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Federico Pasquini, Global R&D Innovation Director for International Family Care & Professional at Kimberly-Clark, joins us for a deep dive into the world of Research & Development — a first for the podcast. In this episode, Federico shares how R&D drives progress in a global FMCG powerhouse, and why innovation matters even in the most low-involvement categories. Tune in to hear about: Federico's international career journey — from Europe to India What the innovation process really looks like in a fast-moving consumer goods company How to challenge the status quo in everyday product categories The critical relationship between R&D and other departments R&D's growing role in sustainability

A budget reflects the government's priorities. The union finance minister presented the budget a few days back. Given the role of research and development (R&D) in fostering innovation and driving economic growth, it is worth exploring the union budget provisions to facilitate R&D in India - What does the government's R&D spending look like? What about prominent policies like the Anusandhan National Research Foundation or One Nation, One Subscription? How will the Finance Minister's announcement of a ₹20,000 crore loan to private sector research play out? Sarthak Pradhan and Shambhavi Naik dive into these questions in this episode of All Things Policy.The PGP is a comprehensive 48-week hybrid programme tailored for those aiming to delve deep into the theoretical and practical aspects of public policy. This multidisciplinary course offers a broad and in-depth range of modules, ensuring students get a well-rounded learning experience. The curriculum is delivered online, punctuated with in-person workshops across India.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in/pgp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out more on our research and other work here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://takshashila.org.in/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our public policy courses here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

#INDIA: What does Xi want from India? Sadanand Dhume, WSJ 1869 Mumbai

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Rafah at the discovered corse of the Hamas henchman Sinwar,. 1890 Jerusalem CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 #GAZA: After Sinwar. Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute 915-930 #INDIA: What appears positive new regarding the Indian-PRC standoff in the Himalayas. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute. 930-945 #GAZA: Intelligence leaks. Seth Frantzman, FDD, Jerusalem Post. 945-1000 #Lebanon: Hezbollah drone war. Seth Frantzman, FDD, Jerusalem Post. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 1/2: #UKRAINE: Kursk Salient fail. Manpower crisis on both sides. John Hardie, FDD. Bill Roggio, FDD 1015-1030 2/2: #UKRAINE: Kursk Salient fail. Manpower crisis on both sides. John Hardie, FDD. Bill Roggio, FDD 1030-1045 #NewWorldReport: Tren de Aragua and the narco-terror invasion of American cities. Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire 1045-1100 #NewWorldReport: #BRAZIL: Lula da Silva unable to attend BRICS in Kazan. Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 #StateThinking: The Biden State Department and ceasefire thinking. @MaryKissel Former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State. Executive VP Stephens Inc. 1115-1130 #StateThinking: The Border in 2025. @MaryKissel Former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State. Executive VP Stephens Inc. 1130-1145 1/2: #HEZBOLLAH: Targeting the cash. David Daoud, FDD. @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness. Bill Roggio, FDD. 1145-1200 2/2: #HEZBOLLAH: Targeting the cash. David Daoud, FDD. @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness. Bill Roggio, FDD. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 #UKRAINE: No resolution before the Election. Katrina vanden Heuvel, The Nation. 1215-1230 #MOLDOVA: The Kremlin objects to the EU-joining vote. Ivana Stradner, FDD 1230-1245 #KOREAS: Million man Army for rent to the Kremlin. David Maxwell, vice president of the Center for Asia Pacific Strategy 1245-100 am #JAPAN: Talking nukes. Peter Huessy, president of Geostrategic Analysis and fellow at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies

#INDIA: What appears positive new re the Indian PRC standoff in the Himalayas. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute. 1930 Mumbai

This week on The Sound Kitchen you'll hear the answer to the question about the Africa Cup of Nations trophy. There's “The Listener's Corner” with Paul Myers, a delicious dessert from Erwan Rome on “Music from Erwan”, and of course, the new quiz and bonus question, so click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!  Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, published every Saturday – here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll hear the winner's names announced and the week's quiz question, along with all the other ingredients you've grown accustomed to: your letters and essays, “On This Day”, quirky facts and news, interviews, and great music … so be sure and listen every week.Erwan and I are busy cooking up special shows with your music requests, so get them in! Send your music requests to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr  Tell us why you like the piece of music, too – it makes it more interesting for us all!Facebook News: There's a “new and improved” Facebook page for you, the RFI English Listeners Forum. It's for everyone who reads and listens to us and wants to connect with others, so ask to join, and I'll sign you up!The RFI Listeners Club page and the RFI English Clubs page no longer exist; if you belonged to the RFI English Clubs page and not the RFI Listeners Club page, you'll need to ask to join. I promise I won't click “Decline”

What is the true story of India's employment landscape, and what can we learn from these stories to scale the economy meaningfully? Neelkanth Mishra shares deep insights from his years of research and experience in the field - for our last SparX special series on India's Economics. If you are curious about India's labour force and want meaningful insights into India's current stage - this episode is a must watch! Don't miss it. 00:00:00 - 00:01:11 Coming Up 00:01:11 - 00:02:52 Episode Introduction 00:02:52 - 00:14:24 India's Informal Economy: Explained 00:14:24 - 00:19:58 How Can We Get Rich Before We Get Old? 00:19:58 - 00:29:47 How Can We Scale India's Manufacturing Sector? 00:29:47 - 00:38:30 What Is Holding India Back From Achieving Growth? 00:38:30 - 00:46:01 Boosting India's Manufacturing Capabilities: Make In India, Semiconductors and more! 00:46:01 - 00:55:29 Analysing Financial Mechanisms for Growth: Why we can't adopt China's model 00:55:29 - 01:01:29 Service Sector in India - What can we expect in the coming years? 01:01:29 - 01:06:29 Knowledge Transfers Re-Shaping the Country - IT, Aerospace and Semiconductor Industry 01:06:29 - 01:10:55 Possibilities of Immigration Corridors Between India and the World! 01:10:55 - 01:13:49 Democratising Opportunities Across India 01:13:49 - 01:17:10 Job Creation In the Coming Years: Holistic Growth, State Intervention and Optimism 01:17:10 - 01:23:36 How Will AI Affect India's Jobs? 01:23:36 - 01:24:31 Concluding Comments 01:24:31 - 01:25:18 Outro Resources 1. Trends of employment in the Indian agriculture sector https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/... 2. Data for India's exports for the month of February, 2024 https://commerce.gov.in/wp-content/up... 3. Periodic Labour Force Surveys: https://esankhyiki.mospi.gov.in/catal... 4. Visit the MOSPI website for more information: https://esankhyiki.mospi.gov.in/ 5. More on India's semiconductor industry: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/... 6. An overview of India's manufacturing sector: https://www.statista.com/outlook/io/m.... 7. Data on global immigration patterns: https://worldmigrationreport.iom.int/...

Kunal Shah is one of the most well-known and admired product leaders in India. He is the CEO and founder of CRED, an Indian-based fintech startup valued at over $6 billion. Prior to CRED, he founded three other startups, including Freecharge, which he sold for over $400 million to Snapdeal. He has also been an advisor to India's most influential organizations. In our conversation, we discuss:• The prevalence of successful Indian immigrants in top CEO roles across the tech industry• Why companies in India can grow DAUs but not ARPU—and what that means for building products for India• What most sets India's market apart• Challenges and opportunities in the Indian market• The Delta 4 framework for building new products• Lessons from building CRED so far• The power of curiosity and second-order thinking• Lessons from failure—Brought to you by:• WorkOS—The modern API for auth and user identity• Orb—The flexible billing engine for modern pricing• Dovetail—Bring your customer into every decision—Find the transcript and references at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/kunal-shah-on-winning-in-india-second—Where to find Kunal Shah:• X: https://twitter.com/kunalb11• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kunalshah1/• Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CRED_club—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Kunal's background(04:22) The Delta 4 framework(11:00) The success of Indian CEOs in the U.S.(19:55) Challenges and opportunities in India(23:04) DAUs vs. ARPU in Indian markets(25:50) The perception of time in India(27:55) The curse of focus in Asian markets(30:33) Challenges and opportunities in India (continued)(33:23) Lessons learned from building CRED(36:40) Profit pools can provide valuable insights into the values of a country(37:55) Founders' role in company growth(39:55) Profitability and Indian business culture(43:24) Advice for staying positive amid criticism(44:41) The promising market in India(47:35) The power of curiosity(52:59) Who Kunal looks up to(55:31) Kunal's favorite sources of content(58:42) Asking great questions(01:02:54) Contrarian corner: Wealth is nothing but storage of energy(01:05:26) Failure corner(01:08:57) Closing thoughts: Share your learnings(01:09:38) Lightning round—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

BV. Doshi, once said, “A house is a grain, like a small sapling in the bio-diverse wild forest”. I wonder what a public space like a temple, a monument, museum, a park, an industrial zone, a 80 floor office tower or a man made landscape is? Lets explore more about architecture and history in this 3 part series called, “An insert into the history”. This series is brought to you by, The Drawing Board, with whom I had partnered last year. The Drawing Board is an international architecture platform based in India where students can test their understanding and skills in shaping the way communities live and thrive while preserving local heritage. TDB has been actively running Architecture competition for under graduate students since 2016. It is conceptualised by Mindspace Architects and Rohan Builders. This year, the theme is to redesign the existing Badami archaeological museum, in Karnataka. Submission deadline is 9th Oct 2023. More details in the show notes and thedrawingboard.in We begin this series with Ar. Prashant Pole. Prashant has a long and illustrious career that has spanned over three decades. His journey started with Naksha Architects in Bengaluru. He established his own firm, Genesis Architects in 1994 and has worked on single residences, apartments, offices, hotels and institutional buildings. Over these years, he has also been a visiting faculty at MCE Hassan, BIT Bangalore, SIT Tumkur, and USD Mysore. Aside from teaching, he has also been evaluating architecture design as a juror at various architecture schools in and around Bengaluru. We'll be discussing what goes into making a museum. Questions What is the museum according to you? Why do we need them? Are there any special characteristics when it comes to Museum's architecture? How can we optimise space to accommodate a wide range of exhibits while maintaining a seamless visitor experience? (Considering people coming from diverse background, language, ethnicity, abilities and more) Accessibility, sustainability, security, are few common and must have things for any architecture, what are few other guidelines when it comes to a place like Museum? Which are the famous museums in India and why? Since this year's theme is redesign the existing Badami archaeological museum, how can we approach integrating the cultural diversity and historical significance of Badami into the design of a museum, ensuring it resonates with both local and international visitors? We say that “any place to be built should be built with the material found in 5KMs or it's radius”. How true is it and why? How do you leverage local materials and craftsmanship to create a distinctive architectural identity for the museum, and what challenges might arise in this context? Lighting and climate control are crucial factors in preserving the artifacts. How can we go about creating and ideal environment yet ensuring it's sustainable? We can consider Badami or any other museum (located in the such setup in India) What suggestions would you give those who wish to specialise in designing museums? Any extra attention in the context of Bandami museum? Reference reading https://wcfa.ac.in/staff/prashant-girish-pole/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj84z3FA0tU https://thedrawingboard.in https://thinkmatter.in/2020/09/15/an-ephemeral-lab-in-a-city-of-fixity/ https://www.bmsca.org/workshops.html https://www.gandhiashramsabarmati.org/en/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_U9rjdsmOg https://dbcic.org  

This week on The Sound Kitchen you'll hear the answer to the question about strawberries and cream at the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament. You'll take an aural trip to Mexico for the country's Independence Day, join Paul Myers for the “Listeners Corner”, and groove on Erwan Rome's “Music from Erwan”. All that, and the new quiz question, too, so click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!  Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, published every Saturday – here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll hear the winner's names announced and the week's quiz question, along with all the other ingredients you've grown accustomed to: your letters and essays, “On This Day”, quirky facts and news, interviews, and great music … so be sure and listen every week.Erwan and I are busy cooking up special shows with your music requests, so get them in! Send your music requests to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr  Tell us why you like the piece of music, too – it makes it more interesting for us all!Be sure you check out our wonderful podcasts!In addition to the breaking news articles on our site, with in-depth analysis of current affairs in France and across the globe, we have several podcasts that will leave you hungry for more.There's Paris Perspective, Spotlight on France, and of course, The Sound Kitchen. We have an award-winning bilingual series – an old-time radio show, with actors (!) to help you learn French, called Les voisins du 12 bis. And there is the excellent International Report, too.As you see, sound is still quite present in the RFI English service. Keep checking our website for updates on the latest from our excellent staff of journalists. 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RFI English journalist (and Sound Kitchen co-host) Paul Myers was there, and wrote an article about Wimbledon traditions, “Strawberries and cream, grass and whites ... where else but Wimbledon?” You were to send in the answer to this question: Who is behind the strawberry and cream dish – who invented it, or first put the two together – at least, according to legend.The answer is, to quote Paul's article: “… the theory goes that the combination became synonymous with the competition because spectators at the inaugural final were offered the pairing as the event fell at the high point of the strawberry season.And that mix was chosen because Cardinal Thomas Wolsey – a mover and a shaker in the court of King Henry VIII – served strawberries and cream together at a banquet for the king in 1509.”In addition to the quiz question, there was the bonus question, suggested by Jayanta Chakrabarty from New Delhi, India: “What have you done that made someone happy?”Do you have a bonus question idea? 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As a young autistic girl, Swara Swami could sing before she could speak. Now Swara is a music therapist and singer who advocates for mental health and autism awareness on her social media. Swara has her Bachelors in Music Therapy from Berklee College of Music and is currently doing her Masters in Expressive Arts Therapy specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lesley University. She has worked with several well-known Indian musical artists as part of the Berklee Indian Ensemble, where she also performed on a Grammy-nominated album.   During this episode, you will hear Swara talk about: What it was like growing up as an autistic girl in India   How neurodivergence is viewed in India What inspired her to become a music therapist, and the challenges she has faced working in the music therapy field Her experience as a student who has studied and lived in several different countries Her singing experience, including her performance on a Grammy-nominated album Why she advocates for autism and mental health awareness Follow Swara on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. Watch the video of this interview on YouTube. Read the episode transcript. Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player! Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes! Support this podcast at BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds and get a shout-out on a future episode! *Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.*

We always say that privacy and security are interrelated and there is no privacy without security. What is the role of the Data Security Council of India in terms of the security and privacy of people in India? How is innovation contributing to privacy implementations?  And who better than CEO of DSCI Vinayak Godse to discuss all these aspects and the data privacy landscape in India.      KEY CONVERSATION POINTS    Intro  What is GPDR in one word?  GPDR beyond the legal and technological aspect  What is the current Indian privacy landscape?  The role of Data Security Council of India  What are the challenges in India when it comes to privacy?  Message to organization regarding data security and privacy  Closing    ABOUT THE GUEST    Vinayak Godse is the CEO of Data Security Council of India. He has over 27 years of experience in Information Security, IT Transformation, Intelligent Networking and Telecom Infrastructure. Vinayak also leads the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Cybersecurity Technology and Entrepreneurship, a joint initiative of DSCI and Ministry of Electronics & IT. NCoE is engaged in cybersecurity industry building, fostering security research and product engineering, and building an ecosystem for security entrepreneurship. He has been deeply engaged with all initiatives of DSCI with government stakeholders and sectoral regulators. He was instrumental in developing DSCI Security Framework (DSF), DSCI Privacy Framework (DPF) and DSCI Certified Privacy Lead Assessor (DCPLA), DSCI Certified Privacy Professional (DCPP) certifications and conducted many of these training programs. Prior to DSCI, he worked with the Global Consulting Practice of TCS in Information Risk Management and also worked as a Telecom Engineer at BSNL. He started his career as a lecturer in Electronics Engineering.    ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.  Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR” which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.  As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one's value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life' which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.   RESOURCES  Websites www.fit4privacy.com , www.punitbhatia.com, www.dsci.in Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fit4privacy/message

