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Barbie, the latest Hollywood dream, is set to release in theaters on July 21, expected to make a splash at the box office. But there's more to this story! Today, we take a closer look at Mattel, the American toy company that introduced this iconic fashion doll back in 1959.  Listen in to know more. In other news, the World Health Organization (WHO) is likely to declare aspartame, the artificial sw...

Today's episode highlights HDFC's remarkable journey to becoming India's largest bank and securing the fourth position on the list of the world's most valuable banks following a significant merger. Tune in for a quick TL;DR. In other news, Apple has achieved a historic milestone with a market capitalization of $3.02 trillion, becoming the first and only company to do so. Tune in to The Signal Dail...

There's a groundbreaking pharmaceutical drug in the works, and it's conceptualised by artificial intelligence. Yup, you read that right an AI designed drug is in works. In other news, Indian innovations are going global. This desi supply chain innovation is now being launched in the USA under a new name, Amazon Hub Delivery. Tune in to The Signal Daily for more! The Signal Daily is produced in ass...

In today's episode we are talking about Swiftonomics. Taylor Swift's latest Eras Tour is generating billions of dollars. $5 billion to be precise. That is more than the GDP of 50 countries. In other news, we uncover Vietnam's once-thriving tech manufacturing industry. What was once a booming sector now confronts formidable obstacles. Tune in to The Signal Daily for more! The Signal Daily is produc...

Byju's, the popular edtech company, is currently facing a heap of problems. Key issues include auditors and directors resigning, employees leaving, and lenders putting pressure on the company. In other news, Italian fashion houses are dealing with their own set of problems when it comes to passing the leadership torch to the next generation. Tune in to The Signal Daily for more! The Signal Daily i...

Last week, there was an internal rebellion in Russia's deployed army in Ukraine, causing a brief uprising that lasted less than 24 hours. Tune in to get the full scoop on what unfolded! In other news, YouTube is making moves in the gaming world. They're testing a new product called Playables, allowing users to play online games directly on the YouTube platform. Listen in to The Signal Daily for mo...

Sony and Zee have been waiting to join forces, but there seem to be several hiccups. But if this deal does go through, it'll become one of the biggest media companies in India. How big? Listen in to find out! In other news, reportedly, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg want to slug it out in a cage fight! Yup, you read that right! Tune in to The Signal Daily for more! The Signal Daily is produced in a...

Investors of a sexual health and wellness startup — Mojocare are not exactly getting a happy ending (yes, pun intended). What's the story here? Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more!  In other news, PM Narendra Modi is visiting the US and The Economist called India, “America’s new best friend.” Is this the case though? Listen in to know more! The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM...

In today's episode we are talking about the big fat Indian wedding industrying becoming more inclusive.  In other news, big tech companies and Indian companies stand divided over regulating competition. What's the story here? Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more! The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written and researched by Anup and Manaswini Edited and produce...

A few days ago, Rare Beauty, a beauty brand founded by American singer Selena Gomez, made its way to India — and created a bit of frenzy among makeup enthusiasts. Rare Beauty is not the first of its kind though. Many global beauty brands and conglomerates have been eyeing India’s exploding beauty market.  Why is suddenly everybody — be it the old conglomerates or the new startups or the establishe...

In today's episode, we are talking about traveller's new best friends, luggage trackers. In other news, Meta is a little behind on the AI race. But it's gearing up to catch up with other tech giants. Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more! The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written, researched and produced by Anup and Chaarmikha Edited by Shorbori and Dinesh Nar...

The attrition of women in India's tech industry has doubled compared to that of men. What could be causing this trend? In other news, top CEOs have been flocking to China. The latest to join the party is Bill Gates. Why China though? Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more! The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written, researched and produced by Akshaya, Chaarmikha...

Flights are actually getting more turbulent, and climate change is to blame. In other news, the Goldman Sachs picture-perfect family portrait is cracking. Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more! The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written, researched and produced by Chaarmikha and ManaswiniEdited by Dinesh NarayananMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan You can...

