Podcasts about Kerala

En Inde, le Kerala affirme depuis peu en avoir fini avec l'extrême pauvreté. C'est une première parmi les États d'Inde, un pays qui reste encore souvent associé aux scènes de misère. Le Kerala est un État communiste, avec de fortes politiques publiques dans la santé ou l'éducation. Sur place, certains jugent cependant que l'annonce de la fin de la pauvreté est précipitée. De notre correspondant à Kerala, La maison de Rajan et Jayanthi, au carrelage impeccable, a été inaugurée il y a moins d'une semaine. Le couple, qui habite la région montagneuse et tropicale de Wayanad, en Inde, revient de loin.  « J'étais conducteur d'auto rickshaw. Mais durant le Covid-19, j'ai eu un grave accident. Je suis resté en chaise roulante. Ma femme et mes deux enfants ont été soudainement privés de revenus. Nous survivions dans une cabane, sans espoir. Heureusement, le gouvernement est venu nous aider », raconte Rajan. Grâce au programme d'éradication de la pauvreté, Rajan et Jayanthi achètent une mini-échoppe, puis reçoivent un apport pour construire leur maison. Aujourd'hui, le couple relève la tête, comme d'autres, explique un élu local. « Dans le district, nous avons identifié 118 familles comme extrêmement pauvres. Avec notre aide, 22 ont pu construire une maison, six ont eu des terres à cultiver, 43 ont bénéficié d'aide alimentaire, 14 ont pu trouver un boulot, etc. » Sarojini, une femme isolée, en a aussi bénéficié. « J'ai 60 ans et je travaillais dans l'agriculture, en gagnant un peu plus d'un euro par jour. Désormais employée dans des toilettes publiques, je gagne plus de trois euros. Ça a vraiment changé ma vie. » « Plus personne ne fait face à une pauvreté extrême » Le plan contre la pauvreté du Kerala, encore aujourd'hui dirigé par le Parti Communiste, remonte à 1997. En ce mois de novembre, le dirigeant de cet État du Sud affirme qu'il a atteint cet objectif fondamental. « Il y a 50 ans, les chercheurs nous classaient parmi les États les plus défavorisés de l'Inde. Aujourd'hui, plus personne ne fait face à une pauvreté extrême au Kerala », souligne Pinarayi Vijayan. Mais comment définir la pauvreté extrême ? Si la Banque mondiale se base sur le salaire quotidien, le Kerala mélange critères économiques, sanitaires et alimentaires. L'économiste P. R. Kannan déplore un manque de transparence : « Le Kerala avance, c'est indéniable. Mais avant d'affirmer que la pauvreté a disparu, le gouvernement doit publier ses données, sa méthodologie et les experts qui ont encadré ces statistiques. » Les aides du gouvernement échappent aux personnes isolées Nusrath, une élue de l'opposition à Wayanad, nous a emmenés rencontrer des habitants ignorés, selon elle, par les programmes du gouvernement. « Il y a des gens qui, parce qu'ils sont trop isolés, échappent encore aux aides gouvernementales. Si nous, dans l'opposition, validons que la pauvreté a disparu, les budgets vont disparaître alors qu'ils en ont encore grand besoin ! » Pour l'instant, le gouvernement du Kerala n'a pas clairement répondu aux experts et opposants qui jugent qu'il crie victoire trop rapidement.

Kerala claims to be the first state in India to have ended extreme poverty. Over the past four years, various government departments have worked together to provide around 64,000 families living in extreme poverty with food, shelter, medical care and scholarships for their children. But what is extreme poverty and why are some people questioning this claim? The BBC's Shruti Menon, who is from Kerala, explains all. She also chats us through how extreme poverty rates across India have plummeted in the past decade. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbert Producers: Mora Morrison and Natalia Makohon Editor: Verity Wilde

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

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This recording was made during a Kathakali performance — a traditional Indian theatre art form native to the Malayalam-speaking state of Kerala. It captures a 9-minute percussive piece performed by an ensemble featuring the Chenda and Maddalam, two prominent drums of the tradition, accompanied by the echoing tones of Chengila (gong) and Elathalam (cymbals). Recorded from the audience's perspective, the audio reflects not just the instruments themselves but also the layered soundscape projected through nearby speakers, with occasional murmurs that ground the recording in the real-life atmosphere of the performance. Recorded in Ettumanoor, India by Manu Krishnakumar.

