Podcasts about Ladakh

What can one say about a timeless icon but that they lead by example when all else falter.Naanu, Chinni, Chinnappa, call him as you choose he will always be the reluctant legend that he truly is.Born in 1953 CK Chinnappa was among the disruptive news makers of India's halcyon days of idyllic sports back in the 80's through the turn of the century.Noisy typewriters and loudspeakers blared running commentaries of bikers running hell for leather across the country.Sholavaram, Nandi hills, Barakpore, Pune, Juhu, Rajasthan, Ladakh all came alive birthing the dare devils of yore.Biker Radio Rodcast presents, for its 103rd milestone, Chandra Kumar Chinnappa, India's motorcycling legend, national rally champion,FMSCI Sr. Steward and gentleman farmer."They don't make them like that any more" and we couldn't agree more.listen...connect...ride on...

Center for International Policy Senior Fellow Mel Goodman: Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act as He Expands Military Occupation of U.S. CitiesFurloughed HHS federal worker Danny Tsoi: Federal Workers, Jobs on the Line, Support Shutdown to Save Endangered Healthcare Programs7 Directions of Service Co-Founder Crystal Cavalier-Keck: UN Climate Week Events Feature Presentations on the ‘Rights of Nature'Bob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• India detains popular Ladakh, Himalayas region leader• California teachers and unions fight Trump campus witch hunt• 2020 election denier appointed to help DHS oversee U.S. electionsVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Shiv Kunal Verma is an Indian military historian, author, and filmmaker renowned for his extensive work documenting India's military history and cultural landscapes. Born into an army family, he received his education at The Doon School and Madras Christian College. Verma began his career by opening trekking routes between Kashmir, Zanskar, and Ladakh. He later transitioned into journalism and filmmaking, producing acclaimed documentaries such as Salt of the Earth for the Indian Air Force and The Standard Bearers on the National Defence Academy.As an author, Verma has penned several significant works, including The Long Road to Siachen: The Question Why, 1962: The War That Wasn't, and 1965: A Western Sunrise, Industani:Six degrees of separation. He also co-authored Courage and Conviction, the autobiography of General V.K. Singh.His most recent publications are Yodha-1 and Yodha-2, illustrated military histories of the Indian subcontinent. These works offer a comprehensive visual and narrative account of India's military evolution, with Yodha-1 covering the period from ancient epics to the 1857 uprising, and Yodha-2 detailing events from 1858 to the Kargil War in 1999.Hindi translation of Verma's books on 1962 and 1965 wars are now out. Order your copy here: https://www.sabreandquill.com/products/1962-and-1965-war-collection-bundle-hindi-versions-by-shiv-kunal-verma/5197527000002507429

Center for International Policy Senior Fellow Mel Goodman: Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act as He Expands Military Occupation of U.S. CitiesFurloughed HHS federal worker Danny Tsoi: Federal Workers, Jobs on the Line, Support Shutdown to Save Endangered Healthcare Programs7 Directions of Service Co-Founder Crystal Cavalier-Keck: UN Climate Week Events Feature Presentations on the ‘Rights of Nature'Bob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• India detains popular Ladakh, Himalayas region leader• California teachers and unions fight Trump campus witch hunt• 2020 election denier appointed to help DHS oversee U.S. electionsVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

It takes a special talent in our politicians to make Leh's Tibetan Buddhists so belligerent, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh elaborated in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect   To read the latest column: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/modi-silent-on-ladakh-manipur/2757998/

Quiet, peaceful Ladakh saw violent protests break out in September, killing 4 people, and the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk. In ep. 1738 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks of the bravery of Ladakhis, their patriotism and why they are important to India. Bismee Taskin, who reported from Ladakh, joins in to explain the insecurities of the people and why they are angry. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://theprint.in/india/behind-ladakhs-demand-for-sixth-schedule-a-decades-old-fight-for-identity-a-place-at-the-table/2757197/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://theprint.in/india/he-fought-in-kargil-but-died-by-police-bullets-family-mourns-ex-serviceman-shot-dead-in-leh-stir/2752036/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Join us for a deep dive with visionary engineer and activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose groundbreaking ideas on education, sustainability, and social justice have inspired millions worldwide. In this extended conversation, you'll learn:• What education is truly for: Why we must shift from conquering nature to nurturing it, and how unschooling and mother-tongue instruction empower real learning.• Climate wisdom from Ladakh: Stories of Wangchuk's mother predicting the farming crisis and how indigenous knowledge drives his fight against glacial melt.• The “I Live Simply” movement: How a pledge-based platform can mobilise global behavioral change—planting trees, reducing meat consumption, choosing trains over flights—without spending a rupee.• Revolutionary activism: Lessons on nonviolent resistance, the power of failure, and Gandhi's timeless call to “live simply so others simply live.”As Wangchuk awaits a Supreme Court hearing on October 6th, challenging his detention, his words resonate with urgent clarity: personal change sparks collective revolution. Perfect for climate activists, education reformers, social entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking practical, scalable solutions to today's most pressing challenges.About I Live Simply movement:A unique crowd-funding campaign where the contribution made is not monetarily, rather by pledging a greener and simpler lifestyle changes.As leaders of tomorrow, students' participation in this movement can have a huge impact on fighting global warming. Some of the pledges today's youth can make could be: Making your college campus plastic-free, planting more trees in your campus and around, adopting bike-pooling or using more of public transport, reducing unnecessary water consumption, less data consumption which meant lesser online streaming, taking initiatives to partner with waste management organisations for proper recycling of e-waste, TetraPaks, plastics etc.PS: To measure the impact of this episode, I urge you to use #ilivesimply #TheGalataPodcast  Link: https://www.ilivesimply.org/ About Sonam Wangchuk,A mechanical engineer by education, Sonam has worked in the field of education reform for 27+ years. The man who inspired the popular “Phunsukh Wangdu” character in the Bollywood hit Three Idiots, Sonam has been instrumental in changing the face of education in the mountains. His sessions throw a whole new perspective on innovation and entrepreneurship that embraces social change.In 1988, he founded SECMOL (Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh) that aims to reform the government school system in Ladakh. In 1994 he was instrumental in the launch of Operation New Hope, a triangular collaboration of the government, village communities and the civil society, whose work has been instrumental in improving the pass percentage of 10th graders in the region from a dismal 5% to 75%.For students who still failed in their state exams, he founded the SECMOL Alternative School Campus near Leh, a special school where the admission criterion is a failure in exams and not grades. As an engineer, Sonam Wangchuk has been teaching innovation at the SECMOL Alternative School, where together with the students, he designed and built solar heated buildings that are low cost, made of earth/mud but maintain +15 C even when the outside temperature is –15 C in Ladakhi winters.His “Ice Stupa” artificial glacier has claimed fame for helping solve the water crisis in the region due to climate change and fast melting glaciers. The Ice Stupas store water in the winter in the form of giant ice cones or stupas, which melt over summer and provide water to the lands, just in time for irrigation.Sonam is the recipient of several awards, The Rolex Award for Enterprise 2016 in Hollywood USA, The Terra Award 2016 for World's Best Earth Buildings in Lyon France, The UNESCO Chair for Earth Architecture for India in 2014, ‘Real Heroes' Award by CNN IBN Channel in 2008, ‘Green Teacher' Award by Sanctuary Asia Magazine in 2005, Ashoka Fellowship by Ashoka: Innovators for the Public in 2002, ‘Man of the Year' by The Week magazine in India in 2001 and the Governors Medal by the J&K State Government in 1996.Introduction Credits: Outstanding Speakers Bureau.Links to reach Sonam:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wangchuk66Website: https://secmol.org

