The world is a confusing place. But it is also an endlessly fascinating place. The more we know, the more there is left to know. The Explainers know this all too well. Over the past ten years, this team of writers, researchers, and broadcaster has developed and delivered award-winning podcasts (Moneycontrol, Network18), game-changing apps (Saregama Classical, Shakti), and paradigm-shifting learning platforms (Infosys Lex, Aakash-Byju’s), to name just a few. And this time, they’ll be coming s ...
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10: Ep 010 - What is a week, anyway?
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Is it time to dispense with the 5-day workweek? This episode dives into the idea of a 4-day workweek and what it could mean for our lives. We explore real-world trials from around the globe that indicate shorter weeks can boost productivity, improve well-being, and create happier workplaces. We also examine what the skeptics have to say and what su…
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9: Ep 009 - Antimicrobial Resistance
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In this episode, we look at the growing problem of Antimicrobial Resistance due to rampant antibiotic abuse. The United Nations calls it a crisis, and the WHO places AMR in the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. Welcome to the rise of the superbugs.The Explainers
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8: Ep 008 - Sleight of hand
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A look at the growth of cybercrime, how this impacts various aspects of life, and why you should keep your wits about yourself when someone wants to do you a favor.The Explainers
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In this episode of The Explainers, we check out some exciting developments in the world of AI - the good, the great, and...the creepy?The Explainers
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6: Ep 006 - Ozempic: a cheat code for weight loss?
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Ozempic, or how a treatment for diabetes became a cheat code for weight loss, and made a company worth more than the country it’s from.The Explainers
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5: Ep 005 - Aliens and world governments - what's going on?
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“Aliens Working With The US Govt?!” is an entirely normal Tuesday lunchtime guilty pleasure video, if that is your wont. But UFOs and aliens have never been addressed seriously by governments and mainstream news outlets. Until now. Seetal explains why things may be a bit different this time around.The Explainers
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4: Ep 004 - 'Hellish Air: Why is Delhi’s Air So Polluted?'
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New Delhi's air pollution is the result of a complex interplay of various factors like emissions, agricultural practices, construction, geography, and weather. Jude Fernando explains what's ailing India's capital city.The Explainers
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3: Ep 003 - Nobel Prize in Medicine - mRNA vaccine for Covid 19
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The 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman for their discoveries" that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19." In this episode of The Explainers we look at Kariko's and Weissman's work that helped the world move on from the pandemic. And what a story it is!…
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2: Ep 002 - Women’s Reservation Bill 2023
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In a significant step towards gender equality, the Women’s Reservation Bill passed on Sept 20 2023 will reserve 33% of all seats in the Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies for women candidates. This is expected to commence after 2026. In this episode of The Explainers, Brian Christopher tells us more about the Women’s Reservation Bill, its history…
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1: Ep 001 - Cheetahs in India
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Is it is a UPA plan? An NDA plan? A good plan? Or an absolutely disastrous one? Cheetahs are back in the news; back in India; and on the first episode of The Explainers. Join Rakesh Sharma as he, and Harish Puppala, take you through the story of this big cat in the country. Are they indigenous? Were they always an import? Is Kuno a good place for t…
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