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#CutTheClutter #airindiaplanecrash London-bound Boeing 787-8 aircraft operated by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, killing all on board with the exception of one survivor. In Episode 1680 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at what could've transpired in the 31 seconds between takeoff and the crash, Boeing's run-ins with US regulators, and the story of two Manipuri women who perished in the tragedy.----more----Raed Antara Baruah's article here: https://theprint.in/india/indias-first-black-box-lab-for-air-crash-investigations-was-launched-in-april-2025/2655402/

Guest for this Episode is Naveen Kishore, Founder and MD of Seagull Books. Born in Calcutta Naveen Kishore received graduation in English Literature in 1973, and began working as a theatre lighting designer. He established Seagull Books in 1982, a publishing program focusing on drama, film, art and culture studies. Today, it also publishes literature including poetry, fiction non-fiction and English translations from 25 languages.At present, the company has registered divisions in London New York and calcutta. In 1987 Kishore established The Seagull Foundation for the Arts and set up The Seagull School of Publishing in 2012.Kishore is a photographer who has extensively documented female impersonators from Manipuri, Bengali and Punjabi theatre practices. Kishore exhibited his work at Chatterjee & Lal in Bombay in the exhibition Greenroom of the Goddess.Kishore is the recipient of the Goethe Medal, and was awarded the 2021 Ottaway Award for the Promotion of International Literature.Kishore has had his poems published with Scroll.in, Queen Mob's Tea House, Beltway Poetry Quarterly, Another Chicago Magazine, RIC Journal, Poetry at Sangam, Sylph Editions, amongst others.Transcription:Harshaneeyam: Welcome to our podcast. So nice of you to agree and come over to our podcast. Thank you very much.Naveen Kishore: Thank you for having me.H: You were interested in theatre initially during your school days and college days. How did it lead to publishing?N: The theatre actually happened at school, everybody does theatre in school, so that was okay, but then I think it was in college that I really tasted blood, as it were, as far as theatre is concerned. But I remember there was a theatre group called the Red Curtain, which was essentially made up of young people from different colleges who had left school, started a theatre group as the school leavers. They started to do amateur theatre, but with great quality, aesthetic, style, production values. When I joined them, I was a backstage person. My first theatre experience was a play called Wait Until Dark, where I used to sit behind a refrigerator with a small cassette recorder. And every time the blind leading lady opened the fridge, I would have to put on the duct to create the sound of the machine and synchronize it with her shutting it. And at one point in this thriller, which was also a good film, this blind woman is trying to smash all the bulbs because she is going to be attacked by these two people. And I have to synchronize the swinging of her sort of stick to the bulbs and simulate a crash in a waste-paper basket with old bulbs and metal brass. This was my first beginning.H: Sounds too complicated.N: It was good fun. You were assisting backstage and then, immediately, you were plunged into the deep end. The next play was Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead by Tom Stoppard. The Red Curtain was a very democratic set up, so they said: You design the sets and light. I knew nothing about it, but the British Council Library was very useful, so I used to go and study lighting-design books. But at that point, I was playing by the rules, where I was lighting your face as an actor at 45 degrees. But I was frustrated because I couldn't achieve darkness, so that was a disaster.I made a mess of it, I think. But for the next play I designed, Ibsen's Ghosts, I think I threw the rule book out of the window and I started to light the air around the actors. In real...

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HEADLINES : 10th to 16th September 2023 : India : Salesian Sisters conclude yearlong celebrations marking 100 years. Sr Eugenia Laloo reports from Shillong   *    India : Skill training offered free to 130 displaced Manipuri youth.  Miss Pinky Sarkar reports from Guwahati    *   India : College receives State's Higher Education Award. Mr. John Britto reports from Maram   *   India : Salesian gets prestigious teacher's award.  Mr. Merbin Joy reports from Chennai   *   Thailand : Catechists make Study Trip to South Korea. Delegate of Catechetical Commission Fr. Suphot Riungam Dominic Savio reports from Bangkok    *    Italy : 154th Mission batch has 13 members from 8 provinces of Asia-Pacific region. Fr George Kujur reports from Becchi   *    India : Regional Bishops pay tribute to Venerable Founder Bishop. Sr Viji John reports from Guwahati  *    India : Youth Leaders and Animators Formation Held. Brother Roshan Ekka reports from Kolkata. This episode was produced by Fr. C.M. Paul director of Radio Salesian and Salesian TV with technical assistance of Program director of Salesian TV Mr. Bruno Thapa. "For the latest Asia-Pacific Salesian Family news log on to Don Bosco South Asia portal and the news link as https://donboscosouthasia.org/News  and  www.eao.bosco.lin

In the remote northeastern state of Manipur, India, a tragic incident shook the region to its core, leaving a lasting impact on its people and their sense of security. "Unraveling Unrest: The Manipur Incident - A Tale of Tragedy and Resilience" recounts the harrowing events that unfolded when a series of violent clashes erupted between ethnic groups over long-standing grievances. The incident not only led to loss of lives and property but also exposed the underlying socio-political tensions that had simmered for decades. Amidst the despair, the narrative also highlights the indomitable spirit of the Manipuri community, as they united to rebuild shattered lives, fostered dialogues for reconciliation, and sought a path towards lasting peace. This gripping account delves deep into the complexities of the Manipur Incident, shedding light on the historical context, the sociocultural fabric, and the efforts made by individuals and organizations to heal wounds and mend fractured relationships. It weaves together narratives of pain, resilience, and hope, leaving readers with a profound understanding of the importance of unity and dialogue in fostering a brighter future for Manipur and its people.

