Podcasts about Himachal Pradesh

Hello PVT! Our guest this week is Prateek who was born in Himachal Pradesh, India but has been based in Ireland since 2021. Prateek has been on a powerful and personal journey of living with HIV for the past 9 years. As an activist and proud member of the Poz Vibe Tribe, he is passionate about advocacy, visibility, and building an empowered community of people living with HIV.We loved this conversation and hope you do too.Love,Veda and Robbie.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poz Vibe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Veda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lady and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie Lawlor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Big thanks to ⁠our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dublin Pride ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who make this series possible. We'd also like to thank The Boiler House, Man 2 Man, Gay Health Network and The George for all their help and support.Episodes are produced by Veda and Robbie with production assistance and editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Esther O'Moore Donohoe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork, social media assets and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ all created by the fragrant Lavender The Queen.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo is a bhikṣuṇī, author and founder of the Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in Himachal Pradesh, India. She also spent twelve years living and practicing in a remote cave in the Himalayas.  Today's timenotes: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:17  8th Khamtrul Rinpoche 00:06:45 Togden and togdenma (yogi and yogini) lineage and history 00:8:05 16th Karmapa and Khampagar 00:09:30 Requests leading to the Togdenma revival 00:10:36 Jetsunma's cave retreat in  Lahaul 00:14:15 Finding proper Togdenma mentors 00:21:22 Togden Acho 00:24:24 Becoming officially Togdenma 00:28:31 Khampagar lineage in Tibet 00:31:00 Practice group system 00:33:00 Togdenma practice path and contemporary additions 00:40:00  Full bhikkhunī ordination with HH Je Khenpo. 00:44:35 The four fold sangha   Links: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo https://tenzinpalmo.com/   Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery https://dglnunnery.com/   Podcast website & transcripts https://oliviaclementine.com/podcasts

pWotD Episode 2914: Simla Agreement Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 364,792 views on Thursday, 24 April 2025 our article of the day is Simla Agreement.The Simla Agreement, also spelled Shimla Agreement, was a peace treaty signed between India and Pakistan on 2 July 1972 in Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It followed the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, which began after India intervened in East Pakistan as an ally of Mukti Bahini who were fighting against Pakistani state forces in the Bangladesh Liberation War. In 2025, Pakistan suspended the agreement in retaliation for India's reaction to the 2025 Pahalgam attack.The treaty's official purpose was stated to serve as a way for both countries to "put an end to the conflict and confrontation that have hitherto marred their relations" and to conceive the steps to be taken for further normalization of India–Pakistan relations while also laying down the principles that should govern their future interactions.The treaty, made Pakistan for it's diplomatic recognition of Bangladesh., and no third party invlovement in India-Pak Issues and establishment of LOC. It also direct India to give back more than 13,000 km2 of land that the Indian Army had seized in Pakistan during the war, though India retained a few strategic areas, including Turtuk, Dhothang, Tyakshi (earlier called Tiaqsi) and Chalunka of Chorbat Valley, which was more than 883 km2.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:11 UTC on Friday, 25 April 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Simla Agreement on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Brian.

In this in-depth episode of our conservation podcast, we're joined by Aditi Patil and Manya Singh—co-founders of Conservation Indica, a grassroots organization reshaping how we approach biodiversity conservation and protecting grasslands in India. This conversation dives into the realities of working with grassland ecosystems, the urgent need to rethink conservation science, and the challenges and triumphs of working with communities in overlooked landscapes like the Surendranagar grasslands in Gujarat.Grasslands are often mislabeled as "wastelands" in India, yet they are teeming with biodiversity. From grassland plants and animals to the complex cultural and ecological dynamics that shape these open habitats, this episode highlights the urgent need for renewed focus on grassland conservation. Aditi and Manya walk us through the motivations behind founding Conservation Indica and how their experiences in development studies, wildlife research, and policy inspired them to prioritize biodiversity management through a more inclusive and grounded approach.The conversation begins with a look into their personal journeys—one from botany and ecology, the other from software engineering to wildlife fieldwork—and how both paths converged into a shared commitment to change how biodiversity is studied and protected. Their story illustrates how grassroots conservation efforts are often born from a recognition that conventional conservation models have repeatedly left out the people living closest to nature.One of the central themes in this episode is the critical importance of protecting grasslands. Grassland ecosystems are vital for climate regulation, support a wide range of grassland biodiversity, and are home to unique wildlife in grasslands—species such as Indian grey wolves, striped hyenas, foxes, jackals, and spiny-tailed lizards. Yet, these ecosystems are under severe threat due to land conversion, monoculture plantations, and poorly conceived development projects. The team at Conservation Indica works to bring visibility and action to these threats by collaborating with local pastoralist communities, particularly in the commons of Surendranagar.We discuss how fragmented landscapes, land grabs by dominant social groups, and inadequate biodiversity conservation policies have transformed once-continuous grassland habitats into disjointed, degraded spaces. Aditi and Manya share how monoculture plantations are converting grasslands into wooded areas, disrupting the balance of grassland climate and displacing traditional grazing systems. They also talk about the importance of adapting grassland management practices to respect traditional ecological knowledge while addressing modern threats.Their Predator-Pastoralist Conflict Project is a focal point of our discussion. The project tackles one of the most pressing issues in semi-arid ecosystems: conflict between wild carnivores and pastoral communities. With predators like leopards, wolves, and hyenas turning to livestock due to the shrinking presence of native herbivores such as the Indian gazelle, Conservation Indica's work includes studying compensation schemes, deploying camera traps with the help of local youth, and advocating for policies that better reflect the needs and rights of these communities. By making data collection participatory, they empower local people to be agents of biodiversity management, while also contributing to more effective and humane wildlife conflict resolution.We also dive into the ecological threats posed by invasive species—specifically how to control invasive species in grassland environments. Plants like Prosopis juliflora, Senna uniflora, Lantana camara, and congressgrass have transformed the landscape, reducing native flora, degrading soil, and harming native fauna. Understanding and addressing invasive species is not only key to restoring grassland biodiversity but also to ensuring the sustainability of pastoral livelihoods and cultural heritage.Another key discussion revolves around the challenges faced by new NGOs, especially those led by young professionals. Aditi and Manya speak openly about fundraising struggles, the emotional labor of starting something new, and the complex task of building a team that shares their values. Despite the hurdles, their passion for biodiversity conservation and commitment to building something rooted in justice and real-world impact keeps them going.The episode also touches on their work with the Lahaul Forest Division in Himachal Pradesh, where they contributed to an integrated conservation and development plan. Their work involved calculating tourism carrying capacity and documenting grazing pressures, grassland conditions, and the presence of invasive species—all with an eye toward long-term biodiversity conservation. Their ability to bring science, community perspectives, and management planning together is a model for future conservation policy.One of the most compelling aspects of the conversation is how Conservation Indica seeks to redefine conservation research itself. Instead of focusing solely on charismatic species or well-funded protected areas, they advocate for attention to lesser-known yet ecologically vital systems—like dry grasslands. They stress that conservation should start with the problems of the most marginalized, and that research should be shaped by real-world needs, not just academic interests.We wrap the episode with two powerful personal stories. Manya recounts a moment in the Banni grasslands when she helped stop a pond construction that would have destroyed a thriving population of baby spiny-tailed lizards—an experience that underscored the importance of field presence, community trust, and ecological awareness. Aditi shares an equally moving story from the Indo-Myanmar border, where amidst a landscape ravaged by trafficking and armed conflict, she encountered someone trying to rescue a pangolin. These stories bring home the emotional and ethical core of their work, showing how even in the darkest places, acts of compassion and resistance can spark hope.Throughout the episode, several major questions emerge: How can we make conservation research more relevant and inclusive? How can biodiversity conservation efforts go beyond fortress models and center community needs? What does a truly participatory approach to grassland management practices look like? And what are the paths forward for managing grassland biodiversity in the face of invasive species, urban expansion, and climate change?This episode is not just about science—it's about courage, empathy, and the belief that biodiversity conservation must evolve to include the voices, struggles, and aspirations of the people most deeply connected to the land. If you care about protecting grasslands, conserving grassland plants and animals, or want to understand the layered dynamics of biodiversity in India's neglected ecosystems, this episode is a must-listen.Subscribe for more conversations on biodiversity, community-driven conservation, and the future of our shared environments. Thirty percent of the revenue from paid Substack and YouTube subscriptions goes directly to organizations like Conservation Indica working at the grassroots to protect India's most vulnerable ecosystems.Meet the HostAnish Banerjee: https://x.com/anishwildlifeThink Wildlife Foundation: https://thinkwildlifefoundation.com/Meet the GuestsConservation Indica: https://conservationindica.in/Manya Singh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manya-singh-180990138/?originalSubdomain=inAditi Patil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditi-patil-68129825a/?originalSubdomain=in Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe

"I thought it would be interesting to write about early Americans in India because, at that time, there were no border controls, no surveillance, no way of monitoring people who crossed borders. The Americans were not conscious state actors unlike the British, French, Dutch or even the Danes, who were all supported by their respective governments. I was interested in these brave individuals from a faraway land who just marched into a new life. My curiosity about them got me going. And because these people were outsiders and did not come with institutional backing, apart from the missionaries, they were able to see the problems in Indian society, the divisions and the hierarchy, far more quickly" - Anuradha Kumar, author, 'Wanderers, Adventurers, Missionaries; Early Americans In India' talks to Manjula Narayan on the Books & Authors podcast about Ira Scudder who set up the Christian Medical College, Vellore, the Alters of Landour who have contributed in many ways to India, Satyanand Stokes who introduced apple cultivation to Himachal Pradesh, and Black soldier Herman Perry, who worked on the Stillwell Road, among many others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raghu welcomes Tibetan Buddhist teacher Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche for a conversation on being diligent and consistent in our practice.Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion. Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.orgIn this episode of Mindrolling, Raghu and Dzigar have a discourse on:Dzigar's upbringing in a Tibetan refugee camp in IndiaThe magic of the great Buddhist mastersUsing discriminating wisdom and blending Bhakti & BuddhismPractical ways to have a balanced lifeBeing a non-judgmental witness to ourselves, others, and the worldMeeting our intention with action rather than getting lost in the mundaneRemedying the three forms of laziness through consistent effortThe fruits of being diligent in our practiceShantideva, an 8th-century Indian philosopher, monk, and scholarMotivation and understanding how our actions serve usKnowing when to take a break in order to reenergize ourselves for full engagementThe joy in seeing through our intentions to the endAbout Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche:Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche was born in the Northern Indian province of Himachal Pradesh to Tibetan refugee parents. Rinpoche grew up in a monastic environment. He was trained in the Longchen Nyingtik lineage of the Nyingma school as well as the Khyen-Kong Chok-Sum lineages. He moved to the United States in 1989 with his family and began a five-year tenure as a professor of Buddhist philosophy at Naropa University (then Institute) in 1990. Not long after arriving in the United States, Rinpoche founded Mangala Shri Bhuti, an organization established to further the practice of the Longchen Nyingtik and Khyen-Kong Chok-sum lineages. He established a mountain retreat center, Longchen Jigme Samten Ling, in southern Colorado, where he spends much of his time in retreat and guides students in long-term retreat practice. When not in retreat, Rinpoche travels widely throughout the world teaching and furthering his own education. Keep up with Rinpoche's happenings HERE.Pick up your own copy of Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche's book, Diligence: The Joyful Endeavor of the Buddhist Path.“We need to succeed in our field to be able to meet our intention with action, to have concrete outcomes. Whether that is in the spiritual path, sports, business, or creating a balanced life with health and well-being for oneself and one's family, in all of this, the effort is essential. Effort in a way that is not sporadic, but consistent effort.“ – Dzigar Kongtrul RinpocheSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2023, two-wheelers and three-wheelers in India experienced growth of around 37% and 66%. Electric four-wheelers also promised to go down the same path because in that same year, there was a significant increase in sales of electric four-wheelers, 113%.Now, of course, this is from a lower base, but the signs were clear.The conventional wisdom or the narrative has been petrol and diesel cars are going to become a relic of the past. And if you're an automaker and if you're not investing billions of dollars in developing battery technology or newer models with all of this stuff, you are seen as out of touch with reality.Essentially, electric cars were inevitable.In 2024, something changed. Demand and sales for electric cars have fallen all over the world. For the first time in almost 12 years, Tesla's sales dropped by 1.1%. And India is also no exception.If you look at 2024 numbers, in fact, until October 2024, sales of electric four-wheeler cars in India were actually declining. They had gone down if you compare year-on-year numbers all of these months. By the end of the year, it sort of increased a little bit which was helped by a sale of one specific model called MG Windsor and some price cuts.But in this episode, we're going to pose two questions: Number one, why did electric cars become less attractive? And two, what will make electric cars inevitable again and by when?Our first guest is Dr Amitabh Saran, founder and CEO of Altigreen Propulsion Labs. Saran used to work at companies like Tata Consultancy Services, Philips, NASA, and Hewlett Packard before turning to entrepreneurship.Our second guest is Awadhesh Jha, executive director of Glida India, formerly known as Fortum Charge and Drive India, which is a leading charging solution provider in India. In fact, if you live in Delhi, you will see Glida charging points all over Delhi.Jha has a long history in power. He used to be a deputy director at the Central Water Commission. Also, he was the vice president of Hindustan Powerprojects Limited, where he administered hydropower development in one of the remotest parts of the country, the Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.Welcome to episode 24 of Two by Two.–This is just the first 30 minutes of the conversation.If you'd like to listen to the full episode, you can head over to The Ken and become a Premium subscriber to catch up on everything else we discussed. Your Premium subscription will also get you access to our long-form stories, newsletters, visual stories and other podcasts that we produce. Or, if you just want to sample full episodes of Two by Two for now, you can do just that by becoming a Premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts at a really great monthly price.This episode of Two by Two was produced by Hari Krishna. Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer, mixed and mastered this episode.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, please share it with people who would be interested in listening to the episode. And if you have more thoughts on the discussion, we'd love to hear your arguments as well. You can write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com

In 2023, two-wheelers and three-wheelers in India experienced growth of around 37% and 66%. Electric four-wheelers also promised to go down the same path because in that same year, there was a significant increase in sales of electric four-wheelers, 113%.Now, of course, this is from a lower base, but the signs were clear.The conventional wisdom or the narrative has been petrol and diesel cars are going to become a relic of the past. And if you're an automaker and if you're not investing billions of dollars in developing battery technology or newer models with all of this stuff, you are seen as out of touch with reality.Essentially, electric cars were inevitable.In 2024, something changed. Demand and sales for electric cars have fallen all over the world. For the first time in almost 12 years, Tesla's sales dropped by 1.1%. And India is also no exception.If you look at 2024 numbers, in fact, until October 2024, sales of electric four-wheeler cars in India were actually declining. They had gone down if you compare year-on-year numbers all of these months. By the end of the year, it sort of increased a little bit which was helped by a sale of one specific model called MG Windsor and some price cuts.But in this episode, we're going to pose two questions: Number one, why did electric cars become less attractive? And two, what will make electric cars inevitable again and by when?Our first guest is Dr Amitabh Saran, founder and CEO of Altigreen Propulsion Labs. Saran used to work at companies like Tata Consultancy Services, Philips, NASA, and Hewlett Packard before turning to entrepreneurship.Our second guest is Awadhesh Jha, executive director of Glida India, formerly known as Fortum Charge and Drive India, which is a leading charging solution provider in India. In fact, if you live in Delhi, you will see Glida charging points all over Delhi.Jha has a long history in power. He used to be a deputy director at the Central Water Commission. Also, he was the vice president of Hindustan Powerprojects Limited, where he administered hydropower development in one of the remotest parts of the country, the Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.Welcome to episode 24 of Two by Two.–Take the survey here:Two by Two: Events in India vs abroad - https://theken.typeform.com/to/pchJxlaj–This is a shorter '10-minute trailer' cut from the hour-long discussion hosts Praveen Gopal Krishnan and Rohin Dharmakumar had with the guests. If you would like to listen to the full episode, you can do that by getting a Premium subscription to The Ken, which, in addition to Two by Two, will get you access to all our long-form stories, newsletters, visual stories and the rest of the podcasts we produce.But if you just want to sample full episodes of Two by Two, you can do that by getting a Premium subscription on Apple Podcasts at a great monthly price.This episode of Two by Two was produced by Hari Krishna. Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer, mixed and mastered this episode.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, please share it with people who would be interested in listening to the episode. And if you have more thoughts on the discussion, we'd love to hear your arguments as well. You can write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com

First podcast of 2025 features Dr Rajesh Kumar Sood, District Programme Officer, National Health Mission and District TB Officer (National TB Elimination Programme) Kangra Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India. He is in conversation with CNS founder Managing Editor and Executive Director Shobha Shukla on the ongoing #100Days focussed campaign to #ReachTheUnreached people with best of TB diagnostics, treatment and prevention services in India.Opening and closing instrumental piano music is played by a young feminist Ms Tara Shukla Iyer from UK.Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, TuneIn, Podtail, BluBrry, Himalaya, ListenNotes, American Podcasts, CastBox FM, Ivy FM, Player FM, iVoox, and other podcast streaming platforms.ThanksCNS team

Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, December 01, 2024: Discourse by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, December 01, 2024: Discourse by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

Today's episode features the wonderful Shweta Shivakumar with whom we continued on our Season 5 journey hitting upon our recurring themes of coexistence and living alongside wildlife. Shweta worked on a fantastic PhD at the Centre for Wildlife Studies that focused on attacks by big cats on people. The case study of Shweta's work delved into the spatiotemporal patterns of leopard attacks on people and narratives of these attacks in Himachal Pradesh. She is now a Programme Manager with the High Altitudes Programme at the Nature Conservation Foundation to continue doing such meaningful work! Our conversation meandered through empathy, loss, nostalgia and laughter.

