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This week, LiveMint published a story about how the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority or the APEDA is trying to promote the export of Goan Feni (traditional liquor).

But this sort of discussion has been going on for a while now. And in today’s episode for 2nd March 2023, we decided to explore why taking Feni out of Goa’s borders hasn’t been smooth sailing so far.

A couple of days ago, legendary investor Warren Buffett published his annual letter. And he showered praise on stock buybacks. On the other hand, just a month ago, President Joe Biden criticized companies that indulged in the practice. He wanted to tax buybacks heavily.

So in today’s episode for 1st March 2023, we explain why stock buybacks are such a contentious issue.

Last week, 45 million cable TV subscribers in India had the shock of their lives when they switched on their TVs. They’d lost access to many channels. And it wasn’t their fault. They’d paid the bills. But their Cable TV operator hadn’t. These operators were busy protesting against a price hike by broadcasters such as Sony and Zee.

And that got us thinking — what’s the state of TV viewership in India these days?

So in today’s episode for 28th February 2023, we tell you how cable TV and Direct-To-Home (DTH) services are facing an existential crisis.

In today's episode for 27th February 2023, we see what is ailing Pakistan's economy

In today's episode for 25th February 2023, we explain why a decision by Hindustan Zinc, a former Public Sector Enterprise, to buy mines in Africa is annoying the Indian government

In today’s episode for 24th February 2023, we explain the rise and fall of 10-minute grocery delivery

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In today’s episode for 23rd February 2023, we explain why everyone is talking about an obscure US law known as Section 230

The Indian Tax Authorities ‘surveyed’ BBC last week. They wanted a peek into some transactions they found suspicious. And one of the allegations apparently levelled against the British media house is that it flouted something called the ‘transfer pricing’ regulations. So in today’s episode for 22nd February 2023, we thought we’d explain a bit about this specific part of the tax world today.

In today’s episode for 21st February 2023, we narrate a tale of PFAS or forever chemicals and whether we can dump them forever.

A few days ago the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) sent out notices to 20 online pharmacies. The ones you’re probably used to buying medicines from ― Tata 1mg, Netmeds, Apollo, etc. The Chemists Association threatened to go on a strike against e-pharmacies too. And this could compel the government to take action. The reason? Flouting drug regulations.

So in today’s episode for 20th February 2023, we tell you why e-pharmacies are receiving so much flak.