Podcasts about maoists

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 13:56

Following crippling losses and the surrender of a large number of cadres, India's Maoist insurgents are on their knees. But the insurgency has been crushed several times since its origins in 1948, only to resurface again and again. The story of the Maoists shows that peace won't be durable unless India is able to address Adivasi and Dalit backwardness in the Maoist belt.

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Inside India's war on Maoists

The Documentary Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 26:29

For nearly 60 years, the Indian government has been fighting a violent group of Maoists in the country. They are followers of the late Chinese leader, Mao Zedong and have carried out bombings and killings in different parts of India. Now, the Indian authorities claim to be on the brink of defeating these insurgents and has said that they will be fully removed by March 2026. There is one group that has been attributed with the recent success against the Maoists, known as the DRG or District Reserve Guard. They are part of the police, with the sole purpose of defeating the Maoists. But although they have successfully reduced Maoist attacks in recent years, critics have questioned the use of force by the DRG. Jugal Purohit, who reports for the BBC in India, recently travelled to the frontline of this nearly 60 year war, to meet the DRG and the locals who have been affected by the violence.Rare access: Inside India's claims to eliminate Maoist insurgency https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=848zVNZV7ssIn Thailand, for the past 154 years, people have come together for the annual Buffalo Racing Festival. The festival honors the vital role of buffaloes in Thai agriculture, offering thanks for their hard work throughout the year. BBC's Thuong Le is based in Bangkok and she recently traveled to Chonburi province where the festival takes place to grab a front row seat. This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world. Presented by Faranak Amidi. Produced by Laura Thomas, Caroline Ferguson and Hannah Dean. This is an EcoAudio certified production. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

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Hafta 564: Killing of Madvi Hidma and aftermath of Red Fort blast

Newslaundry Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 105:26

This week, Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri, Jayashree Arunachalam and Shardool Katyayan are joined by journalist and author Rahul Pandita and The News Minute's Sudipto Mondal.The discussion begins with Rahul's new novel, Our Friends in Good Houses, and then turns to the recent killing of Maoist commander Madvi Hidma in Andhra Pradesh.Rahul recalls meeting the man who recruited Hidma as a child. He then talks about the “tragedy” of the Maoists and the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist). “One reason why we are witnessing this downfall now of the CPM office is that this somehow, in the passage of this time, steered away from what they had set out to do, which is to basically protect the adivasis and their natural resources. But during this course, I think they became obsessive about fighting the state…and became, in their own ways, stakeholders in these natural resources. That is the tragedy of the CPM.”Sudipto says, “The worst part about the Maoist movement is that it follows one basic principle of armed conflict, which is that the people sending people to war are old men. The people going to war are young boys."The conversation then moves to the Red Fort blasts. Abhinandan asks the panel about the video of a key suspect in the case justifying suicide attacks, seeking their views on whether airing such footage is irresponsible or journalistically necessary.This and a lot more. Tune in!Timecodes00:00:00 - Introductions and announcements00:03:37 - Discussion on Rahul Pandita's Book00:11:40 - Headlines 00:18:33 - Killing of Madvi Hidma01:00:38 - Red Fort Blasts Aftermath01:21:36 - Sudipto & Rahul Pandita's Recommendations01:24:58 - Letters01:36:40- RecommendationsCheck out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters.Produced by Amit Pandey with Ashish Anand & Sourav Ranjan. Sound Recordist Anil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Saketh Rajan: A Case Study in how the Left Creates Armed Maoists

The Dharma Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 10:59

This episode narrates the story of the Maoist terrorist Saket Rajan who was encountered in police action more than 20 years ago. His story is a warning of how Leftist indoctrination pushes generations of youth into anti-national activities. Saket Rajan was brainwashed into Maoism on the campus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). When he passed away, the whole Leftist - Maoist ecosystem armtwisted the late Karnataka Chief Minister Dharam Singh into celebrating him as a martyr. Prominent members of this ecosystem include Gauri Lankesh, Harsh Mander, Mahashweta Devi, Nandini Sundar and others. Tune into the full episode! Support Our PodcastsIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting The Dharma Dispatch podcast so we can offer more such interesting, informative and educational content related to Indian History, Sanatana Dharma, Hindu Culture and current affairs. It takes us months of rigorous research, writing and editing and significant costs to offer this labour of love.Ways you can Support The Dharma Podcast:* UPI: ddispatch@axl* Wallets, Netbanking, etc.* Scan the QR Code below. Get full access to The Dharma Dispatch Digest at thedharmadispatch.substack.com/subscribe

