Podcasts about Gujarat

Orchestrating the Nomad Century: Quotas, New Cities, and the Food Production Revolution. Gaia Vince encourages a proactive vision for managing massive climate-driven migration, involving facing expected heat, enlarging northern cities, and building entirely new ones. Vince provides an optimistic example of a managed migration where a farmer in Gujarat, India, applies for migration and is assigned to Aberdeen, Scotland. She suggests establishing a new United Nations agency with "real teeth" to organize migration among host and origin nations, allocating people via a quota system to specific jobs and areas. To mitigate hostility, migrants would commit to taking jobs in high-need industries for their first few years. A major challenge is food supply, requiring a complete overhaul of global food production, necessitating a shift toward a plant-based diet, as mass meat production is extremely inefficient. Alternative food sources like plant-based meats, insects, and vertical farming in cities are essential. Vince emphasizes the enormous potential for biodiversity restoration if damaged natural landscapes are left alone.

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are joined by New Zealand captain Sophie Devine who has just retired from ODI's following the White Ferns exit from the Women's World Cup. She looks back on her career, tells us about her experience of this World Cup and what is next for her.India have made it to the semi-finals of a home World Cup, so we ask if their success is down to the Women's Premier League and hear from Gujarat player Sayali Satghare on how the WPL helped her earn her maiden cap for India.Plus with the Ashes around the corner we hear from Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris on the fitness of Pat Cummins and the other bowling options in the Aussie team.Photo: Sophie Devine, Captain of New Zealand pictured ahead of the coin toss ahead of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup India 2025 match between England and New Zealand at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Visakhapatnam, India. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

As recently as 1928, a vast swathe of Asia—India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, Bhutan, Yemen, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait—were bound together under a single imperial banner, an entity known officially as the “Indian Empire,” or more simply as the British Raj. And then, in just fifty years, the Indian Empire shattered. Five partitions tore it apart, carving out new nations, redrawing maps, and leaving behind a legacy of war, exile and division.A new book the author Sam Dalrymple, Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia, presents the unknown back story of how the Indian Empire was unmade. Sam is a historian and award-winning filmmaker who grew up in Delhi. He graduated from Oxford University as a Persian and Sanskrit scholar. In 2018, he co-founded Project Dastaan, a peace-building initiative that reconnects refugees displaced by the 1947 Partition of India. His debut film, Child of Empire, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2022, and he runs the history Substack @ travelsofsamwise.To talk more about his new book, Sam joins Milan on the podcast this week. They discuss Sam's personal journey with the Partition of the subcontinent, the forgotten separation of Burma from the Indian Empire, and Delhi's dismissiveness of its Gulf outposts. Plus, the two talk about the creation of Pakistan, the twin genocides of 1971, and the special resonance of the princely state of Junagadh in modern-day Gujarat.Episode notes:1. Sam Dalrymple, “The Gujarati Kingdom That Almost Joined Pakistan,” Travels of Samwise (Substack), July 5, 2025.2. Nishad Sanzagiri, “Shattered Lands by Sam Dalrymple review – the many partitions of southern Asia,” The Guardian, July 1, 2025.3. “Ramachandra Guha Revisits India After Gandhi,” Grand Tamasha, April 19, 2023.4. Preeti Zacharia, “Interview with historian Sam Dalrymple, author of Shattered Lands,” Hindu, July 8, 2025.5. Sam Dalrymple, “The Lingering Shadow of India's Painful Partition,” TIME, July 14, 2025.

Amit Singh, a postdoctoral researcher at the Centre for Social Studies (CES) at the University of Coimbra, discusses Hindutva, a political ideology encompassing the cultural justification of Hindu nationalism and the belief in establishing Hindu hegemony within India, as well as the dangers it poses to religious minorities today. Covering Narendra Modi's trajectory from Gujarat's Chief Minister from 2001 to 2014 to the Indian head of state, Singh explains how the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) and other far-right Hindutva groups have created conflicts between Hindus and Muslims in order to destabilise communal balance, Singh describes how India's colonial past has been polarised by far-right Hindu nationalist groups who have aimed at Christian, Muslim and other Indian minority religious groups in order to create division within India on a social level, while Modi and other BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) cohorts have enacted draconian legislation which is aimed at maintaining the Hindutva majority status with the political and bureaucratic plateaus while conterminously creating conflicts throughout the country. Covering the recent history of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the only Indian territory with a Muslim majority, Singh contends that the application of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which divides Kashmir into regions while artificially populating the area with Hindus, is all part of a greater plan by the BJP to further sow sectarian divides politically which nourish the growing social divide between religious minorities and Hindus, while completely abandoning the forty-second Amendment of the Indian Constitution (1976) whereby the Preamble to the Constitution asserts that India is a secular nation. Get full access to Savage Minds at savageminds.substack.com/subscribe

Från medicinmäns erfarenheter till laboratoriestudier så hoppas forskare kunna utveckla växtbaserade medel för att komplettera dagens läkemedel. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Traditionell kunskap om växters läkande egenskaper har i generationer varit en central del av vård och behandling i många samhällen världen över. Nu satsar forskare och Världshälsoorganisationen, WHO, på att ta dessa erfarenheter vidare via medicinmän för att testa substanser i modern laboratoriemiljö och utveckla regelverk. Målet på Indigenous knowledge based medicines and innovations center vid Free state university i Bloemfontein i Sydafrika är att identifiera växtbaserade substanser. Där har t ex kunskaper från apor som medicinmän iakttagit tagits vidare till labbet. Det kan handla om att hitta ett komplement, adjuvans, till befintliga läkemedel för tuberkulos, som drabbar miljontals människor i världen. Men än så länge tycks det vara lång väg kvar innan man kan nå fram till kliniska studier på människor. Vid Amity Institute of Phytochemistry and Phytomedicine,AIP&P, i Noida utanför New Delhi i Indien, har man stora framtidsvisioner för vad växtbaserade medel kan leda till. Där räknar man med att Kina och Indien tillsammans kommer att stå för en mångmiljard omsättning för alternativa mediciner. På WHO:s nybildade centrum, Global Traditional Medicine Center, GTMC i Jamnagar i Gujarat i Indien, arbetar man samtidigt för att skapa regler och standarder som gör att traditionell medicin ska kunna integreras i konventionell vård.Utmaningarna är många, från finansiering av studier till att bygga broar mellan konventionell medicin och traditionell medicin. Reporter: Annika Östmanannika.ostman@sr.seProducent: Lars Broströmlars.brostrom@sr.se

TheAmer-Indians In this week's episode, Luke travels to the outer reaches of London's underground train network to meet James in Little Chalfont, to explore the places that increasing numbers of South Asian diasporas go when they move on from West London, and how they help transform those places and their cuisines. **Starters** (01.29-12-12) Ahead of their lunch with Vimal Dalal – a production editor on The Migration Menu and a one-time Southallian – James and Luke outline the history of post-World War II settlement in the suburbs and semi-rural towns that surround London. They discuss the appeal of such places – including the lure of selective school education – to those who first travelled from South Asia to London, settling in places like Southall, and the impact of these more recent movements on the suburban culinatry landscape. **Mains** (12:12-25:52) James and Luke meet Vimal outside The Kokum (www.thekokum.co.uk) for a pan-Indian inspired lunch, during which they hear the migration story of Vimal's family, from Gujarat and Tanzania, to Southall in the 1980s and, via Hayes, to Little Chalfont, a village near Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. **Dessert** (25:52-33:05) After lunch chat reflects on how the suburban curry house has been transformed by more recent waves of migration out from the inner cities, which have also expanded the range of South Asian groceries and vegetables available in local shops. New arrivals also find themselves supported by groups like the Amer-Indians, through which social events and business networks are co-ordinated. James and Luke also reflect on how a nostalgic vision of pre-war Britain came to be shared by some members of the South Asian diasporas who came to settle here. **The Menu** Masala Papad Palak Patta Chaat Tandoori Soya Chaap Mumbai Prawns Koliwada Malai Kofta Vegetable Handi Kombdi Rassa Jackfruit Dum Biryani Chilli Garlic Coriander Naan Works Cited: Baumann, Gerd. 1996. Contesting Culture: Discourse of Identity in Multi-Ethnic London. Cambridge University Press. Caplan, Lionel. 1999. “Gifting and receiving: Anglo-Indian Charity and its Beneficiaries in Madras”. In Tradition, Pluralism and Identity: In Honour of T. N. Madan, edited by V. Das, D. Gupta and P. Uberoi, 283­–305. New Delhi: Sage Publications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuần này, hơn một tỷ người trên khắp thế giới đang cùng nhau mừng lễ Diwali – lễ hội tôn giáo kỷ niệm chiến thắng của ánh sáng trước bóng tối. Đây là dịp đặc biệt quan trọng đối với các cộng đồng Nam Á tại Úc. Nhưng có một gia đình còn đi xa hơn thế – họ đã trở về Ấn Độ để đón lễ hội này.

