Episodes

  • Food inflation still worryingly high

    Food inflation still worryingly high
    Dec 20 2024
    Food inflation has fallen slightly but it remains way too high for comfort. This was mainly why the RBI did not lower interest rates despite pressure from the government. High food inflation affects the lower-income group more because it has less money and so a larger proportion of its earnings are spent on basics like food and fuel. High food inflation also lowers consumption across many sectors, which is bad news for the economy. Why are food prices so high and what can be done about it? Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • How misinformation blends with bias to shape what we believe

    How misinformation blends with bias to shape what we believe
    Dec 13 2024
    Misinformation and fake news are serious concerns, having implications across internal security, business, social justice, politics and more. They combine with deep-rooted biases to shape events, from elections to the COVID-19 pandemic. People are especially vulnerable to misinformation at a time when polarisation is widening. What can you do to avoid fake news and misinformation when the mainstream media and social networks are reluctant to address the problem and in some cases even encouraging it? Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • ‘If food labels are not understood, it can impact your health badly’

    ‘If food labels are not understood, it can impact your health badly’
    Dec 10 2024
    There have been several warnings that information on packaged food labels can be misleading. For example, food advertised as sugar-free may be loaded with fats, refined cereals and even hidden sugars. In July, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, approved a proposal to display nutritional information, such as total sugar, salt and saturated fat content, in bold letters on packaged food labels. However, experts feel this may not be enough to make consumers aware of the contents. Shashi Kumar, co-founder and CEO of Akshayakalpa Organic, spoke to All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Climate finance is about justice, not numbers

    Climate finance is about justice, not numbers
    Dec 6 2024
    It’s been yet another disappointing COP. It’s clear now that the poorer nations are least responsible for the climate crisis but most affected by it. If the COP is to have any meaning, the richer nations – historically responsible for the most emissions – will have to play their part and dig deep into their pockets. Otherwise, the COP is in danger of losing all legitimacy. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • India is paying a huge price for air pollution

    India is paying a huge price for air pollution
    Nov 29 2024
    Air pollution is costing India big money. It is estimated that India’s GDP would increase by $95 billion a year if it achieves safe air quality levels. As far as the human cost goes, a study showed that 464 children under the age of five die every day as a result of factors associated with air pollution. So, there is an urgent need for businesses and policymakers to get aggressive in cleaning up our air. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • ‘If food labels are not understood, it can impact your health badly’

    ‘If food labels are not understood, it can impact your health badly’
    Nov 26 2024
    There have been several warnings that information on packaged food labels can be misleading. For example, food advertised as sugar-free may be loaded with fats, refined cereals and even hidden sugars. In July, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, approved a proposal to display nutritional information, such as total sugar, salt and saturated fat content, in bold letters on packaged food labels. However, experts feel this may not be enough to make consumers aware of the contents. Shashi Kumar, co-founder and CEO of Akshayakalpa Organic, spoke to All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • More women entrepreneurs would boost female labour force participation

    More women entrepreneurs would boost female labour force participation
    Nov 22 2024
    Female-owned businesses create opportunities for other women, thus boosting their workforce participation. Also, they are less likely than male entrepreneurs to exhibit gender discrimination. So, policies that support female entrepreneurship are crucial and lead to greater social inclusion of women – much needed in a culture that perpetuates traditional gender roles. Importantly, female entrepreneurship models business ownership for younger generations of women – thus transforming deep-rooted cultural norms and gender stereotypes. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • ‘Sustainable farming in India is still in the proof of concept stage’

    ‘Sustainable farming in India is still in the proof of concept stage’
    Nov 19 2024
    Indian agriculture finds itself at the intersection of three major challenges: ensuring food security, climate change and sustainable use of resources like water. Further, there is an overreliance on chemical inputs. Given the environmental crisis, there is a crying need for a pivot towards sustainable farming. This pivot spans policy reforms to awareness and everything in between. How can India do that while achieving its food requirements? Maninder Singh Nayyar, founder and CEO of the CEF Group, an expert on sustainable farming, speaks to All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins