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Silicon CurtainBREAKING NEWS: Russia's Medvedev Threatens US with Nukes AgainEdition No210 | 01-08-2025 - Dima Medvedev is rattling the nuclear sabre again, in a highly entertaining spat with Donald Trumo, who in turn is calling the economies of Russia and India ‘dead’. What does all this rhetoric mean? Does it amount to little more than political theatre, until Trump takes real measures to restrain Putin's war machine.We unpack a startling clash: Dmitry Medvedev’s nuclear threats and Donald Trump’s sweeping dismissal of India and Russia as "dead economies." The former probably was already on your Bingo card, the latter possibly not. What does the spat reveal—and will a...2025-08-0112 min
Top of the MorningWill the UK Recognise Palestine? | Indian Army’s Power Shift | Trump’s EU Deadline Looms | TCS LayoffWelcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.
1. TCS Cuts Jobs to “Realign the Future”
India’s largest IT firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is laying off 12,261 employees—roughly 2% of its global workforce—in FY26. The move, largely targeting mid-to-senior management, is part of TCS’s shift toward becoming a “Future-Ready”, AI-driven organisation. Despite a fresh 5,000 hires in Q1, the company’s attrition ticked up to 13.8%, prompting tighter policies on bench strength and billing mandates. CFO Samir Seksaria’s earlier assurance of wage hikes is now shadowed by cost...2025-07-2810 min
Mint PodcastTop of the Morning : Will the UK Recognise Palestine? | Indian Army’s Power Shift | Trump’s EU Deadline Looms | TCS LayoffWelcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.1. TCS Cuts Jobs to “Realign the Future”India’s largest IT firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is laying off 12,261 employees—roughly 2% of its global workforce—in FY26. The move, largely targeting mid-to-senior management, is part of TCS’s shift toward becoming a “Future-Ready”, AI-driven organisation. Despite a fresh 5,000 hires in Q1, the company’s attrition ticked up to 13.8%, prompting tighter policies on bench strength and billing mandates. CFO Samir Seksaria’s earlier assurance of wage hikes is now shadowed by cost...2025-07-2809 min
MacroTalisman Sabre 2025: prove di guerra nel PacificoTalisman Sabre 2025 è la più grande esercitazione militare mai condotta nel Pacifico meridionale: partecipano 35mila militari provenienti da 19 nazioni, tra cui Stati Uniti, Regno Unito, Giappone, India, Germania, Corea del Sud e altri partner chiave dell’Indo Pacifico. Ne parliamo oggi a Macro con Antonio Missiroli, ex Consigliere alla Commissione europea e Segretario generale aggiunto della NATO per le sfide emergenti alla sicurezza.2025-07-2419 min
I - On Defense PodcastIsrael Strikes Syrian Govt Forces in Druze-Majority Sweida + France to Spend $74.8 Billion on Defense in 2027 + US-Australian Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 + Tropic Lightning Division Now Equipped with HIMARS + MoreFor review:1. No progress on Israel - Hamas Hostage and Ceasefire negotiations.2. In a meeting in Amman on Sunday with British former prime minister Tony Blair, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas urged Hamas to release the hostages it is holding and hand over its weapons to the PA, stressing that the terror group “will not rule the Gaza Strip” after the war there ends.3. Israeli jets carried out a wave of airstrikes deep inside Lebanon aimed at stopping an elite Hezbollah unit from regrouping and rebuilding its strength, authorities said Tuesday.The s...2025-07-1627 min
Radio Contra340. Pakistan, India and China sabre rattling continuesI break down the latest developments in the brewing war between Pakistan and India, including where China fits into the mix.
