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The matchmaking industry is making a comeback. The people interested in looking for a match are getting wary of online swiping. In this episode, we look at the new alternatives.  In other news, Apple’s Series 8 smartwatch is almost here, and its health indicators are to watch out for. Tune in to learn more!

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Post-pandemic, videos of young Indians having unexpected heart attacks are going viral, possibly linked to COVID-19 effects and inactive lifestyles.

And in other news, last Thursday in Dubai, leaders and diplomats from across the globe gathered to tackle the climate change issue. But what went on during the meeting? Tune in to this episode of The Signal Daily to find out!

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Perhaps. The International Olympic Council will vote next month on whether to add it to the 2028 Olympics. But that's not the only big Cricket news. Join us for today's episode as we dive into the world of Cricket. 

In other news, it looks like diamonds are losing their appeal in the West. Why is that the case? Tune in to find out! 

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In today’s line up we are talking about a flying thief and Covid’s resurgence with its new variant. So far in India 250 cases have been reported, however the number could go up considering the election season and IPL matches. And even Singapore has witnessed a massive spike in COVID cases. Stay tuned till the end to learn more!

Also, check out: AstraZeneca Faces the Music Over Vaccine Side Effects

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After a long hiatus, Shein and BGMI or Battlegrounds Mobile India are finally making their way back to India.

In other news, the Reserve Bank of India is bidding adieu to the Rs.2000 note and stopping its circulation once and for all. But why?

Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more!

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The buzz around gaming is getting difficult to catch up as many field players try to dominate the video gaming sector. In other news, we discuss vegan leather- a probable bandwagon in near future. But how environmental it actually is? Tune in to know.

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So, here's the deal - live shopping in India has been a bit of a rollercoaster. BulBul and Moj tried their luck but had to pull the plug on their live shopping features to cut losses. Now, Amazon is giving it a shot, but only time will tell if they'll make it in this tough market.

In other news, there's this ongoing showdown between IIMs and the government, both wanting more control.

And in today's episode, we're also talking about Latin American gig workers and their viral genre of music. Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more! 

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India is giving itself a pat on the back with the recently-released tiger census report of 2022. 

The report indicates that the big cat count in the country has risen to an estimated 3,167 tigers, with India now becoming home to 70% of the world's total tiger population. But, take this good news with a pinch of salt because it's not just the tiger count that matters but also the state of their habitats.

In this episode we also dive into the de-dollarisation trend. Tune in!

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A few days ago, Rare Beauty, a beauty brand founded by American singer Selena Gomez, made its way to India — and created a bit of frenzy among makeup enthusiasts. Rare Beauty is not the first of its kind though. Many global beauty brands and conglomerates have been eyeing India’s exploding beauty market. 

Why is suddenly everybody — be it the old conglomerates or the new startups or the established e-commerce platforms —- interested in cashing in on India’s premium and luxury beauty market? Tune in to our deep dive!

In this episode we also look at why Indian students are bee lining to the UK for higher education. Follow The Signal Daily for interesting news stories!

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Yup, you read that right. AI Modi is causing quite a stir on Indian Instagram, underscoring the growing impact of artificial intelligence on future elections. Dive right in, as we talk about the bigger picture.

In other news, the value of X (previously known as Twitter) has seen a significant drop, plummeting by more than half following Elon Musk's acquisition, now standing at $19 billion.

Tune in to The Signal Daily for more!

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There’s a quiet cab war brewing, except in cool EV cars. Ola is prepping its electric vehicle (EV) cab services, and the company will roll out the pilot in Bengaluru with 1,000 cabs or so. Its arch rival Uber has also been ramping up its EV efforts. But it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Tune in to know why.

For our intro segment, we look at the succession crisis that Japan’s small and medium businesses are going through owing to its ageing society.

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A US court rules that AI-generated content can't be granted copyright protection. Meanwhile, YouTube and Universal Music Group are collaborating to tackle AI-related copyright challenges within the music industry.

In other news, robotaxis are now cruising legally in San Francisco. But the real question is: are they actually safe? Get the lowdown on The Signal Daily!

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In this episode, we discuss why so many former and current employees of OpenAI are criticising the startup and all the relevant Lok Sabha election-related developments. Tune in!

For today’s episode, we discuss Israeli startup Notch’s plans to provide  Instagram account insurance to creators. In other news,  Microsoft’s cloud computing platform Azure is having a difficult time as its data centres face capacity and resource shortages globally.

