Podcasts about Ashoka

Millions of people will tune in when the World Cup starts today. But demonstrators in Mexico, which hosts the first match, are using the international spectacle to draw attention to their causes. Commercial enterprises are on the cusp of making money in space: who will tax the heavens? And Narendra Modi is unsettling India's middle class.Guests and host:Hal Hodson, Americas editorShera Avi-Yonah, business correspondentLeo Mirani, Ashoka columnistRosie Blau, co-host of “The intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence”Topics covered: World Cup, Mexico, protestsSpace, taxation, global commonsIndia, Modi Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millions of people will tune in when the World Cup starts today. But demonstrators in Mexico, which hosts the first match, are using the international spectacle to draw attention to their causes. Commercial enterprises are on the cusp of making money in space: who will tax the heavens? And Narendra Modi is unsettling India's middle class.Guests and host:Hal Hodson, Americas editorShera Avi-Yonah, business correspondentLeo Mirani, Ashoka columnistRosie Blau, co-host of “The intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence”Topics covered: World Cup, Mexico, protestsSpace, taxation, global commonsIndia, Modi Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seventeen foreign universities have set up campuses in India in two years. Most can't fill their seats. And a Rs 1,000 crore scholarship push launched last month is the most visible sign yet that something isn't working.The pitch is this: a western degree without the visa hassle, at Rs 15 to 25 lakh a year, which is roughly what Ashoka and Plaksha charge, but without the research environment or the actual campus. Students who wanted to leave India aren't particularly interested in a single-floor setup in a Gift City corporate building.So why are so many foreign universities suddenly this desperate for Indian students?Tune in to find out.*Correction: The host mentions that Emeritus is the parent company of Eruditus. Eruditus is the company that has partnered with seven schools for a revenue-sharing model, not Emeritus. Emeritus is a brand under Eruditus. *Clarification: The profit Eruditus posted of $400 million is independent of its partnerships with the universities. Classes under this partnership are yet to start and has made no revenue yet.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.

Bienvenue dans ce 106ème épisode de LDNS ! LDNS, c'est quoi ?Ce sont les initiales de LA NUIT DES SORTIES mais aussi de LES NEWS DE LA SEMAINE, LNDS c'est le format news de la nuit des sorties.Disney, Netflix, Warner, Paramount, Universal, on analyse l'actualité de l'industrie du cinéma sous toutes ces coutures !Au programme :MARVEL/DISNEY (SMANDALORIAN, ASHOKA …): 0:00WARNER/HBO (SUPERGIRL, MAN OF TOMORROW…): 13:12Les autres trucs (TOM HARDY, DAVID FINCHER…): 18:47Chronique BOX-OFFICE !: 31:03Acast: https://shows.acast.com/650efd10f66c690011960c1aSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UydxAKx8fGt2v8dHbPtLUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-nuit-des-sorties/id1709018669Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/fr/show/1000297301Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaNuitDesSortiesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lanuitdessortiesTwitter/X: https://x.com/LanuitdesortiesBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lanuitdessorties.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@la.nuit.des.sorties Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

What does it actually take to see yourself as a changemaker? In this episode of #impact, you meet  Stephanie Cox, Country Director of Ashoka Austria. Ashoka is the world's largest network of social entrepreneurs. But this conversation isn't just about titles or achievements. It's about a girl growing up in a small Austrian village who... The post WHAT MAKES A CHANGEMAKER? | STEPHANIE COX | ASHOKA AUSTRIA appeared first on .

The official Flag Code of India does not explain the number. It only says the Ashoka Chakra symbolizes Dharma and movement. But the number 24 is deeply significant in Jain Dharma, where 24 Tirthankaras guide humanity on the path of ahimsa and liberation.Could the 24 spokes symbolically reflect these 24 enlightened teachers?#AshokaChakra #IndianFlag #Tirthankaras #JainDharma #Mahavira #Rishabhanatha #Ahimsa #Dharma #IndianHistory #DiscoverIndia #IndicCivilization #Jainism #24Tirthankara

Send us Fan MailGood evening and welcome to another episode of Last Call with Three & 1/2 Gentlemen. In this episode, the hosts travel to a galaxy far, far away as they break down their Top 5 Greatest Star Wars Scenes Ever—from legendary lightsaber battles to unforgettable moments that helped define the franchise. The crew dives into the storytelling, action, and iconic scenes that continue to make Star Wars one of the most beloved sagas in cinema history.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast.

What does it take to look at a piece of discarded cloth and see a person's dignity?In 1999, Anshu Gupta walked away from a corporate career with 67 clothes, a rented room, and one unsettling question: why is clothing — one of the most basic human needs — invisible on the development agenda? That question became Goonj, now one of India's most consequential grassroots movements, moving over 3,500 tonnes of material every year and touching more than 20 million lives.But Anshu didn't just build an organisation. He rewrote the language of giving — turning charity into exchange, recipients into contributors, and urban surplus into rural dignity.In this conversation, he takes us behind the inspiration to the reality of those early years. He challenges how we give, why good intentions aren't enough, and what the development sector consistently gets wrong. He talks about Not Just a Piece of Cloth — his pioneering work on menstrual dignity — and the Cloth for Work model, where communities build infrastructure in exchange for material support. He reflects on what nearly broke Goonj, what held it together, and why he wants Goonj to grow as an idea, not just an institution.A Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, Ashoka and Schwab Fellow, and now a mentor with TALLeaders, Anshu Gupta is one of the most original thinkers in the social sector today.This episode is for anyone who leads, gives, works in the development space — or simply believes the world could be built more humanely.

Andres Marquez-Lara is the Founder and CEO of UFacilitate, a global facilitation company that works with foundations, NGOs, and multilateral (inter-governmental) organizations to help their leaders deal with what he calls the “messy human stuff”—egos, cultural differences, miscommunication, conflict—that put their missions at risk. UFacilitate has worked in 40 countries with groups such as the World Food Program, The Nature Conservancy, Easter Seals, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, and many others. Marquez-Lara, an East Side Institute Associate, attributes his successful approach to leadership development to social therapeutics. “The world today is not predictable, and rigid hierarchical leadership no longer works very well. ... No one person can figure it out. It must be figured out together.  We think the best lead ers lead from behind.  They are those who can create social environments that help people to perform differently, try different things and figure out together where they want to go.”  In this conversation with host Desire Wandan, Martiquez-Lara talks about his approach to leadership and facilitation, his ideas for the decentralization of A.I. and his newly released book, Ritual 2.0. In addition to leading UFacilitate, Marquez-Lara teaches leadership development in various executive programs at Georgetown University. He is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (CEPL) at George Washington University. He is also an Advisor at the Emergence Project for Purposeful Entrepreneurship at Stanford University. He and his work have been recognized by Ashoka and the American Academy of Certified Public Managers. LINK to Purchase of Ritual 2.0 - - - - - - Here is the link to purchase it and get a free excerpt: https://linktr.ee/Rituals2.0 https://messyhumanstuff.substack.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresmarquezlara/ https://subnetsforgood.com/ ----more---- Welcome to All Power to the Developing, a podcast of the East Side Institute. The Institute is a center for social change efforts that reinitiate human and community development. We support, connect, and partner with committed and creative activists, scholars, artists, helpers, and healers all over the world. In 2003, Institute co-founders Lois Holzman and the late Fred Newman had a paper published with the title “All Power to the Developing.” This phrase captures how vital it is for all people—no matter their age, circumstance, status, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation—to grow, develop and transform emotionally, socially and intellectually if we are to have a shot at creating something positive out of the intense crises we're all experiencing. We hope that this podcast series will show you that, far more than a slogan, “all power to the developing” is a loving activity, a pulsing heart in an all too cruel world. ----more---- The East Side Institute is a hub for a diverse and emergent community of social activists, thought leaders, and practitioners who are reigniting our human abilities to imagine, create and perform beyond ourselves—to develop. Each episode will introduce you to another performance activist or play revolutionary from around the world.   To learn more about the East Side Institute you can go to https://eastsideinstitute.org/   Made possible in part by Growing Social Therapeutics: The Baylah Wolfe Fund.

