Podcasts about Arunachal Pradesh

Firstly, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhil Ghanekar about the Etalin hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh, which recently received in-principle forest clearance and what this means for the biodiversity-rich Dibang Valley.Next, The Indian Express' Karan Mahadik discusses WhatsApp's decision to roll out advertisements on its platform and why this shift is happening now. (11:30)And in the end, we discuss the US' military airstrikes on Iran, targeting three major nuclear facilities, Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. (21:05)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

The Odiyana Project - A Tibetan Orphanage in India. This podcast episode features an interview with Tulka and Dorjee about the Odiyana Project, a Tibetan orphanage, school, and clinic located in Arunachal Pradesh, India, in the foothills of the Himalayas. The project represents a beacon of hope, compassion, and healing in challenging times.Key Project DetailsLocation & BackgroundLocation: Arunachal Pradesh, India (foothills of the Himalayas)Timeline: Initiated 4-5 years ago by TulkaLand: 3-acre site gifted by the local communityProject Components: Orphanage, school, clinic, and templeMission & PurposeThe Odiyana Project serves the most disadvantaged children in the Himalayan region by providing:Shelter and housing for underprivileged childrenComprehensive education with emphasis on compassionHealthcare services through periodic clinic operationsBuddhist principles teaching compassion and wisdomWhat Makes This Project UniqueEducational PhilosophyPrimary Focus: Teaching compassion as the foundation for becoming good human beingsHolistic Approach: Inside-out development (inner compassion + outer education)Inclusive: Accepts children regardless of religious backgroundFuture Vision: Equipping children to help others when they grow upCommunity IntegrationLocal Support: Enthusiastic participation from local populationGovernment Backing: Local officials contribute to the projectInfrastructure Support: Government funded retention wall for flood protection and road pavingVolunteer Network: Business people and officials actively contributeCurrent Needs & OpportunitiesFinancial RequirementsTarget Goal: Approximately $200,000 to complete the entire projectFunding Sources: Monthly donations from general public and US contributorsLocal Contributions: Ongoing support from Indian communityVolunteer OpportunitiesThe project welcomes volunteers who can contribute:Teaching expertise (school teachers particularly needed)Medical background for healthcare servicesConstruction assistanceCultural exchange programsAccommodations for VolunteersRoom and board provided at project siteShelter facilities availableShower and housing amenitiesFood provided to volunteersLiving Conditions ContextLocal Community ChallengesFamilies living in tiny bamboo housesLimited access to quality educationRemote location near natural bordersSimple lifestyle with happy people but limited resourcesLack of access to Tibetan medicine and healthcareContrast with Western LifeThe podcast highlights the stark difference between children in Northeast India (whole families in small bamboo structures with minimal possessions) versus children in the United States (individual bedrooms, closets, multiple pairs of shoes).How to Get InvolvedContact InformationWebsite: odiyanainstitute.orgOrganization: Tibetan Aid Foundation.orgDirect Contact: Through hosts Jill and Fiona, or Tibetan Aid FoundationWays to ParticipateFinancial donations (monthly or one-time)Volunteer teaching (2-3 people have already volunteered successfully)Medical volunteer work for clinic operationsConstruction assistanceStudent exchange programs (bringing classes from other schools)Key Themes & MessagesHope in Dark TimesThe project serves as a source of light and hope during challenging global periods, demonstrating how focusing on compassion and service to others can provide meaning and peace.Buddhist Philosophy in ActionThe integration of Buddhist principles of compassion and wisdom with practical education and healthcare demonstrates how spiritual values can address real-world needs.Community CollaborationThe project showcases successful collaboration between:International donors (particularly from the US)Local Indian communitiesGovernment officialsReligious and secular participantsSustainable ImpactRather than temporary aid, the project focuses on long-term development by:Educating children to become compassionate leadersBuilding permanent infrastructureCreating ongoing healthcare servicesFostering community ownership and participationNotable Quotes & Insights"The first thing we teach them is compassion... to grow up as good human beings - that's the most fundamental emphasis.""Those children compared to our children here in the United States... whole families live under tiny bamboo houses with nothing available to them.""Helping others is the key to bringing peace to the world basically."Project Timeline & ProgressPast Achievements (5 years)Started from empty 3-acre landBuilt shelter and residential facilitiesEstablished ongoing school operationsConducted periodic medical clinicsGained local government and community supportCurrent StatusSchool operating under constructionOngoing building and developmentRegular volunteer and donation intakeActive community participationFuture VisionComplete construction with $200,000 funding goalExpand educational and healthcare servicesGraduate compassionate, well-educated childrenServe as model for similar projects 

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Soumyarendra Barik about Apple's decision to increase iPhone production in India and the political pushback it has received from the US.Next, we turn to Arunachal Pradesh, where protests have erupted against a hydropower project where we are joined by The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah to understand the strategic importance of the project, and why local communities are opposing it. (15:18)Lastly, we discuss the Bombay High Court's strong remarks on the arrest and rustication of a Pune engineering student over a social media post related to Operation Sindoor. (22:04)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Nyonyok, a multi-talented blind student from Arunachal Pradesh, currently pursuing English Honours at St. Edmund's College, Shillong.From growing up in a remote corner of Northeast India with limited awareness about disability, to becoming an international blind football player, rapper, music producer, and voice artist—Nyonyok's story is full of quiet determination and creativity.In this episode, he shares:His early years in inclusive and residential schools across Assam and MeghalayaRepresenting India in blind football, and his childhood experiments with tying plastic bags to footballs to make them audibleDiscovering his voice through music in class 3, and later teaching himself beatboxing and multiple instrumentsTransitioning into rap music as a form of personal expression, delivering 478 words per minuteLearning audio production independently using Reaper, and now freelancing for projects with clients including National Book Trust and NIEPVDWhy he continues working from Shillong and his vision for launching accessible production coursesTune in to listen to a story that challenges conventions around disability, ability, and artistic expression.Eyeway Helpdesk: 8800 00 4334 Learn more at: www.scorefoundation.org.in

Was passiert, wenn zwei atomar bewaffnete Großmächte – China und Indien – in einer der gefährlichsten Grenzregionen der Welt aufeinandertreffen? In dieser Folge von Weltmacht China beleuchten wir den brisanten Konflikt in Aksai Chin und Arunachal Pradesh – zwei Gebiete, die weit mehr als nur strategisch bedeutsam sind. Warum streiten sich zwei der größten Wirtschaftsnationen Asiens genau hier? Was steckt hinter den wiederkehrenden Spannungen im Himalaya? Und was sagen diese territorialen Konflikte über den globalen Machtkampf zwischen Peking und Neu-Delhi aus? Gemeinsam mit ARD-Korrespondent Christoph Kober (Beijing) und Peter Hornung (Neu-Delhi) schaffen wir die Faktenbasis – und mit Politikwissenschaftler Johannes Plagemann (GIGA) analysiert Host Joyce Lee die geopolitischen Auswirkungen dieses Konflikts auf Asien und die Weltordnung. Feedback? Anregungen? Schreibt uns an: weltmachtchina@rbb-online.de "Welt.Macht.China" ist der China-Podcast der ARD. Aktuelle und ehemalige Korrespondent*innen und Expert*innen haben sich zusammengetan, um einen vielfältigen Einblick zu geben in das riesige Land. Es geht um Politik, Wirtschaft, Kultur, das Leben und den Alltag in der Volksrepublik, außerdem um Klischees und Chinas Rolle in der Welt. Eine neue Folge gibt es jeden zweiten Dienstag in der ARD Audiothek und in allen anderen Podcast-Apps. https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/welt-macht-china/10494211/ Ihr habt Anmerkungen, Lob und Kritik? Schreibt uns an weltmachtchina@rbb-online.de. Unser Podcast Tipp: "Das Gift in Dir" heißt die erste Staffel im neuen Podcast-Feed von 11KM Stories von der Tagesschau. Los geht’s mit Lobby-Machenschaften rund um PFAS. Das sind wasser- und schmutzabweisende Chemikalien, zum Beispiel in Outdoorjacken oder Pfannen. Einige sind nachgewiesenermaßen krebserregend und gelangen beispielsweise durch Abwasser von Chemiefirmen in die Umwelt, ins Grundwasser – und letztlich in unserem Körper. Obwohl diese Risiken bekannt sind, ist ihre Herstellung erlaubt. Der fünfteilige Storytelling-Podcast "Das Gift in Dir" folgt der Spur einer extrem mächtigen Chemie-Lobby, zeigt wie selbst Robert Habeck als Wirtschaftsminister ihren Erzählungen auf den Leim ging und wie ein Dorf in Oberbayern gegen die PFAs Verschmutzung auf die Barrikaden geht. "Das Gift in Dir" im neuen 11KM Stories Podcast von der Tagesschau: In der ARD Audiothek und überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt. https://1.ard.de/11KM_Stories_Das_Gift_in_Dir?=cp

