Podcasts about Delhi

After nearly eight decades of on-again-off-again conflict, India and Pakistan neared the brink of all-out war last spring. The intense, four-day conflict was an unsettling reminder of the dangers of military escalation between two nuclear-armed adversaries. Though the ceasefire was reached and both sides claimed victory, Delhi and Islamabad are still on edge and tensions remain high. On the GZERO World Podcast, former Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Khar joins Ian Bremmer to discuss Pakistan's response to India's strikes, which she believes were unjustified, and why Pakistan needs to defend itself from further aggression.One fifth of the world's population lives on the Indian subcontinent, and Khar says putting them at stake because of a political conflict is dangerous because “you do not know how quickly you can go up the escalation ladder.” Bremmer and Khar also discuss the US role in mediating the conflict with India, Pakistan's domestic and economic challenges, its strategic partnership with China, and the dangers for global security if the world abandons a rules-based international order.“As someone who was representing this country as foreign minister, I used to wonder, why were we reduced to eating grass to become a nuclear power?” Khar says, “And now, that is the only thing providing deterrence and security against a country which feels it can attack us anytime, any day.”Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Hina Khar Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, and Jayashree Arunachalam are joined by Priya Sahgal, editorial director at NewsX, Jasmine Damkewala, advocate on record in the Supreme Court, and senior journalist Hridayesh Joshi.The episode opens with a discussion on the opposition's protest against the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar. Priya states that when the opposition sets aside its differences, it can make an impact. “The fact that everybody came together, even the AAP, even though they're not part of the India Block itself, also showed there is unity. When the opposition comes in full strength, they can make an impact and a difference,” she says. Referring to Rahul Gandhi's press conference on alleged voter fraud, Manisha notes how it is unusual for a political party to assume the role traditionally played by the media. “However journalistically sound it may be or not be, it's still striking that political parties today also have to do the media's job of starting a narrative through such investigations, because very few organisations have actually invested time in looking into this issue and the related complaints.”The conversation then shifts to the Supreme Court's order to remove stray dogs from Delhi's streets. Jasmine Damkewala notes that the dog population surged during the pandemic, when government-led sterilisation drives came to a halt. “Especially during COVID, no sterilisations were happening, or very little… The thing is, the state government is not really doing sterilisations. They do very little, and for that, too, they send the dogs to NGOs and pay them for it.” Manisha adds that the court's solution seems unworkable as there aren't enough shelters to house the dogs. “This is Delhi – we haven't even figured out shelters for humans during extreme heat waves or extreme cold waves,” she says.Abhinandan agrees and says, “For the Supreme Court to pass an order that is unimplementable is ridiculous. We have to acknowledge there's a problem, but this is certainly not the solution.”For the discussion on the Uttarakhand disaster, Hridayesh joins from ground zero. He recounts his journey to the site of the tragedy, despite being denied permission by the local authorities. He also discussed the current situation at Dharali, the village most affected by the flood. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Timecodes00:00:00 – Introductions and announcements00:05:46 – Headlines 00:16:47 - Opposition's protest & INDIA bloc unity00:44:31- Priya's recommendations00:47:53 - SC's decision on stray dogs 01:11:04 - Updates on Uttarkashi disaster01:24:27- Letters01:33:40- RecommendationsCheck out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters.Produced and recorded by Amit Pandey and Naresh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After nearly eight decades of on-again-off-again conflict, India and Pakistan neared the brink of all-out war last spring. The intense, four-day conflict was an unsettling reminder of the dangers of military escalation between two nuclear-armed adversaries. Though the ceasefire was reached and both sides claimed victory, Delhi and Islamabad are still on edge and tensions remain high. On the GZERO World Podcast, former Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Khar joins Ian Bremmer to discuss Pakistan's response to India's strikes, which she believes were unjustified, and why Pakistan needs to defend itself from further aggression.One fifth of the world's population lives on the Indian subcontinent, and Khar says putting them at stake because of a political conflict is dangerous because “you do not know how quickly you can go up the escalation ladder.” Bremmer and Khar also discuss the US role in mediating the conflict with India, Pakistan's domestic and economic challenges, its strategic partnership with China, and the dangers for global security if the world abandons a rules-based international order.“As someone who was representing this country as foreign minister, I used to wonder, why were we reduced to eating grass to become a nuclear power?” Khar says, “And now, that is the only thing providing deterrence and security against a country which feels it can attack us anytime, any day.”Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Hina Khar Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Patreon Bonus this week: Watch The Khandaan Reaction video to the Baaghi 4 Teaser here Amrita's 5 min catch ups with fun and gossip that are full episodes ⁠here⁠ (on the Free Tier) Asim's July LetterBxd ⁠Video⁠ We're also active on Tik Tok so follow us ⁠here⁠ We're almost at the end of our 80's Dhamaka series, and for our penultimate pick, we're heading into very different territory with Sai Paranjpye's Chashme Buddoor (1981). This is the penultimate episode in our 80s mini-series before we close out with Mr. India. If you have loved or hated the 80's Dhamaka Series, send us your thoughts by email! Forget action set pieces and melodramatic revenge plots — this is the 80's at its most charmingly low-key, with Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Rakesh Bedi, and Ravi Baswani bringing us a slice-of-life romcom that's as Delhi as chai in chipped cups. In this episode, we talk about: Why Sai Paranjpye's writing still feels fresh decades later Farooq and Deepti's effortless chemistry The way Chashme Buddoor nails everyday humor How the ill-fated remake lost all the magic

Today my guest is Yamini Aiyar, who is currently a Visiting Senior Fellow at the Saxena Center for Contemporary South Asia at Brown University and the author of the recent book Lessons in State Capacity from Delhi's Schools. Her main research interests are contemporary politics, state capacity, welfare policy, and federalism. We talked about the challenges of education policy and welfare in India, the lack of agency experienced by school administrators and teachers, the role of local governments in education, Delhi's experiment with education reforms, portable benefits and school vouchers, and much more. Recorded July 16th, 2025. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Connect with Ideas of India Follow us on X Follow Shruti on X Follow Yamini on X Click here for the latest Ideas of India episodes sent straight to your inbox. Timestamps (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:27) - Delhi School Experiment (00:12:45) - Education in a Welfare State (00:28:34) - Incompetent Petty Tyrants (00:38:17) - Federalism and Education (00:50:18) - How to Build Empowerment (01:05:39) - Is the Delhi Experiment Generalizable? (01:18:52) - Portability and Education (01:28:15) - Outro

Mohd Wasi alleges his adopted son's case is stuck as India's adoption agency was dragging its feet even though laws give High Commission the power to issue visas or OCIs.  

Delhi minister Ashish Sood hits out at the previous AAP govt over delays in implementing the National Education Policy and accuses it of politicising education and dismantling systems. Speaking to ThePrint's senior associate editor, Neelam Pandey, Sood also speaks at length on the SC order over removal of stray dogs.