Scott Carney is an American investigative journalist, author and anthropologist. He's the author of five books: The Red Market, The Enlightenment Trap, What Doesn't Kill Us', The Wedge and The Vortex, and the host of the podcast "Scott Carney Investigates." Scott has been instrumental in the rise of Wim Hof as well, climbing Kilimanjaro with him and writing about his work. Now, he is writing about the dangers involved, and we delve into his upcoming article in Men's Health on the subject of breathwork and cold. Scott is a very curious mind and isn't afraid to ask questions and show up to life in every way to learn. I loved this interview and am thrilled to have learned from this inquisitive mind! We have a meaningful and meandering conversation about the nature of life, being a dilettante, zombies, belief, yoni eggs, sasquatch, cult leaders, and so much more, including: What is THE question? Consciousness and the main questions of life His experience having a student die by suicide during a meditation retreat in India What is the dark side of enlightenment? Things that are powerful can also be dangerous The law of diminishing returns vs the law of speedy gains Being a dilettante is a good thing The happiness of letting go The meditative practice of “ordinary middle class life” The freedom of life The power of ice bathing and the process of being fun The appeal of cults and gurus The narrative of Wim that we need to leave behind  The dangers of breath-work and cold water The fallibility of human nature and everyone When the Buddha was wrong and people died Skeptics and ending your center The yoni egg  Placebo effect and appearance effect Chakras and Chinese medicine  Zombies, Psychobiology and belief  Sasquatch  Napping and it's rebelliousness / science  Referenced in this episode: Scott's law of diminishing returns / speedy gains podcast: https://youtu.be/LgCR9FhWtSs Scott's Guided nap link: https://youtu.be/AhnroE4OjF8 His wife's Laura Krantz's book and podcast: https://www.amazon.com/Search-Sasquatch-Wild-Thing-Book/dp/1419758187 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-thing/id1434465245 Follow Scott: https://www.instagram.com/sgcarney/ | https://www.scottcarney.com/ | Podcast "Scott Carney Investigates" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scott-carney-investigates/id1675685319 _____________________________ Let's get you to your HAPPIEST and most RADIANT! Book a call to apply to work together one-on-one:  https://amyedwards.as.me/15mincall Get my new FREE course "The Ageless Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Look Younger and Feel Happier!" HERE: https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-ageless-mindset-the-ultimate-guide-to-look-younger-feel-happier Get the full course “The Youthfulness Hack: The Secret System to Reverse Aging Fast and Create a New, Radiant You!” Out now! https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-youthfulness-hack Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe – and share with a friend! It means so much! Thank you! And join the mailing list today to stay up to date! https://www.amyedwards.com/  HigherDOSE 15% off with code MAGIC15 and use link:  https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1336029&u=3517348&m=87497&urllink=&afftrack= Glow serum https://shrsl.com/3w0ya Mask https://shrsl.com/3w0ye 10% off WAANDS:https://waands.com/?ref=amyedwards Or use code AMYEDWARDS for 10% off the CERVIX WAND: https://waands.com/products/cervix-wand?ref=GKWwgfA1tYGAd Amy's hair by https://www.thecollectiveatx.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-amy-edwards-show/message

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Anand Virmani is the co-founder of Nao Spirits & Beverages. He graduated from Babson College, with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Marketing and worked at the likes of Deloitte Consulting before he set up and started managing India's first Craft Gin company. In this podcast, ▸ Vinamre and Anand talked about why wines are so expensive ▸ How Anand grew his brand in a fairly nascent market of India ▸ What are some drinks to get you started with gin and where you can find them in India You can follow Anand on:LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/anandvirmaniInstagram: https://instagram.com/anandinaglass?igshid=OGRjNzg3M2Y= Timestamps:(0:00) Intro(1:04) Running a business as an 18 year old in the USA(4:10) Indian schools teach you zero life skills(7:32) This class in Anand's college made him enter the business of alcohol(13:01) Getting a job in the wine industry is not easy(16:32) An outsider's view on the production of wine(19:18) How Anand handled the ridicule when he entered the business of gin and wine(22:06) This is why India cannot produce good wines(26:33) Have you tried this wine and coffee bar in Khan market?(36:54) The reason behind the spike in the popularity of gin(47:01) Launching India's own gin(52:08) How to grow your alcohol brand in India(57:04) The strategy behind making your brand known in bars(1:02:59) Is gin a profitable business in India? Listen to the audio version of the full podcasts at -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=eZQk7N3_QOmvOfu0umGjzgGoogle Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zZDkyMjI0MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/dostcast/id1538251790 == This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dostcastDostcast on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/dostcast ==Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com ==#Dostcast

This week on The Sound Kitchen you'll hear the answer to the question about the Namuli horseshoe bat. There's the “Listeners Corner” with Michael Fitzpatrick and “Music from Erwan” with Erwan Rome. All that, and the new quiz question, too, so click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!  Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, published every Saturday – here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll hear the winner's names announced and the week's quiz question, along with all the other ingredients you've grown accustomed to: your letters and essays, “On This Day”, quirky facts and news, interviews, and great music … so be sure and listen every week.Erwan and I are busy cooking up special shows with your musical requests, so get them in! Send your musical requests to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr  Tell us why you like the piece of music, too – it makes it more interesting for us all!Be sure you check out our wonderful podcasts!In addition to the breaking news articles on our site, with in-depth analysis of current affairs in France and across the globe, we have several podcasts which will leave you hungry for more.There's Paris Perspective, Spotlight on France, and of course, The Sound Kitchen. We have an award-winning bilingual series – an old-time radio show, with actors (!) to help you learn French, called Les voisins du 12 bis. And there is the excellent International Report, too.As you see, sound is still quite present in the RFI English service.  Keep checking our website for updates on the latest from our staff of journalists. You never know what we'll surprise you with!To listen to our podcasts from your PC, go to our website; you'll see “Podcasts” at the top of the page. You can either listen directly or subscribe and receive them directly on your mobile phone.To listen to our podcasts from your mobile phone, slide through the tabs just under the lead article (the first tab is “Headline News”) until you see “Podcasts”, and choose your show. Teachers, take note! I save postcards and stamps from all over the world to send to you for your students. If you would like stamps and postcards for your students, just write and let me know. The address is english.service@rfi.fr  If you would like to donate stamps and postcards, feel free! Our address is listed below. Another idea for your students: Br. Gerald Muller, my beloved music teacher from St Edward's University in Austin, Texas, has been writing books for young adults in his retirement – and they are free! There is a volume of biographies of painters and musicians called Gentle Giants, and an excellent biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., too. They are also a good way to help you improve your English - that's how I worked on my French, reading books which were meant for young readers – and I guarantee you, it's a good method for improving your language skills. To get Br. Gerald's free books, click here.Independent RFI English Clubs: Be sure to always include Audrey Iattoni (audrey.iattoni@rfi.fr) from our Listener Relations department in all your RFI Club correspondence. Remember to copy me (thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr) when you write to her so that I know what is going on, too. N.B.: You do not need to send her your quiz answers! Email overload!And don't forget, there is a Facebook page just for you, the independent RFI English Clubs. Only members of RFI English Clubs can belong to this group page, so when you apply to join, be sure you include the name of your RFI Club and your membership number. Everyone can look at it, but only members of the group can post on it. If you haven't yet asked to join the group, and you are a member of an independent, officially recognized RFI English club, go to the Facebook link above, and fill out the questionnaire !!!!! (if you do not answer the questions, I click “decline”).There's a Facebook page for members of the general RFI Listeners Club too. Just click on the link and fill out the questionnaire, and you can connect with your fellow Club members around the world. Be sure you include your RFI Listeners Club membership number (most of them begin with an A, followed by a number) in the questionnaire, or I will have to click “Decline”, which I don't like to do!This week's quiz: On 25 March, I asked you a question about an article by RFI English correspondent Ryan Truscott: “Sparrow-sized bat confirmed as Mozambique's newest mammal”. It's been named the “Namuli horseshoe bat” after its principal habitat: Mount Namuli, which is Mozambique's second-highest peak. You were to re-read Ryan's article and answer this question: where else have the Namuli horseshoe bats been spotted? The answer is, as Ryan Truscott wrote: “They've been recorded on the Nyika plateau in northern Malawi, and in southern Tanzania.”By the way, they're called “horseshoe bats” for the horseshoe-shaped structures on their faces, which are used for echolocating – or sending out soundwaves – to help them to navigate or catch flying insects. They are roughly the size of sparrows. In addition to the quiz question, there was the bonus question, suggested by Jayanta Chakrabarty from New Delhi, India: “What good work have you done in the past week?”Do you have a bonus question idea? Send it to us!  The winners are: RFI Listeners Club member Karuna Kanta Pal from West Bengal, India. Karuna Kanta Pal is also the winner of this week's bonus question. Congratulations, Karuna!I was quite moved reading about the good things all of you have done recently. What a blessing to be in contact with so many good people! Also on the list of winners this week are: Sultan Mahmud, the president of the Shetu RFI Listeners Club in Naogaon, Bangladesh; Ferhat Bezazel, the president of the RFI Butterflies Club, Ain Kechara in West Skikda, Algeria; RFI Listeners Club members Ranjit Darnal from Gandaki, Nepal, and last but not least, Sagor Mia from Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, who is also the president of the “Let's go on the right path and tell the truth radio listener club”. Congratulations winners!Here's the music you heard on this week's programme: “Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here” by Arthur Sullivan and D.A. Esrom; “Caress” by Marcel Khalife, performed by the composer and his ensemble; “The Flight of the Bumblebee” by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov; “The Cakewalk” from Children's Corner by Claude Debussy, performed by the composer, and “Pedro Nevares”, performed by Maya y Cantu.  Do you have a musical request? Send it to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr This week's question ... you must listen to the show to participate. After you've listened to the show, re-read Ollia Horton's article “Designer Philippe Starck shakes up Paris icons in playful exhibition” to help you with the answer.You have until 29 May to enter this week's quiz; the winners will be announced on the 3 June podcast. When you enter, be sure you send your postal address with your answer, and if you have one, your RFI Listeners Club membership number.Send your answers to:english.service@rfi.frorSusan OwensbyRFI – The Sound Kitchen80, rue Camille Desmoulins92130 Issy-les-MoulineauxFranceorBy text … You can also send your quiz answers to The Sound Kitchen mobile phone. Dial your country's international access code, or “ + ”, then  33 6 31 12 96 82. Don't forget to include your mailing address in your text – and if you have one, your RFI Listeners Club membership number.To find out how you can win a special Sound Kitchen prize, click here.To find out how you can become a member of the RFI Listeners Club, or form your own official RFI Club, click here.  

This week on The Sound Kitchen you'll hear the answer to the question about Fespaco. There's a celebration of the Bengali New Year, as well as the “Listeners Corner” with Michael Fitzpatrick and “Music from Vincent” with Vincent Pora. All that, and the new quiz question, too, so click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!  Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, published every Saturday – here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll hear the winner's names announced and the week's quiz question, along with all the other ingredients you've grown accustomed to: your letters and essays, “On This Day”, quirky facts and news, interviews, and great music … so be sure and listen every week.The ePOP video competition is open! The deadline for entries is next Thursday, 20 April, so get your video in today!The ePOP video competition is sponsored by the RFI department “Planète Radio”, whose mission is to give a voice to the voiceless. ePOP focuses on the environment, and how climate change has affected “ordinary” people … you create a three-minute video about climate change, the environment, pollution – told by the people it affects. So put on your thinking caps and get to work ... and by the way, the prizes are incredibly generous!To read the ePOP entry guidelines – as well as watch videos from previous years – go to the ePOP website.Erwan and I are busy cooking up special shows with your musical requests, so get them in! Send your musical requests to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr  Tell us why you like the piece of music, too – it makes it more interesting for us all!Be sure you check out our wonderful podcasts!In addition to the breaking news articles on our site, with in-depth analysis of current affairs in France and across the globe, we have several podcasts which will leave you hungry for more.There's Paris Perspective, Spotlight on France, and of course, The Sound Kitchen. We have an award-winning bilingual series – an old-time radio show, with actors (!) to help you learn French, called Les voisins du 12 bis. And there is the excellent International Report, too.As you see, sound is still quite present in the RFI English service.  Keep checking our website for updates on the latest from our staff of journalists. You never know what we'll surprise you with!To listen to our podcasts from your PC, go to our website; you'll see “Podcasts” at the top of the page. You can either listen directly or subscribe and receive them directly on your mobile phone.To listen to our podcasts from your mobile phone, slide through the tabs just under the lead article (the first tab is “Headline News”) until you see “Podcasts”, and choose your show. Teachers, take note! I save postcards and stamps from all over the world to send to you for your students. If you would like stamps and postcards for your students, just write and let me know. The address is english.service@rfi.fr  If you would like to donate stamps and postcards, feel free! Our address is listed below. Another idea for your students: Br. Gerald Muller, my beloved music teacher from St Edward's University in Austin, Texas, has been writing books for young adults in his retirement – and they are free! There is a volume of biographies of painters and musicians called Gentle Giants, and an excellent biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., too. They are also a good way to help you improve your English - that's how I worked on my French, reading books which were meant for young readers – and I guarantee you, it's a good method for improving your language skills. To get Br. Gerald's free books, click here.Independent RFI English Clubs: Be sure to always include Audrey Iattoni (audrey.iattoni@rfi.fr) from our Listener Relations department in all your RFI Club correspondence. Remember to copy me (thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr) when you write to her so that I know what is going on, too. N.B.: You do not need to send her your quiz answers! Email overload!And don't forget, there is a Facebook page just for you, the independent RFI English Clubs. Only members of RFI English Clubs can belong to this group page, so when you apply to join, be sure you include the name of your RFI Club and your membership number. Everyone can look at it, but only members of the group can post on it. If you haven't yet asked to join the group, and you are a member of an independent, officially recognized RFI English club, go to the Facebook link above, and fill out the questionnaire !!!!! (if you do not answer the questions, I click “decline”).There's a Facebook page for members of the general RFI Listeners Club too. Just click on the link and fill out the questionnaire, and you can connect with your fellow Club members around the world. Be sure you include your RFI Listeners Club membership number (most of them begin with an A, followed by a number) in the questionnaire, or I will have to click “Decline”, which I don't like to do!This week's quiz: On 11 March, I asked you a question about the Pan African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, known by its French acronym Fespaco. We'd just published an article: “Tunisian thriller ‘Ashkal' snags top gong at Africa's Fespaco film fest”, and I asked you to write in with the answer to these two questions: who won the second prize – called the Silver Stallion - and who won the third prize?The answer is, to quote our article: “Burkinabé director Apolline Traore picked up the Silver Stallion award for her film “Sira”, the story of a woman's struggle for survival after she is kidnapped by jihadis in the Sahel.Third place went to Kenya's Angela Wamai for “Shimoni”, about a man at odds with his environment and at war with his inner demons.”In addition to the quiz question, there was the bonus question, suggested by Mahesh Jain from Delhi, India: “What is, for you, the best part of your country's constitution?”  Do you have a bonus question idea? Send it to us!  The winners are: RFI English listener Mizanur Rahman, from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Mizanur is also the winner of this week's bonus question. Congratulations, Mizanur!Also on the list of lucky winners this week is Fatematuj Zahra, who is the co-secretary of the Shetu RFI Listeners Club in Naogaon, Bangladesh. There are RFI Listeners Club members Zenon Teles from the Christian – Marxist – Leninist - Maoist Association of Listening DX-ers in Goa, India, and Atikul Islam from Kishoreganj, Bangladesh. Last but not least, RFI English listener Lovely Sultana Razia from Naogaon, Bangladesh.Congratulations winners!Here's the music you heard on this week's programme: “En Route to Bengal”, a medley of traditional Bengali folk songs performed by the Hamelin Instrumental Band; “Baje re baje dhol ar dhak” by Shaukat Ali Imon and Kabir Bakul, sung by Sonia; the “Allegretto Scherzando” from Antonin Dvořák's Slavonic Dances Op.46, performed by the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, conducted by Rafael Kubelik; “The Flight of the Bumblebee” by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov; “The Cakewalk” from Children's Corner by Claude Debussy, performed by the composer, and “Time” by Finn Andrews, performed by The Veils.Do you have a musical request? Send it to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr This week's question ... you must listen to the show to participate. After you've listened to the show, re-read Jan van der Made's article “Macron lays out his plan for Europe on a visit to the Netherlands” to help you with the answer.You have until 22 May to enter this week's quiz; the winners will be announced on the 27 May podcast. When you enter, be sure you send your postal address with your answer, and if you have one, your RFI Listeners Club membership number.Send your answers to:english.service@rfi.frorSusan OwensbyRFI – The Sound Kitchen80, rue Camille Desmoulins92130 Issy-les-MoulineauxFranceorBy text … You can also send your quiz answers to The Sound Kitchen mobile phone. Dial your country's international access code, or “ + ”, then  33 6 31 12 96 82. Don't forget to include your mailing address in your text – and if you have one, your RFI Listeners Club membership number.To find out how you can win a special Sound Kitchen prize, click here.To find out how you can become a member of the RFI Listeners Club, or form your own official RFI Club, click here.  

