Podcasts about Jodhpur

In this special episode, we welcome author and storyteller Martin Goodman to explore the extraordinary living story of the Bishnoi people—a community in the Western Thar Desert of India who have made protecting life, in all its forms, their deepest devotion. Three centuries ago, 363 Bishnoi villagers led by Amrita Devi gave their lives to defend the sacred khejri trees from destruction, speaking the words still taught to Bishnoi children today: “My head for a tree is a cheap price to pay.”  But the Bishnoi are not just a story of sacrifice from the past—they are still here, still tending, still fighting for the beings and ecosystems that sustain us all. Martin shares the serendipitous journey that brought him to the Bishnoi, the profound lessons he learned among them, and the creation of his new book, My Head for a Tree: The Extraordinary Story of the Bishnoi, Guardians of Nature. We talk about devotion, care as daily practice, the ecology of love, and what it means to live in relationship with the smallest creatures. We hope this conversation reminds you: Love is not only an action. It is also a meditation. A daily practice of belonging. A vow, renewed again and again, to defend life-affirming practices. ✨ Highlights include: The origin story behind the term "treehugger" and why it still matters today The 29 rules of the Bishnoi faith: a life built around ecological care The emotional and spiritual legacy of Amrita Devi's sacrifice How the Bishnoi resist extractive forces with devotion and fierce tenderness Reflections on love as an ecosystem, not just an emotion How we can follow the Bishnoi's example without appropriating their sacred ways

This week, The Photowalk steps into another world. I've swapped the familiar footpaths of my English home for the rich tapestry of India, a country that stirs something profound in you from the moment you arrive. The air feels heavier with story, the colours seem to hum, and every turn in the road holds a scene you've not experienced before. India doesn't just invite you in, it wraps itself around you. In this special episode, I travel with nine curious photographers through Delhi and Jodhpur, cameras at the ready, to witness many scenes, including the festival of colour, Holi, where colourful powders of the Spring celebration hang in the air, and the streets come alive.  Alongside co-leader Jason Florio and our Indian guides Shivam and Arvind, I talk photography, travel, and the way India overwhelms every sense: the smell of spice and diesel, the sounds of laughter and rickshaws, the heat, the rhythm, the way that everyday life plays out with a sense of theatre, spontaneous, heartfelt, and unforgettable. Part postcard, part diary, this is your personal invitation to join me and become the Other Traveller. Because next year, we're doing it again. Photographers often talk about seeing with fresh eyes, but India doesn't just give you that. It wonderfully demands it. Links to all guests and features will be on the showpage, my sincere thanks to Arthelper, 3 Legged Thing and LOWA who sponsor this show, plus our Extra Milers without whom we wouldn't be walking each week. WHY: A Sketchbook of Life is available here.

Hai wahii surma is jag me, Jo apni raah banata hai…koi chalta hai padchinho par, koi khud pad chinhh banata hai.Bahut kam aise mauke milte hai... joh logo ki kahaaniyan aap tak pahuchatey hai, unki kahaani aap tak lau. Aaj ka episode isiliye bahut special hai....Today, on the podcast 'The Billion Dreams' I get the privilege to have a dialogue with Neelesh Misra, a master storyteller whose evocative narratives have touched countless hearts. From humble beginnings in the heartland of India, Neelesh's path has been one of relentless dedication and passion, capturing the essence of India through his words and voice.Neelesh's storytelling journey began as a journalist, honing his craft by capturing the human experience in every piece he wrote. His transition to a celebrated storyteller was marked by the creation of "Yaadon Ka Idiot Box," a radio show on BIG FM 92.7 that became a phenomenon, enchanting audiences with nostalgic and poignant tales. Beyond radio, Neelesh is the Founder of Goan Connection Rural Media Enterprise and The Slow Movement, he has also made significant contributions as an author; lyricist having penned songs for more than 30 films like Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Barfi, etc.; screenwriter; and mentor, each endeavour marked by authenticity and empathy.His work isn't just about telling stories; it's about giving a voice to the voiceless and shining a light on the unseen. Neelesh's commitment to social causes and efforts to empower rural storytellers through initiatives like the Gaon Connection, ItsYourMic have had a profound impact. By nurturing new talent and promoting rural journalism, he ensures that stories from every corner of India are heard and cherished.But what makes Neelesh truly special is not just his professional achievements. Known for his humility and kindness, he remains deeply connected to his roots, always ready to lend a helping hand. His home in Gadahila Village is a haven for creativity and community, often hosting gatherings where artists, writers, and musicians come together to share ideas and inspire each other.In this episode, we celebrate Neelesh Misra – a storyteller, visionary, and true inspiration. Tune in to hear about his journey, his impact, and the lesser-known aspects of his life that make him a remarkable human being. This conversation promises to be a value add to your life.Do share your thoughts with us in the comments below.If you like what you have heard, please give a like.Remember to engage with our content by sharing and subscribing to our channel for more inspiring tales. With this podcast, 'The Billion Dreams' we aim to bring you stories that ignite and inspire your life.Until next time, let's keep surprising ourselves and embracing the infinite possibilities within us.Alshukran Bandhu,Alshukran Zindagi.-------------------Topics:1:31 Meeting Neelesh Misra's father 2:06 The inspiring story of his parents - Shiv Balak Misra & Nirmala Misra 9:31 Breaking bread together 9:54 Neelesh Misra, a true Pioneer 10:26 BTS of The Slow Interview 11:03 From Journalism to Writing Books 11:56 Shocking Story of 1999 Hijack of Air India Flight 14:48 Life-threatening experience of Odisha Cyclone 15:24 Meeting Mahesh Bhatt & Writing Songs for Jism Film20:47 Story of Sahir Ludhianvi 22:14 The Inception of The "Slow" Movement24:00 Regrets fueling Passion & being Relentlessly Restless 25:25 "I don't do it for others..." - Neelesh Misra 27.00 Superpowers of Neelesh Misra 28:07 Impacting on My Own Terms28:54 The Wrong Parameters of Success 30:35 Ashish Vidyarthi as the Hope Influencer 31:20 Starting the "Vidyarthi Samman" Awards 33:12 Ecstatic to being recognised as a Vlogger - Ashish Vidyarthi 33:33 "Decency is not incentivised in our Country..." - Neelesh Misra 35:49 This Mindset Needs To Change!!! 38:13 Jodhpur mein dekha ek kissa 39:16 Using Social Media Responsibly 39:40 Choosing Integrity & Pride over Money 41:22 Change of Scenes42:10 Does the village life upset Neelesh Misra?43:37 Bihar to Civil Services - Changing one's social status through education 44:52 Enjoying Chai the local way 45:16 The thought behind starting "Gaon Connection"47:27 Change of Scenes 48:05 Everyday is a New Chance to Change Yourself 49:37 Ageing without limitations51:56 What's inspiring about Neelesh Misra?---------Follow ‪@NeeleshMisra‬ on YT & Insta:   / neeleshmisra  ----------SIT DOWN ASHISH: 25th May 2024 - The Royal Opera House, Mumbai | 7:30 PM 7th June - Phoenix Marketcity, Pune | 7:30 PM 28th June - Underground Comedy Club, Bangalore | 7:00 PMCOMING SOON TO YOUR CITY TOO....! Follow me on Instagram for all the latest updates.   / ashishvidyarthi1  For all the upcoming show links, Click Here: https://linktr.ee/Ashishvidyarthi

Jodhpur et Bikaner, qui étaient chacune la capitale dʹun royaume différent, sont deux villes touristiques en lisière du désert. Découverte de ces cités de lʹEtat du Rajasthan avec Annie Sorrel, auteure du livre "Rajasthan, des du désert à la douceur du Mewar", éditions Olizane. Sujets traités : Jodhpur, Bikaner, royaume, capitale, Inde, Rajasthan, citadelles, désert, Mewar Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Friday, December 13, 2024. This is Nelson John, let's get started. The buzz around Google's new quantum computing chip, Willow, is huge because it represents a significant step in quantum computing technology, which could potentially revolutionize several industries. Unlike traditional computers, which represent data as either a 0 or 1, quantum computers use qubits that can represent both at the same time. This allows quantum computers to process vast amounts of data much faster than the best supercomputers. However, adding more qubits usually introduces more errors, making the system less reliable. Willow is exciting because it reportedly reduces these errors even as it adds more qubits. Despite this breakthrough, we're not quite at the point where quantum computers are ready for everyday use. They are still very much in the experimental stage, primarily useful for specific types of computations like cryptography and complex modelling. Leslie D'Monte explains how Google's new chip will affect computing in the age of AI. India's retail investors are seeing a significant shift in their options trading habits due to recent regulatory changes aimed at minimizing widespread losses. Following new rules by Sebi, which limit the number of weekly expiries to just two, trading volumes have seen a marked decrease, Ram Sahgal reports. The first week under this new regime saw a 30% drop in the number of index options traded—down from 3.04 billion to 2.14 billion contracts. Despite the drop in contracts, there was a slight increase in the total value of these trades, thanks to a surge in activity right before a major monetary policy announcement. This kind of spike isn't new; similar increases in trading volume have occurred during other significant market-moving events in the past. The quick commerce scene in India is getting a fresh twist with startups like Medino's, Medstown, and Plazza jumping into the fast medicine delivery game. They're delivering meds in 30 minutes, targeting smaller cities, and are up against big names like Flipkart and Swiggy. Taskar's CEO, Prasoon Pal told Samiksha Goyal and Sowmya Ramasubramanian that he launched Medino's to specialize in speedy deliveries, promising meds in 30 minutes or they're free. Aman Priyadarshi, after leaving Zomato, saw a gap in the market and started Plazza in Bengaluru for super quick deliveries, aiming to save customers the hassle of traditional pharmacy visits. Syed Hussaini of Medstown has fine-tuned their delivery process over two years and began speedy service in Hyderabad this September. As these companies look to expand—Medino's to 22 cities and Medstown to 20—they're also on the hunt for funding to grow even bigger.As India gears up for a broader 5G rollout, telecom operators are shifting their focus from the bustling metros to the burgeoning tier 2, 3, and 4 regions, as well as rural areas. Gulveen Aulakh writes about the data from Bernstein Societe Generale Group revealing that consumers in tier 2 cities are using about 35-40 GB of data per capita each month—approximately 15-20% more than those in metro areas. This usage spikes even higher during events like the Indian Premier League. In tier 2 cities such as Jodhpur, Ranchi, and Lucknow, 5G penetration is quickly catching up to that of tier 1 cities, with penetration rates of 35-40%. This burgeoning demand is prompting telecom companies like Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio to expand their network infrastructure into these less urban areas. The focus on non-metro regions is not just about covering more geographic territory but also capitalizing on the rapid revenue growth seen in these areas.After the public offer for ‘PropShare Platina' opened on December 2, Bengaluru entrepreneur Sandeep Gupta was quick to show interest. Seeing real estate as a lucrative investment, he was drawn to the new scheme from Property Share, aiming to raise ₹353 crore to acquire and lease back office space in Bengaluru. This scheme, part of India's first small and medium real estate investment trust (SM Reit), offers a more targeted investment in specific properties compared to traditional Reits. SM Reits, regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), have a lower threshold for property value and allow investments starting from ₹50 crore up to ₹500 crore. This makes them accessible to ventures like PropShare Platina, focusing on singular, income-yielding properties. These trusts are seen as a way to organize and boost investments in India's fragmented office market, which is rich with Reit-worthy spaces. Madhurima Nandy takes a detailed look. 