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Mallica Joshi and Vineet Bhalla about the Supreme Court's recent order where it has directed municipal authorities to pick up and house all stray dogs in Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region in dedicated shelters, and to do it within just eight weeks.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Mihir Vasavda about the National Sports Governance Act, which was passed by both the houses of the parliament this week. Mihir shares how the act aims to overhaul how various sports federations function and proposes the setting up of a tribunal which will handle a wide range of disputes. (13:12)Lastly, we talk about another allegation about vote fraud. BJP leader Lahar Singh Siroya has accused Siddaramaiah of purchasing votes to win the Badami constituency in Bagalkot district during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly polls. (23:10)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Trained as a journalist, but driven by a desire to make a difference, she spent over a decade working with sex workers in Delhi to understand and improve their lives. Gitanjali Babbar joins Amit Varma in episode 424 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss her learnings about GB Road -- and our strange and twisted society. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out 1. Gitanjali Babbar on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. 2. Kat Katha (also on Facebook and Instagram.) 3. Donate to Kat Katha. (Alternate link). 4. Select talks by and interviews of Gitanjali Babbar: 1, 2, 3, 4. 5. The Fat Girl -- Andre Dubus. 6. Aashayein -- song from Iqbal. 7. Talks on the Gita -- Vinobha Bhave. 8. The Forty Rules of Love -- Elif Shafak. 9. Tu Jhoom -- Naseebo Lal and Abida Parveen. 10. Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar -- Mansoor Khan. 11. Saathiya -- Shaad Ali. 12. Anurag Garg on Amazon. Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. Amit and Ajay also bring out a weekly YouTube show, Everything is Everything. Have you watched it yet? You must! And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘The Street' by Simahina.

S&P futures slightly down with yields US 2-year down to 3.8% and 10-year down to 4.3%. Asia equities are trading mostly higher, European equity markets are narrowly mixed. Dollar softer. Oil down. Gold pulling back with White House to clarify tariff on gold bars. Industrial metals are mostly higher. On the latest batch of trade headlines, press coverage are mostly on US secondary tariffs over Russian crude purchases. VP Vance said China could be hit with tariffs, echoing President Trump last week. However, he also acknowledged the challenges targeting China given current ongoing talks, desire for Trump-Xi summit and China's rare earths leverage. Defiant stance from Beijing and Delhi also heightened skepticism that secondary sanctions will prompt any change to their Russian energy purchases.Companies Mentioned: Avantor, Tegna, Northern Data, Nexstar Media Group, Rumble

This Badmaaash Baatein episode is a full plate of fun, food, and absolute chaos — in the best way possible!

SHOW SCHEDULE 8-6-25 The show begins in the Cold War: the "Dead Hand" scenario... 1900 MOSCOW CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 #UKRAINE: Medvedev threatens dead hand. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @MCCAUSLJ @CBSNEWS @DICKINSONCOL 915-930 #UKRAINE: PRC bolsters struggling Putin. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @MCCAUSLJ @CBSNEWS @DICKINSONCOL 930-945 Russian oil and Delhi. Michael Bernstam, Hoover 945-1000 Big Pharma America. Jonathan Miltimore, Civitas SECOND HOUR 10-1015 EU and PRC. Theresa Fallon, Gordon Chang 1015-1030 ROK and DPRK. Gordon Chang 1030-1045 PRC and Russia. Blaine Holt 1045-1100 Globalization failed. Alan Tonelson THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 India tariffs 50%. Sadanand Dhume 1115-1130 India and AI. Sadanand Dhume 1130-1145 SpaceX TOSS. Bob Zimmerman, behindtheblack.com 1145-1200 Curiosity 2012. Bob Zimmerman, behindtheblack.com FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Plums ripe, copper crashed. Simon Constable 1215-1230 Migrant hotels and Labour. Joseph Sternberg 1230-1245 Russia and Trump, 2007. Craig Unger 1245-100 AM Russia and Trump, 2007. Craig Unger continued

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Coffee Chaos and Unexpected Opportunities at India Gate Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-08-08-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली के दिल में स्थित इंडिया गेट के ऊपर का दृश्य अद्भुत था।En: The view above the India Gate situated in the heart of Delhi was magnificent.Hi: आसमान में बादल अरमान लेकर आए थे, हवा में एक अलग ही रंग था।En: The clouds in the sky came with aspirations, and there was a distinct color in the air.Hi: इंडिया गेट पर बनाए गए "स्कायस्क्रेपर कैफे" ने शहर की रौनक को चार चांद लगा दिए थे।En: The "Skyscraper Cafe" built at India Gate had added a special touch to the city's charm.Hi: कैफे के अंदर एक प्रतिष्ठित नेटवर्किंग इवेंट चल रहा था।En: Inside the cafe, a prestigious networking event was taking place.Hi: इस विशेष आयोजन का आकर्षण लोगों की भीड़ और वहाँ की सजावट में झलक रहा था।En: The attraction of this special gathering was reflected in the crowd and the decoration there.Hi: अर्चन, एक युवा और महत्वाकांक्षी उद्यमी, धीरे-धीरे लोगों से मिल रहे थे।En: Archan, a young and ambitious entrepreneur, was gradually meeting people.Hi: उनकी आँखों में स्वप्न जगमगाते थे, कि आज शायद वह अपने स्टार्टअप के लिए एक उपयुक्त निवेशक ढूंढ लें।En: His eyes shone with dreams, hoping that today he might find a suitable investor for his startup.Hi: बरसात का मौसम होने के कारण मौसम का मिज़ाज बदल रहा था।En: Due to the rainy season, the weather was changing.Hi: आसमान से गूंजती बिजली की गर्जना से बाहर का वातावरण उत्तेजना से भरा था।En: The rumbling thunder from the sky filled the outside environment with excitement.Hi: कैफे की छत से दिल्ली का खूबसूरत नज़ारा अर्चन के मन को भा रहा था।En: The beautiful view of Delhi from the cafe's roof was appealing to Archan's heart.Hi: अचानक, जब वह कॉफ़ी लेकर एक समूह के पास बढ़े, उनका पैर फिसल गया।En: Suddenly, as he moved towards a group with his coffee, his foot slipped.Hi: कॉफ़ी का प्याला उनके हाथ से निकल गया और ऊपर से एक सम्मानित गणमान्य व्यक्ति के कोट पर छलक गया।En: The coffee cup slipped from his hands and spilled over the coat of a distinguished gentleman.Hi: अद्भुत का दृश्य अचानक अव्यवस्थित लगने लगा।En: The magnificent scene suddenly seemed disorderly.Hi: अर्चन के चहरे पर घबराहट आ गई, पर जल्दी ही उन्होंने स्थिति को संभालने की कोशिश की।En: A look of panic appeared on Archan's face, but he quickly tried to handle the situation.Hi: वह व्यक्ति से माफी मांगते हुए बोले, "मुझे खेद है, मेरी कॉफ़ी आपकी दिन की शुरुआत कर देगी।En: Apologizing to the person, he said, "I'm sorry, my coffee will kickstart your day."Hi: " उनके इस मजाकिया अंदाज ने वहां की मनमोहक चुप्पी को तोड़ा।En: His humorous manner broke the charming silence there.Hi: सभी लोग मुस्कुराने लगे।En: Everyone began to smile.Hi: जिस व्यक्ति पर कॉफ़ी गिरी थी, उन्होंने हंसते हुए कहा, "कोई बात नहीं।En: The person upon whom the coffee spilled laughed and said, "No problem.Hi: यह सबसे अच्छी शुरुआत है।En: This is the best start.Hi: ईमानदारी और ह्यूमर का आपका तरीका मुझे बहुत पसंद आया।En: I really liked your honest and humorous approach."Hi: " अर्चन ने देखा कि इस अप्रत्याशित हादसे ने अचानक एक दोस्ताना माहौल बना दिया था।En: Archan realized that this unexpected incident had suddenly created a friendly atmosphere.Hi: वह व्यक्ति उनसे प्रभावित हो गए थे और उन्होंने अपने साथियों से अर्चन का परिचय दिलवाया।En: The person was impressed by him and introduced Archan to his associates.Hi: बातचीत ने नया मोड़ लिया।En: The conversation took a new turn.Hi: उनके बातों के बीच में वह व्यक्ति बोले, "आपके विचार बहुत अच्छे हैं।En: In the middle of their talk, the person said, "Your ideas are excellent.Hi: मैं आपको कुछ निवेशकों से मिलवाना चाहूंगा।En: I would like to introduce you to some investors."Hi: " अर्चन की आँखों में राहत और खुशी की अनोखी चमक दिखाई दी।En: A unique sparkle of relief and happiness appeared in Archan's eyes.Hi: यह दिन उनकी उम्मीदों से भरा था।En: The day was filled with his hopes.Hi: जब वह कैफे से लौटे, तब मन में एक नयी ऊर्जा थी।En: When he returned from the cafe, there was a new energy within him.Hi: इस घटना ने अर्चन को सिखाया कि कभी-कभी ईमानदारी और ह्यूमर से बड़ी से बड़ी मुश्किल आसानी से हल हो जाती है।En: This incident taught Archan that sometimes even the biggest challenges can be easily solved with honesty and humor.Hi: उस दिन अर्चन के लिए एक नया सबक था, जिसे वह हमेशा याद रखेंगे।En: That day was a new lesson for Archan, one he would always remember. Vocabulary Words:magnificent: अद्भुतaspirations: अरमानprestigious: प्रतिष्ठितnetworking: नेटवर्किंगambitious: महत्वाकांक्षीentrepreneur: उद्यमीdistinguished: गणमान्यrumbling: गूंजतीthunder: बिजलीappealing: भा रहा थाdisorderly: अव्यवस्थितpanic: घबराहटkickstart: शुरुआतhumorous: मजाकियाcharming: मनमोहकunexpected: अप्रत्याशितincident: हादसाrelief: राहतhonesty: ईमानदारीgathering: आयोजनdistinct: अलगreflection: झलकsuitable: उपयुक्तsparkle: चमकchallenge: मुश्किलenvironment: वातावरणevent: इवेंटhonest: ईमानदारीassociates: साथीsituation: स्थिति