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

Pakistan Bombed East and West | Heeramandi in Shock | Israel - USA Deal | Ladakh Riots | Col Raina

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. Putin's Nuclear Warning At the Valdai forum, Putin warned Russia will resume nuclear tests if “any other nuclear power” does first. He mocked NATO as the real “paper tiger,” threatened escalation if the US sends Tomahawks to Ukraine, and tied confidence to Russia's new Oreshnik missile complex. With New START treaty set to expire in February, Putin says extension is possible — but only if Washington wants it. Tensions rose further after France detained a Russian-linked tanker, which Putin blasted as “piracy.” The standoff with the West is now being likened to the Cuban Missile Crisis. India–China Flights Return After five years, direct flights resume this month. IndiGo will start Kolkata–Guangzhou on Oct 26, with Delhi routes to follow. China Eastern likely next. The move signals thawing ties after Ladakh clashes froze relations and grounded flights. For Beijing, restoring air links was top priority to boost trade with India. France's Streets Erupt Again 195,000 protesters marched in 200+ cities, shutting the Eiffel Tower and disrupting trains, schools, and hospitals. Unions demand more public spending and reversal of pension reforms. New PM Lecornu faces pressure even before unveiling the budget. Protests echo last month's massive half-million march — France's unrest shows no sign of cooling. Customs Clash in Chennai Wintrack Inc quit India, alleging bribery at Chennai Customs. The department hit back with evidence of undeclared goods, misclassified items, and missing permits, calling the allegations a deflection. A central probe is underway, with the Finance Ministry to decide who's guilty. Toxic Syrup Scare in Pune After six child deaths from contaminated cough syrup in MP and cases in Rajasthan, Pune's FDA launched emergency inspections across 10,000+ retailers and 8,000 distributors. No central order triggered it — local regulators acted fast, warning chemists not to stock unverified products. #Putin #Russia #Nuclear #IndiaChina #Aviation #FranceProtests #Macron #ChennaiCustoms #Trade #CoughSyrup #HealthIndia #GlobalNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 24, Ladakh witnessed unprecedented violence and protests which left four persons dead in police action. Two days later, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was sitting on a hunger strike with 15 others, was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) and taken to Jodhpur Central Jail in Rajasthan. The government accused the activist of instigating the violence, a charge denied by Wangchuk. A year after it was turned into a Union Territory in 2019, the region, with a population of around three lakh, has been protesting for constitutional safeguards, the two major demands being statehood and tribal status under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The government is engaged in talks with two civil society groups, the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance, representing the Leh and Kargil regions, respectively, for the past three years. The talks led to few outcomes regarding policies on reservation and domicile status, but this was not acceptable to the groups as the two core demands remained unmet. Should Ladakh get statehood? Here we discuss the question. Guests: Rangarajan R, former IAS officer and author of Courseware on Quality Simplified, and Sajjad Kargili, member of the Kargil Democratic Alliance. Host: Vijaita Singh Produced by Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

durée : 00:02:37 - Debout la Terre - par : Camille Crosnier - Depuis des années, Sonam Wangchuk est devenu le visage de la lutte pour demander l'autonomie du Ladakh, cette région reculée dans l'Himalaya, mais aussi dénoncer les impacts de la crise climatique qu'elle prend de plein fouet. Il a été emprisonné vendredi dernier. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

First, The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary talks about Ladakh, where protests demanding statehood turned violent last week, leaving four people dead and activist Sonam Wangchuk detained.Next, The Indian Express' Aiswarya Raj discusses Uttarakhand, where a recruitment exam scandal has triggered fierce protests after allegations of paper leaks. (15:09)In the end, we also discuss Prime Minister Narendra Modi writing the foreword to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's autobiography. (24:23)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

UNGA, Trump loving Pakistan and sidelining India, Saudi Defense Pact and Ladakh - #TWIP 035

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

Fringed by China and Pakistan, Ladakh is India's high-altitude borderland. For years now, locals led peaceful protests demanding statehood and constitutional protections for land, jobs, and identity. But last week, that peace broke. Violence erupted in Leh city in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Wednesday (September 24, 2025), several protesters were killed as security forces launched a heavy crackdown. At the centre of it all is Sonam Wangchuk — an engineer, climate activist, and one of Ladakh's most respected voices. He was arrested under the National Security Act, a law that allows detention without trial for up to 12 months. What triggered this escalation? Why did peaceful protests turn deadly? And what does Wangchuk's detention mean for the future of Ladakh's struggle? Guest: Peerzada Ashiq, Kashmir-based journalist with The Hindu Host: Anupama Chandrasekaran Produced and edited by Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The headlines of the week by The Indian Express.

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Damini Nath about the new feature that has been introduced by the Election Commission of India on their app and site as a way to eliminate gaps in their system, so that voters cannot be deleted off the voting lists without them getting informed. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga about the current situation in Punjab which is reeling from the aftermath of the massive floods that devastated the state last month. She talks about the rehabilitation efforts and how the state is coping. (7:21)Lastly, we talk about the protests happening in Ladakh, with people demanding statehood and protection under the sixth schedule. (16;38)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the recent protests in Ladakh that have turned violent. hat are the facts of this case? Why is the government of India blaming Sonam Wangchuk for this violence? Follow Tushar: X: @Tushar15_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured #LadakhProtests #LadakhStatehood #LadakhSixthSchedule #LadakhViolence #LehNews #RahulGandhi #CongressVsBJP #PhuntsogTsepag #LehShutdown #SonamWangchuk ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

Final flight, festive highs, and financial shifts this Friday.

