Podcasts about Kerala

El estado de Kerala, en el sur de la India, alberga la ruta de las especias más famosa del país. Desde las colinas donde se cultivan estas valiosas especias hasta los puertos desde donde se envían a todo el mundo, les invitamos a recorrer los colores, sabores y tradiciones de este comercio milenario.

In den letzten Tagen um Allerheiligen und Allerseelen herum haben wir uns im Konvent auch über Traditionen dieser Feiertage unterhalten; über die zu schmückenden Gräber, den Grabschmuck und die Grablichter, die heute meist rot oder weiß sind. Zu DDR-Zeiten gab es so bechergroße farbige durchsichtige Hüllen, die man über die Kerzen gestülpt hat und wo dann abends der Friedhof ein herrlich bunt leuchtendes Lichtermeer war und dass sich Familien und Freunde an den Gräbern getroffen haben, um zu plaudern und auf die Segnung zu warten. Auf unserem Friedhof hier in Olpe sind auch viele hundert Schwestern begraben und es ist eine wirklich schöne Übung, an den Gräbern entlangzugehen und sich darüber auszutauschen, was man über die einzelnen Schwestern noch weiß oder was uns so überliefert worden ist.Unsere indische Mitschwester kannte diese Tradition im November gar nicht und wir haben sie gefragt, wie das denn bei ihnen so gemacht wird. Und sie hat erzählt, dass in Kerala die Christen am Sonntag nach Ostern auf die Friedhöfe gehen. Und beim Erzählen ist mir so rausgerutscht: "Ach so, um zu gucken, ob alle noch in den Gräbern sind." Wir haben so herrlich gelacht und konnten uns überhaupt nicht mehr einkriegen vor Lachen. Die Idee, am zweiten Ostersonntag, also nach dem Fest der Auferstehung, zu den Friedhöfen zu gehen war mir so einleuchtend und klar, dass es gar keine Überlegung brauchte, damit mir das so rausrutschen konnte.Und dann gab es ein wunderschönes Gespräch über den Auferstehungsglauben und darüber, "wes das Herz voll ist, darüber spricht der Mund". Und wenn klar ist, dass mit dem Gedenken an die Verstorbenen auch die selbstverständliche Hoffnung auf die Auferstehung verbunden ist, ist herzliches Lachen und Vergnügtsein eine richtig gute Reaktion.

Political parties in Tamil Nadu are moving the Supreme Court against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state ahead of next year’s Assembly elections. Ever since the Election Commission announced a nationwide rollout of SIR last week, non-BJP ruled states — including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal — have raised strong objections. They allege that the move poses a threat to the democratic process and could lead to large-scale voter disenfranchisement. So what exactly is the issue with SIR, and why are these states opposing it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Telugu podcast, we explore the fascinating world of the human brain with Dr. Sri Ram Chandra Damaraju, one of the most respected and leading neurosurgeons with over 30 years of experience. This conversation beautifully connects science, spirituality, and real-life experiences; from his recent Mt. Kailash Yatra and the mystical Manasarovar Lake to the intense precision of awake brain surgeries. Dr. Damaraju explains what happens inside an operation theatre, how patients stay conscious during surgery, why the brain feels no pain, and how neuro-anesthesia makes these extraordinary procedures possible.We discuss real and unbelievable medical cases, like a skull being stored inside the abdomen during swelling, a child living with only one brain hemisphere, and the rare brain-eating amoeba seen in Kerala. He simplifies complex ideas like how our brain controls speech and memory, why some people can sing but not speak, and how smoking and lifestyle choices affect brain function. He also breaks down the contralateral system, the importance of the golden hour after accidents, and the emotional weight doctors carry while saving lives.The conversation moves into the psychological and spiritual side of the brain exploring lucid dreaming, déjà vu, sleep paralysis, hypnosis, and memory. Dr. Damaraju explains what happens in the brain during these states, how fits feel to a patient, and why concentration is declining in today's smartphone-driven world. He also shares practical insights on sleep cycles, afternoon naps, and how digital detox can restore clarity and focus.There are deeply human moments too, where he reflects on loss, near-death experiences, and the healing power of gratitude, laughter, and mindfulness. He explains how emotions like joy and kindness can reshape the brain, how sugar harms both heart and mind, and how nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids support brain health. He touches on the role of breathing patterns, visualization, and muscle memory in extending life and improving focus, and shares why he personally uses visualization before every surgery.The episode also covers important topics like child development, late pregnancies, Down syndrome, prion diseases, and the financial and insurance challenges around neurological treatments in India. Dr. Damaraju closes with reflections on his inspirations; from his hardworking mother to his disciplined father and how their values shaped his approach to life and medicine.This episode is a rare mix of knowledge, compassion, and real stories that make you appreciate the miracle of the brain and the depth of human resilience. If you've ever wondered how your brain truly works, why we dream, forget, or feel, and how science and spirituality connect inside us, this conversation will leave you with awe and clarity about the most powerful organ we all carry within.

