Podcasts about Karnataka

For this special year-ender episode, Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri and Manisha Pande and The News Minute's Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna are joined by columnist and media critic Santosh Desai. The conversation begins with a wrap of the Indian media ecosystem this year. Santosh says, “Institutions are struggling to retain credibility and resist pressure.” Dhanya argues that mainstream media exerts significant influence over people, but on social media, the results vary. Discussing the state of the media more specifically in Karnataka, Pooja notes that although it's “heavily compromised”, it can still be seen as a “lesser evil” compared to the Hindi and English media.Manisha argues that, in terms of news consumption, the internet can be very ruthless – in contrast to legacy media, which does not have to face the crash and burn. She cites the example of Beer Biceps, whose rapid rise and fall illustrate this ruthlessness. Some influencers, Dhanya says, have also realised that “credibility comes with consistency”. On the economic front, Abhinandan explains, “It is the lethargy of legacy media that is reflected in their belief about how business is done – in large spaces and studios. Hence, sustainability and viewership become two completely different things.”The panel also discusses advertisements that make them nostalgic. Dhanya says, “Now, we pay to remove ads. I cannot remember the last time I watched an ad.” Meanwhile, Abhinandan notes, “The death of ads is the death of jingles, which in turn traces to the death of radio.”While discussing Arnab Goswami's recent shows that questioned the central government, Pooja remarks, “This man can damage the country by stooping so low, but all it takes for him to be viewed as a crusader is the targeting of a soft issue as a larger strategy.”This and a lot more. Tune in!We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here. And click here to contribute to our new Sena project.Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to southcentral@thenewsminute.com Send your thoughts, suggestions, and criticism as well.You can also let us know what you think by filling out our quick feedback form. Your suggestions help shape future episodes of South Central.Become a subscriber - Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereTimecodes00:00:00 - Introductions & announcements00:02:16 - Headlines00:07:30 - Brands vs individuals: Understanding news models 00:33:15 - Karnataka Hate Speech Bill00:38:00 - How has advertising changed?00:59:00 - Santosh's recommendations01:00:00 - Arnab Goswami's turnaround 01:07:00 - Christmas violence 01:12:00 - Letters01:35:13 - Recommendations Check out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters.Recorded and produced by Priyali Dhingra. Production assistance by Megha Mukundan and Ajai. Edited by Saif Ali Ekram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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At least five people were killed early this Thursday morning in Karnataka’s Hiriyur taluk. A speeding container truck jumped a road divider and crashed into a luxury sleeper bus. The impact caused the bus to burst into flames, trapping passengers inside. As families and children travel overnight on our highways, a troubling question emerges — how safe is long-distance road travel in India today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Jolt to Peacefools: STSJ is Now Treason | Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Can Not Become Law

Big Jolt to Peacefools: STSJ is Now Treason | Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Can Not Become Law

First, The Indian Express' National Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Viswanath discusses Karnataka's new hate speech law.Next, we are joined by The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi to take a look at the murder of a tribal woman that has refuelled decades-old tensions in Odisha. (14:40)Lastly, we talk about how India has been drawn into the investigation of Australia's deadliest mass shooting in recent memory. (24:15)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

In a special series direct from the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, Karen chats to Indian author, winner of the 2025 International Booker Prize, Banu Mushtaq about what drives her to write about the fundamentalist Muslim community in which she grew up, how she became an activist for women's rights, how stories can change lives and culture, the process of working with her translator, how she injects humour into dark stories, the censorship she faces, and the meaningful impact of winning the Booker.Supported by the ACT GovernmentAbout BanuBanu Mushtaq is an Indian writer, activist, and lawyer from the Karnataka region of southern India. She is best known for Heart Lamp, a selection of her short stories translated by Deepa Bhasthi, which won the International Booker Prize in 2025. She has published six short story collections, a novel, an essay collection, and a poetry collection. Her work has been translated into Urdu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and English.

In this monologue, Kushal talks about The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025. This bill is scheduled to be tabled for a discussion in the eight session of the sixteenth legislative assembly of Karnataka. Kushal reads this bill verbatim and then showcases the conceptual problems in this bill and the concept of hate speech overall. #hatespeech #freespeech #freedom ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