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. “We are a small group of people, and if we are annihilated the world won't even miss us because most of the world doesn't even know we exist.” The Kuki-Zomi tribal community of Manipur, a small picturesque state in north-east India, has been witnessing violent ethnic conflict in which over 120 lives have been tragically lost and more than 50,000 individuals displaced from their ancestral homes since May 2023. Hosts Miko Lee and Cheryl Truong are joined by Niang Hangzo and Sonny Gangte, both members of the impacted Kuki-Zomi and a part of the North American Manipur Tribal Association @namtaus. They unravel the complexities of Manipur's crisis and the factors perpetuating this atrocious humanitarian violation against the Kuki people. CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that the things we're going to be talking about and what has been happening to the Kuki-Zomi people of Manipur is horrific. Tonight's show handles sensitive topics, such as violence, genocide, gender based violence and sexual assault. Our show's transcript will be available to read in our show notes for those who would like to process at their own pace. Stay updated on the Manipur crisis and the incredible work by the North American Manipur Tribal Association by following their socials: https://twitter.com/NamtaUs https://www.facebook.com/namtaus/ https://www.instagram.com/namtaus/ https://www.youtube.com/@AdminNAMTA namta.us and namta.us/donate Niang's article APEX Express: Manipur's Humanitarian Crisis Show Transcript ​ Cheryl Truong: Before we begin here is a content warning. Please be advised that the things we're going to be talking about, and what is happening to the Kuki-Zomi people of Manipur is… Horrific. Tonight's show handles sensitive topics, such as violence, genocide, gender based violence and sexual assault. Our show's transcript will be available to read in our show notes for those who would like to process at their own pace. Please do whatever you must to take care of yourself. Miko Lee: Good evening, you're on APEX Express. This is Miko Lee and Cheryl Truong, and tonight is an AACRE night. AACRE is Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality, and APEX Express is proud to be part of the AACRE network. Cheryl Truong: For tonight's show, we're going to be unpacking some of the violence that has been taking place in the Indian state of Manipur. Protests have erupted all over America, including the series of actions that took place Sunday of last week in the bay area led by NAMTA, the North American Manipur Tribal Association, and one of our AACRE groups, ASATA, Alliance of South Asians Taking Action. The Sunday actions were in support of the Kuki-Zomi tribal community of Manipur who have been facing ongoing violence by the ethnic majority, the Meiteis. The Kuki-Zomis, a predominantly Christian indigenous community.., are facing genocide as their villages, churches and communities are being razed by the Meitei community, a largely Hindu ethnic group who account for about 50% of the state's population. This assault of the Kuki people has been ongoing since May, but is only recently getting traction for reasons we'll get into later. Here to speak out about what's been going on are two members of the impacted Kuki tribe and members of NAMTA, Niang Hongzo and Sonny Gangte. Thank you both so much for being here. To start do you mind telling our listeners who are at the Kuki-Zomis and what is going on in Manipur? Niang Hangzo: Thank you for having me here. I'm Niang Hangzo and I am a Kuki-Zomi woman. When I talk to people, I ask them, Where do you think I'm from?” and almost nine times out of ten, they'll say I'm outside of India, maybe Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, but they never think I'm Indian. Kuki-Zomi people are indigenous to Manipur, to the hills of Manipur, and we are 16% of the population, and we are Christians. But because Manipur is a small state about 8,621 square miles, and it has two distinct geography, the valley, there's a hill and valley and the valley is also where the capital is. And it is very developed– all the infrastructure, the high seats of learning, any advanced facilities, education center, et cetera– is concentrated hundred percent in the valley. And the valley is where the Meitei live. There are three distinct ethnicities in Manipur: the Meiteis, who are the majority and primarily Hindu, and then there are Nagas, and the Kuki-Zomis. The Naga and Kuki-Zomis primarily live in the hills. We are hill tribes, indigenous to the hills. But because of jobs, et cetera, a lot of us live in Imphal. My family lived in Imphal for 60 years because my parents worked for the government of Manipur. And what's interesting about me is that my mother is a Meitei and my father is one of the subtribe of the Kuki-Zomis. So when we say Kuki-Zomi, it is a conglomerate of subtribes. So it's not one tribe, it's multiple small tribes, 16% of the population. The total population of the state is about 3 million from the last 2011 official census, we are barely above half a million. So we talking about a very small section of people. People that the world does not even know exists most of the time, like I started with how people mistake us for somebody outside of India. We are very small in number– that's over half a million– about seven to eight tribes all together. Cheryl Truong: That's so interesting, Niang, that you mentioned that your mother is Meitei, and your father is Kuki-Zomi. I know you wrote an essay for the American Kahani, a very detailed report on your family, what they were going through when all the violence erupted in Manipur on May 3rd. Do you mind sharing a little bit about what your family experienced? Niang Hangzo: Yes. Like I mentioned, my family has lived in Imphal in a locality called PaiteVeng which literally means where Paites live. I mentioned that I belong to a tribe, Paite, which is one of the Kuki-Zomi tribes. My father actually founded that colony with two other Paite men in the 60s. And they've been embroiled in the social fabric of Imphal, and we have Meitei relatives, we speak Meitei, we speak our Paite language, and we speak English. We, you know, we've lived there, and our neighbors know us. My mother was a nurse. I think 90% of births in Manipur were delivered at home. And as a nurse, she delivered the babies around the Meitei localities that surround PaiteVeng– everyone knows our family, you know, it's the first house next to the main highway. And on May 3rd, around eight o'clock, there was a sudden rush of people coming to the locality, and then there was a huge noise. In Manipur, among the Metis, when they have trouble or they want people to come out of their houses, they take rods and they hit the electric pole. And that is a cry to the community to come out; that there's trouble or something important is happening. So that happened. My family knew there had been trouble the Kuki-Zomi area in Churachandpur earlier in the day. They expected some sort of civil unrest, maybe burning of tires, pelting of stones. They just locked the gate. My family lived in a compound with four houses in there with my brothers, they had their own homes. Each family, cowered in, in one room and waited for trouble to die down. They thought it'll die out, but it didn't. They could hear the crowd, the roar of people. And one of my nephew went upstairs and he peeped out and he said, the church is burning. Our church is burning. And that's when they knew this is no ordinary agitation. In Manipur with all the distinct ethnicities, we've had troubles with each other among ourselves. But, we've never had a church burn or any places of worship attack. So this was different. Absolutely different. We've never had our churches burned or attacked. So they knew something was wrong. My sister called my brother and he said he was already sheltering in the neighbor's house in the neighboring compound. So the neighboring compound there were multiple houses belonging to another family, and they had a big house that was now rented by a Meitei man, and he ran it as a hotel. My brother said, “Come over.” My sister; my mom was 86 years old– they left. My mom was completely shocked and she couldn't wear her shoes they struggled and got out in the nick of time. They took shelter in the hotel for a bit with the rest of my family. They're like, I think, 20 of them, because I come from a large family. And there were other people in the hotels our neighborhood. The owner was a Meitei man and he was very kind. He allowed them to come in, but he said the mob had grown. They had started burning our neighbor's house and our house. So he said, they're going to come here next. There's no way I can protect you. He talked to the cops and he negotiated safe passage for us. So of all the people in our neighborhood, our family was the only one that came face to face with the mob. Because of this man, this kind man who negotiated safe passage, we were escorted out by the cops and the mob parted and they let us through. The young men in the mob said, “This is ” Ibok*– means grandma. We know her. Do not touch our family. And that's why our family was saved. I mean, because there were many instances on the fort, for example, where they actually killed Kuki-Zomi people. We are very lucky and the story is very long, but eventually they ended up in army camps. The interesting thing is that my family had my mom, 86 years old, and she had a great grandchild who was just one year old, as well as her grandson who was almost two years old, and another one that was four years old. And my youngest sister has down syndrome so we have all kinds of ages. And it's very difficult to keep the kids, the babies quiet and so on. So they had a really tough time, but I have another sister in California. We managed to get them out to Delhi and they're safe. So thank God we are very lucky. We lost everything we own. They burned our houses, our cars, and whatever they didn't burn, they looted. But we still think we are the luckiest family because they were together. My nephew's daughter, she's 11 years old. When they were being herded to safety and finally at the camp, they never felt secure. She told her grandmother, ‘At least we are together. At least we'll die together” This is from 11 year old. Cheryl Truong: Thank you Niang for sharing that. That must have been really difficult to write. Niang's essay will be linked in our show notes. A lot of the headlines I've been seeing reporting on what's been going on in Manipur has been framing the violence as an ethnic violence. But Niang mentions that her family was surprised at how a lot of her community churches were being burned down. Of course the Meitei violence against the Kuki-Zomis is an ethnic dispute against tribal communities, but there seems to be another dimension to it. Sonny. Do you think you can talk a little bit about that? Sonny Gangte: Yeah, sure. Thanks, Cheryl. I am also a member of the Kuki-Zomi community. As Niang mentioned, we are a persecuted minority in Manipur. The state is divided into three predominant groups. Majority Meitei group, which comprises more than 50%. And then the Nagas who are also a tribal group, but they are not involved in this ethnic cleansing. And then there's the Kuki-Zomi community, who is predominantly being targeted. We are 16% of the Manipur state's population. And the state government has been pre- planning violence against the Kuki-Zomi community and we know this because there have been many instances of the government trying to take over tribal lands by legislative means, you know, they would conduct a bogus survey and declare that this land is a protected forest, and then the tribal indigenous people who have been living there for hundreds of thousands of years, would then be evicted. The Meitei the state government is hand in glove with the Meitei community and the majority Métis radical groups. There are a couple of radical groups, one of them called Arambai Tenggol which is basically a sort of the militant wing of their community. And then there is Meitei Leepun which on paper seems to espouse unity and cultural heritage of the Meiteis but in reality, they are the ones radicalizing the entire Meitei community and trying to malign the Kuki-Zomi community. And as you said, they have been trying to change the narrative, right? The state government under Biren Singh, when he came to power, he's the chief minister much like the governor of the state. When he came into power he has been trying to spread this propaganda of the Kuki-Zomi people being illegal immigrants from neighboring Myanmar which is absolutely not the case. There are small number of refugees who have been given shelter in Manipur by certain communities, but by no means are the Kuki people illegal immigrants. They are indigenous to the area and they have been there for so long. Niang Hangzo: If I could just jump in there. Sonny mentioned that there's been land grab attempts and the Meitei can do that because in Manipur. They have 40 seats out of 60 in the state legislature. And this gives them majority to pass any bills. And in 2015 they passed a bill, their first attempt, and there was a huge protest from the tribals so that went nowhere. Then Biren Singh came to power in 2017. He is very different from the previous chief minister. He is the architect of the ethnic cleansing and the genocide that's going on in Manipur. He's the one who started using xenophobic tropes to turn the Kuki-Zomi into the other. We've been living side by side. We are neighbors with them. So to turn the neighbors against us, they started this propaganda. And the older people know, most sensible people know, but a lot of the people just grabbed onto this and they just ran with it. But these are nothing but xenophobic tropes. There were many serious attempts to land grab. In 2022, for example, they expanded the Indian Forest Act 1927, and just like Sonny mentioned, they'll just went and turned our villages and claimed that these villages are now protected forests. These villages are wildlife sanctuaries. These villages are reserve forests. And so this is another way to grab lands and they evicted our villages, like there was in, I think, February of 2023, they went and just bulldozed a village. I think this is something that's not just in Manipur, they've used things like environment protection, climate change, protecting the environment, preserving forests, as dog whistles, just to grab tribal land. That's one thing. And the other thing that they did was they'd say, Oh, that hill. That is a seed of our God. Oh, that place. And these are all tribal lands. Oh, that place over there, like in Behiang, Chivu, they said, Oh, that one, you know what, our king, his footprints are found there. I don't know what that means, but somehow they use that to grab our land, and they never consulted the tribal people, our leaders. They've been doing this land grab progressively over the years, and suddenly from 2022, they've just been doing this coming on full force. Miko Lee: Niang, what was the change making factor in 2022 that, that ramped up this whole situation? You said that the land grab has been going on for a long time and the oppression of the tribal folks has been going on, but was there some kind of catalyst that changed things in 2022? Niang Hangzo: I wish we knew. If we had known that I think we would not have been taken by surprise, but we know that since 2022 that's when the whole population, or even the TV, their media started using the tropes that I mentioned to make us be the other. So something escalated. Only they would know what the plan is, but they started doing things like that and maybe Sonny might know more, but we don't know what was the tipping point or what caused it, but it escalated and everyone noticed. Sonny Gangte: It's been simmering. The trouble has been simmering for many years, and it coincides with this current chief minister, Biren Singh, coming to power, and over the last several years, that has been the case. But even before this, the Kuki-Zomi people have been marginalized for years, because we never had the seats in government. They always had 40 seats. And the 10 seats might go to the Nagas and 10 seats to the Kukis. So right now the community has only 10 seats and we can never enact legislation that favors us. For many, many years growing up in, in Manipur it's always Meitei centric– Meitei being the majority community, right? And that's the sort of image that the people of Manipur have cultivated. The term ‘Manipuri' sort of exclusively refers to the Meitei people, not us, even though we are from Manipur. Some of the examples, the hospitals, the airport, the colleges, they're all Imphal. And then Churachandpur is the second largest town, and that is a stronghold of the Kuki-Zomi community. Churachand was the name of the Meitei king and the people of this town have now renounced it and they prefer to call it Lanka. And so that's where we're from, Lanka. Niang Hangzo: I think this is very important that people know that Meitei fought with the British in 1891 and they appointed this puppet king, who was Churachand, a little boy. Before that the place that they called Churachandpur was always ours. The Meitei kings never, ever ruled over the hills. The hills are ruled by tribes. And we don't have kings, we have chiefs, similarly for the Nagas. But our ancestors would interact with them. They would sometimes even go down to the valley and raid. So we were always fighting with them and we would have an uneasy alliance. The British administered us, but the king of Meitei ruled in that 700 square miles, which is the valley. Historically, we had never been under a Meitei administration until we became a state. The Churachandpur name is only as old as I think it was 1917 or 19 something, after the Kukigal. But, before that, it was Lamka. And the British were still there. I think they were doing something, maybe it was after the First World War or something like that, because a lot of Kuki-Zomi signed up to commemorate that the name of the place was changed to Churachandpur. But before that, it was always the indigenous Lamka. That's how we call it. And we've always called it Lamka. Miko Lee: So part of the actions that have been going on, part of it I'm hearing from you both is a land grab, and the other part , is around religious persecution. Is that right? Can you expand more on that? What is the impetus for this recent surge in violence? Sonny Gangte: Right. The Meiteis follow the majority Hindu religion, and then the Kuki-Zomi are predominantly Christian. It is primarily a ethnic and land grab issue, but then there are religious undertones. There is a religious implication as well. They have destroyed hundreds of churches, places of worship, in Imphal. Imphal used to house a lot of Kuki-Zomi people living together with the Meitei in the city of Imphal, the state capital. But now there is not a single member of the Kuki-Zomi community living there anymore, because if they do go there, they will be killed. It's as simple as that. We cannot go back there. There were hundreds of churches in Imphal and they were all burned. Niang can elaborate more on this angle, but one of the things that I can say is that Arambai Tenggol and the Meitei Leepun they don't want the religious conversion of some Meiteis as well. Some Meiteis convert to Christianity and they don't want that to happen either. So that's another angle to that. Niang Hangzo: Yeah. When I started this, I said that the first thing they did when they came to my colony was they went and burnt the church. And I said that was unprecedented because they've never, we've never, we've lived together, but nobody has burned or destroyed or vandalized or desecrated places of worship. So this is what tells me that there are outside actors that are looking at what divisions we have and that's banking on it. So the religious element is absolutely new. And just to quote some figures, because I like figures, the Hindu population is 41.39%. And the Christian population in the projected census is 41. 29%. The official census is 2011. India hasn't had any census since then. It's been postponed. So the last official census, I think it was like 37 point something for Christians and, a little higher, maybe over 43 or 45 for the Hindus. So you see, there's been a demographic shift in religion. That means in between many Meitei have become Christians. So now we are almost neck to neck, right? There are over 357 churches burnt altogether. Out of that, 170 belong to Meitei. That took me back. I was shocked that there were so many Meitei Christian churches. So one of the things that made everything different was first, we have this shift in demographics, in religious demographic, right? They're 53 percent of the population, but their Hindus is 41. 39 percent and Christians 41. 