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A further plunge in global stock markets as China imposes retaliatory tariffs for President Trump's. The three main US indexes finished the day down more than 5%, in the worst two-day stretch for Wall Street since 2020. Also on the programme: The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration will not accept foot-dragging by Russia on peace talks with Ukraine; we'll be in the South Korean capital Seoul where crowds cheered a court ruling confirming the impeachment of the president; and a US tourist arrested for entering a prohibited tribal area in India's Andaman islands. (Photo:A trader works on the floor at the Opening Bell of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, New York, USA, 04 April 2025. Credit: Justin Lane/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 31st of March and here are the headlines.Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Monday said there is “no need to search” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's successor as he will continue to hold the top post again in 2029. The statement came in response to Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claim that the RSS is set to pick Modi's successor. Earlier in the day, Raut said Modi's visit to the RSS headquarters in Nagpur on Sunday was to convey the message to Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat that he is retiring. “There is no need to search for his successor. He (Modi) is our leader and will continue,” Fadnavis said, speaking to reporters in Nagpur.Kashmir's chief priest Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Monday condemned the decision of the Valley authorities to “not allow” Eid prayers at the sacred spaces of Eidgah and Jama Masjid and said it showcases the “oppressive and authoritarian approach that prevails in Kashmir today”. In a video statement on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, he also claimed that he has been placed under house arrest ahead of the prayers. “Eidgah and Jama Masjid belong to the people. Barring them from these sacred spaces even on Eid reflects an oppressive and authoritarian approach that prevails in Kashmir today,” Mirwaiz said in a post on X.Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemning the Centre's decision to permit offshore mining along the coasts of Kerala, Gujarat, and Andaman & Nicobar. Urging the government to cancel the tenders issued for the offshore mining blocks, Gandhi asserted that rigorous scientific studies must be undertaken to assess the environmental as well as socio-economic impact of offshore mining. “But most importantly, all stakeholders, especially our fisherfolk must be consulted before any major decision is taken. Their lives are intertwined with the fate of our oceans. Let us work collectively towards building a sustainable future for all,” the Congress leader has written in the letter.US President Donald Trump has said that he is “very angry” and “pissed off” with Russian President Vladimir Putin after attempting to broker a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine, and said he would impose sanctions on buyers of Russian oil if he feels that the Kremlin is blocking the deal negotiation.Citing a telephone interview with NBC News, it's reported that Trump was angry with Putin after he raised doubts over the credibility of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership last week. The US president even threatened to impose a 50% tariff on countries buying Russian oil if Putin doesn't agree to a ceasefire deal. Trump's frustration grew due to a lack of movement in the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire agreement, as he said that he could impose new trade restrictions on Russia within a month. The war began in February 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine.Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday rejected direct negotiations with the United States over the nuclear program, offering Tehran's first response to President Donald Trump's explosive letter wherein he threatened to bomb Iran if it doesn't negotiate over the nuclear deal. President Pezeshkian said that the response of Iran via the sultanate of Oman still has the possibility of indirect negotiations with Washington. During Trump's first term in 2018, he had unilaterally withdrawn America from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers. “We don't avoid talks; it's the breach of promises that has caused issues for us so far. They must prove that they can build trust,” Pezeshkian said. The US State Department, in its response to President Pezeshkian, stated that America cannot allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon.That's all for the today. This was the CatchuUp on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is The DX Mentor podcast. I hope to help those hams trying to move up the DXCC ladder as well as those that at on the DXCC Honor Roll. As fast as technology is moving, no one can keep up on it all. I am here to help. #DX #HamradioOur guests today are Max, ON5UR, Ron PA3EWP, and Joe, W8GEX. All three are experienced, passionate DXers and the conversation should be lively and informative. The best description of the upcoming DXPedition comes from Bernie, W3UR. He wrote “The DX-Adventure team is embarking on a DXpedition to the Andaman Islands (AS-001) as VU4AX from March 10th to March 20th, 2025. The team, consisting of 12 experienced operators, will be active around  the clock on multiple bands from 10m to 160m, including WARC + 60m, using CW, SSB, and DIGI modes. They will operate six stations, transporting 1,150kg of meticulously prepared equipment to ensure the best possible experience. The DXpedition aims to provide a rare opportunity for QSOs, especially for USA operators, as VU4 ranks #28 for the USA and #53 worldwide. The team is supported by three experienced Pilot Stations: W2IRT Peter, E21EIC Champ, and ON9CFG Bjorn. They will closely monitor propagation conditions to maximize the chances of contacts with stations across the United States. Updates and contact details for the Pilot Stations can be found on the DX-Adventure website - https://www.dx-adventure.com  The DX-Adventure team looks forward to making a QSO with you from VU4 South Andaman.  Resources mentioned include:DX Adventures https://www.dx-adventure.com/en/home-eng/Southwest Ohio DX Assoc. https://www.swodxa.orgDaily DX https://www.dailydx.com/DX Engineering https://www.dxengineering.com/Icom https://www.icomamerica.com/ IC-905 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-905/ IC-9700 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-9700/ IC-7610 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7610/ IC-7300 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7300/

Nothing can dampen a vacation like a chronic migraine. Sunayani Sarkar, a 22-year-old biotechnology student learnt this the heard way during a trip to the Andaman and Nicobar islands last year. A month of terrible migraines later, her doctor suggested she try out a wearable device called Nerivio, developed by Pharma major Dr Reddy's through a partnership with an Israeli bio tech firm called Theranica Bio Electronics. The device connects to an app via Bluetooth and controls the electronic pulses sent to the arm. It also stores the patient's data to track migraine episodes over a period of time. It seemed simple enough and Sunayani's migraines weren't getting any better, so she decided to give it a go. She isn't alone. Turns out in the last few years, the market for devices to treat and manage chronic and non communicable diseases has been blowing up. Despite its high costs, thousands of Indians are opting for digital therapeutics to manage their migraines better and monitor heart health. And company's like Dr Reddy's and Lupin are making the most of it. And why wouldn't they? After all, it opens the doors to bundled products, robust patient data and a chance to be pioneers in global healthcare. Tune in. Daybreak is now on WhatsApp at +918971108379. Text us and tell us what you thought of the episode!Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

The Great Nicober Island is the southernmost island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. It is home to species of flora and fauna not found anywhere else on the earth. It is designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It is also the habitat of indigenous communities, including the Nicobarese and the Shompen, a ‘Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group' (PVTG). The island is located on a seismically high-volatile zone, and experiences on an average one earth quake a week, of varying magnitude. The government of India has planned a ₹72,000 crore mega-infrastructure project on this island. The project plan, piloted by the Niti Aayog, includes a ₹40,000 crore International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), a greenfield international airport, a gas-and-solar-based power plant, and a township stretching over 16,610 hectares. This proposed project will decimate 131 sq km of pristine tropical evergreen forest, destroy the primary nesting place of the giant leatherback turtle, and settle 350,000 people on an island whose current population is 8,500. Yet it has got environmental and forest clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). How serious are the risks of this project? How rigorous are the Environment Impact Assessments that were done? Do the strategic and developmental gains from this project outweigh the environmental costs and risks of this project?   Guest: Dr. Pankaj Sekhsaria, a researcher and academic writer who has written extensively on the Andaman and Nicobar islands for over three decades and has curated the anthology, ‘The Great Nicobar Betrayal'. Host: G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu. Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian.

pWotD Episode 2776: India Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 327,180 views on Saturday, 7 December 2024 our article of the day is India.India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country in the world by area and the most populous country. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives; its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia.Modern humans arrived on the Indian subcontinent from Africa no later than 55,000 years ago. Their long occupation, initially in varying forms of isolation as hunter-gatherers, has made the region highly diverse, second only to Africa in human genetic diversity. Settled life emerged on the subcontinent in the western margins of the Indus river basin 9,000 years ago, evolving gradually into the Indus Valley Civilisation of the third millennium BCE. By at least 1200 BCE, an archaic form of Sanskrit, an Indo-European language, had diffused into India from the northwest. Its evidence today is found in the hymns of the Rigveda. Preserved by an oral tradition that was resolutely vigilant, the Rigveda records the dawning of Hinduism in India. The Dravidian languages of India were supplanted in the northern and western regions. By 400 BCE, stratification and exclusion by caste had emerged within Hinduism, and Buddhism and Jainism had arisen, proclaiming social orders unlinked to heredity. Early political consolidations gave rise to the loose-knit Maurya and Gupta Empires based in the Ganges Basin. Their collective era was suffused with wide-ranging creativity, but also marked by the declining status of women, and the incorporation of untouchability into an organised system of belief. The Middle kingdoms exported the Indian influences, and religions of Hinduism and Buddhism to the Southeast Asia.In the early mediaeval era, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism became established on India's southern and western coasts. Muslim armies from Central Asia intermittently overran India's northern plains, eventually founding the Delhi Sultanate and drawing northern India into the cosmopolitan networks of mediaeval Islam. Under the Rajaraja I and his son Rajendra I, the Cholas of south India became the greatest Indian state of its era, and also led to the apex of Indian influence in Southeast Asia. In the 15th century, the Vijayanagara Empire created a long-lasting composite Hindu culture in south India. In the Punjab, Sikhism emerged, rejecting institutionalised religion. The Mughal Empire, in 1526, ushered in two centuries of relative peace, leaving a legacy of luminous architecture. Gradually expanding rule of the British East India Company followed, turning India into a colonial economy but also consolidating its sovereignty. British Crown rule began in 1858. The rights promised to Indians were granted slowly, but technological changes were introduced, and modern ideas of education and public life took root. A pioneering and influential nationalist movement emerged, which was noted for nonviolent resistance and became the major factor in ending British rule. In 1947, the British Indian Empire was partitioned into two independent dominions, a Hindu-majority dominion of India and a Muslim-majority dominion of Pakistan, amid large-scale loss of life and an unprecedented migration.India has been a federal republic since 1950, governed through a democratic parliamentary system, and has been the world's most populous democracy since the time of its independence in 1947. It is a pluralistic, multilingual and multi-ethnic society. India's nominal per capita income increased from US$64 annually in 1951 to US$2,601 in 2022, and its literacy rate from 16.6% to 74%. During the same time, its population grew from 361 million to almost 1.4 billion, and India became the most populous country in 2023. From being a comparatively destitute country in 1951, India has become a fast-growing major economy and a hub for information technology services, with an expanding middle class. India has a space programme with several planned or completed extraterrestrial missions. Indian movies, music, and spiritual teachings play an increasing role in global culture. India has substantially reduced its rate of poverty, though at the cost of increasing economic inequality. India is a nuclear-weapon state, which ranks high in military expenditure. It has disputes over Kashmir with its neighbours, Pakistan and China, unresolved since the mid-20th century. Among the socio-economic challenges India faces are gender inequality, child malnutrition, and rising levels of air pollution. India's land is megadiverse, with four biodiversity hotspots. Its forest cover comprises 21.7% of its area. India's wildlife, which has traditionally been viewed with tolerance in India's culture, is supported among these forests, and elsewhere, in protected habitats.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:00 UTC on Sunday, 8 December 2024.For the full current version of the article, see India on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Kajal.

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Dr. Muhamad Zubair, Associate Professor of Political Science at Janaki Devi Memorial College, New Delhi. Dr. Zubair shares his inspiring journey from aspiring civil servant to becoming a dedicated teacher, reflecting on how his visual impairment shaped his life and career. He discusses his time at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), which played a pivotal role in fostering his academic success, as well as his deep-rooted interest in International Relations. Throughout the episode, Dr. Zubair provides insights into his work advocating for disability inclusion within the education system. He also talks about his involvement with the Center for Study of Disability Inclusion (CSDI), the impact of his debates and quiz experiences, and his unique role as a male, visually impaired professor teaching at a women's college. His personal stories reflect his dedication to inclusivity, both in education and in life, and his commitment to supporting marginalized communities. Tune in to hear Dr. Zubair's remarkable insights on overcoming challenges, the importance of hope, and the power of education. Show Notes: 0:31 – Introduction to Dr. Muhamad Zubair, Associate Professor at Janaki Devi Memorial College. 1:08 – Dr. Zubair shares how his teachers inspired him to pursue a career in education. 1:45 – From preparing for civil services to developing a passion for teaching and research. 3:13 – Discussing the support provided to visually impaired students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). 4:36 – The inclusive environment at JNU and how it helped shape Dr. Zubair's career. 5:12 – Dr. Zubair's interest in International Relations and its influence on his academic pursuits. 6:31 – A look into Dr. Zubair's early life, family, and personal journey with blindness. 7:49 – The influence of Dr. Zubair's parents and siblings on his educational journey. 9:11 – Dr. Zubair shares his experiences with debating and quizzing. 10:26 – A memorable quiz competition where Dr. Zubair and his teammate won first prize. 11:43 – Key aspects of coaching students for debate: Logos, Ethos, and Pathos. 13:49 – Teaching in a women's college and connecting with students through shared experiences of marginalization. 15:43 – Dr. Zubair's involvement in disability inclusion efforts at the college and university level through the Center for Study of Disability Inclusion (CSDI). 19:05 – Collaboration with colleges in Hyderabad and Andaman under the Vidya Vistar Scheme. 21:24 – Dr. Zubair's work with Pratibha Foundation Classes for Competitive Exams. 23:46 – Personal life and marriage: Dr. Zubair talks about his family and the support of his wife. 25:16 – Dr. Zubair's advice for young people: Respect, family time, and staying hopeful. 26:50 – Closing remarks from George Abraham, thanking Dr. Zubair for sharing his inspiring journey. Helpline Info:If you know of anyone with vision impairment who needs guidance on living life with blindness, please share the Eyeway National Toll-Free Helpdesk Number: 1800 53 20469. Stay tuned for more empowering conversations from the Eyeway Conversations podcast!

Today we go in depth about the death of John Allen Chau in 2018, including a complete reading of his own personal diary of the terrifying, disturbing events around North Sentinel Island. Events that he willingly waded into.  Was he a hero or a villain?  Selfless or Narcissistic?  Chances are very high the verdict you render will depend greatly on your own temperament, backgorund, and beliefs. In other words, your opinion of John will depend on which tribe you are a member of.Art by Ian ArmstrongTo support this podcast:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-being-human--5806452/support