In a big relief to Kerala, which will go into poll for the local bodies, the Election Commission has extended the Special Intensive Revision or SIR of the electoral roll in nine states. Despite claiming that it would stick to the earlier deadline, the poll panel decided to extend the deadline to December 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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EPISODE 639 - Deepa Anappara - Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line, Letters to a Writer of Colour and The Last of EarthDeepa Anappara's debut novel Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line was named as one of the best books of the year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time and NPR. It won the Edgar Award for Best Novel, was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2020, and shortlisted for the JCB Prize for Indian Literature. Time included it in its list of ‘The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time'. It has been translated into over twenty languages.Anappara is the co-editor of Letters to a Writer of Colour, a collection of personal essays on fiction, race, and culture, published by Random House (US) and Vintage (UK) in 2023. Her second novel, The Last of Earth, will be published by Random House in the US, and Penguin Random House in India, in January 2026, and by Oneworld in the UK in February 2026.She has a PhD in Creative-Critical Writing and an MA in Creative Writing (Prose Fiction) from the University of East Anglia, Norwich. She teaches creative writing and is a mentor on the South Asia Speaks mentorship programme for emerging writers in South Asia. Anappara was born in Kerala, southern India, and worked as a journalist in India for eleven years. Her reports on the impact of poverty and religious violence on the education of children won the Developing Asia Journalism Awards, the Every Human has Rights Media Awards, and the Sanskriti-Prabha Dutt Fellowship in Journalism. Book: THE LAST OF EARTHFrom the award-winning author of Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line comes a stunning historical novel set in nineteenth-century Tibet that follows two outsiders—an Indian schoolteacher spying for the British Empire and an English “lady” explorer—as they venture into a forbidden kingdom.1869. Tibet is closed to Europeans, an infuriating obstruction for the rap­idly expanding British Empire. In response, Britain begins training Indians—permitted to cross borders that white men may not—to undertake illicit, dangerous surveying expeditions into Tibet.Balram is one such surveyor-spy, an Indian schoolteacher who, for several years, has worked for the British, often alongside his dearest friend, Gyan. But Gyan went missing on his last expedition and is rumored to be imprisoned within Tibet. Desperate to rescue his friend, Balram agrees to guide an English captain on a foolhardy mission: After years of paying others to do the exploring, the captain, disguised as a monk, wants to personally chart a river that runs through southern Tibet. Their path will cross fatefully with that of another Westerner in disguise, fifty-year-old Katherine. Denied a fellowship in the all-male Royal Geographical Society in London, she intends to be the first European woman to reach Lhasa.A polyphonic novel about the various ways humans try to leave a mark on the world—from the enduring nature of family and friendship to the egomania and obsessions of the colonial enterprise—The Last of Earth confirms Deepa Anappara as one of our greatest and most ambitious storytellers.https://www.deepa-anappara.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