The guys dive into the strange and mysterious world of nuts and seeds, discover pretty much everything is a seed, and Todd volunteers to become a human garden upon his demise. Follow Foodiot on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest episodes, news, and more. Sponsors Foodiot is proud to be sponsored by Hey Grill Hey and the Hey Grill Hey app. Episode Resources and References: Sites/Articles “Nuts and Seeds” - Better Health Channel “Nuts That Aren't Actually Nuts” - Business Insider “The Top 10 Amazing Health Benefits of Wild Rice” - Canoe Wild Rice “Geographic Tongue” - Cleveland Clinic “7 Low-Acid Foods to Add to Your Reflux Diet” - Everyday Health “In a Nutshell: Different Nut Types Explained” - Feast and Field “The Science of Edible Seeds” - Fine Dining Lovers “8 Health Benefits of Nuts” - Healthline “6 Super Healthy Seeds You Should Eat” - Healthline “Wild Rice Nutrition Review — Is It Good for You?” - Healthline “What Foods Trigger Geographic Tongue?” - MedicineNet “10 ‘Nuts' That Aren't Actually Nuts” - Mental Floss “Geographic Tongue” - Mayo Clinic “The Ultimate Guide to Seed Butters” - The Nutrition Adventure “9 Types of Seeds That Are Edible & Nutritious” - Restaurant Clicks “What Are Heirloom Seeds?” - Roots Down “Why Seeds Are So Important in Your Daily Diet” - Times of India “What's the Difference Between Nuts and Seeds?” - Woodland Trust Credits Hosts: Todd Bulloch, Lloyd Grimm, Denny Munson Music Credit: Shiny Heads Productions

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This week on The Sound Kitchen you'll hear the answer to the question about the two newly elected leaders at the COP27 conference. There's the bonus question and the “Listeners Corner”, and “Music from Erwan”. All that, and the new quiz question, too, so click on the “Audio” arrow above and enjoy!  Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, published every Saturday – here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll hear the winner's names announced and the week's quiz question, along with all the other ingredients you've grown accustomed to: your letters and essays, “On This Day”, quirky facts and news, interviews, and great music … so be sure and listen every week. Erwan and I are busy cooking up special shows with your musical requests, so get them in! Send your musical requests to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr  Tell us why you like the piece of music, too – it makes it more interesting for us all! Be sure you check out our wonderful podcasts! In addition to the breaking news articles on our site, with in-depth analysis of current affairs in France and across the globe, we have several podcasts which will leave you hungry for more. There's Paris Perspective,  Spotlight on France, and of course, The Sound Kitchen. We have an award-winning bilingual series – an old-time radio show, with actors (!) to help you learn French, called Les voisins du 12 bis. And there is the excellent International Report, too. As you see, sound is still quite present in the RFI English service.  Keep checking our website for updates on the latest from our staff of journalists. You never know what we'll surprise you with! To listen to our podcasts from your PC, go to our website; you'll see “Podcasts” on the upper left-hand side of the page. You can either listen directly or subscribe and receive them directly on your mobile phone. To listen to our podcasts from your mobile phone, slide through the tabs just under the lead article (the first tab is “Headline News”) until you see “Podcasts”, and choose your show.  Teachers, take note!  I save postcards and stamps from all over the world to send to you for your students. If you would like stamps and postcards for your students, just write and let me know. The address is english.service@rfi.fr  If you would like to donate stamps and postcards, feel free! Our address is listed below.  Another idea for your students: Br. Gerald Muller, my beloved music teacher from St Edward's University in Austin, Texas, has been writing books for young adults in his retirement – and they are free! There is a volume of biographies of painters and musicians called Gentle Giants, and an excellent biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., too. They are also a good way to help you improve your English - that's how I worked on my French, reading books which were meant for young readers – and I guarantee you, it's a good method for improving your language skills. To get Br. Gerald's free books, click here. Independent RFI English Clubs: Be sure to always include Audrey Iattoni (audrey.iattoni@rfi.fr) from our Listener Relations department in all your RFI Club correspondence. Remember to copy me (thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr) when you write to her so that I know what is going on, too. N.B.: You do not need to send her your quiz answers! Email overload! And don't forget, there is a Facebook page just for you, the independent RFI English Clubs. Only members of RFI English Clubs can belong to this group page, so when you apply to join, be sure you include the name of your RFI Club and your membership number. Everyone can look at it, but only members of the group can post on it. If you haven't yet asked to join the group, and you are a member of an independent, officially recognized RFI English club, go to the Facebook link above, and fill out the questionnaire !!!!! (if you do not answer the questions, I click “decline”). There's a Facebook page for members of the general RFI Listeners Club too. Just click on the link and fill out the questionnaire, and you can connect with your fellow Club members around the world. Be sure you include your RFI Listeners Club membership number (most of them begin with an A, followed by a number) in the questionnaire, or I will have to click “Decline”, which I don't like to do! This week's quiz: On 12 November, COP27 was in full swing in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, and there were two newly elected leaders at the conference. You were to tell me their names and the countries they represent.  The answer is: Brazil's president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva – who promised to protect the Amazon from deforestation after defeating climate-skeptic President Jair Bolsonaro, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who wasn't going to go, but then changed his mind.   In addition to the quiz question, there was the bonus question, which was suggested by Jayanta Chakrabarty from New Delhi, India: “What was the happiest moment of your life?” The winners are Mahesh Jain, who's the president of the RFI Club, Delhi, in Delhi, India. Mahesh is also this week's bonus question winner. Congratulations, Mahesh! The other winners this week are Bezazel Ferhat, the president of the RFI Butterflies Club Ain Kechera in West Skikda, Algeria, and RFI Listeners Club members Samir Mukhopadhyay from West Bengal, India, as well as Khadija Aktar Najni from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Rounding out the list is RFI English listener Shahanoaz Sultana from Bogura, Bangladesh. Congratulations winners! Here's the music you heard on this week's program: “Mr. Sandman” by Pat Ballard, played by Stuart "Stukulele" Fuchs and Babik; “The Flight of the Bumblebee” by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov; “The Cakewalk” from Children's Corner by Claude Debussy, performed by the composer, and “Chameleon” by Herbie Hancock, Bennie Maupin, Paul Jackson, Harvey Mason, performed by Herbie Hancock and the Head Hunters. Do you have a musical request? Send it to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr  This week's question ... you must listen to the show to participate. After you've listened to the show, look for Paul Myer's article about the final World Cup 2022 match on our webpage. You have until 23 January 2023 to enter this week's quiz; the winners will be announced on the 28 January podcast. When you enter, be sure you send your postal address with your answer, and if you have one, your RFI Listeners Club membership number. Send your answers to: english.service@rfi.fr or Susan Owensby RFI – The Sound Kitchen 80, rue Camille Desmoulins 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux France or By text … You can also send your quiz answers to The Sound Kitchen mobile phone. Dial your country's international access code, or “ + ”, then  33 6 31 12 96 82. Don't forget to include your mailing address in your text – and if you have one, your RFI Listeners Club membership number. To find out how you can win a special Sound Kitchen prize, click here. To find out how you can become a member of the RFI Listeners Club, or form your own official RFI Club, click here.  

Order my first book here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuIn this latest episode of Figuring Out Podcast we are in conversation with Asish Mohapatra Co-Founder and CEO of OFBusiness and we have discussed:-How to make a startup profitable from day 1?-Top 4 most profitable business in India-What are the right ways and tools to build a business in India?-7 steps to become successfulAsish Mohapatra is an Indian entrepreneur, who is the Co-Founder of two unicorns startups in India. Asish has a B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. Asish Mohapatra was a venture capitalist with Matrix Partners India for five years before he turned entrepreneur by co-founding OfBusiness in 2015.OfBusiness turned unicorn with a $160 mn funding round that came on July 31, 2021, thereby becoming the 18th Indian startup to turn unicorn in 2021. Oxyzo, the lending arm, and a subsidiary of OfBusiness, has also joined the unicorn club in March 2022, after it successfully raised $200 mn in funding, in what has been hailed as India's largest Series A round.Watch this episode till the end to know how Asish built OfBusiness from ground zero and his thoughts on profitability vs growth and much more.Asish Mohapatra's Social Media Handles ⤵︎Instagram @asishmohaps  https://www.instagram.com/asishmohaps/Twitter @AsishMohapatra1https://twitter.com/AsishMohapatra1•   •   •

Bipolar disorder is at its core a global issue: although the systems for managing the disease vary from country to country, it impacts more than 45 million people worldwide. With this, it is always enlightening to speak with individuals around the globe who have found strategies for effectively managing the disorder. Oliver Seligman, today's guest, is a prime example: mental wellness coach, advocate, meditation teacher, and author of Befriending Bipolar and The Broker Who Broke Free. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Oliver was diagnosed with bipolar type one at seventeen. Having spent time in mental hospitals in Norway, Australia and the U.K, he finally gave up the fight, learned to accept his illness, and turned his life and his relationship with bipolar around. Join host Nikhil Torsekar and Oliver Seligman as they explore numerous subjects, including: The meaning of the title “Befriending Bipolar:” how Oliver adopted the calm, accepting mindset of the Tai Chi master, versus the bloodied, aggressive professional boxer A deeper dive into aspects of bipolar disorder that Oliver experienced, including mania (euphoric and agitated), hypomania, depression The key practices that helped Oliver manage his bipolar disorder, including medication, meditation, An overview of time inside a mental hospital, how it differs from classic depictions in media (i.e., One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest), and the variances in approach to mental health between the United States, Norway, Scotland, and India What constitutes a “good,” versus “bad” therapist The pivotal importance of relationships in effective management of bipolar disorder Oliver's journey with meditation, including The Bright Path Ishayas'​ Ascension The benefit of taking a light-hearted (versus excessively serious) approach to discussing mental illness Tactics for effectively managing bipolar disorder, including asking for help, finding purpose, and surrounding yourself with the right people Authors who have contributed to greater understanding of the disorder, including Kay Redfield Jameson and mutual connection Paris Prynkiewicz You can connect with Oliver on his YouTube channel, Instagram, LinkedIn, and his Website - befriendingbipolar.co.uk. Check out his books on Amazon, including Befriending Bipolar and The Broker Who Broke Free. Connect with Nikhil to learn more about The Shelly Story: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Facebook GIOSTAR Chicago

In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks - Sadaf and Archit chat about one of the most important ingredients in India - milk. Specifically, they discuss:The history of milk in India Buffalo milk vs cow milk The health benefits of milk What is A2 milk? What kind of milk should you consume? The upsides and downsides of the milk revolution in India What does Ayurveda say about milk? So listen to our 2Gs while you put on your slippers and go buy some fresh milk from your local milk booth.Important links to geek out more:Video: The science of milk - Jonathan J. O'Sullivan Video: The Rise And Fall Of Milk | Rise And Fall Research: Dairy: India is the largest milk producer Article: A brief history of the Indian Dairy Industry by Ravindra Vasisht Milk in India Ranked from Worst to Best (With best local milk brands)A1 Versus A2 Milk - Does it Matter? You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:@sadaf_hussain @thehustlinggluttonSubscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotify or any other podcast app.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Sairee is a serial entrepreneur and Founder/CEO or Sheroes. Sheroes is a social network with over 15M women. It helps empower them with a broad set of tools, community, jobs, entrepreneurial opportunities and financial services. It's profitable and has quickly grown to several million in top line revenue. Sairee is also the founder of Mahila Money and serves on the board of PayTM Payments Bank.In this episode we discuss:Founding and growing Sheroes to a profitable community of 15M women What led you to tech entrepreneurship?What led you to found Sheroes?What problems do you solve for women?What are gender rankings and how do they work?How are users using Sheroes today?How does Sheroes unlock more opportunities for women?How did you grow to a 15M community?How do you build and maintain trust in the product?How do you make money and what's your current revenue? Fintech and startup ecosystem in India What led you to found Mahila Money— banking for women?What is the current state of fintech in India?Where do you see the biggest fintech opportunities in India?Closeout questions Who is the most talented person you have worked with and why?What are some things you believe that would surprise most people?What are some of your superpowers that you've learnt to lean on often?LinksFollow Sairee on TwitterCheck out Sheroes and Mahila MoneyHit subscribe to keep up with new episodes!Follow Ashish and Zane on Twitter for summariesClick here to give feedback — it only takes a minute.

How did Udaan manage not only to sustain itself but also grow in spite of the pandemic disruption? What adjustments did it have to make? What is the B2B e-commerce retailer's next big target? Is it planning to add new segments and areas? And what about taking the model to other countries? Udaan co-founder Sujeet Kumar answers these and more questions in an exclusive interview with Business Standard's Surajeet Das Gupta. Highlights of the Q&A: How have you tweaked your strategy to overcome challenges in a post-pandemic economy? ·Digitising retail businesses ·Revamp backend – Supply chain and logistics ·Ramp up capacities – Warehousing and transportation ·Strategic change – From marketplace to retailer-model ·Learn and overcome region-specific challenges Can you share with us some of the numbers in terms of your warehouses and capacities, how you were planning earlier and how much you have increased now? ·Increased space: From 1.5 mn sq ft to 10 mn sq ft ·Increased volume: From 2,000 tonnes to 8,000 tonnes ·32 centres to sort consignments and routes ·More than 200 warehouses across the country ·Reached around 3.5 mn retailers ·2 mn retailers buying from its platform ·Served 900 cities in India What is your target in the next two years? ·Aim to reach 25 mn to 30 mn retailers ·Around Rs 4.5 mn relevant retailers You have competitions from Geo Mart, Metro, and now also Amazon with a similar model. How do you differentiate from them? ·Solve customer needs with technology ·Achieve economy of scale ·Build capabilities Are you looking at replicating your model in other countries? ·India is the primary focus ·Business model validated in Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nigeria etc ·No immediate plans to explore newer geographies   When do you plan to raise funds next? ·No fixed timeline for the next round of fundraising ·Fundraising likely after two to three quarters Watch Video

It has been a topsy-turvy week for the global equity markets, having to deal with the Evergrande crisis in China. Will this event prove to be a catalyst triggering a market correction? Or is the worst over? In this exclusive interview with Puneet Wadhwa, Kotak Mahindra AMC Managing Director Nilesh Shah answers all these questions. Edited excerpts: Concerns around China's Evergrande crisis over now? Evergrande more of a China problem than a global one It's China's ‘Lehman Brothers moment' No global markets contagion, only a temporary setback Some impact: Real estate slowdown, metal stocks to be hit Will Evergrande ghost haunt global financial markets again? Difficult to predict market sentiment Events like Evergrande can act as a catalyst for market correction Where will Nifty be after 6 months – 15,000 or 20,000? Indian markets are fairly valued Corporate results good, Covid cases dropping, ample money flowing Evergrande crisis may force investors to look at India as alternative to China Biggest risk to markets: surplus liquidity, inflation or retail investor frenzy? None of these are risks People sceptical about markets, but still want to invest Indian market's fundamentals should be a worry We have a good opportunity to narrow economic gap with China If PLI scheme delivers, we may well become manufacturer to the world Investors looking for growth will then come to India What about the opportunity the US-China trade war gave? China is competitive; exporting more now than before pandemic India needs to leverage its strengths sector by sector US Fed has indicated a taper. Can global equity markets also take a breather? Excessive liquidity has created excessive valuation in asset classes like cryptos No such excess in the listed company/stock universe First impact of liquidity taper will be on NFT market, cryptos, unlisted equities The listed/stock market universe will be last to be impacted Should investors look at debt segment instead of equities? Debt was an option in March 2020 as well Investors must follow asset allocation What should be proportion for allocation to each asset class? Depends on life goals and risk profile Investment opportunities in the current market? Looking at an equal allocation between large, mid-and small-caps Some themes that will run long – Financialisation of savings: Beneficial for banks, NBFCs, AMCs, insurers, fintechs Export-oriented plays: Pharma, IT Industrial & engineering: Capex-driven play for the next 3-5 years

Prerna has gained climbing experience from around the world, but her focus is the Himalayas. As an aspiring alpinist, she has delved into all aspects of climbing, from high mountains and frozen waterfalls to hard sport grades and bouldering.    She is actively working to foster a strong climbing culture and community in India with an emphasis on introducing more women to the sport and the outdoors through the organization Climb Like A Woman (CLAW). She also plays a key role in the community-led initiative Piti Dharr Ice Climbing Festival.    Climbing gives her the courage to chase after all things that seem hard, whether they are scary routes or stereotypes, which is a lesson she loves sharing with others along the way.    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.   Show notes Loving the outdoors Spending her summers outside Her dreams as a little girl Being a collector of skills and hobbies Her route to climbing  Going to university and finding climbing Studying English Literature  Trying to figure out what to do next Being a tomboy and exploring her feminine side The climbing culture in India What it's like being a woman climber in India Connecting with other women in the sport The growth of climbing gyms in the last 5 years Arranging an all women's climbing meet up which is now an annual event Feeling strong and powerful from climbing Planning to climb Mt. Denali Dealing with self doubt Having a shoulder injury and needing surgery Pioneering ice climbing in India The journey on becoming a professional guide Focusing on quality and skill development Her first expedition to a 6,000m peak Having the ability to push herself physically  Being able to handle the suffering Looking for new opportunities Wanting to become a well rounded climber Trying to get sponsored projects  Spending 5 winters creating an ice climbing community Wanting more people to try ice climbing Creating a new niche in climbing  Why complaining doesn't do anything - you have to take action Future dreams for climbing Being inspired by other women Final words of advice for women who want to get into climbing and the outdoors Why you should do the things that scare you How overcoming fear can be empowering   Social Media   Website: pitidhar.com    Instagram: @thepahadigirl   

In this Episode, I (@Jivraj Singh Sachar) speak with Anand Chandrasekaran, Executive President at Five9, as he helps us decode the black box of "Product" on the 4th Masterclass on the Indian Silicon Valley Podcast. The Masterclass Series of the Podcast is a way to dive deeper into specific domains from the tech ecosystem and uncover them fundamentally. Anand is a maverick when it comes to Product Thinking having had some phenomenal experiences across the years. From scaling Yahoo during its days, to building phenomenal products for Snapdeal as the Chief Product Officer, to leading the Product Development of the Messenger Platform for Facebook, to currently being the Executive Vice President at Five9, Anand has seen it all. Beyond his product accolades, Anand periodically shares his phenomenal learnings with young founders & operating teams across borders, adding immense value to the ecosystem at large. Through the Episode we discuss the following: 1. (02:17) : Why is Product Thinking Important & What does it entail? 2. (05:42) : Decoding Product Market Fit & it's Significance 3. (9:41) : What's the difference in building in Silicon Valley vis-a-vis in India? 4. (15:01) : Understanding some essential qualitative aspects of Product! 5. (19:33) : How can Product Managers deal with Context Switching better? ~ Effective Bucketting! 6. (23:55) : Unlocking the Potential of the abundant Product Talent in India ~ What does Anand look for in candidates? 7. (28:34) : What goes into developing Contrarian Thought Process (Read: Fundamental First Principles Thinking) ? 8. (32:33) : What are some useful frameworks to think about in Product? 9. (37:46) : How has Anand navigated his career pathway? ~ You're going to be okay, eventually! --> The 70% Rule of Decisions Making 10. (42:42) : What has Anand learned about Mentorship having worked alongside Merissa Meyer, Mark Zuckerberg and many other stalwarts! 11. (47:05) : Just reach out and ask for help!! 12. (48:44) : The final 3 Learnings from Anand in terms of Product Thinking for Early Stage Founders & Teams! Here is the 4th Masterclass on the Indian Silicon Valley Podcast on Product! We're available on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to drop in your feedback! Do not forget to Subscribe to our WhatsApp Newsletter. I, Jivraj, am reachable on LinkedIn & Twitter! "If you never try, you never know" Stay Tuned, Keep Building.

In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks, Sadaf and Archit are conversing and laughing out loud with award-winning, Shashi Tharoor-certified author - Varud Gupta. Together they discuss:-Differing levels at which people like food-Varud's internal and external journey while writing a book on the intersection of food and faith-How Varud did all kinds of jobs around the world to fund his travel (and some whacky travel stories)-How to get the best eating experience in a city while traveling -Indian food outside India-What's unique about French foodSo, sit back and relax, crank up the volume, pour hot coffee, and travel from Peru to Purani Dilli with our 2Gs and Varud G. Important links to geek out more:Book: Bhagwaan Ke Pakwaan by Devang Singh and Varud GuptaBook: Chhotu: A Tale of Partition and Love by Varud GuptaArticle: Plumbers always have the best restaurant recommendations - Rory SutherlandFind Varud on Social Media: Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteYou can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:@sadaf_hussain | @thehustlinggluttonYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

What are two occupations you would rarely hear in the same sentence?An airline pilot and a co-founder of a burger chain!Today I am speaking with Rajat Jaiswal: Senior Capitan at one of the largest airlines in India, and co-founder of Wat-A-Burger: India's largest homegrown burger chain. What? Now that gives a burger with wings a whole new meaning.

Background that led to becoming a transformational coach and meditation coach How she spent 6 years in India at an Ashram where it was taught to train the body to be submissive to the mind. A voice came through in meditation that told her to go to Israel. Within 30 minutes she booked a flight to Israel. when you let go of the how, Source shows up big time and takes care of the details for you Her Connection with Judaism before going to India The Hebrew name is a person's essence and reciting the Shema every night while in India What is idol worship and what happened at the Ashram When and how she got to Israel Magnetic pull to Jerusalem With your understanding of meditation and manifesting, plus being in control of our thoughts, what is still attracting to living an orthodox life and with modesty? Coming to Torah While the eastern culture focused on transcending the physical - celibacy, living without solid food, without sleep, etc - what drew her to Torah and Judaism was that it is a place where Heaven and Earth kiss, the spiritual meets physical Manifestation through a Torah Lens co-creating with God. My job is to get out of my own way, so God can shower me with miracles Setting a clear intention Manifesting through a Torah Lens allows God to be present in all that she teaches How Torah made manifesting easier In India the relationship with manifesting was "look what I manifested." It felt very ego-centric. When I came to Israel and learned manifestation through a Jewish lens, it allowed just me to relax so much more into the receiving part of receiving the miracles because I realized God's creativity is so much more creative than anything my human mind can possibly come up with in terms of the how trusting in Hashem's creation and not needing to set an intention — "ultimately God knows what I want, but if Hashem was in control and just gave everyone what they want 24/7, then there'd be no reason to create us in the first place...where we have no free will." A Mindset of lack creates more lack, a mindset of abundance creates more abundance When people go to pray it usually comes in the form of begging, complaining, crying from a place of lack, but when you're asking from lack what is communicated is that the person doesn't believe in God' Infiniteness and that He can create any possibility for the person. Ayelet's Meditation practice She spends 21 minutes doing visualization. She writes her intention, any doubts or blockages that she believes are stopping her from already having the desire be manifest, then 21 minutes envisioning herself in that future as if its already hers. as a daily practice 21 minutes is a magic number. The key is to make it daily. Her coaching practice Manifestation Retreat coming up Manifestation Menu, Daily Yoga, Daily Tidbits Online 3 part class she has — https://www.themanifestationmindset.co/ SM @ayeletpolonsky --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solomon-ezra-berezin/support

In this episode I catch up with Ram Gorlamandala, Founder and CEO at Tat Capital, which facilitates trade and investment between Australia, New Zealand and India through capital raising, M&A and international business development. Ram founded Tat Capital in 2013 with a vision to help companies in Australia and the Indian sub-continent to engage in cross-border trade and investment, and to power growth with purpose.Tune in to find out:• Current trends that are shaping Australia’s relationship with India• What’s going on in the political space at the moment• What the key opportunities are for Aussie companies wanting to go to the region• What Australian companies need to do (and avoid) to be successful in India… and lots more!Speaking to Ram was a real treat and I hope you get a buzz from this episode… remember to share it with a friend who needs inspiration this week!

Dylan Frost sold over 30M on Amazon himself and a student of TWF has sold over 1B USD TWF teaches people how to land premium wholesale accounts to buy and resell the same products over and over again. Dylan started his business last 2011 and at the beginning of 2020, there has been a big shift in the E-Commerce world. Today, Dylan will be talking about E-Commerce trends in 2021.   You'll Learn: Why there are so many businesses there How Dylan trains his students The future of economics The situation in Amazon China and India What opportunities on smaller markets  

"I used to get very stressed out with online teaching... now I feel much at peace with myself and my work and this keeps my stress at bay." ~ Fellow meditator Nishil from Mumbai, India What could you do in just 10-minutes a day to improve your mood? Meditation will do the trick... and so will journaling about happiness. In this week's series, you're guided on a Happiness journey following along with the guidelines of Dr. Sandi Mann, a psychologist from Manchester UK who wrote a book called, "10-Minutes to Happiness, A Journal that Will Change Your Life." In each episode, you'll discover a time-tested question to boost your happiness that you can Journal about and also reflect on as you meditate. This is day 5 of a 7-day 10-Minutes of Happiness meditation series, episodes 2208-2214.   THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: You're invited to take part in a 10-Minutes of Happiness Journaling Quest. You're encouraged to journal about happiness every day this week. No worries if you're not a big fan of journaling! You can simply sit in 10-minutes of stillness as you reflect on the day's happiness question. Each day's question will be released on each episode this week, so be sure to listen in for each question! The questions are designed and tested by a psychologist, Dr. Sandi Mann of the MindTraining Clinic in Manchester UK.    THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES:   Day 1:   Happiness Awareness Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation "Joy is all around me." Day 3:  Inhale happiness, Exhale spreading happiness within  Day 4:  Apan Mudra technique Day 5:  Second Chakra Focus Day 6:  Layer the week's techniques together Day 7:  Weekly Reflection Meditation   SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS   Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  SUBSCRIBE, LEAVE A REVIEW + TAKE OUR SURVEY SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! SURVEY: Help us get to know more about how best to serve you by taking our demographics survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/thedailymeditationpodcast FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP Connect with other meditators on the Daily Meditation Podcast private Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedailymeditationpodcast/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Join Mary for deeper, longer daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 2-weeks free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2 weeks for access to the iOS version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone 2 weeks free access to the Android version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. Resources: Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke and Greg Keller.

"I used to get very stressed out with online teaching... now I feel much at peace with myself and my work and this keeps my stress at bay." ~ Fellow meditator Nishil from Mumbai, India What could you do in just 10-minutes a day to improve your mood? Meditation will do the trick... and so will journaling about happiness. In this week's series, you're guided on a Happiness journey following along with the guidelines of Dr. Sandi Mann, a psychologist from Manchester UK who wrote a book called, "10-Minutes to Happiness, A Journal that Will Change Your Life." In each episode, you'll discover a time-tested question to boost your happiness that you can Journal about and also reflect on as you meditate. This is day 6 of a 7-day 10-Minutes of Happiness meditation series, episodes 2208-2214.   THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: You're invited to take part in a 10-Minutes of Happiness Journaling Quest. You're encouraged to journal about happiness every day this week. No worries if you're not a big fan of journaling! You can simply sit in 10-minutes of stillness as you reflect on the day's happiness question. Each day's question will be released on each episode this week, so be sure to listen in for each question! The questions are designed and tested by a psychologist, Dr. Sandi Mann of the MindTraining Clinic in Manchester UK.    THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES:   Day 1:   Happiness Awareness Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation "Joy is all around me." Day 3:  Inhale happiness, Exhale spreading happiness within  Day 4:  Apan Mudra technique Day 5:  Second Chakra Focus Day 6:  Layer the week's techniques together Day 7:  Weekly Reflection Meditation   SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS   Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  SUBSCRIBE, LEAVE A REVIEW + TAKE OUR SURVEY SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! SURVEY: Help us get to know more about how best to serve you by taking our demographics survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/thedailymeditationpodcast FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP Connect with other meditators on the Daily Meditation Podcast private Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedailymeditationpodcast/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Join Mary for deeper, longer daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 2-weeks free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2 weeks for access to the iOS version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone 2 weeks free access to the Android version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. Resources: Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke and Greg Keller.

