Big Story: We’re talking about the big brouhaha over butt-naked Ranveer Singh.Link: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/The-Naked-TruthFood for Thought: We’re looking at a startling new study on the roots of depression.Link: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Tangled-Up-In-BluesRoast or Toast:Least Fave1) A strange way to get high2) Big tech wants to change time.Fave: 1) Flung pickles are high artLink: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/jul/27/pickle-flung-on-gallery-ceiling-artist-asks-10000-for-mcdonalds-burger-ingredientOne month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DFollow the show across platforms:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Jio Saavn | Gaana | Amazon Music | Google PodcastDo follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We take a look at dreaded Indian competitive exams and their unreasonable rules in the context of candidates being asked to remove their bras before entering the exam hall.Links-https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Testing--Testing--Testinghttps://www.firstpost.com/india/out-of-frame-no-credit-for-photographer-who-clicked-the-iconic-bihar-cheating-photo-2168483.htmlFood for Thought: We unpack the racist side of wildlife conservation.Links-https://splainer.in/posts/2022/The-Great-White-Hopehttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-38909512Roast or Toast:Least Fave:1) The big brouhaha over photos in the trashFave: 1) The bizarre Delhi arrest of an American woman2) The IG user trying out gravestone recipesLink-https://www.instagram.com/ghostly.archive/One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DFollow the show across platforms:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Jio Saavn | Gaana | Amazon Music | Google PodcastDo follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big story: We’re unpacking what the hell is happening in Sri Lanka.Link-https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Gota-Gotta-GoFood for thought: We decode authenticity in high art. * puts on hoity-toity hat *Link- https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/06/arts/design/chagall-sothebys-expert-panel.htmlRoast or toast:Fave:1) Fave: “Eat the Rich” popsiclesLink- https://www.thrillist.com/news/new-york/mschf-launches-eat-the-rich-ice-cream-pop-up2) An elaborate Fake IPLOne month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re unpacking all the narratives about the brutal killings by Muslim men in Udaipur and Amravati.Link- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Murder-StoriesFood for Thought segment We’re asking the important question: Can fashion really be sustainable?Link- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Fashionably-BadAccra: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-12/fast-fashion-turning-parts-ghana-into-toxic-landfill/100358702https://hbr.org/2022/01/the-myth-of-sustainable-fashionRoast or Toast:Least fave: It's raining fish in the BayFave:1) IndiGo employees call in sick2) Gentleminions enter CinemasLink- https://twitter.com/FairiesUnite/status/1543380224288739331One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We look at the arrest of Mohammed Zubair, the co-founder of fact-checking website Alt News.Link-https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Arresting-Development Food For Thought: We talk about the accessibility and safety of abortions in India in context of the rollback of abortion rights in the US.Link- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Rights--What-Rights- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/what-happens-when-you-want-an-abortion-in-india/articleshow/91594937.cms Roast or ToastFave: 1) A brief history of women's eyebrows in art2) How an arrest uncovered an illegal Chinese club in Greater NoidaLeast Fave: The hottest boozy trend in LondonLink- https://hyperallergic.com/742148/a-brief-history-of-womens-eyebrows-in-art/ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chance-arrest-on-bihar-nepal-border-leads-tLinks One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at how the porn industry and big name websites like PornHub treat non-consensual videos.Links-https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/06/20/the-fight-to-hold-pornhub-accountablehttps://www.thedailybeast.com/how-anti-porn-evangelicals-hoodwinked-the-new-yorkerFood for Thought: We’re talking about the how India became a hub for the illegal trade of “exotic” wildlife.Links-https://splainer.in/posts/2022/A-Taste-for-the-Exotichttps://india.mongabay.com/2022/05/trafficked-kangaroos-rescued-in-north-bengal-en-route-to-indore-turn-the-spotlight-on-indian-zoos/Roast or Toast:Least Fave:1) The Chaise Longue Airplane Seat2) Madhya Pradesh government's genius solution for illegal miningLink- Chaise Longue Airplane seat https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce6jvqOMvCN/?hl=enFave:1) What's really behind King Tut’s