Mint Podcast

In 2021, German authorities removed infant Ariha Shah from a Berlin hospital and subsequently placed her in five different foster homes, her aunt and family supporters recount. The video examines the ongoing dispute between German child services and Ariha’s Indian family, the #SaveAriha campaign, and mounting diplomatic pressure from New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising the case wi...

The Bharatiya Janata Party has already begun the process of appointing their next party president. A 45-year-old man who frankly speaking, most people outside Bihar did not know, is set to become the next party president- and this man is Nitin Nabin. Nabin is a 5 time MLA from Bihar who ventured into politics when his sitting MLA father died. So why did the BJP choose him? And what's the messa...

Partnered: In this powerful and deeply introspective podcast episode, we sit down with Shekhar Natarajan, Founder and CEO of Orchestro. AI, a business technologist with over 207 patents, decades of leadership across global Fortune 500 companies like Walmart, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Disney, and a radically different philosophy on how artificial intelligence should be built, deployed, and governed....

Indian roads may soon get a major safety upgrade. The government plans to mandate Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology by 2026, allowing cars to “talk” to each other in real time to warn drivers of collision risks. Announced by Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, the system works without internet, using onboard units that exchange safety signals between nearby vehicles. Designed to...

Donald Trump’s stunning operation to capture Nicolás Maduro has put Venezuela at the centre of a global storm. In this video, we break down why the US moved, what it means for oil, China, Russia and Latin America, and whether this is the next Iraq or another Panama. In this podcast, Abhishek Singh, Deputy Editor, Livemint talks to Maria Alejandra Aristeguieta-Alvarez, a Venezuelan diplomat who has...

The Enforcement Directorate is carrying out raids against a private company called I-PAC; they are known for helping political parties map out their strategies. This clearly hasn't gone down well with West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, who's been targeting the Home Minister while her MPs have been protesting outside his residence. But why exactly is the party so concerned? Watch. #ipac #westb...

India has been a major player in the global leather trade for decades. What India has not produced, however, is a comparable presence at the brand level, particularly in high-end men’s shoes. This because, for decades, India’s leather industry has been built around contract manufacturing, with design and branding sitting outside the country. The model delivered scale, but produced very few premium...

[Partnered] From January 2026, exporting carbon-intensive goods to the European Union will fundamentally change. The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) moves from reporting to mandatory taxation, CBAM certificate pricing, data verification, and customs enforcement—and the consequences of non-compliance could include blocked shipments, penalties, CBAM tax and loss of EU buyers. In this...

The Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings on Friday, which could possibly include one on the legality of tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).According to the apex court's website, it could release decisions on argued cases on Friday. #donaldtrump #usnews #tarifs #ussupremecourt #scotus

Equities could drive part of the rally in 2026 after a “middling” year, but investors should continue to hold gold and silver for diversification, according to Radhika Gupta, managing director and chief executive officer at Edelweiss Mutual Fund. In this exclusive podcast, Radhika tells us how she would invest money at this point, which sectors she's bullish on, and what India's stock mark...

The Times, citing an intelligence source, claimed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has a plan to flee the country for Russia if ongoing protests in the country overwhelm his security forces. At least 35 people have died in the violence engulfing Iran, according to the latest figures from a US-based monitoring group. #ayatollahalikhamenei #ayatollahkhamenei #iranprotests #iranprotest

Lack of formal jobs, Poor finances, lack of skill set, huge supply of youngsters willing to work in most demanding conditions, are fuelling India's gig economy. And therefore all the rules on paper are failing to address these realistic issues on the ground.#zomato #swiggy #amazon #blinkit #zepto #delivery #onlineordering #food #fastdelivery #10minutes #ecommerce #abhinavtrivedi #abhinav #nare...

The United States left the world stunned on Friday as it launched missiles towards Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro from his home. It prompted a global outcry with many suggesting the operation violated international laws. But the White House remains defiant, insisting their actions were a ‘Trump Corollary’ to the historical Monroe Doctrine. What is the Monroe Doctrine? Abhishek Sin...