In this episode, I sit down with Pratyush, who runs a cozy cafe in the mountains of Bir, Himachal Pradesh. The discussion was about coffee but went far beyond that. We share a strange tale of a man in the mountains who believes he's a rabbit, uncover why someone cried after their first sip of coffee, and explore the many surprising human stories born out of coffee. Support Us:  Become a Patron:  https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma You can also support us on :  BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus Or Razorpay (UPI) : https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view UPI: minusverma@upi  Here is my website: www.anuragminusverma.com Website of Pahadee Coffee: https://pahadee.coffee/  Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/pahadeecoffee/

Mallikarjun Kharge Dissolves State Unit In Congress-Ruled Himachal Pradesh,PM Modi congratulates ‘friend' Trump on his return to the White House for the second time, US Election Results: Kamala Harris concedes election to Trump, urges fight for ideals

In this short episode, I share my personal story of how Himachal Pradesh, India shifted my belief and mindset to one that is rooted in freedom, service and sadhana. And I let you in on why I decided to do something as crazy as hosting a retreat there and of course, invite you to join me for an incredible journey in this lesser-explored area of Northern India in March 2025. Come explore the magic! ✨ Visit www.bobbipaidel.com/himalayan-retreat to download the info guide. ✨ Hit me up at yoga@bobbipaidel.com if you're curious and want to discuss it in more detail.Thanks for being here dear Curious Yogi

I'm so excited to be joined by the journalist and TV presenter Ranvir Singh today. You'll have seen Ranvir as a regular face on Good Morning Britain on ITV, where she's known for handling everything from breaking news to tough political interviews and also presenting the Lorraine show when Lorraine herself is on her holidays, and beyond journalism, Ranvir showed a completely different side of herself on Strictly Come Dancing, a few years back. As we chat about on the episode, I used to work on Good Morning Britain as a producer alongside Ranvir, although our paths didn't really cross especially much as I was handling the showbiz side of things, but I always felt her warm and friendly energy in the office, and you'll hear today what I mean by that. I was really touched by how open and real Ranvir was in this interview, as a mother, a single parent, an advocate for diversity, and I'm sure many of you will relate to the emotions that her travel diaries hold for her, because they are some of her most treasured memories.And she is one of the most passionate guests I've had on the podcast when it comes to travel. She explains how it fuels her, and gets her through the everyday grind. I loved also hearing about the insider side of politics and political journalism - how she travelled on an RAF flight with the PM, and sat with former President Trump, it was fascinating. Ok, let's buckle up and get started, here's Ranvir. Holly's mention:Son Brull, MallorcaRanvir's Destination Recap:IndiaCalifornia, USABlackpool, EnglandLancaster, England AntiguaRagdale Hall, Leicestershire, England Dubai, UAEAbu Dhabi, UAETresind studio, Dubai, UAESEVA, Dubai, UAEMadikwe Lodge Game Reserve, South AfricaIceland Jordan Golden Temple, Amritsar, India Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India Salou, SpainJapanQuito, Ecuador Galapagos Islands, EcuadorJason Atherton's Dubai Dishes Series 2, a 10-part series, is airing on ITV1 every Saturday and is available to watch on ITVX depending on when you listen to this.Thanks so much for listening today. If you'd like to hear more from the podcast don't forget to hit subscribe, or if you use Apple Podcasts to press follow so that a new episode lands in your podcast app each week. If you want to be the first find out who is joining me on next week's episode come and follow me on Instagram I'm @hollyrubenstein, and you'll also find me on TikTok - I'd love to hear from you.And if you can't want until then remember there's the first 12 seasons to catch up on, that's over 125 episodes to keep you busy there. Don't forget that all the destinations mentioned by my guests are included in the episode show notes here on your podcast app, and listed on my website, thetraveldiariespodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esta semana en Tierra de Aventuras conocemos el proyecto de Rosa Fernández e Isabel Argüelles, que se propusieron encontrar una montaña sin nombre y sin escalar en una región remota. Así, comenzó su travesía hacia un pico de 5.830 metros en los bordes de Zanskar, en Ladakh, dentro de la región de Himachal Pradesh. Además repasamos la actualidad del alpinismo y sus próximos proyectos personales con Carlos Pauner.

Hindu Awakening in Himachal Pradesh - मस्जिद गिराने पहुंचे हिंदू! हिमाचल में भयंकर बवाल |SanjayDixit

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 11th of September and here are the headlines.A 30-member delegation in West Bengal has reached out to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding a meeting to discuss junior doctors' proposals. In their email, they asserted the need for a larger representation, saying, “We would like to appeal that the delegation team should consist of 30 representatives as there are many stakeholder medical institutions involved.” Previously, the junior doctors rejected the government's offer for a 10-member delegation, insisting on a group of 25-35. Now, the chief secretary has written to the junior doctors inviting them for a meeting – for the second time since yesterday – at Nabanna, but with a rider: only 12 -15 representatives will be allowed.Rahul Gandhi's statements during his visit to the United States has once again stirred trouble back home. Hitting out at the Congress MP over his comments on reservations, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that “no one can mess with nation's security”. Shah said, “I want to tell Rahul Gandhi that as long as BJP is there, neither can anyone abolish quota nor can anyone mess with nation's security. By speaking about abolishing quota, Rahul Gandhi once again brought Congress' anti-reservation face to the forefront."Despite the imposition of prohibitory orders barring the gathering of more than five people at Sanjauli in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district, thousands thronged the sub-town today demanding the demolition of a mosque.At least two people were injured when police resorted to lathicharge to disperse the protesters. They also used water cannons to prevent the protesters from reaching near the mosque, which was cordoned off. Sources in the district police intelligence wing said that people from other districts of the state had reached Sanjauli to join the protest against the mosque.What started off with a handshake turned into a fierce battle as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other Tuesday night during the Presidential debate for the first, and possibly, the last time ahead of the November polls. Inflation, abortion, immigration and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza were some of the issues that took centrestage in the debate moderated by ABC News anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis.The early pleasantries set the tone for the 90-minute exchange, with Harris baiting Trump with jabs over the economy during his presidency, while the latter retorted with jibes similar to his debate with Joe Biden.Just a few days ahead of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's bilateral visit to India, two Maldivian ministers resigned following their suspension in January after they insulted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dawn reported. A government official told AFP News that both had resigned citing “personal reasons”. President Muizzu had suspended three ministers for criticizing PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep to promote local tourism, including calling him a “clown,” “terrorist,” and “puppet of Israel.”This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express. 