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Business Travel 360What's Up in Business Travel | Omni launches SME Business Travel ProgramSend us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 16 of 2025. This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel. This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -Gunmen kill at least 26 tourists in IndiaMarch US Hotel Rates increase againTourism associations report declineFTC sues UberOmni launches SME Business Travel ProgramGov't Hotel demand dropsLatam Airlines adjusts GDS surchargesUnited invests in JetZeroTrainline acquires TrenesJe...2025-04-2813 min
Business Travel 360Linking the Travel Industry | Ryanair partners with Expedia Group for Content DistributionSend us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -A deal agreed last year between Ryanair and Expedia Group to...2025-04-2516 min
Business Travel 360What's Up in Business Travel | Delta Air Lines Launches New Corporate ServicesSend us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 12 of 2025. This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel. This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -42% of Companies plan to increase business travelFAA to hire 2,000 air traffic controllersMore airlines are banning power banks on flightsDelta launches new corporate servicesAmex GBT amends its terms for the CWT acquisitionDelta targets Southwest flyers w...2025-04-0115 min
Complete Aviation Solutions - Global Deep DiveAviation Deep Dive - Around the World #46oday we deep dive into an Air India and Air New Zealand deal, Sabre signing with VIetJet, and more!2025-03-2710 min
Aviation News"Aviation Industry Navigates Post-Pandemic Recovery, Tech Advancements, and Supply Chain Woes"In the past 48 hours, the aviation industry has seen several notable developments. China Cargo Airlines announced plans to expand its fleet with four new twin-engine production freighters in 2025, following a pause in deliveries during 2024. This move signals continued growth in the cargo sector despite recent challenges.Sabre, a leading travel technology provider, has signed a new distribution agreement with Vietjet Air. This partnership will make Vietjet's content available through Sabre's global travel marketplace for the first time, enhancing the airline's reach and offering more options for travelers and travel agencies.The Applied Research Associates (ARA) has...2025-03-2602 min
Top of the MorningCancer Drug Prices Set to Fall | Coforge’s Record-Breaking Deal | ITC Hotels’ Rough DebutIt's Thursday, March 6th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. ITC Hotels’ Rough DebutJanuary 29 was supposed to be a landmark day for ITC Hotels as it began trading independently. However, shares debuted nearly 30% below the implied price, dampening initial enthusiasm. Despite this, analysts remain bullish, valuing the company between ₹42,500-₹62,000 crore. ITC Hotels aims to expand to 200 hotels with 18,000 rooms in five years, relying on managed properties. However, investors worry about its limited owned-hotel pipeline. As competitors like IHCL and Marriott ramp up expansion, ITC Hotels must carve out its niche in a booming...2025-03-0608 min
Business Travel 360What's Up in Business Travel | US Travel Agency Sales Soar to $9.3BSend us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 7 of 2025. This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel. This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -US Travel Agency sales soar to $9.3BSTR: January rates & occupancy rise sharplyHotel staffing shortages easeSabre expects big volume growth in 2025Southwest to cut 15% of corporate workforceCTM's revenue declinesSpirit Airlines cleared to exit Chapter 11 bankrupt...2025-02-2414 min
Space Cowboys | BNRBlue Origin vs SpaceX, wie wint?2025 begint met een race tussen Blue Origin en SpaceX: wie lanceert er eerder, New Glenn of de volgende Starship? Twee nieuwe maanlanders zijn al wel onderweg en verder: de historische scheervlucht van de Parker Solar Probe, de Chinese Yutu-2 die is gestopt met rijden over de maan en een deurbelcamera legt een meteorietinslag vast. Dat en meer bespreken Herbert Blankesteijn, Luc van den Abeelen en Jeffrey Bout in deze aflevering van Space Cowboys. Einde voor ruimtevliegtuig-droomhttps://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/reaction-engines-to-close-as-cutting-edge-sabre-fails-to-advance/160565.article Problemen voor koppelexperiment Indiahttps://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/is...2025-01-151h 04
Business Travel 360What's Up in Business Travel | DOT’s New Airline Refund Rule Goes into EffectSend us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 43 of 2024. This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360, where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel. This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -DOT’s New Airline Refund Rule goes into effectMore than 70 flights in India, targeted by bomb threatsDOT fines American Airlines with a $50M penaltyBoeing reports a $6 Billion lossAmerican encouraged by Q3 growthBusin...2024-10-2814 min
The UpstreamLifeThe tech that powers travel: how Sabre's engineering enables startups, OTAs, airlines & travellersIn this episode of theUpStreamLife.com, we speak with Sabre India's managing director Sriram Gopalswamy. Sriram talks about the evolution of the travel industry from mainframes to Saas; powering online travel agents, and customer experiences.00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Sriram talks about what happens at Sabre worldwide.11:15 - Creating a seamless experience.17:12 - Technology and evolution from the Sabre India perspective.24:00 - The dynamic play of tech34:36 - Making customer experience a success.42:18 - The modern tech stack54:00 - Being inspired by sport.Thanks for Listening! Follow...2024-10-0258 min
Business Travel 360What's Up in Business Travel | IHG Achieves 80% Direct BookingsSend us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 32 of 2024. This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360, where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel. This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -IHG achieves 80% direct bookingsExpedia sees rise in Q2 earnings BUT … Microsoft says outdated tech caused Delta’s meltdownVoepass flight 2283 crashes, killing 61 passengersDelta expands benefits to LatamEU airports to restore 100ml luggage rulePriceline...2024-08-1214 min