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LDF eyes hat-trick win in 2026 assembly elections, with Kerala also set to witness local body polls in December. For the new steps, the govt will incur expenditure of Rs 10,000 cr.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/polls-on-horizon-pinarayi-govt-makes-big-moves-hikes-in-pension-asha-workers-honorarium-new-schemes/2773403/

Julio, 1957. Es un día ordinario en el estado de Kerala, India. Las personas caminan por la calle, preocupadas por sus asuntos. De pronto comienza a llover, y todos gritan y huyen despavoridos. El lugar se transforma en una especie de película de terror: las gotas de lluvia que caen del cielo son de un rojo brillante. Y no se trata de una película de terror, realmente está pasando. Imagina la vista que tienes desde tu ventana. ¿Qué pasaría si de pronto se volviera cada vez más roja? La ropa de las personas se tiñe de rosa. Pero ¿qué provocó la lluvia roja? Existe una explicación lógica, y también para la lluvia blanca, así como la negra. Espera, ¿es en serio? ¿Qué otros colores de lluvias existen? Bueno, una lluvia verde cayó cerca de Calcuta en el verano de 2002, y una marrón apareció al sur de Rusia. Averigüemos más sobre estos asombrosos fenómenos naturales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

durée : 00:22:56 - Chrétiens d'Orient - par : Sébastien de Courtois - Ce matin, c'est avec Alain Desreumaux, fidèle de nos rencontres dominicales et spécialiste de la langue et de la culture syriaque, que nous allons découvrir les chrétientés du sud de l'inde et particulièrement dans la région du Kérala. - réalisation : François Caunac - invités : Alain Desreumaux Spécialiste des mondes sémitiques, directeur de recherche émérite au CNRS

⚔️ The King Who Defeated the Dutch – Raghu & Pushpa Palat on Raja Marthanda Varma and Travancore's Forgotten Legacy

The Election Commission is all set for a country-wide roll out of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The first phase of the process would implemented in more than 10 states, including in poll-bound Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal. This exercise comes in the wake of the controversial SIR in Bihar, which was done hurriedly. As has been widely reported, the final voter list in Bihar is riddled with inaccuracies – including excess deletions, gibberish names, and fake addresses. Now, with a pan-India SIR on the anvil, questions abound: Why is it necessary? Will the process incorporate the changes suggested by the Supreme Court in the Bihar context - especially with regard to the use of Aadhaar, publishing voter lists in searchable format, and checking of migrant names in other states before deleting their names? How serious are concerns about mass disenfranchisement on a national scale in a nation-wide SIR? Guest: Sreeparna Chakrabarty, who covers the Election Commission for The Hindu. Host: G. Sampath Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Camera: Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KERALA JUNCTION | MASAP | STUDENT ART SHOW

Welcome to Erci Podcast (എർച്ചി Podcast)! Join us for engaging discussions, insightful conversations, and thought-provoking content that spans a wide range of topics. Our podcast is a platform for exploring diverse perspectives, sharing stories, and fostering meaningful dialogue. Stay tuned for exciting episodes that bridge cultures, languages, and ideas, all presented in a blend of Malayalam and English. Subscribe, like, and share to be a part of our growing community. Thank you for choosing Erci Podcast as your source for inspiration and enlightenment.0:00 Highlights1:17 Intro3:21 Beginning of Ashique's journey & Vision India13:00 Pune FC and exposure to professional football21:20 Journey to Villareal, Spain26:00 Social Media pages on Indian Football29:45 Football ground36:01 Syllabus for Indian Football38:56 Bangalore FC transfer40:44 Why not Kerala Blasters?43:30 Investment for the future?49:35 Playing with Anas Edathodika and Sandhesh Jhinghan 52:00 Playing with Sahal Abdul Samad52:41 Playing with Foreign Players54:51 Advice to sevens players1:01:36 Are trials biased?1:03:16 Has sevens football helped you?1:04:45 Speaking against the system1:14:00 Playing in Japan1:17:06 Academies in Kerala1:17:54 Life of an Indian Footballer1:21:11 New Indian Manager - Khalid Jamal1:24:00 Attitude of Indian Fans1:29:00 Bringing Argentina to Kerala1:33:00 Effort of Kerala government1:37:24 Job for Indian footballers1:41:43 Revenue for Indian footballers1:44:45 Advice to young aspiring footballersRelated searches:Ashique Kuruniyan full storyVision India football academyPune FC Indian football historyAshique Kuruniyan Villareal journeyIndian footballers in SpainSocial media and Indian footballKerala football groundsIndian football training syllabusBangalore FC transfer storiesFuture of Indian football investmentPlaying with Anas Edathodika and JhinghanSahal Abdul Samad and Ashique KuruniyanForeign players in Indian footballSevens football KeralaAre Indian football trials biasedAshique Kuruniyan Japan experienceFootball academies in KeralaKerala government support for footballAdvice for young Indian footballersJoin us for another insightful episode where we delve into diverse topics, bridging cultures and ideas. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to be part of our vibrant community!

