Soumyarendra Barik
The Indian Express's reporter covering the online gaming industry. Provided details on the new online gaming ban.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 40min
The online gaming ban and the dangers of gambling addiction
Guests Soumyarendra Barik and Anonna Dutt dive deep into a transformative bill that bans online real-money gaming in India, reshaping a once-thriving $9 billion industry. Barik explains the law’s harsh penalties for platforms and celebrities, while Dutt sheds light on the darker side—gambling addiction. They discuss its unique challenges and psychological impacts, particularly on young adults, emphasizing the increasing accessibility of online gambling. Resources for overcoming addiction are also highlighted, pushing for awareness and intervention.
May 28, 2025 • 25min
iPhone production in India, Siang anti-dam protests, and a student's arrest
Soumyarendra Barik from The Indian Express discusses Apple's strategic pivot to ramp up iPhone production in India, highlighting the complexities of US trade tensions and the implications for global manufacturing. Sukrita Baruah delves into the controversial Upper Siang hydropower project that has enraged local communities, emphasizing ecological and societal impacts. The conversation also touches on the arrest of a Pune engineering student over a social media post, raising questions about governmental accountability and civil liberties in India.
