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The Morning Brief The Economic Times
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To make sense of the week’s hottest stories in business, economy, politics and markets, journalists from the Economic Times chat with reporters and industry leaders in this thrice-weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) podcast.
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Lethal Liquor Part-1: How Moonshine Devastated a Village
Trigger warning: This episode contains mentions of death, addiction and substance abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
This episode of The Morning Brief podcast dives into the tragic hooch incident in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu, which took 55 lives and left over 200 people battling for survival. We tell the story through the eyes of those who lost their loved ones and others who are hoping upon hope that their family members pull through and come out alive. So, why is hooch so popular and how is it made? How does bootlegging work in India? How common are hooch tragedies, and is prohibition the solution? How does prohibition impact states that rely on alcohol revenue? Dr. Sukant Khurana and Dr. Brooks Robinson who have co-authored the book ‘A Case Against Alcohol Prohibition in India’, shed light on the making and dangers of illicit liquor with host Dia Rekhi. Tune in!
If you like this episode from Dia Rekhi, check out her other interesting episodes on: How Nvidia Became the World’s Most Valuable Company, Murder, Mayhem, Money: Why True Crime Sells, Weaving Woes: Why are Tiruppur’s Textile Mills Shutting Down? and more!
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Cost vs. Quality: The Debate on Generic Medicines
Government-run Jan Aushadhi Kendras and chains like Generic Aadhaar offer medicines at a fraction of market prices, but pharma giants warn of quality risks. So, why is the All India Drug Action Network (AIDAN) advocating for the promotion of generic medicines despite quality concerns? How do pharmacy chains like Generic Aadhaar ensure the quality and affordability of their generic drugs? In the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast, host Kiran Somvanshi delves into the heated debate over low-cost generic medicines with Dr. Gopal Dabade from the Drug Action Forum, Arjun Deshpande of Generic Aadhaar, and ET's pharma expert Vikas Dandekar to explore the pros and cons of this pivotal policy move. Tune in!
Check out other interesting episodes like: Polls on My Pod: The Adversaries in Punjab and Bengal, Polls on My Pod: Kashmir Finally Speaks Up!, Polls on My Pod: Ground Check on Delhi, Haryana Elections, Polls on My Pod: The Jal, Jangal, Zameen Struggle, Polls on My Pod: The Rae Bareli Fight & Gujarat’s Rajput Agitation, and more!You can follow our host Kiran Somvanshi on her social media: Twitter & LinkedinCatch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.
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How Nvidia Became the World’s Most Valuable Company
Nvidia has dethroned Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable company! Tune into The Morning Brief podcast to explore its meteoric rise, its dominance in the AI sector, and the strategic brilliance of CEO Jensen Huang. With a $3.335 trillion market cap and GPUs in high demand, Nvidia’s stock has soared 182% this year. What sets them apart and their future prospects in the AI-driven world? Host Dia Rekhi asks Bob O'Donnell, President of TECHnalysis Research and Rhys Williams, chief strategist at Wayve Capital and one of Nvidia’s earliest investors. Tune in!Check out other interesting episodes like: Gold is Old: How Rich Indian Women Invest Now, Hyundai India’s Mega IPO, Why Are Banks Worried About RBI’s New Project Finance Rules?, and more!
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Gold is Old: How Rich Indian Women Invest Now
Women investors are breaking the mold with gold. As more affluent women take charge of their wealth, they diversify into varied asset classes like listed equity, structured debt, and hermes bags as revealed in a recent study by Waterfield Advisors. In the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast, host Apoorva Mittal explores this trend with insights from Nupur Garg, founder of Winpe, Suhasini Sampath, co-founder of Yoga Bar, and Priti Rathi Gupta, Founder of Lxme. Discover how wealthy women are redefining investment strategies and taking a more active role in wealth management. Tune in!Check out other interesting episodes like: Polls on My Pod: The Adversaries in Punjab and Bengal, Polls on My Pod: Kashmir Finally Speaks Up!, Polls on My Pod: Ground Check on Delhi, Haryana Elections, Polls on My Pod: The Jal, Jangal, Zameen Struggle, Polls on My Pod: The Rae Bareli Fight & Gujarat’s Rajput Agitation, and more!You can follow our host Apoorva Mittal on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin
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Hyundai’s Mega IPO
Get ready for what could be the biggest IPO in India this year! Hyundai Motor India, the nation's second-largest automaker, is hitting the market. The car maker may raise between ₹21,000 crore to ₹25,000 crore. The listing could surpass LIC's record-breaking IPO of ₹20,600 crore! Why is India crucial for Hyundai's growth and how could this mega IPO pave the way for more global giants to enter the Indian market? Join Anirban Chowdhury on The Morning Brief podcast with Mahantesh Sabarad, a senior equity analyst, Felipe Munoz, Global Automotive Analyst at JATO Dynamics, and Sharmishtha Mukherjee of ET to explore what's in it for investors, Hyundai's ambitious expansion plans in India, and their promising electric vehicle strategy. Tune in!
Check out other interesting episodes like: India's Big Bond Breakthrough, Why Are Banks Worried About RBI’s New Project Finance Rules?, How Wall Street Algos are Eating Indian Option Traders’ Lunch?, Swiggy vs Zomato, Coming Soon on Stock Exchanges, and more!
You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin
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Heat on NEET
India’s medical entrance exam NEET-UG 2024 is at the centre of a major controversy. Allegations of paper leaks, dubious marks, and inconsistencies surround one of the world’s largest competitive exams by number entrants, affecting millions of aspiring doctors. In the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast, host Prachi Verma explores the uproar with insights from TOI’s Manash Pratim Gohain, Dr. Sai Sairam from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, and Nitin Kukreja, CEO of Allen Career Institute. How did we get here, and what’s next for the future doctors of India? Tune in!
Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: K-Pop to k-colleges: Korea Craze Continues, Hidden Talent Pool: How Companies Are Embracing Transgender Inclusion, Mission Admission, Inside the High-Stakes World of IIT Placements, The Young Chanakyas of Elections 2024, and more!
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