Dr Rani Maria Thomas, from Kerala (south India), initially began studying MBBS but later switched to veterinary medicine. Due to limited knowledge about exotic birds in India, she pursued specialised training abroad. Today, she is widely recognised for her expertise in treating and caring for exotic birds. Her hospital is equipped with comprehensive facilities for these birds, attracting owners from across the country.

The state of Kerala, in southern India, is home to the country's most famous spice route. From the hills where the spices are grown to the ports where they're shipped across the world, we take you on a journey through the colours, flavours and traditions of this timeless trade. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Guillaume Gougeon.

Naeth isn't just a fashion brand. It's a story. A journey. A movement woven from memory, meaning, and creativity. In this new episode of the Dream Malayalam podcast, I sit down with the team behind Naeth — a bold and artistic fashion label from Kerala that blends heritage with innovation.

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This lecture by Sherry Thomas, JD, was recorded on June 7, 2025, at Seven Mile Road Church in Philadelphia, PA, at the conference “Our Story, Our Faith: South Asian American Christian Histories and Futures” (June 6–7, 2025). You can learn more about this conference here: https://ourstoriesourfaith.org/philly25/. View the plenary video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FpO9YtAICc.Plenary description: This lecture will explore how South Asians, including South Asian Christians, came to “belong” in the United States, through the lens of landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases and legislation that both closed and opened doors to South Asian Christians. It will provide insight into why the South Asian Christian immigrant experience looked the way it did and how it continues to evolve as the country grapples with its relationship to race and religion.View PBS's video referenced at 24:02 of the video version (cut out of audio podcast due to copyright): https://youtu.be/0qggeLf4x-s?si=GGUf0z9rwBr3wvnv.Check out Sherry Thomas's oral history project with SAADA: https://www.saada.org/exhibit/philadelphia/malayali-story.Sherry Thomas is Kerala born and Philadelphia raised. She completed her B.A. in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania and her J.D. from Temple University. She is passionate about issues of social and economic justice and currently combines both in her career as a public interest lawyer. She focuses her work on tenants' rights, defense and eviction prevention with the Legal Clinic for the Disabled (LCD), as its Director of Housing and Habitability and has also worked as a Legal Fellow and legal consultant for International Justice Mission (IJM), a global organization partnering with local justice systems to end violence against people living in poverty.Sherry grew up in the Marthoma Church in a tight knit Malayali community in Philadelphia. She was always interested in the ways the church could be instrumental in bridging gaps between cultures and generations. Her experiences informed her work with the South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA). Through SAADA, she preserved some stories of Malayali Christians living and working in Philadelphia, over several generations, which culminated in the publication of her project, “The Philadelphia Malayali Story: Decades in the Making.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caacptsem.substack.com

Traditionell medicin möter modern forskning i en infekterad debatt om biverkningar, diagnoser och vetenskaplig granskning. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. I södra Indien har en infekterad konflikt blossat upp mellan förespråkare för ayurvedisk medicin och forskare som granskar dess effekter. Ayurveda är ett av världens mest använda traditionella hälsosystem, men när forskare i Kerala upptäcker ett samband mellan örtpreparat och allvarliga leverskador väcks starka reaktioner.Tungmetaller som kvicksilver och arsenik hittas i flera produkter, vilket leder till juridiska strider, avpublicerade studier och försök att tysta kritiken. Samtidigt försvarar ayurvediska läkare sin metod och menar att västerländsk medicin saknar förståelse för kroppens balans. Diagnosmetoder, synen på vetenskap och kulturella värden kolliderar i en debatt som rör både hälsa och identitet.WHO öppnar ett nytt kontor för traditionell medicin i Indien, i hopp om att hårdare regleringar ska stärka patientsäkerheten. Vetenskapsradion möter forskare, läkare och ayurvedapraktiker i ett polariserat landskap där vetenskap och tradition står på kollisionskurs.Reporter: Annika Östmanannika.ostman@sr.seProducent: Lars Broströmlars.brostrom@sr.se

Ananthu Aji was made to join Sangh in his childhood by his father. The 26-year-old who was found dead in a lodge in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday evening.  