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ThePrintAM: Why is the surrender of Mallojula Venugopal Rao a setback to Maoists?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 3:36

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A Narco State of Mind

Insight Myanmar

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 135:35

Episode #408: “There is no way to tell the story of Myanmar and where it's headed if you are leaving out the Wa,” says Patrick Winn, a veteran Southeast Asia reporter and author of Narcotopia. His book traces the wild story how Wa State, a mountainous enclave on the Chinese border, became defined by narcotics, and how it has become one of the key powers in the country today. A pivotal figure is Saw Lu, born in the mid-1940s, raised among Baptist missionaries, and convinced that literacy and Christianity could unify and “civilize” the Wa. Recruited by Burmese intelligence in his twenties, he was sent to Pang Wai, one of the largest Wa strongholds, as a teacher. Winning villagers' trust, he then stumbled on a small CIA weapons cache. Through charisma and tactical skill, he transformed himself into a militia leader. Meanwhile, Kuomintang exiles who had fled China's civil war turned to opium trafficking, industrializing heroin production along the Thai-Burma border. The CIA and Taiwanese intelligence viewed these warlords as useful anti-communist allies, even as their heroin flowed into South Vietnam and fueled American soldiers' addictions. Saw Lu tolerated the opium trade, which he despised, to keep Wa villages united against Maoist influence. At one point, the U.S. even used him as a DEA asset, code-named “Superstar.” In the late 1960s, the Communist Party of Burma controlled much of Wa territory for twenty years, during which time Saw Lu faded into obscurity. But a mutiny of Wa soldiers eventually kicked out the Maoists and birthed the United Wa State Army (UWSA). With Chinese backing and drug profits as their main source of income, the UWSA grew into Myanmar's most powerful non-state military. Saw Lu returned to the scene, and for a while his anti-drug zeal offered a different path to Wa leaders. He wanted to get significant U.S. investment in Wa State in exchange for helping it destroy the drug trade. In the end, however, the CIA undermined Saw Lu's plans, and he was disgraced. Today, Wa State is a “narcostate,” effectively an unrecognized country, a state within a state, stable within its own borders yet destabilizing to Myanmar's unity. “If you think it's just some dark, out of the way place that doesn't matter, please update your thinking on this,” Winn warns.