curse?One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the government’s new Tour of Duty model of recruitment to the triservices.Link: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/The-Four-Year-JawanFood for Thought: We’re talking about the debacle over a Google engineer being convinced that a chatbot generator is “sentient.”Link: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/I--MachineRoast or Toast:Least Fave:1) NASA's botched moon landing programFave:1) A made-in-heaven collab: Coca Cola and Jack Daniels2) Couple vows to be together in death, but not reallyOne month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We're talking about the controversy around former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's hateful comments. We look at the diplomatic row it caused and examine if it really is fringe.Food For Thought: In context of New York state passing a law in favour of electronic repair rights, we look at the global right to repair movement.Roast or Toast:Fave:1) John Oliver offers to buy a demonic banana sculpture‘Fallen Fruit’ banana sculpture https://www.adam-stone.com.au/2) A bizarre plagiarism suit against Mariah CareyLeast Fave:The drought in the American west and its connection to Las Vegas’ mob pastOne month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: In context of Texas school massacre, we look at gun laws in the US and IndiaFood For Thought: We talk about the memeification of the Depp v Heard trial.Roast or Toast:Fave: Climate anxiety and the people who fight itLeast fave: An entitled IAS couple and their punishment posting. One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the rising tide of demands from Hindu quarters to worship in current or erstwhile mosques in the country.https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Mandir-Masjid-Maniahttps://splainer.in/posts/2022/-Un-Protected-by-the-Lawhttps://splainer.in/posts/2021/Temple-Runhttps://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/show/press-decode-udzw-RNePZBI15p0bis1T/episode/balle-balle-the-attack-of-the-punjabis-g3v0-IVNOZAsqfPOnlshiFood for Thought: We’re talking about the use of ‘like’ in our speech… you know like..how we go like.. ‘Like’.. all the time?https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/may/15/why-do-people-like-say-like-so-much-in-praise-of-an-underappreciated-wordRoast or ToastLeast fave: The bizarre case of an NFT 'kidnapping'Fave: Coca Cola’s sustainability hackOne month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the sorry state of mental health in our Armed forces.Link- https://science.thewire.in/health/indian-army-soldiers-psychological-ptsd/Food for Thought: We’re talking about a lawsuit where a couple just really want a grandchild.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-47154287https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2019/feb/05/consent-being-born-man-suing-parents-for-giving-birth-to-himRoast or toast:Least fave1) How a UN agency (literally) fumbled the bag2) India has deadly roadsFave1) That’s Gayaji to you!https://twitter.com/InsureMeForever/status/1521339847675645952https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/07/world/americas/un-loan-project-services.htmOne month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the long-winded debate about whether Hindi should be the national language and why the south is so against it.Press Decode ep on South Indian films: https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/show/press-decode-udzw-RNePZBI15p0bis1T/episode/the-great-south-indian-rising-why-bollywood-is-very-afraid-cnb1-I5mP44qLfDWu9aJb?startTime=0Part 1: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Indian-House-of-BabelPart 2: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Mind-Your-Language-Food For Thought: We're talking about Indigo's recent wheelchair fiasco and just how disability-friendly travel and public spaces really are.Roast or Toast:Least fave:1) Counterfeit luxury bags are the latest in thing in New York CityFave:1) A pop song that’s uniting India and PakistanNew Yorker on Pasoorihttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-pop-song-thats-uniting-india-and-pakistanBBC Asian Network interview with Ali Sethihttps://youtu.be/_rGqS23YBT02) A bold proposal to make contact with alien lifeCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the implications of Elon Musk buying Twitter–implications for the world and for India.Food For Thought: Targeted advertisements–do we hate them, do we like them?Roast or Toast:Lease fave:1) The new wedding trend: Metaverse weddingsFave:1) The Manuscript Writing Cafe in Japan2) A Bible that encourages adulteryLinks:Month-long free trial for splainer: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the legal considerations of the recent bulldozer justice model we’ve seen across the countryFood for Thought: We’re talking about the great rising of South Indian flicksRoast or Toast:Least fave: Aryavarth ExpressFave: All the dank memes on Musk