സന്തോഷം വീണ്ടെടുക്കാൻ, അതിക്രമങ്ങൾക്കെതിരെ പ്രതിരോധം തീർക്കാൻ കുടുംബശ്രീ വീണ്ടും മുന്നോട്ടിറങ്ങുകയാണ്.അതിനായി അവതരിപ്പിച്ചിരിക്കുന്ന കാമ്പെയിൻ ആണ് ‘റിഥം: ഹാപ്പി ഫാമിലി.സ്ത്രീസൗഹൃദവും ജനാധിപത്യപരവുമായ കുടുംബബന്ധങ്ങൾ വളർത്തിയെടുക്കുക, ഗാർഹിക അതിക്രമങ്ങൾക്കെതിരെ സാമൂഹിക ബോധവൽക്കരണം വ്യാപിപ്പിക്കുക എന്ന ലക്ഷ്യത്തോടെയാണ്‌ ‘റിഥം: ഹാപ്പി ഫാമിലി' ക്യാമ്പയിൻ.കുടുംബശ്രീ സ്‌നേഹിതയുടെ നേതൃത്വത്തിലാണ്.ഇന്ന് “റിഥം- ഹാപ്പി ഫാമിലി ക്യാമ്പയിൻ”പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങൾ പങ്കു വച്ചു കൊണ്ട് കേരള ജങ്ഷനിൽ ചേരുന്നു കോട്ടയം Snehitha Gender Help desk kudumbashree Mission,Counselor,Dr. ഉണ്ണിമോൾ

