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Daniel discusses the pullback in Indian equities, the key drivers, what policy measures can be expected, and the implications for investors. Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, January 20, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. At this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, robotics really stole the show. Imagine robots mowing lawns, cleaning floors, and even mixing drinks—sounds like sci-fi, right? Well, it's becoming a reality. Standouts included 'Adam,' a robotic bartender from Richtech Robotics, and 'Mirumi,' a robot designed for social interactions. There was also 'Looi' by Tangible Future, a personal assistant powered by ChatGPT, and 'Mirokai,' a programmable humanoid that feels almost like talking to another person. These bots range in price from the more affordable 'Mirumi' at $70 to the hefty $60,000 for the home assistant R2D3. What's really exciting is how interactive these robots have become. Thanks to advancements in AI, they're not just functional machines anymore; they can actually interact with you in a way that feels natural. So, are these home robots ready for people to be used? Shouvik Das answers that question in today's Primer.  As Donald Trump prepares to take office as the 47th President of the United States, India's stock market braces for potential volatility. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are notably apprehensive, having net sold ₹44,396 crore worth of shares up to January 16 and significantly increasing their bearish bets on Indian futures. This cautious stance reflects concerns over Trump's unpredictable policies, which could include high tariffs and strict immigration rules, writes Ram Sahgal. Despite these worries, India's position in the global market has shifted, now trailing behind Taiwan in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index due to recent market corrections. Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, is considering offering more attractive income tax breaks in the upcoming FY26 budget to boost household spending amid economic challenges. Sources told Gireesh Chandra Prasad that the discussions are focused on increasing the standard deduction beyond ₹75,000 and raising the basic tax exemption limit from ₹3 lakh. Also, on reconfiguring the tax brackets up to ₹15 lakh to provide broader relief. These proposed changes aim to stimulate consumption by adjusting the personal income tax structure, particularly targeting those earning between ₹3 and ₹15 lakh. With economic growth expected to slow to 6.4%, these fiscal measures, alongside maintaining elevated capital expenditure, are seen as crucial steps to invigorate the economy. The government is also looking to balance these tax cuts with fiscal responsibility, aiming to keep the deficit within 4.5% of GDP next year.Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) might just dodge the divestment bullet as the government mulls labelling it as a "strategic" public sector unit. That's a big nod to BHEL's role in key sectors like renewable energy and defence. Rituraj Baruah and Manas Pimpalkhare write that a parliamentary committee has also thrown its weight behind this idea. The committee recommended that BHEL be deemed strategic, which could mean no more talk of selling off government stakes in the company. BHEL's been making moves into electric mobility and renewable power, and it's been paying off with a revival in large thermal power and railway equipment orders. With the government holding a 63.17% stake, BHEL's market value recently stood strong at close to ₹74,500 crore. So, what's next? BHEL's packed order book, which includes everything from Vande Bharat trains to power projects, points to its crucial role in supporting India's strategic industrial ambitions.Coldplay is back in India, hitting stages in Mumbai and Ahmedabad as part of their Music of The Spheres world tour. Despite the high ticket prices, fans across generations are eager to experience their music live, spending big on tickets, travel, and accommodations. Interestingly, Coldplay's fan base isn't just limited to those who grew up listening to them. A lot of their younger fans weren't even born when the band started in 1997 but are just as enthusiastic, drawn by the band's ability to blend their classic hits with modern vibes that resonate across age groups. Soumya Gupta takes a deep dive into the cultural phenomenon that is Coldplay and how a millennial band is charming Gen Z audience. Anil Makhija from BookMyShow notes the band's broad appeal, “Their music captures the hearts of both older audiences and the younger generation, making their concerts a rich, multi-generational gathering.” This pattern isn't just unique to India. Globally, older bands like Coldplay continue to draw crowds with their timeless music, proving that good tunes know no age. With their music finding new fans through social media and their ability to adapt to contemporary sounds, Coldplay manages to keep their legacy alive and kicking, captivating listeners across the spectrum. Whether it's the nostalgia for the older fans or the discovery of new hits for the younger ones, Coldplay's tours are more than just concerts—they're a celebration of enduring music that crosses generational divides. 

In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover 2 major stories shaping the Indian economy and global markets:00:04   Stories Coming Up00:28   Intro01:08   Reliance Results: Growth Engines in Action07:19   World Bank's Economic Outlook: Gloom & Hope14:31   TidbitsWe also send out a crisp and short daily newsletter for The Daily Brief. Put your email here and we'll make you smart every day: https://thedailybriefing.substack.com/You can also listen to this episode in Hindi: https://the-daily-brief-hindi.simplecast.com/Note: This content is for informational purposes only. None of the stocks, brands, or products mentioned are recommendations or endorsements.

