Podcasts about Bihar

Episode 98 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Prashant Kishore. He is an Indian political strategist and politician who has been involved in various political campaigns and parties. He founded the Jan Suraaj party and is set to debut in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.Recording Date: April 19, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Why 2014 Elections were Important for Modi04:46 - How should a voter decide his choice08:13 - Is it more important to vote for a person or for his work16:30 - Why Bihar got left behind 22:20 - How COVID-19 destroyed Bihar?29:02 - Will Prashant become a MLA/MP?33:44 - “Pad-Yaatra” & Extreme Poverty of Bihar 43:50 - What is “Ram Rajya”?46:31 - Indian politics in next 15 years.

According to the Sample Registration System report for 2021 released by the Registrar General of India on May 7, the Total Fertility Rate (TFR), which is the average number of children that a woman is expected to have in her childbearing years, in India was 2.0 in 2021, the same as in 2020. While Delhi and West Bengal reported the lowest TFR of 1.4, Bihar reported the highest at 3.0. Is Bihar's high replacement rate a consequence of poverty? We discuss the question here. Guests: Saswata Ghosh, Prasenjit Bose Host: Shiv Sahay Singh You can now find The Hindu's podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Search for Parley by The Hindu. Write to us with comments and feedback at socmed4@thehindu.co.in

India has an ecosystem of multilingualism. Yet there is an immense pressure to let go of indigenous languages which are less frequently used and adopt majority languages like Hindi. In India, the modern hierarchy of languages puts English on top, major languages like Hindi in the middle and regional languages and dialects on the bottom. A sad state of linguicide is occurring in India and regional languages are being lost. Listen in to my conversation with the Lexicon Club at Patna Women's College in Patna, Bihar. The conversation covers my personal experiences, thoughts on regional language retention and a vibrant question and answer session with the bright young women of Patna Women's College.  Related Episodes ⁠41 "Exploring Indian Education"⁠ Episode 78 "Indian vs Western Education."⁠⁠Episode 1 "Why Did We Move Back to India?" Sign up for my ⁠newsletter HERE ⁠to get Hindi learning deals and updates on new content! See all my other courses! ⁠www.learnhindianywhere.com

#vinayakjoshi #kannadainterviews #podcast 00:00 - Titles00:26 - Show starts here04:03 - Introducing the Bat Doctor - Ramanath Bhandari12:17 - Venturing into bat repair niche16:48 - Types of cricket bats24:32 - International clientele32:18 - First-hand experience of seeing a cricketer's successThis week on Nayaka With Vinayaka, we sit down with a truly unique guest - Mr. Ramanath Bhandari, famously known as the Bat Doctor of Indian cricket. Originally from Bihar, now a proud Kannada-speaking Bengalurian, Mr. Bhandari has earned legendary status behind the scenes of world cricket.

Ittefaq Mein Barkat Hai by Ibne Insha (Urdu Ki Akhiri Kitab)Narrated by Kumar NishantKumar Nishant, originally from Bihar, ventured to Mumbai with the dream of writing for films. However, upon arriving, he realized how little he truly knew about the industry. After spending six years in Mumbai, he moved to Delhi, where he became associated with Sukhmunch Theater. During workshops at Sukhmunch, many people took note of his distinctive voice and praised it. At present, he works as a freelance content writer.Curator: IrfanJoin the Art of Reading:Share Your Story on Listen with IrfanDo you have a passion for reading literature or narrating captivating prose? Here's your chance to shine! I'm thrilled to announce a new collaborative series, Art of Reading, on my podcast channel, Listen with Irfan.If you love bringing stories to life, I'm offering you a platform to showcase your talent.Record a short story of your choice (maximum 8 minutes) and share it with a community of like-minded narrators and listeners. This is a free, non-commercial initiative to connect aspiring narrators, promote storytelling, and build a creative community. No monetization, just pure love for the art of narration.How to Participate:- Choose a short story or piece of prose you're passionate about.- Record it with clear audio using a mobile phone or audio recorder. Do not include your name or the story's title in the recording.- Background music is optional, but avoid copyrighted tracks to prevent hosting issues.- Send your recording via email to ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +91 9818098790.Full credit to the writer and narrator will be given on the Listen with Irfan podcast channel. Take inspiration from the sample recording by narrator Munish (attached).Join us to share your voice, connect with an audience, and celebrate the art of storytelling!Let's create something beautiful together!Cover: IrfanWe respect creative ownership. If you believe this is your work or if appropriate credit hasn't been given, kindly get in touch at ramrotiaaloo@gmail.comBECOME A PATRON : Work on Listen with Irfan takes time, money and hard work to produce. As of now it is being done voluntarily with the family, friends and listeners who came forward for hand holding from its inception.  If you like the Podcasts, admire it, and benefit from its content, please consider awarding us an honorarium to make the future of this Podcast Channel robust and assured.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠यहाँ आपको मिलती हैं वो दुर्लभ आवाज़ें खुद बोलती, गाती और बहस करती। मनोहर श्याम जोशी, कमलेश्वर, कृष्णा सोबती, बी वी कारंत, शमशेर बहादुर सिंह, बलराज साहनी, अज्ञेय, रसूलन बाई, निर्मल वर्मा, मंगलेश डबराल, राजेंद्र यादव, चंद्रकांत देवताले, भवानी प्रसाद मिश्र, इस्मत चुग़ताई, सत्यदेव दुबे, त्रिलोचन, अमरीश पुरी, इब्राहीम अल्क़ाज़ी, मोहन उप्रेती, गोरख पांडेय, नैना देवी, वीरेन डंगवाल, मन्नू भंडारी, भीष्म साहनी, देवकी नंदन पांडे आदि के अलावा अनगिनत भारतीय और विदेशी समकालीन विचारक, कलाकार, लेखक, कवि और सांस्कृतिक लड़ाके। किताबों पर चर्चा के पॉडकास्ट, संगीत, फिल्म रिव्यू और स्ट्रीट रिकॉर्डिंग्स का एकमात्र पॉडकास्ट मंच। Details to support this Podcast Channel i.e. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen with Irfan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :-Bank Name: State Bank Of IndiaName: SYED MOHD IRFANAccount No:32188719331Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, GhaziabadIFSC–SBIN0013238UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbiPayPal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/farah121116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RazorPay etc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://irfaniyat.stck.me/⁠⁠⁠

Ngày 24 tháng 4, Thủ tướng Ấn Độ Narendra Modi đã đứng trước đám đông ở bang Bihar phía bắc và, khác với thường lệ vẫn nói bằng tiếng Hindi, đã đưa ra lời cảnh báo bằng tiếng Anh: “Ấn Độ sẽ tìm ra và trừng trị mọi kẻ khủng bố cùng những kẻ hậu thuẫn chúng”.Xem thêm.

