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Bloomberg reports that Alibaba's value dropped by as much as 1.4% in Hong Kong, bringing its market worth to about $187 billion. If this trend continues until closing, Alibaba could lose its title as China's top ecommerce company to the rising star, Pinduoduo.In other news, the US is accusing an individual described as an 'Indian Government Employee' of being involved in a plot to assassinate an American citizen.On a lighter note, Microsoft's official ugly sweater for 2023 is making a statement by featuring the classic Windows XP wallpaper - Bliss.The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup SemwalEdited by ShorboriProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and NirvaanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg reports that Alibaba&#39;s value dropped by as much as 1.4% in Hong Kong, bringing its market worth to about $187 billion. If this trend continues until closing, Alibaba could lose its title as China&#39;s top ecommerce company to the rising star, Pinduoduo. In other news, the US is accusing an individual described as an &#39;Indian Government Employee&#39; of being involved in a plot to assassinate an American citizen. On a lighter note, Microsoft&#39;s official ugly sweater for 2023 is making a statement by featuring the classic Windows XP wallpaper - Bliss. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup Semwal Edited by Shorbori 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.

What’s Up with Alibaba and Jack Ma?

Elon Musk's Tesla threw some legal punches at Sweden on Monday, filing two lawsuits. Why? The EV maker claims it is facing an unjust and discriminatory attack in Sweden. Tune in to find out the details of the story. In other news, we talk about why everyone's been vibing with the word 'authentic' lately. What's the deal with that? We'll break it down for you.The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup SemwalEdited by Venkat AnanthProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk&#39;s Tesla threw some legal punches at Sweden on Monday, filing two lawsuits. Why? The EV maker claims it is facing an unjust and discriminatory attack in Sweden. Tune in to find out the details of the story. In other news, we talk about why everyone&#39;s been vibing with the word &#39;authentic&#39; lately. What&#39;s the deal with that? We&#39;ll break it down for you. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup Semwal Edited by Venkat Ananth 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.

Elon Musk’s Tesla is Suing Sweden

Food from the two most populous countries is everywhere now. You can find Indo-Chinese dishes in Indian and Nepali restaurants across the US. People are loving the mix of flavours! In other news, regular diamonds aren't as popular as they used to be. More and more folks are going for lab-grown diamonds because they're cheaper. In India, some businesses are jumping on this trend, and the government is backing them up. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup SemwalEdited by Venkat AnanthProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food from the two most populous countries is everywhere now. You can find Indo-Chinese dishes in Indian and Nepali restaurants across the US. People are loving the mix of flavours! In other news, regular diamonds aren&#39;t as popular as they used to be. More and more folks are going for lab-grown diamonds because they&#39;re cheaper. In India, some businesses are jumping on this trend, and the government is backing them up. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup Semwal Edited by Venkat Ananth 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.

Indo-Chinese Flavours Are Going Global

While demand for electric cars is cooling off, hybrid cars are staging a comeback. On this episode of The Signal Daily, we are discussing the latest battlefront in the world of cars. In other news, Chandrayan-3 has helped Ramesh Kunhikannan, a 60-year-old electrical engineer from Mysore, become a billionaire. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup SemwalEdited by VenkatProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While demand for electric cars is cooling off, hybrid cars are staging a comeback. On this episode of The Signal Daily, we are discussing the latest battlefront in the world of cars. In other news, Chandrayan-3 has helped Ramesh Kunhikannan, a 60-year-old electrical engineer from Mysore, become a billionaire. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup Semwal Edited by Venkat 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, in the latest update, the breakup saga took an unexpected turn – Sam Altman is back as OpenAI's CEO. Tune in as we uncover the underlying reason for his initial departure, delving into the world of effective altruism.Also in today's episode, we shine a spotlight on Manoj Punjabi, the influential media figure shaping the landscape in Indonesia.Finally, in our third segment, we take a look at the contemporary version of hide and seek in the digital era.The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup SemwalEdited by Dinesh NarayananProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, in the latest update, the breakup saga took an unexpected turn – Sam Altman is back as OpenAI&#39;s CEO. Tune in as we uncover the underlying reason for his initial departure, delving into the world of effective altruism. Also in today&#39;s episode, we shine a spotlight on Manoj Punjabi, the influential media figure shaping the landscape in Indonesia. Finally, in our third segment, we take a look at the contemporary version of hide and seek in the digital era. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma 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.