In this thrilling episode, we dive deep into the mysterious skies of the Himalayas. Imagine sunbathing by a serene lake when suddenly, you spot what you think is a balloon. But as it gets closer, you realize it's something far stranger—a humanoid UFO. This bizarre encounter leads us on a journey through the rugged mountains of Himachal Pradesh, India, where a scientific expedition in 2004 stumbled upon a humanoid UFO that left experts baffled. The encounter lasted 40 minutes, long enough for the scientists to snap photos and observe its complex movements. We explore the eerie similarities between this sighting and other mysterious occurrences in the region, including glowing orbs and flying humanoids. Could these events be connected to UFO activity, or is there a more sinister explanation involving advanced technology or even supernatural forces? Join us as we dissect eyewitness accounts, government reports, and ancient myths that suggest the Himalayas are a hotspot for high strangeness. We also touch on the fascinating concept of vimanas, ancient flying machines described in Hindu texts, and their possible connection to modern UFO sightings. Are these mysterious objects remnants of an advanced ancient technology, or something even more enigmatic? So sit back, relax, and let us take you on a journey through the mystifying skies of the Himalayas. Whether you're here for the UFOs, the ancient myths, or just to hear two best friends dive deep into the unknown, this episode has something for everyone. RAD WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR SHOW: JOIN OUR PATREON: Dive deeper into the mysteries with exclusive content and support our quest for the truth at www.patreon.com/thatwouldberad BUY US A COFFEE: Fuel our late-night research sessions and keep the spooky stories flowing at www.buymeacoffee.com/thatwouldberad ☕️ OUR MERCH: Embrace your inner mystery hunter with our official gear at thatwouldberad.myspreadshop.com SHOW INFO:

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: The Rainy Science Fair Showdown: How Teamwork Saved the Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-rainy-science-fair-showdown-how-teamwork-saved-the-day Story Transcript:Hi: हिमाचल प्रदेश के एक हरे-भरे पहाड़ों के बीच स्थित बोर्डिंग स्कूल में एक खास हलचल थी।En: In a boarding school nestled among the lush green hills of Himachal Pradesh, there was a special buzz.Hi: चारों तरफ छात्र विज्ञान प्रदर्शनी की तैयारियों में व्यस्त थे।En: All around, students were busy preparing for the science fair.Hi: बाहर मानसून का मौसम था, और विंडो पर बारिश की बूंदों की टप-टप संगीत सी चल रही थी।En: Outside, it was the monsoon season, and the raindrops on the windows played a music-like tune.Hi: अर्जुन, मीरा और ईशा एक टीम थे।En: Arjun, Meera, and Isha were a team.Hi: अर्जुन विज्ञान में बहुत ध्यान देने वाला और जुनूनी था, पर वह अकसर प्रतिस्पर्धी हो जाता था।En: Arjun was very attentive and passionate about science, but he often became competitive.Hi: मीरा हमेशा शांति और रचनात्मकता से काम करती थी और कला को साइंस प्रोजेक्ट्स में शामिल करना चाहती थी।En: Meera always worked with peace and creativity and wanted to include art in science projects.Hi: ईशा हर काम में बारीकी देखती थी और कभी भी किसी स्थिति का नियंत्रण खोना पसंद नहीं करती थी।En: Isha paid attention to every detail and never liked losing control of a situation.Hi: अर्जुन का सपना था कि वह इस विज्ञान प्रदर्शनी को जीत कर छात्रवृत्ति पा सके।En: Arjun dreamed of winning the science fair to earn a scholarship.Hi: मीरा बस अपने कला के विचारों को सबके सामने लाना चाहती थी।En: Meera simply wanted to showcase her artistic ideas to everyone.Hi: और ईशा का एकमात्र लक्ष्य था कि उनका प्रोजेक्ट बिल्कुल सही हो और उसमें कोई खामी न हो।En: And Isha's sole aim was for their project to be flawless and without any defects.Hi: उनका प्रोजेक्ट था एक स्मार्ट रोबोट बनाना।En: Their project was to build a smart robot.Hi: बारिश के कारण बिजली की सप्लाई में दिक्कत आ रही थी और उनका रोबोट ठीक से काम नहीं कर रहा था।En: Due to the rain, there were issues with the electricity supply, and their robot was not working properly.Hi: अर्जुन और ईशा की नेतृत्व शैली में टकराव हो रहा था, जिससे टीम में तनाव बढ़ गया था।En: There was a clash between Arjun and Isha's leadership styles, which increased tension in the team.Hi: मीरा के विचारों को कोई ध्यान नहीं दे रहा था क्योंकि सभी लोग रोबोट को ठीक करने में लगे थे।En: No one was paying attention to Meera's ideas as everyone was focused on fixing the robot.Hi: एक रात, अर्जुन ने चुपके से अकेले में पूरी रात जाग कर प्रोजेक्ट पर काम करने का फैसला किया।En: One night, Arjun decided to secretly stay up all night working on the project alone.Hi: मीरा ने अपने कलात्मक तत्व उसके बिना किसी के बताए प्रोजेक्ट में शामिल कर दिए।En: Meera added her artistic elements to the project without informing anyone.Hi: ईशा ने प्रोजेक्ट का संगठन स्वयं संभाल लिया और अर्जुन को कुछ महत्वपूर्ण निर्णयों से अलग रखा।En: Isha took charge of organizing the project herself and excluded Arjun from some important decisions.Hi: विज्ञान प्रदर्शनी वाले दिन, सभी छात्रों के प्रोजेक्ट्स लाइन से लगे थे।En: On the day of the science fair, all the students' projects were lined up.Hi: अर्जुन, मीरा और ईशा का रोबोट कुछ मिनटों बाद ही प्रस्तुत होने वाला था तभी उसमें गड़बड़ी शुरू हो गई।En: Just a few minutes before Arjun, Meera, and Isha's robot was to be presented, it started malfunctioning.Hi: अर्जुन निराश हुआ, ईशा तनाव में आ गई और मीरा थोड़ी परेशान हो गई।En: Arjun felt disappointed, Isha became stressed, and Meera got slightly worried.Hi: लेकिन, इस मुश्किल समय में वे तीनों साथ आए।En: However, in this difficult moment, the three came together.Hi: अर्जुन ने अपनी वैज्ञानिक जानकारी और समस्याओं का हल निकालने की इच्छा का सही उपयोग किया।En: Arjun correctly utilized his scientific knowledge and problem-solving desire.Hi: मीरा ने अपने कलात्मक दृष्टिकोण से रोबोट के डिज़ाइन को ठीक किया।En: Meera fixed the robot's design using her artistic perspective.Hi: ईशा ने सारी बिजली की वायरिंग को दोबारा जांच कर सुनिश्चित किया कि कोई और गड़बड़ी न हो।En: Isha rechecked all the electrical wiring to ensure there were no further issues.Hi: आखिरकार, उन्होंने मिल कर रोबोट को ठीक कर लिया और समय पर प्रस्तुत भी किया।En: Eventually, they managed to fix the robot and presented it on time.Hi: उनकी टीम की मेहनत रंग लाई और दर्शकों ने उनके काम की सराहना की।En: Their team's hard work paid off, and the audience appreciated their work.Hi: अर्जुन को यह समझ आया कि टीम वर्क का महत्व क्या होता है और हर समय स्वयं ही नेतृत्व करने की जरूरत नहीं।En: Arjun realized the importance of teamwork and that it wasn't always necessary to lead alone.Hi: मीरा के योगदान को भी पहचान मिली, जिससे उसका आत्मविश्वास बढ़ा।En: Meera's contributions were recognized, boosting her confidence.Hi: ईशा को ये सिखने को मिला कि भरोसा और जिम्मेदारियों का बंटवारा भी जरूरी है।En: Isha learned that trust and the distribution of responsibilities are also essential.Hi: इस तरह, विज्ञान प्रदर्शनी की वह शाम तीनों दोस्तों के लिए एक यादगार और सीख देने वाली साबित हुई।En: Thus, the evening of the science fair proved to be memorable and a learning experience for all three friends. Vocabulary Words:boarding school: बोर्डिंग स्कूलnestled: स्थितlush: हरे-भरेbuzz: हलचलmonsoon season: मानसून का मौसमraindrops: बारिश की बूंदेंtune: संगीतattentive: ध्यान देने वालाpassionate: जुनूनीcompetitive: प्रतिस्पर्धीcreativity: रचनात्मकताdefects: खामीmalfunctioning: गड़बड़ीdisappointed: निराशstressed: तनाव मेंperspective: दृष्टिकोणwiring: वायरिंगscholarship: छात्रवृत्तिflawless: बिल्कुल सहीissues: दिक्कतclash: टकरावleadership styles: नेतृत्व शैलीtension: तनावsecretly: चुपके सेteamwork: टीम वर्कhard work: मेहनतrecognized: पहचान मिलीconfidence: आत्मविश्वासresponsibilities: जिम्मेदारियोंmemorable: यादगार

