Episodes

  • ‘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
  • Bleeding jobs, informal sector needs a lifeline

    Bleeding jobs, informal sector needs a lifeline
    Nov 15 2024
    A government survey painting a bleak picture of businesses closing down and jobs being lost in the informal sector was followed by one published by a ratings agency that said the situation was even more grim than indicated. What’s undisputed is that the sector that provides most of the country’s employment and more than half of the GDP is in deep trouble. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Memes are aiding democratic dissent and discourse

    Memes are aiding democratic dissent and discourse
    Nov 8 2024
    At a time when institutions are failing us and our freedoms are under attack, memes offer a language of resistance that is contemporary, easy to produce and quick to disseminate. They are enabling citizens to project their democratic power and to initiate action. By doing so, memes represent a welcome addition to our democratic discourse. 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
  • Gender gap in STEM needs serious attention

    Gender gap in STEM needs serious attention
    Nov 1 2024
    The STEM workforce of women in India is estimated at 27% of the total, way behind the global average of 30% and far below the aspired-to 50%. This gender gap is even wider in leadership positions. It's an old story. Women usually have no choice when it comes to domestic and care burdens, and they face prejudice, stereotyping and other systemic barriers. So, the path to an inclusive STEM ecosystem will involve shattering stereotypes and weeding out deep-rooted social prejudices. 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
  • Students suicide rate surpasses that of population growth

    Students suicide rate surpasses that of population growth
    Oct 25 2024
    A recent study says that the rate of growth of student suicides now surpasses that of the population and overall suicide trends. Over the past two decades, student suicides surged by 4% that while overall suicide numbers rose by 2% annually. Crushed under the weight of family expectations and social pressures, with little access to counsellors or awareness about mental health, many students are choosing to take their own lives. 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
  • Worker incomes need to rise; higher minimum wage crucial

    Worker incomes need to rise; higher minimum wage crucial
    Oct 18 2024
    The debate over the need for a higher minimum wage is intensifying as the cost of living and income inequality rise. India hopes to move to a living wage regime by next year, which would set a wage floor that takes into account basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter and healthcare. Whatever the regime India adopts, there can be little doubt that worker incomes need to rise. 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