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This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we're revisiting conversations around solidarity, kinship and what it means to be human.  This week we celebrate Marsha P Johnson's life and legacy with two trans activists who are carrying on her work.  This show is made possible by you!  Make a one off donation or make it monthly at LauraFlanders.org/donate.  Description: Activist and artist Marsha P. Johnson was one of the key founders of the gay liberation movement after the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, but it's taken years for her to receive recognition. On this special Pride Month edition of “Meet the BIPOC Press”, we're celebrating Marsha's life and legacy with two activists carrying her story forward. A new biography from Penguin House, “Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson” by our guest, Tourmaline traces Marsha's working-class beginnings to her work with sex workers and street activists, to her death in 1992. Qween Jean is a self-described “spiritual daughter” of Marsha and the founder of Black Trans Liberation. Explore how mainstream media coverage once excluded Marsha, and what's changed since then. We also unpack the media's coverage of transphobia and the recent ruling from Tennessee that restricts gender-affirming care for minors. In the face of extreme backlash and repression, how are artists and activists reframing media narratives for queer and trans liberation? “A lot of trans and queer people, especially here in New York City, that are asylum seekers that have had to leave other countries from persecution now find themselves in a place of purgatory . . . They can't even go to get a hormone shot because they're afraid. What if ICE is literally outside waiting for us?” - Qween Jean “Marsha knew that these conditions didn't get to determine how she felt about herself. No court, no Supreme Court, no police officer, no governor, no president . . . She was creating the conditions to remind herself and each other that we too get to feel beautiful and know our value firmly.” - Tourmaline Guests: •  Qween Jean: Founder, Black Trans Liberation; Human Rights Activist & Costume Designer •  Tourmaline: Artist; Author, MARSHA: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson   Watch the episode released on YouTube; PBS World Channel 11:30am ET Sundays, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast.   Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters.   RESOURCES: Full Episode Notes are located HERE. *Recommended books: •  “Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson” by Tourmaline: Get the Book* •  “Revolution is Love: A Year of Black Trans Liberation”: Get the Book* (*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.)   Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes: •  Special Report- Power Grids Under Attack: The Threat is Domestic Terrorism – Not Drag Artists. Watch / Listen-Download •  Imara Jones: Countering The Anti-Trans Hate Machine:  Watch / Listen: Episode •  Holly Hughes & Esther Newton: How Queer Kinship Ties Help Us Survive: Watch / Listen:  Episode •  Beyond Disability Rights;  Disability Justice:  Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha Watch Related Articles and Resources: •  Trans power is my sword and my shield:  Qween Jean at trans rights conference in Chennai, by Video Sigamany, November 10, 2024, The News Minute •  Thanks to Tourmaline, the Long-Awaited Biography of Marsha P. Johnson Is Here, by Journey Streams, May 20, 2025, Interview Magazine •  Stonewall 1979:  The Drag of Politics, by Steve Watson, Originally published:  June 15, 1979, The Village Voice Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. 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Vidya Vox அவர்கள் இந்திய-அமெரிக்க பாடகி, பாடலாசிரியர் மற்றும் content creator ஆவார். இந்திய கிளாசிக்கல் இசை, Bollywood மெட்டுகள் மற்றும் Western pop இசையை தனித்துவமாக இணைத்து, உலகளவில் கோடிக்கணக்கான ரசிகர்களை கவர்ந்துள்ளார். சென்னையில் பிறந்து, அமெரிக்காவில் வளர்ந்த அவர், தனது fusion இசை பாணியின் மூலம் உலகளாவிய ரசிகர் வட்டத்தை உருவாக்கியுள்ளார். தனது இசைப் பயணம், அடையாளம், கலாச்சார தாக்கங்கள், சர்வதேச வெற்றி குறித்த தனது அனுபவங்கள் குறித்து Vidya Vox பகிர்ந்து கொள்கிறார். அவரோடு உரையாடுகிறார் சுக்ருதி நாராயணன்.Vidya Vox is an Indian-American singer, songwriter and content creator who has captivated millions worldwide by blending Indian classical music, Bollywood melodies and Western pop. Born in Chennai and raised in the United States, she has built a global following through her unique fusion style. In this interview, Vidya reflects on her musical journey, Tamil and Indian identity, cultural influences, and the experiences that have shaped her international success. Vidya Vox spoke exclusively to Sukruti Narayanan for SBS Tamil.

Pooja opens with a mismatch that frames the entire conversation. India consumes around 20% of global internet traffic but accounts for just 2% of global subsea cable infrastructure. Even with the expansion of landing stations currently underway, the gap between India's digital ambitions and its physical cable footprint is significant. Part of this is historical: cable infrastructure was concentrated in Mumbai and Chennai, and building it out is prohibitively expensive. Part of it is structural: the raw materials, the technology, and crucially the cable-laying ships that make all of it possible are controlled by a very small number of countries. On the question of China's expanding footprint, Pooja draws out a tension that runs through the whole conversation: private cable companies are driven by cost and scale, and will naturally gravitate towards cheaper components and partners regardless of where they come from. Sovereign concerns around espionage, trusted supply chains, and national security are a different conversation entirely, and the two do not always find a common language easily. This is where the idea of trusted networks becomes important, frameworks built around like-minded partners who share a common understanding of hardware standards, legal norms, and jurisdictional protections. Australia's approach of using its Exclusive Economic Zone provisions to protect cable infrastructure is one model Pooja thinks India should take seriously and preliminary discussions suggest it already is. On Quad, Pooja notes that the cable connectivity and resilience partnership launched at the Leaders' Summit was significant, and there is work happening beneath the surface even if it is not attracting media attention. She concludes by suggesting that more clarity from the government on where India stands on subsea cables, which bodies are responsible, and the national approach will help the broader conversation, especially aiding relevant stakeholders reach out to the right people within the government. That clarity, she argues, is the essential first step. Every two weeks, Interpreting India brings you diverse voices from India and around the world to explore the critical questions shaping the nation's future. We delve into how technology, the economy, and foreign policy intertwine to influence India's relationship with the global stage.As a Carnegie India production, hosted by Carnegie scholars, Interpreting India, a Carnegie India production, provides insightful perspectives and cutting-edge by tackling the defining questions that chart India's course through the next decade.Stay tuned for thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and a deeper understanding of India's place in the world.Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review to join the conversation and be part of Interpreting India's journey.

He was already a TV judge in Singapore. Then he flew to Chennai to compete on Super Singer and people told him to go home.This week we sit down with singer Pravin Saivi, one of the first international contestants on Vijay TV's Super Singer, who left Singapore for India and built a music career that's taken him from a tiny pub in Tekka all the way to Wembley Arena with SPB. We get into the ego he had to swallow, the danger zones, missing chicken rice, and why he's never been good at telling people what he actually does.He also opens up about his live concert "Oru Kathai Sollavaa", where he shares stories from his journey since 2001 intertwined with songs close to his heart.This one's also a little special for us: it lands exactly 6 years to the day since we published our very first episode. Thank you for growing with us

What does it actually mean to practice yoga — and are any of us really doing it? In this rich and unhurried conversation, Harmony sits down with Tara Mitra: Ashtanga teacher, yoga therapist, and devoted Vedic chanting practitioner who has spent decades tracing the practice back to its roots. Tara's path moved from high-stress corporate life in Toronto to studying Ashtanga with dedicated teachers in Canada and California, then four years assisting in the Mysore shala, and finally into the Krishnamacharya lineage in Chennai — where yoga therapy, pranayama, Vedic chanting, and philosophy became her deepest studies. Today she works with everyone from cancer patients to hospice clients, with the simple premise: if you can breathe, she can teach you something. This conversation is a slow, deliberate unwinding of everything we think we know about yoga — and an invitation back to what it actually is.   In this episode you'll explore: Why 'nobody is really practicing yoga' — and what that actually means The journey from Ashtanga to yoga therapy: what made Tara go deeper How chanting and philosophy naturally shift the inner landscape Samasthiti as 'the pregnant pause' — and why skipping it misses the point The monkey mind: drunk, stung by a scorpion, and haunted — and what practice does to each layer Chitta vritti nirodha and what the Yoga Sutras actually say about the mind Spiritual bypassing: the 'good vibes only' trap and premature transcendence The radical practice of doing nothing — no phone, no tea, just thirty minutes at a window Ayurveda and the body's natural rhythms in the age of artificial light and screen time The pancha vayus and why pranayama is far subtler than it looks The breath as the great friend — and its connection to spirit in every tradition Redefining the guru: someone who isn't caught in your own distortions Sangha: why community isn't optional on the path How beginners should start: not by thinking The butterfly mind vs. the stability of genuine practice Boundaries as an expression of love, not a closing off Equanimity (upeksha) as a lifelong practice, not a destination   Connect with Tara Mitra: Website: taramitrayoga.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taramitrayoga/ Offerings: Yoga Sutras classes, Vedic chanting, Upanishad study, mentorship program   Resources mentioned: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — chitta vritti nirodha (YS 1.2); the nine obstacles; YS 1.33 brahmaviharas Shanti mantra: Purnamadah Purnamidam (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) Krishnamacharya lineage (Mysore & Chennai / Desikachar branch) Ashtanga trishthana — breath, drishti, bandha Ayurveda and the concept of natural daily rhythms (dinacharya) Harmony's upcoming Portugal workshops — harmonyslater.com/events The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