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Yes, that's correct. This is the first time in history that esports is an official, medal-earning event at the Asian Games. It seems that the dreams of all gaming enthusiasts have come true.

In other news, the Italian luxury brand Loro Piana is reconsidering its identity. Should it maintain its long-held image of quiet luxury or go all out?

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Elon Musk's third ‘Master Plan’ for Tesla was a bit of a letdown for investors. So, Musk revealed that the company is going full throttle on its mission to eliminate the use of fossil fuels and promote sustainable energy worldwide. But, there was no sign of a new car. 

In other news, Blinkit is all set to challenge Urban Company in the app-based at-home services sector. Do you think it will succeed? 

Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more on both stories! 

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According to Bloomberg, the $200 billion games sector is feeling the impact of this AI revolution. What does it mean for the industry? Tune in and find out! 

On another note, social media influencers are the hottest commodity right now, with even political parties chasing after them. What's the reason behind this trend? Discover all the details on this episode of The Signal Daily.

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On this episode, we have two interesting stories lined up! For starters, Starbucks is going green, the coffee chain is planning to replace disposable cups with reusable ones. And for our main story we talk about the inevitable merger: Zomato planning to take over Blinkit. Listen to Farheen Khan decode why it's a win-win situation for both the companies.

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Tensions between Israel and Hamas are heating up, and now there's a new twist in the conflict – cyberattacks. Hacktivist groups worldwide have jumped into the fray, siding with both parties. Stay tuned for further insights.

Meanwhile, Singapore's squeaky-clean image has taken a hit. Word is, the police there have seized a whopping $2 billion in assets. Dive into the details with The Signal Daily.

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In today's episode we are talking about the business of metro networks in India. Are they profitable? Not really. How’s the ridership? Not all that great. So what’s the problem? Listen in to find out!

In other news, The long-drawn proper battle between brother-sister duo Baba Kalyani and Sugandha Hiremath has now reached a Pune court. Bharat Forge chairman & MD Baba Kalyani’s niece and nephew are seeking a total partition of the Kalyani family’s assets. What is at the heart of this dispute? Tune in to this episode of The Signal Daily!

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The mining conglomerate Vedanta, led by Anil Agarwal, is splitting into six companies. Join today’s episode to discover why Vedanta is undergoing a demerger and whether this move will help mitigate the massive debt crunch.

Also, in today’s episode, we explore the art and adventure of translating Bollywood’s quirky lyrics. 

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That’s the hope. On Sunday, Vizhinjam port was inaugurated, and while it is still under-construction, India’s first “deepwater” sea port has us hopeful about India gaining a bigger slice of global maritime trade.

In other news, parents in the United States are now choosing smartwatches over smartphones for their little ones. Tune in to today’s episode to find out why.

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Major auctions in New York, London, and Hong Kong are seeing a drop in sales compared to last year. For instance, Christie's, the famous British auction house, revealed that its overall sales for the first half of this year have fallen by 23% from $3.2 billion in the same period last year to $2.7 billion. Surprisingly, the market in India is doing quite well. Stay tuned to find the reasons behind this!

In other news, we are discussing Reliance's latest move to acquire Alia Bhatt's baby wear company, Ed-a-Mamma. Join us to catch up on this and more in today's episode!

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In the latest episode, host Farheen Khan discusses the sudden surge in demand in nuclear power. France, United States and India seems to be determined to reboot the nuclear power industry. Additionally, Farheen also talks about Polygon, a blockchain tech company, which raised $450 million. But that's not all, Naimish Sanghvi, the founder of Coin Crunch India, joins us to explain the buzz around Web3 and more!

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Sakura season is here. But it's not just picturesque, this obsession with the sakura is big business for Japan's economy. 

In other news, publishing powerhouses, namely HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Hachette, and John Wiley & Sons, have won their case against Internet Archive over copyright issues. This is not a small victory. This decision could hugely alter the way we view and access digital literature in the future. 

Tune into The Signal Daily to know more on bth stories! 

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It looks like Apple is scaling back on its ambitious dreams. According to a Bloomberg report, the company is opting for a more practical design for both its automated self-driving car and AR glasses. The ‘Apple Car’ will have a steering wheel and pedals after all, while the AR glasses will now be mixed reality glasses. But why the pragmatic approach? In this episode, we are joined by our in-house expert on all things related to Apple — Rajneil Kamath, co-founder of The Signal.

In our intro segment we take a look at the issues that are on the agenda at the first G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies meeting that has commenced from today in Bengaluru.