Loin d'être favoris de cet Indian Open 2025, les français Thom Gicquel et Delphine Delrue auront réalisé une partition parfaite jusqu'en finale, où les Chinois Jiang/Wei se sont montrés trop forts pour eux. Comme la semaine précédente, les Japonaises sont à la fête en double dames avec la victoire de la paire Igarashi/Sakuramoto, tandis que les Malaisiens Goh/Izzudin ont une nouvelle brillé en double hommes. Si An Se-young s'est encore montrée insubmersible, Viktor Axelsen a décroché au terme d'une semaine chaotique. On revient également en fin d'épisode sur le Swedish Open, où les Français auront disputé quatre finales pour deux titres. Chapitres :0:00 - Introduction2:18 - Double mixte17:49 - Double dames27:11 - Simple dames38:04 - Double hommes57:18 - Simple hommes1:19:38 - Retour sur le Swedish Open et conclusion Où nous retrouver : https://linktr.ee/21shuttleRejoindre notre serveur Discord : https://discord.gg/fKmkvQ2RmQ Crédit photo : Sylvain Nalet

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Hi there! Welcome to Episode 285 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we're diving into the Senior Women's One Day Trophy and the Senior Women's One Day Challenger Trophy 2025.  Joining us is Prajin of Women's CricCraze fame, as we reflect on two exhilarating tournaments that showcased the depth and brilliance of Indian women's cricket. We discuss Railways' dip in dominance, the rise of new contenders, and analyze the most competitive groups in the One Day Trophy.  From thrilling matches to standout performances in all five groups, to the nail-biting Pre-Quarter Finals, Quarter Finals, and Semi-Finals, we break down every key moment that led to Madhya Pradesh's spectacular title win. With MP's recent dominance in U19, U23, and now the senior circuit, we explore their flourishing cricketing ecosystem. Shifting focus to the Challenger Trophy, we analyze Team A's group-stage dominance, Team C's underdog rise to the title, and the notable highs and lows of Teams D and E.  We also discuss standout players—both international and domestic—who are making waves ahead of the Women's Premier League and the home World Cup. Plus, we share trends, takeaways, and the future of women's domestic cricket in India. Please follow and press the bell icon on Spotify and stay tuned. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now called X) for the latest facts, updates, fresh content and a lot more coming up this cricket season.  The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters and many other platforms and spread the word. Never on the Backfoot is also on YouTube so don't forget to subscribe to the channel and stay tuned for a lot of insightful content coming up there as well. Until next time, stay safe and take care, listeners.

Maharishikaa responds to Lino Thalmann, who asks for Her views on Narendra Modi - a leader often referred to as a right-wing extremist by the mainstream media. Maharishikaa reveals the essence of what drives this leader, describing his approach towards the governance of his country. She highlights the challenges faced by politicians governing nations with millions of citizens, pointing out that it would be unrealistic to expect them to make perfect decisions every time. Maharishikaa gives a historical context about Narendra Modi and Bhaarat (India) - the most ancient living culture in the world. She traces the origins of the pro-Hindu RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh), which shaped Narendra Modi's ideology. She explains that the RSS was set up in post-colonial, colonialized India, which had lost its identity after centuries of violent invasions by the Muslims and then the Christians. These invasions resulted in the worst holocaust in the history of the world, which saw the deaths of over 250 million Hindus over an eight hundred year span.                                                                                                   Despite being free from British rule, early Indian leaders continued to give greater respect and power to Western-Christian values, over the ancient freedom ethos of Sanatana Dharma. Forgetting their Sanatani roots, these early leaders shunned and condemned Hinduism in the formative years of India.  The RSS aimed to preserve Hindu values based on the fundamental belief that all the world is one family, there are many paths to the divine, and every path is valid. Maharishikaa propounds that Bhaarat's fundamental identity is rooted not in wealth or business, but in spiritual knowledge.  Maharishikaa declares that Narendra Modi will go down in history as the leader who made possible India‘s renaissance as Bhaarat… #Maharishikaa #NarendraModi #ModiLeadership #NewIndia Aaryaa Maharishikaa Preeti Maiyaa, is a revolutionary female mystic who fearlessly dares to demystify spirituality in her unrelenting call to realize Self, and act from Source. Detailed biography: https://maharishikaa.org/biography/ If you would like to make a Dakshinaa offering directly to Maharishikaa: Online transfer: http://bit.ly/Dakshinaa PayPal: maharishikaadakshinaa@gmail.com If you wish to make a donation to charitable works inspired by Maharishikaa: http://bit.ly/Daanam Lives transformed by Maharishikaa: https://maharishikaa.org/testimonials/ Subscribe to our mailing list: https://bit.ly/MaharishikaaEmailList