In 2026, your personal brand is your digital identity — and podcasting is one of the most powerful ways to build it. In this episode, we explore how creators, students, entrepreneurs, and professionals from Kerala and across India can use podcasting to grow visibility, credibility, and trust.We break down:✅ Why podcasting is booming in India (100+ million listeners!)✅ How Malayalam creators can build authentic, regional personal brands✅ Real strategies for growing your podcast audience✅ Step-by-step launch roadmap for beginners✅ 2026 trends that give early creators a massive advantageWhether you're a researcher, creative, or business owner, this episode will help you leverage your voice as a branding tool. No expensive gear required — just clarity, consistency, and your unique story.

The Hon'ble Governor of Kerala, Sri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, shared his thoughts on the book 'Breaking India' at the launch of its Malayalam version recently in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Who Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousness Theory - http://battleforconsciousnesstheory.comSnakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.comVarna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.comThe Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.comPower of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.comTo support Infinity Foundation's projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do:इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/

Rajiv Malhotra's talk at the recent launch event of the book Breaking India (Malayalam translation) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.The Hon'ble Governor of Kerala, Sri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, graced the event.Who Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousness Theory - http://battleforconsciousnesstheory.comSnakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.comVarna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.comThe Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.comPower of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.comTo support Infinity Foundation's projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do:इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/

Rajiv Malhotra recently had a riveting conversation with the girls of Aarsha Vidya Samajam at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Their stories of conversion to Islam and back to their roots have some important lessons for the Hindu society. Their stories highlight the importance of Purvapaksha that he has extensively discussed & explained in his numerous books. Stay tuned for Part 2.Who Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousness Theory - http://battleforconsciousnesstheory.comSnakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.comVarna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.comThe Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.comPower of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.comTo support Infinity Foundation's projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do:इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/

Send us a textKathy and Ramesh react to the trailer for BALTI, an 2025 Indian sports action film written and directed by debutant Unni Sivalingam. Produced by STK Frames and Binu George Alexander Productions, the film stars Shane Nigam, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, and Preethi Asrani with Alphonse Puthren and Poornima Indrajith in supporting roles. Due to the film's setting in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, it contains dialogue in both Malayalam and Tamil languages. It marks Shanthanu's comeback in Malayalam cinema after 16 years.Support the show

First, The Indian Express' National Legal Editor Apurva Viswanath talks about the attack that disrupted proceedings before Chief Justice BR Gavai over his remarks on Khajuraho temple complex.Next, Girish Kuber, the editor of the Marathi daily Loksatta talks about Maharashtra's Marathwada region, where record breaking rainfall has turned one of India's most drought prone areas into a flood zone. (10:00)In the end, we also take a quick look at the developments in Kerala, where the ED has raided the homes and offices of Malayalam film stars as part of a probe into alleged luxury car smuggling violations. (21:12)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

In today's world of polarization, climate disruption, and rapid digital change, resilience is everything.On this episode of The Caring Economy, we sit down with Asha Varghese, President of the Caterpillar Foundation and Head of CSR at Caterpillar. Asha reflects on her journey from Kerala, India, to rural Kentucky, and how those experiences shaped her approach to corporate leadership and purpose.She shares how Caterpillar has given over $1 billion globally, supporting disaster recovery, education, and sustainability initiatives. We also discuss the future of work, the rise of AI, and why corporations must play a role in rebuilding trust and community resilience.Asha's story is a reminder that leadership isn't about grand gestures, it's about persistence, partnership, and impact over time.Listen in for lessons on how business can become a force for resilience in a fragile world.

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.  

Arundhati Roy's internationally best-selling novels include The God of Small Things and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness.  Her nonfiction works engage elegantly and passionately with class and power, among other issues.  Roy's new memoir, Mother Mary Comes to Me, examines her childhood in Kerala, India, and a mother whose commitment to justice and education made her a powerful force in the community – but whose volatility made for a challenging family life that included emotional abuse. On September 19, 2025, Arundhati Roy came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco to read from her memoir and hold an on-stage conversation with journalist Deepa Fernandes. 

