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Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 121:7–8 — Jesus, Guard My Steps Through the Middle Hours and Keep Me Steady as the Day Presses Forward Live from Curitiba, Brazil • Porto, Portugal • Lubango, Angola • Quelimane, Mozambique • Delhi, India • London, England proteção diária • força constante • passos guardados daily protection • steady strength • guarded steps Psalm 121:7–8 (NIV): “The Lord will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV): “But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” Jesus, as we enter the middle hours of this day—meio-dia—the pace quickens, the tasks multiply, and the weight of responsibility grows. In this moment, we look to You, the One who promises proteção diária and passos guardados for every listener in Curitiba, Porto, Lubango, Quelimane, Delhi, London, and across Latin America and the world. Let the assurance of Psalm 121 echo deeply: Ele te guardará; Ele vigiará a tua vida. Let this truth strengthen every step. For those feeling stretched, tired, or unsure, bring força constante. For those managing work, family, burdens, and decisions, surround them with Your faithful presence. Let the faithfulness described in 2 Thessalonians 3:3 become more than words—it becomes a shield, a steadying hand, a quiet reminder that You are vigilante sobre cada detalhe, watching over every movement, every challenge, every unseen pressure. Draw from every earlier promise—Your covering in the night, Your hope in the madrugada, Your renewal at dawn, Your clarity in the morning—and weave them into these hours. Let this midday become a meeting place where courage rises again, where distractions lose their power, and where confiança em Cristo anchors the heart. Jesus, let the listener feel lifted, guarded, and guided. For every step taken this afternoon, establish peace. For every task ahead, provide wisdom. For every moment of weariness, offer rest. Keep watch over our coming and going, agora e para sempre. Hold us steady as the day presses forward, and lead us with strength that never fades. Psalm 121 devotional, proteção diária oração, passos guardados Jesus, midday prayer Christian, Latin American devotional, esperança em Cristo, Spanish Portuguese prayer, força constante oração, Christian strength prayer, Scripture meditation midday, oração de proteção, global daily prayerPsalm 121:7–8 • proteção diária • passos guardados • força constante • Jesus protection • Brazilian Portuguese devotional • Latin American prayer • Scripture meditation • confiança em Cristo • midday encouragement • guarda divina • daily strength prayerSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 184 countries and 2,968 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network. This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month? Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it. You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.com. Together, we can keep prayer moving across the world. To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.uk. Buy me a Coffee

Zimowy smog w Delhi jest tak toksyczny, że według najnowszych badań skraca życie tamtejszych mieszkańców o średnio 12 lat. Dlaczego jednak oficjalne indyjskie pomiary pokazują o połowę niższe odczyty niż te międzynarodowe?

Samagam Ground No. 8, Nirankari Chowk, Delhi, March 01, 2026: Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

In cities across low- and middle-income countries, traffic crawls 24 hours a day. In Dhaka during rush hour, speeds average around 15km/h. At three in the morning, when the roads are empty, they average about 20km/h. Urban transport in the developing world is not only slow because of congestion. And so congestion policy, Adam Storeygard of Tufts University argues, gets you a small fraction of the way to solving the problems of urban transport in LMICs.That counterintuitive finding is one many themes in Storeygard's wide-ranging review of what research actually tells us about how people in LMICs get from A to B. From informal minibuses to bus rapid transit, from a field experiment in Bangalore that tested congestion pricing to the long shadow of colonial railroads still shaping African trade today, the picture that emerges is more nuanced and more interesting than many policy blueprints suggest. He tells Tim Phillips what the evidence supports, where it runs out, and why fixing the roads won't fix everything.The research behind this episode:Storeygard, Adam. 2025. "Transport in Low- and Middle-Income Countries." NBER Working Paper 34354. Forthcoming in a special issue of Regional Science and Urban Economics.To cite this episode:Phillips, Tim. 2026. "Transport in Low- and Middle-Income Countries." VoxDev Talk (podcast). Assign this as extra listening: the citation above is formatted and ready for a reading list or VLE.About Adam StoreygardAdam Storeygard is Professor of Economics at Tufts University, where his research focuses on urbanisation, transportation, and the economic geography of the developing world, in particular sub-Saharan Africa. Much of his work uses geographic and satellite data to study how infrastructure shapes where people live, how they move, and how economies develop.Research cited in this episodeAkbar, Prottoy Aman, Victor Couture, Gilles Duranton, and Adam Storeygard. 2023. "The Fast, the Slow, and the Congested: Urban Transportation in Rich and Poor Countries." NBER Working Paper 31642. The paper behind the Dhaka finding: assembling travel speed data across 1,200 cities in 152 countries, the authors show that cities in poor countries are roughly half as fast as those in rich countries, and that most of the gap is not congestion but structural low speeds in the absence of traffic.Björkegren, Daniel, Alice Duhaut, Geetika Nagpal, and Nick Tsivanidis. 2025. "Public and Private Transit: Evidence from Lagos." Working paper. When Lagos introduced a major new public bus system, informal drivers on affected routes left,  so bus frequency on those routes fell on net. The big benefit accrued to other routes that informal drivers switched to, where prices and waiting times fell. Winners and losers, not a clean gain.Franklin, Simon. 2018. "Location, Search Costs and Youth Unemployment: Experimental Evidence from Transport Subsidies." Economic Journal 128 (614). A randomised trial in Addis Ababa: providing transport subsidies to unemployed young people helped them search for and find formal jobs. Effects did not persist once subsidies ended, raising questions about how much the transport constraint itself was the binding one.Borker, Girija. 2021. "Safety First: Perceived Risk of Street Harassment and Educational Choices of Women." World Bank Policy Research Working Paper 9731. Women in Delhi attend less selective colleges than male peers with identical academic credentials, not because they are not admitted, but because of perceived harassment risk during the commute. Delhi university students overwhelmingly live with their parents, and the daily journey matters as much as the institution.Kreindler, Gabriel. 2024. "Peak-Hour Road Congestion Pricing: Experimental Evidence and Equilibrium Implications." Econometrica 92 (4). A field experiment in Bangalore, paying drivers to avoid congested areas and times. The finding: congestion pricing would produce only modest benefits in Bangalore because traffic density has a relatively moderate impact on speed there, meaning you would have to charge astronomically high prices to shift behaviour significantly.Jedwab, Remi, and Adam Storeygard. 2022. "The Average and Heterogeneous Effects of Transportation Investments: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa 1960–2010." Journal of the European Economic Association 20 (1). Shows how transportation infrastructure investments, including the legacy of colonial railroads built primarily to connect mines to ports, continue to shape where Africans live and how countries trade, with consequences that push African economies toward overseas rather than intra-regional commerce.More VoxDev Talks on this topicMichelson, Hope, 2026, “African agriculture's underappreciated supply side.” VoxDev Talk. How transport links are one of the many impediments that stop rural farmers from making the most of the opportunities of better agricultural inputs.Related reading on VoxDev"Urban transport infrastructure in developing countries”, the VoxDevLit review of research on urban transport in LMICs, covering buses, BRT, subways, and informal transit networks."Who wins when public transit challenges private transit?”, the Lagos bus reform discussed in this episode, with further detail on how informal drivers responded to new public routes."Perceived risk of street harassment and college choice of women in Delhi”, Girija Borker's research on how commute safety shapes women's educational choices, as discussed by Storeygard in this episode."The equitable benefits of Colombia's bus rapid transit system”, complements the discussion of BRT in Bogota, one of Storeygard's three best-evidenced cases for BRT benefits.

