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Explore the downfall of 23andMe, a once high-valued health tech company, due to their inconsistent business model and flawed health predictions. Discuss the risks of false positives in genetic testing, data security concerns, and challenges of becoming a drug maker. Uncertainty surrounds the company's future.

This podcast explores the relationship between art and big oil, discussing recent attacks on famous artworks by climate activists and the financial dependencies between art organizations and oil companies. It examines the impact on the climate crisis and highlights the gradual shift away from such sponsorships.

The podcast discusses the Reserve Bank of India's decision to kill Paytm's payments bank business, exploring the impact on PTM's stock and its UPI payments business. They also talk about the consequences of RBI's crackdown, including concerns about governance lapses and impact on lending partners.

The podcast discusses the concept and purpose of the interim budget. It also explores the impact on tax demands, fiscal deficit, and capital assets. Additionally, it highlights the focus on infrastructure development, extension of the PMAY scheme, and target of achieving high GDP growth.

The podcast discusses the impact of social development and economic growth on endangered languages, using the Chakalias tribe in Kerala as an example. It explores the correlation between economic growth and the disappearance of languages, discussing the impact on social and economic exclusion. The episode also proposes solutions to preserve endangered languages.

SEBI freezes bank accounts of startup Growpital for operating an alleged illegal investment scheme, following previous cases of high return promises through agricultural schemes. The podcast explores questionable practices in agri-investment startups and tightening regulations in the 1990s.

The podcast discusses the rise of continuation funds in the venture capital world and the financial benefits and controversy of VC firms selling portfolios to themselves. It explores the purpose and concerns of continuation funds, as well as the fees charged by VC firms and the growth of portfolio value. The practice of selling portfolios to themselves is examined, including the financial gains and criticism involved, as well as the uncertainty regarding long-term outcomes and regulatory responses.

Google is ditching cookies in 2024. The episode explores the rise and fall of cookies, their impact on advertising, and Google's decision to drop third party cookies and the challenges it poses for advertisers.

Exploring the journey and potential acquisition rumors of Prathap Snacks, analyzing their success in the Indian snack market, and questioning why a successful company would buy a struggling one. Focusing on diversification and branding, it discusses the benefits of entering the potato chips business and seeks listener insights.

The podcast discusses India's plan to switch to solar energy and the hurdles in its path. It explores challenges like lack of awareness, high costs, delays in subsidies, and difficulties in obtaining loans. The episode also highlights the difficulties faced in achieving one crore solar-powered households in India, including the need for cooperation from distribution companies and the potential loss of revenue for these companies. It emphasizes the importance of subsidies to encourage households to adopt solar energy.