Singapore could be at risk of a tsunami, if an undersea volcano in its neighbouring region erupts. Globally, tens of thousands of submerged volcanoes lurk beneath the ocean's surface, often going unnoticed and are vastly understudied.  With the help of published data sets and sea-floor topography information, new research has revealed that there are some 466 submarine volcanoes in the waters of Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.  Scientists say in the event of an undersea volcanic eruption, volcanic ash can blow towards Singapore, blanketing the surface with fine ash, similar to an eruption of a land-based volcano. Additionally, lava flows and volcanic rock avalanches can damage undersea cables in the region, causing internet outages and disrupting financial transactions. On this episode of Climate Connections, Dr Andrea Verolino, Research Fellow from the Earth Observatory of Singapore at NTU elaborates on his study aimed at uncovering the secrets these submarine volcanoes hold within. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Voiced by: Audrey SiekPhoto credits: NTUMusic credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors & news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  If there was ever a podcast where you're better off seeing the video, this is it! It features lots of footage that I shot the first time I visited. In mid-November 2024, hear me speak at the Extraordinary Travel Festival in Bangkok, Thailand! Timeline 00:00 Intro 00:50 History 03:05 Temples 04:10  Islands 05:38 Snorkeling, SCUBA diving, & fish 07:15 Lodging 08:15 People 09:00 Dance & nightlife This video gives you an exciting overview of Thailand! You'll learn about Thailand's history, beaches, aquatic sea life, temples, languages, culture, nightlife, and dancing. Subscribe to watch my video kissing a Thai elephant! Video script Welcome to the Land of Smiles! Thailand is a country that tantalizes your taste buds, tickles your senses, and leaves you wondering if you've accidentally stepped into a vibrant dream. Thailand has got to be one of the most aptly named countries on the planet. The “Land of Smiles” delivers grins at every turn with its beautiful scenery, delightfully eccentric cultural experiences, and some of the most blissed-out, friendly people you'll ever encounter. Just be prepared for lots of bewildered head-scratching and delighted laughter as you embrace the organized chaos and tongue-in-cheek whimsy that makes traveling here such an endlessly entertaining adventure. A History with More Spice Than Your Pad Thai Thailand boasts a history as rich and complex as a bowl of tom yum soup. Kingdoms rose and fell, leaving behind a trail of magnificent temples and enough intrigue to make a soap opera jealous. We won't bore you with dates (because, let's face it, remembering your anniversary is hard enough), but here's the gist: powerful empires, epic battles fought on elephant back (seriously!), and a whole lot of cultural exchange. The Thais like to refer to their nation as the “Land of the Free” since they proudly managed to avoid getting colonized by myopic European powers who were too distracted trying to invent terrible ideas like bloodsports and obesity. The origins of this glorious nation trace back to the ancient Sukhothai kingdom, which ruled large swaths of present-day Thailand from the 13th to 15th centuries and essentially laid the groundwork for all the mischief to come. They invented the Thai alphabet, converted the nation to Theravada Buddhism (a spirituality that preaches detachment yet somehow birthed the Muay Thai boxing culture), and kick-started a prolific period of temple construction that persists today. Thailand maintained a rich, quirky cultural identity through a delightfully convoluted pageant of kingdoms and capitals. Thailand's history is like a spicy curry – full of twists, turns, and unexpected ingredients. Imagine a time when Ayutthaya was the New York City of Southeast Asia, bustling with trade, culture, and probably a few epic food fights. Then came the Burmese invasion, like a hangry Godzilla stomping through the city. But fear not! The Thais rebuilt, and today, Ayutthaya's ruins are a testament to resilience and the importance of investing in sturdy walls. Thailand's history is as colorful as its temples and diverse as its cuisine. From ancient civilizations to modern-day monarchy, this country has seen it all. Fast forward to today, and Thailand is a vibrant mix of tradition and modern life. You'll find glittering skyscrapers sharing the skyline with ancient temples, monks in saffron robes browsing smartphones, and grandmothers selling mango-sticky rice beside sleek cafes. The Grand Palace complex is a must-see if only to check off “tour the wildly ornate milieu of one of the world's most eccentric, propaganda-addicted royal dynasties” from your bucket list. The palace grounds feature the famous Emerald Buddha sculpture - a diminutive jade figure that looks like something you'd win at a county fair but is priceless to Buddhists. Nearby sits the aptly named Wat Pho, home to the epic Reclining Buddha statue that's so colossal you half expect it to pop up and start rapping about all the golden donuts it ate. Temples and Religion: Where Buddha Takes Center Stage Thailand has more temples than there are grains of sand on its beaches. Wat Pho's reclining Buddha is so chill it's practically horizontal. And the Grand Palace? It's like a wedding cake made of gold and gemstones. As for religion, Thais blend Buddhism with a dash of animism, like adding chili to mango sticky rice. It's a spiritual cocktail that keeps the universe in balance. Thailand is steeped in Buddhism, and the magnificent temples testify to the country's rich spiritual heritage. Wat Pho will leave you speechless with its reclining Buddha and towering golden chedis. In Ayutthaya, explore the crumbling ruins of ancient temples, remnants of a once-great kingdom. Island Hopping: The Aquatic Adventure Now, let's get to the good stuff: the islands! Thailand's coastline is dotted with gems – Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Krabi – each offering a slice of paradise. But getting there is half the fun (or mild terror, depending on your seafaring tolerance). Imagine yourself crammed onto a longtail boat, the wind whipping through your hair (and possibly carrying off your hat). The turquoise water stretches out before you, but don't get too mesmerized – keep an eye out for the inevitable spray that might leave you looking like a contestant on Wipeout. Thai's islands are like a buffet of paradise, and you're the hungry traveler with a plate (or boat) to fill. The joy of island hopping is like speed dating with beaches – each has its personality. Some are shy and secluded, while others flaunt limestone cliffs and party vibes. And let's not forget the snorkeling – it's like attending a marine masquerade ball, where fish wear sequined scales and dance to the rhythm of the tides. The Andaman islands like Phuket, Ko Phi Phi, Ko Lanta, and Ko Lipe have appeared on approximately one zillion desktop wallpaper screensavers with their sugar sand beaches, cliffs of swirled limestone karsts, and forests of coconut trees casually minding their own bad hair day business. Offshore, the islands offer some of planet Earth's most insane snorkeling and diving thanks to absurdly vibrant coral reefs and a psychedelically promiscuous marine life community. Marine Life: More Than Just Nemo The minute you slip beneath the waves in Thailand, you enter a technicolor wonderland. Let's talk fish – we're not talking goldfish crackers here. You've got graceful angelfish gliding by and maybe even the occasional grumpy-looking moray eel poking out of a hole. For the more adventurous, vibrant coral reefs are teeming with life. Picture schools of shimmering blue tangs, trumpetfish with their Pinocchio noses, and perhaps a majestic manta ray gliding past like a giant underwater spaceship. Underwater, Thailand's marine life is a kaleidoscope of colors. The Phi Phi islands have emerged as the undisputed snorkelers' playground thanks to their rockin' reefs populated by residents like the omnipresent clownfish–yup, the one that found Nemo – but also the elusive seahorse, basically the James Bond of the sea. And then there's the triggerfish, with a face only a mother could love. But hey, beauty is subjective, right? The coral reefs are like underwater cities, bustling with activity. Remember, don't touch the coral – it's like graffiti on the Mona Lisa. With 4000 km of coastline, Thailand's incredibly biodiverse marine ecosystems delight snorkelers, divers, and beachgoers alike. The warm, clear waters of the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand allow optimal visibility to witness vivid coral gardens and drifting schools of tropical fish. Some of the most colorful aquatic life you may spot includes the electric blue-and-yellow regal angelfish, the aptly named clownfish darting in and out of swaying anemones, vibrant parrotfish, and powder blue tang swimming through staghorn coral mazes. Stay very still, and you may even catch sight of free-swimming moray eels slithering across the reefs or skillfully camouflaged scorpionfish. Luxury Hotels: Where Dreams Come True (and Wallets Cry) Craving a touch of luxury after your island adventure? Thailand has you covered. We're talking opulent beachfront resorts with infinity pools that seem to melt into the horizon, private plunge pools big enough to host a pool party, and service so good you might start questioning your ability to tie your own shoes. The best part? These luxury digs won't leave you needing a second mortgage. Thailand offers incredible value for money, so you can live like royalty without needing to win the lottery. Thailand's luxury hotels redefine opulence. Imagine waking up in a floating villa. Or sipping champagne in a rooftop pool overlooking Bangkok's skyline – it's like swimming in liquid stardust. And the spa treatments? They're so relaxing, you'll forget your own name. Friendly People: Hugs, Smiles, and Tuk-Tuk Negotiations Thais are the friendliest folks on this side of the Milky Way. They'll greet you with a wai (a respectful bow) and feed you until you waddle.. Thais are renowned for their hospitality, their smiles as warm and welcoming as a bowl of khao tom (chicken rice soup – trust us, it's amazing). Communication might be a challenge sometimes but don't worry, a little game of charades goes a long way. Plus, the locals often appreciate the effort, rewarding you with a hearty laugh and maybe even a discount on that souvenir elephant keychain. Of course, there's always the grumpy taxi driver, the one who seems to have forgotten the “Land of Smiles” motto. But hey, even grumpy adds flavor to the experience, right? Dance Performances and Entertainment: Hip-Shaking Extravaganza Thailand's dance performances are like a fusion of Cirque du Soleil and a tropical storm. The traditional khon dance tells epic tales of gods, demons, and love triangles. Meanwhile, the ladyboys of Pattaya leave you questioning your hip flexibility. And the nightlife? It's a neon jungle where cocktails flow like waterfalls, and neon signs promise enlightenment (or at least a blurry selfie). Thailand's nightlife is as vibrant as the orchids at every market. Want to be dazzled by elaborate dance performances with glittering costumes and gravity-defying moves? Head to a cabaret show – just be prepared to have your gender stereotypes playfully challenged by the stunning ladyboys. For something a little more low-key, wander through a night market, where you'll find street performers juggling fire, musicians filling the air with soulful melodies, and puppet shows that will transport you back to your childhood. So there you have it – Thailand, where elephants roam, tuk-tuks zigzag, and every street corner smells like a stir-fry adventure. Pack your sense of humor, an empty stomach, and an extra pair of flip-flops – you're in for a wild ride!