Lawyer Shreyansh Mardia has been asked by Rajasthan High Court to bear all expenses until the delivery of a 16-year-old rape survivor. Anyone in my place would have done this, he says.  

Dilip Pungliya, a thought leader, author, investor, and entrepreneur, has brought positive impact to multiple industries with his focus and acumen in data. Dilip has a proven track record in delivering comprehensive solutions for business processes and data optimisation, including data modelling and governance. His expertise spans diverse domains, including investment and commercial banking, oil and gas, and government departments. Dilip is the Co-Founder, VP, and Chief Business Officer at ztudium Group, a global leading and maker of 4IR technologies, including Web 3.0, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Metaverse. He is also the Business and strategy advisor at Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Limited, a joint stock company that offers engineering, procurement and construction services for various infrastructure projects across India.In his experience as a Data Architect, Dilip has held top level executive positions at organisations like Shell, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, a UK government entity for the environment, Deutsche Bank, ICBC Standard Bank Plc, BNP Paribas, and HSBC Investments.To know more about Dilip Pungliya, please visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/dilip-pungliyaDilip Pungliya Interview Questions00:01 - 03:36 Introduction03:37 - 05:34 Dilip's background 05:35 - 09:42 The cultural heritage of Jodhpur (India)09:43 - 13:18 India's Transformation13:19 -  19:42 From family business to technology and finance 19:43 - 25:49 VPRPL goes public 25:50 - 29:18 Education in India and the UK 29:19 - 31:38 Personal health, career, and social impact 31:39 - 33:49 Smart Cities and AI 33:50 - 34:54 Advice for young aspirants About Vishnu Prakash R Punglia LimitedVPRPL is an infrastructure company headquartered in Jodhpur, operating across India. The company currently manages over 47 projects in 13 states, with a total value exceeding USD 365 million.Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Limited (VPRPL) is one of India's rapidly expanding infrastructure development companies. The company was established in 1986 as a partnership firm under Chapter IX of the Companies Act 1956, registered with the Registrar of Companies in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. In April 2013, VPRPL transitioned to become a joint-stock company. To know more about VPRPL, please visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/vishnu-prakash-r-punglia-ltdUseful links and Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/dilippungliya_businessabcnet-the-global-business-directory-activity-7190683849721348098-dkz7/https://www.f6s.com/member/dilip-pungliyahttps://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/TIKd5f0sfDbNAntSE6vIiPoKb0Y/appointmentshttps://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/businessabcnet-part-of-ztudium-group-partners-with-iebf-to-offer-generativeai-tools-for-smes-adds-dilip-pungliya-to-leadership-302126571.htmlhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dilippungliya/?originalSubdomain=ukAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the Show.

The skies over Sulur came alive with the launch of Exercise Tarang Shakti, India's first multinational air exercise, on August 6 in Tamil Nadu. This significant event, the largest of its kind in India, is taking place in two phases: the first in Sulur from August 6 to 14 and the second in Jodhpur from August 29 to September 14.Ten countries, including Australia, France, Germany, and the USA, are participating with their aircraft, while 18 others are observing.But what exactly is an air exercise? Why is a multinational air exercise important? And why Sulur?Host Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor discuss how these exercises, designed to enhance coordination, teamwork, and operational readiness, are crucial in strengthening international relations and collective security. The participation of India's Indigenous LCA Tejas, Mirage 2000, and Rafale jets highlights India's defence capabilities, though delays have prevented the Tejas Mark 1A from being showcased.The duo also answers how profound the impact of such exercises is on India's global standing and diplomatic influence.Listen in for an in-depth analysis!Please tune in and share your thoughts at pods@indiatoday.com or text us at 8588966996!Revisit our episodes on:Tejas:https://podcasts.indiatoday.in/politics-&-history/in-our-defence/america-to-blame-for-tejas-delay-in-our-defence-s02-ep-31-1052148-2024-07-18HAL: https://podcasts.indiatoday.in/politics-&-history/in-our-defence/prachand-is-here-decoding-indias-light-combat-helicopter-mission-in-our-defence-s02-ep-27-1032522-2024-06-20Produced by Anna PriydarshiniSound mix by Sachin Dwivedi

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Mystery at Amber Fort: The Great Royal Crown Heist Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/mystery-at-amber-fort-the-great-royal-crown-heist-unveiled Story Transcript:Hi: सबसे ऊँचाई पर, जोधपुर के नील पत्थरों से सजी हुई, जयपुर का ऐतिहासिक अंबर किला खड़ा था।En: At its highest point, adorned with the blue stones of Jodhpur, stood Jaipur's historic Amber Fort.Hi: यहाँ हर साल हजारों सैलानी आते थे।En: Thousands of tourists visited it every year.Hi: इस साल खास थी, क्योंकि यहाँ एक विशेष प्रदर्शनी हो रही थी।En: This year was special because a significant exhibition was being held there.Hi: सभी की नज़र एक ही चीज़ पर थी – रॉयल ताज।En: Everyone's attention was focused on one thing – the Royal Crown.Hi: रवि और अंजलि बचपन के दोस्त थे।En: Ravi and Anjali were childhood friends.Hi: वे भी प्रदर्शनी देखने आए थे।En: They also came to see the exhibition.Hi: ताज बड़ा सुंदर था। हीरे, मोती, और सोने से जड़ा हुआ।En: The crown was incredibly beautiful, studded with diamonds, pearls, and gold.Hi: अचानक एक बड़ी आवाज़ हुई, और लाइट्स बंद हो गईं।En: Suddenly, there was a loud noise, and the lights went out.Hi: जब लाइट्स फिर से आईं, ताज गायब था।En: When the lights came back on, the crown was gone.Hi: सभी लोग चौंक गए।En: Everyone was stunned.Hi: गार्ड्स को बुलाया गया, लेकिन कोई सुराग नहीं मिला।En: Guards were called, but no clues were found.Hi: पुलिस ने पूरे किले को बंद कर दिया।En: The police closed off the entire fort.Hi: रवि और अंजलि ने तय किया कि वे इस रहस्य का पता लगाएंगे।En: Ravi and Anjali decided that they would solve this mystery.Hi: रवि ने अंजलि से कहा, “चलो, गार्डन में चलते हैं। वहाँ से सुराग मिल सकते हैं।”En: Ravi said to Anjali, "Let's go to the garden. We might find some clues there."Hi: वे दोनों गार्डन में गए।En: They both went to the garden.Hi: वहां एक छोटा सा मटका पड़ा था।En: There, they found a small pot.Hi: मटके के आस-पास मिट्टी का रंग अलग था।En: The color of the soil around the pot was different.Hi: रवि ने मटका उठाया और अंदर देखा।En: Ravi picked up the pot and looked inside.Hi: उसमें एक छोटे से कागज का टुकड़ा था।En: Inside was a small piece of paper.Hi: उस पर लिखा था, “ताज को बचाने का सचाई यहाँ है।”En: It read, "The truth of saving the crown lies here."Hi: अंजलि ने कहा, “रवि, हमें तहखाने में चलना चाहिए। यहाँ कुछ गड़बड़ है।”En: Anjali said, "Ravi, we should go to the basement. Something is fishy here."Hi: वे तहखाने में गए।En: They went to the basement.Hi: वहाँ एक गुप्त दरवाजा था।En: There was a secret door.Hi: रवि ने धक्का दिया, और दरवाजा खुल गया।En: Ravi pushed it, and the door opened.Hi: अंदर एक आदमी बैठा था। उसके पास ताज था।En: Inside, there was a man sitting with the crown.Hi: वह राजा के पुराने सेवक का पोता था और ताज को बस देखना चाहता था।En: He was the grandson of an old servant of the king and just wanted to see the crown.Hi: अंजलि ने उसे समझाया, “यह ताज लौटाना जरूरी है। सभी लोग परेशान हैं।”En: Anjali explained to him, "It's important to return the crown. Everyone is worried."Hi: आखिरकार, आदमी ने ताज वापस कर दिया।En: Eventually, the man returned the crown.Hi: रवि और अंजलि ने ताज को पुलिस को सौंप दिया।En: Ravi and Anjali handed it over to the police.Hi: प्रदर्शनी फिर से चालू हो गई।En: The exhibition resumed.Hi: सबने राहत महसूस की।En: Everyone felt relieved.Hi: रवि और अंजलि ने एक दूसरे को देखा और मुस्कुराए।En: Ravi and Anjali looked at each other and smiled.Hi: किला फिर से चमक उठा, और गार्डन में फूल और सुगंध फैल गई।En: The fort sparkled again, and the garden filled with flowers and fragrance.Hi: जयपुर का अंबर किला फिर से खुशहाल हो गया।En: Jaipur's Amber Fort became joyful once more. Vocabulary Words:adorned: सजी हुईhistoric: ऐतिहासिकexhibition: प्रदर्शनीroyal: रॉयलcrown: ताजsignificant: खासstudded: जड़ा हुआdiamonds: हीरेpearls: मोतीgold: सोनाclues: सुरागmystery: रहस्यgarden: गार्डनpot: मटकाsoil: मिट्टीbasement: तहखानाdoor: दरवाजाgrandson: पोताservant: सेवकworried: परेशानreturned: वापसresumed: फिर से चालूrelieved: राहतsparkled: चमक उठाfragrance: सुगंधfilled: फैल गईjoyful: खुशहालfocused: नज़रstunned: चौंक गएfishy: गड़बड़

Today, I'm joined by documentary photographer John Angerson, described as one of Britain's most creative and versatile photographers, on a walk along an ancient wall in Silchester, England. This wall, part of a once-thriving Roman town, nearly led Silchester to become England's capital. We talk about his long-term project, Love Power Sacrifice, where for 20 years, John photographed a cult-like religious organisation called the Jesus Army. Also, how the most normal of scenes can be the site of the most extraordinary photo stories and how John gained the most incredible access to one of NASA's space shuttle flights. It being the first Friday in the month, former guest John Dolan will be setting a new one-word assignment for June and there is news about our Photowalk adventure to Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Jodhpur in 2025. Links to all guests and features will be on the showpage, my sincere thanks to MPB.com who sponsor this show and the Extra Milers without whom we wouldn't be walking each week. WHY: A Sketchbook of Life is available here.