What does it take to build a Michelin-starred restaurant when you arrive in New York heartbroken and broke?In the latest episode of Books & Beyond, Tara sits down with Suvir Saran, the chef behind Devi; the first Indian restaurant in North America to receive a Michelin star, to talk about his memoir Tell My Mother I Like Boys.But this episode isn't just about food. From growing up in Delhi feeling “othered,” to becoming one of the world's first openly gay chefs, to being left on a New York sidewalk by his first love with Tiffany rings still in his pocket, Suvir speaks candidly about racism, heartbreak, illness, a 20-year relationship that shaped him, and the difficult decision to return to India at 53 and begin again.Tara and Suvir also unpack what it really took to make Indian cuisine “chic” in New York before it was trendy, why he chose not to villainise the people who hurt him, the story behind his 27-page acknowledgements (yes, 27!), and how the title came to be.This episode looks at the messy side of building a career and a life, the risks, the reinventions, and the moments that force you to grow up fast.If you've ever felt out of place or caught between two worlds, this episode will stay with you.‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Jesus, Strengthen Me Through These Middle Hours and Drive Out the Fear That Tries to Distract My Heart Live From London, England Curitiba • Porto • Lubango • Quelimane • Delhi Themes: força divina • confiança ativa • coragem renovada divine strength • active trust • renewed courage Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear… I will strengthen you and help you.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV): “My grace is sufficient for you…” Jesus, as the middle hours arrive and the weight of the day gathers, we turn our hearts to You. Midday often exposes our limits — the tiredness beneath the surface, the pressures we try to carry alone, the worries that slowly rise as responsibilities grow heavier. Yet Your Word speaks força divina over us, a divine strength that does not come from our own effort, but from Your unfailing presence. Strengthen us now, Jesus. Bring coragem renovada into every heart listening across Curitiba, Porto, Lubango, Quelimane, Delhi, and every corner where this prayer flows. Let fear lose its voice. Let anxiety fall quiet. Let the distractions that try to pull our focus away from You be washed out by confiança ativa — an active trust that leans into Your grace. You promise that we do not face the middle hours alone. You promise help, strength, and steady guidance. So lift the emotional weight that presses on the shoulders of those who feel stretched. Whisper peace into thoughts that feel scattered. Let Your grace, tão suficiente, tão presente, surround every place of weakness with Your gentle power. Jesus, remove the fear that sneaks in through the cracks of fatigue. Replace it with courage that stands firm. Replace it with strength that rises quietly. Replace it with a deep assurance that today will not overcome us, because You walk with us through every moment. In these midday hours, Jesus, strengthen us. Drive out fear. Renew our courage. isaiah 41 devotional, força divina, midday prayer, coragem renovada, anxiety midday prayer, brazilian devotional prayer isaiah 41, strength, fear, midday prayer, devotional, brazil, portugal, latin america Support the Ministry: Now reaching 184 countries and 2,968 cities worldwide. Support this listener-funded ministry for just £3 per month at GlobalBlendRadio.com and help us keep Daily Prayer moving across the nations.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 184 countries and 2,968 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network. This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month? Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it. You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.com. Together, we can keep prayer moving across the world. To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.uk. Buy me a Coffee

More than 35,000 people attended the recent India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, which featured speeches from more than 20 heads of state and dozens of technology company leaders including Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind. In this episode, host David Sandalow offers his reflections on the Summit and speaks with Arunabha Ghosh, President of CEEW, a leading Delhi-based public policy think tank. Ghosh offers his views on the Summit, data center construction in India and around the world and the role of AI in sustainable development, among other topics.   This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're looking at Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in your shoe... Wait, that's not right. We're looking at something stolen, something purple, and something cursed. Way back in the mid to late 1800's, during the Indian uprising against the British colonization, a colonel stole a magnificent purple rock from a temple. His life almost immediately fell apart. Years later a scholar came into possession of this same rock. His life, too, fell apart. The rock in question is the Delhi Purple Sapphire, and it's cursed. Good thing it sits safely behind some glass at the British History Museum. Patreon Merch:  www.redbubble.com/people/horrorshots Youtube Website: Horror Shots Instagram: ominousoriginspodcast Facebook: Horrorshots

More than 35,000 people attended the recent India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, which featured speeches from more than 20 heads of state and dozens of technology company leaders including Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind. In this episode, host David Sandalow offers his reflections on the Summit and speaks with Arunabha Ghosh, President of CEEW, a leading Delhi-based public policy think tank. Ghosh offers his views on the Summit, data center construction in India and around the world and the role of AI in sustainable development, among other topics.   This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I paesi del Golfo, che negli ultimi anni aveva provato ad accreditarsi sulla scena internazionale come un'oasi di stabilità e prosperità nel cuore del Medio Oriente, si trovano di fronte a una difficile scelta. Con Lorenzo Trombetta, giornalista.Il 2 marzo, durante una visita a Delhi del primo ministro canadese Mark Carney, India e Canada hanno concluso i negoziati per una serie di importanti accordi commerciali. Con Megan Williams, giornalista.Oggi parliamo anche di:Cultura • “Li salvi chi può” di Lou Stoppardhttps://www.internazionale.it/magazine/lou-stoppard/2026/02/26/li-salvi-chi-puoSerie tv • Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette su Disney+Ci piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan ZentiCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan Zenti

On today's episode of Dr. M's Women and Children First Podcast, we welcome a scientist whose work has quietly shaped the cardiovascular health of millions around the world. Dr. Sundeep Dugar is a pharmaceutical innovator, inventor, and industry leader with more than three decades at the forefront of drug discovery. He is best known as a co-inventor of ezetimibe — marketed as Zetia® — a landmark cholesterol-lowering medication that transformed lipid management by targeting intestinal cholesterol absorption. He also co-inventor of the combination therapy Vytorin® (ezetimibe plus simvastatin), expanding treatment options for patients at high cardiovascular risk. For this groundbreaking work, Dr. Dugar and his colleagues received the prestigious 2005 National Inventor of the Year Award from the Intellectual Property Owners Association and the Heroes of Chemistry award from the American Chemical Society. Across his career, Dr. Dugar has contributed to more than 140 patents and has authored over 70 scientific publications, reflecting a lifetime devoted to translating chemistry into real-world therapies. He is currently the founder of Aayam Therapeutics, where he leads efforts to develop innovative, accessible medicines through collaborative global research. He also serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer of Blue Oak Nutraceuticals, advancing a novel mitochondrial-targeted compound known as Mitokatlyst™, designed to stimulate mitochondrial biogenesis and cellular energy — with potential implications for muscle strength, metabolic health, cardiovascular function, and inflammation. He is the first one to decipher the mechanism by which exercise induces mitochondria levels. Mitokatlyst mechanism of action mimics this process. Dr. Dugar's scientific journey spans continents and some of the world's premier institutions. He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Organic Chemistry from the University of Delhi, completed his PhD in Chemistry at the University of California, Davis, and pursued postdoctoral research at ETH Zürich in Switzerland and at Cornell University. Today, we'll explore the story behind major pharmaceutical breakthroughs, the science of mitochondrial health, and what the future of therapeutics may look like when innovation meets global accessibility. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Sundeep Dugar.

On 27 February, a Delhi trial court dismissed the CBI case against the 23 accused in the Delhi liquor policy case, slamming the CBI for procedural lapses & reliance on hearsay evidence.