Begonias are known around the world as a plant of beauty and diversity. What can they teach us about the world around us? Through his work on Begonias and other flowering plants found in Northeast India, Professor Dipankar Borah sees the world differently. It's not just for his own benefit though.“Much of my time is spent making students aware of their surroundings,” He says. “We trek to forests, cook food from the wilderness, and then find joy in the simple yet profound experiences. Through these moments of exploration and laughter, I hope to rekindle their sense of wonder and then help them build the lasting bond with nature.”In this episode, let Dr. Borah invite you with joy and wonder into the world of Begonias. Dipankar Borah's paper “A new species Begonia ziroensis and a new record of Begonia siamensis from Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India” is in volume 63 issue 1 of the New Zealand Journal of Botany.It can be found here: https://doi.org/10.1080/0028825X.2023.2295439A transcript of this episode can be found here: Dipankar Borah - TranscriptNew Species: Begonia ziroensisEpisode image credit: Dipankar Borah Read more on Dipankar's Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dipankar-BorahAnd Follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dipu.borah2/Be sure to follow New Species on Bluesky (@newspeciespodcast.bsky.social) and Instagram (@NewSpeciesPodcast) and like the podcast page on Facebook (www.facebook.com/NewSpeciesPodcast).Music in this podcast is "No More (Instrumental)," by HaTom (https://fanlink.to/HaTom)If you have questions or feedback about this podcast, please e-mail us at NewSpeciesPodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to support this podcast and enjoy bonus episodes, please consider doing so at https://www.patreon.com/NewSpeciesPod