Nicolas Sarkozy, expresidente de Francia, ha sido condenado a 5 años de cárcel por asociación ilícita en su campaña de 2007, por intentar recibir dinero de Muamar Gaddafi para su campaña a las presidenciales de ese año, algo que no se ha podido demostrar que sucediera realmente.Hablaremos del discurso de Mahmoud Abbas ante la ONU; sabremos cómo Israel ha lanzado hoy un ataque contra Yemen en represalia por el lanzado por los hutíes ayer sobre una ciudad israelí. Volveremos a hablar de esos drones que están interfiriendo en los aeropuertos de Dinamarca, de un posible rival de Keir Starmer para liderar el Partido Laborista o de los disturbios en la región india de Ladakh, en el Himalaya.Escuchar audio

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1) “Non fermiamo i nostri sforzi fino a che non finirà il genocidio”. La Global Sumud Flottilla continua la sua navigazione verso Gaza, mentre crescono gli allarmi per altri attacchi con droni. (Valeria Schroter) 2) Parlare della Palestina senza la Palestina. Mentre Netanyahu viene accolto a New York, Abu Mazen parla all'Onu in video messaggio. (Chawki Senouci) 3) Francia, Nicolas Sarkozy andrà in carcere. L'ex presidente francese condannato a 5 anni per associazione a delinquere. (Veronica Gennari) 4) La Gen Z si ribella anche in Ladakh. Nella regione himalayana dell'india i più giovani fanno scoppiare le proteste più violente degli ultimi anni. (Nicola Missaglia - ISPI) 5) Diario americano. La furia vendicativa di Trump si scaglia contro l'ex direttore dell'FBI James Comey che aveva già licenziato nel 2017 nel pieno del russiagate. (Roberto Festa) 6) World Music. I remember I forget, il nuovo album della cantante libanese Yasmine Hamdan (Marcello Lorrai)

•⁠ ⁠லடாக்கிலும் ஜென் Z போராட்டம்? •⁠ ⁠sonam wangchuk தான் லடாக் வன்முறைக்கு காரணம்! - மத்திய அரசு•⁠ ⁠ரயில்வே ஊழியர்களுக்கு 78 நாள் தீபாவளி போனஸ் வழங்க ஒன்றிய அமைச்சரவை ஒப்புதல்!•⁠ ⁠நாடு முழுவதும் கோடி கணக்கான வாக்காளர்களை நீக்க போகிறார்கள் - கார்கே•⁠ ⁠'சீமான் - விஜயலட்சுமி பரஸ்பரம் மன்னிப்பு கேட்க வேண்டும்' - உச்சநீதிமன்றத்தின் உத்தரவு என்ன?•⁠ ⁠"கூட்டணி பெயரால் காங்கிரஸுக்கு அவமரியாதை” - செந்தில் பாலாஜிக்கு ஜோதிமணி எம்பி கண்டனம்•⁠ ⁠``இந்த டிரஸ் எல்லாம் போட்டு வரக்கூடாது'' - கோவை கல்லூரி மாணவியை திட்டிய பூ வியாபாரிகள்•⁠ ⁠தலைமை செயலரை சந்திக்கும் ராமதாஸ் ஆதரவாளர்கள்•⁠ ⁠ரசிகர் மன்றம் முதல் தனிக்கட்சி வரை.. என்ன செய்யப்போகிறார் அண்ணாமலை? பாஜகவில் அடுத்த பரபரப்பு..!•⁠ ⁠எடப்பாடி Vs செல்வப்பெருந்தகை வார்த்தை மோதல்!•⁠ ⁠டிடிவி தினகரனை நேற்று சந்தித்ததாக வெளியான தகவலுக்கு செங்கோட்டையன் மறுப்பு.•⁠ ⁠அதிமுக சென்னை அலுவலகத்துக்கு வெடிகுண்டு மிரட்டல்?•⁠ ⁠அதிமுக கூட்டணி குறித்து முன்னாள் அமைச்சர் கடம்பூர் ராஜூ பரபரப்பு கருத்து•⁠ ⁠ஜெ.பி.நட்டா செப். 6 சென்னை வருகை?•⁠ ⁠முன்னாள் அமைச்சர் எச்.வி.ஹண்டேவின் இல்லத்திற்கு நேரில் சென்று அவரை சந்தித்துப் பேசிய முதலமைச்சர் மு.க.ஸ்டாலின்•⁠ ⁠90 பேருக்கு கலைமாமணி விருதுகள் அறிவித்த தமிழக அரசு?•⁠ ⁠Beela Venkatesan: அரசு செயலாளர் பீலா வெங்கடேசன் காலமானார்! •⁠ ⁠இந்தியா எங்களுடன் நிற்கும் - ஜெலன்ஸ்கி

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. Ladakh Erupts in Violence What began as a hunger strike turned into Ladakh's deadliest unrest in years. Four dead, 60+ injured, and Leh under lockdown after protesters demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protections clashed with security forces, torching buildings and vehicles. Activist Sonam Wangchuk is accused by the Home Ministry of provoking “Arab Spring-style” protests, though he denies it. Talks with Delhi are set for October 6. Private Sector Enters Stealth Race L&T and BEL are teaming up to bid for India's stealth fighter project, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. With ₹15,000 crore sanctioned for prototypes, the IAF plans to induct 120 jets by 2035. This marks a major shift from HAL's monopoly as private defense firms compete in India's biggest aerospace contract. India-Australia Organic Pact A new deal recognizes each other's organic certifications, unlocking smoother trade. India exports just $9M worth of organics to Australia today, but the pact could boost prices for farmers and open markets in cereals, spices, tea, and wine. Australia leads with 53M hectares of organic farmland; India has the most organic producers worldwide. Trump's “Triple Sabotage” at UN Donald Trump cried foul after his UN speech was marred by an escalator stop, a dead teleprompter, and sound glitches. He called it “sabotage,” but UN officials said the mishaps were linked to his own team and budget cuts triggered by delayed US payments. Big Boost for Medical Seats The cabinet cleared ₹15,034 crore to add 5,023 MBBS and 5,000 PG seats. India has doubled capacity since 2014, yet 20 lakh aspirants still chase limited spots. The rapid expansion faces hurdles: faculty shortages and unaffordable private fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