US–India trade talks have hit a wall. President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on Indian imports from 25% to 50%, tying the hike to India's continued purchases of Russian oil. His message was blunt — “No, not until we get it resolved” — making clear that negotiations won't resume until the tariff dispute ends. For India, a key US export market is now at risk, but New Delhi insists its oil imports are about economic stability, not geopolitics. Amid the tension, NSA Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Talks with Russian Security Council chief Sergey Shoigu focused on defence and energy cooperation, and may pave the way for Putin's India visit. While Doval was in Moscow, Trump's tariff hike landed. The Kremlin blasted Washington's move as “illegitimate,” vowing to keep trading with partners like India. China also joined the pushback. Its envoy to India, Xu Feihong, called the US a “bully,” warning that tariffs violate global trade rules. Trump hinted Beijing could be next for penalties, despite China buying nearly half of Russia's crude exports. In another twist, Russia's deputy UN envoy confirmed a possible Putin–Trump summit next week — the first US–Russia leaders' meeting since 2021 — as part of a push to end the Ukraine war. Trump campaigned on ending the conflict in 24 hours, but the promise remains unmet seven months into his second term. Meanwhile, Brazil's President Lula phoned PM Modi to discuss the 50% tariffs on both nations. They agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, energy, defence, and technology, expand the India–MERCOSUR pact, and link digital payment systems PIX and UPI. Lula will visit India early next year, with his vice-president leading a trade delegation in October. Both leaders condemned Washington's move, signalling a united Global South stance without announcing retaliatory tariffs — yet. From Delhi to Brasília, Moscow to Beijing, the week saw a flurry of moves: alliances tightening, rhetoric hardening, and the US turning tariffs into a high-stakes geopolitical weapon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russian oil and Delhi. Michael Bernstam, Hoover 1921

From the BBC World Service: President Donald Trump's tariffs are now in effect, ranging from 10% to as high as 50%. We'll hear from reporters and analysts on the ground in Singapore, Delhi, and Zambia to check the mood among business owners. Plus, how far do you travel to pick up your groceries? For people living in the rural Australian settlement of Burringurrah, going shopping used to mean a 500-mile round trip, but that's changed after a new shop opened.

From the BBC World Service: President Donald Trump's tariffs are now in effect, ranging from 10% to as high as 50%. We'll hear from reporters and analysts on the ground in Singapore, Delhi, and Zambia to check the mood among business owners. Plus, how far do you travel to pick up your groceries? For people living in the rural Australian settlement of Burringurrah, going shopping used to mean a 500-mile round trip, but that's changed after a new shop opened.

As US president Donald Trump's global tariffs regime comes into place, we discuss what effect it will have on the international trade architecture. India faces a threat of 50% mark ups on what it sells to the US, with Washington unhappy over Delhi's purchase of oil from Russia. But will India ever wean itself off Russian supplies? Meanwhile Trump's claiming a big win as Apple commits to an extra hundred billion dollars in investment in the States. Elsewhere we hear of the summer of stink as bin workers strike in many US cities, and Roger Hearing talks about 'the sage of Omaha' during his last months as the world's most famous investor. Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Vasundhara Bhojvaid can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/08/hawa-laat-polluted-air-in-delhi-india/. About the post: Experts ascertain that air pollution is a regional phenomenon engulfing the Indo-Gangetic Plain that encompasses northern and eastern India (including Delhi), eastern Pakistan, southern Nepal, and almost all of Bangladesh (Hameed et al. 2000; Ramanathan and Raman 2005). This regional assessment too requires the mediation of human-made science that seeks to quantify the effects of materials in the air inhaled by breathing bodies. However, in popular discourse the air pollution problem in the Indo-Gangetic Plain remains a largely urban issue. My intent then is to interrogate how Delhi became a hawaalat since 2014, a city that seemingly encloses air in popular imagination, and not lose sight of the slippery and ephemeral planetary circulations of air. (This episode is available in additional languages on Platypus, The CASTAC Blog.)

The United States is imposing an extra twenty-five percent tariff on imports from India because Delhi continues to buy Russian oil. President Trump is using this to increase pressure for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Delhi's called it 'unfair'. The executive order came after the US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in Moscow.Also on the programme: As dozens are injured and killed in Gaza when four aid trucks tipped over, we take a look at how the crisis is being reported in Israel and whether public opinion is changing; Italy plans the longest suspension bridge in the world; and the new research that shows how female gorillas form strong friendships with each other that last years. (Photo: Russian President Putin meets U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow Credit: Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/via REUTERS)

As president Donald Trump's tariff regime on goods entering the United States from 69 countries around the world comes into effect, we discuss the impact it will have on global trade. With India facing a threat of 50% tariffs on exports to the US due Delhi's purchase of oil from Russia, we hear whether India will ever wean itself off Russian supplies? And what will be the impact of Washington's tariff mark-ups on Brazil and Switzerland? Elsewhere, with the world's most revered investor - Warren Buffett - set to step down, Roger Hearing finds out who the 'sage of Omaha' really is. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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At Charity Birds Hospital, a small staff takes care of approximately 2,600 birds at a time, providing antibiotics, medicine, food, and a safe place to rest for injured or sick birds. The hospital is run entirely on donations, mostly from the Jain community, which follows the philosophy, “live and let live.”More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. 