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh about a Delhi court order discharging Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the CBI's excise policy case. What does this mean for the investigation, and how does it affect the ED's parallel case?Next, we turn to the Panama, Paradise and Pandora Papers investigations, where The Indian Express' Investigative journalist Ritu Sarin explains what it means that Rs 14,600 crore in offshore wealth exposed by these probes has now been brought to tax. (12:55)And in the end, we look at the deadly industrial explosion near Nagpur that killed at least 16 workers at an explosives manufacturing unit. (20:10)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

It was such a pleasure today to interview a novelist I have known for many years, though not at the time as a novelist at all. Philippa Malicka and I first met about fifteen years ago in Delhi, when we were both living in India, long before writing became part of her public life. She has since published her debut novel, In Her Defense, a gripping and psychologically astute story that interrogates loyalty, truth, and the complicated narratives we construct around guilt and innocence. The novel was recently selected as a monthly pick by Reese's Book Club, an endorsement that has had a remarkable impact on the book's visibility and sales. It is also fair to say that I was fascinated by our discussion, which explored the uneasy space between responsibility and devotion, as well as the four books that have helped shape her literary path from our days in Delhi to writing this bestselling novel. It was wonderful to have this conversation with Philippa , and I hope you enjoy listening to our chat.Lit with Charles loves reviews. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a review of your own, and follow me on Instagram at @litwithcharles. Let's get more people listening – and reading!

CutTheClutter: Political & legal implications as Kejriwal,Sisodia,21 others get a clean chit in Delhi liquor 'scam'

Dr Abhinav Pandya, a Cornell University graduate in public affairs and a bachelor's from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, is a founder and CEO of Usanas Foundation, an India-based foreign policy and security think tank. He has authored books named 'Radicalization in India: An Exploration (2019)' and 'Terror Financing in Kashmir (2023)'.He had previously advised the former governor of Jammu and Kashmir on security issues during the critical times when Kashmir's special status, Article 370, was revoked.He has written extensively for several national and international newspapers, and worked with the International Labour Organization, the United Nations.His latest book is 'The Jihad Game: Inside Pakistan's dark war'.

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:

US Commerce Secretary makes unscheduled visit to India after Trump tariffs ruling; meets Goyal for ‘productive' lunch India-Israel ties have stood ‘test of time'; will soon finalise FTA: PM Modi Varanasi high-speed rail corridor to end at Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan Kannada director kidnapped, assaulted with cricket stumps, hockey sticks; actor among 11 held Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Himachal Police had intercepted Delhi Police convoy after 3 were arrested in Rohru without prior notice, also filing an FIR against unidentified officers on charges of kidnapping.  

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In this episode, I explore how the traditional framework of pashu, vira and divya bhavas can offer a surprisingly practical template for business growth and development. We look at how these stages show up in pricing, visibility, decision-making and leadership — from survival and imitation, through courageous action, to integrated authority. If you've ever wondered why certain growth edges feel uncomfortable (or inevitable), this lens may help you understand exactly where you are and what's required next. Enjoy!If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It's just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonaldREFERENCEParamahamsa Prajnanaanda (2006) Jnana Sankalini Tantra, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the central government's plan to start a HPV vaccine drive. The Human papillomavirus or HPV is an extremely common virus, and is the main cause of cervical cancer. The goal of the campaign is to prevent cervical cancer, which remains one of the most common cancers among Indian women.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Alok Singh about a new type of extortion rackets emerging in Delhi. These rackets involve threats delivered via internet calls and voice notes and gang members being selected through Instagram and Facebook pages Alok talks about these gangs, how they operate and their new targets. (12:30)Lastly, we talk about a resolution that has been approved by the Union Cabinet to change Kerala's name to Keralam. (21:30)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda, and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Samagam Ground No. 8, Nirankari Chowk, Delhi, February 22, 2026: Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

Particulate matter is, Michael Greenstone argues, the greatest public health threat on the planet. Worse than HIV, cigarettes, and alcohol. The average person  loses about two years of life expectancy to it. In India, the figure is three and a half years. The solution to this problem has been tested, and it works, at least in high-income countries.Greenstone and his co-authors ran a randomised controlled trial in Surat, Gujarat: from 300 industrial plants, mostly making textiles, all burning coal, half were randomly assigned to a market where pollution permits could be bought and sold. The results: in the market, pollution fell 25%, compliance was near-perfect, and abatement costs dropped 12%. The cost-benefit ratio is as high as 200 to one. Many plants in the control group asked to be moved into the market.The research behind this episode:Greenstone, Michael, Rohini Pande, Nicholas Ryan, and Anant Sudarshan. 2025. "Can Pollution Markets Work in Developing Countries? Experimental Evidence from India." Quarterly Journal of Economics 140 (2): 1003–1060. An ungated version is available as BFI Working Paper 2025-53.To cite this episode:Phillips, Tim. 2025. "Can Pollution Markets Work in Developing Countries?" VoxDev Talk (podcast).  Assign this as extra listening: the citation above is formatted and ready for a reading list or VLE.About Michael GreenstoneMichael Greenstone is the Milton Friedman Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, where he is the founding Director of the Energy Policy Institute at Chicago (EPIC) and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth. His research focuses on the costs and benefits of environmental quality, including the Air Quality Life Index, which tracks the toll of particulate pollution country by country. He previously served as Chief Economist for the President's Council of Economic Advisers under President Obama. Research cited in this episodeAir Quality Life Index (AQLI), Energy Policy Institute at Chicago. The source of the life-expectancy statistics used in this episode: particulate pollution costs the average person on Earth roughly two years of life expectancy, with India averaging three and a half years. The index tracks this burden country by country, city by city.The US sulphur dioxide cap-and-trade programme, established under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, was the canonical precedent Greenstone cited: a market that dramatically reduced acid rain in the eastern United States at costs far below pre-programme projections. He noted that the UK and EU have since built comparable CO2 markets. All have worked well. The question this experiment addressed was whether the same logic held in the developing world, where almost all the pollution now is.Emissions Market Accelerator. An independent scale-up organisation founded by Greenstone and colleagues to replicate the Gujarat model beyond the original research setting. Current pipeline: a statewide sulphur dioxide market for Maharashtra (including large power plants, not just textiles), and advanced conversations in Pakistan and Brazil. Within Gujarat, a water pollution market is also in development.More VoxDev Talks on this topicRegulating pollution in low- and middle-income countries Rohini Pande and Nicholas Ryan, two co-authors of the paper discussed in this episode, on the political economy of pollution regulation in developing countries: why enforcement is hard, and what makes it work.Air pollution and infant mortality Jennifer Burney on the health costs of particulate air pollution for young children, and what the evidence from Saharan dust patterns across Sub-Saharan Africa reveals about exposure and mortality.The Social Cost of Carbon Michael Greenstone's earlier VoxDev Talk, on how assigning a monetary value to carbon emissions can drive better policy decisions and make the case for action that regulation alone struggles to make.Related reading on VoxDevReducing air pollution: Evidence from payments to reduce crop burning in India How cash payments to farmers in northern India changed behaviour and cut the seasonal haze from crop fires that pushes Delhi's air quality to its worst each winter.Paying to pollute: How carbon offsets actually raised emissions in China A cautionary study on market-based pollution controls: when incentives point the wrong way, a market can make things worse rather than better.The effect of pollution on worker productivity: Evidence from call-centre workers in China Air pollution reduces cognitive performance and output, adding an economic productivity argument to the health case for cleaning the air.

18th Feb 2026 In this Satsang, Sanjay shared his experiences from the retreat, including meeting with members of the group in Delhi and South India. The group discussed their upcoming retreat to celebrate Bhagavan's Advent Day in Arunachala. Several participants, including Jonas and Star, shared their experiences and gratitude for the retreat. The conversation ended with Sanjay delivering a spiritual teaching about the nature of awareness, consciousness, and bliss, encouraging the group to remain present in their true nature rather than being controlled by the mind.These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA(Non-duality awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya !

Some artifacts don't belong. Buried in sand. Hidden in shipwrecks. Locked in museum cases. Objects that shouldn't exist — at least not according to the official timeline. In this episode, we dive into the world of Out-of-Place Artifacts — the Baghdad Battery, the Antikythera Mechanism, the Iron Pillar of Delhi, the Sabu Disc, the Nimrud Lens, the Wedge of Aiud — relics that feel like glitches in history itself. Ancient batteries. Mechanical computers 2,000 years ahead of their time. Rust-proof iron. Precision stonework that modern tools struggle to replicate. Are these just misunderstood relics… Or evidence that something has been forgotten — or erased? Was there lost technology? A vanished civilization? Cycles of collapse we refuse to acknowledge? The deeper you look, the stranger it gets. History tells a story. But sometimes the artifacts tell a different one. Listen. Learn. Laugh. Question everything. Support the show & join The Skult: Patreon.com/SofaKingPodcast Merch & SK Gear: SofaKingPodcast.com More Episodes: / @sofakingpodcast Sofakingpodcast.com Produced by Brad Taylor Music by Brad Taylor Full songs available on Patreon Intro "Enter the Sofa King Chamber" End Song "Out Of Place" Artwork by Brent Vantassel #AncientMysteries#LostCivilizations#AncientTechnology#HiddenHistory#OOPART#OutOfPlaceArtifacts#AntikytheraMechanism#BaghdadBattery#Unexplained#HistoryDocumentary#ForbiddenHistory#TimelineGlitch

Australian travel portrait photographer Glynn Lavender joins the show to share his wild adventures leading photo tours in India, Bangladesh, and beyond. From dodging elephants and driving through fire on detours, to getting a gun held to his head in a Delhi mosque (and still getting the shot), Glynn's stories are equal parts thrilling and hilarious. He opens up about facilitating life-changing experiences for keen amateurs on his workshops—handling loose itineraries in chaotic places, approaching strangers for authentic portraits, and why connection beats perfection. Glynn also explains how BLACKRAPID straps keep him shooting pain-free after 35+ years, his pragmatic gear choices (Tamron lenses, two cameras always ready), and timeless advice: don't pre-visualize—go with the flow and capture what's in front of you. A must-listen for photographers, travelers, and anyone who loves real, human stories from off-the-beaten-path places. Guest: Glynn Lavender Host: Ron Henry of BLACKRAPID Links: Glynn's Photo Tours Website – creativephotoworkshops.com.au Glynn's Instagram – @glynnlavender BLACKRAPID Camera Straps – https://www.blackrapid.com BLACKRAPID Media – https://www.blackrapidmedia.com Subscribe for more inspiring photography conversations!

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unearth the Secrets of Qutub Minar: Reha's Quest Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-24-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: कुतुब मीनार की ऊँचाई आसमान से बातें कर रही थी।En: The height of the Qutub Minar was conversing with the sky.Hi: ठंडी हवा ने दिल्ली के माहौल को और भी खुशनुमा बना दिया था।En: The cool breeze had made the atmosphere of Delhi even more pleasant.Hi: रेहा के लिए यह भ्रमण सिर्फ एक और यात्रा नहीं थी।En: For Reha, this excursion was not just another trip.Hi: यह उसकी जिंदगी की सबसे बड़ी तलाश का हिस्सा था।En: It was part of the greatest quest of her life.Hi: उसके साथ उसके दो करीबी साथी थे - कुशल मार्गदर्शक कुनाल और उसकी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त मेहर।En: Accompanying her were her two close companions - the skilled guide Kunal and her best friend Mehar.Hi: रेहा का ध्यान मीनार की भव्यता से अधिक उस रहस्य की ओर था, जो उसके परिवार की किंवदंतियों में छिपा था।En: Reha's focus was less on the grandeur of the tower and more on the mystery hidden within her family's legends.Hi: वह एक पारिवारिक विरासत की खोज में थी, जो कथित तौर पर कुतुब मीनार के परिसर में कहीं छुपी हुई थी।En: She was in search of a family heritage that was supposedly concealed somewhere within the Qutub Minar complex.Hi: कुनाल, जिसकी याददाश्त आश्चर्यजनक थी, उसे सही दिशा दिखाने की क्षमता रखता था, लेकिन उसका खुद का एक छुपा मकसद था।En: Kunal, whose memory was astonishing, had the ability to show her the right direction, but he had his own hidden agenda.Hi: भीड़ भरी गलियों में चलते हुए, रेहा ने कुनाल की आँखों की चमक को महसूस किया।En: As they walked through the crowded streets, Reha noticed the sparkle in Kunal's eyes.Hi: वह जरूर कुछ जानता था, लेकिन वह उसकी धीमी चाल से गायब हो गया था, जैसे किसी अलौकिक रहस्य में घिर गया हो।En: He certainly knew something, but he vanished with his slow pace, as if engulfed in a supernatural mystery.Hi: मेहर का संदेह रेहा की मजबूरी बन गया था।En: Mehar's skepticism became Reha's compulsion.Hi: "ये सब सिर्फ कहानियाँ हो सकती हैं," मेहर ने कहा।En: "These could all just be stories," Mehar said.Hi: लेकिन रेहा ने हार न मानने का फैसला किया।En: But Reha decided not to give up.Hi: रेहा ने कुछ संदिग्ध कदमों की आहट सुनी।En: Reha heard the sound of some suspicious footsteps.Hi: whispers से एक पुराना शिलालेख उनके बारे में इशारा कर रहा था।En: Whispers suggested an ancient inscription about them.Hi: अचानक, रेहा ने एक छुपे हुए कमरे का दरवाज़ा देखा।En: Suddenly, Reha saw the door to a hidden room.Hi: वह सोच में पड़ गई - क्या उसे सुरक्षा को सूचित करना चाहिए या खुद ही भीतर जाकर देखना चाहिए?En: She pondered - should she inform security, or should she venture in herself to take a look?Hi: वह खुद पर विश्वास कर अंदर गई।En: She trusted herself and went inside.Hi: वहाँ उसने एक प्राचीन स्क्रॉल पाया।En: There she found an ancient scroll.Hi: यह वह नहीं था, जिस विरासत की वह तलाश कर रही थी, लेकिन इस दस्तावेज़ ने उसे अपने परिवार की पौराणिक कथाओं के ऐतिहासिक तथ्य उजागर करने में मदद की।En: It wasn't the heritage she was seeking, but this document helped her uncover historical truths about her family's legendary tales.Hi: यह एक कड़वा-मीठा पल था - विरासत अदृश्य थी, पर यह दस्तावेज़ बहुत अनमोल सिद्ध हुआ।En: It was a bittersweet moment - the legacy was invisible, but this document proved to be very precious.Hi: रेहा अब अपनी खोज से संतुष्ट थी।En: Reha was now content with her quest.Hi: उसने जाना कि इतिहास की सच्ची कदर उसकी कहानियों और साझा अनुभवों में है, न कि सिर्फ समझौता करने योग्य वस्तुओं में।En: She realized that the true value of history lies in its stories and shared experiences, not just in negotiable objects.Hi: वह अपने परिवार के अतीत से एक नई गहराई से जुड़ गई।En: She connected with a new depth of her family's past.Hi: जिंदगी की ये मीनारें उसे नई राह दिखा रही थीं।En: These towers of life were guiding her to a new path. Vocabulary Words:conversing: बातें कर रही थीatmosphere: माहौलpleasant: खुशनुमाexcursion: भ्रमणquest: तलाशcompanions: साथीgrandeur: भव्यताmystery: रहस्यheritage: विरासतconcealed: छुपाastonishing: आश्चर्यजनकagenda: मकसदcrowded: भीड़sparkle: चमकskepticism: संशयcompulsion: मजबूरीsuspicious: संदिग्धwhispers: फुसफुसाहटpondered: सोच में पड़ गईventure: साहस करनाscroll: स्क्रॉलuncover: उजागर करनाbittersweet: कड़वा-मीठाlegacy: धरोहरinvisible: अदृश्यprecious: अनमोलcontent: संतुष्टnegotiable: समझौता करने योग्यdepth: गहराईsupernatural: अलौकिक

