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Craving caffeine? Ditch the chai, reach for the wings! The energy drink game in India just got affordable. Sting & Charged are shaking things up, offering the same kick as Red Bull at one-fourth the price. But is this just a fad, or is India finally embracing the energy rush? Energy drinks are not the most regulated consumer category, by any food or beverage authorization up until now, and are being consumed by teenagers and athletes rampantly. What impact does it have on our bodies? Listen to host Shabori Das in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast as she asks all your questions about energy drinks to 

• Howard Telford, Head of Soft Drinks Research, Euromonitor International,
• Dr Rupal Dalal, Paediatrician, Nutrition Specialist & Prof. at IIT Bombay, 
• Nitin Bhardwaj, Co-Founder, Radiohead Brands, which owns Jimmy’s Cocktails and Hustle Energy Drink

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If you like this episode from Shabori Das, check out her other interesting episodes on The Commerce of Concerts: All Play No Profits?, Rewriting India's Toy Story, The Karobar of a Bar, What cheap fast fashion actually costs, And more! 

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Hundreds of Indian blue collar workers are seeking jobs in Israel. Workers in Haryana and UP are queueing up for ongoing govt-driven recruitment campaigns. They are lured by salaries 12 times higher than what they earn at home, despite the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. But why send workers to a country at war? What are the laws that will keep them safe? Does it dilute India’s stance on the conflict? Host Anirban Chowdhury explores the economic motivations, the legal questions, and the potential consequences with Kunal Silku, Special Secretary, Labour Training And Employment, UP, Nicholas McGeehan, Director at FairSquare Research and Projects, Usman Jawed, consultant, Fairsquare. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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If you like this episode from Anirban Chowdhury, check out his other interesting episodes on Fatigued & Flying: Why tired pilots are a wake-up call, Vizhinjam Port: Can Adani make India a global shipping hub?, Bhilai to Burj: The Rs. 5,000 Cr Bollywood Studded Mahadev Book Scam and more!

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Get ready for a 2024 IPO rush! Unicorns like Ola Electric & Firstcry lead the charge, with Oyo, Mobikwik, and more set to join the party. Kotak predicts 15-20 unicorns going public, but are they just chasing hype? Shaky finances and inflated valuations raise red flags. Will investors bite? Or will a market correction leave them holding the bag? Can shaky startups survive public scrutiny? Spotting the gems in this IPO haystack requires new metrics, not just hype. ET’s Mugdha Variyar talks to Samir Arora of Helios Capital to see if these tech darlings can enchant the market. Rajat Ranjan, Managing Director, Digital and Robotics Team, Kotak Investment Banking also shared his thoughts. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! 

If you like this episode from Mugdha Variyar, check out her other interesting episodes on Explained: Why dark patterns are under the surveillance spotlight?, COP28: Another cop or another cop-out?, Idlis & Innovation with iD Fresh Food, ESOP Fables: Risks and Rewards and more!

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An Indophile who doesn't hesitate to speak his mind, Henry Kravis, 80, is astounded by India's economic development, making him want to know more about the economy, meet young entrepreneurs, and mingle with policymakers every time he visits. One of the three founders of KKR & Co., Kravis was on a whirlwind tour of the country, meeting over 50 founders and CEOs in five days. In this exclusive podcast, Henry Kravis speaks to Economic Times' Arijit Barman and discusses KKR's big bet on India and how the mood of the money is changing.

Do check out the article by Arijit Barman: KKR will deploy its next $10 billion in India faster than before, says founder Henry Kravis 

If you like this episode from Arijit Barman, check out his other interesting episodes on Bitcoin Bites Into Wall Street, Fossil Fuel To Finance: COP28, A Success Or A Smokescreen, JLR Turning the Corner With Full Throttle, Kotak Succession: A Big Transition & The Challenges Ahead and more!

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Letting your child play with educational apps while you finish chores seems like a win-win. But what if those ‘fun’ & ‘entertaining’ games were secretly collecting your private information? That's the unsettling truth behind BabyBus, a popular Chinese app developer among kids, as a recent data privacy report highlighted. BabyBus apps have been labelled as among the most "data hungry" in the world. So, how did they skip the ban list after TikTok? And what exactly is at stake when it comes to data collection, especially by foreign companies? Dia Rekhi in conversation with Glenn S. Gerstell - Former General Counsel of the National Security Agency, and Kanishk Gaur, Cyber Security Expert and Founder - India Future Foundation in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in!