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That's right, India and France are joining forces to construct the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum in New Delhi. Rumour has it, it might even surpass the British Museum in London and the Grand Louvre in Paris in size and grandeur.

In other news, we are taking a closer look at China's economic struggles. Tune in to The Signal Daily to find out all the details!

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On today's episode, Rajneil Kamath brings us two interesting stories. First he talks about Alibaba's plans of restructuring the company. And in other news, he discusses Spacs'. How 2021 might be a great year for them. Tune in to The Signal Daily to learn more about today's developments. 

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Today's episode focuses on Meta's new standalone app, Threads, which is seen as Mark Zuckerberg's attempt to rival Twitter. We dive deeper into the details of the app and what it means for Meta. Stay tuned to learn more!

Additionally, Japan Airlines has introduced a cost-saving initiative for excess baggage. To find out more about this service, listen to this episode of The Signal Daily!

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As more and more people in the world prefer chicken over red meat to meet their protein needs, we take you through the reasons for the rise in consumption. In other news, we talk about the newly proposed code of conduct presented by the National Medical Commission. In the draft NMC allows doctors to refuse treatment in the case of violent and abusive patients or relatives. To know more, tune in! 

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In today's episode, we are looking at Swiggy’s two contrasting policies for its employees and its gig workers. And mind you, these two policies are causing quite a stir online.

And for our main story, we talk about financial scams in India and the role of mule accounts. To talk more about this, we’ll be joined by Richard Booth, head of the APAC at BioCatch which is a firm that specialises on behavioural biometric profiles of online users for fraud prevention. Stay tuned for more! 

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This mid-week episode by The Signal Daily brings to you an update from Facebook and its implications (on all of us!), along with how Uber finally made money. Tune into find out as host, Chinmay Bhogle fills us in and talks to co-founder at The Signal, Venkat Ananth for some insights.

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In today's episode, we are talking about the spat between daily news publications and AI companies. We’ll also be joined by Roshni Nair, executive editor at The Signal to share her views on this conflict.   

In other news, we are looking at Tesla’s woes, yet again. And this time around,  the EV maker is revoking internship offers. Listen in to find out the reason.

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The episode was researched, written, and produced by Manaswini

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Mastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

In today's episode Farheen discusses non-English music making it big in the music industry. The dominance of English music appears to be fading. Furthermore, she also talks about the recent Bored Ape NFT mania.  While celebrities are going gaga over Bored Ape Yacht Club, Brantly has now been cancelled. Listen in to find out about the recent DAO crisis.

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TGIF, right? Given the weekend is here, we have some light stories for you today. In this episode, Farheen talks about the global sneakers obsession. Especially among Genz and Millennials. Additionally, she also discusses about Thums Up becoming a billion dollar cola brand in India. Tune in to find out the details!

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Telugu action film 'RRR' scripted history by winning the very first Golden Globe for an Indian movie. The film's snappy number, 'Naatu Naatu' composed by MM Keeravani, was awarded the best original song. 

For our main segment, we are talking about how India's underdeveloped port infrastructure is costing the nation significant economic opportunities. 

Tune in to The Signal Daily to learn more!

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This episode focuses on the Russia-Ukraine crisis. On the one hand, Ukraine is receiving millions of dollars in donations in the form of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. On the other hand, Farheen Khan, our host, explains why Chinese internet users are praising Russia's actions. Listen in to learn more about why China is supporting Russia instead of condemning its actions.

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It's a cold Monday evening and we have some hot news to go with it. In the latest episode, Chinmay Bhogle takes us through the recent updates in the Muskverse. Additionally, he discusses the significant shift in the underwear and lingerie market. The sector is booming thanks to VC funding and it appears that the GenZ prefers comfort over appearance. Listen in to find out more!

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In this episode, we're diving into Micromax's possible transition from affordable smartphones to electric two-wheelers. But here's the catch – with the electric vehicle market already jam-packed, can Micromax make its mark? 

In other news, entertainment giants like Disney, Universal Music and Spotify, are jumping on the AI bandwagon. For more details on these stories, stay tuned to The Signal Daily! 
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On this episode of The Signal Daily, host Chinmay Bhogle talks about Dish TV's latest drama with Yes Bank. Meanwhile, Patanjali Pahwa joins us and explain what are cloud kitchens and why are they the new hotshots in the town!

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In today's episode we are talking about the problem with fake reviews on e-commerce platforms, how it affects consumers and how there’s a dire need for a mechanism to weed out this issue.