We discuss the vision of an everyone-a-changemaker society. Now is the moment to step up to protect healthy civil society in America by making the mechanisms and the rituals for participation in local politics more robust and more meaningful.   Michael's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  1) Find a place to plug in at the local level 2) Go to a Civic Saturdays event near you   Michael Zakaras is the director of Ashoka US, the world's largest network of social entrepreneurs and a global leader in social innovation.   Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Ashoka on X:  https://x.com/Ashoka    Check out Ashoka US: https://www.ashoka.org/en-us    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Michael Zakaras Executive Producer: Zack Travis Executive Editor: Mila Atmos

Esta semana, Blanca Juana platica con Mariana: Típica misionera adolescente a la que siempre le movía hacer algo por el otro, pero atípica profesional que sí convirtió ese impulso en una forma de vida.  Su nombre en México quiere decir muchas cosas: Credibilidad entre empresarios, Autoridad para facilitadores de recursos varios, Esperanza para sus miles de impactados, Magnetismo para los amigos voluntarios de todas las edades que se contagian de su laboriosidad solidaria. Lo suyo es talento y ambición que se comen diferente, pero también saben a otra cosa: delicioso. Si no, ¿cómo se explica esa sonrisota divina que firma su cara?Ella ejerce su trabajo con una mezcla de disciplinas que no siempre se ven juntas en el trabajo social: visión, estructura, creatividad, estrategia, relaciones públicas e institucionales al más alto nivel y una rendición de cuentas hasta más exigente que la de muchas empresas.¿Se puede hacer carrera en fundaciones? Sí se puede. Y además, se gana un salario de aprendizaje constante y de dinamismo de amor del bueno. ACERCA DE MARIANA: Es historiadora del arte por la Ibero, tiene estudios sobre Filantropía y Procuración de Fondos en la NYU. Es Presidenta de Fundación Origen. A través de dicha organización, ha impactado a más de un millón de personas con programas que incluyen asesoría legal, psicológica y médica, así como capacitación para el emprendimiento y desarrollo humano. Ha sido reconocida por liderazgo en cambio social y participa recurrentemente en foros internacionales y Consejos, promoviendo salud y filantropía en México. Se sienta en el Consejo de Administración de Banorte, en Funsalud y Cemefi. Y es Ashoka fellow.Acá su LinkedIn.

“Covered with flowers, Hanuman, the son of the wind, became brilliant in the middle of the Ashoka grove, looking like a mountain of flowers.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 14.11)

Esta semana, Blanca Juana platica con Carla: Mujeres de grandes nombres son enaltecidas cuando visten sus creaciones y mujeres anónimas recuperan la dignidad de su trabajo y talento gracias a su gestión.  Todos la conocemos como diseñadora, pero ella se vive más como una “agente cultural”, que ayuda a poner en el lugar que merecen a las artesanas mexicanas originarias.Se entiende el valor de las piezas que llevan su firma luego de escuchar las reflexiones que salen de su boca. Ella plasma respeto en el vestir y logra congruencia y belleza. Moda ética es el nombre de su juego. Es inquieta, independiente, curiosa nata, comprometida y trabajadora. Cuestionadora del estatus quo como su madre, apasionada de lo que es genuino. Cuando la convicción es sólida, es posible darse el lujo de resistir la tentación de escalar agresivamente y aún así ser relevante. Es más, justo por eso lo es. Y así es como hace negocio.ACERCA DE CARLA: Es historiadora del arte, es fundadora de Carla Fernández, la firma de moda  y textil que lleva su nombre. Su trabajo en colaboración con artesanas y artesanos se ha expuesto de manera individual en sitios como el Victoria & Albert Museum en Londres, el Isabella Stewart Gardner en Boston, el Museo Jumex y el Centro Cultural España en CDMX, Heath Ceramics en San Francisco y el Fashion Institute of Technology en NY, entre otros. Es emprendedora Ashoka. Su proyecto de moda ética ha sido reconocido con el Design Visionary 2018, otorgado por Design Miami; el Prince Claus Award y el Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year por el Consejo Británico, entre otros. Acá su LinkedIn.

Alexandra Mitjans is a Co-Director of Ashoka, working to promote a global movement of change agents through the identification and support of social entrepreneurs and individuals with innovative solutions to society's most pressing social, cultural, and environmental challenges. On this episode of Nature Revisited, Alexandra recounts how she was drawn to the calling of social and environmental action, her personal mission, and her various roles at Ashoka. We also hear from a selection of Changemakers – Joaquín Leguía (ANIA), Hanli Prinsloo (I AM WATER Ocean Conservation) and Wietse van der Werf (Sea Ranger Service) – about their own missions and entrepreneurial projects. Ashoka website: https://www.ashoka.org/en-us Welcome Change Series: https://www.ashoka.org/en-us/welcomechange Ocean Guardians Workshops: https://www.iamwaterfoundation.org/oceanguardians ANIA: https://en.aniaorg.pe Sea Ranger Service: https://searangers.org Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps, on YouTube, or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Subscribe on Youtube Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bddd55v9 Podlink: https://pod.link/1456657951 Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

"Those well-versed in physiognomy and palmistry prophesied that I would never be widowed and would bear sons. How could their predictions prove untrue?" While Sita was absorbed in these thoughts on beholding Sri Rama and Lakshmana, Trijata reassures her on the strength of good omens and, cheering her soul, takes her back to the Ashoka grove.Recitation: 00;00 - 06:20Translation: 06:24 - 16:00

