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By that, we mean Indians are overdosing on salt. According to the latest estimates, Indians consume 8 grams of salt a day against the WHO recommendation of up to 5 grams daily.In other news, the world's largest crypto exchange Binance is suffering declining revenue and a host of legal issues. Will Binance come crashing down? Tune it to find out.The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written and researched by Kartikey Singhal and Anup SemwalEdited by Roshni NairProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By that, we mean Indians are overdosing on salt. According to the latest estimates, Indians consume 8 grams of salt a day against the WHO recommendation of up to 5 grams daily. In other news, the world&#39;s largest crypto exchange Binance is suffering declining revenue and a host of legal issues. Will Binance come crashing down? Tune it to find out. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was written and researched by Kartikey Singhal and Anup Semwal Edited by Roshni Nair Produced by Manaswini Mastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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In today's deep dive, we've got a bunch of fresh AI updates. One interesting update is that users can now have more engaging interactions with ChatGPT. It's no longer limited to just reading typed prompts; it can now speak and listen, making it a more dynamic tool.In other news, China might be developing a newfound interest in cricket.The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written and researched by Kartikey Singhal and Anup SemwalEdited by Dinesh NarayananProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today&#39;s deep dive, we&#39;ve got a bunch of fresh AI updates. One interesting update is that users can now have more engaging interactions with ChatGPT. It&#39;s no longer limited to just reading typed prompts; it can now speak and listen, making it a more dynamic tool. In other news, China might be developing a newfound interest in cricket. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was written and researched by Kartikey Singhal and Anup Semwal Edited by Dinesh Narayanan Produced by Manaswini Mastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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So yup, that's the first story to get your morning started. Humans of Bombay is taking legal action against People of India for allegedly copying its posts. In other news, Akasa airline is going through a tough time as a lot of its pilots are leaving unexpectedly. We'll delve deeper into these stories in today's episode, so be sure to tune in!The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written and researched by Anup SemwalEdited by Dinesh NarayananProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and NirvaanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So yup, that&#39;s the first story to get your morning started. Humans of Bombay is taking legal action against People of India for allegedly copying its posts. In other news, Akasa airline is going through a tough time as a lot of its pilots are leaving unexpectedly. We&#39;ll delve deeper into these stories in today&#39;s episode, so be sure to tune in! The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was written and researched by Anup Semwal Edited by Dinesh Narayanan Produced by Manaswini Mastered and mixed by Manas and NirvaanSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Humans of Bombay is Suing People of India

With a new update, Windows 11 will introduce a brand new AI assistant called Copilot. You'll be now able to instruct your laptop to, say, activate night mode using simple everyday English commands. Is this a new era for Windows?In other news, a Malayalee fashion designer is making waves in the world of high fashion with his unique approach to trousers. Tune in to learn more about his unconventional take on pants. I promise it's pure camp.The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written and researched by Kartikey Singhal and Anup SemwalEdited by Dinesh Narayanan and Roshni NairProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and NirvaanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a new update, Windows 11 will introduce a brand new AI assistant called Copilot. You&#39;ll be now able to instruct your laptop to, say, activate night mode using simple everyday English commands. Is this a new era for Windows? In other news, a Malayalee fashion designer is making waves in the world of high fashion with his unique approach to trousers. Tune in to learn more about his unconventional take on pants. I promise it&#39;s pure camp. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was written and researched by Kartikey Singhal and Anup Semwal Edited by Dinesh Narayanan and Roshni Nair Produced by Manaswini Mastered and mixed by Manas and NirvaanSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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India was still riding high from its G20 success when it unexpectedly got caught up in a major diplomatic standoff with Canada. Listen in as we dig deeper into the strained relations between India and Canada. Meanwhile, in the art world, Marina Abramovic's latest exhibition requires visitors to walk between two naked models to get in. And now we are wondering what has become of art in the new world?  Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more!  The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written and researched by Anup SemwalEdited by Dinesh NarayananProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and NirvaanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India was still riding high from its G20 success when it unexpectedly got caught up in a major diplomatic standoff with Canada. Listen in as we dig deeper into the strained relations between India and Canada. Meanwhile, in the art world, Marina Abramovic&#39;s latest exhibition requires visitors to walk between two naked models to get in. And now we are wondering what has become of art in the new world?  Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more!  The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was written and researched by Anup Semwal Edited by Dinesh Narayanan Produced by Manaswini Mastered and mixed by Manas and NirvaanSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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Does Sleep Tracking Rob Your Sleep?Well, according to the Wall Street Journal, people obsessed with maximising their sleep potential are developing orthosomnia — anxiety about optimising sleep.In other news, Nature reported that a bio-technology company in the USA is testing more complex genome editing than previously performed in humans. So are we any closer to producing the designer babies with edited genes? The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written and researched by Anup SemwalEdited by Dinesh NarayananProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and NirvaanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Sleep Tracking Rob Your Sleep?Well, according to the Wall Street Journal, people obsessed with maximising their sleep potential are developing orthosomnia — anxiety about optimising sleep. In other news, Nature reported that a bio-technology company in the USA is testing more complex genome editing than previously performed in humans. So are we any closer to producing the designer babies with edited genes? The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was written and researched by Anup Semwal Edited by Dinesh Narayanan Produced by Manaswini Mastered and mixed by Manas and NirvaanSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Does Sleep Tracking Rob Your Sleep?

