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India’s green cover is increasing… or is it a facade?

In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Vaibhav Raje, India’s first ISA-certified arborist, and together they explore the truth behind India’s forest cover statistics. From saplings replacing centuries-old canopies to tree protection policies that rarely work in practice, we examine the growing gap between perception and reality.

Tune in to hear Vaibhav’s sharp insights, on-ground experience, and candid perspectives on the future of sustainability in India.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:11 - Green Cover: Myth vs reality

00:04:00 - The 33 percent goal and policy disconnect

00:10:01 - Suggestions for policymakers

00:12:47 - Development and sustainability

00:14:29 - What is Arboriculture?

00:16:40 - Case study

00:20:05 - Role of technology in saving trees

00:23:06 - Policy gaps, governance challenges, and public awareness

00:26:02 - Concerns about pruning

00:30:37 - What to do when trees outgrow their space

00:35:55 - Urban forest and Miyawaki plantation

00:40:44 - How citizens can take responsible steps

00:44:26 - Outro

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Traditional media is being challenged, but can creators be trusted with the truth?

In this episode, Shutapa Paul speaks with Rishi Mukherjee, founder of Jist Media and co-founder of ScoopWhoop, to discuss the rise of India’s creator economy, the role of AI in spreading misinformation, and what it takes to build credibility in today’s digital age.

From virality without massive following to the threat of fake news, we explore the biggest shifts in Indian media and what the future holds. What does it mean to be a responsible content creator today? How do you balance growth, relevance, and ethics?

Tune in to hear Rishi’s sharp insights, startup journey, and honest reflections on the digital media boom.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:49 - Is traditional media dying?

00:06:51 - Understanding micro-trends and timing

00:11:57 - The rise of fake news in the AI age

00:16:54 - Checks and balances in New Media

00:25:56 - Can creators really build public trust?

00:29:50 - The ScoopWhoop to Jist journey

00:52:52 - Advice to younger creators

00:58:19 - Outro

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93% of Indians get their news from YouTube. Are influencers the new face of journalism? Is this the beginning of the end of traditional media?

In this episode, Shutapa Paul sits down with Saba Naqvi, author, columnist, and veteran journalist, to dissect the dramatic shift from traditional media to social platforms. Who controls the news we consume? And what does this mean for truth, trust, and democracy?

Join us as we dive into the crumbling world of legacy news, the rise of digital storytellers, and the search for truth in the age of algorithms with veteran journalist and author, Saba Naqvi.

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00:00 - Introduction

01:47 - The broken state of traditional media

04:38 - Impact of new media and social media

07:47 - Newspapers vs. Digital Media

12:09 - The rise of influencers and YouTubers in news

14:43 - Challenges and realities of the journalism profession

18:00 - The "I, Me, Myself" syndrome

22:37 - Press freedom and safety

28:42 - Women in journalism, MeToo, and work-life balance

32:41 - Career highlights and minority identity

35:58 - Media trends and fact-checking

41:23 - Parting thoughts and advice for young journalists

44:33 - Outro

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