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.

A dirty showdown between TikTok and Universal Music Group over licensing fees is making us wonder how co-dependent the two are on each other.

What is TikTok without its music library? And, what can a music label (even one as big as Universal) do if TikTok doesn't advertise its artists? Tune in for a deep dive into TikTok vs UMG.

In other news, there's a new job category in the market: robot wranglers. Apparently, even though robots can replace you in the office, they still kinda need your help in the workplace.

Subscribe to The Signal Daily for interesting takeaways from the world of technology, business, policy, and anything that leaves you with food for thought.

CREDITS

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sunday, a drone attack killed three American soldiers at a US military camp in Jordan. The US blames Iran for the deadly attack, while Iran has denied involvement. Now American President Joe Biden is facing an impossible choice in the run-up to the US elections. He is expected to avenge the deaths of American soldiers, yet he cannot afford to trigger a full-blown war in West Asia.

Tune in to today’s episode as we discuss Joe Biden’s predicament. 

In other news, employed Indians spend roughly two hours commuting on days they work from the office.

CREDITS

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, a court in Hong Kong ordered the liquidation of Chinese property giant Evergrande. Once China’s biggest property developer, Evergrande is now the crumbling symbol of China’s ongoing real estate crisis. Tune in today’s episode as we analyse the fallout from Evergrande's collapse.

In other news, actresses from the 1970s and 1980s are the hottest new brand ambassadors in tinsel town.

CREDITS:

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today for our first story we talk about the concept of gyemoim in South Korea, where communities of friends and families are pooling in money periodically to fund various activities together. This concept is getting popular enough for some banks to also provide “group account” offers to customers.

For our main segment, we analyse if Meta’s smart sunglasses are all they're cracked up to be. Tune in!

To comply with Europe’s new competition law, Apple will let European iPhone users download apps from third-party app stores, but there's a catch behind the seeming compromise. Tune in to today’s episode to find out. 

In other news, Taylor Swift is the latest victim of AI porn. 

CREDITS:

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel is scouting for construction workers in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, and thousands are flocking to recruitment centres. In today’s episode, we give you a lowdown on Israel’s labour shortage and its recruitment efforts in India. 

In other news, Brits and Americans are embroiled in a tea feud. 

Also, because it’s Friday, we’ve got a bonus story lined up: Papadum = Potato Chips? A British court thinks so.  

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix just sealed a massive $5 billion deal to stream Monday Night Raw, which is WWE’s flagship show, for the next 10 years, starting 2025. Listen in, as we delve into the implications of this significant deal for Netflix.

In other news, Miss Universe beauty pageant is facing a financial crisis.

Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more! 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?

Tune in to The Signal Daily for more!

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past year, TikTok's growth in monthly active users in the US has slowed down. Who is to blame? For one, TikTok’s users are frustrated that the social media platform’s push into e-commerce has ruined the TikTok experience. 

In other news, cars with sunroofs are all the rage among Indian buyers. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A newly-built Ram Temple is being inaugurated in Ayodhya. With hordes of devotees and pilgrims expected to flock to the city, many hope that spiritual tourism centred around the temple will bring an economic boom to the town.

In other news, two Delhi restaurants are sparring over who invented Dal Makhani and Butter Chicken. The dispute has reached the Delhi High court. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve been a smoker trying to kick the habit, there’s a good chance you’ve taken a drag of Esse Lights. In today's episode, we give the lowdown on how this South Korean brand conquered the Indian market—and why its empire is also largely illegal.

We’re also discussing the curious rise of fake booze in the West. 

Lastly, because it’s Friday, we've got a bonus story lined up: India’s oddball car insurance claims. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank of India isn't in favour of top executives in private banks taking home exorbitant salaries. The central bank has its reasons. Tune in to today's episode to find out more.

In other news, Himalayan resort towns are suffering from a shortage of snow. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An elite MBA degree from top tier business schools no longer guarantees a high level, high paying job like it once did. The assured path to the coveted corner offices and fat paychecks has become uncertain. Is an MBA still worth it? 

In other news, young Indians are driving demand for mental health drugs. 

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

You can catch this podcast every morning on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Prime Music, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. 
We are TheSignal.co on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta has shifted priorities, placing AI ahead of the Metaverse. Join us as we talk about where Mark Zuckerberg’s company is headed on its 20th anniversary.