And in other news, we are taking a look at how the Canadian dream is now losing its appeal for Indian students.

Tune in to this episode of The Signal Daily to learn more!

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M&A financiers are at the top of their game in India. In this episode, we bring forth another angle to the many multi-billion deals. The other news is as weird as it sounds. Cola maggi, oreo toppings in pizza or strawberry ice cream with fries, you might have encountered these combinations at your favourite eatery and surely on instagram reels. Tune in as the public goes bananas over food mismatches. 

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For today’s line up we are taking a look at Sony’s strategic interest in bidding for Paramount Global. What will this potential merger mean for both the companies? Stay tuned to learn more. And for the deep dive, we are talking about the retirement crisis in India. We also have Nitin Jain, former CEO of Edelweiss Wealth and currently the founder of Neo Wealth and Asset Management firm joining us on this episode to help us understand the crisis better.

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The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and Manaswini

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Mastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

Primary Wave Music or PWM, which is the name behind musical legends like Stevie Nicks, Bob Marley, and Prince is coming to India. But what brings PWM to India?

In other news, Tata Starbucks made over Rs 1000 crore in sales for the year 2022-23. Starbucks performed so well that it reportedly even had a positive impact on Tata Consumer Products' overall net profits.
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There is a moon race going on and if all goes well India might just be the fourth country in history to successfully achieve a moon landing! 

But why there is a space race to the moon at all? The short answer is: resources and minerals. Tune in for the deep dive!

In this episode, we also talk about the onion price hike and India's food inflation.

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In today's Episode, Farheen Khan highlights Elon Musk's Twitter deal not coming through. Musk is backing out from the $44bn agreement. And for deep dive, we talk about Sri Lanka's economic and politic crisis. To understand this better we have Dimuthu Attanyake joining us explain us the on-ground situation better.

Dimuthu Attanayake is an independent journalist and a researcher from Sri Lanka, covering business, tech, social issues, and environment. She was one of the 12 international journalists shortlisted for the Thomson Foundation's Young Journalist Award in 2018.  

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In today's episode, Preeksha takes us through Big Tech ambitions. Companies like Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet are on a shopping spree, and the US regulators have a say in it. Additionally, she also addresses the sharks in America's corporate world. Many companies are facing the pressure of investor activists trying to make a "change". Tune in to find out more!

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In this episode, Farheen Khan talks about BookMyShow turning a profit and moving closer to pre-covid levels In other developments, she discusses about the decline in Basmati exports. Reportedly, India only exported $3.53 billion worth of basmati rice in 2021-22, which is the lowest since 2019-20. This also means, buyers are pivoting to Pakistan, slowly. Listen in to find out more on this!

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In today's episode, we talk about India’s surging power demands as the country simmers in severe heat waves. 

In other news, we are also looking at how the media world is facing a huge dilemma that could shake up the future of journalism as we know it. Tune in to learn more!

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Edited by Roshni Nair
Mastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

Asia’s largest slum, Dharavi is set to get a facelift from the Adani Group. Located right at the centre of Mumbai, it is home to around 9 lakh Indians. But what does Adani get from this? Tune in to The Signal Daily for more!

In this episode, we also deep dive intro Hollywood's double strike and what the actors and writers guilds are demanding from studios.

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Our host, Priyanka Ganwani, walks us through two interesting stories in today's episode. Firstly, Chile now has a millennial president. In other news, WeWork has a reason to celebrate. WeWork India finally became profitable in November 2021. Work from home is here to stay, thus co-working spaces may be the next big thing.

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On today's episode, we have two interesting stories. On one hand, Goldman believes that Bitcoin will soon overtake gold and hit $100,000. In other news, Sony is planning to enter the automobile industry with a new concept car, Vision-S. We'll have to wait and see what 2022 has in store for new automakers entering the market.

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Danish Novo Nordisk’s patent on semaglutide — the active ingredient in weight loss drug Ozempic expires in 2026. In the meantime, Chinese firms have been hard at work, trying to develop at least 15 generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy.  What does that mean for the pharmaceutical market?

In other news, a crisis is brewing at VIP industries as amid declining profits, Nisaba Godrej resigned as an independent director on the board of VIP Industries. What's happening to the legacy suitcase company VIP? Tune in!

In the latest episode, Farheen discusses Trump's app making its debut in the App Store. Despite the fact that Truth Social is the most popular free software in Apple's App Store right now, most users are unable to access it. Additionally, she also explains the rise of influencer marketing in India, Qyuki's potential acquisition, and more. Tune in to learn what went wrong with Trump's app.

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In today's episode, Farheen decodes Zuckerberg's new corporate mantra: "Meta, Metamates, Me." Additionally, this episode also covers the post-pandemic boom in Travel & Tourism industry around the world. In its fourth-quarter earnings, Airbnb made a profit, and India plans to begin regular international flights soon. There's a lot going on in the tourism sector; tune in to learn more!

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Dear listeners, you have been reading The Signal, a smorgasbord of carefully selected stories that lands in your inbox every 8 am, five days a week. The Signal Daily is a news podcast that will extend that experience and empower you for the day.

As you would have noticed, The Signal is not merely a collection of the day’s news. Its defining feature is the insight that is embedded in each crisply written story. The Signal Daily takes it further.

Hosted by Rajneil Kamath, it picks one story from the newsletter and dives deep into it. Our in-house experts deconstruct the development and explain its impact and implications. The listening experience is as carefully produced as our newsletters are crafted. And just like The Signal, the podcasts are short and sharp.  FWIW, the Signal Daily will also tell you one unusual story.

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So what do we have today? Elon Musk is taking 9.2% stake in Twitter, valued at roughly $3 billion, making him the microblogging site's largest stakeholder. And with his latest poll asking "Do you want an edit button?" indicates, he is already considering alterations. For the main story, Farheen Khan elaborates on China's ambition to dominate the AI world. And this time, Disney+Hotstar is helping the country achieve its goal. How? Tune in and find out for yourself!

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Bitcoin has made its big Wall Street debut. On Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the US approved 11 applications for bitcoin ETFs. Tune it to today’s episode as we discuss what this development means for everyday investors. We’re also discussing if Indian markets will follow suit. 

In other news, Norway has become the first country to green-light deep-sea mining. 

Lastly, because it’s a Friday, we've got a bonus story lined up: America’s UFO mania.

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Today we get into why big tech is rushing to adapt chatbots to Indian languages. We also dive into the life and work of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange as he walks free from jail time after working out a plea deal with the US Justice Department to plead guilty to one single charge of espionage. Tune in!

In the little-known town of Dambuk in Arunachal Pradesh, Bugatti, Ferrari, and Lamborghini can be spotted speeding along the town's two-lane highways. Which makes us wonder: when did this once sleepy town transform into a playground for India's billionaires to race their multimillion dollar supercars? Tune in to find out. 

In other news, the New York Times is dragging OpenAI and Microsoft to court over alleged copyright infringement.  

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Microsoft has let go of its ethics and society team within the AI division. Now the tech company finds itself without a designated squad to ensure that its AI principles are woven into product design even as it plans to make AI tools more accessible to the general public. Are big tech companies more focused on growth and taking market share from competitors than on responsible innovation?

In other news, a new research has an answer for the age-old question: does money bring happiness? And the answer is yes, being well-off is associated with varying degrees of happiness for most people barring a slim minority who can be rich yet miserable.

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Apple just listed some job openings on their website for India. In other news, the invincible icon of the business world, Jack Ma relinquished control of Ant Group as he finally embraced defeat before the Chinese Government. Tune into The Signal Daily to learn more! 

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Poparazzi has managed to emerge as a fast-growing anti-Instagram social media app. Youngsters are all in for something that actually connects rather than making them feel lost amidst massive content consumption. In other news, we discuss why Realme is the real deal in the Indian smartphone market.

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In today's episode, we talk about IPOs. For starters, Bikaji, a traditional Indian snack manufacturer, is planning to go public this week. And for the in-depth story, we learn there are three reasons why many tech companies are avoiding going public right now. Listen in to find out why and which firms have withdrawn from the IPO race for the time being. Farheen Khan, takes us through both the stories. 

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Fruit roll-ups are the new obsession in Israel. So much so that Americans are smuggling the candy to Israel and selling it for a high price. But what is the reason behind this fruity treat's popularity? Tune in to find out!
 
In today's episode, we also discuss valuation markdowns among Indian startups. Reportedly, institutional investors in the United States are cutting the valuations of their investments in Indian startups. 

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Today's episode unfolds the narrative of how the seemingly government-operated Bank of Baroda inadvertently placed its customers in jeopardy of falling victim to scams. Dive right in for all the juicy details.

In other news, the Indian Women's Rugby Team grabbed the silver medal at Asia Rugby Sevens. Find out why it's such a big deal on The Signal Daily!