29 percent. Two organization, Arambai Tenggol and Meitei Leepun, openly said in one of the interviews that we don't like our people becoming Christians. So that's one reason. And I have to say that this religious angle I really feel is from outside. The push to cause this division between the two religion because it's unprecedented. And also, we know that the ruling party, the center, for example, they're strong Hindu nationalist. So there is that. The lust for land that the Meiteis have for tribal land, uh, I think they took that and used it to divide and also added this religious divide; in this ethnic cleansing. Like Sonny said, we've been ethnically cleansed from the valley and the same thing for the Meiteis. We retaliated too. When they started burning, we also burnt the houses in our area. So there are also no Meiteis in the Kuki-Zomi area. The ethnic cleansing is over. What is happening today the genocide of the Kuki-Zomi. We stay in our areas, but they keep coming to the peripheral villages, the area that borders Meiteis and Kuki-Zomis. Those villages are now empty of women and children. And our men, our young men have put their lives on hold, their education on hold, and they have taken up the defense of the villages, of our land, and our people. There's nothing going on in terms of education, even for young children, because there are over 104 relief camps in the Lamka Churachandpur area. The schools are being used as camps. And the same thing is going on in the Kuki-Zomi area in Kangpokpi. They attack us with the state forces and the two organizations, the militants so young men are fighting to save us. To protect us. Our children are not getting education. Our students, the young people who are studying in medical colleges at Inphal, or there's one medical college in Lamka, even those schools those universities and colleges are closed. Meanwhile, in the valley, everything is going on a full swing. The students are back, they're taking exams, etc. The government has not made any provision for the Kuki-Zomi students. If this continues, they will lose an entire year of studies. Sonny Gangte: And to add to that there were a handful of Meitei students studying in the one medical university in Lamka. And they are Meiteis, so they left the town of Lamka as well, right? But the government of Manipur immediately swung into action. And made provisions for these Meitei students to be able to continue their studies in a different university outside the state or within the state. This is clear evidence that the government is simply favoring one group over the other. Niang Hangzo: Yes. So they made sure that their students continue their studies. But our students; our smart young people, are sitting in limbo. They have nothing. Miko Lee: Thank you so much to both of you for sharing this. This is, it's really hard to hear. We, as you know, are dealing with the rise of fascism and the othering of peoples in the United States and all across the world. I'm, I'm seeing it in the press a little bit, like every once in a while, but it's really hidden and kind of hard to find. And I wonder if you could talk a little bit about how people are communicating with each other . How are you hearing stories about What's really going down as opposed to just the news, the little bits I'm picking up from the guardian or this place or from a newsletter from somebody. Sonny Gangte: Yes. The mainstream media in India refuses to cover this story. And that's one of the reasons why global media does not automatically pick it up. How do we get our information? There are a number of online media outlets in India, and a bunch of YouTube channels who are vocal about this issue. There are very few honest journalists left in India, because as you well know, India is trending towards fascism as well. Freedom of speech is being suppressed and journalists are being targeted in India. it's a tough situation out there for everyone. To touch upon how this issue became an international or a national issue. On May 4th, two Kuki Zomi women were paraded naked, and subsequently gang r*ped by a large mob of Meitei people. The video incident happened on May 4th, but issue came out because the video got leaked to the Internet. There was an Internet ban in Manipur at that time, and then 77 days later the video surfaced online, and it shook India. It went viral in India and it shook the psyche of the people of India. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, had up until now, refused to speak on this issue. People were dying. 120 plus people had died at that time and 50, 000 people displaced. And the Prime Minister of the largest, oldest democracy in the world, well, Modi likes to say, India is the mother of democracy. He came to the U. S. floor of Congress, and proclaimed that India is the mother of democracy, and here, while that was happening, while he was speaking, all of this was happening back home. He is the democratically elected leader, and he refuses to acknowledge the problem up until the video of these two women being paraded naked came online. And at that time the prime minister was under pressure, so he spoke briefly, he spoke for 36 seconds, and he said, Violence against women is bad, and he condemned that issue as an isolated incident, and that was it. He went back. He didn't address the killings, ethnic violence, and most importantly, he did not call for peace. Niang Hangzo: And I think that was one of the saddest thing for both for the Kuki-Zomi and the Meiteis because a lot of people are suffering. Enough is enough. We want this to end. So for the prime minister of the country to treat that as an isolated incident not related to the ethnic cleansing that's going on and the genocide that's in progress. That is absolutely shocking and extremely disappointing. Manipur as I mentioned, is a small state, we are barely 3 million people or maybe 3.5 if we look at projected population, India has a strong army. 60,000 strong. They're there, but they're not enabled to douse this fire. So the fire that was set, literally and figuratively from May 3rd is still burning 91 days later. And because of the moratorium on news, the viral video of the gang r*pe of those two Kukis, of our sisters, had not come out, we would not be talking about here because nobody paid attention. We shouldn't have to see something like that to act. It is a humanitarian crisis. And for a people that is so small in number they can easily wipe us out and the world would not know because most people don't know we exist. And so it's very important for us to tell the world that we exist. It doesn't matter if we're one, two, 500k or a million. We exist and we matter. And they're doing all this just to get tribal lands because our lands are rich in mineral. And when I think of that, I know that there are powers outside of the state involved, because there's nobody in Manipur who can mine or do anything. You need industry, you need infrastructure, you need lots of money. If you follow the money, it'll trace you to something outside. And I believe that at the end, let's say if the Meiteis managed to annihilate us, which we don't think will happen. But if they did, I can tell you for sure that they'll never get benefits or they'll never get equity from whatever industry will come out of our land. And for tribals, our land, we have a strong affinity for our land. We are mostly laid back most of the time, but if you come for our land, it doesn't matter. Even if there's one last man standing or one last woman standing. We will fight. Our people back home will fight to death. We will not give an inch. Cheryl Truong: Thank you so much, Niang, for all of your courage and insight. For those just tuning in, we are here with Niang Hangzo and Sunny Gangte from the North American Manipur Tribal Association, NAMTA, and we're peeling through the many layers of the Meitei violence against the Kuki in Manipur. There are land grabs, profit motives, ethno religious tensions, in action by the Manipur state government that all perpetuate this atrocious humanitarian violation against the Kuki people. We'll be right back with more on what's going down in Manipur after this music break. We're going to be listening to a track by the Khamsa Project. Khamsa, the Arabic word for five, is a multimedia art project, showcasing black, Muslim, immigrant, and refugee visual artists and musicians traversing the five stages of grief. They've launched art exhibits, music performances, dance shows, community events, podcasts, but this track in particular, Is from their self-titled hip hop album. Khamsa: the album. This is “something” by one of their collaborative artists Spote Breeze. Welcome back. You are tuned in to apex express on 94.1 KPFA and 89.3 K PFB in Berkeley and online@kpfa.org. That was something called “Something” by Spote Breeze from the Khamsa Project. We are back with Niang Hangzo and Sonny Gangte, members of the Kuki tribe and NAMTA, learning more about the genocide waged against the Kuki people and what we can do to help. Once again, that was “Something” by Spote Breeze from the Khamsa Project.. Sonny Gangte: There have been many instances of police brutality in Manipur, because obviously the police are in cahoots with the state government. There was a youth called Hanglalmuan Vaiphei 21 year old college student in Churachandpur. He shared a Facebook post criticizing the chief minister. They're insane. The post he did wasn't an original post. He reshared it, and it basically was accusing the chief minister of being hand in glove with the poppy planters or drug dealers. Two days later, the police came knocking at his door and they arrested him and then transported him to Imphal to be booked and processed. The official story is that a mob came and snatched the police convoy and waylaid the police convoy and this young man was lynched to death. So he died. And that is the official story of the police. I don't know. Niang Hangzo: Yeah, he died because of he forwarded a Facebook post. He died because he forwarded a Facebook post Sonny Gangte: And the police were so quick to act within two days. They acted on this one, but it took them so many days, months to act on so many other police reports, especially of those two women who were paraded naked. Niang Hangzo: So I want to make a correction there. It's been almost three months. They've not acted on anything. The only thing they acted on was the two women who were paraded naked, but they've not acted on any other. And they acted on that because the prime minister spoke on it, his outrage, but them? Lots of FIR. There's a young, uh, I mentioned immolation. This is a horrifying story. I don't even want to tell it. He's 70 years old. He was caught, he was in a camp with his family and there was, cross firing between the two groups and they were in the middle in the army camp. He got ricochet or something shot went and hit his head. He was taken in the ambulance with his mother who was Meitei– he was Kuki. The mother had married a Kuki man so they decided to send him to Imphal because that's a closest and the best facility advanced facility hospital. He was in an ambulance with his mother, and another Meitei woman who was in the Kuki neighborhood. They said they may be married to a Kuki but it should be safe. And so they went. They were on the way to the hospital and they got waylaid by a mob of this Meira Paibis, those so called women vigilante, and they were burnt alive. There are many stories, real horror stories in this war that we don't want to talk about it, but it's all there. The way they've treated the Kuki-Zomi, the propaganda has succeeded. They don't see us human beings. And even when I talk about it, this is just one of the things, but a seven year old boy? Where's the humanity? If there were militants that did it, I could at least grasp that, as horrifying as it is. But to know that it's done by the Meitei women, mothers, sisters, wives. Who prosper, possibly have grandchildren like at that age, or even children. That is the horror of this war the world doesn't grasp. And then, to make it worse, their young people started putting on Facebook, and their Twitter, and so on that the seven year old boy was harassing them. That he was burning houses. There are horrible stories like this, there's beheading, there's a 77 year old lady praying in a church, Kuki-Zomi praying in a church. She was shot, and then they said she was a sniper. The two women who were paraded and gang r*ped, they said yes, because they were snipers. So not only did they kill or, or debase and dehumanize people. They try to destroy the character as well and brand them as snipers or something. I mean, and they're so outrageous. A seven year old boy harassing them? A seven year old minority boy harassing them? Let's not forget, this war waged by the 53% against the 16%. The 53% have enjoyed 98% of the budget of the state for over 70 years. They have everything today. If somebody has to fly out to Delhi, they cannot go and access the airport. If somebody has a heart attack, they cannot go to Imphal. They will just die there, or they have to go by road. If there's anything critical medically, they have to be airlifted. The biggest need now is medical, medicine, any sort of medical help, more doctors. Remember to access our areas, they have to come through Mizoram or through Nagaland. They cannot fly in into Imphal. If they're coming by road, to our area, maybe they'll be stopped because this vigilante women have stopped everybody including armies. We used to revere them because they were the ones who fought for the women of Manipur originally but they've turned completely. They've turned completely and they are now the aggressors. They're hunting. There are videos of women hunting. When my family escaped, I told you they came face to face with the mob. And my 11 year old grand niece said that the women were worse. The men said, protect this family. We know this woman. She's Meitei, she's a grandmother. We know her. They call her Ibo. The women said, why should we let them go? They raped and kill our people. But. Nobody was raped or killed in Churachandpur on May 3rd. There was disinformation spread to rile up all the people in Imphal, so they would chase us out of our house, they would kill us, and even the gang r*pe. They clearly said that it's in retaliation of a fake story. The harm that misinformation has caused. The price we had to pay for misinformation is unimaginable. We are a small group of people, and if we are annihilated, the world won't even miss us because most of the world don't know we exist. So please. Spread the word. Miko Lee: Thank you so much for both sharing on that. I'm sitting with your words, Niang, and kind of taking them in, absorbing them. And Sonny, I'm thinking about how important video was, because they did capture that horrific gang r*pe on camera. And same thing that happens here with African American people that have been killed by the police. It's when we catch the video of it that it tends to have that impact. The more people have exposure to it. I'm sitting with the fact that video then made it on the internet, and then I read about it in Al Jazeera, July 20th. This is like the time between May and July 20th that it took for it to even hit any kind of national news partially is because one there was a video there that people are seeing it, but also the story is still hidden, even with that .The story of the deeper roots of what's going on and this whole attempt at annihilating a people's for profit is kind of going under the radar. How can people in our audience that are listening, get involved in your work so that we can help to build the world that we want to see as opposed to the world we're living in? Sonny Gangte: So, NAMTA, the North American Manipur Tribals Association, is an organization as old as this crisis itself. It was formed as a response to this persecution of our people. And even today, the crisis is ongoing. And the government, any aid going to Manipur right now is not reaching the Kuki-Zomi people. It might reach Imphal. I don't know. The people in Kangpokpi and Lamka are in dire need of humanitarian aid. There are hospitals there, small hospitals. Primary health care centers, and they don't have enough supplies, and we have received a pleas from their people asking for IV fluids and gloves and bare minimum medical necessities, and it's going to turn into a larger public health crisis. It already is. One of the things that we can use is to spread the word. First of all, we need the world to know that horrific atrocities are being committed in the so called largest democracy. We also welcome any Donations if anyone would like to support our cause when you try and send humanitarian aid. Niang Hangzo: Yeah, yeah. The thing is, because of the inaction and silence of the central government, we can say that they are complicit, right? Silence is complicit because they could have stopped this. They allowed this to happen. So when we ask about aid, for example, if the U. S. aid has to go, it has to go through the center government and they will refuse it. If you remember, Eric Garcetti said, if you ask us, we will help. He said that, the US ambassador. He was told that this is an internal matter, but really, but it is not. We're not looking at the political part of it. If you look at the human side of it, it is a humanitarian matter.. Our people are not getting anything from the central government because for the central government will send it to the state government. This is state sponsored pogrom.. So they're not going to send anything to our people. So even asking for international aid. They need permission of the central government, so they'll not receive it. But we still want people to talk because one of the things we want to do now and what I want the listeners to do is to talk about this, to read about this, go to our site, listen to the personal stories, not political. We have our personal stories there, read about it and talk about it, tweet, put it out in social media. If everyone talks about Manipur and the Genocide of the Kuki-Zomi. We want it so loud, so loud in the digital media that Delhi can hear it. Because I think public opinion can sway government. I think that is very important. I want engagement from listeners to start tweeting about this, to start reading about it and share it on their social media so it gets amplified. That's one ask. The second ask is that I want you all to write to your senators, to write to your representatives. The European Union brought this Manipur issue and the persecution of Christians on 12th July, and on the next day they passed a resolution condemning the failures of the Modi government. This is the EU, they've done it. And Fiona Bruce, who is a Special Envoy of Religious Freedom for the UK Prime Minister, she brought it in Parliament. U. S. is a bastion of freedom, the land of the free. everybody looks up to the United States. As someone who would protect human rights, not U.N. But United States is synonymous with being the big brother, the father that take care of the weak. And yet nobody has spoken. So we want our congressman to bring this to motion. I know there are on a break right now, but we this is a time to hit them with it. We want the U. S. representatives to bring the Manipur issue on the floor and discuss it and maybe censor the government. And of course, our president went as far as saying that we need to sanction. And I know that that will be hard because when Modi came, they signed billion dollars worth of business and there's economic reasons, but that would be also one of the aspirational goals, but let's start with raising awareness. Spreading the news to everybody, to your friends, talk to people about it. Like I said, let it ring so loud that Delhi can hear it. Number one, number two, I'm repeating, because it's important, write to your congressmen, write to your senators about this, and tell them to bring this issue up. Please look at NAMTA's Facebook page. We also have a YouTube channel. We also have Instagram, and we will announce those and please join us. Miko Lee: . . We will add links to those in the show notes of APEX Express so people can have access and find out more about the amazing work. Thank you. You are a few but mighty that are living here carrying the banner for a lot of people in Manipur and all around the world. And just know that there's so many of us that are here supporting you and believing in you and supporting the fight for dignity and power for your people. thank you so much for all the work that you're doing. We're going to encourage everybody to check out the NAMTA website. to find out more about what's happening in Manipur and how you all in our community, all of our listeners can make a difference, can make your voices be heard so that these atrocities will not continue to happen. Thank you so much for joining us tonight. Cheryl Truong: And that's the end of our show. Please check our website, kpfa.org to find out more about what's going on in Manipur, the work that NAMTA has been doing, and the work that ASATA is doing. We'd like to thank all of our listeners out there. Keep dreaming folks. A better world is possible. Apex express is produced by Miko Lee, Paige Chung, Jalena Keane-Lee, Preeti Mangala Shekar. Shekar, Anuj Vaidya, Kiki Rivera, Swati Rayasam, Nate Tan, Hien Nguyen, Nikki Chan, and Cheryl Truong Tonight's show was produced by Miko Lee and me, cheryl. Thanks to the team at KPFA for all of their support. And thank you for listening! The post APEX Express – 8.3.23 – Manipur's Humanitarian Crisis appeared first on KPFA.