Dive into a narrative journey with Asia Nichols, an extraordinary storyteller who defies conventional genre labels, on this week's episode of Sista Brunch. Asia takes us along on her 13-year global adventure from the blue city of Jodhpur to a farm in central Mexico, all while sustaining a creative life out of a backpack. She shares the evolution from social work to unconventional screenwriting, depicting her unique experiences and Black womanhood in her compelling stories. Asia's approach to storytelling weaves the uncanny with the familiar, creating tales that resonate with her identity and the global Black experience. With an SF Film Rainin Grant and Blackstar Film Festival win under her belt, Asia's work is both celebrated and inspiring. We'll explore one of her most captivating narratives, 'So Unfair,' which flips the classic tale of Rapunzel to reflect her own journey toward natural hair acceptance. Join us as we learn how Asia turned a one-year travel plan into a lifestyle and career, inspiring others along the way. Now, she offers coaching to creatives seeking to balance their passion for storytelling with a nomadic lifestyle. Her story is one of resilience, creativity, and constant reinvention, demonstrating that with the right mindset, the world is truly your oyster. Follow us @SistaBrunchPodcast to stay updated on Asia's upcoming projects and to become part of a community that supports and uplifts the voices of Black women and gender expansive individuals in entertainment and media. #AsiaNichols #Storytelling #CreativeLiving #GlobalAdventure

Credits Banner: Sri Sai Deva Productions Cast: Venkatesh, Kalyani, Arti Agarwal, Tanikella Bharani, Chandra Mohan, Surya, Vizag Prasad, Ahuti Prasad, Delhi Rajeswari, Akash, Sunil, VVS Laxman (special appearance) Dialogues: Chintapally Ramana Music: SA Raj Kumar Songs: Veturi, Sirivennela, Kulasekhar & Chandrabose Art: Raju Editing: Marthand K Venkatesh Co-director: Uma Maheswara Rao Producer: NV Prasad & Sanam Naga Ashok Kumar Story - Screenplay - Direction: Vikraman Release date: 11 July 2003 Interesting Facts: Film is was simultaneous shot in Tamil as Priyamana Thozhi with madhavan, Jyotika and Sridevi. It was average in Tamil but super hit In Telugu.  Audio was released on June 14th 2003 in Ramanaidu Studious and it was the first Vasantham is also the first Indian film to be shot in Greece (Ninnu Choodaku song was filming in Mykonos)  Additional songs shot in Switzerland and then Ammo Ammayena song was filmed at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan It released alongside Simhadri and ran better than Simhadri in some areas.  Overall it was a super hit at the box office.  Writing/Direction: Based on friendship but unlike Nuvve Kavali which had great entertainment, pacing, and emotions, Vasantham has none of these. Its straight up boring.  Julie and Ashok have been childhood friends ok, and he respects her religion and everything but like nothing worked for me on the rewatch. It aged terribly.  Also his family doesnt like him because he's trying to be a cricketer and he comes home late at night etc. But this aspect isn't even explored well either. Its so over the top and almost serial like. They're annoyed he comes home but how does it affect their family it's never shown. I always come back to the movie but a guy who drinks and wastes time with his friends is much better explored in AMAV.  Movie is full of illogical and cringeworthy scenes  Chandramohan comes back home and starts laughing. And he dies while laughing. Its so suddenly and out of context. When she dies, I should feel emotion but I didnt feel shit  Venkatesh is jobless or whatever hes trying for cricket team, they find match for him for thammudu. There are 3 brothers. They go to the pellichoppulu and say please serve the coffee for Pelli koduku and she serves his brother. He feels avamanam.  When taking a photo, he sees a girl on video and falls in love with her. Finds same girl on train and when she goes to bathroom he puts a cassette in her bag. She comes back home and listens to it and falls for him.  He finally goes to Pellichoopulu and then hears the girls voice and he starts singing, girl recognizes him and they hug and cut panna Ammo Ammayena song  They get married much to the irritation of her sister and they come to a wedding and while theyre eating, she insults them. Eating also insults? What the fuck is wrong with you? So illogical and cinrgwrorthy. Such athi  He comes back home to treat his friends and you'd think its funny but its so cringeworthy and not funny at all  Ahuthi Prasad gives him a bribe and idk where such people exist much like Nuvvu nenu movie and Venkatesh agrees and then starts ill treating Julie in the name of promise. So artificial as he feels bad every time  Climax is peaks of illogical stuff. Venky and Aarti get ready to leave but they have enough time to stay in the station and watch the press conference on some tv in the station. Julie and Michael have enough time to come to station and she sings Gaali chirugaali and he hears her from being so far away and they hug and go away  Sunil and Dhamarvarupu entire comedy track actually every comedy scene is cringe max. Its not funny at all. That too Sunil tries to do his best but the comedy didnt work at all.  Direction by Vikraman is terrible. No emotion, no entertainment, and nothing. It's flat out boring and just unintentionally funny. Movie was aged terribly and is a rod in present day. Venky has many great family movies but Vasantham is not one of them in present day. 

Rama Pandey, Writer, Theatre Director, TV Producer and Broadcaster is in conversation with Pervaiz Alam, sharing her life, work and siblings, including advertising giants Piyush Pandey, Prasun Pandey, actress and musician, Ila Arun and writer, Tripti Pandey. Her younger brother Piyush Pandey of Ogilvy fame is credited with campaign- ‘Abki Baar Modi Sarkar' - for the Bharatiya Janata Party and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi during the 2014 general election. Rama Pandey joined the BBC Hindi Service, London, in 1981 where she presented and produced radio programmes. She became quite popular for covering the 1983 World Cricket Cup, followed by several interviews with the winning captain Kapil Dev and other members of his team. After her return to India in 1987, she started producing television programmes such as Jaane Apna Desh for the state TV, Doordarshan. Born in Jodhpur, India, Rama Pandey is married to Najam Saqib, IAS, former secretary, J&K. She is currently based in Gurugram and Jammu, India, where she is busy writing, directing and producing TV and stage plays. Mulaqaat is a London-based cine Ink podcast series produced by Achala Sharma and Pervaiz Alam. 