Conan chats with Arjun from Kerala in southern India about looking for a partner, Kerala's history as a spice hub, and what it would take to accept Conan as his wingman. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kerala has declared that it has “eradicated extreme poverty,” identifying over one lakh people as the final few remaining in this category in the State. But what does “extreme poverty” actually mean, and is it possible for a State to eradicate it? This episode unpacks the definitions, the methodology used by the State, the gap between Kerala's estimates and the Central government's Antyodaya Anna Yojana's numbers, and the wider questions this raises about poverty measurement and verification. The conversation also looks at whether States should set their own criteria, what an ideal poverty tracking system should look like, and how journalists can independently assess such claims. Guest: Prof. R. Ramakumar, Former Dean of the School of Development Studies at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and a non-ministerial member of the Kerala government's State Planning Board Host: Devyanshi Bihani Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/8356IL PRIMO MARTIRE LAICO CHE L'INDIA NON VOLEVA di Rino Cammilleri Nel 2022 papa Francesco ha canonizzato Devasahayam Pillai, che diventa così il primo laico dell'India a ricevere tale onore. Il suo vecchio nome era Neelakandan, nato nel 1712 nel Kerala. La sua era una ricca famiglia di casta elevata, suo padre era il bramino responsabile di un tempio induista del Tamil Nadu. Istruito nel sanscrito e nello studio dei Vedanta, grazie al suo ceto gli fu permesso di entrare come paggio alla corte di Marthanda Varma, maharaja di Travancore. Una volta adulto, il Nostro divenne un altissimo funzionario di governo sotto il successivo maharaja, Ramayan Delawa. La sua conversione al cristianesimo avvenne in modo singolare. Ecco come andò. Nel 1741 si presentò al largo di Colachel, città del Travancore, una nave da guerra olandese comandata da Eustachius De Lannoy. L'aveva inviata la Compagnia olandese delle Indie orientali per cercare di fare di Colachel una base commerciale olandese.UN'AMICIZIA SPECIALESolo che il maharaja di Travancore non aveva alcuna intenzione di diventare un tributario della potenza europea, così come era accaduto ad altre teste coronate indiane. Gli invasori avevano fucili e cannoni, sì, ma gli attaccati potevano contare sul numero. La battaglia si risolse a sfavore degli olandesi, i più dei quali vennero uccisi e i superstiti fatti prigionieri. Tra questi ultimi c'era il capitano De Lannoy. Per salvare la vita dei suoi uomini, l'olandese accettò di passare al servizio del maharaja e di addestrarne l'esercito alle tattiche europee nonché all'uso delle armi da fuoco. Di più: finì col trovarsi addirittura a capo dell'armata di Travancore, di cui, anzi, con molte, vittoriose battaglie riuscì ad ampliare i confini. Durante questo periodo, dovendo in qualità di generalissimo frequentare i funzionari di corte, lui e Neelakandan Pillai entrarono in confidenza e infine in amicizia. Neelakandan, che era sposato con Barghavi Ammal, donna di pari casta, era incuriosito dal quasi coetaneo europeo (erano entrambi sui trent'anni) e lo interrogava spesso sugli usi occidentali. Tra i quali c'era la religione cristiana.CAMBIÒ VITADai e dai, il Nostro, sempre più affascinato dalle spiegazioni dell'olandese e particolarmente colpito dal racconto evangelico della resurrezione di Lazzaro, volle diventare cristiano anche lui. Col nome di Devasahayam, che era in qualche modo la traduzione nella sua lingua, il tamil, del nome Lazzaro, che, a sua volta, in aramaico corrispondeva suppergiù ad "aiuto di Dio". Ricevette il Battesimo, cattolico, nella chiesa più vicina, che era quella della missione gesuita di Vadakkankulam. Non è chiaro se il rito cattolico sia stato scelto per la vicinanza territoriale o perché l'olandese improvvisatosi catechista era cattolico lui. Può darsi, dal momento che il di lui cognome era francese, De Lannoy. Niente di strano, per l'epoca, che un capitano di mare francese fosse al servizio della Compagnia delle Indie olandese. La moglie di "Lazzaro", come d'uso da quelle parti, seguì il marito nel cambio di religione e fu battezzata col nome di Teresa. Cioè Gnanapoo Ammaal, che in tamil starebbe per "fiore della conoscenza". Secondo le complicate gerarchie familiari di quella parte dell'India, anche altri parenti stretti della coppia si fecero battezzare cattolici. E, per sicurezza, andarono a vivere, con "Teresa", presso la missione dei gesuiti.LA PERSECUZIONE Infatti, la precauzione era necessaria, perché lasciare l'induismo, specialmente per esponenti della casta alta (ricordiamoci del mestiere del padre di "Lazzaro"), era non solo scandaloso ma quasi un reato capitale. Come si vede, l'attuale nazionalismo indù non ha fatto altro che ripristinare antiche pratiche. A farsi carico dell'accusa contro Devasahayam fu il capo dei bramini del Travancore, che ne ottenne l'esautorazione dal suo incarico ministeriale e perfino l'arresto. Il Nostro finì in carcere e ci rimase per tre anni, sempre in attesa che fosse decisa la sua esecuzione. Perché non lo giustiziarono subito? Perché De Lannoy non era rimasto inattivo e si era rivolto alle autorità olandesi chiedendone l'intervento. Il maharaja si ritrovò così tra l'incudine dei fanatici induisti e il martello degli olandesi, che non voleva più inimicarsi. Perciò, scelse una via di mezzo: l'esilio. Devasahayam, legato alla rovescia in groppa a un bufalo d'acqua, doveva essere condotto tra gli insulti e gli sputi della folla fino al fondaco di Kuzhumaikkad controllato dagli olandesi. Ma poi, per non perdere la faccia col popolo aizzato dai bramini, il bufalo fu portato in un altro luogo, dove Devasahayam venne torturato da dieci diversi carnefici, triste rituale che gli spettava in quanto di casta alta. Infine, lo lasciarono tra i monti boscosi del confine col Pandya, territorio di un rajah rivale. Per portarcelo gli fecero fare la strada più lunga, così che tutti potessero vederlo mezzo nudo e, come d'uso per i criminali, dipinto di rosso e nero.I SUOI MIRACOLIA ogni sosta, ottanta frustate, poi pepe sulle ferite e dentro al naso, legato a un albero sotto il sole accanto a un secchio di acqua putrida: se voleva bere, c'era quello. Abbandonato infine nella foresta, il Nostro si diede all'eremitaggio. Oggi una chiesa nei dintorni conserva ancora la roccia da cui scaturì miracolosamente acqua quando, mezzo morto di sete, si inginocchiò a pregare. Molti guarirono con le foglie di un albero a cui era stato legato. Così la gente dei dintorni, indù compresi, cominciò visitare il "santone" per chiedergli preghiere e consigli. Ma quando la cosa venne all'orecchio dei suoi vecchi nemici, questi stabilirono di toglierlo di mezzo una volta per tutte. Mandarono i loro sgherri a cercarlo e questi lo trovarono, anche perché non si nascondeva affatto. E fu allora che avvenne l'ultimo miracolo di Devasahayam. La pistola con cui cercarono di sparargli fece cilecca. Più volte. Il loro bersaglio chiese di poterla toccare. Quelli, tra lo stupito e il perplesso, concessero, tanto, non funzionava. Devasahayam prese l'arma e la benedisse, poi, tra lo stupore dei suoi persecutori, la restituì. Adesso andava. Lo uccisero con cinque colpi, poi gettarono il corpo in un dirupo. Era il 14 gennaio 1752. Alcuni devoti recuperarono il cadavere e lo portarono nella chiesa di Kottar dedicata a san Francesco Saverio. Oggi la chiesa è cattedrale e ne custodisce la reliquia. Nel 2012 papa Benedetto XVI promulgò il decreto che riconosceva il martirio di Devasahayam Pillai, primo passo verso la canonizzazione.

