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Period Kaa Kura- Nepali PodcastEpisode 87- Ending Period Tax in NepalNo more tax on pads. Finally.After four long years of legal struggle, Nepal’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to remove taxes on sanitary pads. A huge step for menstrual justice in Nepal!In 2021, Shreena Nepal and Abhyuday Bhetwal, students at Kathmandu School of Law, filed a writ petition demanding that sanitary pads be classified as essential goods—not luxury items.What does this mean?👉 A pack of pads that cost Rs. 60 could now cost around Rs. 50.👉 It boosts domestic production.👉 It’s one step closer to menstrual equity.In this episode...2025-06-2529 min
BookbibuliAbhyuday reviews PalestineOver the years, journalism has lost its depth, favoring shallow, profit-driven infotainment over real investigative work. However, Joe Sacco revives true journalism in Palestine, documenting firsthand accounts through interviews and illustrations. Like Noam Chomsky, he highlights the often-overlooked Palestinian perspective but focuses more on personal stories than global politics. While this approach has blind spots—such as omitting the U.S.'s role in the conflict—it offers a powerful, humanizing look at life in Palestine. Sacco's honest self-portrayal makes the book both compelling and educational.2025-03-1413 min
Top of the MorningSEBI’s ‘Mitra’ Helps Investors | India’s Steel Industry Faces Tariff FalloutIt's Wednesday, March 5th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. India’s Steel Industry Faces Tariff FalloutIndia’s steel industry was on a growth path—until US tariffs disrupted global trade flows. With Washington slapping 25% tariffs on steel from Mexico and Canada and doubling duties on Chinese imports, China’s steel exports to the US have become unviable. This surplus steel now threatens to flood India, driving prices down and squeezing margins. “India becomes the natural target for Chinese steel at the worst possible time,” warns Karan Pahuja of ISSDA. While some see opportunity—l...2025-03-0509 min
Executives UnpluggedFrom Big Company to AI Startup, a product, and revenue in 12 Months: How Fast Execution Beats Perfect Planning with Uday ChakravarthiIn this episode of Executives Unplugged, Keith Cowing sits down with Uday Chakravarthi, former head of product at Atlassian and current CEO of Clinch AGI, an agentic AI company revolutionizing how companies sell and grow. Uday shares his journey from idea to his first $100K in revenue in just 12 months, revealing the strategies that fueled his success: ruthless prioritization, weekly sprints, and a customer-first mindset. From managing a costly API glitch in the middle of the night to leveraging advisors for go-to-market mastery, Uday’s story is packed with actionable insights for CEOs, founders, or anyone looking to accelerate te...2025-02-2723 min
Mastering the NextEp. 35: What's Next in Recruiting Indian Graduate Students to the U.S.?The competition for international graduate students, especially those hailing from India, is fiercer than ever. Navigating complex visa processes, working with education agents, and standing out in a crowded marketplace requires agile, data-driven strategies. In this episode, Ray is joined by Abhyuday Pai, the Assistant Dean for International Graduate Recruitment at the University of Buffalo, to get an inside look at how he's helping Indian students achieve their goals of studying in the United States.Guest Name: Abhyuday Pai, the Assistant Dean for International Graduate Recruitment at the University of BuffaloGuest Social: https://www...2025-01-1726 min
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ka IthihaasEP 09: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ka AbhyudayChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder and chief ruler of the Maratha Empire. He was born in 1674 at Shivneri in Maharashtra. His full name was Shivaji Shahaji Bhosale. Beginning with a significant victory at the Battle of Pratapgarh in 1674, he used planning and military skills to establish his kingdom.Shivaji Maharaj raised a mighty army in the establishment of Swarajya, which gave him a unique and unique empire forever. He had this certificate at the beginning of the establishment of Swaraj. Shivaji Maharaj is still remembered in Delhi, Maharashtra and across India as the son of the leader and...2024-01-3108 min
Xaverian Podtales - St.Xavier's High School, Sector - 49GurgaonTheme: Gurpurab Date:8th November 2022 Podcast by: Abhyuday Singh Grade: 2- G.2022-11-0802 min
Decoding The Encrypted LivesWhat is Economics? Harford's Know-It-AllWhat economics really is? is it something related to boring graphs and uninteresting theories? No. It is about what we do everyday. Tim Harford explains it beautifully in his book The Undercover Economist. The book not only teaches us economics but also how to be a clever shopper, and much more. Here's a book review.
This is also available as a blog here - https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2021/03/07/what-is-economics-harfords-know-it-all/
2021-03-0704 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesPetrol Prices, Bandits, and More…Why is petrol price rising? What's the government's side of the story? And why I remembered Mancur Olson?
This podcast is also available as a blog post here - https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2021-02-2805 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesFROM GANDHI TO GODSE: a tale of how the oppressed has become the oppressorsIt's disheartening to see the brutality on farmers. Where are we heading to?
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2021/02/21/from-gandhi-to-godse-a-tale-of-how-the-oppressed-has-become-the-oppressors/2021-02-2405 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesBook Review: The Lost Decade 2008-18Puja Mehra writes a very brave book about the recent economic history of India. Watch out for the insights!
