About this video
- Video Title: This Week Was WILD! 😦
- Channel: Sarthak Goswami
- Speakers: Sarthak Goswami
- Duration: 01:01:31
Overview
This video, "This Week Was WILD!", hosted by Sarthak Goswami on The Sunday Show, discusses a variety of news topics with an entertainment spin. The episodes covers critical social issues like caste discrimination, legal and political news, international affairs, stock market updates, health studies, and entertainment news, along with a segment on "Nonsense News" and a meme review.
Key takeaways
- Caste Discrimination: The video highlights instances of alleged caste discrimination within the police force and mob violence against a Dalit man, emphasizing that societal progress on this issue is still limited.
- Drishti IAS Fine: The coaching center Drishti IAS was fined for misleading advertisements, revealing a common practice in the coaching industry of claiming credit for student success based on mock test participants.
- CJI Shoe Incident: A lawyer threw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, an act discussed in the context of religious sentiment and freedom of speech versus the dignity of the court.
- Sonam Wangchuk's Arrest: The activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act, with his wife filing a plea in the Supreme Court.
- Cough Syrup Deaths: The video reports on the deaths of 24 children in Madhya Pradesh due to adulterated cough syrup, pointing to systemic failures in drug regulation.
- Aishwarya Rai & Deepfakes: Aishwarya Rai's legal battle against deepfake videos is discussed, highlighting the growing issue of personality rights misuse in the age of AI.
- Kantara Chapter 1 Success: The film "Kantara Chapter 1" is praised for its acting and cinematography, drawing attention to the cultural significance of the Bhoota Kola festival.
- Health Studies: The importance of sample size and duration in health studies is emphasized, with a study linking night shifts to increased kidney stone risk and another highlighting the high carbohydrate content in Indian diets leading to diabetes.
- Train Ticket Rescheduling: A new rule allowing free rescheduling of confirmed train tickets is introduced, aiming to provide flexibility for travelers.
- GST Benefits: A survey reveals that the benefits of GST cuts are not reaching consumers as effectively as anticipated, with companies and distributors often absorbing the tax reductions.
- International News: Key international updates include the Afghan Foreign Minister's visit to India, the UK PM's visit and a trade deal, and a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas.
- Psychology Degrees: UGC has banned distant learning for psychology degrees, impacting a significant number of students.
- Doctorate Titles: The video touches upon the hierarchy within the medical field regarding the title of "Doctor."
- MSP for Rabi Crops: The government increased the Minimum Support Price for Rabi crops, with the announcement coinciding with Bihar's assembly elections.
- Corruption at Chennai Port: Founders of Wintrack Inc. accused Chennai port officials of corruption and harassment, leading to the shutdown of their business.
- Bihar for Beginners Series: Updates on a series covering the education system, floods, and healthcare in Bihar are shared.
- Social Issues: The video addresses issues of racism against people from Meghalaya, discrimination against Biharis, and religious discrimination in healthcare.
- Nonsense News: This segment includes anecdotes like rats damaging a grocery shop's inventory and a woman traveling without a ticket in an AC coach.