This week, over a billion people around the world are celebrating Diwali, the Indian festival of lights that symbolises the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. After more than a decade in Australia, Divya Panchal has returned to Gujarat with her husband and children to celebrate the festival, reconnect with her family and rediscover the true spirit of Diwali.

This week, more than a billion people around the world are celebrating Diwali, the religious festival celebrating the victory of light over darkness. It's an important time for Australia's South Asian communities. But one family is going a step further, travelling to India for the occasion. SBS caught up with them in Gujarat, on India's west coast. This story was produced in collaboration with SBS Gujarati Executive Producer Vatsal Patel.

•⁠ ⁠ஆணவப் படுகொலைகளை தடுக்க நடவடிக்கை - பேரவையில் முக்கிய அறிவிப்பை வெளியிட்ட முதலமைச்சர் மு.க.ஸ்டாலின்•⁠ ⁠"தமிழ்நாட்டுக்கு ரூ.2.85 லட்சம் கோடி.. உத்தர பிரதேசத்திற்கு மட்டும் ரூ.10.6 லட்சம் கோடி" - தங்கம் தென்னரசு?•⁠ ⁠இருமல் மருந்து விவகாரம் - சட்டப்பேரவையில் கொண்டுவரப்பட்ட கவன ஈர்ப்புத் தீர்மானத்தில் அமைச்சர் மா.சுப்பிரமணியன் விளக்கம்•⁠ ⁠'கேள்வியே கேட்கக் கூடாதா?' - வேல்முருகன் VS துரைமுருகன்; களேபரமான சட்டமன்றம்! •⁠ ⁠அ.தி.மு.க.வின் 54-வது ஆண்டுத் தொடக்க விழா கொண்டாட்டத்தில் இருந்த அ.தி.மு.க உறுப்பினர்களால் தனிமரமாக இருந்த ஓ.பி.எஸ்..!•⁠ ⁠கரூர்: "மாற்றி மாற்றி பேசும் மா.சு, ரகுபதி; உடற்கூராய்வு கணக்கில் ஏன் குழப்பம்?'' -அண்ணாமலை கேள்வி •⁠ ⁠சிபிஐ அதிகாரிகளிடம் ஆவணங்களை ஒப்படைத்த SIT•⁠ ⁠சென்னை கிளாம்பாக்கம் பேருந்து முனையத்தில் அமைச்சர் சிவசங்கர் ஆய்வு.•⁠ ⁠Gujarat: முதல்வரைத் தவிர அனைத்து அமைச்சர்களும் ராஜினாமா! - என்ன நடக்கிறது குஜராத் அரசில்?•⁠ ⁠2030-ம் ஆண்டு காமன்வெல்த் போட்டிகளை நடத்துவதற்கான உரிமையை இந்தியா பெற்றுள்ளதா? •⁠ ⁠'பெண்களை துன்புறுத்தினால் எமராஜாவிடம் அனுப்புவோம்'- உ.பி., முதல்வர் யோகி ஆதித்யநாத் எச்சரிக்கை•⁠ ⁠பீகார் தேர்தலுக்கான வேட்பாளர் பட்டியலை வெளியிட்டது காங்கிரஸ் கட்சி•⁠ ⁠கர்நாடக அரசு நடத்தும் சாதிவாரி சர்வேயில் விபரங்களை அளிக்க நாராயண மூர்த்தி தம்பதி மறுப்பு.•⁠ ⁠ட்ரம்ப் - புதின் தொலைபேசியில் பேச்சுவார்த்தை; அடுத்து, ரஷ்யா - உக்ரைன் போரை நிறுத்துவாரா ட்ரம்ப்?

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. Politics and diplomacy are both running hot today — from Gandhinagar to Washington, and beyond. In Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has hit the reset button — all 16 ministers resigned, giving him a clean slate to rebuild his cabinet. BJP insiders call it a strategic reset ahead of the 2027 polls. The new team, to be sworn in at Mahatma Mandir, could nearly double in size. Amit Shah and JP Nadda are flying in, underscoring how high the stakes are for the BJP's strongest state. Across the world, Donald Trump's back in the headlines — twice over. First, he claimed PM Modi promised to stop Russian oil imports. India flatly denied it, saying its energy policy serves its own people, not foreign politics. Then, Trump revealed plans to meet Vladimir Putin in Budapest to “end the Ukraine war,” right as Zelensky lands in Washington. It's diplomacy — Trump-style — loud, unpredictable, and headline-hungry. Back in South Asia, India has clearly chosen sides in the Afghanistan–Pakistan border fight — and it's not Islamabad. Delhi slammed Pakistan for “sponsoring terrorism,” backing Kabul after deadly cross-border strikes. The timing is sharp — just as a Taliban minister visits India. And finally, a milestone worth celebrating — India's housing mission just crossed one million approvals under PM Awas Yojana 2.0, with half reserved for women. A quiet, inclusive success amid all the noise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manisha Parmar joins me from Gujarat, India to talk about the work she does with her schoolchildren around sustainable green education. Manisha leads impactful green initiatives, ranging from seed banks to bio-enzyme projects, while also researching how screen time influences children's emotional regulation, and says her mission is to combine education and sustainability to inspire the next generation of mindful, responsible global citizens.

From a modest upbringing in Gujarat, India, Neil Jesani has charted an extraordinary path to success as an entrepreneur and tax expert in the United States. Neil joins us to recount his inspiring journey from working in a New York City tax firm to launching successful ventures in HR software and cybersecurity. His story illustrates how unpredictability and a relentless entrepreneurial spirit can guide one to unexpected achievements, culminating in his leadership of a thriving tax and accounting firm in Florida.Mentorship and continuous learning are the cornerstones of Neil's and my professional growth. We talk about how a challenge to read "Think and Grow Rich" ignited my passion for consuming up to 50 books a year and shaped our business philosophies. The conversation delves into how small actions during an interview can reveal character, and how our reading habits have evolved to include audiobooks and podcasts. Foundational literature remains a guiding light in our hiring and business strategies.We also explore the intricacies of tax planning for business owners and the impact of AI on the future of work. Neil shares advanced tax-saving strategies for high-income earners and discusses the potential of AI to transform the job market. While some fear AI's impact on low-end jobs, we express optimism about America's future, emphasizing the importance of skill acquisition and adaptability. Our discussion highlights the resilience of Americans and the promise of AI-driven advancements in manufacturing, aligned with the themes of my upcoming book, "Escaping the Drift," set to launch on November 11th.CHAPTERS (00:00) From India to Success(09:10) Learning From Mentors and Building Culture(21:29) Problem Solving and Business Culture(28:53) Tax Planning Strategies for Business Owners(37:40) Future of Work and Human Intelligence(46:05) Investing in America's Future