buying Twitter.Check out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the what and why of cultural appropriation given that Coachella is back after a pandemic hiatus.Food For Thought: We’re talking about the politics of veganism and fake meat and whether we can ever truly separate the two.What are we Roasting?1) The state of women’s cricket in India until 2006(https://www.theweek.in/theweek/sports/2022/04/16/men-uniforms-were-being-cut-up-and-restitched-for-the-women.html)What are we Toasting?1) An 'office birthday party' lawsuit(https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61141421)2) The Coachella performance that turned a Thai dessert into a UNESCO heritage candidate(https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/19/thailand-mango-sticky-rice-coachella-cameo-milli)Check out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We look at the Qutub Minar's disputed history and why rewriting history does not help undo past wrongs.https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Pillar-of-SocietyPress Decode Episode on Jallianwalla Bagh https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/show/press-decode-udzw-RNePZBI15p0bis1T/episode/jallianwala-bagh-and-nirvana-perils-of-artistic-licence-n9wj-Itio8jIuWCNUEnJO?startTime=0Food for Thought: From 'Maahi Ve' to Bhangra pop, we're looking at how and why Punjabi music became as popular as it did, both across India and the world.https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/apr/07/how-panjabi-mc-became-a-british-asian-icon-bhangrahttps://lifestyle.livemint.com/news/big-story/music-in-the-age-of-algorithm-111643340996398.htmlRoast or toastLeast fave1) Demolition derby at Khargone2) The problem with MBAsFave item1) A defense for spoilershttps://www.vox.com/culture/22934014/spoilers-capitalism-mordew-hyper-spoiledCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We take a look at Russia’s alleged war crimes in Bucha. What are war crimes? And can Russia be held responsible for its actions?Food for Thought: In context of a women's IPL on the horizon, we talk about the challenges of women’s cricketing in India.Roast or toastLeast fave item1) Poop swoopFave item1) The delightful history of the comb-over Comb overs: https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/comb-over-history2) The great spaghetti harvest of 1957Spaghetti Harvest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8scpGwbvxvICheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at THAT slap that was heard around the world—yep you know the one. A quick recap on what exactly happened- Chris Rock was slapped by Will Smith after the former poked fun at Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the 94th Oscars hosted at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. What followed next was the actor apologizing for his actions; social media was flooded with reactions.https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/03/the-complete-guide-to-will-smith-slap-takes.htmlhttps://www.tortoisemedia.com/2022/03/28/the-will-smith-doctrine-has-no-place-in-ukraine/Food for Thought: We’re sticking to the realm of the Oscars and talking about the Indian entry to the Academy Awards— ‘Writing With Fire’ which follows Khabar Lahariyahttps://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/who-can-boast-about-a-56-inch-chest-114013101063_1.htmlhttps://www.epw.in/engage/article/hindutva-masculinity-social-media-producing-violence-against-women-muslimshttps://medium.com/alternatetake/-927d4cc74789Roast or toastLeast fave item1) AI can now sense red flags in your relationship--by snooping on your phone.Fave item1) Daler Mehndi's Balle Balle land- https://youtu.be/vTIIMJ9tUc82) A 13-year-old Dalit boy who speaks truth to power- https://twitter.com/t_d_h_nair/status/1508285739989348358Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We look at how accurate 'The Kashmir Files' is and what really happened during the Kashmiri Pandit exodus. The Kashmir Files helmed by Vivek Agnihotri created a buzz in recent times, thus, getting Splainers to give deets about the beginning of violence targeting Kashmiri pandit.https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Valley-of-Tearshttps://splainer.in/posts/2022/Road-to-ExileFood for Thought: We take stock of Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill and what it means for representation. What is the Don’t Say Gay bill? It is a limitation put on the public school teachers’ when it comes to discussion on sexual orientation or gender identity.Little boxes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5IKpHTEuY0Trailer to The Andy Warhol Diaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeC76ncf66wBollywood and queer identities http://xaviers.edu.in/ojs3/index.php/eidos/article/view/95/58Schitts Creek Farewell:https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81286241?s=a&trkid=13747225&t=cp&vlang=en&clip=81288124 Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbdtBQ16CXcRoast