In this episode, we perceive a curious technique of persuading another, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 188, penned by Veerai Veliyan Thithanaar. The verse is situated amidst the blooming Kino trees of the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountain Landscape’ and hides a throbbing heart amidst the drum beats of thunder. பெருங் கடல் முகந்த இருங் கிளைக் கொண்மூ!இருண்டு உயர் விசும்பின் வலன் ஏர்பு வளைஇ,போர்ப்பு உறு முரசின் இரங்கி, முறை புரிந்துஅறன் நெறி பிழையாத் திறன் அறி மன்னர்அருஞ் சமத்து எதிர்ந்த பெருஞ் செய் ஆடவர்கழித்து எறி வாளின், நளிப்பன விளங்கும்மின்னுடைக் கருவியை ஆகி, நாளும்கொன்னே செய்தியோ, அரவம்? பொன் எனமலர்ந்த வேங்கை மலி தொடர் அடைச்சி,பொலிந்த ஆயமொடு காண்தக இயலி,தழலை வாங்கியும், தட்டை ஓப்பியும்,அழல் ஏர் செயலை அம் தழை அசைஇயும்,குறமகள் காக்கும் ஏனல்புறமும் தருதியோ? வாழிய, மழையே! A sound and light show awaits us in this quick trip to the mountains, as we listen to the confidante say these words to a rain cloud, when the man listens nearby, as he pretends not to notice him: “O rain cloud, after gathering from the great seas along with a huge group of your kin, you climb on the right and envelop the dark, high sky. Then, resounding, akin to a war drum covered in leather, you descend down, accompanied by flashes of lightning, which are akin to swords, pulled out of the sheaths, by brave warriors, who rise up in the furious battlefield, in aid of their discerning king, who with his rightful rule, never sways from the path of justice.  That which you do all day, is it just futile uproar? Weaving a garland of brimming Kino flowers that have bloomed, akin to gold, along with her radiant playmates, wearing the beautiful red leaves of the ‘Ashoka' tree, akin to fire, the young mountain maiden walks around, so pleasing to the eyes, flapping her ‘thazhalai' device and shaking her ‘thattai' rattle device. Won't you shower upon that millet field she so protects? May you live long, O rain cloud!” Let’s listen closely to the subtle sounds of emotion amidst the din of a mountain shower! The confidante starts by talking to a cloud, mentioning its past of joining along with its relatives and drinking up from the oceans of the world. Then, those clouds seemed to have arrived there, and were resounding with thunder. This sound, the confidante places in parallel to the roar of war drums. Then, she moves on to the other eye-catching element that always accompanies or precedes this sound, namely lightning, and to visualise this, she brings forth the unsheathed swords of warriors in the battlefield, and not just any warriors but those who rise in support of a just and discerning king. Sound check, light check! The confidante now comes to the centre-piece and asks the rain cloud, if all this is just a useless show. Then she goes on to describe the lady, who along with her playmates, wearing garlands of fully-bloomed Kino flowers, and ‘Seyalai’ tree leaves, was walking around, swaying her rattle and other musical instruments, so as to chase away the parrots and protect the millet fields. The confidante concludes by questioning the raincloud whether at all it had any plans of showering on that millet field the lady was protecting. While this may seem like random, playful words said to a raincloud, each one reverberates with a hidden meaning. First, let’s note how the confidante casually remarks about the Kino flower garlands that the lady wears. This is to tell the man that the auspicious time of the year, when the harvest was done and marriage plans were set in motion, had begun, for Kino flowers marked this transition in their lives. The confidante intends to convey to the man that he had been thinking only about the temporary pleasures of trysting, spreading fleeting moments of joy in the lady’s life, akin to lightning. This had led to the thunderous uproar of slander to spread in town. With her pointed question to the cloud as to whether it would only flash and dazzle or whether it would provide the useful effect of watering the millet fields with its rain shower, the confidante nudges the man to take concrete steps to bring forth the useful end of a happy married life with the lady. And thus we see, beneath the layer of simple words, lies a complex meaning, intending to change the heart of a person and the life of a couple. While we may prefer direct and blunt communication in our modern world, don’t you think there is a thoughtful melody of affection in the subtle aesthetics of this ancient poetry?

Stephen Torrence joins Vince Fakhoury Horn to share his experience teaching generative AI in Bhutan and explore the audacious vision behind the Gelephu Mindfulness City — a million-person city being built by Bhutan's King to prove that mindfulness, technology, and economic development can coexist.

Dr. Bridget Dalton, Head of Truth Futures at Truth Consulting and a 2026 Greenbook Futurist honoree, joins host Karen Lynch to unpack what it really means to “understand the future through culture.” With a background spanning academia, poetry, and semiotics, Bridget shares how cultural analysis can act as connective tissue across quant, qual, and AI-powered unstructured data to create sharper strategic direction.They explore how scenario planning builds confident “what next?” decisions, why multi-method work should surface productive tension (not identical answers), and how Truth Changemakers partners with the Ashoka network to learn from social entrepreneurs already building the future. Bridget also speaks candidly about dyslexia, neurodiversity, and evolving standards of “credible communication” in insights. Key Discussion Points:Why culture is “future-baked” and how semiotics helps make instinct make senseMoving from curiosity (“why”) to action (“so what”) with scenario planningBlending semiotics, qual/quant, and AI-driven unstructured data for stronger foresightTruth Changemakers + Ashoka: learning from social entrepreneurs with a “pre-detection lens”Neurodiversity in insights: reframing credibility, communication, and talentResources & Links:Truth Consulting (learn more about the consultancy and Truth Futures): Ashoka (global network of social entrepreneurs)You can reach out to Bridget Dalton on LinkedIn.Many thanks to Bridget Dalton for being our guest. Thanks also to our production team and our editor at Big Bad Audio.