Listen to JCO Global Oncology's Art of Global Oncology article, "Whispers After the Cure: Reflections on Marriage and Malignancy in India” by Dr. Vangipuram Harshil Sai, who is a fourth semester medical student at All India Institute of Medical Sciences. The article is followed by an interview with Harshil Sai and host Dr. Mikkael Sekeres. Sai shares his personal reflection of a visit which transformed into an education in silence, stigma, and the unseen aftermath of survivorship for young women in India. TRANSCRIPT Narrator: Whispers After the Cure: Reflections on Marriage and Malignancy in India, Vangipuram, Harshil Sai   A Summer Afternoon and A Story That Stayed The summer break of my fourth semester of medical school offered a fleeting reprieve from the relentless immersion in textbooks and caffeine-fueled study sessions. I had envisioned a few weeks of rest—a pause from the algorithms of diagnosis and the grind of multiple-choice questions that had become my daily rhythm. But one humid afternoon altered that plan. I accompanied my mother—a senior medical oncologist—to her clinic in a Tier 2 city in Southern India. Over the years, I had seen her not just as a clinician but as a quiet force of empathy. She was one of those remarkable physicians who listened not just to symptoms but also to stories. Her practice was rooted in presence, and her calm resilience often made my academic anxieties seem trivial. I settled into a corner chair in the waiting area, where the air was tinged with antiseptic and that uncomfortable waiting room stillness—an alert hush between uncertainty and news. Patients waited in quiet constellations: a man turning the same page of a newspaper, a teenage girl watching her intravenous drip as if it held answers, and a couple clasping hands without meeting eyes. It was in this atmosphere of suspended quiet that Aarthi entered. She was a young woman whose presence was composed yet tentative. Her story would become a quiet inflection point in my understanding of medicine. She was 24 years old, embodying the aspirations tied to a recent engagement. A postgraduate in English literature and a practicing psychologist; she carried herself with a rare blend of intellect, poise, and cultural grace that, in the eyes of many families, made her a deeply desirable bride. Her sari was immaculately draped, her posture measured and calm, yet in the way her fingers intertwined and her eyes briefly lowered, there was a trace of vulnerability—a shadow of the turmoil she carried within. She came alone that day, stepping into the waiting room with a composed demeanor that only hinted at the weight she bore in silence. What began as a day to observe became the beginning of something far more enduring: a glimpse into how healing extends beyond treatment—and how survival, though silent, often speaks the loudest. The Diagnosis That Changed the Wedding The consultation was precipitated by a clinical presentation of persistent neck fullness, low-grade fevers, and drenching night sweats, which had prompted a fine-needle aspiration before her visit. The atmosphere in the room held an implicit gravity, suggesting a moment of significant change. My mother, with her characteristic composure, initiated a diagnostic process with a positron emission tomography-computed tomography and biopsy. As usual, her steady presence provided reassurance amid the uncertainty. A week later, the diagnosis of classic Hodgkin lymphoma, stage IIB, was confirmed. Rapid initiation of ABVD chemotherapy would provide an almost certain pathway to remission and an excellent prognosis. Yet, this clinical assurance did not extend to personal tranquility. Aarthi made a deliberate choice to share the diagnosis with her fiancé—a considerate and empathetic individual from a well-regarded family. Their wedding preparations were already underway with gold reserves secured and a vibrant WhatsApp group of 83 members chronicling the countdown to their big day. Shortly thereafter, a prolonged silence settled, eventually broken by a call from a family member—not the fiancé—indicating that the family had decided to terminate the engagement because of apprehensions about future stability. The union dissolved without public discord, leaving Aarthi to navigate the subsequent journey independently. As expected, 6 months of chemotherapy culminated in a clean scan. Her physical health was restored, but an emotional chasm remained, unrecorded by clinical metrics. Yet beneath that silence was a quiet resilience—a strength that carried her through each cycle of treatment with a resolve as steady as any celebrated elsewhere. The regrowth of her hair prompted a conscious decision to trim it shorter, seemingly an assertion of autonomy. Her discourse on the illness shifted to the third person, suggesting a psychological distancing. Her reactions to inquiries about the terminated engagement were guarded. She would yield only a restrained smile, which intimated a multifaceted emotional response. Her remission was certain, yet the world she stepped back into was layered with quiet hurdles—social, cultural, and unseen—barriers far more intricate than the disease itself. Survivorship Without A Map In the weeks that followed Aarthi's diagnosis, I began to notice a quiet but consistent pattern in the oncology clinic—one that extended beyond medical recovery into the unspoken social aftermath. Among young, unmarried women in India, survivorship often came with a parallel challenge of navigating shifts in how they were perceived, particularly as marriage prospects. In Indian families where marital status is closely tied to stability and future security, a woman with a cancer history, even after complete remission, somehow came to be quietly perceived as less suitable. Proposals that had once moved forward with confidence were paused or reconsidered after disclosure. In some cases, financial discussions came with requests for additional support framed as reassurance rather than rejection. These changes were seldom explicit. Yet, across time, they pointed to a deeper uncertainty—about how survivorship fits into the expectations of traditional life scripts. For women like Aarthi, the narrative shifted toward caution. There were subtle inquiries about reproductive potential or disease recurrence and private deliberations over disclosure during matrimonial discussions, even within educated circles. Meanwhile, my observation of the disparity in how survivorship was interpreted across genders in our country left a profound mark on me. A 31-year-old male investment banker who had recovered from testicular cancer was hailed in local media as a testament to fortitude. Male patients seemed to gain social capital from their cancer journeys. This suggested a cultural framework where female value was quietly reassessed, influencing their post-treatment identity through unstated societal perceptions. Digital Ghosting and the New Untouchability Within the digital landscape of curated profiles and algorithmic matchmaking, the reassessment of female survivorship acquired a new dimension. In one instance, a sustained exchange of text messages ended abruptly following the mention of cancer remission. The final message remained unanswered. This form of silent disengagement—subtle, unspoken, and devoid of confrontation—highlighted how virtual spaces can compound post-treatment vulnerability. Designed to foster connection, these platforms sometimes amplified social distance, introducing a modern form of invisibility. Similar to employment status or religion, a cancer history has become another addition to a checklist used to evaluate compatibility. When Medicine Ends, but Society Does Not Begin As a medical student, I felt a growing discomfort. Our curriculum equips us to manage treatment protocols and survival metrics but rarely prepares us for the intangible burdens that persist after cure. What captures the weight of a canceled engagement? What framework supports the quiet reconstruction of identity after remission? Aarthi's path, echoed by many others, revealed a dissonance that medicine alone could not resolve. The challenge was not solely the illness but the reality that she was now unqualified to return to her normal life. Medicine delivers clean scans and structured follow-up, but social reintegration is less defined. In that space between biological recovery and social acceptance, cancer survivors often stand at the edge of wholeness—clinically well but navigating a quieter uncertainty. A Different Ending Two years later, Aarthi's journey took a quiet turn. At a spiritual retreat in Bengaluru, she met an ear, nose, and throat resident who had lost his father to lung cancer. Their connection, shaped by shared experiences, evolved into a partnership grounded in empathy and mutual respect. They married the following year. Their invitation carried a brief but powerful line: “Cancer Survivor. Love Thriver. Come celebrate both.” Today, they comanage a private hospital in Hyderabad. Aarthi leads psycho-oncology services, whereas her partner performs surgeries. He often notes that her presence brings a calm to the clinic that no medication can replicate. Aarthi's journey continues to guide me as I progress through my medical training, reminding me that cure and closure often follow separate paths. Healing, I have come to understand, extends beyond the clinic. It often unfolds in quieter spaces where scans no longer guide us. The real curriculum in oncology lies not only in staging and response rates but in recognizing the many transitions—social, emotional, and cultural—that survivors must navigate long after treatment has concluded. Social stigma is often a second metastasis—undetectable by imaging but present in tone, hesitation, and traditions that quietly redefine survivorship. For many women of marriageable age, treatment marks not the end of struggle but the start of another kind of uncertainty. These survivors carry wounds that do not bleed. Yet, they persist, navigate, and redefine strength on their own terms. Aarthi's quiet resilience became a point of reckoning for me, not as a medical case, but as a guide. Her story is not one of illness alone, but of dignity quietly reclaimed. “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”—Khalil Gibran.   Mikkael Sekeres: Welcome back to JCO's Cancer Stories: The Art of Oncology. This ASCO podcast features intimate narratives and perspectives from authors exploring their experiences in oncology. I'm your host, Mikkael Sekeres. I'm professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Hematology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami. In oncology, we often focus on treatment and a way to find a cure. But what about the expectations and challenges a patient may face from their diagnosis, and even discrimination, especially in different cultures? Today, we're going to examine that space with Harshil Vangipuram, a medical student from India whose JCO Global Oncology article, "Whispers After the Cure: Reflections on Marriage and Malignancy in India," touches on this complexity after treatment. Harshil, thank you for contributing to JCO Global Oncology and for joining us to discuss your article. Harshil Vangipuram: Thank you for having me, Dr. Sekeres. I was raised by a family of oncologists, my mother being a senior medical oncologist and father a senior radiation oncologist. I had exposure to contrasting worlds, which were resource constrained and a cutting edge technology world. And I have unfulfilled curiosity, and I'm still learning, forming ideals. I also see patients as my teachers, so I think that might be helpful. Mikkael Sekeres: Thank you so much for a little bit of that background. So, tell us a little bit about your journey through life so far. Where were you born and where did you do your education? Harshil Vangipuram: I was born in a state called Gujarat in the western part of India. My father got transferred to the southern part of India, so I did my education there. That's it, yeah. Mikkael Sekeres: Okay. That's enough. You're not that old. You haven't had the sort of training and final job that a lot of us have gone through. So, what about your story as a writer? How did you first get interested in writing, and how long have you been writing reflective or narrative pieces? Harshil Vangipuram: I read some books from Indian authors and from foreign, too. And they actually inspired me how patient care was being seen around globally. I always used to carry a hand note. I used to write what I used to see in the clinical postings here at AIIMS. And actually, journaling started as a stress relief for me, and slowly, after hearing patients' stories, it almost became an obligation to write about them. Mikkael Sekeres: Obligation, you use that word, which is such an interesting one. How did writing become an obligation? What did you feel obliged to do when writing about some of the patients you were seeing for the first time? Harshil Vangipuram: Many of them were having struggles which were not seen by everybody. And I got astonished by their confidence and resilience in those situations. So, I thought that I should write about them so that everybody knows about it. And these social stigmas were never talked by anyone around them. So, I felt that if I could voice them, others might eventually know about them. So, that's pretty much the reason I wrote. Mikkael Sekeres: It's so interesting. The people we meet every single day, particularly in hematology oncology, bring such fascinating backgrounds to us, and they're backgrounds that may be unfamiliar to us. And I think that as doctors and writers, we do often feel obliged to tell their stories from the mountaintops, to let other people in on some of the aspects of life and medical care that they're going through and just how inspiring some of these patients can be. Harshil Vangipuram: Yeah, yeah, very true. Very true. Mikkael Sekeres: You mentioned that your mom is a medical oncologist. What kind of influence did she have on your decision to enter medicine and perhaps your own specialty one day? Harshil Vangipuram: Observing my mother practice influenced a lot, and she taught me that medicine is not only about treating a patient, but also listening to their problems. It may be more present in the room. The textbooks I read didn't capture live experiences. I always thought that stories will stay with people longer than actual survival curves. Writing filled that gap between what I studied and what I felt in the OPD. Mikkael Sekeres: It's a great phrase you just whipped out. Patients' stories will stay with us longer than survival curves. Can you tell us a little bit about where her clinic is located? You said in southern India. Can you describe the types of patients she sees? Harshil Vangipuram: It's a small town called Nellore in Andhra Pradesh state. The patients are, most of the time, from a rural population where decisions are mostly family-driven and there's a tight community surveillance and the stigmas are more overt, too. A few of them can be from urban population also, but they have subtler discriminations towards stigmas. Mikkael Sekeres: Can you explain a little further what you mean by decisions are often family-driven? Harshil Vangipuram: If we take marriage, it is often seen as an alliance between two families that are trying to increase their social value, their economic status, and respect in the society. In arranged marriages, for suppose, it's basically driven between these concepts. Mikkael Sekeres: I don't know if it's too personal to ask, but are your parents in an arranged marriage? Harshil Vangipuram: No, not at all. Mikkael Sekeres: So not all the marriages in the clinic are arranged marriages. Harshil Vangipuram: Yeah. Mikkael Sekeres: You know, when you said that decisions are family-driven, you mentioned that people are in arranged marriages. And I wanted to talk a little bit about the stigma you highlight in your essay. I'll talk about that in a second. I thought you were going to go down a route about medical decisions being family-driven, meaning people have to support their families, and getting medical care is costly and takes time away from work, and that sometimes influences decisions about treating cancer. What examples have you seen of that in shadowing your mom? Harshil Vangipuram: I have seen patients who have Hodgkin's lymphoma, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer, who were in the age of 25 to 35, who were getting married. Many of them actually got their engagements broken. And many of them got rejected at matrimonial apps. Many of them also had been told to increase the dowry that is given actually in the form of financial security. Mikkael Sekeres: In your essay, you describe a woman who is engaged and who has a new diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma. Can you talk a little bit about the process of getting engaged and marrying in southern India? Harshil Vangipuram: We have the arranged marriage, love marriage, and hybrid, which is kind of arranged and kind of in love. Mostly, these problems really occur in arranged marriages. In love marriages, we don't see that that often because both are understanding about themselves and their families. And both families actually accept them both. Mikkael Sekeres: What's the process of going through an arranged marriage? What happens? Harshil Vangipuram: It can be through parents, relatives, or any known ones or through peers. We just find a man or woman who has a similar caste, who has a good financial income, and people who are respected by the society. And obviously, both the families should have aligned interests for them to accept the marriage. Mikkael Sekeres: About how often are marriages arranged and how often are they love marriages in southern India where you live? Harshil Vangipuram: Almost 90% of the marriages are arranged here. Mikkael Sekeres: Wow. So, your parents were unusual then for having a love marriage. Harshil Vangipuram: Yeah. Mikkael Sekeres: In your essay, you write, and I'm going to quote you now, "Among young, unmarried women in India, survivorship often came with a parallel challenge of navigating shifts in how they were perceived, particularly as marriage prospects. In Indian families where marital status is closely tied to stability and future security, a woman with a cancer history, even after complete remission, somehow came to be quietly perceived as less suitable." Wow, that's a really moving statement. I'm curious, what stories have you seen where, in your words, women became less suitable as a marriage prospect? Harshil Vangipuram: For women, the most important thing in a marriage is, what do you call, a family honor, fertility, and economic status in the community. So, after a long dose of chemo, many people think that people become infertile. In India, basically, we have many misconceptions and stigmas. So, people obviously think that people who have got cancer can spread it to their children or are infertile and are often excluded out of the society as a marriage prospect. Mikkael Sekeres: Gosh, that must be devastating. Harshil Vangipuram: Yeah. Mikkael Sekeres: Does the same occur for men? So, is it also true that if a man has cancer, that he is perceived as less fertile, or it may be perceived that he can pass the cancer on to children? Harshil Vangipuram: Here, after a man beats cancer, they start to celebrate it, like they have achieved something, and it's not like that for a woman. Mikkael Sekeres: In your essay, you do write about a happy ending for one woman. Can you tell us about that? Harshil Vangipuram: Yeah, a cancer survivor obviously met her true love of life in Bengaluru, who was an ENT resident then. And his father died from lung cancer. So obviously, he knew what it felt to beat cancer. Mikkael Sekeres: Yeah, he'd been through it himself. And the irony, of course, is that most cancer treatments that we give do not lead to infertility, so it's a complete misperception. Harshil Vangipuram: Yeah. Mikkael Sekeres: Tell us about your future. What are the next steps for you in your training and what do you hope to specialize in and practice? Harshil Vangipuram: Actually, I'm working on another paper which involves financial toxicity after treatment and post treatment depression. I think it would be completed in another year. And after that, after my med school is completed, I think I'm going to pursue oncology or hematology as my branch of interest. Mikkael Sekeres: Wonderful. It's thrilling to hear that somebody who is as sensitive to his patients and both their medical needs and their needs outside of medicine will be entering our field. It'll be great to know that you'll be taking care of our future patients. Harshil Vangipuram: The pleasure is all mine, sir. Mikkael Sekeres: Harshil Vangipuram, I want to thank you for choosing JCO Cancer Stories: The Art of Oncology and for submitting your great piece, "Whispers After the Cure: Reflections on Marriage and Malignancy in India" to JCO Global Oncology. To our listeners, if you've enjoyed this episode, consider sharing it with a friend or colleague or leave us a review. Your feedback and support helps us continue to have these important conversations. If you're looking for more episodes, follow our show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and explore more from ASCO at asco.org/podcasts. Until next time, this has been Mikkael Sekeres from the Sylvester Cancer Center, University of Miami. Have a good day. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement. Show notes:Like, share and subscribe so you never miss an episode and leave a rating or review. Guest Bio:Dr Vangipuram Harshil Sai is a fourth semester medical student at All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Additional Reading Impact of Gender of the Child on Health Care–Seeking Behavior of Caregivers of Childhood Patients With Cancer: A Mixed-Methods Study | JCO Global Oncology