or Toast:Least Fave:1) Zomato wants to deliver your food in 10-minutes2) Netflix cracks down on password sharingFave:1) It's time to embrace the 'goblin mode'2) A single cyclist stopping an entire truckers' convoyTrucker video :https://mobile.twitter.com/ShutDown_DC/status/1505312396839206912Check out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Big Story segment of Press Decode we take a look at Reliance’s Facebook campaign for BJP. ALJA Zeera investigated the reason behind Facebook advertisers spending a big moolah on political advertising between February 2019-November 2020. Later it was unveiled Reliance putting in loads of money in order to boost BJP’s campaign on Facebook. Also, it was carried out in the phase when promotion for election was banned.https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/3/14/how-a-reliance-funded-company-boosts-bjps-campaigns-on-facebookhttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/3/15/inside-facebook-and-bjps-world-of-ghost-advertisershttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/3/16/facebook-charged-bjp-lower-rates-for-india-polls-ads-than-others?s=09https://time.com/collection-post/3950525/facebook-news-feed-algorithm/In our Food for Thought segment, we’re talking about the repatriation of indigenous artifacts and the “decolonisation” of museums across the world.https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/q-a-paleontology-s-colonial-legacy-69765In the last segment Roast or Toast, we give our opinions on theLeast Fave:1) Covid Deja vu2) India's consumer price inflation metricsFave:1) A diamond made from ranch dressingCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Big Story segment of Press Decode, Splainers take stock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They speak about Russia launching missiles and artillery attacks on areas near Kyiv, south of Ukraine and the second-largest city in Ukraine, Kharkiv. This invasion resulted in more than 2 million people having fled to neighbouring countries.Moving to Food for Thought segment, we take a look at the great garbage cleanup project in the Pacific Ocean. Ocean Cleanup system was launched in September 2018, it was considered the first ocean garbage cleanup project. They also share the opinions of scientists, commoners had on this project and money invested in it.https://youtu.be/O1EAeNdTFHUIn the Roast or Toast segment, we have-https://twitter.com/skbozphd/status/1499298691156705282?s=24Least fave item:1) Palaeontology is a colonial practice-Fave item:1) Optimistic people live longer2) Finding wives for South Asian menCheck out more atDaily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=ensplainerinSplainerYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Playor iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at "IVM Podcasts"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: In the big story Splainers talk about Russia invading Ukraine. As the natives of the attacked nation flee to the neighbouring countries, coming into the picture is racism, yet another hurdle in their hard times.Food for Thought: We take a look at the buzziest phrase in business: the creator economy. Decoding how content creators have changed the dynamics in the current times, how revenues are generated, what is their strengths and so on. While some entrepreneurs feel it is nice to have content creators to leverage their brands, some feel though it is nice to have them on board but they are not necessary.Towards the closure they are roasting- The invincible macchar and Toasting-The first anal sex condom.  Check out more at https://splainer.in/ Follow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big story: We’re talking about the big battle over the Hijab ban in Karnataka. Our hosts dive deep in this controversy that resulted in a tense situation in the nation, further sharing an update on Karnataka High Court's latest hearing.Food for Thought: We’re taking a look at a race row over a Lord Of The Rings spin-off. OTT giant Amazon Prime Video left fans thrilled with the announcement of a LOTR prequel series. The series will be streamed on the platform from September 2, 2022. Hear what our hosts have to say on it.What are they Roasting?Coke’s new out-of-the-world flavour.What are they Toasting?India's prolific bigamist.Check out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=ensplainerinSplainerYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at "IVM Podcasts" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: In our Big Story we're talking about the great scam of health foods.