In other news,  scammers are cashing in on stolen songs across music streaming platforms. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode we’re discussing Air India’s plan to open a new flying school in Maharashtra and the NEET controversy. Tune in!

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.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stanley cups have become a viral sensation on American TikTok, fueling the company's revenue growth from $73 million in 2019 to $750 million in 2023. Join us in today’s episode as we delve into the phenomenon and explore what makes these water bottles such a big deal.

In other news, a new interactive TV channel could help save broadcast TV. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sony has had enough. It is reportedly planning to ditch its $10 billion megamerger with Zee Entertainment. Zee, however, has insisted in a clarification to the stock exchanges that these reports are baseless, and that work is on to close the merger. Tune in to today’s episode as we unpack the underlying issues plaguing the long-delayed Sony-Zee merger. 

In other news, South Korea is rolling out a visa just for K-Pop fans. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indian chocolate makers are having their moment in the sun. On one hand, homegrown brands such as Amul, ITC’s Fabelle and Chokola have cornered the fast-growing dark chocolate market — on the other, India’s smaller, bean-to-bar, craft chocolatiers are winning international accolades. Tune in to today’s episode as we discuss the rise of Indian chocolate. 

We are also discussing the latest India-Maldives diplomatic row.   

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new year has barely started, and Boeing is back in the spotlight due to another incident. Alaska Airline flight 1282 had a mid-air emergency involving a Boeing MAX 9, though thankfully, it didn't lead to a crash, and no one got hurt. However, this incident raises concerns about the overall safety of Boeing's MAX jets, yet again.

On a different note, a law firm that deals with data breaches experienced a data breach itself – quite ironic, isn't it? 

Tune in to The Signal Daily to find out the details of both the stories!

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year, the US and Canada produced more oil and gas than all of West Asia combined. Which suggests that, to an extent, oil production is moving away from the petrostates in the gulf to the oil producers in the Americas. Oil expert Daniel Yergin is calling it “the great rebalancing.” Tune in to today’s episode as we discuss how America’s latest oil boom is going to influence international oil prices in 2024. 

We are also discussing the promise and potential of the cancer-detecting bra. Lastly, because it’s a Friday, we've got a bonus story: Mickey Mouse is on a murderous rage.  

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In India, the new year started with a strike. Drivers parked away their trucks, buses and tankers and held demonstrations across the country over a recently enacted hit-and-run law. Tune in to today’s episode as we discuss why Indian truckers are up in arms about the new law. 

We’re also discussing the fall of Harvard’s president Claudine Gay. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Not as many tourists are coming to India. Before the pandemic hit, we had around 11 million foreign visitors in 2019. But now, those numbers have dropped, mainly because of global political issues.

Meanwhile, in a popular tourist destination, Himachal Pradesh, a basic crypto scam managed to trick the police officers there. Tune in to this episode of The Signal Daily to find out the juicy details!

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

In today’s episode, we are discussing Nightshade, a tool capable of making AI think a dog is a cat, a hat is a cake, and a car is a crow, thus causing image-generating models to malfunction in unexpected ways.

At the same time, AI is also making waves by replacing human CEOs. Curious to know more? Check out this episode of The Signal Daily for further details. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we look at how Indian summers can impact EVs. We're also discussing China's formidable solar energy industry — and if it can survive the twin challenges of prices crashing at home and trade restrictions abroad. Tune in!

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

 For the first story we are talking about the hunger for instant noodles is growing across the world. 

Meanwhile,iIn India, streamers are on a self-censorship overdrive. Netflix and Prime Video have put quite a few finished films on the backburner, presumably because they were deemed too political.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, we delve into the delicate topics of death, loss, grief, and the emergence of technology aiming to alleviate the pain of losing a loved one. Companies like Replika, StoryFile, and Seance AI are introducing services that enable individuals to converse with AI avatars resembling their departed family members.

Meanwhile in India, we explore a growing trend among the youth who are proactively drafting their wills in their late 30s and early 40s. Tune in for more details on this story.

Additionally, we also talk about the economic challenges surrounding Indian GI tags in today's episode.

Tune in!

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the start of 2023, Bitcoin was trading at just $16,600. But now, we’re in the last month of the year, and Bitcoin is rising. On December 11th, it hit a two-year high of $45,000. So what is at play here? Why is bitcoin rallying? Is cryptowinter behind us? Tune it to today’s episode to find out the answers. 

In other news, the Koo family, which controls South Korean electronics company LG, is in the midst of a bitter feud over inheritance. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Science magazine has crowned GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy as Breakthrough of the Year. In today's episode, we'll dive into whether these drugs can actually deliver on their promise and give doctors a genuinely effective option for treating patients suffering from obesity.

In other news, the controversial chat show Koffee With Karan is rolling in dough.    

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In India, iPhone sales are projected to go up to 9.5 million units this year. But the tier-1 metropolis crowd will claim less than half. Per market research firm Counterpoint, a staggering 60 percent of those sales are set to materialise in India’s smaller towns.

In other news, young Indians are splurging on stargazing vacations. Tune in to today’s episode as we discuss Apple’s impressive India growth and India’s fledgling astrotourism industry. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After made-in-India cough syrups were implicated in the deaths of at least 141 children in Cameroon, Gambia, and Uzbekistan, and made-in-India eye-drops were recalled in the US and Sri Lanka due to contamination, a recent Bloomberg Businessweek investigation has now linked a made-in-India anticancer drug to the deaths of at least four children in Colombia. 

Also, in today’s episode, expectant mothers in India are turning to a cluster of apps to help them continue the tradition of educating children while they are still in the womb. In other words, it's the making of Abhimanyu in digital India. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix is suddenly all transparent. On Tuesday, the streamer came out with a viewership engagement report, ranking almost all of its titles by number-of-hours-watched between January and June 2023. But there are a few caveats. Tune in to find out what the Netflix data dump reveals — and what it conceals.  

In other news, China  is planning to grow an army of lawyers with expertise in international law and foreign affairs. Also in today’s episode, Swift-quakes. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re saying so because domestic cats are amongst the most efficient predators on the planet. A recent study revealed that cats around the globe prey on more than 2000 species. Of them, around 17% are endangered, while over 60 species that cats hunted are already extinct. The study labelled cats as “one of the most problematic invasive species in the world.” 

In other news, Bloomberg recently called Abu Dhabi the world’s newest wealth haven. Tune in to today’s episode as we discuss why billionaires are making a beeline for UAE’s capital.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Las Vegas saw the 4th edition of the Microsoft Excel World Championship, in which die hard data geeks fiddled with spreadsheets to emerge victorious. Good heavens. 

Also, in today’s episode, we are discussing Apple’s India dreams. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Apple and its suppliers are hopeful that within a year or two, a quarter of the world's iPhones will be manufactured in India. But there is a li’l problem. India’s iPhones plants are not quite as efficient as China’s. Tune in to find out why. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode we take a look how India and China icy relationship is leading to a big predicament in trade and manufacturing. In other news, the Indian army has reportedly made some suggestions to tweak the contentious Agnipath scheme that was brought in two years back to revamp the recruital process for the Indian army. What are the suggestions and why does the Agnipath Scheme need a review? Tune in for more!

Well, that’s precisely what the consumer trends of 2023 reveal. While demand for fancy cars, big houses and luxury items went through the roof this year, sales of affordable, budget-buys remained, at best, flat. Tune in to today's episode as we discuss what this contrasting pattern tells us about the Indian economy. Hint: the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer.

On today's episode, we're also discussing layoffs with a long runway. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that some companies in the US are informing workers of their impending layoff weeks and even months before their last working day. That’s a significant departure from the convention of sudden layoffs.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Law is catching up with Artificial Intelligence. Last week, the European Union reached a deal on laws to regulate the use of AI. Tune in to today’s episode as we discuss how Europe and the rest of the world are planning to police AI — and how their approaches differ from each other. 

In other news, millennials are reinventing the classic lungi. With pockets, waistbands and stylised borders, the free flowing, free size lungis are now stylish loungewear.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a recently published study conducted by the International Labour Organization, long workdays are a leading occupational hazard. More than 750,000 people die every year because of the stress of long working hours. Tune in to today’s episode as we discuss productivity, 70-hour work weeks and the overall job market.

We’re also discussing how China got around its air pollution problem, while smog has become a way of life for many in India.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.