Send us a textWhat if success and significance weren't opposites but the same metric—impact? That question runs through our conversation with Venkat Krishnan, the quiet builder behind platforms like GiveIndia and DaanUtsav, which have helped millions find clear paths to care. Venkat's compass formed early: reading Gandhi in grade school, wrestling with dharma in the Mahabharata, and growing up amid stark contrasts in 1980s Bombay. Those lived lessons shaped a simple, disarming credo he wrote at IIM: “I see myself as a tool for the welfare of society.” From there, every decision got measured by one variable—what creates the most good.We trace the move from programs to platforms: why a philanthropy marketplace made sense in a country where people wanted to help but didn't know how, and how trust and transparency were engineered before e-commerce was mainstream—the moment a national crisis (the 2001 Gujarat earthquake) validated online giving at scale. Venkat breaks down DaanUtsav's “taste to believe” design—let people experience the joy of giving once, and many will return on their own. Along the way, we explore introversion as an asset to be leveraged, not a flaw to be hidden: hire complementary strengths, utilize reflective channels, and treat communication as a craft, not a performance.The throughline is a countercultural hierarchy: cause first, organization second, self last. Venkat explains why he declines awards, how that stance strengthens collaboration, and how de-centering ego increases total impact. This is a masterclass in building movements that outlast moments—rooted in moral clarity, obsessive simplicity, and systems that make it easier to do the right thing. If you've ever wondered how to turn conviction into infrastructure, or how to navigate rejection while staying true to mission, you'll find pragmatic, field-tested insights here.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who cares about social impact, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway—we read every one.Have you purchased the copy of Inspire Someone Today, yet - Give it a go geni.us/istbook Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