1.India among nations hit as Mexico raises import duties up to 50% On December 10, Mexico's Senate approved tariff hikes of up to 50% next year on imports from China and several other Asian countries, aiming to bolster local industry despite opposition from business groups and affected governments. The proposal, passed earlier by the lower house, will raise or impose new duties of up to 50% from 2026 on certain goods such as autos, auto parts, textiles, clothing, plastics and steel from countries without trade deals with Mexico, including China, India, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia. The majority of products will see tariffs of up to 35%. The import duty on cars will rise to 50 per cent from 20 per cent, dealing a significant blow to India's largest vehicle exporters to Mexico including Volkswagen, Hyundai, Nissan and Maruti Suzuki. 2.Microsoft deepens India bet with AI tie-ups and 200,000 Copilot licenses across top IT firms, and CEO Satya Nadella develops his own cricket app  Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has announced partnerships with four Indian IT companies — Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro. Each company will deploy over 50,000 Microsoft Copilot licenses, collectively surpassing 200,000 licenses, and setting a new benchmark for enterprise-scale AI adoption. On a side note, Satya Nadella, a die-hard cricket fan, has been spending his free time coding and designing his own app that he used to analyze the centuries-old game. He talked about combining two of his passions when he designed a Deep Research AI app over Thanksgiving. He then used it to select a team of all-time greats in Indian test cricket, for starters. “The system produced consensus areas, debates, reasoning chains, everything. It was fantastic,” Nadella said during a company event in Bangalore. “I wanted to get a job on the Copilot team.” Nadella is meeting business and political leaders in India this week.  3.IndiGo to give travel vouchers worth ₹10,000 to affected passengers  IndiGo on Thursday said it will offer travel vouchers worth ₹10,000 to passengers impacted by flight disruption on December 3-5. These can be used for any future IndiGo flight in 12 months. The travel vouchers will be in addition to compensation payable under government norms. Directorate General of Civil Aviation norms require airlines to pay compensation of ₹,5000-10,000 to passengers whose flights are cancelled within 24 hours of departure time.  The announcement comes a day after Delhi High Court asked why the airline was not paying compensation. The court also questioned the government for its failure to prevent the chaos. 4.Prada to launch ‘Made in India' Kolhapuri chappals after backlash Prada will make a limited-edition collection of Kolhapuri chappals in India inspired by India's traditional footwear -Kolhapuri sandals, selling each pair at around  $930(₹84,000), turning a backlash over cultural appropriation into a collaboration with Indian artisans. The Italian luxury group plans to make 2,000 pairs of Kolhapuri chappals in the regions of Maharashtra and Karnataka under a deal with two state-backed cooperative bodies.

Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion about the tobacco industry. Nothing in this conversation should be considered an endorsement or promotion of tobacco use. Smoking is injurious to health. Please make informed decisions.What does it take for a 95-year-old family business to stay relevant in 2025?That's the central question in this conversation with Abhishek Pai, who represents the fourth generation of the iconic Bharath Group, a name deeply rooted in the history and economy of coastal Karnataka.From its origins in 1930 to its presence today across FMCG, logistics, real estate, education, and entertainment, Bharath Group's evolution isn't just about diversification. It's about how heritage can be leveraged to build the future.Abhishek brings a rare dual perspective:an insider shaped by legacy + an outsider shaped by global learning.In this episode, he opens up about:How legacy companies define their identity in a modern, digital-first eraThe transformation of marketing inside an old-school consumer goods giantThe challenges of building brand perception in “sin product” categoriesWhy Tier-2 and Tier-3 India is the real testing ground for mass-market successWhat he would change if resources were unlimitedIf you're interested in business history, markets beyond metros, or the intersection of tradition and reinvention, this is an episode you'll want to explore.-=-=-=-=-

In this episode, journalist and author Puja Mehra speaks with economist Arjun Jayadev, Director at the Centre for the Study of the Indian Economy (CSIE) at Azim Premji University and co-author of a major new study on how India's demographic dividend has actually contributed to economic growth across states. Jayadev explains why India's per-capita growth has diverged sharply across regions, how GDP per capita can be decomposed into productivity, employment, and demographic effects, and what this reveals about the three distinct phases of India's post-liberalisation growth story. He outlines why the 2004–2017 period saw East Asian–level productivity surges in states such as Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Karnataka, why employment ratios simultaneously collapsed, and how the years since 2017 have been defined by a worrying fall in labour productivity despite a rise in employment.Jayadev also highlights the structural risks ahead: young states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh that are unable to generate high-productivity jobs; ageing states like Kerala and Himachal Pradesh that are losing demographic tailwinds; and the national challenge of absorbing millions into productive work before the demographic dividend fully fades. Drawing on granular state-level data and labour force trends, he argues that India is at risk of “growing old before it grows rich,” and that the next decade must focus on expanding high-productivity employment, enabling migration, and designing state-specific strategies rather than uniform national prescriptions. Tune in for insights on what India must prioritise now to convert its demographic window into sustained and inclusive economic growth.(00:00) Introduction(00:14) What the demographic dividend really means(01:36) How the study decomposes GDP per capita(01:58) The three components of growth explained(05:55) Why early job absorption lagged(07:14) Phase 2 (2004–2017): jobless growth and soaring productivity(10:47) Phase 3 (post-2017): collapsing labour productivity(11:02) Rise of low-productivity, agriculture-heavy employment(12:21) What the findings mean for policymakers(13:55) Young vs ageing states: diverging economic futures(15:38) India vs Japan: productivity and demographics(17:26) East Asian–level productivity in Indian states(19:52) What states must do now to create productive jobs(22:04) How India squandered its demographic dividend(23:22) Why lagging states must urgently generate high-productivity work(24:01) The warning signs aheadFor more of our coverage check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecore.in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube

#cuttheclutter Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah & Deputy CM DK Shivakumar will meet on Tuesday amid the ongoing tussle over CM chair. This will be the second meeting between the two Congress leaders in 4 days. In Ep 1764 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Political Editor DK Singh explain the ongoing power tussle. They also look at the complexities of politics in Karnataka, a state which has had only three Chief Ministers complete their full term so far. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  @MSArenaOfficial  #Victoris #VictorisSUV #GotItAll #MarutiSuzukiSUV #MarutiSuzukiArena

Congress Government to Fall in Karnataka after DK Shivkumar Rebellion? | Amit Shah's Game in Play?

In this episode, Banu Mushtaq — journalist, activist, and the first Kannada-language author to win the International Booker Prize (2025) for her short-story collection Heart Lamp — reflects on a lifetime of writing rooted in justice, identity, and lived experience. She shares what moved her toward short stories as her primary form, how she balances activism with literary imagination, and how global recognition has reshaped her understanding of audience and craft. Banu discusses why she gravitates toward short fiction, the space it creates for nuance, and its power to amplify the voices of Muslim women, Dalit women, and marginalized communities in Karnataka. She also offers insight for Gulf-region publishers and translators as demand for South Asian literature grows, while revealing the themes and formats she hopes to explore next. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on 95.00 FM or online at www.pulse95radio.net Follow us on social media: @Pulse95Radio #SharjahInternationalBookFair #SIBF2025 #BanuMushtaq #HeartLamp #KannadaLiterature #InternationalBookerPrize #SouthAsianVoices #Pulse95Radio

In Governing Forests: State, Law and Citizenship in India's Forests (Melbourne UP, 2024), Arpitha Kodiveri unpacks the fraught and shifting relationship between the Indian State, forest-dwelling communities, and forest conservation regimes. The book builds on years of fieldwork across the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, and Karnataka with forest-dwelling communities, Adivasi and Dalit activists, lawyers, and bureaucrats, to tell a turbulent story of battling for environmental justice. Kodiveri traces the continuing rhetorics of conservation and sovereignty in the forest practices of the colonial and the postcolonial Indian State, the entanglements between the climate crisis, resource extractivism, and eco-casteism, and credits the forest-dwelling communities for finding courageous and creative ways of securing their access and stewardship of forest resources. Governing Forests hopes for the possibility of “healing of historical antagonisms” between conservationists and forest dwellers through a co-productive model Kodiveri calls “negotiated sovereignty”, a governance paradigm rooted in a jurisprudence of care and repair. Arpitha Kodiveri is an environmental law and justice scholar and assistant professor of political science at Vassar College. Raghavi Viswanath is a postdoctoral researcher and teaching fellow at SOAS, University of London. Her research, supported by the Leverhulme Trust, examines how pastoralists claim grazing rights under India's Forest Rights Act 2006 and how the everyday processes of staking such claims has been impacted by the authoritarian turn in India. LinkedIn. Email:rv13@soas.ac.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Governing Forests: State, Law and Citizenship in India's Forests (Melbourne UP, 2024), Arpitha Kodiveri unpacks the fraught and shifting relationship between the Indian State, forest-dwelling communities, and forest conservation regimes. The book builds on years of fieldwork across the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, and Karnataka with forest-dwelling communities, Adivasi and Dalit activists, lawyers, and bureaucrats, to tell a turbulent story of battling for environmental justice. Kodiveri traces the continuing rhetorics of conservation and sovereignty in the forest practices of the colonial and the postcolonial Indian State, the entanglements between the climate crisis, resource extractivism, and eco-casteism, and credits the forest-dwelling communities for finding courageous and creative ways of securing their access and stewardship of forest resources. Governing Forests hopes for the possibility of “healing of historical antagonisms” between conservationists and forest dwellers through a co-productive model Kodiveri calls “negotiated sovereignty”, a governance paradigm rooted in a jurisprudence of care and repair. Arpitha Kodiveri is an environmental law and justice scholar and assistant professor of political science at Vassar College. Raghavi Viswanath is a postdoctoral researcher and teaching fellow at SOAS, University of London. Her research, supported by the Leverhulme Trust, examines how pastoralists claim grazing rights under India's Forest Rights Act 2006 and how the everyday processes of staking such claims has been impacted by the authoritarian turn in India. LinkedIn. Email:rv13@soas.ac.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