Welcome back to the No Labels, No Limits Podcast!This week, we are diving into a feeling we all know but often avoid: uncertainty. We're exploring how to navigate it, thrive in it, and use it as a springboard for meaningful growth. Our guest, Scott Stirrett, is the founder and CEO of Venture for Canada and the author of the bestselling book, The Uncertainty Advantage.Scott's journey is anything but linear. From a shaky-voiced 16-year-old being heckled and booed while presenting at the United Nations to a Goldman Sachs analyst, and eventually a nationally recognized changemaker, Scott has helped over 10,000 young Canadians develop the skills needed to succeed in a fast-changing world. He has raised over $80 million for youth entrepreneurship initiatives and has been recognized by Ashoka and the Globe and Mail for his leadership.If you've ever felt like an imposter, stayed stuck in the "I'm not ready" trap, or struggled with the paralyzing fear of the unknown, this conversation will help you reframe uncertainty as one of your greatest assets.In this episode, you'll learn:How to reframe uncertainty: Why our brains are hardwired to fear the unknown and how to shift that fear into opportunity.The UN Lesson: What getting booed at the General Assembly taught Scott about staying calm under pressure and rolling with the punches.Managing OCD and Uncertainty: Scott opens up about his diagnosis with obsessive-compulsive disorder and how accepting the "worst-case scenario" can actually provide relief.Building "Risk-Taking Muscles": Practical strategies to nudge yourself out of your comfort zone every day.The Entrepreneurial Spirit vs. Being a Founder: Why everyone needs entrepreneurial skills, even if they never intend to start a company.The Power of Self-Compassion: Why being kind to yourself is a critical coping mechanism when things go sideways.“You don't need to feel ready to do something meaningful. Most growth starts with uncertainty." ~ Scott StirrettFree Gift for Our Listeners:Sign up for Scott's newsletter for monthly insights on leadership and uncertainty: https://substack.com/@scottstirrettListener Reminder:If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who is standing on the edge of a big decision! Leave a review and let us know one risk you're taking this week to strengthen your "risk muscles."Connect with Scott Stirrett:Website: https://www.scottstirrett.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottstirrett/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottstirrett/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottstirrettX (Twitter): https://x.com/scottstirrettConnect with Sarah Boxx:Website: https://sarahboxx.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahboxxllc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/Check out our sister show, the Nonprofit Podcast, where we dive into strategies for nonprofit leaders and change agents driving real community impact. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-todayKeywords:#uncertainty #entrepreneurship #mentalhealth #leadership ⁨@scott_stirrett⁩ ⁨@sarahboxx3620⁩ #impostersyndrome #ocdrecovery #risktaking #personalgrowth #nolabelsnolimits #podcast #authenticleadership #changemakers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En 5 ans, Ma Petite Planète est devenue une affaire qui roule ! Ecoles, citoyens, collectivités et entreprises se sont emparés de ce jeu qui permet d'embarquer un maximum de personnes sur les enjeux de la transition écologique et sociale de façon ludique. Plus de 650 000 personnes y ont déjà participé pour plus de 7 millions de défis ! Ma Petite Planète fonctionne très bien dans les écoles, l'application permet de proposer aux enseignants un projet pédagogique clé en main. 470 000 élèves y ont déjà joué et aujourd'hui, Ma Petite Planète touche au moins un établissement scolaire par département. Pour tout cela, pour cet impact présent et à venir, Ashoka, l'ONG internationale, a sélectionné Ma Petite Planète en la personne de Clément Debosque, co-fondateur de l'association, devenu ainsi Ashoka fellow. Très bonne écoute avec Impact Positif, et rdv sur tf1info.fr pour le Replay !Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Birth Wars — How Photojournalist Janet Jarman Uses Visual Storytelling to Transform Maternal Health Meta Description: Janet Jarman, award‑winning photojournalist and MacArthur Fellow, reveals how she moved from analog photography to long‑term multimedia projects, culminating in the powerful documentary Birth Wars and its companion book. Learn about her early career, the role of midwives in Mexico & Guatemala, grant‑writing tips, and why visual storytelling matters for social change. Primary Keywords: photojournalism, Janet Jarman, Birth Wars, maternal health, midwives, placenta prints, MacArthur Foundation, documentary filmmaking, long‑term projects, analog photography, multimedia journalism

Blending travelogue, history, and archaeology, Searching for Ashoka: Questing for a Buddhist King from India to Thailand (SUNY Press, 2023) unravels the various avatars of India's most famous emperor, revealing how he came to be remembered—and forgotten—in distinctive ways at particular points in time and in specific locations. Through personal journeys that take her across India and to various sites and cities in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand, archaeologist Nayanjot Lahiri explores how Ashoka's visibility from antiquity to the modern era has been accompanied by a reinvention of his persona. Although the historical Ashoka spoke expansively of his ideas of governance and a new kind of morality, his afterlife is a jumble of stories and representations within various Buddhist imaginings. By remembering Ashoka selectively, Lahiri argues, ancient kings and chroniclers created an artifice, constantly appropriating and then remolding history to suit their own social visions, political agendas, and moral purposes. Nayanjot Lahiri is Professor of History at Ashoka University. Her previous books include Finding Forgotten Cities: How the Indus Civilization was Discovered; Marshalling the Past: Ancient India and Its Modern Histories; and Ashoka in Ancient India, which was awarded the John F. Richards Prize in South Asian History in 2016. Raj Balkaran is a scholar of Sanskrit narrative texts. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at his own virtual School of Indian Wisdom. For information see rajbalkaran.com. 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

Blending travelogue, history, and archaeology, Searching for Ashoka: Questing for a Buddhist King from India to Thailand (SUNY Press, 2023) unravels the various avatars of India's most famous emperor, revealing how he came to be remembered—and forgotten—in distinctive ways at particular points in time and in specific locations. Through personal journeys that take her across India and to various sites and cities in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand, archaeologist Nayanjot Lahiri explores how Ashoka's visibility from antiquity to the modern era has been accompanied by a reinvention of his persona. Although the historical Ashoka spoke expansively of his ideas of governance and a new kind of morality, his afterlife is a jumble of stories and representations within various Buddhist imaginings. By remembering Ashoka selectively, Lahiri argues, ancient kings and chroniclers created an artifice, constantly appropriating and then remolding history to suit their own social visions, political agendas, and moral purposes. Nayanjot Lahiri is Professor of History at Ashoka University. Her previous books include Finding Forgotten Cities: How the Indus Civilization was Discovered; Marshalling the Past: Ancient India and Its Modern Histories; and Ashoka in Ancient India, which was awarded the John F. Richards Prize in South Asian History in 2016. Raj Balkaran is a scholar of Sanskrit narrative texts. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at his own virtual School of Indian Wisdom. For information see rajbalkaran.com. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

Blending travelogue, history, and archaeology, Searching for Ashoka: Questing for a Buddhist King from India to Thailand (SUNY Press, 2023) unravels the various avatars of India's most famous emperor, revealing how he came to be remembered—and forgotten—in distinctive ways at particular points in time and in specific locations. Through personal journeys that take her across India and to various sites and cities in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand, archaeologist Nayanjot Lahiri explores how Ashoka's visibility from antiquity to the modern era has been accompanied by a reinvention of his persona. Although the historical Ashoka spoke expansively of his ideas of governance and a new kind of morality, his afterlife is a jumble of stories and representations within various Buddhist imaginings. By remembering Ashoka selectively, Lahiri argues, ancient kings and chroniclers created an artifice, constantly appropriating and then remolding history to suit their own social visions, political agendas, and moral purposes. Nayanjot Lahiri is Professor of History at Ashoka University. Her previous books include Finding Forgotten Cities: How the Indus Civilization was Discovered; Marshalling the Past: Ancient India and Its Modern Histories; and Ashoka in Ancient India, which was awarded the John F. Richards Prize in South Asian History in 2016. Raj Balkaran is a scholar of Sanskrit narrative texts. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at his own virtual School of Indian Wisdom. For information see rajbalkaran.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/archaeology