In a forgotten village of Gujarat lies an ancient cremation ground where laughter never dies.  Locals say, at midnight, the giggles of unseen children echo through the mist — the same children who were buried alive centuries ago. Those who hear them must not smile…  Because once the game of “Hide and Seek” begins — it never ends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The global French fries market is worth around $24 billion, but just a couple of decades ago, India was a net importer of frozen potatoes. So how did a country that relied on European traders to introduce the "batata" centuries ago quietly transform into a processing giant, shipping frozen potato products worth ₹1,817 crores in FY25 nearly nine times its exports just five years prior?Join us as we peel back the layers on this massive agricultural and logistical transformation. We explore how global players like McCain Foods set up shop in Gujarat, the rise of local powerhouses like HyFun Foods, and the simple contract farming strategy that helped boost farmer incomes by an average of 75% since 2017. Discover the secrets behind the perfect golden color and crispiness, from the specialized 'Santana' and 'Frysona' potato varieties to the crucial work of Indian scientists at CPRI.From planting table potatoes to exporting specialized, low-sugar varieties that rival Europe's best, this is the fascinating story of how India went from being a net importer to supplying key markets across Southeast Asia and the Middle East, turning a humble crop into a powerful global export.⁠Support ALL IS MONEY

As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation, we are here with the third episode of our five part series where we talk about public disclosure of school learning quality data.Usually, when parents assess schools for their children, they focus on non-academic factors like infrastructure and school facilities. But they do not have access to information regarding the most important factor that is student learning quality. The National Education Policy 2020 places a strong emphasis on public disclosure of school performance. To understand how is this reform is being implemented, we'll be joined by two guests who have been working hard towards bringing this change, Kapil Khurana, Associate Director for School Governance at CSF and A.K. Modh Patel, Additional Director, GCERT, Gujarat who is leading Gujarat's effort to disclose school learning quality data through the School Quality Assessment and Assurance Framework (SQAAF).Hosted and produced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh PawarLink to the first and second episode of our series with CSF:Episode 1Episode 2

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90% of the world's natural diamonds are cut and polished by about 5000, largely family run businesses out of Surat in Gujarat, but the recent 50% US tariffs on India has led to deep anxieties about the very survival of this sector, which is part of the country's sprawling gem and jewellery industry. Kunal Shankar, The Hindu's Deputy Business Editor discusses the repercussions of the steep tariffs on the sector with Lalatendu Mishra who covers markets, finance and all things business for The Hindu, based out of Mumbai.  Guest: Lalatendu Mishra, Senior Deputy Editor, The Hindu  Host: Kunal Shankar  Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The International Teacher Podcast welcomes Nandini Shah—a self-described small-town girl from Gujarat who swapped arranged-marriage expectations for a globe-trotting teaching career. From Mumbai classrooms to snowy Russia, donkey-dotted Bulgaria, “the most boring city in Japan” (her words, not ours), and soon the Italian Riviera, Nandini shares her story of chasing adventure, fighting stereotypes about who gets to teach Shakespeare, and proving that spices, The Secret, and a stash of U.S. dollars are all you really need to survive abroad. Along the way, we get donkeys, Green Bay Packers jokes, and a reminder that international education isn't just a career—it's a stubbornly wonderful lifestyle.You can visit Nandini's personal Lit Website at https://nandinipshah.wixsite.com/literarytours-more information-The International Teacher Podcast is a bi-weekly discussion with experts in international education. New Teachers, burned out local teachers, local School Leaders, International school Leadership, current Overseas Teachers, and everyone interested in international schools can benefit from hearing stories and advice about living and teaching overseas.Additional Gems Related to Our Show:Greg's Favorite Video From Living Overseas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQWKBwzF-hwSignup to be our guest  https://calendly.com/itpexpat/itp-interview?month=2025-01Our Website⁠ -  https://www.itpexpat.com/Our FaceBook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/itpexpat⁠JPMint Consulting Website  - https://www.jpmintconsulting.com/Greg's Personal YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs1B3Wc0wm6DR_99OS5SyzvuzENc-bBdOBooks By Gregory Lemoine:International Teacher Guide: Finding the "Right Fit" 2nd Edition (2025) | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.⁠"International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education"⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.Partner Podcasts:Just to Know You:  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/just-to-know-you/id1655096513Educators Going Global: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educators-going-global/id1657501409Relative Hashes:#internationalteachersday #internationaleducation #overseaseducation #internationalschools #education #teacherburnout #teachersalarynews #teachersalary #teacherrecruitments #overseaseducatorfairs

Milk: drink a lot of it and we'll grow big and tall with strong bones. That's what many people are told as children, but just how true is this accepted wisdom? CrowdScience listener JJ in Singapore is sceptical. He wants to live a healthy life for as long as possible, and he's wondering whether drinking cow's milk will help or hinder him on this mission. All mammals produce milk, and our mother's milk is our very first drink as babies. So what actually is the white stuff? Mary Fewtrell, professor of paediatric nutrition at UCL, gives presenter Chhavi Sachdev the lowdown on just how fundamental breastmilk is to us all. But are we meant to continue drinking milk from other animals once we grow up? This behaviour of ours is rare among mammals… so Christina Warinner, professor of evolutionary biology at Harvard University, tells us when in our history cow's milk entered our diet, and how we even came to be able to digest it. And is there any truth in the accepted wisdom that cow's milk will give us stronger bones? Karl Michaelsson, professor of medical epidemiology at Uppsala University, has researched just this – and the answer isn't what you'd expect. Karl helps Chhavi sift through the complex evidence to see whether milk is actually any good for us.Presenter: Chhavi Sachdev Producer: Sophie Ormiston Editor: Ben Motley(Photo:Lady milking cow, Nadiad, Gujarat, India)

durée : 00:13:29 - L'Invité(e) des Matins - par : Guillaume Erner - Dans ce premier épisode, on s'intéresse à l'enfance et l'adolescence de Narendra Modi : né dans la région indienne du Gujarat en 1950, issu d'une famille modeste, il intègre dès ses 7 ans un groupe paramilitaire nationaliste du nom de Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). - réalisation : Charlotte Roux - invités : Christophe Jaffrelot Directeur de recherche au CERI-Sciences Po/CNRS, spécialiste de l'Inde et de sa région

durée : 00:14:31 - L'Invité(e) des Matins - par : Guillaume Erner - Dans ce deuxième épisode, on s'intéresse à l'entrée de Narendra Modi en politique : de membre actif du RSS, il devient une figure majeure du parti BJP en s'imposant comme ministre en chef de la province du Gujarat en 2001. - réalisation : Charlotte Roux - invités : Christophe Jaffrelot Directeur de recherche au CERI-Sciences Po/CNRS, spécialiste de l'Inde et de sa région

Believer's Dilemma: Vajpayee and the Hindu Right's Path to Power, 1977-2018 is the much anticipated second volume of author Abhishek Choudhary's biography of former BJP prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The book traces his life from his stint as external affairs minister in the short-lived Janata government to his death in 2018 following a period of prolonged illness.The first volume of this biography, Vajpayee; The Ascent of the Hindu Right, 1924-1977, was widely acclaimed, winning the 2023 Tata Literature First Book Award in 2023. Abhishek Choudhary studied economics in Delhi and Chennai, followed by stints in development and journalism.To discuss part two of this exceptional work, which Ram Guha calls the “finest biography of an Indian prime minister that I have ever read,” Abhishek joins Milan on the podcast this week. They discuss Vajpayee's entry into the Sangh Parivar, his turbulent stint as foreign minister, and his core ideological beliefs. Plus, the two discuss Vajpayee's unique partnership with L.K. Advani and his dealings with Narendra Modi in the aftermath of the 2002 Gujarat riots.Episode notes:1. “Vinay Sitapati on the Political History of the BJP Before Modi,” Grand Tamasha, December 16, 2020.2. “Hindutva Politics in the Diaspora (with Edward Anderson),” Grand Tamasha, June 25, 2025.3. “Savarkar, In His Own Words (with Janaki Bakhle),” Grand Tamasha, March 27, 2024. 