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.It's the 2nd of August and here are this week's headlines.Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited landslides-hit areas of Wayanad and said he was “deeply pained” to see people who have lost family members and homes in the tragedy, calling it a “national disaster” and demanded an urgent comprehensive action plan. The death toll has risen to 277, with over 200 injured, Kerala Chief Minister Pinaraya  Vijayan has confirmed that 240 people remain missing, while more than 1500 have been rescued from the affected areas.UPSC on Wednesday cancelled trainee IAS officer Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar's candidature in the 2022 Civil Services Examination and barred her from appearing for any future examinations of the commission, after finding she had violated rules by appearing for the exam more times than what was allowed. UPSC had examined the data of the over 15,000 recommended candidates from 2009 to 2023, and found that apart from her, no other candidate had availed of more attempts than what is permitted under the CSE Rules.Building collapsing in Kullu, roads being washed away, pilgrims being airlifted — these were the scenes in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh on Thursday as multiple cloudbursts led to rain wreaking havoc claiming 5 lives in Himachal and 2 in Uttarakhand. Chardham Yatra registrations were put on hold and a safety advisory was issued urging the devotees to delay their travel due to the weather conditions.Meanwhile, Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win two medals in the same Olympic Games after combining with Sarabjot Singh on Wednesday to win a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. On Monday, she won India's first medal of the Paris Olympics, in the process becoming the first ever female shooter from India to win an Olympic medal.On the global front, Ismail Haniyeh, the Qatar-based public face of Hamas, was assassinated in Iran on Wednesday in what might mark a defining moment in the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group. A day later, on Thursday the Israeli military confirmed that the Hamas' military wing chief Mohammed Deif was killed in an airstrike in Gaza in July. Haniyeh was killed in Tehran, where he had gone to attend the inauguration of the newly-elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 1st of August and here are today's headlines.In the devastating Kerala landslides, the death toll has risen to 277, with over 200 injured as of earlier this morning, following a series of landslides in the hilly areas near Meppadi in Wayanad district. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have arrived at the disaster site and are set to visit relief camps and the medical college to support and meet with the affected families. Additionally, CM Pinarayi Vijayan chaired an all-party meeting in Wayanad to address the crisis and noted the challenges faced in bringing in machinery to assist with the rescue operations but highlighted that the completion of the Bailey Bridge has significantly facilitated the efforts.Union Home Minister Amit Shah is slated to today, introduce a bill to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005, in both Houses of Parliament. This comes amid devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad. A day earlier, Shah had said that the Centre had given an early warning to Kerala on July 23 and again on July 24 and July 25, following which nine NDRF teams were dispatched to the state. He said the loss of lives could have been minimised had the Kerala government become alert following the arrival of NDRF teams.Building collapsing in Kullu, roads being washed away, pilgrims being airlifted — these were the scenes in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh earlier this morning as multiple cloudbursts led to rain wreaking havoc claiming 5 lives in Himachal and 2 in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the areas affected by heavy rains in Baheda Tehri Garhwal to monitor the rescue and relief operations underway. Chardham Yatra registrations have been put on hold for the time being and a safety advisory has been issued urging the devotees to delay their travel due to the weather conditions.Starting with India at the Olympics, it was another historic moment in the sport of shooting as Swapnil Kusale became the first Indian to win a medal in the 50m Rifle 3-Position event, clinching bronze with a fine fightback. Meanwhile, it's an all-Indian clash with Lakshya Sen taking on HS Prannoy in the men's singles round of 16 while PV Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag will also be in action in the women's singles round of 16 and men's doubles quarterfinal respectively.The Israeli military confirmed today that the Hamas' military wing chief Mohammed Deif was killed in an airstrike in Gaza on the 13th of July. This comes a day after a senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran. On July 13, the Israeli military hit a compound in Mawasi to the west of Khan Younis, which killed over 90 people and injured 300, according to Gaza health officials. At the time, there had been no immediate confirmation that Deif was killed.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Todays episode is based on conversation with a brand who are beginning to be well known internationally around the globe within menswear called Margn by two friend Saurabh Maurya and Ranjit Kr Yadav. Join me on this chatting with Saurabh about how they began and what there journey has been coming from the valleys of the most beautiful place in India called Himachal Pradesh. You can find Margn here www.margn.in Today's episode host and research was by Sarmilla music was by Charles J.

Hon'ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Sri Shiv Pratap Shukla ji visited Prasanthi Nilayam for the first time on the auspicious occasion of Guru Poornima. He launched the Divyangjan Seva initiative in the divine presence, symbolizing a commitment to serving the differently-abled community. This launch not only marked a new chapter in the ongoing service activities for Centenary Celebrations but also reinforced the spirit of selfless service and inclusivity. In his philosophical talk, Sri Shukla shared his heartfelt sentiments, acknowledging that it was purely Swami's will that brought him to Prasanthi Nilayam after a long period of yearning. He commended the efforts of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations and the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust in perpetuating Swami's mission across over 140 countries. Highlighting the seamless integration of bhakti (devotion) and seva (service), Sri Shukla elaborated on the practical application of spirituality in daily life stressing the importance of following Swami's dictum of 'Manava Seva Madhava Seva' (Service to man is Service to God).

First, Indian Express' Abhinaya Harigovind talks to us about the Delhi water crisis and the reasons behind it. She shares the sources through which Delhi gets its water and the Supreme Court's order according to which Delhi should receive water from Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. Next, Indian Express' Nikhil Ghanekar speaks to us about the government's plan to develop Great Nicobar through the Great Nicobar Project. This is a Rs 72,000 crore worth infrastructure upgrade project that is facing opposition by conservationists and researchers. (8:38)And in the end, we talk about BJP leaders launching a series of posts on social media site X about the imposition of Emergency in 1975 on its 49th anniversary. (17:53)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

21. Khushwant Singh Lit Fest: Indian, Pakistani & Bangladeshi authors - In this special We'd Like A Word India episode at the Khushwant Singh Literary Festival, co-hosts Paul Waters & Jonathan Kennedy (standing in for Stevyn Colgan) hear ideas from top authors of fiction, non-fiction, memoir & poetry & other experts. WARNING - one of our interviewees (Farrukh Dhondy) gets a bit sweary. WHO IS JONATHAN KENNEDY? WHY IS HE HERE? AND WHERE IS STEVYN COLGAN? Jonathan was Director of Arts in India for 5 years for the British Council. He's been everywhere in India and knows everyone there involved in culture. He was also for 12 years the Executive Director of Tara Arts, looking at the world through a South Asian lens. Jonathan is doing some India & South Asian episodes of We'd Like A Word with us. We'll drop them in every now & then. Normal service will be resumed with Steve & Paul shortly. Our guests on this WLAW KSLF episode include Harinder Singh, who with The Singh Twins & Gopinder Kaur has created the book Jewels of Sikh Wisdom; Pinky Lilani, cook, networker extraordinaire, founder of Asian Women of Achievement, & author of Some Kind of Wonderful; Nadia Kabir Barb of The Whole Kahani south Asian women's writers' collective & author of the short story collection, Truth or Dare; Farrukh Dhondy, author, playwright, media executive & activist - who writes about his bookish relationship with the notorious serial killer Charles Sobraj; Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi & her debut novel, The Centre; sisters Shirin & Marina Wheeler who write separately about their parents - Shirin on her father, the iconic journalist Charles Wheeler - Witness to the Twentieth Century, & Marina on her mother, Dip - The Lost Homestead - My Mother, Partition and the Punjab; poet Imtiaz Dharker on her latest collection, Shadow Reader; Aneysha Minocha, founder & CEO of Quantaco, the green tech, clean tech carbon-reducing start-up that grabbing attention; & Akshat rathi, author of Climate Capitalism, also senior reporter for Bloomberg news & host of the Zero podcast on climate change. Phew - that's loads! What is the Khushwant Singh Literary Festival? The Indian version happens in breathtakingly spectacular surroundings inside the military cantonment in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, in the foothills of the Himalayas. Paul's been there. This recording is at the London spin-off at the Brunei Gallery at SOAS - the School of Oriental and African Studies. Khushwant Singh was one of India's most prolific authors, a scholar, journalist, iconoclast & dubbed "the most honest man in India." The festival is keen to promote closer ties between India & Pakistan; equal opportunities for women worldwide; & disseminating the values of democracy, tolerance, compassion in a world that is increasingly more polarised. We'd Like A Word is a podcast & radio show from authors Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, & audiobook creators about books - fiction & non-fiction. We go out on various radio & podcast platforms. Our website is http://www.wedlikeaword.com for information on Paul, Steve & our guests. We're on Twitter @wedlikeaword & Facebook @wedlikeaword & our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com Yes, we're embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word to chat, review or read out passages from books. Paul is writing a new cosy mystery series set in contemporary Delhi - more on that anon. And if you're still stuck for something to read now, may we recommend Blackwatertown, the thriller by Paul Waters or Cockerings, the comic classic by Stevyn Colgan.

A Himachal Pradesh Folk Tale about a Dog who breaks with tradition by getting a human as a pet. Plus Magical transformations and an unfixable crack in a golden wall Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/himachal-pradesh-folk-tale-dog-prince-ep-257  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com#sfipodcast #HimachalPradesh #FolkTalesOfHimachalPradesh #HimachalPradeshFolkTales #Simla #Shimla #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #FolkTale #FolkTales --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message

This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to traveller and writer Priyanka Gupta as she gives takes us around some villages in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh!  Today's destination: Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh! Nearest Airport: Kullu Airport (KUU) Nearest Railway Station: Joginder Nagar railway station, JDNX Requirements: n/a Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters are cold Time of the year: Summer Length of the itinerary: 8-10 days Itinerary Highlights:  Priyanka shares some of her time spent in the villages of Himachal The primary locations include the lesser known villages in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh We start by exploring the ancient village of Pangna and its historic connections and legends.  The next pitstop is the village of Chindi where Priyanka has the opportunity to interact with the local girls, explore apple orchards and engage in some profound conversations with the locals Chindi is also one of the starting points to the trek to Shikari Devi temple. Priyanka shares some near mishaps during this challenging trek.  Another popular trek is the Kamrunag trek which is popular among the locals.  Priyanka also spends time around the Karsog valley, engaging in apple picking, tasting radishes and some local greens Other places in the vicinity include the Prashar lake, Rewalsar lake and Mandi town.  Priyanka also shares some lip smacking local dishes that one should not miss out on while in this region.  Links: Link to Priyanka's blog: https://www.onmycanvas.com/ Link to Priyanka's Instagram: https://www.onmycanvas.com/contact-me/ Link to episode on Manali: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jMetTs5Kg0T3V4MOmAMLk?si=aEDm0nocQTagVMGnLcwJRg Link to episode on Bhagsu Nag:  https://www.audible.in/podcast/Bhagsu-Nag-Going-Offbeat-in-Himachal/B09F1Z9XHY Link to the blog posts https://www.onmycanvas.com/meandering-in-himalayas-simple-joys/ https://www.onmycanvas.com/apples-himachal-pradesh-india/ https://www.onmycanvas.com/himalayan-girls-patriarchy-grateful-hardearned-freedom/ https://www.onmycanvas.com/hotel-mamleshwar-chindi-karsog-mandi/ https://www.onmycanvas.com/shimla-tattapani-himachal-karsog-mandi/ https://www.onmycanvas.com/shikari-devi-temple-mandi-himachal/ https://www.onmycanvas.com/village-pangna-karsog-mandi-himachal/ https://www.onmycanvas.com/himachal-pradesh-images-india/ Photo credits: Priyanka Gupta on https://www.onmycanvas.com/ Follow the Musafir stories on: Twitter : https://twitter.com/musafirstories?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themusafirstories/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musafirstoriespodcast/?hl=en website: www.themusafirstories.com email: themusafirstories@gmail.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 29th of March and here are the top stories of the week.Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday extended CM Arvind Kejriwal's Enforcement Directorate custody by four days till 1st of April. The ED had sought a 7-day extension on the AAP national convener's custody in the now-scrapped liquor policy case. In similar news, Delhi High Court, on the same day, dismissed a plea seeking removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the post of Delhi's Chief Minister, saying that there is “no scope of judicial interference”.Meanwhile, tensions escalate between India and the United States over Kejriwal's arrest, as India slammed the US for what it perceives as meddling in its internal affairs once again. Just hours after India summoned a senior US diplomat to voice its objections to the State Department's comments on Kejriwal's arrest, the US reiterated its stance, emphasizing the importance of fair, transparent, and timely legal processes.In its first breakthrough in Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, the National Investigation Agency on Thursday, arrested a key conspirator following raids across multiple locations in three states. As per NIA press release, Muzammil Shareef was picked up and placed in custody as a co-conspirator. The two other accused — Mussavir Shazeeb Hussain and Abdul Matheen Taha — are still absconding.An objectionable remark purportedly made by senior Congress leader Supriya Shrinate about actor Kangana Ranaut, who has been named by the BJP as its candidate for the Lok Sabha elections from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, triggered a political controversy on Monday. The comment in Hindi, featuring a photograph of Ranaut and had a denigrating reference to the actor and her constituency. The Election Commission on Wednesday issued show-cause notice to Shrinate, finding that she had prima facie violated the Model Code of Conduct.The Baltimore bridge collapse incident occurred on Tuesday when cargo ship Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The collision took place shortly after the ship departed the Port of Baltimore. Following the collision, two workers were rescued later, the six missing workers were presumed dead, upon which search for them was suspended.The  22-member all Indian crew of Dali  issued a mayday call moments before the crash took down the bridge, enabling authorities to limit vehicle traffic on the span.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

‘A day after Ranaut was declared the BJP candidate for the Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh – a move that's surprising only to those who haven't watched a Ranaut film since 2019 – an unsavoury post circulated on social media. As a master of using controversy to stay relevant, it's unsurprising that Kangana Ranaut's political debut should be anything other than contentious. Sometimes, taking the moral high ground absolutely sucks, especially when we are required to side with those we profoundly disagree with. And this is where I find myself – reluctantly – concurring with her', journalist and former editor of Arré, Karanjeet Kaur explains why she is concurring with Kangana Ranaut.----more----Read Karanjeet Kaur's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/im-not-happy-defending-kangana-ranaut-but-i-will-then-ill-move-to-fighting-her-on-real-things/2016763/

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 26th of March and here are today's headlines.While the Aam Aadmi Party is protesting against the arrest of Kejriwal, in a counter-protest, the Bharatiya Janata Party sought to march towards the Delhi Secretariat to demand the CM's resignation. The police have said that permission has not been granted for protests and Section 144 has been imposed outside the Prime Minister's residence in view of  AAP's protest. The police have detained AAP workers, including Punjab minister Harjot Bains, Chandigarh mayor Kuldeep Kumar Tita and party leader Somnath Bharti.The National Commission for Women (NCW) Monday wrote to the Election Commission to take strict action against Congress and its leader Supriya Shrinate over her objectionable remarks against Kangana Ranaut, named BJP Lok Sabha candidate for Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. Speaking to reporters, NCW chief Rekha Sharma said that it is very unfortunate that a woman is using such derogatory language against another woman. Shrinate, however, has denied any involvement, claiming it was posted by somebody who had access to her accounts.A Delhi court today sent BRS legislator K Kavitha to 14 days of judicial custody until April 9. Earlier, she was in the Enforcement Directorate's custody for 10 days in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case. A member of the Telangana Legislative Council and daughter of former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, Kavitha is accused of allegedly paying Rs 100 crore to AAP leaders in return for liquor licences in Delhi. The ED took her into custody from Hyderabad on March 15.Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar today gave the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra one more day to decide on his demands for seats to contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024. Ambedkar had severed ties with Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena and issued a March 26 ultimatum to the MVA to finish seat-sharing talks. Ambedkar has been miffed with Shiv Sena (UBT) for not pushing VBA's case during MVA meetings.A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a large boat collided with it early this morning, and multiple vehicles fell into the water. According to a video posted on X, A large vessel crashed into the bridge, catching on fire before sinking and causing multiple vehicles to fall into the Patapsco River. As per reports, emergency responders were searching for at least seven people believed to be in the water.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 18th of March and here are today's headlines.The Supreme Court's Constitution bench hearing the electoral bonds matter today asked the State Bank of India to also disclose the unique alphanumeric code on the bonds to the Election Commission of India. The bench also asked the Chairman and Managing Director of SBI to file an affidavit on or before 5 pm on 21st of March stating that the bank has disclosed all details of the bonds to the ECI.The Election Commission of India today transferred the Home Secretaries of six states — Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to ensure level-playing field for the upcoming elections to the Lok Sabha. The poll regulating body also removed West Bengal Director General of Police, Rajeev Kumar.The poll panel under CEC Rajiv Kumar also removed secretary of the general administrative departments of Mizoram and Himachal Pradesh and ordered removal of Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal, additional commissioners and deputy commissioners.Tamilisai Soundararajan today resigned as the Governor of Telangana and the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. While the sudden decision has come as a surprise, Soundararajan, is expected to return to electoral politics and contest Lok Sabha elections 2024 from Tamil Nadu. A press release from the Telangana Raj Bhavan stated that the resignation has been submitted to the Hon'ble President of India. In September 2019, Soundararajan, the then-state president of the Tamil Nadu unit of the BJP for five years, took to the office of Telangana Governor and later took additional charge as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry in February 2021.Alleging that the INDIA bloc's manifesto talks about finishing ‘Shakti', Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the fight is between those who want to destroy ‘Shakti' and those who worship them. Addressing a rally in Telangana's Jagtial, Modi said, for him, every mother and every daughter is a form of ‘Shakti' and that he worships them. He said the nation dedicated ‘Chandrayaan's' success to ‘Shiv Shakti' and the opposition parties are talking of destroying ‘Shakti'.President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election on Sunday, cementing his grip on power though thousands of opponents staged a noon protest at polling stations. He will easily secure a new six-year term that would enable him to overtake Josef Stalin and become Russia's longest-serving leader for more than 200 years. However, the results have been met with criticism from Western countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, among others, who accused Putin of winning through an unfair electoral process held amidst the imprisonment of opposition leaders.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 4th of March and here are today's headlines.The Supreme Court today overruled its 1998 majority ruling in the JMM bribery case in which the apex court had said that members of Parliament and state legislatures were immune from prosecution for accepting bribes for voting or speaking in a certain manner in the House. The court said, quote, “corruption and bribery by members of the legislature erode probity in public life”. The question had arisen in the context of bribery charges against Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MLA Sita Soren in connection with the 2012 Rajya Sabha election to two seats from the state. Several senior BJP leaders todayy took to X and added ‘Modi Ka Parivar' (Modi's family) in their social media handle usernames. This comes as a statement in solidarity with their party's top leader Prime Minister Narendra Modi after RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav's ‘no family' remark. The leaders who have done this so far include Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party president J P Nadda, Union Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari among others.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today that a huge country like India cannot remain dependent on import of military hardware as such dependency can be “fatal” for its strategic autonomy. Singh added that the annual volume of domestic defence production has crossed the record figure of Rs 1 lakh crore which was nearly Rs 44,000 crore around 2014. He further stated that India had to face “trouble” in “difficult times” in the past due to its reliance on defence imports.Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to the Enforcement Directorate, saying that he was ready to answer the probe agency's questions. The ED had summoned the AAP leader for the eighth time today in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. Seeking a date after 12th of March, Kejriwal said, quote “ED summons are legally invalid and illegal… I wrote letters to them but they haven't replied to any of my letters. As per law, ED proceedings are like judicial proceedings. I am ready to give answers through video conferencing.” Unquote.As many as 81 tourists stranded in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley due to closure of roads after heavy snowfall have been shifted to safer places. Meanwhile, over 650 roads, including five national highways, in the state remained closed for vehicular movement today following several avalanches and landslides caused by incessant rain and snow for the past three days, according to the state emergency operation centre.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express