Blending travelogue, history, and archaeology, Searching for Ashoka: Questing for a Buddhist King from India to Thailand (SUNY Press, 2023) unravels the various avatars of India's most famous emperor, revealing how he came to be remembered—and forgotten—in distinctive ways at particular points in time and in specific locations. Through personal journeys that take her across India and to various sites and cities in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand, archaeologist Nayanjot Lahiri explores how Ashoka's visibility from antiquity to the modern era has been accompanied by a reinvention of his persona. Although the historical Ashoka spoke expansively of his ideas of governance and a new kind of morality, his afterlife is a jumble of stories and representations within various Buddhist imaginings. By remembering Ashoka selectively, Lahiri argues, ancient kings and chroniclers created an artifice, constantly appropriating and then remolding history to suit their own social visions, political agendas, and moral purposes. Nayanjot Lahiri is Professor of History at Ashoka University. Her previous books include Finding Forgotten Cities: How the Indus Civilization was Discovered; Marshalling the Past: Ancient India and Its Modern Histories; and Ashoka in Ancient India, which was awarded the John F. Richards Prize in South Asian History in 2016. Raj Balkaran is a scholar of Sanskrit narrative texts. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at his own virtual School of Indian Wisdom. For information see rajbalkaran.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blending travelogue, history, and archaeology, Searching for Ashoka: Questing for a Buddhist King from India to Thailand (SUNY Press, 2023) unravels the various avatars of India's most famous emperor, revealing how he came to be remembered—and forgotten—in distinctive ways at particular points in time and in specific locations. Through personal journeys that take her across India and to various sites and cities in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand, archaeologist Nayanjot Lahiri explores how Ashoka's visibility from antiquity to the modern era has been accompanied by a reinvention of his persona. Although the historical Ashoka spoke expansively of his ideas of governance and a new kind of morality, his afterlife is a jumble of stories and representations within various Buddhist imaginings. By remembering Ashoka selectively, Lahiri argues, ancient kings and chroniclers created an artifice, constantly appropriating and then remolding history to suit their own social visions, political agendas, and moral purposes. Nayanjot Lahiri is Professor of History at Ashoka University. Her previous books include Finding Forgotten Cities: How the Indus Civilization was Discovered; Marshalling the Past: Ancient India and Its Modern Histories; and Ashoka in Ancient India, which was awarded the John F. Richards Prize in South Asian History in 2016. Raj Balkaran is a scholar of Sanskrit narrative texts. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at his own virtual School of Indian Wisdom. For information see rajbalkaran.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/buddhist-studies

Blending travelogue, history, and archaeology, Searching for Ashoka: Questing for a Buddhist King from India to Thailand (SUNY Press, 2023) unravels the various avatars of India's most famous emperor, revealing how he came to be remembered—and forgotten—in distinctive ways at particular points in time and in specific locations. Through personal journeys that take her across India and to various sites and cities in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand, archaeologist Nayanjot Lahiri explores how Ashoka's visibility from antiquity to the modern era has been accompanied by a reinvention of his persona. Although the historical Ashoka spoke expansively of his ideas of governance and a new kind of morality, his afterlife is a jumble of stories and representations within various Buddhist imaginings. By remembering Ashoka selectively, Lahiri argues, ancient kings and chroniclers created an artifice, constantly appropriating and then remolding history to suit their own social visions, political agendas, and moral purposes. Nayanjot Lahiri is Professor of History at Ashoka University. Her previous books include Finding Forgotten Cities: How the Indus Civilization was Discovered; Marshalling the Past: Ancient India and Its Modern Histories; and Ashoka in Ancient India, which was awarded the John F. Richards Prize in South Asian History in 2016. Raj Balkaran is a scholar of Sanskrit narrative texts. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at his own virtual School of Indian Wisdom. For information see rajbalkaran.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Shai Reshef, founder of University of the People, joins Dustin to share how his radically accessible, tuition-free, accredited online university is scaling globally and rewriting the rules of what college can be. From refugee learners in conflict zones to first-generation students from all over the world, University of the People is serving 170,000+ students with a bold vision: higher ed should be affordable, flexible, and job-relevant. This episode is a masterclass in educational innovation, AI integration, and mission-driven leadership.Guest Name: Shai Reshef - Founder & President of University of the PeopleGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Shai Reshef is the President of University of the People (UoPeople). Reshef has over 25 years of experience in the international education market. Reshef has been widely recognized for his work with UoPeople, including being awarded the 2023 Yidan Prize for Educational Development, referred to as the Nobel Prize for Education; an honorary doctorate from the Open University, named one of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business; awarded an Ashoka fellowship; joined UN-GAID as a High-level Adviser; granted an RSA Fellowship; selected by The Huffington Post as the Ultimate Game Changer in Education; nominated as one of Wired Magazine's 50 People Changing the World; and selected as a Top Global Thinker by Foreign Policy Magazine.An expert on the intersection of education and technology, Reshef has spoken internationally at conferences, including DLD, TED, World Economic Forum, EG5 Conference, Google's Higher Education Summit, ASU+GSV, SXSW, The Economist's Annual Human Potential Summit, Financial Times' Innovation Conference, and the Schools for Tomorrow Event for the New York Times. He has also lectured at Yale, Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford, among others. Reshef's TED Talk and Nas Daily video about the University have over 30M views combined. Reshef holds an M.A. in Chinese Politics from the University of Michigan. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you have a heart for change but find that the loud, confrontational, and extroverted norms of traditional activism don't suit your natural temperament? In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I talk with Sarah P Corbett, the award-winning activist, author, and founder of the Craftivist Collective. I've been following Sarah for years on Instagram, and after seeing she was Craftivist in Residence at Greenbelt Festival, I thought I'd reach out and see if she fancied a chat. This episode works as a companion piece to my conversation with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, author of Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul, which includes quotes from Sarah (something I only realised later!). Sarah's philosophy of Gentle Protest shows that there are many other tools we can carry in our activism toolbox, and that campaigning can be quietly relational rather than transactional or performative endeavour. https://youtu.be/8EgDlswKn1k What Is Gentle Protest? Sarah says that Gentle Protest invites us to challenge injustice through curiosity, empathy, and imagination rather than shame, aggression, or polarity. Instead of fighting fire with fire, Gentle Protest asks: What if activism could entice, intrigue, and attract people to ask questions rather than shout them down? What if change could be built through dialogue, beauty, and patience? This philosophy is rooted in gentleness as a form of strength, not passivity. It's about engaging people, including those in power, with respect and relational awareness, creating conditions where meaningful change can take root. Relationships Over Transactions For Sarah, this kind of activism is not about noise or confrontation. It's about relationship-building. Gentle Protest works by diffusing defensiveness and replacing finger-wagging with curiosity and creative connection. When protest becomes relational, it stops being about winning arguments and starts being about transforming understanding. It allows for mutual learning and a recognition of our shared humanity, even in disagreement. The Firm Backbone of Gentleness Gentleness is often mistaken for weakness, but as Sarah puts it, it actually requires maturity, emotional intelligence, and depth. To practice Gentle Protest is to treat people as equals while respecting the realities of their workload, their blind spots, and their humanity. It's a strategic and pragmatic approach that asks: Who can bring about the change we seek? and How can we engage them in ways that build trust, not tension? This isn't about letting things slide. It's about working intelligently, relationally, and with purpose. Craftivism is a Tool, Not a Taskmaster In the Gentle Protest Toolkit, craftivism is one potential tool rather than a catchall dogma. It's about finding creative methods that fit each situation, rather than repeating the same tactics out of habit. Sarah uses these questions to help people work backwards when figuring out the best approach for their campaign: What's the problem? What's the desired outcome? Who are the decision-makers? Who influences them? What creative medium could best reach them? If craftivism fits, use it. If not, find another way. The key is flexibility, imagination, and a commitment to relationships. Letting Go of Perfection Perfectionism can quietly strangle our ability to act. Sarah reminds us that activism isn't about knowing everything or producing perfect work; it's about participating in something bigger than ourselves. The moment we make a campaign about personal performance, we lose sight of its purpose and make it less impactful. Gentle Protest frees us from that pressure, allowing imperfection and humanity to shine through. The “Golden Thread of Gentleness” What runs through everything Sarah does is what she calls the golden thread of gentleness. Gentle Protest challenges the false dichotomy between soft and strong, showing that kindness can be an act of rebellion when the world rewards cruelty. In this sense, gentleness is a radical choice we can make in the face of power. It is not passive or submissive, but profoundly and existentially creative. About Sarah P Corbett An award-winning activist, author and Ashoka fellow, Sarah P Corbett founded the global Craftivist Collective in 2009 and coined ‘Gentle Protest' as her unique methodology. Corbett creates products and services for individuals, groups and organisations to do effective craftivism (craft + activism) prioritising audiences who have never done activism before. Sarah's pioneering work has helped change government laws, business policies as well as hearts and minds. She has worked with V&A, Tate, Craft Council, Climate Coalition, Helsinki Design Week, Save the Children and Secret Cinema amongst others. One of her campaigns directly led to 50,000 staff of Marks and Spencers receiving the real Living Wage. Plus WWF used Corbett's 10-point manifesto to create their own successful craftivism campaign that led to a change in law to protect migrating birds in Spain. Her TED x talk ‘Activism Needs Introverts' was chosen as a TED Talk Of The Day. Corbett Co-created the Girlguiding Craftivism badge and her third book The Craftivist Collective Handbook was published 2nd May 2024 and won ‘best multimedia book’ at 2025's The Creative Book Awards. Connect with Sarah Find Sarah on Instagram (@craftivists and @sarahpcorbett), Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and subscribe to receive the Craftivist Collective newsletter.