Credit cards have become the new buzz in the payments landscape today. But what's the hype all about? Listen in to find out! In other news, there was a CoWIN data breach. And it is a big concern. The reason being, nearly every resident of the country was registered on the CoWIN app. We are also joined by Apar Gupta of Internet freedom Foundation, who gives us insights into why we should be worried...

4G handsets are not hot anymore. Why? Because 5G phone market share has already crossed 50% and is still rising. In other news, Russia is having a rupee problem. What's the problem here? Tune in to know more. Also, checkout the June 6 episode here. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written and researched by Dinesh Naraynan and Akshaya Edited by Dinesh Narayanan ...

Reddit is going through some major shake-ups, and the community is not thrilled about it! Listen in to know more. In today's episode, we are also talking about, Hotstar's latest move to compete with its rival JioCinema. It announced that it will now open its gates and stream the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and the Asia Cup live for free for mobile users. What does this mean? Tune in to The Signal...

In today's episode, we talk about Messi switching fields to Inter-Miami from PSG. But why American soccer? Listen in to find out! We are talking about the Sandesara brothers and their great escape. Currently the Sandesaras are flourishing in Nigeria with a wanted status in India. What's the story here? Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more! Also, apparently beige flags are a thing now.  The Sig...

Netflix is betting on merchandising. It partnered with the non-alcoholic beer brand Athletic Brewing to introduce limited-edition co-branded brews. It also collaborated with Lacoste on a fashion collection. In today's episode, we are also talking about Sequoia Capital's three-way split. This break up resulted in Sequoia China, now called HongShan, and Sequoia India, now rebranded as Peak XV Partne...

In today's episode, we're diving into the legal disputes of two big companies. First up is Byju's, an Indian edtech giant, who is accusing Redwood Capital Management, its lenders, of using unfair tactics. On the other hand, we have Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, facing another hurdle as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against them. To find...

What runs the world? Oil. And members of the OPEC and its allies, which produce about 40% of the world's crude oil, want to reap maximum benefits out of this if they can help it. Recently, Saudi Arabia — the world's top oil exporter decided to cut down oil production, likely in a bid to drive up prices. This comes after OPEC countries made significant cuts in April without any prior warning. What...

Apple's highly awaited Worldwide Developers Conference is set to take place from today. And this time, along with the usual IOS updates, new Macs, iPhone, and watches, Apple is set to launch its VR headset, Reality Pro. So, what can we expect from Reality Pro? In other news, a deadly train accident has shaken up India. As the country mourns the tragedy, the limelight has fallen on safety norms for...

Looks like Amazon is in trouble for lax privacy and data policies, yet again. This time around, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed two lawsuits against Amazon’s ring doorbell and Alexa. In other news, we are talking about India's latest GDP numbers. Listen in as Dinesh Narayanan, co-founder and editor at The Signal, gives us his perspective on what these numbers mean. The Signal Daily is...

This joint venture between Vedanta Resources Ltd. and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., also known as Foxconn, has been striving to qualify for incentives to produce 28-nanometer chips. What does this mean? Listen in to find out! In today's episode, we are also talking about MS Dhoni's possible comeback in IPL 2024. And by the looks of it, this news is a win-win for both Dhoni's fans and the brands...

In today's episode we are talking about China’s latest space program. It  launched their Shenzhou 16 spacecraft with three astronauts on board. Additionally, China wishes to land astronauts on the moon before 2030.In other news, we focus on Jiocinema's OTT power play. Its most recent pursuit is a multi-year partnership with NBCUniversal to unleash a treasure trove of TV shows and movies in India....

In today's episode we are talking about India's deadliest roads.  Every year, over 900,000 people are killed or injured in road accidents, costing the nation a mind-boggling $156 billion. That's a hug number. But what's the reason behind this? Listen in to know more. In other news, we take a look at how InMobi's Glance is now pivoting to woo developers. The company, which used to display content a...