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Alexa is not doing so well. Amazon embarked on the dreaded layoff season a couple of weeks back. It's something that most of the other big tech companies have gone through, and it's the Alexa division that has taken one of the worst hits. 

In other news, Indian art lovers have found a new guru. Folks at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad or IIMA launched a new index, which is essentially an art index. What it does is that it helps in monitoring how various artists' showpieces perform at auctions and uses that information to map pricing trends in the Indian art market.

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In this AI-driven, data is gold. It's AI food so to speak because the more data sets AI language models are fed on, the more accurate they can get. But tech companies are running out of data to train AI models as they race against each other for the most innovative and sharpest AI. How are they getting 

For our main segment, we look at the widespread use of a risky drug — nimesulide, in India. To talk about this, we are joined by Senior Editor of The Signal and The Core, Roshni Nair. Stay tuned till the end of the episode.

On this episode, host Farheen Khan talks about the sad demise of Umang Gupta, the OG of the IIT-Valley route, back in 1978 and someone who is credited with helping Oracle put together its first business plan in 1981. 

For the main story, Farheen tells us about the increasing Electronic Vehicle battery explosion incidents in India, its probable causes and the government’s steps to probe into such incidents. 

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In this episode, Farheen takes us through two interesting stories. To begin with, Indians, particularly women, do not appear to be interested in seeking employment opportunities. There has been a decline in the total workforce participation in the last five years. Tune in to find out what are the reasons behind it. 

Furthermore, she also discusses why the lingerie industry is seeing sudden rise in prices. You may not have noticed, but your undergarments are getting more expensive. Listen to learn more about this!

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Well, if not everywhere, ad-free social media might become a reality in Europe, at least. But here’s the catch: to scroll through Instagram without its annoying ads, users would have to pay Meta a minimum of 10 euros a month, according to the Wall Street Journal. 

In other news, Chinese social media users are adopting the online alter-ego of Momo, the pink dinosaur. Tune in to today’s episode to discover why. 

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As of today, there are 19 days left until Diwali, and we are already gasping. The Air Quality Index is plummeting in Mumbai and Delhi as smog engulfs the cities.

Meanwhile, in South Korea, a Bible chatbot modelled after ChatGPT is making waves. Will it replace Metatron as the Voice of God? Tune in to today's episode to find out.

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Google Registry has introduced something new with the .ing domain, and it's now available through its Early Access program.

And for the deep dive we are talking about the money side of horror movies. Hollywood has rolled out a whopping 46 new horror films in 2023, making it the go-to genre for big profits. The burning question is: How do these low-budget horror films end up giving producers a huge return on investment? Get the deets on The Signal Daily!

Also checkout Daniel Parris' data piece on 'Why Horror Films are Hollywood's Best Investment'. 

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In the run-up to the General Elections, the Supreme Court has struck down the electoral bond scheme, which allowed anonymous donations to political parties. It's been touted as a win for democracy, but is it too little too late? We are joined by Ritika Jain, a Law Correspondent at BOOM, who sheds light on the matter.

In other news, Bloomsbury, known for publishing the Harry Potter series, has raised its profit forecasts due to a rising demand for fantasy novels, especially those by Sarah J. Maas. What's behind this surge in popularity? Tune in to find out!

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Coca-Cola is bringing back Coke Studio to India after 8 years. But what's the reason behind this? Well, it's a marketing move. 

In other news, we take a look at Manchester City's troubles. The Premier League club is now being charged with 100 charges related to financial irregularities. What does this mean for the club? 

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In today's episode we are talking about Swiftonomics. Taylor Swift's latest Eras Tour is generating billions of dollars. $5 billion to be precise. That is more than the GDP of 50 countries.

In other news, we uncover Vietnam's once-thriving tech manufacturing industry. What was once a booming sector now confronts formidable obstacles.
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In this episode of The Signal Daily, we are bringing back two of our timeless stories. 

On one hand there's a groundbreaking pharmaceutical drug in the works, and it's conceptualised by artificial intelligence. Yup, you read that right an AI designed drug is in works. 

On the other,  we are talking about the world of returned products. According to The New Yorker, the total value of returned goods in the US each year is getting close to a whopping trillion dollars.

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The King of Bollywood, is looking to invest $30 million in a cricket stadium in the US. He wants to invest in more sports business venture is to bring Knight Riders under the limelight. Although, this is not his first investment, SRK has been quite the entrepreneur for quite some time now. In other news, Farheen Khan explains how Coca-Cola decided to increase its prices. Why? The answer is inflation. Listen in to find out what's Coca-Cola's new strategy to fight inflation.