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2021/02/14/book-review-the-lost-decade-2008-18/2021-02-2405 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesCould Bad Banks Solve India’s Banking Crisis?Nirmala Sitharaman talked about creation of Bad Banks in her budget speech. What are Bad Banks? Will they be able to save India's banking crisis? Listen to this episode. And yeah, some personal finance tips in the end.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2021/02/07/could-bad-banks-solve-indias-banking-crisis/2021-02-2407 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesAn Open Letter to All Feat. The DeshbhaktThe tale of two republic days featuring Akash Banerjee (The Deshbhakt).
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2021/01/27/an-open-letter-to-all-feat-the-deshbhakt/2021-02-2407 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesThe Stock Market BubbleIs the recent stock market rally real or a bubble? But first, what is stock market? I would recommend you to READ it to understand the graphs used.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2021/01/24/the-stock-market-bubble/2021-02-2406 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesThis Test Series Will Be Remembered ForeverWe have won the test series in Australia. I think this series win is an all-time greatest. Let's look at some broad highlights of the last match and why was it so special. Why do I disagree with the man of the match?
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2021/01/19/this-test-series-will-be-remembered-forever/2021-02-2405 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesFake News is Damaging Our Social FabricFake News has caused tremendous harm to our society, and it will continue to do so if unchecked. What makes it unstoppable? How does it affects us? And most importantly, what can we do as an individual?
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2021/01/17/fake-news-is-damaging-our-social-fabric/2021-02-2404 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesThe Best of 20202020 has been a miserable year. And ironically I write about the best things that happened to me. As the line goes: every cloud has a silver lining on it.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2021/01/03/the-best-of-2020/2021-02-2404 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesWhy 'Not' To Trust GDPGDP is an important number for any country. But, is it misleading us? I would encourage you to read this piece to understand the graphs used. the link is here: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/12/27/why-not-to-trust-gdp/2021-02-2305 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesTeenage and Completely Autonomous Decision - Making: Should Parents Allow This?My content in a recent debate competition.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/12/13/teenage-and-completely-autonomous-decision-making-should-parents-allow-this/2021-02-2302 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesFarmer Protest and Possible SolutionsFarmers are protesting for months now. What could be possible solutions to their problems? Let's find out.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/12/06/farmer-protest-and-possible-solutions/2021-02-2305 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesThe Power of EmotionsEmotions are an integral part of human nature. But, they are also the cause of blunders we make in our lives. Tim Harford explains it beautifully in his book How To Make The World Add Up. Is our politics heading the same way?
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/11/22/the-power-of-emotions/2021-02-2304 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesThe Impact of Brain Drain on Indian EconomyPoor Universities have caused a huge brain drain from India. How does it impacts our economy?
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/11/08/the-impact-of-brain-drain-on-indian-economy/2021-02-2302 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesThe 10 Astonishing Facts One Must KnowJust completed reding The Ten Rules of Successful Nations by Ruchir Sharma. It was absolutely mind-boggling. Here are the 10 facts one must know.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/11/01/the-10-astonishing-facts-one-must-know/2021-02-2307 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesOil prices are low, but not for the consumersInternational Oil Prices are low, but oil in petrol pumps is still expensive. What's happening here?
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/10/25/oil-prices-are-low-but-not-for-the-consumers/2021-02-2303 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesBad Money: Inside the NPA Mess and How It Threatens the Indian Banking SystemBook Review: Bad Money by Vivek Kaul. Anyone who wants to get into the details of the Indian Banking System should listen this and also read the book.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/10/18/bad-money-inside-the-npa-mess-and-how-it-threatens-the-indian-banking-system/2021-02-2304 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesTwo Months of Blogging, and What Next!WOO HOO! I completed two months of blogging. I share my experience so far in this podcast. What next can you expect from me?
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/10/04/two-months-of-blogging-and-what-next/2021-02-2302 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesDecoding Farm Bills 2020What are the three farm laws? And how will they affect farmers? Let's take a look at the legality and the practicality of these laws.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/09/27/decoding-farm-bills-2020/2021-02-2306 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesHow Has IPL Changed the Dimensions of Cricket?IPL has been proved to be a game-changer for the sport of cricket. Let's see how. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/09/20/how-has-ipl-changed-the-dimensions-of-cricket/2021-02-2304 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesThe Race to The BottomJournalism standards are at an all-time low in India (at least the TV media). What are the reasons? Will this change?
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/09/13/the-race-to-the-bottom/2021-02-2303 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesThe Crashing GDPThe GDP numbers for Quarter 1 of the year 2020-21 are out. What do they tell us? And why we would be dancing same time next year? Listen!! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/09/06/the-crashing-gdp/2021-02-2304 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesThe Dilemma of Conducting ExamsThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/08/30/the-dilemma-of-conducting-exams/2021-02-2304 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesEnd of an EraMS Dhoni announcing retirement made the cricketing world emotional. This is also the end of an era. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/08/23/end-of-an-era/2021-02-2302 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesThe Economics behind Atmanirbhar BharatAtmanirbar Bharat (or self-reliant India) looks like a good idea, but we are missing something. Let's dig deep to find out how good intentions won't result in good results. It may even be harmful. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/08/16/the-economics-behind-atmanirbhar-bharat/2021-02-2305 minDecoding The Encrypted LivesThe last few months have made me a changed human being…Pandemic has been a disaster for the entire world. But, it chnged me as a human being and made me look at the world differently. Listen to my experiences during the lockdown.This episode is also available as a blog post: https://abhyudayjoshi.wordpress.com/2020/08/08/the-last-some-months-have-made-me-a-changed-human-being/2021-02-2303 min