Raj Kumar Singh is a PhD researcher in Anthropology at the University of Delhi, currently studying the relationship between religion and economy in Mcleodganj, Dharamshala. He has published several articles and book chapters on Hindu nationalism, Tibetan Buddhism, and the relationship between Communism, Buddhism, and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Visit Sacred Writes: https://www.sacred-writes.org/2025-carpenter-cohorts-summer  

Uzair talks to Dr. Irfan Nooruddin about the growing volatility in U.S.–India relations under President Trump. We discuss the impact of the 25% tariff imposed on Indian goods, the administration's criticism of India's oil trade with Russia, and the challenges around H-1B visas and illegal immigration. We also talk about the political constraints facing Prime Minister Modi in Delhi and what all this means for the future of the bilateral relationship. Dr. Irfan Nooruddin is the Hamad bin Khalifa Professor of Indian Politics at Georgetown University. He is the author of The Everyday Crusade, Elections in Hard Times, and Coalition Politics and Economic Development. His work focuses on democratization, international political economy, and policymaking in the Global South. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:20 State of play in the relationship 8:30 MAGA's view of India 23:15 Indian right wing's bet on Trump 2.0 30:50 What can India do to make a deal with Trump? 42:40 Impact of Operation Sindoor on US-India ties

In a written reply to a Parliament query, health ministry cited heavy patient load as the reason, adding that critical & emergency surgeries are being prioritised & conducted without delay.

In this powerful episode of the Dental Leaders Podcast, Prav sits down with Kiran Malviya, Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Straumann Group EMEA.Kiran's story is one of quiet defiance, cultural grace, and relentless ambition.From a traditional Indian upbringing in Nagpur to global leadership at Philips and now Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Straumann Group EMEA, Kiran has walked a path few would dare to take.In this deeply personal episode of the Dental Leaders Podcast, Kiran shares how she navigated an arranged marriage, strict family expectations, and the joint family system - not by fighting back, but by playing the long game with dignity and respect, guided by the strong values instilled in her by her parents.We explore how she built a thriving dental practice, pursued a full-time MBA with a 7-year-old at home, and entered the corporate world with no prior experience - ultimately landing in high-impact leadership roles on the global stage.She opens up about love, motherhood, leadership, ambition, and the deep meaning behind her tattoos.A raw, thoughtful, and truly original conversation.In This Episode00:00:05 - Potential vs performance00:05:25 - Childhood in Nagpur, India00:08:25 - Traditional Indian upbringing and gender roles00:11:05 - Early rebellion and feminist poetry00:16:20 - Arranged marriage system in India00:18:55 - Reverse engineering her marriage proposal00:21:45 - Philosophy on love and marriage00:24:00 - Dental school admission in India00:27:20 - Joint family dynamics and restrictions on working00:33:15 - Strategic navigation of family expectations00:36:05 - Financial challenges and seven-year plan00:39:10 - Decision to pursue MBA00:42:30 - Meeting her mentor at Philips00:44:25 - MBA experience and personality transformation00:48:35 - Move to Delhi and Phillips career00:51:00 - Learning sales and finding her niche00:57:45 - Leadership philosophy and authenticity01:08:25 - Cultural differences between Philips and Straumann01:13:25 - Player learner culture at Straumann01:15:20 - Work-life balance and working patterns01:18:10 - Challenges of being a woman leader01:22:55 - Future career aspirations01:26:55 - Transition from Philips to Straumann01:28:10 - Advice to younger self01:28:35 - The tattoo stories01:32:50 - Current living arrangement with husband01:39:15 - Definition of success01:45:15 - Last days and legacy01:47:35 - Fantasy dinner partyAbout Kiran MalviyaKiran Malviya is Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Straumann Group EMEA, where she is known for her decisive leadership, empathy, and ability to inspire cross-functional teams.She spent over a decade at Philips, leading across sales, marketing, and business development, with a strong focus on global key accounts and digital transformation.Originally trained as a dentist in India, she transitioned into the corporate world after earning her MBA from the Indian School of Business, and now leads with a powerful blend of strategy, heart, and authenticity.

Shownotes:5 years post COVID I continue to ask the question – Do organisations need to have a business purpose? And what does having a business purpose mean in practice?For the 136th episode of The