India Gears Up for Worst-Case Scenarios As Indo-Pak tensions soar post the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India's Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered nationwide civil defence mock drills on May 7. These include air raid sirens, crash blackouts, evacuation rehearsals, and camouflaging critical infrastructure—measures not seen at this scale since the Kargil conflict. The drills follow India's sweeping diplomatic retaliation: suspension of visas for Pakistani nationals, revocation of the Indus Waters Treaty, sealing the Attari border, and banning Pakistan Airlines. Pakistan hit back by halting all trade and closing its airspace. PM Modi has granted the military full operational freedom to respond. As cross-border ceasefire violations stretch into their 10th day, India is clearly preparing for all possibilities. Cyber Frontline: Hackers Hit Indian Defence SitesA digital war is brewing alongside border tensions. Pakistani hacker groups have claimed to breach key Indian defence-linked websites, including the Military Engineer Services and Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses—claims the institute denies. One group alleged access to 10GB of user data. Meanwhile, defacement attempts were made on websites like Armoured Vehicle Nigam and Army Public Schools. Another group, Internet of Khilafah, targeted welfare platforms for ex-servicemen. While cybersecurity teams have foiled most attacks, these waves of digital aggression are adding another layer to the Indo-Pak crisis. Union Territories Join Centre's Capex Push Starting FY26, India's Union Territories (UTs) will finally be eligible for the Centre's 50-year, interest-free capital expenditure loan scheme—originally introduced post-pandemic for states only. With ₹1.5 trillion allocated for FY26, 60% of funds will go toward infrastructure, while 40% will be linked to reforms. UTs like Puducherry and Delhi can now tap into this pool to fund critical projects. States like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh already top the borrowing list under this scheme. Economists say the move aims to spur public investment and balance development across regions amid slow private capital inflow. Taj Hotels Bets Big on India's Travel Boom Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), owner of the iconic Taj brand, is doubling down on India's tourism wave with a ₹1,200 crore investment plan for FY26. After a 53% jump in FY25 net profit to ₹2,038 crore, the company plans to open 30 new hotels, most under an asset-light model. TajSATS, its catering arm, added ₹716 crore to revenues. With rising demand from leisure, business, and MICE segments, IHCL is eyeing higher occupancy rates and room prices, forecasted to cross ₹10,000 by 2026. From legacy luxury to next-gen growth, IHCL is charting a bold path forward. Skechers to Go Private in $9.4 Billion Deal Footwear giant Skechers is being acquired by 3G Capital in a $9.4 billion all-cash deal, valuing shares at $63—a 30% premium. Shareholders can also choose $57 cash plus equity in a new private entity. The move comes as global shoemakers brace for US tariffs under President Trump's trade reset. Despite record revenues of $9 billion in 2024 and $640 million in earnings, Skechers hopes that going private will help it weather geopolitical headwinds, especially as China contributes 15% of its revenue. CEO Robert Greenberg and team will stay on, with headquarters remaining in California.

With outrage all over India about Pahalgam attack and narendra modi spending time in Bihar campaign , film summits and occasional PR hype meetings - this episode brings the mood of the country with Dr Subramanian Swamy leading the charge to break Pakistan into four

This week on Game Time, hosts Mihir Vasavda and Amit Kamath discuss the electrifying rise of two teenage sensations, Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old Barcelona forward shining in the Champions League, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old batting prodigy from Bihar who's stormed into the IPL spotlight. As headlines hail them the next Messi and Tendulkar, we ask: is early success really a blessing is disguise?Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

#nationalinterest ‘The announcement of caste census has come in the build-up to the Bihar elections. The census may conclude just ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections. The reason we call this move a bad idea is because nobody has figured out what to do with the data, except Rahul Gandhi'— Watch this week's #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read this week's National Interest: https://theprint.in/national-interest/caste-census-is-a-bad-idea-whose-time-has-come-much-worse-lies-ahead/2613185/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To visit ThePrint Store: https://store.theprint.in/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan

Text and Narration: Suman ShekharBorn in khagaria, Bihar in 1995, Suman Shekhar is a writer and storyteller with several years of experience, whose work has appeared in various notable magazines. Was also associated with All India Radio Delhi and FM, Shekhar focuses on producing narrative content for broadcast, combining literary storytelling with audio formats.Curator: IrfanJoin the Art of Reading:Share Your Story on Listen with IrfanDo you have a passion for reading literature or narrating captivating prose? Here's your chance to shine! I'm thrilled to announce a new collaborative series, Art of Reading, on my podcast channel, Listen with Irfan.If you love bringing stories to life, I'm offering you a platform to showcase your talent.Record a short story of your choice (maximum 8 minutes) and share it with a community of like-minded narrators and listeners. This is a free, non-commercial initiative to connect aspiring narrators, promote storytelling, and build a creative community. No monetization, just pure love for the art of narration.How to Participate:- Choose a short story or piece of prose you're passionate about.- Record it with clear audio using a mobile phone or audio recorder. Do not include your name or the story's title in the recording.- Background music is optional, but avoid copyrighted tracks to prevent hosting issues.- Send your recording via email to ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +91 9818098790.Full credit to the writer and narrator will be given on the Listen with Irfan podcast channel. Take inspiration from the sample recording by narrator Munish (attached).Join us to share your voice, connect with an audience, and celebrate the art of storytelling!Let's create something beautiful together!Cover: IrfanWe respect creative ownership. If you believe this is your work or if appropriate credit hasn't been given, kindly get in touch at ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I am Ichha SHarmaToday is the 24 th of APril and here are the headlinesA day after India took several diplomatic measures against Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack, Islamabad said today it “shall exercise the right to hold all bilateral agreements with India, including but not limited to the Simla Agreement, in abeyance.” On Wednesday, India put on hold the Indus Waters Treaty, downgraded diplomatic relations with Pakistan, expelled diplomats and top defence officials from the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, cancelled all visas granted to Pakistan nationals and directed them to leave the country in 48 hours, and shut the Attari-Wagah border. The reaction from Pakistan came after the country's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the National Security Committee.Months before elections in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today quickly switched to English in the middle of his speech in Madhubani to promise stringent action against the terrorists and the “backers” involved in the attack on tourists in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. The PM's switch to English in a speech largely focused on the state was meant to address the world, promising that the government would “identify, trace and punish every terrorist and their backers”, and thanking all nations who stood with India at this time of grief. Modi also made a pitch for national integration beyond linguistic boundaries — the linguistic divide has been in the news for some time now — underlining that those who lost their lives spoke different Indian languages and belonged to different states and that the nation stood firm with all of them.Following a threat video by the Hindu Raksha Dal demanding that Kashmiri Muslims leave Uttarakhand on Wednesday, Dehradun police say they have amped up security and taken down 25 “inciting posts” from social media. A video has gone viral on social media in which Lalit Sharma, a Hindu Raksha Dal leader, says, “The incident in Pahalgam has hurt us… If we see any Kashmiri Muslim in the state after 10 am tomorrow, we will give them the right treatment.”A student at Doon PG College told The Indian Express that at least five students have left for the airport.After the recent Supreme Court order which annulled the appointments of over 25,000 West Bengal school staff but said that “untainted” teachers could remain in service until 31st of December this year, confusion had remained as to who the “untainted” teachers are. Now, a district-wise list of “untainted” teachers of Classes IX-X and XI-XII has reached the offices of District Inspectors (DIs) of schools. A verification process has begun. The SC had found that the 2016 recruitment process by the SSC was “tainted”. School headmasters have been asked to submit a list of their teachers' names, designations, subjects they teach, transfer histories, and confirmations that the names are in the “untainted” list.US President Donald Trump responded today to the overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kyiv, saying he is “not happy,” and asked President Vladimir Putin to ‘stop'. Trump wrote in a social media post quote “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing,” unquote,  a day after expressing frustration that it was Ukraine's leader who was hampering peace talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine. Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine does not “see strong pressure on Russia now” nor new sanctions against Moscow, despite its unwillingness to progress the talks.