The gig economy is booming. This is where people get paid per job - and use an app to get their work. Most commonly it's used for food delivery and taxis. India's gig workforce is 12 million strong and expected to double to 24 million by 2030. But recently thousands of gig workers in Delhi led massive protests over their pay and working conditions. They were also upset about the pressures of having to deliver products within 10 minutes - a guarantee some companies had initiated to try to get an edge in a very competitive market. Meghna Kanwar, a Brut journalist in India, explains some of their complaints - and how the government and companies responded. And it's not just India; there have been gig worker protests all over the world in the last few years, including in the US, UK, Brazil, South Africa, China and Indonesia. Nathalia Jimenez, our BBC business reporter in New York, tells us what some of them were about - and whether they made a difference. We also hear from Mu'nisah Ujima, a food delivery driver in Atlanta, USA, on some of the upsides and downsides she experiences. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Iqra Farooq Producers: Julia Ross Roy, Benita Barden, Ash Mohamed and Chelsea Coates Video Journalist: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde

'In the five years that I tacked incessantly between Delhi, Venice and Istanbul, two questions plagued me: How do we lose what we lose? Why do we love whom we love?' In this collection of essays written over 25 years, Ananya Vajpeyi recounts her experience of 13 cities across India and the world, engaging with them as layered spaces where history, memory and meaning converge. Through elegantly crafted narratives, interwoven with cultural insight, political reflection and personal meditation, she evokes the emotional and intellectual contours of each place, offering readers her immersive, intimate encounters with cities she love. Ananya Vajpeyi is Professor at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi. Lucas Tse is Examination Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

'In the five years that I tacked incessantly between Delhi, Venice and Istanbul, two questions plagued me: How do we lose what we lose? Why do we love whom we love?' In this collection of essays written over 25 years, Ananya Vajpeyi recounts her experience of 13 cities across India and the world, engaging with them as layered spaces where history, memory and meaning converge. Through elegantly crafted narratives, interwoven with cultural insight, political reflection and personal meditation, she evokes the emotional and intellectual contours of each place, offering readers her immersive, intimate encounters with cities she love. Ananya Vajpeyi is Professor at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi. Lucas Tse is Examination Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

'In the five years that I tacked incessantly between Delhi, Venice and Istanbul, two questions plagued me: How do we lose what we lose? Why do we love whom we love?' In this collection of essays written over 25 years, Ananya Vajpeyi recounts her experience of 13 cities across India and the world, engaging with them as layered spaces where history, memory and meaning converge. Through elegantly crafted narratives, interwoven with cultural insight, political reflection and personal meditation, she evokes the emotional and intellectual contours of each place, offering readers her immersive, intimate encounters with cities she love. Ananya Vajpeyi is Professor at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi. Lucas Tse is Examination Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

'In the five years that I tacked incessantly between Delhi, Venice and Istanbul, two questions plagued me: How do we lose what we lose? Why do we love whom we love?' In this collection of essays written over 25 years, Ananya Vajpeyi recounts her experience of 13 cities across India and the world, engaging with them as layered spaces where history, memory and meaning converge. Through elegantly crafted narratives, interwoven with cultural insight, political reflection and personal meditation, she evokes the emotional and intellectual contours of each place, offering readers her immersive, intimate encounters with cities she love. Ananya Vajpeyi is Professor at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi. Lucas Tse is Examination Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: The Gift of Simplicity: A Winter's Tale in Delhi's Bazaar Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली के पुराने बाजार की गलियों में ठंडी हवा बह रही थी।En: A cold wind was blowing through the streets of purane bazar in Delhi.Hi: सर्दियों का मौसम था और लोग गर्म कपड़ों में लिपटे हुए थे।En: It was winter, and people were wrapped in warm clothes.Hi: बाजार की चहल-पहल बढ़ गई थी।En: The hustle and bustle of the bazar had increased.Hi: दुकानदार ऊँची आवाज़ में अपने सामान की तारीफ कर रहे थे।En: Shopkeepers were loudly praising their goods.Hi: मसालों और मिठाइयों की खुशबू हर ओर फैली हुई थी।En: The aroma of spices and sweets was spread all around.Hi: आरव और मीरा पुराने दिल्ली बाजार में चल रहे थे।En: Arav and Meera were walking through the Purane Delhi bazar.Hi: ये एक ऐसा दिन था जब बाजार में खरीदारी करने का सही समय था।En: It was a day when it was the right time to shop in the bazar.Hi: आरव किसी खास के लिए एक उपहार ढूंढ़ रहा था।En: Arav was looking for a gift for someone special.Hi: वह जानता था कि यह उपहार उसके भावनाओं को व्यक्त करने में मदद करेगा।En: He knew that this gift would help express his feelings.Hi: लेकिन बाजार की भीड़ और तरह-तरह की चीजें उसे संशय में डाल रही थी।En: But the crowd and variety of things in the bazar were making him uncertain.Hi: मीरा, जो आरव की घनिष्ठ मित्र थी, उसके साथ थी।En: Meera, who was Arav's close friend, was with him.Hi: वह शांत और समजदार थी, आरव का संबल बनी हुई थी।En: She was calm and understanding, acting as his support.Hi: "आरव, ज़रूरी नहीं कि उपहार महंगा हो, पर दिल से दिया गया हो," मीरा ने उसे समझाया।En: "Arav, it is not necessary that the gift be expensive, but it should be given from the heart," Meera explained to him.Hi: बाजार की भीड़ चिल्ला रही थी, लेकिन आरव के मन की बेचैनी बढ़ती जा रही थी।En: The bazar crowd was noisy, but Arav's restlessness was increasing.Hi: वह हर दुकान पर जाता और आशा करता कि उसे वह एक उपहार मिलेगा जो उसकी भावनाओं को सही तरीके से व्यक्त करेगा।En: He went to each shop, hoping to find a gift that would perfectly express his feelings.Hi: लेकिन हर बार उसे कहीं न कहीं कुछ कमी महसूस होती।En: But every time, he felt something was missing.Hi: चलते-चलते एक छोटी सी दुकान पर उनकी नजर पड़ी।En: While walking, they noticed a small shop.Hi: वहां हाथ से बनी खूबसूरत ज्वेलरी थी।En: There was beautiful handcrafted jewelry there.Hi: आरव ने एक कंगन देखा जो साधारण था, लेकिन उसमें एक अद्भुत आकर्षण था।En: Arav saw a bracelet that was simple but had an incredible charm.Hi: वह जान गया कि यही वह उपहार था उसे देना चाहिए।En: He knew that this was the gift he should give.Hi: आरव ने कंगन खरीदा, और उसे अपने हाथों में पकड़कर उसे महसूस किया।En: Arav bought the bracelet and held it in his hands, feeling it.Hi: उसकी अंदरूनी खुशी और संतोष की कोई तुलना नहीं थी।En: His inner joy and satisfaction were incomparable.Hi: मीरा ने उसकी पसंद की तारीफ की और कहा, "यह कंगन तुम्हारी सच्ची भावना को व्यक्त करता है, और यह तुम्हारे व्यक्तित्व का हिस्सा है।En: Meera praised his choice and said, "This bracelet expresses your true emotion, and it is a part of your personality."Hi: "वह दोनों बाजार से बाहर निकले, और आरव को यह एहसास हुआ कि कभी-कभी सादगी में ही असली खूबसूरती होती है।En: They both walked out of the bazar, and Arav realized that sometimes real beauty lies in simplicity.Hi: इस यात्र ने उसे यह सिखा दिया कि हर चीज़ में व्यक्तिगत जुड़ाव और भावनात्मक मूल्य किसी भी भौतिक वस्तु से कहीं अधिक महत्वपूर्ण होता है।En: This journey taught him that personal connection and emotional value in everything are much more important than any material object.Hi: अब वह अपने निर्णयों पर अधिक विश्वास करने लगा था।En: Now he had begun to have more confidence in his decisions.Hi: पुराने दिल्ली का बाजार अपनी रंगीन रोशनी में धीरे-धीरे डूब रहा था, और आरव और मीरा की दोस्ती का रिश्ता और भी गहरा हो गया था।En: The purane Dilli ka bazar was gradually sinking into its colorful lights, and the bond of Arav and Meera's friendship had grown even deeper. Vocabulary Words:hustle: चहल-पहलbustle: हलचलaroma: खुशबूpraising: तारीफwrapped: लिपटेexpress: व्यक्तuncertain: संशयunderstanding: समझदारrestlessness: बेचैनीhandcrafted: हाथ से बनीcharm: आकर्षणbracelet: कंगनincredible: अद्भुतjoy: खुशीsatisfaction: संतोषincomparable: तुलनाsimplicity: सादगीjourney: यात्राconnection: जुड़ावbond: रिश्ताgradually: धीरे-धीरेcolorful: रंगीनconfidence: विश्वासstreets: गलीseason: मौसमsupport: संबलnoisy: चिल्लानाmissing: कमीnoticed: नजर पड़ीpersonal: व्यक्तिगत