Back Home, One week later.By FinalStand. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.There is something worse than waking up and not knowing where you are: you could wake up and not know who you are.Note: World Events Stuff ~ aka Why things are happening in Cáel's lifeThe phone was from Iskender. His boss, Oyuun Tömörbaatar (OT), the former UN ambassador from Kazakhstan and now the informal and unrecognized UN representative and chief diplomat of the Khanate to the same august body, wanted to talk with me, immediately. OT wasn't being diplomatic at the moment, that would come later.{Now this is going to get convoluted}Any inquiries to the Khanate that didn't also include immediate official recognition of the Khanate currently were being steered my (and Hana's) way. For all the behind closed doors crap, he had me, his loyal ass-monkey mutton-head. I held faint hope that this latest meeting would work out to my benefit. For the meeting, I traveled light, only Naomi (the Amazon) and Chaz (British SRR) watched over me.Now fathers who know me, hide their daughters. I'd earned my 'scoundrel' reputation. T. Sarangerel, OT's daughter, was in the room when Iskender ushered me in. She gave me an uncertain look, I shrugged and she smiled. It took me 3 nano seconds to figure that out, OT was scoping me out as a potential son-in-law. I was in Temujin's Inner Circle and a man who he trusted (a rarity). Any union with me would strengthen OT's clan's standing in the new regime.The genetic footprint Temujin, and his immediate family collectively, had put down in the 13th and 14th centuries CE today was vast. He needed that to make his plans for the internal reorganization of the Khanate work. The old republics would go away, to be replaced by a system akin to the Byzantine 'themes, the re-organization of regions based on the recruitment of the Tumens.The Khanate was aiming for an 'Autocratic Republic' ~ a term invented in the 19th century. My use of this terminology was based on my gut instinct, Alal's host of memories involving every form of governance, and my experience with human nature. That clued me in to what Temujin was up to, his Greater Plan. He wasn't going to form a false-front government. He was going to retain the decision-making powers and do so openly, thus 'Autocratic'.He also planned to have a bicameral legislative branch. The Upper House would be based in Tumens and bureaucratic leadership, intellectual standing, religious sects, and tribal entities. This body would be based on merit, not primogeniture. The Lower, main chamber, would be a democratically-elected assembly (aka a democratic republic) that advised him on policy matters, thus 'Republic'.All the power would remain in the Great Khan's hands and would be exercised by his genetic descendants (which some geneticists estimated as being as high as 25% of the Central Asian population.) Marrying into that extended family would be easy, the 'family' itself would have a vested interesting in supporting a state that benefited them.Men and women could exercise power in the government through marriage alliances, identical to the manner Hana was working through me. Being surrounded by very populous countries in various states of belligerence, empowering women wouldn't be an issue since every willing mind and pair of hands mattered. Outsiders who shone through could be offered a spouse and brought into the ruling elite since polygamy was permissible.In the Khanate there would be universal compulsive suffrage (everyone 18+ was legally required to vote) to decide on the representatives in the new legislative body. Everyone was expected to fight, so everyone voted. It would be modeled on the Duma of early 20th century Imperial Russia. Unlike the ill-fated Tsar Nicholas II, Temujin would be much more attentive to the voice of the people, in the Information Age, he had to.Or so I hoped. I spewed forth my ideas to OT who didn't agree, or disagree with my vision. Perhaps Temujin and I did share a bond that went beyond obligation. OT then pulled a 'Pamela'."He told me he knew immediately you were his brother when you and I shared that vision," he commented out of nowhere."His words: You (Earth and Sky) are the old. He (meaning me) is the new. He (me again) will show us the way." My, that was nice, obtuse and not at all helpful. What did OT want? My good buddy, the Great Khan, wanted to cash in on Hana's and my sudden popularity. His most pressing need remained 'time'. He needed to have a cease-fire in the wings when his offensive resumed the next day.The Earth and Sky had moved, well, the Heaven and Earth to get the Tumens and their accompanying national armies up and running after only a two day respite. Thanks to me, Manchuria was a mess. The Russians had carried out my 'Operation: Funhouse' with mixed, mostly positive results.Dozens of smaller Chinese military police units along the border went, 'inactive' was the term most often used in the media. They didn't disarm, yet they didn't fight the Russians either. They sat back and let events unfold. The issue wasn't the Chinese's willingness to fight and die for their country. It was the schizophrenic government in Beijing.The PRC didn't want to wage a war with the Russian Federation at that moment. The Khanate was the priority. There were two fundamentally incompatible courses of action favored for dealing with the Russians:One large group advocated a passive Option A: let the Russians step in and shield the three remaining provinces making up Manchuria that were still in Chinese possession. Later, China would use military, economic and political means to edge the Russians out, once the Khanate was dealt with.A sizable faction favored a more aggressive Option B: play a game of chicken with Vladimir Putin. Tell the Bear not to come across the border while threatening him with a bloody and pointless (for him) guerilla war if he did intervene. Events on the ground were not providing a lot of support for that school of thought,However, this split at the highest levels of leadership left the local and regional commanders to try and muddle through as best they could. To the local commanders defending the Amur River side of the Chinese-Russian border, common sense dictated that they not oppose the Russian crossings, because the Russian 35th Army would kill them.All their military units had gone west to the Nen River line. With no heavy weapons and little air support, the People's Armed Police (PAP) (paramilitary) and the Public Security Bureau (regular police) units would be wiped out for little gain.Russia's GRU (Military Intelligence) sweetened the pot by allowing the police units to remain armed and in formation. It could be argued that they weren't even committing treason. At any time, they could throw themselves into the battle, or form the core of a resistance movement. 'Conserving your strength' had been a hallmark of the Communist Chinese struggle against the Imperial Japanese and Nationalists forces from the 1920's until 1945 and it had served them well.For the party officials, civil authorities and the People's Liberation Army (PLA), Army Air Force (PLAAF), and Army Navy (PLAN) who had gone with Option B, things weren't working out. In the north of Heilongjiang province at Morin Dawa/the Nen River line, the regional commander of the ad hoc forces facing the Khanate decided to duke it out with the Russian 36th Army as well. He was boned from the get-go.The PLAAF's overall command and control had been badly disrupted in the first few hours of The Unification War and had never fully recovered. Of the 22 air regiments that the PLAAF had started the war with in the Shenyang Military District (NE China), only 5 remained as effective formations flying, on average, a meager 20% of their original complement of advanced Shenyang J-16's, J-11's, Chengdu J-10's and Xian JH-7's aircraft.Replacing their aircraft losses meant sending up aged Shenyang J-8's (rolled out in 1980) and Nanchang Q-5's (in 1970) to fly and die in droves fighting their technologically superior Khanate foes. To add insult to injury, China's fleet of 97 Su-30MKK/MK2's (built in Russia) had suffered numerous suspicious mechanical and electronic failures, rendering them either flying coffins, or space holders in bomb-proof shelters.Furthermore, of the forces arrayed in the far north, only two of the five air regiments were responding. Two of the other three had begun displacing south into the Beijing Military District and preparing to defend the capital city. The fifth formation had another problem, North Korea (, more on that later.)In opposition to those two Chinese air regiments (roughly 60 aircraft of mixed types) stood seven complete and fresh Russian air regiments (over 400 front-line aircraft) and that didn't include the regiment and elements of the Far East Naval Aviation which was ALSO watching North Korea (, again more on that later.) The latter was of small comfort to the forces trying to hold the already compromised Nen River line.Behind those valiant troops, along the much more defensible Amur River line, the commander of the key city of Heihe sided with the Option A group and let the Russian 35th Army cross the river unopposed. By the time the PLA commanding general of the 'Nen Force' (the 69th Motorized Division and the subordinate 7th Reserve Division) figured that out, he was already in a shooting war with the Russians. So his supply lines weren't in danger, they were lost.The final indignity took place at Zalantun. The commander of the 3rd Reserve Div. had died during the attempt to recapture Zalantun. His replacement died when his helicopter was shot down as he was coming to assume command. In the absence of these officers, the divisional chief of staff told his men, including two hastily hustled forward mechanized brigades, to put down their arms. That meant 'Nen Force' was completely cut-off and surrounded.One battalion of the 36th Russian Motorized Brigade (yes, too many 36's running around) disarmed the Chinese troops while the rest, plus the 74th Independent Motorized Brigade raced for the prize, the city of Qiqihar. The last major mechanized formation of the 36th Rus. Army, the 39th MB was following them. However, instead of manning Qiqihar's defenses, the Chinese garrison in that city was waging war on its own populace.It wasn't only in Qiqihar; chaos reigned throughout Heilongjiang province. The Provincial Head of the Communist Party, Wang Xiankui, supported Option A. The Provincial Governor, Lu Hao, went with Option B. Both figures were rising stars in the PRC. Wang had ordered the still forming Reserve Divisions and the PAP units to disperse, thus avoiding any untimely confrontations with the Russians.Lu, without consulting Wang, ordered the same forces to launch a violent crackdown on all dissident forces, specifically all racial minorities. (It turned out that Lu was also a member of the Seven Pillars and his witch-hunt was aimed at getting the Earth and Sky organization operating in Heilongjiang).For the men and women on the other end of those phone conversations, there was no 'right' answer. Lest we forget, their organizations were already degraded by the Anthrax outbreak. Both men were powerful and represented China's future leadership, so if the person in charge at the ground level obeyed the wrong one, they could be assured of being roasted by the other.Some did try to do both, repress and disband at the same time. That meant that in the process of making mass arrests among an already war-fearful and plague-fearful populace, the law enforcement infrastructure began disintegrating.The problem with Lu's/7P's plan was that there was no 'revolutionary' organization to round up. That wasn't how the Earth and Sky operated in North-East China. They remained in tiny sabotage and reconnaissance cells. While they were scurrying for cover from the police crackdown, an opportunity presented itself.The afflicted minorities were getting furious with their treatment. These minorities saw themselves as loyal Chinese, yet they were being dragged out into the streets, put in detentions centers and (in a few cases) summarily executed. Being less than 10% of the overall population, resistance had never crossed their minds. It seemed all that those defenseless people could do was pray for Russian intervention forces to arrive.Within that mix of fear, betrayal and rage, the E and S discovered a way to start the dominos falling. The small, well-armed and well-trained E and S cells began ambushing police detachments. Weapons from those dead men and women were turned over to the pissed off locals before the cell went off to stalk the next police unit.Wash, rinse and repeat. It became a perverse and bloody case of wish fulfillment. Lu and the 7P's had been looking for an insurrection and they started one. Even though a miniscule portion of the population was involved, from the outside looking in, it reinforced the Putin Public Affairs initiative that portrayed Putin (and his army) as coming in to restore order to a collapsing civil system, which he was helping disrupt.From Moscow, the PRC's indecisiveness looked like Manna from Heaven. For the massive numbers of Russian soldiers riding through the Manchurian countryside, it felt like they were rolling into Arkham Asylum. Unlike the NATO countries' professional armies, Russia remained a largely conscript force whose normal term of service was only one year. These unseasoned troops could never tell if the local military, military police and police would attack until they rolled up on the Chinese units.At the start of that Day One of Operation: Funhouse, the Russian ROE (Rules of Engagement) was 'Ask and Verify'. It was tactically advantageous for the belligerent Chinese forces to lie about their intentions, then begin shooting at the Russians when they got close enough to hurt them. By Day Two, the standard front-line Russian soldier had adjusted that ROE to 'if they look at us wrong, light their asses up'. By Day Three, the officers had stopped trying to enforce Moscow's ROE orders.That was fine for the combat and rear echelon support troops because both the Chinese and Russian governments had another series of problems and they all centered around Pyongyang and Kim Jong-un's declaration that North Korea would intervene as well, without letting anyone know who he was 'intervening' against. To keep everyone guessing, the North Korean' People's Army was massing on all three borders, facing off with the PRC, Russia and South Korea. To prove his diplomatic intentions, Kim pledged to only mobilize half of his reserves, merely 4,250,000 extra men and women to go with his 950,000 strong standing army.It didn't take a military, or economic genius to realize the North Korean's chronically 'near death' economy was stampeding off a cliff. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) was in the middle of an oil crisis and Kim was increasing their fuel consumption by 400% while decreasing his workforce by 10%. To put it in perspective, the US unemployment was around 6%. Now imagine that in one week's time it would become 26%. One week, no severance packages. Would the population become unsettled?But wait, it gets better. The Secret War was colliding with the Real World in more places than Manchuria. Setting aside the assassination attempt (Grrr) of Hana Sulkanen, my fiancée, six Nipponese elders (two women and four men) appeared in the personal quarters of the Japanese Prime Minister on the first full night of 'Funhouse' and relayed their urgent requests.Those six were the Head of the Six (formerly Seven) Ninja Families and they were there at, my urging. Cause I'm an idiot and requiring the deaths of Romanians in my personal crusade obviously wasn't enough. Now I was asking the Japanese Defense Forces (JDF) to pony up as well. So take a deep breath and put on the hip-waders.You might be wondering why I would want the JDF, see, there was part of Operation: Funhouse that was hitting a predictable snag, namely the Korea People's Navy Force (KPNF) and the uncertain determination of the PLAN:The KPNF's vessels were rather old, small and crappy. They also had a love affair with anything that could launch a torpedo and they listed over 700 of these floating deathtraps (only 13 of which could be classified as surface warships) and the fanatical crews to take them into battle.The PLAN's numbers were far more realistic and the fleet generally more modern. Only their North (18 surface warships) and East Fleets (22 plus 5 'elsewhere') could play any role in an upcoming FUBAR, and both fleets were heading out to sea, mainly to avoid the sporadic, but increasingly effective Khanate air strikes.The FU to be BAR'ed was the Russian Far East Fleet (RFEF) (6 warships strong, ) that had seized on this crazy idea (per my suggestion) to sail south, around the Korean peninsula so they could land elements of the 55th Guards Red Banner Marine Brigade (the 165th Marine Regiment and the 180th Marine Tank Battalion).Theoretically they were going to be the 'Southern Shielding Force' that would interpose itself between the Khanate and Beijing. It should surprise no one that the RFEF's flotilla was unequal to the task of taking their destination, the port of Qinhuangdao, by amphibious assault. Fortunately for the Gods of War (which did not include me), there were five other navies involved.Meanwhile, South Korea was having kittens because their always crazy northern kin were slathering on the insanity. (In how many Buddhist countries do people flock to the temples and pray that their neighbor attacks someone, anyone else, but them? That wasn't a religious conundrum I wanted to deal with.) N.Korea mobilizing meant S.Korea had to mobilize, which sucked down on their GNP as well.Besides, N.Korean dams and coal-powered plants kept the lights on in Seoul. Erring on the side of caution, the S. Korea (aka Republic of Korea, ROK) Army suggested calling up only one million of their three million person reserve force in order to assure Cousin Kim that this was a purely defensive gesture. It didn't work. Kim Jong-un castigated the ROK for antagonizing him, despite his declaration that he 'might' feel like invading the South in the immediate future.Into the emerging crisis, the ROK Navy could sortie nineteen small surface ships. Japan's Navy wasn't up to its old imperial standards, but could still deploy 45 surface warships. The 800 lb. gorilla in the room was the core of the 7th Fleet stationed at Yokosuka, Japan, the USS carrier George Washington and her 14 escort vessels.If the George Washington was the gorilla, RIMPAC 2014 was King Kong. 22 nations, 50 ships, including the USS carrier Ronald Reagan were engaged in war games in the Central Pacific. With them were 5 vessels of the PLAN, had Kim Jong-un just kept his mouth shut, this wouldn't have been an issue. Hell, if the Khanate had not come into existence and launched its Unification War, but he had and they did,To show the US was taking this escalation seriously (without tipping their hand that they knew about Funhouse, Carrier Strike Group One (CSG 1) (the Carl Vinson +10) was rushing across the Pacific from San Diego. CSG 3 (the John C. Stennis +2) was being assembled hastily so that they could rendezvous with CSG 1 ASAP. So many brave souls running toward the danger, sometimes I hate myself.So now does it make sense that I found myself in a room with a US Senator tasked with riding herd on me?Anyway, there were the other three navies still unaccounted for, Taiwan / the Republic of China (ROC) (22 surface ships), Vietnam (7) and the Philippines (3). Taiwanese involvement was easy to explain, the PRC refused to acknowledge them as an independent country and probably never would.The Vietnam People's Navy was tiny in both numbers and tonnage. Five of the vessels were 1960's Soviet frigates. What Vietnam did have was a huge grudge against the PRC. The PLA invaded Vietnam in 1979 and devastated the northernmost provinces, killing as many as 100,000 civilians.The PLAN had walloped the VPN in 1974 (technically South Vietnam) and again in 1988. Out in the South China Sea were two island archipelagos; the Paracel (occupied by a small PLA garrison and claimed by the PRC, Vietnam and the ROC) and Spratlys Islands (disputed by Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, the PRC, the ROC, and Vietnam).The Philippines had a grand total of three frigates (all between 50 and 70 years old). 99% of the time, they faced a hopeless struggle enforcing Philippines' South China Sea claims, except they were now experiencing that 1% where the PRC found itself in a life and death struggle. Even then, the PLAN's South Sea Fleet was hands-down the biggest player with 26 surface warships centered on the Carrier Liaoning.Except (and there always seems to be an 'except') virtually all the PLAN's naval aviation had gone off to fight the Khanate and it wasn't coming back, ever. In the air, the Philippines was next to useless. What did they have of offer in the struggle for the South China Sea? Bases. The ROC and Vietnam had much more to bring to the table.The Vietnamese People's Liberation Air Force (VPLAR) had about 50 front-line aircraft and 175 nearly obsolete models ~ the same models the PLAAF was now piloting. The ROC Air Force could put up 325 almost-new fighters that were now superior to their opponents on the mainland. Why would I give a shit?Things cascade. The Khanate Air Force took a two-day long deep breath as Putin's 'Policeman that only looks like an invading army' started their intervention. Forty-eight hours later, the Khanate started the fourth stage (the first lunge, defeat the PLA's counter-attack then the second lunge) of the campaign.Their initial air power was still skating on thin ice where maintenance was concerned. They need more time to thoroughly rest their pilots and bring all their top-flight equipment to 100% working condition. Against them, in two days the PLAAF's assets increased by over 250 fighters.In turn, the Khanate had added their constituent state air forces plus nearly 80 new cutting edge air planes and 25 drones. Phase Four saw rolling airstrikes all along the forces massing in front of the northern and central Tumens. For a few hours, the PLA thought they knew what was going on.They were wrong and this was where my meeting with OT came in. Jab with the right, cut them down with the left. The left in my case was Tibet. Yeah, Tibet. Economic value = not nearly enough. From the very start of the war, a small number of seemingly inconsequential air strikes had seriously eroded the PLA and PLAAFs combat power in the Tibetan Plateau while leaving the roads, bridges and towns intact.Common military logic dictated that the Khanate had to punch their way further east into Qinghai (to the south) and Gansu (to the north) provinces. That was where the population and industry where. Farther east were even greater numbers of people and factories and the Khanate forces in the North hadn't been strong enough to threaten to cut off the Qinghai-Gansu front. Then the Russians showed up and the Khanate forces threatening that flank doubled overnight.The PLA hastily reinforced their northern flank, using troops from their strategic reserves. The move resulted in incredible attrition by airpower to the freshly equipped formations. The PLA was about to get flanked, but not from the north. Southwest of Qinghai was Tibet. A third of the Khanate's mobile forces now swept around in a huge left haymaker to the south.My job? I needed the 'Free Tibet' forces in the US and UK to provide public and moral support to the Khanate move. As Khanate Special Forces seized crucial bottlenecks in Tibet, they needed the locals to keep their 'liberators' informed of PLA presences and undermine any attempt to create a guerilla movement.The five Tumens dedicated to being the Schwerpunkt (point of maximum effort) of this flanking maneuver were going to be on a tight timetable if they were going to surround the PLA forces in Central China.My plan was to convince the Tibetans that the PRC's 55 years of occupation was coming to an end and the Great Khan wanted to sign a 'Treaty of Mutual Respect' (my invention). This would require both the Khanate and Tibet to recognize each other's right to exist the moment a cease-fire was reached. That was it. No 'armed presence', or 'mutual defense' agreements.The treaty would be formally signed in Lhasa, the Tibetan capital, when the city was safe ~ as determined by the Central Tibetan Administration (the Tibetan Government in Exile, CTA). Riki came up with an additional sweetener and proved she was quickly adjusting to our group's extra-governmental capabilities.