In Governing Forests: State, Law and Citizenship in India's Forests (Melbourne UP, 2024), Arpitha Kodiveri unpacks the fraught and shifting relationship between the Indian State, forest-dwelling communities, and forest conservation regimes. The book builds on years of fieldwork across the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, and Karnataka with forest-dwelling communities, Adivasi and Dalit activists, lawyers, and bureaucrats, to tell a turbulent story of battling for environmental justice. Kodiveri traces the continuing rhetorics of conservation and sovereignty in the forest practices of the colonial and the postcolonial Indian State, the entanglements between the climate crisis, resource extractivism, and eco-casteism, and credits the forest-dwelling communities for finding courageous and creative ways of securing their access and stewardship of forest resources. Governing Forests hopes for the possibility of “healing of historical antagonisms” between conservationists and forest dwellers through a co-productive model Kodiveri calls “negotiated sovereignty”, a governance paradigm rooted in a jurisprudence of care and repair. Arpitha Kodiveri is an environmental law and justice scholar and assistant professor of political science at Vassar College. Raghavi Viswanath is a postdoctoral researcher and teaching fellow at SOAS, University of London. Her research, supported by the Leverhulme Trust, examines how pastoralists claim grazing rights under India's Forest Rights Act 2006 and how the everyday processes of staking such claims has been impacted by the authoritarian turn in India. LinkedIn. Email:rv13@soas.ac.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

In Governing Forests: State, Law and Citizenship in India's Forests (Melbourne UP, 2024), Arpitha Kodiveri unpacks the fraught and shifting relationship between the Indian State, forest-dwelling communities, and forest conservation regimes. The book builds on years of fieldwork across the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, and Karnataka with forest-dwelling communities, Adivasi and Dalit activists, lawyers, and bureaucrats, to tell a turbulent story of battling for environmental justice. Kodiveri traces the continuing rhetorics of conservation and sovereignty in the forest practices of the colonial and the postcolonial Indian State, the entanglements between the climate crisis, resource extractivism, and eco-casteism, and credits the forest-dwelling communities for finding courageous and creative ways of securing their access and stewardship of forest resources. Governing Forests hopes for the possibility of “healing of historical antagonisms” between conservationists and forest dwellers through a co-productive model Kodiveri calls “negotiated sovereignty”, a governance paradigm rooted in a jurisprudence of care and repair. Arpitha Kodiveri is an environmental law and justice scholar and assistant professor of political science at Vassar College. Raghavi Viswanath is a postdoctoral researcher and teaching fellow at SOAS, University of London. Her research, supported by the Leverhulme Trust, examines how pastoralists claim grazing rights under India's Forest Rights Act 2006 and how the everyday processes of staking such claims has been impacted by the authoritarian turn in India. LinkedIn. Email:rv13@soas.ac.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

In this episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we explore one of India's most unique and little-known primates — the slender loris, a small nocturnal primate that thrives in the tree canopies of southern India and Sri Lanka. Joining us is Professor Kaberi Kar Gupta, visiting scientist at the Indian Institute of Science and founder of the Urban Slender Loris Project, who shares her decades-long journey from studying forest ecology to pioneering urban ecology and urban wildlife conservation in Bengaluru.Professor Gupta recounts her early fascination with nature, from growing up in the green outskirts of Kolkata to working in the forests of Tamil Nadu. Her research on primate ecology began in the forests of Kalakad–Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, where she studied slender loris behavior, home ranges, and mating systems, uncovering intricate details about their ecology and survival strategies. Over time, she turned her attention to how these primates adapt to city environments — leading to the creation of the Urban Slender Loris Project in Bengaluru, a groundbreaking citizen science initiative that brings together researchers, local communities, and volunteers to monitor and conserve these elusive nocturnal primates.The discussion dives into the urgent need for urban biodiversity conservation and biodiversity management in rapidly growing cities. Professor Gupta highlights how urban green spaces — once thriving with life — are vanishing under expanding infrastructure. Through the project, community members were trained to conduct night surveys, map loris habitats, and identify key trees and corridors that sustain these animals. Their collective effort revealed both the resilience of urban biodiversity and the fragility of these ecosystems under urban expansion.We also discuss the results of a recent study on public attitudes towards slender lorises in Bengaluru. The findings show that while urban residents often appreciate local wildlife, awareness about species like the slender loris remains limited. Cultural myths, once linked to black magic, are fading, but habitat destruction and lack of awareness continue to pose serious threats.Professor Gupta's reflections go beyond the science — touching on her personal experiences in wild Karnataka, encounters with wildlife traders during early conservation work, and moments of awe witnessing tigers and lorises in their natural habitats. Her message is clear: connecting people to nature within cities is essential for the future of conservation. As more people become urban dwellers, initiatives like the Urban Slender Loris Project show how science, community participation, and empathy for wildlife can coexist in even the most crowded environments.Whether you're a student of urban biology, a wildlife enthusiast, or a conservationist, this conversation offers a profound look into how small nocturnal primates like the slender loris can inspire a new model of biodiversity preservation in the heart of India's tech capital.Tune in to discover the story of the slender loris — the hidden primate of Bengaluru — and how local communities are shaping the future of urban wildlife conservation.About the HostAnish Banerjee is an early career ecologist, with a MSc in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation from Imperial College London. He is the founder of Think Wildlife Foundation and a biodiversity policy analyst at Legal Atlas. He is also the author of the following field guides:Field Guide to the Common Wildlife of India: https://amzn.in/d/2TnNvSEField Guide to the Mammals of Singapore: https://amzn.in/d/gcbq8VG#urbanecology #urbanbiology #urbanbiodiversity #urbanwildlife #urbanwildlifeconservation #urbanbiodiversityconservation #biodiversity #biodiversityconservation #biodiversitymanagement #biodiversitypreservation #slenderloris #loris #slenderlorisconservation #slenderlorisecology #primateecology #primates #primateconservation #wildkarnataka #conservation Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe

Global health journalist Andrew Green has been looking at the impact of US funding cuts on the global HIV response, and reports his findings from Botswana about the impact is it having on HIV and AIDS services there, and what new agreements may be reached on healthcare funding.New research shows that the trend in human happiness is changing, with young people now experiencing more unhappiness than those in middle-age. Claudia speaks to Alex Bryson, Professor of Quantitative Social Sciences at University College London, to find out what is driving this change.How can we reduce phantom limb pain in war amputations? Professor of anaesthesiology and pain medicine at Northwestern University, Doctor Steven Cohen, explains how Botox injections are helping Ukrainian patients recover post-amputation and improving their quality of life. A new law in Karnataka, India will allow women a day of paid menstrual leave each month – but how is it being received? Plus, the remarkable HPV vaccination success story, and what that means for global cervical cancer rates.Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producers: Helena Selby & Georgia Christie

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we dive into PhysicsWallah's stellar IPO debut, which saw the edtech firm's stock price soar well above its issue price, handing investors a 44% gain. We also cover the major funding rounds for consumer brands Agilitas and Akshayakalpa Organic. Plus, the real-money gaming sector faces fresh scrutiny as the ED conducts searches on Gameskraft and WinZO offices, and Karnataka unveils its plan to decentralise its tech growth by turning Tier-2 cities into innovation clusters.

Dive deep into the ancient spirit-worship traditions of coastal Karnataka as we explore the powerful Bhoota Kola deities — Guliga and Panjurli. This episode uncovers the true history, folklore, rituals, and cultural significance behind the divine forces that inspired the blockbuster film Kantara.Discover how faith, folklore, ancestry, and mysticism blend to create one of India's most fascinating spiritual traditions.If you loved Kantara, this episode will take you beyond the film — into the real legends, ceremonies, and stories that have lived for centuries.

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down a blockbuster milestone for India's fintech scene as Groww CEO Lalit Keshre enters the billionaire club after a stellar market debut. We also unpack the Centre's Rs 7,712 crore electronics manufacturing push, why home-services startup Pronto has shifted base to Bengaluru, and what to expect at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, from Karnataka's new AI-powered PC to major policy launches.

Earlier this week, a video purportedly showing a group of people offering namaz at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru ignited a political controversy in Karnataka, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party taking exception to the incident and demanding accountability from the State government. Around the same time, in Uttar Pradesh, the police began removing unauthorised sound systems from mosques and temples in some areas. In India, it is common to see Navratri celebrations at the airport, namaz on railway platforms, commemoration of Sikh Gurus' Jayanti on the roads of Delhi, hear azaan on a loudspeaker five times a day, and jagrans all night long. India is undeniably demonstrative about religion in public space. Should public celebrations or expression of devotion be avoided? Here we discuss the question. Guests: Tanika Sarkar, Professor of History at JNU and Sanjay Hegde, Senior Advocate designated by the Supreme Court of India. Host: Ziya Us Salam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Karnataka Home Affairs Minister G Parameshwara announces a slew of measures to limit inmates' preferential treatment, BJP hits the streets & seeks NIA probe.  