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Night of Lights and Bonds: Maha Shivaratri in Mumbai Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-21-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई का गेटवे ऑफ इंडिया, मस्तमौला सर्दियों की हवा में महाशिवरात्रि की रोशनी में नहाया हुआ था।En: The Mumbai Gateway of India was bathed in the lights of Maha Shivaratri in the carefree winter breeze.Hi: गणेश की चुटकी से मंदिर में चमक रही दीपों की कतारें ठंढी हवा के साथ लहरा रही थीं।En: With Ganesh's snap, the rows of lamps shining in the temple swayed with the chilly air.Hi: लोग मंदिर की ओर बढ़ रहे थे, उनके हाथों में फूल और प्रसाद थे।En: People were moving towards the temple, carrying flowers and offerings in their hands.Hi: ठंडी समुद्री हवा में भक्ति और उमंग की गूंज फैली हुई थी।En: The cold sea breeze was filled with echoes of devotion and enthusiasm.Hi: आगंतुकों के एक समूह की अगुवाई कर रहे थे आरव। उनकी उम्र अट्ठाईस साल थी और वह एक अनुभवी और जानकार टूर गाइड थे।En: Leading a group of visitors was Aarav, who was twenty-eight years old and an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide.Hi: आरव के मन में गुप्त रूप से असफलता का डर छिपा था, लेकिन उनकी मुस्कान हमेशा मीठी और भरोसेमंद होती थी।En: Secretly, Aarav harbored a fear of failure, but his smile was always sweet and reliable.Hi: आरव चाह रहे थे कि इस महाशिवरात्रि के दौरे को वह सबसे बेहतरीन तरीके से संपन्न करें और खासतौर पर एक खास आगंतुक इशिता को प्रभावित करें।En: Aarav wanted to complete this Maha Shivaratri tour in the best way possible and especially impress a particular visitor, Ishita.Hi: इशिता दिल्ली से आई थी, उसकी उम्र छब्बीस वर्ष थी, और वह साहसी और उत्सुक प्रवृत्ति की थी, हालांकि वह अपनी निजी हानि से जूझ रही थी।En: Ishita had come from Delhi, she was twenty-six years old, and she was brave and curious, though she was struggling with a personal loss.Hi: सब कुछ ठीक चल रहा था जब तक इशिता के साथ अचानक कुछ अप्रत्याशित न हो गया।En: Everything was going smoothly until something unexpected happened to Ishita.Hi: इशिता को पोहे से बनी एक मिठाई से एलर्जी हो गई।En: She had an allergic reaction to a poha-based sweet.Hi: उसका चेहरा लाल पड़ गया और वह थोड़ा परेशान नजर आने लगी।En: Her face turned red, and she started to look a bit troubled.Hi: आरव ने तुरंत स्थिति को समझ लिया।En: Aarav quickly understood the situation.Hi: वह घबरा गए, लेकिन खुद को संयमित रखते हुए उन्होंने सहायता के लिए इधर-उधर देखा।En: He panicked, but maintaining his composure, he looked around for help.Hi: उसी समय, रोहन, जो एक स्थानीय डॉक्टर थे और आरव का मित्र भी थे, पास में ही थे।En: At the same time, Rohan, a local doctor and Aarav's friend, was nearby.Hi: रोहन हमेशा दूसरों की मदद करने के लिए तत्पर रहते थे, हालांकि वह खुद अपनी जीवन और कार्य के बीच संतुलन बनाने की कोशिश में थे।En: Rohan was always ready to help others, although he himself was trying to balance his life and work.Hi: आरव ने उनसे तुरंत संपर्क किया। "रोहन, इशिता को एलर्जी हो गई है, उसे तुम्हारी मदद चाहिए," आरव ने कहा।En: Aarav reached out to him immediately. "Rohan, Ishita has had an allergic reaction, she needs your help," Aarav said.Hi: रोहन ने तुरंत कार्यवाही की।En: Rohan took immediate action.Hi: उन्होंने अपने बैग से अलर्जी की दवा निकाली और इशिता को दी।En: He took out allergy medication from his bag and gave it to Ishita.Hi: कुछ ही पल में इशिता के चेहरे का लालपन कम होना शुरू हुआ।En: Within moments, the redness on Ishita's face began to reduce.Hi: वह ठीक महसूस करने लगी और राहत की सांस ली।En: She started feeling better and breathed a sigh of relief.Hi: "धन्यवाद, रोहन," इशिता ने कहा, "तुमने मेरी बड़ी मदद की।"En: "Thank you, Rohan," Ishita said, "you've been a great help."Hi: आरव ने भी राहत की सांस ली।En: Aarav also breathed a sigh of relief.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि संकट के समय में शांत बने रहना और सही फैसले लेना कितना महत्वपूर्ण था।En: He realized how important it was to remain calm and make the right decisions during a crisis.Hi: अब इशिता और बाकी यात्री एक बार फिर महाशिवरात्रि के इस खास दौरे का आनंद लेने के लिए तैयार थे।En: Now Ishita and the other travelers were once again ready to enjoy this special Maha Shivaratri tour.Hi: तीनों के बीच एक नई दोस्ती की शुरुआत हो चुकी थी।En: A new friendship had begun between the three of them.Hi: आरव की छटपटाहट अब आश्वासन में बदल चुकी थी।En: Aarav's restlessness had now transformed into assurance.Hi: उन्होंने सिख लिया था कि कठिनाइयों से घबराना नहीं, बल्कि धैर्यपूर्वक उनका सामना करना चाहिए।En: He had learned not to panic in the face of difficulties but to face them patiently.Hi: महाशिवरात्रि का यह उत्सव केवल आरव के लिए ही नहीं, बल्कि हर किसी के लिए विशेष बन चुका था।En: The Maha Shivaratri celebration had become special not just for Aarav but for everyone. Vocabulary Words:bathed: नहाया हुआcarefree: मस्तमौलाchilly: ठंडीenthusiasm: उमंगharbored: गुप्त रूप से छिपायाfailure: असफलताimpress: प्रभावित करनाcurious: उत्सुकstruggling: जूझ रहीunexpected: अप्रत्याशितreaction: प्रतिक्रियाcomposure: संयमimmediate: तुरंतmedication: दवाbreathed: सांस लीrelief: राहतassurance: आश्वासनcrisis: संकटdevotion: भक्तिguiding: अगुवाईtour: दौराoffering: प्रसादmaintaining: संयमितbalancing: संतुलनtransformed: बदल चुकीface: सामना करनाconviviality: प्रतिक्रियाsigh: सांसlatent: छिपा हुआserenity: शांति