Manipur has witnessed month-long communal clashes following the dominant Meiti community's demand for Scheduled Tribe status. The clashes between Meities and tribal groups, mainly Kuki and Zo tribes, show no signs of abating since May, after the Tribal Solidarity protest. In this episode of the Suno India show, our reporter Sneha Richhariya speaks to a 49-year-old Kuki tribal woman who had fled from Imphal with her two sons. She gives horrific descriptions of violence back in Manipur. The episode sheds light on the plight of the Manipuri people who have been forced to flee their homes due to ongoing communal clashes. The episode takes us inside a tribal student's protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The episode captures raw emotions and personal stories of those affected by the violence.See sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

Distinct styles of dance have evolved in different regions of India, each with their own specific nuances. However, all these dance forms are governed by the basic rules and guidelines laid down in the Natya Shastra. Presently, as per Sangeet Natak Akademi, there exists eight classical dance forms in India, which include Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Odissi, Manipuri, Kathak and Sattriya. Whereas, the Ministry of Culture has recognised 9 classical dance forms including Chauu dance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/venus-jain3/message

Our last Off Season Chat is a 2-part conversation with Brinda Guha, a NYC-based multifaceted dancer and choreographer who has trained in a variety of styles including:  Kathak, Manipuri, Yorchhā, Flamenco, and Contemporary. Last week, Brinda reflected on her artistic journey, and ways to build a dance community responsibly, and the future of South Asian dance at large. This week, she elaborates on the dance community, and how we can build on the wisdom of the previous generations to nurture and hold space for the needs of today and tomorrow.   Off Season Chats is a new series in which we have intimate conversations with dancers who are forging new paths in their artistic, personal, and professional lives. Our special guests are accomplished artists whose works span across many genres of South Asian dance including: Kathak, Kandyan, Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Odissi, and much more.   About Brinda Guha  Brinda Guha identifies as a non-disabled, caste-privileged, cisgender and queer South-Asian American, and is a trained Kathak dancer for over 20 years. During training and performing for years in the Kathak (Malabika Guha) & Manipuri (Kalavati + Bimbavati Devi) dance disciplines, as well as Flamenco (Carmen de las Cuevas; Dionisia Garcia) and Contemporary Fusion vocabularies, she co-founded Kalamandir Dance Company in 2010 based in the vocabulary of #ContemporaryIndian. She's choreographed for many national stages, the North American Bengali Conference at Madison Square Garden, and self-produced original feature-length dance productions which earned her artist residencies at Dixon Place (2018) and Dancewave (2019) to continue to develop work. Now, she is represented by CESD Talent Agency and is pursuing artistic direction, performance and arts education. She trains in Kathak, Manipuri, Yorchhā (est. Ananya Chatterjee), and Contemporary. Her dream of having art meet activism was realized when she created WISE FRUIT NYC, a seasonal live arts installment (est 2017) dedicated to the feminine divine and honoring select women-led organizations. For her day job, she works as the Symposium Coordinator for dance service organization based in the values of justice, equity & inclusion: Dance/NYC.  Dive Deeper Ananya Chatterjea's https://www.ananyadancetheatre.org/philosophy/yorchha/ (Yorchha™) movement practice (with video clip) Nrithya Pillai: "https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/cycles-cultural-violence-within-performance-and-scholarship-bharatanatyam-165159 (Cycles of Cultural Violence within Performance and Scholarship of Bharatanatyam.)" The News Minute. 21 June 2022. Janete Silva's https://cadny.org/ (website) Soles of Duende at https://www.jacobspillow.org/events/soles-of-duende-percussive-trio-2022/ (Jacob's Pillow) on August 5, 2022 Credits Today's episode of Off Season Chats would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of our amazing listeners and the following people:     We Edit Podcasts for audio engineering   Sangeetha Kowsik for graphic design of our logo   Wesley Beeks & Bertel King, Jr.   Liked what you heard? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and other streaming services, subscribe to the podcast, and tell your friends about us so that more people can find this show! You can also join our conversation by following us on social media at @offthebeatdance on IG, FB, Twitter, and Tik Tok or by visiting us at http://www.offthebeat.dance/ (www.offthebeat.dance). We'd love to hear from you.     Off the Beat is a passion project, and we really need your help to make this podcast a long-term and sustainable venture. Please consider supporting us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/offthebeatdance (patreon.com/offthebeatdance) so that we can continue to bring you more content. And together, we can create a new dance future...one beat at a time!   Off Season Chats is an Off The Beat production.

Our last Off Season Chat is a two-part conversation with Brinda Guha, a NYC-based multifaceted dancer and choreographer who has trained in a variety of styles including: Kathak, Manipuri, Yorchhā, Flamenco, and Contemporary. This week, Brinda reflects on her artistic journey, ways to build a dance community responsibly, and the future of South Asian dance at large. Off Season Chats is a new series in which we have intimate conversations with dancers who are forging new paths in their artistic, personal, and professional lives. Our special guests are accomplished artists whose works span across many genres of South Asian dance including: Kathak, Kandyan, Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Odissi, and much more.  About Brinda Guha Brinda Guha identifies as a non-disabled, caste-privileged, cisgender and queer South-Asian American, and is a trained Kathak dancer for over 20 years. During training and performing for years in the Kathak (Malabika Guha) & Manipuri (Kalavati + Bimbavati Devi) dance disciplines, as well as Flamenco (Carmen de las Cuevas; Dionisia Garcia) and Contemporary Fusion vocabularies, she co-founded Kalamandir Dance Company in 2010 based in the vocabulary of #ContemporaryIndian. She's choreographed for many national stages, the North American Bengali Conference at Madison Square Garden, and self-produced original feature-length dance productions which earned her artist residencies at Dixon Place (2018) and Dancewave (2019) to continue to develop work. Now, she is represented by CESD Talent Agency and is pursuing artistic direction, performance and arts education. She trains in Kathak, Manipuri, Yorchhā (est. Ananya Chatterjee), and Contemporary. Her dream of having art meet activism was realized when she created WISE FRUIT NYC, a seasonal live arts installment (est 2017) dedicated to the feminine divine and honoring select women-led organizations. For her day job, she works as the Symposium Coordinator for dance service organization based in the values of justice, equity & inclusion: Dance/NYC.  Credits Today's episode of Off Season Chats would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of our amazing listeners and the following people:    We Edit Podcasts for audio engineering  Sangeetha Kowsik for graphic design of our logo  Wesley Beeks & Bertel King, Jr.  Liked what you heard? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and other streaming services, subscribe to the podcast, and tell your friends about us so that more people can find this show! You can also join our conversation by following us on social media at @offthebeatdance on IG, FB, Twitter, and Tik Tok or by visiting us at http://www.offthebeat.dance/ (www.offthebeat.dance). We'd love to hear from you.    Off the Beat is a passion project, and we really need your help to make this podcast a long-term and sustainable venture. Please consider supporting us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/offthebeatdance (patreon.com/offthebeatdance) so that we can continue to bring you more content. And together, we can create a new dance future...one beat at a time!  Off Season Chats is an Off The Beat production.

