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60: US-Taliban sign peace deal- What are the implications for India?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - March 02, 2020 12:11 - 10 minutesA long-awaited peace deal was signed between the US and Taliban on Saturday. Conditions of the deal include a phased reduction of American troops in Afghanistan, prisoner swap and lifting of UN sanctions, among others. The question is will the Taliban to stick to the deal, and how would an event...
59: Should army be called in to contain violence in Delhi?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - February 26, 2020 13:06 - 8 minutesDelhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has suggested that the armed forces should be brought in to quell the violence. But shouldn’t matters related to maintenance of law and order be left to the police? The more pressing need is for all sides to step back so that the tempers are lowered and viole...
58: Trump’s extravaganza in India: What it means for politics in US?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - February 25, 2020 05:17 - 10 minutesUS President Donald Trump is on a visit to India. Besides the broad continuity in the India-US ties, what does it mean for the domestic politics in the US? Trump, who recently came out of an impeachment trial, could use the visit to bolster his image in the run-up to the 2020 Presidential electi...
57: SC orders Centre to give permanent commission to women in Army
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - February 17, 2020 13:14 - 10 minutesThe Supreme Court has ruled that all women officers shall be considered for permanent commission in the army and will be eligible for both ‘command’ and ‘criteria’ appointments. Technically, the order paves the way for India to have a woman general leading our army someday. On the ground, though...
56: Should other states replicate Arvind Kejriwal led AAP’s governance model?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - February 12, 2020 15:05 - 12 minutesArvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) swept back to power for the third time in a row in Delhi. The triumph owes mostly to welfarism and effective governance that trumped the nationalistic campaign pitch of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Could this act as a template for other states to follow?
55: Local Vs National issues: What will Delhi vote on in the upcoming polls?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - February 06, 2020 16:11 - 9 minutesElections in Delhi is just round the corner. Both AAP and BJP has been quite robust in their campaigns. While the former confined their narrative to local issues and governance , the latter clearly put more emphasis on certain national issues. The point we discuss and analyse is whether it will ...
54: Budget 2020: Is economic growth possible without push to the private sector?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - February 04, 2020 16:04 - 12 minutesBudget 2020 hasn’t done much to address concerns over economic slowdown. With a nominal growth of 10% GDP growth translates into 5.5%-6% real GDP growth rate. The question is should we accept this rate as the new normal? This budget has seen a massive push to social sector and infrastructure thr...
52: As the Budget drumbeat rolls, what are our expectations?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - January 31, 2020 05:34 - 10 minutesAll eyes are on finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman who will present the Union Budget on Saturday. A ramp-up in fiscal spending to revive growth seems likely. With key indicators including GDP, exports, investment showing poor numbers what can be done to increase consumption and revive growth? G...
51: Kunal Kamra banned by three airlines; is the action justified?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - January 30, 2020 08:24 - 9 minutesIndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet have barred Kunal Kamra from flying with them after he heckled Republic TV anchor Arnab Goswami onboard a flight. Kamra reportedly confronted Goswami with multiple questions and mocked him even as Goswami chose to ignore him. Such behavior can be a nuisance for oth...
50: Will the EU resolutions on CAA & Art 370 affect ties with India?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - January 29, 2020 04:43 - 8 minutesThe European Parliament is set to debate on resolutions that centre on India’s amended citizenship law and the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s autonomy. The most critical of these resolutions is the one on the citizenship law, which an overwhelming number of members of the European parliament ...
49: Will Modi govt’s sweet deal on Air India help attract bidders?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - January 27, 2020 13:46 - 9 minutesIn a fresh effort to sell Air India, the government has invited bids for a 100% stake in the national carrier. Not only has the complete stake been put on the table, the government has also made other relaxations, such as significantly reducing the debt burden that the buyer will have to take on...
48: Are we prepared to deal with the new coronavirus outbreak?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - January 24, 2020 11:47 - 7 minutesThe coronavirus has claimed 17 lives and infected hundreds. In China, authorities have put the city of Wuhan, from where the outbreak originated, under lockdown. Several other countries, including India, are screening passengers coming from the city. Thankfully, no case has been detected in Indi...
47: Is Rajinikanth on the verge of entering politics
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - January 21, 2020 14:44 - 8 minutesTamil superstar Rajinikanth is in the eye of a storm over his recent comments about Dravidian icon E.V. Ramasamy, fondly called Periyar. The veteran actor had claimed that Periyar at a rally in 1971 had desecrated images of Hindu deities. While his comments have upset Periyar supporters who deny...
The Impossible Fried Chicken With Dr. Joel Kahn
Recommended Daily Dose - January 20, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsThis week our doctors speak with cardiologist and plant-based nutrition expert, Dr. Joel Kahn. After committing to a plant-based diet himself, Dr. Kahn was inspired to look at nutritional solutions aimed at improving a person's health and well being. Tune in to learn more about how removing meat...
46: Should India replicate US post 9-11 war against terror
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - January 16, 2020 14:35 - 9 minutesChief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat has said that the only way for India to end terrorism is by acting against it in the same way as America did after the 9/11 attacks. The question is does India have the global or military heft needed to carry out such aggressive campaigns. Even if it di...