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Arvind's Allergic Adventure and the Power of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-20-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: हैदराबाद में सर्दियों की शुरुआत हो चुकी थी। सड़कों पर महाशिवरात्रि की तैयारियों की धूम थी।En: Winter had begun in Hyderabad and the bustle of Mahashivratri preparations was evident on the streets.Hi: हर दिशा में शिवजी के भजन और बेल-पत्रों की माला बिक रही थीं।En: In every direction, devotional songs of Shivji echoed, and garlands of bel leaves were being sold.Hi: हाई-टेक सिटी अपने नाम के मुताबिक, ऊंचे-ऊंचे तकनीकी भवनों से सजी थी।En: True to its name, the Hi-Tech City was adorned with tall technological buildings.Hi: इन सबके बीच, अंदर ही अंदर घबराए हुए अरविंद शहर आए थे।En: Among all this, Arvind had come to the city, inwardly nervous.Hi: अरविंद दिल्ली से थे।En: Arvind was from Delhi.Hi: वे एक तकनीकी सम्मेलन में भाग लेने के लिए हैदराबाद आए थे।En: He had come to Hyderabad to participate in a technical conference.Hi: उनका लक्ष्य था अपनी नई प्रोजेक्ट का प्रदर्शन करना।En: His aim was to present his new project.Hi: लेकिन पृष्ठभूमि में एक डर हर समय उनके साथ था - उनका पुराना एलर्जी का इतिहास।En: But lurking in the background was a constant fear – his history of allergies.Hi: सम्मेलन का दिन आया।En: The day of the conference arrived.Hi: उनका मन यही सोच रहा था कि सब ठीक से हो।En: His mind was preoccupied with hoping everything would go well.Hi: लेकिन दुर्भाग्य से, उस दिन सुबह-सुबह, नाश्ते में कुछ ऐसा खा लिया जिससे उन्होंने तेज एलर्जी का अनुभव किया।En: But unfortunately, that morning, he ate something at breakfast that triggered a severe allergic reaction.Hi: उनका चेहरा लाल हो गया, सांस लेने में दिक्कत होने लगी।En: His face turned red, and he started having difficulty breathing.Hi: उन्हें समझ नहीं आ रहा था कि क्या करें।En: He didn't know what to do.Hi: एक तरफ उनका सपना था - मंच पर जा कर अपनी प्रेजेंटेशन देना, और दूसरी तरफ उनकी सेहत।En: On one side was his dream – to go on stage and give his presentation, and on the other was his health.Hi: इसी बीच मेघा और राघव, उनके सहकर्मी, उनकी मदद के लिए आगे आए।En: In the midst of this, his colleagues, Megha and Raghav, came forward to help him.Hi: मेघा ने कहा, "अरविंद, तुम्हारी सेहत सबसे पहले है। तुम्हें डॉक्टर के पास जाना चाहिए।"En: Megha said, "Arvind, your health comes first. You should see a doctor."Hi: सम्मेलन हॉल के बाहर, राघव ने अरविंद को तुरंत अस्पताल ले जाने का प्रयास किया।En: Outside the conference hall, Raghav tried to rush Arvind to the hospital immediately.Hi: अरविंद शुरू में झिझके लेकिन फिर उन्होंने सोचा, "अगर सेहत ही ठीक नहीं रही, तो सब कुछ बेकार है।"En: Initially hesitant, Arvind then thought, "If health isn't well, then everything else is worthless."Hi: मेघा और राघव ने मिलकर अरविंद को अस्पताल पहुंचाया।En: Megha and Raghav together took Arvind to the hospital.Hi: डॉक्टर ने उन्हें देखकर तुरंत इलाज शुरू किया।En: Seeing him, the doctor promptly began treatment.Hi: सही दवाओं और देखभाल से अरविंद की हालत में सुधार हुआ।En: With the right medications and care, Arvind's condition improved.Hi: उसी शाम, उनकी हालत नियंत्रण में आ गई।En: By that evening, his condition was under control.Hi: अरविंद ने तब समझा कि काम और सपने महत्वपूर्ण हैं, लेकिन सेहत उन सब से ऊपर है।En: Arvind then realized that while work and dreams are important, health is above all else.Hi: उन्होंने अपने दोस्तों की मदद का भी शुक्रिया अदा किया।En: He also thanked his friends for their help.Hi: वो समझ गए थे कि असली दोस्त वही होते हैं जो मुश्किल वक्त में आपके साथ खड़े होते हैं।En: He understood that true friends are those who stand with you in difficult times.Hi: हैदराबाद की वो ठंडी शाम अरविंद के लिए एक नई सीख लेकर आई थी।En: That cold evening in Hyderabad brought a new lesson for Arvind.Hi: उन्होंने निश्चय किया कि आगे से वे अपनी सेहत को नजरअंदाज नहीं करेंगे और दोस्ती की असली परख इस अनुभव के जरिए पा ली थी।En: He resolved not to overlook his health in the future, and through this experience, he discovered the true test of friendship.Hi: महाशिवरात्रि के इस विशेष समय ने उनके जीवन में एक अनमोल सबक जोड़ दिया था।En: The special time of Mahashivratri had added an invaluable lesson to his life. Vocabulary Words:bustle: धूमdevotional: भजनadorned: सजीinwardly: अंदर ही अंदरnervous: घबराएparticipate: भाग लेनेtriggered: प्रेरित कियाreaction: प्रतिक्रियाhesitant: झिझकेpromptly: तुरंतmedications: दवाओंcondition: स्थितिoverlook: नजरअंदाजinvaluable: अनमोलexperience: अनुभवconference: सम्मेलनcolleague: सहकर्मीdream: सपनाpresentation: प्रेजेंटेशनconstant: लगातारsevere: तेजdifficulty: दिक्कतcare: देखभालimportant: महत्वपूर्णunder control: नियंत्रण मेंresolved: निश्चय कियाhistory: इतिहासtall: ऊंचेechoed: गूंजbackground: पृष्ठभूमि

The spiritual and spirited sounds of Qawwali music, the Sufi devotional style from Pakistan, go all the way back to the 13th century. And incredibly, the Saami family of Pakistan has kept that tradition going in an unbroken line for almost 800 years. The Saami Brothers belong to the best known Gharana (a system of connection or “house” in Hindustani music) of Qawwali, the Qawwal Bachon Ka Gharana of Delhi, and are the custodians of the traditions of Qawwali and Khayaal of Hazrat Ameer Khusrau and Ustad Taanrus Khan Sahab, (The Aga Khan Museum). The brothers are well-versed in several genres of classical music, such as dhrupad, khayal, tarana, thumria and dadra which they blend during their performances of qawwal and perform in Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, Arabic, Hindi, Birj Bhasha, Saraiki and Persian. The Saami Brothers talk about Khayal (a possible translation is “imagination”), which is among the oldest forms of Hindustani vocal improvisation, passed carefully from master to student, generation to generation, (Northwest Asian Weekly). 'Qawwali', Arabic for "utterance", refers to the devotional music of the Sufis, the mystics of the Islamic religion. The term includes both the medium and its performance (Real World). The Saami Brothers perform both Qawwali and Khayaal, in-studio.Set list: 1. Sufi Dhikr in Raag Bhario'n: Allahu-Allahu 2. Qaul (Qawwali): Man Kunto Maula 