Meet Padma Shri Yanung Jamoh Lego, a remarkable woman whose knowledge of traditional herbal medicine has transformed countless lives. Born in the lush landscapes of Arunachal Pradesh, she inherited the wisdom of healing from her father, a renowned herbalist. Blending ancestral knowledge with modern science, she has treated over 300,000 patients—many of whom had lost hope in conventional medicine.Her journey from learning in the forests to establishing the Indigenous Herbal Heritage organization is nothing short of inspiring. She has not only preserved India's rich herbal legacy but also empowered thousands through sustainable healing practices.Honored with the Padma Shri in 2024, Yanung Jamoh Lego is a beacon of hope, proving that nature holds the key to true wellness. Tune in to uncover the incredible story of a woman who turned healing into a lifelong mission!About Padma PridePadma Pride is an inspiring audio series by The Good Sight and Rise Against Hunger India, celebrating Padma Awardees and their extraordinary impact. Every Sunday, webring you the story of a changemaker shaping India's future. (Narration: Shalini Singh, The Good Sight).

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Echoes of Hampi: Unveiling History and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-02-19-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दी की साफ नीली आकाश के नीचे, अरुणाचल प्रदेश के प्राचीन हम्पी के खंडहरों की मौन गूंज मानो समय के पन्नों से कहानियाँ सुना रही थी।En: Under the clear blue sky of winter, the silent echoes of the ancient ruins of Arunachal Pradesh's Hampi seemed to be telling stories from the pages of time.Hi: अरुणाचल पर्वत की चट्टानों के बीच ये मंदिर और मूर्तियां हमारी विरासत की अमूल्य धरोहर थीं।En: Nestled among the rocks of the Arunachal Mountains, these temples and sculptures were invaluable treasures of our heritage.Hi: अरजुन, एक जिज्ञासु इतिहासकार, अपनी पहचानी हुई थ्योरी को प्रमाणित करना चाहता था।En: Arjun, a curious historian, wanted to validate his recognized theory.Hi: वह आश्वस्त था कि अगर वह कुछ अनमोल साक्ष्य मिल जाए, तो वह आगामी अकादमिक सम्मेलन में धमाल मचा देगा।En: He was convinced that if he could find some priceless evidence, he would make a splash at the upcoming academic conference.Hi: उसके साथ थी मीरा, उनकी मित्र एक फ़ोटोग्राफ़र, जो अपनी कला में नयापन खोज रही थी।En: Accompanying him was Meera, their friend and a photographer, who was seeking novelty in her art.Hi: तीसरे साथी राहुल, कुछ खास इतिहास में रुचि नहीं रखते थे, लेकिन अपनी दोस्ती का मूल्य वो शिद्दत से समझते थे।En: Their third companion, Rahul, wasn't particularly interested in history but understood the value of friendship deeply.Hi: वे तीनों दोस्तों ने महाशिवरात्रि के त्योहार के पहले विंटर ट्रिप की योजना बनाई थी।En: The three friends had planned a winter trip just before the festival of Mahashivaratri.Hi: हम्पी के खंडहरों को देखना किसी रोमांचक सफर से कम नहीं था, परंतु अरजुन के मन में एक अनदेखी उम्मीद भी थी।En: Exploring the ruins of Hampi was nothing short of an adventurous journey, but Arjun also carried an unseen hope in his heart.Hi: जैसे-जैसे समय बीतता गया, अरजुन की उत्सुकता और बढ़ गई।En: As time passed, Arjun's curiosity grew.Hi: इसे हम्पी के अनसुने कोने पता लगाना था, परंतु मीरा और राहुल को लगा कि वो कहीं भी मंजिल पा नहीं रहा।En: He needed to discover the unheard corners of Hampi, but Meera and Rahul felt that he wasn't reaching any destination.Hi: एक दिन वो कबूल कर बैठा, "अगर कुछ मिला, तो बहुत कुछ कर सकता हूँ। लेकिन अगर नहीं मिला, तो..."En: One day, he admitted, "If I find something, I can do a lot. But if I don't..."Hi: "तो क्या, अरजुन?" मीरा ने तंज कसा।En: "What then, Arjun?" Meera teased.Hi: "अपने नजर को बदलो। कभी-कभी कुछ न पा कर हम बहुत कुछ पा लेते हैं।"En: "Change your perspective. Sometimes, by not finding anything, we find a lot."Hi: राहुल ने सहमति में सिर हिलाया, "हां, दोस्तो, अपनी यात्रा का मज़ा लो।"En: Rahul nodded in agreement, "Yes, friends, enjoy your journey."Hi: ध्यान में खोया अरजुन दो कदम आगे बढा कि तभी उसकी नजरें एक अजीब सी वस्तु पर पड़ी।En: Engrossed in thought, Arjun took two steps forward when his eyes fell on a peculiar object.Hi: यह था एक प्राचीन कलाकृति, कुछ अद्भुत नक्काशी के साथ।En: It was an ancient artifact, adorned with some exquisite carvings.Hi: "यह क्या है?" अरजुन ने अचरज से पूछा।En: "What is this?" Arjun asked in amazement.Hi: मीरा ने जल्दी से तस्वीर ली।En: Meera quickly took a photograph.Hi: लेकिन जांच करने पर, पता चला कि वह वस्तु विशेष रूप से महत्वपूर्ण नहीं थी।En: Upon investigation, it turned out that the object wasn't particularly significant.Hi: फिर भी, इसने उन तीनों को उस जगह के अद्वितीय संस्कृति की याद दिलाई।En: Still, it reminded them of the unique culture of the place.Hi: अंततः, अरजुन ने समझा कि ज्ञान की प्राप्ति का अर्थ कभी-कभी केवल अकादमिक उपलब्धियों से नहीं होता।En: In the end, Arjun realized that the acquisition of knowledge sometimes doesn't solely mean academic achievements.Hi: वे तीनों एक ठोस दोस्ती के साथ घर लौटे, और मीरा ने अपने नए फोटोग्राफी प्रोजेक्ट के लिए प्रेरणा पाई।En: The three returned home with a solid friendship, and Meera found inspiration for her new photography project.Hi: अरजुन ने जीवन में सही संतुलन की नई समझ पाई।En: Arjun gained a new understanding of the right balance in life.Hi: उन्होंने अब महसूस किया कि असली सफलता उन अनुभवों में है, जो उस यात्रा के गवाह बने थे, और जो उनके और उनके दोस्तों के बीच हमेशा रहेंगे।En: He now realized that true success lies in the experiences witnessed during the journey, which would always remain between them and their friends. Vocabulary Words:silent: मौनechoes: गूंजancient: प्राचीनruins: खंडहरोंnestled: चट्टानों के बीच स्थितinvaluable: अमूल्यheritage: धरोहरhistorian: इतिहासकारvalidate: प्रमाणित करनाpriceless: अनमोलevidence: साक्ष्यnovelty: नयापनunseen: अनदेखीdestination: मंजिलperspective: नजरpeculiar: अजीबartifact: कलाकृतिadorned: सजाया हुआexquisite: अद्भुतcarvings: नक्काशीacquisition: प्राप्तिachievements: उपलब्धियोंinspiration: प्रेरणाdiscounted: छूटjourney: यात्राwitnessed: गवाह बनेcompanionship: साथीadmire: प्रशंसा करनाintricate: सूक्ष्मembracing: स्वीकार करना