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First, The Indian Express' Asad Rehman  talks about the Mahagathbandhan which is in disarray just days ahead of polling. With infighting on at least 12 seats and a delayed CM announcement, the alliance's cohesion is under serious question.Next, The Indian Express' Ritika Chopra discusses a new government scheme to attract Indian-origin faculty settled abroad amid a global talent race. (18:20)And finally, we report on an SIT investigation in Karnataka's Aland constituency that has uncovered a voter deletion scam ahead of the 2023 state elections. (27:55)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank BHargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

First, The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry discusses one of the most significant turning points in India's decades long fight against left wing extremism.Next, The Indian Express' Mihir Vasavda talks about India hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games and what that means for its Olympic ambitions. (12:25)In the end, we also take a look at why Karnataka's caste survey is now facing resistance. (19:55)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Siddaramaiah is acting and speaking like Amrish Puri of film Nayak but Karnataka CM will never do what Puri did-- giving up the chair even for a day, explains ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect.

Narrator: Thomas Jones

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary about the seat sharing arrangement within the National Democratic Alliance for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections. He shares the number of seats that each party has gotten and the significance that it holds.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the Karnataka state cabinet approving the Karnataka Menstrual Leave Policy 2025, which allows one day of paid leave each month for women working in all government offices, as well as industries like IT and textiles. She shares why this decision matters and the concerns regarding it. (17:56)Lastly, we talk about Google announcing its biggest ever investment in India: A 15 billion dollar plan to build an artificial intelligence data centre in Andhra Pradesh over the next five years. (25:48)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Today we bring you you an enthu-cutlet conversation with the excitable and passionate Sayee Girdhari. With important nudges from the universe towards the world of botany through happy coincidences and crucial mentors, Sayee fell deeply in love with trees. After spending some pivotal time working with the Karnataka state biodiversity board and Terracon Ecotech exploring the plant world across a range of habitats, she now finds herself being the flag holder and spokesperson for the citizen science platform, SeasonWatch. She is a Project Coordinator under the Education and Public Engagement programme at the Nature Conservation Foundation, and is the undisputed queen of the tree walk, most prolifically in Maharashtra. I hope this episode moves you to peer into the souls of some of your neighbourhood trees, and perhaps towards being a botanical citizen scientist too!

Israel's government has agreed to the first phase of President Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of all remaining Israeli hostages. A ceasefire is expected to take effect within 24 hours, with hostage releases to follow within three days. Under the deal, Israel would free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, begin withdrawing troops from parts of Gaza, and allow hundreds of aid trucks to enter the Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed the move as a 'momentous development' and thanked President Trump, as well as US aides Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Also: a man convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot, the woman at the centre of a high-profile trial in France, has had his sentence extended; New York's Attorney General, Letitia James, has been indicted on federal charges of bank fraud; India's southern state of Karnataka has approved a plan to grant one day of paid menstrual leave per month; how a new AI arms race is transforming the war in Ukraine; a behind-the-scenes look at the race for the Nobel Peace Prize; and why the DNA of naked mole rats could hold the key to a longer life.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

From the BBC World Service: The European Union's new Entry/Exit System will be rolled out on Sunday, but there have been warnings it could cause delays at passport control. The change affects all countries in the Schengen area. Then, India's southern state of Karnataka — home to Bengaluru, the country's Silicon Valley — has approved one day of paid menstrual leave per month. Also: the NBA in China and AI at Versailles.

From the BBC World Service: The European Union's new Entry/Exit System will be rolled out on Sunday, but there have been warnings it could cause delays at passport control. The change affects all countries in the Schengen area. Then, India's southern state of Karnataka — home to Bengaluru, the country's Silicon Valley — has approved one day of paid menstrual leave per month. Also: the NBA in China and AI at Versailles.

Kerala & Karnataka govt have said they wouldn't adopt the curriculum. Over 900 academics signed petition against draft mathematics curriculum last month, urging UGC to withdraw it.  

Vikram Handa, founder of Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAMPL), joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about sustainable energy storage, battery material innovations, and the pursuit of a secure supply chain to power India's green transition journey, among other things. Under Handa's leadership, EAMPL has distinguished itself as the only anode & cathode manufacturer outside China for lithium-ion batteries. In 2018, the company had commissioned India's first graphite anode material plant in Bellary, Karnataka, with a 78% lower carbon footprint compared to Chinese counterparts. With Handa at the helm, EAMPL is a strong contender for securing India's battery materials future. 

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka are set to gain the most from GST rate cuts and may see the steepest drop in inflation. PhonePe has filed IPO papers with Sebi for via the confidential route, seeking to raise around Rs 12,000 crore. Meanwhile, Apple has built a network of 17 equipment and tooling partners in India over the past two years, in a move to localise its supply chain.

