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Unacademy recently implemented a new policy restricting educators' online engagement, leading to the suspension and notices of many teachers. However, Unacademy had previously encouraged its teachers to hack social media and be its sales force. The reasons behind this U-turn go beyond the Karan Sangwan incident. This episode explores Unacademy's shift in engagement strategies, the departure of top educators, and the challenges faced by the company.

Rising cybersecurity incidents in the auto industry, especially in EVs, indicate the need for safeguards. India's low EV penetration offers temporary respite, but the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023 is a step in the right direction. A controversial Ola Electric scooter accident raises concerns about data privacy and transparency. The podcast delves into the intersection of EVs and data privacy, highlighting the vulnerability to cyber attacks.

Disney Star to stream Asia Cup cricket for free on Disney Hotstar, showcasing their strategy to acquire customers. Even after losing IPL streaming rights, Disney+Hotstar remains the leader in Indian OTT space. Disney's decline in India paves the way for Jio to dominate. Disney's decision to let go of low-value subscribers affects their OTT subscriber base.

Explore how Sleepwell, a top brand in the Indian mattress market, announced its acquisition of a stake in Kurl-On. Understand the missed opportunity for Sleepwell, Shila Form's growth prospects, and Corlons' innovative efforts in the mattress industry.

Byju’s acquisition of Aakash for $950 million is crucial for its survival, but aggressive sales tactics are causing conflicts between the teams. Baidyous strategically uses price reductions, scholarships, and discounts to boost revenue. Mistrust exists between Byju's and Aakash in terms of revenue recognition and share trading.

Discover how Tata's consumer goods game in the FMCG industry has taken off with the introduction of over 30 new products and impressive stock performance. Explore Tata Consumer's innovative approach to launching products and the importance of consumer insights, research and development, and a well-defined innovation process.

Karan Sangwan, a law teacher, was fired by Unacademy for expressing his personal opinion about voting for educated candidates. Unacademy's troubled relationship with teachers is revealed as they face sales challenges and funding crunch. Educators are pressured to create viral content for the edtech but struggle to handle the demands.

The podcast discusses the rising concern over health insurance claim denials in India, focusing on Star Health, one of the leading health insurers. Despite numerous customer complaints and outstanding claims, Star Health continues to see growth and renewal rates. The podcast explores the challenges faced by the company and its signs of recovery amidst a troubled industry.

Reliance controls just 3% of India's retail market, but it's a big deal due to the size and unorganized nature of the industry. The podcast explores Reliance's dominance in refining and petrochemicals, the reasons behind its focus on retail, and its growing influence in India's retail market. It also discusses the challenges faced by Lenskart in talent acquisition and CEO Bansal's leadership style.

Beets are a superfood today. Tomorrow it'll be lemons. The internet is rife with misinformation especially about food and health related stuff. There are hundreds of influencers on your feed telling you what’s good for you. But who’s telling you what’s bad and what doesn't work?  Maybe a keto diet worked for your friend but not for you. Take Dr Cyriac Abby Philips who goes by The Liver Doc on Twitter. Recently, he claimed there is no point in taking multivitamins.He is a de-influencer and there are many like him who work towards breaking down myths. Often they're faced with legal action and threats, yet most of them continue their work.But what is really fuelling de-influencers?Tune in.RecommendationThe wild finfluencer party is finally coming to an endDaybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India’s first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.