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After a whirlwind seven-phase election spanning from April 19 to June 1, India has delivered a stunning verdict. Against all exit poll predictions, BJP faced a crushing defeat in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, while regional giants like Mamata Banerjee in Bengal and the DMK-INDIA bloc in Tamil Nadu rose to prominence. With BJP falling short of the 272-seat magic mark, coalition politics is back after a decade. Now, the party's future hinges on the unpredictable support of allies like Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar. Join Nidhi Sharma with Swaminathan Aiyar, Consulting Editor at The Economic Times, Aditya Khemka, Fund Manager at InCred Asset Management, and Sanjay Kumar, Professor and former Director of CSDS as they dissect the election results, their implications for Modi 3.0's economic policies, the future of smaller political parties, and the anticipated market reactions. Tune in to this insightful analysis on Polls On My Pod! Check out the other interesting episodes like Polls On My Pod: Saturation States of Rajasthan & MP, Polls On My Pod: Muted Manipur & The Tamil Nadu Triangle, Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: An Opposition Shaken or Stirred?, Alliance Arithmetic: Decoding the Political Jigsaw of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, and more!You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma 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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The epic 7-phase election has concluded, and India’s choice will soon be revealed. Join us as the Economic Times' political bureau recounts their in-depth coverage from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in our special election series – Polls On My Pod. In this final episode, hosts Anirban Chowdhury and Nidhi Sharma take you behind the scenes, sharing untold stories and experiences from their travels across constituencies. Get the scoop on the chase for big interviews and hear from top journalists CL Manoj, Rakesh Mohan Chaturvedi, Kumar Anshuman, Jatin Takkar, Vatsala Gaur, and ⁠Krishna Thevar. Tune in for an exclusive peek into the adventures and anecdotes that shaped our election coverage! 

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!

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Remember the sensation that was India's Most Wanted with Suhaib Ilyasi in the late 90s and early 2000s? Or maybe CID was your go-to for crime and comedy? Today, true crime has exploded onto streaming platforms, becoming one of the hottest genres. In this episode of The Morning Brief podcast, we dive deep into its deliciously murky world, exploring why it’s the flavour of every season. Also, the rise of true crime on OTT platforms, its production value, and the gripping stories that have us hooked. Join Dia Rekhi in a conversation with Aryaan Misra and Aishwarya Singh, Hosts of Desi Crime Podcast, Tom Wright, Co-Founder, Project Brazen, and Christo Tomy, Director of Curry and Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case. Tune in!

If you like this episode from Dia Rekhi, check out her other interesting episodes on Weaving Woes: Why are Tiruppur’s Textile Mills Shutting Down?, Unpacking Wipro’s Woes: Can the IT Giant Bounce Back?, Chip Country: How Tata Group Is Powering India’s $1 trillion Electronic Dream, and more!

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The skincare landscape in India has been significantly reshaped since the pandemic. Terms like serums, active ingredients, double cleansing, guasha tools, glass skin, and the Korean clear skin regime have become household names among skincare enthusiasts. A new phenomenon, ‘Sephora Kids’ is now making waves in the US, where preteens and early teens are increasingly using anti-aging products. This trend appears to be making its way to India, raising questions about its implications for the Indian skincare market and the young consumers embracing these practices. Host Shabori Das dives deep into this emerging trend with Denish Shah, Marketing Professor at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Dr. Chytra Anand, CEO of Kosmoderma, and Shankar Prasad, CEO and Founder of Plum Goodness. Tune in to this insightful episode of The Morning Brief for an in-depth analysis of the skincare revolution among Gen Alpha in India!

Check out other interesting episodes like Quick Commerce vs E-Commerce - The Need for Speed in Retail, Decoding Doom Spending and Loud Budgeting, The Commerce of Concerts: All Play No Profits?, Rewriting India's Toy Story, The Karobar of a Bar and more!

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Arvind Kejriwal exchange sharp accusations as the battle intensifies in the last leg of the 18th Lok Sabha Elections. In this episode of Polls On My Pod, we explore the unique electoral landscapes of Punjab and West Bengal, where local issues and state policies shape voter sentiment. From the farmer protests in Punjab affecting BJP’s prospects to Mamata Banerjee’s dynamic campaign in Bengal, we analyse the key factors at play. Join host Nidhi Sharma as she reports from the ground, offering insights into the complex political dynamics and the voices of the electorate. Tune in to The Morning Brief podcast as she speaks to ET’s Jayatri Nag, along with two farmers!Credits: Narendra Modi, Aam Aadmi Party, The Indian Express

Check out the other interesting episodes like Polls On My Pod: Saturation States of Rajasthan & MP, Polls On My Pod: Muted Manipur & The Tamil Nadu Triangle, Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: An Opposition Shaken or Stirred?, Alliance Arithmetic: Decoding the Political Jigsaw of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, and more!You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma 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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A small revolution has taken place in Jammu and Kashmir! Record numbers of people, from first-time voters to those who have boycotted elections for decades, came out to vote for a new government. Even Kashmiri migrants returned home to participate. In this election special series ‘Polls On My Pod’, we explore the implications of these elections, the highest turnout in 35 years for the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, and the significant changes since the revocation of Article 370 in 2019. Listen to host Anirban Chowdhury in conversation with Anubhuti Vishnoi, Senior Editor at ET, Rahul Tripathi, Editor (Internal Security), ET, and Hakeem Irfan, Journalist, ET (Jammu and Kashmir). Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!Check out the other interesting episodes like Polls On My Pod: Saturation States of Rajasthan & MP, Polls On My Pod: Muted Manipur & The Tamil Nadu Triangle, Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: An Opposition Shaken or Stirred?, Alliance Arithmetic: Decoding the Political Jigsaw of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, and more!You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and 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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