Podcasts about kites

When Danielle Grandholm's daughter was diagnosed with Down syndrome, she and her husband found themselves without adequate support. This experience led them to start Rising Kites, a nonprofit dedicated to helping parents of children with Down syndrome. What began as an unexpected journey became a source of blessing as Danielle witnessed God's providence and grace throughout the process, demonstrating how God can transform challenges into opportunities to serve others and experience His care.  Rising Kites  We'll Paint the Octopus Red by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Pam Devito (Illustrator)  The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton  The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese    Are you a Christian educator? If so, I'm guessing you want to do more than just impart knowledge to your students. You want to help them develop genuine faith and a Christian worldview that will shape their character and their life. If this resonates with you, I want to encourage you to check out the “Worldview Formation 101” course from the Colson Educators. This free online course will help you understand the purpose of worldview formation and give you practical steps to craft lesson plans that incorporate the Christian worldview. Even better, it will equip you to foster a school culture where your students' faith is nourished. You can sign up for “Worldview Formation” today at colsoneducators.org.   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women    Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc 

This has been one of those rare weeks where enough happened to fuel several weeks of bird reports — a spring nor'easter that poured rare seabirds into Cape Cod Bay, a colony of at least five apparently nesting Swallow-tailed Kites in Mashpee that also shattered the state high count, and, most importantly, the cuteness overload of baby owls fledging in my very own yard.

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Anyone inspired by our previous episode with painter Christopher Still to go out and see some art can do so at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Jacksonville where a fantastic show reassembling the first Modern art exhibition ever presented in Florida can be seen through November 23, 2025.Our guest is Ken Meyer, executive director at the Avian Research and Conservation Institute. He's been studying Florida's swallow-tailed kites since the 1990s.Help swallow-tail kites and all Florida birds by incorporating native plants into your yard. Find support from the Florida Native Plant Society and Florida Association of Native Nurseries. Find swallow-tail kites at sites on the Great Florida Birding Trail and with the ebird app.

Today's guest is Dr Juliette Waterman. Juliette is a zooarchaeologist with a particular interest in the archaeology of wild animals in Britain, and especially in birds. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Reading in the UK, where she co-coordinates the International Council for Archaeozoology Stable Isotope Working Group. Today, we're going to talk about her paper ‘Human-raptor relationships in urban spaces: the history of red kites (Milvus milvus) and human food in Britian'. This paper was published in The Hand That Feeds: The Complex Relations of Human-Animal Feeding from UCL Press in 2025. Juliette co-edited the volume with Alexander Mullan, Riley Smallman, and Herre de Bondt. The volume is open access, so you can freely and legally download the book wherever you are in the world, from 13 May. Knowing Animals is proudly sponsored by the Animal Politics book series from Sydney University Press.

Derek Shulman was at the heart of two great transformations – Simon Dupree & the Big Sound switching to psychedelia, and then sensing the prog-rock trade winds and becoming Gentle Giant. One minute he was singing Kites, the next Pantagruel's Nativity (Gentle Giant's rebooted ‘Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience' is just out). After which he was a record label president signing Bon Jovi, Slipknot and Nickelback and rebooting AC/DC and Bad Company. It's a phenomenal story and involves …   … three pieces of advice for any band today. … playing the ‘64 circuit in his R&B band the Roadrunners. … the fictitious character he invented as Simon Dupree. … when Dudley Moore was their session pianist. … memories of Marc Bolan (“flat on his back playing guitar”), Tony Iommi, Tony Visconti, Don Arden, Gerry Bron and “the English mob”. … what they borrowed from Traffic in the Great Psychedelic Scare of 1967.  … auditioning for George Martin and the lab-coated sound engineers at Abbey Road. … being phoned on a ship returning from Sweden to be told ‘Kites' was Top Twenty and doing Top Of The Pops with Status Quo and the Kinks. … “cars and bags of jewels”: the advantage of being “the darlings of the Isle of Wight Mafia” (which included the Krays). … watching Bowie recording The Man Who Sold The World at Trident. … Elton John's advice that helped form Gentle Giant. … the catastrophic US tour with Black Sabbath (on their “chemical romance”) where the audience threw cherry-bombs onstage: “you learnt how to work a crowd!” … George Underwood's cover for the first Gentle Giant album. … what he saw in Slipknot and why he signed them. You can order GENTLE GIANT – PLAYING THE FOOL: THE COMPLETE LIVE EXPERIENCE here: https://gentlegiantuk.lnk.to/PTFFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's not even May, and the “Swallow-tailed Kite triangle” of Cape Cod is already popping off with early sightings. There were no fewer than five reports of this improbably graceful hawk over the last week.

Derek Shulman was at the heart of two great transformations – Simon Dupree & the Big Sound switching to psychedelia, and then sensing the prog-rock trade winds and becoming Gentle Giant. One minute he was singing Kites, the next Pantagruel's Nativity (Gentle Giant's rebooted ‘Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience' is just out). After which he was a record label president signing Bon Jovi, Slipknot and Nickelback and rebooting AC/DC and Bad Company. It's a phenomenal story and involves …   … three pieces of advice for any band today. … playing the ‘64 circuit in his R&B band the Roadrunners. … the fictitious character he invented as Simon Dupree. … when Dudley Moore was their session pianist. … memories of Marc Bolan (“flat on his back playing guitar”), Tony Iommi, Tony Visconti, Don Arden, Gerry Bron and “the English mob”. … what they borrowed from Traffic in the Great Psychedelic Scare of 1967.  … auditioning for George Martin and the lab-coated sound engineers at Abbey Road. … being phoned on a ship returning from Sweden to be told ‘Kites' was Top Twenty and doing Top Of The Pops with Status Quo and the Kinks. … “cars and bags of jewels”: the advantage of being “the darlings of the Isle of Wight Mafia” (which included the Krays). … watching Bowie recording The Man Who Sold The World at Trident. … Elton John's advice that helped form Gentle Giant. … the catastrophic US tour with Black Sabbath (on their “chemical romance”) where the audience threw cherry-bombs onstage: “you learnt how to work a crowd!” … George Underwood's cover for the first Gentle Giant album. … what he saw in Slipknot and why he signed them. You can order GENTLE GIANT – PLAYING THE FOOL: THE COMPLETE LIVE EXPERIENCE here: https://gentlegiantuk.lnk.to/PTFFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek Shulman was at the heart of two great transformations – Simon Dupree & the Big Sound switching to psychedelia, and then sensing the prog-rock trade winds and becoming Gentle Giant. One minute he was singing Kites, the next Pantagruel's Nativity (Gentle Giant's rebooted ‘Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience' is just out). After which he was a record label president signing Bon Jovi, Slipknot and Nickelback and rebooting AC/DC and Bad Company. It's a phenomenal story and involves …   … three pieces of advice for any band today. … playing the ‘64 circuit in his R&B band the Roadrunners. … the fictitious character he invented as Simon Dupree. … when Dudley Moore was their session pianist. … memories of Marc Bolan (“flat on his back playing guitar”), Tony Iommi, Tony Visconti, Don Arden, Gerry Bron and “the English mob”. … what they borrowed from Traffic in the Great Psychedelic Scare of 1967.  … auditioning for George Martin and the lab-coated sound engineers at Abbey Road. … being phoned on a ship returning from Sweden to be told ‘Kites' was Top Twenty and doing Top Of The Pops with Status Quo and the Kinks. … “cars and bags of jewels”: the advantage of being “the darlings of the Isle of Wight Mafia” (which included the Krays). … watching Bowie recording The Man Who Sold The World at Trident. … Elton John's advice that helped form Gentle Giant. … the catastrophic US tour with Black Sabbath (on their “chemical romance”) where the audience threw cherry-bombs onstage: “you learnt how to work a crowd!” … George Underwood's cover for the first Gentle Giant album. … what he saw in Slipknot and why he signed them. You can order GENTLE GIANT – PLAYING THE FOOL: THE COMPLETE LIVE EXPERIENCE here: https://gentlegiantuk.lnk.to/PTFFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's devotion is written by Sarah Zentner.

This week it's Red Kite-fest with Photographer, YouTuber and Podcaster Adam Juckes.Follow Adam Juckes on Instagram and YouTube. Book your trip with Apex Adventures here. And make sure to check out The WildX Podcast.Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM @rocknrollbirderWe'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't already!Thank you to this week's sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a writer steps into a prison and discovers more than just stories behind bars? In this episode author and educator Jim Reese shares vivid stories and hard lessons from more than a decade working with incarcerated men. In a world obsessed with punishment over understanding, this episode dives deep into the transformative power of writing in places most people never dare to go. If you've ever wondered whether creativity can truly change lives—on both sides of the prison walls—this conversation offers surprising answers.Discover how inmates find their voices and reconnect with family and humanity through storytelling.Hear how teaching in prisons reshaped Jim Reese's understanding of justice, redemption, and the role of an artist.Learn why authentic connection, vulnerability, and purpose can break barriers even in the most rigid environments.Tune in explore how the written word is transforming lives and shifting mindsets—inside and outside the prison system.* A "kite" In prison slang, a term for a written note or message. It's a way for inmates to communicate with each other or staff, especially when direct verbal communication is restricted. The term likely originated from the way inmates would attach folded notes to strings and "fly" them between cells, resembling a kite. Notable MentionsHere's a list of the people, events, organizations, and publications mentioned in the show with hyperlinks for more in-depth information:PeopleJim Reese: An American poet, professor, and advocate for arts in corrections. He is the Associate Professor of English at Mount Marty University and has taught creative writing at the Yankton Federal Prison Camp.David Sedaris: A renowned humorist and author known for his sardonic wit and incisive social critiques. Jim Reese had the opportunity to open for Sedaris during a live performance.Kyle Roberson: Supervisor of Education at Yankton Federal Prison Camp who collaborated with Jim Reese on the prison's creative writing program. Marquise Bowie: An inmate participant in the creative writing program at Yankton Federal Prison Camp who credited the program with aiding his healing process.2. EventsJim Reese Opening for David Sedaris: In October 2023, Jim Reese opened for David Sedaris at the Orpheum Theater Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Decade of Learning at Federal Prison Camp Yankton: Celebrating Jim Reese's ten years of teaching creative writing at the Yankton Federal Prison Camp, highlighting the impact of arts in corrections. 3. OrganizationsMount Marty University: A Catholic liberal arts university in Yankton, South Dakota, where Jim Reese serves as Associate...

  On today's podcast, Adrian and Colin discuss some of the most exciting and latest kite releases for 2025.   7 days Free Trial:   https://www.portraitkite.com/auth/register/   Banter Boat:   https://trips.portraitkite.com/   Portrait:   https://portraitkite.com     https://www.fantasykite.com   Woo Sports:   https://woosports.com   Follow us:   https://www.instagram.com/portraitkite/   https://www.instagram.com/kitesurf365/

Do you believe that adult children should receive Easter baskets from their mothers? It seems that Jeremy and Josh were unaware of this tradition.The fun continues on our social media pages!Jeremy, Katy & Josh Facebook: CLICK HERE Jeremy, Katy & Josh Instagram: CLICK HERE