Amrita Narayanan is a practicing Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D. 2007) and Psychoanalyst (Indian Psychoanalytic Society, 2019). She is the author of Women's Sexuality and Modern India: In a Rapture of Distress (Oxford University Press, 2023). She was the Editor of and essayist in The Parrots of Desire: 3000 years of Erotica in India (Aleph Books, 2018) a collection of poems, short prose and fiction in translation from Indian languages, linked by an introductory essay on the central themes in Indian erotic literature. She was an essayist for Pha(bu)llus: a cultural history of the Phallus (Harper Collins, 2020). Amrita is currently visiting faculty at Ashoka University where she teaches classes at the undergraduate and masters level. Amrita's research interests are in cultural factors in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, the psychodynamics of women's sexual agency, and how cultural factors shape the aesthetics of women's sexual agency. Her writing has appeared in academic journals such as Psychodynamic Practice and Psychoanalytic Review; newspapers such as The Hindu and The Indian Express; and popular press periodicals such as Outlook, Open Magazine India Today and The Deccan Herald. Amrita has received the Sudhir Kakar Prize for psychoanalytic writing, the Taylor and Francis Prize for Psychoanalytic writing, and the Homi Bhabha Fellowship. The interviewer is Psychoanalyst and Writer, Ashis Roy, New Delhi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri, Jayashree Arunachalam and Shardool Katyayan are joined by journalist Nidhi Razdan and economist and writer Vivek Kaul.The panel begins with the Delhi polls, and Abhinandan says the BJP's USP is primarily centred around portraying Kejriwal as a horrible politician. Shardool points out that the BJP is “organisationally strong” but doesn't have a face in Delhi. Nidhi talks about the AAP's shortcomings and Kejriwal's struggle to hold onto his image as an aam aadmi. She also says the Congress is entirely missing from the conversation.The conversation shifts to the current state of the media and the lack of accountability in newsrooms. Nidhi says, “Things that we thought were just shocking or immoral or unethical or unconstitutional – everything is being normalised. And part of the reason is because the media doesn't ask difficult questions.”Vivek then unpacks the rupee falling against the dollar and its repercussions. He emphasises that this isn't a crisis, saying, “The rupee will keep depreciating against the dollar for the simple fact that inflation in the US is usually lower than inflation in India.” He also explains the downfall of the Indian economy in the last few years. Tune in!We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Contribute to our latest NL Sena here.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introductions00:00:20 - Announcements and appeals00:01:54- Special message00:03:28- Panel introduction00:04:38- Headlines00:10:58 - Delhi elections00:37:50- Current media landscape01:12:34 - Rupee crash01:55:44 - RecommendationsCheck out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters Produced and recorded by Prashant Kumar and Priyali Dhingra.This episode is outside of the paywall, just for the week and just for you. Before it goes back behind the paywall, why not subscribe? Get brand-new episodes of all our podcasts every week, while also doing your bit to support independent media. Click here to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Amrita Narayanan is a practicing Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D. 2007) and Psychoanalyst (Indian Psychoanalytic Society, 2019). She is the author of Women's Sexuality and Modern India: In a Rapture of Distress (Oxford University Press, 2023). She was the Editor of and essayist in The Parrots of Desire: 3000 years of Erotica in India (Aleph Books, 2018) a collection of poems, short prose and fiction in translation from Indian languages, linked by an introductory essay on the central themes in Indian erotic literature. She was an essayist for Pha(bu)llus: a cultural history of the Phallus (Harper Collins, 2020). Amrita is currently visiting faculty at Ashoka University where she teaches classes at the undergraduate and masters level. Amrita's research interests are in cultural factors in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, the psychodynamics of women's sexual agency, and how cultural factors shape the aesthetics of women's sexual agency. Her writing has appeared in academic journals such as Psychodynamic Practice and Psychoanalytic Review; newspapers such as The Hindu and The Indian Express; and popular press periodicals such as Outlook, Open Magazine India Today and The Deccan Herald. Amrita has received the Sudhir Kakar Prize for psychoanalytic writing, the Taylor and Francis Prize for Psychoanalytic writing, and the Homi Bhabha Fellowship. The interviewer is Psychoanalyst and Writer, Ashis Roy, New Delhi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

