Prime Minister's party: Public or Private?
Finland PM's 'partygate' episode frames larger issues and blurred lines. It calls for sober conversation, not hasty virtue-signlling.
Aug 26, 2022•4 min
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El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.
El Salvador has become the first country to adoptbitcoin as a legal form of payment. The bold move is being cheered by bicoin and crypto fans from across the world!
Jun 12, 2021•8 min
After A Decade- A retrospective analysis of The Arab Spring.
On 17 December 2010, a revolution began in a small African country. 10 years later, has that revolution achieved its objectives?
Dec 14, 2020•14 min
Labelling government twitter handles.
Twitter has started labelling accounts of key government officials and institution, as well as state-funded media. Which accounts will be labelled? Will Indian Twitter handles be labelled too?
Aug 08, 2020•9 min
Challenges to Global Governance.
The challenge to global governance comes today from the decay of the very institutions created for that purpose some 75 years ago. Global governance needs to be thought of afresh. The ideas and institutions have to be new, to represent the 21st century reality.
Jul 30, 2020•12 min
Permanent commission women officers in Army!
The supreme court of India rejected all arguments against permanent commission to women officers. It ordered government to implement its order in 1 month! This is indeed one more step to a higher degree of women’s empowerment.
Jul 09, 2020•8 min
India-China dispute: a long way to go!
As the tensions between India & China is on rise, the two powers agreed to withdraw from Galwan valley and two other sectors. This came as a surprise and is a positive news. however India needs to be far more cautious than before as Chinese words and actions can no longer be trusted.
Jul 07, 2020•13 min
India-China standoff: Where is Galwan valley and why is it so strategic?
Why is china provoking India and want to control Galwan Valley & adjoining landscape? The posdcast analyses the strategic importance of #GalwanValley and its significance to both sides.
Jun 30, 2020•9 min
Time & Tide: The big state- India as non permanent member of UNSC.
As India received overwhelming support for its candidature at UNSC, the road ahead will decide it's future. India along with Brazil, Japan and Germany, for years are demanding reforms in UN. It's time for India to let its voice 'fall on deaf ears'.
Jun 20, 2020•4 min•Ep. 1
Non-permanent seats in the UNSC, and how they are filled
The non-permanent members are elected for two-year terms — so every year, the General Assembly elects five non-permanent members out of the total 10.
Jun 20, 2020•6 min
Grave warning!
Temperature over India likely to rise by over 4 degree celsius according to the government report. Well, this must be taken as a serious warning. Urgent steps are needed to mitigate the future crisis. Lockdown experiences has shown us how our conduct in day to day life can rejuvenate the nature.
Jun 17, 2020•7 min
Cruel reality of show business!
The tragic suicide of Sushant Singh Rajput has shocked us all. While we mourn the death of young actor, this episode yet again exposes the cruel reality of show biz.
Jun 17, 2020•2 min
Two superpowers, a pandemic and the blame game!
As the blame game between US and China continues let us look into the issue and why cooperation and not blame game is needed at this trying times. Also why China needs to own up responsibility and open its doors for international fact finding team.
May 09, 2020•13 min
Vishakhapatanam gas leak: What is styrene gas?
A gas leak, reminiscent of the 1984 Bhopal tragedy, has claimed at least 11 lives and affected thousands of residents in five villages in Vishakhapatanam in Andhra Pradesh. The source of the leak was a styrene plant owned by South Korean electronics giant LG, located at RRV Puram near Gopalapatnam, about 15 kms from the coast city
May 07, 2020•4 min
Why 1918 matters in India’s COVID-19 war??
Over a century ago, Spanish flu all but destroyed the Indian economy. So,what can we learn from those experiences…? 1918 experience matters because it was the last major pandemic that spread rapidly within India, showing what happens when an unprepared country comes in the way of a virulent pandemic.
May 07, 2020•15 min
Why honesty alone is not enough for a beaureucrat?
It is said that 'honesty is the highest virtue of bureaucrats'. A senior Indian bureaucrat Mr. Anil Swarup however argues that honesty alone is not enough. He believes 'honest alone' bureaucrats not only does disservice but also does not deliver the task bestowed upon him. Listen this podcast as to know why he argues so.
May 07, 2020•9 min
History of major epidemics and pandemics!
COVID 19 is not the 1st and wont be the last pandemic that humanity is facing. There were many waves of pandemics in past. A look into them gives us hope and shows howsoever conditions may worsen we won over them in past and will be in future. This time too shall pass.
Apr 28, 2020•18 min
Is this a world war three?
As the world is facing coronavirus, China is preparing to open its economy. While we dont have any answer to the pandemic, China passed through it with a massive recovery rate of over 90% . this, when other nations struggling with below 50% recovery rate. How china managed it? Was everything planned and executed carefully..if yes! Is this a war in disguise?
Apr 25, 2020•8 min
Negative oil has arrived!
If you are sort of who likes to complain about fuelprices, Coronavirus has a gift for you. The oil prices went below a $. This trend is devastating for producers but an incredible opportunity for the buyers, provided they have space to store it. In this podcast I am talking about why oil prices fell below a $ and what are its implications. Thanks for visiting my podcast.☺️
Apr 22, 2020•17 min
Oil crisis in US markrts
As the oil tumbles, listen in short, the reason behind massive drop in crude oil prices in US markets. The detail analysis on oil crisis is in the next podcast. #StayHomeStaySafe
Apr 21, 2020•2 min
6 Alternatives to Zoom video conferencing app.
Listen this podcast to know 6 alternatives to Zoom app. They are more secure and protect your privacy while giving you number of options to enhance your experience of videoconferencing. The platform discussed are 1.Skype 2.Cisco Webex 3.StarLeaf 4. JitsiMeet 5. Whereby 6.Hangouts. Try out these free available platforms.
Apr 21, 2020•7 min•Ep. 1
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