How about a nice hot bowl of stew? Stew means a lot to me, and I'll bet most of you like a good bowl of beef stew, or chili, or goulash. Or maybe some ratatouille? How about some good Belgian waterzooi, or a Polish bigos, or a plate of Thai curry?  A bowl of grits and étouffée at the Elk Creek Café set this episode off, which is why I interviewed Elk Creek chef Jon Forshey about what stew is, and some tips on making better stew, and an added bonus, his memories of his grandmother, "the patron saint of Poverty Hollow." That's where Jon learned to cook, and we'll talk about that, too. I'll tell you about my own stew journey, how learning to make a good stew really taught me how to cook, and fired me up to learn more. One of the things I learned about was bay leaves, and I'll use my first podcast sidebar to tell you about them. Bay leaves are more interesting and versatile than I realized, used in cooking from Baltimore to Baton Rouge, Germany, Delhi, Manila, and back to the Bay Area! Then I'll walk you through making my own birthday dinner, a nice pot of Carbonnade Flamande, a Belgian beef stew made with onions and beer, and about the State College pub crawl Cathy and I did while it was simmering at home.  What I'm Drinking Today is one of the beers I used in the Carbonnade, Ommegang Abbey Dubbel, a rich, spicy old friend from back in the early days of craft beer.  The Smack Dab In The Centre segment is about the new 2026 Happy Valley Inspiration Guide, tons of great things to do in Centre County.   Next episode might be about Kane, PA, if I can get the interview scheduled in time; the person I'm interviewing has a very busy schedule, but they're the right person for the job. If not, there are other STAG irons in the fire! See you in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0   https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ "Snare Roll" FX by freesound_community on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/) arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au  Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

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The American civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson, who twice ran for the Democratic nomination for president, has died aged 84. Tributes have been flowing in, with President Trump describing him as a good man and a force of nature. In a statement, Reverend Jackson's family called him a "servant leader to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world". Also: Iran says the latest indirect talks on its nuclear programme with the US in Geneva have been more constructive than previous discussions, but warns that more work is needed; one of the world's biggest AI summits is beginning in India this week, with up to 50,000 people gathering in Delhi; and China and other Asian countries are celebrating the Lunar New Year - the start of the Year of the Fire Horse.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment.Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto credit: PA

The American civil rights icon, Rev. Jesse Jackson, died today at the age of 84. His advisor James Zogby, who traveled with him throughout the Middle East, discusses his legacy. Also, at this week's India AI Impact Summit, Delhi brings together leaders of nations and tech for what it's calling the first major summit on AI hosted in the Global South. And, remittances to Mexico fall for the first time in over a decade. Plus, the story of actor and director Robert Duvall who loved to tango. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A $35 billion deal would see France delivering over 100 Rafale jet fighters. The talks are taking places as a major conference on AI gets underway in Delhi. Also, Warner Brothers Discovers says it will temporarily re-open negotiations with Paramount Skydance in another takeover twist. And we hear about a mini gold rush near Johannesburg in South Africa.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Craig Henderson

Delhi is hosting an artificial intelligence summit with politicians and tech executives from more than 20 different countries convening in India to discuss how AI could reshape economies and regulation. Elsewhere, Sam Fenwick looks at what a major factory closure means for South Africa's sugarcane farmers. And, who will actually buy Warner Brothers Discovery? (Picture: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) after he inaugurates India AI impact Expo 2026 in New Delhi, India. Credit: PRESS INFORMATON BUREAU HANDOUT/EPA/Shutterstock)

Ex-V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar doesn't know why the Modi govt. won't give him the bungalow he is entitled to, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh talks about falling transparency in this episode of ----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/modi-govt-transparency-pakistan-link-red-fort-blast/2855817/

You are descending from the Annapurna Circuit when one pothole changes everything. A crash, a broken collarbone, and the ride comes to an abrupt halt.In this midweek update, Olly Hargreaves shares what it was like cycling through India and Nepal. He drops us right into the chaos of riding out of Delhi before reaching the huge peaks of the Himalayas in Nepal. He talks through the aftermath of his accident, a week in hospital, and how quickly long-term bike travel plans can shift.I also give a shout out to listeners who have been sharing their must-see places, taking us from Japan to Iceland and beyond.You can follow Olly's journey via his instagram - @Sagas.of_Olly.Hargreaves EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/STR Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Check out Old Man Mountain for the perfect way to carry gear on your bike. Support the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Delhi is hosting an artificial intelligence summit with politicians and tech executives from more than 20 different countries convening in India to discuss how AI could reshape economies and regulation. Elsewhere, Sam Fenwick looks at what a major factory closure means for South Africa's sugarcane farmers. And, who will actually buy Warner Brothers Discovery? (Picture: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) after he inaugurates India AI impact Expo 2026 in New Delhi, India. Credit: PRESS INFORMATON BUREAU HANDOUT/EPA/Shutterstock)

SHOW SCHEDULE 2-13-20261909 BENGAL1.Jeff Bliss discusses Governor Newsom's mixed popularity in California, highlighting failures in housing affordability, rising homelessness, and the costly, delayed high-speed rail project undermining his national ambitions.2.Jeff Bliss reports on Las Vegas's growth as Californians relocate there, the continued success of In-N-Out Burger, and the irony of California's beautiful weather amidst persistent economic troubles.3.Jeff Bliss and Brandon Weichert debate the AI boom, predicting a market correction followed by a second wave where robotics and AI integration fundamentally transform the global economy.4.Conrad Black reflects on former Prime Minister Stephen Harper's conservative achievements and analyzes current leader Pierre Poilievre's similar but more comprehensive vision to rescue Canada's stagnating economy.5.Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center analyzes tensions between the President and the Federal Reserve, warning against fiscal dominance where political pressure regarding debt forces the Fed to lower rates.6.Jim McTague describes Lancaster County's freezing tundra weather, inflation impacting Valentine's Day sales, and a significant financial windfall for local government from a new data center.7.Michael Munger reviews George Selgin's book False Dawn, arguing that regime uncertainty from FDR's arbitrary New Deal policies hindered investment and actually prolonged the Great Depression.8.Michael Munger explains how post-WWII economic recovery defied Keynesian predictions of doom due to the removal of government controls and a massive release of pent-up consumer demand.9.Josh Rogin discusses the trade conflict between the US and India, noting that tariffs were used as leverage regarding Russian oil and Modi's diplomatic de-risking from Washington.10.Josh Rogin analyzes the reopening of trade between Washington and Delhi, suggesting India is returning to a non-aligned strategy despite improved relations and adjusted tariff rates.11.Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss of the Long War Journal discuss a sophisticated Islamic State drone attack on an airfield in Niger, highlighting security failures by the Russian Africa Corps that replaced US forces.12.Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss provide updates on Somalia including relative success against Al-Shabaab leadership, while reports confirm Russian deceptive recruitment of Africans for the war in Ukraine.13.Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center analyzes the crumbling Non-Proliferation Treaty, citing Iran's inspection violations and China's nuclear expansion as critical challenges for the upcoming international review conference.14.Henry Sokolski critiques the chaotic government response to a balloon over El Paso, arguing the incident exposes dangerous coordination flaws in America's homeland security apparatus and interagency communication.15.Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black contrasts SpaceX's routine success with ULA's technical struggles, attributing the booming private space sector and massive investments to a shift toward capitalist models.16.Bob Zimmerman covers ESA's fast-tracked Apophis asteroid mission, a commercial attempt to resÅcue a NASAtelescope, and the contrasting regulatory environments of the UK and New Zealand for space launches.Å

Josh Rogin analyzes the reopening of trade between Washington and Delhi, suggesting India is returning to a non-aligned strategy despite improved relations and adjusted tariff rates.1862 INDIA