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In today's episode we delve into the burgeoning weight loss drug market and how Indian pharmaceutical companies are eyeing opportunities to seize its growth.In other news, we'll discuss the ongoing challenges facing TikTok in the US. Is it on the brink of bidding farewell? Stick around until the end to uncover the latest developments!Episode credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and ManaswiniEdited by Dinesh Narayanan Mastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

In today's episode we dive into Meta’s earnings report — what is working out for it and what’s not. And in our second segment we look at how the plastic treaty discussions in Canada are progressing. What are the anticipated roadblocks and what kind of policies do we need to have for effective plastic waste management. Our guest for this episode is  Suneel Pandey, Director & Senior Fellow at The Energy and Resources Institute. Stay tuned till the end of the episode!Episode Credits:The episode was researched, written by Shorbori Produced by ManaswiniEdited by Venkat AnanthMastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

For the first story we are looking at Godrej’s bet on anti-mosquito incense sticks. And for the second segment we are talking about African startups dumping Google and Microsoft for Chennai-based SaaS unicorn. Tune in for more! Episode credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Anup and ManaswiniEdited by Venkat AnanthMastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

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. Episode Credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and ManaswiniEdited by Venkat Ananth and Dinesh NarayananMastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

In today's episode, we look at the wild popularity of bubble tea. You may love it or may hate it, but the boba tea market is booming especially in China. In other news, Apple is betting big on India. After just one year of opening its physical stores in India, those Apple stores have already raked in a massive 190 crore rupees in revenue. But stay tuned until the end, as we have Rajneil Kamath, Advisor at The Signal, joining us today to provide his insights on this.Episode Credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and ManaswiniEdited by Venkat AnanthMastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

In today's episode, we're discussing the latest uproar surrounding Nestle's baby food. Reportedly, Cerelac, its baby food sold in developing regions like India, Asia, and Latin America, has an average of nearly 3 grams of sugar per serving. Now, this is worrying because toddlers under the age of 3 don't need added sugar, as it can harm their health. Stay tuned till the end to find out why Nestle has a sugar problem in India. And for our second story we look at how visits by Indian tourists in the Maldives are declining while Chinese tourists are thronging the island nation. How does this tie up India-China’s rivalry in the Indian Ocean region? And how can the Maldivian parliamentary election set the tone of whether the archipelago is going to take a pro-India or anti-India stance going ahead? Tune in to the full episode!Episode credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and ManaswiniEdited by Roshni NairMastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

For the first story, we are looking at China cracking down on people with bad debts and expanding its dystopian social credit system to punish citizens with poor financial histories, as the country grapples with a housing market downturn, slowing growth, and economic challenges.In our main story we dive into the monsoon predictions by the IMD that came earlier this week. What would an above normal monsoon mean for rural incomes and the food economy? We talk to Agricultural Policy Expert Devinder Sharma about this in today’s episode.It’s going to be a longer-than-usual episode but stay tuned till the end.Episode credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and ManaswiniEdited by Venkat Ananth Mastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

In today's episode, we are talking about space junk and what are the risks associated with it. And for the second segment, we are taking a look at Taylor Swift’s massive influence on the world economies and the retail space. Episode credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and ManaswiniEdited by Venkat Ananth Mastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

In today's episode, we're taking a close look at Tesla's recent setbacks. From a slump in sales to significant layoffs and a shake-up in leadership, the company is facing some serious challenges. But what's the root cause behind it all?In other news, we are talking about the plight of millions of Indian workers and their families stuck on the waitlist for American green cards. What's causing the hold-up? Tune in to this episode of The Signal Daily to find out! Also checkout: Musk is Back With His Robotaxi PromisesEpisode credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and ManaswiniEdited by Venkat Ananth Mastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