Unveiling the Last Island: Smithsonian Assosciate Adam Goodheart's Journey into the World's Most Elusive Tribe The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates edition on radio and podcast. Today, we embark on a journey to one of the most mysterious and elusive places on Earth, North Sentinel Island, through the eyes of renowned historian, essayist, and journalist Adam Goodheart. Our guest today is here to discuss his latest book, "The Last Island: Discovery, Defiance, and the Most Elusive Tribe on Earth," a profound exploration of a world that has resisted the tides of modernity and globalization. In 2018, the world was captivated by the tragic story of a young American missionary who met his fate on the shores of North Sentinel Island, killed by the very people he sought to reach. This small island, nestled in the Andaman archipelago, is home to the Sentinelese, a tribe that has lived in near-total isolation for centuries, shunning all contact with the outside world. Their story, however, is not just one of isolation but of defiance, resilience, and a profound desire to remain untouched by the external forces that have reshaped the world around them. Smithsonian Associate Adam Goodheart, a historian whose work has graced the pages of National Geographic, The Atlantic, and The New York Times, has spent years studying and writing about the intersections of history, culture, and identity. In "The Last Island," he weaves a narrative that is both historical and deeply personal, taking us through the centuries of interactions—often fraught and tragic—between the island's inhabitants and those who have attempted to bridge the divide. Today, we'll delve into the rich tapestry of stories that Adam has uncovered, from the Victorian photographers and imperial adventurers to modern-day anthropologists who have been drawn to North Sentinel Island's enigmatic shores. We'll explore the ethical complexities of interacting with isolated tribes, the lessons learned from colonial encounters, and the broader implications of modernity encroaching on these last bastions of traditional ways of life. As we navigate these compelling narratives, we'll also reflect on the broader questions of cultural preservation, autonomy, and the right to self-determination. What can we, as a global society, learn from the Sentinelese people and their steadfast commitment to their way of life? How do we balance the thirst for knowledge and connection with the respect for autonomy and privacy? Join us as we embark on this thought-provoking exploration with Adam Goodheart, and uncover the stories that lie at the heart of "The Last Island: Discovery, Defiance, and the Most Elusive Tribe on Earth." (Now available at Apple Books) This episode promises to be a profound journey into the depths of human resilience, cultural defiance, and the enduring mysteries of one of the world's last truly isolated communities.

Episode 430 ~ May 16, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics When one man had the choice of an 8 hour car ride from one end of Thailand to the other or paddle the coast, he chose the paddle If you want an edge on finding the fish, maybe you need to get yourself a fish […]

Episode 430 ~ May 16, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics When one man had the choice of an 8 hour car ride from one end of Thailand to the other or paddle the coast, he chose the paddle If you want an edge on finding the fish, maybe you need to get yourself a fish […]

Gyaneshwer Chaubey, a biological anthropologist, has dedicated his research career to unraveling the mysteries of human migration and population dynamics. Beginning as a Ph.D. student at the Estonian Biocentre and University of Tartu in Estonia, he later held positions as a scientist and senior scientist. He also served as a visiting scientist at the Sanger Centre in the United Kingdom. In 2017, he returned to India, assuming the role of a full professor in the Department of Zoology at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Chaubey's research primarily focuses on understanding the peopling of South and Southeast Asia, with a keen interest in various ethnic groups such as the Andaman, Austroasiatic, Indian Jews, Siddi, Roma, and Parsis. Employing a combination of genetic markers and computational tools, he investigates the impacts of migration, genetic drift, and selection on the demographic history of South Asia while also contributing to the development of new analytical methodologies.

Dugongs are amongst Asia's most charismatic marine mammals. The species is often referred to as "sea cows" as their diet predominantly consists of seagrass.  The range of the dugongs is fragmented across the warm coastal waters of the western Pacific Ocean to the eastern coast of Africa. In India, their range extends across the Western and Southern coast and the Andaman and Nicobar Archipelago. Unfortunately, dugongs are listed as “Vulnerable” by the IUCN Red List, with their global population declining more than 20% in the last 90 years. Traditional and industrial hunting of dugongs for their meat and oil led to the plummeting of sea cow populations. However, currently, the primary threats faced by dugongs are habitat loss and environmental degradation. Deep-sea mining, trawling, and land reclamation degrade seagrass meadows by increasing sedimentation and hence reducing exposure to light. Pollution, in the form of sewage, heavy metals waste, and herbicides further destroys seagrass meadows. While not quantified,  industrial fishing is also a massive threat as dugongs regularly succumb as bycatch following entanglement in fishing nets.In this episode, Elrika D'Souza, one of India's leading marine biologists, elaborates on her dugong and seagrass conservation work at the Nature Conservation Foundation. Tune in to listen more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit anishbanerjee.substack.com

First, we talk to Indian Express' Vikas Pathak about the BJP's plan to invite foreign political parties from across the globe to witness the scale of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and to understand the party's campaign strategies.Second, Indian Express' Amrita Nayak Dutta joins us to talk about the infrastructural upgrades that are happening in the Andaman and Nicobar islands to make them a military base. (12:56)Lastly, we talk about another setback that the Aam Aadmi Party faced - the resignation of MLA and Cabinet Minister Raaj Kumar Anand. (20:13)Hosted by Niharika NandaWritten and Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 10th of April and here are today's headlines.The Calcutta High Court today ordered a court-monitored CBI probe into the sexual assault and land grabbing allegations made by villagers of West Bengal's Sandeshkhali against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders. The CBI was already probing the January 5 attack by supporters of TMC strongman Shahjahan Sheikh on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials, who had gone to Sandeshkhali-I to raid his house in connection with the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the state's public distribution system.Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud today said he will look “immediately” into the request to take up Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the excise policy case. on Tuesday, the Delhi High Court rejected Kejriwal's petition challenging the arrest. Appearing for Kejriwal, Senior Advocate A M Singhvi informed the bench presided by CJI Chandrachud that the High Court ruling was based on an “unrelied document which was suppressed” from him.The Supreme Court today said it will not accept the “unconditional and unqualified” apology tendered by Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna. The apology was tendered in response to the contempt of court notices issued by the court in a case in which they had been sued by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for allegedly publishing misleading advertisements, claiming cure for some diseases and criticising the allopathy branch of medicines.With revamped airfields and jetties to additional logistics and storage facilities, habitat for troops to a robust surveillance infrastructure, the strategic Andaman and Nicobar Islands are in the middle of a major military infrastructure upgrade, revealed senior officials familiar with the developments. The enhanced infrastructure is aimed to facilitate deployment of additional military forces, and facilities for larger and more warships, aircraft, missile batteries and troops.The ongoing large-scale construction activities come amid growing Chinese attempts to expand its influence in the region.A prominent Indian diaspora body has urged various agencies of the US government, universities and student associations to work towards addressing the spike in the deaths of Indian-origin students in the US in recent months. An analysis of the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) found the causes of these incidents range from suspicious shootings/kidnapping, environmental deaths due to lack of safety knowledge (monoxide poisoning, hypothermia), mental issues triggering suicides, and even suspicious accidents to violent crimes.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