45: After palm oil, India set to impose new curbs on imports from Malaysia
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - January 15, 2020 11:35 - 9 minutesIndia is reportedly planning to step up the heat on Malaysia by imposing fresh restrictions on the import of microprocessors and telecom equipment, as Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s repeated statements against some of India’s internal policies hurt bilateral ties. India has reportedly also pr...
44: Satya Nadella calls CAA sad; pitches for diversity
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - January 14, 2020 14:13 - 8 minutesMicrosoft boss Satya Nadella has spoken about India’s controversial citizenship law. The Indian-born executive has expressed dismay at it and mentioned that he would love to see, for example, a Bangladeshi immigrant succeed in the country’s technology industry. He has made a strong case for dive...
The Secret Scope with Dr. Samantha Gelman and Dr. Adelynn Vadrar
Recommended Daily Dose - January 14, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsDynamic duo doctors Coleman and Saggar meet their match this week as guests on Dr. Samantha Gelman and Dr. Adelynn Vadrar's podcast, The Secret Scope. Listen for the latest on the anti-vax controversy, why mental illness is just as important as any disease, and why people need to chill on this c...
43: Does Walmart’s downsizing strategy reflect changing trend in retail market?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - January 13, 2020 12:16 - 8 minutesWalmart has reportedly downsized a sizeable chunk of its staff in India. The world’s largest retailer reportedly also plans to shut its Mumbai fulfillment center and halt new-store expansion in the country. Its piling up losses even after a decade of operations in India perhaps explain its decis...
42: Iran attacks US troops_ Will this lead to escalation of tension
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - January 08, 2020 13:26 - 9 minutesTwo airbases housing US troops in Iraq have been hit by more than a dozen ballistic missiles, according to the Pentagon. The attack, as stated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, is an act of retribution for the killing of its commander Qassem Soleimani. Meanwhile, a Ukraine International Airlines f...
41: JNU violence: How to make vulnerable students safe in Universities?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - January 06, 2020 14:30 - 9 minutesViolence erupted at the JNU campus on Sunday as masked men entered the university campus, attacked teachers and students and vandalised properties. This is condemnable as violence has no place in democratic societies, let alone places of learning. Unfortunately, there seem to be increasing insta...
Darth Vaper with Dr. Farrah Kheradmand
Recommended Daily Dose - January 06, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsTune in to this week's episode to find out how vaping - initially branded as the safe alternative to cigarettes - resulted in an uptick in lung diseases and many other life threatening health risks. Pulmonologist and vaping researcher, Dr. Farrah Kheradmand, MD, joins the docs to give us the lat...
40: PM Modi stern warning over CAA protests will it calm tempers
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - December 26, 2019 14:29 - 8 minutesPrime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the violence that took place during the protests against the citizenship law changes. He reminded people that duties and rights go hand-in-hand, while also urging everyone to maintain peace. His message has both—a stern warning to rioters and a general ...
39: International migrant’s day: Is an open door policy pragmatic?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - December 18, 2019 13:28 - 9 minutesThe United Nations International Migrants Day is observed every year on December 18 to recognize the efforts, contributions and rights of migrants worldwide. The issue of migration has always divided opinions, but the debate has sharpened in this era of protectionism. Sure, migrants have contrib...
38: India slips to 112th position World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap report.
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - December 17, 2019 14:21 - 10 minutesIndia slips to 112th position World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap report.
The Voice of an Angel with Dr. Sydelle Ross
Recommended Daily Dose - December 16, 2019 22:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsWho knew bringing together music and medicine could make such a difference in a patient's experience? On this week's episode, palliative care specialist and classically trained vocalist, Dr. Sydelle Ross, dives into how she built relationships with her patients through her talents of singing and...
37: UK votes as Brexit shadow looms is the ‘sun setting’ on the empire
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - December 12, 2019 14:53 - 9 minutesPolling in the United Kingdom’s snap election is underway where millions of voters are expected to deliver their verdict on the Brexit crisis. The fight between two radically opposed camps, the Conservative Party and the Labour Party, has caused a sharp division in opinions among its people. The...
36: US body red-flags Citizenship Amendment Bill: Will it affect diplomacy?
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - December 10, 2019 16:07 - 9 minutesClose on the heels of the Lok Sabha approving the Citizenship Amendment Bill, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), a human rights watchdog, has sought the US government to impose sanctions on home minister Amit Shah if the bill gets approved by the upper hous...
#AnnualMammosSaveLives with Jaclyn Alterwein
Recommended Daily Dose - December 10, 2019 02:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJaclyn Alterwein is a breast cancer survivor whose challenges during treatment inspired an advocacy journey. Now, she uses her Cycle Bar platform as a way to raise awareness about the importance of getting mammogram screenings. Tune into this week's episode to hear how Jaclyn navigated her diagn...
35: Citizenship Amendment Bill a violation of constitutional provisions
Mint Views Daily Dispatch - December 09, 2019 17:25 - 8 minutesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday introduced the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) in the Lok Sabha. The bill seeks to grant citizenship to minorities of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan if they are persecuted there. Arguably, offering citizenship on the basis of religion...
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