Bihar, India is home to the highest concentration of unreached people groups on the planet—yet few know its name. In this special on-location episode of the Unknown Nations Podcast, host Greg Kelley sits down with a courageous indigenous leader, to unpack the spiritual realities of this densely populated, religiously diverse region. Hear firsthand how the gospel is taking root despite opposition, how audio Bibles are opening hearts, and how equipping local believers is fueling a movement. Be inspired by real stories of transformation and discover how your prayers and support can help bring lasting change to one of the world's most overlooked mission fields. To learn more about Unknown Nations, visit www.UnknownNations.com.

Download Porter Here: https://app.adjust.com/1nigih48Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts

Iparraldeko Emazteen Etxea elkarteak Urruñan bere lehen egoitza ireki zuen 2024 urteko udazkenean. Helburua : elkartzea, partekatzea eta mobilizaziorako espazio kolektiboak eraikitzea da, emakumeak jasaten dituzten desberdintasun eta dominazio sozial, politiko, juridiko, ekonomiko eta kulturalak indargabetzeko, euren emantzipazioa, autonomia eta elkartasuna sustatuz.   Itziar Varela, Emazteen Etxea elkarteko kideak, bere ibilbidea azaltzeaz gain, toki honetan zer gertatuko den azaltzen dauku.   Jatorria / source : Radiokultura

durée : 00:58:24 - 2025ko Eusko Eguna, bihar da ! - Apirilaren 12an duzue hitzordua egun osoan zehar Ezpeletan Euskoa ospatzeko eta erabiltzeko.

durée : 00:58:24 - 2025ko Eusko Eguna, bihar da ! - Apirilaren 12an duzue hitzordua egun osoan zehar Ezpeletan Euskoa ospatzeko eta erabiltzeko.

Modi & Shah's Masterpiece has Shaped Politics of Future | Bihar Election 360 Turn | Anupam K Singh

Waqf Act के बाद Rahul Gandhi को क्या हुआ | Bihar Politics at an Interesting Stage | Sanjay Dixit

Art is not just a play of colors—it's a conversation across time, a revival of tradition, and sometimes, a quiet revolution. In this episode, we bring you the story of a man who didn't just create art, but resurrected a dying tradition and gave it new meaning.Padma Shri Ashok Kumar Biswas, a visionary artist from the heartland of Bihar, breathed life back into the ancient Tikuli art—a craft rooted in the Mauryan era, once fading into obscurity. With a brush in his hand and purpose in his heart, he turned delicate glass into storytelling canvases.But his impact didn't stop at the canvas. He trained over 8,000 women, empowering them to become financially independent through this once-forgotten art. From local workshops to international exhibitions, his work became a symbol of India's cultural resilience.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).

Amit Shah Gets Free Hand for Internal Crackdown | Rohingya, Bangladesh | Bihar Election | AbhishekT

Bihar के मुसलमानों के इस रवैये के बाद अब क्या करेंगे मोदी | Sanjay Dixit

As the Mahabodhi agitation gains momentum in Gaya, Bihar-- we talk to Mangesh Dahiwale, one of the most important Ambedkarite scholars of history Buddhish history and culture. He breaks down for us the historical & civilizational context of Buddha & his Dhamma. The current agitation needs to be seen historically & sociologically, and not as a one-off event. A true masterclass in Buddhist epistemology!

In this conversation with Shinjini Kumar, Co-Founder of SALT-mysaltapp, we talk to her about her diverse professional journey, something you don't see in many founders. Coming from Bihar, she started as a journalist at the Times of India and then shifted to the Reserve Bank of India in the early ‘90s. At the heart of the action, she was responsible for handling Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). In this episode, she discusses exactly how she landed every job she did in her early days. Shinjini eventually went on to study in the US, joined Bank of America, then came back to be the CEO at Paytm Payments Bank. And mid-COVID, she took the leap into entrepreneurship.Major takeaways from the episode:1.⁠ ⁠How she transitioned from journalism into finance and entrepreneurship.2.⁠ ⁠How career plurality shapes perspective and adaptability. 3.⁠ ⁠Lessons from building SALT and the challenges of raising capital at the right time. 4.⁠ ⁠What women are missing when it comes to finance.We are excited for conversation, and we can't wait for you all to watch it. Drop your thoughts in the comments! And if you'd like to join our next conversation as a live audience member, sign up here: https://forms.gle/uY8w2an4Q44mN9dd800:00 The Financial Agency of Women03:02 The Journey of Shinjani Kumar05:51 Conversations on Financial Inclusion09:10 Building SALT: A Mission for Women12:05 Understanding Financial Services for Women14:55 The Role of Agency in Financial Decisions18:02 Cultural Influences on Financial Behavior20:59 The Impact of Social Conditioning on Women23:50 Navigating Financial Independence27:10 The Future of Women in Finance38:13 Understanding Gender Disparities in Income and Assets41:44 The Role of Women in Family Businesses47:00 Women as Catalysts for Social Change50:41 Behavioral Changes in Financial Services57:51 Lessons from Entrepreneurial Journeys01:11:17 Building Trust Through Technology01:14:05 The Evolution of Banking and Finance01:16:24 Navigating Challenges in Entrepreneurship01:20:42 The Complexity of Work and Gender Roles01:24:01 Raising the Next Generation: Gender and Equality01:31:12 The Value of Work and Education01:37:21 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals

"To the one who meditates on Him, there comes a perfect peace, and all pain and sorrows depart. Meditate on Him, who contains this universe, whose Holy Name is the whisper on the lips of the entire creation." (Book of Sukhmani) This podcast, as always, is about an in-depth exploration of the teachings of the Saints and Mystics, the Path of the Masters, unedited, unfiltered, and unaltered, as presented in their own words, from their spiritual discourses, poetry and prose, a satsang (spiritual gathering) without walls. (Sant Mat Satsang Podcast) References, Subjects, and Sources Include: Guru Arjan Dev, Book of Sukhmani, a section of the Adi Granth. "Sukhmani" literally means "Jewel of Happiness"; two verses from the Gnostic Gospel of Thomas (sayings of Yeshua - Jesus) in rare translations you've probably never heard before: mystic verses of Sant Dariya Sahib of Bihar on the temple within the human body; Swami Ram Bihari Lal from The Way Out is IN, on freedom of soul, religions and finding the Kingdom of God, published by the Sant Garib Das group: Radhasoami Satsang Sarai Rohilla, Delhi, India; Bahadur Jagat Singh and Baba Ram Singh on having daily satsang and meditation; Carl Sagan quote; mystic verses (a bhajan) of Baba Somanath; The Light Of Ajaib, By Sant Ji on simran practice as well as about the Soundless/Wordless/Nameless State beyond the Light and Sound Currents; Kirpal Singh on Surat Shabd Yoga Meditation Practice; a satsang discourse by Baba Ram Singh titled, Once We Come To The Eye Center, The Progress Further In The Inner Planes Is Much Faster -- on the Four Stages of Concentration in Meditation: the Path of the Ant, the Path of the Fish, the Path of the Spider, and the Path of the Swan; and mystic verses of Kabir. (Songs of Kabir) In Divine Love (Bhakti), Light, and Sound, At the Feet of the Masters, Radhasoami (Radhaswami) James Bean A Satsang Without Walls Light and Sound on The Path Spiritual Awakening Radio Podcasts Santmat Satsang Podcasts Sant Mat Radhasoami Spiritual Awakening Radio Website: https://www.SpiritualAwakeningRadio.com  