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Today's episode is a sneak peak from our upcoming summit. We speak with Drs. Lindsay and Lexie Kite, authors of More Than a Body, about how parents can help their children develop a healthy body image in a world that often prioritizes appearance over well-being. We explore the concept of self-objectification and how societal pressures, especially through media, can lead kids—particularly girls—to view their bodies as ornaments rather than instruments.The Kites emphasize body image resilience, encouraging parents to challenge harmful beauty standards and model a positive relationship with their own bodies. They share practical strategies for fostering a healthier mindset in children, including focusing on what bodies can do rather than how they look, promoting media literacy, and reinforcing self-worth beyond appearance.This episode offers essential insights for parents looking to raise confident, body-positive kids in today's image-focused culture. To find out more about the Kite's click here: https://www.morethanabody.org/more-than-a-body-book/Join us for our Children's Mental Health and Parenting SummitOur Childrens Mental Health and Parenting Spring Summit is happening from April 21- 25th.18 masterclasses, plus 5 live workshops, where world renowned experts tackle incredible topics like parental anxiety, getting kids to listen, early parenting intervention, picky eating, resiliency, keeping kids safe online, healing attachment and so much more!The summit is free- and for those of you who can not attend live - recordings are available. To find out more, click here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: When Kites Soar and Laughter Unites: Joon's Spring Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-03-25-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 한강 공원에 봄바람이 살랑거렸습니다.En: A spring breeze gently swept through Hangang Park.Ko: 파란 하늘 아래 수많은 연들이 춤을 추듯 날아다녔습니다.En: Under the blue sky, countless kites fluttered around as if dancing.Ko: 연 축제가 시작된 것입니다.En: The kite festival had begun.Ko: 사람들은 연을 올리며 즐기고 있었죠.En: People were enjoying themselves, flying kites.Ko: 그중, 준은 가장 높은 곳까지 연을 올리겠다는 꿈에 부풀어 있었습니다.En: Among them, Joon was filled with dreams of flying his kite to the highest place.Ko: 그는 연을 잘 조종해서 친구들과 심사위원 모두를 감동시키고 싶었습니다.En: He wanted to skillfully control his kite to impress both his friends and the judges.Ko: 준의 친구인 세나는 이런 상황을 현실적으로 바라보는 사람이었습니다.En: Joon's friend, Sena, was someone who viewed the situation realistically.Ko: "준, 너무 높은데 올리려다가 연이 나무에 걸릴지도 몰라," 세나는 걱정스레 말했습니다.En: "Joon, if you try to fly it too high, the kite might get caught in a tree," Sena said worriedly.Ko: 하지만 준은 그저 미소를 지으며 말했습니다. "괜찮아, 이번엔 성공할 거야."En: However, Joon just smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll succeed this time."Ko: 한편, 그 옆에는 환하게 웃는 혜리가 있었습니다.En: Meanwhile, next to him was Hyeri, who was smiling brightly.Ko: 혜리는 카메라를 들고 사람들의 행복한 모습을 찍고 있었습니다.En: Hyeri was holding a camera, capturing the happy faces of people.Ko: "준, 사진 찍어줄게! 멋지게 날려봐!" 혜리는 즐겁게 외쳤습니다.En: "Joon, I'll take your picture! Fly it magnificently!" Hyeri cheerfully called out.Ko: 모두가 즐거운 시간을 보내던 그때, 준의 연이 불행히도 벚꽃 나무 가지에 걸려버렸습니다.En: Everyone was having a great time when, unfortunately, Joon's kite got caught on a cherry blossom tree branch.Ko: 그것은 우연이었지만, 문제는 커져갔습니다.En: It was accidental, but the problem escalated.Ko: 준은 마음이 급해졌습니다.En: Joon became anxious.Ko: "어떻게 하지?" 속으로 고민했습니다.En: "What should I do?" he pondered inwardly.Ko: 모두가 그를 바라보고 있었습니다.En: Everyone was watching him.Ko: 준은 고민 끝에 나무에 올라가기로 결심했습니다.En: After some deliberation, Joon decided to climb the tree.Ko: 조심조심 가지를 오르다가 갑자기 발을 헛디뎠습니다.En: Carefully climbing the branches, he suddenly lost his footing.Ko: 그러자 연줄이 풀리며 옆에 있던 다른 사람들의 연들과 엉켜버렸습니다.En: Then the kite string unraveled and became entangled with the kites of others standing nearby, causing an uproar.Ko: 사람들은 놀라면서도 웃음을 터뜨렸습니다.En: People were startled but burst into laughter.Ko: 세나는 재빨리 움직였고, 혜리는 상황을 진정시키려 했습니다.En: Sena moved quickly, and Hyeri tried to calm the situation.Ko: 준은 얼굴이 빨개졌지만 결국 그만 웃음을 터뜨리고 말았습니다.En: Joon's face turned red, but in the end, he couldn't help but laugh.Ko: "이것도 축제의 일부인가 봐," 그는 웃으며 말했습니다.En: "I guess this is also part of the festival," he said with a smile.Ko: 그리고 주변 사람들도 웃으며 그것에 동의했습니다.En: And the surrounding people, laughing along, agreed with him.Ko: 마침내 상황은 정리되고, 준은 연을 돌려받았습니다.En: Finally, the situation was resolved, and Joon got his kite back.Ko: 그는 결국 대회에서 이기진 못했지만, 중요한 깨달음을 얻었습니다.En: Although he didn't win the competition, he learned an important lesson.Ko: "결국, 모두가 함께 웃고 즐기는 게 가장 중요한 거구나," 준은 마음속으로 생각했습니다.En: "In the end, what's most important is that everyone laughs and has fun together," Joon thought to himself.Ko: 한강 공원은 여전히 활기차게 움직이고 있었습니다.En: Hangang Park was still bustling with activity.Ko: 사람들은 저마다의 방식으로 봄을 만끽하며 웃고 떠들었습니다.En: People were enjoying the spring in their own way, laughing and chatting.Ko: 준은 그 옆에서 흐뭇하게 눈을 감고 봄바람을 느꼈습니다.En: Joon stood nearby, closing his eyes contentedly and feeling the spring breeze.Ko: 나쁜 일도 좋은 추억이 될 수 있다는 생각에, 이번 연 축제는 오래도록 기억에 남을 것입니다.En: Realizing that even bad events can become good memories, this kite festival would remain in his memory for a long time. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 바람fluttered: 날아다녔습니다festival: 축제skillfully: 잘realistically: 현실적으로cheerfully: 즐겁게accidental: 우연escalated: 커져갔습니다anxious: 급해졌습니다deliberation: 고민unraveled: 풀리며uproar: 난리startled: 놀라면서burst: 터뜨렸습니다contentedly: 흐뭇하게capturing: 찍고impress: 감동시키고magnificently: 멋지게entangled: 엉켜버렸습니다resolve: 정리되고delight: 만끽하며ponder: 고민했습니다demonstrate: 보여주다competition: 대회laughter: 웃음unwittingly: 무심코contingency: 우연의 일치raveled: 뒤엉켰습니다prospect: 가능성adventure: 모험

Thabo Shole Mashao, in for Clement Manyathela, hosts Tebogo Matlawa who is the Head of Scripted Content for Middle & Mass at Multichoice Group and Menzi Mzimela who is the director for local film Kites about the state of the film and TV industry in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wie können wir die Energiezukunft grundlastfähig, kosteneffizient und nachhaltig gestalten? Uwe Ahrens, CEO der Windpower Plans GmbH, hat eine bahnbrechende Antwort: Höhenwindkraft mit Kites! In dieser Episode sprechen wir über die technischen, wirtschaftlichen und regulatorischen Herausforderungen dieser innovativen Technologie, die beeindruckenden Vorteile gegenüber klassischen Windkraftanlagen und warum Deutschland oft zu zögerlich mit bahnbrechenden Erfindungen umgeht. Zudem gibt Uwe spannende Einblicke in sein neuestes Buch und verrät, wo und wann es vorgestellt wird. Ein inspirierendes Gespräch über Pioniergeist, Visionen und die Zukunft der Energiewende!

If you're one of the fortunate people who know who Tyrus Wong was and what a pivotal role he played in getting the classic Disney film "Bambi" made, I think you'll still be blown away by what Dr. Karen Fang has revealed in her recent book, "Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong." I'll give you two hints: Christmas cards and custom kites.

We watched the latest in the ongoing series of Bollywood family-based puff pieces, Netflix's The Roshans, as well as the debut film of Hrithik Roshan, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. Show notes:  Thank you Señorita for the review! Previously on Bollywood Family History Story Time: our episodes on The Romantics, and Angry Young Men Three generations, four guys: Roshan, Rajesh Roshan, Rakesh Roshan, and Hrithik Roshan As non-Hindi speakers who didn't grow up with these songs, it can be a little tough for us to understand the significance of music, especially outside of the movies Pop vs. classical music People they should have interviewed: Rekha, Salman Khan, Jadoo Plagiarism allegations for Rajesh Extortion in late '90s-early 2000s Hindi film Our episode on Koi... Mil Gaya: Dancing on Hoodoos: Bollywood in Alberta Our episode on the Krrish films: A Little Bit of That Jadoo Magic: Krrish with Brandon Schatz Why didn't they talk about Kites (apart from the obvious reasons) INTERVAL: ("Ek Pal Ka Jeena", from Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai) Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai Being replaced by a better, richer version of yourself, this is basically The Substance The double role gimmick works better when there's reincarnation or direct family ties We want more Ameesha Patel movie recs NEXT TIME: Madhuri Madness 2025 Find us on Apple Podcasts! and Stitcher! and audioBoom! and iHeartRadio! and Spotify! and Google Podcasts! Thank you to Becca Dalke for the artwork!

Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games. Join our active and welcoming Discord community, Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon), or Leave us a review wherever you find this podcast! Episode 203 - Fromage What the heck! The first episode ever with no Jake and no Brendan. It's up to Paul and Pete to lead the way, and they do an awesome job discussing the types of simultaneous play that you'll find in board game before deep diving Fromage.   Timestamps Intro and Simultaneous Play - 0:00 Fromage Deep Dive - 23:28   Games Mentioned  El Grande, Five Tribes, Wingspan, Dominion, Haggis, Earth, Tiny Towns, Race for the Galaxy, Fuse, Escape from the Cursed Temple, Atlantis Rising, Slay the Spire, Spot It, Kites, The Mind, Fit to Print, Galaxy Trucker, Pendulum, Bananagrams, Scrabble, Sushi Go, 7 Wonders, Stamp Swap, Fantastic Factories, Isle of Skye, Tzolkin, and more.   Preplanners Possibly covering Guild of Merchant explorers soon.   Music and Sound Credits Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/.  Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA Rules Overview Music:  Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/tokyo-music-walker-way...​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pJThZlOuDtI Intermission Music: music elevator ext part 1/3 by Jay_You -- https://freesound.org/s/467243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Contact Follow and reach us on social media on Bluesky @decisionspace.bsky.social. If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com. This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com. Byeee!

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Kites, Courage, and Cold Lessons in Vondelpark Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-02-21-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De wind speelde vrolijk met de dunne takken van de kale bomen in het Vondelpark.En: The wind played cheerfully with the thin branches of the bare trees in Vondelpark.Nl: Het park was bedekt met een dunne laag sneeuw, en het water van de vijvers had een dunne laag ijs.En: The park was covered with a thin layer of snow, and the water of the ponds had a thin layer of ice.Nl: Het veld stond vol met mensen die kites oplaten.En: The field was full of people flying kites.Nl: De lucht was gevuld met kleurige kites, die dansten tegen de grijze winterlucht.En: The sky was filled with colorful kites dancing against the gray winter sky.Nl: Bram stond vol zelfvertrouwen, zijn kite was de grootste.En: Bram stood with confidence, his kite was the largest.Nl: Hij was vastbesloten om te winnen.En: He was determined to win.Nl: Sanne stond naast hem, haar bruine ogen bezorgd gericht op de donkere wolken boven hen.En: Sanne stood next to him, her brown eyes worriedly fixed on the dark clouds above them.Nl: "Bram, kijk uit voor de bomen," waarschuwde ze.En: "Bram, watch out for the trees," she warned.Nl: Maar Bram was al te druk bezig met zijn kite.En: But Bram was already too busy with his kite.Nl: Elske, met haar scherpe blik, zag als eerste dat Bram's kite in een boom verstrikt raakte.En: Elske, with her sharp eye, was the first to notice that Bram's kite got tangled in a tree.Nl: "Bram, je kite zit vast!"En: "Bram, your kite is stuck!"Nl: riep ze.En: she shouted.Nl: Bram zag de kite hoog tussen de takken boven de bevroren vijver hangen.En: Bram saw the kite hanging high among the branches above the frozen pond.Nl: "Ik haal hem wel," mompelde hij.En: "I'll get it," he mumbled.Nl: "Nee, Bram, de vijver is niet veilig!"En: "No, Bram, the pond isn't safe!"Nl: riep Sanne, maar Bram was al op pad.En: yelled Sanne, but Bram was already on his way.Nl: Hij stapte behoedzaam het ijs op.En: He carefully stepped onto the ice.Nl: Zijn stappen echoën door het stille park.En: His steps echoed through the quiet park.Nl: Sanne en Elske keken elkaar aan, hun gezichten vol zorgen.En: Sanne and Elske looked at each other, their faces full of concern.Nl: Elske keek snel om zich heen, op zoek naar een oplossing.En: Elske quickly looked around, searching for a solution.Nl: Ze zag een lange tak op de grond.En: She saw a long branch on the ground.Nl: "Sanne, help me," zei ze terwijl ze naar de tak rende.En: "Sanne, help me," she said while running toward the branch.Nl: Samen trokken ze de zware tak richting de vijver.En: Together they dragged the heavy branch toward the pond.Nl: Net toen Bram de boom bijna bereikte, kraakte het ijs luid onder zijn voeten.En: Just as Bram almost reached the tree, the ice cracked loudly beneath his feet.Nl: Het geluid sneed als een mes door de ijzige lucht.En: The sound cut through the icy air like a knife.Nl: "Bram, terug!"En: "Bram, back!"Nl: schreeuwde Sanne angstig.En: shouted Sanne fearfully.Nl: Maar het was te laat.En: But it was too late.Nl: Een scherpe scheur verscheen onder hem.En: A sharp crack appeared beneath him.Nl: Met een snelle beweging gooiden Sanne en Elske de tak naar hem.En: With a swift movement, Sanne and Elske threw the branch to him.Nl: "Pak vast!"En: "Grab hold!"Nl: riepen ze in koor.En: they shouted in unison.Nl: Bram greep de tak terwijl hij zijn evenwicht verloor.En: Bram grabbed the branch as he lost his balance.Nl: Het ijs kraakte verder, dreigend te breken onder zijn gewicht.En: The ice cracked further, threatening to break under his weight.Nl: Met uiterste inspanning trokken ze Bram naar de veilige oever, net op tijd voordat het ijs onder zijn voeten brak.En: With utmost effort, they pulled Bram to the safe bank, just in time before the ice beneath his feet shattered.Nl: Hij hijgde, natte kou drong door zijn kleren.En: He panted, cold wetness seeping through his clothes.Nl: Maar zijn ogen waren wijd van dankbaarheid.En: But his eyes were wide with gratitude.Nl: "Bedankt," fluisterde hij terwijl hij naar de boom keek.En: "Thank you," he whispered as he looked at the tree.Nl: De kite had de toss overleefd.En: The kite had survived the toss.Nl: Maar terwijl de cold winter wind hen omhulde, besefte Bram dat de prijs het risico niet waard was.En: But as the cold winter wind enveloped them, Bram realized that the prize wasn't worth the risk.Nl: "Jullie hadden gelijk," gaf hij toe, zijn stem zacht maar oprecht.En: "You were right," he admitted, his voice soft but sincere.Nl: Elske glimlachte lichtjes.En: Elske smiled slightly.Nl: "Volgende keer misschien minder gedurfd," zei ze, terwijl ze vriendelijk naar hem knikte.En: "Maybe less daring next time," she said, nodding kindly at him.Nl: Sanne sloeg een arm om hem heen.En: Sanne wrapped an arm around him.Nl: "Kites komen en gaan, vrienden blijven," zei ze.En: "Kites come and go, friends stay," she said.Nl: Terwijl ze samen terugliepen naar het veld, zag Bram de schoonheid van de kites opnieuw, niet in hun grootte, maar in hun eenvoud.En: As they walked back to the field together, Bram saw the beauty of the kites again, not in their size, but in their simplicity.Nl: En hij besloot dat, hoewel winnen leuk was, de veiligheid van zijn vrienden veel belangrijker was.En: And he decided that, while winning was fun, the safety of his friends was far more important.Nl: In het Vondelpark, onder de dansende kleuren in de lucht, had Bram een belangrijke les geleerd over moed, vriendschap en het belang van luisteren naar raadzaam advies.En: In Vondelpark, under the dancing colors in the sky, Bram learned an important lesson about courage, friendship, and the importance of heeding wise advice. Vocabulary Words:cheerfully: vrolijkbare: kalelayer: laagdetermined: vastbeslotenworriedly: bezorgdtangled: verstriktmumbled: mompeldeechoed: echoënconcern: zorgenswift: snellesharp: scherpesolution: oplossingdragged: trokkencracked: kraakteenvelop: omhuldeadmired: bewonderdedaring: gedurfdbalance: evenwichtgratitude: dankbaarheidpanted: hijgderisk: risicoheed: luisterenadvice: adviesdetermination: vastberadenheidseeping: dronggrave: ernstigeuttermost: uitersteimbolstered: versterkthazard: gevaarresolutely: vastberaden

Halfway across the world in New Delhi, India, two brothers have made it their mission to protect a bird known as the Black Kite.