Today we are bringing to of our timeless stories for you.  First up, we have Slowjamastan, a micronation that's making headlines for saying "no" to Crocs and taxes! Listen in to find out what makes this micronation so unique.  And for the second story we are talking about how many global beauty brands and conglomerates have been eyeing India’s exploding beauty market.  Tune in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are bringing to of our timeless stories for you.  First up, we have Slowjamastan, a micronation that&#39;s making headlines for saying &#34;no&#34; to Crocs and taxes! Listen in to find out what makes this micronation so unique.  And for the second story we are talking about how many global beauty brands and conglomerates have been eyeing India’s exploding beauty market.  Tune in!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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To take on Apple's mobile payment system, big banks like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo are teaming up to create a joint mobile wallet app called Paze. But the big question is whether these banks can make it big in the world of mobile wallets. In other news, climate change is now posing a serious challenge in the fight against three of the deadliest infectious diseases on the planet: AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more on both the stories!  The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written and researched by Anup SemwalEdited by Dinesh NarayananProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and NirvaanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To take on Apple&#39;s mobile payment system, big banks like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo are teaming up to create a joint mobile wallet app called Paze. But the big question is whether these banks can make it big in the world of mobile wallets. In other news, climate change is now posing a serious challenge in the fight against three of the deadliest infectious diseases on the planet: AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more on both the stories!  The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was written and researched by Anup Semwal Edited by Dinesh Narayanan Produced by Manaswini Mastered and mixed by Manas and NirvaanSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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So far, there have been six confirmed cases of Nipah infection in the state. Unfortunately, two people have lost their lives. However, the question arises: why is Kerala the sole location experiencing Nipah outbreaks?In other news, the growing popularity of electric cars is causing concerns about job security for autoworkers. The United Auto Workers are taking a stand by calling for strikes, and their focus is on the traditional automakers like Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. What's at stake here? Find out by tuning in to The Signal Daily!The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written and researched by Anup SemwalEdited by Dinesh NarayananProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So far, there have been six confirmed cases of Nipah infection in the state. Unfortunately, two people have lost their lives. However, the question arises: why is Kerala the sole location experiencing Nipah outbreaks? In other news, the growing popularity of electric cars is causing concerns about job security for autoworkers. The United Auto Workers are taking a stand by calling for strikes, and their focus is on the traditional automakers like Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. What&#39;s at stake here? Find out by tuning in to The Signal Daily! The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was written and researched by Anup Semwal Edited by Dinesh Narayanan Produced by Manaswini Mastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Kerala Battles Nipah Yet Again

India's mountains are crumbling due to the expansion of four-lane highways. News portal Scroll reports that India's highway authority has sliced through the mountain slopes to create broader roads for vehicles, leading to disastrous landslides.On a different note, it seems that Punjabi women who excel in IELTS are highly sought after in the marriage scene. Tune in for more details.Lastly, today's edition discusses America's ongoing battle against a persistent rat problem.Tune in to The Signal Daily to get your mornings started! The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written and researched by Anup SemwalEdited by Dinesh NarayananProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and NirvaanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India&#39;s mountains are crumbling due to the expansion of four-lane highways. News portal Scroll reports that India&#39;s highway authority has sliced through the mountain slopes to create broader roads for vehicles, leading to disastrous landslides. On a different note, it seems that Punjabi women who excel in IELTS are highly sought after in the marriage scene. Tune in for more details. Lastly, today&#39;s edition discusses America&#39;s ongoing battle against a persistent rat problem. Tune in to The Signal Daily to get your mornings started! The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was written and researched by Anup Semwal Edited by Dinesh Narayanan Produced by Manaswini Mastered and mixed by Manas and NirvaanSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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