What does it actually mean to practice yoga — and are any of us really doing it? In this rich and unhurried conversation, Harmony sits down with Tara Mitra: Ashtanga teacher, yoga therapist, and devoted Vedic chanting practitioner who has spent decades tracing the practice back to its roots. Tara's path moved from high-stress corporate life in Toronto to studying Ashtanga with dedicated teachers in Canada and California, then four years assisting in the Mysore shala, and finally into the Krishnamacharya lineage in Chennai — where yoga therapy, pranayama, Vedic chanting, and philosophy became her deepest studies. Today she works with everyone from cancer patients to hospice clients, with the simple premise: if you can breathe, she can teach you something. This conversation is a slow, deliberate unwinding of everything we think we know about yoga — and an invitation back to what it actually is.   In this episode you'll explore: Why 'nobody is really practicing yoga' — and what that actually means The journey from Ashtanga to yoga therapy: what made Tara go deeper How chanting and philosophy naturally shift the inner landscape Samasthiti as 'the pregnant pause' — and why skipping it misses the point The monkey mind: drunk, stung by a scorpion, and haunted — and what practice does to each layer Chitta vritti nirodha and what the Yoga Sutras actually say about the mind Spiritual bypassing: the 'good vibes only' trap and premature transcendence The radical practice of doing nothing — no phone, no tea, just thirty minutes at a window Ayurveda and the body's natural rhythms in the age of artificial light and screen time The pancha vayus and why pranayama is far subtler than it looks The breath as the great friend — and its connection to spirit in every tradition Redefining the guru: someone who isn't caught in your own distortions Sangha: why community isn't optional on the path How beginners should start: not by thinking The butterfly mind vs. the stability of genuine practice Boundaries as an expression of love, not a closing off Equanimity (upeksha) as a lifelong practice, not a destination   Connect with Tara Mitra: Website: taramitrayoga.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taramitrayoga/ Offerings: Yoga Sutras classes, Vedic chanting, Upanishad study, mentorship program   Resources mentioned: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — chitta vritti nirodha (YS 1.2); the nine obstacles; YS 1.33 brahmaviharas Shanti mantra: Purnamadah Purnamidam (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) Krishnamacharya lineage (Mysore & Chennai / Desikachar branch) Ashtanga trishthana — breath, drishti, bandha Ayurveda and the concept of natural daily rhythms (dinacharya) Harmony's upcoming Portugal workshops — harmonyslater.com/events The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

Petrol, diesel prices raised by over ₹2.50/litre in fourth hike in 10 days Fuel prices have gone up again, with state-run oil companies raising petrol prices by about ₹2.61 per litre and diesel by around ₹2.71 per litre. This is the fourth hike in just ten days, taking the total increase since May 15 to roughly ₹7.50 per litre. Petrol now costs over ₹102 per litre in Delhi and nearly ₹108 in Chennai, while diesel prices are nearing ₹100 per litre in several cities. Fertiliser subsidy expected to exceed ₹3 lakh crore in FY27 if geopolitical tensions continue India's fertiliser subsidy bill could cross ₹3 lakh crore this financial year, far above the Budget estimate of ₹1.71 lakh crore. Officials say rising global prices of fertiliser inputs, driven by the West Asia crisis, are sharply increasing costs. There are also concerns that disruptions to key shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz could push the subsidy burden even higher during the upcoming Rabi season. Nirmala Sitharaman says Modi's call to conserve forex ‘very important' Amid rising fuel and fertiliser costs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for greater focus on what she described as the “three Fs” — fuel, fertiliser and forex. Speaking at an event hosted by SIDBI, Sitharaman said India's economy remains resilient despite global uncertainty, but warned that high crude oil, fertiliser and gold prices are creating pressure on the economy and foreign exchange reserves. Privacy concerns grow as firms use human recordings to train AI Privacy concerns around artificial intelligence are growing after reports that domestic services startup Pronto used in-home recordings to help train robotics and AI systems. Experts say India's evolving data protection laws still leave major grey areas around consent and the commercial use of personal recordings captured inside homes and workplaces. The controversy has sparked wider debate over the growing use of “first-person” human activity data to train AI systems. Pronto said participation in the pilot programme was voluntary and limited to a small fraction of customers, while rivals including Urban Company and Snabbit have publicly distanced themselves from similar practices. Report by Meenakshi Verma Ambwani.

 Ramkumar Narayanan | EVP, Head of India and Philippines,AI technology Enablement,FIS  Ramkumar Narayanan is a global leader focusing on data driven, digital product innovation spanning consumer and enterprise markets. He brings a vast experience in product development, product management and product marketing having led both new market entry and turnaround of existing business areas. He has been an advisor to Enterprises, large and small, in the arena of digital transformation, product strategy and product marketing. Ram is currently EVP Technology & Services at FIS India and Philippines. Prior to joining FIS, he served in global leadership positions at VMware, eBay, Yahoo! and Microsoft. He started his career in the auto industry in US developing software solutions for design and packaging of automotive suspension and powertrain systems. Ram formerly served on the Executive Council of NASSCOM and was Chairperson NASSCOM Product/Deep Tech Council.Ramkumar Narayanan holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering & MBA from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.  

Special PMLA Court in Chennai last month dropped proceedings linked to ED case against Singapore-born Buhari, heir to Dubai-based Coal and Oil Group.----more----https://theprint.in/india/energy-empire-heir-who-landed-in-eds-crosshairs-ahmed-buharis-road-to-glory-and-the-tumble/2937457/

This bonus episode marks the second season of SVK Win SVK and also the first-ever SVK Win SVK episode in podcast format. In SVK Win SVK, we usually discuss the cringe incidents that happened over the past week and sometimes from the recent past as well. A lot has happened recently, so this episode covers all of it. Speakers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haashiraamaa Senju⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Witcher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ QC Team: Brook | Editor: Dharaneesh Udayakumar | Camera: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sanji⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Poster: Zoro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Voices at the post credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haashiraamaa Senju⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Witcher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mokey Mind | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sanji⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zoro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vivi⁠⁠⁠Details for Pastime ComicsInstagram: ⁠@pastime_comics⁠ Website: ⁠https://pastimecomics.ca⁠Details of New Nithil & CoPayment Method for Supporting Us: ⁠⁠⁠https://razorpay.me/@schumyvannakaviyangalofficial⁠⁠⁠SVK Instagram ID: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SVK Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

