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  • Trump Card: What his Presidency means for India
    Nov 28 2024

    Trump is back in the Oval Office, and the discussion on its effects on India are already underway. From reshaping trade to shifting immigration policies, this new era brings challenges and opportunities for Indian businesses and talent.

    In this episode of ‘The Crux’, we’re joined by Khair Ull Nissa Sheikh, Principal Advisor at the World Trade Centre India Services Council, to explore how these changes are set to redefine India’s role in global trade, innovation, and the startup ecosystem. Khair highlights India’s potential to emerge as one of the top two global economies by 2030, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for growth and leadership.
    Can India navigate these challenges to become a global leader? Tune in to find out.

    Timestamps:

    0:00- Introduction
    1:27- China vs India’s trade relationship with US
    6:00- The impact on Indian sectors
    7:06- H1B visa
    9:36- Tech collaboration
    11:15- Clean energy and its great potential
    13:17- FDI inflow
    16:17- Diversification of export markets
    24:10- India-US bilateral relation
    26:22- Key takeaways

    #TrumpPresidency #IndiaUSRelations #GlobalTrade #ImmigrationPolicies #EconomicImpact #StartupEcosystem

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    27 mins
  • Choked: India Gasps for Air
    Nov 18 2024

    As winter looms, millions across North India enter a recurring nightmare: toxic air that makes every breath a challenge. But this isn’t just a North Indian crisis—cities like Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are increasingly feeling the chokehold too.

    Join us in this episode of ‘The Crux’ as we speak to Dr. R. Subramanian, Sector Head of Air Quality at Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP). With a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and unmatched expertise in research, Dr. Subramanian shares insights into the health impacts, policy measures, and potential solutions to India’s air pollution crisis.

    Can India find a way to clear the air? Tune in to find out.

    Timestamps:

    00:00- Introduction
    1:52- The issue with bad air
    7:20- Is policy implementation missing across governments?
    11:52- Building the right infrastructure
    20:12- How are other metro cities catching up with Delhi’s pollution?
    25:50- PM 10 vs PM 2.5; is NCAP effective?
    29:13- Cost of life
    33:00- Tech advancements and CSTEP’s initiative to mitigate air pollution
    39:06- Lessons from other global cities
    44:50- The Crux takeaways

    #Airpollutioncontrol #IndiaAirQuality #EnvironmentalCrisis #TheCrux #CSTEP #HealthImpacts #PolicySolution #UrbanAirQuality

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    46 mins
  • Beyond 9 to 5: An Overworked Population
    Oct 7 2024

    In this episode of 'The Crux', we explore the state of work culture in India. With the recent death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, the people are questioning corporates on their toxic work culture.

    Join us as we speak to Aadesh Goyal, an experienced leader with around four decades of experience in HR and leadership positions. He has worked as the Global CHRO for TATA Communications and he is the board director of Spire.AI and was on the advisory board of the World Forum for Ethics in Business, Belgium.

    Tune in to hear his insights on flexible work environments, the gig economy, effective employee retention through feedback systems and much more!

    Can we improve working conditions across industries?

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    00:00 - Introductions
    02:05 - How are organisations balancing profit and employee health?
    09:22 - Is the hybrid model working?
    15:02 - Good HR practices
    18:38 - Are HRs listening to their employees?
    21:26 - How to meet GenZ expectations and retain workers?
    25:17 - Quite quitting
    30:01 - Balancing productivity and mental health
    34:45 - Leveraging AI
    38:32 - How to deal with a high pressure work environment?
    43:05 - The Crux (takeaways)

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    #workculture #india #toxicworkculture #corporateresponsibility #flexiblework #hrleadership #hr #employeeretention #corporateindia #businesseconomy #leadershipinsights #employeeengagement #hrstrategies #corporateculture #workplaceflexibility #workenvironment #ey #annasebastian

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    45 mins
  • Mpox: The Next Pandemic?
    Sep 25 2024

    In this episode of 'The Crux', we dive into the Mpox scare. Should we be concerned?

    Join us as we speak to Dr. Shahid Jameel, an experienced virologist who was the Group Leader of Virology at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology for over 25 years, where his research focused on the Hepatitis E virus (HEV) and HIV.

    Listen to his insights on if India should take more precautions, restarting vaccination drives, the role of global warming in amplifying diseases and much more!

    Can Mpox become the next COVID-19 pandemic?

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    00:00 - Introductions
    01:55 - What is Mpox?
    4:30 - Is Mpox the next pandemic?
    12:05 - Should vaccination drives be restarted?
    18:43 - The responsibility of the first-world to intervene in third-world endemics
    22:20 - How global warming is giving rise to more viral zoonotic diseases
    24:36 - How to prevent pandemics? Learnings from Covid-19
    28:53 - The situation in India
    31:33 - Can private sector help?
    33:38 - Prevention is key
    37:18 - Is India prepared?
    41:30 - The Crux (takeaways)
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    ⁠#mpox #mpoxscare #virology #virus #pandemic #endemic #health #vaccination #india #outbrake #climatechange #covid #covid19
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    42 mins
  • India: No Country For Women
    Sep 5 2024

    In our very first episode of 'The Crux', we dive into the pressing concern of women's safety and freedom in India.

    Join us as we speak to Talish Ray, a lawyer and a passionate advocate for women's rights. We also have with us Rahul Ram, a singer who questions cultural norms through his music and actively participates in grassroots movements across India.

    Hear their insights on how women unintentionally take part in a patriarchal society, the restrictions women face since they are children and the cultural and social norms that are pushed upon them.

    Should rape be given the death penalty? What else can the law do to ensure swift justice?

    Is India a country where women are free?


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    1 hr and 12 mins