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to China for the SCO summit where he held a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jingping. He shares what all was discussed in the meeting where do Indo-China ties stand currently. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga about flood situation in Punjab. She shares how over a thousand villages in the state have been flooded, how the people are coping and the rescue operations that are underway.(9:09)Lastly, we talk to The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi about a new pilot project introduced by the Gujarat state government. (20:18)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda, Ichha Sharma, and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

durée : 00:13:29 - L'Invité(e) des Matins - par : Guillaume Erner - Dans ce premier épisode, on s'intéresse à l'enfance et l'adolescence de Narendra Modi : né dans la région indienne du Gujarat en 1950, issu d'une famille modeste, il intègre dès ses 7 ans un groupe paramilitaire nationaliste du nom de Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). - réalisation : Charlotte Roux - invités : Christophe Jaffrelot Directeur de recherche au CERI-Sciences Po/CNRS, spécialiste de l'Inde et de sa région

durée : 00:14:31 - L'Invité(e) des Matins - par : Guillaume Erner - Dans ce deuxième épisode, on s'intéresse à l'entrée de Narendra Modi en politique : de membre actif du RSS, il devient une figure majeure du parti BJP en s'imposant comme ministre en chef de la province du Gujarat en 2001. - réalisation : Charlotte Roux - invités : Christophe Jaffrelot Directeur de recherche au CERI-Sciences Po/CNRS, spécialiste de l'Inde et de sa région

Episode 126 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Munawar Faruqui, one of India's most acclaimed stand-up comedians, rappers, and reality TV stars. Rising from a challenging childhood in Junagadh, Gujarat, Munawar has won major shows like Lock Upp (2022) and Bigg Boss 17 (2023), captivating millions with his sharp wit, bold humor, and honest storytelling. Beyond comedy, he is known for his resilience, overcoming personal hardships and legal battles, making him a powerful voice of perseverance and creativity in India's entertainment scene.Recording Date: August 10, 2025This is what we talked about:0:00 - Intro 00:49 - Are Reality Shows Real or Scripted?06:33 - Munawar on What True Love Means10:42 - The Best Therapist He Ever Had12:47 - Childhood Struggles That Shaped Him19:17 - Losing His Mother23:14 - His Biggest Regret in Life24:58 - Facing Loss for the First Time33:40 - What Keeps Munawar Going42:40 - Lessons From His Wife44:21 - How Fatherhood Changed Him45:31 - What's Next for Munawar?48:40 - Shayaris Straight From the Heart52:42 - His Take on Haters & Trolls54:15 - The Moment That Changed His Life56:54 - Final Words

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Prosus-backed Rapido races ahead with a $200 million round that doubles its valuation in just eight months. Wipro takes a bold $375 million gamble with its Harman acquisition, testing its integration strategy. Meanwhile, Amazon and Flipkart brace for festive sales amid GST uncertainty. The government meets with banks and fintechs to chart the path for India's new online gaming law. And in Gujarat, CG Semi inaugurates the country's first OSAT facility.

•⁠ ⁠"இந்திய சுதேசிப் பொருட்களையே வாங்க வேண்டும்" - எச்.ராஜா•⁠ ⁠'இதைச் செய்தால் வரியைக் குறைப்போம்...' - அமெரிக்க வர்த்தக ஆலோசகர்ப் பீட்டர் நவரோ•⁠ ⁠இந்திய-அமெரிக்க உறவை ட்ரம்ப் நாசம் செய்கிறார்! - அமெரிக்க ஜனநாயகக் கட்சி கண்டனம்* நீண்ட கால போருக்கு முப்படைகள் தயாராக வேண்டும் - ராஜ்நாத் சிங்•⁠ ⁠ஜம்மு & காஷ்மீரில் வரலாறு காணாத மழை?•⁠ ⁠“தேர்தல் ஆணைய மிரட்டலுக்கு ராகுல் பயப்படமாட்டார்”: முதல்வர்•⁠ ⁠`ராகுலா... ராஜீவா..?' - கன்பியூஸான முதல்வர் ஸ்டாலின்•⁠ ⁠வாக்கை திருடி வென்ற பாஜக - ராகுல்•⁠ ⁠குஜராத்தில் 10 கட்சிகளுக்கு 4,300 கோடி நிதி?•⁠ ⁠"முதல்வருக்கு சமூகநீதி ஞானத்தை வழங்கட்டும்" - அன்புமணி•⁠ ⁠ஆளுநர் மத்திய அரசின் பிரதிநிததான்! - உச்ச நீதிமன்றம் •⁠ ⁠“ஆர்.எஸ்.எஸ்-ஐ பார்த்து விஜய் கற்றுக்கொள்ள வேண்டும்” - எல்.முருகன்•⁠ ⁠அணில் ஏன் Uncle Uncle எனக் கத்துகிறது?: சீமான்•⁠ ⁠"இந்து பையனுக்கும், இஸ்லாமிய பெண்ணுக்கும் காதல் திருமணம் செய்து வைப்பார்களா?" - சீமான் கேள்வி •⁠ ⁠இந்திய கம்யூனிஸ்ட் கட்சியின் மூத்த தலைவர் நல்லகண்ணுவை சந்தித்து நலம் விசாரித்த நடிகர் சிவகார்த்திகேயன்.•⁠ ⁠குலசேகரபட்டினம் ராக்கெட் ஏவுதளத்திற்கு அடிக்கல்•⁠ ⁠நடிகை லட்சுமி மேனனை கைது செய்ய தடை!

From a small town in Gujarat to leading a global consultancy, Hardik Parekh joins Jack Russo on The Valley Current® to share his thrilling journey of grit, risk, and innovation. Hear how he bootstrapped his firm Searce from scratch, transformed consulting with a “talk less, do more” mantra, and scaled to 1,300 employees across 12 countries all without VC funding. They dive into AI disruption, Silicon Valley's talent wars, and why the future belongs to “AI-first” firms. It's an inspiring look at building big dreams through relentless execution and visionary thinking. Don't miss this electrifying story of entrepreneurial triumph! https://searce.com/    Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️  

This week, host Anmol Pritam is joined by Newslaundry's Avdhesh Kumar and Ashish Anand.Avdhesh discusses his report on a protest against the Supreme Court's August 11 order to remove all stray dogs from the Delhi-NCR region. Disheartened dog lovers protested at Connaught Place, where protesters were confronted by the Delhi Police, who detained them. Avdesh says that this is the first time that religious slogans have been heard in such a protest.Talking about his other report on UP police's new model of “justice”, called Half Encounter or Operation Langda, Avdesh mentions how the police shoot suspects in one of their legs to capture them alive. Once hit, the accused collapses, and the police arrest them. He says people are framed in a false case, and the police script a fake encounter to appear real.Ashish shares his experience reporting from ground zero in Uttarakhand's Dharali village, which was cut off after multiple floods hit the region. There was no road and phone connectivity, the power supply was cut off, and the supply of essential goods had come to a halt. He describes the trials of the residents, whose homes were destroyed and relatives went missing.Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:28 - Protest for Dogs00:06:51 - Uttarakhand disaster00:23:54 - Half Encounter00:36:50 - RecommendationsRecommendationsAshishMeiyazhaganThe Hunt for VeerappanPyaasaAvdhesh'We finally feel accepted': Gujarat village ends Dalit haircut ban; elders back moveAnmolA Man of ActionProduced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Naresh Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 ... Opening animation and welcome to Amar Shah ... a basketball savant, former colleague at ESPN, and longtime "brother and friend." 0:56 ... Amar's family immigrated from India and settled in Deland, Florida in the 1980s.  His story really begins at the Phillips 66 gas station his father bought. 2:52 ... Amar first reached the national scene in 2018 when he wrote an Op Ed piece for the Washington Post where he wrote about his father, whom he compared to Apu from "The Simpsons."  Amar explains why he wrote the piece.  The story had more than 10 million engagements and resonated around the country and even the world. 6:18 ... As a 14 year old high school kid, Amar had an incredible opportunity to cross paths with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, which was his first encounter with an NBA icon.  Amar shares the story of a "confrontation" with Bulls coach Phil Jackson.  That encounter lit the journalistic fire in the skinny adolescent that has burned brightly for more than three decades. 11:25 ... Jackson was always fond of sending books to his players so Bruce asks Amar if he would send his books (he's published four) to the coach? 12:22 ... After the notoriety he received from his encounter with the Bulls, it helped "Teenaged Amar" to begin an incredible relationship with Shaquille O'Neal which eventually landed him on the cover of Sports Illustrated for Kids with Shaq.  This story is mind boggling on so many levels. 20:15 ... As a 16 year old, Amar also had an interview with Kobe Bryant and as is usually the case with Amar, there is a great story involved. 24:26 ... Bruce asks about Amar's newest book "I Wish I Was a Baller."  The book is targeted towards middle school-aged kids and Amar discusses the lessons he hoped to share with his readers. He also explains how the book evolved from its original form into a graphic novel and the process involved. 29:52 ... Amar was a production assistant at ESPN back in 2004 when Bruce first met him.  The advice Bruce gave Amar and others was to be "aggressive but patient."  Amar explains how he cracked that code. 32:04 ... The ESPN experience for production assistants was incredibly demanding.  Amar compares it to a "Hunger Games" type of environment and how it prepared him for everything that followed in his career. 33:57 ... Amar has succeeded in creating content on many different platforms, and he shares one of his most cherished future goals. 35:09 ... His film "The Patel Motel Story" was the story of how immigrants from the Gujarat area of India came to dominate the motel industry.  Amar explains the history of how this happened. 37:30 ... Much of Amar's work celebrates how Indian immigrants grabbed onto the American dream and he shares his thoughts on the pride he has in telling these distinctive stories. 38:46 ...  Amar's storylines about coming of age as a teenager have resonated and he explains what a privilege it has been to have the opportunity to inspire his readers. 42:30 ... Bruce wonders if it was easier or harder to write about his own stories in "I Wish I Was a Baller" than it was to write his "Play The Game" books.  All of them are "personal," but in different ways. 44:17 ... As for fan mail from the kids who read the books, Amar describes how parents have shared stories with him about how their kids consumed them. 44:58 ... Amar explains how all of his experiences on different platforms have helped him in the way he tells stories in his books. 46:18 ... After all of his accomplishments so far, what goals does Amar have for the future? 47:59 ... Amar lets everyone know how to reach him and order his books. 48:59 ... Bruce and Amar say goodbye .... TRT 49:20          