From a potential Big Bash launch in India to a major format shake-up and Pat Cummins firing back at the media — it's been a huge week in cricket. Menners and Damian Watson break down the latest developments around the Big Bash League, including plans to open the season in Chennai and proposed changes to player payments and recruitment. They also dive into the growing tension between players and media following Cummins' public response, and what it says about the modern cricket landscape. Plus, there's discussion on Andrew Flintoff's reported move to the Sydney Thunder, the rise of streaming in cricket broadcasting, and all the key storylines from the IPL as the finals approach. (02:40) Big Bash set for India? Chennai season opener (08:45) BBL overhaul: auction system vs draft (12:20) Andrew Flintoff to Sydney Thunder (15:50) Pat Cummins vs media fallout (21:14) Streaming rights and cricket's future (29:55) IPL wrap: Ponting's slide and Aussie form Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They are also joined on the show by the England fast bowler Lauren Bell and CODE Sports' Ben Horne to discuss the latest from Australia. Do England need to move on from Jofra Archer & only offer him pay-to-play contracts? Will we see more examples of this situation in the future? How excited is Lauren for the start of the T20 World Cup this summer? What was the rationale behind going on an Army training camp instead of playing domestic Cricket? What's going on in Australia as privatisation in the Big Bash draws ever closer? Will we see the opening BBL game played in Chennai? What next for Liam Dawson after his retirement from first-class Cricket? Is the introduction of the new Saudi Arabia league a worry for the future of the game?Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott TaylorHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the next generation of deep tech leadership look like? In this episode of the fAQ podcast, Tai-Danae sits down with Natashia Kaur Raina, a senior at IIT Madras and a rising star in the quantum computing space. From growing up in a house filled wall-to-wall with books in Chennai, India, to balancing a myriad of professional and academic roles, Natashia shares where her incredible drive comes from.We dive into how an early love for astrophysics paved the way for her fascination with quantum mechanics. Natashia discusses the moment she realized she needed to start her own YouTube channel in December 2023 to help democratize quantum education. She also walks us through her current endeavors, including her work as a quantum security research engineer at Vyapati, building her EdTech startup NucleQi, and writing upcoming books on quantum machine learning and cryptography. She also opens up about the dangers of overthinking and shares the leadership maturity she's developed to achieve extreme focus—learning to stop worrying about the future, quiet her mind, and give 100% of her energy to the present moment.Whether you're a student trying to break into deep tech or just someone looking for motivation to stop overthinking and start doing, Natashia's ambition—which stretches all the way to dreams of a Nobel Prize—will leave you inspired.LinksFollow Natashia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-kaur-raina-b2922622a/ Subscribe to her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NatashiaKaurRaina/videosWatch Natashia's first, and most popular, video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCkYT5VIQLQ About this podcastThis podcast is hosted by Tai-Danae Bradley and features the stories of amazing people working in science and technology at SandboxAQ and beyond. All curious humans are invited to join!Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.comFor previous episodes, check out https://www.youtube.com/@sandboxaq

In a candid and freewheeling conversation, Alia Bhatt speaks with Sadhguru about motherhood, fear of failure, the pressure women face today and more. Sadhguru also shared powerful insights on success, human potential, and why people's opinions should never define one's life. The event was organized by Jain International Trade Organisation Chennai Plus chapter at the launch of JITO Ladies Wing Connect in Chennai. Conscious Planet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.consciousplanet.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sadhguru App (Download): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onelink.to/sadhguru__app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Official Sadhguru Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sadhguru Exclusive: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/sadhguru-exclusive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inner Engineering Link: isha.co/ieo-podcast Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serves as a reminder that yoga is a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#cuttheclutter There is still uncertainty over Tamil Nadu govt formation. Hours after TVK chief met Tamil Nadu Governor, Chennai witnessed a series of fast-paced developments. While CPI & CPI(M) have backed TVK, there is suspense over IUML and VCK.

In a candid and freewheeling conversation, Alia Bhatt speaks with Sadhguru about motherhood, fear of failure, the pressure women face today and more. Sadhguru also shared powerful insights on success, human potential, and why people's opinions should never define one's life. The event was organized by Jain International Trade Organisation Chennai Plus chapter at the launch of JITO Ladies Wing Connect in Chennai. Conscious Planet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.consciousplanet.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sadhguru App (Download): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onelink.to/sadhguru__app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Official Sadhguru Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sadhguru Exclusive: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/sadhguru-exclusive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inner Engineering Link: isha.co/ieo-podcast Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serves as a reminder that yoga is a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This spring, the inaugural class of Morehead-Cain Global Fellows will conclude their year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This miniseries of the Catalyze podcast highlights members of the first class, featuring global fellows from Nigeria, Turkey, and India. In this episode, Aadya Gattu '28 of the Scholar Media Team speaks with Morehead-Cain Global Fellow Disha Parasu '26 about her journey to Carolina, her experiences in the program, and how the year will inform her future impact. About the guest Dishais a computer science student at the Vellore Institute of Technology – Chennai specializing in AI and machine learning. She is a core member of Quantumplators, where she explores quantum algorithms and cryptography applications. A Womanium Scholar and participant in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Interdisciplinary Quantum Hackathon, Parasu is passionate about integrating quantum computing with AI to enhance cybersecurity. She is also the founder of Collective Qubits, a student-led startup dedicated to raising awareness of quantum computing around the world. Inspired by UNC–Chapel Hill's ethos of giving back and lifting others forward, she makes Collective Qubits events free for Carolina students, ensuring that access to quantum education remains open and inclusive. She also helped launch a neighborhood library to bridge generational gaps through the sharing of books and aims to drive innovation in quantum research and digital safety. About the Morehead-Cain Global Fellows program The Morehead-Cain Global Fellows program identifies, invests in, and empowers emerging leaders who seek to positively shape communities across the world. Global fellows pursue a fully funded year of undergraduate study and research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  During their time at Carolina, global fellows engage in rigorous academics, immersive research, and meaningful cross-cultural exchange. The program includes funded travel within the United States, personal coaching from Morehead-Cain advisers, and yearlong leadership development designed to strengthen purpose, confidence, and impact. Global fellows return home with world-class research experience, an international network, and the skills to lead with clarity and purpose.  Are you ready to step forward and shape the world for the better? Learn more at global.moreheadcain.org.  Music credits The episode's intro song is by scholar Scott Hallyburton '22, guitarist of the band South of the Soul. How to listen On your mobile device, you can listen and subscribe to Catalyze on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For any other podcast app, you can find the show using our RSS feed. You can let us know what you thought of the episode by finding us on social media @moreheadcain or you can email us at communications@moreheadcain.org.

