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Monika is back after a short break, and the first thing on the agenda is the topic that's dominating every conversation—Trump's tariffs. In this episode, she unpacks what these new trade policies mean not just for the U.S. and China, but for the rest of the world. This isn't just about taxes on goods—it's a signal that the global power structure is in flux. As America's post-war dominance is challenged by China's rising ambition, we find ourselves in the middle of a massive geopolitical reset.She lays out the broader picture of a world order in transition, where democracies and authoritarian states are playing by very different rules. The United States, with its checks and balances, is finding it hard to keep pace with China's centralized decision-making. With Trump's aggressive stance in his second term, institutions are being bypassed, and uncertainty is running high. But in the middle of this chaos, there's a surprising resilience in the Indian economy, thanks to strong domestic consumption, manageable debt levels, and relatively low dependence on exports.In the listener Q&A, Daniel from Kanyakumari shares his investing journey and seeks clarity on whether he's on track for his child's education and retirement. Sachin from Vadodara wants to know if there's a single platform to track all his investments and LIC policies. Poonam, a homemaker and army wife, is eager to learn how to manage and grow her family's savings but doesn't know where to begin.Chapters:(00:30 – 09:34) Global Power Shifts and What They Mean for Investors(09:35 – 11:05) Explaining What a Recession Really Is(11:06 – 15:49) Structuring a Portfolio for Education and Retirement(15:50 – 19:07) Tracking Investments and the Need for One Dashboard(19:08 – 21:01) Getting Started With Money Management at Homehttps://www.valueresearchonline.com/https://licindia.in/If you have financial questions that you'd like answers for, please email us at ⁠mailme@monikahalan.com⁠ If you have financial questions that you'd like answers for, please email us at mailme@monikahalan.comMonika's book on basic money management⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/⁠⁠Monika's book on mutual funds⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/⁠Monika's workbook on recording your financial life⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-legacy/⁠⁠Calculators⁠⁠https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html⁠⁠You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan. Twitter ⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠@MonikaHalan⁠Production House: ⁠www.inoutcreatives.com⁠Production Assistant:⁠ Anshika Gogoi⁠

In this podcast, Sirish and Karan dive into the making of the latest record set by evo India – the fastest time from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in an EV. Set with the Tata Curvv.ev, they talk about how the record attempt was different from the attempt with the Nexon EV in 2023, how the infrastructure has improved since (both roads and charging) and what the importance of having safe and skilled drivers for a drive of this magnitude is. Apart from that, they also tell you how the drive was planned, what the major obstacles were and how India is a lot better equipped now, to do road trips in an EV.

This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com     In this episode I talk to Major Sushant Singh. Major Sushant is a Veteran of the Indian Army's Elite Special Forces. He is an adventurer and an explorer on bike. Back in 2017, he set out on an Expedition to Cycle Every Continent, Climb Highest Peak of Every Continent, and to Reach the Lowest Latitudes of Landmass. So far has toured on his bicycle across New Zealand, Australia and Africa along with conquering the highest peaks there. In this episode he shares the amazing experiences from his bike tours. From getting lost in an African jungle for days to traversing through the Australian wilderness in 50+ degree heat, it was fascinating to listen to his experiences. He is about to leave for an expedition from Kanyakumari to Katmandu and aims to scale Mount Everest at the end of it. You can follow along his journey using the links in the show notes. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.            0:00:00  Intro 0:05:00  Sushant's intro 0:18:45  Seeds of an adventurer in 2004 0:25:00  Making grand plans to no avail, Visa troubles 0:30:20  Start of a grand journey with New Zealand 0:35:00  His first cycle donated by a stranger   0:38:25  Landing in New Zealand and getting saved by a stranger 0:44:50  Cycling across Australia 0:53:00  The food he ate on his journeys   0:59:20  No Covid in Africa, His African journey 1:14:10  Getting a touring bike from Chennai Probikers 1:18:00  Talking of safety while cycling in Sudan, Africa 1:23:40  Getting lost in an African jungle 1:31:00  Do you need special training to survive on a tour like this 1:41:00  Generosity of strangers, leaving a chance for providence 1:45:00  Kanyakumari to Katmandu and climbing Everest 1:47:00  Being comfortable with oneself, book recommendations 1:54:00  Staying curious and keep exploring, how he travels around 2:02:05  Closing   Sushant's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sushant_gypsysoldier               About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker

The silver jubilee celebration of the iconic Thiruvalluvar statue, installed 25 years ago in the sea of Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, is set to take place on January 1. Standing at an impressive height of 133 feet and weighing 7,000 tons, the statue is a remarkable testament to architectural and sculptural brilliance. In this context, Sthapathy R. Selvanathan, a distinguished sculptor from Tamil Nadu, highlights the expertise and vision of his uncle, the renowned Padma Bhushan and Kalaimamani awardee Dr. V. Ganapathy Sthapathy, the mastermind behind this monumental masterpiece. Having worked closely under his periyappa (uncle) on this historic project, Sthapathy R. Selvanathan shares valuable insights into the intricate design process, the advanced techniques applied, the innovative methods adopted, and the significant challenges overcome during the creation and installation of the statue. Information and photos provided by Mrs.Ponni Selvanathan; interview produced by RaySel. Interview Part: 2 - தமிழ்நாட்டின் குமரிக் கடலில் 25 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன்பு 133 அடி உயரத்தில், 7000 டன் எடையில் நிறுவப்பட்ட திருவள்ளுவர் சிலையின் வெள்ளிவிழா கொண்டாட்டம் ஜனவரி 1 ஆம் தேதி நடைபெறவுள்ளது. இந்த பின்னணியில், இந்த சிலையை வடிவமைத்த மாபெரும் சிற்பி பத்மபூஷன், கலைமாமணி, முனைவர் V கணபதி ஸ்தபதி அவர்கள் எப்படி வடிவமைத்தார், எந்த உத்திகள் கையாளப்பட்டன, என்ன சவால்களை தனது பெரியப்பா எதிர்கொண்டார் என்று அவருடன் இணைந்து திருவள்ளுவர் சிலை நிறுவும் பணியில் ஈடுபட்ட ஸ்தபதி R செல்வநாதன் அவர்கள் விளக்குகிறார். நேர்முகத்திற்கான தரவுகளை வழங்கியவர்: பொன்னி செல்வநாதன் அவர்கள். நேர்முகம் கண்டவர்: றைசெல். நேர்முகம் – பாகம் – 2

The silver jubilee celebration of the iconic Thiruvalluvar statue, installed 25 years ago in the sea of Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, is set to take place on January 1. Standing at an impressive height of 133 feet and weighing 7,000 tons, the statue is a remarkable testament to architectural and sculptural brilliance. In this context, Sthapathy R. Selvanathan, a distinguished sculptor from Tamil Nadu, highlights the expertise and vision of his uncle, the renowned Padma Bhushan and Kalaimamani awardee Dr. V. Ganapathy Sthapathy, the mastermind behind this monumental masterpiece. Having worked closely under his periyappa (uncle) on this historic project, Sthapathy R. Selvanathan shares valuable insights into the intricate design process, the advanced techniques applied, the innovative methods adopted, and the significant challenges overcome during the creation and installation of the statue. Information and photos provided by Mrs.Ponni Selvanathan; interview produced by RaySel. Interview Part: 1 - தமிழ்நாட்டின் குமரிக் கடலில் 25 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன்பு 133 அடி உயரத்தில், 7000 டன் எடையில் நிறுவப்பட்ட திருவள்ளுவர் சிலையின் வெள்ளிவிழா கொண்டாட்டம் ஜனவரி 1 ஆம் தேதி நடைபெறவுள்ளது. இந்த பின்னணியில், மாபெரும் சிற்பி, பத்மபூஷன், கலைமாமணி, முனைவர் V கணபதி ஸ்தபதி அவர்கள் இந்த சிலையை எப்படி வடிவமைத்தார், எந்த உத்திகள் கையாளப்பட்டன, என்ன சவால்களை தனது பெரியப்பா எதிர்கொண்டார் என்று அவருடன் இணைந்து திருவள்ளுவர் சிலை நிறுவும் பணியில் ஈடுபட்ட ஸ்தபதி R செல்வநாதன் அவர்கள் விளக்குகிறார். நேர்முகத்திற்கான தரவுகளை வழங்கியவர்: பொன்னி செல்வநாதன் அவர்கள். நேர்முகம் கண்டவர்: றைசெல். நேர்முகம் – பாகம் – 1

Ramjee Chandran explores the military conquests of Govinda III, the Rashtrakuta king who expanded his empire to unprecedented heights. Witness his campaigns in the north, his victories over powerful adversaries, and the lasting impact of his reign on the political landscape of India. Additionally, delve into the curious story of Sivamara Ganga, the Ganga king twice imprisoned and later coronated by his very jailers. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To know about sources for any specific information, we encourage you to correspond with Ramjee Chandran editor@explocity.com. We will pass it on and do our best to reply expeditiously to every mail we receive.

Swami Vedananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order, from the Vedanta Society of Northern California, San Francisco, gave this spiritual talk on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com     In this episode, I talk to Ganesh Kumar. Ganesh is an ultra cyclist and ultra trail runner par excellence. I first met Ganesh in Tour of Nilgiris and have been fascinated by his passion and penchant for endurance ever since. One year, he rode his bicycle from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, then Tour of Nilgiris and Tour of Tamilnadu back to back without any break in between. He has done many month long self supported tours up to 5000kms. He got into running by accident and turned to ultra trail running and started winning many trail Ultra marathons in India. When I was in Ooty/Coonoor recently for a cycling trip with friends, he joined us for a couple of days of riding and I used this opportunity to sit down with him and learn more about his endurance journey. It was inspiring to listen to his journey and all the stories from his many tours. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.       0:00:00  Intro 0:05:15  His relationship with sport growing up 0:08:00  A friend's cycling touring book that sparked a thought 0:10:20  His cycling tour experiences 0:18:30  Health scare and starting his fitness journey 0:24:50  2014 Tour of Nilgiris 0:29:00  Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Tour of Nilgiris and Tour of Tamilnadu back to back 0:36:00  Touring across America, 5000km 0:44:00  A case against Xenophobia 0:49:25  India to Singapore tour 0:53:00  Dislike of running and becoming a runner 1:02:00  Discovering trails around Coimbatore 1:09:10  Taking part in UTMB 2021 1:20:00  Solang Sky Ultra, Hell Race; other ultra trail races in India 1:27:20  Enjoying the time racing than focusing on results 1:34:10  Tips for working athletes, we all have time 1:39:10  Closing             About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker

The epic 7-phase election has concluded, and India's choice will soon be revealed. Join us as the Economic Times' political bureau recounts their in-depth coverage from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in our special election series – Polls On My Pod. In this final episode, hosts Anirban Chowdhury and Nidhi Sharma take you behind the scenes, sharing untold stories and experiences from their travels across constituencies. Get the scoop on the chase for big interviews and hear from top journalists CL Manoj, Rakesh Mohan Chaturvedi, Kumar Anshuman, Jatin Takkar, Vatsala Gaur, and ⁠Krishna Thevar. Tune in for an exclusive peek into the adventures and anecdotes that shaped our election coverage!  Check out other interesting episodes like: Polls on My Pod: The Adversaries in Punjab and Bengal, Polls on My Pod: Kashmir Finally Speaks Up!, Polls on My Pod: Ground Check on Delhi, Haryana Elections, Polls on My Pod: The Jal, Jangal, Zameen Struggle, Polls on My Pod: The Rae Bareli Fight & Gujarat's Rajput Agitation, and more! You can follow our hosts Anirban Chowdhury & Nidhi Sharma on their social media: Twitter & Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn,  Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Modi's Kanyakumari trip explained !! | ep: 314 | Tamil podcast | Modi | bjp

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 31st of May and here are the top stories of the week.After a three-month-long hectic campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kanyakumari on Thursday, to begin a 45-hour meditation retreat. For his visit, the PM chose the historically significant Dhyana Mandapam inside the Swami Vivekananda Memorial, situated on a rocky islet. Modi started his meditation with prayers at the renowned Sri Bhagavathi Amman Temple before boarding a special boat to the mid-sea Vivekananda Memorial. The National Capital on Wednesday witnessed light rains and thunderstorms amidst record breaking temperatures and a severe heatwave. On the same day, Mungeshpur in Northwest Delhi had recorded the highest-ever temperature in the city at 52.3 degrees Celsius. Delhi water minister Atishi announced that a Rs 2000 fine would be imposed on anyone found to be wasting water. This included washing cars with a hose, letting their water tanks overflow or using private connections for commercial activity.With the BJP turning up the heat on the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD over the growing influence of his aide and former bureaucrat V K Pandian, Patnaik on Thursday sought to make it clear that Pandian is not his “successor”, and speculation suggesting this is “an exaggeration”. On whether his party has a succession plan, Patnaik reiterated that the successor “will be decided by the people of the state. That is the natural result in these things”.Days after former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif admitted that Islamabad had violated the Lahore pact, India on Thursday said an objective view is emerging on the issue in the neighbouring country. Sharif on Tuesday said Islamabad had “violated” an agreement with India signed by him and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999, in an apparent reference to the Kargil misadventure by General Pervez Musharraf. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said quote, “You are aware of our position on the issue. I need not have to reiterate that. We note that there is an objective view emerging in Pakistan as well on this matter,” Unquote.On Sunday night, an Israeli air strike on an area designated for displaced Palestinians in Rafah, located in the southern Gaza Strip, resulted in the deaths of 45 people and injured 249 others. A social media campaign titled 'All eyes on Rafah' emerged after the loss of at least 37 lives on May 28, gaining significant attention. In response, Israel launched the campaign “Where were eyes on October 7th?” referencing the October 7 Hamas-led attacks that killed at least 1,200 people.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Sun Noodle is a legend in the ramen game and the company behind many of your favorite bowls around the country. Kenshiro Uki, our guest on today's show, grew up in Hawaii working at his family's noodle company and later helped lead an expansion throughout the United States and beyond. On this episode we hear about what goes into making noodles perfectly matched for legendary shops like Momofuku Noodle Bar and Yuji Ramen, to name a few. We also hear about Sun Noodle's growing consumer packaged goods business, which brings bowls of miso and shoyu ramen to home cooks. It's super fun catching up with Kenshiro.Also on the show, Aliza and Matt go over three things they are each feeling right now including: Eric Kim's black sesame Rice Krispies treats, coconut and pineapple payasam at Kanyakumari, the pasta tarot deck, Mel the bakery in Hudson, NY, Happy by Celina Baljeet Basra, The Bartender's Pantry by Jim Meehan. Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you. MORE FROM SUN NOODLES:How a Ramen Noodle Factory Makes 300,000 Noodle Orders a Day [Eater]Taking Flight to a Land of Noodles [NYT]

Sri M is a spiritual guide, social reformer and educationist. His transformational journey – from a young boy to a living yogi – is a fascinating story. He recently completed a Walk of Hope – a 15 month long padayatra, or “walking on foot”, in 2016, from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, spanning 7500 kilometers across 11 states of India for peace, harmony and tolerance. In his Talk, he describes his journey, learnings and gives practical techniques for Mindfulness. Originally published in November of 2016. Visit http://youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle/ to watch the video.

Christmas festival is celebrated worldwide. Fr Johnson Siluvaipillai -Vicar forane Kanyakumari vicariate, explains what the true meaning of Christmas is. Produced by Renuka Thuraisingham. - உலகெங்கும் விமரிசையாகக் கொண்டாடப்படும் ஒரு விழா, கிறிஸ்மஸ் விழா. கிறிஸ்மஸ் உலகிற்குத் தரும் செய்தி என்ன? கிறிஸ்து பிறப்பின் அர்த்தத்தை நாம் எப்படி புரிந்துகொள்ள வேண்டும்? விளக்குகிறார் அருட்திரு ஜான்சன் சிலுவைப்பிள்ளை(Vicar forane Kanyakumari vicariate). நிகழ்ச்சித் தயாரிப்பு: றேனுகா துரைசிங்கம்.

Join us in this exciting episode of Misadventures of a Sneaker as we catch up with Niranjan Prabhakar (popularly known as Ninja or Ninjatalli) who recently embarked on a breath-taking cycling journey through the coastal paradise of Kerala. In this picturesque adventure, Ninja takes us on a virtual tour of Kerala's stunning landscapes, from tranquil backwaters to golden beaches, all framed by swaying banana and palm trees that seem to stretch on forever. Discover the rich cultural tapestry of Kerala through ancient temples, formidable forts, and majestic palaces, as our guest shares their encounters with these architectural gems. And, of course, no Kerala adventure is complete without savouring the mouth-watering local cuisine, from the delectable Sadhya to refreshing lemon juice found around every charming corner. Tune in to this episode and let your wanderlust be ignited by the beauty and flavours of coastal Kerala. Do check out our blog for Ninja's itinerary, trip notes, captivating photographs & many food and acco suggestions (& some tips from the hosts too). For some hilarious behind-the-scenes moments, head over to our Instagram page, where we've uploaded ROTFL-worthy video excerpts. Like our work? Follow, Like & Subscribe to our podcast from wherever you are listening in. We would also love to hear from you, so do write to us at: Email: misadventuresofasneaker@gmail.com Instagram: @misadventuresofasneaker Blog: misadventuresofasneaker.substack.com ---------------------------------------------------------- Want to know the guest better: Niranjan (Ninja) on LinkedIn / TeamBHP / Twitter ---------------------------------------------------------- A recommended itinerary based on Ninja's chat: Day 1: Mangalore to Payyanur (100 kms) - Stop over at Bekal fort - Stop over at Kasargod Day 2: Payyanur to Mahe (80 kms) - Stop over at Thalassery Day 3: Mahé to Kozhikode (85 kms) Day 4: Kozhikode to Guruvayur (80 kms) - Chill by the Ponnani river Day 5: Guruvayur to Kochi (85 kms) - Chill by Kuzhupilly beach enroute Day 6: Halt at Kochi - explore the city Day 7: Kochi to Kollam (120 kms) - Allapuza (or Alleppey enroute) - numerous waterways and canals Day 8: Kollam to Trivandrum (90 kms) - Stop over at Kollam - Stop over at Kappil beach - Stop over at Varkala beach Day 9: Trivandrum to Kanyakumari (90 kms) - Stop over at the Pamanabhapuram palace

This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com     For many of us, completing an Ironman is a big thing. The thought of swimming for 3.8km followed by 180km cycling and then running a marathon of 42.2km is hard enough for a lot of us. Not so for today's guest Prashant Hipparagi. Prashant is an ultra triathlete who recently completed Brasil DecaTri which is a race involving completing 10 Ironman distances in one go covering 38km swimming, 1800km cycling and 422km of running in 11 days. Yes, that is right. 10 Ironman distances at one go.     In this episode Prashant shares about his journey in triathlon so far including the experience of completing the Brasil DecaTri. It is amazing how he was able to complete such a hard ultra event without any crew. He was depending on a combination of homemade nutrition made out of peanuts and local hydration drink mix he carried with him to complete such an arduous event. His simplicity and no nonsense approach comes through in this interaction as well. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.       0:00:00 Intro 0:04:20 Relationship with sport growing up 0:06:30 Running to lose weight 0:08:20 Hearing about Ironman 0:10:10 Hawkman tri completion 0:12:00 Ultra Triathlons, Brazil Decaman 0:14:00 Why Triathlon and why Ultra Triathlon? IronCowboy 0:17:10 Weightloss journey, typical diet 0:21:20 Self coaching and coaching others 0:22:30 Kashmir to Kanyakumari ride with friends 0:24:20 Training for DecaTri 0:27:20 DecaTri race format 0:33:20 DecaTri experience Without crew 0:47:30 Bike crash and mechanical 0:50:00 Running with blisters 0:53:00 What next? 20xIronman? 0:55:00 Tips for working athletes 0:58:00 Closing comments        About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker 