Dr. Kamal Bawa, founder of ATREE and global ecologist, shares insights on biodiversity, conservation, and how communities and individuals can protect our planet. Discover practical actions and global perspectives from decades of ecological research.00:38- About Dr Kamal BawaDr Bawa is the founder of the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & The Environment (ATREE) in Bengaluru in India.He's also a distinguished professor of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Esta reconocida psicóloga mexicana cuenta con más de 40 años de experiencia enfocándose en el tratamiento de niños y adolescentes. Es la creadora de Proyecto Antenas: una herramienta interactiva única en el mundo que ha recibido reconocimientos internacionales. Presidenta de ANTENAS POR LOS NIÑOS A.C.: Una institución sin fines de lucro para llevar ayuda psicológica a niños mexicanos en situación vulnerable. Conferencista e investigadora en hospitales para extender los alcances de sus técnicas y herramientas a las nuevas generaciones de psicólogos. Consultora del Gobierno Federal, Gobiernos Estatales y Municipales, así como empresas. Ha sido nombrada “Emprendedora Social” por la organización internacional ASHOKA y he realizado más de mil ponencias en todo tipo de foros. Recibió el “Reconocimiento al servicio por los demás 2012” que otorga la CEMEFI por haber fundado ANTENAS POR LOS NIÑOS A.C. Aactualmente encabeza el proyecto “Escudo de Dignidad” que, conjuntamente con diversos sectores de la sociedad, busca generar cambios de fondo en los niños mexicanos, proyecto orientado a la prevención y detección de abusos en menores.

Luciana Holtz de Camargo Barros é fundadora e presidente do Instituto Oncoguia, ONG referência no Brasil na orientação, acolhimento e defesa dos direitos dos pacientes com câncer.Psico-oncologista com especialização em Bioética e Literacia em Saúde, é uma das principais vozes da oncologia brasileira. Reconhecida como empreendedora social pela Ashoka, vencedora do prêmio Jimmy Holland de Psico-oncologia e Top Voice Healthcare pelo LinkedIn, Luciana também atua em comitês e conselhos nacionais e internacionais voltados à equidade, acesso à saúde e defesa do protagonismo e do que importa para os pacientes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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I'm Nicholas Gordon, host of the Asian Review of Books podcast, done in partnership with the New Books Network. On this show, we interview authors writing in, around, and about the Asia-Pacific region. How do you tell the story of India–not just the modern-day country, but the whole region of South Asia, home to over two billion people? Historian Audrey Truschke's newest book, India: 5,000 Years of History on the Subcontinent (Princeton UP, 2025), starts at the very beginning: the rise of the Indus Valley Civilization, of which we still know frustratingly little. Her book covers millennia of history–the Vedas, Ashoka, the rise of Buddhism and Islam, the Mughals, the Marathas, the Company, and then newly independent India. Audrey Truschke is Professor of South Asian History at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey. Her research focuses on the cultural, imperial, and intellectual history of medieval and early modern India as well as the politics of history in modern times. She is the author of four books. London-based business and culture journalist Prarthana Prakash joins me on the show today as a guest host. Find her on Linkedin. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of India: 5,000 Years of History on the Subcontinent. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an 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

I'm Nicholas Gordon, host of the Asian Review of Books podcast, done in partnership with the New Books Network. On this show, we interview authors writing in, around, and about the Asia-Pacific region. How do you tell the story of India–not just the modern-day country, but the whole region of South Asia, home to over two billion people? Historian Audrey Truschke's newest book, India: 5,000 Years of History on the Subcontinent (Princeton UP, 2025), starts at the very beginning: the rise of the Indus Valley Civilization, of which we still know frustratingly little. Her book covers millennia of history–the Vedas, Ashoka, the rise of Buddhism and Islam, the Mughals, the Marathas, the Company, and then newly independent India. Audrey Truschke is Professor of South Asian History at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey. Her research focuses on the cultural, imperial, and intellectual history of medieval and early modern India as well as the politics of history in modern times. She is the author of four books. London-based business and culture journalist Prarthana Prakash joins me on the show today as a guest host. Find her on Linkedin. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of India: 5,000 Years of History on the Subcontinent. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an 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

I'm Nicholas Gordon, host of the Asian Review of Books podcast, done in partnership with the New Books Network. On this show, we interview authors writing in, around, and about the Asia-Pacific region. How do you tell the story of India–not just the modern-day country, but the whole region of South Asia, home to over two billion people? Historian Audrey Truschke's newest book, India: 5,000 Years of History on the Subcontinent (Princeton UP, 2025), starts at the very beginning: the rise of the Indus Valley Civilization, of which we still know frustratingly little. Her book covers millennia of history–the Vedas, Ashoka, the rise of Buddhism and Islam, the Mughals, the Marathas, the Company, and then newly independent India. Audrey Truschke is Professor of South Asian History at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey. Her research focuses on the cultural, imperial, and intellectual history of medieval and early modern India as well as the politics of history in modern times. She is the author of four books. London-based business and culture journalist Prarthana Prakash joins me on the show today as a guest host. Find her on Linkedin. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of India: 5,000 Years of History on the Subcontinent. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an 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/south-asian-studies

I'm Nicholas Gordon, host of the Asian Review of Books podcast, done in partnership with the New Books Network. On this show, we interview authors writing in, around, and about the Asia-Pacific region. How do you tell the story of India–not just the modern-day country, but the whole region of South Asia, home to over two billion people? Historian Audrey Truschke's newest book, India: 5,000 Years of History on the Subcontinent (Princeton UP, 2025), starts at the very beginning: the rise of the Indus Valley Civilization, of which we still know frustratingly little. Her book covers millennia of history–the Vedas, Ashoka, the rise of Buddhism and Islam, the Mughals, the Marathas, the Company, and then newly independent India. Audrey Truschke is Professor of South Asian History at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey. Her research focuses on the cultural, imperial, and intellectual history of medieval and early modern India as well as the politics of history in modern times. She is the author of four books. London-based business and culture journalist Prarthana Prakash joins me on the show today as a guest host. Find her on Linkedin. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of India: 5,000 Years of History on the Subcontinent. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon.