In episode 502 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Swapneel discuss: 00:00 - Selling on Amazon And Scaling Rapidly 14:18 - Product Launch Strategies and International Market Approaches 12:47 - Scaling a Multimillion-Dollar Business Solo 17:52 - Product Research and Potential Products 20:39 - Issues With Suppliers and Product Lifespan 23:42 - Product Launch and Maintenance Strategies 34:40 - What's Next For Swapneel? 38:52 - Swapneel's 60-Second Tip ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos Transcript Bradley Sutton: Today we've got a very unique seller. He sold over $10 million over the last couple of years, has 60 products in over 10 marketplaces and launches a new product every month. Guess how many employees he has? Zero. How cool is that? Pretty cool, I think. Black Box by Helium 10 houses the largest database of Amazon products and keywords in the world. Outside of Amazon itself. We have over 2 billion products and many millions more keywords from different Amazon marketplaces, from USA to Australia to Germany and more. Use our powerful filters to search through this database for pockets of opportunity that you might want to get into with your first or next product to sell on Amazon. For more information, go to h10.me forward slash black box. Don't forget you can save 10% off for life on Helium 10 by using our special code SSP10. Hello everybody and welcome to another episode of the series sellers podcast by Helium 10. I am your host, Bradley Sutton, and this is the show. That's a completely BS free, unscripted and unrehearsed organic conversation about serious strategies for serious sellers of any level in the e-commerce world and from the other side of the world. We've got a serious seller here that is joining us for the first time in the show. Why don't you go ahead and introduce yourself, since it's your first time on the show. Swapneel: Hi, my name is Swapneel and I'm from India. Been selling on Amazon from the year 2014 and, as a full term, from last four years. Bradley Sutton: So yeah, were you born and raised in India? Swapneel: Yeah. What part Rajasthan, Jodhpur. Bradley Sutton: Okay, all right. And have you lived all your life there or have you moved around at all? Swapneel: Yeah, so when I was like 19 years old I went to New Delhi like for my university for five years and then right now I'm like kind of digital nominate, so I don't really live here anymore, but just maybe like two, three months a year just to visit my family, because my family still live here. Bradley Sutton: Okay. Well, what did you go to a university for? Swapneel: I did law so. Bradley Sutton: I wanted to be a lawyer. Swapneel: Yeah, so I did law for five years and I specialized in intellectual property rights. Bradley Sutton: How does one go from five years studying law and then all of a sudden, e-commerce? Not a natural transition there? Swapneel: No, I was doing part time, like other than focusing at university. I was working as well All my university years. Any commerce yes, I was selling on Amazon from 2014. And yeah, so, and I did. Well, how did that? Bradley Sutton: happen, though, because that's still not typical. It's not like okay, yeah, during the day I'm going to study law, during the night I'm going to sell on Amazon. I mean like especially in 2014, when hardly anybody was doing it, so how did Amazon even get on your radar? Swapneel: So, even before Amazon, I was doing a lot of other platforms like eBay, and there are some other local marketplaces like traders shop clothes, so, and you know, in 2013, amazon entered in India, but in 2014, they opened for everyone, and I knew that Amazon is a really big e-commerce company and I should be there and yeah. So, but, like, even before I went to university, I was making, you know, some money like some, doing some other stuff like flipping goods from online to offline. Bradley Sutton: So, like you've always been like kind of like I had an entrepreneurial mindset in one of those early age. You trying to make some action, okay, now it's making a little bit more, a little bit more sense, okay. And then things started getting bigger so that when you graduated from university, did you just go full time into into e-commerce then yeah. Swapneel: So that that time, like for me the money was pretty big motivation thing. So in my first year of the university I wasn't sure how much I would be making as a lawyer. But on the second and third year I got to know from my seniors like what is the actual situation and I realized that man like I need to put like at least 10 years in law if I really want to make some serious money in this field. Bradley Sutton: Now back in 2014,. I'm assuming you were selling an Amazon USA. Swapneel: No, I just did in India. That's where Amazon. Bradley Sutton: India was active in 2014. Yes, yes, I didn't even know that. Okay. Swapneel: Interesting, yeah, but it was very new. It was really new they didn't do reselling or private label. Yeah, so I was just doing reselling. I used to buy a lot of stuff from USA, mainly from Amazon.com, and then selling in Amazon India. Yeah, Interesting. Bradley Sutton: Okay, yeah, at what year did you first hit the seven figures? Swapneel: The 2021, yes. Bradley Sutton: 2021  okay, and at that point were you one hundred percent private label or were you still doing like some reselling and things? Swapneel: I was doing both and like I feel like so, in 2020 I launched a lot of private label products. During all the, like you know, doing the first lockdown, I was just focusing on all the products launches I will be making, doing product research and my first product has really contributed a lot for my private label journey, like I started with one product and then just my. Bradley Sutton: You're still selling that product now. Swapneel: Not anymore, because the demand is okay. Bradley Sutton: Can you tell us? Swapneel: what it is, then, yeah, sure. Bradley Sutton: I can show. Go ahead and send me the link over in the chat and let me pull it up on my screen. Let's see here. Okay, I see what this is, so let's pull it up here so everybody else can see. There we go, all right. So this is like a, like a USB capture card I'm looking at here. And how did you find this Like? How did you even decide that this was going to be your product? You just got it randomly, or? Swapneel: what. So for me, like one of the criteria to search the product is checking the new launches of my competitor or and see like if I can have that same product in a very less turn around and can enjoy the party. So that's what's my like, I mainly do. And during that time I saw like a lot of people were seeing selling this product but they were doing MFF, like they were not doing full fill by Amazon and like, even though the product demand was there, but they were, I don't know why they didn't did FPA. And I knew one thing like as soon as I will do this FPA, the product doesn't have any. Like you know, any of my computer doesn't have a lot of reviews and if I will do full fill by Amazon, then I can, you know, sell a lot of goods as well. So how many? Bradley Sutton: how many at the peak? Like? How many units of this were you selling a month or a day? Swapneel: I was selling like I was selling like a month I was selling more than 1500 units in India. Bradley Sutton: Wow, wow In Amazon India. And yeah, okay. All right so then you're like, okay, wow, yeah, this is definitely better than reselling, or I have to get a little bit and stuff you could just Well. Did you manufi, did you get it from China, or did you get it from there in India? Swapneel: Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah, I got through some of the suppliers in China. Yeah, but the best thing about this product is not just selling, but the margin I had. So I was buying this product like for $5 and was selling for like this product for around $40. Bradley Sutton: Wow, very nice. Yeah especially in India you're still living in India that the money goes even farther. Swapneel: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, for sure. Bradley Sutton: How long until you bought your parents a house? Swapneel: So I bought the like. You know, as soon as my business started picking up in doing COVID, my family was already super excited. So they already finalized, you know, like don't worry about being a lawyer anymore. Bradley Sutton: No, forget that you know like, hey, this Amazon is good, huh, okay. Swapneel: Yeah, but that you know definitely I was in a bit of stress situation. It's a really big thing, you know so, but that stress really motivated me to push myself further and focusing every small details of my finance, my product. So, yeah, I was a stress, but at the same time I was able to, you know, do better in those situations. Bradley Sutton: So 2021 hit that $1 million mark. How much did you sell last year in 2022? Swapneel: I did $5.4 million. Bradley Sutton: I mean, getting to $1 million is impressive enough. How did you go from $1 million to $5 million just in one year? We're just launching tons of products, or you had some products go viral Were you launching to other marketplaces. How did you increase so fast? Swapneel: So, like I was doing some international markets before in and out, like you know, kind of drop shipping back in 2018 in UK and some EU market also in USA but it was not, like you know, full time or doing throughout the year. Sometimes my accounts were also suspended because of drop shipping. But back in 2021, I started again focusing on the international markets, but still was not doing like a full-fledged business. And back in like 2022, I expanded my business in a very serious manner, like in whole of EU UK, Canada, USA. I know everything how to do an average because I had a lot of experience. And also in 2020, I did my business in Austria as well. So that has really helped me a lot. You know, like provided me enough money to expand in those other markets. Yeah, so that was one of the things like really helped me. And like I was just using my suppliers, which I'm already using in India, and I know that, whatever I would be selling the same product in USA, I would be doing 10X more at least. So that has changed a lot. And also my negotiation skills really helped me because a lot of my suppliers started giving me credit and I utilized those that credit in a very efficient manner like, yeah, you get loan and if you just spend on yourself, then it's not a good idea, but if you utilize pretty well in the business, then definitely it helps. So that's what helped me in 2022. Okay, All right. Bradley Sutton: Now it's coming up. We're now here in Q4 in 2023. Are you going to do better than last year? Same Worse. What do you think you're going to end up with this year? Swapneel: So this year it would be exactly the same what I did last year, because the situation has changed a lot this year. Firstly, I'm traveling whole of this year and it's just maybe like 40-50 days. That was in India. Other than that, I was traveling full time. I was just came, like three, four days ago, from like a four month of trip. I was in North and South America. So this year I was like pretty relaxed and also a lot of things happened at Amazon as well. So Amazon is, I think, are really not smooth at Amazon, so trying to fix those things as well, all right, so now you've got this five months, you've got this five, six million dollar business. Bradley Sutton: You're traveling, enjoying yourself, not working like 100 hours a week, so you must have 20 employees supporting you, huh. Swapneel: Oh, not at all. Bradley Sutton: How many total employees have you had the last few years? Swapneel: So in India I just had one accountant and one person who manages, and then there is one guy from at Veros. That's it in India. But I never had any employee anywhere else, even though my Indian business is not even like 7%. If I compare to my last year's sales revenue, my Indian business was just 7%, but for the rest 93% revenue, I never had any employee. So for your Amazon. Bradley Sutton: USA business and in Europe you have zero employees, just you. Swapneel: Yes, yes. Bradley Sutton: Well. So I mean, people listening to this might ask a question well, like, maybe that makes sense. You know, like if you're working like 90 hours a week and have no life and just stay in your basement and work all day, but how in the world do you scale a business so much? And you're the one who has to answer the customer service, you're the one who has to find a line of their products, you're the one who has to do the keyword research, you're the one who has to make the listing, you're the one who has to fight with Amazon if customer support, if something happens, how in the world can you run a five, six million dollar business just by yourself and not even working really full time? Swapneel: So the one of the best thing with Amazon is their FPModels. So a lot of customers, don't you know, reach out to you if they have any issues with the delivery and all the stuff, and that is one of the reasons why customers, you know, contact to the seller at first place, other than the warranty and all the stuff. And also I was doing a lot of reselling as well in US market, so the brand has to take care of those stuff. So a lot of time was saved for sure, yeah, so, and I had really good partners, for example, with the Logistic thing. I have a really nice shipping agent and that really, like you know, eases my work a lot, just sending the details of the labels and everything and just telling you where to ship which market. They take care of everything. So for me, the main goal was just to, like you know what I can do to improve my revenue, and also sometimes I used to use some freelancers if I was not really good with something. So, yeah, that's it. Bradley Sutton: So how many marketplaces now are you in? So right now I'm in USA, Canada, UK, whole of the EU, UAE, Japan, Australia, India, but more than 10 marketplaces, probably, and are you selling the same products across the board, or, like, some products are only sold in EU, or some products only in USA? Swapneel: Each market is different. For example, in India I can sell mostly a lot of products, but not very high end products and which are technical. Each country the situation is really different. Sometimes there is a really low like maybe a local company who is doing really good and have a lot of reviews, and maybe you don't have any kind of competitive advantage, even though I will try or push, try to push. So for me it's more like market specific strategies, because not all markets are same and every market is completely different. Bradley Sutton: Okay, now what's your, what's your process? Like, how many products are you launching or actually until now active? Approximately how many skews, different skews, you know, like if you're selling the same one product in USA and Canada and Europe, just count that as one. But just roughly, like you know, 20 skews in all marketplaces, 100, 300, like roughly. What do you think? Swapneel: So, like beginning of this year, I was also doing a lot of reselling, but now I'm not doing business with one of the company I used to do and that has definitely contributed a lot to my last year's venue. But things have changed. Bradley Sutton: So private label. Then how, yeah, how many skews are you doing? Swapneel: So currently I'm launching like every month at least one new product in private label and so and some I also take off the old you know, which are not really performing really nice and not what my efforts or the you know margin is shrinking a lot, so I just cut off, you know, those products. So right now maybe like 60, 70 products 60 or 70 products. Bradley Sutton: All right, walk me through. Have in mind your last product you launched. Like, when was the last product you launched this month? Last month? So have one product in mind. You have it in mind? Mm? Hmm, you got it in mind. Ready, yeah, yeah. Swapneel: Okay. Bradley Sutton: Yeah, Now was it July that you launched it. Swapneel: Yeah, oh. Bradley Sutton: I guess that one product you have in mind. What month did you discover it, or what month are you like? All right, this is what I'm going to plan to launch. You know we talking January last year. You know what was it? Spring when was it? Swapneel: So in April and May I was in China and I was looking around some products and then I found some product which is doing good in the US market and I contacted some suppliers. When I was in China I visited the factory. So it was in May, in the month of May. Bradley Sutton: But which came first. You found the product, or, like you found the idea in China, or you had done some research when you were still in the USA and then went to China. Which one was first? Swapneel: Sometimes, you know, because of some advertisement or anything if I find I just keep on. Like you know, at least every day when I'm doing product research I spend at least one hour on Amazon just browsing and doing really nothing, checking what's going on and if I can add something value on that product. So then I just found one product and I was doing more and more research and then seeing like I do check, like you know, if any product is launched recently and the rank is going crazy, it means this product could be a potential. So this is one of the reasons. And then to validate, I check the data how much volume it says in a month and other than that. Bradley Sutton: What are you looking for? Like are you checking how many do you have, like a limit? Like oh no, there's already 30 people selling this, so it's too late. Or like what's your what are some criteria? Is that you're looking for when you're doing your validation? Swapneel: So I check if this product is a really advanced, then how the product you know like before generation did, for example, like which was not that innovative enough. It was a basic product, but how much that product was doing, how much is the reviews for that product. Is a really really established and do I have chances of getting success or not? So I do check all these things and I also do the search result how much is a search volume for this particular product? And to check whether this product is seasonal or not. Bradley Sutton: So okay, so, so then you did all that with this product, and then your next step was you actually went to China to like check some suppliers for it, or what was the next step after you're like you know what, this looks really good, it passes my test. What was the next step for you? Swapneel: So I was already in China during those time