A version of this essay was published by firstpost.com at https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/shadow-warrior-paris-is-burning-why-12837712.htmlI had the disconcerting experience of being on the ground in Paris while the current riots raged. Oddly enough, on my previous visit, in April 2019, I arrived the night the Notre Dame cathedral caught fire, and then was in town during the Yellow Vest riots against fuel taxes. In both cases, my plans were affected: in the current case I stirred out of my hotel room near the Arc de Triomphe with trepidation, worried as I was by TV images of random violence and especially arson.I had been to Paris for several years in a row (until covid) for an annual conference on innovation, so I have a slight familiarity with the city, and it remains one of the most charming cities in the world. Architecturally appealing, with world-class museums (I did my usual homage to the Louvre, the impressionist Musee d'Orsay and the Musee Guimet of Asian art), lovely boulevards, the peerless Eiffel Tower, the unhurried meals in sidewalk cafes: the very picture of the good life.Then there is the dark side of things.The proximate cause of the troubles was the shooting death of a 17 year old youth of Algerian heritage, possibly the result of excessive force by the police. But this is just the spark. As in other countries with restless minority populations (e.g. the US with periodic riots after police shoot yet another black man, as in Los Angeles burning after the death of Rodney King), there are many other resentments that fan the fire. It would be easy to surmise that racism and the reaction thereto are the main factors in action.But I think there is another, possibly preponderant cause: demographic shift. France is getting less white, more black and Arab, and more Muslim. Coupled with an ever-restive leftist streak that has been evident for long (remember the student riots in May 1968 and the always volatile Left Bank?), today we have a left-migrant nexus of sorts that magnifies any issue and takes to the streets.There are large numbers of migrants, including those who came from the colonies and more recently refugees fleeing terror and chaos in Syria, Afghanistan etc. One would think that they would generally be grateful to Europe for taking them in, but radicalization is literally visible on the streets: the older generation is more secular, but their sons and especially their daughters-in-law are more observant, with beards, hijabs and other signs of religiosity. They are influenced by fiery preachers who call for jihad.It is now much easier to marshal ‘flashmobs' via social media. In fact, France has just had to turn off the Internet to prevent further provocation and nastiness. Let us note that this was not trumpeted by Deep State journalists as a sign of autocracy, although that is exactly what they say when India has to turn off the Internet in Kashmir.There were statements made by some of the rioters (I'm not sure if it is just bravado or whether they seriously mean it) that they intend to take over Europe through the power of their numbers, as they are noticeably more fertile than native whites. Eurabia is an inevitable reality, they believe. This, naturally, does not sit well with the locals. They will probably begin to curtail migration, as some Scandinavian countries have begun to do.Perhaps there is also a crisis in governance, which was the opinion of an old friend, whom I met for drinks at the landmark Publicis Drugstore on the Champs Elysees. She was unhappy about the mayor and other politicians whom she blamed for the poor state of general administration. (I just read that a suburban mayor's home was attacked, and his wife injured). Although my friend didn't talk about him, Emmanuel Macron is not universally popular either; even senior citizens appear to be upset with him.She also mentioned that the covid lockdowns had had a hugely disruptive, and lingering, effect, as many people lost their jobs, many moved out of Paris, and have had their prospects diminished. France's place in the world is also diminishing: it is now mostly a purveyor of luxury goods (fittingly, the head of LVMH is now the richest person in the world), and it was roundly humiliated by the US in the AUKUS affair, even though it is still a major arms supplier.Maybe there is a certain angst in the air. Maybe that is the root cause, or at least a root cause.I met a Pondicherry-origin man working in the transit hotel near the airport where I spent my last night in Paris, not wanting to risk riots, arson and barricades on the way from the city to Charles de Gaulle. He was generally negative, warning me about crime ranging from pickpocketing to muggings and especially the riots. He felt that his life as an immigrant (he has been there for many years) has become worse, and he felt he could be targeted by both Arabs and whites based on his Indian looks and the certainty that he was harmless and would not retaliate.I only personally witnessed a boisterous crowd shouting slogans that I couldn't understand, and no violence or arson (thankfully), but there was the constant wail of police sirens in the background, and what sounded like shots in the middle distance. Sadly, the largest library in France was set on fire. Thousands of vehicles were destroyed, and hundreds of houses looted and burned. In the end, I am told residents responded with vigilante squads fending off the unruly mobs.I also spoke to the proverbial taxi driver (a Moroccan-Frenchman), following in the footsteps of famous economists and journalists. He tried to be circumspect, and he didn't seem to be a religious person (there were no accoutrements in his car), but he told me about hard times. He was running an illegal taxi service, and he overcharged me 10 Euros since (he claimed) he didn't have enough change.He spoke about unemployment and discrimination, and how inflation was hurting his living standards. I have in the past found French Arabs not very hostile to Indians (as we don't threaten their livelihoods), and this man wasn't either.The same issue of economic problems was echoed by a Malayali manning a souvenir shop. He had arrived as a student, stayed on for a few years, and now was facing problems in bringing his family over from India. Incidentally, a lot of the souvenir stalls near Sacre Coeur, the Louvre and elsewhere are staffed or owned by Indian-origin people: I met one from Gujarat, another from Mauritius.The number of Indians I saw around Paris has gone up from prior visits: both tourists and residents. There still are far more East Asians (in my hotel there were Koreans and Singaporeans) around. I met a young woman from Kanyakumari who was leading a tour group on the Eiffel Tower. She was optimistic: she was doing her MBA, working part-time, and she has an import-export startup in India that she will be returning to.My chance encounters with these people illustrate the point about European decline. France has a nice little niche in luxury goods, but I suspect their buyers are increasingly from newly-affluent Asia. The departure area at CDG airport Terminal 1 is a veritable secular cathedral, with chandeliers and luxurious seats, surrounded by glitzy and expensive Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Cartier, etc. shops tempting the departing traveler.But decline in the former colonial powers (most evident in Britain, which also shot itself in the foot with Brexit) is a fact. In a way it is poetic justice: Paris is full of evident loot from elsewhere (the Egyptian obelisk from Luxor, the Cambodian sculptures from the Bayon and Angkor Wat) and France clearly was enriched by exploitation of the colonies.But their core industrial strength has vanished (China continues to rape and pillage their IPR), along with their position in the global GDP standings. India has overtaken France and Britain, and will soon overtake Germany. Europe is now less of a factor in the world than it has been since the Middle Ages. Asia is rising again.It's a powerful cocktail: inevitable cyclical decline, memories of imperial grandeur, the determined Islamist assault, and general anti-government feelings going way back to the French Revolution. Surely, the crackdown by some 50,000 police and if necessary, the army, will control the riots, but one day the rioters may win. Predictably, all of Europe is now shifting right-wards: Italy, Finland, Greece, possibly Spain. Hard times beget hard men.1450 words, Jul 3, 2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com

This episode is brought to you by Findbetter.ai. Find better is a social networking app for cycling & running enthusiasts to discover and shop together.   This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out!   Today's guest MS SriRam is a cyclist who also has worked in the bike industry for a long time. Now a days with his venture Sprocket Science, he offers various services like at home bike service, coaching services for beginner riders as well as organize Granfondo rides at various destinations.     In this episode we talk about his journey in cycling, the cycling industry experience and how Sprocket Science came into being and what all he does through it. I have known Sriram for a long time but we never really talked at this length. It was nice to use this platform to connect with others who are contributing to the endurance community in various ways. He is a great story teller and I really enjoyed our conversation. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.   0:00:00 Intro 0:04:10 Talking of start of BBCH etc 0:06:30 His relationship with sport growing up, aerobics and running 0:13:10 Picking up his first bike from Rohan Kini, BOTS 0:24:10 Mysore to Kanyakumari ride as a teenager 0:30:30 Getting into road cycling and racing, BBCh, Wheelsports Kynkyny, Loki 0:41:10 Experience of working in cycling industry, Decathlon, ACE certification, MTB Himachal, SCOTT, 1:04:00 Sprocket Science, how it started 1:15:00 Doorstep bike servicing, Coaching, Gran Fondo rides with Sprocket Science 1:43:00 Closing comments     Sprocket Science on Insta https://www.instagram.com/sprocketscienceindia/        About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker    A bit about myself: I'm Venkat/Venkateswara Rao in my work avatar, working as a Chief Data Analyst in the IT industry in Bangalore. I'm Venky/Bikeyvenky for my friends in the cycling community.   All through my life I struggled with weight and health issues. After multiple failed attempts through the life to get fit and healthy, in 2008, I managed to lose 16kgs. My motivation was to be able to take care of my unborn son with the thought that "if I'm not able to take care of myself, how am I going to take care of my family?". When my son was 6 months old, having lost 16kgs, I picked up a bike to keep that weight off and stay fit. That became a passion and lost more weight and became better at it. I continue to train myself not just to stay fit but also race competitively in races in and outside the country. I also have been coaching a few riders to get stronger and faster at cycling since 2016.   With 'The Working Athlete Podcast', I hope to meet and talk to many people from all walks of life across different sports to learn how they manage an active lifestyle while doing well at work. I hope to share those learnings with all of you.  

इस एपिसोड में सुनिए, फिर यूपी लाया जाएगा साबरमती जेल में बंद बाहुबली अतीक अहमद, अमित शाह की बड़ी भविष्यवाणी, बताया कितनी सीटें जीतकर तीसरी बार आएंगे मोदी, कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक सड़क, गडकरी बोले- 2024 तक पूरा होगा सपना

Guru  Ayya Narayanar meditated in stillness & silence on the peak of sacred mountain Arunachala  for 18 years drinking just a cup of milk a day. He continued his powerful tapas for another nine years before attaining samadhi. He would remind those who climbed up the mountain seeking his blessings- "Recite my mantra invoking us. All that you need will be fulfilled. You do not need to be proximate to me in the physical."   The Mantra- Manifest your highest intent . Connect to the ancient lineage of the Siddhas. Alight the primordial grace Lamp within. Expand in Consciousness to deepen meditation and empowering wisdom. Connecting with both Gurus transforms our life, manifests and completes our human realities and fulfill our spiritual purpose.  There example, spiritual power can help us uplift ourselves and other now.Paramguru Avatar Ayya Vaikundar  1833- 1851 -created the most successful peaceful social revolution in India from Kanyakumari district, the southern most tip of India.  He uplifted an entire backward community against the tyranny of caste system and renewed the meaningfulness of Sanathana Dharma without its dogma.Satsang:Sri Ramana Maharishi's directions to find a Guru- Guru Ayya's 1st year in the Thiruvannamalai Temple with Mahasivaswamy - Guru Ayya's ascent up the mountain and his steadfast meditation Guru Ayya's Mantra AYYA SIVA SIVA SIVA SIVAAARAKARA ARAKARA Meaning of Mantra: The Power to ManifestSiva- Infinite Source GodArakara- Ra- fire/energy Ka- Earth/ Grounding Ra- Manifestation StoryGuru Ayya's MeditationGuru Ayya's omnipresence as in Manohar's birthday story Param Guru Ayya Vaikundar StoryTeachings Summary of Teachings- Lighting our Inner Lamp Awakening the Inner Guru Being the Vortex of Light Connecting to Guru Ayya & the lineage of GuruExpanding Consciousness and being successful in life Awakening higher purpose and attaining the ultimate potentials in life#Guru #Ayya #ayyavaikundar #Avatar #Spirit #Divine #Initiation #Mantra #ThirdEye #Satsang #Yoga #Nandhiji #meditation #consciousnessStorySri Ramana Maharishi's directions to find a Guru- Guru Ayya's 1st year in the Thiruvannamalai Temple with Mahasivaswamy - Guru Ayya's ascent up the mountain and his steadfast meditation Guru Ayya's Mantra AYYA SIVA SIVA SIVA SIVAAARAKARA ARAKARA Meaning of Mantra: The Power to ManifestSiva- Infinite Source GodArakara- Ra- fire/energy Ka- Earth/ Grounding Ra- Manifestation StoryGuru Ayya's MeditationGuru Ayya's omnipresence as in Manohar's birthday story Param Guru Ayya Vaikundar StoryTeachings Summary of Teachings- Lighting our Inner Lamp Awakening the Inner Guru Being the Vortex of Light Connecting to Guru Ayya & the lineage of GuruExpanding Consciousness and being successful in life Awakening higher purpose and attaining the ultimate potentials in life#Nandhiji #Arunachala #Mysticism #Siddha #Mantra #Stories #Story#Guru #Ayya #Ayyavaikundar #Avatar #Spirit #Divine #Initiation #Mantra #ThirdEye #Satsang #Yoga #Nandhiji #Meditation #Consciousness

Today's guest Amit Samarth is an ultra athlete who successfully completed many international ultra events like Race Across America. With the idea of creating an iconic ultra race in India Amit with his team has created Race Across India a 3600km race from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. He was not only the driving force behind making this race happen along with the organizing team, but he also took part in the race and set a course record of 6 days 23 hours. In this episode we talk about the work that went in to make Race Across India happen. Along with his experience of setting the course record, we talk about the amazing stories of the 26 participants in the first edition of the race.