In this episode of All Things Policy, Bharath Reddy and Carl Jaison speak to Pranav Gupta, Doctoral Candidate at University of California, Berkeley on initial findings from a survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Research & Governance (CPRG), which surveyed close to 6000 students across Delhi's universities and colleges to understand how AI is transforming higher education. They discuss the use cases for which students are increasingly turning to AI tools but also the challenges arising out of ethical concerns, trust issues, and technical hurdles. They also address the future pathways of AI adoption in higher education and whether government policy interventions need to be considered.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out more on our research and other work here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our public policy courses here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Raksha Bandhan Magic: A Heartfelt Sibling Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-28-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: बैंकॉक के एक आधुनिक अपार्टमेंट में, नेरज कोने में खिड़की के पास बैठे थे।En: In a modern apartment in Bangkok, Neeraj was sitting by the window in the corner.Hi: उनके हाथ में लैपटॉप खुला था, लेकिन मानसिक रूप से वह अपनी दीदी, पूजा, के पास दिल्ली में थे।En: An open laptop lay in his hands, but mentally he was with his sister, Pooja, in Delhi.Hi: बचपन के किस्से मन को घेरे थे, जब वे दोनों मुंबई की तंग गलियों में क्रिकेट खेलते थे और एक-दूसरे की कलाई पर राखी बांधते थे।En: Memories of childhood stories filled his mind, when the two of them used to play cricket in the narrow lanes of Mumbai and tie rakhis on each other's wrists.Hi: अभी, वह उन पलों की याद में खोए थे, क्योंकि रक्षाबंधन फिर से आ चुका था।En: Right now, he was lost in those memories, as Raksha Bandhan had arrived once again.Hi: नेरज ने ठान लिया था कि इस बार उनकी दीदी के लिए एक खास उपहार लेना है।En: Neeraj had decided that this time he wanted to give his sister a special gift.Hi: एक ऐसा उपहार, जो केवल एक राखी से ज्यादा हो।En: A gift that would be more than just a rakhi.Hi: लेकिन इसमें कई मुश्किलें थीं।En: However, there were several challenges.Hi: पूजा के पास वैसे तो सबकुछ था, और इधर, डिलीवरी में देरी भी एक चुनौती थी।En: Pooja already had everything she needed, and here, delivery delays were also a challenge.Hi: क्या भेजें जो दिल छू जाए?En: What could he send that would touch her heart?Hi: नेरज ने अंततः एक उपाय सोचा।En: Finally, Neeraj came up with a solution.Hi: उन्होंने निश्चय किया कि वे एक यादों से भरा केयर पैकेज बनाएंगे।En: He decided to create a care package full of memories.Hi: इसमें वो सब चीजें होंगी, जो उनके बचपन की यादें ताजा करें।En: It would contain all the things that would refresh their childhood memories.Hi: जैसे ही नेरज ने ये विचार शुरू किया, उनके चेहरे पर एक हल्की मुस्कान आ गई।En: As soon as Neeraj began to organize these thoughts, a slight smile appeared on his face.Hi: सबसे पहले उन्होंने ऑनलाइन देखा, और एक छोटी सी गणेश मूर्ति खरीदी, जो पूजा के कमरे में हमेशा रहती थी।En: First, he looked online and bought a small Ganesh idol, similar to the one that always stayed in Pooja's room.Hi: फिर, चॉकलेट्स और वो खास मिठाइयाँ जो वे अक्सर खाते थे।En: Next, chocolates and those specific sweets they often ate.Hi: उन्होंने इस पैकेज को और खास बनाने के लिए अपने पुराने फोटो एल्बम से कुछ फोटो कापियाँ कीं।En: To make this package even more special, he copied some photos from their old photo album.Hi: लेकिन यह सब समय पर भेजने के लिए नेरज को अरुण, जो कि पूजा का करीबी दोस्त था, की मदद लेनी थी।En: But to send this all on time, Neeraj needed help from Arun, who was a close friend of Pooja.Hi: नेरज ने अरुण को फोन किया और पूरा प्लान बताया।En: Neeraj called Arun and explained the entire plan.Hi: अरुण ने वादा किया कि वह इस पैकेज को समय पर पूजा के घर पहुंचा देगा।En: Arun promised that he would ensure the package reached Pooja's house on time.Hi: रक्षाबंधन के दिन, दिल्ली में पूजा अपने प्लांट-ग्रस्त छोटे से घर में अकेली बैठी थी।En: On the day of Raksha Bandhan, Pooja was sitting alone in her small, plant-laden house in Delhi.Hi: तभी दरवाजे पर घंटी बजी।En: Then the doorbell rang.Hi: अरुण ने वह पैकेज दिया, और पूजा ने जैसे ही उसे खोला, वह भावुक हो गई।En: Arun delivered the package, and as Pooja opened it, she was overwhelmed with emotion.Hi: जब उन्होंने नेरज के हाथ से लिखा खत पढ़ा, तो उनकी आँखों में खुशी के आँसू आ गए।En: When she read the letter handwritten by Neeraj, tears of joy filled her eyes.Hi: खत में नेरज ने अपने दिल की सारी बात लिख दी थी।En: In the letter, Neeraj had expressed all his heartfelt thoughts.Hi: पहले के झगड़े, हँसी के पल, और अपने प्‍यार की सारी गहराई।En: The previous arguments, moments of laughter, and the depth of his love.Hi: उस शाम, उन्होंने नेरज को वीडियो कॉल किया।En: That evening, she video-called Neeraj.Hi: दोनों की आँखों में आंसू थे, लेकिन दिलों में खुशी।En: Both had tears in their eyes, but joy in their hearts.Hi: नेरज का दम घुटता एकाकीपन दूर हो गया।En: Neeraj's suffocating loneliness dissipated.Hi: दोनों के बीच की दूरी उनके दिलों की बातचीत से मिट गई थी।En: The distance between them vanished with the conversation between their hearts.Hi: उनकी दोस्ती और भाई-बहन का रिश्ता पहले से भी मजबूत हो गया।En: Their bond of friendship and sibling love grew stronger than ever.Hi: इस रक्षाबंधन, नेरज ने समझा कि भावनाएं हजार किलोमीटर की दूरी को भी पाट सकती हैं।En: This Raksha Bandhan, Neeraj understood that emotions can bridge even a thousand kilometers.Hi: बस जरुरत है दिल से दिल तक बात करने की।En: All that's needed is the conversation from heart to heart. Vocabulary Words:apartment: अपार्टमेंटmentally: मानसिक रूप सेmemories: यादेंchallenge: चुनौतीsolution: उपायorganize: विचार शुरूidol: मूर्तिchocolates: चॉकलेट्सspecific: खासcopies: फोटो कापियाँensure: यह सुनिश्चितoverwhelmed: भावुकemotion: भावनाएंhandwritten: हाथ से लिखाheartfelt: दिल कीarguments: झगड़ेlaughter: हँसीdepth: गहराईbond: रिश्ताsibling: भाई-बहनloneliness: एकाकीपनdissipated: दूरdistance: दूरीbridge: पाटconversation: बातचीतcare package: केयर पैकेजdelays: देरीnarrow lanes: तंग गलियोंplant-laden: प्लांट-ग्रस्तdelivered: पहुंचा

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Poet in his voice. Recorded and curated by Irfan**Asad Zaidi, a distinguished poet, journalist, and editor whose multifaceted contributions to literature and society have left an indelible mark. Born on August 31, 1954, in Karauli, the capital of the erstwhile princely state in Rajasthan's Bharatpur Divisional Commissionerate, Asad Zaidi's journey is one of intellectual and artistic exploration. From his roots in Karauli, his path took him through the cultural landscapes of Agra, Jaipur, and Udaipur before finding a home in Delhi, where he has lived for decades, shaping the literary and intellectual discourse of contemporary India.Asad Zaidi is celebrated as a significant voice in Hindi poetry, often mentioned alongside luminaries like Mangalesh Dabral for his profound and thought-provoking verses. His poetic journey began with his debut collection, Behne aur Anya Kavitaein (1980), which established him as a distinctive voice in contemporary Hindi literature. Subsequent works, including Kavita ka Jivan (1988) and Saman ki Talash (2008), have earned critical acclaim for their lyrical depth and engagement with socio-political themes. His anthology Sare Shaam (2014), which compiles his three poetry collections, showcases his ability to weave personal and collective experiences into a rich poetic tapestry. In 1981, he was honored with the Sanskriti Award for his contributions to Hindi literature, a testament to his early impact on the literary world.Beyond poetry, Asad Zaidi is a versatile intellectual with a deep passion for cinema, music, and visual art. His critical writings reflect a nuanced understanding of these art forms, often exploring their intersections with culture and society. As a journalist and editor, he has been a fearless commentator, addressing complex issues with clarity and insight. His work extends to translations, bridging Hindi, Urdu, and English by rendering works of European, Latin American, and Chinese poets into Hindi and Urdu, as well as translating Urdu poetry into Hindi and Hindi poetry into English.As the founder of Three Essays Collective, an independent publishing house based in Delhi, Asad Zaidi, alongside his wife, historian Nalini Taneja, has created a platform that tackles challenging socio-political and cultural issues through thought-provoking books. The publishing house is known for its commitment to fostering dialogue on critical topics, engaging with the complexities of our times in a meaningful way. Asad Zaidi's contributions are not confined to the page; they resonate in his ability to connect art, literature, and social commentary. His poetry, often described as both prophetic and reflective, challenges the conventions of the Hindi literary world while remaining deeply rooted in its linguistic and cultural heritage. His interests in education and social commentary further amplify his role as a thinker who engages with the world around him, making him a vital voice in today's literary landscape.I am thrilled to feature Asad Zaidi in our Guftagoo conversation, where his poetic wisdom and cultural insights will undoubtedly inspire our audience. Join us in celebrating this remarkable poet, whose words continue to illuminate and provoke thought, as we explore his journey and contributions to literature and beyond.Listen with Irfan (LwI)A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with careSupport LwI - a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls.I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  Support LwI by contributing:  ⁠⁠https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala⁠Cover: Irfan