in April and May and I felt like visiting the factories and you know it's a really good idea rather than just chatting them. I visited factory and I did all the customization with them and, yeah, so ordered like I can also negotiate better. For example, they gave me a price for 10,000 units but I said, hey, it's a new launch and you know, then I try to get the same price for like maybe four, five thousand units and at the same time I make sure that if this product is not really doing good or it's very new in already UK or the U market, then I make sure that I launch the same product in all across the market places all at once. Bradley Sutton: So this one product that you launched in July, the one that you have in mind was that only for USA, or was that one that you had launched in other places? Swapneel: Yeah, at the same time I was launching UK and U for that product it was Enslafrom. Bradley Sutton: On the subject of suppliers, have you ever had issue with your suppliers where they sell your product to other people? Swapneel: Oh, A lot of suppliers do that a lot of if not that, then how do you handle that? That is one of the reason, like why a lot of my products don't have a long life long life in case. Like you know, like people do a lot of drop shipping like tick tock products and Instagram, really, you may see so most of my products are also related to that as well. Not all, but at least 30% of the product. So I sell it. The trend is going on and, yes, then eventually the trend dies, or so it's not like I can sell the same product for another 10 years as well. Bradley Sutton: Interesting. Yeah, so you. So you don't get really emotionally attached to the product because you know that. You know, like now are all these products you're launching similar brands, or or you always starting just different, random brands. Swapneel: So I have some products, specific brands, and some brands are just used for any miscellaneous products. Bradley Sutton: Okay, all right. So then, this product. You were there in April and May. You happen to be in China. You were browsing Amazon. You found it. You found a new supplier for it, got it ready, 4,000, 5,000 units, shipped to Europe and to US. What's your, what's your launch strategy? Like, like, like, how do you, how do you what some techniques use? Like, how are you getting to page one? Are you just using, you know, ppc? You have any special techniques that you can share? I? Swapneel: Use very basic first of all. Obviously, your product should have really nice photos, should classify why your product is better than any other product in the market. Bradley Sutton: How do you get nice photos? Do you have like a studio? Swapneel: You do business with or what. So I first will try to work directly with the supplier so that I don't have to spend a lot of money upfront For these photos, even because I'm not sure whether how the product will gonna do. And then, if I cannot get anything, then I try to look at fiber to find some people who can do for me, and Then also do the nice a plus content, make sure the bullet points are really good, everything this is a really basic thing to start with, and then, since I launch a lot of products and a lot of market, I Utilize one of the best tool of Amazon, that is, amazon wine, because that really help you. And If you will launch a product in a lot of market, then you get a lot of reviews as well, for example, in the US. Bradley Sutton: My view just oh and all the reviews are stacked together, then you be Like you get 20 vine reviews in USA, 20 vine reviews in UK in the same ascent. Now you've got 40 reviews instead of I mean, I'm sure many people do that, but you know, it's just kind of just dawned on me like that's a good, that's a good strategy to have and another reason why you should launch on the the same ascent, okay. And then you find the keywords from helium 10, like you use Cerebro or what tool are using. Swapneel: So for me, because some of the products are really new in the market, there are no competitors as well, so it's really difficult to focus. You know which would be the keyword. So I just use Amazon automatic ads to check all the keywords which are performing and by or but. Maybe every week I try to optimize and seeing if some of the keywords are element, trying to put in the negative list, so, and trying to make sure that those keywords are on the product title bullet points. Yeah, yeah, to improve, to improve, so like just very basic, to like no things I use. And Once, like initially, you always get very good reviews because of the wine, because normally people don't put a lot of negative reviews, they leave mostly positive reviews. So you already got initial pull, you know, for your product. Yeah and Then it is totally depends upon the actual customers reviews. If the actual customers are Giving me good reviews, then I can be sure that this product is really doing good and Then I can have that as a long-term product as long as there is a sale for this product. And then I started improving more of my ASIN by putting videos, doing, you know, whatever things I can improve for this product, then putting some Warranty-related things, making sure the customer is always happy. Yeah, I feel like if you sit on Amazon, you should always align your values with what the values of Amazon are. Yeah, so I just make sure that and I take every detail of the customer to further improve the product as well, like checking voice, you know, a voice of customers. Bradley Sutton: Yeah, so now you know, thinking back then, from April, your product research phase to Negotiating, negotiating with suppliers, you know, getting samples and doing your customization, like you said, sending it to the marketplaces, creating the listing in the different marketplaces, managing those PPC campaigns in the first few weeks to launch that product that you launch in July, up until, let's just say, august. You know, so one month into the launch Approximately, how many hours do you think that you spent doing all those things? Swapneel: Oh, one of the so one of the most interesting time for me when I launch the product is the first sale. I look at the velocity of then another cell, how fast I can. I'm getting another cell. Then you know, checking the performance each day and whether it's improving or not. And, yeah, I closely check every detail during those time and for me, whenever it's my first launch, my goal is not to make profit at all and I will focus on that. Yeah, for me, the main focus is just to see how good is the product and how is the demand actually, because if your product reviews are good and you are early, more Than you can make money for years for sure for this just one product. Bradley Sutton: Okay so, but then how? Same question like the how long do you think you spent up until you know, after those first few weeks of spending a lot of time checking the sales? You know like, do you think it took you 50 hours from April to July or to August for that product? Was it 10 only, or or approximately? How long did, uh, did you actually put actual work into that product? I must say like maybe, yeah, for 30 hours at least okay, so about 30 hours of work for the one product, and then now, like, let's say, a product gets mature. You know, now you are making profit. Now it's kind of taking care of itself. Like how much time in a month do you spend on that product, would you say you know because I'm you know, you're probably having to do your ppc and, and you know, check reviews, customer service. Is it like one hour a month because you almost have nothing to do? Is it five hours a month for that one product? What would you say? Swapneel: so if the product is really doing good, then the first important thing is to make sure that I have stock for this product, sure? So I negotiate with the supplier and, you know, try to to make sure that I have stock, and then I'll look at the competitors if there is something innovating they are trying to do and if I can implement the same as well, you know, as soon as possible, maybe one of my suppliers putting some new product as a free or, you know, trying to value add, then I also make sure that I do some value addition as well, because, just because of this stuff, I don't want my product rank to go down yeah, so how long does it take? Bradley Sutton: you know, like, what is your maintenance phase for a product? For that, for that? We're talking about that same product, you know. Now you know it's October, that product you launch in July. Thank you, how much time are you spending on that product? Swapneel: so right now I felt that this product reviews are not really doing great and I'm not motivated enough right now to do further, even though even without advertisement right now I'm getting sales for those products. But if I'm trying, this is a low value product. So if I'm trying to invest a lot in the advertisement it's not really giving me a lot of fruitful results. So right now I'm like, okay, once this product is sold I will not start again, but then, but, but still. Bradley Sutton: How much time is it are you spending on so? Swapneel: every day. I always wait for the helium, then emailed about my performance, and it gives me all the units I sold in each of the market and that really give me a lot of idea. If something is going interesting, then I try to figure out why it's going like that. And, for example, yesterday I definitely checked on that product and I was saying like, okay, I'm getting sales, not doing anything. And then I checked the reviews are there any improvement in the reviews or is there a possibility of me I take that as a possibility if I can, you know, sell this product for a long time. But yeah, I see that I still have some stock left and the other variation is that really go good, I didn't have that, but I'm still wait and watch. Right now I'm not trying to buy something. You know more from us at first yeah, let's see. Bradley Sutton: So you think maybe less than one hour a month you spend on it now yeah, maybe two hours yeah, so so now we can, we're getting a little bit clearer picture of how you, you know scaled up and still can be by yourself. Is, you know, like, hey, maybe to find and and vet the product and and all the work to launch it only took you 30 or 40 hours, and now that it's in maintenance mode maybe you're only spending one or two hours, you know, per per product a month but, I remember you telling me you know that you're leaving money on the table, probably because you're not using, like, all of the tools, or you're not doing all of that, the analytics, since you're by yourself. But still, even with not doing everything that you could be doing, you're, you're, you're doing millions of dollars. And then what? What is your like profit margin, would you say, after your expenses for for your business? At least 15, 15, 20 percent so always want to make 15, 20 percent. If it dips lower then then you go ahead and cancel that product. Swapneel: If it goes less than 8%, then definitely not worth it at all. Bradley Sutton: Yeah. So what's the future hold for you? Are you just going to keep doing what you're doing, like this, and just do stuff by yourself, launch a product once a month and things like that and then put on maintenance mode, or are you going to like you know what? It's time that I need to start delegating some of my tasks and maybe take some employees on? What are you going to do next year, in 2024? Swapneel: So ever since I was at our BDSS event, that has completely transformed how I see things and how better I can do, and from that time on was obviously I was struggling, so not focusing a lot during all those months, but right now I'm just thinking like every day. Once in a while I have thought about the delegation and what all things I expect from someone, and I'm right now in phase of hiring people, because I know one thing that I can do a lot better what I'm doing right now If I have people. For example, I have a lot of products in Australia. They do really good for me, but I feel I'm so stupid that I'm not sending the inventory on time there. A lot of my products are mostly on outdoor stock and if some market is doing really good, then I don't focus a lot on the market which don't perform well. For example, my USA and UK and EU market do such so better especially Germany, UK and USA that I don't put a lot of efforts in Canada, Australia, Japan, India and also I feel it's really bad because I have all the resources, all the infrastructure. All I need to make sure is ordering the right quantity and making sure that I have stock for those products. That's it. Yeah, so I'm losing just that. Bradley Sutton: That's the first thing that you're probably going to want to hire for is like, hey, I need somebody just 100% managing my supply chain, making sure that I'm not running out of stock anywhere. Okay, All right. So what would you say is your I mean, I'm assuming USA is your number one marketplace what would you say is your number two, three and four marketplaces out of all those that are going on UK? Swapneel: UK, I feel, can do a lot better as well. I really I'm very happy with UK market, a lot better than US market, because I feel the competition is less, the margin is a lot better than US, but overall sales it's number two. Bradley Sutton: You're saying next to USA. Swapneel: Yeah, yeah, right, okay, so far. Yes, so UK would do better than US maybe for me. Bradley Sutton: Oh really, wow, that's pretty impressive. Okay, interesting, all right. So, yeah, you got inspired by going to Billion Dollar Seller Summit. You can see all the strategies that people are using, and these are strategies probably your competitors are using and you're not you know. So, yeah, it's like when you go to events like this, it can open your mind as far as as you know, seeing what, what is possible out there. Okay, so, other than hiring, finally, some help. What are some other goals for you for next year? Swapneel: Focusing on external traffic, because this is a huge thing, really really huge thing, because I see a lot of products on Amazon having 30, 40 reviews and then there's a competitor having 20,000 reviews and they are on the top five products. Why? Because they're getting external traffic. So external traffic is a really huge thing and I think I should have some strategies to work on that thing. Maybe TikTok release, Instagram release, and I'm really like focusing a lot to get some people on board related to marketing, because that's where I feel I'm really not good at all. So, trying to work on that and, yeah, I think that can be really big thing for sure. Bradley Sutton: Okay, all right. Well, I wish you all the best of success. You know I've seen you already at a couple events this past year and hope to see you again at some other local events. And yes, please definitely start hiring people and get some help that you need, and then you'll be able to travel even more, you'll have some more time on your hand and you can enjoy what's your favorite place that you or craziest thing that you have done living as a digital nomad the last couple of years. Swapneel: So I'm kind of and really in juggy right now. So I do skydiving, mostly a lot of sports, mostly a lot of sports related to air, you know. So when I was in like just a few weeks ago, I was in north of Washington and I did some being walking on a plane, like almost eight years old plane. I was walking on that plane and that was one of the craziest thing. Bradley Sutton: Like on the wings and stuff. Swapneel: Yeah, yeah, yeah. So that was really a show. Bradley Sutton: No, thank you, thank you. Swapneel: For me, like selling on Amazon is just giving me freedom to do what I love the most. I just need financial freedom. That's it, Because that's it Like it. And such a beautiful thing like selling on Amazon you can work and travel at the same time. Bradley Sutton: Yeah Swapneel: Whenever I'm traveling still not many people very rarely meet someone who is selling on Amazon, to be honest, especially of my age group and they're traveling because either they quit the job or they just got two weeks off from office. Bradley Sutton: That's yeah, yeah. And they have to go back to work but not you yeah. Swapneel: So, yeah, this is a really like, really nice life, you know as a digital moment. But only bad thing is that when I'm traveling, I cannot focus a lot on my work. So I feel like, from going forward, maybe next few months or years, I would like to live at one place a lot more so that my work doesn't hinder. And obviously, if you will, if I want to approach eight or nine figure in coming years, then I cannot do by just one or two hours a day. I need to put more efforts and really need to be very cease at work, because big money comes with big responsibilities as well, I guess. Bradley Sutton: Yeah, all right. So why don't you leave us with a 30 second tip or 60 second tip? It could be either like an Amazon strategy, or maybe it's a strategy for traveling, for how to live as a digital nomad, a strategy for Amazon India. It could be about anything, so go ahead and give us your strategy. Swapneel: So I feel like there would be always a stress when you are selling on Amazon and you always need to have a patience, because Amazon will not fix your stuff in five minutes, even if your listing is gone, your account is gone or whatever. So the most important thing you can focus is on your mental health and you should prioritize that thing, because in life you may make a lot of money you can on the other day, if your account is suspended, you are bringing your nothing. So, but one thing can always help you is your mental health, and I think exercising is one of the best things, because that has changed completely me. I still remember how I was doing the first lockdown and how the journey from last three was not at all smooth at all, but not at all, like you know, not very smooth at all, but going workout and not stressing that helped me to not to stress. So I think, yeah, everyone should do this if you are especially selling on Amazon, because you don't have a lot of social life as well when you're selling on Amazon, except traveling, Okay, all right. Bradley Sutton: Well, that's good for everybody to follow. I wouldn't follow the having zero employees for $6 million business, but everything else is kind of you know, something that I think a lot of people can do Well. Again, thank you so much for joining us and I hope to see you in person sometime next year. Swapneel: Absolutely Can't wait to see you again. Thank you so much, Bradley.