When I research Jonathan Rodrigues to prepare for my podcast, I wasn’t surprised that he put a like to a post on LinkedIn from Charlie Irvine “We shape the world by our choice of words, so the world of other people’s conflict shapes us." Jonathan is a lawyer, civil, commercial and cross-border mediator in India. He speaks with passion about mediation and is very clear about the legacy that he wants to have with 1.3 billion in India “there is scope for mediation. It’s about creating a different future for those people." Jonathan says “every morning we wake up to #missionmediation” In our conversation, we talked about: - The landscape of mediation in India - How to promote mediation in India - What he learnt by doing his TED Talk on ‘multi-door dispute resolution’ - The role of AI in mediation - How to manage the difference of opinions Jonathan speaks about the influence that  Owen Fiss (Yale Law school) "Against settlement" has had on his way of thinking.  My favourite quote from this episode: “The most thrilling part of mediation is when you take away all that noise to start a proper conversation” If you have any questions or if you’d like to discuss how conflict resolution training can help your organisation, email me at npowrie@nadinepowrie.com for a virtual tour of my online training ‘Managing difficult conversations’. #mediation #conflictresolution  

In this episode we talk to Ingrid Srinath, Director of the Centre for Social Impact & Philanthropy at Ashoka University about philanthropy and civil society in India and the impact of new restrictions have come in as part of the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act 2020 (FCRA 2020). (Disclaimer: the views expressed are Ingrid’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of her employer, or of CAF). We discussed: The FCRA 2020 What is the FCRA 2020? Why are CSOs in India concerned about the impact it will have? How much existing funding will be affected by the new rules? What is the rationale from government? Does this stand up to scrutiny? Has the Covid-19 pandemic played any role in precipitating this move on the part of the Indian government? What is the rationale for prohibiting onward granting? Why is this a particular cause for concern? Will this particularly harm smaller organisations and less poplar causes? As part of the new FCRA the Indian government has stipulated that no more than 20% of a foreign contribution can be spent on “administrative expenses”. How are these defined? What is the rationale for this? Will this new limitation on administrative expenses make it harder to invest in infrastructure, digital capabilities, governance etc.? The new law also requires CSOs in receipt of FCRA funds to do so in a dedicated bank account at a New Delhi branch of the State Bank of India- what is the rationale for this?   The wider context for Civil Society & Philanthropy in India What is the overall makeup of the Indian civil society sector, in terms of formalised vs informal orgs, large vs small, different cause areas etc.? What is the attitude of the Indian government towards civil society in general? What is the attitude towards CSO advocacy and campaigning? How has the Covid pandemic affected Indian civil society? What is the infrastructure for civil society in India like? Are there gaps, and if so where? What is the history and current context for philanthropy in India? E.g. how much HNWI giving is there? How much mass market giving? What role does corporate philanthropy play? What role do foundations play? What kind of domestic causes receive philanthropic funding in India? What is the attitude of the Indian government towards philanthropy? What is the attitude of the Indian public towards philanthropy? What kind of philanthropic responses to the covid-19 crisis have we seen in India? Do recent critiques of philanthropy in the US and elsewhere resonate in the Indian context? (E.g. re that philanthropy exacerbates inequality, that it is anti-democratic, that some source of wealth are “tainted” etc.).   Related links: Ingrid’s blog on “How the Proposed FCRA Amendments Hurt India’s Development and Democracy” Times of India interview with Ingrid, “FCRA Law could dry up money for less popular causes, shut smaller NGOs down” Ingrid’s article with Smarinita Shetty for Alliance Magazine, “Bleak prognosis for Indian civil society following new foreign funding bill” Ingrid on Twitter CAF India briefing on FCRA 2020 CAF America’s recent webinar on “India’s Amended Foreign Contribution Regulations: What You Need to Know” CAF’s 2019 India Giving report CAF’s 2017 paper Do As I Say, Not As I Do: UK Policy & The Global Closing Space for Civil Society The Council on Foundations (US) latest guidance on FCRA and funding in India for US organisations  

“We need to start bringing geeky enthusiasm back into politics.”— Rajesh Kasturirangan As an increasingly global society, imagine what humanity could do if we all came together to use our collective knowledge and resources to solve the world’s biggest challenges. That’s what Rajesh Kasturirangan—the co-founder and CEO of the non-profit, Socratus—hopes to inspire and accomplish. In this week’s Leading with Genuine Care podcast, find out how Rajesh and his team use modern technology and ancient wisdom to tackle everything from climate change to the agrarian crisis to helping those in need. With a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science from MIT and a dedication to creating a better future for all, you won’t want to miss Rajesh’s brilliant insights.  In this episode, you’ll also learn: What participatory citizenship is What it means to be a “midwife of collective wisdom” How can we use technology for good What collective problem solving is Why wisdom is key to collective problem solving The benefits of connectivity  Socratus’ work to create a greener, more sustainable India What a Wicked Sprint is How technology can help migrants connect with others What the COVID kolam is What unexpected opportunities can come out of COVID The mental health issues that have emerged during COVID What can the “Wood Wide Web” can teach us about community Small ways that we can show care and gratitude  And so much more! Connect with Rajesh Kasturirangan and Socratus Website www.socratus.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/rajeshkasturirangan Twitter twitter.com/ranganaut Rajesh’s Ranganaut Newsletter https://ranganaut.substack.com Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1  Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube  Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com Sign Up for My Weekly Mailing List  Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast by signing up for my mailing list! Click below and you’ll also get a download of my favorite mindful resources. https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide  Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Take   amzn.to/2y9N1TK

S.P. Sethuraman is a Grandmaster and Author based in Chennai, India. GM Sethuraman is known as a dynamic and well-prepared player, and he has earned lofty titles such as the 2016 Asian Chess Champion and the 2014 National Champion of India among many others. He has now put his formidable opening knowledge to use by publishing a new book with Thinker’s Publishing. Beat the Najdorf and Taimanov Sicilians. It offers sharp lines against two of the more popular Sicilian variations. We discuss this book, as well as topics ranging from the life of a traveling chess pro during quarantine, to the highs and lows of his career, to why chess players should practice yoga and meditation.   I also enjoyed our usual discussion of chess books, chess engines, chess improvement and more. As always, please read on for more details and timestamps.   0:00- We begin by discussing how coronavirus is impacting India and GM Sethuraman, and he discusses his new book, Beat the Najdorf and Taimanov Siclians   Mentioned: GM Viswanathan Anand, GM R.B. Ramesh, Geert van der Velde of Chessable, Archangel Variation of the Ruy Lopez, Sicilian Najdorf, Siclian Taimanov, Daniel Vanheirzeele of Thinker’s Publishing, Sethuraman-Giri FIDE World Cup 2017, Anand-Ding Liren 2020   11:30- Chennai is one of the strongest chess cities in the world with both established and up and coming GMs among its residents. GM Sethuraman discusses how chess has grown there and in India generally, and answers a Patreon mailbag question about whether he has picked up any new hobbies during the time he’s been stuck at home.   Mentioned: GM Baskaran Adhiban, GM Pragganandha, GM Aravindh Chatrambaram, GM Sasrikan, GM R.B. Ramesh , GM Surya Ganguly’s YouTube Channel, GM Wesley So, GM Vidit Gujrathi’s Twitch Channel, Chessbase India YouTube Channel    21:30- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. There are great courses for purchase as well as free of charge. One of the latest is GM Pascal Charbonneau’s free, Short and Sweet: Legendary Chess course. Check it out here: https://www.chessable.com/short-sweet-legendary-tactics/course/47106/   22:30- What did GM Sethuraman learn from training with GM R.B. Ramesh Mentioned: GM Jacob Aagaard, GM Sam Shankland, IM Stuart Rachels    29:00- What were GM Sethuraman’s toughest losses and most memorable victories? Mentioned: Le Quang Liem vs. Sethurman 2019, Wei Yi vs. Sethuraman 2016, Le Quang Liem vs. Ganguly 2016   32:00- GM Sethuraman tells a story about how seeing an interesting game, Karjakin-Anand 2006, ignited a fierce interest for him in opening theory and made an impression on his trainer, GM R.B. Ramesh.  Mentioned: GM R.B. Ramesh, https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1385670   36:00- What are GM Sethuraman’s recent preferred books and training methods? Mentioned: Python Strategy by Tigran Petrosian, Alekhine’s Greatest Games, Positional Decision Making in Chess by GM Boris Gelfand, Gata Kamsky: Chess Gamer, David Navara: My Chess World   40:45- How widely available and affordable are chess books in India? What is the “chess business” landscape like there? Mentioned: Chess.com India, Chessbase India, Chess24.com, 44:00- How would GM Sethuraman recommend that club players utilize engines?  GM Lawrence Kaufman, GM Erwin L’Ami, Stockfish, LeelaChessZero   49:00 GM Sethuraman takes a couple of questions from the chess Twitter community  Mentioned: IM Venkat Saravanan, Tal Chess Club in Chennai, Chessable   53:45- Thanks so much to GM Sethuraman for joining us. Keep up with him here: Twitter- https://twitter.com/sethuramanchess?lang=en Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sethuramanchess/?hl=en Book via Thinker’s Publishing (with a link to a downloadable free preview)- https://thinkerspublishing.com/product/s-p-sethuraman-beat-the-najdorf-taimanov-sicilians/ Book via Forward Chess- https://forwardchess.com/product/beat-the-najdorf-and-taimanov-sicilians If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess, you can do so here: https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/donate

Believe it or not China is not the only country you can source products from. In fact, depending on the products you want to sell, it may not even be the best option to source from. Lokesh Parahsar of ADK India is joining me to share the inside scoop on Indian factories and why it may make more sense to source in India! One caveat for a newbie seller is that there is no central online hub for factories and sellers to communicate within the Indian market. If you’re looking to DIY your factory search and communication, just know you’ll be giving the Google beast a good workout. However, for any product that needs increased time spent or detailed work, Indian factories are better equipped to handle higher level requirements. Things like textiles and detailed workmanship have a better return because the culture in Indian factories is different and more directed to quality craftsmanship. Listen as Lokesh shares why you should never pay a factory any money until all paperwork is completed and why it’s important to enlist the help of broker relationships. He has been in business for himself since the early 90s and his knowledge of the Indian market is superb. China is not the end all be all in sourcing products. Learn why! In This Episode: [00:34] Welcome Lokesh to the show to chat about product sourcing. [02:46] Learn more about Lokesh and his background. [05:04] Do Amazon sellers only need to source from China versus any other locations?  [07:25] Are there certain products that make more sense to source in India versus China?  [08:57] What is the difference between labor costs in India versus China?  [10:32] Learn what it would look like to start conversations to source in India for a beginner.  [13:08] If you have found a factory in India, do not exchange money until you’ve done in-depth research and have a signed non-compete agreement. [14:58] Should you still have a non-compete if the Indian factory already has the product available?  [17:59] Where do inspections come into the equation?  [19:54] What does the process look like to work with ADK? [22:25] How you can connect with Lokesh. [23:14] What’s the difference between researching on your own versus hiring a company like ADK? [25:28] Once ADK finds a factory, can the seller take over the communication?  [27:53] Does ADK help get products from the factory to the seller?  [29:42] What is the biggest mistake new Amazon sellers make when sourcing in India? [32:53] Connect with Lokesh and hear what his favorite book is and why.   Links and Resources: Wizards of Amazon Wizards of Amazon Courses Wizards of Amazon Meetup Text “Amazon” to 69922 Wizards of Amazon on Facebook Wizards of Amazon on Instagram Wizards of Amazon on LinkedIn Wizards of Amazon on Twitter   lp@adkindia.me Lokesh on LinkedIn An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth by Mahatma Gandhi   TEMPLATE NO. 1 Can you provide a reference of your work?   Where are you based in India? How many employees work in your company? Which type of clients do you work for? Which cities do you cover in India? What type of products do you specialize in? How do you get paid? Are you familiar with the specific needs of e-commerce and Amazon sellers when sourcing and shipping Products? Do you work on weekends? How do you handle claims? Do you sell on Amazon yourself? Do you have products that can be shipped in less then 30 days? Do you work with other forwarders or use only your nominated ones? Do you have in-depth knowledge of smart packaging for Amazon products? Do you know international standards of compliance for different products? Normally how big orders do you have from other buyers? Are you comfortable with small orders taken on priority? Do you think you have enough time to ship my small order on time? TEMPLATE NO. 2 What kind of suppliers do you use? How do you vet or verify your suppliers? What are your requirements for a good supplier? How do you handle contracts between your clients and your suppliers? What is your way of working? Are you sourcing from Alibaba? Are your suppliers selling on Amazon? Do you have a specific product categories or niches that you specialize in? Can I expect the best prices from you? Do you work directly with actual factories? Do you receive a commission from your suppliers? Do you operate out of India? Where are you based? Do you source outside of India? Can you check/ship various samples for us? What are your office hours?  Do you provide the contact information of your suppliers?  Do you provide option for full service sourcing? What is the pricing structure for your sourcing services?     TEMPLATE NO.3 More Questions and Answers Are you capable to sell to Amazon Sellers? What is your official address, email? Do you show your products at the Delhi Gift Fair or any other Fair? How many years is this business? How many employees do you have?  May we visit your factory? From what ports do you ship? Can you consolidate shipments with another factory? Can your company make items from our designs? Do you have your own designer? Are you an exporter or trading company, factory, or other? What are your MOQs? What is your MOA per order? How many new products do you introduce each show (twice a year)? What type of products do you mostly sell? What season products do you produce? What materials do you have ability to use in production?  Resin, iron, wood, led, etc What other US companies do you sell to? Retail or Wholesale? What is your quality control process?  Example: ISO9001 or please list. Who is your contact person in the chain of command starting from the dealing manager to the boss at the company? What is your shipping time from purchase order?  Have you been able to ship on contract date?  If not, what is the most accurate length of time? Few Personal Questions can make it more interesting: What are the National Holidays in your Country? Q. How do you like to spend your weekends? Q. What are your favourite type of food, music or movies Q. Do you have specific work hours when you feel most productive? Q. What is the best day per week to meet online on skype/zoom/another video platform? Q. What is the preferred way for you to communicate with me on day to day? Q. How do you see yourself helping me grow my business?   Podcast editing and show notes by Pro Podcast Solutions.

St+art India is the brainchild of 5 co-founders all belonging to diverse backgrounds. Founded in 2014 by Arjun Bahl, Hanif Kureshi, Giulia Ambrogi, Akshat Nauriyal, and Thanish Thomas. St+art India is a not-for-profit foundation with the intent of making art more democratic. St+art explores the synergy between art and its ability to transcend socio-cultural barriers and lead to the exchange of ideas through unique and collectively shared experiences in public space. St+art has made over, 500 artworks in 10 Indian cities with more than 100 artists from over 25 countries. You can check out Episode # 78 where I spoke to Giulia Ambrogi about St+art project and insights into murals. Today I have Hanif Kureshi with us on Audogyan. Hanif is a Designer, Typographer, and the Artistic Director and Co-founder of St+art India Foundation. He is one of the most sought after artists in India. Today we are here to discuss painting on streets. Thanks, Hanif for giving your time and it's a real pleasure to have you on Audiogyan. Topic St+Art movement with Hanif Kureshi. Questions I am quoting you from one of your articles online, "While graffiti was once considered a nuisance, it is now a wonderful showcase of alternative art, a sub-culture that sometimes surpasses the mainstream in its fanbase." - I have 2 questions. 1, Why was it considered a nuisance? 2. How & why did it change? Is street art an Indian thing? Where do you see it’s rooted in India? What role does space play while making artworks of such huge sizes? Can you share any particular example/case study? Borrowing from the Startindia website, "Indian streets are very unique. They are a microcosm of the millions of diverse voices that co-exist in this vast and wonderful nation of ours." - How do you pick subject/theme of what to draw? Both in temporary and permanent structures. The cut-out type work is very dominant in the south of India. What can be learned from it and push the envelop further? Can you share a few positives and few negatives while making this street art movement? From establishments, from art creators/lovers and general audience? How does street art influence the aesthetics of the overall society/area/community? You guys are also involved with the ‘Smart Cities’ program and the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’. Can you talk more about it? What is the long term future of St+art movement? https://st-artindia.org (https://st-artindia.org/) https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/see/story/27477/street-art-in-delhi-i https://www.instagram.com/startindia/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpEHZpPCZN2yeNTXlH41Cyw https://www.facebook.com/startindiafoundation

Will Volkswagen India bring an electric SUV to India? What are the plans for the Taigun mid-size SUV? What are the confidence levels for the India 2.0 project? The motorsport plans for India? How is the brand re-shaping itself for

Should I Quit my Job? | Moving to a small city in India | Career Change in India | Ask SJS "Why I quit corporate job?" | Challenges of working in a metro in India What do you do when your job doesn't excite you? What do you do when the 9 to 5 end up constricting you inside a box? What do you do when you hear a calling from your roots? In this career guidance audio, motivational coach and keynote speaker Simerjeet Singh answers a #AskSJS question on what to do when one is stuck in a job they don't love, away from parents, roots and family and feeling unsatisfied and lonely? In times like these, when you arrive at the proverbial cross roads of life, Simerjeet Singh cautions against a rash decision based on assumptions that the other choice would be great and would allow one to do the things they have always wanted. To avoid a pitfall like this, Simerjeet helps declutter the mind from assumptions and urges us to listen to the heart and know what it is that we want to do deep down in our heart that will ensure we do not end up in exactly the same unsatisfying situation after taking a big decision in life. Big decisions need big commitment and great courage. Simerjeet Singh helps us understand what making huge transformations like career change entail, drawing from his own life experiences and encourages us to have enough backup plans. In this ask simerjeet audio seeking career change advice, we were asked the question, "Should I Quit my Job for upsc or any other government post? How to career change in India and pursue living the life of my own dreams? Motivational speaker Simerjeet Singh reflects upon his own life and change of career to answer this question! 'Should i quit my job to pursue my dream?', is one of the most questioned statement which we receive and thence this audio would open the doors of all possible action plans one could think of about while making a career change. We hope that this career change inspirational audio will be an answer to all your confusions regarding the question, 'Should i quit my job to start my own business?' Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0A6_N0KyIx8 #quitmyjob #SimerjeetSinghEnglishAudios #CareerGuidance #SimerjeetSinghAudios #CareerCounselling #YouthMotivationIndia #YouthMotivation #MotivationalSpeaker #KeynoteSpeaker #simerjeetsinghmotivation #motivations #inspirationalaudio #inspiration_audio #Motivationalaudios #simerjeetaudios #inspirationalspeaker #mindsetcoach #transformationcoach For more videos on career guidance (on YouTube), career planning and career change motivation, click here for the entire playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOaeOd121eBFjiCwEL6Agih-CbLjsuxgY Email us your relevant questions at dubai@simerjeetsingh.com, use "#AskSimerjeet" in your subject line and "Request for recitation" for your suggestions to recite. We will love to choose the best among the list for upcoming videos. For more information about Simerjeet's work as a motivational speaker, please visit his website: https://www.simerjeetsingh.com/ Follow us on: Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/cuttingedgeINDIA Blog: http://www.simerjeet.wordpress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cuttingedgeindia/ Instagram: @speakersimer (https://www.instagram.com/speakersimer/) Twitter: @SimerjeetSingh (https://twitter.com/simerjeetsingh) Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/simerjeetsingh Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/simerjeetsingh

This is the first of a two-part series on the complicated human stories that led to the rise of the Delhi Sultanate. The subcontinent experienced a violent upheaval a thousand years ago, as Turkic armies began making inroads into the Northern plains. Why did the Turks want to invade India? What made them successful? And why did they sometimes fail? In this episode, Anirudh and Aditya dive into the world of Mahmud of Ghazni and his Indian rivals. How did they fight? When did they talk? How did they see each other? And how did the mysterious Muhammad of Ghor rise to power?

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Kushagra Nandan provides a unique international perspective on the solar industry that comes from his early days in the United States solar market, starting his company, SunSource, in India, and his experience working on over 300 solar projects across many countries throughout India, Asia, and Africa.  While talking about his journey with SunSource, Kushagra gives an in-depth overview of the entire Indian solar market from its inception to its future.     Benoy Thanjan  Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, as well as an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer, and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar, as well as utility-scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges both energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodity transactions.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity, which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity, to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Kushagra Nandan As Co-Founder and President of SunSource, Kushagra has guided the company’s strategy, project execution, technology and engineering efforts, with a primary focus on client-specific solar solutions and international market development.  He has played an active role in helping shape SunSource’s offerings for domestic and international markets. Kushagra has pioneered efforts towards providing end-to-end engineering solutions beginning from initial scoping and capacity building to actual project design, engineering, supervision, and construction.  Kushagra is actively engaged in building the capability to handle a challenging portfolio of solar projects and focused on deeply entrenching the philosophy of minimizing the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE). Kushagra brings a vast amount of experience in leading teams that have developed, designed and installed multi-megawatt solar PV projects.  Prior to SunSource, Kushagra worked with global solar majors including SunPower and GE. As one of the core members of the SunDurance Energy team, he led the technical group and helped grow the team and capability to develop, engineer-build projects ranging from 100’s kilowatt to multiple megawatts.  Kushagra has also had roles at New Energy Options, Inc., AstroPower Inc. (currently GE Energy), and the Center for Sustainable Energy at the University of Massachusetts. Kushagra holds a Master’s degree in Solar Energy Engineering from the University of Massachusetts.  He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology. Kushagra has also successfully completed a Solar PV Technology Assessment Certification from Florida Solar Energy Center & Villanova University along with Electrical Safety for Qualified Electrical Workers Certificate from Louisiana Tech University.  He is a Lifetime Member of the Solar Energy Society of India and was a member of the interconnection group at the Mid-Atlantic Solar Energy Association to assist New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities to help define State’s solar policy implementation.   Insights from this episode: Details on SunSource, their future growth plans, and ownership targets that will allow further international expansion. Strategies for deciding what solar projects SunSource invests in and, more importantly, when and where to invest. Details on the similarities and differences between the solar markets in the United States and India. How to bring more solar projects into the Indian ecosystem to reduce the dependence on diesel fuel in the commercial/industrial market. The secret to generating repeat business and being a successful entrepreneur.   Quotes from the show:  “Similar to the US [United States], every state here in India has its own regulatory guidelines even though there is a full perspective on the federal side.” – Kushagra Nandan, Episode #67 On working in the United States solar market: “Virtually in front of my eyes, I saw how the whole market started evolving and the financing started coming in.” – Kushagra Nandan, Episode #67 On the changing solar market in the United States: “I remember doing a 500-kilowatt project in 2005 (in) Atlantic City [New Jersey] and making the national news and now nobody talks about a 500-kilowatt project.  Even a 500-megawatt project barely makes the news.” – Kushagra Nandan, Episode #67 “India, over the last so many years, has become one of the leading consumers of solar power.” – Kushagra Nandan, Episode #67 On solar trends in India: “What we are seeing, additionally, is now solar plus storage is starting is starting to take shape.” – Kushagra Nandan, Episode #67 “Your reputation is only as good as your last project, so you don’t take it easy, you keep on delivering.” – Kushagra Nandan, Episode #67 Benoy summarizing SunSource’s success: “The goal, eventually, was always to finance the projects and then once financing was available it seemed to really scale with the right partnerships and the right people.” – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #67 On entrepreneurship: “It doesn’t matter if you win or if you lose, you definitely learn a lot.” – Kushagra Nandan, Episode #67 On entrepreneurship: “Everyone should try it out.  It’s an experience and you learn a lot from it because you’re required to wear a lot of different hats.” – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #67 On the international solar market: “It’s still very early so there is plenty of opportunity, especially in the Indian market.” – Benoy Thanjan, Episode #67 Stay Connected:   Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: @bthanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Kushagra Nandan   Email: knandan@sunsource-energy.com LinkedIn: Kushagra Nandan Website: sunsource-energy.com Sponsor: We would like to thank RadiantREIT for sponsoring this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast.   RadiantREIT is the first-ever investment trust to bring mortgage REITs to the solar energy market.  For the solar developers and EPC developers out there, financing with RadiantREIT’s solar mortgage REIT will transform how you think about the business of project development. 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What happens when you have the experience of a lifetime on a mountain top in India? What do you do next?  How do you channel that energy to start a new venture to help others experience that mountain top moment? In this episode of Soul Tears, Mali Phonpadith shares the powerful A-Ha moment she felt along with her husband on a meditation retreat in India.  She talks about the feeling of “coming home” during this experience and the feeling of such a deep peace.      About our Guest Mali Phonpadith is the CEO of the SOAR Community Network, #1 International Bestselling author, TEDx speaker, workshop and retreat facilitator, marketing strategist, podcaster and the Executive Producer/Host of Tea with Mali Cable TV Show. In 2015, Mali was selected as a Belief Team community partner through Values Partnership for the Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network BELIEF initiative. Connect with Mali Phonpadith:----◼️Social Handles:@maliphonpadith @soarwithscn◼️Email:mali@soarcommunitynetwork.com ◼️Website:https://nebula.soarcommunitynetwork.com Connect with us!----Connect with Sean Bloch◼️Website: www.bluehalofilms.com◼️Instagram:@seanstevebloch◼️Email: seanbloch5@gmail.com Watch Presenting Lisa:  A Journey To Authenticity on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/155754626

Chaitu and Sandy today discuss bout Sankranthi and the movie mania around this time. How did they celebrate Sankranthi back in India? What are the movies they remember watching during this festive time. On which movies are they betting for this Sankranthi of 2020. Would it be Sari Leru Neekevvaru or Ala Vaikunthapuram Lo or Entha Manchivaadavura or Darbar?

Is porn really banned in India? What does the PornHub data say? Which hack has gotten a growth to tackle porn ban? Resident Tech-xpert, Prasid Banerjee @undertecher talks about sex issue, facial recognition in protests, the impact of internet ban and more!

Even the casual observer can tell extreme polarities are increasing globally. Culturally, interpersonally, politically, and even literally in our weather patterns, tension and instability are increasing. In this critical moment of collective human consciousness, what will we choose? How do we stay connected to Soul when times feel bleak, overwhelming or dismal? What does self-care look like when Love urgently demands we collectively wake up. We connect you to the incarnated Love story behind it all, which is continually unfolding. In this episode we cover: *Adam’s awakening story after surviving a bomb blast in India *What is a Soul activist? *How to avoid spiritual bypassing in the face of evil *Specific self-Care examples *Why mystics are needed now more than ever

Anupama Hoskere with us on Audiogyan. She is the founder of Dhaatu, a non-profit organization that seeks to introduce our children our traditional wisdom and tales through puppetry. She did her Engineering from BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore with a Master’s degree from California State Univ, Long Beach. She is also a performing Bharathanatyam artist and currently a member of the Karnataka Sangeeta Nrutya Academy. Anupama scripts, creates the puppets and directs her puppet shows. And today we are here to know more about it.  Topic Puppetry’s landscape in Bangalore with Anupama Hoskere  Questions Dhaatu has been organising puppet festivals since 2009. Bangalore had not witnessed a puppet festival for 21 years before that. Can you start by painting us a panoramic landscape of Puppetry as an art form in Bangalore? How was is it even before you started Panchalikas till how is it today?  On the similar lines - You have taught and presented your puppetry work in France, Belgium, China and also in many parts of India - What are your observations in various places. What is the state of it? Is there any pattern which you discovered w.r.t type of puppets (string, rod etc…), government support for this art form, type of stories being told, innovation due to technology or any other insights?  I know we can’t and we shouldn’t compare art forms. But just for understanding, what are the advantage of Puppetry in comparison with Human theatre? I did one episode with Dadi Padumjee and he said, “puppets make the messenger  opaque; there by purely focussing on the message without any prejudices about the actor” - On the same lines, what has been your observations.  If I am not wrong, your effort is more towards educating children this wonderful art form. What are the efforts Dhaatu has taken to make it relevant to younger generation w.r.t Story, Music, Styles of puppets, dialogues and more…?  Every art form which has begun in India or has originated in India starts off with mythological stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata. From Dadasaheb Phalke’s Kaliya Mardan to Girish Karnad’s Yayati. Even you have performed stories of physically challenged child and a single mother in Ashtavakra and many more. Why Puppetry being such a ancient and old art form of India telling the same stories of values and morals in this day and age?  With Puppetry, what worries you every night when you go to bed and what gives you hope to face the new day with enthusiasm? 

Annie went to India initially to work on a healthcare program that she developed with her brother for mothers and children. When Annie first tried jackfruit, she didn’t intend to start a company around the delicious fruit. But over time, she believed jackfruit could be a solution to the prevailing poverty that led to the health concerns she was trying to address. Back then, there weren’t any commercial supply chains for it, and no commercial products developed with it. As a result, a lot of it was going to waste. “This was an opportunity to take a truly amazing natural resource, a miracle crop, and instead of letting it go to waste, convert it into massive incremental income for farming families.” So how’d Annie build the supply chain for her company? It just took an enormous amount of trust, confidence, and persistence, all for an unwanted fruit. In this episode Annie’s first trip to India What jackfruit is and the stigma around it How Annie built her supply chain from scratch Her market research and the plant-based movement How The Jackfruit Company develops its products How jackfruit curbs climate change The gap between medicine and nutrition Read the full story here.

In the third installment of Podding Through Time Jacob and Evan tackle a brand new slew of fascinating topics:-Who was Sun Tzu really, and how has his great work influenced history?-What was the great cultural exchange that took place across the waters from New Guinea and what has its discovery done for the study of modern anthropology?-How did the silk trade come to be, and how was China's monopoly on it eventually broken by two heretical monks?-How has space travel changed from the first steps on the moon half a century ago to today's modern moon rockets from India?-What is pop history and what role does it play in the modern-day education of history enthusiasts?

Today I have Denzil Smith us on Audiogyan. Denzil is an Indian film and stage actor, producer and is known for his stage and screen roles as a character actor. He has a long-standing association with both Motley Productions and PrimeTime Theatre. He has a huge body of work from working in Bollywood films, to theatre, from television to being a voice artist and more. Today we are here to discover his a relatively less know side which is love for music, especially Jazz. He has been host for jazz festivals, concerts at NCPA, Bluefrog and more… I am a Hindustani classical listener and I see a lot of similarities between Jazz and Hindustani Classical - which has to do with concepts of solo expression and the links between composition and improvisation. So I want to ask how would you define Jazz? What all components constitute Jazz?  What according to you could be the reason why Jazz was so quickly adapted by Indians? Did it have anything to do with social position of Indian in 1920’s or just because talented people like Leon Abbey, Chic Chocolate and others who influenced other people at that time? Can you tell us something about Bombay Jazz Club? Who are few of the all-time-top Jazz Indian artists whose music is available online to buy or stream?  The era from the 1930s to the 1950s is often called as the golden age of jazz in India. Did Jazz play any role in freedom struggle of India? What is the future of Jazz in India?

Today I have Suresh Eriyat with us on Audiogyan. Popularly known as E Suresh. He is an Indian animator, director and founder of his animation studio Studio Eeksaurus. He started his animation career with Famous House of Animation soon after he graduated from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. Suresh was the first to launch clay animation commercials in India. He created Amaron battery advertisements, music video Bindu re Bindu, the Simpu series for Channel V to name a few. Suresh has been instrumental in creating a market for animated ad films by going beyond the traditional technique and storytelling.  Questions 1. What does the word continuum mean to you? How to see this concept? 2. In one of your interviews on youtube you mentioned that you can animate anything and bring to life? What all elements that bring life apart from movement? 3. How do you envision future of animation in India? What are your dreams around it? 4. What are your thoughts on animation films versus live action? What is more relatable? 5. How can we achieve theatrical success for an Indian animation film in India? Is it important to do so? Rapid fire questions - By Vaibhav Kumaresh 1. What's exciting about ad films to you? 2. What excites you in a script? 3. What kind of music do you listen to? 4. What are the inspiring trends in animation film making around the world?

The Heroes of Arden find they need to undertake more sleuthing in order to begin to figure out how to accomplish their tasks in Jama. It's a whole new world, and one to which they must adjust quickly if they are to be successful. Tira, Bash, and Peter are quickly learning they need to become comfortable with new skills if they're going to get the job done! ----- Thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com. Our thanks for the week: New downloaders from Italy and India? What's not to love?! Benvenuto and namaskar! Our Twitter follower numbers have enjoyed a slight bump. Thanks to our Stackers choosing to follow us there, since that's where we're focusing our social media energy. Please take a moment to let us know what you think! ----- We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for free royalty-free sound effects. Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license: Plywood_Prying_01.wav is a copyright of dheming Heavy_crate_smash is a copyright of Srehpog Dark Ambient Music 3: Hunted is a copyright of Xanco123 Thunder, Very Close, Rain, A.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription. Here are the sound effects we used in this episode: Sheikh's Tent - Earthly Pleasures Await, by Riccardo Messori Large City - Civilization During Day, by Pablo Betancourt And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

On the first episode of Podcast Unfiltered we bring you Amit Doshi, Founder of India's largest podcast network, IVM Podcasts. Amit shares about: * How he got into podcasting? * Raising money for IVM podcasts. * What type of content works in India? * What's stopping us from creating regional content? * How successful is IVM in monetizing their shows and lot more. Download castbox.fm here https://castbox.fm Visit http://ivmpodcasts.com/ to know more about IVM podcasts.

Today I have Shrikant Nivsarkar with us on Audiogyan. Shrikant is a principle architect of design consultancy organisations “Nivasarkar Consultants”, established in Pune 1978. He has overseen the growth of practical from small & medium scale residential design to large scale commercial, institutional and industrial project. Apart from and extensive career spanning more than 3 decades, Shirakant is associated with various educational and professional association in different capacities. I guess this is just a formal introduction of the man who needs no introduction in the Design world. Thank you sir for giving your time and it’s a real honour to have you on Audiogyan. 1. How would you explain the state of furniture design in India? 2. What is the pre-dominant material used to make furniture in India? How effective is it from an environment point of view? 3. You have been closely associated with education space in design, can you share some numbers w.r.t number of industrial or interior designers produced by India and the demand of it? 4. Why interior design or furniture design market is not as organised as other markets in India? What can be done to do so? 5. What are your thoughts on future furniture design in India?

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Today I have Giulia Ambrogi with us on Audiogyan. She is a co-founder and curator of a non-profit organisation, St+art India Foundation which has been making waves in the Indian street art movement. It aims to make our streets more interactive through the medium of urban art festivals across India. They have been instrumental in improving the aesthetics of cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Mumbai. And today we are here to discover what goes into making it happen. 1. Can you briefly tell us about St+art project? Since when is this active and what do you do exactly in this project? 2. What is the importance of murals in society? How and what changes happen once a city scape has some murals / paint over it; as per your understanding? 3. Does Art need to be site specific? Can you tell us how do you pick your canvas? 4. Since these artworks are always out in there, as a Festival Director, how have you manage a balance between creativity (freedom of art) and limitations of being a public artwork? 5. If we can safely say, St+Art India is an act of improving urban aesthetic, we are still a long way to go. How long will it take in India? What’s your idea of a aesthetically beautiful surrounding?

I love this guy soo much! Nikunj loves photography, curry and hits the books really hard for his future. Did I mention he is from India??? What an amazing guy and great connection to make. Much Peace Much Love.

SEO Outsourcing - Should you outsource to India? What can go wrong. Why you should use an agency that is located in the US. BEWARE!  This podcast was sponsored by Technology Solutions SEO Bootcamp

  Will you visit India with kids? Traveling to India with children can be a bold move, but a rewarding one. In this week's episode, we're talking India traveling tips with a family who lives in Bangalore. Anyone planning a trip to India with kids and looking for family-friendly India travel ideas should listen in! TIMECODES: In this episode 02:26 Intro 03:20 Why India? Why India with kids 13:38 Best times to visit 15:58 India travel itinerary: India's Golden Triangle 18:44 Goa and Kerala 19:57 Hampi 21:20 Sleeper trains in India for kids 23:23 Food & hygiene in India 34:52 Other India travel tips 37:11 India's app culture 43:55 Recommended travel gear for India ::: Like what you’re hearing? Then please subscribe, rate & review Epic Education Radio. We would be extremely grateful! iTunes is a search engine as well, and so when you rate and review us, you help others find us. Thank you! ::: India with Kids Meet Jenny Lynn. She and her husband Jason tried backpacking in India before they had children. Fast forward a few years and they're living in the UK with two young boys. Then there was an opportunity to transfer Jason's job to Bangalore. They took it. In this episode of Epic Education Radio, Jenny tells us all about traveling in India with kids. We talk about food in India, train travel in India and lots of other important travel tips regarding India for families. Listen in! And please share! Why Visit India? Why India with Kids? Travel in India is polarizing. After traveling to India, some people return home starry-eyed, waiting to return. Others leave early and never want to come back. When I ask Jenny about this, she says that she can relate to both sides. "India is a place of ups and downs," she explains, "but there's an energy here that gets under your skin." The Challenges of Traveling in India with Children India travel offers some unique challenges and rewards. The rewards are obvious: the privilege of experiencing one of the most fascinating cultures and histories in the world. The food, the colors, the spices, the architecture, and dance. And of course, the "energy" that Jenny speaks of. The challenges seem even more obvious: the poverty, the filth, the street-level desperation. Then there is the yawning gap between rich and poor, and the corruption that festers between them. There is the noise. And the chaos. Then there are the issues with food safety and overly "enthusiastic" touts, hawkers and panhandlers. It's a lot to take in. Jenny describes many of the issues she faces living in India, and what travelers should expect. When and Where: India Travel Tips Jenny talks about some of the best places to visit and the best time to visit India. In general, Jenny recommends visiting India with children in November through January. Otherwise, you may have to deal with a "hissing 40 degrees (Celcius / 104ºF)" and oppressive humidity. Know where to go in India? Know things to do in India? If not, then Jenny has lots of suggestions. We talk about the typical "Golden Triangle" route (Delhi, Taj Mahal & Jaipur) and how the suggests tackling it. Jenny also talks briefly about Kerala, Rishikesh, Hampi and other favorite India destinations.   Then discuss exploring Goa with kids, India's famous beach getaway has lots of potential for family travelers. We also talk a lot about train travel in India and how to get the most out of it. Does Jenny recommend train travel in India? Absolutely. We discuss India train classes and their experience in India's sleeper class for overnight train trips. Apps, Food, and Safety in India Jenny gives great practical information about many aspects of Indian family travel. She talks about how to avoid spicy food in India. We also discuss real issues that Western women and fair-haired children face and how best to address them. Jenny also details several very useful apps to use in India. Whether it's a taxi or the supermarket, India has an app for it. Have You Been to India with Kids?   Question: have you been backpacking in India with children? Have you lived in India with kids? Listen in to Jenny's story and tell us if you relate. This is the first post on An Epic Education regarding Indian and I want to provide as much information and insight as I can. Chime in below! About Name: Jenny Lynn Hold passports from: The UK Type of travel: Living & traveling in India What's in Her Bag Amazon Kindles Hand sanitizer A sarong A thermos of hot water Links & Resources Mentioned Ola and Uber for rides in India I mentioned similar apps: Grab (Malaysia) and Cabify (parts of Mexico) Supermarket delivery app: Big Basket Takeout app: Food Panda And of course, online giants like Amazon India and Airbnb Get USD $40 credit with Airbnb Booking.com Find Jenny Online Travelynn Family | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest| Twitter Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This means, at no extra cost to you,  we might receive a small commission if you make a purchase or book using those links. My opinions are my own and I only recommend places/services that I believe will genuinely help your travel in India with children. Full-on family travel fundamentals. Epic Education Radio is interviews, stories, and advice for people who decide to make travel a priority in their family's life...and for those who want to. Tune in each week to hear stories and advice from new traveling families, and hear how they've handled various family travel-related issues like education, socialization, working, budgeting, accommodation, road-parenting, safety, technology and more. We talk gear, websites, apps and other resources for traveling & nomadic families, and answer questions from those who would like to do something similar.

If you've ever wanted to feel love, be love, or heal from the inside out, then do we have the show for you! Today we'll be talking with a magical human being, and a soul-touching artist, his name is Krishna Das, he's the creator of at least 14 albums, and at the 2013 Grammy's was known as the Rockstar of Kirtans. He's also the author of Chants of a Lifetime: Searching for a heart of Gold. Today we'll talk with him about the power of music, of chanting, and of kiertans, to touch someplace deep inside of ourselves, that's always been there, and always waiting, and how it's one possible path, to help you connect and heal your soul. That plus we'll talk about Ram Dass, Mahara-ji, hearing tests for draft boards, a big form, why there's no pooping on the bus, (Blue Oyster Cult) turning down a record deal, and how to discover our own oceanness even as we're waves. Questions and Topics Include: The power of music to touch, connect and heal your soul. What was Krishna Das's last trip to India like. Why people in India have such respect for bavana, a true depth of emotion that helps you to transcend yourself How a loop was completed with Krishna Das's last trip to India where he was able to give back and play in India What happened with college AND with the draft board. How he ended up meeting Richard Alpert (aka Ram Dass) How Maharaji got Krishna Dass to India How the play of God was in the works with Maharaji How Krishna Das began singing, chanting, and playing music when he was first in India Why the practice helps you to dissolve your evaluator What happened when Maharaji said Krishna Das had to return to the US Why “if you ask about service it's not service” What happened after Maharaji died. What Krishna Das wasn't ready to do after Mahaji died How he overcame an addiction to freebase cocaine. How did Krishna Das start coming back to the music or how did the music start bringing him back? What kept Krishna Das alive in 1984 What was going on with Krishna Das in 1994 How he got the awareness that if he didn't sing with people he'd never be able to remove the dark shadows from his heart Why it was so important for Krishna Das to sign with people. How Krishna Das helped bring Kirtan's to the western stage How the band he had quit became the Blue Oyster Cult (and how he turned down a record deal after a Jimmy Hendrix concert) How he keeps the ‘little me' in check during concerts How the music and success is coming through Maharaji's grace Why the practice is the ‘repetition of the divine name' What is our wave and oceanness? What to do when someone's suffering? Why it's so important to do their practice, whatever that may be. How to find him at krishnadas.com Krishna Das, The Rock Star of Kirtans, Shares His Journey & How Music, Meditation, Chanting & Your Practice Can Transform Your Life & Heal Your Soul. Maharaji & Ram Dass | Spirituality | Spiritual | Inspiration | India | Health | Self-Help | Inspire    For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! ​Why is now the right time to invest in India? What opportunities are there between India and North America and How can your company benefit? India has seen a huge amount of growth and the trade between the US and India is ever increasing. ​In this episode, Sarah speaks to Adrian Mutton, CEO and Founder and Sannam S4 (www.sannams4.com) about how he is helping American companies get started and take advantage of the opportunities to grow their business in India. Having lived and worked in the country his experiences help Sannam S4 to increasingly help US companies grow in foreign markets.  ​This episode is full of insight into the future of trade with India. ​Make sure to download the resource that Adrian and his team have provided us that is full of stats and figures that will leave you considering the Indian market as a new international market for your business. ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.

Sujatha Reddy, Ayurvedic consultant and counselor, is going to discuss the principles of Ayurveda, how it translates into a modern psychological system, an analysis of the mind from this perspective, and a lot of other really interesting information.  Civilized life has many amazing benefits. We can create great structures and share information with each other. But as we all know it also has it’s complications. Some of the biggest issues in civilized societies are interpersonal relationships, our physical health and how we stay well in our own mind. Mental illness is actually quite a serious issue across the world in developed and developing countries. Because of these types of issues that come along with civilization, people throughout time have been using different systems to address the health of the mind and physical body. Ayurveda is one of the oldest systems of medicine originating in India roughly 5,000 years old when sages were the predominant healers in society. A little-known fact is that long before western psychology systems were developed, Ayurveda had its own psychological framework that’s vast in both theory and clinical applications. In this episode you’ll learn: What is Ayurveda and how does it translate to modern psychology and psychotherapy Where is the mind located from an Ayurvedic perspective The distinction between Ayurvedic doctors and Allopathic physicians in India What do people with mental health issues in India do for help When can Ayurveda act as an alternative to psychiatric medication A new but very old lens on mental health disorders Visit www.higherpractice.com/podcast to get the show notes for this episode and to learn more about Sujatha Reddy's full course in the Higher Practice Institute.

What do Zombies, bikers, and god have in common? Our guest Jeff Kober is a man with that answer. He's a veteran Hollywood actor, who's appeared in dozens of television shows and films (including The Walking Dead and Sons of Anarchy), all the while practicing and teaching meditation and Vedic philosophy. He also happens to be my personal spiritual mentor and teacher. In this truly epic and enlightening episode, Jeff shares his insights on the entire creative process of being an artist, and how to avoid letting the ego rob you of a fulfilling experience of honest self-expression. He describes how he uses his 30 years of meditation practice, and his many pilgrimages to India to not only fuel his success as an actor, but also to manage and guide his entire life. During these two hour-long episodes, you will learn how to apply deeply esoteric spiritual practices into your daily life, no matter what particular belief system you belong (or don’t belong) to. Jeff has an uncanny ability to translate his vast body of spiritual knowledge and understanding of god into straightforward and relatable terms. It’s pretty awesome. By the end of this episode, you will quite possibly make peace with the existence of evil here on earth, and find a means by which to recontextualize your subjective and worldly experiences of suffering into valuable lessons. For, after all, most of what we each see and feel each day are merely projections of the mind and ego. Jeff is going to teach us all how we can learn to disidentify with those parts of ourselves that are not real and get grounded in The Ultimate Reality. Sit back and enjoy the journey from your mind to your heart. Please pass this show along to someone you know who could use some simple answers to life's most complicated questions. Luke Listen on YouTube! For more about this episode PART TWO drops this Friday   Topics Discussed on Today's PART ONE episode:  The story of how he moved to Hollywood to become an actor Acting for the art vs. for the ego Creativity and bringing your A game to the set: you gotta practice excellence and presence at all times What it was like to play such dark roles in walking dead and sons of anarchy while being a spiritual teacher The idea that Evil needs to exist for Good to have something to do. Evil is absolutely there to encourage Heroism How as a human you need your ego to survive, but when you live through the ego, you are at the mercy of its demands Finding the middle path between Mother Theresa and total apathy How challenges are a vital component to personal advancement The demands of our animal nature, and finding ways to tuning in to the still voice and flow of life that is moving through us The challenges of being Humans in the present time, and the responsibility of knowing the truth of ourselves to the greatest extent as possible in order to positively affect the whole of consciousness PART TWO AIRS FRIDAY 13, Topics Discussed: What he learned on his many spiritual pilgrimages to India What is the main difference in Western culture vs. India? How to avoid building a spiritual ego, and getting caught up in the trappings of being ‘special’ or enlightened  The power jazz and state of creative flow that it embodies How he used Black Sabbath’s music to get into a character Psychedelics as a spiritual pursuit vs attaining enlightenment on the natch The hidden meaning of Alcoholics Anonymous’ symbolism Why the Vedic teachings of non-duality are so powerfully transformative How sex dissolves ego boundaries and is the highest form of connectedness What it was like to walk across India with the saint known as Sri Maharshi Clearing up the misconception that paying for spiritual teachings is wrong How to avoid spiritual bypass, and face the difficult truths about yourself  The fact that the key to life is in learning how to be a giver, rather than a taker Lifestyle recommendations  MY 90-DAY LIFESTYLE DESIGN COACHING PROGRAM Your opportunity to work with me one-on-one. 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A few weeks ago, I stumbled on to Exilelifestyle.com and through some perusing of the website found Colin Wright's personal site. I was intrigued. I picked up one of his books, Becoming Who We Need to Be, and I love it. I reached out to Colin and booked the interview. I had an awesome time talking with Colin about a wide variety of things, including: -Why your brain is more aware while working in new place -Experiences traveling for eight years -Favorite places to travel -His odd experience working in India -What it is like to date while traveling full-time -Writing -Working effectively -Daily routines Colin's most impactful book recommendation is: The 3 Body Problem - http://amzn.to/2x1WVau Some of Colin's books include: Some Thoughts about Relationship - http://amzn.to/2xyNQHR Act Accordingly - http://amzn.to/2jnETe1 Considerations - http://amzn.to/2xyYpKU Big thanks to Colin for showing up and sharing his experiences! I walked away from this episode pondering how I approach life and how I can live more in the moment moving forward. This episode was produced by Helixacademy.co iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/formula-podcast-14-traveling-for-8-years-relationships/id1267588749?i=1000392217038&mt=2 Helixacademy Newsletter signup: http://eepurl.com/cQJ6Qv

Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss the latest gaming news from the week, including the latest on the Call of Duty franchise, Destiny, Starcraft, Splatoon 2, and games we’ve been playing such as Mass Effect: Andromeda, Persona 5, and The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+. Destiny 2 What to expect PC release? Fixing annoyances from Destiny Call of Duty Return to game’s roots World War II setting Single-player campaign length Black Ops 3 vs Infinite Warfare playerbase Starcraft Original Starcraft going free Starcraft Remaster Starcraft 2 not picking up in e-sports Reasons for remaster Splatoon 2 Testfire Does it work in India? What the game is about Thoughts on the music Motion controls PS4 Pro Boost Mode Problems Final Fantasy XV Dark Souls III Square Enix’s patch The dreaded Chapter 13 PS VR in India Games available in India Pricing tiers Three tiers of pricing What this means for future releases What We’ve Been Playing This Week Mass Effect Andromeda The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ Persona 5 Music: Popular Potpourri and Path Complete from PPPPPP by Magnus “Souleye” Pålsson.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Amy's personal journey through Lyme, her work as an energy therapy practitioner, the impacts of mental and emotional issues on health, and much more! Enjoy! About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Amy B Scher. Amy B. Scher is an L.A-based author, energy therapist, and expert in mind-body healing. Her recent book, HOW TO HEAL YOURSELF WHEN NO ONE ELSE CAN has been endorsed by #1 NY Times bestselling author and healing guru Bernie Siegel, MD, and Sanjiv Chopra, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Amy uses energy therapy techniques to help those experiencing emotional or physical challenges to heal permanently and completely. After years of struggling from a life-threatening illness herself, she discovered answers to the important question: "Why do some people heal from emotional and physical issues, while others don’t?" After healing herself when doctors had given up all hope, Amy is now an internationally sought-after practitioner helping others achieve true healing. Amy has been featured in major publications including CNN, Curve magazine, Psych Central, the San Francisco Book Review, and was named one of Advocate's "40 Under 40" for 2013. Amy’s inspirational story, down-to-earth approach to self-healing, and accessible teaching style has been well received by a variety of audiences including the Department of Psychiatry at Stanford University and the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. She speaks at conferences and healing retreats nationwide. Most importantly, Amy lives by her self-created motto: “When life kicks your ass, kick back.” Key Takeaways: - What was Amy's personal journey through Lyme? - How did she benefit from stem cell therapy in India? - What tools does she use in her energy therapy work with clients? - What are the common mental/emotional patterns in Lyme? - What is the best way to meditate? - How to practice some energy therapy techniques on your own. - How Amy is doing with her health today. Connect With My Guest: http://www.amybscher.com Related Resources: n/a Interview Date: February 24, 2017 Disclosure: n/a Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

If you've ever wanted to feel love, be love, or heal from the inside out, then do we have the show for you! Today we'll be talking with a magical human being, and a soul-touching artist, his name is Krishna Das, he's the creator of at least 14 albums, and at the 2013 Grammy's was known as the Rockstar of Kirtans. He's also the author of Chants of a Lifetime: Searching for a heart of Gold. Today we'll talk with him about the power of music, of chanting, and of kiertans, to touch someplace deep inside of ourselves, that's always been there, and always waiting, and how it's one possible path, to help you connect and heal your soul. That plus we'll talk about Ram Dass, Mahara-ji, hearing tests for draft boards, a big form, why there's no pooping on the bus, (Blue Oyster Cult) turning down a record deal, and how to discover our own oceanness even as we're waves. Questions and Topics Include: The power of music to touch, connect and heal your soul. What was Krishna Das's last trip to India like. Why people in India have such respect for bavana, a true depth of emotion that helps you to transcend yourself How a loop was completed with Krishna Das's last trip to India where he was able to give back and play in India What happened with college AND with the draft board. How he ended up meeting Richard Alpert (aka Ram Dass) How Maharaji got Krishna Dass to India How the play of God was in the works with Maharaji How Krishna Das began singing, chanting, and playing music when he was first in India Why the practice helps you to dissolve your evaluator What happened when Maharaji said Krishna Das had to return to the US Why “if you ask about service it's not service” What happened after Maharaji died. What Krishna Das wasn't ready to do after Mahaji died How he overcame an addiction to freebase cocaine. How did Krishna Das start coming back to the music or how did the music start bringing him back? What kept Krishna Das alive in 1984 What was going on with Krishna Das in 1994 How he got the awareness that if he didn't sing with people he'd never be able to remove the dark shadows from his heart Why it was so important for Krishna Das to sign with people. How Krishna Das helped bring Kirtan's to the western stage How the band he had quit became the Blue Oyster Cult (and how he turned down a record deal after a Jimmy Hendrix concert) How he keeps the ‘little me' in check during concerts How the music and success is coming through Maharaji's grace Why the practice is the ‘repetition of the divine name' What is our wave and oceanness? What to do when someone's suffering? Why it's so important to do their practice, whatever that may be. How to find him at krishnadas.com Krishna Das, The Rock Star of Kirtans, Shares His Journey & How Music, Meditation, Chanting & Your Practice Can Transform Your Life & Heal Your Soul. Maharaji & Ram Dass | Spirituality | Spiritual | Inspiration | India | Health | Self-Help | Inspire    For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

If you've ever wanted to know why you are as you are and what you're here for in life, then do we have the book of destinies show for you. Today I'm talking with Chetan Parkyn and Carola Eastwood, Human Design consultants, teachers and coaches, and authors of a fascinating new read, the Book of Destinies. And that's just what we'll be talking about today, about Discover the Life You were Born to Live. That plus we'll talk about a magic bus to India, danger in the atlantic, guidance from Osho, 9 brilliant jewels, why it's not what's your sign, but what's your design, and what in the world Full Moon Birthday's and George Harrison have to do with anything??? Self-Improvement and Self Help Topics Include: How he ended up on a Magic Bus on the Hippie Trail in India What brought Chetan to Osho What was it like meeting Osho? What brought Chetan to Human Design Who was Ra? What is Human Design How George Harrison helped save Carola What wrong with saying “just be yourself” How scientifically we can look at who we came here to be What is a human design chart? How do we get our own human design blueprint: humandesignforusall.com What astrology has to do (and where it differs) from your human design blueprint What are the 9 brilliant jewels (and how do they relate to chakras?) What are life themes and did we come in with our own life theme? What's the importance of knowing the life themes of those around you and your children What Jack Canfield of Chicken Soup for the Soul learned from his life theme and Human Design chart For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com Chetan Parkyn & Carola Eastwood on How to Discover Who You Truly Are & Are Meant to Be!!! Health | Inspiration | Motivation | Spiritual | Spirituality | Astrology | Meditation | Inspirational | Motivational | Self-Improvement | Self-Help | Inspire

Anki is the founder and owner of the blog Anki On The Move, a 3 time award-winning blog and vlog that focuses on bridging the gap between travel, fashion, and adventure! Originally from India, Anki shares some tips for those who want to venture out and explore that side of the world in the best way possible!   Key Takeaways: *How did Anki get started in her travel journey? *Anki first started traveling with her brother when she was 29. What was that experience like? *What are some of the must-sees in India? *What advice does Anki have for women looking to travel alone in India? *What kinds of trends in fashion has Anki noticed throughout her travels? *How has travel helped Anki with her personal growth? *There’s a lot more in common with someone from a different culture than you might think! *Did Anki ever have any experiences where she was concerned for her safety? *What kind of common concerns does Anki address on her travel blog? *Anki talks about her love for Milwaukee! *Don’t be afraid to talk to the locals in your new country of choice. *The world is not as dangerous as you might think.   Mentioned in This Episode: Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com   Connect with Anki: Website Youtube Instagram   Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week's show. And tune in next week for another great guest.

If you've ever struggled to find your path, your purpose, or the meaning in your life, then do we have the You Are The One show for you.  Today I'll be talking with Kute Blackson, revolutionary teacher, speaker, and entrepreneur, and author of a life-transformative new book, I couldn't put down, You Are the One. And that's just what we'll be talking about today, about a bold adventure in finding purpose, discovering the real you, and loving fully. That plus we'll talk about, the importance of La La Land, a train in Bihar, stalking Spielberg, cliff jumping, turning down Hollywood, traveling on the camino, clark and the cow, making love to a post, the real power of giving bananas, and why in the world you need to chew your food 33 times. Inspirational & Motivational Self-Help and Self-Improvement Topics Include: How his parents met and got engaged thousands of miles away, sight unseen! How he ended up smuggled out of a coup to London How Kute got obsessed by the purpose of life. How he lost weight at 10 years old and began running every day How we can start to bring out our inner greatness Why we can all be great How do we bring out our own potentiality? How did Kute win a lottery for a green card to the United States What's it mean to honor yourself and honor the vision How he got to the US How'd he end up going to India How did he turn down Hollywood for a TV show? How did he stalk Steven Spielberg? What happened to him in a train station in Bihar, India What's a liberation experience, and what happened with Clark in India What's it mean to be a lion, looking like a mouse Why do we play it small? What happened with Clark and a Cow What's it mean to learn our lessons and evolve What can we learn about love? youaretheonebook.com and find out about www.boundlessblissbali.com Kute Blackson on Why You Are The One – Discovering Your Greatness, Path & Awesomeness!!! Health | Career | Inspiration | Motivation | Spiritual | Spirituality | Meditation | Inspirational | Motivational | Self-Improvement | Self-Help | Inspire For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com 

If you've ever felt there's more to life than meets the eye, or than the things you see around you, then do we have the eye-opening, paradigm-shifting, Toto, we ain't in Kansas anymore, show for you. Today I'll be talking with Dean Radin, the chief scientist at the institute for Noetic Science. And the award winning author The Conscious Universe (HarperOne, 1997), Entangled Minds and the 2014 Silver Nautilus Book Award winner, Supernormal. Today we'll talk about the science behind the paranormal, what's been proven, what hasn't, and why real science…and conclusions have been hijacked. That plus we'll talk about what Dean looks forward to in 2036, how to almost accidentally start World War III, what's the importance of 10 million, billion, billion to one, and why you want to use a grapefruit as a sham-brain, what misfiring posterior parietal cortexes have to do with anything and what happened at the PK party. Questions & Topics Include: How the book ESP, a Scientific Evaluation struck him. How he began to study Psi at the University of Illinois What is precognition and what were precognition tests How'd he almost start WWIII The Journal of Irreproducible Results Whats wrong with Wikipedia What is wikipediocracy.com What's going on with Psi research and why it is What Zootopia has to do with Yoga What yoga was really meant for How Yoga has opened people's awareness Why scientists often miss what's going on What's going on with consciousness? What's the science behind Psi What's odds against chance mean? What is meta-analysis What's the file drawer effect? What is precognition and what has Dean Radin studied What studies have been done on telepathy What's the ganzfeld effect Why isn't this studied in India What do psychologists commonly say about these phenomena How meditation can help What meditation (and yoga lore says) was originally intended for How meditation helps evoke this phenomena Why Tibetan Buddhism says ‘ignore the fireworks' in meditation, but why you may need to pay attention to the fireworks What is remote viewing and how does it relate to clairvoyance? What do studies show about remote viewing What is idealism What does vipassana have to do with this? How do you find the Institute for Noetic Sciences noetic.org or www.ions.org, and website www.deanradin.com Dean Radin, PhD Shares the Mainstream Science Behind Your Hidden Paranormal Abilities From Precognition to Clairvoyance, ESP & More | Yoga | Spiritual | Spirituality | Psychic | Meditation | Tibetan Buddhism | Health | Career | Self-Help | Inspire For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

As a tradition that began over 2500 years ago, India remains one of the world's largest exporters of handmade carpets. In fact, I recently read somewhere about why Mahatma Gandhi decided to use Charkha as a symbol of independence. Because the Britishers invaded India for our textile capabilities, quality and over all output. Gandhiji wanted to symbolize the freedom movement through one of the attributes of textiles - Charkha - But thats a story for some other time. For ages, until 1978, exports have often been exploited by middlemen and - artisans were undervalued, most weavers stayed at the bottom of the pyramid with very meager income levels. Nand Kishore Chaudhary recognized this inequality in the weaving market and created the company, Jaipur Rugs which offered employment opportunities in remote areas of India. Starting with only two looms, he was able to connect people and now has built a network of over 40,000 artisans spread over five Indian states, 80 percent of whom are women. His daughter, Kavita Chaudhary steers the design and brand philosophy at Jaipur Rugs. Before joining the family business, she refined her aptitude for design by working with design houses in Chicago and New York. Today we are here to understand the broad landscape of textile design in India at the backdrop of Jaipur Rugs, real design sensibilities of India, and a short but beautiful case study called Manchaha. Questions * NK: You say, "Business is next to love. It is the creator and preserver of civilization." Can you please start by telling us, how and where do you find the relation between business and love. Both, spiritually and practically? * NK: Innocence, resilience & empathy is the foundation of your journey. How do you reconcile the hard capitalist mentality of business and empowering rural India and Indian women especially? * KC: Can you share a macro picture of textiles in India w.r.t world standards? * KC: How has your definition of design evolved when you look at India and outside world? * NK: How would you define the creativity of artisans in India? What does Art mean to you? How has your definition of creativity changed over time? * NK: Given the inequality, can you share briefly the process of how you architected this bottom of the pyramid? * KC: Indian's are famous for their intricate work, which, because of the colonial rule and industrialization was lost. How come it still exists? You said it takes about 4 to 6 months for one weaver to make a hand made rug. Can you tell me more about this? * KC: Can you talk a little about "aas-pass"? This is where they derive inspiration from. * KC: Can you tell us the story behind Manchaha project? How and why did it emerge? What is the biggest learning from Manchaha project w.r.t ego battles of designers? * NK: What is the long term future of Jaipur Rugs and overall artisans in India? Not just with Atmanirbhar Bharat but as a whole. https://www.jaipurrugs.com https://www.nkchaudhary.com https://aif.org/manchaha-part-1-what-is-artisan-originals/ https://www.forbesindia.com/article/special/jaipur-rugs-weaves-new-market-with-first-mumbai-store/52723/1 https://www.dezeen.com/awards/2019/shortlists/aas-pass/