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If you look at most of today’s newspapers, you will realise that not much has changed either in terms of content or revenue models, at least in the last 20 years, amid stiff competition from digital platforms. When you fail to innovate, you perish.

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In this latest Cover Story analysing the economy under PM Modi - policies that have worked and that haven't - our correspondents cover 20 different segments including unemployment, inflation, GST, demonetisation and digital economy. The lead essay by group editorial director Raj Chengappa and me set the tone for this exhaustive work, and argue why economic issues matter in the election. Analytical pieces also done by Anilesh Mahajan, Sonal Khetarpal, Avishek Dastar and Sonali Acharjee.

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The DoT is using #AI #analysis through various modules like #SancharSaathi, #Chakshu amongst others to clamp down on #fraudulent #connections.

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  Why India’s food plate is divided? As the festival season kicks off across India, the calls to ban non-vegetarian food during celebrations grow louder in some states. Yet, behind these debates lies a deeper, often overlooked issue: India’s plate is divided — not just by what we eat, but by who gets to eat what. The data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) reveals a story of nutritional inequality deeply entrenched in caste and gender dynamics. For millions of Indian women, protein rich food remains a distant dream. Among Scheduled Caste (SC) women, only 48.4 per cent report eating eggs, while a mere 37.4 per cent consume fish, and 37.7 per cent eat chicken or meat at least once a week. For Scheduled Tribe (ST) women, the situation is equally dire. Their consumption of protein is limited, with only 46.4 per cent reporting they eat eggs and 36 per cent having access to fish at least once a week. In the Other Backward Classes (OBC) women, just 32.4 per cent consuming fish and 33.7per cent eating chicken or meat. As debates about banning non-vegetarian food gain momentum during the festival season, these statistics reflect an uncomfortable reality. For many women, especially in marginalized caste groups, food choices are not shaped by religious preferences but by economic limitations and social exclusion. In contrast, men across these same caste groups have far greater access to protein-rich foods. Among SC men, 60.8 per cent report consuming eggs, compared to just 48.4 per cent of women. Their access to fish and meat is also much higher among men. In the “Other” category, women show slightly better access to food, with 45.7per cent consuming eggs and 47.7per cent eating a combination of fish and meat. However, even here, men dominate the dinner table. Among them, 58.6per cent consume eggs, 49.7per cent eat fish, and 59.4per cent enjoy chicken or meat at least once a week. The most glaring disparities emerge in the “Don’t Know” category, where 73.6 per cent of men report consuming eggs, compared to just 50.5per cent of women. The data tells a story that goes beyond what is served during festivals. It exposes the harsh realities of India’s gender and caste-based nutritional divide. Men, particularly from higher castes, enjoy significantly better access to protein-rich foods, while women, especially those from SC, ST, and OBC communities, are left with far less. The implications of this divide extend beyond mere dietary preferences—they reflect broader social inequalities that continue to shape the health and well-being of millions of Indian women. full story here- https://lnkd.in/dcaN4yG4 #radheshyamjadhav #businessline #datastory #datastories #gender #foodculture

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While it is important to fix political accountability on the governance crisis in events like the #DelhiAirportRoofCollapse I find it shallow when journalists reduce it to slanging matches between superficial party spokespersons. Stupid #journalism is part of the problem. Media must dig deep for answers 1. What are the best practices in airport maintenance worldwide in safety audits? Where does DIAL stand? 2. What are GMR & AAI supposed to do? 3. What are the construction/ maintenance warranty periods? 4. Whodunnit? TV #journalism , apart from the #Godimedia problem of simply being lapdogs of the ruling party has been reduced to "Aap isko kaise dekhte hain" levels (Translation: I don't friggin know what to ask). Time to tell them: Get up, move your neurons!

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Better asset quality, rising AUM aided profitability of NBFCs in Jan-March quarter, say experts Reserve Bank of India (RBI) moneycontrol.com https://lnkd.in/dVUfvcfE

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As we say goodbye to #Koo, I look at the failings of several "me too" brands — those that imitate to try and replace. I also highlight the importance of brands that can carve their own niche in their respective industries to make something of themselves. Read in today's Financial Express (India)

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As a health reporter, I get calls and story pitches from multiple PR's associated with hospitals and health start ups, however often the pitch is a generic statement which is a mere repetition of what the client has dictated without any thought into what the reporter would be interested in. I have to repeatedly educate the PR that they need to first go through the kind of stories the reporter reports and pitch their stories accordingly and not just repeat or mail what their client says. The primary job of a PR is to process the information that the client wants to get published in a way that the concerned reporter would also be interested in and most importantly stick to the deadline. #PressRelations #Media #journalism

