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Discussion on alleged secret article threatening to expose Tiger Global's questionable practices, including investor dissatisfaction and potential regulatory issues. Exploration of challenges faced by the firm and its investment strategies. Exploration of the success and downfall of Tiger Global, known for distorting the market and inflating valuations. Insight into the challenges faced by Tiger Global in raising new funds and the current state of the private equity industry.

This episode takes a look at Subway's 58-year journey from being the largest fast food chain to its decline. It covers their beginnings, rapid growth, marketing campaigns, and how aggressive expansion led to their downfall. The episode also explores their struggles with oversaturation, conflicts of interest, marketing mishaps, PR nightmares, and their current battle to secure a deal with a private equity firm.

The podcast explores the proposed expansion of the BRICS bloc to include six more countries. It discusses the formation and impact of BRICS, highlighting the lack of practical outcomes and contrasting interests. It also explores the potential benefits of BRICS expansion, including increased influence over the Western world order.

Exploring the rise of chess as an online sport and the money flowing into the game, including the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and 'Queen's Gambit', the lucrative rise of chess as an eSports industry with streamers and YouTube videos, and the growth and influence of chess.com.

Analyzing Titan's acquisition of CaratLane, the challenges faced by CaratLane in the online sales market, and its partnership with Titan for working capital funding. Exploring CaratLane's strategy shift, profitability, and expansion, and why Titan acquired full control of the brand.

This podcast dives into the economics of lost luggage and how airlines are dealing with it. It discusses the costs and impact on airlines, as well as measures taken to reduce mishandled bags. It also explores the potential of RFID technology for tracking lost luggage and Delta Airlines' investment in this system.

Indian cities are turning to bond markets for infrastructure needs, with a focus on Uttar Pradesh. Municipal bonds are seen as a solution to funding challenges. The rise of municipal bonds in India has challenges like transparency and investor trust. Successful examples of cities using bonds are showcased.

The podcast discusses the challenges faced by the Dajiling tea industry, including falling yields, political strikes, and intense competition. It explores the history, quality deterioration, and attempts to protect Dajiling tea. The podcast also covers the consequences, government interventions, and potential solutions to restore the industry's prominence.

This podcast discusses why India resorts to export bans and restrictions when onion prices rise, and the potential impact on food budgets and shortages. It also explores India's position as a top onion exporter despite export bans and the issue of wastage, suggesting the use of irradiation therapy to reduce losses.

Explore the success, challenges, and decline of India's craft beer industry. Obstacles faced by craft beer makers in India, including complex licensing processes, high taxes on beer, and the impact of the pandemic and liquor ban. Resilience of microbreweries and their growing popularity in the local market.