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A toxic workplace is a silent intruder that's rotting organisations from within. Making headlines of late, viral videos exposed managers from HDFC Bank and Bajaj Finserv berating their employees, sparking a nationwide debate on workplace toxicity. Did you know an increase in toxicity is causing higher attrition rates? A common toxic trait seen at workplaces is superiors demanding 24*7 access to employees’ personal time. What are companies doing to detect and deter toxicity? Should the definition be expanded to include delivery expectations, work timings, and career progression? 

Don't miss this eye-opening discussion in this episode of the Morning Brief as Apoorva Mittal talks to

• Aparna Mittal, Founder of Samāna Centre for Gender, Policy & Law, 
• Hemindra Hazari, Independent Banking Analyst, 
• Tanmoy Goswami, Creator of Sanity

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As India leads the race in Disney's downfall with an exodus of over 4 million subscribers after it lost the IPL streaming rights to IPL to Mukesh Ambani-led Jio, the business is on a sticky wicket, and the market is abuzz with whispers of a split between Star and Disney. Comeback CEO Bob Iger seeks strategic options for its business, including a joint venture or a sale, as part of a broader cost-cutting and restructuring exercise at the company. As losses mount, is Disney set to change channels in India? Will Reliance - the biggest competitor of Disney - be the game-changing partner? Host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with: 

• Dan Ives, Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst at Wedbush Securities, to figure out Disney's global scenario.
• Karan Taurani, Senior Vice President and Research Analyst at Elara Capital, highlights the complexities of Disney India.
• Paritosh Joshi, Principal - Provocateur Advisory and Former Star CEO, provides insights on the media activities.  
• Javed Farooqui, Assistant Editor at The Economic Times, forecasts who might save Disney's sinking ship.

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If you like this episode from Anirban Chowdhury, check out his other interesting episode on Big cats, billions, bonds: India’s massive tiger economy, Battle of the bikes: Harley Davidson vs Royal Enfield and more!

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Over 100 former bureaucrats have written to the government as they try to sound an alarm against the new Forest (Conservation) Bill. Some believe that this bill, if passed in its current form, may lead to massive deforestation. Will there be more commercialisation under the garb of eco-tourism? Will the bill’s provisions displace the tribals? Will it support India's net-zero ambitions?

Host Kalpana Pathak raises these questions with:

1- Tushar Dash, Independent Researcher on Forest Rights Governance

2- Kanchi Kohli, an environmental law and policy researcher


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A new share from Reliance sets foot on Dalal Street -- making a special debut, Jio Financial Services comes out of the shadows of the parent company RIL after a much-awaited demerger. But street signs aside, what is Jio Financial Services? What is the business plan? Will the Ambanis gun for booming consumer lending or disrupt the B2B space? Can the financial sector replicate the telecom playbook or is the pricing game no good here?

Host Anupriya Nair talks to The Economic Times' Arijit Barman and Pratik Bhakta to get insights on the lending ambitions of India's most valued conglomerate.

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Can diet colas, sugar-free cookies, breakfast cereals, cough drops and even chewable vitamins cause cancer? A research arm of the committee for the World Health Organization declared that the world's most widely used artificial sweetener, aspartame, which is found in these products had a possible link to liver cancer. WHO later said these are 'safe, but within limits'.

Should you really be worried and immediately quit all these?

Host Ratna Bhushan gets all the facts and bitter realities as she speaks to Dr Ambrish Mithal, Chairman and Head of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Max Healthcare, Padma Bhushan awardee and the first Indian to be chosen for the Laureate Award and Dr. Harinder Singh Oberoi, Advisor, Science & Standards and Codex, at the FSSAI in this episode of The Morning Brief. Tune in!

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American bike-maker Harley Davidson recently launched X440 in partnership with Hero MotoCorp, a bike which is specifically made for the Indian market. Also launched recently was the Speed 400, a bike co-built by the British giant Triumph Motorcycles with Bajaj Auto. 

What makes it interesting is that these companies are tapping into a segment ruled by Royal Enfield in India. But why? Are companies expecting a rise in demand for the premium motorcycles in India? How will Harley straddle the premiumness and affordability in its brand identity and experience?

Host Anirban Chowdhury gets all the answers from industry experts as he speaks with Rod Copes, Ex-President - Royal Enfield and Harley Davidson, Sirish Chandran of Project GTO Publishing, Nikunj Sanghi of J.S. Fourwheel Motors, Harsh Man Rai of Helmet Stories, and Devesh Agrawal, a motorcycle enthusiast and Harley bike owner in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in!

Credits: Fatboy sound, Street 750 sound, X440 sound, 1911 Harley sound, Harley Davidson Rally sound and Motorcycle Flyby sound

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India is shocked with the alarming price hike of tomatoes, which have risen to a whopping Rs 200 per kilo across marketplaces. This dramatic price increase, more than five times the cost of last year, has shifted the attention away from onions and potatoes and towards tomatoes. Notably, the steep price increase has forced fast food major McDonald's to remove tomatoes off their menus in certain locations. Tomatoes are now more expensive than a litre of gasoline, placing them on level with fruits like apples and plums in terms of pricing. To throw some light on this matter,

Host Kiran Somvanshi engages in insightful discussions with industry experts

1) Sukhpal Singh, Professor of Centre for Management in Agriculture (CMA)
2) Narayanan Renganathan, Vice President & Head of Procurement at Dabur
3) Maruti Chapke, Founder & CEO at go4fresh
4)Kapil Dev, Chief Business Officer at NCDEX

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Threads have been the talk of the social media town. Excitement is all around, but not just for the newest social media platform. It has also triggered a fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. 

So, who is winning a cage fight between the two tech billionaires?

We stitch together everything you need to know about Threads and all that it brings.

Also, why does this matter for India?

Host Dia Rekhi talks to 

- Matt Navarra, social media guru

- Neil Shah, top tech business analyst

- Mishi Choudhary, a prominent legal voice on online civil liberties

Tune in to this episode of ‘The Morning Brief’. 

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Multiple reports show that the female workforce participation has been dropping in the country. Some companies say the return-to-office mandate has also led to higher attrition among women. In this episode, host Mugdha Variyar analyses the complexities behind the falling share of women in the workforce and what needs to change. We speak to: 
- Rituparna Chakraborty, Co-Founder - TeamLease Services Limited 
- Shirin Sehgal, Deputy Chief People Officer - PwC India 
- And some women professionals on their experience.

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Too Big Too Fast - From funding FOMO to aggressive acquisitions to now vanishing valuations and a debt trap. The story of Byju's, which is far from over, has lessons for founders and funders. Where they just plain lucky to be at the right place at the right time? Is it a case of flawed processes and not fraudulent practices? Will debt be the death knell for educators' P&L? 

Host Anupriya discusses  the issue with 

Salman SH,from  ET Prime, as he details what is going on with Byju's behind the scenes and why directors and auditors are fleeing. 

Sriram Somayajula, Co-Founder & CEO of IndigoLearn, explains Why Startups (especially BYJUs) Do Not Deserve Debt.

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Byju Raveendran treads a takeover tightrope against investors.
 Byju's eventful week: Boardroom drama, layoffs, inquiry, revolt.

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