How can activists strike a balance between fighting for a cause and sustaining relationships with family, friends, and neighbors? In this episode John Mathias joins host Elena Sobrino to talk about Uncommon Cause: Living for Environmental Justice in Kerala (2024, University of California Press). Uncommon Cause follows environmental justice activists in Kerala, India, as they seek out, avoid, or strive to overcome conflicts between their causes and their community ties. John Mathias finds two contrasting approaches, each offering distinct possibilities for an activist life. One set of activists repudiates community ties and resists normative pressures; for them, environmental justice becomes a way of transcending all local identities and affiliations, even humanity itself. Other activists seek to ground their activism in community belonging, to fight for their own people. Each approach produces its own dilemmas and offers its own insights into ethical tensions we all face between taking a stand and standing with others. In sharing Kerala activists' diverse stories, Uncommon Cause offers a fresh perspective on environmental ethics, showing that environmentalism, even as it looks beyond merely human concerns, is still fundamentally about how we relate to other people. Elena Sobrino is an anthropologist studying the emotions and politics of environmental crises and currently working on a book about the Flint water crisis. She is a lecturer in the Science and Technology Studies program at Tufts University. 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

How can activists strike a balance between fighting for a cause and sustaining relationships with family, friends, and neighbors? In this episode John Mathias joins host Elena Sobrino to talk about Uncommon Cause: Living for Environmental Justice in Kerala (2024, University of California Press). Uncommon Cause follows environmental justice activists in Kerala, India, as they seek out, avoid, or strive to overcome conflicts between their causes and their community ties. John Mathias finds two contrasting approaches, each offering distinct possibilities for an activist life. One set of activists repudiates community ties and resists normative pressures; for them, environmental justice becomes a way of transcending all local identities and affiliations, even humanity itself. Other activists seek to ground their activism in community belonging, to fight for their own people. Each approach produces its own dilemmas and offers its own insights into ethical tensions we all face between taking a stand and standing with others. In sharing Kerala activists' diverse stories, Uncommon Cause offers a fresh perspective on environmental ethics, showing that environmentalism, even as it looks beyond merely human concerns, is still fundamentally about how we relate to other people. Elena Sobrino is an anthropologist studying the emotions and politics of environmental crises and currently working on a book about the Flint water crisis. She is a lecturer in the Science and Technology Studies program at Tufts University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

How can activists strike a balance between fighting for a cause and sustaining relationships with family, friends, and neighbors? In this episode John Mathias joins host Elena Sobrino to talk about Uncommon Cause: Living for Environmental Justice in Kerala (2024, University of California Press). Uncommon Cause follows environmental justice activists in Kerala, India, as they seek out, avoid, or strive to overcome conflicts between their causes and their community ties. John Mathias finds two contrasting approaches, each offering distinct possibilities for an activist life. One set of activists repudiates community ties and resists normative pressures; for them, environmental justice becomes a way of transcending all local identities and affiliations, even humanity itself. Other activists seek to ground their activism in community belonging, to fight for their own people. Each approach produces its own dilemmas and offers its own insights into ethical tensions we all face between taking a stand and standing with others. In sharing Kerala activists' diverse stories, Uncommon Cause offers a fresh perspective on environmental ethics, showing that environmentalism, even as it looks beyond merely human concerns, is still fundamentally about how we relate to other people. Elena Sobrino is an anthropologist studying the emotions and politics of environmental crises and currently working on a book about the Flint water crisis. She is a lecturer in the Science and Technology Studies program at Tufts University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

How can activists strike a balance between fighting for a cause and sustaining relationships with family, friends, and neighbors? In this episode John Mathias joins host Elena Sobrino to talk about Uncommon Cause: Living for Environmental Justice in Kerala (2024, University of California Press). Uncommon Cause follows environmental justice activists in Kerala, India, as they seek out, avoid, or strive to overcome conflicts between their causes and their community ties. John Mathias finds two contrasting approaches, each offering distinct possibilities for an activist life. One set of activists repudiates community ties and resists normative pressures; for them, environmental justice becomes a way of transcending all local identities and affiliations, even humanity itself. Other activists seek to ground their activism in community belonging, to fight for their own people. Each approach produces its own dilemmas and offers its own insights into ethical tensions we all face between taking a stand and standing with others. In sharing Kerala activists' diverse stories, Uncommon Cause offers a fresh perspective on environmental ethics, showing that environmentalism, even as it looks beyond merely human concerns, is still fundamentally about how we relate to other people. Elena Sobrino is an anthropologist studying the emotions and politics of environmental crises and currently working on a book about the Flint water crisis. She is a lecturer in the Science and Technology Studies program at Tufts University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

How can activists strike a balance between fighting for a cause and sustaining relationships with family, friends, and neighbors? In this episode John Mathias joins host Elena Sobrino to talk about Uncommon Cause: Living for Environmental Justice in Kerala (2024, University of California Press). Uncommon Cause follows environmental justice activists in Kerala, India, as they seek out, avoid, or strive to overcome conflicts between their causes and their community ties. John Mathias finds two contrasting approaches, each offering distinct possibilities for an activist life. One set of activists repudiates community ties and resists normative pressures; for them, environmental justice becomes a way of transcending all local identities and affiliations, even humanity itself. Other activists seek to ground their activism in community belonging, to fight for their own people. Each approach produces its own dilemmas and offers its own insights into ethical tensions we all face between taking a stand and standing with others. In sharing Kerala activists' diverse stories, Uncommon Cause offers a fresh perspective on environmental ethics, showing that environmentalism, even as it looks beyond merely human concerns, is still fundamentally about how we relate to other people. Elena Sobrino is an anthropologist studying the emotions and politics of environmental crises and currently working on a book about the Flint water crisis. She is a lecturer in the Science and Technology Studies program at Tufts University. 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

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July, 1957. An ordinary day in the state of Kerala, India. People walk down the streets doing their business and it begins to rain. Suddenly, people start to shout and run away in fear. Everything turns into a kind of horror movie. Because the rain drops that fall from the sky are bright red. And this is not a horror movie. It's all happening for real. Imagine the familiar view outside your window. What if you saw it gradually turn red? The clothes of people caught in the rain would change to pink. So what caused the red rain? There's a logical explanation for it. And for white rain, too. As well as for black rain. Wait, really? What other rain colors are there? Well, a green rain fell near Calcutta in the summer of 2002, and one day a brown rain fell in southern Russia. Let's find out more about these amazing natural phenomena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to popular vlogger and reviewer Shazzam as he highlights the often-overlooked aspects of vlogging and reveals the reason for his relocation from Kerala.#callmeshazzam #starjam

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.

Rulo vuelve de París, a donde fue poco después de regresar de Newcastle, y está a punto de irse a Oviedo. Encuentra tiempo, sin embargo, para grabar este podcast, en el que reaparece “Eva Davant Pizzeria”. ¿Hay que hablar del Ronin para criticarlo o no hacerlo para no darle espacio? Adetunji no marca desde que se le mencionó y su sustituto en el Ballkani, en cambio, amenaza con dejar en nada sus registros de la liga kosovar. ¿Qué es la Super League de Kerala y por qué la mitad de sus entrenadores son españoles?

As November 21st approaches, Ramees is poised to take the stage in Los Angeles, representing not only Ireland but also carrying the flag for Kerala and India. His dedication to natural competition, despite the injuries, financial hurdles, and the sheer effort involved, makes him a true champion regardless of the final outcome.

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【欢迎订阅】 每天早上5:30，准时更新。 【阅读原文】 标题：How divorce camps give women hope and healing正文：On the bus making its way through Kerala to the misty hills of Vagamon, 15 women, many wearing hijabs and dupattas, with colourful shirts pulled over jeans, hum a melodious tune, clapping and swaying.知识点：misty /ˈmɪsti/（英式）/ˈmɪsti/（美式），adj.full of, covered with, or consisting of mist; (of a person's eyes, vision, etc.) not clear, as if covered with mist多雾的；被薄雾笼罩的；（眼睛、视线等）模糊的，朦胧的• The hills were hidden in mist• Her eyes grew misty when she talked about her childhood.（谈起童年时，她的眼神变得朦胧。）获取外刊的完整原文以及精讲笔记，请关注微信公众号「早安英文」，回复“外刊”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你！ 【节目介绍】 《早安英文-每日外刊精读》，带你精读最新外刊，了解国际最热事件：分析语法结构，拆解长难句，最接地气的翻译，还有重点词汇讲解。 所有选题均来自于《经济学人》《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》《华盛顿邮报》《大西洋月刊》《科学杂志》《国家地理》等国际一线外刊。 【适合谁听】 1、关注时事热点新闻，想要学习最新最潮流英文表达的英文学习者 2、任何想通过地道英文提高听、说、读、写能力的英文学习者 3、想快速掌握表达，有出国学习和旅游计划的英语爱好者 4、参加各类英语考试的应试者（如大学英语四六级、托福雅思、考研等） 【你将获得】 1、超过1000篇外刊精读课程，拓展丰富语言表达和文化背景 2、逐词、逐句精确讲解，系统掌握英语词汇、听力、阅读和语法 3、每期内附学习笔记，包含全文注释、长难句解析、疑难语法点等，帮助扫除阅读障碍。