In the fifth episode of Off Season Chats, Ameya & Kiran chat with Colombo-based Kandyan dance teacher, performer, & principal dancer at the world-renowned Chitrasena School of Dance Thaji Dias. She reflects on her artistic journey, upholding a multigenerational family legacy, and how the pandemic and Sri Lanka's economic struggles are impacting artists. Off Season Chats is a new series in which we have intimate conversations with dancers who are forging new paths in their artistic, personal, and professional lives. Our special guests are accomplished artists whose works span across many genres of South Asian dance including: Kathak, Kandyan, Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Odissi, and much more. About Thaji Dias: Thaji Dias is the youngest granddaughter of Chitrasena and Vajira, the illustrious dance duo of Sri Lanka, and the Principal Dancer of Chitrasena Dance Company, which is Sri Lanka's oldest and most prestigious dance company. The company was established in the 1940s by Guru Chitrasena, who was instrumental in bringing Sri Lanka's traditional dances from village rituals to the modern stage. Thaji has been a full-time professional dancer and teacher at the Company since May 2012. Introduced to Kandyan dance under her grandmother nearly 25 years ago, she began touring with the dance company at age 12 alongside her aunt and Guru Upeka Chitrasena in an international festival in Paris at the Theatre Du Soleil as a guest of Ariane Mnouchkine. Since then, Thaji has toured Taipei (2004), Montpellier, France (2005), New York, USA (2011), Singapore (2012), and India on several occasions. She also represented the company in their first international collaboration Samhara, with the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble of India. The performance toured the US, including the prestigious Joyce Theater and Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and many parts of India including Music Academy (Chennai) and Konark Festival (Odisha) in 2012, 2013, and 2018. Instagram: @dancethaji Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thaji.dias Dive Deeper: https://youtu.be/eL3PHxbjNTI (Resistance in Dance: Thaji Dias. Why I Dance: The Chitrasena Legacy) https://www.sundaytimes.lk/120429/Plus/plus_09.html (Nrityagram and Chitrasena) https://www.sundaytimes.lk/120429/Plus/plus_09.html (The Chitrasena legacy: Inspiring story at the Design Festival) https://www.sundayobserver.lk/2019/05/19/news-features/pandal-making-sri-lanka (Pandal-making) Today's episode of Off Season Chats would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of our amazing listeners and the following people:   We Edit Podcasts for audio engineering Sangeetha Kowsik for graphic design of our logo Wesley Beeks & Bertel King, Jr. Liked what you heard? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and other streaming services, subscribe to the podcast, and tell your friends about us so that more people can find this show! You can also join our conversation by following us on social media at @offthebeatdance on IG, FB, Twitter, and Tik Tok or by visiting us at http://www.offthebeat.dance/ (www.offthebeat.dance). We'd love to hear from you.   Off the Beat is a passion project, and we really need your help to make this podcast a long-term and sustainable venture. Please consider supporting us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/offthebeatdance (patreon.com/offthebeatdance) so that we can continue to bring you more content. And together, we can create a new dance future...one beat at a time! Off Season Chats is an Off The Beat production.

For a special two-part Off Season Chat, Ameya and Kiran speak with Sai Venkata Gangadhar, a Kuchipudi dancer and teacher from Hyderabad. This week, Gangadhar delves deeper into the impact of social media on dance and the next generation of dancers. He also discusses powerful ways dance can connect, empower, and uplift communities.   Off Season Chats is a new series in which we have intimate conversations with dancers who are forging new paths in their artistic, personal, and professional lives. Our special guests are accomplished artists whose works span across many genres of South Asian dance including: Kathak, Kandyan, Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Odissi, and much more.   Dive Deeper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDvXoAiDk_s (Golla Kalapam) - traditional Kuchipudi kalapam centered on a milkmaid (Gollabhama) and a priest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S4i8muLYgU (Chandalika) - Kuchipudi dance drama by Padmabhushan Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam based on Rabindranath Tagore's play of the same name. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5zGweAvjLw (Tappeta Gullu) - Andhra folk tradition, practiced by the Yadhava community Nee Prashnalu (Kotha Bangaru Lokam) About Sai Venkata Gangadhar: Sai Venkata Gangadhar is a young Kuchipudi dancer from Hyderabad. He has been training at Nishrinkala Dance Academy under Guru Smt. Sandhya Raju for the past 13 years, and he is a postgraduate in Business administration. He also pursued his Masters in Kuchipudi from University of Hyderabad. He is one of the prime students of Smt. Sandhya Raju. Recognizing his dedication, she appointed him as an assistant teacher soon after his Rangapravesham in 2015.   He has participated several times with the Academy's group ensemble and performed in many prestigious dance festivals including:  Sangeet Natak Academy's Nrityaprathibha festival, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha's Pongal festivals, Gandharva, and many others. Also trained in gymnastics, he has taken this art as a profession and continuously works to understand and enjoy the nuances of his chosen dance style.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sai_venkata_gangadhar/ (@sai_venkata_gangadhar ) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgEQ2F_PLAGW8l6ODIruOUQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgEQ2F_PLAGW8l6ODIruOUQ)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gagadhar.venkat (https://www.facebook.com/gagadhar.venkat)  Today's episode of Off Season Chats would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of our amazing listeners and the following people:    We Edit Podcasts for audio engineering  Sangeetha Kowsik for graphic design of our logo  Kasi Aysola for transcription of the Telugu portions  Wesley Beeks & Bertel King, Jr.  Liked what you heard? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and other streaming services, subscribe to the podcast, and tell your friends about us so that more people can find this show! You can also join our conversation by following us on social media at @offthebeatdance on IG, FB, Twitter, and Tik Tok or by visiting us at http://www.offthebeat.dance/ (www.offthebeat.dance). We'd love to hear from you.    Off the Beat is a passion project, and we really need your help to make this podcast a long-term and sustainable venture. Please consider supporting us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/offthebeatdance (patreon.com/offthebeatdance) so that we can continue to bring you more content. And together, we can create a new dance future...one beat at a time!  Off Season Chats is an Off The Beat production

For a special two-part Off Season Chat, Ameya and Kiran speak with Sai Venkata Gangadhar, a Kuchipudi dancer and teacher from Hyderabad. This week, Gangadhar reflects on his dance journey and begins delving into the impact of his dance training, education, and social media on his art.  Off Season Chats is a new series in which we have intimate conversations with dancers who are forging new paths in their artistic, personal, and professional lives. Our special guests are accomplished artists whose works span across many genres of South Asian dance including: Kathak, Kandyan, Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Odissi, and much more.   About Sai Venkata Gangadhar: Sai Venkata Gangadhar is a young Kuchipudi dancer from Hyderabad. He has been training at Nishrinkala Dance Academy under Guru Smt. Sandhya Raju for the past 13 years, and he is a postgraduate in Business administration. He also pursued his Masters in Kuchipudi from University of Hyderabad. He is one of the prime students of Smt. Sandhya Raju. Recognizing his dedication, she appointed him as an assistant teacher soon after his Rangapravesham in 2015.   He has participated several times with the Academy's group ensemble and performed in many prestigious dance festivals including:  Sangeet Natak Academy's Nrityaprathibha festival, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha's Pongal festivals, Gandharva, and many others. Also trained in gymnastics, he has taken this art as a profession and continuously works to understand and enjoy the nuances of his chosen dance style.  Instagram: @sai_venkata_gangadhar  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgEQ2F_PLAGW8l6ODIruOUQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgEQ2F_PLAGW8l6ODIruOUQ)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gagadhar.venkat (https://www.facebook.com/gagadhar.venkat)  Today's episode of Off Season Chats would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of our amazing listeners and the following people:    We Edit Podcasts for audio engineering  Sangeetha Kowsik for graphic design of our logo  Kasi Aysola for transcription of the Telugu portions  Wesley Beeks & Bertel King, Jr.  Liked what you heard? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and other streaming services, subscribe to the podcast, and tell your friends about us so that more people can find this show! You can also join our conversation by following us on social media at @offthebeatdance on IG, FB, Twitter, and Tik Tok or by visiting us at http://www.offthebeat.dance/ (www.offthebeat.dance). We'd love to hear from you.    Off the Beat is a passion project, and we really need your help to make this podcast a long-term and sustainable venture. Please consider supporting us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/offthebeatdance (patreon.com/offthebeatdance) so that we can continue to bring you more content. And together, we can create a new dance future...one beat at a time!  Off Season Chats is an Off The Beat production

In the second episode of Off Season Chats, Ameya and Kiran speak with Kaustavi Sarkar, an Odissi dancer, researcher, and educator based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She shares her artistic and academic journey, bridging research and practice, decolonizing dance and academia, and building a South Asian dance consortium. Off Season Chats is a new series in which we have intimate conversations with dancers who are forging new paths in their artistic, personal, and professional lives. Our special guests are accomplished artists whose works span across many genres of South Asian dance including: Kathak, Kandyan, Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Odissi, and much more. About Kaustavi Sarkar: Dr. Kaustavi Sarkar is an Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Her research interests include Practice-as-Research, religious studies, digital humanities, choreographic research, and queer theory. She is a 2020 National Endowment for the Arts recipient and Artistic Director of Kaustavi Movement Center. Her choreography and scholarship have been featured in American College Dance Association Conference, Dance Studies Association, World Dance Alliance, and Odissi International. These aspects of her practice also appear in her forthcoming book project, Shaping S-Curves (University of North Carolina Press). She will also be releasing a monograph, Dance, Technology, Social Justice, which presents a critical cultural take on dance technique as a technology of social justice. She recently presented a new piece, The Impossible Romance, with choreographer Maya Kulkarni. Instagram: @kaustavisarkar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaustavi.sarkar Dive Deeper: https://bdixongottschild.com/ (Brenda Dixon Gottschild) - Digging the Africanist Presence in American Performance Ashanti Brantley - https://news.vcu.edu/article/2022/06/have-arts-will-travel ("Have Arts, will travel") Constance Valis Hill - https://www.jstor.org/stable/1477802 ("From Bharata Natyam to Bop: Jack Cole's 'Modern' Jazz Dance") Today's episode of Off Season Chats would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of our amazing listeners and the following people:   We Edit Podcasts for audio engineering    Sangeetha Kowsik for graphic design of our logo   Wesley Beeks & Bertel King, Jr.   Liked what you heard? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and other streaming services, subscribe to the podcast, and tell your friends about us so that more people can find this show! You can also join our conversation by following us on social media at @offthebeatdance on IG, FB, Twitter, and Tik Tok or by visiting us at http://www.offthebeat.dance/ (www.offthebeat.dance). We'd love to hear from you.   Off the Beat is a passion project, and we really need your help to make this podcast a long-term and sustainable venture. Please consider supporting us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/offthebeatdance (patreon.com/offthebeatdance) so that we can continue to bring you more content. And together, we can create a new dance future...one beat at a time! Off Season Chats is an Off The Beat production

In the first episode of Off Season Chats, Ameya and Kiran speak with Keerthana Ravi, a Bharatanatyam dancer, curator, and entrepreneur based in Mumbai, India. She shares her incredible journey in dance, takes us behind-the-scenes of developing India's first crowd-funded classical dance festival, and discusses the thrills and challenges of dancing during the pandemic. Off Season Chats is a new series in which we have intimate conversations with dancers who are forging new paths in their artistic, personal, and professional lives. Our special guests are accomplished artists whose works span across many genres of South Asian dance including: Kathak, Kandyan, Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Odissi, and much more. About Keerthana Ravi: Keerthana began her training in Bharatanatyam with Smt. Padmini Ramachandran in Bangalore, and she is currently undergoing advanced training with Smt. Rama Vaidyanathan. She has also studied Carnatic music, Kalaripayattu, and Kathak. An award-winning dancer, she is an A-Grade Artiste of Doordarshan, toured several countries as a performer, and represented India as a youth cultural ambassador at the 2005 World Youth Congress in Scotland. A post-graduate in Communication Management and Fine Arts, she founded RasaBodhi Art Foundation and organized India's first crowdfunded classical dance festival in 2016. She created two new productions - Varsham and Adjayega Hans Akela - during the pandemic through a unique mentorship project with Kathak exponent Prerana Shrimali. Instagram: @keerthanaravi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keerthana.ravi.33 Today's episode of Off Season Chats would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of our amazing listeners and the following people:   We Edit Podcasts for audio engineering    Sangeetha Kowsik for graphic design of our logo   Wesley Beeks & Bertel King, Jr.   Liked what you heard? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and other streaming services, subscribe to the podcast, and tell your friends about us so that more people can find this show! You can also join our conversation by following us on social media at @offthebeatdance on IG, FB, Twitter, and Tik Tok or by visiting us at http://www.offthebeat.dance/ (www.offthebeat.dance). We'd love to hear from you.   Off the Beat is a passion project, and we really need your help to make this podcast a long-term and sustainable venture. Please consider supporting us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/offthebeatdance (patreon.com/offthebeatdance) so that we can continue to bring you more content. And together, we can create a new dance future...one beat at a time! Off Season Chats is an Off The Beat production