With cross-voting in Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, it has now got to the stage where some politicians will sell their votes, even if they know that they are going to be found out. It demonstrates that many of India's politicians are so motivated by greed — for money, for power, for office, etc. — that they will do anything at all that advances their interests. It also proves that ideology is dead. Watch Vir Sanghvi's weekly column to know more.----more----Read Vir Sanghvi's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/sharp-edge/ideology-is-dead-rajya-sabha-cross-voting-shows-politics-is-a-livestock-market-now/1982812/

This week, Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, and Jayashree Arunachalam are joined by The News Minute's executive editor Sudipto Mondal.On the cross-voting during Rajya Sabha polls in Karnataka, Sudipto points to the similarity in ideological stance of the state's three major political parties. “There is no difference between the average BJP guy, the average JDS guy and the average Congress guy,” he says. Raman adds that in Himachal Pradesh's RS polls, some members of the Congress knew beforehand that MLAs of their party would vote for the BJP.DiscussingDilip Mandal's article responding to Dhruv Rathee's video on India taking a turn towards dictatorship, Abhinandan says it's a weak critique since debunking an idea with “whataboutery” is a nihilistic argument. Sudipto believes that nihilism is an important form of critique for the oppressed classes who have been kept out of power systems for centuries.This and a lot more. Tune in!We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media.Download the Newslaundry app.General elections are around the corner, and Newslaundry and The News Minute have ambitious plans. Click here to support us.Timecodes00:06:13 - Headlines00:31:44 - Rajya Sabha polls00:39:41 - Discussing Dilip Mandal's article01:06:06 - Letters01:32:07 - Recommendations Hafta letters, recommendations, songs and referencesCheck out our previous Hafta recommendations.Produced and recorded by Aryan Mahtta, edited by Hassan Bilal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 1st of March and here are the top stories of the week.The week began with the Rajya Sabha election show on Tuesday. Cross-voting by Congress and SP MLAs took centrestage which resulted in BJP victories and dramatic upsets for Congress and SP in Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. It was followed by the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh facing a risk of collapse after six of its MLAs voted in favour of the BJP candidate in the Rajya Sabha polls in Himachal Pradesh.The Trinamool Congress has decided to suspend for six years its party leader Shahjahan Sheikh, the main accused in the Sandeshkhali land-grab and sexual assault allegations. The TMC strongman in Sandeshkhali had been on the run for the last 55 days, and was arrested by the West Bengal Police early on Thursday. Following his court appearance, the TMC leader was brought to the CID headquarters at Bhavani Bhawan in Kolkata. According to sources, the case is likely to be handed over to the CID.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla as India's astronauts-designate for Gaganyaan, India's first crewed space mission. All four Indian Air Force officers have had extensive experience as test pilots and are currently in training for the mission. Modi, who bestowed them with the prestigious astronaut wings, described them as “four forces” who represent the aspirations and optimism of 1.4 billion Indians.Days after stating that the government was “actively pursuing” cases of Indians seeking discharge from the Russian Army, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said 20-odd people are stranded in the country. Asserting that the government was trying its level best for their early discharge, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Indians in Russia have been advised not to venture into the war zone or get caught into situations which are difficult.The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved three chip-related projects worth around Rs 1.26 lakh crore, including what could be India's first semiconductor fabrication plant. The Tata Group will set up the foundry in partnership with Taiwan based Powerchip (PSMC) at an estimated cost of Rs 91,000 crore in Gujarat. The plant will have a capacity to produce 300 crore chips every year, which will cater to industries like high-performance computing, electric vehicles, defence, and consumer electronics, among other things.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Modi to Fight Elections from South Himachal Pradesh में भदगड़ - Abhishek Tiwari

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 28th of February and here are the headlines.In a shock result, the BJP emerged victorious on Tuesday in the election for the single vacant Rajya Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh, where the Congress is in power, with 40 MLAs in the 68-member Assembly. While the defeat is embarrassing for the Congress, now there is a possibility of its government collapsing, should it fail to pass the Budget in the ongoing Session. Meanwhile, 15 BJP MLAs, including the Leader of Opposition in the Himachal Assembly, were suspended from the House by the Speaker today for alleged misbehaviour and shouting slogans.Around 3,300 kg of narcotic drugs were seized from an Iranian boat off Gujarat coast late on Tuesday and five men suspected to be Iranian nationals were apprehended in a joint operation by the Navy, the Narcotics Control Bureau and Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad. The Defence Ministry said that this was the largest drug haul seizure in recent times. The seized contraband included 3,089 kg of charas, 158 kg of methamphetamine and 25 kg of morphine.Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone for a new launch complex of ISRO in Tamil Nadu. The Rs 986 crore facility is set to accommodate 24 launches per year. ISRO Chairman S Somanath said acquisition for the launch complex has been completed and the construction of the launch complex is expected to be completed in two years.As the BJP staged a protest outside the Karnataka Assembly today, alleging that Congress supporters had raised ‘Pakistan Zindabad' slogans on Tuesday after their candidate Syed Nasir Hussain's victory in the Rajya Sabha polls, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said “strict action will be taken” if the allegations were proven true.Though Hussain denied the BJP's allegations and said some of his followers had raised “Nasir Saab Zindabad” slogans, Bengaluru city police registered a suo motu case over the alleged incident.Leader of Opposition of Kerala assembly today said that the Congress Party will contest 16 seats in Kerala in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and allocation of seats within the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) for the general elections has been finalised. Like in the previous polls, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the second largest coalition partner in UDF, would contest in two seats.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Understand the Rajya Sabha election masterstroke involving crossvoting, with Himachal Pradesh becoming the focal point of intense political maneuvering. Join us as we analyze the strategic moves, the alliances formed, and the repercussions of this high-stakes game.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 27th of February and here are the headlines.Across 15 states, 56 Rajya Sabha seats are up for grabs today. Heading into polling day, the ruling NDA had 109 MPs in the Upper House, 10 members short of the halfway mark in the 238 member Rajya Sabha. The Opposition INDIA bloc had 89 MPs. The stage is set for a high-octane RS election battle in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh today. Last week, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, BJP chief J P Nadda, new party entrant Ashok Chavan and Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and L Murugan were among the 41 candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha.Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced the names of the four astronauts that will fly to low-Earth orbit as part of the ISRO's Gaganyaan. Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan and Shubanshu Shukla have been selected to be the astronauts on India's first crewed mission to space. They are all officers in the Indian Air Force and have extensive experience working as test pilots.The Enforcement Directorate today issued summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the eighth time in Delhi excise policy case. The ED has asked him to appear before it for questioning on the 4th of March. Kejriwal has not appeared for questioning for the last seven times but has responded to each summons in written. The Aam Aadmi Party said that “instead of sending summons daily, the ED should wait for the court's decision.” The matter is up for hearing in court on the 16th of March.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India had to suspend the issuance of visas in Canada because Indian diplomats were “not safe going to work”. He further stated that that New Delhi expects action against the culprits involved in last year's attacks on its diplomatic premises in London, San Francisco and Ottawa, among other cities.As per local reports, a Pakistani court today indicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra on charges that they allegedly received land as a bribe during his premiership. Khan is in jail since August in connection with other cases, and has previously denied the allegation.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 14th of February and here are the headlines.Moments after the protesting farmers resumed their march to the National Capital today, chaos ensued at the Shambhu border. Security personnel fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowds. Meanwhile, Delhi's borders were further fortified, with security personnel deployed in large numbers and barricades laid out across all possible entry points. Among other things, the farmers are seeking MSP guarantee for 23 crops, waiver of their debts and withdrawal of cases registered against them during the 2020-21 farmers' agitation.Prime Minister Modi began his speech at the World Government Summit in Dubai by thanking ‘his brother' the UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for a warm welcome to the country. The PM also said, quote, "Over the last few years, people's trust has increased in the Indian government. People have trust in the intent and commitment of the Indian government. This was possible only because we prioritised public sentiments in governance." Unquote.With a day left for the deadline to submit nomination papers for the February 27 Rajya Sabha elections, the BJP and Congress released their official list of candidates for the polls. The Congress nominated veteran leader Sonia Gandhi as its candidate from Rajasthan, spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi from Himachal Pradesh and former minister Chandrakant Handore from Maharashtra. In Bihar, the party re-nominated party leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh. The BJP, meanwhile, announced Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and L Murugan as its Rajya Sabha candidates from Odisha and Madhya Pradesh respectively.Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has cancelled the Jharkhand leg of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which was scheduled to start today. He will instead join the ongoing farmers' protest. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on X, quote, "The Yatra will resume at 2 PM on the 15th of February, with a public rally in Aurangabad, Bihar that will be addressed by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi." Unquote.PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, who was widely expected to be the next Prime Minister of Pakistan, has instead nominated his brother, former PM Shehbaz Sharif to lead the next coalition government. Party spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Nawaz's daughter and party's senior vice president Maryam Nawaz has been nominated for the post of Punjab Chief Minister. In other news, the workers and supporters of Imran Khan's PTI have launched nationwide protests over the alleged "rigging in the general elections".This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo (born 1943) is a bhikṣuṇī in the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. She is an author, teacher and founder of the Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in Himachal Pradesh, India. She is best known for having spent twelve years living in a remote cave in the Himalayas, three of those years in strict meditation retreat. On 16 February 2008, Tenzin Palmo received the title of Jetsunma (reverend lady) in recognition of her spiritual achievements as a nun and her efforts in promoting the status of female practitioners in Tibetan Buddhism by the head of the Drukpa Lineage, the 12th Gyalwang Drukpa. In November 2023, Tenzin Palmo was named to the BBC's 100 Women list.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 31st of January and here are the headlines.While addressing the Parliament Budget Session today, President Droupadi Murmu said that the “dignity of every citizen is paramount” and the government is emphasising on “human-centric development.” She added that the government is working on a “big vision — it has a roadmap for the next 25 years”. In an address before the commencement of the Budget Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Opposition MPs that it was an “opportunity to repent and leave behind positive footprints”.In Mumbai, the country's financial capital, with the civic elections on hold for two years now, the quality of infrastructure in the neighbourhood could very well depend on which party the MLA is from. An investigation by The Indian Express has revealed that under a February 2023 policy that allows MLAs to seek funds from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for civic works, each of the 21 ruling alliance MLAs sought, and got, funds till December 2023. In stark contrast, not one of the 15 Opposition MLAs (of the Uddhav Bal Thackeray Shiv Sena and Congress) got any money even though as many as 11 of them had asked for funds. The Indian Express spoke to each of the 15 Opposition MLAs to independently verify if they applied for funds, and if the Guardian Ministers approved it. Despite repeated attempts, BMC Commissioner IS Chahal was not available for comment.The back window of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's car broke today as thousands of people thronged Labha Bridge in West Bengal's Malda to watch the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra enter the state from Bihar. While Rahul was on a bus when the incident took place, Congress leaders cried foul, calling it a security lapse. A senior Congress leader said, quote, “All policemen are busy with Mamata Banerjee's rally scheduled in Malda today. Very few police officials have been deputed for this ceremony,” Unquote.As many as 134 roads, including four national highways, were closed in Himachal Pradesh and normal life was disrupted as tribal areas and other high reaches received the first major snowfall of the year today. The local MeT department has issued an orange warning of heavy snow and rains at isolated places for today and tomorrow.Soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army recently stopped shepherds in Ladakh from grazing their cattle near the Line of Actual Control. The incident – which took place in Nyoma in eastern Ladakh, came to light after a purported video emerged on social media. Chushul councillor confirmed to The Indian Express that the incident took place on 2nd of January 2 and the “issue has been resolved since”.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 29th of January and here are the headlines.The Election Commission today announced that elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats from 15 states will be held on 27th of February 27. The terms of the 56 MPs in question are set to end on 2nd and 3rd of April. The elections will cover seats in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Rajasthan. Among the MPs whose terms are ending are Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, former prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, BJP president JP Nadda, and Samajwadi Party MP, actor Jaya Bachchan.Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today said that a draft for a Uniform Civil Code prespred by an expert committee would submit it on 2nd of February. He added that the government would thereafter introduce a Bill in the Assembly to implement the UCC. The report is learnt to have emphasised gender equality and equal rights for daughters in ancestral properties. It does not, however, suggest raising the marriageable age of women to 21 years.As per a Finance Ministry report, the Indian economy is likely to grow at over 7 per cent in the coming years. The report titled ‘The Indian economy — A review' said India is expected to become the third-largest economy in the world in the next three years, with a GDP of $5 trillion. This would be driven by domestic demand along with supply-side measures such as investment in infrastructure and measures to boost manufacturing.An 18-year-old girl died by suicide in Rajasthan's Kota early today, leaving behind a note saying that she is taking this extreme step as a last resort. As per reports, the teenager was preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination. The police said she was tense about the exam and hence took this step. This is the second death by suicide in Kota this year. Last year, about 30 students died by suicide in the city.A 25-year-old Indian student who recently earned an MBA degree in the US was hammered to death by a homeless drug addict whom he had been helping for the past couple of days in Georgia. The incident was caught on camera when assailant Julian Faulkner mercilessly struck Vivek Saini nearly 50 times on the head with a hammer. Saini, a part-time clerk at a store that sheltered Faulkner, had shown kindness to the accused for almost two days and provided him with chips, a coke, water, and even a jacket for warmth.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Mindfully infused with various Buddhist skills, this episode features a dialogue between Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo and Raghu Markus on the many opportunities for practice in our daily lives.This time on Mindrolling, Raghu Markus and Tenzin Palmo explore:Tenzin Palmo's earliest experiences of connecting to The BuddhaThe imminence of deathTenzin's Book, Reflections on a Mountain LakeWhat perfection is and how we can realize itTenzin's journey to the guru in IndiaWomen on the path of BuddhismThe process of starting a nunneryNon-self, the ego, and Becoming nobodyRecommendations from the BuddhaTaming the mindStarting with ourselves when we cultivate compassionThe six paramitas (perfections) of the Bodhisattva pathOpportunities for practice in our daily livesDeath, letting people go, and expressing loveSpirituality as a path of joyA brief mindfulness meditation“During our daily life, we have so much opportunity to practice. To practice being generous, to practice being patient in the face of other people's problems, the opportunity to keep pure ethical conduct and never harm or lie or cause any problems for others. During our day, we have these endless opportunities for practicing these qualities of the heart, so we should be grateful because sitting on a cushion is not an opportunity really to practice being generous, ethical, or patient.” – Tenzin PalmoAbout Tenzin Palmo:Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo (born 1943) is a bhikṣuṇī in the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. She is an author, teacher and founder of the Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in Himachal Pradesh, India. She is best known for having spent twelve years living in a remote cave in the Himalayas, three of those years in strict meditation retreat.Links & Recommendations From this Episode:Pick up your copy of Tenzin Palmo's Reflections on a Mountain Lake or one of her other works HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.