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‘It is vanishingly rare for a writer to both confront the ugliness of humanity and still search for its beauty. Roy is that rare writer.' – Naomi Klein Arundhati Roy is one of today's most esteemed public intellectuals. The author of novels including the Booker Prize-winning The God of Small Things, Roy is equally respected as a political essayist. Her words on topics from the COVID-19 pandemic to the plight of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi have helped define public discourse in India and beyond. In September 2025 Roy came to the Intelligence Squared stage for two exclusive events. Combining the signature scale, sweep and depth of her novels, and the passion, political clarity and warmth of her essays, Roy drew on the themes of her new memoir for a compelling exploration of her life and work. Born out of the onrush of memories and feelings provoked by her mother Mary's death, Mother Mary Comes to Me is Roy's telling of her own story from childhood to the present, from Kerala to Delhi. An ode to freedom, a tribute to thorny love and savage grace, it is a memoir like no other. The event was a rare opportunity to hear from one of the greatest writers of our generation. --- If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘It is vanishingly rare for a writer to both confront the ugliness of humanity and still search for its beauty. Roy is that rare writer.' – Naomi Klein Arundhati Roy is one of today's most esteemed public intellectuals. The author of novels including the Booker Prize-winning The God of Small Things, Roy is equally respected as a political essayist. Her words on topics from the COVID-19 pandemic to the plight of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi have helped define public discourse in India and beyond. In September 2025 Roy came to the Intelligence Squared stage for two exclusive events. Combining the signature scale, sweep and depth of her novels, and the passion, political clarity and warmth of her essays, Roy drew on the themes of her new memoir for a compelling exploration of her life and work. Born out of the onrush of memories and feelings provoked by her mother Mary's death, Mother Mary Comes to Me is Roy's telling of her own story from childhood to the present, from Kerala to Delhi. An ode to freedom, a tribute to thorny love and savage grace, it is a memoir like no other. The event was a rare opportunity to hear from one of the greatest writers of our generation. --- This is the first instalment of a two-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Kurian's journey from a modest upbringing in Kerala, India, to becoming CEO of NetApp is an extraordinary story. George worked cafeteria shifts and construction jobs to pay his way through Princeton before climbing the ranks at Oracle, McKinsey, and Cisco. In this episode, George opens up about the weight of being a “rookie CEO” responsible for 12,000 people, the discipline of saying no to 97% of ideas, and the humility it takes to lead through uncertainty. He and Ilana explore resilience, focus, and the future of AI, while revealing how diverse experiences and family values shaped his leadership philosophy. George Kurian is CEO of NetApp, a Fortune 500 data infrastructure and cloud services company. Under his leadership, NetApp has strengthened its cloud-first and data services strategy, growing into a $20 billion company. In this episode, Ilana and George will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:20) Family Role Models and Upbringing (06:00) Landing a Princeton Scholarship and Learning to Survive (09:20) Lessons from Oracle and McKinsey (13:50) Why George Left Cisco to Join NetApp (16:45) How Cafeteria Work Inspired NetApp's Engineering Process (19:40) The ‘30-30-30' Rule for Driving Organizational Change (22:40) George's Journey to Becoming CEO Overnight (26:30) First-Time CEO Challenges and Leadership Struggles (30:40) Why a CEO Should Say “No” to 97% of Ideas (33:10) Betting on Cloud Partnerships Instead of Competing (37:15) The Power of Choosing Your Path and Tackling Hard Problems George Kurian is CEO of NetApp, a Fortune 500 data infrastructure and cloud services company. Before joining NetApp in 2011, he had built a diverse tech career that included leadership roles at Oracle, McKinsey, Cisco, and Akamai. Under his leadership, NetApp has strengthened its cloud-first and data services strategy, growing into a $20 billion company. Connect with George: George's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/georgekuriannetapp Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Watch the free training at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

This is a bonus audio version of our Youtube Spoiler Review of Param Sundari Follow, like and subscribe to ⁠our Youtube Channel ⁠for more videos from the Khandaan crew You can also support us and interact with us by joining our PATREON community on: https:///www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast This week, the Khandaan Podcast takes on Param Sundari, a film that promised a breezy rom-com but left audiences scratching their heads. Starring Janhvi Kapoor as the titular Sundari and Sidharth Malhotra as the clueless “investor” Param, the movie combines poor writing, botched cultural representation, and inexplicable creative choices — like coconut tree confessions and Tamil Nadu boats showing up in Kerala. Amrita unpacks why the portrayal of Malayalis is not just lazy but offensively bad, pointing out how none of the cast seemed to have received even basic language coaching. Asim reads out savage Letterboxd reviews and admits the movie makes nobody look good — Punjabis, Malayalis, or otherwise. Yet both hosts find surprising moments of charm: Janhvi's sweetness in songs, her occasional Sridevi-esque mannerisms, and Sidharth's hotness (if not much else). They also debate the bigger picture: Bollywood's ongoing struggle with authenticity, the lack of genuine rom-coms, and why films like this end up being more “streaming filler” than theatrical event. Still, in a world of War 2 and endless action clones, Asim controversially admits he'd rather watch Param Sundari again than some of Bollywood's recent blockbusters. Funny, sharp, and slightly irreverent, this is Khandaan at its best — spending more time thinking about a film than its creators ever did. #ParamSundari #JanhviKapoor #SidharthMalhotra #BollywoodPodcast #BollywoodReview #BollywoodFans #KhandaanPodcast #HindiCinema #IndianCinema #BollywoodHotTake #BollywoodDiscussion Follow us on our socials:   / khandaanpodcast    / khandaanpodcast    / khandaanpodcast   Visit our merch store at REDBUBBLE: https://www.redbubble.com/people/khan... You can listen to Khandaan - A Bollywood Podcast on all podcast platforms: Team Khandaan Is: Asim:   / asimburney   Amrita:   / amritaiq   Sujoy:   / 9e3k  

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Shubhangi Khapre who talks about Maharashtra, where the government has invoked a 1918 Hyderabad-era gazette to address the long-standing Maratha reservation demand.Next, The Indian Express' Nikhila Henry explains how a family rift within the Bharat Rashtra Samithi has escalated into a full-blown political crisis as K Kavitha, daughter of party chief K Chandrashekar Rao, was suspended and later resigned, accusing her cousins of a conspiracy. (11:48)And in the end, we go to Kerala, where a 61-year-old farmer has stalled one of the state's largest mall projects by challenging the conversion of protected paddy land. (24:19)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The word Tantra essentially refers to a set of texts, or a genre of spiritual literature in which we encounter profound philosophies, intricate visualizations, techniques for meditation involving the phonetic power of language and various other tools for spiritual practice. In short, the tantras (also called the āgamas) present an entire system of spiritual practice designed to lead the aspirant to the fullest realization of Reality in which all her bliss and fulfillment can be found, in which all her suffering is transcended. Tantra is a scientific (and artistic path) to God and the tantras (the source literature) come in many, many flavors to account for the many different dispositions and proclivities in the heart of the many aspirants who enter into its many living lineages. In this talk, we explore a few of the different flavors of Tantra and then present our community's paddhathi (ritual manual) for daily contemplation and practice. We say a few things about why this resource is really at the heart of the Tāntrik tradition. discuss how our role as a Tāntrik community (a kula) is really to refine this resource for the generations to come. The Kālī paddhathi is unique to our community but it draws from so, so many resources. So many streams pour into it: my upbringing in Tamil Śaiva Siddhanta in my family gurukula, at the feet of my paternal grandfather, my upbringing in Malayalee Śaktism from the jungles of Kerala (from my Mother's side of the family), the paddhatis from the Hollywood Vedanta Temple Kālī Pūjā paddhathi and from the Kali Mandir Laguna Beach as part of my involvement in the Ramakrishna lineage, the paddhathi from Abhinava Gupta's Tantrāloka, from Chaitanyananda Nathaji's (Ayyaji) Śrī Vidyā paddhathi and of course from my study of the tantras throughout my life, in general. But you know what? While this paddhathi has inherited so much from all the paddhathis that came before, it is a living, growing, breathing resource that responds to the needs, desires and unique expression of our community. Each of you contribute your presence to the guru-mandala (the circle of instruction and practice) and that in turn will affect the paddhathi, the mantras, the sequence, the flavor, and the outcome. As we grow, it grows. For in truth, the paddhathi (ritual manual), the priests/priestesses (that is, the practitioners in tthe gurukula using the paddhathi for daily ritual and practice) and the Deity (Kālī) are all part of one dynamic reality, the trinity (trika) of worshipper (pūjāri/pūjārinī), the worshipped (pūjyā) and the act of worshipping (pūjā) reconciled in the Non-Duality of Consciousness which is your essential nature, the sole Reality that inheres in all things as all things! The ones that came before walked so we could run. They gave their lives to this so we can pick up from where they left of. Let us now live up to that legacy and strive to contribute what we can to the ever deepening treasury of resources regarding the worship and veneration of our Divine Mother! May this be my constantly evolving and deepening offering to you. May this be our offering to each other. May this be our offering to the world at large and to all those that will come after us! May Her will be done! Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

After three years of negotiating, talks over a global plastics treaty came to an end in Geneva last week with no agreement in place. So why has it been so difficult to get countries to agree to cut plastic production? Madeleine Finlay hears from Karen McVeigh, a senior reporter for Guardian Seascapes, about a particularly damaging form of plastic pollution causing devastation off the coast of Kerala, and where we go now that countries have failed to reach a deal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod