That’s Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw appealing directly to the Karnataka Chief Minister—and expressing alarm at growing religious polarisation in the state. It marks one of the rare (even first?) statements made by a corporate leader on the rise of anti-Muslim hate.

Stuff to check out: On the latest episode of the splainer podcast ‘Press Decode’, the splainer team looks at the Will Smith ‘thappad’ through an Indian lens—which has been missing in the popular debate—including how the protector role plays out in politics. Be sure to head over to the IVM website, Spotify or Apple Podcasts to listen to it.

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