TMS Ep4233: Byju's troubles, JioCinema, sugar stocks, Ludhiana gas leak

Notwithstanding the ongoing woes, BYJU’S still rules the online learning space -- which grew rapidly during the pandemic when most educational institutions were shut. The period was a game-changer for the online media streaming industry too, as theatres were shut during most part of 2020. Millions subscribed to Netflix and Amazon Prime. But, it seems, the industry is staring at yet another disruption. Why? Because Reliance is turning up the heat in this sector too. After live streaming FIFA World Cup and IPL matches, JioCinema has signed a deal with HBO to stream popular western TV shows and movies. So is JioCinema the new ‘star’ of OTT? 

Meanwhile, Punjab’s industrial city Ludhiana was struck by a tragedy on Sunday morning. In one of its densely-populated localities, 11 people died in quick succession after coming in contact with a poisonous gas, which -- in most likelihood -- emanated from manholes dotting a covered gutter. Four others are fighting for their lives in hospitals as we speak. Listen to this episode of the podcast to know more about the incident, and also about the likely cause.