For today’s line up we are looking at the Iran-Israel recent escalation and its impact on India. And for the main segment, we take a close look at how Vice India imploded. We're joined by our senior editor Soumya Gupta, who says that in Vice's undoing, there's a lesson for foreign media companies looking to set up shop in India.Also check out Soumya Gupta's latest story for The Impression: How Vice India ImplodedEpisode Credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Anup and ManaswiniEdited by Venkat Ananth and Dinesh NarayananMastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

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! Episode Credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and ManaswiniEdited by Venkat AnanthMastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

Boeing just can’t catch a break. Another whistleblower has come out in public alleging some serious malpractices at Boeing. That’s our first story for this episode.In our main segment today, we're diving into India's waste management issues. Every year, India produces a whopping 62 million tonnes of waste. So, what's the fix for this? Well, sure, there are waste-to-energy plants, but are they the ultimate solution? Stay tuned till the end to find out! We’re also joined by Anup Semwal, staff writer at The Core and The Signal who explains why India needs an alternative to waste-to-energy plants. Episode credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and ManaswiniEdited by Venkat AnanthMastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

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.

Some things always stay in style — like luxury watches. Although investing in luxury watches comes with risks, second-hand luxury watches are increasingly becoming a viable asset class for investors.In other news, Wipro has appointed Srinivas Pallia as its new CEO and MD after Thierry Delaporte stepped down. Why is Wipro lagging behind its IT peers and what work is cut out for Pallia? Tune in for more!

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 talk about the California bill that wants to give employees the right to disconnect and for the deep dive we take a look at the MotoGP deal. Earlier this week Liberty Media, owner of Formula One acquired MotoGP. But what does this mean for the motorsports world? We invited Kunal Shah, an FIA accredited F1 TV & print journalist to help us understand this deal better. Episode credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and ManaswiniEdited by Dinesh Narayanan Mastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

In today's lineup, we're delving into Vistara's crisis, with pilots protesting, flight cancellations, and merger issues causing turbulence for the airline. The are also looking at Moon getting a clock of its own. But why does the Moon need a standard time zone? Tune in to this episode of The Signal Daily to find out! Episode credits: The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and ManaswiniEdited by Venkat Ananth Mastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

In today's episode, we're diving into the battle heating up Disney's boardroom. CEO Bob Iger is facing off against billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz for control of two board seats, and it's a battle that could shape the future of this media giant. Plus, we've got Soumya Gupta, senior editor at The Signal and author of The Impression newsletter, joining us to provide some insights.In other news, we're talking about how fast-food chains are turning to AI to enhance their services. Take Yum! Brands, for example, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, aiming to integrate AI across its entire fast-food portfolio. But here's the big question: are customers really on board with AI in their food experiences? Tune in to find out.Episode credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and ManaswiniEdited by Soumya Gupta Mastered and mixed by Yash Hirave

In today's episode, we're diving into the latest trend in India: the growing obsession with Chinese dramas, following the previous crazes for Korean and Thai shows.In other news, we are talking about Apple's significant contribution to employment in India, with over 150,000 people directly employed in its manufacturing ecosystem. So, the big question is: should India be putting more focus on manufacturing compared to other sectors? Tune in to learn more!Episode credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and ManaswiniEdited by Dinesh NarayananMastered and mixed by Yash HiraveAlso, tune in to our previous episode on India's unemployment problem:Troubled Times for India’s WorkforceBasic Minimum Wages vs Living Wages

In today's episode, we're diving into LinkedIn's plan to add TikTok-style short videos and gaming features to its platform. Will this change catch users' attention?Also, we're looking at why hospitals are shifting towards shorter patient stays. Major players such as Fortis and Max Healthcare are at the forefront of this trend.Tune in to this episode of The Signal Daily!Episode credits:The episode was researched, written, and produced by Shorbori and ManaswiniEdited by Dinesh NarayananMastered and mixed by Yash HiraveAlso checkout The Core's Weekend Edition - Transforming Belgaving Into A Manufacturing Hub with Aravind Milligeri