First, The Indian Express' Siddharth Upasani breaks down the government's overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime and how the move is aimed at simplifying the tax structure and putting more money in the hands of consumers.Next, Contributing Editor for The Indian Express Neerja Chowdhury explains the political and institutional implications of the controversy surrounding the Election Commission after Rahul Gandhi alleged voter roll manipulation in Karnataka's Aland constituency. (17:11)And in the end, we look at the Supreme Court's response to a plea seeking an independent investigation into the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives. The petition, filed by an aviation safety NGO, raises concerns about the handling of the probe by India's official crash investigation agency, the AAIB. (26:28)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

In today's episode of Moneycontrol's Tech3 Podcast, we dive into the competition for real estate and talent in India's quick commerce sector. We also explore how GST reforms are fueling a surge in festive marketing budgets and influencer campaigns. Plus, South Korean gaming giant Krafton is ramping up support for Indian developers with its expanded gaming incubator program. And finally, Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reaches out to Wipro for help easing Outer Ring Road traffic congestion amid rising commuter woes. Tune in for the latest startup and tech insights shaping India's landscape!

36. International Booker prize winners, author Banu Mushtaq & translator Deepa Bhashti talk to co-hosts Paul Waters & Jonathan Kennedy on the We'd Like A Word books & authors podcast at the 2025 Jaipur Literature Festival at the British Library in London.We talk about Banu's short story collection Heart Lamp; whether foreign language words should be italicised - Deepa says no; why Heart Lamp stands out as the first notable translation from Kannada (the language of Karnataka in southern India) into English; and the dynamic between author & translator.We also hear from Lisa Honan of the East India Walking Tour & playwright Dr Anu Kumar, together creators of A London Lark Rising - a moving, walking, street theatre all about the East India Company which ruled large swathes of India from London. Is this tour better than reading The Anarchy by William Dalrymple or listening to the Empire Podcast hosted by William with Anita Anand? (Personally, I'd say it's complementary. You should read both Anita's & William's books.)By the way, Lisa Honan used to be the Governor of St Helena - yup, the island to which Napoleon was banished for the second and final time. She has some stories - including about plumed hats - yes or no, and why.And we hear from Sanjoy Roy, author and one the geniuses behind the international web of festivals known as the Jaipur Literature Festival on providing platforms for diverse conversations which are not publisher driven, focusing on the ideas behind the books, rather than the books themselves; and about it's getting more difficult these days to have free flowing varied conversations.Plus we touch on Singaporean author Ivy Ngeow, Indian-German artistic due Himali Singh Soin & David Soin Tappeser, Anil & Kiran Agarwal & their Riverside Studios arts space in London, Catalan literature, who makes the best tea, whether only British people queue, & should seagulls eat cigarette butts?WHO IS JONATHAN KENNEDY? Jonathan was Director of Arts in India for 5 years for the British Council. He's been everywhere in India and knows everyone there involved in culture. He was also for 12 years the Executive Director of Tara Arts, looking at the world through a South Asian lens. Jonathan is doing some India & South Asian episodes of We'd Like A Word with us every now & then. We'd Like A Word is a podcast & radio show from authors Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. (And sometimes Jonathan Kennedy.) We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, & audiobook creators about books - fiction & non-fiction. We go out on various radio & podcast platforms. Our website is http://www.wedlikeaword.com for information on Paul, Steve & our guests. We're on Twitter @wedlikeaword & Facebook @wedlikeaword & our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com Yes, we're embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word to chat, review or read out passages from books.Paul is the author of a new Irish-Indian cosy crime series set in contemporary Delhi. The first in the series is Murder in Moonlit Square, which published by No Exit Press / Bedford Square Publishers & Penguin India in October 2025. Paul previously wrote the 1950s Irish border thriller Blackwatertown.We can also recommend Cockerings, the comic classic by Stevyn Colgan, and his hugely popular YouTube channel @Colganology

Firstly, The Indian Express' National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath explains the Supreme Court's decision to give Reliance Foundation's Vantara project a clean chit and how it has now dismissed all complaints, citing the SIT's report that found no legal violations and upheld the facility's welfare standards.Next,  The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt  discusses a new initiative in Delhi that's helping people navigate end-of-life care and enabling terminally ill patients to document their care preferences in advance. (10:10)And in the end, we turn to the political controversy over voter roll deletions in Karnataka's Aland constituency, where Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of enabling mass deletions of votes, pointing to suspected software misuse and voter targeting. (22:29)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The CM has for decades been advocating for Kurubas' inclusion in the ST fold, which would not just further consolidate his support base but also become part of his legacy.  