For centuries, many people have repeated the claim that “The sword spread Islam.” But what does actual history say? In this powerful conversation, Pablo, a historian specializing in Andalusian, Ottoman, and Mughal history, breaks down one of the biggest myths about Islam using academic sources, historical data, and on-the-ground evidence from Spain, Crete, Egypt, Cyprus, Sindh, Kerala, and beyond.This episode uncovers:Why did so many Jewish and Christian communities welcome Muslim ruleWhy forced conversion is historically unproven and inaccurateHow Islamic governance protected minoritiesWhy did people voluntarily embrace IslamHow Arab traders brought Islam to India long before any conquestThe real story behind Aurangzeb, Jizya, and Mughal ruleWhy modern Muslims must reclaim their intellectual legacyIslamic history is not just dates and dynasties — it is a story of justice, coexistence, courage, and dignity. And it is time Muslims learned their history from real historians.The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:“Allah grants gentleness for anything that is added to it.”[Sahih Muslim]This episode is a reminder that Islam's greatest strength has always been its justice, its ethics, and the hearts it transforms.If you want history, evidence, and truth — this is the episode for you.EPISODE BREAKDOWN00:00 – The biggest myth about Islam's spread03:12 – Why entire nations welcomed Muslim rule06:41 – Andalus: The treaty that changed everything09:58 – Egypt & Sindh: What history textbooks don't teach14:20 – When heavy taxation pushed people toward Muslims17:06 – India before “conquest”: The forgotten truth20:36 – Aurangzeb, Jizya & the distortion of Mughal history25:48 – Pablo's journey: From Christianity to Islam32:10 – Why people accepted Islamic culture willingly38:33 – The story of the Mughal Empire43:15 – Tipu Sultan, technology & the Mysore shock48:52 – The Muslim world's lost intellectual power54:20 – How modern Muslims can reclaim their identitySTAY CONNECTED WITH THE GROWTH MINDSET:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silawath_irshad/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGrowthMindsetwithSilawathIrshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/silawathirshad/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silawathirshad/You can get in touch with Pablo here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pablotalks_/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PabloTalks_

Sarah Meikle has been travelling around India for more than 25 years and now runs small group tours for those really interested in life and culture in the world's most populous country. As the Director of All India Permit Tours, and visiting cities from Delhi, Kolkata and Varanasi in the north to Kerala in the south, she is well versed with the world famous cuisine in all its forms and regional variations - from street food to top rated restaurants. She joins Kathryn having just returned from a two month trip.

Shayan Acharya, Tarun Shastry, Aditya Padinjat, along with host Abhishek Saini, dive deep into the key performances and moments from the fifth round of the Ranji Trophy. They discuss Mumbai's crushing innings victory over Pondicherry, the exceptional all-round performance of Jammu & Kashmir against Hyderabad (and the rise of Akhil Samad), and the heartbreaking near-win for Kerala against Madhya Pradesh. The episode also scrutinises the struggles of Tamil Nadu and features a discussion on the controversial mid-season break for white-ball tournaments and its impact on team momentum and player workload.