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This week, the Indian Navy made significant moves. They officially launched the first squadron of MH 60R Seahawk helicopters, boosting their surveillance and combat abilities at sea. The commissioning ceremony for the INAS 334 'Seahawks' naval air squadron took place at INS Garuda in Kochi. In addition, India opened a new naval base on Minicoy Island in the Indian Ocean, near the Maldives, amidst strained relations. This base, INS Jatayu, is strategically important, being India's furthest western base and around 125 km from the Maldives. In this episode, host Dev Goswami and defense expert Shiv Aroor, discuss these developments and the significance of Lakshadweep for the Indian Navy. Why is it that Andaman and Nicobar islands have been given a greater focus than Lakshadweep, an archipelago who has always had a limited military presence? How timely is the establishment of the new navy base on the archipelago? And in the midst of this, how does Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding bash in Jamnagar, come into the picture? Well, tune in to find out! Produced by Anna Priyadarshini Sound mix by Kapil Dev Singh

A conversation with the noted anthropologist and Andamans expert Vishvajit Pandya on the need to balance heritage, developmental and strategic interests as the Andaman and Nicobar islands become a geopolitical hotspot. Synopsis:  Join The Straits Times' associate editor and senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent. In this episode, Ravi speaks with Prof Visvajit Pandya, an anthropologist who has researched tribes in the Andaman and Nicobar islands for four decades.  They discuss the fate of the Shompen in Great Nicobar, a tribe of fewer than 600 people whose lives are likely to be upended by plans to build tourism resorts and a transhipment port as well as a naval base on the island. Dr Pandya, who has worked with the Shompen, makes a strong case for including their point of view in developmental plans for their island. Highlights (click/tap above): 2:12 India's plans for the Great Nicobar 5:35 ‘Shy Shompens' under threat 9:20 Strategic significance of the Andaman and Nicobar 13:15 Limited “carrying capacity” of the islands 16:30 Last of the ‘hostiles' are Sentinelese 18:45 Port is like a ‘bad sewage system' 22:45 A right to make choices Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg) and Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Fa'izah Sani Follow Speaking Of Asia Podcast every second Friday of the month here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Ravi Velloor's columns: https://str.sg/3xRP Ravi Velloor on X: https://twitter.com/RaviVelloor Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters --- Discover more ST podcast channels: COE Watch: https://str.sg/iTtE In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Special edition series: True Crimes of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i4Y3  The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with the noted anthropologist and Andamans expert Vishvajit Pandya on the need to balance heritage, developmental and strategic interests as the Andaman and Nicobar islands become a geopolitical hotspot. Synopsis:  Join The Straits Times' associate editor and senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent. In this episode, Ravi speaks with Prof Visvajit Pandya, an anthropologist who has researched tribes in the Andaman and Nicobar islands for four decades.  They discuss the fate of the Shompen in Great Nicobar, a tribe of fewer than 600 people whose lives are likely to be upended by plans to build tourism resorts and a transhipment port as well as a naval base on the island. Dr Pandya, who has worked with the Shompen, makes a strong case for including their point of view in developmental plans for their island. Highlights (click/tap above): 2:12 India's plans for the Great Nicobar 5:35 ‘Shy Shompens' under threat 9:20 Strategic significance of the Andaman and Nicobar 13:15 Limited “carrying capacity” of the islands 16:30 Last of the ‘hostiles' are Sentinelese 18:45 Port is like a ‘bad sewage system' 22:45 A right to make choices Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg) and Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Fa'izah Sani Follow Speaking Of Asia Podcast every second Friday of the month here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Ravi Velloor's columns: https://str.sg/3xRP Ravi Velloor on X: https://twitter.com/RaviVelloor Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters --- Discover more ST podcast channels: COE Watch: https://str.sg/iTtE In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Special edition series: True Crimes of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i4Y3  The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caesar Roosevelt is a captivating figure in the realm of alternative and soft rock music, seamlessly blending the worlds of music and mysticism. Born Sangam Kumar Tirkey in the enchanting town of Port Blair, nestled in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India, Caesar's journey into the depths of creativity and spirituality began amidst the whispers of wind and the rustle of leaves, which seemed to speak to him in melodies and magic.A true master storyteller in the realm of music, Caesar Roosevelt's songs resonate with raw emotion, introspection, and a profound connection to the human experience. Influenced by legends like Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks, and Radiohead, he has carved out a unique niche within the genre. His ethereal vocals and soul-stirring lyrics possess the power to transport listeners to otherworldly realms.In 2022, Caesar Roosevelt released his acclaimed album "Lonely Hours," catapulting him to success and earning him the moniker "God Of Paradise" from his devoted fanbase.But beyond the melodies lies another dimension to Caesar Roosevelt's life—a realm of mysticism, magic, and spiritual exploration. As a dedicated practitioner of witchcraft and the occult, he draws from a rich tapestry of ancient knowledge and esoteric wisdom. Raised in a family with a legacy of Tantra practice, Caesar's journey into the occult began at a young age, driven by a desire to honour his grandfather's heritage and dispel misconceptions surrounding witchcraft.Intrigued by the mystical traditions of Ancient India, Caesar found himself drawn to its rich heritage of texts, folklore, and tantra. Spending countless hours immersed in research, he delved into the depths of ancient Indian history, exploring the true essence of Tantra and the Kamasutra.For Caesar Roosevelt, the synergy between his music and his mystical practices is nothing short of magical. He views his creative process as a sacred ritual, drawing inspiration from ancient Indian texts and infusing his songs with the wisdom he uncovers.Through his music and his practice of witchcraft, Caesar empowers his audience to embrace their individuality and tap into their inner magic. His message is one of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and the boundless potential of the human spirit.As he continues his journey, Caesar Roosevelt remains committed to pushing the boundaries of his craft. Currently working on his second studio album and his first book detailing his transformation after becoming a devotee of Goddess Hecate, he continues to delve deeper into the mystical tapestry of existence, sharing his discoveries with an ever-growing audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of the year again, where we settle into changing 2023 to 2024 in our diary. However, before we completely say goodbye to 2023, Mae brings you the Best of 2023 (and no we're not talking about that bikini vacation in Andaman), with her favourite music performances from the ghosts of Maed in India's past! From celebrating 300 episodes with a cult band from the early 2000s, to Assamese jazz-pop, Urdu blues, Punjabi folk and a Marathi abhanga with a guitar solo that'll knock your socks off! Tune in now on the podcast platform of your choice for our #MaedinIndia #Bestof2023   — Song List: Zero - Take Me Away (02:40 - 07:40) Sampriti - Xathor (08:15 - 14:10) Sameer Rahat - Tasalli (15:44 - 21:10) Banat - Daachi Waaleya (21:46 - 25:17) Swarupa Ananth - Happy Dance (26:02 - 29:02)  Abhanga Repost - Aise Kaise Zhale Bhondu (30:22 - 35:55) Nimisha Shankar - Duniya (37:40 - 40:39) Phosphenes - Are You Gonna Leave Me? (42:22 - 46:27)   Come be our friend: Facebook @maedinindia Instagram @maedinindia Twitter @maedinindia   CREDITS: Host: Mae Mariyam Thomas Producer: Shaun Fanthome Audio Editor Post: Kartik Kulkarni