In this interesting episode of our podcast, Veena World's Mr. Neil Patil and Ms. Sunila Patil embark on a virtual journey to one of the most enchanting destinations in India, the mesmerizing "Blue City" of Jodhpur. Nestled in the heart of Rajasthan, Jodhpur is a place where history, culture, and vibrant colours blend seamlessly to create an unforgettable experience for travellers of all kinds. Join us as we unfold the magic of Jodhpur!

In this interesting episode of our podcast, Veena World's Mr. Neil Patil and Ms. Sunila Patil embark on a virtual journey to one of the most enchanting destinations in India, the mesmerizing "Blue City" of Jodhpur. Nestled in the heart of Rajasthan, Jodhpur is a place where history, culture, and vibrant colours blend seamlessly to create an unforgettable experience for travellers of all kinds. Join us as we unfold the magic of Jodhpur!

While on hiatus, Enrique decided to take things into his ow hands to guarantee that DBB Inc, has never missed out on a week in their entire damn career! After declaring, Robert Pattison's The Batman is the best single Batman movie, he goes back and watches what people consider the definitive trilogy to decide once and for all, for himself of course. Movie Summary: The Dark Knight Rises is a 2012 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan, and the story with David S. Goyer. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, it is the final installment in Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy, and the sequel to The Dark Knight (2008). The film stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman, alongside Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Morgan Freeman. Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, the terrorist Bane forces Bruce Wayne to resume his role as Batman and save Gotham City from nuclear destruction. Christopher Nolan was hesitant about returning to the series for a third film, but agreed after developing a story with his brother and Goyer that he felt would conclude the series on a satisfactory note. Nolan drew inspiration from Bane's comic book debut in the 1993 "Knightfall" storyline, the 1986 series The Dark Knight Returns, and the 1999 storyline "No Man's Land". Filming took place from May to November 2011 in locations including Jodhpur, London, Nottingham, Glasgow, Los Angeles, New York City, Newark, and Pittsburgh. Nolan used IMAX 70 mm film cameras for much of the filming, including the first six minutes of the film, to optimize the quality of the picture. A vehicle variation of the Batplane and Batcopter termed the "Bat", an underground prison set, and a new Batcave set were created specifically for the film. As with The Dark Knight, viral marketing campaigns began early during production. When filming concluded, Warner Bros. refocused its campaign, developing promotional websites, releasing the first six minutes of the film, screening theatrical trailers, and sending out information regarding the film's plot.

Looking for a captivating book that will inspire your senses? Tune in for a discussion with New York Times Bestselling, award-winning, author Alka Joshi, on her third book in the Jaipur Trilogy series: The Perfumist of Paris. #MomentswithMarianne airs in the Los Angeles area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM ABC Talk Radio! From the New York Times Bestselling, and author of the Resse Witherspoon book pick comes the final book in the Japiur Trilogy; The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi. Born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Alka Joshi has lived in the U.S. since the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of the Arts. She ran her own advertising and PR agency for 30 years. The Henna Artist was her first novel. Currently, she is working on the third book of the trilogy and a screen adaption of The Henna Artist. https://alkajoshi.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #bookish #readinglist #love #novel #fiction #books #bookworm #booklover #hennaartist #India #perfume #Paris #mustread #bookcommunity #bookstagram #bookofthemonth

Today we're heading over to India where we've spent some time recently in Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Ranthambore to learn more about what the low season experience is like in the heat of the North Indian summer. India has some incredible palatial hotels and perhaps one of the most iconic of these is the stunning Taj Rambagh Palace in Jaipur. There is truly no bad time to experience the Rambagh Palace and arguably, the low season summer months are optimal due to the relaxed and quiet ambiance coupled with the significantly lower prices. Last week I met up with the General Manager, Mr Ashok Rathore, who kindly gave me a tour of the property and some of the amazing initiatives which they have been implementing recently to further enhance the guest experience. After our tour, Mr Rathore sat down with me in the lavish Suvarna Mahal dining room so that I could learn more about this incredible property. And you can learn more about this fabulous property by visiting https://www.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj/rambagh-palace-jaipur/ I can say with all honesty that this hotel is one of the very finest we have ever been in and you can only truly “feel” the experience by visiting it for yourself. Next week, we head over to Delhi to stay in one of the most iconic properties in the city as we meet the General Manager of the famous Taj Mahal Palace Hotel which has recently undergone an astonishing makeover. But That's our show for this week. Thanks as always, for your company, and if you enjoyed this podcast, please do leave us a positive rating and review on your podcast app and also don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to be the first to hear our latest low season stories, articles and guides.