Amrita Narayanan is a practicing Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D. 2007) and Psychoanalyst (Indian Psychoanalytic Society, 2019). She is the author of Women's Sexuality and Modern India: In a Rapture of Distress (Oxford University Press, 2023). She was the Editor of and essayist in The Parrots of Desire: 3000 years of Erotica in India (Aleph Books, 2018) a collection of poems, short prose and fiction in translation from Indian languages, linked by an introductory essay on the central themes in Indian erotic literature. She was an essayist for Pha(bu)llus: a cultural history of the Phallus (Harper Collins, 2020). Amrita is currently visiting faculty at Ashoka University where she teaches classes at the undergraduate and masters level. Amrita's research interests are in cultural factors in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, the psychodynamics of women's sexual agency, and how cultural factors shape the aesthetics of women's sexual agency. Her writing has appeared in academic journals such as Psychodynamic Practice and Psychoanalytic Review; newspapers such as The Hindu and The Indian Express; and popular press periodicals such as Outlook, Open Magazine India Today and The Deccan Herald. Amrita has received the Sudhir Kakar Prize for psychoanalytic writing, the Taylor and Francis Prize for Psychoanalytic writing, and the Homi Bhabha Fellowship. The interviewer is Psychoanalyst and Writer, Ashis Roy, New Delhi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Amrita Narayanan is a practicing Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D. 2007) and Psychoanalyst (Indian Psychoanalytic Society, 2019). She is the author of Women's Sexuality and Modern India: In a Rapture of Distress (Oxford University Press, 2023). She was the Editor of and essayist in The Parrots of Desire: 3000 years of Erotica in India (Aleph Books, 2018) a collection of poems, short prose and fiction in translation from Indian languages, linked by an introductory essay on the central themes in Indian erotic literature. She was an essayist for Pha(bu)llus: a cultural history of the Phallus (Harper Collins, 2020). Amrita is currently visiting faculty at Ashoka University where she teaches classes at the undergraduate and masters level. Amrita's research interests are in cultural factors in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, the psychodynamics of women's sexual agency, and how cultural factors shape the aesthetics of women's sexual agency. Her writing has appeared in academic journals such as Psychodynamic Practice and Psychoanalytic Review; newspapers such as The Hindu and The Indian Express; and popular press periodicals such as Outlook, Open Magazine India Today and The Deccan Herald. Amrita has received the Sudhir Kakar Prize for psychoanalytic writing, the Taylor and Francis Prize for Psychoanalytic writing, and the Homi Bhabha Fellowship. The interviewer is Psychoanalyst and Writer, Ashis Roy, New Delhi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Amrita Narayanan is a practicing Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D. 2007) and Psychoanalyst (Indian Psychoanalytic Society, 2019). She is the author of Women's Sexuality and Modern India: In a Rapture of Distress (Oxford University Press, 2023). She was the Editor of and essayist in The Parrots of Desire: 3000 years of Erotica in India (Aleph Books, 2018) a collection of poems, short prose and fiction in translation from Indian languages, linked by an introductory essay on the central themes in Indian erotic literature. She was an essayist for Pha(bu)llus: a cultural history of the Phallus (Harper Collins, 2020). Amrita is currently visiting faculty at Ashoka University where she teaches classes at the undergraduate and masters level. Amrita's research interests are in cultural factors in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, the psychodynamics of women's sexual agency, and how cultural factors shape the aesthetics of women's sexual agency. Her writing has appeared in academic journals such as Psychodynamic Practice and Psychoanalytic Review; newspapers such as The Hindu and The Indian Express; and popular press periodicals such as Outlook, Open Magazine India Today and The Deccan Herald. Amrita has received the Sudhir Kakar Prize for psychoanalytic writing, the Taylor and Francis Prize for Psychoanalytic writing, and the Homi Bhabha Fellowship. The interviewer is Psychoanalyst and Writer, Ashis Roy, New Delhi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Amrita Narayanan is a practicing Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D. 2007) and Psychoanalyst (Indian Psychoanalytic Society, 2019). She is the author of Women's Sexuality and Modern India: In a Rapture of Distress (Oxford University Press, 2023). She was the Editor of and essayist in The Parrots of Desire: 3000 years of Erotica in India (Aleph Books, 2018) a collection of poems, short prose and fiction in translation from Indian languages, linked by an introductory essay on the central themes in Indian erotic literature. She was an essayist for Pha(bu)llus: a cultural history of the Phallus (Harper Collins, 2020). Amrita is currently visiting faculty at Ashoka University where she teaches classes at the undergraduate and masters level. Amrita's research interests are in cultural factors in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, the psychodynamics of women's sexual agency, and how cultural factors shape the aesthetics of women's sexual agency. Her writing has appeared in academic journals such as Psychodynamic Practice and Psychoanalytic Review; newspapers such as The Hindu and The Indian Express; and popular press periodicals such as Outlook, Open Magazine India Today and The Deccan Herald. Amrita has received the Sudhir Kakar Prize for psychoanalytic writing, the Taylor and Francis Prize for Psychoanalytic writing, and the Homi Bhabha Fellowship. The interviewer is Psychoanalyst and Writer, Ashis Roy, New Delhi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today's show:   ·         Tahmina Ghaffer, the vice-president of operations and marketing at Paraíso, Capitol Hill's  Mexican taqueria, has us sipping primo mezcal;         ·         The co-owners of Daru, Executive Chef Suresh Sundas and Beverage Director Dante Datta, are taking us from the traditional Indian cuisine they are serving in Northeast D.C. to their new spot, Tapori, which will offer some of the delicious street food of India;                                                                                                                               ·         The Lunar New Year is upon us Wednesday, Jan. 29.  Joining us with the inside scoop on how to celebrate it are owner Tuyet-Nhi Le, Chef Daniel Le and Beverage Director Kevin Lim  from Happy Endings Hospitality. Two of their many properties, Nue: Elegantly Vietnamese and Chasin' Tails, have Lunar New Year's celebrations teed up that you'll definitely want to know about;     Driven by rage that Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing led to radical – or radically conservative – changes to the U.S. Supreme Court, hot sauce connoisseur Emily Roe founded Female Rage, a hot sauce brand inspired by the belief that “women's anger can be turned into a bold, flavorful force of change.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amrita Narayanan is a practicing Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D. 2007) and Psychoanalyst (Indian Psychoanalytic Society, 2019). She is the author of Women's Sexuality and Modern India: In a Rapture of Distress (Oxford University Press, 2023). She was the Editor of and essayist in The Parrots of Desire: 3000 years of Erotica in India (Aleph Books, 2018) a collection of poems, short prose and fiction in translation from Indian languages, linked by an introductory essay on the central themes in Indian erotic literature. She was an essayist for Pha(bu)llus: a cultural history of the Phallus (Harper Collins, 2020). Amrita is currently visiting faculty at Ashoka University where she teaches classes at the undergraduate and masters level. Amrita's research interests are in cultural factors in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, the psychodynamics of women's sexual agency, and how cultural factors shape the aesthetics of women's sexual agency. Her writing has appeared in academic journals such as Psychodynamic Practice and Psychoanalytic Review; newspapers such as The Hindu and The Indian Express; and popular press periodicals such as Outlook, Open Magazine India Today and The Deccan Herald. Amrita has received the Sudhir Kakar Prize for psychoanalytic writing, the Taylor and Francis Prize for Psychoanalytic writing, and the Homi Bhabha Fellowship. The interviewer is Psychoanalyst and Writer, Ashis Roy, New Delhi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amrita Narayanan is a practicing Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D. 2007) and Psychoanalyst (Indian Psychoanalytic Society, 2019). She is the author of Women's Sexuality and Modern India: In a Rapture of Distress (Oxford University Press, 2023). She was the Editor of and essayist in The Parrots of Desire: 3000 years of Erotica in India (Aleph Books, 2018) a collection of poems, short prose and fiction in translation from Indian languages, linked by an introductory essay on the central themes in Indian erotic literature. She was an essayist for Pha(bu)llus: a cultural history of the Phallus (Harper Collins, 2020). Amrita is currently visiting faculty at Ashoka University where she teaches classes at the undergraduate and masters level. Amrita's research interests are in cultural factors in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, the psychodynamics of women's sexual agency, and how cultural factors shape the aesthetics of women's sexual agency. Her writing has appeared in academic journals such as Psychodynamic Practice and Psychoanalytic Review; newspapers such as The Hindu and The Indian Express; and popular press periodicals such as Outlook, Open Magazine India Today and The Deccan Herald. Amrita has received the Sudhir Kakar Prize for psychoanalytic writing, the Taylor and Francis Prize for Psychoanalytic writing, and the Homi Bhabha Fellowship. The interviewer is Psychoanalyst and Writer, Ashis Roy, New Delhi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transforming the Indian Classroom In a groundbreaking conversation, neuroscientist and educator Sai Gaddam discusses how traditional education systems are becoming increasingly disconnected from real-world demands. Through his micro-school initiative, Comini Learning, Gaddam demonstrates how personalized learning environments, supported by AI technology, can nurture individual growth paths. His approach challenges the conventional assessment-driven model, advocating instead for a system that values problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and creative thinking. About Sai Gaddam Sai Gaddam, Co-Founder of Comini Learning, brings a unique blend of neuroscience, technology, and education to his work in transforming early learning. After graduating from IIT Madras, inspired by V.S. Ramachandran's "Phantoms in the Brain," he pursued computational neuroscience at Boston University. His entrepreneurial journey includes founding Kernel Insights and developing MakkhiChoose, which grew to serve hundreds of thousands of users. Currently, through Comini Learning, he implements Finnish educational principles adapted for Indian children, focusing on experiential learning and whole-child development. He's also developing Giffie, an AI-powered educational tool that combines his expertise in neuroscience and learning technologies. Gaddam on LinkedIN Swami on LinkedIN Selected Links & Show Notes Chapters: Q1 From IIT to Neuroscience What Led to Your Journey Q2 How Did Phantoms in the Brain Transform Your Perspective Q3 Engineer to Teacher What Has Teaching Taught You Q4 Why Question the Old Education Template When It Worked for You Q5 What Can Current Education Do vs What Can't It Do Q6 How Do Kids Really Learn What's Your Mental Model Q7 How Does Comini Learning Approach Education Q8 What Does a Comini Classroom Look Like Q9 How Do You Teach Kids to Handle Failure & Ambiguity Q10 What is Holistic Assessment in Education Q11 How Do You Find & Train Teachers for Alternative Education Q12 How Are You Building a Platform to Scale This Q13 Is AI the Future of Personalized Learning Q14 Can Board Games Transform Education Q15 How Will These Kids Adapt to College & Beyond Q16 What's Your Vision for Scaling Micro Schools Q17 What Does Success Mean to You Q18 What's Your Advice for 18-Year-Olds Today Q19 What's the Best Advice You've Received Q20 Which Books Have Inspired Your Journey Q21 Who Would You Invite to Your Dream Dinner Q22 What's Your Contrarian Belief About Education This episode was made possible by the great folks at Effortless. Effortless has been designed to be user-friendly, aiding you in your journey to streamline financial tasks. Experience the convenience of achieving e-Invoicing and E-way Bill Generation in just a couple of clicks, simplifying your business processes. ⁠⁠Visit www.goeffortless.ai to learn more.