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Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his much-anticipated visit to China. Mr. Modi attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and also held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the summit. The two leaders decided to restart bilateral trade and air connectivity, and underlined the importance of peace and tranquility along the border. These decisions were significant as they were made five years after the deadly border clashes between the two neighbours in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh; and months after India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan (at the time, China supported the Pakistani military forces). Both leaders reaffirmed that the two countries were “development partners and not rivals, and their differences should not turn to disputes,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement after the meeting. Should India overlook boundary issues while normalising ties with China? Here we discuss the question. Tune in! Guest: Vivek Katju, former Indian diplomat and Antara Ghosal Singh, fellow at the Observer Research Foundation Host: Kallol Bhattacherjee Produced by Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. Wangchuk's Hunger Protest in Ladakh Sonam Wangchuk has begun a 35-day fast, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protection for Ladakh. With Gandhi Jayanti as a symbolic milestone, Wangchuk says Delhi's silence has pushed locals to the edge. Patience is running thin since Article 370's revocation left the region without autonomy. UPI Levels Up Digital payments just got a boost. Starting Sept 15, UPI limits rise to ₹10 lakh for insurance, travel, and capital markets, and ₹6 lakh for credit card and jewellery purchases. With over 10 billion monthly transactions, UPI is now more than small payments — it's India's financial backbone. Modi Rebukes Israel Over Qatar Strike Israel's hit on Hamas leaders inside Doha drew an unusually sharp response from PM Modi, condemning the “violation of Qatar's sovereignty.” With 8.3 lakh Indians in Qatar and $14 billion trade ties, India's balancing act between Israel and Qatar just got trickier as ceasefire efforts wobble. Defense Deals Survive Tariff Storm Despite Trump's tariff offensive, the US and India are moving ahead with talks for six more P-8I surveillance aircraft worth $4B. With China looming in the Indian Ocean, both sides know defense ties outweigh political spats. India's Diplomatic Punch at UN When Switzerland criticized India on minority rights, diplomat Kshitij Tyagi hit back, citing Swiss racism and xenophobia. With Switzerland chairing the UNHRC, India's rebuttal was sharp and unapologetic — a sign of growing confidence to push back on global criticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C dans l'air du 2 septembre 2025 - Xi Jinping, Poutine, Modi : ils font trembler l'Occident Ce sont des images qui en disent long sur l'évolution du monde. Vladimir Poutine, Xi Jinping et Narendra Modi se tenant par la main, tout sourire. Le sommet de Tianjin, près de Pékin, organisé par le président chinois, vient de s'achever, avec sur la photo officielle 26 chefs d'État ou de gouvernement. Parmi eux, les dirigeants russe, biélorusse, indien, iranien, turc, et une vingtaine de leaders eurasiatiques représentant presque la moitié de la population mondiale. Des dirigeants qui ne sont pas d'accord sur tout, mais qui entendent se tenir à distance de l'Occident, et en premier lieu de l'Amérique de Donald Trump.Un front du refus mis en scène avec un objectif : montrer, à l'heure des droits de douane américains et des tensions géostratégiques, qu'un autre modèle international est possible, avec la Chine en son centre.Un peu plus de deux semaines après avoir été reçu en grande pompe par Donald Trump en Alaska, Vladimir Poutine est présent en Chine. Il aura des discussions avec son hôte et grand allié chinois ce mardi à Pékin, après avoir parlé du conflit en Ukraine lundi à Tianjin avec son homologue turc, et du dossier nucléaire avec son homologue iranien. Une rencontre était également à l'agenda ce jour-là avec le Premier ministre indien. Car Narendra Modi, qui est loin d'être le meilleur ami du président chinois, était aussi présent. Il s'agissait en effet de la première visite en Chine du nationaliste hindou depuis 2018.Les deux dirigeants étaient en froid depuis l'affrontement, en 2020, de leurs soldats sur les hauteurs du Ladakh, une région himalayenne contestée, qui avait fait 20 morts du côté indien et un nombre indéterminé du côté chinois. Mais les tarifs douaniers de 50 % récemment imposés aux marchandises indiennes par le président américain ont semble-t-il convaincu le Premier ministre indien de faire baisser la tension avec Xi Jinping.Un dirigeant chinois qui a d'ailleurs débuté son discours inaugural par une charge à peine voilée contre les États-Unis, évoquant la nécessité de s'opposer à la "mentalité de guerre froide et de confrontation de blocs, ainsi qu'aux actes d'intimidation". Au-delà du discours politique, le défilé militaire qui aura lieu mercredi sur la place Tian'anmen, en présence du leader nord-coréen, s'annonce comme une nouvelle démonstration de force. La Chine, dont la flotte dépasse aujourd'hui en nombre celle des États-Unis, entend apparaître comme un rival crédible.Alors, pourquoi cette rencontre entre les dirigeants russe, chinois et indien est-elle si importante ? La politique de Donald Trump est-elle en train de renforcer la Chine ?LES EXPERTS :- Isabelle LASSERRE - Correspondante diplomatique - Le Figaro, spécialiste des questions de stratégie et de géopolitique- Pierre HASKI - Chroniqueur international - France Inter et Le Nouvel Obs - Valérie NIQUET - Spécialiste de l'Asie - Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, auteure de L'Indo-Pacifique, nouveau centre du monde - Agatha KRATZ - Economiste, Spécialiste des relations Chine-Union Européenne et Chine- États Unis- Alain BAUER (en duplex des États-Unis) -Professeur de criminologie au CNAM responsable du Pole Sécurité Défense Renseignement

Sudul global strânge rândurile, pe măsură ce Statele Unite sub Donald Trump se îndepărtează de Europa. La reuniunea Organizației de Cooperare de la Shanghai (SCO) de la Tianjin, gazda Xi Jinping a cerut o mai mare unitate între membri și a anunțat un program cuprinzător de creditare. Printre participanți s-au numărat președintele rus Vladimir Putin. Presa internațională analizează situația. ”Beijingul se profilează ca un al doilea centru de putere globală”, observă ziarul italian Corriere della Sera, citat de Eurotopics, „Prezența lui Modi, Putin și a altora, precum președintele turc Erdoğan și președintele iranian Masoud Pezeshkian, i-a oferit lui Xi Jinping oportunitatea de a-și relansa ideea unei alternative la ordinea mondială occidentală. ... La cina de gală, președintele chinez a subliniat convergența intereselor dintre țările «Sudului global»,.” Însă contururile alianței sunt încă neclare, notează ziarul german Handelsblat, observând slăbiciunile grupului: „Diferențele dintre India și China, neîncrederea republicilor din Asia Centrală față de Kremlin, conflictul dintre Pakistan și India: Occidentul poate folosi toate acestea pentru a menține deschise liniile de falie din cadrul alianței. SCO este încă mai degrabă un mozaic fragil decât un bloc monolitic.” Iar Financial Times consideră că prezența lui Vladimir Putin „subminează imaginea pe care Beijingul dorește să o proiecteze ca mare campion al stabilității și multilateralismului”. ”Umilită de Donald Trump, India își relansează relațiile cu China”, titrează Le Monde. ”Încolțit de sancțiuni vamale americane luate brusc – penalități de 50% pentru produsele indiene, tarife motivate, potrivit președintelui Donald Trump, de importurile de petrol rusesc – prim-ministrul indian Narendra Modi a decis să se apropie de Beijing, rivalul și dușmanul său”. ”În mijlocul unui conflict comercial cu Washingtonul, strângerea de mână este încărcată de simbolism”, consideră Le Figaro.   Dar ”deși tensiunile dintre cele două puteri nucleare s-au relaxat (...), punctele de dispută rămân. În 2020, cele două armate s-au ciocnit în apropierea regiunii indiene Ladakh, lăsând cel puțin 24 de morți pe câmpul de luptă. Iar anul trecut, India a înregistrat un deficit comercial de 99 de miliarde de dolari cu China”   mai scrie ziarul francez. A fost „un summit prezentat pe scară largă ca o oportunitate unică pentru China de a-și etala aura geopolitică”, comentează ziarul japonez Nikkei Asia, preluat de Courrier International. Liderul de la Beijing a pledat pentru „o lume multipolară bazată pe egalitate și ordine”. „India este piatra de temelie a strategiei americane de a împiedica China să domine Asia” notează The Wall Street Journal. ”Cu toate acestea, relațiile cu India au devenit ”execrabile de la decizia republicanului de a impune tarife punitive de 50% din cauza achizițiilor masive de petrol din Rusia (...). Washingtonul nu dă nici cel mai mic semn de dorință de a-și schimba poziția și niciun prim-ministru al Indiei, cea mai mare democrație din lume, nu își poate permite să ignore opinia publică”. A fost un eveniment conceput, așa cum explică Foreign Policy, „atât pentru Statele Unite, Japonia, Taiwan și alte țări de la granițele maritime ale Chinei, cât și pentru spectatorii chinezi”, dar și ca o modalitate prin care Xi Jinping (...) a face mai mult loc Chinei”.