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Monsoon Melodies: Finding Connection in Rishikesh Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-25-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: रिशिकेश की पहाड़ियों में मानसून के बादल उमड़-घुमड़ रहे थे।En: In the hills of Rishikesh, monsoon clouds were gathering and swirling.Hi: गंगा के किनारे बसे योगा रिट्रीट की शांति और सौम्यता किसी को भी अपनी ओर खींच लेती।En: The peace and serenity of the yoga retreat by the banks of the Ganga could draw anyone in.Hi: यहीं पर राजीव और अनन्या की कहानी शुरू होती है।En: This is where the story of Rajeev and Ananya begins.Hi: राजीव, दिल्ली का एक आईटी प्रोफेशनल, अपनी जिंदगी के शोरगुल से दूर शांति की तलाश में यहां आया था।En: Rajeev, an IT professional from Delhi, came here seeking peace away from the chaos of his life.Hi: भीतर ही भीतर उसकी इच्छाएं और भावनाएं उसे परेशान करती, मगर वो उन्हें व्यक्त नहीं कर पाता।En: Inside, his desires and emotions troubled him, but he couldn't express them.Hi: दूसरी ओर, अनन्या मुंबई की एक पत्रकार थी, जो अपने अगले लेख के लिए नई प्रेरणा खोजने आई थी।En: On the other hand, Ananya, a journalist from Mumbai, was here to find new inspiration for her next article.Hi: ऊर्जावान और उत्सुक अनन्या नई चीजों को जानने में विश्वास रखती थी।En: Energetic and curious, Ananya believed in learning new things.Hi: पहले दिन दोनों एक योगा सत्र में मिले।En: The two first met during a yoga session.Hi: राजीव, अपने स्वभाव के अनुसार, थोड़ा अलग-थलग था, जबकि अनन्या सबके साथ घुलमिल रही थी।En: As per his nature, Rajeev remained somewhat aloof, while Ananya was mingling with everyone.Hi: लेकिन बारिश की बूंदों और गंगा के कलकल स्वर में कुछ ऐसा था कि अनायास ही राजीव ने समूह गतिविधियों में भाग लेने का निर्णय लिया।En: However, there was something about the raindrops and the melodious flow of the Ganga that led Rajeev to spontaneously decide to participate in group activities.Hi: एक दिन, अनन्या ने राजीव को गंगा के किनारे टहलने के लिए आमंत्रित किया।En: One day, Ananya invited Rajeev for a walk by the river Ganga.Hi: यह आमंत्रण राजीव के लिए एक नई शुरुआत थी।En: This invitation marked a new beginning for Rajeev.Hi: चलते-चलते दोनों के बीच हल्की-फुल्की बातें होने लगीं।En: As they walked, light conversations began to unfold between them.Hi: अनन्या ने महसूस किया कि राजीव सिर्फ बाहर से शांत और गंभीर लगता था, लेकिन भीतर ही भीतर वो भी नई चीजों को अनुभव करना चाहता था।En: Ananya realized that although Rajeev seemed calm and serious on the outside, deep down, he also wanted to experience new things.Hi: एक दिन दोनों ने एक साझा ध्यान सत्र में हिस्सा लिया।En: One day, they both participated in a shared meditation session.Hi: पूरा वातावरण शांत था, सिर्फ गंगा की धारा की आवाज और बारिश की बूंदों की सरसराहट सुनाई दे रही थी।En: The entire atmosphere was peaceful, with only the sound of the Ganga's stream and the rustling of raindrops to be heard.Hi: उसी सत्र में दोनों को एक दूसरे से अपनी कमजोरियां साझा करने का मौका मिला।En: During that session, they had the chance to share their vulnerabilities with each other.Hi: राजीव के लिए यह न सिर्फ अपनी भावनाएं व्यक्त करने का, बल्कि अनन्या के लिए समझ और धैर्य सीखने का क्षण था।En: For Rajeev, it was not only an opportunity to express his emotions, but also a moment for Ananya to learn understanding and patience.Hi: रिट्रीट के अंत में, राजीव और अनन्या ने तय किया कि वे संपर्क में रहेंगे।En: By the end of the retreat, Rajeev and Ananya decided they would stay in touch.Hi: इस अनुभव ने दोनों को आत्म-सम्मान और अपने संबंधों को समझने में मदद की।En: This experience helped them both gain self-esteem and understand their relationship.Hi: राजीव ने इस रिट्रीट से एक महत्वपूर्ण सीख ली - भावनाओं को व्यक्त करना महत्वपूर्ण है।En: Rajeev learned an important lesson from this retreat — expressing emotions is important.Hi: और अनन्या ने समझा कि किसी के साथ संबंध बनाने में धैर्य और समझ की कितनी आवश्यकता होती है।En: And Ananya understood the need for patience and understanding when forming a relationship with someone.Hi: रिशिकेश की बारिश में, गंगा के किनारे, दोनों के लिए यह सफर उनके भीतर की दुनिया को समझने का था, और वहीं से एक नई दोस्ती की शुरुआत हुई।En: In the rain of Rishikesh, by the banks of the Ganga, this journey was about understanding their inner world, and from there, a new friendship began. Vocabulary Words:serenity: सौम्यताchaos: शोरगुलemotions: भावनाएंinspiration: प्रेरणाaloof: अलग-थलगmelodious: कलकलspontaneously: अनायासvulnerabilities: कमजोरियांatmosphere: वातावरणrustling: सरसराहटself-esteem: आत्म-सम्मानunderstanding: समझpatience: धैर्यexpressing: व्यक्तfriendship: दोस्तीpeaceful: शांतdecide: निर्णयparticipate: भागopportunity: मौकाgathering: उमड़-घुमड़banks: किनारेinvitation: आमंत्रणsession: सत्रswirling: घुमड़ रहे थेcalm: शांतcurious: उत्सुकunfold: उजागरretreat: रिट्रीटunderstand: समझेjourney: सफर

Asad Zaidi, a distinguished poet, journalist, and editor whose multifaceted contributions to literature and society have left an indelible mark. Born on August 31, 1954, in Karauli, the capital of the erstwhile princely state in Rajasthan's Bharatpur Divisional Commissionerate, Asad Zaidi's journey is one of intellectual and artistic exploration. From his roots in Karauli, his path took him through the cultural landscapes of Agra, Jaipur, and Udaipur before finding a home in Delhi, where he has lived for decades, shaping the literary and intellectual discourse of contemporary India.Asad Zaidi is celebrated as a significant voice in Hindi poetry, often mentioned alongside luminaries like Mangalesh Dabral for his profound and thought-provoking verses. His poetic journey began with his debut collection, Behne aur Anya Kavitaein (1980), which established him as a distinctive voice in contemporary Hindi literature. Subsequent works, including Kavita ka Jivan (1988) and Saman ki Talash (2008), have earned critical acclaim for their lyrical depth and engagement with socio-political themes. His anthology Sare Shaam (2014), which compiles his three poetry collections, showcases his ability to weave personal and collective experiences into a rich poetic tapestry. In 1981, he was honored with the Sanskriti Award for his contributions to Hindi literature, a testament to his early impact on the literary world.Beyond poetry, Asad Zaidi is a versatile intellectual with a deep passion for cinema, music, and visual art. His critical writings reflect a nuanced understanding of these art forms, often exploring their intersections with culture and society. As a journalist and editor, he has been a fearless commentator, addressing complex issues with clarity and insight. His work extends to translations, bridging Hindi, Urdu, and English by rendering works of European, Latin American, and Chinese poets into Hindi and Urdu, as well as translating Urdu poetry into Hindi and Hindi poetry into English.As the founder of Three Essays Collective, an independent publishing house based in Delhi, Asad Zaidi, alongside his wife, historian Nalini Taneja, has created a platform that tackles challenging socio-political and cultural issues through thought-provoking books. The publishing house is known for its commitment to fostering dialogue on critical topics, engaging with the complexities of our times in a meaningful way. Asad Zaidi's contributions are not confined to the page; they resonate in his ability to connect art, literature, and social commentary. His poetry, often described as both prophetic and reflective, challenges the conventions of the Hindi literary world while remaining deeply rooted in its linguistic and cultural heritage. His interests in education and social commentary further amplify his role as a thinker who engages with the world around him, making him a vital voice in today's literary landscape.I am thrilled to feature Asad Zaidi in our Guftagoo conversation, where his poetic wisdom and cultural insights will undoubtedly inspire our audience. Join us in celebrating this remarkable poet, whose words continue to illuminate and provoke thought, as we explore his journey and contributions to literature and beyond.Listen with Irfan (LwI)A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with careSupport LwI - a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls.I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  Support LwI by contributing:  ⁠https://rzp.io/rzp/MemorywalaCover: Irfan