A new documentary was recently released called, “The Mission” tells the story of John Chau. In 2018, Chau, a young American missionary, was killed by arrows while attempting to contact one of the world's most isolated Indigenous peoples on remote North Sentinel Island off the coast of India. The Sentinelese tribe are one of the six native and often reclusive peoples of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (just off the coast of India). Unlike the others, the Sentinelese appear to have consistently refused any interaction with the outside world. They are hostile to outsiders and have killed people who approached or landed on the island. In 1956, the Government of India declared North Sentinel Island a tribal reserve and prohibited travel within 3 nautical miles of it. It further maintains a constant armed patrol in the surrounding waters to prevent intrusions by outsiders. In spite of all this, John Chau expressed a clear desire to convert the tribe and was aware of the legal and mortal risks he was taking by his efforts, writing in his diary, "Lord, is this island Satan's last stronghold, where none have heard or even had the chance to hear your name?", "The eternal lives of this tribe is at hand", and "I think it's worthwhile to declare Jesus to these people. Please do not be angry at them or at God if I get killed ... Don't retrieve my body." Chau's death was a tragedy, but it raised some very important ethical, spiritual, and theological questions. Why did John Chau go to the Sentinelese, even though he knew that they didn't wish to be contacted and it could cost him his life? Was what John Chau did ethical? Was there a wiser approach maybe he could've taken? What happens to people who have never heard the gospel? Should we as Christians be attempting to convert those from unreached tribes and indigenous people groups?  

There's just something about uncontacted tribes that's always piqued my curiosity. Perhaps you've heard of Ishi, who, as the last of his people, emerged from California's Sierra foothills in the summer of 1911. It's estimated that Ishi was around 50 years of age and spent the vast majority of his life completely cut off from modern society. And for good reason, after all his tribe was literally slaughtered in a series of massacres. Then there's the Bronco Apache I covered here on The Wild West Extravaganza way back when. Link in the description. These guys and gals were still making raids into Arizona and New Mexico as late as 1926. Hell, even a decade later they themselves were being hunted in the mountains of northern Mexico. According to Jason Betzinez, an Apache who rode with Geronimo, those Broncos were still out there as recently as 1959. Now I don't know how accurate that is, but if true that's still quite a long time ago. I think it's safe to say that as of this recording, there are no remaining uncontacted tribes anywhere in North America. South America is a different story, though. And let's not forget about Africa or India. Per the experts at Survival International, there are currently over one hundred uncontacted tribes worldwide. A number that absolutely blows my mind. If that seems like a lot, I will say that the term uncontacted is a little misleading. Generally speaking, it's used to describe certain indigenous peoples who AVOID all contact with outsiders. Doesn't mean they've never met anyone else or that they've never physically touched or owned modern objects. So long as they continue to avoid all contact with outsiders, they are considered uncontacted. And today you're going to hear about a group who, in my opinion, are about as uncontacted as you can possibly get. They have no trade with neighboring tribes, they brook no interference from outsiders and we don't even know what language they speak, much less what they call themselves.   The following is courtesy of Rich Napolitano and his podcast, Shipwrecks and Seadogs: North Sentinel Island is a remote and largely isolated island located in the Bay of Bengal, belonging to the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago of India. The island is known for its indigenous inhabitants, the Sentinelese, who have fiercely resisted contact with the outside world, maintaining their traditional way of life and avoiding interactions with modern society. Due to their isolation and the limited knowledge about their language and culture, the Sentinelese people remain one of the last uncontacted tribes on Earth, making North Sentinel Island a unique and heavily restricted area for anthropological study and preserving their autonomy. Over recorded history, a number of ships have wrecked near the island, causing unpleasant confrontations with the native people of North Sentinel Island.   Seadogs and Shipwrecks - https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/   Seadogs and Shipwrecks ad free & bonus content - https://intohistory.com/shipwreckspod/   Original theme music for Seadogs and Shipwrecks by Sean Siegfried - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBMxexyt1grjt6G1gHHwZA   Check out the website for more true tales from the Old West https://www.wildwestextra.com/   The Bronco Apache - https://www.wildwestextra.com/the-last-wild-apache/   Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/   Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wildwest   Free Newsletter! https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/   Join Into History for ad-free and bonus content! https://intohistory.supercast.com/   Merchandise! https://www.teepublic.com/user/wild-west-extravaganza   Book Recommendations! https://www.amazon.com/shop/wildwestextravaganza/list/YEHGNY7KFAU7?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

North Sentinel Island is one of the most isolated places on the planet, and its people are extremely determined to keep it that way. The 1809 shipwreck of the HMS Primrose and the1867 wreck of the Nineveh found their passengers and crews as unwelcomed guests. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.For photos related to this episode please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2023/08/22/north-sentinel-island/.Subscribe to Into History for ad-free episodes of this and other great history podcasts. Also get bonus content, early access, exclusive events, an online community and other perks. Subscribe today at intohistory.com/shipwreckspod.

Get ready to be swept away to the captivating world of Andaman, as our guest, Praloy Sinha, shares his unforgettable journey filled with beauty, adventure, and history!

In this Thailand news video, you'll learn about the MVP plan to DEMILITARIZE Thailands Armed Forces. This is a big news story and we've got the latest details for you.So what is the MVP plan, and why is it so important? Well, the MVP plan is a strategy to gradually reduce the size of the Thai Army over the next five years. This is a major step forward for Thai democracy and freedom, and we're excited to see how the plan will progress. Stay tuned for more Thailand news as it comes in!--Talks fail: No accord on Pita's renominationRepresentatives of the coalition allies, other political parties and senators cannot agree on the legality of Pita Limjaroenrat's renomination for prime minister and the joint parliament will debate the issue on Wednesday, when the second round of voting is scheduled.Source - The Bangkok PostMove Forward submits 7 bills for 'change'The Move Forward Party has submitted seven bills intended to "demilitarise" the armed forces and "demonopolise" the economy. The draft legislation was submitted on Tuesday by a group of Move Forward MPs led by Parit Wacharasindhu, and accepted by a representative of the House speaker.Source - The Bangkok PostPheu Thai to nominate Srettha as PM if Pita fails again : PaetongtarnThe Pheu Thai party will nominate Srettha Thavisin as a prime ministerial candidate in parliament, if Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat fails again to get his candidacy approved by the joint sitting of tomorrow (Wednesday), Paetongtarn Shinawatra said Tuesday.Source - Thai PBS WorldPhang Nga airport ‘needed'BANGKOK: The Joint Public and Private Sector Consultative Committee (JPPSCC) in the Andaman provinces has urged Airports of Thailand (AoT) to continue its feasibility study on Phang Nga Airport.Source - The Phuket News14.15m foreign arrivals so far this yearThailand received 14.15 million foreign visitors from Jan 1 to July 16, with spending of 588 billion baht (US$17.11 billion), the Tourism and Sports Ministry said on Tuesday.Source - The Bangkok Post--Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can't recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy. Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572--Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com--LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every dayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw--Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com--Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow--#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #thailandelection2023Support the show

Born in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (a union territory of India at the junction of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea), Honeyboy Des has been busking in Melbourne since 2006. Interview recorded on April 16, 2022 (Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the song "Lawrence School Reunion Song", written by Honeyboy Des. Photo credit: Honeyboy Des personal archive https://www.youtube.com/@HoneyboyDes https://www.instagram.com/honeyboydes/