In this episode of The Hydrogen Podcast, we go deep into the latest hydrogen developments from India and the U.S.—and what they mean for the global energy future.

Send us a textRigzen Wangmo shares her journey from a small village in Ladakh to Harvard Kennedy School and back, where she founded the Village Lab Foundation to revolutionize education by integrating local context, culture, and community.• Grew up in Nubra Valley near Siachen, spending early years exploring freely before being sent to boarding school• Discovered her passion for teaching while volunteering in communities during her zoology studies in Delhi• Joined Teach for India program in Pune, where she taught for two years despite language barriers• Returned to Ladakh after discovering SECMOL, an alternative school that impressed her with its educational approach• Founded Village Lab Foundation on the principle that curriculum should fit children, not children fitting into a curriculum• Uses the entire village as a learning laboratory with community members as volunteer facilitators• Shifted from viewing her village identity through a deficit lens to recognizing its rich assets• Focuses on creating education rooted in culture, nature, and community living• Believes in taking a long-term view of education, planning for generations rather than just years ahead• Emphasizes the importance of pausing, reflecting, and practicing gratitude as leadership practicesTo learn more about the Village Lab Foundation or to visit us in Nubra Valley, Ladakh, reach out through our website or social media channels.Have you purchased the copy of Inspire Someone Today, yet - Give it a go geni.us/istbook Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Filmmaker Bharat Bala joins Cyrus to share jaw-dropping stories from his extraordinary career — from creating the iconic Vande Mataram with A.R. Rahman to walking 2 km through Gaza’s no-man’s land to meet Yasser Arafat. He recalls gifting Nelson Mandela two Kaju Katlis, discussing compassion with the Dalai Lama, and laughing with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Bala also opens up about the time he declared “Humanity is imprisoned in Tihar Jail” after screening Bicycle Thief for inmates, his father’s moving war photography, and how a self-funded passion led him to work with some of the world’s greatest leaders. Plus, he talks about directing large-scale campaigns like Incredible India, capturing the Kumbh Mela, and flying helicopters over Ladakh’s mountains — all while keeping his love for big ideas alive. It’s an epic journey through art, courage, and creativity. Look for a bittersweet Indian Army Story in the Episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helena Norberg-Hodge is a writer, filmmaker, international speaker and leader of the global localisation movement. She's been promoting an economics of personal, social and ecological well-being for more than 40 years, and is one of the world's most treasured environmentalists and visionaries.Today Helena pulls up an apple crate at the Futuresteading campfire to share stories from Ladakh, lament the madness of globalization and light the way back (and forward) to oneness.We discuss the true wealth of traditional societies, the dangers of scale and tech solutions, pressure to conform to a consumer monoculture, and the real economy of Mother Gaia. Oh, she's brilliant folks. We're so excited to welcome you into this conversation. LINKS YOU'LL LOVEWorld Localization DayLocal FuturesNoam ChomskySmall is Beautiful ~ E F SchumacherNaomi KleinRussel BrandBrian EnoSupport the ShowCasual Support - Buy Me A CoffeeRegular Support - PatreonBuy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togethernessPod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5We Talked AboutHow she ended up on a remote plateau in Tibetan India.Discovering the healthiest, happiest, most peaceful people she had ever met.Existing under surveillance in times of political tension.The true wealth of traditional societies.Why people everywhere are being pressured to conform to a consumer monoculture.A  need for a deeper dialogue between the west and the global south.The path of separation; being herded into urban centres and separated from the land. Instead of being dependent on the land, we became dependent on enormous institutions to meet our needs.Manufactured scarcity.The luxury of using more energy per person per capita… is it actually a luxury?Policy change is needed to make decentralisation possiblePollies on auto-pilot re. urbanisation. Governments are separating us from the sources of our food, creating unsustainable, toxic, energy-hungry situations in the name of growth.Why most people are getting poorer despite our obsession with growth. Towards smaller towns and smaller cities. When you shorten the distance between farm and table, you have market pressure towards diversity.What happens when people are replaced by energy and technology.Stay away from the propaganda that's saying we need technological fixes.In Ladakh, everyone grows up with a multi-dimensional knowledge of how to grow, build, make clothes, dance, create. How modernity negatively affects young people versus radiantly confident youth in Ladakh.Australia flies food to China to be processed before being flown back again.The things we aren't hearing about in the climate movement.Are people in power totally evil? Localisation is Support the show

