The Signal Daily – Details, episodes & analysis

Shein is coming back to India, thanks to the Ambanis. Tune in to this episode as we break down the deal between Reliance and the Chinese fast-fashion label.

PS - The Signal Daily will go on a break starting tomorrow. 

In today's episode we discuss the developments around Joe Biden’s candidacy for the upcoming US elections. Tune in!

Today, we’re discussing the case of banks artificially inflating numbers. In our second story, we discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea and Vietnam. What does it indicate? Tune in to the full episode.

As if the insane money that some social media influencers make isn’t enough to make us regret our life choices, the Indian government has now reportedly decided to hand out the national creators’ awards. Could this be the government's way of wooing influencers? Tune in to today’s episode to find out. 

In other news, Pakistan's 2024 election delivers a shocker. 

CREDITS

The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.
The episode was researched, written and produced by Anup Semwal and Manaswini
Edited by Venkat Ananth and Soumya Gupta
Mastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will AI play the ace in the upcoming elections? Can deepfakes sway Indian voters? Have political parties begun deploying AI as a strategic weapon in their campaigns? In today’s episode, we’re joined by one of India’s leading election campaign consultants Shivam Shankar Singh, who answers all these questions and more. 

In other news, American CEOs are busting some moves in China. 

Lastly, because it’s Friday, we’ve got a bonus story lined up: This V-Day hotels are focusing on heartbroken singles instead of couples. What are they offering? Tune in to this episode of The Signal Daily and find out yourself!

CREDITS:

The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.
The episode was researched, written and produced by Anup Semwal and Manaswini
Edited by Venkat Ananth
Mastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Uttarakhand, it will soon be a crime to stay in a live-in relationship without notifying the state government. The Uniform Civil Code Bill, which mandates registration of heterosexual live-in relationships and bans polygamy, was passed by Uttarakhand's state assembly on Wednesday. Join us in today's episode as we give you the lowdown on the soon-to-be law. 

We're also discussing why young Indians are flocking to astrology apps.

CREDITS

The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.
The episode was researched, written and produced by Anup Semwal and Manaswini
Edited by Shorbori and Roshni Nair
Mastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Friday, Apple started shipping Vision Pro in the United States, and Apple diehards scrambled to get their hands (or rather, faces) on the $3500 headset. Tune in to today’s episode as we discuss what the deal is with Apple’s AR headsets.

In other news, the identity of Bitcoin's mysterious creator Satoshi Nakamoto remains a fascinating puzzle. Will a trial in a UK High Court solve the riddle and show if Australian computer expert Craig Wright is the real Satoshi?

CREDITS 

The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.
The episode was researched, written and produced by Anup Semwal and Manaswini
Edited by Dinesh Narayanan
Mastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurveda has reportedly made a handsome, all-cash offer of ₹830 crore to acquire bankrupt defense tech firm Rolta India. Tune in to today's episode as we discuss what Patanjali has in mind.

We're also discussing crime and punishment in the metaverse.

CREDITS

The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.
The episode was researched, written and produced by Anup Semwal and Manaswini
Edited by Soumya Gupta 
Mastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've probably read about it on the internet. Reality TV star and former actor Poonam Pandey faked her death for an awareness campaign. Well, if you ask us, it's hoax marketing at its worst, but the truth be told, Pandey isn't alone. Brands and celebrities have been lying straight up for quite some time in hopes of orchestrating viral, buzzy campaigns. Tune in to today's episode as we discuss the oddball case of hoax marketing.

In today's episode, we're also talking about Meta's blockbuster earnings.

The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.
The episode was researched, written and produced by Anup Semwal and Manaswini
Edited by Venkat Ananth and Soumya Gupta
Mastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an order, the Reserve Bank of India directed Paytm Payments Bank to stop most transactions from its products. That’s not directly asking the Bank to shut down but that's pretty much the death knell whichever way you look at it. Tune in today’s episode as we discuss Paytm’s predicament.  

In today's episode, we also give you the lowdown on the Interim Budget 2024-2025. 

Lastly, because it’s Friday, we’ve got a bonus story: Gen Z is reinventing the language of money. 

The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.
The episode was researched and written by Anup Semwal and Shorbori                            Produced by Manaswini                                                                                                    Edited by Venkat Ananth and Dinesh Narayanan
Mastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.