YouTube Channel:    / utkarshclassesjod...   Sandeep Maheshwari is a name among millions who struggled, failed and surged ahead in search of success, happiness and contentment. Just like any middle class guy, he too had a bunch of unclear dreams and a blurred vision of his goals in life. All he had was an undying learning attitude to hold on to. Rowing through ups and downs, it was time that taught him the true meaning of his life. To know more, log on to www.sandeepmaheshwari.com

Manish Mundra is an Investor, a film producer, and a man whose story is an inspiration for all the small-town people with big dreams.Manish was born in a Marwadi family based in Deoghar, Jharkhand. He along with his family experienced a difficult time when his father's business suffered a setback. From selling sarees to cold drinks, he had done it all to support his family. Manish later on focused on his education and did his MBA from a college in Jodhpur. He, later on, moved to Nigeria to join a multinational Petrochemicals firm and rose up to become its CEO.In 2013, Manish responded to a tweet by actor-director Rajat Kapoor, offering to produce a movie based on his script—Ankhon Dekhi (2014).After that, Manish founded Drishyam Films to back socially relevant films like Masaan, Newton, Ankhon Dekhi and more becoming one of the most promising filmmakers of Indian cinema. Recently, he also released his first movie Siya as a director.In our conversation with Manish, he shares his journey from his early days in Deoghar to moving to Nigeria and then finding a way to produce and direct movies.  He also opens up about his passion for promoting diversity and inclusivity in cinema and why it's so important to give a voice to underrepresented communities.Manish's infectious energy and inspiring story that he has will definitely make you think that when it comes to dreams, the sky's the limit for him.Notes - 02:08 - Intro to Manish Mundra05:48 - Moving out of India10:33 - Initial life in Middle-class families 20:34 - Working hard early in career to scale faster23:50 - His experience with his first film - “Ankhon Dekhi” with Rajat Kapoor35:33 - Slow compounding throughout his journey39:18 - Being a filmmaker who has no background of movies42:47 - More screens for independent film-makers52:02 - Dealing with your inferiority complex? 56:35 - More evolved and More Spiritual 57:14 - What's the purpose that's driving Manish at the age of 49? Also, try out a 30-day free trial of Zoho Payroll, and simplify your Payroll journey as an entrepreneur! https://zoho.to/zoho-payroll

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This episode is about demoiselle cranes congregating in a village in India. Last month, on a trip to Rajasthan, I visited the village of Kheechan.  To get here, you have to fly to Jodhpur and drive two hours North.  The thing about this place is that every winter, some 20,000 Demoiselle cranes congregate here because they are fed morning and night with grains or jowar.  In this episode we explore the Demoiselle cranes that migrate to a Jain village in Western Rajasthan.  These are the smallest cranes among the 15 species of cranes in the world.  What's interesting is the attachment that they have with the villagers of Kheechan.  Here, they have a daily routine.  Read about how a community feeds the cranes here.  And read about sacred spaces called orans here. From here: “Demoiselle cranes have to take one of the toughest migrations in the world. In late August through September, they gather in flocks of up to 400 individuals and prepare for their flight to their winter range. During their migratory flight south, demoiselles fly like all cranes, with their head and neck straight forward and their feet and legs straight behind, reaching altitudes of 16, 000 – 26, 000 m. Along their arduous journey they have to cross the Himalayan mountains to get to their over-wintering grounds in India. Many die from fatigue, hunger and predation from golden eagles. Simpler, lower routes are possible, such as crossing the range via the Khyber Pass. However, their presently preferred route has been hard-wired by countless cycles of migration. At their wintering grounds, demoiselles have been observed flocking with common cranes, their combined totals reaching up to 20, 000 individuals. Demoiselles maintain separate social groups within the larger flock. In March and April, they begin their long spring journey back to their northern nesting grounds. They are part of Indian lore and legend.  The crane formation was part of the Mahabharata.  Valmiki composed the Ramayana when he saw a hunter kill cranes that were occupied in a mating dance.  

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This episode describes the curse laid by chidyawala Baba on the city of Jodhpur.

Food writer, Alice LevittTwitter - @aliceeatsFB/IG/TikTok - @alicelevitteats"This week, I reviewed Jodhpur, an all-you-can-eat thali restaurant in Herndon."  "I also did a TikTok of Jodhpur that people can watch. Additionally, I just returned to Mim's Food, my favorite Uyghur restaurant on the East Coast right now, for big plate chicken."

Abhishek Avtans talks about the apabhraṃśa, a word that refers to the middle stage of the Indo-Aryan languages, crucial links between ancient languages like Sanskrit, and modern South Asian languages such as Hindi, Bangla, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Marathi, Nepali, and others. The first mention of apabhraṃśas is in Mahabhasya, a 2nd century BCE text by Patanjali, where the author refers to languages considered deviations from Sanskrit. However, research into apabhraṃśas, for the same reason, has become crucial in dispelling notions of linguistic purity and politics that is dependent on these notions. Abhishek Avtans is a lecturer of Indic language/s at Leiden University in the Netherlands. He loves to work on literature and linguistics of languages spoken in south Asia. He has contributed in making dictionaries of Great Andamanese, Bhojpuri and Brajbhasha. He writes a column Dialectical for the Himal SouthAsian Magazine. He tweets at @avtansa. Image: © 2021 Saronik Bosu (the stanza of verse in the image comes from the text of Bāhubalī rāsa by 13th Century AD Jain poet Shalibhadra Suri, it is an onomatopoeic stanza that describes the activities done by elephants, soldiers and horses.) Music used in promotional material: “Rajasthani Folk Instrumental Music” by Rupayan Sansthan, Jodhpur, from the collection of Shri Komal Kothari 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

Abhishek Avtans talks about the apabhraṃśa, a word that refers to the middle stage of the Indo-Aryan languages, crucial links between ancient languages like Sanskrit, and modern South Asian languages such as Hindi, Bangla, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Marathi, Nepali, and others. The first mention of apabhraṃśas is in Mahabhasya, a 2nd century BCE text by Patanjali, where the author refers to languages considered deviations from Sanskrit. However, research into apabhraṃśas, for the same reason, has become crucial in dispelling notions of linguistic purity and politics that is dependent on these notions. Abhishek Avtans is a lecturer of Indic language/s at Leiden University in the Netherlands. He loves to work on literature and linguistics of languages spoken in south Asia. He has contributed in making dictionaries of Great Andamanese, Bhojpuri and Brajbhasha. He writes a column Dialectical for the Himal SouthAsian Magazine. He tweets at @avtansa. Image: © 2021 Saronik Bosu (the stanza of verse in the image comes from the text of Bāhubalī rāsa by 13th Century AD Jain poet Shalibhadra Suri, it is an onomatopoeic stanza that describes the activities done by elephants, soldiers and horses.) Music used in promotional material: “Rajasthani Folk Instrumental Music” by Rupayan Sansthan, Jodhpur, from the collection of Shri Komal Kothari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abhishek Avtans talks about the apabhraṃśa, a word that refers to the middle stage of the Indo-Aryan languages, crucial links between ancient languages like Sanskrit, and modern South Asian languages such as Hindi, Bangla, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Marathi, Nepali, and others. The first mention of apabhraṃśas is in Mahabhasya, a 2nd century BCE text by Patanjali, where the author refers to languages considered deviations from Sanskrit. However, research into apabhraṃśas, for the same reason, has become crucial in dispelling notions of linguistic purity and politics that is dependent on these notions. Abhishek Avtans is a lecturer of Indic language/s at Leiden University in the Netherlands. He loves to work on literature and linguistics of languages spoken in south Asia. He has contributed in making dictionaries of Great Andamanese, Bhojpuri and Brajbhasha. He writes a column Dialectical for the Himal SouthAsian Magazine. He tweets at @avtansa. Image: © 2021 Saronik Bosu (the stanza of verse in the image comes from the text of Bāhubalī rāsa by 13th Century AD Jain poet Shalibhadra Suri, it is an onomatopoeic stanza that describes the activities done by elephants, soldiers and horses.) Music used in promotional material: “Rajasthani Folk Instrumental Music” by Rupayan Sansthan, Jodhpur, from the collection of Shri Komal Kothari 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

Abhishek Avtans talks about the apabhraṃśa, a word that refers to the middle stage of the Indo-Aryan languages, crucial links between ancient languages like Sanskrit, and modern South Asian languages such as Hindi, Bangla, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Marathi, Nepali, and others. The first mention of apabhraṃśas is in Mahabhasya, a 2nd century BCE text by Patanjali, where the author refers to languages considered deviations from Sanskrit. However, research into apabhraṃśas, for the same reason, has become crucial in dispelling notions of linguistic purity and politics that is dependent on these notions. Abhishek Avtans is a lecturer of Indic language/s at Leiden University in the Netherlands. He loves to work on literature and linguistics of languages spoken in south Asia. He has contributed in making dictionaries of Great Andamanese, Bhojpuri and Brajbhasha. He writes a column Dialectical for the Himal SouthAsian Magazine. He tweets at @avtansa. Image: © 2021 Saronik Bosu (the stanza of verse in the image comes from the text of Bāhubalī rāsa by 13th Century AD Jain poet Shalibhadra Suri, it is an onomatopoeic stanza that describes the activities done by elephants, soldiers and horses.) Music used in promotional material: “Rajasthani Folk Instrumental Music” by Rupayan Sansthan, Jodhpur, from the collection of Shri Komal Kothari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/language

Sanjay Dixit analyses the causes of Kanhaiyalal beheading from all perspectives - immediate, proximate and long-term. Govt. of Rajasthan's approach towards Islamic Jihadi terror as a mere law and order problem being one major cause.

