In our recent conversation on the Luminary Lounge Podcast, Mr. Pankaj Rai shared his philosophy of living in an age of abundance. He emphasised the importance of defining what we want internally and curating knowledge from the vast resources available to us. One of his key strategies is subscribing to high-quality newsletters that deliver valuable insights across various domains.
Here's a list of newsletters Mr. Rai subscribes to, along with a brief description of what each offers. Whether you’re looking for general news, public policy insights, or thought-provoking ideas, this curated list can help you navigate the abundance of information available today.
General News (Including Business)
Paid Newsletters
1. The Ken (https://the-ken.com/)
Offers in-depth, well-researched stories on business, technology, and startups in India and Southeast Asia. Includes features like BFO (Big, Fast, Original) and Nutgraf.
2. The Morning Context (https://themorningcontext.com/)
Focuses on investigative journalism and deep dives into business, technology, and culture in India.
3. Daily Splainer (https://splainer.in/)
A daily newsletter that simplifies complex news stories, making them easy to understand and engaging.
4. The Print / Cut the Clutter (https://theprint.in/)
Offers sharp analysis of current affairs, with Cut the Clutter providing concise breakdowns of important news topics.
5. The Economist (https://www.economist.com/)
A globally renowned publication delivering expert analysis on international business, politics, and economics.
Free Newsletters
6. Finshots (https://finshots.in/)
A crisp, daily newsletter that explains financial news and concepts in simple terms.
7. Bloomberg Quint (BQ) (https://www.bqprime.com/)
Covers the latest in business, markets, and the economy with a focus on India.
8. Newsletter@a16z (https://a16z.com/)
Insights from Andreessen Horowitz, a leading venture capital firm, on technology, startups, and innovation.
Public Policy
9. Anticipating the Unintended (https://publicpolicy.substack.com/)
A weekly newsletter that explores public policy, economics, and governance with a focus on India.
Thought-Provoking Newsletters
10. Farnam Street (https://fs.blog/)
Explores mental models, decision-making, and lifelong learning to help readers think better.
11. Collaborative Fund (https://www.collaborativefund.com/blog/)
Offers insights on investing, business, and the intersection of money and human behavior.
12. McKinsey (https://www.mckinsey.com/)
Provides research and insights on business strategy, leadership, and global trends.
13. Futureloop & Peter Diamandis (https://www.diamandis.com/)
Focuses on exponential technologies, innovation, and the future of humanity.
14. Thinknum Alternative Data (https://media.thinknum.com/)
Delivers unique insights using alternative data to analyze trends in business and the economy.
15. Jacobin (https://jacobin.com/)
A left-leaning publication offering thought-provoking perspectives on politics, economics, and culture.
16. Hurst (https://www.hurstpublishers.com/)
Features deep dives into global politics, history, and current affairs.
17. A Wealth of Common Sense (Ben Carlson) (https://awealthofcommonsense.com/)
Simplifies complex financial concepts and offers practical advice on investing.
18. Noahopinion (Noah Smith) (https://noahpinion.substack.com/)
Covers economics, technology, and policy with a mix of data-driven insights and personal opinions.
19. Tim Ferriss Weekly (https://tim.blog/)
A weekly roundup of tools, tips, and resources for productivity, health, and personal growth.
20. Rishad Tobaccowala (The Future Doesn’t Fit in Containers) (https://rishadt.substack.com/)
Explores the intersection of technology, culture, and the future of work.
21. The Marginalian (https://www.themarginalian.org/)
Formerly Brain Pickings, it offers timeless wisdom from literature, art, and philosophy.
22. Morning Brew (https://www.morningbrew.com/)
A light, engaging newsletter that delivers business news and trends in a fun, digestible format.
23. Shaan Puri (One Minute Blog) (https://shaanpuri.com/)
Quick, actionable insights on business, startups, and personal growth.
24. Big Think (https://bigthink.com/)
Features thought leadership and expert opinions on science, philosophy, and innovation.
25. Erik Hoel (https://erikhoel.substack.com/)
Explores consciousness, science, and the philosophy of mind in a deeply intellectual way.
26. Linas Beliunas (https://linasbeliunas.substack.com/)
Offers insights on leadership, personal growth, and the future of work.
27. Substack Reads (https://substack.com/)
A curated selection of the best content from across Substack’s diverse range of writers.
Mr. Pankaj Rai’s approach to curating knowledge through newsletters is a great way to stay informed and inspired in today’s information-rich world. By subscribing to a mix of paid and free newsletters across different domains, you can create your own personalised learning journey.
Start exploring these newsletters and embrace the age of abundance!
Thank you for this list.