In the 1950s the CIA took a keen interest in Kerala, a newly formed Indian state led, beginning in 1957, by a Communist ministry. Richard Franke describes the turbulent events that led to the ministry's dismissal and the evidence he and T. M. Thomas Isaac have unearthed about CIA stances and ambitions vis-a-vis Kerala. T. M. Thomas Isaac and Richard Franke, Toppling the First Ministry: Kerala, the CIA, and the Struggle for Social Justice Monthly Review Press, 2025 The post Kerala and the CIA appeared first on KPFA.

Why Assam CM Himanta Sarma must be happy about Bihar results, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/bihar-poll-results-bjp-prospects-assam-bengal-tamil-nadu-kerala/2785851/

At ninety one years old, Al Haj N. Jamaludhin is the oldest published author in the history of the Sharjah International Book Fair. In this intimate interview, he reflects on poetry, faith, Kerala, the UAE, and the lifelong belief that stories should cross languages and generations. A moving conversation with a writer whose legacy continues to inspire.

In a world where the richest nation can't support their own people… One news article of many:https://scroll.in/article/1088384/beyond-statistics-the-more-important-lesson-from-keralas-poverty-eradication-initiative

Upcoming Ayurveda Retreat/ Workshop/ EventsA Two-Week Immersive Healing Experience, with Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)Guided personally by Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay), our upcoming retreat isn't just about receiving treatments, it's about transforming the patterns that created imbalance in the first place.Dates: December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026Venue: Sitaram X The Postcard Old Goahttps://sitaramretreat.com/ayurveda-experience/How can Ayurveda help children navigate modern-day behavioral and developmental challenges? In this insightful episode, Dr. Arun Warrier, an Ayurvedic Pediatric Specialist, joins Dr. Vignesh Devraj to explore Kaumara Bhritya.This conversation sheds light on how modern parenting, digital exposure, and lifestyle shifts impact a child's mental, emotional, and physical growth. Dr. Warrier shares practical Ayurvedic strategies, including diet (Ahara), lifestyle (Vihara), and gentle therapies.Learn why parental awareness, emotional connection, and mindful routines are as important as medicines, and how integrative care combining Ayurveda and modern pediatrics can create lasting resilience. The discussion also emphasizes inclusion, community support, and shifting the focus from labeling to discovering every child's unique talents.Key Highlights:Introduction to Kaumara BhrityaMobile addiction & new pediatric challengesCounseling parents & integrative treatmentWhat is Virtual autism?Modern childhood challengesCommon pediatric disorders treated with AyurvedaTimestamps:00:00 – 10:00: Introduction & Changing Patterns in Child Health10:00 – 20:00: Parenting, Awareness & Emotional Well-being20:00 – 30:00: Ayurvedic Approach & Integrative Care30:00 – 40:00: Developmental Milestones & Screen-time Management40:00 – 52:00: Building long-term resilience in children through mindful routinesAbout The Guest: Dr Arun B Warrier is an MD holder in Ayurveda paediatrics from the Government Ayurveda Medical College, Trivandrum, with ten years of experience in paediatric health care. He is working as an associate professor and head in the Department of Ayurveda Paediatrics (Kaumarabrithyam)at Ashtangam Ayurveda Chikitsalayam & Vidyapeedham, a reputed Ayurveda medical college in Kerala.Book a Consultation with Dr. Vignesh DevrajIf you're interested in a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr. Vignesh Devraj, you can schedule your session through this link: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist For those facing financial difficulties, we offer limited free consultations. You may apply using the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform Balance the Mighty Vata – Online Course Now AvailableAyurveda's unique strength lies in its deep understanding of Vata—the dynamic force behind Prana (life energy), the nervous system, and our emotional well-being. Managing Vata is often considered the most challenging yet crucial part of healing.To help guide you through this, I've recorded a comprehensive workshop titled “Balancing the Mighty Vata”—featuring over 6 hours of in-depth content and practical guidance you can integrate into daily life.