It's a new week and a new artist on Maed in India today! Joining us in the studio is psychedelic rock/new wave/80s post-punk singer-songwriter Dhanraj Karal aka Dohnraj, who tells Mae about how he left chartered accountancy behind to pursue music, how he learned to stop obsessing over perfection and a wild story involving Quincy Jones, Naomi Campell and Leonardo DiCaprio set in Jodhpur. Dohnraj also performs 3 songs from his debut album beauty and bullshit. Song List: you're fine (01:05 - 05:45) make a life feel special (18:17 - 21:18) gimme some money! & don't ask for anything in return (31:04 - 33:38) Follow Dohnraj: Instagram @dohnraj Twitter @dohnraj Facebook @dhanrajrkaral Come be our friend: Facebook @maedinindia Instagram @maedinindia Twitter @maedinindia CREDITS: Host: Mae Twitter: @maebemaebe Instagram: @maemariyam Audio Editor Post: Kartik Kulkarni Producer: Shaun Fanthome and Husein Haveliwala Music Mixed by: Aria Nanji Recorded at Island City Studios

Tourists who come to Jodhpur don't go past the forts and havelis. But there is a lot to experience inside and outside the city and some experiences will take you to the local lifestyle of the Rajasthan and introduce you with the culture and traditions of the region. In this episode, I speak with Chottaram Prajapat who is the founder of Chottaram Prajapat homestays. The homestay is situated Salawas which is situated on the outskirts of Jodhpur, around 20 Kilometers away from the heritage city. We talk about authentic experiences in Jodhpur and how it adds to improving life of local communities, artists and craft makers. Buy me a coffee Support me on Patreon Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Twitter | Blog | Instagram | YouTube

What's your favourite Bible film? And can a movie really offer a new perspective on the text? This weekend Sunday is discussing movies from Pasolini's Gospel according to St Matthew to The Ten Commandments and Jesus Christ Superstar with Matthew Page author of a new @BFI book. Tell us which are your favourites - email Sunday@bbc.co.uk. Police used batons this week to break up a clash between Hindus and Muslims after Eid prayers in the city of Jodhpur in India. Edward discusses the escalating tensions between the groups with London School of Economics Professor Mukulika Banerjee, a social anthropologist who has lived and worked in rural India for more than 20 years. And he hears how South Asian communities in the UK are affected by and responding to the violence from Sheikh Ibrahim Mogra - an Imam from Leicester who is of Gujarati Indian heritage and the Hindu author and philosopher Satish Sharma. And could empathy and questions be the best way to get good behaviour in schools? Edward talks to Ellis Brooks from Quakers in Britain about their 30-year-old "Peacemaker Project" which they believe can tackle poor behaviour and be an alternative to escalating school exclusions. And asks executive headteacher Rukhsana Ahmed, who believes in rules and discipline, if such an approach would work for the persistent bad behaviour she's seen in her career.

First, Indian Express' Deep Mukherjee joins host Shashank Bhargava to talk about what led to the communal clashes in Jodhpur, and the situation on the ground right now.Next, Indian Express' Abhinaya Harigovind tells us why landfills tend to catch fire, and what can be done to avoid this (10:30).And in the end, Indian Express' Mihir Vasavda talks about the upcoming Asian Games, and why they will be held under strict Covid-19 restrictions (17:20).

Sanjay Dixit looks at the happenings in Jodhpur and tries to find out a pattern behind the series of incidents in Rajasthan. Why should Ashok Gehlot do something to give a free pass to 9% population that mostly lives in cities and large towns of Rajasthan except a few pockets.

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This week we're joined by our local guide, Lovleen Sagar, as we head over to Rajasthan to discover the sights, smells and experiences which await you on our Signature Journey encompassing the very best of this incredible region.

Our guests this week, Nidhi and Ashutosh, enjoy travelling. In this episode, they share some unique travel experiences and stories, including driving from Delhi to Jodhpur for a glass of lassi! Music: Come Get With Us by TrackTribe

Childhood, hot summers and the narrow lanes of Jodhpur are uniquely connected to mouth-watering kulfi! How many kulfis should Bhanwari buy? Original story मुफ्त की कुल्फी by Pratham Books Written by Alankrita Amaya Illustrated by Alankrita Amaya Translated by Sherein Bansal Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/111783-a-kulfi-for-free Story's Video : https://youtu.be/4_al2JBd2tA You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast : http://bit.ly/2JQq2Xo Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter: https://twitter.com/booksthatspeak Website: http://www.booksthatspeak.com/ Email: contact.booksthatspeak@gmail.com

Daniel Buitrago, Brandon Fifield, and Jack Lau pedal into all topics biking with Single Track Advocate President Lee “Tron” Bolling   Snow biking bicentennial, temperature effect on snow conditions, Bison heads, nicknames, who is Lee, Palmer stuntmen crew, Reno jolt, Anchorage 2006 single track, Falcore the luck dragon, Middle name is Tobin, your clean energy, bluff trail 2009, Janis Tower of Power, adding 30 miles of single track to Anchorage, Nordic Ski Association & Subarus, Jodhpur needs help, The creation of Kincaid South addition single track (bowling alley, kitchen sink, toilet bowl…), tribute to the help, game & XC trails, permission & happy trails, bows & implants, gravity logic, North Kincaid conquest, the development of middle earth, hillside projects, bike science, riding and pushing hard as a Dad, lost lake dinosaur backs, favorite trails, snow dawg, story of Tron, Lee's book “Welcome to Earth Fellow Human”, STA & Bou dreams www.alaskawildproject.com https://www.instagram.com/alaskawildproject/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYEEV6swi2yZWWuFop73LQ

Normally for the most of us our buying focus is around products like - # Which smartphone to buy? # Which laptop to buy? # Which car to buy? And so on. But have you ever thought for a bit about which mattress should I buy? Probably No, right. This is the reason why, in almost the last 10-15 years, prior to 2015-16, we've barely seen any innovation in mattresses or competitive pricing amongst brands? But a lot of that has changed in the last 3-4 years, with companies like Sleepyhead, The Sleep Company, Wakefit and a few other D2C mattress brands coming up.In today's episode we've brought Ankit Garg, Director and Co-founder of Wakefit, to talk about the journey of the brand and how he and his Co-founder, Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, won the hearts of several customers in this segment. Founded in 2016, in current financial year, Wakefit recorded 2X growth, clocking Rs 410 crore revenue. The year earlier, it registered a turnover of Rs 197 crore. They manufacture all their products in-house across nine factories in Bengaluru, Jodhpur, and Delhi. While they only sell online and drive most of their sales from Amazon (i.e. mostly by new customers) and their own website (i.e. mostly by returning customers), they also have over 22 experience centres — six in metros and nine in smaller towns. During the episode, Ankit talks about focusing on making their customers happy, understanding simple yet viral strategies to continue driving up their revenue and much more.Notes - 02:58 - Getting a taste of failure early-on09:05 - Working on your idea part-time during the early phase12:25 - Building a D2C vs B2B company15:17 - Initial pricing experiment of selling mattresses on Amazon18:16 - Core habit of talking to customers22:10 - Focus on NPS & customer happiness25:23 - Removing inefficiencies in the product to offer better prices26:17 - Revenue growth over the years32:09 - Approach while reaching out to investors36:13 - Wakefit's 100 Nights Trial campaign48:01 - Wakefit's sleep campaign50:30 - Advice for D2C founders

The horse is an important symbol in India's culture, as shown by the many stories and works we see of Indian royalty and adventurers on horseback. As noted by Mughal chronicler Abu Fazl, “The horse is a means of attaining personal excellence.” Yet the horse isn't native to India, with thousands of horses imported from Central Asia and the Middle East to meet the demands of India's riders Yashaswini Chandra's The Tale of the Horse: A History of India on Horseback (Picador India: 2021) uses the horse as a way to discuss and frame India's history. The book covers caravan trade routes, the Mughal empire, the Rajput horse warriors, and others to outline how India's politics and economics changed throughout history. We're joined again by David Chaffetz, who's a regular contributor to the Asian Review of Books, and the author of Three Asian Divas: Women, Art and Culture In Shiraz, Delhi and Yangzhou. In this interview, the three of us talk about the central role the horse plays in Indian history, and how understanding the horse may help us to understand the power structures of the subcontinent. Yashaswini Chandra has a PhD in History of Art from SOAS University of London, where she was also a teaching fellow. She has been visiting faculty at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and Ashoka University, Sonipat. She worked for Sahapedia, an open online resource on the arts, cultures and histories of India, for many years, managing the multi-volume documentation of the President's House in New Delhi and an institutional collaboration with Rupayan Sansthan, Jodhpur. She previously co-edited Right of the Line: The President's Bodyguard on the household cavalry of the Indian head of state. Yashaswini is an avid horsewoman. She can be followed on Twitter at @Yashaswini_Ch. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Tale of the Horse. Follow on Facebook or on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review

Born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, @TheAlkaJoshi has lived in the U.S. since the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of the Arts. She ran her own advertising and PR agency for 30 years. The Henna Artist was her first novel. Currently, she is working on the third book of the trilogy and a screen adaption of The Henna Artist.  Her second book, The Secret Keeper on Jaipur, comes out next week on June 22nd— and you don't want to miss it!   

Born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Alka has lived in the U.S. since the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and and MFA from California College of Arts in San Francisco. Her debut novel,The Henna Artist, became a NYT Bestseller and a Reese Witherspoon book club pick in 2020. The sequel, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, premieres in July 2021, and she's at work on the third book of the trilogy. An episodic TV series of The Henna Artist starring Freida Pinto is in development by Miramax TV. In this episode Alka shares why she believes in the beauty of binge reading, how she reacted when she learned that Reese Witherspoon had picked her book for the book club and how important it is to see people of color in powerful positions. Click here to purchase The Henna Artist. Stay connected with Alka: Instagram Facebook Twitter www.alkajoshi.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beingbalanced/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beingbalanced/support

In the final weeks of the India leg of his journey, Jay heads to Rajasthan and in addition to exploring forts and riding a camel through the desert, dabbles in a career in Sales & Marketing. After catching a Bollywood Movie ("Mission Kashmir"), he heads to Calcutta to catch a flight out of the country but decides to take a very indirect route to get there, motivated by a memory from his childhood... Places: India (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Mumbai, Kolkata) Email Subject: Joe Camel Presented by Honey Roasted T-Shirts Souvenirs: Shop Here! Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty     Musical Support: Bobby Henebry and Chord Savvy   https://www.chordsavvy.com/  

During this weeks episode: 1) The Pegs discuss their recent game plays including Newton, Vindication, Everdell, and many more; 2) All the Pegs review the action selection game Gugong; and 3) Look back at Calimala. Click here for game play photos and show notes. To access the direct download, click here. NOTE: Board game discussion starts at the 25 minute mark. :51- Things you can't do, 6:11- Piranha Pig Con Preview, 10:30- SaltCon, 11:28- San Diego, 15:30- Game chairs, 19:00- Robb's board game, 25:30- Vindication, 31:22- Everdell, 40:23- Cabo, 45:40- Newton, 52:00- Wildlands, 57:55- Rolling Empires, 1:02:00- Scorpius Freighter, 1:07:19- GoT Catan: Brotherhood of the Watch, 1:14:51- Aeon's End kickstarter, 1:18:35- Evolution contest, 1:19:33- Wavelength, 1:24:07- Sleeping Gods, 1:18:21- Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ankhor, 1:30:55- Gugong Rules, 1:33:40- Gugong Review, 2:07:06- Calimala Re-Roll Certain of the aforementioned reviews derive from a copy of the reviewed game which was provided by the publisher, free of charge.