Indian politician and a member of the Indian Parliament, Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra is one of the most talked about event in the current times. Starting in September 2022 from Kanyakumari, heading towards the north, the motto was to bring the nation together. But was this the only motto of this Yatra and what did this event achieve in the political term.  Joining our host Sidharth Bhatia on The Wire Talks is Professor of History & global thought, Shruti Kapila. She claims Yatra is a political intervention and also has a connection with the upcoming elections. The duo also talks about the potshots taken at the leader during his Yatra. Shruti further recalls some of the iconic events in the past as Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha & L.K. Advani's Rath Yatra.  Tune into The Wire Talks, a socio-political podcast every Tuesday on the IVM Podcast and all audio streaming platforms. Follow Shruti Kapila on Twitter. Follow Sidharth Bhatia on Twitter and Instagram The Wire Talks is a weekly podcast, in which each week host Sidharth Bhatia, Founder Editor of The Wire, will chat with guests on politics, society and culture. The guests may or may not be in the headlines, but they will definitely have a lot of interesting things to say. With a running time of 30 minutes and maybe more, these chats will not be like much of the mainstream media today, or like the instant gratification provided by social media. You can listen to this show on The Wire's website, the IVM Podcasts website and all audio streaming platforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A talk with SPIC-MACAY Founder Dr Kiran Seth on his mission & 'meditative' cycling journey Hello and welcome to DH Radio. Seventy-three year-old Dr Kiran Seth has been on a cycling journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, using a simple cycle without gears, GPS or any fancy accessory. This founder of the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture amongst the Youth (SPIC-MACAY), a movement that began 45 years ago, was in Bengaluru recently. In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to Dr Kiran on his cycling journey to celebrate India's composite heritage, the message of cycling itself as a means to good health and its Gandhian simplicity. Listen in...

Aravindan Neelakandan is a co-author of the hugely successful and bestseller book, Breaking India. He has done a Cultural Economics project from the Junior Research Fellowship from Department of Culture, Government of India on the ruins of Kanyakumari district and has field experience of culture conservation. His best seller book, ‘Breaking India' explores the historical development of fabricated fault lines threatening the unity of India. Other books authored by him in Tamil explore culture, history, science and technology. As the contributing editor of Swarajya he focuses mainly on culture, science, philosophy of science and history. His latest book 'Hindutva: Origins, Evolution & Future' is out. You can order your copy here: https://www.amazon.in/Hindutva-Origin-Evolution-Aravindan-Neelakandan/dp/9392209061/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27HV5V5FF3NG8&keywords=aravindan+neelakandan&qid=1670596168&s=books&sprefix=aravindan%2Cstripbooks%2C210&sr=1-1

Today on #InnovationSportsLife we have someone who runs insane distances. She recently ran 100km non-stop (about 11 hours), and holds three Guinness world records. In 2019, she ran from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, The Trans India Run Challenge. She covered almost 4000 km in 87 days (13 days before the world record timeline), became the fastest female runner to run from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, and set a new world record. In 2021, she completed her 2nd world record running challenge, The Golden Quadrilateral Run Challenge; it was 6000 Km long. She not just completed the challenge but broke the previous record by 82 days. After Golden Quadrilateral Run, she ran on one of the world's most challenging roads, The Manali to Leh Highway. She completed that Manali-Leh Running challenge in 6 Days and 12 hours. In July 2022, she completed her 4th expedition, The Siachen-Kargil Run (470 KM in 6 days and 8 hours). It was a tribute run to our army Bravehearts on the Kargil Vijay Diwas. Get ready to hear from Sufiya Sufi. Watch the full episode now.01:31 - Running for 11 hours straight03:45 - How India appears to an Ultra Runner05:45 - The Zone for a runner06:15 - Music while running07:15 - Planning nutrition and rest during runs08:05 - How villages help runners08:40 - A beautiful moment in Kashmir10:30 - Himalayan ultrarun - Manali to Leh16:24 - What not to do for Ladakh runs19:37 - Food in remote areas21:15 - Bio breaks for ultra runners face24:00 - How to keep going for tough targets26:00 - Qatar ExpeditionSupport Sufiya's expeditions at https://www.ketto.org/fundraiser/support-sufiyas-next-fkt-running-challenge-fastest-run-across-qatarFollow Hemang Shah at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hemangJoin his FREE newsletter at https://www.innovationsportslife.com/

The yatra began in Kanyakumari as a Congress programme in September. But as it enters north India, rival political parties see it as an attempt to give it a pan-opposition colour.  

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Indian Ultracycling community for a long time has attempted to break the speed record for the fastest completion of riding from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. We now have an official international category race - RACE ACROSS INDIA initiated by India's top international ultracyclist Dr. Amit Samarth & race directed by Vivitt Walve. Tune in as we discuss how this race is being planned, prep required for athletes and also what is in the box for the racers. +1 more nugget, this race is now certified by World Ultra Cycling Association (WUCA) and once in every 3 years, India will be the host for World Ultracycling Championships! Listen & Gear up, registrations open now: https://raceacrossindia.org/   Plus, we have got a GIVEAWAY FOR YOU!!2 lucky winners could win an amazing backpack that can help you manage your luggage better during those long adventures. Special thanks to our friends at Tripole Gears All you got to do is 1. Follow @hittheroadpod & @tripolegears on Instagram 2. Tag us in your insta story sharing the best cycling moment of your life   Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The band of 150 walkers is currently in Karnataka leg of 3,570 km journey from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. They range from 27 to 58 years old, and nearly 30% are women.

Today's guests are Amit Samarth, Jeetu Nayak and Anirudh who are the organizers of RaceAcrossIndia, a 3650km race from Srinagar to Kanyakumari that is slated to happen in Feb next year. Amit and his team have the distinction of successfully completing RaceAcrossAmerica and many other ultra cycling challenges across the globe. In this episode we talk about the inspiration for Race Across India and what it takes for a cyclist to complete the event. The team shared details about the race and what can be expected by the participants who sign up for Race Across India. The event itself has the potential to become one of the most prestigious races from India and it was great to talk to the team behind it. 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:50 How the idea for Race Across India took shape 0:11:35 Why not give a challenging race at one tenth of budget, the route Srinagar to Kanyakumari, Categories, Cut-off times, what does it take for a cyclist to complete Race Across India 0:21:55 Cutoff times, are they too relaxed or challenging enough in Indian conditions, traffic and road conditions etc 0:31:55 Managing with limited resources, planning the ride with enough sleep to finish the race 0:34:45 What is the budget involved for completing an event like this? 0:39:20 Race according to WUCA standards, leveraging technology for the race 0:43:55 Dates for the first edition, coverage for the race, the need for the community to come together to make these races a success, ultra cycling events growing in India 0:48:00 Closing remarks! Link to Race Across India: https://raceacrossindia.org/ Some Links Below: Working Athlete Community on FB. Link to Anchor Voice messages About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker

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Parvinder was doing well until she was 22, when she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and ended up needing a wheelchair. Despite her physical challenges, Parvinder has never let them stop her from pursuing her dreams to travel and to see the world. At 38, she decided to follow her passions and became a solo traveller. While travelling she has undertaken numerous adventure activities from paragliding in Taiwan, snorkelling in Australia, parasailing and kayaking in Udupi, and zip-lining in Ecuador, South America. At 52, Parvinder has now explored 59 countries and she's not planning on stopping anytime soon. For Parvinder, there are many lovely experiences and stories that she would like to share with the world and if she could inspire even one person, it would make her really happy. Parvinder in her own words: “I have been travelling solo for more than a decade using my wheelchair. I have a small budget and aim to use public transport and hostels where ever wheelchair friendly. In 2020 and 2021 I drove my car from Bombay to Delhi and then from Bombay to Kanyakumari.” New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out. To support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Sign up as a Patron -  www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you.    Show Notes Who is Parvinder in her own words Not considering herself old Being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 15 Going through severe pain Her love for all kinds of sports Having a lot of faith in God Being bedridden for 5 years Taking herbal medicine Getting onto a manual wheelchair How her love for travel started Wanting to travel on a budget Being refused to travel without a companion Life changes after receiving an automated wheelchair as a gift Being on her own and being able to go wherever she wants Going to Hong Kong with a friend Deciding to travel to Bali alone Getting herself a cheap flight and a budgeted hotel Getting help from people wherever she goes Encountered challenges while travelling alone in a wheelchair Having faith and being fearless Learned lessons from her trip to China Magical moments while travelling to 59 countries Travelling by bus and metro and staying in hostels Getting into full detail about her time in China Making travel videos to share and inspire others during lockdown Getting used to highway driving Driving from Mumbai to Delhi Driving around nature and being closer to it 2020 as the best year for her and many people Not earning money from social media Wheelchair-friendly places Advice and tips for people in wheelchairs and solo travellers   Social Media   Instagram @wheelchairandeye    Facebook @PammuParvinderChawla    Youtube @wheelchairandeye   

Subu Narayanan has an amazing transformational story to share. He is a person of extremes and loves doing routinely what many consider impossible. He lost 70kgs in 90 days by walking for 40-50kms a day every day. From 150kgs he came down to 80kgs. He then walked for around 3400km in 51 days from Kanyakumari to Kashmir to promote road safety awareness. He then picked up cycling and has been cycling insane number of kilometers year after year. He cycled a massive 33,000km in 2020 alone. In this episode, Subu shares his endurance journey alog with his various memories from his walk from one end of India to the other. He also shares his favorite pacing strategy for FTP test and what works for him in terms of nutrition for ultra long endurance rides. 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:45 Sports as a kid 0:06:00 From 150kgs to 74kgs. Massive transformational journey 0:19:30 Walking 3400km in 51 days to spread road safety 0:32:20 Getting into cycling 0:41:35 Getting into training with power for cycling; his pacing strategy for FTP test 0:48:25 Riding through Covid Pandemic and getting into brevet riding 0:54:10 Brevet riding experience 1:01:40 Tips for working athletes 1:05:05 His on bike nutrition 1:09:30 Closing remarks! Some Links Below: Working Athlete Community on FB. Link to Anchor Voice messages About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker

Rima Shah's first Ayurvedic teachers were her grandparents and parents who taught her many Ayurvedic home remedies and spiritual practices. She has been studying herbs and medicinal plants for 30 years, completing both Western and Ayurvedic herbal studies. She was part of the core faculty of Kanyakumari, Ayurvedic school in Milwaukee, WI in 2004-2008. She founded and created the Apothecary at Kanyakumari in 2004 and created some of her signature products. She also has taken numerous trips to India to enhance her knowledge through advance studies in Ayurvedic herbalism, Panchakarma, and women's health. Rima has maintained an individual Ayurveda practice in the city of Milwaukee for the past seventeen years. She has also counselled women through birth, prenatal and postpartum care using her knowledge in midwifery and doula work, folk medicine and ancient Ayurvedic care for the childbearing woman. She has taught at Kanyakumari Ayurveda and Yoga School, the Bhavana Institute for Ayurveda and Yoga, and currently teaches a federally financially funded Ayurveda program at the Institute of Beauty and Wellness.  Why should we pay attention to seasonal shifts? What happens to our body at specific crossovers between different seasons? Do we adjust protocols based open body constitution or season? What are times where we are likely to feel seasonal impact as poor sleep? What are five specific steps that we must take to navigate seasonal shifts? For more on Rima Shah, you can follow her: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diva-Ayurveda-316644125785    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rimashah.ayurveda/   Related Episodes: 079 - Ayurvedic Diet & Nutrition for Better Sleep With Sarah Kruse  059 - Ratricharya-An Ayurvedic Nighttime Routine With Rima Shah  003 - Ayurveda and Sleep with Dr Manmohan  -For more on Deepa: Deepa is an Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Author and a Yogini at Phytothrive. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 14 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the YourStory100 Digital Influencers Of 2020. Her book on sleep with HarperCollins releases in 2022. She has been featured on the award winning podcast 15-Minute Matrix and UK Health Radio discussing sleep.

In one of the shrines of the Thanumalayan temple in Kanyakumari district, India, is the stone sculpture of a four-armed deity sitting cross-legged in Sukhasana (“easy pose” – similar to sitting in a simple cross-legged position) holding a battle-axe, a large shell, a vase and a staff around which the deity entwines a long trunk. At first glance, one would think that this is the famous elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha except that this deity is clearly female. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://martinifisher.com/2022/06/02/vinayaki/

This is the next in my series of conversations with filmmaker Michael Wood, where we discuss some of poet C. Subramania Bharati's most famous and important contributions as a champion of women's rights. Bharati believed that women should be leaders, writing, in a poem entitled  "Pudumai Penn," that the "new kind of woman" he imagined would "write all the laws" for society. No advocate of women's rights has been more impassioned, in India or elsewhere, during Bharati's times or since - or more convincing.  Episode 4 features A. Kanyakumari's "Melting Aura" played by her  Carnatic String Ensemble. She writes: "This piece as the name suggests melts the listener's mood with its beautiful structure and scintillating Raga – the Charukesi. Though the piece is Indian Classical in its tone, the arrangement gives it another dimension without compromising the authenticity of the respective genres."  It also excerpts a scintillating performance on the ghatam, a traditional clay pot used as a percussion instrument in South Indian classical music, by leading ghatam maestro Suresh Vaidyanathan. Executive Producer & Host: Mira T. Sundara Rajan Engineer: Emma Markowitz Producer: Bradley W. Vines Music Credits for "Melting Aura": Composed by Sangeetha Kalanidhi A Kanyakumari Arranged By Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan Performed in Octaves by: Guru A Kanyakumari, Kalaimamani Embar S Kannan, V Sanjeev, Anuthama Murali, Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan, Sayee Rakshith Live Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan Music Credits for Ghatam Solo: Drums of India, V. Suresh On Ghatam - Bickram Ghosh Bickram Ghosh writes: "Ghatam is one of the most ancient percussion instruments of South India. It is a clay pot with narrow mouth and its soothing sound takes you to a different world. "Experience the tranquilizing sound of Ghatam in the live performance of famous percussionist V. Suresh." Subscribe to Bickram Ghosh youtube channel.

In this next episode with world-renowned filmmaker Michael Wood ("The Story of India"), the theme is Bharati's beloved Tamil language, and the poet's fight to preserve it against the encroachment of English. Bharati's concerns are highly relevant in today's world, where linguistic diversity is globally threatened, and the poet's attitude offers fascinating ways of meeting this challenge. Michael and Mira explore the idea of a future where  Indian literature takes its place alongside major works from the Western canon, and quality translation forges new paths between cultures, building new hopes for mutual understanding. Episode 3 features A. Kanyakumari's "Melting Aura" played by her  Carnatic String Ensemble. She writes: "This piece as the name suggests melts the listener's mood with its beautiful structure and scintillating Raga – the Charukesi. Though the piece is Indian Classical in its tone, the arrangement gives it another dimension without compromising the authenticity of the respective genres."  It also excerpts a scintillating performance on the ghatam, a traditional clay pot used as a percussion instrument in South Indian classical music, by leading ghatam maestro Suresh Vaidyanathan. Executive Producer & Host: Mira T. Sundara Rajan Engineer: Emma Markowitz Producer: Bradley W. Vines Production Consultant: Jacqueline Santos Music Credits for "Melting Aura": Composed by Sangeetha Kalanidhi A Kanyakumari Arranged By Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan Performed in Octaves by: Guru A Kanyakumari, Kalaimamani Embar S Kannan, V Sanjeev, Anuthama Murali, Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan, Sayee Rakshith Live Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan Music Credits for Ghatam Solo: Drums of India, V. Suresh On Ghatam - Bickram Ghosh Bickram Ghosh writes: "Ghatam is one of the most ancient percussion instruments of South India. It is a clay pot with narrow mouth and its soothing sound takes you to a different world. "Experience the tranquilizing sound of Ghatam in the live performance of famous percussionist V. Suresh." Subscribe to Bickram Ghosh youtube channel.

This is the first in a series of episodes where world-renowned filmmaker Michael Wood ("The Story of India") and Mira discuss C. Subramania Bharati. This episode covers the story behind the new book of Bharati's English writings, The Coming Age, reviews Bharati's life and times, and considers the place of his writing in a "decolonized curriculum". Episode 2 features a composition  by violinist A. Kanyakumari entitled "Melting Aura" and played by her Carnatic String Ensemble. She writes: "This piece as the name suggests melts the listener's mood with its beautiful structure and scintillating Raga – the Charukesi. Though the piece is Indian Classical in its tone, the arrangement gives it another dimension without compromising the authenticity of the respective genres."  Executive Producer & Host: Mira T. Sundara Rajan Producer: Bradley W. Vines Engineer: Ausma Lace Production Consultant: Jacqueline Santos Music Credits for "Melting Aura": Composed by Sangeetha Kalanidhi A Kanyakumari Arranged By Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan Performed in Octaves by: Guru A Kanyakumari, Kalaimamani Embar S Kannan, V Sanjeev, Anuthama Murali, Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan, Sayee Rakshith Live Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan

In the season finale of Getting Meta 2021, I am absolutely thrilled to have Srini Swaminathan as a guest. Srini is extremely active in the social service space - having organised several fundraisers, Covid reliefs, was on-ground for the farmer protests, was a part of Teach for India, and so so much more. But even if you exclude that, there is so much to talk to him about - he's an active marathoner, he's cycled from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, and Kutch to Guwahati. He is also just an incredible guy. Eternally optimistic, lots of stories… He started life in poverty but he's led a very rich life. He's recently written a book on sustainability as well, which happily, coincides with the release of this episode. In this interview, we speak about:His childhood and how that shaped himAsking why - and how that has driven everything that he's doneHis motto for social service - Show up consistently, serve, share genuinely.How he himself changed: From a sheltered life in poverty, to a dauntingly huge college, to oil fields in Venezuela, leaving a lucrative job to become a teacher, to endurance sport.Learning from bad experiences.Starting with an expiry date in mind & planning for worst case scenarioNear death experiences - four of them (!) and what he learnt from thatHow he went from having asthma to finishing 28 full marathonsAnd finally… Staying positive Everything Srini:Twitter: https://twitter.com/srini091Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/srini091AboutMe: https://about.me/srini091https://amzn.to/2UIU7h4References made during the show, not in order:“What will I do about it” an Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CA8PM6EJxOx/

These mini episodes which air each Friday are on short guided sleep sessions. These ten minute sessions will guide you through gentle breath work, meditation, deep relations, visualisations, gratitude and affirmations, all to hold your hand and help you fall asleep! Play them each night to help your body shift into a parasympathetic mode where you can rest and heal. Rima Shah's first Ayurvedic teachers were her grandparents and parents who taught her many Ayurvedic home remedies and spiritual practices. She has been studying herbs and medicinal plants for 30 years, completing both Western and Ayurvedic herbal studies. She was part of the core faculty of Kanyakumari, Ayurvedic school in Milwaukee, WI in 2004-2008. She founded and created the Apothecary at Kanyakumari in 2004 and created some of her signature products. She also has taken numerous trips to India to enhance her knowledge through advance studies in Ayurvedic herbalism, Panchakarma, and women's health. Rima has maintained an individual Ayurveda practice in the city of Milwaukee for the past seventeen years. She has also counselled women through birth, prenatal and postpartum care using her knowledge in midwifery and doula work, folk medicine and ancient Ayurvedic care for the childbearing woman. She has taught at Kanyakumari Ayurveda and Yoga School, the Bhavana Institute for Ayurveda and Yoga, and currently teaches a federally financially funded Ayurveda program at the Institute of Beauty and Wellness. Marma is a magical word. This is a guided session on Marma with Rima Shah  

Rima Shah's first Ayurvedic teachers were her grandparents and parents who taught her many Ayurvedic home remedies and spiritual practices. She has been studying herbs and medicinal plants for 30 years, completing both Western and Ayurvedic herbal studies. She was part of the core faculty of Kanyakumari, Ayurvedic school in Milwaukee, WI in 2004-2008. She founded and created the Apothecary at Kanyakumari in 2004 and created some of her signature products. She also has taken numerous trips to India to enhance her knowledge through advance studies in Ayurvedic herbalism, Panchakarma, and women's health. Rima has maintained an individual Ayurveda practice in the city of Milwaukee for the past seventeen years. She has also counselled women through birth, prenatal and postpartum care using her knowledge in midwifery and doula work, folk medicine and ancient Ayurvedic care for the childbearing woman. She has taught at Kanyakumari Ayurveda and Yoga School, the Bhavana Institute for Ayurveda and Yoga, and currently teaches a federally financially funded Ayurveda program at the Institute of Beauty and Wellness.    Ratriacharya - An Ayurvedic Nighttime Routine   Did Rima at first resist her ancestral roots with Ayurveda?   Today's emphasis on sleep research with circadian rhythm has such strong roots in Ayurveda. Is Ayurveda given its due?   What does Ayurveda say about Circadian Medicine?   How can Vata, Pitta and Kapha be best described?   What are Vata Pitta and Kapha times of day?   What is the best way to build structure to meals, meal timing and dinacharya?   Marma is a magical word. What is Marma and what is Marma for sleep?   What is a great Ratriacharya, Ayurvedic nighttime routine?    What is Rima's formula to follow for good sleep?   For more on Rima Shah, you can follow her:   Website: https://divaayurveda.com     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diva-Ayurveda-316644125785   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rimashah.ayurveda/  LinkedIn: Related Episodes:   055 - 1st Anniversary! Doctor Of The Future Is The Patient With Sachin Patel    040 - Circadian Rhythm & Endocrine Function with Dr Joshua Rosenthal, M.D    003 - Ayurveda and Sleep with Dr Manmohan    -For more on Deepa:   Deepa is a Yoga therapist for over two decades and a Functional Nutritionist for five. She brings together her experience in therapeutic & transformational yoga and deep learning in nutrition based on the principles of functional medicine to her practice Phytothrive. The focus has been on merging together the deep science of the functional world with the deep symbolism of ancient wisdom. She has a masterful understanding of the human anatomy with cohesive understanding of physiology to offer what can be classified as true bio-individual mind, body & spirit nutrition. Having a son with a rare adrenal condition gave her a deep insight into the working of the adrenals and the stress response, as it relates to all health and sleep.    Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 13 times NY Times Bestselling Author twice. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. Deepa has twenty years of experience in wellness, where she has focus on sleep nutrition, women's health, detoxification, skin health and adrenal function. She is in the YourStory100 Digital Influencers Of 2020.   Weekly Newsletter:

This episode  will surely inspire your next big bike touring adventure as we chat with cyclist Devansh Alijar about his epic 4000km cycling journey. Devansh cycled from Jammu in the North of India all the way to Kanyakumari on India's southern tip. Learn more about the necessary gear when bike touring through one of the most populated countries in the world. On this episode, Devansh and our hosts have an in-depth discussion about the highs and lows of long-haul cycle touring.   Find out how Devansh went from working in a bike shop to tackling this incredible bike tour, and discover why India is an ideal place for your next cycling adventure! Devansh shares highlights of this legendary cross-country cycling tour including must-see regions, and safety tips. You can follow Devansh's journey on youtube!  Whether you're looking to experience India by bike or on foot the possibilities are endless. Check out a full list of spectacular adventure tours in India. Check out our Instagram @10Adventures for more adventure travel inspo

Super Randonneur, Bharat Pannu, was the first Indian to successfully complete any Ultra race in India of a distance longer than 400 miles in the 1st edition of Inspire India's 1,000 km Ultra Spice Race (and he later went on to win the 1,750 km category in 2019). Bharat also completed the 2017 Race Around Austria (RAA) in a 2-man team, becoming the first Indians to successfully finish any ultra race in Europe. Then after a last minute injury prevented Bharat from making it to the starting line of his 2019 Race Across America (RAAM) attempt, he went on to set the world record traversing India from North to South, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, a distance of 3,604 km in 8d 9h 45m. Still on Bharat's bucket list: London-Edinburgh-London (LEL), Paris-Brest-Paris Randonneur (PBP), and of course, RAAM. Let's roll!

I have recently published an article Rama Atlantis War, where I had mentioned that Seth of Osiris lineage fought with Rama and Rama defeated him, thereby establishing the Rama Empire in Sumeria.Lemuria is called as Kumari Kandam in Tamil Literature and Tamil Literature abounds in Lemuria references. Please read my posts on this. If Horus and Rama had entered into a pact to defeat Seth and Lemurians, who were Lemurians and in what state had they had been? I remembered the description in Tamil of the Kumarikandam especially in the Sangam Literature and their assertion about the city of Kapadapuram, also called as Kavatam. ‘According to historians, Kuadam was very close to Tiruchendur. Abraham Pandithar says that Greeks in those days named it as Periplus port' ( Wiki) The Tami land extended from Kapadapuram to Then Madurai. The distance is about 7460Kms and the western side the land stretched to Africa!( 700 Katham) In this area there were 49 Tamil Kingdoms, called Ezheezh Nadukal( 7*7 countries). ‘ Adiyarkunallar mentions that the lost land extended from Pahruli river in the north to the Kumari river in the South. It was located to the south of Kanyakumari, and covered an area of 700 kavatam (a unit of unknown measurement). It was divided into 49 territories (natu), classified in the following seven categories: Elu teñku natu (“Seven coconut lands”) Elu Maturai natu (“Seven mango lands”) Elu munpalai natu (“Seven front sandy lands”) Elu pinpalai natu (“Seven back sandy lands”) Elu kunra natu (“Seven hilly lands”) Elu kunakarai natu (“Seven coastal lands”) Elu kurumpanai natu (“Seven dwarf-palm lands”)(wiki) Many Tamil Hindu shrines have legendary accounts of surviving the floods mentioned in Hindu mythology. These include the prominent temples of Kanyakumari, Kanchipuram, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Sirkazhi and Tiruvottiyur.[8]:57–69 There are also legends of temples submerged under the sea, such as the Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram. The Puranas place the beginning of the most popular Hindu flood myth – the legend of Manu – in South India. The Sanskrit-language Bhagavata Purana (dated 500 BCE-1000 CE) describes its protagonist Manu (aka Satyavrata) as the Lord of Dravida (South India). TheMatsya Purana (dated 250–500 CE) also begins with Manu practicing tapas on Mount Malaya of South India.[8]:57 Manimeghalai (dated around 6th century CE) mentions that the ancient Chola port city of Kavirippumpattinam (present-day Puhar) was destroyed by a flood. It states that this flood was sent by the Hindu deity Indra, because the king forgot to celebrate a festival dedicated to him. There are refernces in Atlantis legends that the earth had an inner core populated with people The term Kapatam means Window. Probably the reference in the Atlantis legend means Kapadapuram when they say Lemurians emerge from the sea. The Kapadapuram was established by  a Tamil Pandya King . ‘With this loss of the large territories of the Pandiya country and the demise the Paandiya king Kadungkon, the next successor to Paandiyan throne was the king Paandiyan Nediyoan. This king escaped the great disaster and moved more towards the north and captured many new regions including parts of Chera and Chola countries and made them into a new Pandiyan country. He distributed the captured lands to his subjects who met the loss of their own lands but possibly escaped this great tragedy, made him get the title “Nilam Tharu Thiruvit Pandiyan” (which means: “the Pandiyan who made the kind gesture of lands”) and as “Nilam Tharu Thiruvit Nediyoan”. The Paandiyan king Nediyon built his new capital city at Kapaadapuram (Kavaadam) closer to the sea. The Paandiyan king with a view of preventing further sea disasters had a festival in celeberation for the Sea God, and hence he was known as “Munneer Vilavu Nediyon” (Munner Vilavu = Sea (God) celeberation) and also as https://ramanisblog.in/2015/10/26/rama-atlantis-war-kavatam-periplus-port-window-of-lemuria/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ramanispodcast/message

What were you doing just before you turned 18 years old? For Om Hitendra Mahajan, he was celebrating his birthday early by breaking a Guinness World Record, cycling the entire country of India from Kashmir in the North to Kanyakumari in the South––a total of 3,600 km (roughly 2,200 miles)––in a record time of 8 days 7 hours 38 minutes. But like most ultra cycling adventures, it wasn't without its difficulties. Fortunately for Om, he had an all-star crew with Indian ultra cycling great, Kabir Rachure who finished RAAM solo in 2019, and Om's own father, Hitendra Mahajan, and uncle, Mahendra Mahajan, who were the first 2-person Indian team to finish RAAM in 2015. Most surprisingly, however, is that Om has only been riding ultra distances for 3 months before his world record attempt, after 5 years of National level road racing. Om's next adventure: the 2021 edition of the Race Across America. You'll definitely want to follow this young superstar's journey! Let's roll!