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In today’s episode, our first story is about the woes of India’s labour market. Low pay, poor salary hikes, job burnouts, layoffs and high levels of unemployment are fueling the dismal conditions of the workforce 

For our main segment, we’ll discuss how OTT platform Mubi didn’t live up to its promise. When this OTT platform launched in India in 2019, it promised a dedicated channel for Indian independent films and classics across languages and years. But why has that catalogue drastically reduced? Our guests for this episode are The Signal's senior editor Soumya Gupta who also writes for The Impression newsletter and independent filmmaker Syed Mohammad Harris.  

References:

Basic Minimum Wages vs Living Wages

MUBI’s Indie Film Fumble

In today’s episode, we are discussing all the absurd mental calculations folks do in a bid to rationalise splurging on things they probably don't need all that badly.— and how businesses exploit this quirky consumer behaviour. 

We’ll also deep dive into the business of luxury brands and their declining fortunes. And since the weekend is finally here, we've got a little bonus story for you: AI is on a mission to revolutionise your phone camera, and trust us, it's got a touch of dystopian drama. 

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In today's episode, we'll give you a quick update on all the G20 weekend action. From the Bharat-India confusion to welcoming new G-20 members and adopting the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration, a lot happened in these past few days.

In other news, King Khan's new release 'Jawan' is not only winning hearts, but also breaking box office records. Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more on both the stories!

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India's Electronics and IT Ministry issued unexpected guidelines on AI regulations, causing concern among AI developers. The guidelines mainly focus on preventing AI misuse for unlawful content and requiring government approval for experimental AI models. But what are the real intentions behind these regulations, and what is India's stance on AI regulation? To shed light on these questions, we turn to Prateek Waghre, Policy Director at the Internet Freedom Foundation.
Aman Taneja, an IP and technology lawyer at Ikigai Law Firm, also joins us on to help us understand possible future approaches to AI regulations in India.

In other news, China is entering the whiskey segment, but can it beat India? Tune in to learn more about both the stories!

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Twitter blue ticks have caused mayhem just as expected. Any individual who wants to retain their blue check will now have to pay $8 a month while businesses would have to pay about $1000. But it seems many users, (even the big shots) are actually refusing to pay for it and willingly forgoing their blue ticks.

In other news, Capital Foods Pvt Ltd, the brains behind the masala brands — Ching's Secret and Smith & Jones, has put itself up for sale, and it's causing quite a stir in the FMCG sector! 

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Alphabet's shareholders are concerned about Google.  In fact, even technology experts believe that Google's leadership style of its CEO, Sundar Pichai, are having a negative impact on the company.

In other news, the Indian government has decided that anti-tobacco warnings and disclaimers aren't enough to deter smoking. And hence, new amendments proposed to film-making rules will require filmmakers to justify to the Censor Board why a particular scene with characters smoking is needed to tell the story. 

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Last week we had a long conversation about how investors were losing interest in China. That's turned on its head now. How much difference can a week make? The Signal's editor Dinesh Narayanan has the answer. Meanwhile, Rajneil discusses the bloodbath that happened at the crypto exchanges.

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So..Sony's Walkman is back! After over two decades, it is reportedly releasing the NW-A306 as a brand-new member of the Walkman family.

For our main segment, we are talking about Indian government urging Boeing and Airbus, the two largest aircraft manufacturers in the world, to develop assembly lines here. 

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Tensions are rising between the US and China. In the most recent developments, the US government ordered to shoot down China's spy balloons. What does this mean for both the nations? Tune in to know more! 

In today's episode, we are also talking about the new TikTok trend: de-influencing. Tune in to The Signal Daily to find out why this trend is going viral! 

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Sony just pulled the curtains on the $10 billion deal, and it's officially a wrap! So what's next for Sony and Zee, then? Listen in to find out.

In other news, big tech companies are battling it out in health tech, with Samsung's Galaxy ring creating some buzz. But, Samsung aims for more—it's working on making devices that can check blood sugar and track blood pressure without the need for needles, as per Bloomberg. And it's not just Samsung; Apple's been working on similar health features since 2010. Also to understand why Sony pulled the plug on this deal, tune in to this episode: Why’s Sony Vexed With Zee?