SPEAKERSLt. General Ajay Kumar SinghPVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd.), former Commander in Chief of Southern Command of Indian Army, 11th Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and currently Advisor to O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU).   Shrabani BasuJournalist and Author of many critically acclaimed books including For King and Another Country: Indian Soldiers on the Western Front 1914-18 and Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen's Closest Confidant, and Spy Princess: The Life of Noor Inayat Khan. Shrabani is a frequent commentator on Indian history on British television and radio and has appeared in several BBC documentaries on the subject of Empire.   Dr. Indivar KamtekarAssociate Professor of Modern History at the Centre for Historical Studies of the Jawaharlal Nehru University. He is the Modern History editor of the journal Studies in History. He has been a member of the Indian Historical Records Commission, and of the editorial board of the journal Modern Asian Studies. He is also the co-author of the book History in the Making: The Visual Archives of Kulwant Roy.SYNOPSISHow does one reconcile with the fact that these soldiers through their devoted services and unbending loyalty were further strengthening a foreign power that was subjugating and exploiting their countrymen? #Britain never had a large contingent in India. It was the Indian soldiers of the #BritishIndianArmy who ensured that no native ruler in India could challenge the British authority. After securing indisputable hegemony for Britain over all of India, they helped it extend its power over our neighbours from Afghanistan to Burma. Sure the Indian soldiers fought valiantly in the world wars, but the people they fought in places extending from Egypt to Malaysia bore no ill-will towards Indians. They were not India's enemies.We laud the mutineers of #1857 as India's first independence heroes, then how can we also commemorate those who chose the #EastIndiaCompany over India and enabled it to defeat these mutineers and brutally crush India's first rebellion for independence. Similarly, we cannot simultaneously valorise the Indian National Army led by Subhash Chandra #Bose and also those who defeated it so that India continued to remain firmly under the yoke of British tyranny.However, soldiers fight for the government of the day. All over the world, good soldiers are expected to follow the orders, and not question the motives behind them. The political situation and societal values have considerably changed since the days of the British Indian Army. Is it fair for us to apply our contemporary lens and discredit the sacrifices of these brave Indian men?Explore More at - www.argumentativeindians.comDISCLAIMER:We invite thought leaders from across the ideological spectrum. The guests in our sessions express their independent views and opinions. Argumentative Indians does not profess to subscribe, agree or endorse the same or be in anyway responsible for the stance, words and comments of our guests.

This week Melissa is joined by Fiona Caulfield for a vibrant and captivating conversation about travel and experiences in the country of India. Known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes, India is a sensory overload that leaves travelers wanting more.  Fiona Caulfield is a true connoisseur of all things India. Her journey began when she left her high-profile career in consulting  and embarked on a life-changing adventure in India, pursuing her passion for travel and authentic experiences.  Over the past decade, Fiona has become an expert on Indian crafts, communities, and travel. Through her "Love India Travel" brand, she offers handcrafted travel books filled with expert advice. Her desire for authentic experiences and talent for 'treasure hunting' have allowed her to immerse herself in the country, and now she offers recommendations to others to do the same.  Indagare is also collaborating with Fiona on an upcoming Indagare Insider Journey to India, focusing on Rajasthan, including visits to Udaipur and Jaipur in the fall of 2023. Visiting indagare.com/insiderjourneys to learn more.  And on Destination Hacks, Melissa highlights even more shopping recommendations from Fiona for finding the best handmade crafts, jewelry and more in Jaipur, Kolkata and New Delhi. She also shares a few of her personal favorite spots for craft and design!If you want more information on the shops and markets mentioned in this week's episode, click on the links below: Jaipur:Nila House: Non-profit dedicated to promoting India's textile crafts in a gorgeous, elegant stone structure designed by architect Bijoy Jain AnanTaya: Contemporary craft shop by Ayush Kasliwal featuring home decor from young designers and craftspeople, as well as vintage piecesGem Palace: One of India's oldest jewelry houses selling handcrafted jewelry since 1852Gems Paradise & Tholia's Kuber: Fantastic jewelry shops on Mirza Ismail RoadPhool Mandi: Flower market near Changi Takasal Gate selling bundles wrapped in saris, open from 6:00 am - noon Kolkata:Mallick Ghat: Flower market underneath the eastern end of Howrah Bridge, open from 5:00 am - noonKumortuli: Traditional potter's quarter in northern KolkataNew Delhi:Datskar: Non-profit market dedicated to supporting traditional artisans selling textiles, pottery, jewelry and moreKamala Crafts Shop: Traditional crafts shop of the Crafts Council of India that works directly with artisansGood Earth: India's leading design house selling luxury home products and apparelKashmir Loom: Studio in New Delhi selling embroidered cashmere scarves and throwsIf you want to read any of the books mentioned before your next trip to India, here is a list referenced by Melissa and Fiona: A Fine Balance by Rohinton MistryThe God of Small Things by Arundhati RoyHonor by Thrity UmrigarWhite Tiger by Aravind AdigaHouse of Jaipur by John ZubrzyckiThe Anarchy by William DalrympleThe Ramayana (India's most beloved epic tale)  

In today's episode for 20th April 2023, we explain why a massive development plan in the Andaman and Nicobar Island region has created a furore.

Dr Sahir Advani is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Maine. While he works at a larger, global scale now, we dipped into his experiences from the pre-pandemic era for this episode, from when he conducted his doctoral work across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Sahir is interested in finding sustainable solutions to coral reef associated fisheries and the export markets driving them. He has profiled the fisheries of these Islands, with a focus on the grouper fisheries. His research spans avenues of marine biology, community-based research and conservation, and global economics.

Today's guest is Mahi Mankeshwar - a cetacean biologist who has one of the most natural affinities to the marine space that I've ever encountered. She was one of the first people to systematically document the diversity of marine mammals around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with a focus on cetaceans - that is, dolphins and whales. Her work across the islands has led to some of the most fantastic sightings and records of these incredible animals for whom Indian waters are home. And from the sound of it, she's only getting started.

I am joined by my guest co-host, Tanmay Wagh, who you all met last Season as part of episode 21: The Thing About Marine Adventures! Together, we speak to two fabulous members of the Andaman and Nicobar Environment Team at the Dakshin Foundation - James Tirkey and Babu Kutty.James is the Base Coordinator and a Field Assistant at ANET. He has extensive research experience - having assisted on several forestry projects. He enjoys work within the realms of botany, herpetology, birding, mangroves systems and the marine sphere. He has a scientific and logical mind, with a largely calm demeanor, save for the occasional volleyball match! He's also a keen naturalist, and seeing an unexpected species around the field base is one sure-shot way to bring an uncharacteristic, joyous smile on his face.Babu is the Boat Captain of the research vessel Khlee, and is also the maintenance-in-charge at ANET. Basically, the king of jugaad and quick-fixes! He is also a certified diver with skilled knowledge in navigating the seascape - both above and under water. He is integral to the planning and execution of several research projects - including Tanmay's - and is one of the most passionate members of ANET. He expresses his concern for the environment through heated discussions and long rants, all lending insight into his deeply pragmatic thinking.

Dr Elrika D'Souza is the Programme Manager of Oceans and Coasts at the Nature Conservation Foundation. Her research interests lie in exploring plant-animal interactions in seagrass ecosystems. Elrika has documented historical declines in dugong populations in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, and has worked towards identifying the reasons that led to that very decline. Presently, her research in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago focusses on understanding the biotic and abiotic processes that shape seagrass ecosystems and dugong behaviour.

What is the the Chinese Spy Balloon in US airspace Saga? And what's the “mystery balloon” hovering over Andaman & Nicobar Islands? Tune in to know!