National kite flying day. Entertainment from 2002. Dynamite used for 1st time in mining, banjo clock invented, Dallas Texans become Kansas City Chiefs, 1st banana republic. Todays birhdays - Jules Verne, Lana Turner, Audrey Meadows, Jack Lemmon, Nick Nolte, Dan Seals, Mary Steenburgen, Vince Neil, Gary Coleman, Seth Green. Del Shannon died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Lets go fly a kite - Mary PoppinsU got it bad - UsherGood morning beautiful - Steve HolyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Honeymooners TV themeBop - Dan SealsYour invited, but your friend can't come - Vince NeilRunaway - Del ShannonExit - Its not love - Dokken http://dokken.net/

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Kites of Jaipur: Aarav's Journey Back to His Roots Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-29-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: जयपुर का आसमान पतंगों से भरा था।En: The Jaipur sky was filled with kites.Hi: सूरज अपनी पूरी गरमी बरसा रहा था, और मकर संक्रांति का उत्सव पूरे जोर-शोर से मनाया जा रहा था।En: The sun was shining with full intensity, and the festival of Makar Sankranti was being celebrated with great enthusiasm.Hi: आरव हवाई अड्डे से बाहर आया और ठंडी हवा ने उसका स्वागत किया।En: Aarav stepped out of the airport and was greeted by the cool breeze.Hi: वह कई सालों बाद अपने गाँव लौटा था।En: He was returning to his village after many years.Hi: उसे जयपुर और यहाँ की हरियाली याद तो थी, लेकिन कहीं ना कहीं, वह इस रंगीन संस्कृति से खुद को कटा हुआ महसूस करता था।En: He remembered Jaipur and its greenery, but somehow, he felt a bit disconnected from this colorful culture.Hi: आरव की मुलाकात उसके बचपन की दोस्त मीरा से हुई।En: Aarav met his childhood friend Meera.Hi: मीरा ने उसे गले लगाया, "आरव! तुम्हें यहाँ देखकर कितना अच्छा लग रहा है!"En: She hugged him, "Aarav! It's so nice to see you here!"Hi: मीरा एक स्कूल टीचर थी और त्योहारों की धूमधाम में विश्वास करती थी।En: Meera was a school teacher and believed in the vibrancy of festivals.Hi: उसने आरव को अपने साथ पतंग महोत्सव में चलने का न्योता दिया।En: She invited Aarav to join her for the kite festival.Hi: साथ ही, आरव का चचेरा भाई, रोहन, मुम्बई से आया था।En: Additionally, Aarav's cousin Rohan had come from Mumbai.Hi: वह हमेशा नई चीजें करने को तैयार रहता था।En: He was always ready to try new things.Hi: तीनों मिलकर जयपुर की तंग गलियों से होते हुए राजमहल तक पहुंचे।En: Together, the three of them made their way through the narrow lanes of Jaipur to the Rajmahal.Hi: वहाँ का नज़ारा देखते ही बनता था।En: The sight there was truly captivating.Hi: लोग छतों पर खड़े होकर पतंगबाजी का आनंद ले रहे थे।En: People were standing on rooftops enjoying kite flying.Hi: आरव को कहीं न कहीं अपने बचपन की याद आ रही थी।En: Somewhere, Aarav was reminded of his childhood.Hi: फिर भी, वह किसी अनजान शख्स की तरह महसूस कर रहा था, जो अपने शहर में खो सा गया था।En: Yet, he felt like a stranger who was a bit lost in his own city.Hi: मीरा ने उसे एक पतंग पकड़ाई।En: Meera handed him a kite.Hi: "चलो आरव, उड़ाओ इसे।" उसने आरव का उत्साह बढ़ाने की कोशिश की।En: "Come on Aarav, fly it," she urged, trying to boost his enthusiasm.Hi: लेकिन आरव कुछ हिचकिचा सा गया।En: But Aarav hesitated a bit.Hi: रोहन ने कहा, "भैया, यह मौका बार-बार नहीं मिलेगा। इधर देखो।"En: Rohan said, "Brother, you won't get this chance often. Look here."Hi: आरव ने धीरे-धीरे पतंग को थामा और उसे आसमान में उड़ाने की कोशिश की।En: Aarav slowly held the kite and attempted to fly it into the sky.Hi: हर झटका, हर खींच ने उसे एक अलग आनंद दिया।En: Every tug, every pull, gave him a different pleasure.Hi: वो ध्यान से देखता रहा, कैसे पतंगें हवा में खेल रही थीं।En: He watched attentively how the kites danced in the air.Hi: धीरे-धीरे उसकी हिचकिचाहट गायब होने लगी।En: Gradually, his hesitation faded away.Hi: झोंके के साथ पतंगें और ऊँची उड़ चलीं और आरव के चेहरे पर मुस्कान थी।En: With a gust, the kites soared higher, and a smile appeared on Aarav's face.Hi: फिर एक मुकाबले का ऐलान हुआ।En: Then an announcement for a competition was made.Hi: आरव ने मन में सोचा, "क्यों ना आज के दिन को यादगार बना लिया जाए।"En: Aarav thought to himself, "Why not make this day memorable?"Hi: वह मीरा और रोहन के साथ मुकाबले में शामिल हुआ।En: He joined Meera and Rohan in the competition.Hi: उसके अंदर का जज्बा जाग उठा और उसने पतंग उड़ा दी।En: The passion within him awakened, and he launched the kite.Hi: हवा में कटते हुए तारों की आवाज आई और आरव की पतंग ने बाजी मार ली।En: The sound of cutting strings filled the air, and Aarav's kite emerged victorious.Hi: सब खुशी से चिल्ला उठे और आरव को बधाइयाँ मिलने लगीं।En: Everyone cheered, and Aarav received congratulations.Hi: चमकते आसमान में आरव ने पहली बार महसूस किया कि वह अपनी जड़ों से कितना जुड़ा हुआ है।En: In the shimmering sky, Aarav felt for the first time how connected he was to his roots.Hi: उसे समझ में आ गया कि आधुनिक जीवन के साथ-साथ उसकी संस्कृति और परंपराएँ कितनी महत्वपूर्ण हैं।En: He realized how important his culture and traditions were alongside modern life.Hi: वह हमेशा जयपुर वापस आने का वादा करता है।En: He promised always to return to Jaipur.Hi: जब सब वापस लौटने लगे, आरव ने आकाश को देखा और मुस्कराया।En: As everyone started heading back, Aarav looked at the sky and smiled.Hi: अब वह जानता था कि उसका दिल हमेशा उसके गृहनगर में बेस देता रहेगा, और वह अपनी जड़ों को कभी नहीं भूलेगा।En: Now he knew that his heart would always dwell in his hometown, and he would never forget his roots. Vocabulary Words:intensity: गरमीenthusiasm: उत्साहgreeted: स्वागतbreeze: हवाdisconnected: कटा हुआvibrancy: धूमधामinvited: न्योता दियाnarrow: तंगcaptivating: नज़ारा देखते ही बनता थाrooftops: छतोंhesitated: हिचकिचाtug: झटकाpull: खींचfade: गायबgust: झोंकेsoared: ऊँची उड़ चलींannouncement: ऐलानcompetition: मुकाबलाpassion: जज्बाvictorious: बाजी मार लीcherished: यादगारawakened: जाग उठाcheered: खुशी से चिल्ला उठेshimmering: चमकतेconnected: जुड़ा हुआalongside: साथ-साथdwelling: बेस देता रहेगाroots: जड़ोंtraditions: परंपराएँmodern: आधुनिक

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Kites and Realizations: Arjun's Journey to Rediscover Joy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-18-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली की सर्दियों की सुबह थी।En: It was a winter morning in Delhi.Hi: इंडिया गेट की हरियाली में रंग-बिरंगे पतंग उड़ रहे थे।En: Colorful kites were flying in the greenery of India Gate.Hi: यह मकर संक्रांति का दिन था, जब पूरे देश में खेतों की फसल की खुशी मनाई जाती है।En: It was the day of Makar Sankranti, a day celebrated across the nation in joy of the harvest.Hi: हवा में एक अलग ही ताजगी थी।En: There was a unique freshness in the air.Hi: अरजुन अपनी दिनचर्या की भागदौड़ से थका हुआ था।En: Arjun was tired from the hustle and bustle of his daily routine.Hi: उसे अपने काम में सफल होने की चाह ने कहीं न कहीं खुद से दूर कर दिया था।En: His desire to succeed in his work had somewhat distanced him from himself.Hi: लेकिन आज उसका दोस्त संजय और कलाकार मीरा ने उसे पतंग उत्सव में खींच लाया।En: But today, his friend Sanjay and the artist Meera had pulled him into the kite festival.Hi: संजय और अरजुन स्कूल के ज़माने से एक-दूसरे को जानते थे।En: Sanjay and Arjun had known each other since school days.Hi: जहाँ संजय अपने परिवार के साथ वक्त बिताने को उत्सुक था, वहीं मीरा उत्साह से भरी होती थी, हमेशा कुछ नया खोजती रहती थी।En: While Sanjay was eager to spend time with his family, Meera was always filled with enthusiasm, always looking to discover something new.Hi: "चलो अरजुन, पतंग उड़ाने में कुछ खास बात होती है," संजय ने उसे उत्साहित किया।En: "Come on Arjun, there's something special about flying kites," Sanjay encouraged him.Hi: शुरू में अरजुन को लगा कि यह समय की बर्बादी है।En: Initially, Arjun felt it was a waste of time.Hi: लेकिन इंडिया गेट की विशाल भूमि, हँसी-खुशी से भरी हुई, उसे कुछ अलग महसूस करवा रही थी।En: But the vast grounds of India Gate, filled with joy and laughter, made him feel something different.Hi: मीरा ने एक प्यारी नारंगी रंग की पतंग अरजुन की ओर बढ़ाई।En: Meera extended a lovely orange kite towards Arjun.Hi: "पकड़ो इसे, चलो, आज कुछ नया करते हैं।En: "Hold this, come on, let's do something new today."Hi: " मीरा अपने चेहरे पर एक बड़ी मुस्कान के साथ बोली।En: Meera said with a big smile on her face.Hi: अरजुन ने थोड़े संकोच के साथ पतंग को पकड़ा।En: With a bit of hesitation, Arjun took the kite.Hi: पहले तो उसे ठीक से उड़ाने नहीं आ रहा था।En: At first, he didn't know how to fly it properly.Hi: संजय ने उसकी मदद की, और मीरा उसके पीछे खड़ी होकर उसकी हर कोशिश को सराहा।En: Sanjay helped him, and Meera stood behind him, appreciating his every attempt.Hi: धीरे-धीरे उसकी पतंग ने ऊँचाई पकड़ी।En: Slowly, his kite began to soar.Hi: जब उसने पतंग को खुले आसमान में झूमते देखा, तो अरजुन के चेहरे पर मुस्कान आ गई।En: When he saw the kite swaying in the open sky, a smile spread across Arjun's face.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि जीवन की असली सुंदरता इन छोटे-छोटे पलों में है।En: He realized that the true beauty of life lies in these small moments.Hi: पास खड़े बच्चों की खुशी देखकर उसे एक अनोखी संतुष्टि हुई।En: Watching the happiness of the children standing nearby gave him a unique satisfaction.Hi: उसका मन हल्का हो गया।En: His mind felt lighter.Hi: आखिरकार, अरजुन ने महसूस किया कि जीवन में बस काम ही सब कुछ नहीं है।En: Finally, Arjun realized that life isn't all about work.Hi: उसने कुछ अर्थपूर्ण रिश्ते बनाने और अपनी संस्कृति के साथ फिर से जुड़ने का फैसला किया।En: He decided to build some meaningful relationships and reconnect with his culture.Hi: उसी दिन, उस पतंग के साथ अरजुन के जीवन की चिंताएँ भी ऊँचाई में उड़ गईं।En: That same day, along with the kite, Arjun's worries of life also soared high.Hi: अब वह जान गया था कि व्यस्त जिंदगी में भी आनंद कैसे पाना है।En: He had now learned how to find joy even in a busy life.Hi: इंडिया गेट की धरती पर उसकी मुस्कान और ऊँची उड़ती पतंग गवाह थी कि उसने जिंदगी के इस जश्न को दिल से स्वीकार किया।En: His smile and the high-flying kite on the grounds of India Gate were witnesses that he had wholeheartedly embraced the celebration of life. Vocabulary Words:winter: सर्दियोंmorning: सुबहharvest: फसलunique: अलगfreshness: ताजगीhustle: भागदौड़desire: चाहroutine: दिनचर्याencouraged: उत्साहितinitially: शुरू मेंwaste: बर्बादीgrounds: भूमिhesitation: संकोचproperly: ठीक सेappreciating: सराहाsoar: ऊँचाई पकड़नाrealized: महसूस कियाbeauty: सुंदरताsatisfaction: संतुष्टिlighter: हल्काmeaningful: अर्थपूर्णreconnect: जुड़नेworries: चिंताएँembraced: स्वीकारcelebration: जश्नeager: उत्सुकenthusiasm: उत्साहartist: कलाकारdiscover: खोजनाattempt: कोशिश

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Kites of Destiny: Finding Dreams by the Ganges Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-15-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गाँव के चारों ओर ठंडी हवा चल रही थी।En: Cold wind was blowing around the village.Hi: खेतों में फसलें झूम रही थीं।En: The crops in the fields were swaying.Hi: यह मकर संक्रांति का समय था।En: It was the time of Makar Sankranti.Hi: आरव, ईशा और काव्या के परिवार में उल्लास का माहौल था।En: There was an atmosphere of joy in the families of Aarav, Isha, and Kavya.Hi: गंगा किनारे बसे इस छोटे से गाँव में सभी आने वाले त्योहार की तैयारी कर रहे थे।En: In this small village situated by the Ganga river, everyone was preparing for the upcoming festival.Hi: मकर संक्रांति पर आसमान में रंग-बिरंगी पतंगें उड़ानी थीं।En: On Makar Sankranti, colorful kites were to be flown in the sky.Hi: आरव सबसे बड़ा था, जो बहुत मेहनती था।En: Aarav was the eldest and very hardworking.Hi: वह हमेशा अपनी ज़िम्मेदारियों को निभाने में लगा रहता।En: He was always busy fulfilling his responsibilities.Hi: लेकिन उसके दिल में अपने गाँव की सीमाओं से परे जाने की चाह रहती थी।En: Yet, deep inside, he longed to go beyond the boundaries of his village.Hi: ईशा, सबसे रचनात्मक और समझदार, हमेशा परिवार को एकजुट रखने की कोशिश करती।En: Isha, the most creative and wise, always tried to keep the family united.Hi: वहीं काव्या, सबसे छोटी और चंचल, दुनिया को जानने के सपने देखती रहती।En: Meanwhile, Kavya, the youngest and most playful, kept dreaming of exploring the world.Hi: त्योहार का दिन आ गया।En: The day of the festival arrived.Hi: आरव, ईशा और काव्या घर की छत पर खड़े थे।En: Aarav, Isha, and Kavya stood on the roof of their house.Hi: आसमान में पतंगें उड़ने लगीं।En: Kites began to soar in the sky.Hi: हर्षोल्लास का माहौल था।En: There was an atmosphere of joy and excitement.Hi: ईशा ने आरव से कहा, "भैया, तुम हमेशा बहुत मेहनत करते हो, लेकिन क्या तुम्हें लगता है कि इससे तुम्हारा दिल भी खुश है?En: Isha said to Aarav, "Brother, you always work so hard, but do you think this truly makes your heart happy?"Hi: "आरव ने पतंग की डोर को कस कर पकड़ा और कहा, "हां, कभी-कभी लगता है कि मुझे बाहर की दुनिया देखनी चाहिए।En: Aarav held the kite string firmly and said, "Yes, sometimes I feel I should see the outside world.Hi: लेकिन ना जाने क्यों, इस छोड़कर नहीं जा पाता।En: But somehow, I never manage to leave this place."Hi: "काव्या ने जोश से कहा, "तो भैया, क्यों ना हम सब मिलकर गाँव में कुछ नया करें?En: Kavya said enthusiastically, "So brother, why don't we all do something new in the village?Hi: क्या हम यहाँ रहते हुए कुछ नया नहीं कर सकते?En: Can't we create something new while staying here?"Hi: "आरव ने सोचा।En: Aarav thought about it.Hi: उसकी आँखें क्षितिज पर जमी थीं।En: His eyes were fixed on the horizon.Hi: पतंग की डोर टि्टक भी नहीं कर रही थी।En: The kite string wasn't even quivering.Hi: वह बोला, "शायद यह ठीक है।En: He said, "Perhaps it's right.Hi: यहाँ की मिट्टी में भी बहुत कुछ सीखने और करने को है।En: There's much to learn and do in this soil too."Hi: "ईशा और काव्या ने खुशी से आरव की ओर देखा।En: Isha and Kavya looked at Aarav with happiness.Hi: उन्होंने आरव की पतंग और ज्यादा ऊपर उठाई।En: They lifted Aarav's kite even higher.Hi: अब आरव ने महसूस किया कि गाँव में रहकर भी वह अपनी जिम्मेदारियों को निभाते-निभाते खुद के सपनों को भी पूरा कर सकता है।En: Now Aarav realized that while staying in the village, he could fulfill his own dreams along with his responsibilities.Hi: उसने तय किया कि अभी वह कहीं नहीं जाएगा।En: He decided that he wouldn't go anywhere just yet.Hi: उसके इस निर्णय ने उसे नई ऊर्जा दी।En: This decision gave him new energy.Hi: पतंगें और ऊपर उठ गईं, जैसे उसके सपनों की उड़ान भर रही हों।En: The kites soared even higher, as if flying along with his dreams.Hi: हाँ, सही कहा था काव्या ने।En: Yes, Kavya was right.Hi: उसे अब गाँव से जाने की आवश्यकता नहीं थी, बल्कि अपने परिवार के साथ रहकर भी अपनी नई राह बना सकता था।En: He didn't need to leave the village; he could forge his new path while staying with his family.Hi: गंगा के किनारे उसकी चिंता अब सुकून में बदल गई थी।En: By the banks of the Ganga, his worries had now turned into peace. Vocabulary Words:cold wind: ठंडी हवाswaying: झूम रही थींatmosphere: माहौलjoy: उल्लासsituated: बसेpreparing: तैयारीcolorful kites: रंग-बिरंगी पतंगेंeldest: सबसे बड़ाhardworking: मेहनतीlonged: चाहcreative: रचनात्मकwise: समझदारplayful: चंचलexploring: जाननेexcitement: हर्षोल्लासfirmly: कस करquivering: टि्टकhorizon: क्षितिजlearning: सीखनेresponsibilities: जिम्मेदारियोंfulfill: पूराdecision: निर्णयenergy: ऊर्जाforge: बना सकता थाpeace: सुकूनboundaries: सीमाओंstring: डोरsoil: मिट्टीdreams: सपनोंbanks: किनारे

Up first today is Deej's catastrophy that prompts a discussion about misplacing your shit and what assholes our children can be. Kites are lame, and so is National Kite Day. At least according to Mitch. Mostly because he just can't seem to get it up. What's not so lame? The Feast of the Ass, which apparently is now Mitch's new favorite holiday. In this week's news - a vegan and gluten free bakery allegedly passed off Dunkin Donuts as their product. How effed up is that?! Thankfully our local (DuBois) Dunkin' friend Jordan has Deej's back in terms of his allergies. Thanks Jordan for being an awesome human being! This week's discussion centers around food-related sayings and why we use them. We think it's safe to say that origins of food idioms are generally really dumb. Let us know what your favorite (or least favorite) food-related idioms are by sending us an email at ineffablysublimepod@gmail.com, leaving us a voicemail at 814-299-5155 or joining the conversation on Facebook @ineffablysublimepod. Also now you can find us on Reddit at r/KNOBS! Please leave us a review on the platform where you listen to our show! It really helps get us presence on "must listen" lists and helps us know where we can improve!

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Kites of Inspiration: Aaroh's Creative Leap on Makar Sankranti Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-14-23-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दियों की उस सुबह की रौनक कुछ अलग ही थी।En: The charm of that winter morning was something special.Hi: आधुनिक उपनगर में बसा वह कैफे जैसे नया जीवन ले रहा था।En: The cafe nestled in the modern suburb seemed to be taking on a new life.Hi: अंदर की दीवारों पर सजावटी पतंगें लटक रही थीं और रंग-बिरंगी रोशनी त्योहार की चमक को दोगुना कर रही थी।En: Decorative kites hung on the walls inside, and the multicolored lights amplified the festive glow.Hi: मकर संक्रांति का उत्साह लोगों के चेहरों पर झलक रहा था।En: The excitement of Makar Sankranti was evident on people's faces.Hi: आरोह, एक फ्रीलांस ग्राफिक डिज़ाइनर, कैफे के एक कोने में बैठा था।En: Aaroh, a freelance graphic designer, was sitting in a corner of the cafe.Hi: उसके सामने लैपटॉप की स्क्रीन पर कई अधूरी डिज़ाइनें थीं।En: In front of him were several incomplete designs on the laptop screen.Hi: वह अपना ध्यान केंद्रित करने की कोशिश कर रहा था, लेकिन कैफे की चहल-पहल में खोया जा रहा था।En: He was trying to focus, but he was getting lost in the bustle of the cafe.Hi: "क्या ये डिज़ाइन अच्छा होगा?En: "Will this design be good?"Hi: " आरोह ने खुद से पूछा।En: Aaroh asked himself.Hi: उसके अंदर आत्म-संदेह का साया हमेशा मंडराता रहता था।En: A shadow of self-doubt always hovered over him.Hi: उसे बड़े ब्रांड की कैंपेन के लिए एक रचनात्मक विज्ञापन तैयार करना था और इस मकर संक्रांति पर उससे बेहतर क्या हो सकता था?En: He had to prepare a creative ad for a major brand's campaign, and what could be better than doing it during Makar Sankranti?Hi: कैफे के दूसरी तरफ मीरा और राज बैठे थे।En: On the other side of the cafe, Meera and Raj were seated.Hi: वे उसी ब्रांड के प्रतिनिधि थे, जिसे आरोह प्रभावित करना चाहता था।En: They were representatives of the same brand that Aaroh wanted to impress.Hi: लेकिन उन्हें समझाना कोई आसान बात नहीं थी।En: But convincing them was no easy task.Hi: आरोह की नज़र खिड़की के बाहर उड़ती पतंगों पर पड़ी।En: Aaroh's gaze fell on the kites flying outside the window.Hi: एक विचार उसके मन में आया।En: An idea struck him.Hi: उसने सोचा, "मकर संक्रांति के पतंगबाजी से प्रेरणा क्यों न ली जाए?En: He thought, "Why not take inspiration from the kite flying of Makar Sankranti?"Hi: "धीरे-धीरे उसे अपने विचार को आकार मिलता गया।En: Gradually, his idea started taking shape.Hi: उसने अपने लैपटॉप पर एक नयी डिज़ाइन शुरू की।En: He began a new design on his laptop.Hi: पतंगों की तरह रंग बिरंगा और ऊर्जावान।En: Colorful and energetic, just like kites.Hi: उसने सोचा, उत्सव की हलचल ही तो असली प्रेरणा है।En: He thought, the buzz of the festival is the real inspiration.Hi: जब वह डिज़ाइन तैयार हो गया, तो उसने उसे मीरा और राज के सामने पेश किया।En: Once the design was ready, he presented it to Meera and Raj.Hi: आरंभ में दोनों ने जांचने के लिए कुछ सवाल पूछे।En: Initially, they asked some questions to evaluate it.Hi: आरोह थोड़ी देर के लिए घबरा गया, लेकिन फिर उसने अपने डिज़ाइन के पीछे की सोच को साहस और नई शुरुआत के रूप में पेश किया।En: Aaroh got nervous for a moment, but then he presented his thought behind the design as courage and a new beginning.Hi: मीरा और राज ने ध्यान से उसका विचार सुना, और धीरे-धीरे उनकी शक की रेखाएं घटने लगीं।En: Meera and Raj listened to his idea attentively, and slowly their skeptical expressions began to soften.Hi: अंत में, वे आरोह के उत्साह और नवाचार से प्रभावित हुए।En: In the end, they were impressed by Aaroh's enthusiasm and innovation.Hi: उन्होंने उसकी कल्पनाशीलता को सराहा और उसके डिजाइन को हरी झंडी दिखाई।En: They appreciated his creativity and gave the green light to his design.Hi: आरोह की आत्म-संदेह की दीवारें धीरे-धीरे गिरने लगीं।En: Aaroh's walls of self-doubt began to crumble slowly.Hi: उसने सीखा कि उसका सांस्कृतिक ज्ञान और प्यार ही उसकी सबसे बड़ी ताकत है।En: He learned that his cultural knowledge and passion were his greatest strengths.Hi: यह मकर संक्रांति उसके जीवन का नया अध्याय बन गया, और उसने आशा का आकाश छू लिया।En: This Makar Sankranti became a new chapter in his life, and he touched the sky of hope.Hi: कैफे अपनी जगह पर चहल-पहल के साथ कायम था, लेकिन अब आरोह के मन में नई शांति थी।En: The cafe remained lively in its own way, but now a new peace resided in Aaroh's mind.Hi: वह उत्साह के इस रंगीन समुद्र में खोने का नहीं, बल्कि तैरने का रास्ता खोज चुका था।En: He had found the way to swim in this colorful sea of enthusiasm, rather than getting lost.Hi: यह एक नई शुरुआत का प्रतीक था, ठीक वैसे ही जैसे मकर संक्रांति नई आशा का संदेश लाती है।En: It symbolized a new beginning, just as Makar Sankranti brings a message of new hope. Vocabulary Words:charm: रौनकsuburb: उपनगरnestled: बसाdecorative: सजावटीmulticolored: रंग-बिरंगीamplified: दोगुनाfreelance: फ्रीलांसdesigner: डिज़ाइनरcorner: कोनाbustle: चहल-पहलself-doubt: आत्म-संदेहhovered: मंडराताincomplete: अधूरीshadow: सायाevaluation: जांचनेnervous: घबराattention: ध्यानskeptical: शकenthusiasm: उत्साहinnovation: नवाचारimpressed: प्रभावितcreativity: कल्पनाशीलताcrumble: गिरनेcultural: सांस्कृतिकknowledge: ज्ञानenthusiastic: ऊर्जावानcampaign: कैंपेनrepresentatives: प्रतिनिधिinspiration: प्रेरणाbeginning: शुरुआत