Nepal Gen Z Protests

Let's Know Things

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 13:06

This week we talk about corruption, influencers, and pro-monarchy protests.We also discuss Nepalese modern history, Gen Z, and kings.Recommended Book: Superagency by Reid Hoffman and Greg BeatoTranscriptThe Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, usually referred to as just Nepal, is a country located in the Himalayas that's bordered to the northeast by China, and is otherwise surrounded by India, including in the east, where there's a narrow sliver of India separating Nepal from Bhutan and Bangladesh.So Nepal is mostly mountainous, it's landlocked, and it's right in between two burgeoning regional powers who are also increasingly, in many ways, global powers. Its capital is Kathmandu, and there are a little over 31 million people in the country, as of 2024—more than 80% of them Hindu, and the country's landmass spans about 57,000 square miles or 147.5 square kilometers, which is little smaller than the US state of Illinois, and almost exactly the same size as Bangladesh.Modern Nepal came about beginning in the mid-20th century, when the then-ruling Rana autocracy was overthrown in the wake of neighboring India's independence movement, and a parliamentary democracy replaced it. But there was still a king, and he didn't like sharing power with the rest of the government, so he did away with the democracy component of the government in 1960, making himself the absolute monarch and banning all political activities, which also necessitated jailing politicians.The country was modernized during this period, in the sense of building out infrastructure and such, but it was pulled backwards in many ways, as there wasn't much in the way of individual liberties for civilians, and everything was heavily censored by the king and his people. In 1990, a multiparty movement called the People's Movement forced the king, this one ascended to the throne in 1972, to adopt a constitution and allow a multiparty democracy in Nepal.One of the parties that decided to enter the local political fray, the Maoist Party, started violently trying to shift the country in another direction, replacing its parliamentary system with a people's republic, similar to what was happening in China and the Soviet Union. This sparked a civil war that led to a whole lot of deaths, including those of the King and Crown Prince. The now-dead king's brother stepped in, gave himself a bunch of new powers, and then tried to stomp the Maoist Party into submission.But there was a peaceful democratic revolution in the country in 2006, at which point the Maoists put down their arms and became a normal, nonviolent political party. Nepal then became a secular state, after being a Hindu kingdom for most of their modern history, and a few years later became a federal republic. It took a little while, and there was quite a bit of tumult in the meantime, but eventually, in 2015, the Nepalese government got a new constitution that divided the country into seven provinces and made Nepal a federal democratic republic.What I'd like to talk about today is what has happened in the past decade in Nepal, and how those happenings led to a recent, seemingly pretty successful, series of protests.—In early 2025, from March through early June, a series of protests were held across Nepal by pro-monarchy citizens and the local pro-monarchy party, initially in response to the former King's visit, but later to basically just show discontentment with the current government.These protests were at least partly politically motivated, in the sense of being planned and fanned into larger conflagrations by that pro-monarchy party—not truly grassroots sort of thing—but they grew and grew, partly on the strength of opposition to the police response to earlier protests.That same distaste carried through the year, into September of 2025, when the Nepalese government announced a ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and Youtube, because the companies behind these platforms ostensibly failed to register under the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology's new rules that required, among other things, they have local liaisons that the government could meet with in person, and complain to if a given network failed to remove something they didn't like quickly enough.The general sense about that ban is that while this failure to properly register was used as justification for shutting down these networks, which are incredibly popular in the country, the real reason the government wanted to shut them down at that moment was that a trend had emerged online in which the rich and powerful in the country, and especially their children, many of whom have become online influencers, were being criticized for their immense opulence and for bragging about their families' vast wealth, while everyone else was comparably suffering.This became known as the Nepobaby or Nepo Kid trend, hashtag Nepobaby, which was a tag borrowed from Indonesia, and the general idea is that taxpayer money is being used to enriched a few powerful families at the expense of everyone else, and the kids of those powerful families were bragging about it in public spaces, not even bothering to hide their families' misdeeds and corruption.This, perhaps understandably, led to a lot more discontent, and all that simmering anger led to online outcries, the government tried to stifle these outcries by shutting down these networks in the country, but that shut down, as is often the case in such situations, led to in-person protests, which started out as peaceful demonstrations in Kathmandu and surrounding areas, but which eventually became violent when the police started firing tear gas and rubber bullets at the crowds, causing 19 deaths and hundreds of injuries.The ban was implemented on September 4 and then lifted, after the initial protests, on September 8, but the government's response seems to have made this a much bigger thing than it initially was, and maybe bigger than it would have become, sans that response.It's worth mentioning here, too, that a lot of young people in Nepal rely on social media and messaging apps like Signal, which was also banned, for their livelihood. Both for social media related work, and for various sorts of remittances. And that, combined with an existing 20% youth unemployment rate, meant that young people were very riled up and unhappy with the state of things, already, and this ban just poured fuel on that flame.On that same note, the median age in Nepal is 25, it's a relatively young country. So there are a lot of Gen Zers in Nepal, they're the generation that uses social media the most, and because they rely so heavily on these networks to stay in touch with each other and the world, the ban triggered a mass outpouring of anger, and that led to huge protests in a very short time.These protests grew in scope, eventually leading to the burning of government buildings, the military was called in to help bring order, and ultimately the Home Minister, and then the Prime Minister, on September 8 and 9, respectively, resigned. A lot of the burning of government buildings happened after those resignations; protestors eventually burned the homes of government ministers, and the residences of the prime minister and president, as well.The protestors didn't have any formal leadership, though there were attempts during the protests by local pro-monarchy parties and representatives to position the protests as pro-King—something most protestors have said is not the case, but you can see why that might have worked for them, considering those pro-monarchy protests earlier this year.That said, by September 10, the military was patrolling most major cities, and on the 11th, the president, head general, and Gen Z representatives for the protestors met to select an interim leader. They ended up using Discord, a chat app often used by gamers, to select a former Supreme Court Justice, Sushila Karki, as the interim prime minister, and the first woman to be prime minister in Nepalese history. Parliament was then dissolved, and March 5 was set as the date for the next election. Karki has said she will remain in office for no more than six months.As of September 13, all curfews had been lifted across Nepal, the prime minister was visiting injured protestors in hospitals, and relative calm had returned—though at least 72 people are said to have been killed during the protests, and more than 2,000 were injured.There are currently calls for unity across the political spectrum in Nepal, with everyone seeming to see the writing on the wall, that the youths have shown their strength, and there's a fresh need to toe the new line that's been established, lest the existing parties and power structures be completely toppled.There's a chance that this newfound unity against government overreach and censorship will hold, though it's important to note that the folks who were allegedly siphoning resources for their families were all able to escape the country, most without harm, due to assistance from police and the military, and that means they could influence things, from exile or after returning to Nepal, in the lead-up to that March election.It's also possible that the major parties will do more to favor the huge Gen Z population in Nepal from this point forward, which could result in less unemployment and freer speech—though if the King and the pro-monarchy party is able to continue insinuating themselves into these sorts of conversations, positioning themselves as an alternative to the nepotism and corruption many people in the area have reasonably come to associated with this type of democracy, there could be a resurgent effort to bring the monarchy back by those who have already seen some success in this regard, quite recently.Show Noteshttps://restofworld.org/2025/nepal-gen-z-protest/https://apnews.com/article/nepal-ban-social-media-platform-3b42bbbd07bc9b97acb4df09d42029d5https://apnews.com/article/nepal-new-prime-minister-protests-karki-0f552615029eb12574c9587d8d76ec46https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkj0lzlr3rohttps://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/09/08/gen-z-protest-in-kathmandu-against-corruption-and-social-media-banhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Nepalese_Gen_Z_protestshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Nepalese_pro-monarchy_protestshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal This is a public episode. 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ThePrintAM: WHO ARE THE MAOISTS KILLED IN AN ENCOUNTER IN CHHATTISGARH'S NARAYANPUR?