Twitch isn't just for gamers anymore, as evidenced by a cow named Winnie who has become a viral sensation on the livestreaming platform. Winnie lives at the Alveus Sanctuary, which is a nonprofit organization run by Maya Higa, a popular wildlife conservationist and Twitch streamer. A cameraman touring with pop artist Benson Boone was arrested yesterday for relieving himself on about $700 worth of clothing at a beachside shop in Florida, according to police. In a bizarre turn of events, villagers in Karnataka locked Bandipur National Park forest staff inside a tiger trap after they failed to capture a big cat roaming the forest fringes. A blind man can see for the first time in more than 20 years after undergoing a rare “tooth-in-eye” surgery. Stadiums always seem to be competing to go viral for the most indulgent, extravagant menu items, so here is a collection of some of the weirdest stadium menu items available this year. FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzL... FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://nextroundlive.com/the-ne.... SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes, the data just ain't enough. What's going on in Russia? In fact, what's going on in Karnataka — and all the rest of the world? Can we glean some insights in alternative sources of data?Yes we can. All hail nighttime lights!Welcome to Episode 116 of Everything is Everything, a weekly podcast hosted by Amit Varma and Ajay Shah.In this episode, Ajay discusses his pioneering work in using nighttime lights data from satellites to get crucial insights about the world — most recently, Russia. Watch!TABLE OF CONTENTS: 00:00 Packaging00:13 Intro: A poem! A poem!02:07 Chapter 1: The History07:07 Chapter 2: Getting Into the Details14:04 Chapter 3: Ajay's Journey With the Data25:28 Chapter 4: The Russia-Ukraine WarFor full show notes, please click here!

Around 15 years ago, the then UPA government had launched an all-out offensive (commonly known as ‘Operation Greenhunt') targeting the armed cadres of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) (also known as Naxalites) across the ‘Red Corridor' which consisted of Naxal-affected districts spanning Central and Eastern India and spilling into Southern India as well. According to reports at the time, Naxal cadres were active (to varying degrees) in at least 165 districts across this corridor which was also coterminous with the most backward, primarily tribal and the most resource rich parts of the country. The BJP government, which came to power in 2014, continued this policy of an all-out offensive against the Naxalites extending this to target the urban activists/ sympathisers of the CPI (Maoist) as well. There has been a marked decline in Naxalite activity since then with the number of affected districts falling to 70 in 2021 and newer reports suggesting that the Naxalite presence is restricted to fewer than 50 districts now. In a strong policy statement, Home Minister Amit stated that “Naxalism will be completely eliminated by 2026.” Human rights activists have questioned the state's all-out approach of using overwhelming force to quash Naxalism as this method is not addressing the fundamental grievances of the residents of these tribal parts which is of their displacement and exploitation of the rich natural resources by large corporations. Several Naxalites have surrendered over the past two decades but questions have also been raised on the efficacy and sincerity of the surrender policy. Karnataka was also impacted by the wave of Naxalism and, commencing in the 1980s, cadres were recruited for this cause in the State as well. In the 1990s, it seemed like the movement was spreading its base in Karnataka aggressively but a series of encounters including that of Saketh Rajan, the charismatic Naxal leader, in 2005, ensured that the movement did not become widespread in Karnataka. There was also intense churn among a section of the cadres of the CPI (Maoist) in Karnataka after this as well with one group exiting the party as it had ideological differences with the central leadership of the party. Over the two decades since that time, the Naxalite movement has ebbed in Karnataka with several Naxalites also surrendering. Early in 2025, with the “surrender” of the last group of Naxalites in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared the state to be Naxal-free. The Karnataka model presents a template of how Naxalism, in its violent form, can be ended. By all accounts, the Karnataka model is unique for the manner in which former Naxalites joined the mainstream of activism. The role of the mature civil society in Karnataka that played a crucial role in facilitating this process is also important. The discussion proposes to dwell on the trajectory of Naxalism in Karnataka from its inception in the 1980s till early 2025, and whether the state is willing to seriously engage with the grievances of marginalised people who became Naxals. Is the state empathetic to the concerns of the Naxalites who came overground? The discussion proposes to dwell on all these aspects while broadly focussing on the success of the Karnataka model of mainstreaming Left-Wing Extremists. In this episode of BIC Talks, K P Sripal, Noor Sridhar and Tara Rao will be in conversation with Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed . This is an excerpt from a conversation that took place in the BIC premises in Jun 2025. Subscribe to the BIC Talks Podcast on your favorite podcast app! BIC Talks is available everywhere, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast, Audible, and Amazon Music.

First, The Indian Express' Akram M talks about Karnataka's temple town of Dharmasthala, where claims of secret burials have triggered a political storm and one of the state's most closely watched investigations.Next, The Indian Express' Amrita Nayak Dutta discusses India's newly announced air defence programme, Mission Sudarshan Chakra, touted as a future counterpart to Israel's Iron Dome. (11:48)And in the end, we discuss a Madhya Pradesh High Court judgment that allowed an 11-year-old boy to skip two grades and enter Class 9, despite official age restrictions. (19:44)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Icha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

‘Karnataka's money belongs to Kannadigas, not to Gandhi family's political fortunes,' said Karnataka BJP chief on Siddaramaiah-led govt's disclosure & demand for additional funds.