Waqf Amendment UMEED Approved by Modi | Kejriwal for Rajya Sabha | Bihar | Abhishek Tiwari

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 27th of February and here are the headlines.The Uttarakhand High Court reviewed provisions of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) amid a public interest litigation. The court questioned the state's ability to make changes to the UCC, particularly regarding mandatory live-in registrations. Senior advocate Vrinda Grover argued that the UCC imposes unnecessary surveillance, as information about individuals is sent directly to local police stations. The court also questioned whether the UCC grants police powers for domiciliary visits, which it found to be a potential violation of rights.Congress leader Sam Pitroda caused controversy with a speech where he claimed to have spoken at the "Indian Institute of Technology-Ranchi." The Ministry of Education fact-checked his statement, clarifying there is no IIT in Ranchi but an IIIT, which Pitroda had not been invited to. The ministry condemned his remarks, asserting they were reckless and could damage the reputation of the prestigious institute. Legal action was warned for any attempt to malign its image.A probationary primary teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Jehanabad, Bihar, was suspended after videos of her making derogatory comments about Bihar went viral. The teacher criticized her posting in Bihar, calling it “unacceptable” and disparaging the people of the state. She claimed Bihar's citizens lacked civic sense and blamed the state for India's development struggles. The video sparked outrage, with many questioning the appropriateness of such remarks from an educator.US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on European Union imports, particularly targeting cars. Trump criticized the EU, claiming it was "formed to screw the United States." He pointed out the EU's higher tariffs and value-added taxes, which are significantly steeper than those in the US. The announcement comes amid ongoing trade tensions between the US and the EU, with officials raising concerns over European taxation policies.Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their New Mexico home on Wednesday. Authorities confirmed the couple's deaths, along with their dog, but stated that no foul play was suspected. Hackman, known for iconic roles in films like The French Connection, had lived in the Santa Fe Summit community. Sheriff Adan Mendoza assured that while the investigation is ongoing, foul play is not considered a factor in their deaths.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express.

Acclaimed novelist and academic Tabish Khair argues that literature as a distinct mode of thinking can counteract fundamentalism. Literature is a mode of thinking, stories being one of the oldest thinking 'devices' known to humankind. The ways in which literature enables us to think are distinctive and necessary, because of the relationships between its material ('language') and its subject matter ('reality'). Although present in oral literature, these relationships are exposed in their full complexity with the rise of literature as a distinct form of writing. Literature Against Fundamentalism (Oxford UP, 2024) argues that literature enables us to engage with reality in language and language in reality, where both are mutually constitutive, constantly changing, and partly elusive. Tabish Khair defines this mode of engagement as essentially an agnostic one, resistant to simple dogma. Hence, literature can provide an antidote to fundamentalism. Khair argues that reading literature as literature--and not just as material for aesthetic, sociological, political, and other theoretical discourses--is essential for humanity. In the process, he offers a radical re-definition of literature, an illuminating engagement with religion and fundamentalism, a revaluation of the relationship between the sciences and humanities, and, finally, a call to literature as in 'a call to arms'. Tabish Khair is an Indian writer, academic and journalist, born (1966) and educated in the small town of Gaya in Bihar, India. After finishing his MA from Gaya, he completed a PhD at Copenhagen University and a DPhil at Aarhus University, Denmark, where he is now an Associate Professor. He has been a visiting professor or research fellow at various universities and has received Carlsberg, Leverhulme, and other academic grants. Khair is also an internationally published novelist. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. 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

Acclaimed novelist and academic Tabish Khair argues that literature as a distinct mode of thinking can counteract fundamentalism. Literature is a mode of thinking, stories being one of the oldest thinking 'devices' known to humankind. The ways in which literature enables us to think are distinctive and necessary, because of the relationships between its material ('language') and its subject matter ('reality'). Although present in oral literature, these relationships are exposed in their full complexity with the rise of literature as a distinct form of writing. Literature Against Fundamentalism (Oxford UP, 2024) argues that literature enables us to engage with reality in language and language in reality, where both are mutually constitutive, constantly changing, and partly elusive. Tabish Khair defines this mode of engagement as essentially an agnostic one, resistant to simple dogma. Hence, literature can provide an antidote to fundamentalism. Khair argues that reading literature as literature--and not just as material for aesthetic, sociological, political, and other theoretical discourses--is essential for humanity. In the process, he offers a radical re-definition of literature, an illuminating engagement with religion and fundamentalism, a revaluation of the relationship between the sciences and humanities, and, finally, a call to literature as in 'a call to arms'. Tabish Khair is an Indian writer, academic and journalist, born (1966) and educated in the small town of Gaya in Bihar, India. After finishing his MA from Gaya, he completed a PhD at Copenhagen University and a DPhil at Aarhus University, Denmark, where he is now an Associate Professor. He has been a visiting professor or research fellow at various universities and has received Carlsberg, Leverhulme, and other academic grants. Khair is also an internationally published novelist. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Acclaimed novelist and academic Tabish Khair argues that literature as a distinct mode of thinking can counteract fundamentalism. Literature is a mode of thinking, stories being one of the oldest thinking 'devices' known to humankind. The ways in which literature enables us to think are distinctive and necessary, because of the relationships between its material ('language') and its subject matter ('reality'). Although present in oral literature, these relationships are exposed in their full complexity with the rise of literature as a distinct form of writing. Literature Against Fundamentalism (Oxford UP, 2024) argues that literature enables us to engage with reality in language and language in reality, where both are mutually constitutive, constantly changing, and partly elusive. Tabish Khair defines this mode of engagement as essentially an agnostic one, resistant to simple dogma. Hence, literature can provide an antidote to fundamentalism. Khair argues that reading literature as literature--and not just as material for aesthetic, sociological, political, and other theoretical discourses--is essential for humanity. In the process, he offers a radical re-definition of literature, an illuminating engagement with religion and fundamentalism, a revaluation of the relationship between the sciences and humanities, and, finally, a call to literature as in 'a call to arms'. Tabish Khair is an Indian writer, academic and journalist, born (1966) and educated in the small town of Gaya in Bihar, India. After finishing his MA from Gaya, he completed a PhD at Copenhagen University and a DPhil at Aarhus University, Denmark, where he is now an Associate Professor. He has been a visiting professor or research fellow at various universities and has received Carlsberg, Leverhulme, and other academic grants. Khair is also an internationally published novelist. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Acclaimed novelist and academic Tabish Khair argues that literature as a distinct mode of thinking can counteract fundamentalism. Literature is a mode of thinking, stories being one of the oldest thinking 'devices' known to humankind. The ways in which literature enables us to think are distinctive and necessary, because of the relationships between its material ('language') and its subject matter ('reality'). Although present in oral literature, these relationships are exposed in their full complexity with the rise of literature as a distinct form of writing. Literature Against Fundamentalism (Oxford UP, 2024) argues that literature enables us to engage with reality in language and language in reality, where both are mutually constitutive, constantly changing, and partly elusive. Tabish Khair defines this mode of engagement as essentially an agnostic one, resistant to simple dogma. Hence, literature can provide an antidote to fundamentalism. Khair argues that reading literature as literature--and not just as material for aesthetic, sociological, political, and other theoretical discourses--is essential for humanity. In the process, he offers a radical re-definition of literature, an illuminating engagement with religion and fundamentalism, a revaluation of the relationship between the sciences and humanities, and, finally, a call to literature as in 'a call to arms'. Tabish Khair is an Indian writer, academic and journalist, born (1966) and educated in the small town of Gaya in Bihar, India. After finishing his MA from Gaya, he completed a PhD at Copenhagen University and a DPhil at Aarhus University, Denmark, where he is now an Associate Professor. He has been a visiting professor or research fellow at various universities and has received Carlsberg, Leverhulme, and other academic grants. Khair is also an internationally published novelist. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Acclaimed novelist and academic Tabish Khair argues that literature as a distinct mode of thinking can counteract fundamentalism. Literature is a mode of thinking, stories being one of the oldest thinking 'devices' known to humankind. The ways in which literature enables us to think are distinctive and necessary, because of the relationships between its material ('language') and its subject matter ('reality'). Although present in oral literature, these relationships are exposed in their full complexity with the rise of literature as a distinct form of writing. Literature Against Fundamentalism (Oxford UP, 2024) argues that literature enables us to engage with reality in language and language in reality, where both are mutually constitutive, constantly changing, and partly elusive. Tabish Khair defines this mode of engagement as essentially an agnostic one, resistant to simple dogma. Hence, literature can provide an antidote to fundamentalism. Khair argues that reading literature as literature--and not just as material for aesthetic, sociological, political, and other theoretical discourses--is essential for humanity. In the process, he offers a radical re-definition of literature, an illuminating engagement with religion and fundamentalism, a revaluation of the relationship between the sciences and humanities, and, finally, a call to literature as in 'a call to arms'. Tabish Khair is an Indian writer, academic and journalist, born (1966) and educated in the small town of Gaya in Bihar, India. After finishing his MA from Gaya, he completed a PhD at Copenhagen University and a DPhil at Aarhus University, Denmark, where he is now an Associate Professor. He has been a visiting professor or research fellow at various universities and has received Carlsberg, Leverhulme, and other academic grants. Khair is also an internationally published novelist. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

