: Lockdown in China is gumming up the works 7:10

4+ y ago7:10

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With the Coronavirus making headlines, supply chains across the world, economies and entire nations are distressed by a seemingly minuscule problem. Editors @ajaxiom and @sunitarora go behind the scenes and share what the tiny virus shows us complex creatures.Di Mint - HT Smartcast

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