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 3:03

Ep:438| Maoist Insurgency & Nepal Army Monarchy Stance: War Narratives Revealed | PREM SINGH BASNYAT | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 119:38

In this in-depth podcast, we explore the complex dynamics of Nepal's Maoist War, focusing on the joint security forces' efforts against Maoist insurgents and the evolving role of the Nepal Army throughout the conflict. Hear firsthand accounts from a Brigadier General who shares his frontline war experience, including his journey from the UK to the battlefield. We analyze the strategic divisions between the Army and Police, the impact of Sher Bahadur Deuba's cabinet decisions, and the challenges faced by the Nepal Army, including ceasefire violations and internal shortcomings. The discussion sheds light on the privileged and underprivileged within the army ranks and the inter-dynamics among the Army, Police, and Armed Police Force (APF) during the war. Gain unique insights into the Nepal Army's stance on the monarchy and the contrasting narratives from soldiers at different levels. We also delve into guerrilla warfare tactics employed by the Maoists and the human rights issues that arose during the conflict. This podcast offers a comprehensive evaluation of the war, revealing contradicting opinions and the real picture behind the conflict and the Palace's role. Whether you're interested in Nepal's political history, military strategy, or human rights during wartime, this episode provides valuable perspectives and expert analysis. Don't miss this exclusive discussion on Nepal's Maoist War and its lasting impact. GET CONNECTED WITH PREM SINGH BASNYAT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A3KKazzhX/

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EP: 428 | Why I Was Detained for a Book Review: Nepal Civil War Personal Story | Nabin Bibhas | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 141:39

This compelling video offers an in-depth account of personal experiences during Nepal's tumultuous Civil War, beginning with the speaker's harrowing detainment and the torture he faced. He recounts the chilling moment when the army, disguised in civil attire, apprehended him for a book review, revealing the real reason for his detainment and his subsequent transfer to the notorious Bhairavnaath battalion. Through his interaction with the army, he shares how even soldiers faced severe beatings, and reflects on his mental state during detainment as well as the army's behavior towards him. After three months of detainment, he discusses his hopes and aspirations. The narrative shifts to the red zone of Rolpa, delving into its warrior culture and the Maoists' reliance on historical values. The speaker explores why people turned rebel, highlighting the motivations behind the uprising. He also discusses the literary works inspired by the Civil War, providing details of his own book, which vividly contrasts rulers and rebels and draws on real-life references for authenticity. The video culminates with a powerful final message, encapsulating the enduring impact of conflict, resistance, and hope in Nepal's history. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in personal narratives, historical insight, and the literary legacy of Nepal's Civil War. GET CONNECTED WITH Nabin Bibhas: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBibhas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bibhasnabin/

Explainer 469: Who are India's Maoists?