First, The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah explains why India is planning to construct the country's largest hydropower dam in Arunachal Pradesh and why the locals are opposing it.Next, The Indian Express' Udit Misra discusses the reasons behind the rupee's fall against the dollar and the factors influencing the exchange rate (13:42).Finally, The Indian Express' Jayprakash Naidu provides updates on the latest Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, which claimed the lives of eight security personnel (27:12).Hosted, written, and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Acoustic Live Session FinaleSong : Shangri-LaWe're closing this incredible edition of Acoustic Live Session with a breathtaking performance by Maylula! Their original track, Shangri-La, is the perfect finale, blending folk and rock to take you on a spiritual and emotional journey through enchanting melodies and profound lyrics.About the Artists:​Vocals & Members: Tsering Gombu Thungon, Tenzing Norbu Sinchaji​Guitar: Cbon, KarKa Ragi​Drums: ChachungSong Highlights:Shangri-La tells a captivating story of wandering paths, forest spirits, and the search for a mythical land beyond the mountains. With poetic verses and an unforgettable chorus, this track beautifully ties together the essence of exploration and self-discovery.This incredible edition of Acoustic Live Session is brought to you by 13 Old Spirit, in collaboration with Ragi's Studio and Artistic Avenue Home Studio, and proudly supported by our clothing partner, Flying Owl.

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This is the first of two episodes recorded in the Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, with the fantastic field staff that works with Dr Umesh Srinivasan. This episode features two young women who joined the team three years ago - Dema and Aiti (Kanchi) - who have since become invaluable members of the research teams that conduct bird research in this mountainous landscape!

Today, we explore the disappearing art of Buddhist papermaking in India, which is only practised by less than 10 Tibetan households in a remote village in Arunachal Pradesh. Invisible to the observer, each plain sheet of paper, painstaking handmade over several days, carries inscriptions preserving the Monpa tribe's history, memories of migration, and their religious and ecological roots. We ask ourselves what we can do as travellers, to extend the life of dying local traditional artforms. If you liked this episode, do consider rating the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. You can reach out to me on Instagram: @‌postcards.pfn I now have a YouTube show! Check out the first three episodes of To Your Heart's Content where my co-host Deepak Gopalakrishnan and I interview a broad range of people who are in the business of Content—from musicians to marketers and artists: https://www.youtube.com/@TYHC-6PC   Music Credit: Lama Tashi  

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 27th of September and here are this week's headlines.India and China are learnt to have made “significant progress” in narrowing their gap on pending issues along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. The Indian Express has learnt, this includes exploring the contors of a possible solution that factors in their respective pre-April 2020 positions while agreeing to address existing issues in Arunachal Pradesh. Sources said this might imply that Indian troops, whose access to certain patrolling points along the LAC were blocked either by Chinese troops or due to the implementation of the buffer zones created in the backdrop of disengagement at specific friction points, might be close to accessing them again.The Indian Express obtained exclusive details about Mumbai's Ring Road masterplan, developed by MMRDA, which outlines an extensive network of road connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. This ambitious plan stretches from the Vadodara border in Gujarat to Alibaug in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, encompassing Navi Mumbai and Thane. The intricate network includes roads, flyovers, reclaimed coastal routes, bridges, and underwater tunnels, all designed to alleviate the city's notorious traffic bottlenecks by 2029. Once completed, this infrastructure project is expected to significantly transform the island city and its surrounding areas. It is expected to not only reduce congestion but also enhance public transport accessibility, making travel more convenient for residents and commuters alike.The CBI is probing the sale and disposal of biomedical waste as part of its alleged corruption case at Kolkata's R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, the epicentre of a political firestorm after last month's rape and murder of a medical intern there. An investigation by The Indian Express has revealed, a little-known company, SNG Envirosolutions, could hold one key to this. The company grew to handle up to 70% of waste from government hospitals across the state, including at RG Kar, without owning a single waste treatment plant, in violation of its contract's terms.Meanwhile, the Film Federation of India, the apex body responsible for selecting India's official entry for the Best Foreign Film Category at the 97th Academy Awards, announced Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry to the Academy Awards at an event in Chennai on Monday. Directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan, Laapataa Ladies chronicles the story of two young newlywed brides, who get exchanged during a train ride to their husband's homes. Twelve Hindi films, 6 Tamil and 4 Malayalam films were among the 29 films whying for the honour of being India's official entry for 97th Oscar ceremony.On the global front, Israel on Thursday rejected calls for a three-week ceasefire from across the global community, defying its biggest ally, the United States. In US to address the UN General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters that the military will keep hitting Hezbollah with “full force” and stated, quote, “We will not stop until we achieve all our goals, first and foremost returning the residents of the north safely to their homes.”  Israel has continued its airstrikes in Lebanon, amid fears of an all-out regional war breaking out. This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 26th of September and here are the headlines.India and China are learnt to have made “significant progress” in narrowing their gap on pending issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. This includes exploring the contours of a possible solution that factors in their respective pre-April 2020 positions while agreeing to address existing issues in Arunachal Pradesh, The Indian Express has learnt. Sources said this might imply that Indian troops, whose access to certain patrolling points along the LAC were blocked either by Chinese troops or due to the implementation of the buffer zones created in the backdrop of disengagement at specific friction points, might be close to accessing them again.THE CBI is probing the sale and disposal of biomedical waste as part of its alleged corruption case at Kolkata's R G Kar Medical College Hospital, the epicentre of a political firestorm after last month's rape and murder of a medical intern there. A little-known company, SNG Envirosolutions, could hold one key to this in the manner it grew to handle up to 70% of waste from government hospitals across the state, including at RG Kar, without owning a single waste treatment plant, in violation of its contract's terms, an investigation by The Indian Express has revealed.Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has been granted bail, hours after a magistrate's court in Mumbai convicted him in a defamation case filed by Medha Somaiya, the wife of former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya. Raut's sentence was also suspended for 30 days, granting him time to file an appeal. Lawyer Vivekanand Gupta, representing Medha Somaiya, said Raut was found guilty under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) by the magistrate court in Mazgaon. The court has sentenced Raut to 15 days imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25,000, Gupta said.The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) today informed the Bombay High Court that its revising committee suggested some cuts for the Kangana Ranaut film Emergency before its release. The CBFC was responding to a plea by co-producer Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, which alleged that the CBFC was “illegally” and “arbitrarily” withholding certification for the film. It is directed and co-produced by BJP MP Ranaut, who also plays the role of former prime minister Indira Gandhi.After the lawyer representing Zee Entertainment sought time to take instructions to decide whether the cuts should be made, a bench of Justices B P Colabawalla and Firdosh P Pooniwalla posted further hearing for Monday, September 30.Unknown miscreants have vandalised the BAPS Hindu temple in California's Sacramento, desecrating it with a hate message, the BAPS Public Affairs said. BAPS Public Affairs said in a post on X, “Less than 10 days after the desecration of the @BAPS Mandir in New York, our Mandir in the Sacramento, CA area was desecrated last night with anti-Hindu hate. We stand united against hate with prayers for peace." Wednesday night's incident comes after the desecration of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville, New York, on September 17.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