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unearthing Ladakh: A Journalist's Secret Bunker Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-18-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: लद्दाख की ऊंची पहाड़ियों के बीच गर्मी का मौसम अपने चरम पर था।En: Amidst the high mountains of Ladakh, the summer season was at its peak.Hi: आसमान नीला और साफ़ था।En: The sky was blue and clear.Hi: यहाँ के नरम-मखमल जैसे आभास देने वाले पहाड़ों के बीच एक गुप्त बंकर छिपा हुआ था।En: Hidden among these soft, velvet-like hills was a secret bunker.Hi: Rohan, एक युवा पत्रकार, अपने जीवन की सबसे बड़ी कहानी खोजने के लिए बेचैन था।En: Rohan, a young journalist, was restless to find the biggest story of his life.Hi: उसे पता चला था कि यहाँ पर लद्दाख के पुरातन इतिहास से जुड़ी एक अनोखी गाथा छुपी हुई है।En: He had learned that an unusual tale related to the ancient history of Ladakh was hidden here.Hi: Rohan के साथ Meera भी थी, जो लद्दाख की एक अनुभवी गाइड थी।En: Along with Rohan was Meera, an experienced guide from Ladakh.Hi: उसने Rohan को इस बंकर की मुसीबतें पहले ही बता दी थीं।En: She had already warned Rohan about the troubles of this bunker.Hi: मगर, Rohan की जिज्ञासा का कोई ठिकाना नहीं था।En: However, Rohan's curiosity knew no bounds.Hi: "हमें इस रास्ते से चलना चाहिए," Rohan ने सुझाव दिया।En: "We should take this path," Rohan suggested.Hi: Meera ने चेतावनी दी, "यह रास्ता खतरनाक है।En: Meera warned, "This path is dangerous.Hi: लेकिन हम त्यौहार में देर नहीं कर सकते।En: But we can't be late for the festival."Hi: "Rohan की आँखों में समाचार की ललक थी।En: In Rohan's eyes was the eagerness of news.Hi: वह बोला, "यह कहानी मेरी जिंदगी बदल सकती है।En: He said, "This story can change my life.Hi: मुझे इसे खोजना है।En: I have to find it."Hi: " Meera ने माथे पर शिकन डालकर उसे सहमति दे दी।En: With a furrowed brow, Meera gave her consent.Hi: पहाड़ों के पेचदार रास्तों को पार करते हुए वे बंकर के पास पहुंचे।En: Crossing the winding paths of the mountains, they reached near the bunker.Hi: वहाँ की सुंदरता के बीच, इतिहास बोलता था।En: Amidst the beauty there, history spoke.Hi: एक पुराना दरवाजा खड़का और दोनों उसमें प्रवेश कर गए।En: An old door creaked, and they both entered.Hi: अंदर, वे प्राचीन कलाकृतियों के संग्रह को देखकर चकित रह गए।En: Inside, they were amazed to see a collection of ancient artifacts.Hi: लेकिन तभी उन्हें लगा, वे अकेले नहीं हैं।En: But then they realized, they were not alone.Hi: कुछ और लोग भी उनके पीछे आ पहुँचे थे।En: Some other people had also followed them in.Hi: लगता था उनका आशय अनुकूल नहीं था।En: It seemed their intentions were not favorable.Hi: Rohan और Meera ने बेहतरी की सोचते हुए शांतिपूर्वक बाहर निकलने का निर्णय लिया।En: Rohan and Meera decided to quietly exit, thinking it best.Hi: जब वे बाहर आए, तो सामान के साथ और भी अधिक जानकारी उनके पास थी।En: When they came out, they had more information along with their belongings.Hi: इस खोज ने Rohan के अंदर बदलाव ला दिया।En: This discovery brought a change within Rohan.Hi: उसने पाया कि कहानी में केवल सनसनीखेज तत्वों का नहीं, बल्कि सांस्कृतिक और ऐतिहासिक तत्वों का मूल्य भी होना चाहिए।En: He found that a story should value not just sensational elements but also cultural and historical aspects.Hi: लद्दाख के पारंपरिक त्योहार में उन्होंने समय से पहुँचकर उत्सव के उत्साह का अनुभव किया।En: They arrived on time at Ladakh's traditional festival to experience the enthusiasm of the celebration.Hi: Rohan ने पहली बार महसूस किया कि यह त्यौहार केवल आनंद का नहीं, बल्कि एक जीवनदायिनी संस्कृति की गहराईयों को जानने का मौका भी देता है।En: For the first time, Rohan realized that this festival was not just about enjoyment but also an opportunity to delve into the depths of a life-giving culture.Hi: उसके अनुभव ने उसे एक बेहतर पत्रकार और एक ज्यादा समझदार इंसान बना दिया।En: His experience made him a better journalist and a more understanding person. Vocabulary Words:amidst: बीचvelvet-like: मखमल जैसेbunker: बंकरrestless: बेचैनunusual: अनोखीcuriosity: जिज्ञासाconsent: सहमतिwinding: पेचदारeagerness: ललकfurrowed: शिकन डालाartifact: कलाकृतिcreaked: खड़काintentions: आशयfavorable: अनुकूलexit: बाहर निकलनाdiscovery: खोजsensation: सनसनीखेजcultural: सांस्कृतिकhistorical: ऐतिहासिकenthusiasm: उत्साहopportunity: मौकाdelve: गहराईयों को जाननाlife-giving: जीवनदायिनीexperienced: अनुभवीwarned: चेतावनी दीsensational: सनसनीखेजcollection: संग्रहrealized: महसूस कियाjournalist: पत्रकारtraditional: पारंपरिक

In questo episodio del nostro Simple Italian Podcast vi parlo un po' della mia esperienza in Ladakh e di come ho imparato a meditare camminando.Buon ascolto!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

The Himalaya are the highest and greatest mountain range on earth, and their importance to Asian culture and history cannot be overstated.  1.6 billion people rely on fresh water that drains from the Himalaya and the Tibetan Plateau. In this episode, we focus on Ladakh, the northernmost territory in India, the "Land of High Passes" where the most prominent passes over the Himalaya could be found, passes that brought Buddhism to Tibet, Islam to India, and culture to all parts of Asia.  Leading a caravan over the passes was not for the faint of heart - or the faint of oxygen. Since Ladakh is next door to Kashmir, we will talk about one of my favorite Kashmiri dishes: Rogan Josh! Photo by Reflectionsbyprajakta

Over the last few decades, humanity has globalized everything – from food production and supply chains to communication and information systems – making countries, businesses, and individuals more connected and reliant on each other than ever before. Yet, with this increased interconnectedness comes more complexity and fragility. What have we lost through the globalization process, and how might we fortify our communities by investing in local economies?  In this episode, Nate is joined by Helena Norberg-Hodge – a leading voice in the localization movement – to explore the deep systemic challenges posed by economic globalization. Together, they examine how the global growth model has fueled environmental degradation, social fragmentation, and cultural erosion, and why shifting toward localized economies might be one of the most effective (and overlooked) responses to our predicament. Drawing on decades of firsthand experience, Helena invites us to question the assumptions underpinning our globalized lives and imagine a future rooted in local reconnection. How might we rekindle a sense of enough in a world that constantly tells us we need more? As globalization begins to retreat, what small but meaningful steps can we take to relocalize our lives and reconnect with each other? And what kind of futures might be possible if we centered our communities around systems that regenerate the very places we call home? (Conversation recorded on May 7th, 2025)    About Helena Norberg-Hodge: Linguist, author and filmmaker, Helena Norberg-Hodge is the founder and director of the international non-profit organisation, Local Futures. She is also a pioneer of the new economy movement, the convenor of World Localization Day, and an expert in understanding the ecological, social, and psychological effects of the global economy on diverse cultures.  Additionally, Helena is the author of several books, including ‘Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh', an eye-opening tale of tradition and change in Ladakh, or “Little Tibet”. Together with a film of the same title, Ancient Futures has been translated into more than 40 languages, and sold half a million copies. Helena has continued to produce several other short films, including the award-winning documentary ‘The Economics of Happiness'. Helena specialized in linguistics, including studies at the University of London and with Noam Chomsky at MIT. Her work, spanning almost half a century, has received the support of a wide range of international figures, including Jane Goodall, HH the Dalai Lama, HRH Prince Charles and Indira Gandhi.   Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   — Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Discord channel and connect with other listeners  