The anthology presents a diverse array of essays delving into Gandhi's political activities, ethical beliefs, and philosophical stance. Distinguished Gandhian scholars contribute to this collection, setting it apart from similar compilations by focusing not just on Gandhi's impact or the debate over his relevance, but on maintaining his bold ethical ideals and progressive views in an era of skepticism. The essays delve into Gandhi's comprehensive dissection of political logic, his concept of neighbourly political bonds, his fearlessness and adeptness as a yogi. The work also discusses the worldwide landscape of nonviolence, Gandhi's perspectives on Palestine, his legal work in South Africa, his dialogues with Tagore, the pursuit of his ethical goals, and the portrayal of his persona, as well as the ongoing relevance of his nonviolent resistance methods, as seen in India's anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests. These pieces portray Gandhi as a perpetual participant in limitless endeavours, as described by philosopher James Carse. The book concludes with an interview with Rev. James Lawson, a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, which offers a fresh perspective. The Gandhi that emerges from these reflections and intellectual explorations has become all but a stranger to India, and especially to his native Gujarat. 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

The anthology presents a diverse array of essays delving into Gandhi's political activities, ethical beliefs, and philosophical stance. Distinguished Gandhian scholars contribute to this collection, setting it apart from similar compilations by focusing not just on Gandhi's impact or the debate over his relevance, but on maintaining his bold ethical ideals and progressive views in an era of skepticism. The essays delve into Gandhi's comprehensive dissection of political logic, his concept of neighbourly political bonds, his fearlessness and adeptness as a yogi. The work also discusses the worldwide landscape of nonviolence, Gandhi's perspectives on Palestine, his legal work in South Africa, his dialogues with Tagore, the pursuit of his ethical goals, and the portrayal of his persona, as well as the ongoing relevance of his nonviolent resistance methods, as seen in India's anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests. These pieces portray Gandhi as a perpetual participant in limitless endeavours, as described by philosopher James Carse. The book concludes with an interview with Rev. James Lawson, a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, which offers a fresh perspective. The Gandhi that emerges from these reflections and intellectual explorations has become all but a stranger to India, and especially to his native Gujarat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

The anthology presents a diverse array of essays delving into Gandhi's political activities, ethical beliefs, and philosophical stance. Distinguished Gandhian scholars contribute to this collection, setting it apart from similar compilations by focusing not just on Gandhi's impact or the debate over his relevance, but on maintaining his bold ethical ideals and progressive views in an era of skepticism. The essays delve into Gandhi's comprehensive dissection of political logic, his concept of neighbourly political bonds, his fearlessness and adeptness as a yogi. The work also discusses the worldwide landscape of nonviolence, Gandhi's perspectives on Palestine, his legal work in South Africa, his dialogues with Tagore, the pursuit of his ethical goals, and the portrayal of his persona, as well as the ongoing relevance of his nonviolent resistance methods, as seen in India's anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests. These pieces portray Gandhi as a perpetual participant in limitless endeavours, as described by philosopher James Carse. The book concludes with an interview with Rev. James Lawson, a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, which offers a fresh perspective. The Gandhi that emerges from these reflections and intellectual explorations has become all but a stranger to India, and especially to his native Gujarat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

The anthology presents a diverse array of essays delving into Gandhi's political activities, ethical beliefs, and philosophical stance. Distinguished Gandhian scholars contribute to this collection, setting it apart from similar compilations by focusing not just on Gandhi's impact or the debate over his relevance, but on maintaining his bold ethical ideals and progressive views in an era of skepticism. The essays delve into Gandhi's comprehensive dissection of political logic, his concept of neighbourly political bonds, his fearlessness and adeptness as a yogi. The work also discusses the worldwide landscape of nonviolence, Gandhi's perspectives on Palestine, his legal work in South Africa, his dialogues with Tagore, the pursuit of his ethical goals, and the portrayal of his persona, as well as the ongoing relevance of his nonviolent resistance methods, as seen in India's anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests. These pieces portray Gandhi as a perpetual participant in limitless endeavours, as described by philosopher James Carse. The book concludes with an interview with Rev. James Lawson, a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, which offers a fresh perspective. The Gandhi that emerges from these reflections and intellectual explorations has become all but a stranger to India, and especially to his native Gujarat. 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

The anthology presents a diverse array of essays delving into Gandhi's political activities, ethical beliefs, and philosophical stance. Distinguished Gandhian scholars contribute to this collection, setting it apart from similar compilations by focusing not just on Gandhi's impact or the debate over his relevance, but on maintaining his bold ethical ideals and progressive views in an era of skepticism. The essays delve into Gandhi's comprehensive dissection of political logic, his concept of neighbourly political bonds, his fearlessness and adeptness as a yogi. The work also discusses the worldwide landscape of nonviolence, Gandhi's perspectives on Palestine, his legal work in South Africa, his dialogues with Tagore, the pursuit of his ethical goals, and the portrayal of his persona, as well as the ongoing relevance of his nonviolent resistance methods, as seen in India's anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests. These pieces portray Gandhi as a perpetual participant in limitless endeavours, as described by philosopher James Carse. The book concludes with an interview with Rev. James Lawson, a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, which offers a fresh perspective. The Gandhi that emerges from these reflections and intellectual explorations has become all but a stranger to India, and especially to his native Gujarat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

Traumatic brain injuries are a significant public health challenge,mainly in rural areas, and underserved populations where advanced diagnostic tools like CT or MRI scans are inaccessible or delayed. Now a Gujarat based company with the health of various government agencies has innovated a portable alternative to address the issue.

In this episode, we resume the building block of our social protection solar system on the topic of delivery and provision of social protection. In this second episode of the series, we will turn to India, to understand how informal workers organizations can play an important role to improve access to their members by facilitating the last mile delivery of services or benefits. The Self-Employed Women's Association, SEWA, set up in India their so-called Shakti Kendras, or SSKs. I talked to Susan Thomas, the National Coordinator of Health and Childcare programmes at the Lok Swas-thya SEWA Trust (LSST), to learn more about this worker-led initiative. Susan explained how the Shakti Kendras operates, how they help informal workers to access social protection in India, how digital tools are being integrated in their work, as well as the next steps of the Shakti Kendras. *** Learn more: -BLOG: Bridges to Better Lives: SEWA's Community Health Workers (October 05, 2019), by Annie Devenish, Laura Alfers https://www.wiego.org/blog/bridges-better-lives-sewas-community-health-workers/ -We are the bridge': an implementation research study of SEWA Shakti Kendras to improve community engagement in publicly funded health insurance in Gujarat, India (2022), by Susan Thomas, Sharmada Sivaram, Zubin Shroff, Ajay Mahal, Sapna Desai https://gh.bmj.com/content/7/Suppl_6/e008888 -BLOG: In India, One-stop Shops Increase Access to Healthcare, Nutrition and Social Security Services for Working Poor (May 15, 2017), by Laura Alfers https://www.wiego.org/blog/india-one-stop-shops-increase-access-healthcare-nutrition-and-social-security-services-working/ *Our theme music is Focus from AA Aalto (Creative Commons)