Indiska vandrare visade forskare en hemlig energigivande växt. Det blev starten på ett unikt samarbete som ledde till Nagoyaprotokollet för rättvis vinstdelning. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Allt började med att forskaren Palpu Pushpangandan, tidigare chefen för den botaniska trädgården och forskningsinstitutet TBGRI i Thiruvananthapuram i delstaten Kerala i Indien, lyckades komma överens med representanter från ursprungsbefolkningen Kani-folket. De avslöjade sin hemlighet och fick i gengäld löfte om framtida inkomster.Deras uppgörelse blev som en förebild för det som senare kom att kallas Nagoya-protokollet, som handlar om rättvis fördelning av inkomster från kunskaper om bland annat medicinalväxter.Hasrat Arjjummend, som forskat kring effekterna av Nagoya-protokollet, menar att intäkterna sällan kommer enskilda individer till del. Laksmikutty Amma från Kani-folket menar dessutom att det känns som att ett brott har begåtts mot skogen.I Sydafrika har man ändå lyckats med ett avtal med en hel bransch utifrån Nagoya-protokollet. Där har Rooibos-industrin tecknat avtal med ursprungsbefolkningar om att de ska få procentuell ersättning av omsättningen.I Sydafrika jobbar Stephanie Cawood, som professor i Afrikanska studier vid University Free State i Bloemfontein. Hon har på regeringens uppdrag tillsammans med ursprungsbefolkningar startat en databas för att kartlägga kunskap, som senare ska kunna leda till patent. Databasen heter NIKMAS, som är en förkortning av National Indigenous Knowledges Management Systems.Reporter Annika ÖstmanAnnika.Ostman@sverigesradio.seProducent Lars BroströmLars.Brostrom@sverigesradio. se

The Election Commission of India has announced the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 States, including poll-bound Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala. The first phase of the SIR in Bihar has already been subjected to intense legal scrutiny in the Supreme Court, with the poll body defending the exercise even as petitioners alleged mass disenfranchisement and raised concerns over transparency. What has the Supreme Court's intervention in the Bihar SIR achieved so far? With polling already underway in the State, is the challenge to its constitutional validity now a fait accompli? And what can be expected from the petitions filed by Opposition parties, including the DMK, CPI(M), and the Congress, challenging the exercise in other States? Guest: Prashant Bhushan, advocate practising before the Supreme Court. Host: Aaratrika Bhaumik Recorded by Aniket Singh Chauhan and Lipi Vats Edited and produced by Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we speak with Ishan Shanavas — a nature photographer, author, and founder of EcoInspire, an environmental education initiative that has already reached over 20,000 students across 70 schools in five Indian states. Through engaging storytelling, dynamic school sessions, and vivid wildlife photography, Ishan is helping shape how young people understand and appreciate biodiversity and the natural world.Growing up on road trips through the Bandipur Tiger Reserve and studying at a school nestled in the forests of Andhra Pradesh, Ishan's early experiences surrounded by wildlife sparked his lifelong passion for conservation. His bestselling book The Lighter Wilder Things became the foundation for Mission EcoInspire, a project dedicated to promoting biodiversity conservation and environmental awareness among students. Realizing that online conservation messages often remain confined to a small, like-minded audience, Ishan set out to bring these conversations directly into classrooms. His approach emphasizes the need for early biodiversity education and environmental education as essential tools to nurture empathy, understanding, and curiosity about wildlife and ecosystems.In the episode, Ishan discusses the origins of his conservation journey and the goals of EcoInspire. He reflects on the power of face-to-face interaction in conservation outreach and conservation education, sharing how simple, accessible communication can inspire students to take interest in biodiversity management and wildlife conservation. He explains how schools across cities like Bangalore, Mysore, Trivandrum, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Gulbarga have welcomed his sessions, with both teachers and students showing overwhelming enthusiasm. The program's success demonstrates that hands-on environmental engagement remains one of the most effective ways to build lasting connections with nature.Ishan also explores the role of social media in spreading environmental awareness. He highlights how platforms can amplify meaningful conservation stories when used responsibly, but also cautions against misinformation and sensationalism. He shares valuable advice for conservationists aiming to improve their communication — simplifying complex topics, avoiding technical jargon, and using creativity, humor, and visual storytelling to reach wider audiences. He mentions innovative communicators like Rohan Chakravarti (Green Humor) and the Dhole Project in Kerala, both of whom effectively use art and media to connect people with Indian biodiversity.The discussion underscores that conservation is not just about protecting species but about building emotional and cultural bridges between people and nature. Ishan's message is clear: the success of wildlife conservation and biodiversity management depends on reaching beyond scientific circles and inspiring collective action. Through EcoInspire, he is demonstrating how passionate individuals can make conservation accessible, engaging, and relevant to younger generations.By sharing his journey, Ishan shows that the heart of biodiversity conservation lies in empathy, education, and communication. Whether through a classroom presentation, a book, or a digital post, his work reminds us that protecting India's natural heritage requires inspiring the minds and hearts of those who will shape its future.Tune in to learn how one individual's commitment to conservation outreach and environmental education is inspiring thousands of young Indians to rediscover their connection with wildlife and work toward a sustainable future.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 Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe

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HEADLINES:♦ Dry Dolly Giveaway♦ 2026 Named the Year of the Family in the UAE♦ UAE Cracks Down On Shops Selling Tobacco Near Schools♦ Abu Dhabi Student Makes Record-Breaking Run in Kerala♦ How Evren Ozka Turned His Life Around: One Ultramarathon At A Time

In this Telugu podcast episode, we had one of our amazing conversations with Suma Kanakala, most commonly revered as  the queen of Telugu television, iconic anchor, actress, and household name who has hosted over 2000+ shows. She sat down with us for a  rare and unfiltered conversation. Known for her wit, spontaneity, and unmatched energy, Suma opens up like never before about her journey from Doordarshan serials to becoming Telugu TV's most celebrated female host.She shares how her unexpected entry began in the 1990s, her early serials like Geetanjali (the first Telugu show shot in the US), and how Avakkayara changed her life in 2006. Suma recalls her iconic Star Mahila days, shooting five episodes in a single day, and how a non-prime-time show became one of the most successful Telugu programs ever.The conversation turns emotional as she reflects on the paradox of fame, the cost of being Suma Kanakala, and how she manages to stay kind and composed amid criticism, rumors, and intense public life. She shares how she finds balance between her public persona and private peace, revealing stories from her Palakkad roots to her life in Hyderabad.From handling divorce rumors and creative burnout to dealing with on-stage pressure during events like Khaidi No.150, Andhrawala, and OG, Suma opens up about surviving exhaustion, emotional breakdowns, and near-death moments at stampede-prone events.She talks about parenting, women's career restarts, and how family support kept her grounded. Her stories about being 8 months pregnant during a pre-release event, facing period pain, and still performing show her strength as a working woman in the media.Suma also discusses her long association with Swarabhishekam, heartfelt memories with SP Balasubrahmanyam, and how years of heavy makeup affected her health. She dives into topics like beauty standards, financial independence, and how she stays relevant despite changing trends.With humor and honesty, she reveals fun memories from Ravi Teja's trailer event, fan wars, and Rajiv Kanakala's influence on her life. She opens up about their relationship, his accident, and her NGO and welfare work that reflect her compassion beyond the camera.Suma credits her success to her presence of mind, discipline, and theatre background, saying she still observes newcomers and evolves constantly. As she talks about language, matriarchy, and Kerala traditions, it's clear that Suma Kanakala is not just an entertainer but a symbol of resilience, reinvention, and grace. 

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

⚔️ 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

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.

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.

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/

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 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

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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