Laura Garavaglia"Europa in Versi"Festival Internazionale di Poesia"L'aura del gioco: poesie in campo aperto"XVI EdizioneDa venerdì 8 a domenica 10 maggio 2026ComoIncontri, reading e una passeggiata poetica sulle rive del lago di Como  Torna a Como, dall'8 al 10 maggio 2026, il Festival Internazionale di Poesia "Europa in Versi", organizzato dall'Associazione La Casa della Poesia di Como ODV e diretto da Laura Garavaglia.Il titolo della sedicesima edizione, “L'aura del gioco: poesie in campo aperto”, apre un dialogo originale tra sport e poesia: due linguaggi solo apparentemente lontani, ma uniti da ritmo, disciplina, tensione verso un traguardo, capacità di superare il limite e di parlare a pubblici, culture e generazioni diverse. Nel gesto atletico come nel verso poetico convivono misura, energia, concentrazione e ricerca di armonia. Lo sport, con le sue regole condivise e il suo valore universale, diventa metafora di incontro e confronto; la poesia, con la forza della parola, apre uno spazio di ascolto, relazione e riconoscimento reciproco.Non è casuale che il Festival si svolga nei giorni della Festa dell'Europa: sport e poesia incarnano il motto dell'Unione Europea, “Uniti nella diversità”, trasformando la competizione in dialogo e il campo di gioco in uno spazio aperto alle differenze. Laura Garavaglia, curatrice del Festival e direttrice della Casa della Poesia di Como, commenta: «Lo sport e la poesia condividono un elemento fondamentale: il ritmo. Nel gesto atletico come nel verso poetico c'è una ricerca di misura, armonia e superamento del limite. Con questa edizione di Europa in Versi vogliamo raccontare lo sport come una forma di epica contemporanea e la poesia come uno spazio libero in cui le culture possono incontrarsi e dialogare».  A rafforzare il carattere di dialogo della manifestazione sarà anche il gemellaggio culturale con il Fondo Verri di Lecce, che unisce idealmente Nord e Sud d'Italia in un unico percorso poetico. Le parole della poesia attraverseranno così la penisola con gli interventi di Dario Goffredo, Ritanna Attanasi, Mario Badino, Rita Greco, Gianni Minerva, Cristina Carlà, Andrea Siano, Francesco Aprile, Claudia Di Palma, Gionata Atzori e Vanni Schiavoni. I POETI INTERNAZIONALI: DALL'UNGHERIA, DALLA FRANCIA E DAL MESSICOIn primo piano ci sono tre importanti voci internazionali: dall'Ungheria Pál Dániel Levente, dalla Francia Emmanuelle Malhappe e dal Messico Laura Hernández Muñoz. Tre presenze che confermano la vocazione internazionale di "Europa in Versi" e portano a Como geografie poetiche, lingue e tradizioni diverse, in un confronto aperto tra corpo, parola, memoria e identità culturale. PÁL DÁNIEL LEVENTE, dall'UngheriaPál Dániel Levente è poeta, autore, drammaturgo e librettista. Autore di otto volumi in lingua ungherese, con opere tradotte in oltre venti lingue, ha un percorso che intreccia letteratura, editoria, teatro e arti performative. È stato cofondatore e vicedirettore della rivista d'arte e casa editrice PRAE, direttore editoriale della ELTE University Press e direttore generale dell'Agenzia Culturale e Fondo Letterario ungherese “Petőfi”. Dopo un decennio come interprete e regista in gruppi indipendenti di teatro e performance, oggi lavora presso il Circo stabile di Budapest, dove ha contribuito a oltre 60 produzioni. Ha ricevuto premi letterari, artistici e professionali in numerosi Paesi. EMMANUELLE MALHAPPE, dalla FranciaEmmanuelle Malhappe è autrice, studiosa e psicoanalista. Dopo aver insegnato letteratura del XVIII secolo e poetica dei testi all'Università Sorbonne Nouvelle di Parigi, ha proseguito la propria ricerca sul linguaggio attraverso la pratica psicoanalitica e la scrittura. Ha pubblicato teatro, racconti, saggi, rubriche radiofoniche e poesia. Nel 2025 sono uscite una raccolta poetica per Éditions L'Harmattan, una raccolta tra poesia e filosofia per Ubik-Art Moresa e, con Antonio Rodriguez Yuste, una nuova raccolta poetica.  LAURA HERNÁNDEZ MUÑOZ, dal MessicoPoetessa, narratrice, saggista, storica e drammaturga, è Fondatrice dell'Asociación de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil de México; è membro del Seminario de Cultura Mexicana, ambasciatrice letteraria dell'Observatorio de la Diplomacia del Regno di Spagna, membro del PEN e vicepresidente del Patronato della Filarmonica di Jalisco. Tra i riconoscimenti ricevuti figurano la Menzione d'Onore al VII Premio Internazionale di Poesia Dama de Baza, il Premio Escridunde a Madrid, la Medaglia d'Oro al Concorso di Poesia Mahatma Gandhi della WWCP di Chennai e il Premio di Teatro Miguel Marón. Ha partecipato a oltre 60 antologie e 50 opere collettive. LE VOCI POETICHE ITALIANELa sezione italiana riunisce voci significative della poesia contemporanea italiana. Tra questi, saranno presenti Mario Santagostini, una delle figure più autorevoli della poesia italiana contemporanea, autore di numerose raccolte e traduttore di classici tedeschi e latini, più volte premiato per la sua opera critica e poetica. Accanto a lui, Marco Corsi, poeta e studioso della poesia contemporanea, autore di diverse raccolte e recentemente selezionato tra i finalisti del Premio Strega Poesia con il libro Nel dopo (Guanda, 2025). Sarà inoltre presente Vincenzo Guarracino, poeta, saggista e traduttore, noto anche per le sue edizioni e studi dedicati ai classici della letteratura italiana e latina. Completa il gruppo degli autori italiani Kamil Sanders, artista e poeta veneziano attivo tra poesia e arti visive, vincitore della sezione giovani del Premio "Europa in Versi e in Prosa" nel 2024 e autore per "i Quaderni del Bardo Edizioni" di Stefano Donno della silloge dal titolo "Sillabario del terribile incanto".Ad affiancare il percorso del Festival Milo De Angelis, tra le voci più riconosciute della poesia italiana contemporanea; Roberto Galaverni, critico letterario e giornalista; Gianmarco Gaspari, docente dell'Università degli Studi dell'Insubria; e Fabio Tavelli, giornalista sportivo di Sky TV, che curerà l'incontro “Quando ero Cassius”, dedicato al rapporto tra immaginario sportivo, parola e racconto.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

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Highest-ever voter turnout was recorded as polling in two crucial states ended today. Tamil Nadu recorded 84.98% voter turnout, while West Bengal phase-1 elections recorded 92.14%. In today's episode 1829 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the key factors and possible game-changers in both elections, along with Political Editor DK Singh. Deputy Editor Moushumi Das Gupta details how the Mamata Vs Modi fight & SIR controversy is playing out in West Bengal, & Special Correspondent Shweta Tripathi joins in from Chennai to break down the major political parties, and the Vijay factor in Tamil Nadu.

SVK is back again with another traditional election episode where we compare and discuss various parties and analyse every single aspect of the current election, and why it is important for DMK to win once again. It seems like an old episode formula, right? But we do it with the new team ft Witcher, Zoro, Sanji, Vivi, Brook. Also featuring a special appearance of Justice Dark. Speakers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Haashiraamaa Senju⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Witcher⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sanji⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Zoro⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vivi⁠⁠Details for Pastime ComicsInstagram: @pastime_comics Website: https://pastimecomics.ca--------Credits--------Audio Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zoro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thumbnail & Poster:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zoro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Payment Method for Supporting Us: ⁠⁠https://razorpay.me/@schumyvannakaviyangalofficial⁠⁠SVK Instagram ID: ⁠⁠⁠SVK Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

எதார்த்தத்தை புரிவோம் மவ்லவி ரஹ்மத்துல்லாஹ் ஃபிர்தவ்ஸி | Rahmatullah Firdousi 10-04-2026, Jumma Masjidus Salam, Chennai

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Most people have never heard of Captain Fresh.In 2020, Utham Gowda walked into Z47's office with one belief: take a shrimp from Chennai to New York, and it's a very profitable business. Nobody believed him. He built it anyway.Five years later: ₹10,000 Cr in revenue. ₹550 Cr EBITDA (annualised Q4 FY26). Distribution across 15 of the top 20 European retailers. One-third of the white-cloth restaurant market in the US. Three oceans, six countries, ten acquisitions — zero leverage, 100% management rollover on every deal.And by Utham's own accounting, another ₹600-700 Cr of EBITDA still on the table.In this episode, Z47's Sudipto Sannigrahi and Tarun Davda sit down with Utham in Bangalore for the most detailed conversation he's had on how Captain Fresh was designed, how it survived the most volatile macro environment in years, and what comes next, ahead of what is shaping up to be one of India's most significant IPOs.The quiet empire is about to become impossible to ignore.Chapters00:00 The original bet: "Take a shrimp from Chennai to New York"03:22 Six years on: what's changed, what hasn't05:08 The problem that stayed the same: why seafood is broken everywhere08:10 Why India wasn't enough: the pivot to US and Europe09:00 What Captain Fresh actually is today: US restaurants, European retail20:33 The supply side: three oceans, six countries, 250 factories22:29 The numbers, the growth, and how acquisitions drive both23:45 The acquisition playbook: zero leverage, 100% management rollover29:24 Wallet share and the platform magic (the Coral story)35:10 The FTA windfall they never modelled36:58 Tariffs, the rupee, and why the macro actually helped42:56 "Are you just playing multiple arbitrage?" 45:00 The four pillars: multi-species, multi-geo, vertical integration, tech49:31 The next 10 years: from supply chain to innovation powerhouse