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Introduction: Time:0.10 - 1.05 याद हैं वो दिन जब आप से कहा जाता था कि बस इस 10वीं के लिए पढ़ लो, फिर तो ऐश है। फिर बोलते थे कि 12वीं तक पढ़ लो उसके बाढ़ तो ऐश है। भाई आज तक उसी ऐश के इंतज़ार में बैठे हैं और इसी तरह सारी उम्र निकल गई इंतज़ार करते करते। कल महाराष्ट्र के HSC यानी कि Higher Secondary Certificate परीक्षा के नतीजे निकले हैं और लड़कियों ने इस बार लड़कों से बाज़ी मार ली है अच्छे अंक ला कर। बचपन में कितना कोसते थे उसे जिसने ये इम्तेहान बनाए।मगर क्या आपको पता है कि वाक़ई में किसने ये इम्तिहान बनाये और क्यों? जाना चाहेंगी? चलिए आइये जानते हैं  Body Time: 1.10 - 5.05 नमस्कार आदाब सत्श्रीअकाल, मैं हूँ Sahiba Khan और आप सुन रहे हैं ABP Live Podcasts की पेशकश FYI जहाँ  जीवन की मरण की और उसके बीच हर चीज़ की। मगर आज हम बात करेंगे HSC इम्तिहानों के बारे में। दोस्तों HSC इम्तिहान वो इम्तिहान होते हैं जो कक्षा बारहवीं में हम और आप देते हैं। उन्हें ही कहते हैं Higher Secondary Certificate के इम्तिहान। अभी कल की ही बात ले लीजिये, महाराष्ट्र के Higher Secondary Certificate का result  आया है और लड़कियों ने एक बार फिर लड़कों को board के इन इम्तिहानों में मात दी है।  इस साल महाराष्ट्र बोर्ड 12वीं में कुल 94.22 फीसदी स्टूडेंट्स पास हुए हैं. लड़कियों का प्रदर्शन लड़कों से बेहतर रहा है. लड़कियों का पास परसेंटेज 95.34 और लड़कों का पास प्रतिशत 93.29 रहा है. और यही है आज के हमारे FYI का trigger - क्या आपने सोचा है कि ये सभी State और Central बोर्ड के exams का इतिहास क्या है? क्यों होते हैं ये exam, क्यों बनाये गए थे ये Higher Secondary Certificate. बोर्ड के exams के समय गालियां तो बहुत देते होंगे कि कौन बना गया ये exam, मगर आज कई सालों बात आपको वो जवाब मलने जा रहा है। तो दिल थाम कर बैठें। सबसे पहले बात करते हैं CBSE exams की    CBSE 1965 में Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) आया है Ajmer में Board of Rajputana से। इसी बोर्ड को बेहतर कर के CBSE बोर्ड में तब्दील किया गया। उस समय Rajputana Board देश में 5 राज्यों में चलाया जा रहा था। Zakir Hussain जब राष्ट्रपति बने तो उन्हीं के नेतृत्व में ये फैसला लिया गया कि अब से Ajmer का Rajputana Board देशभर में चलाया जायेगा CBSE के नाम से। अब आखिरकार एक तो ऐसा शिक्षा का board, curriculum होना चाहिए जो देशभर में समान हो।  ये board सबसे पहले देश के Kendriye Vidyalaya स्कूलों यानी कि Central  Schools में लाया गया - जहाँ सरकारी नौकरी-पेशा लोगों के बच्चे और सेना के लोगों के बच्चे पढ़ाई किया करते थे। उसके बाद CBSE को Higher Secondary कहा जाने लगा।   अब CBSe बोर्ड हो रहा था काफी मशहूर तो सरकार ने फैसला लिया कि केवल केंद्रीय विद्यालयों में ही नहीं बल्कि private स्कूलों में भी आप आवेदन डाल सकते हैं और जांच-पड़ताल के बाद आप भी CBSE बोर्ड हो सकते हैं। अब पहले तो शिक्षा केवल अमीर लोगों और राजघराने के लिए ही थी।  इसलिए इसे Rajputana Board of Ajmer कहा जाता था।  ये ग्वालियर में भी चलता था वहां के राजा-रजवाड़ों के लिए। मगर अब भारत बदल रहा था और शिक्षा सभी के लिए accessible होनी शुरू हुई थी.    अब क्या था कि स्कूलों में CBSE बोर्ड तो चालू हो गया था मगर कोई standardization नहीं था। कोई एक सिलेबस नहीं था। फिर 1975 में आये Dr K Venkatasubramanian, एक मशहूर अर्थशास्त्री और शिक्षाविद यानी कि educationist थे। उन्होंने Plus 2 का कांसेप्ट लाया यानी कि बोर्ड exams. तो अब पता चला किसने invent किये board exams.    ICSE अब आ जाते हैं ICSE पर।    The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) एक Christian Minority board है जिसे अब केंद्रीय board का status मिल गया है। ये बोर्ड मान लें अंग्रेज़ों की देन था। भले ही CBSE बोर्ड ज़्यादा प्रचलन में हो मगर कहते हैं कि आज भी ICSE बोर्ड का बच्चा और उनकी पढाई old school, थोड़े पुराने ज़माने की तरह है। और कहीं कहीं CBSE से बेहतर भी है। हालाँकि CBSE बोर्ड के बारे में मान्यता है कि ये आज के नए ज़माने का बोर्ड है जिसमें बच्चों का समय बर्बाद नहीं कराया जाता, grade system होता है, exam बेमतलब के मुश्किल नहीं होते और सभी के लिए बना है ये बोर्ड - एवरेज बच्चे से लेकर के topper तक लिए।   बाकि Boards की बात करते हैं    देश भर में करीब 32 शिक्षा के board हैं और CBSE और ICSE को मिला कर 34. कुछ अलग-अलग प्रकार के boards हैं जैसे कि UP Board, Manipuri pattern, Punjab pattern, West Bengal pattern, Tamil Nadu pattern, Anglo Indian Board, the Madarasa Board or the Oriental School इन सबमें धर्म का बहुत प्रभाव होता है।   Conclusion: Time: 5.06 - 6.09   मगर होता क्या है कि ये सभी Board एक dusre को कॉम्पलिमेंट करने की बजाये एक दूसरे को काटने की कोशिश करते हैं। Tamil Nadu में जैसे मुख्यमंत्री रहे दिवंगत M G Ramachandran ने Matriculation Board को मशहूर करने  के लिए स्कूल में वो चलवाया। मगर एक बात है भाषा की। दक्षिण भारत में जितने भी राज्य हैं, वो अपनी भाषा को लेकर खासा प्रेरित महसूस करते हैं, ख़ास लगाव रखते हैं। उनकी भाषा से ही उनका इतहास और रोज़ मर्रा का काम होता है। तो इस वजह से कई राज्यों में State Board को ज़्यादा तवज्जो दी जाती है। अब उप्र की बात करें तो कई लोग तो कहते हैं कि UP board से ज़्यादा कठिन कोई सिलेबस नहीं है। कहते हैं CBSE के 90% ICSE के 80 और UP Board के 60% होते हैं। मगर ये सब तो कहीं-सुनी बातें है। इन कही सुनी बातों के अलावा भी मैंने आपको आज आपके boards का इतिहास बताया, उस इंसान को नाम दिया जिसे आप हर बोर्ड में कोसते थे। तो you're welcome.  फिलहाल मैं चलती हूँ, आओ से अगले FYI में मुलाक़ात होगी। होना ध्यान रखें और सुनते रहे ABP Live Podcasts की पेशकश FYI   Host: @jhansiserani Sound designing: @lalit1121992

Introduction: Time:0.10 - 1.05 याद हैं वो दिन जब आप से कहा जाता था कि बस इस 10वीं के लिए पढ़ लो, फिर तो ऐश है। फिर बोलते थे कि 12वीं तक पढ़ लो उसके बाढ़ तो ऐश है। भाई आज तक उसी ऐश के इंतज़ार में बैठे हैं और इसी तरह सारी उम्र निकल गई इंतज़ार करते करते। कल महाराष्ट्र के HSC यानी कि Higher Secondary Certificate परीक्षा के नतीजे निकले हैं और लड़कियों ने इस बार लड़कों से बाज़ी मार ली है अच्छे अंक ला कर। बचपन में कितना कोसते थे उसे जिसने ये इम्तेहान बनाए।मगर क्या आपको पता है कि वाक़ई में किसने ये इम्तिहान बनाये और क्यों? जाना चाहेंगी? चलिए आइये जानते हैं  Body Time: 1.10 - 5.05 नमस्कार आदाब सत्श्रीअकाल, मैं हूँ Sahiba Khan और आप सुन रहे हैं ABP Live Podcasts की पेशकश FYI जहाँ  जीवन की मरण की और उसके बीच हर चीज़ की। मगर आज हम बात करेंगे HSC इम्तिहानों के बारे में। दोस्तों HSC इम्तिहान वो इम्तिहान होते हैं जो कक्षा बारहवीं में हम और आप देते हैं। उन्हें ही कहते हैं Higher Secondary Certificate के इम्तिहान। अभी कल की ही बात ले लीजिये, महाराष्ट्र के Higher Secondary Certificate का result  आया है और लड़कियों ने एक बार फिर लड़कों को board के इन इम्तिहानों में मात दी है।  इस साल महाराष्ट्र बोर्ड 12वीं में कुल 94.22 फीसदी स्टूडेंट्स पास हुए हैं. लड़कियों का प्रदर्शन लड़कों से बेहतर रहा है. लड़कियों का पास परसेंटेज 95.34 और लड़कों का पास प्रतिशत 93.29 रहा है. और यही है आज के हमारे FYI का trigger - क्या आपने सोचा है कि ये सभी State और Central बोर्ड के exams का इतिहास क्या है? क्यों होते हैं ये exam, क्यों बनाये गए थे ये Higher Secondary Certificate. बोर्ड के exams के समय गालियां तो बहुत देते होंगे कि कौन बना गया ये exam, मगर आज कई सालों बात आपको वो जवाब मलने जा रहा है। तो दिल थाम कर बैठें। सबसे पहले बात करते हैं CBSE exams की    CBSE 1965 में Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) आया है Ajmer में Board of Rajputana से। इसी बोर्ड को बेहतर कर के CBSE बोर्ड में तब्दील किया गया। उस समय Rajputana Board देश में 5 राज्यों में चलाया जा रहा था। Zakir Hussain जब राष्ट्रपति बने तो उन्हीं के नेतृत्व में ये फैसला लिया गया कि अब से Ajmer का Rajputana Board देशभर में चलाया जायेगा CBSE के नाम से। अब आखिरकार एक तो ऐसा शिक्षा का board, curriculum होना चाहिए जो देशभर में समान हो।  ये board सबसे पहले देश के Kendriye Vidyalaya स्कूलों यानी कि Central  Schools में लाया गया - जहाँ सरकारी नौकरी-पेशा लोगों के बच्चे और सेना के लोगों के बच्चे पढ़ाई किया करते थे। उसके बाद CBSE को Higher Secondary कहा जाने लगा।   अब CBSe बोर्ड हो रहा था काफी मशहूर तो सरकार ने फैसला लिया कि केवल केंद्रीय विद्यालयों में ही नहीं बल्कि private स्कूलों में भी आप आवेदन डाल सकते हैं और जांच-पड़ताल के बाद आप भी CBSE बोर्ड हो सकते हैं। अब पहले तो शिक्षा केवल अमीर लोगों और राजघराने के लिए ही थी।  इसलिए इसे Rajputana Board of Ajmer कहा जाता था।  ये ग्वालियर में भी चलता था वहां के राजा-रजवाड़ों के लिए। मगर अब भारत बदल रहा था और शिक्षा सभी के लिए accessible होनी शुरू हुई थी.    अब क्या था कि स्कूलों में CBSE बोर्ड तो चालू हो गया था मगर कोई standardization नहीं था। कोई एक सिलेबस नहीं था। फिर 1975 में आये Dr K Venkatasubramanian, एक मशहूर अर्थशास्त्री और शिक्षाविद यानी कि educationist थे। उन्होंने Plus 2 का कांसेप्ट लाया यानी कि बोर्ड exams. तो अब पता चला किसने invent किये board exams.    ICSE अब आ जाते हैं ICSE पर।    The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) एक Christian Minority board है जिसे अब केंद्रीय board का status मिल गया है। ये बोर्ड मान लें अंग्रेज़ों की देन था। भले ही CBSE बोर्ड ज़्यादा प्रचलन में हो मगर कहते हैं कि आज भी ICSE बोर्ड का बच्चा और उनकी पढाई old school, थोड़े पुराने ज़माने की तरह है। और कहीं कहीं CBSE से बेहतर भी है। हालाँकि CBSE बोर्ड के बारे में मान्यता है कि ये आज के नए ज़माने का बोर्ड है जिसमें बच्चों का समय बर्बाद नहीं कराया जाता, grade system होता है, exam बेमतलब के मुश्किल नहीं होते और सभी के लिए बना है ये बोर्ड - एवरेज बच्चे से लेकर के topper तक लिए।   बाकि Boards की बात करते हैं    देश भर में करीब 32 शिक्षा के board हैं और CBSE और ICSE को मिला कर 34. कुछ अलग-अलग प्रकार के boards हैं जैसे कि UP Board, Manipuri pattern, Punjab pattern, West Bengal pattern, Tamil Nadu pattern, Anglo Indian Board, the Madarasa Board or the Oriental School इन सबमें धर्म का बहुत प्रभाव होता है।   Conclusion: Time: 5.06 - 6.09   मगर होता क्या है कि ये सभी Board एक dusre को कॉम्पलिमेंट करने की बजाये एक दूसरे को काटने की कोशिश करते हैं। Tamil Nadu में जैसे मुख्यमंत्री रहे दिवंगत M G Ramachandran ने Matriculation Board को मशहूर करने  के लिए स्कूल में वो चलवाया। मगर एक बात है भाषा की। दक्षिण भारत में जितने भी राज्य हैं, वो अपनी भाषा को लेकर खासा प्रेरित महसूस करते हैं, ख़ास लगाव रखते हैं। उनकी भाषा से ही उनका इतहास और रोज़ मर्रा का काम होता है। तो इस वजह से कई राज्यों में State Board को ज़्यादा तवज्जो दी जाती है। अब उप्र की बात करें तो कई लोग तो कहते हैं कि UP board से ज़्यादा कठिन कोई सिलेबस नहीं है। कहते हैं CBSE के 90% ICSE के 80 और UP Board के 60% होते हैं। मगर ये सब तो कहीं-सुनी बातें है। इन कही सुनी बातों के अलावा भी मैंने आपको आज आपके boards का इतिहास बताया, उस इंसान को नाम दिया जिसे आप हर बोर्ड में कोसते थे। तो you're welcome.  फिलहाल मैं चलती हूँ, आओ से अगले FYI में मुलाक़ात होगी। होना ध्यान रखें और सुनते रहे ABP Live Podcasts की पेशकश FYI   Host: @jhansiserani Sound designing: @lalit1121992