Monocle 24: The Foreign Desk

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 6:46

Indian security forces killed 27 rebels this week, including a top Maoist leader. This week, Andrew Mueller explains the nearly half-century long conflict between the state and the Communist Party of India (Maoist). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Maoists in India: Writings & Interviews – Azad

Foreign Languages Press - Audiobooks

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 369:12

Cherukuri Rajkumar (1954-2010), popularly known as Azad, spokesperson of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), served the cause of Indian revolution for over thirty five years till he was murdered by state forces. This is a collection of his writings and interviews about the position of Indian Maoists on various political, economic and social issues.Foreword - 00:08A Brief Biography - 04:261. Maoists in India - 08:432. On the "Comprehensive Peace Agreement" in Nepal - 48:063. Interview on the Developments in Nepal - 56:104. On V. Prabhakaran - 1:34:545. On Patel Sudhakar Reddy & Venkataiah - 1:40:586. On the Election Boycott Tactic of the Maoists - 1:45:327. Interview on the Government Military Offensive - 2:16:438. Maoists on Talks - 3:41:439. Red Salutes to Balagopal - 3:47:1810. On Telangana - 3:51:2011. On Sakhamuri Appa Rao & Kondal Reddy - 3:58:1712. On Dantewada Guerrilla Attack - 4:05:2113. Interview to The Hindu - 4:14:0714. Letter to Swami Agnivesh - 5:28:2615. On the Jnaneswari Express Tragedy - 5:37:1216. On Bhopal Verdict - 5:43:2617. A Last Note to a Neo-Colonialist - 5:51:19

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Hafta 538: India vs Maoists: Is this a turning point?

Newslaundry Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 108:48

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry's Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Jayashree Arunachalam, Raman Kirpal and Shardool Katyayan are joined by senior journalist and CGNet Swara's co-founder Shubhranshu Choudhary.We start with a discussion on the killing of 27 suspected Maoists in Chhattisgarh this week and analyse if the Maoist movement in the state has declined. Shubhranshu says, “We don't agree with the strategy, but it is hugely successful… This war has been won by the Bastariyas (residents of Bastar) themselves who gave information.”However, he warns that unresolved issues like mining and lack of development could reignite tensions, asking, “What will be our development policy? That will determine whether Maoism will be dead.”Jayashree raises concerns about the accuracy of government claims, questioning, “Should we be more suspicious when the government says it's killed dozens of Maoists?” She highlights the lack of judicial scrutiny in encounters, citing, “I think of thousands of encounters that have happened in Bastar in the last 25 years. There've only been two judicial inquiries.”Abhinandan adds, “There's an overlap of mining interests in media interests – even in ownership,” and Manisha stresses on political representation for a better future for Bastar's residents. “If militants in the Northeast can join the BJP, why not here? Political representation matters. It gives people real options.”This and a lot more. Tune in!We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Song: Blowing in the windTimecodes00:00:00 – Introductions 00:06:51 – Headlines 00:16:59 - Operation Black Forest01:13:52 – Letters01:36:04 – RecommendationsCheck out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters Produced by Priyali Dhingra.Recorded by Hassan Bilal and Anil Kumar. Production assistance by Ankit Raj. This episode is outside of the paywall for now. Before it goes behind the paywall, why not subscribe? Get brand-new episodes of all our podcasts every week, while also doing your bit to support independent media. Click here to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 264 - Precedential Decisions from 5/12/2025 - 5/18/2025 (email notifications; government nexus - asylum and CAT; mandatory detention; alien arriving; applicant for admission; motion to remand; prima facie case for relief; competency; mental health)

