Yoshimitsu
I’ve been longing to ask Shardool to debate video games (as a result of video games are usually not simply video games; they signify tradition, expertise, and politics). After listening to him discuss concerning the Wukong recreation in Hafta Ep. 551, I request/recommend a particular episode on recreation evaluation/dialogue on the A&A leisure wrap. Perhaps function Meghnerd as nicely? I’ve heard a couple of ebook from my childhood the place the plot is that crops converse to a man and information him via a forest. I’ve been trying to find the title of that ebook. I wish to give a shoutout right here, so if anybody is aware of, they will recommend. Thanks.
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Nameless
India’s overseas coverage appears weaker than ever, with strained ties with all neighbours and the U.S. slapping 50 p.c tariffs. Low-cost Russian oil has introduced no actual profit to residents, whereas labour‑intensive sectors are shedding thousands and thousands of jobs. On the identical time, 41 rising market funds are lowering publicity to India and placing their cash into China, Korea, and Indonesia. International buyers are pulling out, FDI has fallen to its lowest degree since 2004, and GDP development forecasts are being minimize by as much as 1 p.c. Company capex is caught at a decade low, and each rural and concrete demand stay flat, exhibiting that the economic system is struggling. But, many Indians nonetheless defend the Modi cupboard, calling criticism “America’s jealousy,” as a substitute of dealing with financial actuality. What extra must occur earlier than individuals get up to this disaster?
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Madan Sharma
These days, I’ve observed a rise in source-based information in newspapers, particularly if it helps the federal government’s model of occasions. What’s your opinion on source-based information?
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Kumud Shankar
Relating to the dialogue on the net real-money gaming ban, I’ve a conspiratorial angle. We don’t have numbers to point out how many individuals have been ruined because of them. The federal government’s personal numbers declare round 450 million customers. These are individuals hooked to real-money video games. Will they be straightforward pickings for the organised unlawful betting rackets? Are you guys conscious of Satta kings on Telegram or individuals who organise innocuous-looking ludo matches for a payment, all exterior the purview of regulation? One other level is with respect to the ethicality of movie star endorsement for such apps.
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Mohsin AK
Please assist! How can I be a subscribing member and hearken to Hafta on Spotify? The app buffers an excellent minute earlier than it begins. Or assist with a better means, please! I miss out on my Hafta due to this.
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