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

#322: The boys debate which ers of SNL was best do far now that they're turning 50; Thoughts on the potential TikTok ban; Brody lied to an Indian restaurant so he could use their bathroom; Brody is obsessed with a heavy metal band that incorporates farts into their music; the boys rail against people who freeload and monopolize coffee shop sitting areas for personal use; Skeery & Brody get into a heated debate over fixing flats and replacing tires See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Seth Rogovoy who is here to discuss his book 'Within You Without You - Listening to George Harrison' Seth's book is a highly personal exploration of George's essential contributions to the Beatles and his solo work, as well as his significant role as a Western proponent of Indian music and beliefs.

The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 2 The Statement of the Case, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Miss Morstan comes into the room and tells Holmes and Watson about her father, Captain Arthur Morstan's, disappearance. He had been given 12 months leave from his Indian regiment in the British army. He sent a letter to her to come and join him in London, but when she arrived at his hotel, he was gone. After a day, her father had still not come back, and the hotel staff advised her to go to the police. This produced no results. A Major Sholto was Morstan's only friend in the country, but he apparently had no idea that his friend was back in England. A few years after her father's disappearance, an ad in the paper asked for Morstan to reveal her address. She sent a reply to the poster, and from that day onward she has received a pearl once a year for the last 6 years. Miss Morstan has now received a new letter asking for her to meet with the sender that night, stating that she can bring 2 friends, but no police. Holmes and Watson agree to accompany her to the rendezvous. Miss Morstan leaves, and Holmes goes to make some inquiries in the interim. At 6, the three of them go to the address given, and on alighting their cab, they are approached by a man who, on finding out that her friends are not police, leads them to another cab which takes them down winding streets to the outside of London. When they arrive, they are greeted by a man at the door, and a high pitched voice from within the house.

Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture and other killer doll films. It's 2025 and we're still going despite Chucky being cancelled last year. We've still got loads of fun stuff to look at including killer doll films, films and telly with Chucky cast in them and lots of other dumb shittery. Thanks for sticking around. In this episode, Mark and Dev take a look at the Indian remake(?) of Child's Play in the Marathi language from 1993: Zapatlela. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Priscilla, Queen of the Ring Editor: Mark Adams Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter: @ChuckyVision  Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine stepping into a world where ancient Indian traditions blend seamlessly with modern luxury. That's exactly what you'll find at Delhi's two most prestigious hotels: The Imperial New Delhi and The Leela Palace New Delhi. These aren't just places to rest your head – they're gateways to experiencing India's rich cultural tapestry in all its glory.The Imperial New Delhi, established in 1936, is like walking into a living museum of Indo-European art and culture. Picture yourself wandering through corridors adorned with over 5,500 rare artworks from the 17th and 18th centuries. The hotel spans eight magnificent acres in Janpath, featuring one of India's largest swimming pools surrounded by swaying palm trees. It's an oasis of calm in the heart of bustling Delhi.What makes The Imperial truly special is its dedication to authentic experiences. The spa offers traditional Ayurvedic treatments that tap into India's ancient healing wisdom. The dining options are equally impressive, with The Spice Route restaurant taking you on a culinary journey through Asia. Don't miss the afternoon tea at The Atrium or the unique experience at the Patiala Peg bar, where you can enjoy an exclusive 120ml pour of premium whisky.On the other hand, The Leela Palace New Delhi represents contemporary Indian luxury at its finest. The hotel amazes guests with its rooftop pool overlooking the Delhi skyline and world-class restaurants like Megu for Japanese cuisine and Jamavar for refined Indian dining. Their concierge service is exceptional, arranging private tours in BMWs to explore both Old and New Delhi's treasures.Both hotels excel at making India's sometimes overwhelming nature feel accessible and enjoyable. They employ the ancient Sanskrit philosophy of "Atithi Devo Bhava" (the guest is equivalent to God), ensuring every visitor feels genuinely cared for. The favorable exchange rate means you're getting world-class luxury at surprisingly reasonable prices.The best time to visit is between October and March when Delhi's weather is most pleasant. Whether you're a business traveler, a culture enthusiast, or a luxury seeker, both properties offer comprehensive services including shopping advisories, spa treatments, and expert guides to help you navigate the city's rich heritage.Beyond just accommodation, these hotels serve as cultural bridges, helping visitors understand and appreciate India's complex heritage. They make first-time visitors feel comfortable while offering seasoned travelers new perspectives on Indian culture. Many guests find themselves planning their return visit before their first stay ends – such is the spell these magnificent properties cast on their visitors.Support the showTripCast360 --- It's all about travel, lifestyle and entertainment.Web: TripCast360.com.Twit: https://twitter.com/TripCast360FB: https://www.facebook.com/TripCast360Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tripcast360/

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S04E15Welcome to another exhilarating episode of Astronomy Daily, your premier source for the latest in space exploration and cosmic discoveries. I'm Anna, and today we have a stellar lineup of stories that highlight major developments across the space industry.Highlights:- SpaceX's Starship Test Flight: SpaceX's seventh test flight of the Starship launch system brought both triumph and setback. Discover how the super heavy booster achieved a successful catch with the Mechazilla arms, despite the upper stage experiencing a rapid unscheduled disassembly.- Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Success: Blue Origin celebrated a milestone with the successful orbital flight of the New Glenn rocket. Learn about this significant leap in commercial spaceflight and the challenges faced during booster recovery.- International Space Station Updates: NASA astronaut Suni Williams completed a critical spacewalk, performing essential maintenance on the ISS. Find out how Williams and her crewmates have adapted to unexpected mission changes.- India's Space Docking Milestone: India has joined an elite group of nations by successfully docking two satellites in orbit. Explore the implications of this achievement for India's ambitious space plans.- Hubble's Andromeda Survey: The Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled an unprecedented portrait of the Andromeda Galaxy, revealing hundreds of millions of stars. Discover how this survey reshapes our understanding of galaxy evolution.- Remembering David Lynch: We pay tribute to visionary filmmaker David Lynch, who brought the epic novel Dune to the big screen. Reflect on his impact on science fiction and cinema.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, Tumblr, YouTubeMusic, and TikTok. (Yes, we're still there). Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.00:00 - This week's Astronomy Daily features some major developments in the space industry00:45 - SpaceX's seventh test flight of their massive starship launch system failed02:52 - Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully reached orbit for the first time04:50 - NASA astronaut Suni Williams completed her eighth career spacewalk yesterday08:25 - The Hubble Space Telescope has just completed its most ambitious survey yet of Andromeda10:30 - David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker who brought Dune to the big screen11:57 - This is the end of today's episode of Astronomy Daily✍️ Episode ReferencesSpaceXhttps://www.spacex.com/Blue Originhttps://www.blueorigin.com/International Space Stationhttps://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.htmlSuni Williamshttps://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/sunita-l-williamsIndian Space Research Organizationhttps://www.isro.gov.in/Hubble Space Telescopehttps://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble/main/index.htmlDavid Lynchhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000186/Dune (1984 film)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087182/Starlinkhttps://www.starlink.com/New Shepardhttps://www.blueorigin.com/new-shepard/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