Immigration Review

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 34:41

Matter of F-B-G-M- & J-E-M-G-, 29 I&N Dec. 52 (BIA 2025)rebuttable presumption that email notifications sent via ECAS reach their recipient; equitable tolling of briefing deadlines Matter of M-S-I-, 29 I&N Dec. 61 (BIA 2025)unable or unwilling to protect; acquiesce; generalized corruption; failure to report harm; Maoists; Nepal Matter of Q. Li, 29 I&N Dec. 66 (BIA 2025)mandatory detention; alien arriving; applicant for admission; parole; INA § 235(b)(2)(A) Soto Santos v. Bondi, No. 24-1733 (8th Cir. May 12, 2025)motion to remand; prima facie case for relief; hardship showing; enforcement priorities Mohamed v. Bondi, No. 23-2556 (8th Cir. May 12, 2025)competency; mental health; fundamental procedural error; INA § 242(a)(2)(C)Sponsors and friends of the podcast!Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A.Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.Cerenade"Leader in providing smart, secure, and intuitive cloud-based solutions"Demo Link!Click me too!Stafi"Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes"Promo Code: STAFI2025Click me!Want to become a patron?Click here to check out our Patreon Page!CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: kgregg@kktplaw.comFacebook: @immigrationreviewInstagram: @immigrationreviewTwitter: @immreviewAbout your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego VoyagerDISCLAIMER & CREDITSSee Eps. 1-200Support the show

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Ep:421 | Nepali Civil War: Stories of Struggle & Survival | Avash Budathoki| Sushant Pradhan Podcast

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Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 100:50

Explore the Nepali Civil War through the eyes of civilians who lived through a decade of conflict between Maoist rebels and government forces. This podcast dives deep into the struggles and survival stories of ordinary people caught in the middle of a brutal war marked by atrocities, forced recruitment, and widespread human rights abuses. From the Maoist strongholds in Rolpa and Rukum to the tragic experiences of villagers in Thawang, hear firsthand accounts of how both sides-Maoists and the army-impacted local communities. Learn why poor and marginalized people were compelled to join the revolt, how Jana-Waadi songs influenced the movement, and the lasting trauma left behind by mass murders and disappearances. The discussion also covers the post-war peace process, the challenges faced by ex-Maoist soldiers, and the ongoing risks from leftover explosives and ambushes. This video sheds light on the complex realities of Nepal's civil war, emphasizing the voices of civilians who endured the conflict's harshest consequences. Join us as we uncover stories of resilience, regret, and the long journey toward justice and peace in Nepal. Keywords: Nepali Civil War, Maoists, atrocities, forced recruitment, human rights abuses, Rolpa, Rukum, Thawang, Jana-Waadi songs, peace process, ex-Maoist soldiers, trauma, survival. GET CONNECTED WITH Avash Budathoki: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam__abhash X: https://x.com/iam_abhash

Ep: 420 | From Political Childhood to Today's Crisis: Dr. Shekhar Koirala on BP & Girija Koirala | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 98:00

In this exclusive podcast, we sit down with Dr. Shekhar Koirala, senior leader of the Nepali Congress, to discuss the deep-rooted dynamics of Nepal's political history. From his political childhood growing up in the influential Koirala family to his reflections on the legacy of BP Koirala and Girija Prasad Koirala, this conversation offers rare insights into the core of Nepali politics. Dr. Koirala opens up about BP Koirala's legacy, leadership ethics, and the controversial story behind the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences. He shares inside stories about Girija Prasad Koirala's secret negotiations with the Maoists, and how those talks shaped Nepal's transition into a republic. We also dive deep into Nepal's current challenges, including federalism and secularism in Nepal, the rise of monarchy vs republic sentiments, and the influence of foreign pressure—particularly from India—on our political decisions. Dr. Koirala speaks candidly about the economic crisis, the state of Nepal's economy in 2025, the role of social media in Nepali politics, and the need for internal democracy within political parties. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in Nepali Congress politics, political ethics in Nepal, and the impact of political dynasties like the Koiralas.

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Episode 256: MAGA Maoists Celebrate Liberation Day

Blocked and Reported

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 58:04

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the right's very online reaction to Trumpnomics™. Plus, NaNoWriMo closes shop, and only slightly more vore. Vore fan art (Do not click this link at work, at the library, on an NSA server, or anywhere near your children and/or parents. You have been warned.)‘Nowhere on Earth is safe': Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited islands near Antarctica | Trump tariffs | The GuardianPresident Trump's Tariff Formula Makes No Economic Sense. It's Also Based on an Error. | American Enterprise Institute - AEIThe Puzzle of the All-American BBQ ScrubberBill Ackman's main fund drops 15% this year as trade war hits holdingsPeter Navarro Invented an Expert for His Books, Based on Himself - The New York TimesElon Musk dies to tutorial boss in Path of Exile 2 livestream | The VergeTrump brags in Oval Office that his billionaire pals made a killing in stocks after he pulled the plug on tariffs | The Independent This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