How Prashant Kishor is trying to do to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar what the BJP did to Naveen Patnaik in Odisha, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect

Last month, The Hindu broke the story of 16 Indian workers trapped in ‘prison-like' conditions at a cement factory in the Libyan city of Benghazi. Their phones and passports had been taken away, they hadn't been paid their wages for months, and had been forced to work for much longer hours than what was specified in their contract. These workers, hailing from rural Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, are still awaiting repatriation back to India, which is expected to happen later this month. What led these young men to seek employment in a place like Libya? What is the modus operandi of the recruitment agents that sent them there on false promises? What is the legal framework in India that regulates man power recruitment for jobs abroad? And what need to change to ensure India's unemployed poor do not fall into such traps in the future? Guest: Kunal Shankar, The Hindu's Deputy Business Editor, and Lucknow correspondent Mayank Kumar. Host: G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu. Edited by Jude Francis Weston

Enjoy an audio tour of India's third most populous state and learn about its spiritual heritage.

Hai wahii surma is jag me, Jo apni raah banata hai…koi chalta hai padchinho par, koi khud pad chinhh banata hai.Bahut kam aise mauke milte hai... joh logo ki kahaaniyan aap tak pahuchatey hai, unki kahaani aap tak lau. Aaj ka episode isiliye bahut special hai....Today, on the podcast 'The Billion Dreams' I get the privilege to have a dialogue with Neelesh Misra, a master storyteller whose evocative narratives have touched countless hearts. From humble beginnings in the heartland of India, Neelesh's path has been one of relentless dedication and passion, capturing the essence of India through his words and voice.Neelesh's storytelling journey began as a journalist, honing his craft by capturing the human experience in every piece he wrote. His transition to a celebrated storyteller was marked by the creation of "Yaadon Ka Idiot Box," a radio show on BIG FM 92.7 that became a phenomenon, enchanting audiences with nostalgic and poignant tales. Beyond radio, Neelesh is the Founder of Goan Connection Rural Media Enterprise and The Slow Movement, he has also made significant contributions as an author; lyricist having penned songs for more than 30 films like Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Barfi, etc.; screenwriter; and mentor, each endeavour marked by authenticity and empathy.His work isn't just about telling stories; it's about giving a voice to the voiceless and shining a light on the unseen. Neelesh's commitment to social causes and efforts to empower rural storytellers through initiatives like the Gaon Connection, ItsYourMic have had a profound impact. By nurturing new talent and promoting rural journalism, he ensures that stories from every corner of India are heard and cherished.But what makes Neelesh truly special is not just his professional achievements. Known for his humility and kindness, he remains deeply connected to his roots, always ready to lend a helping hand. His home in Gadahila Village is a haven for creativity and community, often hosting gatherings where artists, writers, and musicians come together to share ideas and inspire each other.In this episode, we celebrate Neelesh Misra – a storyteller, visionary, and true inspiration. Tune in to hear about his journey, his impact, and the lesser-known aspects of his life that make him a remarkable human being. This conversation promises to be a value add to your life.Do share your thoughts with us in the comments below.If you like what you have heard, please give a like.Remember to engage with our content by sharing and subscribing to our channel for more inspiring tales. With this podcast, 'The Billion Dreams' we aim to bring you stories that ignite and inspire your life.Until next time, let's keep surprising ourselves and embracing the infinite possibilities within us.Alshukran Bandhu,Alshukran Zindagi.-------------------Topics:1:31 Meeting Neelesh Misra's father 2:06 The inspiring story of his parents - Shiv Balak Misra & Nirmala Misra 9:31 Breaking bread together 9:54 Neelesh Misra, a true Pioneer 10:26 BTS of The Slow Interview 11:03 From Journalism to Writing Books 11:56 Shocking Story of 1999 Hijack of Air India Flight 14:48 Life-threatening experience of Odisha Cyclone 15:24 Meeting Mahesh Bhatt & Writing Songs for Jism Film20:47 Story of Sahir Ludhianvi 22:14 The Inception of The "Slow" Movement24:00 Regrets fueling Passion & being Relentlessly Restless 25:25 "I don't do it for others..." - Neelesh Misra 27.00 Superpowers of Neelesh Misra 28:07 Impacting on My Own Terms28:54 The Wrong Parameters of Success 30:35 Ashish Vidyarthi as the Hope Influencer 31:20 Starting the "Vidyarthi Samman" Awards 33:12 Ecstatic to being recognised as a Vlogger - Ashish Vidyarthi 33:33 "Decency is not incentivised in our Country..." - Neelesh Misra 35:49 This Mindset Needs To Change!!! 38:13 Jodhpur mein dekha ek kissa 39:16 Using Social Media Responsibly 39:40 Choosing Integrity & Pride over Money 41:22 Change of Scenes42:10 Does the village life upset Neelesh Misra?43:37 Bihar to Civil Services - Changing one's social status through education 44:52 Enjoying Chai the local way 45:16 The thought behind starting "Gaon Connection"47:27 Change of Scenes 48:05 Everyday is a New Chance to Change Yourself 49:37 Ageing without limitations51:56 What's inspiring about Neelesh Misra?---------Follow ‪@NeeleshMisra‬ on YT & Insta:   / neeleshmisra  ----------SIT DOWN ASHISH: 25th May 2024 - The Royal Opera House, Mumbai | 7:30 PM 7th June - Phoenix Marketcity, Pune | 7:30 PM 28th June - Underground Comedy Club, Bangalore | 7:00 PMCOMING SOON TO YOUR CITY TOO....! Follow me on Instagram for all the latest updates.   / ashishvidyarthi1  For all the upcoming show links, Click Here: https://linktr.ee/Ashishvidyarthi

Maharshi Vaishnav, CEO of Educate Girls, discusses the organisation's mission and initiatives to tackle the persistent issue of girls' exclusion from education in India. Maharshi notes that despite significant progress in universalising primary and middle school education through legislative reforms like the Right to Education Act of 2009, structural barriers such as entrenched patriarchy, poverty, and limited access to social welfare programs still keep many girls out of school. Educate Girls operates in these marginalised pockets, focusing on tribal and rural communities where the challenges are most acute. Maharshi elaborates on the organisation's multi-faceted approach: identifying out-of-school girls, enrolling them in educational institutions, ensuring their retention, and addressing learning gaps through a proprietary remedial curriculum. This curriculum emphasises foundational literacy and numeracy in Hindi, English, and mathematics, complemented by life skills training for older girls. The innovative use of open schooling enables girls in areas lacking high school infrastructure to continue their education and achieve formal qualifications equivalent to high school graduation. The organisation's scale is impressive, spanning four states—Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar — covering 35,000 villages and engaging with over 55,000 schools. Educate Girls has enrolled 1.8 million previously out-of-school girls and improved learning outcomes for over 2 million children. These efforts are supported by 3,200 full-time staff and 21,000 community volunteers. A key highlight of the discussion is the evaluation of Educate Girls' impact through a randomised controlled trial (RCT). Conducted in collaboration with IDinsight, this RCT demonstrated substantial learning gains among participating students.  Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 300 case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.  

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik dives deep into the art of designing a balanced and meaningful life with Kundan Kumar, the anti-CEO of Dramantram and a thought leader in human consciousness. Together, they explore the "Six Pillars of Wellness"—physical, emotional, financial, relational, social, and spiritual—and how these interconnected pillars shape the foundation of our lives. Kundan shares his unique insights into building a holistic lifestyle, prioritizing different pillars at various life stages, and crafting a blueprint for lasting fulfillment. About the Guest: Kundan Kumar is a global thought leader and the founder of Dramantram. Growing up in economically challenged Bihar, India, he developed a deep understanding of human psychology and societal dynamics. With global travel and diverse life experiences, Kundan has crafted a philosophy based on the "Six Pillars of Wellness." His innovative 4-S Framework—Survival, Security, Self-Attainment, and Spirituality—offers a fresh perspective on navigating life's complexities. Kundan's mission is to guide individuals and business leaders toward a life of balance, purpose, and holistic success. Reach: https://unbinarykundan.com/  Key Takeaways: The Six Pillars of Wellness: A breakdown of physical, emotional, financial, relational, social, and spiritual wellness and their interdependence. Dynamic Prioritization: How different life stages shift the importance of each pillar. Cascading Impact: Improving one pillar positively affects the others, creating a ripple effect across all areas of life. Emotional Wellness: The significance of understanding childhood experiences and their impact on emotional health. Practical Application: Simple strategies to identify which pillar requires attention and how to strengthen it without feeling overwhelmed. Holistic Living: Insights into building a life aligned with your values and goals for long-term fulfillment. Tune in to uncover practical wisdom and actionable steps for living a life enriched with balance and purpose!

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri, Jayashree Arunachalam, Raman Kirpal and Shardool Katyayan are joined by The News Minute's Pooja Prasanna.The panel begins with protests in Bihar against a ‘paper leak' in the Bihar Public Service Commission preliminary exam. Jayashree explains, “The normalisation process for exams has been rejected outright by the BPSC, but it's a standard procedure in other competitive exams.” Shardool emphasises systemic delays and negligence, stating, “Students are aging out of eligibility because of these recurring delays – it's a vicious cycle.”The conversation turned to the lynching of a Muslim man in Moradabad over allegations of cow slaughter. Shardool calls it an “economic issue as well as a social issue” since “most victims of lynchings are from the lower economic strata, unable to defend themselves legally or socially”. Jayashree criticises the media's reportage of such incidents: “We don't report these as murders; they are contextualised as actions driven by allegations – almost a justification.” Abhinandan adds, “It's telling that the prime minister and government are quick to comment on global issues but remain silent on hate crimes within the country.” Pooja highlights the impunity enjoyed by repeat offenders: “In Karnataka, a hate offender live-streamed attacks and continues to engage in hate speech, even while out on bail.”The panel closes with predictions for 2025. Raman predicts worsening economic conditions, saying, “Public sentiment is unlikely to favour large-scale protests despite growing discontent.” Abhinandan sums it up, “If we want systemic change, citizens need to harness collective power to push politicians to act. Protests alone won't be enough.”This and a lot more. Tune in!We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app.Video timecodes00:00:00 - Introductions00:01:39 - Announcements00:06:36- Headlines00:18:54 - Bihar paper leak protests00:30:58- Moradabad Murder00:41:51 - Hindutva's growing influence and economic motivations00:53:26 - Panel's predictions for 202501:10:11- Special Message01:12:46 - Subscriber letters01:32:24 - RecommendationsCheck out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters Produced and recorded by Prashant Kumar and Priyali Dhingra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28-year-old Indian fast bowler Akash Deep has shone in his debut Border-Gavaskar Trophy, excelling with both bat and ball. Playing outside India for the first time, he opens up about mentorship from stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, the team's player-specific strategies, and his inspiring journey from Bihar to the iconic MCG. A must-listen for cricket fans eager for behind-the-scenes insights ahead of the Boxing Day Test!