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PR Diaries | Work Diaries | Client Diaries I am glad that my work diaries varied from a Member of Parliament to Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan this year. It was a humbling journey with ups and downs. #pr #publicrelations #workdiaries #thoughtleadership #thoughtleader #shahrukhkhan #publicaffairs #governmentaffairs #book #intellectualproperty #work #prprofessional #research #success #corporatecommunications #internalcommunications

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Have you saved enough in NPS for your long retirement? A delay in exit from NPS can not only help you save taxes but it can also help you build a bigger retirement kitty and hence get a higher pension. #NPS #HigherPension #personalfinance #pension #retirement https://lnkd.in/dbUNCtVg

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Ek Mulaqat: Watch the exclusive interview of Khesari Lal in an exclusive conversation with the Senior Journalist, Manoj Tibrewal Aakash on all platforms of Dynamite News on Wednesday, 10 July at 8 am #ManojTibrewal #KhesariLalYadav #EkMulaqat

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Was talking to senior comms people and would like to add my two cents here too. PR kids are intelligent and eager, but often they lack proper training. Like in journalism, the bandwagon effect is at play here. Read two PR pitches and you can just replace the name of the client. Please find atatched and appended xxxx, a leading player in... ...coverage in your esteemed publication Exploring authored article... Exclusive article opportunity!... XXx has recorded a net profit of Rs xxxx crore and expanded acrosss xxx locations And so on. I mean, since this is a creative profession, cannot one be a bit more creative? These pitches may work, but even then. Can't the managers tell the PR kids to try and write mails and pitches and press releases which do not sound the same? Can't the mails to every journalist be tweaked a bit to suit his or her style of writing or area of interest? Can't for example, and I am taking this a bit too far, PR pitches have a sense of humour in them? A lot of PR folks I know, surprise me with their skills, but that cannot be said of everyone. The problem here I believe lies entirely with the fact that some agencies do not train their folks or worse, tell them to follow age old and outdated practices. The seniors, even the ones who would like to mentor and guide, often do not have the time to do so. The KRAs often deal with number of coverages and so on, but the finer aspects are neglected. Was having a chat on this with Nanda Padmanabhan SCMP® who is undoubtedly up among the best when it comes to the art of communications. In fact, I consider her as my mentor and the number of times she has helped me understand concepts (in banking) and pull off stories cannot be counted without a supercomputer. She has some serious views on the topics, which I agree to. PR kids, especially the one's starting off their careers need proper guidance. Otherwise, it is seniors like us who are failing them. Which is one reason why will soon share slots every weekend where I can interact with whoever wants to have a chat. And I hope to learn in the process. Plus, the energy of these GenZ folks in infectious. And the way they think is so cool. May just help me to deal with the midlife crisis :)

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Q2 GDP growth reflects a "cyclical slowdown" due to monsoon, compounded by govt spending cut; lower-than-expected figures also reflect highly disappointing corporate earnings data, say economists #IndianEconomy #IndiaGDP #Q2GDPData

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been turning up the heat to strictly enforce KYC guidelines, which mandate banks and other lenders to ask for proofs of address and identity from customers before opening bank accounts. Regulatory push has seen banks becoming more cautious in using services of third-party employees. With Devina Sengupta #rbi #kyc #staffing #compliance #unsecuredloan #jobs

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The Plantation Corporation of Kerala Limited, which is the second largest producer of latex in India after Harrisons Malayalam Limited needs to buckle up to trim its losses. Here's what the Comptroller and Auditor General suggests for it. Read my report in Helixtap

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Rs 100 crore is no longer a big amount for box office revenues. Too many movies have crossed that milestone. However, when it comes to in-cinema advertising revenues? 👀 It's huge! 💥 🎯 Pushpa 2: The Rule is on its way to hit it out of the park for the medium. Curious to know which brands are investing big on in-cinema advertising for Pushpa 2, adding to its value as a cultural phenomenon? Read on! Sachiin Guptaa | UFO Moviez India Limited | Amit Sharma

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BT's editors Surabhi Prasad and Arnab Dutta decode the consumption riddle and what the upcoming Union Budget may hold in this conversation with Sakshi Batra. #BTS #BTMag #consumption #coverstory #budget

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