Chai with Rai (Ep.26). In conversation with Brinda Guha where we sat and discussed the lineage and history of Classical Indian Dance, from her journey of Kathak to Manipuri to Flamenco. We discussed Brinda's work, the codifying of Classical Dance, Culture Appropriation and her thoughts on Activism.  We had to rush this episode and fit a lot of topics in but I am grateful to have Brinda on here to share her perspective and educate on so many things. I hope you enjoy this Cuppa Filled episode.  A bit about Brinda: Brinda is a Dancer, Actress, model, Choreographer, Curator (WiseFruit) and Artistic Director ( Kalamandir School of Dance) based in America. Her Background in Dance began from the North Indian Classical Dance style Kathak under the tutelage of her mother Smt. Malabika Guha. Alongside that Learning Flamenco from Dionisia Garcia of Flamenco NYC. She also studied other forms of Classical Indian dance, including Manipuri East Indian Classical dance from Smt. Kalavati Devi and her daughter, Bimbavati Devi. Brinda currently dances with Soles of Duende, a multicultural percussive trio rooted in the rhythms of Tap (Amanda Castro), Flamenco (Arielle Rosales), and Kathak (Guha). She is also the artistic director of Kalamandir Dance Company, main faculty of Kalamandir School of Dance Inc., curator at Wise Fruit NYC,  which has had over 10 showcases and raised money for Plant Parenthood and Action fund. And is also an administrator at Dance/NYC.  Her choreographic works have been showcased at Brooklyn Dance Festival, NYCDA Dance Festival, Young Choreographer's Festival, Broadway Dance Center Professional Semester Showcase, Gowanus Arts Center, Secret Theater, Dixon Place, Grounds for Sculpture, George St. Playhouse, NJ State Theater, Funktion Dance Complex, The Knockdown Center, Hammerstein Ballroom, Madison Square Garden, and much more. he has set work with Andy Blankenbuehler, Justin Conte, Phil Orsano, Derek Mitchell, Neil Schwartz, Ashle Dawson, Kumari Suraj, Lauren Cox, Carlos Neto, Omari Mizrahi, Myriam Gadri, Ginger Cox & Subhasis Das.  Brinda's acting credits include “Pagla Ghora”, directed by celebrated Bollywood filmmaker, Amol Palekar. She later debuted a lead role at the South Asian Theater Festival's staging of “Red Oleanders” and “The Little Clay Cart” (2009, 2010). Brinda has performed in small theater productions since, including the lead in Gargi Mukherjee's "Our Voices", as well as in a segment directed by Subhasis Das for 2015's South Asian Theater Festival's Theater In Break installment of "Ami Chitragada", which ultimately traveled to five venues over the course of 2017.  To watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/d-xuQGS6_6E  Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/  Guest: https://www.instagram.com/brindaguha/ & https://www.instagram.com/kalamandirdanceco/ & https://www.instagram.com/wisefruitnyc/  Links: Myself: https://linktr.ee/raimuitfum  Guest: https://www.brindaguha.com/ Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.  

In a significant move, the Centre on 31 March reduced the footprint of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from several parts of Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur. This decision is significant as the calls for repealing the Act have been growing louder over the past decade. The Act, which has been termed draconian and unconstitutional by many, gives sweeping powers to the armed forces beyond the authority of the police in 'disturbed areas' to maintain public order. And the northeast has been living under the shadow of this law for 60 long years.  While the move has been hailed by the CMs of the northeastern states as "historic," activists and experts still question the existence of the colonial Act and its use. But there is another big news emerging out of the northeast – the new pact that has been signed by the chief ministers of Assam and Meghalaya to resolve a part of their five-decade-old boundary dispute. The dispute has resulted in several flare-ups between the two states. However, Opposition leaders are calling this a "piecemeal resolution" and that the agreement is almost like "an imposition." In today's episode, we discuss both these relevant news events from the northeast. First, we speak about the significance of the removal of the AFSPA with Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila, who had ended her 16-year fast against the AFSPA in 2016, Chitra Ahanthem, a freelance journalist based out of New Delhi, and Rajeev Bhattacharya, a senior journalist in Guwahati. And then, to understand the political significance of the Assam-Meghalaya peace pact, we speak to Patricia Mukhim, editor of the Shillong Times. Host and Producer: Himmat Shaligram Editor: Shorbori Purkayastha Irom Sharmila Interview: Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha Music: Big Bang Fuzz Listen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng Castbox: http://bit.ly/2VqZ9ur

Episode Notes Afsar Khan started kathak at an early age under the tutelage of his father, Guru Mulla Jafar Khan (Kala Samarpan Awardee), of the Banaras Gharana. Afsar later joined Kathak Kendra New Delhi, under Guru Pt. Rajendra Kumar Gangani (Sangeet Natak Academy Awardee) of the Jaipur Gharana and completed his post diploma there. He has performed widely all across the world through ICCR, Teamworks, and Spic Macay. Afsar has choreographed kathak with other dance forms such as Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Flamenco and Tap dance. Notably, he choreographed for the Queen's Baton Relay and the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in 2010. He was picked by ICCR to teach kathak in Mauritius at IGCIC. Afsar Khan has been a senior kathak tutor at the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society since 2015 and has had many students excel under his guidance. He is well known around the world for his rapid footwork, fast chakkars, and clear padhant. Show Highlights (0:01:50) Padhant being a skillset (0:08:05) The evolution of opportunities for male dancers (0:12:43) 9 hour riyaz sessions (0:20:09) The concept of Chilla (0:35:40) Being called a guru (0:42:21) Bearing the responsibility of spreading Kathak in singapore (0:46:34) Insights of Kathak in singapore (0:51:02) How Afsar ji teaches differently (0:57:51) Exploring while staying true to yourself (1:01:41) finding the right fit with organizers (1:06:11) How to talk about Kathak in foreign countries (1:11:09) Most memorable performances (1:13:24) Dancing on broken glass (1:18:51) Legacy Title Track Audio Credit: Doug Maxwell | Bansure Raga

Why man gets wrinkles, why the cat buries its poop, why a doll is worshipped in a village called Kakching... L Somi Roy's 'And That Is Why; Manipuri Myths Retold' is full of wonderful tales. On this week's Book & Authors podcast, @somiroy talks to @utterflea about collecting the myths, Manipur's distinct culture, it's pre-Hindu legends, and its wonderful ponies and passion for polo, among other things.

Padmashri Darshana Jhaveri, a Manipuri dancer, scholar, teacher is one of the 4 world-renowned Jhaveri sisters whose name has become synonymous with Manipuri dancing.  She has dedicated her life to preserve, perpetuate and propagate the classism of Manipuri dance under the able guidance of Guru Bipin Singh. A technically versatile and immaculate dancer, Darshanaji has specialized both in tandava (masculine) and lasya (feminine) elements of Manipuri dance.   Her innate sensitivity to the highly developed intricate and complex Tal and rhythm patterns led her to competent mridang (drum) playing. The creative contribution of the Jhaveri sisters and Guru Bipin Singh has been to bring the traditional and classical dances of Manipur from the temples to the theater without polluting its original form and spirit. Since1958 she has performed extensively all over India and over 40 foreign countries. She has received many honors and awards, the most prestigious being National SNA Award, President's Padmashri award, Gujrat SNA Award, Kalidas Samman and more from Manipur for her contribution to their dance and music.   Listen to her legendary journey on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya!   A Small Note: The last year or more has been a tough one for all of us. And the second wave of COVID-19 has been much worse. To help those affected by the pandemic in India, the podcasting community has come together under the #PodForChange banner to raise funds through an exclusive NGO partner, Give India. Join Ep.Log and #PODFORCHANGE as we look to make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by COVID19. Please visit the link: tinyurl.com/PodForChangeIndia. Remember, someone really needs the help. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 1st episode of Season 3, “Vistāra” we speak to one of the four Jhaveri sisters who's name has been associated with the performing arts of Manipur, she has dedicated 7 decades of her life in preservation of classical dance of Manipur. She has been awarded Padma Shri, Sangeet Natak Academy award and several honors. On this episode you will listen to her speak about: Childhood Days with guru Bipin Singh Dance and research Ford foundation projects

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Today our fabulous feature interview is with Debatri Chattopadhyay, an amazing OzGrav researcher and Doctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne Australia. She is about to complete her Astrophysics PhD by publication and is working on Gravitational-wave astrophysics. Debatri uses the OzSTAR supercomputer to model gravitational waves resulting from high-energy collisions between heavy mass binaries like pulsars and black holes. She is a keen proponent of Manipuri dance and has also been awarded a place in Homeward Bound, a global leadership program for women in STEM. She’s off to Antarctica next year.

From Uchchaishravas to Prithviraj Chauhan's Chetak and Ranjit Singh's Laili, horses were an integral part of the Indian landscape, myth, and history. Author of The Tale of the Horse, Yashaswini Chandra talks of the import of horses from central Asia and Arabia, of the indigenous breeds like the Kathiawari and the Manipuri, of Shah Jahan's favourite piebald horse, of expert Maratha women equestrians, of artists like Bagta, and of Rajput legends in a fantastically horsey conversation on Books & Authors this week.

From Uchchaishravas to Prithviraj Chauhan's Chetak and Ranjit Singh's Laili, horses were an integral part of the Indian landscape, myth, and history. Author of The Tale of the Horse, Yashaswini Chandra talks of the import of horses from central Asia and Arabia, of the indigenous breeds like the Kathiawari and the Manipuri, of Shah Jahan's favourite piebald horse, of expert Maratha women equestrians, of artists like Bagta, and of Rajput legends in a fantastically horsey conversation on Books & Authors this week.

This is a story about a man who takes liberty with his neighbor and is very close to the person. The next-door family does not know anything about him but one day he comes home running saying that his kid is not well and asks her husband who is a doctor to come and see her. So they go to his house and what happens next is the remainder of the story. Please listen to it fully and share it with all your friends.

The poem is taken from The Desire of Roots. Robin S Ngangom is a bilingual poet who writes in English and Manipuri.

Being an accomplished dancer Punita Hirani aims in cultivating society with our religious ethics and culture. She has perceived Manipuri, Bharat Natyam & folk dances. She proved her talent as a choreographer by directing dance dramas, ballets, and folk dances for different schools and colleges. Listen to her Kahani as she talks about her love for dance on this episode of Meri Kahani with Bhawan Somaaya- Diary of A Dancer. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Trigger Warning : Custodial Torture, Custodial Sexual Assault and Murder by Armed Forces In the dead of the night members of a paramilitary force barged into the house of a Manipuri family and tortured and arrested a Manipuri woman. They claim that she was a member of an insurgent group, but her family claims otherwise. #ThangjamManorama #ManoramaMurder #AFSPA #Manipurkilling Tune into this week's episode to find out more. Sources : 1. https://www.opindia.com/2020/07/undekhi-sony-liv-promotion-telemarketers-thriller-web-series/ 2. https://www.google.com/search?q=Thangjam+Manorama&rlz=1C5CHFA_enIN907IN907&oq=Thangjam&aqs=chrome.0.69i59l2j69i57j69i59l2j69i60j69i61j69i60.1524j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 3. https://www.hrw.org/reports/2008/india0908/3.htm 4. https://www.news18.com/videos/india/manorama-open-case-348083.html 5. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/afspa-1528-encounter-killings-manipur-1024375-2017-07-14

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This is a public service announcement about the coronavirus or Covid-19 disease outbreak. According to the World Health Organisation, coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe illnesses. Covid -19 is a type of coronavirus that is now affecting over 162 countries out of 195. Producer: Dev Kumar Sunuwar Voices: Sanaton Laishram Image: Washing Hands Music "Burn Your Village to the Ground" by A Tribe Called Red. Used with permission. Links: Coronavirus, World Health Organization

This is a public service announcement about the coronavirus or Covid-19 disease outbreak. According to the World Health Organisation, coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe illnesses. Covid -19 is a type of coronavirus that is now affecting over 162 countries out of 195. Producer: Dev Kumar Sunuwar Voices: Sanaton Laishram Image: Washing Hands Music "Burn Your Village to the Ground" by A Tribe Called Red. Used with permission. Links: Coronavirus, World Health Organization

This is a public service announcement about the coronavirus or Covid-19 disease outbreak. According to the World Health Organisation, coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe illnesses. Covid -19 is a type of coronavirus that is now affecting over 162 countries out of 195. Producer: Dev Kumar Sunuwar Voices: Sanaton Laishram Image: Washing Hands Music "Burn Your Village to the Ground" by A Tribe Called Red. Used with permission. Links: Coronavirus, World Health Organization

This is a public service announcement about the coronavirus or Covid-19 disease outbreak. The Covid-19 Pandemic is upon us, and we all need to adhere to all the hygiene protocols. While it is important to ensure the well-being of our elders in the time of this global pandemic, let us take care of our children too. If this is new for us, imagine the psychological impact it has on our young ones. Take the time to explain it to them, first hand, as opposed to what they see and hear on social media, television and radio. Producer: Dev Kumar Sunuwar Voices: Sanaton Laishram Image: Washing Hands Music "Burn Your Village to the Ground" by A Tribe Called Red. Used with permission. Links: Coronavirus, World Health Organization

This is a public service announcement about the coronavirus or Covid-19 disease outbreak. While countries all over the world are on lockdown, and panic is the order of the day, this is a time when Indigenous Peoples around the world are encouraged to stay calm, and be strong, in the face of severe adversity. What is most important to note, is that our elderly are the most vulnerable. We need to take extra precaution to save the lives of the ones who are dear to us, and the ones who have shown us the way to go, who have guided our feet on the path that we all walk. Producer: Dev Kumar Sunuwar Voices: Sanaton Laishram Image: Washing Hands Music "Burn Your Village to the Ground" by A Tribe Called Red. Used with permission. Links: Coronavirus, World Health Organization

The Yoga Voice is biweekly podcast from CITYOGA, hosted by Dave Sims E-RYT 500, owner CITYOGA School of Yoga & Health. Each episode of The Yoga Voice contains conversations with yoga teachers and practitioners from around the world and throughout the Midwest. Our discussions explore how yoga inspires and transforms.In this Bonus meditation episode host Dave Sims, E-RYT500, owner of Cityoga School of Yoga and Health, delivers a meditation practice with a focus on the third chakra, Manipuri chakra. This is the third in a seven-part series of the chakra system. This practice is great for those new to meditation or anyone wishing to embrace a little reprieve during the day or night. This time of stillness, breathing with awareness benefits our body, mind and spirit by relieving stress and tension from the subtle layers of the human body.Hope you enjoy listening, please help support our show by subscribing so we can continue to bring you these insightful and inspirational conversations with yogis near and far, we welcome your comments. theyogavoicepodcast@gmail.comThis chakra series inspired by the work of Anodea Judith and her classic chakra book Wheels of Life.

ETBP Channel na Christada emung manung oikhraba singda karigumba matamda Manipuri Gospel song khudol tamjei tabiyu nungaibiyu haraobiyu bor phangbiyu.

Episode 23 - Conversation with actress Sita Sarkar. A Bangladesh born, New York City raised actress who is a former student of the Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts in Queens and trained in classical Indian dance including: Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Manipuri. She is also the lead actress in a new short film called “Dawat”. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/BengalisofNework/support

To deal with coronavirus situation, Assam will go on a lockdown from 6 pm tomorrow until March 31 midnight, said Health & Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The announcement was made during a Press Conference at 5 pm today.. During the lockdown period pharmacy, petrol depo, grocery shops will be open. Office, educational institutions, government, private offices, industry, and all else will be shut. No one can come out. People will have to stay inside.First instance of violation will cause 6 months jail. Second instance of violation will be penalized with 2 years inside jail under IPC. Fire brigade, hospital, essential services will be open. Ambulance service will go on. Arunachal Pradesh will go on lockdown until March 31 as a precautionary measure against coronavirus situation. All essential services shall be exempted from this. "No public transport services, including operation of taxis, auto-rickshaws, will be permitted except transport of all kinds to and from hospitals, airport, helipad, railway stations, and goods carriers carrying food and essential commodities," the notification said. All shops, commercial establishments, offices, factories and workshops shall also shut their operations, it said. Gautam Barthakur from Assam was in charge of sending 263 Indian students from Rome to India.Barthakur works as Airport Manager of Air India in Rome, Italy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Air India for evacuating Indians stranded abroad amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Delhi police has booked a man under Sec 509 of IPC who had spat at a Manipuri woman and called her “corona.”The incident took place in Vijaynagar area of North Delhi on Sunday.Netizens have condemned the incident. Some even shared details of the incident on Twitter. Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that no domestic commercial airlines will be operational from March 25. Cargo flights will not come under this limitation. Chief Minister of Punjab Capt Amarinder Singh has announced full curfew with no relaxations as coronavirus cases surge in the state and the country. It is worth mentioning that, India had reported its fourth death from coronavirus after a 70-year-old man died in Punjab. With several regions of the country under lockdown and government urging people to avoid mass gatherings, various health agencies around the world, such as WHO, are urging people to use the word “physical distancing” instead of “social distancing.” Health officials insist that the current scenario is not about giving up social contacts but to maintain healthy distance from one another so that the spread of virus can be prevented.

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Koja čakra je prozvana blistavim draguljem. Zašto ona toliko blista u našem životu i zašto nas toliko vatreno grije

যিশু: পালনকর্তা ও পরিত্রাতা-বিষ্ণুপ্রীণ মণিপুর // बिष्णुप्रिया मणिपुरी- (यीशु: प्रभु और उद्धारकर्ता).3gp

[13].বিষ্ণুপ্রীণ মণিপুরী গসপেল গান // मणिपुरी इंजील सांग - क्रिस्टा मैटम लीरिंगई.3gp

মণিপুরী(Meitei)- যিশু: শিক্ষক ও নিরাময়কারী // बिष्णुप्रिया: मणिपुरी - जीसस: टीचर और हीलर.3gp

[34].मेइती(মণিপুরী)-"যিশু: প্রভু ও পরিত্রাতা" // मेइती(मणिपुरी)- "यीशु: प्रभु और उद्धारकर्ता".3gp

मेइती(মণিপুরী-"যিশু: শিক্ষক ও চিকিত্সক" // Meitei(मणिपुरी) - जीसस -टीचर और हीलर.3gp

"अच्छा समाचार" - मेइती(मणिपुरी) भाषा／"Good News" - Meitei(Manipuri) Language.3gp

"जीवन क बातें" - मेइती/मणिपुरी.3gp

[२५].मणिपुरी सुसमाचार गाना-"Christa matam leiringei"／Manipuri Gospel Song.3gp

मणिपुरी सुसमाचार गाना-"Makhoisingdagi Thoraktuna Tongallo"／Manipuri Gospel Song.3gp

मणिपुरी सुसमाचार गान-"Kanagumba mina khourang rabadi"／Manipuri Gospel Song.3gp

Ever tried Persian or genuine Iranian food? Eaten Bihari or Manipuri cuisine? Know where to get Konkani Muslim delicacies, Oriya fare, Bangladeshi delights or feast on Kashmiri meals? Listen in to hear about experts who craft culinary experiences revolving around their heritage and influences, and then find out where you can explore their regional food using your tastebuds, in this second part of our episode on regional cuisine experts on the #MetroFoodHoppers podcast. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook and Twitter @expresspodcasts. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes so other people can find us. Our entire podcast catalogue is available on indianexpress.com/audio.

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"जीवन के शब्द"'-मणिपुरी भाषा.mp3

[४६]."Sangsar asi Manglasu"-मणिपुरी इंजील गीत／द्वारा उत्पादित: यूनिट ईसाई चर्चों एसोसिएशन; मणिपुर ईसाई पुलिस एसोसिएशन।.3gp

"जीवन क बातें"-मेइती/मणिपुरी.3gp

"अच्छा समाचार"-मेइती(मणिपुरी) भाषा／"Good News"-Meitei(Manipuri) Language.3gp

मणिपुरी सुसमाचार गान-"Kanagumba mina khourang rabadi"／Manipuri Gospel Song.3gp

मणिपुरी सुसमाचार गाना-"Makhoisingdagi Thoraktuna Tongallo"／Manipuri Gospel Song.3gp

[२५].मणिपुरी सुसमाचार गाना-"Christa matam leiringei"／Manipuri Gospel Song.3gp