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Kites of Courage: A Seollal Escape at Hangang Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-01-14-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 한강공원은 겨울 하늘을 화려하게 물들이며 각종 연들로 가득 차 있었습니다.En: The Hangang Park was filled with various kites, brilliantly painting the winter sky.Ko: 이 곳은 설날을 기념하여 연날리기 축제가 열리고 있습니다.En: A kite-flying festival was being held here to celebrate Seollal.Ko: 사람들이 두꺼운 코트를 입고 뜨거운 차를 들고 다니면서 날씨의 차가움을 즐기고 있습니다.En: People were enjoying the chill in the air, wearing thick coats and carrying hot tea.Ko: 웃음소리가 공원 가득히 울려 퍼집니다.En: The sound of laughter echoed throughout the park.Ko: 지호는 머뭇거리며 주위의 활기찬 모습을 바라보았습니다.En: Jiho hesitated as he observed the vibrant scene around him.Ko: 그는 일상에서 벗어나고 싶었지만, 그의 마음속에는 두려움이 자리 잡고 있었습니다.En: He wanted to escape his daily routine, but fear lingered in his heart.Ko: 그의 친한 친구 소민은 활기차고 모험을 즐기는 사람입니다.En: His close friend Somin was lively and adventurous.Ko: 그녀는 지호와 그의 사촌 여준을 데리고 축제에 와서 각종 활동에 참여해야 한다고 강조했습니다.En: She insisted that Jiho and his cousin Yeo-jun join her at the festival and take part in various activities.Ko: 여준은 처음으로 서울을 방문했습니다.En: Yeo-jun was visiting Seoul for the first time.Ko: 그는 모든 것에 흥미로워 보였습니다.En: He seemed intrigued by everything.Ko: 손에는 공원 지도가 들려 있고 얼굴에는 기대감이 가득했습니다.En: Holding a park map in his hands, his face was full of anticipation.Ko: 지호는 여준이 이번 경험으로 잊지 못할 추억을 만들기를 바랐습니다.En: Jiho hoped Yeo-jun would create unforgettable memories from this experience.Ko: "자, 지호! 이쪽으로 와. 여준이랑 연 날리기 해보자!" 소민이 외쳤습니다.En: "Come on, Jiho! Over here. Let's fly kites with Yeo-jun!" Somin shouted.Ko: 지호는 잠시 망설였지만, 여준의 설레는 얼굴을 보고 결심했습니다.En: Jiho hesitated for a moment, but seeing Yeo-jun's excited face, he made up his mind.Ko: "좋아, 해보자." 지호는 말을 마치고 용기를 내었습니다.En: "Alright, let's do it." Jiho finished speaking and mustered his courage.Ko: 하지만, 즐거운 순간은 잠시였습니다.En: However, the joyful moment was short-lived.Ko: 여준이 실수로 지호의 지갑을 잃어버린 것입니다.En: Yeo-jun accidentally lost Jiho's wallet.Ko: 지호는 당황했지만, 소민과 여준은 빠르게 대처했습니다.En: Jiho was flustered, but Somin and Yeo-jun reacted quickly.Ko: 그들은 사람들 속을 헤치며 지갑을 찾기 시작했습니다.En: They started searching for the wallet through the crowd.Ko: 한참을 찾은 끝에, 지호는 한 작은 소년이 그의 지갑을 들고 있는 것을 발견했습니다.En: After a long search, Jiho spotted a little boy holding his wallet.Ko: 소년은 지호에게 지갑을 건네며 웃었습니다.En: The boy handed it to Jiho with a smile.Ko: "아저씨, 이것 찾고 있었죠?"En: "Mister, were you looking for this?"Ko: 지호는 감사의 표시로 소년에게 사탕을 주었습니다.En: Jiho expressed his gratitude by giving the boy some candy.Ko: 소민과 여준은 안도의 한숨을 내쉬었습니다.En: Somin and Yeo-jun sighed with relief.Ko: "지호, 이것도 하나의 경험이야. 이렇게 재밌는 것 하지 않으면 지루할 거야."En: "Jiho, this is also an experience. If we don't do these fun things, life would be boring."Ko: 지호는 미소지으며 말했다. "맞아, 내가 너무 조심스러웠나 봐. 함께하는 이 순간이 정말 소중해."En: Jiho smiled and said, "You're right, I guess I was being too cautious. This moment together is truly precious."Ko: 그날 이후, 지호는 더 이상 일상에 갇히지 않기로 마음먹었습니다.En: From that day on, Jiho resolved not to be confined by his daily life.Ko: 그는 새로운 경험을 받아들이고 다른 사람들과의 시간을 소중히 여기게 되었습니다.En: He began to embrace new experiences and cherish time with others.Ko: 그리고 한강공원에서의 그날은 세 사람에게 오래도록 잊지 못할 추억으로 남게 되었습니다.En: And that day at Hangang Park remained an unforgettable memory for the three of them. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: 활기찬hesitated: 머뭇거리며adventurous: 모험을 즐기는insisted: 강조했습니다anticipation: 기대감escape: 벗어나고linger: 자리 잡고mustered: 용기를 내었습니다flustered: 당황했지만gratitude: 감사의 표시cherish: 소중히 여기게confined: 갇히지 않기로unforgettable: 잊지 못할resolve: 마음먹었습니다embrace: 받아들이고brilliantly: 화려하게various: 각종festival: 축제routine: 일상reaction: 대처했습니다search: 찾기 시작했습니다handed: 건네며expressed: 말과 함께resolve: 결심했습니다experience: 경험precious: 정말 소중해memories: 추억lively: 활기차고intrigued: 흥미로워anticipation: 기대감

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Kites and Connections: Love Blossoms at Jaipur's Amer Fort Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-12-08-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दियों की ठंडी हवाओं में जयपुर का आमेर किला एक खिलखिलाती छटा के साथ खड़ा था।En: In the cold winds of winter, the Amer Fort in Jaipur stood with a vibrant charm.Hi: मकर संक्रांति के उत्सव में रंगबिरंगी पतंगे आकाश में लहरा रही थीं।En: During the Makar Sankranti festival, colorful kites were fluttering in the sky.Hi: नीले आसमान में पतंगें उड़ाने का आनंद लेने के लिए नीरज और कविता किले के ऊपरी हिस्से में जा रहे थे।En: To enjoy flying kites in the blue sky, Neeraj and Kavita were heading to the upper part of the fort.Hi: नीरज की चाल में एक जोशीला उत्साह था।En: There was an enthusiastic zeal in Neeraj's steps.Hi: वह कविता को प्रभावित करना चाहता था।En: He wanted to impress Kavita.Hi: वहीं कविता, उसकी हर बात को ध्यान से सुन रही थी, अपने जीवन के बारे में सोचते हुए।En: Meanwhile, Kavita was listening attentively to him, thinking about her own life.Hi: वह इन पलों का आनंद लेना चाहती थी, साथ ही अपने दिल की सुने बिना कोई निर्णय नहीं लेना चाहती थी।En: She wanted to enjoy these moments but also didn't want to make any decisions without listening to her heart.Hi: चलते-चलते नीरज की नजर पतंगबाजी पर थी, जिससे उसका संतुलन बिगड़ गया।En: As they walked, Neeraj's focus was on the kite flying, which caused him to lose his balance.Hi: उसका पैर एक छोटी सी चट्टान पर लुढ़क गया और उसके टखने में जोर से मोच आ गई।En: His foot slipped on a small rock and he suffered a severe sprain in his ankle.Hi: वह दर्द से चेहरा सिकोड़ता, लेकिन उसे अनदेखा करते हुए बोला, "सब ठीक है, चलो आगे बढ़ते हैं।En: Wincing with pain, he tried to brush it off, saying, "Everything's fine, let's move on."Hi: "कविता ने उसके चेहरे पर दर्द की लकीरें देख ली थी।En: Kavita noticed the lines of pain on his face.Hi: उसने गंभीर स्वर में कहा, "नीरज, हमें कुछ देर के लिए रुकना होगा।En: She said seriously, "Neeraj, we have to stop for a while.Hi: पहले तुम्हारा टखना देख लेते हैं।En: Let's check your ankle first."Hi: "नीरज ने विपरीत में सिर हिलाया, पर कविता अडिग थी।En: Neeraj shook his head in opposition, but Kavita was determined.Hi: उसने उसे किले में स्थित प्राथमिक चिकित्सा केंद्र तक पहुंचाया।En: She took him to the first aid center located in the fort.Hi: वहां के दवाईयों और बैंडेज से राहत पाकर नीरज थोड़ा सहज हुआ, और दोनों किले की दीवारों पर बैठकर नजारा देखने लगे।En: After applying medicines and bandages, Neeraj felt a bit more at ease, and the two sat on the fort's walls to enjoy the view.Hi: आकाश में उड़ती पतंगों और मकर संक्रांति की खुशियों के बीच, नीरज और कविता के बीच एक नई समझ और स्नेह पनपने लगा।En: Amidst the flying kites and the joys of Makar Sankranti, a new understanding and affection began to blossom between Neeraj and Kavita.Hi: नीरज ने महसूस किया कि कभी-कभी ठहरकर चीजों का आनंद लेना भी उतना ही जरूरी होता है।En: Neeraj realized that sometimes pausing to enjoy things is just as important.Hi: कविता ने जाना कि साथी की देखभाल करना और साथ देना कितना महत्वपूर्ण होता है।En: Kavita understood how crucial it is to take care of and support your companion.Hi: किला अब धुंधली रोशनी में झिलमिला रहा था, और नीरज और कविता, हाथों में हाथ डाले, एक दूसरे की ओर दिल से मुस्कुराते हुए नए अनुभव के लिए तैयार थे।En: The fort now shimmered in the dim light, and Neeraj and Kavita, hand in hand, smiled at each other from the heart, ready for a new experience.Hi: जयपुर की सर्दियों में, उन्होंने एक खास रिश्ते की गर्माहट पाई थी।En: In the winters of Jaipur, they found the warmth of a special relationship. Vocabulary Words:fluttering: लहरा रही थींvibrant: खिलखिलातीzeal: उत्साहattentively: ध्यान सेsprain: मोचbalance: संतुलनsevere: जोर सेwincing: सिकोड़ताopposition: विपरीतdetermined: अडिगaid: चिकित्साmedicines: दवाईयोंbandages: बैंडेजblossom: पनपनेaffection: स्नेहcrucial: महत्वपूर्णcompanion: साथीshimmered: झिलमिलाdim: धुंधलीcharm: छटाenhance: प्रभावितdecisions: निर्णयunderstanding: समझsupport: साथ देनाwinter: सर्दियोंenjoy: आनंद लेनाkites: पतंगेrelationship: रिश्तेexperience: अनुभवwarmth: गर्माहट

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Kites, Tea, and New Beginnings in Delhi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-11-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली की सर्दी में कनॉट प्लेस का दृश्य बहुत खूबसूरत था।En: The scene at Connaught Place in Delhi's winter was very beautiful.Hi: मकर संक्रांति का त्योहार अपने चरम पर था।En: The Makar Sankranti festival was at its peak.Hi: हर जगह रंगीन पतंगें आसमान में लहराती दिख रही थीं, और त्योहार की खुशबू हवा में थी।En: Everywhere, colorful kites were waving in the sky, and the aroma of the festival was in the air.Hi: इस शीतल शाम को अरुण एक कोने में खड़ा था, अपने आप को शहर के भीड़-भाड़ में खोया हुआ महसूस कर रहा था।En: On this cool evening, Arun stood in a corner, feeling lost in the crowd of the city.Hi: वह हाल ही में पत्रकारिता में नौकरी के लिए दिल्ली आया था।En: He had recently come to Delhi for a journalism job.Hi: नए शहर में दोस्त बनाना उसके लिए चुनौतीपूर्ण था, मगर उसने तय किया कि आज वह कमरे में खुद को बंद करके नहीं रखेगा।En: Making friends in a new city was challenging for him, but he decided that today he wouldn't lock himself in his room.Hi: अरुण धीरे-धीरे प्रसिद्ध चाय के ठेले की तरफ बढ़ा।En: Arun slowly made his way to the famous tea stall.Hi: वहाँ लोग कड़क चाय का आनंद ले रहे थे।En: There, people were enjoying strong tea.Hi: तभी उसकी नजर एक लड़की पर पड़ी, जिसका नाम प्रिय था।En: Just then, he noticed a girl named Priya.Hi: प्रिय एक कलाकार थी और शहर की जीवंतता को बहुत पसंद करती थी।En: Priya was an artist and loved the vibrancy of the city.Hi: वह अक्सर नई जगहों पर नए लोगों से मिलती रहती थी।En: She often met new people at new places.Hi: प्रिय ने अरुण को चाय का कप थमाया और कहा, "क्या आप भी त्योहार का आनंद ले रहे हैं?En: Priya handed Arun a cup of tea and asked, "Are you enjoying the festival too?"Hi: " अरुण थोड़ा झिझकते हुए मुस्कुराया, "हाँ, मैंने सुना है मकर संक्रांति बहुत ही मजेदार होता है।En: Arun smiled hesitantly, "Yes, I've heard that Makar Sankranti is a lot of fun."Hi: " प्रिय ने अपनी कला और शहर के बारे में कई बातें साझा कीं।En: Priya shared many things about her art and the city.Hi: बातचीत चलती रही और दोनों ने एक-दूसरे की रुचियों को समझा।En: They continued talking and got to understand each other's interests.Hi: बातचीत के दौरान प्रिय ने अरुण को अपने कला प्रदर्शनी में आने का निमंत्रण दिया।En: During the conversation, Priya invited Arun to her art exhibition.Hi: अरुण थोड़े असमंजस में था।En: Arun was a bit hesitant.Hi: वह नए लोगों पर जल्दी से भरोसा नहीं करता था।En: He didn't trust new people quickly.Hi: कुछ क्षणों के बाद, अरुण ने सोचा कि अगर वह विश्वास करने की कोशिश नहीं करेगा, तो नई जगह का सच्चा अनुभव कैसे लेगा।En: After a few moments, Arun thought that if he didn't try to trust, how would he truly experience the new place?Hi: आखिरकार, उसने हिम्मत दिखाई और प्रिय के निमंत्रण को स्वीकार कर लिया।En: Finally, he gathered courage and accepted Priya's invitation.Hi: अगले दिन, अरुण प्रिय की कला प्रदर्शनी में गया।En: The next day, Arun went to Priya's art exhibition.Hi: वहाँ उसने प्रिय के साथ बहुत समय बिताया।En: There he spent a lot of time with Priya.Hi: उन्होंने कला, संस्कृति, और जीवन के कई पहलुओं पर चर्चा की।En: They discussed art, culture, and many aspects of life.Hi: अरुण ने खुद को पहली बार ऐसा महसूस किया कि वह इस शहर का हिस्सा है।En: For the first time, Arun felt like a part of the city.Hi: उन्हें अहसास हुआ कि उनके बीच गहरी समझ थी, जो दोनों को एक-दूसरे के करीब ला रही थी।En: He realized there was a deep understanding between them, bringing them closer to each other.Hi: समय के साथ, उनकी दोस्ती एक खूबसूरत रिश्ते की ओर बढ़ी।En: Over time, their friendship blossomed into a beautiful relationship.Hi: अरुण ने दिल्ली को अपना घर बना लिया था।En: Arun made Delhi his home.Hi: उसकी आंखों में उम्मीद थी और उसने नए रिश्तों के लिए खुद को पूरी तरह खोल दिया था।En: There was hope in his eyes, and he opened himself fully to new relationships.Hi: अब वह नई शुरुआत की दिशा में उत्साहित था, प्रिय के साथ।En: Now he was excited for a new beginning, with Priya. Vocabulary Words:scene: दृश्यbeautiful: खूबसूरतaroma: खुशबूcorner: कोनेchallenging: चुनौतीपूर्णjournalism: पत्रकारिताfamous: प्रसिद्धstall: ठेलेartist: कलाकारvibrancy: जीवंतताhesitantly: झिझकते हुएinterests: रुचियोंexhibition: प्रदर्शनीinvitation: निमंत्रणhesitant: असमंजसtrust: भरोसाgathered: हिम्मत दिखाईaccepted: स्वीकार कियाdiscussed: चर्चा कीaspects: अस्पेकट्स/पहलुओंunderstanding: समझblossomed: खिल गयाrelationship: रिश्तेhope: उम्मीदbeginning: शुरुआतcool: शीतलlock: बंदenjoying: आनंद ले रहेaspects: पहलुओं

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Kites & Friendship: Celebrating Makar Sankranti with Arjun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-10-08-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: पहाड़ी इलाके में बसे एक छोटे से बोर्डिंग स्कूल का माहौल सर्दी में भी खास है।En: Even during winter, the atmosphere of a small boarding school nestled in the hilly region is special.Hi: स्कूल का मुख्य भवन पुराना लेकिन आकर्षक है, बड़े-बड़े खिड़कियों से बाहर की बर्फ़ीली दुनिया की झलक मिलती है।En: The main building of the school is old yet charming, offering glimpses of the snowy world outside through its large windows.Hi: सर्द हवा में पतंगों के रंगीन कागज़ और तिल की मिठास का सपना बसा है।En: The cold air carries the dream of colorful kite papers and the sweetness of til (sesame) treats.Hi: मकर संक्रांति जल्द ही आने वाली है और छुट्टी का इंतज़ार उत्सुकता से हो रहा है।En: Makar Sankranti, a festival eagerly awaited, is approaching soon with the anticipation of a holiday.Hi: अर्जुन, एक मेहनती छात्र, हर साल इस त्योहार को धूमधाम से मनाते आया है।En: Arjun, a diligent student, has been celebrating this festival with great fervor every year.Hi: परंतु यहां इस बार किसी को नहीं पता कि वो अतीत की यादों को ताज़ा करने के लिए यह त्योहार मनाना चाहता है।En: However, this time, no one knows that he wants to celebrate it to refresh the memories of the past.Hi: उसके मन में एक सपना है कि वो अपने दोस्तों के लिए कुछ खास करे।En: He dreams of doing something special for his friends.Hi: सार्वजनिक जगह पर अपने दोस्तों के साथ बैठकर अर्जुन ने मकर संक्रांति की योजना बनाने की कोशिश की।En: In a public place, Arjun sat with his friends, trying to plan for Makar Sankranti.Hi: सान्वी, उसकी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त, हमेशा उसकी मदद करने को तैयार रहती है।En: Saanvi, his best friend, is always ready to help him.Hi: लेकिन इस बार स्थितियां थोड़ी कठिन हैं।En: But this time the situation is a bit difficult.Hi: बोर्डिंग स्कूल का स्थान काफ़ी दूर है, जिससे त्योहार के विशेष सामान लाना मुश्किल लग रहा है।En: The boarding school is quite far, making it seem difficult to bring special items needed for the festival.Hi: तभी, उन्हें तारा का ख्याल आता है।En: Then, they think of Tara.Hi: तारा नई छात्रा है जो अक्सर अकेली रहती है।En: Tara is a new student who often stays alone.Hi: अर्जुन ने सोचा कि उसे भी इस खुशी में शामिल करना चाहिए।En: Arjun thought that she should be included in this joy too.Hi: एक दिन अर्जुन ने हिम्मत करके तारा से कहा, "तुम हमारे साथ त्योहार की खरीदारी में चलोगी?En: One day, mustering the courage, he asked Tara, "Will you join us for the festival shopping?"Hi: "तारा थोड़ी संकोच में थी लेकिन मुस्कुराते हुए उसने स्वीकार कर लिया।En: Tara was a bit hesitant but accepted with a smile.Hi: अब ये तीनों एक छोटी सी परियोजना के लिए जुड़ गए थे।En: Now, the three of them were united for a small project.Hi: तीनों पास के गांव की ओर चल पड़े।En: The trio set off towards the nearby village.Hi: रास्ते के ठंडे लेकिन अद्भुत नज़ारे देखते हुए वे उन दुकानों तक पहुंचे जहां कुछ सामान मिल सकता था।En: Observing the cold yet wonderful sights along the way, they reached the shops that might have what they needed.Hi: लेकिन जैसे ही उन्होंने कीमत देखी, अर्जुन के दिल में चिंता घर कर गई।En: But as soon as they saw the prices, worry settled in Arjun's heart.Hi: सामान महंगा है।En: The items were expensive.Hi: सान्वी ने सुझाव दिया, "हम अपने पैसे मिलाकर सामान खरीद सकते हैं।En: Saanvi suggested, "We can pool our money to buy the items."Hi: " लेकिन कुल राशि अभी भी कम थी।En: But the total amount was still short.Hi: तभी तारा ने आगे बढ़कर कहा, "मेरे परिवार के कुछ जानकार यहां हैं, शायद वे हमारी मदद कर सकते हैं।En: That's when Tara stepped forward and said, "My family has some acquaintances here, maybe they can help us."Hi: "तारा के प्रयास ने रंग लाया।En: Tara's efforts bore fruit.Hi: उसने अपने रिश्तेदार से बात की और उन्हें छूट मिल गई।En: She talked to her relatives and they got a discount.Hi: अंततः, तीनों ने अपने हिस्से का योगदान दिया और सभी जरुरी सामान खरीद लिया।En: Eventually, all three contributed their share and bought the necessary items.Hi: स्कूल में लौटकर अर्जुन खुश था।En: Returning to the school, Arjun was happy.Hi: ना सिर्फ त्योहार की तैयारी हो रही थी, बल्कि उसने यह भी सीखा कि अपने दोस्तों पर विश्वास करना कितना महत्वपूर्ण है।En: Not only were the festival preparations underway, but he also learned how important it is to trust your friends.Hi: मकर संक्रांति के दिन, छात्रों ने मिलकर स्कूल के परिसर में पतंगे उड़ाईं और तिल के लड्डू बांटे।En: On the day of Makar Sankranti, the students gathered to fly kites in the school premises and distributed til (sesame) laddoos.Hi: रंगीन पतंगों की तरह खुशी के रंग भी आकाश में फैल गए।En: Like the colorful kites, the hues of happiness spread across the sky.Hi: अर्जुन को एहसास हुआ कि सच्ची खुशी साझा करने में ही है।En: Arjun realized that true joy is in sharing.Hi: नई दोस्ती और विश्वास ने त्योहार को और भी खास बना दिया।En: New friendships and trust made the festival even more special.Hi: सर्द हवाओं में भी, बोर्डिंग स्कूल का आंगन उत्सव की गर्मजोशी से भरा रहा।En: Even in the cold winds, the courtyard of the boarding school was filled with the warmth of celebration. Vocabulary Words:atmosphere: माहौलboarding school: बोर्डिंग स्कूलnestled: बसेgaze: झलकdream: सपनाfestivity: त्योहारendeavor: प्रयासdiligent: मेहनतीfervor: धूमधामrefresh: ताज़ा करनाanticipation: उत्सुकताhesitant: संकोचglimpse: झलकcharming: आकर्षकmustering: हिम्मतunited: जुड़venture: योजनाsights: नज़ारेpremises: परिसरresolute: दृढ़acquaintances: जानकारsurplus: अधिकताdiscount: छूटproject: परियोजनाcontributions: योगदानtrust: विश्वासcourtyard: आंगनchilly: ठंडाsweets: मिठासmemories: यादें

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Kites and Camels: Ingenious Tricks to Lift Spirits in Thar Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-01-08-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: थार रेगिस्तान में सर्दियों का मौसम था।En: It was winter in the Thar desert.Hi: आसमान साफ नीला था और नीचे रेतीले समुद्र जैसी धरती फैली हुई थी।En: The sky was a clear blue, and the sandy land stretched out like a sea below.Hi: गाँव के बच्चे पतंग उड़ाने के लिए मकर संक्रांति का बेसब्री से इंतजार कर रहे थे।En: The village children were eagerly waiting for Makar Sankranti to fly kites.Hi: रोहित और उसकी चचेरी बहन अंजलि भी उन्हीं में से थे।En: Rohit and his cousin Anjali were among them.Hi: वो दोनों पतंग उड़ाने में माहिर थे।En: Both were skilled at flying kites.Hi: रोहित हमेशा से पतंगबाजी में सबसे आगे रहना चाहता था।En: Rohit always wanted to be at the forefront in kite flying.Hi: उसकी पतंग हमारे टूटे सपनों की तरह करती ऊंची उड़ान और रंग-बिरंगी थी।En: His kite, like our broken dreams, soared high and was colorful.Hi: पर आज समस्या थी।En: But today there was a problem.Hi: रेगिस्तान में हवा ही नहीं थी।En: There was no wind in the desert.Hi: रोहित ने कहा, "बस थोड़ा इंतजार करते हैं, हवाएँ आएंगी।En: Rohit said, "Let's wait a bit, the winds will come."Hi: " अंजलि समझदारी से कहती, "यहाँ हवा नहीं आने वाली।En: Anjali wisely said, "The wind is not going to come here.Hi: कुछ और सोचना पड़ेगा।En: We'll have to think of something else."Hi: " लेकिन रोहित अपनी धुन में था।En: But Rohit was fixated on his plan.Hi: थोड़ी देर धूप में इंतजार करने के बाद, अंजलि ने सोचा कि कुछ करना होगा।En: After waiting in the sun for a while, Anjali thought they needed to do something.Hi: उसने आसपास ध्यान से देखा और कुछ ख्याल आया।En: She looked around carefully and got an idea.Hi: पास में ऊंटों का एक समूह आराम कर रहा था।En: Nearby, a group of camels was resting.Hi: उसने वहाँ से कुछ बड़े पत्ते तोड़े और उनका एक अद्भुत पंखा बना लिया।En: She plucked some big leaves from there and made an amazing fan.Hi: अंजलि ने हँसते हुए रोहित से कहा, "देखो, मैंने कुछ सोचा है।En: Anjali laughed and said to Rohit, "Look, I've thought of something."Hi: " रोहित अब समझ रहा था कि अंजलि की योजना में कुछ खास है।En: Rohit could now see that Anjali's plan was special.Hi: अंजलि पंखा संभालकर ऊँट की तरफ बढ़ी।En: Anjali held the fan and moved toward the camel.Hi: ऊँट ने अंजलि को देखा और उत्सुकता से पास आ गया।En: The camel saw Anjali and came closer with curiosity.Hi: अंजलि ने ऊँट के सहारे से पंखा चलाना शुरू किया।En: Anjali started fanning with the help of the camel.Hi: पंखा हवा बनाने लगा और उसके बल से पतंग धीरे-धीरे उठने लगी।En: The fan began to create wind, and with its force, the kite slowly started to rise.Hi: रोहित को विश्वास नहीं हुआ।En: Rohit couldn't believe it.Hi: उसकी आँखों में चमक आ गई।En: His eyes sparkled.Hi: अंजलि की योजना इतनी कारगर होगी, उसने नहीं सोचा था।En: He hadn't thought Anjali's plan would be so effective.Hi: पतंग उड़ने लगी और धीरे-धीरे ऊँचाई पर पहुँच गई।En: The kite began to fly and gradually reached a height.Hi: गाँव के बच्चे यह अनोखा दृश्य देखकर इकट्ठा हो गए और ताली बजाने लगे।En: The village children gathered to see this unique sight and started clapping.Hi: रोहित ने अंजलि की तारीफ की, "तुम्हारी योजना बेहतरीन थी।En: Rohit praised Anjali, "Your plan was amazing.Hi: अगली बार तुम्हारी बातें सुनना पड़ेगा।En: Next time, I'll have to listen to you."Hi: "अंजलि ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, "कभी-कभी जरूरी होता है कि स्थिति को समझकर नया तरीका आजमाया जाए।En: Anjali smiled and said, "Sometimes it's necessary to understand the situation and try a new approach."Hi: " रोहित ने सहमति में सिर हिलाया।En: Rohit nodded in agreement.Hi: दोनों ने मिलकर आसमान में पतंग को और ऊँचा उड़ते देखा, उनकी मेहनत और बुद्धिमत्ता की हवा में उड़ती पतंग सबकुछ कह रही थी।En: Together, they watched the kite soar higher in the sky, the flying kite telling the story of their effort and ingenuity. Vocabulary Words:thar: थारdesert: रेगिस्तानeagerly: बेसब्री सेforefront: सबसे आगेfixated: धुनcarefully: ध्यान सेpluck: तोड़ेamazing: अद्भुतcuriosity: उत्सुकताsparkled: चमकheight: ऊँचाईunique: अनोखाapproach: तरीकाingenuity: बुद्धिमत्ताsituation: स्थितिunderstand: समझनाeffort: मेहनतclear: साफstretched: फैलीwaiting: इंतजारproblem: समस्याwisely: समझदारीnecessary: जरूरीapproach: तरीकाcamel: ऊँटresting: आराम कर रहाfanned: हवा बनानाforce: बलgradually: धीरे-धीरेpraised: तारीफ