Salary Hikes In 2026: How Your Employer Will Factor In The New Labour Codes While Deciding You HikeIndia Inc. is expected to roll out an average increment of 8.5-9.5% in the upcoming appraisal cycle, as companies calculate the impact of the new labour code and almost-stagnant inflation. Watch Mint's National Editor Devina Sengupta decode what possible hikes you will get in 2026!#salary #apprai...

In this episode of Let's Get Real, we’re not talking about the Aravallis being destroyed by bulldozers. We’re talking about something far quieter—and far more dangerous - they're being erased by definition. A technical change in a ruling by the Supreme Court has quietly reclassified over 90 per cent of the Aravalli's as 'non-Aravalli', stripping them of legal protection. This c...

Lets go behind the scenes with Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the visionary behind Naukri dot com, Jeevansathi dot com, and 99acres, in a candid conversation with Kumkum Chadha. From the Eureka moment in 1996 when he discovered the internet and envisioned India’s first online job portal, to the secrets of India’s dot-com empire. Bikhchandani also opens up about his incredible journey from a modest staff qu...

Cars are on sale with huge year-end offers as brands clear 2025 stock. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Jeep are leading with bumper discounts across hatchbacks and SUVs. Maruti is offering benefits of over ₹2 lakh on select models via cash discounts, exchange bonuses and corporate schemes. Hyundai has rolled out December benefits up to about ₹1.7 lakh on popular models like Creta and Venue, varying by...

H-1B and H-4 visa holders in the US reportedly received emails from the consulate informing them that temporary working visas had been “prudentially revoked” amid the postponement of H-1B visa interviews. The US Embassy in India announced on December 9 that many H-1B visa appointments have been postponed until next year. This comes as US authorities prepare to start social media vetting of applica...

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen opens up on his transition from cricket to business and why India’s Alcobev market caught his attention. Joined by Debashish Shyam, Director at Ardent Alcobev, and Radhika P Nair of Mint, the discussion decodes the boom, opportunities, and challenges in India’s fast-growing Alcobev industry. Watch!

Last week in parliament, a 78-year-old member of parliament, TMC's Saugata Roy was told off by 2 ministers for smoking outside parliament building. A day later, he was again asked by reporters to comment on his errant smoking to which he retorted that his one cigarette wasn't going to solve the sundry problems that the government had. They should, he said, get down to focussing on their ow...

In this episode of Transforming India: The Road to 2047, presented by Mint in partnership with JSA Advocates & Solicitors, host Alokesh Bhattacharya sits down with Karan Mitroo and Nand Gopal Anand, Partners at JSA and leading experts in financial regulation, debt markets, and infrastructure financing. Together, they unpack how India’s BFSI sector is evolving amid heightened regulatory scrutin...

Microsoft announced a $17.5 billion investment in India, its rival Amazon wrote a $35 billion cheque to focus on AI, exports and job creation. Not long ago Google said it was investing $15Bn in India over the next 5 years on AI. But why is the big tech suddenly interested in India ?#bigtech #amazon #microsoft #google #alphabet #meta #facebook #usa #india #china #ai #artificialintelligence #abhinav...

The Eggoz egg controversy has exploded across social media after a viral YouTube investigation claimed that traces of AOZ — a metabolite linked to banned antibiotics — were found in an Eggoz egg sample. With words like “cancer-causing chemicals” trending online, confusion and panic have spread quickly. In this video, we break down the entire issue in simple terms:• What the lab test actually found...

Mint All About AI Tech4Good Awards & Summit 2025: Celebrating Innovation with PurposeThe second edition of Mint’s All About AI Tech4Good Awards and Summit, sponsored by Salesforce, brought together industry leaders, innovators and policymakers to celebrate the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in driving societal impact. The event, hosted in Mumbai, highlighted the role of A...

Hundreds of Porsche cars in Russia have stopped working due to an issue with their satellite-based security system. Owners reported various problems, including engines failing to start, shutting down shortly after ignition, or being locked out of their vehicles. This led to speculation on social media platforms like X, whether this was a result of the company pressing the kill switch on the instru...