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary about the Centre's newly notified regulations for Ladakh, why key demands like Sixth Schedule protections remain unmet, and how Ladakhis are responding to the move.Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Ankita Upadhyay about an emerging health crisis among Indian children - metabolic malnutrition, the hidden health risks, and the signs schools and parents should be watching out for. (13:45)And in the end, we discuss Canada's invitation to India for the upcoming G7 Summit and why this outreach signals a possible thaw in diplomatic ties between the two countries after years of strain. (21:45)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Shiv Kunal Verma is an Indian military historian, author, and filmmaker renowned for his extensive work documenting India's military history and cultural landscapes. Born into an army family, he received his education at The Doon School and Madras Christian College.Verma began his career by opening trekking routes between Kashmir, Zanskar, and Ladakh. He later transitioned into journalism and filmmaking, producing acclaimed documentaries such as Salt of the Earth for the Indian Air Force and The Standard Bearers on the National Defence Academy.As an author, Verma has penned several significant works, including The Long Road to Siachen: The Question Why, 1962: The War That Wasn't, and 1965: A Western Sunrise, Industani:Six degrees of separation. He also co-authored Courage and Conviction, the autobiography of General V.K. Singh.His most recent publications are Yodha-1 and Yodha-2, illustrated military histories of the Indian subcontinent.

Hello Beloved. ”THE MYSTERIES OF GOD HAVE BEEN REVEALED.”For those that knock - and demand the truth….text everything and bring it into light. Today we dip our toe into the lost books of teh bible and how the walk of Jesus far outstretched in what is portrayed in the bible according to the validity of the Essenes ( lost books of the bible discovered ). This is not a religious belief conversation, it is a historic overview of curiosity and deeper revelation of truth through a open mind and heart. That said…..LET'S HOP IN! POINT BLANK: One of the greatest spiritual enigmas of all time—the kind that makes you tilt your head and whisper, “Wait, what?”—is the missing 18 years of Jesus's life.You know the ones.The Gospels tell us about his birth, his moment of brilliance at age 12 in the temple, and then… silence.Until he reappears at 30, ready to turn the world inside out.It's as if the most formative years of the most influential spiritual teacher in history were tucked away behind a curtain.But what if that curtain is ready to be pulled back?Exploring the Lost YearsNow, I'm not here to sell you on conspiracy theories or fringe ideas just for the thrill of it.But I am here to explore the beautiful, messy, and fascinating mosaic of possibilities that suggest Jesus's “lost years” were anything but idle.There's a growing body of scholarship, oral tradition, and even ancient manuscripts that hint Jesus may have spent these years not in obscurity, but in study, in pilgrimage, and in deep spiritual practice across some of the most sacred lands on Earth.The Essene ConnectionLet's start with the Essenes.These weren't your average desert dwellers.They were a mystical Jewish sect living near the Dead Sea, devoted to ritual purity, communal living, and a prophetic vision of a coming teacher who would uplift humanity.Some scholars, like Edmund Bordeaux Szekely in The Essene Gospel of Peace, suggest Jesus was trained by them—immersed in their practices of fasting, healing, and spiritual discipline.The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered in 1947 at Qumran, echo teachings of divine justice, purity, and a “Teacher of Righteousness” that feel uncannily similar to Jesus's later message (see: Vermes, G., The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English).Echoes of KabbalahAnd then there's the thread of Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition that dives deep into the nature of God, the soul, and the cosmos.Lawrence Gardner, in The Magdalene Legacy, proposes that Jesus was not just a preacher but a mystic—someone who understood the Tree of Life, the sacred geometry of creation, and the divine spark within all beings.When Jesus says in the Gospel of John, “I and the Father are one,” he's not just being poetic.He's articulating a mystical truth that resonates deeply with Kabbalistic teachings on unity and divine emanation.Journeys to EgyptBut the trail doesn't stop in Judea.It winds its way south to Egypt, where the ancient Mystery Schools taught the secrets of resurrection, inner alchemy, and soul initiation.Gerald Massey, in The Historical Jesus and the Mythical Christ, draws parallels between Jesus and Osiris—the Egyptian god of death and rebirth.Manly P. Hall, in The Secret Teachings of All Ages, even suggests Jesus may have been initiated in the Great Pyramid itself, undergoing the sacred rites of transformation.Egypt wasn't just a place of pyramids and pharaohs—it was a spiritual university, and Jesus may have been one of its most dedicated students.The Indian SojournAnd then—this is where it gets really juicy—there's India.Yes, India.The land of sages, yogis, and the Upanishads.The connection begins at his birth, with the Magi—wise men from the East, possibly Hindu rishis—who followed a star not just in the sky, but in their inner vision.In Indian spiritual tradition, the “star in the east” refers to the third eye, the gateway to divine insight.Their gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—were traditional offerings for newborns in India, not just symbolic tokens.Fast forward a few decades, and we find the most intriguing account of all: The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ by Russian journalist Nicolas Notovitch.In the late 1800s, Notovitch claimed to have discovered Tibetan manuscripts in a monastery in Ladakh, describing the life of “Issa”—a name used for Jesus—who traveled through India, Nepal, and Tibet.These texts describe a young man fleeing societal expectations, studying the Vedas in Puri, challenging the caste system, and preaching universal love and nonviolence.Later, in Tibet, he studied Buddhist sutras—teachings that echo in his later messages about humility, renunciation, and inner peace.Now, Notovitch's claims were met with skepticism, of course.But Swami Abhedananda, a respected Indian monk, later traveled to the same monastery and corroborated the existence of the texts.Paramahansa Yogananda, in his spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, also referenced Jesus's time in India, emphasizing the harmony between Christ's teachings and the yogic path of self-realization.This wasn't about borrowing ideas—it was a soul recognizing truth across borders.The Aquarian GospelAnd if you're still with me (thank you), let's talk about The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ, written by Levi H. Dowling in 1908.Dowling claimed to have transcribed the book from the Akashic Records—a kind of cosmic memory bank.The Aquarian Gospel offers a sweeping narrative of Jesus's travels through India, Persia, Greece, and Egypt, learning from every major spiritual tradition of the time.Whether or not you believe in the Akashic Records, the book paints a compelling picture of a Jesus who was not only divine but deeply human—curious, humble, and committed to understanding the universal truths that bind us all.Mainstream PerspectivesOf course, mainstream Christianity has struggled with these ideas.The Gospels are silent on these years, and the Church has historically resisted narratives that suggest Jesus learned from other traditions.But let's be honest: the Bible has been edited, translated, and reinterpreted countless times.Can we really say we have the whole story?Or is it possible that what we've been given is just one chapter in a much larger, richer tale?A Bridge Between WorldsBecause here's the thing: When we allow ourselves to explore these possibilities—not as dogma, but as sacred curiosity—we begin to see Jesus not just as a figure of worship, but as a bridge.A bridge between East and West.Between the mystical and the practical.Between the divine and the human.His teachings on inward prayer, fasting, and the kingdom of God within mirror the meditative practices of yoga and the self-inquiry of the Upanishads.His parables echo the allegorical wisdom of Egyptian initiation rites.His message of love, compassion, and inner transformation is, in essence, the heart of every great spiritual tradition.And maybe, just maybe, that's the point.That truth is not a possession, but a path.That divinity is not a hierarchy, but a homecoming.And that Jesus, in his lost years, wasn't lost at all—but walking the long, sacred road that would prepare him to light the way for us all.Your thoughts? xo Kassandra. PS: Look for the next drop on our Lady Sophia and her uprising of the Divine feminine.Sources:* Szekely, E. B. (1981). The Essene Gospel of Peace.* Vermes, G. (2004). The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English.* Gardner, L. (2005). The Magdalene Legacy.* Massey, G. (1900). The Historical Jesus and the Mythical Christ.* Hall, M. P. (1928). The Secret Teachings of All Ages.* Notovitch, N. (1894). The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ.* Abhedananda, S. (1922). Journey into Kashmir and Tibet.* Yogananda, P. (1946). Autobiography of a Yogi.* Dowling, L. H. (1908). The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ.Thank you for being open to this journey.Keep seeking, keep questioning, and above all—keep your heart open to the divine mystery that is always unfolding.Love KassandraThe Light Between is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Light Between at thelightbetween.substack.com/subscribe