Much of world history is Indian history. Home today to one in four people, the subcontinent has long been densely populated and deeply connected to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas through migration and trade. In this magisterial history, Audrey Truschke tells the fascinating story of the region historically known as India--which includes today's India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan--and the people who have lived there. A sweeping account of five millennia, from the dawn of the Indus Valley Civilization to the twenty-first century, this engaging and richly textured narrative chronicles the most important political, social, religious, intellectual, and cultural events. And throughout, it describes how the region has been continuously reshaped by its astonishing diversity, religious and political innovations, and social stratification. Here, readers will learn about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and Sikhism; the Vedas and Mahabharata; Ashoka and the Mauryan Empire; the Silk Road; the Cholas; Indo-Persian rule; the Mughal Empire; European colonialism; national independence movements; the 1947 Partition of India; the recent rise of Hindu nationalism; the challenges of climate change; and much more. Emphasizing the diversity of human experiences on the subcontinent, the book presents a wide range of voices, including those of women, religious minorities, lower classes, and other marginalized groups. You cannot understand India today without appreciating its deeply contested history, which continues to drive current events and controversies. A comprehensive and innovative book, India is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the past, present, or future of the subcontinent. Audrey Truschke is professor of South Asian history at Rutgers University, Newark. She is the bestselling author of Aurangzeb: The Life and Legacy of India's Most Controversial King and other books. 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

Much of world history is Indian history. Home today to one in four people, the subcontinent has long been densely populated and deeply connected to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas through migration and trade. In this magisterial history, Audrey Truschke tells the fascinating story of the region historically known as India--which includes today's India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan--and the people who have lived there. A sweeping account of five millennia, from the dawn of the Indus Valley Civilization to the twenty-first century, this engaging and richly textured narrative chronicles the most important political, social, religious, intellectual, and cultural events. And throughout, it describes how the region has been continuously reshaped by its astonishing diversity, religious and political innovations, and social stratification. Here, readers will learn about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and Sikhism; the Vedas and Mahabharata; Ashoka and the Mauryan Empire; the Silk Road; the Cholas; Indo-Persian rule; the Mughal Empire; European colonialism; national independence movements; the 1947 Partition of India; the recent rise of Hindu nationalism; the challenges of climate change; and much more. Emphasizing the diversity of human experiences on the subcontinent, the book presents a wide range of voices, including those of women, religious minorities, lower classes, and other marginalized groups. You cannot understand India today without appreciating its deeply contested history, which continues to drive current events and controversies. A comprehensive and innovative book, India is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the past, present, or future of the subcontinent. Audrey Truschke is professor of South Asian history at Rutgers University, Newark. She is the bestselling author of Aurangzeb: The Life and Legacy of India's Most Controversial King and other books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Much of world history is Indian history. Home today to one in four people, the subcontinent has long been densely populated and deeply connected to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas through migration and trade. In this magisterial history, Audrey Truschke tells the fascinating story of the region historically known as India--which includes today's India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan--and the people who have lived there. A sweeping account of five millennia, from the dawn of the Indus Valley Civilization to the twenty-first century, this engaging and richly textured narrative chronicles the most important political, social, religious, intellectual, and cultural events. And throughout, it describes how the region has been continuously reshaped by its astonishing diversity, religious and political innovations, and social stratification. Here, readers will learn about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and Sikhism; the Vedas and Mahabharata; Ashoka and the Mauryan Empire; the Silk Road; the Cholas; Indo-Persian rule; the Mughal Empire; European colonialism; national independence movements; the 1947 Partition of India; the recent rise of Hindu nationalism; the challenges of climate change; and much more. Emphasizing the diversity of human experiences on the subcontinent, the book presents a wide range of voices, including those of women, religious minorities, lower classes, and other marginalized groups. You cannot understand India today without appreciating its deeply contested history, which continues to drive current events and controversies. A comprehensive and innovative book, India is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the past, present, or future of the subcontinent. Audrey Truschke is professor of South Asian history at Rutgers University, Newark. She is the bestselling author of Aurangzeb: The Life and Legacy of India's Most Controversial King and other books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Much of world history is Indian history. Home today to one in four people, the subcontinent has long been densely populated and deeply connected to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas through migration and trade. In this magisterial history, Audrey Truschke tells the fascinating story of the region historically known as India--which includes today's India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan--and the people who have lived there. A sweeping account of five millennia, from the dawn of the Indus Valley Civilization to the twenty-first century, this engaging and richly textured narrative chronicles the most important political, social, religious, intellectual, and cultural events. And throughout, it describes how the region has been continuously reshaped by its astonishing diversity, religious and political innovations, and social stratification. Here, readers will learn about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and Sikhism; the Vedas and Mahabharata; Ashoka and the Mauryan Empire; the Silk Road; the Cholas; Indo-Persian rule; the Mughal Empire; European colonialism; national independence movements; the 1947 Partition of India; the recent rise of Hindu nationalism; the challenges of climate change; and much more. Emphasizing the diversity of human experiences on the subcontinent, the book presents a wide range of voices, including those of women, religious minorities, lower classes, and other marginalized groups. You cannot understand India today without appreciating its deeply contested history, which continues to drive current events and controversies. A comprehensive and innovative book, India is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the past, present, or future of the subcontinent. Audrey Truschke is professor of South Asian history at Rutgers University, Newark. She is the bestselling author of Aurangzeb: The Life and Legacy of India's Most Controversial King and other books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Much of world history is Indian history. Home today to one in four people, the subcontinent has long been densely populated and deeply connected to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas through migration and trade. In this magisterial history, Audrey Truschke tells the fascinating story of the region historically known as India--which includes today's India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan--and the people who have lived there. A sweeping account of five millennia, from the dawn of the Indus Valley Civilization to the twenty-first century, this engaging and richly textured narrative chronicles the most important political, social, religious, intellectual, and cultural events. And throughout, it describes how the region has been continuously reshaped by its astonishing diversity, religious and political innovations, and social stratification. Here, readers will learn about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and Sikhism; the Vedas and Mahabharata; Ashoka and the Mauryan Empire; the Silk Road; the Cholas; Indo-Persian rule; the Mughal Empire; European colonialism; national independence movements; the 1947 Partition of India; the recent rise of Hindu nationalism; the challenges of climate change; and much more. Emphasizing the diversity of human experiences on the subcontinent, the book presents a wide range of voices, including those of women, religious minorities, lower classes, and other marginalized groups. You cannot understand India today without appreciating its deeply contested history, which continues to drive current events and controversies. A comprehensive and innovative book, India is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the past, present, or future of the subcontinent. Audrey Truschke is professor of South Asian history at Rutgers University, Newark. She is the bestselling author of Aurangzeb: The Life and Legacy of India's Most Controversial King and other books.