The ancient Indian sport of Kho Kho is gradually gaining recognition on the international sports stage, as an Australian team travels to India to participate in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup. Although the sport has a limited following in Australia, the team is committed to raising awareness and enhancing the sport's profile.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, it appears the breakthrough ceasefire deal reached yesterday between Israel and Hamas is already at risk, as Israeli leaders delay a vote on the draft agreement, accusing Hamas of making last-minute demands that go back on their promises. Then, the Putin regime is facing blowback from their allies in New Delhi over their schemes to recruit young Indian men to fight on the front lines of the war in Ukraine. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The life and works of the mysterious Indian yogin, Saraha, who has inspired Buddhist practitioners for over a thousand years. Saraha, “the Archer,” was a mysterious but influential tenth-century Indian Buddhist tantric adept who expressed his spiritual realization in mystic songs (dohās) that are enlightening, shocking, and confounding by turns.  Saraha: Poet of Blissful Awareness (Shambhala, 2024) is the first book to attempt a thorough treatment of the context, life, works, poetics, and teachings of Saraha. It features a search for the “historical” Saraha through evidence provided by our knowledge of the medieval Indian context in which he likely lived, the biographical legends that grew up around him in Tibet, and the works attributed to him in Indic and Tibetan text collections; a consideration of the various guises in which Saraha appears in his writings (as poet, social and religious critic, radical gnostic thinker, and more); an overview of Saraha's poetic and religious legacy in South Asia and beyond; and complete or partial translations, from Tibetan, of over two dozen works attributed to Saraha. These include nearly all his spiritual songs, from his well-known Dohā Trilogy to obscure but important expositions of mahāmudrā, as well as several previously untranslated works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhil Ghanekar about the relocation of 337 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory that was generated during pesticide production between 1969 and 1984 and was dumped on the premises.Next, The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt speaks to us about the second phase of the Genome India project, which was approved by the government in 2020 with the aim of creating a comprehensive catalogue of genetic variations found in the Indian population. (13:28)Finally, we talk about Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioning three advanced Naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer. (22:41)Produced and hosted by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 16th of January and here are the headlines.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully docked its SpaDeX satellites on Thursday, after bringing them within 3 meters of each other. Following the docking, ISRO confirmed the satellites were functioning as a single unit. The space agency mentioned that undocking and power transfer checks would follow in the coming days. The docking process had previously been delayed twice, on January 7 and 9, due to technical issues. The satellites were launched on December 30.Saif Ali Khan, after undergoing surgery for stab wounds sustained in a home attack, is now in stable condition, according to doctors at Lilavati Hospital. The attack occurred early Thursday when an intruder stabbed Khan multiple times, including a serious wound near his spine. Police believe the attacker may be linked to a domestic worker who allowed him entry. The intruder was briefly locked in a room but managed to escape. Theft is suspected as the motive.Nearly 50,000 international students failed to show up at Canadian colleges and universities in March-April 2024, with Indian students making up a significant portion. Of the 20,000 “no-shows,” 5.4% were from India, representing a sizeable portion of the country's study permit holders. This data, compiled under the International Student Compliance Regime, highlights the non-compliance of 6.9% of international students, prompting educational institutions to report on enrolment twice a year to ensure adherence to study permits.Hindenburg Research, the US-based short seller whose allegations caused significant financial turmoil, including for India's Adani Group, has announced its closure. The decision to disband the firm came shortly after US Congressman Lance Gooden wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland, asking for clarification on the US Department of Justice's case against Adani. The letter highlighted concerns over the investigation's focus on a foreign company while Hindenburg's own role in global financial disruptions has been scrutinized.A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israeli negotiators is set to end the 15-month Gaza conflict, with the deal taking effect on January 19. The agreement, brokered by US President Joe Biden, includes swapping hostages for imprisoned Palestinians in Israel. Biden, who played a pivotal role in the negotiations, views this achievement as a significant foreign policy legacy. While he is credited with ending the bloodiest phase of the Israel-Gaza conflict, he shares this accomplishment with his successor, Donald Trump.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express.

James Ivory formed the filmmaking company Merchant Ivory with producer Ismail Merchant and the writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala in 1961. The company went on to produce over 40 films and became synonymous with a particular sumptuous movie genre in the 80s and 90s, often adapted from literary classics. Merchant Ivory won awards and acclaim for A Room With A View, Howard's End, The Remains Of The Day and many more. In 2018, at the age of 89, James Ivory became the oldest ever winner of an Academy Award. Having been nominated three times previously for best director, he won the best adapted screenplay Oscar for the coming-of-age drama Call Me By Your Name. Now 96 years old, James Ivory recalls his upbringing in Oregon, the son of a timber merchant. He says that seeing Gone With the Wind soon after the film had first been released in 1939 was a formative moment in his love of cinema. Having initially studied architecture, he enrolled at the University of California to study cinema and began making short films. It was during a trip to India that he first became fascinated with the country and was introduced to the great Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray, who was a hugely influential figure. James Ivory also talks about the unique relationship he had with Ismail Merchant and Ruth Jhabvala whom he describes as his "life's partners".Producer: Edwina Pitman

The life and works of the mysterious Indian yogin, Saraha, who has inspired Buddhist practitioners for over a thousand years. Saraha, “the Archer,” was a mysterious but influential tenth-century Indian Buddhist tantric adept who expressed his spiritual realization in mystic songs (dohās) that are enlightening, shocking, and confounding by turns.  Saraha: Poet of Blissful Awareness (Shambhala, 2024) is the first book to attempt a thorough treatment of the context, life, works, poetics, and teachings of Saraha. It features a search for the “historical” Saraha through evidence provided by our knowledge of the medieval Indian context in which he likely lived, the biographical legends that grew up around him in Tibet, and the works attributed to him in Indic and Tibetan text collections; a consideration of the various guises in which Saraha appears in his writings (as poet, social and religious critic, radical gnostic thinker, and more); an overview of Saraha's poetic and religious legacy in South Asia and beyond; and complete or partial translations, from Tibetan, of over two dozen works attributed to Saraha. These include nearly all his spiritual songs, from his well-known Dohā Trilogy to obscure but important expositions of mahāmudrā, as well as several previously untranslated works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

In this episode of Queer Story Time, Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil and HH Prince DeAndre, Duke of Hanumanteshwar, share their personal journeys as passionate advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. They discuss their struggles with conversion therapy, the fight for marriage equality in India, and the creation of an LGBTQ+ community campus to support and empower our community. They both offer powerful insights into the harm of conversion practices and emphasize the need for change in both medical and legal systems. They also highlight the ongoing progress in understanding gender and sexuality, and how their work through retreats, activism, and community-building helps queer and trans youth find their voice and power.Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, the Crown Prince of Rajpipla, hails from the 650-year-old Gohil Dynasty and made history as the first Indian royal to publicly come out as gay. A global icon in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, Prince Manvendra is the chairperson and co-founder of Lakshya Trust, which serves to empower the LGBTQ+ community in India. He has been featured on platforms such as Oprah Winfrey and Keeping Up with the Kardashians. A passionate advocate for HIV awareness, he serves as the Brand Ambassador for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation India Cares. Currently, Prince Manvendra is spearheading the development of an LGBTQIA+ community campus in India, a revolutionary project aimed at social and financial empowerment for LGBTQ+ individuals.Joining him is HH Prince DeAndre, the Duke of Hanumanteshwar. An esteemed author and LGBTQ+ activist, Prince DeAndre is the Creative Director of H1927LLC, blending fashion with philanthropy through the "Fashion for a Cause" initiative. He co-authored the memoir A Royal Commitment: Ten Years of Marriage and Activism with Prince Manvendra, documenting their powerful journey of love and advocacy. Prince DeAndre's leadership in wellness is evident through his exclusive retreats, which merge yoga, cultural experiences, and direct engagement with royalty. His personal story of resilience, especially as he navigates life with Spondyloarthritis and hidden disabilities, serves as an inspiring reminder of the strength found in transformation and activism.Together, Prince Manvendra and Prince DeAndre continue to break boundaries and advocate for equality, sharing their insights and experiences in this inspiring episode.Key Topics Covered: • The lasting impacts of conversion therapy and the ongoing fight for marriage equality in India• Advocacy work and the creation of an LGBTQ+ community campus in India• Stories of strength, resilience, and the importance of living authentically• How societal pressures and religious beliefs influence family dynamics and harm LGBTQ+ individuals• The role of spiritual practices like yoga in healing and self-discovery for the LGBTQ+ community• The intersection of personal and political journeys: fighting for rights while living authentically• Activism in both the U.S. and India, and how the two worlds intersectSpecial Mentions:A new line of gender-fluid swimsuits and underwearUpcoming yoga retreats and spiritual gatherings that focus on queer wellnessThe importance of listening to queer and trans elders for wisdom and guidanceGuest Info: Our guests include activists and creators of significant change within the LGBTQ+ community. Stay connected with them on social media:Instagram:@princemanvendragohil@duke.hanumanteshwar@haumanteshwar1927tmConnect with Your Host Stevie: QueerStorytimeThePodcast@gmail.com  Join the QST Community Facebook Group: Come connect with our vibrant community here, it's free to join!  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/JCiyGgCnpX7gPbfU/?mibextid=K35XfQueer Story Time Email List: Stay updated with QST episodes, and special news, events, and future opportunities Email List Sign-Up: http://eepurl.com/iSc-HQLeave A Star Rating, Written Review, & Follow QST Podcast: I encourage QST listeners to leave a star rating, and a written review on the podcast platform of your choice and to share the podcast with friends and family! This helps QST expand to an even bigger audience globally.Be sure to follow your host Stevie on Instagram @queertransthriving and the QST YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsV_UVohIXCZkSXExp8aYkA  Support QST & Buy Me A Coffee:If you'd like to support Stevis as your QST host, please consider buying me a coffee at this link and check-out my additional offerings: https://buymeacoffee.com/queertransthriving  Get In-Touch with Stevie via E-Mail: queerstorytimethepodcast@gmail.comHost: Stevie Inghram, M.S., YT, AWC, NMS-4 (they/them or she/her)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/queer-story-time-the-podcast/donations