You know about North Pole and the South Pole, where polar bears and penguins live. Have you heard of a third pole? West and south of the Tibetan Plateau, a mountainous area holds more glaciers than any place in the world outside the Arctic and Antarctic poles. This region has a special significance for fiber artists: it is the home and habitat of the goats that produce much of the world's cashmere. And as at the North and South Poles, climate change is threatening the animals and people who call this region home. To bring attention to the threat to glaciers in the region, engineer Sonam Wangchuk climbed into the Himalayas of in Ladakh, India, and carried back a 7 kilogram chunk of glacier. It began a journey across two continents, wrapped in 3 kilograms of cashmere, and finally arrived at the United Nations in New York. The UN has named 2025 the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation (https://www.un-glaciers.org/en), and Wangchuk's Travelling Glacier brought the threat of climate change to the world's door. The cashmere covering the sample not only insulated the ice, it also demonstrates what's at risk when glaciers melt. The animals and people living in these regions depend on glaciers for water; when the glaciers melt too abruptly, the overflow of water sweeps away whole villages and cities in devastating floods. Stories of people and animals on other continents can seem remote, abstract, and hopeless, but joining in the movement to preserve this important resource can be as near as your fingertips. Long Thread Media is joining with Wild Fibers to sponsor the Cashmere on Ice Contest (https://cashmere.longthreadmedia.com/), which invites fiber artists to make a project containing cashmere. Projects can be wearable or decorative; a special category highlights fiber grown in the Ladakh region from which Wangchuk sourced his Travelling Glacier. In this episode, celebrated storyteller and wild fiber expert Linda Cortright shares details about why she cares passionately about this crisis and what fiber artists can do to help the cause. Learn about the contest (https://cashmere.longthreadmedia.com/) and find an FAQ (https://spinoffmagazine.com/a-fiber-contest-with-global-impact) for more details. Discover the Wild Fibers (https://www.wildfibersmagazine.com/cashmereonice) resource page. Hear about the effects of glacial melt in another high-elevation fiber-producing region: the Andes. (https://spinoffmagazine.com/alpaca-for-life/)

We caught up with our friend Surya Ramachandran: Indian naturalist, author, big-cat tracker, and awesome guy.Highlights of our chat include:Home patch leopards: Surya's Nilgiri backyard hosts a multigenerational family of both black and rosetted leopards that he's watched closely for yearsSnow-leopard obsession: why eight straight winters in Ladakh still haven't dulled the thrill of the ghost of the HimalayasKing-cobra lore: nest-building serpents, roadside rescues, and the eerie pressure-cooker hiss they can emitHimalayan lowland magic: the diversity of Assam's Kaziranga–Manas–Nameri circuit—and why March should be peak time for Bengal floricans, Finn's weavers, and maybe even tiger...Life List tour: details on the 2026 Life List Assam Safari, with optional Taj Mahal/Bharatpur pre-trip and Kanha tiger post-extensionField-guide series update: Surya's next book covers India's deserts, salt pans, and forests of Western IndiaCome for the leopard cubs and king-cobra growls...stay for the tips on getting to see the best of India's birds and animals!Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.

In today's episode, I'm joined by Ms. Ellie Penner, an art historian whose work has taken her across the globe—from studying Himalayan art forms in Nepal and Ladakh to exploring ancient sculptures at Ajanta and Ellora, and observing masterpieces in the museums of the U.S. But beyond her deep love for centuries-old art, Ellie is an adventurer at heart. Raised in Colorado, she's an outdoors enthusiast who jumps at any chance to head into the mountains.And that's exactly what she did—on a 32-day, 483-milethru-hike on the breathtaking Colorado Trail, accompanied by two of her best friends. What followed was a trail full of stories: hitchhiking into nearby towns, camping under the stars, weathering hailstorms, naming each other with quirky trail nicknames, dodging wildlife, and pushing through sore,blistered feet—all while laughing nonstop.This episode is full of warmth, adventure, and some seriously hilarious moments. I don't consider myself a hiker, but after talking to Ellie, I found myself itching to plan a trip like this with my best friends. Come along for the ride—you'll laugh as much as I did.Tune in and get inspired—whether you're an art lover, anaspiring hiker, or just here for the wild stories.---------------------------------------------Follow Ellie on Instagram ---------------------------------------------To buy yourself a copy of the travel journal, click here: Travel Journal (currently shipping within India only)---------------------------------------------To support our team and donate generously, please click ⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT ⁠⁠⁠⁠.Like our work? Follow, Like & Subscribe to our podcast from wherever you are listening in. We would also love to hear from you, so do write to us at:Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠misadventuresofasneaker@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@misadventuresofasneaker⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: misadventuresofasneaker.substack.com-------------------------------------------------Episodes referred to in the episode:Episode on Spain: S02 Ep12

Helena Norberg-Hodge, Founder and Director of Local Futures, shares the power of local connections and building resilience - even against the globally-scaled abstract monsters threatening human sustainability and sanctity today.About Helena Norberg-HodgeHelena Norberg-Hodge is the founder and director of the international non-profit organisation, Local Futures, a pioneer of the new economy movement, and the convenor of World Localization Day and the International Alliance for Localisation. Helena is the author of several books, including Ancient Futures (“the inspirational classic” -- Random House), an eye-opening tale of tradition and change in Ladakh, or “Little Tibet”. Together with a film of the same title, Ancient Futures has been translated into more than 40 languages, and sold half a million copies. Her latest book is Local is Our Future: Steps to an Economics of Happiness.Team Human is made possible thanks to the generous support of our listeners on Patreon.-------------------Hosted by Douglas RushkoffProduced by Josh ChapdelaineAudio Edited & Mixed by Luke Robert Mason Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.