We're back today with another in our Andaman and Nicobar series, with a conversation featuring Professor Pankaj Sekhsaria. His main areas of research lie at the intersection of environment, science and society and he is incredibly driven when it comes to issues of the environment and wildlife conservation across the country. He is also an incredible and prolific writer and storyteller, and you can find his words tucked away in mainstream journalism, academic articles, novels, essays and more. Today, he joins me to talk about where his deep connection with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands comes from, and we dissect all that is currently unfolding in terms of infrastructural development on Great Nicobar Island. What does it mean for the future of the island's people and biodiversity?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the renaming of 21 islands of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago after Param Vir Chakra awardees, on Parakram Diwas. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores India's Bay of Bengal islands, their strategic significance, India's many wars & heroes. Episode 1159 of #CutTheClutter     Brought to you by  @KiaInd 

In the first episode of our Andaman and Nicobar series, storyteller-supreme, Manish Chandi speaks to Ishika and Akshay about his early years in the islands through riveting anecdotes. Manish Chandi, an affiliate with the Andaman and Nicobar Environment Team and Nature Conservation Foundation. In the last 25 years, Manish has worked on a wide range of projects in the region: herpetological surveys, forest restoration and anthropology - for his PhD, he lived with the Nicobarese people studying community sharing mechanisms and how they were disrupted by the 2004 tsunami.

Happy 2023, listeners! This year, The Thing About Wildlife is kick-starting with a 10-part series on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Stay tuned for more!

With India assuming its G20 presidency, it has drawn flak from the Opposition, calling it the BJP's attempt to sort of portray the presidency as this government's achievement. This is in context to several foreign diplomats of other G20 nations visiting the cell of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. How should the criticism be viewed? Geeta Mohan and Anna Priyadarshini discuss this and more in Geeta's World. Tune in!

First, Indian Express' National Sports Editor Sandeep Dwivedi joins host Shashank Bhargava to talk about the possible reasons why Sourav Ganguly was not allowed to serve a second term as the BCCI president, and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement about the development.Next, Indian Express' Rural Affairs Editor Harish Damodaran explains why wheat and rice stock of government agencies are at a five year low, and the concerns this raises (09:36).And in the end, Indian Express' Ritu Sarin tells us about two Indian bureaucrats accused of sexual assaulting and gangraping a 21 year old woman in Port Blair (17:15).

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Vijoy Sahay about his research on the tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the cultures of these tribes, and the best way to protect them. (Professor Vijoy S. Sahay, Former Head, Department of Anthropology, Allahabad University, did his B.A. (Honours), M.A., and PhD in Anthropology from Ranchi University. He was awarded PhD for his exceptional research work on the Nicobar Archipelago. Professor Sahay's main areas of interest in Anthropology have been teaching anthropological theories and conducting field research among the most particularly vulnerable tribal groups of the country. Professor Sahay is the Editor-in-Chief of the internationally renowned anthropological research journal, The Oriental Anthropologist, published biannually by the SAGE Publications. His latest book Experiencing Anthropology in the Nicobar Archipelago has been published by the Routledge. His forthcoming book is on Anthropological Thought: From Evolutionism to Postmodernism and After. Professor Sahay has also been member of two important committees constituted by the Government of India for the protection and preservation of the dwindling tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.) The Oriental Anthropologist Journal-https://journals.sagepub.com/editorial-board/OAN Books- amazon.com/Experiencing-Anthropology-Nicobar-Archipelago-Vijoy-ebook/dp/B08R1BKQRG/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1658516696&refinements=p_27%3AVijoy+S+Sahay&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=Vijoy+S+Sahay If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by guests in the interviews do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for Roots of Reality)

A song sung by the last of the Bo Tribe, In the Aka Bo language, now extinct:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K3lrMphIHA

Alisha Flecky felt aimless as a talent agent in Los Angeles. In 2010 she decided to drop everything and travel to gain a bit of perspective. The trip was initially six months through the south of India, the Andaman islands, and finally Rishikesh. But it was this final location that transformed a trip into a lifestyle. She spent the next decade training in tantric arts, yoga, and mystical dance. Soon she started a clothing business not to necessarily make money, but to fuel this lifestyle as a nomad and vagabond. This business would be called the Blonde Vagabond, which uses upcycled fabric and materials to recreate pieces influenced by styles she saw abroad. https://www.blondevagabond.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter! https://findingfounders.co/subscribe Website: findingfounders.co Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samueldonner/ Follow Finding Founders IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingfounderspodcast/

Pattaya says NO to water fights & parties for Songkran | GMT | Ep.221 A music video was released by Thailand's Department of Special Investigations, warning people about call centre scams. The mayor of Pattaya has approved the Songkran celebration but has changed the spotlight to traditional and religious activities instead. A “Thai Riviera” road will be built along the coast of six of Thailand's Andaman provinces. You can put your hopes to rest as Thailand will ban any use of cryptocurrencies as a form of payment. All this and more coming up on today's Good Morning Thailand with Jay and Tim. All these stories and more coming up on today's Good Morning Thailand with Jay and Tim. My Beach Resort: https://www.mybeachphuket.com (My beach hotel - key in the code “THAIGER” for 10% discount) Coffee sponsored by: https://coffeeculture.asia/thaiger (10% discount for Thaiger members with the code 'THAIGER' at check out) To purchase Thaiger merchandise you can also send us an email at: shop@thethaiger.com Click the link to watch a 2 minutes Thailand on Bounce: https://youtu.be/Qm3Tu7vNZJM To learn more and help Andy and Andy... click this link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraisin... BROWSE to read the latest news: https://thethaiger.com

Do you struggle with overwhelm, burnout and lack of OOMPH, passion and sensuality? (I know, most of us, right?!) Well, you're gonna love this episode! My guest today is Jonita Dsouza and she has quite a story. Jonita was born and raised in the tropical islands of Andaman, India, and left home at the age of 17 to find her identity. Little did she know that the awareness that she was seeking would bring her to London, UK where she found the freedom and expression of her womanhood. Soon she was caught in the rat race and competition of the Western world, burnt out with severe illnesses which made her realize that she had to lose her societal identity to discover her real essence. After several years of immersing herself in to the spiritual learnings of the divine feminine and discovering her real essence as a woman, she made the decision to pass on this wisdom to as many women around and invite them on a journey of exploring their femininity. In 2012, Jonita founded the company ‘Exploring Femininity' running monthly online women's circles, workshops, sacred feminine retreats and private coaching. Timestamps: 04:59 Unlearning the protective masculine 02:59 Freedom of duality 3:23 Jonita on Indian society of the ‘80s and ‘90s 4:53 the idealized western world 7:20 Unity of feminine experience 9:01 New age spirituality in India 13:11 Hidden oppression in western culture 16:28 Femininity today 19:11 Divine feminine anger 23:56 Anger is not a primary emotion 29:28 Emotion is a teacher 30:46 Darkness and femininity 33:01 Toxic femininity 36:54 Advice on finding courage 39:27 Womb-heart energetic connection 44:49 Sacred sexuality 49:20 Sensuality is a state of mind 53:29 Self-touch as nourishment 56:02 Anatomy of pleasure in women 57:28 Jonita's course: Empress Codes Contact: https://www.facebook.com/exploringfemininity/ https://jonitadsouza.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UoCyuUA5J8hWcLGc2yUow Amy Fournier Website: http://amyfournier.com/ Email: amy@amyfournier.com Instagram: @FitAmyTV TikTok: @awakeningaphrodite Facebook: Amy Fournier Twitter: Tweetwithamy Podcast: Awakening Aphrodite on iTunes and Spotify Amy Fournier is a former People-Pleaser turned Healthy Lifestyle Entrepreneur who specializes in developing self-awareness and total mind-body transformation. She is a fitness and health expert, host of the Awakening Aphrodite podcast, author, inspirational speaker, artist, international cover model and a powerhouse of inspiration for looking and feeling your best no matter what your age, background or ability. With over 30 years of experience in fitness, health and personal development, Amy's mission is to help YOU realize the power you have to control the way you look and feel and do it in a way that you enjoy and to optimize your ENERGY and life! Amy considers herself to be a student of life and a work in progress and most importantly, she also loves to nap and is a lucky Mom to cute little fur-baby, Charlotte.:)