In this episode, social entrepreneur Jack Sim, founder of the World Toilet Organization, shares how he turned a global taboo into a movement. From starting the Restroom Association of Singapore to launching the first World Toilet Summit in Delhi with support from leaders like Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Jack has helped bring toilets to 2.5 billion people. He discusses India's Swachh Bharat Mission, films like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, and partnerships with Reckitt's Harpic World Toilet College. With wit and wisdom, he explores sanitation's impact on health, climate, and CSR, while offering bold strategies to navigate bureaucracy and inspire change.Key Takeaways:Jack Sim, founder of the World Toilet Organization, turned toilets into a global movement.India's Swachh Bharat Mission and leaders like Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam helped mainstream sanitation.Bollywood films like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (Akshay Kumar) helped break taboos.Sanitation has a 5–20x social return—better health, less disease, and more tourism.CSR in India (2% profit rule) should prioritize sanitation for high impact.Jack's “Four Jacks” show how to tackle bureaucracy: Reject, Eject, Deject, Hijack.Harpic World Toilet College trained 35,000 sanitation workers with Reckitt's support.Even gossip can drive change—used in Cambodia's community-led toilet efforts.Sanitation is linked to climate, public health, and economic growth.True leadership = serving where no one else wants to.Chapters:00:00 Highlights01:14 Introduction01:45 Breaking the Silence on Sanitation03:30 From Businessman to Social Entrepreneur05:10 Making Toilets a Political Agenda09:08 The Power of Media and Public Engagement12:11 Sanitation as a Climate and Environmental Issue13:24 Corporate Social Responsibility in Sanitation14:56 Navigating Bureaucracy for Change18:06 Capacity Building for Sustainable Sanitation21:17 Opportunities and Challenges in India23:16 Empowering Young Change Makers24:45 Leadership Lessons from the Sanitation Movement25:58 A Call to Action for Global Leaders27:05 Engaging with the Sanitation CauseConnect with UsMohua Chinappa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/The Mohua Show: https://www.themohuashow.com/Connect with the GuestJack Sim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-sim-75732313b/Follow UsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themohuashowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/For any other queries EMAILhello@themohuashow.comDisclaimerThe views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms.Thanks for Listening!

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Shubham Tigga about the struggle that migrant workers from Jharkhand and their families are facing. He talks about the case of a migrant worker who had been working in Kuwait, but after he passed away, how the struggle for the family continues.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about a major scientific breakthrough. She shares how the process of 'three-parent IVF' has led to eight babies in the UK living a healthy life. However, the process is controversial and has raised a lot of concerns. (14:59)Lastly, we talk about the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist squad which has arrested four members of an alleged terror module of Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent or AQIS from Gujarat, Delhi and UP. (23:07)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda, Ichha Sharma and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Asia correspondent: Elizabeth Beattie on a contentious recall vote in Taiwan, political turmoil in Japan and a man is arrested in India on suspicion of running a fake embassy near Delhi. 

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"An unconventional entrepreneur has been hustling before the idea even came. It's their way of life." - Arjita SethiWhat if the thing that makes you feel like an outsider is actually the reason you're built to lead? In this episode, I talk to Arjita Sethi - an immigrant entrepreneur, educator, and founder of New Founders School. From growing up in Delhi and helping run a school with her mom at 16, to building a startup in Silicon Valley while navigating the U.S. immigration system, Arjita's story is a powerful mix of hustle, heart, and hard-earned wisdom. We get into what it really takes to build something when you don't come from privilege, and how being an immigrant gives you a different kind of edge - one that's rooted in adaptability, resourcefulness, and the ability to keep going no matter what.You'll hear us discuss:How growing up as an immigrant shaped the way Arjita leads, takes risks, and thinks like a founderWhy some of the best entrepreneurs out there don't look or sound like what the startup world expectsThe real superpowers immigrant founders already have - even if they don't know it yetHow she burned out chasing the “Silicon Valley dream” and what she had to unlearnWhat it's like to build a business under constant visa pressure, and why that stress doesn't get talked about enoughHow New Founders School is helping underestimated entrepreneurs turn their lived experience into leadershipResourcesArjita Sethi on New Founder School | Arjitha's Advantage Program | LinkedIn

RAP is normally connected with modern music. Not for FIATA members, though, who immediately recognize the acronym with Region Asia Pacific, i.e. the regional assembly of the association members of the region. This group is chaired by Yukki Nugrahawan Hanafi, nominated by the Indonesian association member.     One may wonder what has the title to do with the RAP meeting. Well, we asked AI. It came to assist with this explanation: “In the context of wood, ‘tap' typically refers to the act of creating a threaded hole in wood using a tap tool. This process allows bolts or screws with matching threads to be easily attached and detached. It can also mean making a hole in a tree trunk to extract sap, like in maple syrup production.”     The thought process parallel tells you that the recently-concluded FIATA-RAP field meeting at Delhi (May 21-24, 2025) achieved its goals strengthening India's position in the context of its continental geographic position, putting India on the stage for global dialogue and, more importantly, the fragrant takeaway of the gathering will hopefully spark transformation and engagement with global industry leaders, as it appeared through a series of active discussions on the future of supply chain innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.     Partnered by the Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI), the 2025 FIATA Region Asia Pacific (RAP) event highlighted India's growing economic significance on the global stage.  Speaking on the side-lines of the RAP meet, FIATA President Turgut Erkeskin pointed out India's importance in global trade. India, he said, had become a major player in the global air cargo market. FIATA's endeavour was to connect and support members and country-based organisations to boost trade. He noted that India had committed to major investments in infrastructure and policy. The country's manufacturing and consumption had gone up significantly and that had increased the “demand for the air cargo, particularly for high-value, time-sensitive goods such as electronics, pharmaceuticals and perishables.” However, he also emphasised that there were challenges. Erkeskin mentioned that both Mumbai and Delhi airports were saturated and this has led to “delays in cargo handling and increased costs”. He mentioned that the “state-level regulations can complicate operations for air cargo providers” and all this needed attention. Commending the government for “expanding global routes and improving Customs procedures,” the FIATA president highlighted that these moves went a long way to “boost India's growing role.”