Much of world history is Indian history. Home today to one in four people, the subcontinent has long been densely populated and deeply connected to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas through migration and trade. In this magisterial history, Audrey Truschke tells the fascinating story of the region historically known as India--which includes today's India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan--and the people who have lived there. A sweeping account of five millennia, from the dawn of the Indus Valley Civilization to the twenty-first century, this engaging and richly textured narrative chronicles the most important political, social, religious, intellectual, and cultural events. And throughout, it describes how the region has been continuously reshaped by its astonishing diversity, religious and political innovations, and social stratification. Here, readers will learn about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and Sikhism; the Vedas and Mahabharata; Ashoka and the Mauryan Empire; the Silk Road; the Cholas; Indo-Persian rule; the Mughal Empire; European colonialism; national independence movements; the 1947 Partition of India; the recent rise of Hindu nationalism; the challenges of climate change; and much more. Emphasizing the diversity of human experiences on the subcontinent, the book presents a wide range of voices, including those of women, religious minorities, lower classes, and other marginalized groups. You cannot understand India today without appreciating its deeply contested history, which continues to drive current events and controversies. A comprehensive and innovative book, India is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the past, present, or future of the subcontinent. Audrey Truschke is professor of South Asian history at Rutgers University, Newark. She is the bestselling author of Aurangzeb: The Life and Legacy of India's Most Controversial King and other books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

In this episode of Women of Color Rise, I speak with Yordanos Eyoel, Founder and CEO of Keseb, a nonpartisan organization advancing inclusive and resilient democracies through transnational civil society. An Ethiopian-American democracy entrepreneur, Yordanos is an Ashoka and Aspen Institute Fellow and has received awards from the Elevate Prize Foundation and Unorthodox Philanthropy. Previously, she was a Managing Partner at New Profit, where she rose from Portfolio Analyst—the first to do so in the organization's history. Her work has been featured in TED, NPR, and Harvard Business Review.   Yordanos shares how her faith has shaped her leadership: Faith provides grounding in uncertainty. As a leader, Yordanos acknowledges that she doesn't always have the answers. Her faith offers a steady anchor—something to return to when decisions are complex and the path forward isn't clear. Faith strengthens resilience as a woman of color. Navigating leadership as a woman of color comes with unique challenges. Yordanos credits her faith with helping her stay centered amid external pressures, giving her the courage to lead authentically. Her leadership is deeply values-driven. Yordanos' sense of purpose, integrity, and commitment to service are all rooted in her faith. It's not just a personal belief—it's a leadership compass that guides how she shows up for others and makes decisions. Thank you, Yordanos, for your insightful advice!   Get full show notes and more information here:https://analizawolf.com/episode-104-faith-and-leadership-with-yordanos-eyoel-founder-and-ceo-keseb

Mohnish Pabrai's Session with Ashoka Investment Club on April 22, 2025. (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:00:47) - Charlie Munger's mental models; Poor Charlie's Almanack (00:07:38) - Cloning is the best mental model (00:08:45) - Sam Walton & Family; Walmart (00:10:36) - Microsoft (00:13:31) - Bridge (00:14:51) - Pabrai Funds: Cloned model from the Buffett Partnerships (00:17:41) - Selecting a stock (00:19:12) - Macro-economic factors; D-Mart & Shrimp farming in India (00:23:32) - Circle of competence; John Arrillaga (00:24:38) - Commodity producers; Saudi Aramco (00:27:26) - Look for anomalies, Investing in Turkiye & Reysas (00:33:54) - Learning from mistakes; Satyam Computers (00:39:35) - Nifty-50 in the 1970s; Walmart The contents of this website are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and do not purport to be, and are not intended to be, financial, legal, accounting, tax or investment advice. Investments or strategies that are discussed may not be suitable for you, do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs and are not intended to provide investment advice or recommendations appropriate for you. Before making any investment or trade, consider whether it is suitable for you and consider seeking advice from your own financial or investment adviser.

Almost everyone shies away from advocacy as a way to make a difference. We donate to climate change organizations, but we don't meet with a member of Congress or write a letter to the editor. We donate to anti-hunger organizations, groups dedicated to racial justice, and many others, but we don't become advocates on those issues beyond signing an online petition or going to an occasional rally.   Why? Because most of us see advocacy as too hard or too frustrating, too complicated, or too partisan, too dirty or too time-consuming, too ineffective or too costly.   But what if that's all wrong? What if deep engagement dissolves discouragement and can actually bring joy? What if you can become an advocate for a cause you care about and feel fulfilled, not frustrated? And what if engaging as an advocate is essential to protecting our democracy?   In this episode, your host Cindy Watson will be joined by Sam Daley-Harris, Sam Daley-Harris founded the anti-poverty lobby RESULTS in 1980, co-founded the Microcredit Summit Campaign in 1995, and founded Civic Courage in 2012. The 2024 edition of his book Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen's Guide to Transformational Advocacy was named an editor's pick by Publisher's Weekly BookLife.  Kirkus Reviews wrote: "Overall, [the author's] analysis of effective action is as persuasive as it is accessible, and his call to democratic participation is inspiring. A handbook for aspiring activists that readers will find to be both inspiring and practical."  Daley-Harris has been interviewed on NPR's Here and Now and 1A and on PBS's Laura Flanders and Friends.  Ashoka founder Bill Drayton said, “Sam Daley-Harris is one of the certified great social entrepreneurs of the last decades.”   Key takeaways:   Why people shy away from advocacy? The difference between transactional advocacy and transformational advocacy. Advice to empower those losing faith in their ability to make a difference. The three things to look at in an organization. What is transformational advocacy and how to apply it in life? The three questions to ask when  going to meet a member of parliament or a member of Congress who opposes their bill. Letting go of fear Key reasons why negotiations fail The key skills that mark a great negotiator or advocate Learn more about Sam Daley-Harris:   Website: https://reclaimingourdemocracy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-daley-harris-b8bb796/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam.daleyharris/   Grab his book: Reclaiming Our Democracy on Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop.org   If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life.   Check out our website at www.artoffemininenegotiation.com if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy's book here:   Amazon   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY:   Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024-2025 Star Wars release "Skeleton Crew" or do not mind hearing key plot points. Skeleton Crew is the latest entry in the Star Wars universe. It is an 8-episode series streaming on Disney+. Set five years after Return of the Jedi and the same era as the Mandalorian, Ashoka, and Boba Fett shows, it involves a group of four children who accidentally stowaway on a spaceship and leave home. The series is about their journey to come back home, and the plot evolves from there. Jude Law stars in the series with Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, and Nick Frost and is created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford. Watts recently directed the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Spider-Man trilogy. Filmmaker, owner of the Scum and Villainy Cantina in Hollywood, California, and Star Wars insider JC Reifenberg returns to the podcast. They discuss the charm of this series while the stakes of the plot are not as dire as other entries in the Star Wars timeline. The wildfires in southern California have been devastating. To donate to the American Red Cross go to https://www.redcross.org/ or from your phone via text by messaging "REDCROSS" to 90999.