//The Wire//2230Z September 11, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: US SENDS ANOTHER AID PACKAGE TO UKRAINE. INDIA/CHINA BORDER DISPUTE CONTINUES. // -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Southern Asia: Border tensions between India and China have begun to slightly escalate again as China has increased their presence in the highly-contested Arunachal Pradesh region. Monday afternoon, a local news outlet published photos indicating the presence of a previous Chinese encampment in the region, along with local HUMINT that suggests other PLA encampments becoming more common throughout the region over the past few months. AC: Details are hard to confirm, but the reason this may increase tensions is due to the location itself. Allegedly, graffiti and PLA ration pack wrappers were found almost 40 miles across the border, deep inside the contested region. India and China have been squabbling over this region for many years, along with other border disputes that go back decades. However, if PLA troops are patrolling this deep over the border, these increasing border incursions could be yet another point for worsening relations between nations that are already very adversarial.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. – This afternoon the State Department announced another aid package for Ukraine, totaling $717 million. This comes as SECSTATE Blinken states that Russia has received ballistic missiles from Iran for use in Ukraine.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Considering the continuing trend of escalations within the Ukrainian War, the next very likely step would be for the United States to allow for even fewer restrictions on the use of American-made weapons by Ukraine. Both sides have increasingly begun slipping their gloves off slowly as the two years of stagnation have given way to increased efforts by both sides to return to a war of motion or in some way change the dynamic of how the war has gone so far. If Ukraine begins to lash out at Moscow even more deliberately than they have already, Russia will respond in kind. Likewise, as Russian gains are made on the Eastern Front, and Ukraine's foray into Kursk remains relatively stagnant, Ukraine will without question take advantage of all of the technology the United States gives them. For both Zelensky and Putin winning at all costs is the goal. Which, considering the imbalance between the two nations, is undoubtedly resulting in more devastation for one party than the other. Escalating a war to include more civilian targets, more long-range attacks on civilian centers, more attacks on oil fields, or generally moving towards a state of Total War, is very unwise to encourage when these last-ditch efforts are not only unlikely to result in any meaningful change, but also decreasing the chances for a favorable peace deal at a later time.Analyst: S2A1//END REPORT//

1. Monpa Community of Arunachal Pradesh offering Long life prayer for His Holiness, CM Pema Khando joins the ceremony 2. His Holiness the Dalai Lama Meets with Representatives of Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation on the Award's 66th Anniversary in Dharamshala 3. CTA Commemorates 64th Anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day with Parliamentary Delegation from Estonia 4. Education Kalon Encourages Incorporating His Holiness's Noble Commitments into Educational Practices in Teachers' Day Message 5. Tibet Fest, the Spirit of Tibet: Celebrating Culture and Compassion successfully held in New Delhi 6. U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti Reaffirms Support for Tibetan Values at Tibet Festival's Cultural Show 7. Representative Dr Tsewang Gyalpo Arya Concludes South Korea Visit After Successful Tibet Advocacy Schedules 8. Tibetan Associations in Europe Hold its Fourth General Meeting in Amsterdam 9. Core Group for Tibetan Cause – India (CGTC-I) Meeting Report 10. Tibet Policy Institute Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Centre for National Security Studies

Imagine a world where the remedies for our health issues lie not in a pharmacy, but in the roots, leaves, and flowers beneath our feet. In this episode of my new series— Healing traditions from across cultures, we venture deep into the mystical forests of Arunachal Pradesh, nestled in the eastern Himalayas, where nature's ancient wisdom thrives. Our guide on this journey is none other than Dr Yanung Jamoh Lego, a 2024 Padma Shri awardee and a revered herbalist who has dedicated her life to preserving and practising the traditional healing methods of her ancestors.Yanung's incredible story begins with her own battle against numerous health challenges. When modern medicine failed her, she turned to the herbal knowledge passed down through generations in her family. Not only did she heal herself, but she also became a beacon of hope for her community, using the potent herbs of the region to treat ailments ranging from respiratory issues to stress.In this episode, we discuss fascinating herbal traditions of Arunachal Pradesh. As Yanung speaks, you'll be transported into a world where nature is revered as the ultimate healer, and where each plant holds a story, a history, and a divine connection. Whether you're a believer in natural remedies or just curious about this ancient knowledge, this episode will leave you inspired and amazed at the healing power of nature.Tune in to find out all about the secrets of Arunachal Pradesh's herbal treasures, and learn how these time-honoured traditions could hold the key to better health and well-being for us all.For a transcript of this show, go to https://wellnesscurated.life/roots-and-remedies-the-power-of-local-herbs-2/If you liked our episode, you can subscribe to our podcast on any of the major podcasting platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Please leave us a review on Apple iTunes and help others discover this podcast. You can visit wellnesscurated.life and follow us on Twitter @WellnessCurated, On Instagram @wellnesscurated.life,On Facebook @Wellness Curated by Anshu Bahanda,On LinkedIn @Wellness Curated by Anshu Bahanda, And on YouTube @wellnesscuratedbyanshubahanda. for more wellness tips to help you live your best life.

Here's the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Hill Miri (muri-mugli / मुरि-मुग्लि), Western Tani language spoken in Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India. Chiru (ꯆꯤꯔꯨ), a Kuki-Chin-Naga language spoken in Manipur, Assam and Nagaland in the northeast India. Bimin, a Mountain Ok language spoken mainly in Sandaun Province in the west […]

Here's the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Meyah, a West Papuan language spoken in eastern Indonesia. Izon, an Ijaw language spoken in soutern Nigeria. Kakwa (Kãkwã), a Puniave-Maku language spoken mainly in southeastern Colombia. Bori, an Eastern Tani language spoken in Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India. New numbers page: Bori, […]

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Welcome to The Wright Report for July 19th, 2024, your daily dose of critical news shaping America and the world. I'm Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, bringing you today's headline brief heavy on news and light on analysis. In this episode: The American Presidency: Joe Biden is under immense pressure from senior Democrats to step down from his presidential campaign amidst plummeting donor support and alarming poll numbers. Discover the latest developments and potential implications for the Democratic Party. Trump's Drama: As Trump addresses the RNC convention, a significant portion of Democrats believe in conspiracy theories about his recent assassination attempt. We dive into the theories and their origins. Immigration Scandal: The Department of Justice files charges against Southwest Key, a major caretaker of migrant children, revealing pervasive sexual abuse. We explore the horrifying details and the systemic issues at play. National Security Alert: Hawaii's vulnerability due to a NATO agreement quirk and the rise of vigilant homeowners targeting delivery drones. International Focus: From Mexico's cartel weaponry escalation to Canada's secret Chinese police stations and mineral politics, we cover the global hotspots. Asia in Focus: Tensions between India and China over Arunachal Pradesh and Bangladesh's deadly student protests impacting the textile industry. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

First, Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah talks to us about a strategically important dam project coming up in Arunachal Pradesh that will help in the production of hydropower but is a bone of contention between the government and the local people. Next, Indian Express' Avaneesh Mishra speaks to us about a decline in the yield and area under cultivation of fruits in Uttarakhand. He talks about the reasons behind this decline and how it is impacting the fruit farmers of the state. (10:13)And in the end, we give you an update on the NEET UG controversy. The CBI has arrested a man who is considered to be a kingpin in the entire paper leak case of the NEET UG 2024. (19:40)Hosted, written and produced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

his is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 14th of June and here are the top stories of the week.In the midst of a controversy over the NEET-UG results declared on 4th of June, including allegations of a paper leak, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that there was no evidence of a paper leak. NTA and the Union Education Ministry formed a committee last week to review the normalisation policy that was adopted for over 1,563 candidates who were awarded “grace marks” to compensate for the “loss of time” suffered while appearing for this year's NEET UG.Kannada film star Darshan Thoogudeepa and nine others were taken into custody on Tuesday morning in connection with a murder that took place in Bengaluru. The police on Sunday had recovered the dead body of a man from a drain and identified the deceased as Renukaswamy. Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda said that it is alleged that Renukaswamy was sending abusive messages and comments to Pavithra Gowda, who is in relationship with Darshan.As many as fifty people have been detained so far in connection with the recent terror attack on a bus ferrying pilgrims in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Nine pilgrims were killed and over 41 injured after terrorists fired on their bus in Reasi, which resulted in the vehicle plunging into a gorge. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a review meeting of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, wherein he was apprised of the counter-terror efforts being undertaken in the Union Territory. The meeting comes in the wake of four militant attacks in three days in the region.This week, apart from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet of ministers taking oath, TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh, four-time MLA Mohan Majhi in Odisha and BJP leader Pema Khandu in Arunachal Pradesh were sworn-in as Chief Minister ministers along with their respective council of ministers.Kuwaiti authorities have identified the bodies of 45 Indians and three Filipino nationals killed in the tragic fire incident in a building housing foreign workers in the Gulf Kingdom. The number of people from Kerala who died in the Kuwait fire tragedy has risen to 24, while five deceased victims are from Tamil Nadu. The blaze erupted early on Wednesday morning in southern Kuwait's Mangaf area claiming 49 lives and injured 50 others. Kuwait's Foreign Minister assured full support to the Indians affected in the fire and vowed to promptly investigate the tragedy, hours after meeting Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

First, Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah joins us to talk about Arunachal Pradesh's assembly elections. She shares the results of the assembly elections and the seat distribution that it has led to.Next, Indian Express' Damini Nath speaks to us about the BJP and the opposition INDIA Bloc approaching the Election Commission with concerns, days before the announcement of the Lok Sabha election results. She shares the issues that were expressed and the election authority's response. (8:26)And in the end, we talk about BRS leader K Kavitha who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate due to her involvement in the Delhi excise policy scam. Her judicial custody has been extended till June 3. (14:53)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Directed by Anirban Dutta and Anupama Srinivasan, the film 'Nocturnes' explores the hidden world of moths. Scientist Mansi Mungee and her indigenous assistant Bicki, who belongs to the local Bugun tribe, observe and study these mysterious creatures in the dense forests of the Eastern Himalayan region of Arunachal Pradesh in India.