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Kites and Connections: Love Takes Flight in Jaipur Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2024-12-30-08-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: जयपुर की रंगीन गलियों में हलचल मची हुई थी।En: The colorful streets of Jaipur were bustling with excitement.Hi: मकर संक्रांति का त्यौहार अपने चरम पर था।En: The festival of Makar Sankranti was at its peak.Hi: हर तरफ रंग-बिरंगे पतंगे आकाश में लहराते हुए लोगों के चेहरों पर खुशी ला रहे थे।En: Brightly colored kites waving in the sky were bringing joy to people's faces everywhere.Hi: बाजार में रौनक का माहौल था।En: The market was teeming with activity.Hi: दुकानें चमकीले कपड़े, मसाले और हस्तशिल्प से सजी हुई थीं।En: Shops were adorned with shiny clothes, spices, and handicrafts.Hi: राजीव, जो एक शांत स्वभाव का कलाकार था, यहाँ नया प्रेरणा खोजने आया था।En: Rajeev, a calm-natured artist, had come here seeking new inspiration.Hi: उसकी नजर में बाजार के हर कोने में कला की सुन्दरता थी।En: In his eyes, every corner of the market was a representation of artistic beauty.Hi: उसे अपनी रचनाएं आम लोगों की जिंदगी को दर्शाते थे और वो कुछ वास्तविकता की खोज में था।En: His creations depicted the lives of common people, and he was on a quest for some reality.Hi: वहीं दूसरी तरफ, अनाया एक यात्रा ब्लॉगर थी, जो जयपुर की जीवंतता को अपने कैमरे में कैद करने के लिए यहाँ आई थी।En: On the other hand, Anaya, a travel blogger, had come to capture the vibrancy of Jaipur in her camera.Hi: उसके ब्लॉग्स में सांस्कृतिक अनुभवों की झलक मिलती थी, पर अब वो उनसे भी आगे बढ़कर असली कनेक्शन की तलाश में थी।En: Her blogs offered glimpses of cultural experiences, but now she was seeking a deeper connection beyond those.Hi: इन्हीं के बीच, जयपुर में एक पतंगबाजी के समारोह के दौरान राजीव और अनाया पहली बार मिले।En: Amidst all this, during a kite-flying festival in Jaipur, Rajeev and Anaya met for the first time.Hi: बाजार के एक काउंटर पर खड़े हुए, उनकी बातचीत शुरू हुई।En: Standing at a market counter, they started a conversation.Hi: राजीव ने ध्यान दिया कि अनाया की रुचि सिर्फ तस्वीरें लेने में नहीं बल्कि भारतीय संस्कृति को समझने में थी।En: Rajeev noticed that Anaya was interested not just in taking pictures but also in understanding Indian culture.Hi: अनाया ने महसूस किया कि राजीव के शब्दों में एक संवेदनशीलता थी, जो उनके भीतर दबी थी।En: Anaya felt a sensitivity in Rajeev's words, which was subtle yet impactful.Hi: समय के साथ, राजीव ने सोचा कि वह अनाया को अपने कला प्रोजेक्ट में शामिल करेगा।En: Over time, Rajeev thought of involving Anaya in his art project.Hi: वह जानता था कि इससे वो उसकी वास्तविक भावनाओं के करीब आ सकेगा।En: He knew this would bring him closer to his true emotions.Hi: उसने उसे कहा, "मुझे आपकी तस्वीरों से प्रेरणा लेकर इस त्यौहार की एक पेंटिंग बनानी है।En: He told her, "I want to create a painting of this festival inspired by your photographs."Hi: " अनाया खुशी से तैयार हो गई।En: Anaya gladly agreed.Hi: उसने अपने अन्य योजनाओं को स्थगित करके जयपुर में अधिक समय बिताने का निर्णय लिया।En: She decided to postpone her other plans and spend more time in Jaipur.Hi: विक्रम, राजीव का बचपन का दोस्त, जो मौकों को लेकर हमेशा संकोची रहता था, उसकी हिचकिचाहट को समझ नहीं पा रहा था।En: Vikram, Rajeev's childhood friend, who was always apprehensive about opportunities, couldn't understand his hesitation.Hi: पर उसकी चुप्पी ने राजीव को थोड़ी हिम्मत दी।En: But his silence gave Rajeev a little courage.Hi: जब पतंगों का उत्सव अपने चरम पर था, राजीव ने अपनी कलाकृति तैयार की।En: When the kite festival was at its peak, Rajeev completed his artwork.Hi: उसने अनाया की तस्वीरों का इस्तेमाल करके एक जीवंत चित्रण बनाया, जिसमें त्यौहार की खुशी, रंग और ऊर्जा दिखाई दे रही थी।En: He used Anaya's photos to create a vibrant depiction showing the joy, colors, and energy of the festival.Hi: जब उसने अनाया को वो पेंटिंग दी, तो उसने अपना दिल उसके सामने रख दिया।En: When he presented the painting to Anaya, he laid his heart before her.Hi: अनाया इस कलात्मक अभिव्यक्ति से बहुत प्रभावित हुई।En: Anaya was greatly impressed by this artistic expression.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि राजीव की इस चित्रकारी में उसके भीतर की गहराई और सच्चे इरादे बयां हो रहे थे।En: She realized that Rajeev's painting revealed a depth and sincerity of intention within him.Hi: उन्होंने भावनाओं को समझा और स्वीकार किया कि उसके लिए यह कनेक्शन सच्चा था।En: They understood each other's emotions and acknowledged that the connection between them was genuine.Hi: उन्होंने एक साथ नए सफर पर चलने का निर्णय लिया, जहां राजीव की कला और अनाया की यात्रा का मेल नए अनुभवों की खोज करेगा।En: They decided to embark on a new journey together, where Rajeev's art and Anaya's travels would intertwine in the exploration of new experiences.Hi: इस सफर ने राजीव के भीतर छिपी भावनाओं को उभरने का अवसर दिया और उसी समय पर अनाया को वो गहराई मिली जो वह इतनी समय से खोज रही थी।En: This journey gave Rajeev the chance to express his hidden emotions and provided Anaya with the depth she had been seeking.Hi: जयपुर के उस भव्य समारोह ने न केवल पतंगों को ऊंचाई दी, बल्कि दो आत्माओं को भी जो उच्चतम सुख की तलाश में थीं।En: The grand festival in Jaipur not only elevated kites but also united two souls in search of the highest joy.Hi: अब उन्होंने समझा कि कला और यात्रा का मिलन भी एक प्रकार की यात्रा ही है, जो जीवन को और भी खूबसूरत बनाती है।En: They now understood that the amalgamation of art and travel is itself a kind of journey that makes life more beautiful. Vocabulary Words:bustling: हलचलexcitement: उत्साहadorned: सजी हुईcalm-natured: शांत स्वभावinspiration: प्रेरणाdepicted: दर्शातेvibrancy: जीवंतताglimpses: झलकsensitivity: संवेदनशीलताsubtle: दबीhesitation: हिचकिचाहटquest: खोजintention: इरादेartistic: कलात्मकexpression: अभिव्यक्तिembark: चलनेintertwine: मेलamalgamation: मिलनelevated: ऊंचाईunited: जोड़ेjoy: सुखbeauty: सुंदरताrepresentation: प्रदर्शनcaptured: कैदacknowledged: स्वीकारvibrant: जीवंतdepiction: चित्रणreveal: बयांhidden: छिपीdepth: गहराई

Some people mark the new year by making a resolution, others do the Polar Bear Plunge and jump into Lake Michigan, and some fly a kite. That's what will be happening Jan. 1 along Milwaukee's lakefront at Veterans Park. We meet the man behind the 38th Cool Fool Kite Festival and learn how he got swept into the kite world.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Kites and Clicks: A Photographer's Festival Delight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2024-12-15-08-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: पंजाब के एक छोटे से मोहल्ले में सर्दियों का मौसम अपनी पूर्ण छटा में था।En: In a small neighborhood of Punjab, the winter season was in full swing.Hi: चारों तरफ पतंगों की बहार थी।En: Kites were flying everywhere.Hi: आसमान रंग-बिरंगा दिख रहा था और हर छत पर लोग मकर संक्रांति के उत्सव का आनंद ले रहे थे।En: The sky looked colorful, and people on every rooftop were enjoying the festival of Makar Sankranti.Hi: ऐसे में, अर्जुन अपने कमरे में खिड़की के पास बैठा था, हाथ में कैमरा और मन में द्वंद्व।En: In such a setting, Arjun was sitting by the window in his room, camera in hand and a dilemma in his mind.Hi: अर्जुन की दुविधा यह थी कि क्या वह अपने परिवार की पतंगबाजी की परंपरा को मानें या अपनी नई रुचि फोटोग्राफी को आगे बढ़ाएं।En: Arjun's dilemma was whether he should honor his family's tradition of kite flying or pursue his new interest in photography.Hi: उसका कैमरा उसके जुनून को दर्शाता था, पर उसके मन में एक डर था कि कहीं उसका परिवार उससे नाराज न हो जाए।En: His camera represented his passion, but he was afraid that his family might get upset with him.Hi: तभी, उसकी दोस्त मीरा ने कमरे में प्रवेश किया।En: Just then, his friend Meera entered the room.Hi: "क्या सोच रहे हो, अर्जुन?En: "What are you thinking, Arjun?"Hi: " मीरा ने मुस्कुराते हुए पूछा।En: Meera asked with a smile.Hi: "सोच रहा हूँ कि क्या करूं।En: "I'm thinking about what to do.Hi: घरवालों की उम्मीदों पर खरा उतरूं या अपनी फोटोग्राफी को आज़माऊं," अर्जुन ने धीरे से कहा।En: Should I meet my family's expectations or try my hand at photography," Arjun said softly.Hi: मीरा ने उसकी ओर संवेदनशीलता से देखा, "तुम्हें वो करना चाहिए जो तुम्हें खुशी दे।En: Meera looked at him sensitively and said, "You should do what makes you happy.Hi: क्यों न तुम अपना कैमरा लेकर जाओ और दोनों का मज़ा लो?En: Why not take your camera and enjoy both?"Hi: "मीरा की बात अर्जुन के मन में बैठ गई।En: Meera's words struck a chord with Arjun.Hi: उसने तय किया कि वह पतंग महोत्सव में जाएगा, लेकिन अपने कैमरे के साथ।En: He decided he would attend the kite festival, but with his camera.Hi: इस बीच, उनका चचेरा भाई रवि तैयार हो रहा था।En: Meanwhile, their cousin Ravi was getting ready.Hi: रवि को पतंगबाजी का बड़ा शौक था और वो इस दिन का बड़ी बेसब्री से इंतज़ार करता।En: Ravi was very fond of kite flying and eagerly awaited this day.Hi: "अर्जुन, चलो!En: "Arjun, come on!Hi: मैदान में देर हो रही है," रवि ने कहा।En: We're getting late for the field," Ravi said.Hi: अर्जुन ने कैमरा उठाया और दोनों छत की ओर चल दिए।En: Arjun picked up his camera, and they both headed towards the rooftop.Hi: वहां पहुंचकर, अर्जुन ने रंग-बिरंगे पतंगों की तस्वीरें खींचनी शुरू कर दी।En: Upon arriving, Arjun began capturing pictures of the colorful kites.Hi: पतंगें आकाश में नाच रही थीं और अर्जुन की कैमरा भी उनके साथ नाचने लगा।En: Kites were dancing in the sky, and Arjun's camera was dancing with them.Hi: उसने डोर पकड़ने वाले हाथों, हवाओं में लहराते धागों, और बच्चों की खुशियों को अपनी लेंस में कैद किया।En: He captured the hands holding the strings, the threads waving in the winds, and the joy of children through his lens.Hi: त्यौहार की ख़ुशबू और आस-पास गूंजती हँसी ने अर्जुन को प्रेरित किया।En: The aroma of the festival and the laughter echoing around inspired Arjun.Hi: शाम होते-होते, उसकी तस्वीरों ने मकर संक्रांति की आत्मा को जीवंत रूप में छेड़ दिया।En: By evening, his pictures had vividly captured the spirit of Makar Sankranti.Hi: जब अर्जुन ने अपने परिवार को तस्वीरें दिखाईं, तो सभी आश्चर्यचकित रह गए।En: When Arjun showed the photos to his family, everyone was astonished.Hi: उनके चेहरे की मुस्कान देखकर अर्जुन को संतोष हुआ।En: Seeing the smiles on their faces gave Arjun a sense of fulfillment.Hi: "तुमने तो हमारी यादों को अमर कर दिया," उनके पिताजी ने कहा।En: "You have immortalized our memories," his father said.Hi: "यह हमारी परंपरा को संजोने का एक नया तरीका है।En: "This is a new way to preserve our tradition."Hi: "अर्जुन ने महसूस किया कि वह अपने जुनून और परिवार की परंपराओं को एक साथ निभा सकता है।En: Arjun realized that he could uphold his passion and his family's traditions together.Hi: इस दिन उसने जाना कि अपने ख़्वाबों और अपनों के बीच लड़ाई नहीं, बल्कि सामंजस्य होता है।En: That day, he learned that there's no conflict between dreams and loved ones, but rather harmony.Hi: परिवार ने उसके फोटोग्राफी के जुनून को अपनाया और अर्जुन ने मकर संक्रांति को अपने कैमरे में जीवित कर दिया।En: His family embraced his passion for photography, and Arjun brought Makar Sankranti to life through his camera.Hi: अब, हर पर्व का इंतज़ार अर्जुन और उसका परिवार मिलकर करते थे - पतंगों के लिए और उन अद्भुत तस्वीरों के लिए।En: Now, Arjun and his family eagerly awaited every festival together – for the kites and for those amazing photographs. Vocabulary Words:neighborhood: मोहल्लेdilemma: द्वंद्वhonor: मानेंpursue: आगे बढ़ाएंupset: नाराजexpectations: उम्मीदोंstruck a chord: मन में बैठ गईattend: जाएगाcapture: कैद कियाaroma: ख़ुशबूspirit: आत्माastonished: आश्चर्यचकितfulfillment: संतोषimmortalized: अमरpreserve: संजोनेuphold: निभा सकताharmony: सामंजस्यembraced: अपनायाvividly: जीवंत रूप मेंfond: शौकawaited: इंतज़ारeagerly: बड़ी बेसब्रीfestival: त्यौहारlaughter: हँसीechoing: गूंजतीsurpassed: छेड़ दियाtradition: परंपराओंvivid: रंग-बिरंगाingenious: नई तरीकाstrangely: बड़ी अजीब