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If you like this episode from Dia Rekhi, check out her other interesting episodes on ET Investigates: Escalating Child Sexual Content Accessibility in India, Brand SRK: The Baazigar of Bollywood, Business of Sleaze: The Dark Side of Livestreaming? And more!

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Be it a “financial revolution” or a “delusion,” Bitcoins seem to be getting more and more acceptance. The US securities regulator giving green light for the first Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), is being seen as a turning point in the short history of cryptocurrencies. ETFs poured in from giants like BlackRock,Fidelity, Franklin  Invesco. With institutions stepping in, will Bitcoin finally face its real test of being a true asset class? Will regulation reduce volatility or will it throttle the rise? And will India take its cue from the US? Tune in to The Morning Brief podcast with Arijit Barman and Apoorva Mittal as they speak to one of the sponsors of Bitcoin ETFs Bitwise Asset Management’s Juan Leon, along with Viram Shah of Vested, and Sandeep Goenka of Lightning Ventures. Tune in!

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If you like this episode from Apoorva, check out her other interesting episodes on Copy vs Copyright: Whose Content Is It Anyway, Why hemp is hot but still not happening, Vile & Viral: Growing Toxic Work Culture and much more! 

If you like this episode from Arijit Barman, check out his other interesting episodes on Mohamed Alabbar: Beyond Emaar, Burj Khalifa & Dubai, IPL STUMPVISION: Is Disney’s STAR still shining?, How fast can Apple bite into India?, Breaking The Taboo: Time To Regulate And Bet On Betting? And more!

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Zee's diverse content and Sony's global muscle promised a Bollywood blockbuster of a merger. But the highly romanticised story takes a dramatic turn! Rumours are swirling that the $10 billion mega-merger might be off. What are the hurdles? And what went wrong in the two years? Host Anupriya Nair tries to connect the dots with legal expert Vikram Raghani, Co-Chair of the Corporate Law Practice at JSA, and ET’s Arijit Barman in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. 

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Check out TMB’s previous episode on the Zee-Sony Merger: The A to Z of the Zee-Sony Merger Saga

If you like this episode from Anupriya Nair, check out her other interesting episodes on Evergreening & AIFs: An impractical solution to a genuine problem?, Outlook 2024 with JPMorgan: Will Cuts be the Catalysts for Macros and Markets? India’s Surge In Satta: How cheap options can turn very costly, and much more!

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India's political landscape is dotted with the footprints of padayatras - long walks undertaken by politicians. From Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March to Rahul Gandhi's recent Bharat Jodo Yatra, these journeys have captivated the nation. But are they just spiritual quests or calculated election ploys? Host Nidhi Sharma talks to Digvijaya Singh, Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister & Congress Veteran, Shahnawaz Hussain, BJP’s National Spokesperson, and Nara Lokesh, Telugu Desam Party National General Secretary in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in!

Check out the other interesting episodes like Elections & Extremism: Ground report on the Push for polling in the Naxal-infested Bastar, Caste Census: Data for Development or a Political Ploy?, State Elections 2023: The Political Playbook You Need to Know, The Young Chanakyas of Elections 2024, and more!

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Winds of change for Suzlon from near bankruptcy in 2019 to becoming a net debt-zero company in 2023. How did India's biggest wind energy player course correct to become one of the best performing stocks up 277% in one year. Host Kalpana Pathak gets answers from  Suzlon CEO JP Chalasani, market insights from Aaron Barr of WoodMackenzie and a breakdown of the balance sheet  ET's Senior Editor Sangita Mehta. Tune in to The Morning Brief Podcast to know what's making Suzlon sizzle.

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Tired of the internet playing you like a fiddle? Dopamine detox might sound like the ultimate hack, but is it truly a key to happiness or just another social media mirage?

Join Shephali Bhatt in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast as she unmasks the myths behind this trending topic. Catch Dr. Manoj Sharma, SHUT clinic at NIMHANS, talking about what dopamine is and how it affects our brains, content creators Meghnad and Shreya Punj AKA The Editor Recommends about their experience with dopamine detox, and we also get a tech industry view from product expert Gauri Bansal.

So, let’s hear out the pros and cons of dopamine detox, and whether it's really a sustainable solution for screen addiction.

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Check out the other interesting episodes like Explained: Why Dark Patterns Are under the Surveillance Spotlight?, Copy vs Copyright: Whose content Is It Anyway?, ET Investigates: Escalating Child Sexual Content Accessibility in India, Brand SRK: The Baazigar of Bollywood, and more!

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