Top news of the day: The BJP returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh, as the party won 46 seats, 13 persons, including 4 children, died and 15 were injured after their tractor-trolley overturned in Madhya Pradesh, Maldives will ban Israelis from entering the country over the war in Gaza, West Indies opens its Twenty20 Cricket World Cup with a 5-wicket win over Papua New Guinea,

This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to author and writer and illustrator, Seema Misra as she takes us to the land of the rising sun, Arunachal Pradesh! Today's destination: Arunachal Pradesh! Nearest Airport: Dibrugarh Airport (DIB) Nearest Railway Station: Naharlagun railway station, NHLN Requirements: Inner-line permit Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters are cold and monsoons are wet! Time of the year: Dec-Feb, or during shoulder seasons after the monsoon! Length of the itinerary: 11 days Itinerary Highlights:  Start from Dibrugarh Namdapha jungle camp in Miao Roing with stops at Tibetan settlements at Choephelling Golden Pagoda at Namsai Archaeological remains at BhismakNagar Lake Sally Aalo or Aalong (home of the Kalo tribe) Mechuka Pasighat Links: Link to Seema's blog: https://seemamisraart.blogspot.com/ Link to Seema's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seemamisra/ https://www.instagram.com/lonelycanopy/ Link to Seema's portfolio: https://sites.google.com/view/seemamisraart Link to episode on Mechuka: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xnYrM4dIVeOHXKh2sqngv?si=87Jk5QZ9SPiOpZLTHjduJw Link to episode on Tawang: ​​https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VmROjDO0oJZCkpMtGjLy2?si=-hriIlseTLa6FbQ55VcnZA Link to episode on 7 Lakes trek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gEeyeSuykvK25ihBw6tFj?si=QuVE285TS2qbg5Jw7x7k2Q Link to episode on Glaw Lake: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VlES9609CvpupgwcFSR3n?si=Zq2x35mZQ66tQchLuo9Acg Link to episode on Indore and Ujjain: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BwEHojSBcJi5RoMjFhWjb?si=xtfnJph4Q5m0PVlph6XPiA Photo by Seema Misra Follow the Musafir stories on: Twitter : https://twitter.com/musafirstories?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themusafirstories/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musafirstoriespodcast/?hl=en website: www.themusafirstories.com email: themusafirstories@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast episode, we're excited to talk with Sai Prasad Venkatachalam, the person who started Sai Aashraya Trust. Sai Aashraya Trust helps people in faraway places get better health care.

This week, China released a fresh list of 'renamed' places in Arunachal Pradesh. This was yet another attempt by Beijing to assert its claim over the north-eastern Indian state that for long China has claimed to be its "integral part". India called China's move to rename the places "senseless", saying, "Assigning invented names will not alter the reality that Arunachal Pradesh is, has been, and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India. The development brings into focus the fact that Arunachal Pradesh is, and has been, a core subject of India-China tensions. On this episode of In Our Defence, host Dev Goswami and defence expert and senior journalist Shiv Aroor trace the history of tensions between India and China over Arunachal Pradesh. The two revisit the 1962 war, where India suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Chinese army, a defeat that was particularly humiliating in the Arunachal Pradesh, then known as the North-East Frontier Agency, sector. They discuss the lessons learnt from the war and where things stand today. Also on the episode is a dive into why dealing with China - militarily or diplomatically - is such a challenge and, at times, frustrating. Tune in.

Salve, salve, Cacdista! Veja os destaques do Resumo de Notícias da semana (15 a 22 de março de 2024): - Gaza: Rússia e China vetam resolução dos EUA que determinava cessar-fogo e libertação de reféns; - Hong Kong: Parlamento aprova lei de segurança com pena perpétua para crimes políticos; - Arunachal Pradesh: EUA declaram apoio à Índia em disputa territorial com a China; - Venezuela: procuradoria-geral manda prender mais nove aliados de principal opositora de Nicolás Maduro; - Portugal: Luís Montenegro, líder da coalizão de centro-direita, é escolhido para formar novo governo; - Rússia: sem opositores na prática, Putin é eleito para cumprir quinto mandato até 2030; - IA: AGNU adota por consenso resolução para reger a governança global da inteligência artificial.

In this podcast episode, Ms.Shreya Ramakrishnan and Dr.Nithiyanandam discuss recent developments along the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, focusing on two specific settlements. Dr. Nithiyananda's recent article in the Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin provides significant insights highlighted in the discussion. The podcast covers geopolitical intricacies, emphasizes the importance of satellite imagery analysis, and discusses the historical progress in the two zones mentioned in the report. To learn more about the research article, visit the Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin website. Do check out Takshashila's public policy courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/courses We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music .Do share the word with your folks  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, we talk to Indian Express' Executive Editor Ritu Sarin about the new revelations that have been made with regards to the electoral bonds and the parties that have revealed their contributors.Second, Indian Express' Sweety Kumari joins us to talk about everything that has been happening since a five-storey building collapsed in Kolkata's Garden Reach area late Sunday night.Lastly, we talk about China's repetitive claim that Arunachal Pradesh is a part of its territory and the Ministry of External Affairs' reaction to the same.Hosted by Niharika NandaWritten and Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the pending legislation to ban TikTok, and the broader picture of Chinese Communist Party influence on American domestic politics. They then turn to a recent flare-up in tensions between India and China, caused by Prime Minister Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, and discuss the root cause of China's antagonism toward its neighbors. Finally, they discuss a curious development in Russia-China relations, in which Russia nationally commemorated the Damansky Island conflict, a military confrontation with China that occurred fifty-five years ago.  

The 2024 Lok Sabha polls will be held from April 19 in seven phases across the country. In Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh, voting will take place in all the seven phases. Assembly elections will also be held simultaneously in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh. The last phase of voting will be on June 1 and counting will take place on June 4. This parliamentary election will be the second longest polling exercise in India's electoral history. The longest one was the country's first general election, which was held over a five-month period from September 1951 to February 1952. But the 2004 Lok Sabha polls, for instance, were held in four phases – between April 20 and May 10 – they were over in 20 days. The 1998 elections took place in just three phases – on February 16, 22nd and 28th – over two weeks. So what has changed between 1998 or 2004, and 2024 -- that we seem to have become so much slower? Why does India need seven phases and one-and-a-half months to hold general elections? How do other big democracies like Indonesia manage it in one day? And what are the pros and cons of having a multi-phase election? To discuss, we are joined by MG Devasahayam, a former IAS officer who is also Coordinator, Citizens Commission on Elections. 

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Niharika NandaIt's the 12th of March and here are the top stories of the day.A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Manohar Lal Khattar at the inauguration of the prestigious Dwarka Expressway project, he was removed as the Chief Minister of Haryana by the BJP, and replaced by the party's Kurukshetra MP and its state unit chief, Nayab Singh Saini. Opting for an OBC leader in place of Khattar, who has held the CM position since 2014, particularly with the Lok Sabha and the Haryana assembly elections around the corner, seems to be a strategic move on the part of BJP. Tejas, the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, crashed in Rajasthan today, during an operational training exercise. According to a post by the Indian Air Force on X, the pilot was able to eject safely. The incident is said to have occurred at Jawahar Nagar in Jaisalmer, with the crash site being around 100 km away from the venue where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was addressing the Bharat Shakti programme. A day after the Ministry of Home Affairs notified the rules for implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, the Centre today announced a new portal for people who want to apply for CAA and shared the link for the same. According to the rules of the act, a Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi or Christian from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, who entered India before December 31, 2014, can now seek Indian citizenship without producing a valid passport of these countries or a valid visa from India. In further news on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act,West Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee, while addressing an administrative meeting at Habra in the state's North 24 Parganas district urged people to not apply for citizenship under the act. She said that the act lacks clarity and if they did apply, they would be quote “marked as refugees and infiltrators” and “deprived of government schemes” unquote. She said that she will not let CAA be implemented in her state. The Ministry of External Affairs today “rejected” the comments by China objecting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh on the 9th of March during which he launched several projects of the Central government in the region. On Monday, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, when asked about PM Modi's visit said, quote “China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the Indian leader's visit to the East Section of the China-India boundary. Quote. The MEA in its statement added that China's objections will not change the reality that the State of Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Episode 95. Joining us via the remote jungle of India is Matt Hill, former officer in the Parachute Regiment. Every 18 months, Matt leads diverse groups of people for a week's hiking and living rough 'army style' in remote jungles around the world. He's just back from Arunachal Pradesh - the most remote jungle in the world. Have to say, I like the sound of it. He's planning his next one in 2025 and it's bucket list stuff. Good guy Matt. Enjoy... Follow Matt's adventures on Insta https://www.instagram.com/matt_hill_systema/ and if you're interested in his jungle trips, etc., https://www.matthill.co.uk/Mister Kindness now on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/MisterKindnessFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#systema #jungle #backtonature #india #treasure #tiger #nature #india #breathwork #arunachalpradesh #para #martialarts #aikido #healing  #misterkindnesspodcastLow No Drinker Magazine PodcastMeeting the people & brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Here's the latest news from the world of Omniglot. There are new language pages about: Nishi (Nyishi / न्यिसि), a Western Tani language spoken in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in northeastern India. Khengkha (ཁེངས་​ཁ་​), an Eastern Bodish language spoken in southern Bhutan. Jumli (जुम्ली खस), an Eastern Pahari language spoken mainly in Karnali Province in […]