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The Signal Daily is back with a new edition. Priyanka Ganwani is here to walk us through the stories of the day. Lego, to to everyone's surprise, is a better investment than gold and art. Whiskey funds too. Meanwhile, Priyanka deconstructs the Indian economic growth. Although the Indian government claims the economy is improving, economists seem to disagree.

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Due to a surge in demand beer taps are drying up! In addition, even beverage companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are struggling to meet high demands. Listen in to find out why you could miss out on ice cream this summer. In other news, we discuss quick delivery app Zepto’s ingress into the e-pharma business. Will it sink or soar?

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The world is changing and the UAE is catching up! The Arab nation is trying to push its image beyond ‘oil-trading’ in the post pandemic world with investments in India, other parts of Asia and very recently, Britain. This episode of The Signal Daily is rather interesting and we don’t want you to miss out! Also, imagine entering an Amazon store with high-tech trial rooms - a disruption waiting to happen in the U.S! Host, Chinmay Bhogle speaks to Venkat Ananth (also the co-founder at The Signal) to tell us more.

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Samsung recently overtook Xiaomi in India, which is the world's second largest smartphone market after China. What cost Xiaomi its dominance, is its fixation on selling budget smartphones when consumers want better and feature-rich phones, even if they're a bit more expensive. That's where Samsung beat the Chinese smartphone maker with its alluring financing schemes. 

Tune in to The Signal Daily for more on this story!

In this episode we also talk about America's new obsession with French bulldogs and India opening its gates to foreign lawyers and law firms to practise in the country.

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In a recent Business Standard article, Vanita Kohli-Khandekar shared that Zee, a major media company in India, is using its own AI tool named ScriptGPT to assist in writing scripts.

In other news, YouTube is once again cracking down on ad-blockers. What does that mean? Find out more on The Signal Daily!

And for our third segment, we talk about how those SEO experts have ruined the internet.

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On today's episode of The Signal Daily, Rajneil Kamath explains why you are not going to love your phone bill. But D2C has found love in tier 2 cities. But how? Venkat Ananth and Rajneil discuss.

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In this episode, we understand the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Putin has deployed several troops to Ukraine, which is attempting to cut relations with Russia. It's beginning to feel like a scenario from the Cold War, honestly. In other developments, India's advertising authority have issued a guideline for crypto and NFT advertisements. Listen in to find out more on this!

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In this episode of The Signal Daily, we are bringing back two of our timeless stories. 

Food from the two most populous countries is everywhere now. You can find Indo-Chinese dishes in Indian and Nepali restaurants across the US. People are loving the mix of flavours!

In other news, regular diamonds aren't as popular as they used to be. More and more folks are going for lab-grown diamonds because they're cheaper. In India, some businesses are jumping on this trend, and the government is backing them up.

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Isn't it just easier to travel with a Schengen Visa? It’s just smoother mobility across borders. Thailand is actually batting for a similar joint-visa programme with some of its neighbouring countries like Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam. 

In other news, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has posted on X, formerly Twitter that self-driving robotaxis will be unveiled on 8th August this year. But there’s room for skepticism. Tune in to this episode to know more!

References:

TechTonic Shift - The Autopilot Monster

In today's episode, we're talking about BRICS Summit 2023. What's cooking on this year's agenda? And why should India be interested? We've got all the answers right here.

In other news, napping has turned into a money-making gig. Yep, folks are now making bank by streaming their sleep sessions. Tune in to The Signal Daily as we break it all down!

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Move over, K-dramas! Thailand’s Boy-Love Dramas are the next big thing in pop culture. And reportedly, English-speaking, urban, heterosexual Indian women are big fans. But hold on, there's an obvious question here. Why are straight Indian women so enamoured with Thai gay romance? 

In other news, Netflix is upping its merchandise game to take on Disney. Traditional toy-makers, such as Mattel and Lego, also want to compete with the house of Mickey. What does Disney want? Tune in to find out. 

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The Indian social media landscape is scattered with unsuccessful attempts by homegrown companies. Consider Hike Messenger, which aimed to challenge WhatsApp, along with other short video platforms like Chingari, Mitron TV, Trell, Roposo, Bolo Indya, and Josh. Where do they stand now? And why do Indian platforms struggle to carve out a niche among giants like YouTube, Instagram, Meta, and Twitter? To shed light on this, we invited Soumya Gupta, senior editor at The Signal. Also, check out her latest piece in The Impression where she dives deeper into this topic - Social Media is Work(place).

In other news, Apple has pumped the brakes on its electric vehicle aspirations. What's the reason behind this? Tune in for more details!

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