Las hambrunas han sido un fenómeno recurrente durante siglos en el sur de Asia, especialmente en lo que hoy es la India y Bangladesh. Durante la época del dominio británico fueron particularmente graves, sobre todo en la región de Bengala. En varias ocasiones a lo largo de los siglos XVIII, XIX y XX se desataron hambrunas en las que murieron millones de personas poniendo de paso en un serio aprieto a las autoridades coloniales que en ocasiones actuaron bien y en otras lo hicieron de forma muy deficiente. La primera con la que se encontraron los británicos fue la de 1770, que pasó a la historia como la "Gran Hambruna de Bengala” aunque no sólo afectó a Bengala, también se cebó sobre vecina región de Bihar. Unas 30 millones de personasse vieron afectados por la hambruna. El origen de la hambruna fue climático. Se encadenaron varias malas cosechas por culpa de la sequía, a las que se sumó una epidemia de viruela. La administración británica hizo el resto para terminar de empeorar las cosas. La Compañía de las Indias era la encargada de recaudar impuestos y en ningún momento se planteó aplicar medidas de alivio, lo que contribuyó a incrementar la magnitud del desastre. La hambruna resultó en la muerte de entre siete y diez millones de personas aunque ese dato ha sido rebatido por algunos historiadores. Golpeó a los más pobres, jornaleros agrícolas y tejedores, lo que provocó escasez de mano de obra cuando la hambruna remitió tras el monzón de 1770, que permitió de nuevo cultivar los campos. Un siglo después los británicos ya se habían apoderado de toda la India y gobernaban de forma directa. En 1873 se produjo otra gran hambruna en la misma región, especialmente en Bihar, de ahí que se la conozca como hambruna de Bihar. Comenzó en 1873 y se prolongó hasta 1874 y sus desencadenantes fueron los mismos: una serie de malas cosechas provocadas por la sequía. Pero esta vez los británicos trataron de contener sus efectos organizando una campaña de ayuda que corrió a cargo de Richard Temple, el gobernador de Bengala, que decidió importar arroz de Birmania para contener la hambruna, algo que consiguió hacer con gran éxito porque apenas murieron bengalíes. No sería esa la última gran hambruna. La peor de todas se produjo en 1943, en plena Segunda Guerra Mundial. Fue quizá la más mortífera de todas debido al contexto bélico y las decisiones políticas que la agravaron. La hambruna de Bengala fue, de hecho, una de las peores catástrofes humanitarias de la época colonial británica en la India. Se estima que murieron entre 1 y 4 millones de personas. El desencadenante esta vez no fue una sequía, sino la invasión japonesa de Birmania, que cortó el suministro de arroz, elevando los precios y provocando escasez inmediata en la región de Bengala que estaba muy densamente poblada. Los británicos temían que los japoneses intentasen invadir la India por Calcuta, así que priorizaron el esfuerzo bélico. Eso se combinó con un ciclón seguido de unas inundaciones que redujo la cosecha de arroz. Esta vez la administración británica no trató de paliarla. Hicieron todo lo contrario confiscando grano y embarcaciones para evitar que cayesen en manos de los japoneses. A eso se sumaron a las barreras interprovinciales del Raj, que complicaron aún más la distribución de alimentos. La inflación, el acaparamiento por pánico y la especulación hicieron el resto. El impacto de esta hambruna sobre la India contemporánea fue determinante para que, al terminar la guerra, se acelerase el proceso de independencia. Jawaharlal Nehru calificó esta hambruna como “el juicio final del Gobierno británico en la India”. Cuatro años más tarde los británicos se retiraron y nació la República de la India que durante décadas tuvo aún que lidiar con sus propias hambrunas. En El ContraSello: 0:00 Introducción 4:00 Las hambrunas de Bengala 1:05:19 El primer ferrocarril español 1:09:21 La batalla de las Termópilas Bibliografía: - "Hungry Bengal" de Janam Mukherjee - https://amzn.to/3OIiST2 - "Three Famines: Starvation and Politics" de Thomas Keneally - https://amzn.to/3D2y3np - "Bengal Tiger and British Lion" de Richard Stevenson - https://amzn.to/4g0sJzF - The history & economics of Indian famines" de A. Loveday - https://amzn.to/3Znx0pN · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #india #bengala Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

What prevents women from seeking safe, legal abortions? Studies show that the awareness about abortion and its legality is very low among people. To add to the confusion, the implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994 or PCPNDT Act which makes sex selection illegal gives anti-abortion messages.  This is the fifth and final episode of a series Matter of Choice, a series that explores how women face medical, legal and social barriers to abortions. Suno India's Menaka Rao spoke to Saraswati Sahu, a leader with the Chhatisgarh Mahila Mukti Morcha that works on the rights of workers, who talks about her own abortion stories and how she used to feel abortion was illegal, and that she had to undergo abortion surreptitiously. Menaka also talked to Pritam Potdar, the managing director with the Pune-based non-profit, Samyak Communication and Research Centre, which works on gender rights. Menaka also spoke to Vinoj Manning, the CEO of the international non profit Ipas Development Foundation and his colleague, Samina Parveen who works as a specialist in the research and evaluation team at IPAS which recently released a survey on the attitudes of Indians about abortion.  This podcast is supported by Pulitzer center References Trends in selective abortions of girls in India: analysis of nationally representative birth histories from 1990 to 2005 and census data from 1991 to 2011 - PubMed Pre-Conception & Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994 | India Code At 914, child sex ratio is the lowest since Independence - The Hindu https://www.masum-india.org.in/images/Sex%20selection%20and%20safe%20abortion.pdf Doctors wary of conducting abortions after 12 weeks | Mumbai news - Hindustan Times Illegal sale of abortion pills: Drug inspectors raid seven medical stores in Beed | Mumbai News - Times of India Private detectives to check sex determination tests in Punjab | Chandigarh News - Times of India Why getting a safe abortion by a registered gynaecologist has become almost impossible (PDF) " If a woman has even one daughter, I refuse to perform the abortion " : Sex determination and safe abortion in India (PDF) Evaluating the relative effectiveness of high-intensity and low-intensity models of behaviour change communication interventions for abortion care-seeking in Bihar and Jharkhand, India: A cross-sectional study Improving care seeking behavior of young women for sexual and reproductive health in Assam and Madhya PradeshSee sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

TISS is a weekly podcast where Varun, Kautuk, Neville & Aadar discuss Crazy "facts" they find on the internet. So come learn with them...or something like that. This week the boys are discussing on yet another episode of 'Crazy Indian News'To support TISS, check out our Instamojo: www.instamojo.com/@TISSOPFollow #TISS Shorts where we put out videos: https://bit.ly/3tUdLTCYou can also check out the podcast on Apple podcast, Spotify and Google podcast!http://apple.co/3neTO62http://spoti.fi/3blYG79http://bit.ly/3oh0BxkCheck out the TISS Sub-Reddit: https://bit.ly/2IEi0QsCheck out the TISS Discord: / discord Buy Varun Thakur's 420 Merch - http://bit.ly/2oDkhRVSubscribe To Our YT ChannelsVarun - https://bit.ly/2HgGwqcAadar - https://bit.ly/37m49J2Neville - https://bit.ly/2HfYlWyKautuk - https://bit.ly/3jcpKGaFollow Us on Instagram.Varun - / varunthakur Aadar - / theaadarguy Neville - / nevilleshah. Kautak - / cowtuk Producer- Rupika KhereChannel Artwork by OMLThumbnail - OML

On this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ashish Jha, former White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator and Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health. Dr. Jha shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a small village in Bihar, India, to being asked by the President of the United States to join his administration. He also opens up about facing racism in high school and how support at Columbia University helped shape his dual identity and career.Key Takeaways:(03:01) Dr. Jha's childhood memories in Bihar.(08:51) The great unknown of moving to Canada. (17:11) The move to New Jersey and the harsh reality of facing racism.(19:25) Facing a high school teacher who told him to change his name.(25:47) Learning to embrace both his Indian and American identities.(38:59) The President's invitation to join the White House as COVID-19 Response Coordinator.(40:00) The privilege of working in the West Wing as an Indian immigrant.(41:25) The value of building and maintaining meaningful relationships.(42:34) Why service is one of the most enriching experiences in life.Resources Mentioned:Dr. Ashish Jha -https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-jha-b9aab41/Columbia University -https://www.columbia.eduBrown University School of Public Health -https://graduateprograms.brown.edu/graduate-program/public-health-mph?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=MPH&utm_content=traffic&creative=613468509292&keyword=brown%20university%20masters%20in%20public%20health&matchtype=b&network=g&device=c&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwreW2BhBhEiwAavLwfLqUIDqHZqKhWapyYPIskdsJHEW872WYuwCVEI0U4PObifvPrFTEdxoCRUIQAvD_BwEHarvard Medical School -https://hms.harvard.eduUniversity of Toronto -https://www.utoronto.caWorld Health Organization (WHO) -https://www.who.intThanks for listening to the Indianness podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button and never miss another insightful conversation with leaders of Indian origin. And be sure to leave a review to help get the word out about the show. #Indian #IndiaBusiness #India #Indianness

It's Wednesday, October 9th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark 18 Christians arrested in India for evangelism Police in India arrested 18 Christians recently on false charges of trying to forcefully convert school children.  The men and women were sharing the Gospel in the villages of India's eastern state of Bihar. A school even game them permission to enter, where they shared New Testaments with the children.  Police found nothing wrong with the Christians' actions. However, local Hindu leaders threatened massive protests if the Christians were released.  A local pastor told International Christian Concern, “The police also impounded our vehicles without any reason and have booked the case purely due to coercion by the Hindu fanatics.” Evangelical Alliance UK is on the rise As we reported yesterday, atheism is on the rise in the U.K., so much so that researchers are calling it the country's “first atheist age.” However, another group is also growing there—Evangelicals. The Evangelical Alliance UK increased by 5,000 members in the past year, bringing total membership to 23,000. That's the largest growth the alliance has seen in 30 years. Gavin Calver is the CEO of the Evangelical Alliance. He said, “We must hold our nerve theologically. Do not compromise on the things that matter in the Word of God, no matter what the price tag within your culture, and then go for it wholeheartedly in sharing the Gospel.” In 1 Corinthians 15:58, the Apostle Paul wrote, “My beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Supreme Court: Biden cannot force ER doctors to murder babies On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Biden administration cannot force emergency room doctors in Texas to murder unborn babies. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wrote, “This is a major victory at the Supreme Court that will protect Texas medical providers from being forced to violate State law. No Texas doctor should be forced to violate his or her conscience or the law just to do their job. We successfully sued and stopped the Biden-Harris Administration's backdoor attempt to overrule State abortion laws.”  Proverbs 1:16 says, “For their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood.” Georgia Supreme Court affirmed Heartbeat Law In another abortion case, the Georgia  Supreme Court reinstated the state's LIFE Act on Monday. The measure bans most abortions once a baby's heartbeat is detectable.  A lower court had struck down the law, saying it violated privacy rights. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr appealed the ruling, writing in a court filing, “There is nothing legally private about ending the life of an unborn child.”  Trump returned to Butler, Pennsylvania Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. It's the first time he's returned to the location after surviving an assassination attempt during a rally there in July. Tech billionaire Elon Musk joined Trump at the latest rally of 60,000 people. Musk called the upcoming presidential election a must-win situation for freedom of speech. MUSK: “This election is the most important election of our lifetime. This is no ordinary election. The other side wants to take away your freedom of speech. They want to take away your right to bear arms. Free speech is the bedrock of democracy. “If people don't know what's going on, if they don't know the truth, how can you make an informed vote? You must have free speech in order to have democracy. That's why it's the First Amendment.” Parents fear public school kids might be shot in school shooting CNN reports that parents are nervous about sending their children back into public schools after school shootings.  Following the mass attack at Winder's Apalachee High School in early September, Georgia police departments arrested at least 24 youths for registering more threats of violent attacks on schools.  And Florida's Volusia county sheriff counts 282 bogus written threats to kill or shoot up a school during the first three weeks of school this fall.  Study: Skyrocketing increase in violent threats in public schools A recent study on school threats issued last year by the American Psychological Association records an increase in School Shooting threats after the pandemic. The report documented “a 985% increase in 2021/2022 from 2020/2021, and a 244% increase in 2021/2022 compared to pre-pandemic rates.”  6% of U.S. students are homeschooled now And finally, in the fall of 2023, 6% of school aged children are homeschooled now in America. Homeschooling rates are highest in Montana, South Dakota, Alaska, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and New Hampshire. Kansas has the lowest rate of homeschoolers, reports Teacher certification.com. Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, October 9th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

In this episode of the Unknown Nations Podcast, Greg Kelley shares a personal story from his time in Bihar, India, where he witnessed a remarkable transformation. A Hindu man gave his life to Christ and became a missionary—all in the same day after listening to the Treasure audio Bible in Hindi. Greg reflects on this incredible moment and the power of God's Word at work in one of the world's most spiritually hostile places. Tune in to hear how this story unfolded and how you can join in reaching the ends of the Earth through prayer, support, and sharing these life-changing stories. Learn more about Unknown Nations by visiting www.UnknownNations.com.

You know how we both feel about the phrase “oh, stop being so political” for the simple reason that politics IS personal.  Political choices impact most things you do on the daily, and often involve the things you care about the most for your community.   That's why, today, we wanted to speak to someone who may not look like who you think of when you think “politician” - or at least, not until VP Harris stepped even further into the spotlight.    We hope you hear what it takes to be a woman of color running for office, the importance of representation, and why it's important that every single one of us vote in this upcoming election.   What to listen for:  What it's like to run for - and win - office to be a state Senator as a woman of color The importance of electing diverse representation Multiple examples of how every vote counts, in elections she and her friends have run in! About our guest:   Mona Das champions sustainable solutions, racial equity, and women's empowerment. Her lived experience as a daughter of Indian immigrants who came with $6 fuels her passion to dismantle barriers.   A Washington State Senator from 2018-2023, Das achieved victories like the single-use plastics ban by forging coalitions across divides. As a woman of color, she faced roadblocks, giving insights into challenges women leaders face. She is also the first person from the Indian State of Bihar to be elected to state or federal office in the US.   Through keynotes, Das shares strategies for overcoming obstacles, leveraging data/narratives, and translating visions into real-world solutions. Her dynamic presence and storytelling captivate.   An entrepreneur with an MBA in sustainability, and the Executive Producer of Bad Ass Women Doing Kick Ass Shit, an award-winning film about eight BIPOC women running for office in 2022, Das empowers audiences to embrace authenticity, overcome limiting beliefs, and unlock potential. badasswomencommunity.com    Her mission: inspire transformative action towards an equitable world.  

In this laugh-packed AMA episode, we tackle some of the quirkiest live questions from the Youtube. Will 'pub promises' replace election pledges if certain bans are lifted in Bihar ? We discuss Albert Einstein's atomic bomb letter to US President Roosevelt sold for Rs 32.7 crore. And in China, is a pricey 'seduction camp' the secret to marital bliss? We also dive into thrilling predictions for upcoming cricket series, and explore if private space missions will soon outshine NASA.Expect musical artists been mentioned, surprising twists & a fun dose of humor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the last thirty years Indian journalist Amitabh Parashar has been investigating why a group of midwives in his home state of Bihar were routinely forced to kill baby girls. In a series of shocking interviews, the midwives explain what happened and how a remarkable social worker brought change. Together they began to save baby girls destined to be killed. Decades later BBC Eye finds a woman, who was possibly one of the girls. What will happen when she returns to meet the only surviving midwife? A warning, this program includes upsetting content. The Midwife's Confession was produced by Anubha Bhonsle, Purnima Mehta, Debangshu Roy, Neha Tara Mehta, Annabel Deas, Rob Wilson and Ahmen Khawaja. The editors were Daniel Adamson and Rebecca Henschke. It was mixed by Neva Missirian. Image credit: BBC Eye