Adventure Travel, India, Himalayas, Trekking, RaftingVaibhav KalaFounderAquaterra AdventuresGuiding since the beginning of organised and serious adventure travel in the early 90s, he has been at the forefront of conceiving, planning and executing trips that were considered too audacious to run.Those were the days of the telex, fax and shell accounts were barely getting through.We are different in terms of sheer range of trips, the consistency with which they are run, and the quality and safety of each trip. Our trips are less flash-in-the-pan and more consistent departures, into more and more remote regions, valleys and trails.Vaibhav is responsible for helping open up remote Himalayan valleys to adventure tourism, and has helped open up Indian river running like none before – with rivers like the Tons 19 years after it was run in its entirety, the Siang (Upper Brahmaputra), Subansari, Lohit in Arunachal Pradesh, the Pindar. Several of these trips are run by our company alone.https://aquaterra.in/SummaryVaibhav Kala, from Aquaterra Adventures in India, shares his journey in adventure tourism and the challenges and successes he has experienced. He discusses the appeal of the Himalayas and the combination of mountain climbing and river rafting in his business. Vaibhav emphasizes the importance of choosing the right operator and setting expectations for adventure travelers. He also highlights the impact of adventure tourism on local communities and the need for safety regulations in the industry. Vaibhav shares information about the Himalayan Adventure Challenge and the growth of adventure travel in India.TakeawaysAdventure tourism in the Indian Himalayas offers a unique and diverse experience for travelers.Choosing the right operator is crucial for a safe and enjoyable adventure travel experience.Adventure tourism can have a positive impact on local communities by supporting the local economy.Safety regulations and standards are important to ensure the well-being of adventure travelers.Adventure tourism can create lifelong memories and experiences for travelers. Learn more about the Big World Made Small Podcast and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers at bigworldmadesmall.com.

In the little-known town of Dambuk in Arunachal Pradesh, Bugatti, Ferrari, and Lamborghini can be spotted speeding along the town's two-lane highways. Which makes us wonder: when did this once sleepy town transform into a playground for India's billionaires to race their multimillion dollar supercars? Tune in to find out.  In other news, the New York Times is dragging OpenAI and Microsoft to court over alleged copyright infringement.   The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was researched and written by Dhruv Sharma and Anup SemwalEdited by Venkat Ananth Produced by ManaswiniMastered and mixed by Manas and Nirvaan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The once-sleepy streets of Dambuk are now lined with McLaren, Audi R8, Ferrari, Ashton Martin, Porsche, Nissan GTR, and Lamborghini. The exotic wheels have put state tourism in the fast lane. ----more----   https://theprint.in/ground-reports/arunachal-pradesh-is-the-davos-of-vroom-vroom-vroom-its-the-motorsport-hub-of-the-rich/1906588/ 

An Arunachal Pradesh Folk Tale about some students at the #Urgelling monastery, whose teacher really wanted them to learn flying before they could learn anything else! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/arunachal-pradesh-folk-tale-flying-monks-ep-232-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #ArunachalPradesh #ArunchalPradeshFolkTales #FolkTalesOfArunachalPradesh #MountGorichen #Gorichen #Tawang #Monastery #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #FolkTale #FolkTales

This episode features Dr. Junjun Sharma Pathak who was one of the participants of Tibet Policy Institute's 5th Young Indian research scholars conference on Tibetan studies held in Dharamshala from 6-7 October. Dr. Junjun talks about her research presentation on the Himalayan frontier and India- China territorial dispute in eastern sector with specifics on diverse Indian narratives from Arunachal Pradesh.

In Episode 189 of the CounterVortex podcast, Bill Weinberg notes that despite all the tankie pseudo-left enthusiasm for the BRICS summit in South Africa, the notion of a unified bloc aganst Western hegemony is illusory. The Johannesburg confab was immediately followed by a diplomatic spat between China and India, sparked by Beijing's release of an official map of the territory of the People's Republic—showing two Himalayan enclaves claimed by India as Chinese territory: Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh, which have both been the scene of border skirmishes in recent years. The map also shows an island in the Amur River, by mutual agreement half controlled by Russia, as entirely Chinese. Moscow, depending on China's acquiescence in the Ukraine war, has lodged no protest over this. But the border disputes between nuclear-armed India and China have the potential to escalate to the unthinkable. Listen on SoundCloud or via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/countervortex Production by Chris Rywalt We ask listeners to donate just $1 per weekly podcast via Patreon -- or $2 for our new special offer! We now have 57 subscribers. If you appreciate our work, please become Number 58!

First, Indian Express' Shubhajit Roy discusses the row over the 2023 edition of China's "standard map" which shows some sections of Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as part of the Chinese territory. Second, Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah tells us about the Manipur legislative assembly session which was convened on Tuesday for the first time since violence broke out in the state in May. (08:42)And in the end, Indian Express' Udit Misra talks about the Indian government's Rozgar Mela and whether they are a solution to India's unemployment issues. (18:32)Hosted by Rahel Philipose Written and produced by Utsa Sarmin and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Abhishek Kumar

For much of the past three months, the northeastern Indian state of Manipur—nestled right up against the border with Myanmar—has been the site of a conflict between two groups: the majority Meiteis and the minority Kukis. The fighting–with scenes of brutal violence, looting of police stations, and burnt places of worship–even sparked a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The region of northeast India has long posed a challenge for its leaders, both local and national. Geographically isolated from the rest of India due to partition and the awkward placement of what eventually becomes Bangladesh, the region soon features countless ethnic groups demanding authority and autonomy in the newly independent India—at times, through violent resistance—and a heavy-handed national administration quite willing to impose martial law to get things under control. Journalist Samrat Choudhury writes about this region in his latest book, Northeast India: A Political History (Oxford UP, 2023). Samrat talks about the region's eight states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim, and their experience under first the British, and then newly-independent India. Samrat is a journalist and former newspaper editor who has written for major papers and magazines in Britain, the US, Asia and Europe. He has edited anthologies, contributed to academic publications, and authored books including novel The Urban Jungle (Penguin Books India: 2011) and travelog The Braided River: A Journey Along the Brahmaputra (HarperCollins: 2021). Today, Samrat and I talk about this region's sometimes messy history, its experience with insurgencies and the tough government reaction, and touch briefly on what's happening in Manipur today. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Northeast India. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

For much of the past three months, the northeastern Indian state of Manipur—nestled right up against the border with Myanmar—has been the site of a conflict between two groups: the majority Meiteis and the minority Kukis. The fighting–with scenes of brutal violence, looting of police stations, and burnt places of worship–even sparked a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The region of northeast India has long posed a challenge for its leaders, both local and national. Geographically isolated from the rest of India due to partition and the awkward placement of what eventually becomes Bangladesh, the region soon features countless ethnic groups demanding authority and autonomy in the newly independent India—at times, through violent resistance—and a heavy-handed national administration quite willing to impose martial law to get things under control. Journalist Samrat Choudhury writes about this region in his latest book, Northeast India: A Political History (Oxford UP, 2023). Samrat talks about the region's eight states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim, and their experience under first the British, and then newly-independent India. Samrat is a journalist and former newspaper editor who has written for major papers and magazines in Britain, the US, Asia and Europe. He has edited anthologies, contributed to academic publications, and authored books including novel The Urban Jungle (Penguin Books India: 2011) and travelog The Braided River: A Journey Along the Brahmaputra (HarperCollins: 2021). Today, Samrat and I talk about this region's sometimes messy history, its experience with insurgencies and the tough government reaction, and touch briefly on what's happening in Manipur today. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Northeast India. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Tales of a bipedal ape-like creature persist in the myth and legend of the Himalayas. But does the yeti really exist? Two enthusiasts are determined to find out. Andrew Benfield and Richard Horsey begin their search in the north-east Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Speaking to villagers and yak herders, they hear multiple accounts of yeti sightings. Will they find the evidence they need to prove the creature is real? Producer: Joanna Jolly. Executive Producer: Kirsten Lass. Sound designers: Peregrine Andrews and Dan King. Composer of original music: Marisa Cornford. Assistant Producer Maia Miller- Lewis. A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4

Tales of a bipedal ape-like creature persist in the myth and legend of the Himalayas. But does the yeti really exist? Two enthusiasts are determined to find out. Andrew Benfield and Richard Horsey begin their search in the north-east Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Speaking to villagers and yak herders, they hear multiple accounts of yeti sightings. Will they find the evidence they need to prove the creature is real?Producer: Joanna Jolly. Executive Producer: Kirsten Lass. Sound designers: Peregrine Andrews and Dan King. Composer of original music: Marisa Cornford. Assistant Producer Maia Miller- Lewis. A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4