Tesla has been flirting with the Indian market for years. In 2016, after Elon Musk tweeted about it, some even paid the 1000 USD fee and pre-booked Tesla's Model 3. But, they never got their car. Earlier this month, in July 2025, Tesla finally launched in India. The company will have three showrooms, one in Mumbai, one in Delhi and one in Gurugram. It'll sell its Model Y in India, priced at 60 lakh rupees. But, the Indian EV market has changed drastically since 2016. There are so many local and foreign players in town now – BYD, Mercedes, Audi, Tata and Mahindra, to name a few. Tesla's sales have also gone down, globally. Given that, will the company succeed or will it tank in India? In the latest episode of The Signal Daily, we'll hear from consumers and auto experts. Why would an Indian consumer choose to go for a Tesla right now? The Core and The Signal Daily are ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirements.For more of our coverage, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecore.in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What ex-IAS officer SC Garg says in “No, Minister” about Andhra CM Naidu ‘manoeuvring' the system in Delhi and what it says about his politics, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh analyses in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect.----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/chandrababu-naidu-new-dreams-at-75-other-cms-missing/2696797/#google_vignette----more----Watch Chandrababu Naidu interview here: https://youtu.be/BzismWeiLBo

Send us a textOn the night his new Netflix special Full Volume hits screens, global comedy icon Vir Das sits down with South Asian Trailblazers Host Simi Shah for an unforgettable podcast live-recorded at the ‪Asia Society of New York.  WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE.

Gajendra is an expert on the cuisine of Delhi, India and a foodie tour guide for A Chef's Tour. He tells Brent about the Street of Fried Bread, a market that makes you sneeze, and American spicy versus Indian spicy. Plus, a temple that serves 30,000 free meals every single day! [Ep 346] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink foodie travel guides at Buy Me a Coffee A Chef's Tour food tour with Gajendra in Delhi, India Chandni Chowk

Sanjay Dixit exposes how Omar Abdullah, Islamists & Marxists unite to oppose suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. As India plans a 200 km canal to redirect water, traitorous voices emerge. Delhi stands firm: not a drop more to Pakistan, no mercy for local proxies.

A new Chinese ekranoplan is spotted, the Air India Flight AI171 black boxes, a Ryanair Boeing 737 evacuation, Essential Air Service subsidies, exploding soda cans on Southwest Airlines flights, and keeping your shoes on at the TSA checkpoint. Aviation News Full Photo of New Chinese Ekranoplan Breaks Cover A photograph published on Chinese social media shows a Chinese ekranoplan, a wing-in-ground-effect vehicle that resembles an airplane but typically flies over water, supported by the air between its wings and the surface. Previously In China Builds New Large Jet-Powered Ekranoplan, Naval News published a photograph showing a portion of a vehicle that appeared to be an ekranoplan. New we have a view of the entire airframe on the water. China's new ekranoplan. (Image credit: Chinese social media, via X) Air India plane crash investigation: Lawyers oppose sending black box abroad The Khaleej Times reports that a group of Indian lawyers have notified the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Air India, and Boeing India, urging that the investigation remain entirely under Indian jurisdiction. They argue that sending the black boxes from Air India Flight AI171 to foreign entities could compromise the transparency and independence of the investigation. The black boxes were flown to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) lab in Delhi for analysis. Indian and NTSB experts were present. 18 Passengers Injured As False Fire Alarm Prompts Emergency Evacuation Of Ryanair Boeing 737 After a fire alarm activated on a Ryanair Boeing 737, a chaotic passenger evacuation ensued, resulting in 18 passengers being injured, including six who were taken to local hospitals. The evacuation took place on the tarmac at Palma Airport on the Spanish Island of Mallorca. Passengers evacuated the plane via emergency slides, as well as onto the wings. See also: Ryanair Boeing 737 Fire Triggers Wing Evacuation at Palma Airport, 18 Injured. President Trump wants to slash subsidies for small airports across rural America Congress created the Essential Air Service (or EAS) in 1978 as part of the Airline Deregulation Act. The EAS was designed to ensure that small and rural communities would continue to receive a minimum level of scheduled commercial air service after deregulation. Initially authorized for a ten-year term, it is now permanently authorized by Congress. About 180 airports benefit from EAS funding. See: Current List of Eligible EAS Communities (Excluding Alaska & Hawaii) [PDF]. Estimates of EAS spending vary between approximately $200 million and $394 million due to differences in how the program's funding is categorized, the inclusion of both discretionary and mandatory appropriations, and variations in budget requests versus enacted appropriations. Southwest Airlines Explains What's [sic] It's Doing To Tackle The Curious Case Of The Exploding Soda Cans Previously, we talked about exploding soda cans on Southwest Airlines flights that mysteriously exploded and injured flight attendants. It was observed that Southwest didn't chill its in-flight supplies, and the cans could sit for hours in the heat before being moved onto the plane. Since then, Southwest started using 60 refrigerated vehicles in Phoenix and Las Vegas, with the possible addition to the catering fleet in Dallas and Houston. Also, the crew has infrared guns to check soda can temperature. Numerous Outlets Are Citing TikTok for a TSA Rule Change on Shoes, but What Does TSA Say? Several media outlets report that as of July 7, 2025, the TSA has made a significant policy change and all travelers, regardless of PreCheck status, will now be allowed to keep their shoes on during security screening. As we recorded this episode, reports were inconsistent and the TSA had not published an official statement. See: You Can Finally Keep Your Shoes On—TSA's 23-Year Airport Security Rule Ended Today.

In this powerful episode of Cyrus Says, journalist and author Rudraneil Sengupta joins Cyrus to talk about his deeply researched book The Beast Within, which explores the raw, real world of Indian wrestling and the socio-cultural landscape that surrounds it. From the akhadas of Haryana to the rise of female wrestlers like the Phogats, Rudraneil shares what it was like to witness a society where women in veils live alongside girls training in wrestling singlets — a striking portrait of tradition clashing with progress. He also recounts stories of Chandgi Ram and the early days of resistance to women’s wrestling, leading to the eventual rise of Mahavir Phogat and his daughters.The conversation also touches on sexual misconduct scandals, the resilience of women athletes in the face of fear, and what we can learn about culture by truly immersing ourselves in it.Rudraneil also opens up about the darker realities he uncovered while writing the book — stories of missing children, ineffective policing, and the silent heroes fighting to make a difference. With vivid characters like Meera and ACP Sophia, and insights into gymnastics, Virat Kohli, this episode is both wide-ranging and deeply rooted in truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack Thomsen is entering his third season as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at DII Frostburg State University. Thomsen increased the Bobcats' win total by 9 in his second year. Thomsen came to Frostburg having been the head coach at the State University of New York at Delhi for seven seasons. During his tenure, he compiled 123 total wins, including reaching at least 20 victories in each of the past three seasons. While at Delhi, Thomsen was named conference coach of the year three times and helped oversee the school's transition from USCAA and NAIA to full-fledged NCAA Division III members. Prior to SUNY Delhi, Thomsen spent time in the region as an assistant at Shepherd University, Le Moyne College and Onondaga Community College. Thomsen played his college basketball at West Virginia Institute of Technology where he was a team captain and earned Mid-South Academic All-Conference recognition.On this episode Mike & Zack discuss the critical importance of winning the possession battle, which encompasses securing more offensive rebounds than the opponent and minimizing turnovers. Thomsen also emphasizes the necessity of cultivating a competitive spirit within the team and fostering an environment conducive to player development. Throughout our discussion, we delve into Thomsen's coaching philosophy, specifically his strategic approach to practice design, which prioritizes live play and competitive drills to enhance skill acquisition. Additionally, Tomsen reflects on his journey in coaching, from his formative experiences as a player to his current role, underscoring the significance of recruiting players who embody the desired mentality and character of his program. Ultimately, this episode provides valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of coaching at the collegiate level and the ongoing pursuit of excellence within the realm of basketball.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.You'll want to have a notebook handy as you listen to this episode with Zack Thomsen, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Frostburg State University. Website – https://frostburgsports.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail – zwthomsen@frostburg.eduInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachzthomsen/Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team's training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans to make getting new equipment easier than ever.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression...