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Goa vs social media influencers, redefining obesity, and UGC draft rules
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First, The Indian Express’ Pavneet Singh Chadha explains why the Goa tourism minister has been speaking out against social media influencers and what data reveals about the current state of tourism in the state.
Next, The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt discusses a new method proposed by a Lancet commission for calculating and defining obesity (14:08).
Finally, The Indian Express’ Abhinaya Harigovind examines why several non-BJP-ruled states are opposing the draft UGC Regulations, 2025 (21:15).
Hosted, written, and produced by Shashank Bhargava
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Next, The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt discusses a new method proposed by a Lancet commission for calculating and defining obesity (14:08).
Finally, The Indian Express’ Abhinaya Harigovind examines why several non-BJP-ruled states are opposing the draft UGC Regulations, 2025 (21:15).
Hosted, written, and produced by Shashank Bhargava
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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