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DH RADIO PODCAST: ALL ABOUT CRYPTO CURRENCY, the flux within

An interaction with domain experts and investors

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The crypto currency world is in a flux, caught between multiple forces seeking either an outright ban, restrained regulation or status quo.

Navigating this complex issue is DH Radio's Veena Mani, who interacts with investors and domain experts at length.

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CANCEL CULTURE: Standups Munawar and Kunal Kamra in the dock

An interaction with standup comics and audience

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It is tough to be a standup comedian today, and the challenges faced by Munawar Faruqui and Kunal Kamra just proves it.

In this episode, DH Radio's J Shiruti speaks to Bengaluru-based standup comic, Shankar Chugani and standup comedy buffs in the city to understand the apprehensions of this community.

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KGF Chapter-2 vs LAAL SINGH CHADDHA: The biggest movie clash of 2022

An interaction with senior film critic S Shyam Prasad

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In this episode of DH Radio, Vivek Mysore speaks to senior film critic S Shyam Prasad on KGF Chapter-2 vs Laal Singh Chaddha, Indian cinema's high profile clash of 2022. 

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OMICRON, DEMYSTIFIED: Will it really trigger a Third Wave?

An interaction with Dr Vishal Rao, Genomic Surveillance Committee, Govt of Karnataka

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Omicron, the Variant of Concern, has attracted global attention for its potential to trigger another massive spike in Covid-19.

Will it spark a third wave in India, how do we prepare for it, and is it really so dangerous as made out to be?

To discuss all these in much detail, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to Dr Vishal Rao, member, Genomic Surveillance Committee, Government of Karnataka, COVID Task Force; and Dean, Centre for Academic Research, HCG Cancer Centre.

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BIKE TAXIS, Finally Here and Legal

Can they finally fill the last-mile connectivity gap?

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Now legal in Bengaluru and the rest of Karnataka, Bike Taxis offer a very viable option for first and last-mile connectivity.

In this episode, DH Radio's J Shiruti speaks to the bike riders called captains and actual users, while Rasheed Kappan interacts with Rapido Cofounder Aravind Sanka and multi-modal commute platform Tummoc's Cofounder and CEO Hiranmay Mallick.

An interaction with Raj B Shetty, director of the Kannada film making waves countrywide

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In this episode of DH Radio, Vivek Mysore speaks to Raj B Shetty, director of 'Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana', the Kannada film that is making waves across the country.

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WARD COMMITTEES: HYPER LOCAL GOVERNANCE

How financially empowered BBMP ward committees can truly decentralise governance.

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For the first time in India, ward committees attached to the Bengaluru city corporation (BBMP) have been empowered financially to decide on local civic works. But how exactly are these committees functioning to decentralise city governance?

In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan talks to Srinivas Alavilli, Head, Citizens Participation, Janaagraha, a seasoned civic activist who has spearheaded multiple citizen-centred campaigns for years in Bengaluru.

AD' CENSORS: A TIGHTROPE WALKING

Of controversial advts, backlash & tricky self-censorship

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The FabIndia Ad triggered a controversy. So did Tanishq, so did Sabyasachi. Do we see a trend here? Does the backlash make the creative minds in the advertisement industry guarded, wary and resort to that dreaded thing called self censorship?

In this episode, DH Radio's J Shiruti talks to Krishnaprasad Balakrishnan, an independent advertising and branding professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry.

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The PayTM IPO hype and what followed thereafter

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What made PayTM list at a discount and then the stock tank, while a similar company Zomato did well? Both have been loss-making companies. Have there been such cases in the past where there's been so much hype about a particular IPO but the company failed to perform at the bourses?

To dig deeper, DH Radio's Veena Mani talks to the domain experts. 

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For 36 years, Bengaluru has been waiting for an affordable, well-connected suburban rail network system. Despite its huge potential to decongest the city's notoriously crowded roads, the project is yet to take off. Why?

To discuss this, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan interacts with Sanjeev Dyamannavar, a seasoned mobility analyst who has been actively tracking and campaigning for this rail network for years. 

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