Ambi Parameswaran discusses the four essential ingredients for marketing success, comparing it to mixology. Marketing success is like mixology, requiring a careful blend of essential ingredients.Branding isn't reserved for companies with massive ad budgets. As Ambi Parameswaran says: “Whether you like it or not, you are a brand.”A Bhopal spice maker thought branding was “too expensive.” The fix? • Pick the name customers already use for you • Put it boldly on packaging (no extra cost) • Focus on your top-selling product • Test with local posters before expandingBalaji Wafers started the same way — one cinema in Gujarat, expanding town by town.For a kid toy startup, the playbook changed. They sold B2B kits to schools while targeting mothers online through “mom bloggers.” Their pivot to B2C delivered faster returns.B2B players like Thermax learned that branding matters even for industrial boilers. Independent research revealed customers rated them nearly as high as L&T.Non-negotiables before launch: • Know your customer vividly • Define your brand's job • Set guardrails to avoid trend-chasing chaosAI now plays a key role — Nestlé even mandates AI in brand presentations. But overpersonalization can backfire, as Tesco's infamous pregnancy-targeting case proved.The myths that branding is expensive, complicated, or slow to pay off are just that — myths. Done right, it starts delivering from day one.Ambi Parameswaran is a brand coach and founder, brand-building.com, a brand advisory. Ambi has spent his forty-year career in corporate India working across diverse sectors, such as pharmaceuticals/consumer products (Boots Company), media (UDI Yellow Pages) and advertising (Rediffusion). He spent over twenty-five years with FCB Ulka Advertising, helping transform a struggling ad agency into one of the top five marketing communications groups. Ambi is a guest faculty at IIM Calcutta, IIM Ahmedabad, MICA and an Adjunct Professor of Marketing at SPJIMR Mumbai.Jagged with Jasravee is facilitated by Jasravee Kaur Chandra. Jasravee has over 20 years experience as a Strategic Brand Builder, Communications Leader and Entrepreneur. Please visit Jasravee at https://jasravee.com/Connect with Jasravee on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasravee/ Email Jasravee at jasravee@gmail.com

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

First, The Indian Express' Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Vishwanath explains the arguments made by those challenging the Election Commission's controversial Special Intensive Revision in Bihar, and why the Supreme Court refused to halt the exercise last week.Next, The Indian Express' Aditi Raja tells us about the Gambhira bridge collapse in Gujarat, the red flags that were ignored leading up to it, and the action the administration is now taking (11:52).And finally, The Indian Express' Parul Kulshrestha talks about two science teachers who started making Mephedrone after watching the TV series Breaking Bad (25:02).Hosted by Shashank BhargavaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma

NL TeamThis week, host Anmol Pritam is joined by Newslaunndry's Prateek Goyal, and Basant Kumar. Reporting from Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, Prateek uncovers a chilling case of alleged police brutality that led to the death of Sadiq Ali Jafri. While the police claim Jafri died of natural causes, his wife and family allege he was killed in a police chokehold as part of a deliberate cover-up. They say the family was harassed in the aftermath – Sadiq's father was jailed for over a year, one brother remains behind bars, and his wife, Saiba, is now battling a hostile system in her fight for justice.Prateek's investigation reveals how the police allegedly tampered with the postmortem report and fabricated witnesses to shield themselves. This harrowing story is part of Newslaundry's NL Sena series on police impunity.Meanwhile, Basant reports from Gujarat, uncovering how Muslims remain trapped under the Disturbed Areas Act. In Vadodara, he tells the story of Onali, a local who has spent years fighting to take possession of land he legally purchased.Onali and his brother-in-law bought a plot in Champaner Darwaza, Fatehpura, back in 2016. But when Onali applied to the deputy collector's office for permission to transfer the property, as required under the Disturbed Areas Act, his request was denied. He has since been caught in a relentless loop of court hearings and police visits, struggling to claim what is rightfully his.Onali believes the opposition from local Hindu residents is the key reason behind the continued deadlock.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:29 - How Muslims struggle to buy property in Gujarat00:09:01 - I can't breathe: Maharashtra man's ‘last words in police chokehold'00:35:04 - RecommendationsRecommendationsPrateekThe HuntBasantElevenHow Muslims struggle to buy property in GujaratAnmolHow Muslims struggle to buy property in GujaratProduced and edited by Tista Roy Chowdhury, recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Firstly, we are joined by The Indian Express' Shubhangi Khapre who discusses Maharashtra, where cousins and political rivals Uddhav and Raj Thackeray shared a stage for the first time in nearly two decades, rekindling their alliance over concerns for the Marathi identity and state politics.Next, The Indian Express'  Sophiya Mathew talks about a fuel ban on End of Life Vehicles that was implemented and then quickly deferred to November 1. She explains why the ban was introduced, why it was paused, and what challenges lie ahead. (13:05)Lastly, we head to Gujarat, where a sudden bridge collapse in Vadodara district killed at least 10 people to discuss what happened and the ongoing rescue operations. (24:30)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Devang IG = d_fit_manThe fitness industry struggles with a respect problem. Whether in the United States or India, personal trainers often fight an uphill battle against stigmas that minimize their profession as "just a side hustle" rather than a legitimate career path. This eye-opening conversation with Devang, a fitness instructor from Gujarat, India, reveals surprising parallels in the challenges trainers face worldwide—and actionable strategies to overcome them.Devang shares his journey from engineering student to fitness professional, including the discouraging first question from his family: "Who's gonna marry you?" This response highlights the universal undervaluation of fitness careers despite their critical importance in addressing public health crises. In India, where only 4% of the 1.4 billion population engages in physical activity, metabolic diseases run rampant through generations of families.The podcast dives deep into why personal training lacks prestige—primarily due to minimal entry barriers compared to respected professions like medicine or law. When anyone with a good physique can become a trainer without certification, the profession's perceived value diminishes. This problem compounds when trainers receive only 30% of personal training fees in commercial gym settings while working grueling 12-16 hour days.The conversation shifts from problem to solution, outlining a blueprint for elevating the profession beyond collecting certifications. Successful trainers develop business acumen, network with healthcare professionals, and create comprehensive wellness centers that command respect. By building teams that include physical therapists and dieticians, trainers position themselves as integral parts of the healthcare ecosystem rather than isolated fitness specialists.Ready to transform your passion for fitness into a respected, sustainable career? Learn how to become the uncommon "unicorn trainer" who staWant to ask us a question? Email email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show! Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showupfitnessinternship/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showupfitnessinternshipWebsite: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Personal Trainer Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Personal-Trainer-Successful/dp/B08WS992F8Show Up Fitness Internship & CPT: https://online.showupfitness.com/pages/online-show-up?utm_term=show%20up%20fitnessNASM study guide: ...

Air India flight to London crashes after take-off in Gujarat. It's reported there are no survivors. The airline says 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, a Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals were on the flight

Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India. On YouTube this episode is available in English, Hindi, Russian (and soon other languages). Captions and voice-over audio tracks are provided (for the main episode video on YouTube) in English, Hindi, Russian, and the original mixed-language version, with subtitles available in your preferred language. To listen to the original mixed-language version, please select the Hindi (Latin) audio track. The default is English overdub. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep460-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/narendra-modi-transcript CONTACT LEX: Feedback - give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey AMA - submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama Hiring - join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiring Other - other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact EPISODE LINKS: Narendra Modi's X: https://x.com/narendramodi Narendra Modi's Instagram: https://instagram.com/narendramodi Narendra Modi's YouTube: https://youtube.com/narendramodi Narendra Modi's Website: https://narendramodi.in/ SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Brain.fm: Music for focus. Go to https://brain.fm/lex Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to https://shopify.com/lex MasterClass: Online classes from world-class experts. Go to https://masterclass.com/lexpod NetSuite: Business management software. Go to http://netsuite.com/lex AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks. Go to https://drinkag1.com/lex LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to https://drinkLMNT.com/lex OUTLINE: (00:00) - Introduction (17:24) - Fasting (29:42) - Early life (41:38) - Advice to Young People (47:20) - Journey in the Himalayas (58:50) - Becoming a monk (1:00:37) - RSS and Hindu nationalism (1:08:22) - Explaining India (1:12:32) - Mahatma Gandhi (1:24:27) - Path to peace in Ukraine (1:27:41) - India and Pakistan (1:33:21) - Cricket and Football (1:37:45) - Donald Trump (1:48:56) - China and Xi Jinping (1:56:01) - Gujarat riots in 2002 (2:11:37) - Biggest democracy in the world (2:21:53) - Power (2:26:39) - Hard work (2:29:46) - Srinivasa Ramanujan (2:31:53) - Decision-making process (2:39:40) - AI (2:49:55) - Education (3:00:10) - Learning and focus (3:06:01) - Mantra (3:07:45) - Meditation (3:13:43) - Lex visiting India (3:18:08) - Siddhartha