(That Organic Cotton T-Shirt May Not Be as Organic as You Think)(Sugar, explained) (On nutrition front Indian diets below optimal: Study)Food for Thought: In our Food for Thought segment, we're looking at doping at the Olympics.What are we Roasting?1) New Zealand police disperse anti-vaxxers by blaring music (JoyRebel on Twitter)2) Creepy new AIs that flirt with youWhat are we Toasting?1) What not to do when you're bored at an art gallery(Russian gallery guard charged after drawing eyes on avant-garde painting with ballpoint pen)Check out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=ensplainerin and SplainerYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at "IVM Podcasts"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the many woes of BharatPe and its infamous co-founder Ashneer Grover. Food for Thought: We’re talking about media censorship in China and drawing parallels with India.What are we Roasting?1) North Korea is stealing crypto to fund its missiles.What are we Toasting?1) The pillow fight championship2) Gaya airport be so 'GAY'Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re talking about the controversy around Joe Rogan’s Spotify podcast.Food for Thought: We’re going to look at Netflix India’s growing woes.What are we Roasting?1) WFH gives you more time(https://qz.com/2119734/us-workers-gain-six-hours-a-week-when-they-wfh/)What are we Toasting?1) 'A Restaurant Review of the Kitchen Floor, Written by Me, a Dog'(https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/a-restaurant-review-of-the-kitchen-floor-written-by-me-a-dog)(https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15805413-the-dalai-lama-s-cat)2) New research claims octopi are actually aliens(https://www.wionews.com/science/octopuses-came-from-space-this-study-says-so-448836)Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We look at illegal immigration in context of the Indian family that died while trying to cross the US-Canada border.Food for Thought: We wrap our heads around what it means to be a social media influencer in today’s time.What are we Toasting?1. The Jamaican bob-sled team(https://youtu.be/nm4DjRcmoPY)(https://youtu.be/wLlmymHRNZg)What are we Roasting?1. Influencers are cloning their pups2. Absurdle: the anti of Wordle & PrimelCheck out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re talking about the controversy around the acquittal of former bishop Franco Mulakkal on charges of repeatedly raping a nun.Food for Thought: We’re going to pit modern development against the old-world charms of historical cities keeping Purani Dilli as our central theme.What are we Toasting:A new study has found that men and women look more attractive in a facemask.What are we Roasting:A shocking revelation about Schrödinger.Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: Sulli deals and Bulli Bai—we’re looking at the appalling trend of online harassment and sexual violence against Muslim women.Food For Thought: We're looking at how Emily in Paris stereotypes its characters and why we binge-watch media we hate. Joining us here is Ms. Mallika, our 13-years-old friend, to share her POV on the same. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTLIIik_o2k)What are we Toasting?1) An academic symposium on two decades of ‘Shrek’(https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/shrek-irony-jamie-loftus/)2) Blob opera (https://artsandculture.google.com/project/games)Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We will talk about the two recent cases of men who were lynched by angry mobs in Punjab after being accused of sacrilege.(https://www.thequint.com/news/india/golden-temple-sacrilege-kapurthala-bargari-beadbi-nakodar-sikhs-punjab-elections)Food For Thought: We’re looking at TikTok’s newest plans of venturing into the viral food business.(https://qz.com/2038061/common-law-copyright-is-not-enough-to-protect-tiktok-creators/)What are we Roasting?1) India is spam call central2) The Dutch are wearing anti-5G necklaces What are we Toasting?1) Procrastination can be useful(https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/12/procrastination-creativity-good/621023/)Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We will try to wrap our heads around the hottest term in tech: Web3.0.Food for thought: Why Google refuses to pull down what’s essentially a pro-suicide website.(https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/12/09/us/where-the-despairing-log-on.html)What are we Roasting?1) India nixes a climate change resolutionWhat are we Toasting?1) The Natural History Museum gets into the Christmas spirit(https://www.instagram.com/p/CXNxgoQqsaP/)2) Tesla accepts DogecoinCheck out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We will try to wrap our heads around the army operation that went horribly wrong in Nagaland.Food for thought: Do fitness and body positivity have anything in common?What are we Roasting?1) The Journal of Universal RejectionsWhat are we Toasting?1) China's most popular meme: 'tang ping'2) The drunkest country in the worldCheck out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We discuss the biggest news of the week. The brand new Covid variant—Omicron—that was detected in South Africa.Food for thought: We’re going to attempt to understand what the hell the Metaverse is and why everyone is jumping on this bandwagon.Quartz on AR/ VR / XR: (https://qz.com/2089665/everything-you-need-to-know-to-understand-the-metaverse/)What are we Roasting: French furore over a nonbinary pronounWhat are we Toasting:Lessons in scamming by Lucian FreudCough syrups from the good old daysCheck out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food for thought: We will talk about the ‘no stags’ policy that many bars and restaurants follow—across the country. Here we will have with us the amazing author and journalist Sandip Roy joining us with his valuable insight.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mAj2zxFrQg)Big Story: We look at the Union government’s decision to roll back the farm laws that farmers have been protesting against for almost a year.(https://splainer.in/posts/2021/Autopsy-of-a-Murder)(https://splainer.in/posts/2021/Blinded-By-the-Smoke)What are we Roasting?Advertisers are trying to 'hack' your dreamsWhat are we Toasting?Instagram's two new features - Carousel deletion and Rage ShakeCheck out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: In context of the ongoing campaign against selling meat in parts of India, we talk about the convergence of religion, identity, class and money that are at the centre of this campaign.(https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/03/opinion/bollywood-politics-india-modi.html)Food for thought: We will be talking about what sets Nykaa apart and what may bring it down.What are we Roasting?Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins set a record for a 100-meter dash in the 105 plus age categoryWhat are we Toasting?Bewafa chai wala in PatnaCheck out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We will be looking at India's announcement at the COP26 summit to commit to net zero emissions only by 2070.Food for thought: We will be talking about the festival of outrage this Diwali season given the sheer number of brands that have been targeted for their ad campaigns.(https://www.instagram.com/p/CVQRb4NIZSH/)What are we Roasting?1) Bill Gates' big birthday bash2) Facebook goes 'Meta'What are we Toasting?1) Chinese influencers have found an amusing way to satisfy their wanderlust.(https://twitter.com/giorgiomomurder/status/1452856391803146249?s=20)Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: In context of Aryan Khan’s arrest we will talk about how the law treats drug consumption both in India and around the world.Food for thought: We will be talking about the accidental shooting on the sets of the movie ‘Rust’ that killed a cinematographer. We will look at prop guns and the general idea of safety or the lack thereof on film sets.What are we Roasting?1) A research division headed by Anthony Fauci deliberately infected puppies with parasites.What are we Toasting?1) The Colombian government has unveiled a new anti-machismo hotline called the ‘Calm Line'2) Even Michelangelo hated his day jobCheck out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We will look at the state of India’s food security considering we dropped by seven spots to #101 out of 116 countries in the latest Global Hunger Index rankings.Food for thought: Teenage girls are developing tics thanks to TikTok. We're going to look at how addictive social media algorithms are and whether we can regulate them.What are we Roasting?1) Deciphering the 'slut' scrawled at the end of the manuscript for John Steinbeck’s epic novel 'The Grapes of Wrath'.What are we Toasting?1) Banksy's shredded painting finally goes under the hammer.2) The totally shocking winners of the Planeta Literary Awards.Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Big Story we're going to look at the increasing incidents of animal-human conflict in the face of a controversial hunt order for a 13-year-old tiger in Tamil Nadu.For Food for thought, we discuss China's plans to silence its 'dancing grannies'—the giant groups of middle-aged and older women who gather in public spaces and dance to loud music. We look at how this reflects a generational gap in the country and also at who gets to stake claim over public spaces.What are we Roasting?1) Dave Chapelle's transphobia2) A conspiracy theory about the Sputnik V vaccineWhat are we Toasting?1) UK accepts Covishield2) A little bit of Lakmé's historyCheck out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Big Story we make sense of the Pandora papers revelations. Does it make all the people named criminals? Should we tax the rich more? How are countries reacting to this?(https://www.bbc.com/news/world-58786291)In our Food for Thought segment we will talk about the Squid Game phenomenon, of course!(https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/netflix-squid-game-review/)What are we Roasting:1) People who attended the 2019 Glastonbury festival in the UK did so many drugs that their urine contaminated the nearby river and even endangered aquatic life.2) The hidden crotch of Michelangelo’s David at a Dubai Expo.What are we Toasting?1) October cover of playboy magazine features male influencer Bretman Rock.2) Marie Antoinette’s secret love letters revealed!Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: In today's Big Story we look at the political debate over ancient Indian history given the RSS' promises to develop Rakhigarhi—the Harappan site— as "a centre of ancient culture of the country".Food for Thought: In our Food for Thought segment we will talk about the perils of cosmetic procedures on account of an ex Supermodel Linda Evangelista going public about her horrific experience with something called 'CoolSculpting'What are we roasting?1) Taking an Uber is worse for the environment than driving your own car2) People who ‘can’t fit into jeans they wore aged 21’ risk developing diabetesWhat are we toasting?1) Mr Goxx—a German hamster who trades in crypto currencies 2) A Twitter thread that matched Met Gala looks to… Book Covers!Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We talk about Paul Rusesabagina, the inspiration for the movie ‘Hotel Rwanda’. We see whether he was a hero, how much of a role the media and specifically the film played in making him a hero.Food for thought: We go to China with its many stories of disappearing Chinese celebrities and look at the country’s relationship with the internet.What are we roasting?Least fave: 1) Nissin Foods is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Cup Noodle instant soup by rolling out four flavors of ramen-flavoured carbonated drinks.(https://twitter.com/cupnoodle_jp/status/1437242199318564865)2) Whales have fingers hidden inside the flippers!(https://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/necropsy-reveals-the-freaky-fingers-hiding-beneath-a-whales-flipper/)What are we toasting?Fave: Early human trials show new treatment for ovarian cancer shows shrinkage of tumours in at least half of the participants.Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our Big Story, we're going to look at a parliamentary committee's recommendation of a total ban on virtual private networks aka VPNs and what that means for user privacy and free choice. Food for thought: We're going to look at the sexual abuse charges by supermodels from across the world—against Gérald Marie—in terms of how the fashion industry is systemically flawed given the power imbalance that's present.(https://www.amazon.in/Mannequin-Working-Indias-Glamour-Industry/dp/9385932225)What are we roasting?1. According to research, every extra hour of tv between the ages of 30 and 50 can actually shrink your brain. What are we toasting?1) Ig Nobel Prizes2) The first documented instance of Australian musk ducks imitating human speech.Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's big story we're talking about Texas' near ban on abortion and will look at the culture surrounding abortion as well as the law in India.Food for thought: We will be looking at Sotheby's plans to auction a shredded Banksy painting and will talk about what 'art' entails.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxkwRNIZgdY)(https://www.newsweek.com/italian-artist-sells-invisible-sculpture-more-18000-1596608)(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67EKAIY43kg)What are we Roasting:1) Mercedes benz has a car that can read your mind(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChqM3zqTREQ)2) A Silicon Valley company that is studying the secret to immortalityWhat are we toasting:1) "The irony is, if we put more fun into our lives then we wind up becoming more productive because fun makes you feel alive by definition, gives you a little bit more energy. It allows you to take a real break." - Laurie Santos, Yale's 'happiness' professor.Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Big Story we look at the Rs. 200 Million renovation of Jallianwala Bagh to understand the ‘Disneyfication’ of a cherished memorial in terms of the line between restoration and renovation and the concept of grief tourism.(https://www.architectural-review.com/essays/dark-tourism-questioning-how-we-memorialise-tragedy)In our Food for Thought segment, we look at the child porn lawsuit that the band Nirvana is facing for the cover of their album ‘Nevermind’ and discuss the ethics of employing minors.What are we Roasting?1) China bans exams for kids2) A new term in the dating world: "roaching"Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We will look at the big controversy over Arivu's erasure from the Rolling Stones cover feature. We will delve into how music in India has been historically exclusionary and how Dalit rap changed that. We will then look at the downside of mainstream commodification of such art by drawing a parallel with the Gully Rap scene.Food for Thought: We will look at the conversation around the mistreatment of delivery partners in a gig economy. We will understand how the gig economy came to be, draw a global comparison on their work experiences and how the absence of unions in places like Swiggy and Zomato deny negotiation power to their employees.What are we toasting:1) A very curious Sri Lankan handball team2) Various towns across Italy are selling beautiful old homes for just €1What are we roasting:1) Known sexual predator MJ Akbar has been allowed back into the newsroom and may be joining Zee Media’s WION as vice president, according to the latest reports.2) Taiwanese government euthanises 154 cats.Check out more at https://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our Big Story, given the immense upheaval in Afghanistan over the past few weeks/days, we will be taking a look at the history of the conflict and try to get a better understanding of how we got here.>https://thediplomat.com/2017/06/why-is-afghanistan-the-graveyard-of-empires/Food For Thought: The Sabyasachi x H&M collection has simultaneously sold out and faced massive criticism. We take a look at the controversy and unpack the notion of sustainability in fashion.What are we Toasting:>Two new species of dinosaurs discovered in China>Chimpanzees and bonobo monkeys also say ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ to each other.What are we roasting:>Cottons Jaipur launched an 'Onam collection' with a hilariously inaccurate Sadhya..>Pizza Hut in Taiwan has a introduced a new pizza with some unusual toppings: preserved eggs, pig's blood cake, and cilantro.Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our 'Big Story' segment, we're going to look at how the Global South views international games like the Olympics--in terms of the corruption, lack of institutional support, other societal hardships that they have to work through before even making to the global stage.-(https://bit.ly/3ABJlZw)-(https://bit.ly/3iEJncY)On the menu in 'Food For Thought' is a look at Patanjali's plans to build palm oil plantations in Meghalaya- it's colonial history, ecological ramifications and just the extent to which we're surrounded by palm oil.(https://bit.ly/3yJJ7ig)(https://bit.ly/3iBX1xa)We are toasting:1) UP school teachers demand menstrual leave (Tuesday edition)2) Parents in Japan are sending bags of rice to relatives with their newborns faces plastered on the bags for those unable to visit! (https://bit.ly/3fV6zBM)We are roasting:1) Elon Musk has constructed the world’s tallest rocket (Monday edition)2) An anti-Muslim rally in Delhi (Tuesday edition)Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in our big story we will be talking about mental health and sports keeping in mind everything that has recently been happening at the Olympics. (https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/into-the-open-struggles-of-the-female-athlete/article34788793.ece)(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzTP3f_6coA&t=44s)For the food for thought section we're looking at the Black Widow Scarlett Johansson lawsuit in terms of the economics of box office vs OTT releases.What are we roasting?1) Sara: Polemix—a TikTok like app for argumentative college kids.2) Someone made a billboard with French President Emmanuel Macron depicting him as Adolf Hitler with the signature toothbrush moustache.What are we toasting?1) Ragini: ‘Les Moutons’ (The Sheep) : a carefully studied, surrealistic overview of sheep behaviour. 2) Adya: My favorite item was this painting called “The Muse’s Revenge” by Ilya Milstein. Check out more at https://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we discuss the Pegasus investigation in our big story. We will be looking into surveillance and how it is an issue that we don’t pay enough attention to. In our food for thought segment we will be talking about PornHub’s “Classic Nudes” campaign— a guide to erotic art in some of the worlds most famous museums. What are we Roasting?1. Feral Hogs release the same amount of CO2 as 1.1 million cars.2. Apple’s weather app won’t ever show the temperature as 69 degrees F.What are we Toasting?1. A new theory suggests that the universe could be both flat and donut shaped.2. A piece of art by Pakistani artist Shahzia Sikander from her series titled ‘Disruption as Rapture’.Mentions:- Shazia Sikander’s “Disruption as Rapture” - A journalist took Pornhub’s tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Nudes - PornHub’s Classic Nudes tour - Splainer’s PornHub post on IG carrying the image of Gabrielle d’EstréesCheck out more at  https://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We live in a world crowded with notifications, delivering stories, junk, clickbait and even fake news. We are dealing with news pollution every day! To cut out the noise and declutter your news with a brand new podcast that keeps it simple, real and fun.IVM Podcasts and Splainer bring to you 'Press Decode' which brings you the most important stories, served with humour and insight. We make it painless and a pleasure to catch up on the news.Check out Splainer at Daily SplainerOr follow them on Instagram @Splainerin(https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/)You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.