Tonight, we'll read excerpts from “Healthful Sports for Boys”, written by A.R. Calhoun and published in 1882. Also known as Alfred Rochfort, born in 1844, Calhoun was an American soldier, author, journalist and critic. He served in the Union army during the U.S. Civil War. "Healthful Sports for Boys," was a guide to engaging in physical activities that promoted health and well-being. One popular game covered in the book was marbles. Calhoun likely saw the value in marbles not just as a fun pastime, but also as a way to develop hand-eye coordination, strategic thinking, and social skills. Glass marbles ultimately came into being around the middle of the 1800's, not too long before this book was written. It is believed that they were first created by glassmakers who shaped bits of leftover glass at the end of the day to take home for their children. For Calhoun, games like this wasn't just about exercise. His book emphasized the importance of sportsmanship, fair play, and the development of character. Our episode tonight offers a glimpse into the sporting world of a bygone era, reflecting the values and ideals of the time. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our special guest is back for a second installment, so we decided to show her exactly what Steve and Brandon put themselves through each week by playing a movie that is waaayyy less competently done than last week's episode. But first, we talk about our #dreams for a bit and look for a little analysis. Killer Kites: Abby receives a crappy plastic kite as part of her grandmother's estate. Unbeknownst to Abby, this isn't just some ordinary kite. It is a blood-thirsty communist PInko kite set on the destruction of capitalist society. After the mysterious death of her brother, Abby has to assemble a crack squad to combat the Red Kite menace. Boys From County Hell final grade: Steve An upper-echelon movie for the ultra-low-budget set. I was entertained. Jokes hit. The movie's lead star was better than expected. 4.0/5.0 Brandon A good way to kill an hour or so. Not my favorite of the micro-budget movies, though, so have to rank it lower than some others. 3.5/5.0 Amanda I was entertained by the absurdity, but the story itself was underdeveloped. It left me with a lot of unanswered questions. 3.2/5.0 Cocktail of the Week: Plastic Kite 1 1/2 oz Bourbon 3/4 oz Amaro 1/4 oz Campari 3/4 oz Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice 1/4 oz Simple Syrup Combine everything in a cocktail shaker. Shake to chill and combine. Serve in a martini glass. As usual, feel free to chill the glass if you want. Double strain it if you want. Garnish if you want. Make it your own. Cocktail Grade: A good variation of the more famous Paper Plane. Even our non-bourbon-fan control group said the drink was "not terrible." Bourbon fans will give it higher marks. 4/5 ------------------ Contact us with feedback or cocktail/movie recommendations to: boozeandbmovies@gmail.com X: @boozeandbmovies Instagram: @boozeandbmovies Threads: @boozeandbmovies www.facebook.com/boozeandbmovies --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boozeandbmovies/support

Rising Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Heavy Kites by UCLA Radio

You don't have to be an extreme sports athlete to get something out of this episode. Jennie "AdrenaJen" Milton will inspire you to see fear as the opportunity to rise up to the challenge and get the most out of your life. From kitesurfing and heli-sking to spinal surgery and 3 brain surgeries, Jennie's "Fear Formula" can be used to overcome any challenge you're facing. Jennie "AdrenaJen" Milton is an accomplished extreme sports athlete, champion snowkiter, and trailblazing kitesurfing icon who has transformed her thrilling life into a journey of empowerment and inspiration. With numerous accolades, including titles as the Australian Kitesurfing Champion and a globally ranked Snowkite Champion, Jennie's career is built on courage, resilience, and a deep passion for the outdoors. Her life story is a testament to her unstoppable spirit, marked by adventures in Alaska's backcountry, surviving avalanches, and even escaping polar bears. Known for her engaging and high-energy approach, Jennie coaches women in snowkiting camps, teaching them not just the technical skills of the sport but also how to conquer their fears and build unshakable confidence. She brings this same energy to her role as a keynote speaker, where her talks blend real-life adventure stories with actionable strategies, helping audiences face their own fears and challenges with newfound courage. Her popular "Fear Formula" unpacks the tools and mindset athletes use to stay calm under pressure, sharing valuable lessons with everyone from corporate teams to women over 40 seeking to pivot their passions. Jennie is also the author of a heartfelt children's book series that follows characters who learn bravery and self-belief, with a special focus on supporting families dealing with childhood cancer. Through her books, speaking, and coaching, Jennie is dedicated to inspiring people to overcome fear, dream big, and live life to the fullest, embodying her signature motto: Ready Mindset Go. ​​Watch SJ heli-skiing in Alaska: https://vimeo.com/338558533 Website:  https://jenniemilton.com/ Kites and Coaching: https://adrenajen.com/ Children's Book: https://galeandtheredkite.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrenajen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrenajen/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrenajen/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and get a copy of our Weekend Survival Guide as a thank you! Just email a screenshot of your review to admin@estheravant.com and we'll send it over ASAP! Thanks for your support! Get your Weight Loss That Lasts Cheat Sheet at: https://www.go.estheravant.com/cheatsheet Learn about our 12-week Gone For Good coaching program: www.estheravant.com/coaching Join the Live Diet-Free FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/livedietfree Connect with Esther on Instagram (shoot me a DM and let me know you listen to the podcast!): www.instagram.com/esther.avant

  On today's podcast, Adrian catches up with Su Kay. Su has been in the kiteboarding industry for over 20 years. She and Dave own Lacuna Kites, and we dive a little bit into Su's past and find out how she became the only female kite designer in the industry.   Lacuna Kites:   https://lacunakites.com/index.html   WOO Sports:   https://www.woosports.com/en   WOO Worlds:   https://wooworlds.com   Support the show:   http://portraitkite.com   https://www.fantasykite.com   https://ko-fi.com/megapod   Follow me:   http://www.kitesurf365.com   https://www.instagram.com/kitesurf365/

Host Hugh Linehan is joined by Jen Hogan and Cormac McQuinn to look back on the week in politics:· Political parties are eagerly pitching eye-catching measures ahead of Budget 2025 with 50 per cent of respondents in the latest Irish Times / Ipsos poll saying they want the Government to prioritise ‘immediate help' with the cost of living. · Has Simon Harris reached peak popularity? The Taoiseach's surging personal approval ratings mirrors that of his predecessor Leo Varadkar who enjoyed similar peaks, but endured troughs not long after - could Harris be in for similar? · The Dáil resumed this week with Sinn Féin going on the attack during leader's questions, highlighting children with scoliosis and spina bifida awaiting surgery, and the “gold-plated” pension pots of the well-heeled that are set to get a boost. Plus, the panellists pick their favourite IT reads of the week:· Miriam Lord on the extremely expensive bijou bike shed on Leinster lawn.· Carl O'Brien wrote about new research from Maynooth University that showed the benefits of much shorter homework tasks.· And Emer McLysaght swapped tales of air fryers and steam mops on a group holiday to Spain.Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This goofy confection of Sunshine Pop was so at odds with the popular music of the day that it seemed doomed from the start. The Dedrick family, (Chris, Sandy, Bruce, Ellen, and Stephanie), were so unhip that the classical-jazz compositional genius of Chris Dedrick and the sublime sibling harmonies on display were incomprehensible to the rock intelligentsia. (There were The Cowsills, of course…but….) For God's sake, The Free Design were produced by Enoch Light, of all people - ( I always loved that name) - my dad's “Easy Listening” guru; it was the music he had on in the background when he did his weekend paperwork.They only existed as a group from '67-'72, after which Chris pursued an award winning, film composing and arranging career in Canada. And, here's where the trajectory of this esoteric ditty arcs interestingly: their only charting song, Kites Are Fun barely peaked at 114 on the “bubbling under the hot 100” list, after which the group plummeted to obscurity.  But, later, much later, like an excavated Paleolithic fossil, their catalogue was uncovered in the 1990's, and reissued by Trattoria, a Japanese record label. Since then, this tune has been lauded, covered extensively, TikTok'ed, and featured in numerous tv commercials and shows. And, now, no one can deny that kites are most assuredly fun.

Hey Pot Heads! In this weeks episode of Talking Pot Heads, we're stirring up the world of cannabis concentrates. We discuss how to make them, the differences between extracts, and how budtenders can guide customers in their dabbing methods. With special guests former budtender Brenna Saldaña and marketing Queen of Extractioneering Razia Hayden, the conversation explores the intricacies of extraction methods, solvent vs. solventless processes, and the different textures and styles found in today's market. They emphasize the importance of budtender education, quality products, and avoiding misconceptions around extraction techniques. Listeners will also hear personal anecdotes, expert insights, and practical advice for navigating the cannabis concentrate landscape, like be careful dabbing CRC cuz it could burn your eyeball!! Thanks so much to this episode's sponsors! First up, shout out to Veriheal for sponsoring this season of Talking Pot Heads! If you need a medical marijuana card, Veriheal can connect you to cannabis-friendly doctors in your state. Visit them at Veriheal.com! And another huge shout out to Nimble Distro, one of Oregon's leading cannabis wholesale distributors. With a mission to do well and do good, Nimble exists to repair the damage caused by the War on Drugs. Their brands span all product categories and reach every inch of Oregon. Check out their fabulous brands, like Broomsticks, Kites, Orchid, Oshihana, SheBang!, and Joy Bombs in Oregon dispensaries. If you're an Oregon cannabis brand seeking a partner to manage your distribution, contact Nimble at nimbledistro.com! Enter in our giveaway with Cool Smoke! Check out the pinned posts on Instagram and Tiktok or sign up for our email list to win! Don't forget to share this episode with friends, coworkers, and your favorite budtenders! ⁠⁠⁠Download our Episode 11 FREEBIE here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Root Knowledge: A Budtender's Guide to Cannabis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your educational Terpene coloring book here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take Root Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take Root Training on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take Root Training on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chronic Gals on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Talking Pot Heads on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Veriheal for your medical marijuana card Get your own 2-piece Wood Pipe Smoking Kit from Cool Smoke To listen to the full episode and stay up to date with Talking Pot Heads, subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for our email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Don't miss out on the valuable insights and educational freebie downloadables provided by the hosts and their expert guests.x Check out our collection of educational coloring books at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TakeRootTraining.com/collections/all! Alright pot heads, keep learning and keep growing! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkingpotheads/support

Living the Dream, Facing the Nightmare: An Interview with Alan C. Mack This week's Team Never Quit guest is a decorated war hero and an extraordinary pilot whose military career spanned nearly 36 years, including 17 years in Army Special Operations. Alan C. Mack, a retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5), shares his incredible journey from a young man with a passion for flying to a highly respected leader in some of the most elite units of the U.S. military. Alan's expertise and leadership saw him involved in numerous high-stakes operations, many still classified. One of the most notable missions he discusses is the Battle of Takur Ghar, also known as the Battle of Roberts Ridge, during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan. Alan's bravery and skill under fire, including crash-landing a helicopter and attempting multiple rescue missions under heavy enemy fire, highlight his exceptional courage. Alan's distinguished service has earned him numerous awards, including the Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Bronze Stars, ten Air Medals (one with a Valor device), and many more. His impressive flight record includes over 6,700 flight hours, with more than 3,200 hours under Night Vision Goggles. After retiring from the military, Alan continued to serve his community. He now works as the Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Services for Orange County, New York, a role that he appreciates for its peaceful nature compared to his military experiences. Alan's story is one of resilience, dedication, and the pursuit of one's dreams. Despite the adversities and challenges faced in combat, his journey is a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome and find meaning in serving others. His life is an inspiration, showing that with determination and courage, it's possible to live out your dreams while also facing and conquering the nightmares. This episode will leave you both inspired and reflective. In This Episode You Will Hear: • The biggest cause of an air refueling incident is the grohe – it's a big hose – you are actually only 19' from rotors to tanker. (26:26) • [During air refueling] You're doing 110-120mph over the water. (27:00) • I've done air refueling as low as 100' off the coast of Iraq. (27:08) • I get a missile fired at me so now I drop down between buildings. I'm down on the rooftops and you know what's in front of me? Kites. Hundreds and hundreds of kites. (34:10) • The older [Chinook helicopter] Delta models just had handheld maps. (43:34) • [During Operation Red Wings] I sat down with the A10's and the AC130's with my map and the imagery and said “I need you to either suppress or creative a diversion that's so big no one could help but look. (50:15) • Crew Chiefs sometimes see things that aren't there (and I hate to say it that way) but sometimes they'll see lights of a car and think they're seeing signal light signals. (53:28) • Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. (55:00) • My youngest son was a Night Stalker Flight Engineer, and my oldest son is a Navy F18 wizzo (back seater) He's a Goose. (58:05) • I did 17 years with the Night Stalkers, plus about 10 years of deployment. (59:03) • Every aircraft munition has a probable kill ratio. A surface to air missile has a “PK” of 75%, meaning that if they fired at you, you have a 75% chance of killing you. The ground has a 100% PK. (64:23) • I've got about 3,500, maybe 4,000 hours of night vision time, which is a lot. (67:51) • Anaconda was a conventional operation, such as Red Wings. There's no soft component to it. (68:57) • We had 4 or 5 people on the aircraft tail, and we are diving at about 150, [one of our men that fell out but is tethered] while they're shooting at us and his toes are tickling the trees. The crew chief is returning fire with an M60 machine gun. He looks over and pulls our guy up, and I learned we had lost Neil [another guy] and decided we've gotta go back. So I turned inbound and climbed back up and the controls stopped moving. Imagine you pulled the keys out of your car. That's what it's like with no hydraulics. So I'm like “Guys… we're done,” as in “We're going to die.” (79:03) • In the spirit of never quit, there's a saying: ”Never quit flying the aircraft.” (83:22) • Everything I do in life, I associate with movies I've seen. 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