In honor of World Water Day, Short Wave is exploring the ways water touches our lives. From increasing water shortages around the world, to how it's affecting agriculture and aquifers. We're starting with “day zero”: the day a city or place runs out of water. Cape Town, Mexico City, Chennai in India are just a few places that have come close to day zero events. Today, we talk to experts and hear from someone who lived in Cape Town during the crisis about why we're overdue for rethinking our relationship to water. Interested in more science behind current events? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri speaks with Dr. Vaijayanthi Srinivasaraghavan (Viji) — a seasoned technology leader, Senior Director at UPS, and a resilient voice for women navigating complex careers and life transitions.From learning C++ through shared manuals in the early 90s to leading global logistics technology at massive scale, Viji shares a journey shaped by grit, reinvention, and purpose. The conversation explores her early career struggles, health challenges, and defining leadership moments — including navigating motherhood, rebuilding her career, and evolving across roles at IBM before helping build UPS's Global Capability Center in Chennai.Viji reflects on how technology, AI, and analytics are transforming supply chain ecosystems while emphasizing that leadership today requires curiosity, empathy, and continuous learning. More than a career story, this episode becomes a powerful reflection on resilience — rewriting oneself after setbacks, embracing change without guilt, and building ecosystems that help women thrive.Recorded as part of the Women's Day special series, this conversation blends technology, humanity, and lived experience — reminding listeners that growth is rarely linear, but always meaningful. Key Highlights from the ConversationEarly career beginnings as an electrical engineer learning software development in the 90s.Overcoming autoimmune health challenges and redefining career paths.Transformational leadership lessons from early mentors and global work experiences.Career evolution through startups, IBM's long tenure, and transition to UPS.Building and scaling a Global Capability Center with a startup mindset.The role of AI, analytics, and logistics technology in moving millions of packages daily.Continuous learning culture — embracing AI as a hands-on skill across generations.Personal reflections on resilience, single motherhood, cancer survival, and reinvention.Women's Day message centered on self-worth, removing guilt, and prioritizing wellbeing. Quotable Quotes“Belong — don't blur. You are here because you deserve to be here.”“AI is here to stay. Don't stand on the fence — start embracing it.”“Do not feel guilty for choosing yourself. Put the oxygen mask on first.”“Rewrite yourself. Life will throw curveballs — and that's okay.”“Leadership is not just about technology; it's about listening and empathy.”“Only if you are okay, the people around you will be okay.”Dr. Vaijayanthi Srinivasaraghavan (Viji) is a seasoned technology leader and Senior Director at UPS India Technology Centre, bringing over three decades of experience across software engineering, supply chain technology, analytics, and global delivery leadership. Her career spans early R&D engineering roles, semiconductor innovation, a long tenure at IBM, and now building next-generation logistics technology at UPS.An alumna of the University of Madras and a strong advocate of continuous learning, Dr. Viji is also a published author. She co-authored the book Shape It: A Perfect Gift for Budding Engineers to Become Industry Ready, a self-development guide that shares real student stories and practical skills to help young engineers navigate evolving workplaces. ()Known for her philosophy of “belong, don't blur,” she blends deep technical expertise with empathetic leadership — mentoring the next generation of technologists while championing resilience, lifelong learning, and inclusive growth in the technology ecosystem.Viji can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaijayanthisr/

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri speaks with Dr. Vaijayanthi Srinivasaraghavan (Viji) — a seasoned technology leader, Senior Director at UPS, and a resilient voice for women navigating complex careers and life transitions.From learning C++ through shared manuals in the early 90s to leading global logistics technology at massive scale, Viji shares a journey shaped by grit, reinvention, and purpose. The conversation explores her early career struggles, health challenges, and defining leadership moments — including navigating motherhood, rebuilding her career, and evolving across roles at IBM before helping build UPS's Global Capability Center in Chennai.Viji reflects on how technology, AI, and analytics are transforming supply chain ecosystems while emphasizing that leadership today requires curiosity, empathy, and continuous learning. More than a career story, this episode becomes a powerful reflection on resilience — rewriting oneself after setbacks, embracing change without guilt, and building ecosystems that help women thrive.Recorded as part of the Women's Day special series, this conversation blends technology, humanity, and lived experience — reminding listeners that growth is rarely linear, but always meaningful. Key Highlights from the ConversationEarly career beginnings as an electrical engineer learning software development in the 90s.Overcoming autoimmune health challenges and redefining career paths.Transformational leadership lessons from early mentors and global work experiences.Career evolution through startups, IBM's long tenure, and transition to UPS.Building and scaling a Global Capability Center with a startup mindset.The role of AI, analytics, and logistics technology in moving millions of packages daily.Continuous learning culture — embracing AI as a hands-on skill across generations.Personal reflections on resilience, single motherhood, cancer survival, and reinvention.Women's Day message centered on self-worth, removing guilt, and prioritizing wellbeing. Quotable Quotes“Belong — don't blur. You are here because you deserve to be here.”“AI is here to stay. Don't stand on the fence — start embracing it.”“Do not feel guilty for choosing yourself. Put the oxygen mask on first.”“Rewrite yourself. Life will throw curveballs — and that's okay.”“Leadership is not just about technology; it's about listening and empathy.”“Only if you are okay, the people around you will be okay.”Dr. Vaijayanthi Srinivasaraghavan (Viji) is a seasoned technology leader and Senior Director at UPS India Technology Centre, bringing over three decades of experience across software engineering, supply chain technology, analytics, and global delivery leadership. Her career spans early R&D engineering roles, semiconductor innovation, a long tenure at IBM, and now building next-generation logistics technology at UPS.An alumna of the University of Madras and a strong advocate of continuous learning, Dr. Viji is also a published author. She co-authored the book Shape It: A Perfect Gift for Budding Engineers to Become Industry Ready, a self-development guide that shares real student stories and practical skills to help young engineers navigate evolving workplaces. ()Known for her philosophy of “belong, don't blur,” she blends deep technical expertise with empathetic leadership — mentoring the next generation of technologists while championing resilience, lifelong learning, and inclusive growth in the technology ecosystem.Viji can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaijayanthisr/

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Anant Sood about how work has shifted over the past decade and how workflow has been redesigned to accommodate.Anant is a Co-founder @ & oversees marketing and channel partnerships in worxogo. Prior to worxogo, he spent 18 years at EY, PwC & Opera Solutions across India, USA, the Middle East & China. Most of Anant's career has been being part of startups building , scaling teams from being one of the first few employees in Opera (a Big data analytics Co) to setting up the consulting practice for EY in Chennai in 2007 to worxogo. Within worxogo, Anant helps building partnerships to drive sales through distribution nurturing partnerships with like Accenture, Microsoft with led to wins (Accenture, KPMG, EXL). His time is also spent on making worxogo's nudge coach more visible amongst enterprise customers with a one-of-a-kind newsletter going out to ~5000 CxOs across the world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

விடைபெறும் ரமழான் 2026 மவ்லவி ரஹ்மத்துல்லாஹ் ஃபிர்தவ்ஸி | Rahmatullah Firdousi 18-03-2026 Masjidus Salam, Chennai

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You.Today, Ashutosh Garg sits down with Vedika Agarwal, Founder & CEO of Yein Udaan, a social entrepreneur creating meaningful change for children, youth, and women in Chennai's urban communities.In this candid conversation, Vedika shares her journey of discovering social inequalities, the challenges of building trust in marginalized communities, and the importance of designing safe spaces for those most at risk.Learn how Yein Udaan balances structured education with emotional well-being, what resilience truly looks like, and how breaking generational cycles of trauma can transform lives.From practical insights on community engagement to powerful stories of hope and empowerment, this episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about social impact, education, and grassroots leadership.

Here’s a question that cuts to the heart of what makes sales hard: What do you do when your commodity is identical to every competitor’s, the buyer knows it, and the only lever they want to pull is price? That’s the challenge Ash from Chennai, India brought to me on a recent Ask Jeb episode. Ash works as a trader importing textile goods from Asian manufacturers and selling them into Spanish-speaking markets in South America and Spain. No proprietary product. No unique features. Pure commodity, all the way down. And yet Ash is holding customers. Getting repeat orders. Building relationships across borders and languages. He just needed a framework to understand why it was working and how to make it work even harder. The Trap Every Commodity Salesperson Falls Into When everything looks the same, most salespeople default to one of two bad moves: race to the bottom on price, or get paralyzed trying to explain a value they can’t articulate. Here is the brutal truth. Your buyer already knows the product is a commodity. They know they could go direct to the factory and cut you out entirely. They are not confused about that. What they are evaluating is whether the risk and hassle of cutting you out is worth the savings. Your job is to make sure the answer is always no. That requires you to stop thinking about what your product does and start thinking about what YOU do. Three Reasons Customers Keep Buying From Ash When I asked Ash why his good customers keep coming back, he gave me three answers that every salesperson in a commodity business needs to write down. You make it easy. Ash speaks Spanish. His customers speak Spanish. If they go direct to a Chinese or Vietnamese factory, they face language barriers, cultural friction, and communication breakdowns. Ash eliminates all of that. Business people will pay for less hassle. Time is money, and you are saving them both. You are someone they like and trust. Ash follows up. He wishes customers a happy New Year. He remembers what matters to them. That is not fluff. That is relationship equity that compounds over time. When customers feel like they can trust you, when a familiar voice picks up the phone, they do not want to start over with a stranger. You reduce financial risk. In Ash’s business, buyers put down a 20% deposit, sometimes a hundred thousand dollars or more, and pay the balance when the container arrives. The nightmare scenario is that container showing up full of the wrong product. Ash’s company has been operating for over 20 years. They do what they say they are going to do. That longevity is not just a stat. It is a security blanket. The Power of the Micro Story Knowing your value is half the battle. Being able to articulate it when a buyer pushes back on price is the other half. Here is what I told Ash: You need stories. Not case studies. Not bullet points. Short, vivid, real stories that make the risk of cutting you out feel tangible. Something like this: “I get it. You could go directly to the factory and save ten percent. Some of my customers tried that before working with me. One of them got a container full of product that was not what they ordered. It cost them more than they saved, and they had no one local, no one they trusted, to help them fix it. That is why they work with me now.” That story is doing three things at once. It validates the buyer’s instinct to compare prices. It quantifies the real cost of the cheaper alternative. And it positions you as the solution to a problem they have not had yet but definitely do not want. If you are newer to sales and do not have your own stories yet, go talk to your senior teammates. Read industry articles. Find examples of what goes wrong when buyers skip the middleman. Then make those stories part of your standard value conversation. Not Every Buyer Is Your Buyer This is the part that stings a little, but it is important. Some buyers are going to push back on your margins until the conversation goes nowhere. They will tell you the price they need, and if you cannot hit it, they will walk. That is okay. What they are telling you is that they do not value what you bring to the table. They want the cheapest option, and that is a legitimate business decision. They are just not your customer. Your job is not to convert every skeptic. Your job is to keep your pipeline full and find the buyers who genuinely value ease, safety, and responsiveness. Those are the ones who become long-term accounts. Those are the ones who, two or three years in, cannot imagine buying from anyone else. Ash is already doing this well. He has visited customers in Mexico, Colombia, and Spain. He has done office meetings and factory tours. When a customer says yes to a visit, they are telling you something: you matter to us. That is what I call an engagement test, and Ash is passing it. Your Value, Packaged Simply In commodity sales, your pitch does not need to be complicated. It needs to be consistent. Here is how I would frame it every time a buyer pushes back: I make this easy for you. I am responsive. And your money is safe with me. Then back each of those up with a story. That is the whole game. Not features. Not specs. You. When you are tired and ready to wrap up the day, remember this: the prospecting you do today pays you for the next three months. Pick up the phone and make one more call. The buyers who value what you do are out there. Go find them. Want to take this to the next level in person? Join Sales Gravy at one of our live events, where we work with sales professionals and leaders to build the skills, mindset, and habits that drive elite performance. See all upcoming events at salesgravy.com/live.

Allen covers a substation failure that has left Scotland’s 882 MW Moray West farm half-offline since November, GE Vernova’s new Italy contract and Milan factory investment, Iberdrola’s sixth Australian acquisition of 2026, and Flender India’s new gearbox test rig near Chennai. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! The wind industry had quite a week. Let us start in Scotland, off the rugged north-east coast, where something has gone quietly wrong. Ocean Winds and Ignitis built Moray West, an eight hundred and eighty-two megawatt offshore wind farm — one of the largest in Scotland. But one of its two offshore substations has been offline since November. Half the farm’s capacity … gone dark. And there is more. The project missed a contractual milestone last September under an off-take agreement. That triggered an event of default under its project lending agreements. The lenders and the sponsors have agreed to a short-term waiver. Discussions are described as constructive. Commercial operations, originally expected last year, are now targeted for sometime in 2026. Eight hundred and eighty-two megawatts … waiting. Now, let us travel south to Italy. GE Vernova has won a contract to supply seventeen onshore turbines to IVPC Group’s Fortore wind farm in the Benevento region of southern Italy. The project tops one hundred megawatts. Turbine deliveries begin in twenty twenty-seven. GE Vernova is also investing thirty million dollars to expand its Sesto San Giovanni plant outside Milan. That investment boosts production of transformer bushings, the insulating components that keep high-voltage equipment running. About fifty new jobs are coming to that facility. And GE Vernova’s two-piece blade design for its six-point-one megawatt turbines is already drawing attention as developers scramble to crack Italy’s notoriously complex logistics and permitting hurdles. Italy is a market in motion. Now, to the other side of the world. Iberdrola has completed the acquisition of the Ararat wind farm in Victoria, Australia. Two hundred and forty-two megawatts. Operational since twenty seventeen. This is Iberdrola’s sixth transaction of twenty twenty-six alone, and it marks the Spanish giant’s first owned generation asset in Victoria, Australia’s second most populous state. Iberdrola now operates in five Australian states with more than twenty-five hundred megawatts of installed capacity. Victoria has set a target of ninety-five percent renewable energy by twenty thirty-five. Iberdrola intends to help get it there. And finally, from Chennai, India, comes a story about getting ready for what is coming. Flender India has just inaugurated its largest and most advanced gearbox test rig for wind turbines at its Walajabad facility near Chennai. The project began in January of twenty twenty-five at Flender’s Voerde site in Germany. From start to finish, thirteen months. Final assembly, three months. This is a collaboration between Flender’s operations in Germany, China, and India. CEO Andreas Evertz called it a testament to their global commitment to driving renewable energy solutions worldwide. India’s wind market is growing fast, and Flender is making sure it can test every gearbox that growth demands. So, let us step back and look at the picture. A Scottish offshore wind farm sits half-dark while its owners negotiate with lenders. GE Vernova plants its flag in southern Italy and invests thirty million dollars in an Italian factory. Iberdrola expands to a sixth Australian transaction in a single year. And Flender India builds the biggest gearbox test rig on the subcontinent. And that is the state of the wind industry for the ninth of March, twenty twenty-six. Join us for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast tomorrow

For years, India was thought of as the Wild West of the fertility industry. But in 2021, a new law in India made it illegal for women to sell their eggs or serve as paid surrogates. That law clashed with a growing demand for human eggs within the country. The result: a thriving black market for human eggs.Today, some of the most marginalized Indian women and girls are supplying reproductive material, often with little compensation and at great personal risk. This week on The Sunday Story, NPR correspondent Diaa Hadid and co-reporter Shweta Desai investigate the supply chain of human eggs in India, from fertility clinics catering to the wealthy to the slums of Mumbai and Chennai. And we meet women who have given up some of the most intimate parts of themselves—to survive.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

What if a river is alive–but we've forgotten how to recognize it?This is the radical idea at the heart of the global “rights of nature” movement, which seeks to grant rivers, forests and ecosystems legal standing. Rooted in ancient traditions and emerging in modern law, it challenges the notion of nature as property and a resource to be exploited.In “Is a River Alive?”, acclaimed writer and explorer Robert Macfarlane travels to remote waterways in Ecuador, India and Canada, meeting mycologists, Indigenous river-keepers, and activists who see the natural world as animate and ensouled. Known for celebrated books like “Underland,” “The Old Ways,” and “Mountains of the Mind,” Macfarlane blends storytelling, natural history and philosophy in an invitation to reimagine our relationship with the living Earth.If rivers have rights—and perhaps even a kind of consciousness—how would that change the way we see the world?— To the Best of Our Knowledge – Macfarlane describes the allure and our fascination with the underground world of caves, mines, catacombs and glacial shafts beneath the earth's surface.  To the Best of Our Knowledge - Macfarlane offers a book recommendation: “The Living Mountain” by the Scottish poet and writer Nan Shepherd. University of Cambridge – Robert Macfarlane's faculty page —00:00:00 Introduction00:03:00 Is a River Alive?00:10:50 Ecuador's Cloud Forest00:19:40 Chennai's Dying Rivers00:24:15 Wild River in Quebec Wonder Cabinet is hosted by Anne Strainchamps and Steve Paulson. Find out more about the show at https://wondercabinetproductions.com, where you can subscribe to the podcast and our newsletter.

From on the ground at the T20 World Cup, Daniel Beswick joins Nick Skinner to share the views of the Associate sides at the tournament, and his brush with a fan club of the EC Pod!

Issues that come up at the U.S. Consulate when obtaining a nonimmigrant visa are discussed by attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm and our affiliate, Murthy Immigration Services, Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, India, in this podcast.

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In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we dive into the high-stakes drama of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s, where the semi-final picture is finally becoming clear. England have become the first team to officially qualify for the knockouts, completing a remarkable turnaround after a shaky start to the tournament. We break down Harry Brook's sensational match-winning century against Pakistan that punched their ticket to the semi-finals. With their place secured, we ask: is this the most balanced England T20 side we've seen in years? Meanwhile, India have kept their World Cup dreams alive with a dominant 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in Chennai. After a bruising loss to South Africa, the Men in Blue found their spark through an Abhishek Sharma masterclass and a clinical bowling performance. We look ahead to Sunday's "virtual quarter-final" at Eden Gardens, where India must defeat the West Indies to join the Proteas in the last four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Krieket: Die Proteas het deurgedring na die halfeindronde van die T20-Wêreldbekertoernooi nadat hulle die Wes-Indiese Eilande in Ahmedabad met nege paaltjies verslaan het, en die verdedigende kampioen, Indië, Zimbabwe in Chennai met 72 lopies geklop het. Die Proteas sal nou probeer om hul onoorwonne rekord voort te sit wanneer hulle Sondag in Delhi teen Zimbabwe speel in hul laaste Super-agt-wedstryd. Kaptein Aiden Markram sê hulle aanvaar niks as vanselfsprekend nie:

Chennai, São Paulo, Mexico City, Tehran, Cape Town - these cities have all faced the threat of a ‘Zero Day', or, having no fresh water left in their taps. The UN says we're entering a ‘water bankruptcy' era, meaning our water ‘current accounts' are running empty, while our ‘savings accounts' - the long term stores of water deep underground - have been depleted, with some beyond repair. So how did we get here?From clearing forests for cattle grazing, to thirsty AI data centres, Rajan Datar examines the pressures on our global water supply and looks for solutions.Contributors: Jayshree Vencatesan, Co-founder, Care Earth Trust, India Augusto Getirana, research scientist at NASA's Hydrological Sciences Laboratory, USA Prof Bridget Scanlon, Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas, USA Dr Jie-Sheng Tan Soo, Director, Institute for Environment and Sustainability, National University of SingaporePresenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Phoebe Keane Researcher: Evie Yabsley Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Technical Producer: Cameron Ward Production Management Assistant: Liam Morrey(Photo: Indian women with empty plastic pots protest as they demand drinking water. Credit: Arun Sankar/Getty Images)

This is a reboot of a age old series which SVK is known for, in this episode SVK brings in new voices , new stories and more fun than ever before. Cringe family tales is officially back.Speakers: ⁠⁠Haashiraamaa Senju⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Monkey Mind⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Witcher⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Sanji⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Zoro⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠ViviGuest Speaker: Prabhu Kaalidhas --------Credits--------Sound Engineer: ⁠⁠Monkey D. Luffy⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Editor: ⁠Monkey D. Luffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Video Editor:- ⁠Monkey D. Luffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thumbnail & Poster:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zoro⁠⁠⁠ Payment Method for Supporting Us: https://razorpay.me/@schumyvannakaviyangalofficialSVK Instagram ID: ⁠SVK Instagram⁠⁠SVK's Brotherhood Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/9RxFJnT3KtS8C85fA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unplanned Adventure: Embracing Joy at Marina Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-01-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मरीना बीच, चेन्नई की लंबी रेत पर ठंडी हवा बह रही थी।En: A cool breeze was blowing over the long sands of Marina Beach, Chennai.Hi: समुद्र की लहरें किनारे पर सुमधुर संगीत बजा रही थीं।En: The sea waves were playing melodious music at the shore.Hi: आरव और मीरा का अचानक चेन्नई जाने का निर्णय उनके जीवन में उत्साह का नया संचार था।En: The sudden decision by Aarav and Meera to go to Chennai brought a new wave of excitement into their lives.Hi: उन्होंने अपनी सामान्य दिनचर्या से छुट्टी लेने का फैसला किया, जहां मीरा हमेशा अपने काम की चिंता में घिरी रहती थी और आरव हर चीज को बेहद सूचिबद्ध कर प्लान करता था।En: They decided to take a break from their routine, where Meera was always engulfed in her work worries and Aarav used to plan everything meticulously.Hi: आरव को सारी चीजें योजनाबद्ध तरीके से करना पसंद था।En: Aarav liked to do everything in a planned manner.Hi: लेकिन भीतर अंदर, वह चाहता था कि कभी-कभी वह खुद को योजनाओं से मुक्त कर सके।En: But deep inside, he wished he could sometimes free himself from those plans.Hi: मीरा उत्साही थी लेकिन हालिया काम के दवाब ने उसे कुछ मायूस सा बना दिया था।En: Meera was enthusiastic, but the recent work pressure had made her somewhat dispirited.Hi: वह इस यात्रा में फिर से उत्साह महसूस करना चाहती थी, अपने भीतर के बच्चों को जीवित करना चाहती थी।En: She wanted to feel excited again and revive the child within her through this trip.Hi: जहां वे मरीना बीच पर तड़के पहुंचे, समुद्र तट पर ठंडी लहरें उनके पैरों से टकराईं।En: As they arrived at Marina Beach early in the morning, the cool waves of the sea touched their feet.Hi: लेकिन अचानक आसमान में घने बादल छा गए और बारिश का खतरा मंडराने लगा।En: But suddenly, dense clouds covered the sky, and the threat of rain loomed.Hi: आरव, जो पहले से ही मौसम की रिपोर्ट नहीं देख पाने के लिए परेशान था, सोचने लगा कि उन्हें कहीं और जाना चाहिए।En: Aarav, already upset about not being able to check the weather report, began thinking they should go somewhere else.Hi: "चिंता मत करो, आरव!En: "Don't worry, Aarav!"Hi: " मीरा ने कहा।En: Meera said.Hi: "चलो, पास के बाजारों को देखते हैं।En: "Let's check out the nearby markets.Hi: यह मजेदार होगा!En: It will be fun!"Hi: " उसकी आँखों में चमक थी।En: There was a sparkle in her eyes.Hi: आरव के लिए यह एक मुश्किल निर्णय था।En: It was a difficult decision for Aarav.Hi: वह हमेशा की तरह योजना बना चुका था, लेकिन मीरा की मुस्कान ने उसका हौसला बढ़ा दिया।En: He had already planned everything as usual, but Meera's smile encouraged him.Hi: उसने हां में सिर हिला दिया और वे बाजार की ओर चल दिए।En: He nodded in agreement, and they headed toward the market.Hi: वे बाजार पहुंचकर चकित रह गए।En: They were amazed when they reached the market.Hi: हर तरफ रंग-बिरंगी दुकानें, चटपटे चाट के ठेले और नाचने-गाने की आवाजें थीं।En: There were colorful shops everywhere, spicy street food stalls, and sounds of people singing and dancing.Hi: बारिश भले ही हो रही थी, लेकिन मीरा की छतरी तले उन दोनों ने बाजार का आनंद उठाया।En: Even though it was raining, under Meera's umbrella, they enjoyed the market.Hi: वे एक मिठाई की दुकान के सामने रुके और गरमा-गरम जलेबियों का स्वाद चखा।En: They stopped in front of a sweet shop and tasted hot jalebis.Hi: उस छोटी सी छतरी के नीचे, लघु वार्तालाप गहरे होते गए।En: Under that small umbrella, their brief conversations became deeper.Hi: उन बातों ने उन्हें और पास ला दिया।En: Those talks brought them closer.Hi: तभी, बारिश थम गई।En: Just then, the rain stopped.Hi: आसमान धीरे-धीरे साफ होने लगा।En: The sky slowly began to clear.Hi: दोनों मरीना बीच की ओर वापस लौटे।En: They both returned to Marina Beach.Hi: सूरज डूब रहा था, नारंगी आभा ने समुद्र को अद्भुत बना दिया था।En: The sun was setting, and the orange glow made the sea look incredible.Hi: वहां, रेत पर बैठकर उन्होंने महसूस किया कि कैसे जीवन की सरलता और अप्रत्याशित घटनाएं सबसे सुंदर होती हैं।En: Sitting on the sand, they realized how the simplicity of life and unexpected events are the most beautiful.Hi: आरव ने पाया कि योजनाओं से हटकर भी सुख मिलता है और मीरा ने महसूस किया कि जीवन में छोटे-छोटे पल भी उसे तरोताजा कर सकते हैं।En: Aarav found that there is joy even without plans, and Meera realized that even small moments in life can refresh her.Hi: वे दोनों बहुत खुश थे।En: They were both very happy.Hi: समंदर की लहरें अब और भी खूबसूरत लग रही थीं।En: The waves of the sea seemed even more beautiful now.Hi: अपने अनुभव से सीखे सबक के साथ, वे महसूस कर रहे थे कि वे जीवन के हर मोड़ को खुशी से अपनाएंगे।En: With the lessons learned from their experience, they felt they would embrace every turn in life joyfully. Vocabulary Words:breeze: हवाshore: किनारेmelodious: सुमधुरexcitement: उत्साहengulfed: घिरीmeticulously: सूचिबद्धenthusiastic: उत्साहीdispirited: मायूसrevive: जीवितthreat: खतराloomed: मंडरानेsparkle: चमकdifficult: मुश्किलcolorful: रंग-बिरंगीspicy: चटपटेstalls: ठेलेumbrella: छतरीconversations: वार्तालापdeeper: गहरेembrace: अपनाएंगेrefresh: तरोताजाsimplicity: सरलताunexpected: अप्रत्याशितjoy: सुखmoment: पलsank: डूब रहाglow: आभाincredible: अद्भुतexperience: अनुभवlessons: सबक

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In this episode Haashiraama Senju along with Spacemokeys 06, 16, 42, Sanji and Shirohige discuss about mens mental health, they discuss various aspects in the subject matter while also touching some dangerous subjective areas.Speakers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haashiraamaa Senju⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Spacemonkey 06⁠, ⁠Spacemonkey 16⁠, Spacemonkey 42, ⁠Sanji⁠, Shirohige, Amy, Dr.Mani.Sponsored by Swag Marvels : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.swagmarvels.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links Mentioned in Bodcast Paperback https://store.pothi.com/book/veera-death-nirali/EbookDeath in Nirali https://amzn.in/d/1vCrfVM--------Credits--------Editor:- ⁠⁠Zoro⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Monkey D Luffy⁠⁠⁠ SVK Instagram ID: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schumy_Official⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SVK's Brotherhood Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/9RxFJnT3KtS8C85fA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This season of With All Due Respect is sponsored by Morling College, a Christ-centred higher-education institution shaped by its Baptist heritage and broad evangelical vision. Morling is committed to rigorous theological study, deep spiritual formation, and learning how to engage faithfully and thoughtfully with difference. Study options include ministry and theology, counselling, chaplaincy, and education. Download a course guide to explore whether Morling is the right place for your next step. Learn more about Morling College and register for the Online Open Night on February 5, 2026 at info.morling.edu.au/open-night. Discover how your faith and calling can come together at Morling. About our GuestJeri Jones Sparks is the Ministry Director of the Good News series, an evangelistic video resource aimed specifically at reaching South Asians. Her impactful work extends to her role as a strategic consultant for the Satya Network, which focuses on engaging and integrating South Asian Christians in Australia. Jeri is also an Outreach Minister at St James Anglican in Croydon, Sydney, an area with a substantial immigrant population. Born in Chennai, South India, Jeri and her family migrated to Australia when she was just four years old. Her journey and advocacy stand as a vital testament to cultural integration and spiritual transformation. Episode Summary: In the latest episode of "With All Due Respect," hosts Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen dive into the complex and timely topic of immigration in Australia. This conversation couldn't be more pertinent as recent protests, the March for Australia, have stirred national debate about whether the country faces an immigration problem and how people, especially Christians, should respond. The discussion progresses to explore the nuanced aspects of immigration, including its impact on cultural identity, the rising presence of non-Christian faiths, and how statistics can often misrepresent the real picture, creating unwarranted fear and tension. Joining the conversation is Jeri Jones Sparks, a Tamil Indian Australian with an active ministry presence, who shares her experiences and insights on living as an immigrant and working within the church to foster intercultural understanding. The episode further highlights the gripping SBS series "The Secret DNA of Us," which unveils the hidden ethnic makeup of Australian towns. This, coupled with stories of individual ancestry, shines a light on Australia's multifaceted identity. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, culture, and social policy. Key Takeaways: Immigration Debate: Recent protests have highlighted the complexity surrounding immigration in Australia, often fueled by misinformation and political agendas. Cultural and Religious Shifts: Australia's demographic changes bring both challenges and opportunities as the country navigates a more multicultural and religiously diverse population. Christian Response: The necessity for Christians to redefine what it means to engage with 'the other,' drawing from biblical examples of how to treat foreigners among us. Intercultural Church Dynamics: The importance of churches evolving towards interculturalism, incorporating various cultural perspectives to enhance community and belonging. Understanding Heritage: Emotional and personal journeys uncovering one's ancestry, as showcased in the SBS series, can redefine individual and communal identity. Notable Quotes: "We're not as good at estimating numbers or proportions. It all comes through filters of bias." — Megan Powell du Toit "I think there's going to be some kind of shift in our normal of engaging with cultural commentary." — Jeri Jones Sparks "It's really messy. There's going to be conflict. But there's something gospel-hearted in how it shapes our gathering." — Jeri Jones Sparks "The church has a lot to teach our society by modeling that kind of internationalism, that kind of welcome which is blind to race." — Michael Jensen "When we know that it's God who appoints where and when all people should live, who are the people that God has put around us?" — Jeri Jones Sparks Resources: Satya Network The Good News Series SBS TV Series: The Secret DNA of Us ABC Online article by Michael Jensen on immigration See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this episode, Pete and Julie share a special announcement and proudly unveil a new marquee sponsorship initiative to fuel the podcast's next wave of growth! Join HR & Payroll 2.0 in welcoming the cohort of brands that will power the show's educational content ad-free in 2026:  G-P (Globalization Partners) is the recognized leader in global employment, ranked No. 1 in every industry analyst report. G-P's global employment platform delivers everything companies of all sizes need to manage the full employee lifecycle with its trusted Global HR Agent, G-P Gia™, and AI-powered Employer of Record (EOR) and Contractor products. G-P supports teams in 180+ countries with more than a decade of global employment experience, the largest team of in-country HR, legal, and compliance experts, and its unmatched proprietary knowledge base. OneSource Virtual (OSV) delivers in-tenant technology and expert services to automate the administrative, transactional tasks of payroll, taxes, accounts payable, benefits, and earned wage access within Workday while ensuring compliance. OSV has worked exclusively with Workday customers for the past 15 years, with a services team that averages 10 years of Workday experience in addition to 20 years of industry experience. With over 1,400 customers, 95 percent retention, and $200 billion in treasury movement annually, OSV helps organizations take their teams from transactional to transformational.  With 55+ apps in nearly every major business category, Zoho Corporation is one of the world's most prolific technology companies. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with international headquarters in Chennai, India, Zoho is privately held and profitable with more than 18,000 employees.   Connect with the show: LinkedIn:  http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0  X: @PeteTiliakos  X: @JulieFer_HR BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HRPAYROLL2_0  WRKDefined Podcast Network: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/hr-payroll-20  Thank you to our marquee sponsors for powering the HR & Payroll 2.0 podcast forward!  G-P ‘Globalization Partners': https://www.globalization-partners.com/ OneSource Virtual: https://hubs.ly/Q03YFNR90 Zoho: https://www.zoho.com/press.html

This week we speak with noted congenital cardiologist Professor Krishna Kumar of the Amrita Institute in Cochin, India and discuss his recent work on inequities in congenital heart care in the world. Over 90% of patients with CHD do not have access to care in the globe today. What is the path forward to improve this sobering statistic? How can a World Health Assembly resolution practically help improve care in LMIC countries worldwide? Dr. Kumar shares his deep insights.This week we also briefly note the passing of the wonderful and caring pediatric cardiologist Dr. Sangeetha Viswanathan of Chennai, India who tragically died suddenly this week while attending the World Congress events in Hong Kong. Dr. Kumar's words regarding his friend, former fellow and colleague are read in remembrance of this wonderful and giving cardiologist whose loss will be deeply felt by her patients, family and friends. DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2025.07.070

Former Top Chef host and best-selling author Padma Lakshmi takes us back to her early childhood in Chennai, India where she was raised by her grandparents and then to New York City where she would skate to meet her mom at a falafel cart for lunch as a teen. She opens up about why it's so important now more than ever to appreciate and redefine what it means to be an 'American' dish. Plus, she teaches us how to make her mama's Yogurt Rice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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