Sam Altman's Uno Reverse

Yep, scammers are getting a taste of their own medicine. How? Borrowers are cooking up fake IDs to outwit those fake loan apps, and guess what? It's actually working.On another note, as we gear up for the end of 2023, Uttarakhand is dealing with yet another mess—the collapse of a tunnel under construction.Tune in to The Signal Daily for more!The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup SemwalEdited by Venkat AnanthProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yep, scammers are getting a taste of their own medicine. How? Borrowers are cooking up fake IDs to outwit those fake loan apps, and guess what? It&#39;s actually working. On another note, as we gear up for the end of 2023, Uttarakhand is dealing with yet another mess—the collapse of a tunnel under construction. Tune in to The Signal Daily for more! The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup Semwal Edited by Venkat Ananth 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 India, streamers are on a self-censorship overdrive. Netflix and Prime Video have put quite a few finished films on the backburner, presumably because they were deemed too political. In other news, the hunger for instant noodles is growing across the world.The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup SemwalEdited by Roshni NairProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In India, streamers are on a self-censorship overdrive. Netflix and Prime Video have put quite a few finished films on the backburner, presumably because they were deemed too political. In other news, the hunger for instant noodles is growing across the world. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma 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.

Netflix & Prime Video Are Back-pedalling on Bold, Provocative Films

OpenAI’s board didn’t budge; it stood by its decision to fire its CEO. Sam Altman is now heading to Microsoft, where he will lead a new advanced AI research team. In today’s episode, we discuss where the industry will go from here. In other news, Gautam Singhania, Chairman of the Raymond Group, is splitting from his wife of 32 years, Nawaz Modi. Tune in to find out what will become of their shared wealth. Note: After the podcast was sent to production, new details emerged: Around 500 OpenAI employees have publicly threatened to quit the startup if its board does not resign. Ilya Sutskever, the startup’s Chief Scientist and board member, who reportedly led Altman’s ouster, is one of those employees. And just when we thought the story couldn't get more bizarre.The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup SemwalEdited by Dinesh Narayanan and Roshni NairProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OpenAI’s board didn’t budge; it stood by its decision to fire its CEO. Sam Altman is now heading to Microsoft, where he will lead a new advanced AI research team. In today’s episode, we discuss where the industry will go from here. In other news, Gautam Singhania, Chairman of the Raymond Group, is splitting from his wife of 32 years, Nawaz Modi. Tune in to find out what will become of their shared wealth. Note: After the podcast was sent to production, new details emerged: Around 500 OpenAI employees have publicly threatened to quit the startup if its board does not resign. Ilya Sutskever, the startup’s Chief Scientist and board member, who reportedly led Altman’s ouster, is one of those employees. And just when we thought the story couldn&#39;t get more bizarre. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup Semwal Edited by Dinesh Narayanan and 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.

It's Final. OpenAI and Sam Altman Are Breaking Up💔

This was indeed a wild weekend. On Friday, OpenAI’s board fired Sam Altman, only to (reportedly) ask him to come back a day later. Tune in to today’s episode as we discuss what is cooking at the world’s hottest AI startup. In other news, Ahmedabad also saw a wild weekend as World Cup fever sent ticket prices and hotel rates to the moon. With Modi's stadium in the spotlight, the real winner wasn't just the Australian team, but Ahmedabad cashing in on the cricket craze. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup SemwalEdited by Dinesh NarayananProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was indeed a wild weekend. On Friday, OpenAI’s board fired Sam Altman, only to (reportedly) ask him to come back a day later. Tune in to today’s episode as we discuss what is cooking at the world’s hottest AI startup. In other news, Ahmedabad also saw a wild weekend as World Cup fever sent ticket prices and hotel rates to the moon. With Modi&#39;s stadium in the spotlight, the real winner wasn&#39;t just the Australian team, but Ahmedabad cashing in on the cricket craze. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma 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.

World Cup Slips Away, but Ahmedabad Strikes Gold

On Tuesday, businessman Subrata Roy died in a private hospital in Mumbai. His is a complicated legacy. Who was he? An altruistic visionary or a megalomaniac with a God complex? In other news, American grandparents don’t like to be called granny or grandpa. They want their grandkids to call them Grams, Glamma, G-Daddy, Big Pop, or pretty much any name you can use as a rapper. And in today’s third segment, what’s the deal with e-puja and e-darshans? Tune in to today’s episode to find out.The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup SemwalEdited by Dinesh NarayananProduced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday, businessman Subrata Roy died in a private hospital in Mumbai. His is a complicated legacy. Who was he? An altruistic visionary or a megalomaniac with a God complex? In other news, American grandparents don’t like to be called granny or grandpa. They want their grandkids to call them Grams, Glamma, G-Daddy, Big Pop, or pretty much any name you can use as a rapper. And in today’s third segment, what’s the deal with e-puja and e-darshans? Tune in to today’s episode to find out. The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM. The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma 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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