In conversation with Omkar Diwekar a cinematographer and national award-winning film, Unreserved. Don't know what a cinematographer does? This is a continuing dialogue on the different folks involved in the video creation, editing, and distribution process. [00:00:00]Naga S: [00:00:00] Thank you so much for taking time to be on the podcast. [00:00:04] Omkar: [00:00:04] Thank you. Thank you so much.   [00:00:05]Naga S: [00:00:05] A good place to start would be to tell us what your passion is and how you're making it manifest.   [00:00:13]Omkar: [00:00:13] I'm a cinematographer. I work, in Bombay as a freelance cinematographer. I, Majorly love to shoot, nonfiction, the documentary films, but has documentaries. Don't provide a lot of, financial help, in India, especially I, I do, sort of like digital commercials and short films, and I do aspire to, get into fiction filmmaking as well.   [00:00:37]that is also a long-term target.   [00:00:41] Naga S: [00:00:41] Got it. So how is, so there, there are all these terms, right? Like there's a director, there's a producer, there's a cinematographer. So what, what do all these different people do? And, in that, what, what do you specifically do?   [00:00:53] Omkar: [00:00:53] Okay. So I am a cinematographer. So my department is, camera, lighting, [00:01:00] collaborating with the director, before we go on the shoot. my job is to collaborate with the director and, sort of, combine his vision with the technical, know-how that is needed because filmmaking is ultimately, it's an art, but it's a scientific art. [00:01:16]there's a lot of, science that goes behind, how you capture the images, how you record the sound. So, it's filmmaking in itself is a collaboration of various kinds of people who are, who specialize in various different departures. So, Peter, who has a vision for that particular story? He has, he has seen the film already in his head even before, he sets foot on the stage on the, on the set. [00:01:44] So it's the cinematographer's job to really, understand his vision, how he sees the film, and try to get it, on camera. So that's, that's predominantly the job.   [00:01:57]Naga S: [00:01:57] Got it. the shift from [00:02:00] engineering to, you know, something on the creative lens must be, must be a big one. So what, what inspired you, or what pushed you to make that shift happen?   [00:02:08]Omkar: [00:02:08] okay. So, let me go back B before, engineering to answer your question. So as a child, actually my father used to, so are you, you remember how on-duty version? every Friday and Saturday and Sunday, they would be filmed in the evening. So, so my father and he used to be home, on, on the weekends, he would, Said set me down, before the film would start and he's a huge fan.   [00:02:35] So, and every time there would be a film playing, he would sit me down like an half an hour before the film would start. And he would, you know, very, enthusiastically, he would explain, he would tell me this is going to happen in this film. This film is about that. And he's going to do this. He's going to do that.   [00:02:55] And it used to be very exciting for me because. my father is in general, a [00:03:00] very shy person. So, he was, he's very reserved kind of a person. So this was like a , rare, chance for me to, you know, have some kind of a bond with him. And that's how, this fascination for films really grew for me from my childhood , I used to watch a lot of films as a kid, when I was in my junior college, I used to bunk college and go watch films, at the theater.   [00:03:26] And, and then, when I was in engineering college, what happened actually was like, unfortunately, in the first year of my engineering college, I had an accident and, my leg was like burned from a side and I underwent an operation and. Because of that. I had to sit out a year, the, my first year of engineering.   [00:03:47] I [00:03:47] Naga S: [00:03:47] Oh, [00:03:48] Omkar: [00:03:48] I could not. Yeah, I could not give my, second semester exams. It's like the accident happened just a day before, my maths exam on of the second   [00:03:57] Naga S: [00:03:57] wow. Almost seems like it's on [00:04:00] purpose.   [00:04:00] Omkar: [00:04:00] Yeah, you could say, so like in hindsight, I'm happy about it, but yeah, so I had to sit out there exams and, and so I had one year of nothing that's and, I was pretty clueless.   [00:04:13] I mean, first year you have no idea what to do in life., I was just home jobless and, this friend of mine from college, he, one day he would, he just came up to me and he said, why don't you join the theater circle of the college? And, you know, instead of doing that thing, you could just watch films, like, read books or something like that.   [00:04:37] So that kind of, just gave me something to do. So pony has a lot of, theater culture, especially into college competitions. So I did that. And while doing that, I got in touch with some people from FTI. And then I got to know about the pony international film festival.   [00:04:57] So that kind of set me off on [00:05:00] that path, where I started watching a lot of cinema. I made some friends at FTI. I started assisting them on their projects at FDI, all this while being pretty absent, in college. like by the end of my, by the end of final year of engineering, I was pretty much clueless as to what I want to do.   [00:05:19] I just knew that I didn't want to do anything related to engineering. I had, certain other options, but, So like, around the end of the final year of engineering, I sort of knew that I wanted to pursue filmmaking. then I didn't know what exactly I wanted to do in filmmaking. Like there are different avenues.   [00:05:39], I, for sure I knew that, direction is not for me or acting is not for me. I knew that because.   [00:05:46] Naga S: [00:05:46] If I can [00:05:47] Omkar: [00:05:47] Yeah, because see, acting is something that is, it requires a lot out of you. You need to really put yourself out there for the world to see. Right. , I'm a pretty reserved kind of a person.   [00:05:57] I like to be in the background. I [00:06:00] like to be a little bit low profile, you know? So, and again, direction is sort of the same in a different way, because again, everybody's looking at you and everybody, you are answerable to a lot of people, and again, you are also, managing a lot of people, you're managing all the departments and it's a very responsible kind of a job.   [00:06:23]so I sort of knew that I don't want to go there, but I want to be involved in filmmaking, but I also want to, do something that really, is important. To do the basic basics of filmmaking. So I thought of editing and cinematography. and then when I was assisting people at FTI that sort of, gave me a lot of, understanding and learning.   [00:06:46] As to, what each department means. I literally, after I completed engineering, some projects, I, that I assisted at FTI, I was literally just like a production assistant. and my jobs were job would be simply [00:07:00] to, get the food from place to place, be to all the group. So that's literally where I started from and doing all of that really gave me an understanding of each and every department, what each and every person is supposed to do.   [00:07:13] And it also taught me like FKA. The environment is so good. FDA usually gets a very bad name, but the one thing that it really taught me there that, every student over there really values each and every person's job, like even, taking that food from place to place B, was an important job and they understood the value of it. [00:07:35] So, but while doing that I understood what, his department, does, to achieve that final goal of the final film. And, so I sort of, gravitated towards the camera. And then, the I, a couple of projects I assisted, the cinematographers over there. And then in 2013, I attempted the FDA entrance exam.   [00:07:59]until then [00:08:00] I did not have a camera or anything as such. And, and still, I got through for the, interviews of both, TV, cinematography course and film, cinematography course at FDA. And that's when my parents were suddenly like, okay, he has potential. He's not just wasting his years. And that's when I got my first camera.   [00:08:21]I got selected for the TV course that year, but it's a one-year course. And I was like, I thought, I'll wait it out. And I'll try again next year. so I didn't take up admission in 2013. And in 2014, they did not have admissions because they had to clear out the 2008 batch, which was still not cleared up.   [00:08:41] So, unfortunately I could not get into FDI and, but then 2014, I shifted to Bombay because by then it was like, I have to do something. I can't just sit at home and not do anything. So my family was pretty concerned because I was, [00:09:00] it was really not doing anything. till the summer of 2014, it was just, watching films, going to FTI, watching films over there and just yeah, 2012.   [00:09:12] Naga S: [00:09:12] Okay. [00:09:12]Omkar: [00:09:12] for two years, I was not doing anything that just watching films was all that I was doing. I was literally watching like at least two films every day. and, so then 2014, one of my friends who's now a pretty well established DOP. his name is . he, suggested to me that, you should go to Xavier's Institute of communications in Bombay.   [00:09:33]which is like a one-year, filmmaking course, in Vegas. Cynthia has called his mom. So, and, and he said that it would be good for you. You will get some kind of exposure for, the, how the industry works in Bombay, how people function in Bombay, how Bombay as a city itself is. And, maybe after doing that one year, cause you can come back for FTI.   [00:09:53] You will have already have established some contacts over there. It will help you. And I kind of just thought it's [00:10:00] good to do good advice. So I went for it. I gave the entrance and I got selected. So I did the one year course, at XIC in Bombay. And since then I have been in Bombay. I started getting work after XIC. [00:10:14]and yeah, so that's pretty much my filmmaking journey. [00:10:19]Naga S: [00:10:19] After they after. Yeah. Now, so do you continue being in Bombay? Because now you've said that you're never in Bombay for five years, right? What happens next? [00:10:28] Omkar: [00:10:28] Yeah. So now my life is pretty much in Bombay because, so during XIC I met my wife, we got married in 2017. [00:10:38] Naga S: [00:10:38] Oh, congratulations.   [00:10:39] Omkar: [00:10:39] Thank you. she's from Bombay itself, so, and I pretty much, most of the work is in Bombay. so. Life is pretty much set in Bombay. Now I have, my parents stay in pony, so I'm coming and going, but, I think it will be, I'll have to be in Bombay.   [00:10:58]the idea is, [00:11:00] like I would love to go back to pony, and work from there. but it will take some time.   [00:11:06]Naga S: [00:11:06] But I guess for the, for the kind of work that you're doing, Bombay is the place to be right.   [00:11:11] Omkar: [00:11:11] Yeah. especially for commercial work, majority of the work happens in Bombay, the, for like digital commercials, the short films and web series and. all that kind of stuff happens in Bombay. Poonja also has its own industry, but it's mostly regional. Bombay is more Hindi specific or, you know, urban . [00:11:35] And I personally enjoy shooting non-fiction more, I  like shooting documentaries a lot more. so after I completed XIC I, a friend of mine put me in touch with these people at camera and shorts and, with, I worked with them for a year and that's where I met, Samarth Mahajan   [00:11:54] he, he had this idea of, making a film about people traveling in general compartments, [00:12:00] in the country. so. I really loved that idea. And we set off on that journey that was in 2016 and it was three of us. We traveled all across the country, for 17 days create, in general compartments and we shot, with people traveling in general compartments.   [00:12:21] It was just a series of conversations. we never even thought that it would become a film. we just went thinking that, you know, let's just see what happens. we were, it was pretty naive. We were like beginners, trying to do something. And, it sort of really changed, our lives, in a lot of ways because not only did it, change our perspective of, life itself, it also gave our careers.   [00:12:49]a big, boost in a way when the film was done and, and then the next year when we released it, we, it got a national award, and it was sort of really, [00:13:00] was, what do you call it? vindication to, you know, a lot of, our, passion and. Why we do the things we do.   [00:13:09] So, yeah, so that, really helped us like that film really changed a lot of things for us. And then after that, we started working on another film, Samarth and me, with, the, the people at camera and shorts. We started working on another film called the Borderlands which is basically, a film where we are trying to explore the lives of people living on the borders of the country, and stories of people, beyond the conversations of politics and, military.   [00:13:40] And, it just, tried to try and to explore, the daily lives of these people, which are normally, you don't get to talk about. So that's the idea of that film. So we've been working on that film for over two years now. So yeah, so I really enjoyed that process, going out and shooting, with real life people with real people, real [00:14:00] stories, that really, appeals to me a lot more.   [00:14:03]Naga S: [00:14:03] That way, the podcast and what you are doing with borderlands is quite similar in the sense that we are all, we are all showcasing stories of people and, you know, we're getting it out in the world, but it's interesting that you mention unreserved and your trip across India, because that's where I started following you on Twitter.   [00:14:23] Like back in the day in 2016. And I was on a gap year myself then. And so I was working in a company and I had taken a break. And I was trying to figure out what to do with my life. And I was looking for, you know, whatever's happening in the world and you know, you get it, like you guys are trending on Twitter for a long time, as in when that was happening.   [00:14:44] Omkar: [00:14:44] it's like a big, surprise, like a shock to me actually, because, so I was like a normal. Like hardly, like 200, 300 followers, kind of a person on Twitter. And, I just started posting pictures. so [00:15:00] the very first day I just posted, we, we created this map, which is there in the film, which created this map, of the journey that we are going to do.   [00:15:08] So like starting from Bombay, then going to Delhi, then going to Jammu, then going to all the way to the, Dibrugah in the East and then Kanyakumari and back to Bombay. So it was like a. All the four corners of the country. So that map, I put it. I posted that on Twitter and they just said that, you know, three of us, we traveling for the next 17 days, in the general compartments.   [00:15:29] And at that point , I didn't publish that you're making a film or anything. It was just like a post that we traveling. And then, I just started putting up. Photos of every person we were talking to, along with one line that stuck with me of what they said. And that just kind of took off like in, in, in two or three days, I think every news site was putting out all the tweets.   [00:15:54] Some of them were asking me, some of them were not asking me, but I think almost all the [00:16:00] news publications had posted that thread online.   [00:16:03]Naga S: [00:16:03] Yeah, I think that was, you know, that what moved me the most about those posts. Was most of those pictures and those one-liners. And I think there were some small videos also that you guys had posted. I think something that you're taking on the mobile, where you're interviewing the people on the compartments.   [00:16:19] I think, we are all interested to know how other people's lives are panning out, right. Because, and that's, that evident in the success of social media, but, you're getting out stories of people who we don't typically get to talk to. And we've always wanted to ask that person, Hey, what do you do?   [00:16:36] Like there's this, you know, curiosity that is there in the back of the mind, but   [00:16:40] Omkar: [00:16:40] But that's what it means. And there's always an invisible barrier. Yeah. Like there's always something holding you back. The, the, the that's, what, what, that's one thing that has really changed for me because of these two films. Because, it really showed me that, you know, you, all you need to do is just go out and talk. [00:17:00]   [00:17:00]of course there are, curiosities, everybody has curiosities and everybody has different life experiences. You come from different life experiences. I come from different life experiences and everybody wants to know, The other side, the other side of the story. So it's just about going and doing it.   [00:17:19] I mean, there's no, like this invisible, invisible barrier, , is really in our minds because, what particularly unreserved, what it, really taught me was that we sort of, I live in a, in a bubble of our own. And, we think that, My problems are real problem, and my issues are real issues, but there are people out there who have their own issues and it's sort of like, broke my illusion of my privilege, you know?   [00:17:50] And, yeah, that, that really changed a lot of ways of how I look at life, et cetera.   [00:17:57]Naga S: [00:17:57] Right you said that as a [00:18:00] cinematographer, a lot of your work is, you know, making sure that the vision of the director comes through. So what. What role do you play in, in the creative process of filmmaking in documentary filmmaking and why you're interested more in non-fiction rather than going the commercial route, which is like fiction short stories or whatever it is.   [00:18:23]Omkar: [00:18:23] it's more of a collaborative process in the sense that, because again, it's basically, it's an art, and every art form, it's, it's very subjective and it changes from person to person. So, working with director a is going to be very different, from working with director B and it, that process also changes from person to person.   [00:18:46] So, there is no set process as such, it, it's, it's more like, with which person, is my tuning the best or with which person do I have the best end of understanding? because [00:19:00] with Samarth, what it happens usually on, on when, when we are shooting out there, It's like, he gives me a free hand.   [00:19:08]we have an understanding, okay, this is the person that we are shooting with. This is, this is, we get a general idea. We get a general sense of that person's life. And we discussed that. Okay. This seems to be important to this person. This is, what we want to come out of this story. This is what we want the audience to feel.   [00:19:29] And then he gives me a fee free hand that, you know, shoot it the way you want to shoot it. and, so the framing, the way we frame it, the way we, compose the shots, the way, you follow a person he gives that completely up to me. and then when we are reviewing the footage, that's when he tells me, you know, I like, I really like how you've shot this.   [00:19:51]this could have been shot better. This could have been like that. That's where I kind of get, what he really wants or how he sees the film. and that's how you learn [00:20:00] and grow from there while at the same time, with any other director or say, for example, on a fiction set, With a director where, where we are working on something that is, like say for a short film, there it's completely different because you already know the entire story.   [00:20:16]it's down to like the director has seen he knows how he wants the film to play out. Exactly. And so every frame is in collaboration with the director. Everything is calculated. Everything is pre decided and you know that these are the beats that you want to hit. And that's exactly how you want everything to pan out.   [00:20:40] So it's more of like a choreography, you know, that, you, you decided this and then it's like 20 people coming together and trying to get that, trying to achieve that exactly how the director had thought of. So, yeah, these are like the differences in the approach [00:21:00] and it changes from person to person.   [00:21:01] Even with fiction. There are certain directors who like to give a free hand to the actors and to the cinematographer. they just, you know, explain the scene and what they want, and then you can play it out. So it really differs from person to person. And, in that sense, I personally, right now where I am in life, right now, nonfiction appeals to me more because, there's a certain kind of spontaneity to it.   [00:21:27] There's a certain kind of, impulsive nature to it where, , I enjoyed the unpredictability of it that, things can surprise you, every day there's this, there's something new. every person that you meet is going to share something absolutely, unexpected. And in that way, nonfiction documentary films is something that really, really affects me a lot in that sense.   [00:21:53] So, yeah, but although I'm not shying away from fiction, I love films. that's [00:22:00] primarily why I decided to do what I'm doing. but right now I am sort of, yeah, concentrating   [00:22:06]Naga S: [00:22:06] got it. Got it. So what you, you mentioned that, non-fiction has a tendency to surprise you. So if I, if I may ask, what are some of your biggest surprises, lately where shooting borderlands and Unreserved.   [00:22:19]Omkar: [00:22:19] many surprises. I mean, so I can definitely share stories from undeserved because borderlands is still under production. So like from Unreserved, it was like, Since like it was four years ago now when we shot it. And, both of us were relatively, you know, a big nerds. We really didn't have much of a thought.   [00:22:42]we were just set out and we just set out and thought, let's leave. Let's see what we, what we get. but, the general compartments, especially, I mean, I, before that I had not traveled much by General honestly and, although I wasn't, skeptical [00:23:00] about it, I was like, okay, fine. It will be a great adventure. [00:23:03] And, but then it, it really took a lot out of us and, like both of us fell sick, at some point in the journey, we met some purely amazing people. Like if you see in the film, the film opens with this, eight year old man who is doing all kinds of acrobatics in the general compartment. [00:23:22] And everybody's shocked at how this old man is able to do all of that. then we met, this, lady who is running away from her abusive husband back to her parents' house. favorite part of the story of the film is, this, this man from Orissa. Who was, traveling for work, to find work because he has to earn money because his daughter is, battling with cancer, with brain tumor. [00:23:50] And, like while he sharing that story, he's crying, he's sharing that story to us. But at the same time, there's a Biryani any seller [00:24:00] who is selling Unda Biryani, standing right next to him. And while he's selling that biryani, he, he literally keeps the box of Biryani on this man's lap while he's crying and sharing his story. [00:24:13] And the guy selling Unda Biryani like that kind of really, made me, feel the pulse of the way we are as people, you know, like, someone is sharing his most intimate, hurt of his life and someone is just selling Unda Biryani and keeping it on his lap. So, yeah, I mean, these kinds of experiences really affected us a lot and, and again, as I said, these things surprise you because even while while we were shooting, there were a lot of interviews. [00:24:45] A lot of people we talk to, both of us felt that, okay, this is fine. This is not going to make it into the film, but still, okay. Now we're talking, so let's just keep talking and let's just keep shooting, but you come back and, you're editing and, [00:25:00] You certainly feel that, Oh, this is actually very interesting. [00:25:03] And the editor feels that, you know, this actually works. And, some, sometimes it also, it also happened that, while shooting, you feel that, okay, this is actually a great interview, but on the edit table, the editor is like, this is not good. So in that sense also, non-fiction really surprises you a lot because not everything will work the way you. [00:25:26] Expected it to work and, yeah. I hope I'm making sense because I don't know how I answered your question. [00:25:33]Naga S: [00:25:33] I'm just closing my eyes and thinking about that particular situation and that it is so moving. So, yeah, absolutely. This totally answers my question. So for people who want to start off a career or start in cinematography, so what inputs, or tips would you have for them? [00:25:51]Omkar: [00:25:51] I am pretty much self-taught in that sense. I mean, yes, I assisted the students in FDI on their [00:26:00] projects, but, that was just like an introduction call kind of a thing for me. I was just introduced to how a set works. how, what, what are the different responsibilities of different people on a set. [00:26:11]what exactly does the work of a cinematographer entail? So that just kind of gave me an understanding of all those things, but when it comes to actually learning those responsibilities, I pretty much learned most of it. even after I completed, XIC the filmmaking course in XIC because, that goes again, like a generic filmmaking course. [00:26:32]it didn't, it wasn't exhaustively about cinematography. but I always knew that I wanted to do cinematography and I hadn't basic Canon DSLR camera. so that's where I began from. Honestly, like I just, internet is a huge resource. I mean, anything and everything that you want to learn about, you can learn about it on YouTube now.   [00:26:54] Oh, or anywhere on the internet. what I would suggest is, from my experience, if you [00:27:00] have a DSLR, any DSLR, that's great. Or even, I mean, now people are making films on mobile phones, so, and mobile cameras are also absolutely amazing these days. So just get to it. I mean, start learning. our camera operates, basically begin from there.   [00:27:19]there are so many resources on the internet to understand that, to learn that, so begin with, begin from there, understand how a camera operates and then just start making your own films. there is no other way to learn the craft of filmmaking, because the more films you make, the more mistakes you will make, and the more mistakes you will make, you will know I don't want to repeat these mistakes for the next project.   [00:27:46] I'm going to make new mistakes. That's what I think. my biggest, takeaway has been from the past 10 years of my life. And, yeah, I mean, there are a lot of books on filmmaking and cinematography, [00:28:00] especially, notes on cinematography is one of my favorite, books, about the craft of cinematography.   [00:28:06]and there again, just, I think the best way to do it is just start making your own stuff. you can learn. the way I did, you can talk to someone who, is a photographer to understand the basics of camera and take it from there. But, yeah, I mean, cinematography is something that you have to do to understand, you can read and, watch as much as theory as you want to.   [00:28:35]but unless you start doing it yourself, unless you have a camera in your hand and you start taking images, only then you will understand how to go about it.   [00:28:46]Naga S: [00:28:46] Got it. So I guess a record, expand it analogy to anything, right? Because practical experience is the best way to learn and, you know, no matter what, what you do, it's always important that you try it out yourself [00:29:00] or. Come up with the project   [00:29:01] Omkar: [00:29:01] True. True. Absolutely very true. I mean, I actually, like, as I said earlier, before 2014, my life was just watching films at that time. I really, thought that I'm wasting my life away watching films, but today, when I actually don't get the time to watch films, as much as I used to.   [00:29:21] I really feel that was actually my basic education, where watching so many films. It really, gave me a lot. I mean, today when I am working and we are on a set, It really helps me a lot when a director says, you know, that film, that kind of a look that kind of a shot that's what I'm aiming for.   [00:29:43] And you just remember it and you're like, Oh yes, I know. And now I, now I get what you're saying. So that really helped. and then, you know, the hands-on experience, the hands-on knowledge of how to work with the camera and how to work with lighting. like watching [00:30:00] films is the base that's where, like that's the base of, getting into filmmaking, any department, and then your expertise is what you build on top of it.   [00:30:10]Naga S: [00:30:10] Very well said. , I totally agree with you. I guess the takeaway from that is , always do things on your own and, see how you can implement these things. And also that nothing ever goes to waste, right. Because what you thought was something that you were just sitting at home and chilling, but actually that informed your worldview.   [00:30:29] And, I'm sure that will be a, a great moment to experience when a director or someone tells you that. I want this movie in the short and you're like, yes, I exactly know what they're talking about.   [00:30:40]as we reach the far end of the episode, so how does it feel to be on the passionate people podcast and, where can people reach out to you?   [00:30:48]Omkar: [00:30:48] this has been great. I mean, I never expected someone ask to ask me to talk to them about cinematography, especially so early in my life, in my career. but yeah. Thank you so [00:31:00] much for having me and, sorry, what was your second question?   [00:31:05]Naga S: [00:31:05] where can people reach out to you in case they want to talk? Or there's, there's a project they want to collaborate with you on, or they just want to say hi and they love the episode.   [00:31:13] Omkar: [00:31:13] So you can reach out to me on Instagram. My handle is Cine Blue. That is C I N E B L U E a. That's where anybody can see, just say hi. Yeah.   [00:31:26]Naga S: [00:31:26] Right. I'll also include the links for a undeserved and your Instagram handle on the show   [00:31:32] Omkar: [00:31:32] you so much.   [00:31:34] Naga S: [00:31:34] Thank you. Thanks. I'm glad it's been a pleasure Book Suggestion - Notes on Cinematography   Reach out to Omkar Diwekar - Twitter - https://twitter.com/MishterApu Website - https://www.omkardivekar.com/   Reach out to Naga –  Twitter - @n1n3stuff / @PassionPeop1 (https://twitter.com/ThePassionPeop1 ) Facebook - The Passion People Podcast   Media Suggestions - Watch Unreserved on YouTube and Subscribe to Camera and Shorts for more   Middle Class Gap Year Guide - by Naga Subramanya   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For advertising/partnerships send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. 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If there was ever a man to be envious of, it's Abhishek. My college friend joins me to relive his epic adventures. He reiterates his experience riding his bicycle from Pune to Kanyakumari, followed by cycling the entire length of Nepal, followed by cycling the entire length of Norway. Just epic. You can see pictures of his trips on his instagram page "Pedaling On" here : https://www.instagram.com/pedaling.on/ You can also follow Abhishek on instagram to witness some of his epic adventures : https://www.instagram.com/abhiiyer7/ And if you like, you could follow me as well : https://www.instagram.com/arjun1097/ The road from Karakol can be found here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhFx17s4a2E