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Ep: 405 | The Untold History of Cannabis in Nepal | Nabin Bibhas on Hemp, Trade & Culture | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 137:01

Cannabis has played a significant role in Nepal's culture, economy, and history, yet its legacy remains largely untold. In this episode, we sit down with Nabin Bibhas to uncover the fascinating history of cannabis in Nepal, from its traditional use as Bhangu to its transformation into Ganja. We explore how hemp agriculture in Nepal was once an integral part of rural livelihoods, providing fiber for hemp weaving, oil for medicine, and even food. Nabin Bibhas shares insights on how Maoists and the cannabis trade were linked during the insurgency, raising the question: Did Maoists sell cannabis to buy weapons? We also discuss the Maoist insurgency in Nepal and how cannabis was both a survival tool and a political element. Additionally, we take a deep dive into Thabang village, where police are not allowed to interfere with cannabis and beef culture, reflecting the unique legal and social perspectives in Nepal. We also discuss how capitalism ruined Nepal's hemp industry, leading to the decline of hemp textiles and traditional uses of cannabis. With growing conversations around Nepal cannabis legalization, will we see a revival of cannabis farming in Nepal? Join us as we explore the rich history, political influence, and future potential of this sacred plant.

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The Catch Up: 20 March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 4:11

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha SharmaToday is the 20th of March and here are the headlines.Both Houses of Parliament were marred by protests staged by the DMK over the delimitation issue, with the presiding officers calling their behaviour unbecoming of the dignity of Parliament. Lok Sabha was adjourned within two minuates after it met at 11 am, as DMK MPs came wearing identical T-shirts as a mark of protest against the proposed delimitation. Speaker Om Birla said they cannot come to the House wearing T-shirts and protest in ways that lower the dignity of the House, and adjourned Lok Sabha till noon. The delimitation is expected after 2026 following the decennial census unless the Parliament extends the freeze yet again by amending the Constitution.The Cyberabad police in Telangana booked 25 people on Sunday, including Tollywood actors and social media influencers, for allegedly promoting illegal betting, gambling and casino apps, causing financial losses to the public. Among the 25 named in the FIR are actors Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Devarakonda, Manchu Lakshmi, Praneetha and Nidhi Agarwal. Named accused 1 and accused 2, Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj are alleged to have promoted Junglee Rummy through pop-up ads. Vijay Devarakonda is accused of promoting A23 Rummy, Manchu Lakshmi Yolo247, Praneetha Fairplay Live, and Nidhi Agarwal Jeet Win, all by way of pop-up ads, the police said.Billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Government, challenging the creation of a “parallel” and “unlawful” content censorship regime through a provision under the Information Technology Act. In its petition filed in the Karnataka High Court earlier this month, the company has contended that through the use of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, multiple government departments and agencies are now issuing content takedown notices to social media companies like X, “attempting to bypass the multiple procedural safeguards” prescribed under Section 69A of the IT Act, which also allows for content blocking.A jawan and 22 Maoists were killed in two encounters in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region today. One encounter broke out at 7 am while security forces were undertaking an operation based on intelligence indicating the presence of Maoists in the jungles under the jurisdiction of Gangaloor police station in Bijapur district near the Dantewada border. The encounter involved intermittent firing for hours, said Sundarraj P, Inspector General of Police for Bastar Range. A jawan from the Bijapur District Reserves Guard (DRG) and 18 Maoists were killed in the firing. “We have recovered explosives and weapons. Search operations are going on,” the officer said.An Indian researcher at Georgetown University, Badar Khan Suri, has been detained by US immigration authorities days after another Indian national's student visa was cancelled over accusations of supporting Hamas. According to a report in Politico that cited court documents, the US government has accused Suri, an Indian national and postdoctoral fellow, of allegedly having connections with Hamas — a Palestinian group that the US and several other Western countries have designated as a terrorist organisation. This comes just days after the student visa of Columbia University student Ranjani Srinivasan was revoked by the Donald Trump administration.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express.

ThePrintPod: Blowing up police stations to murders of MLAs, the life of slain Maoist commander Chalapathi

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 6:28

Born in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district, Chalapathi joined the Maoists sometime in the 1980s and first rose to become east division secretary of banned outfit around 2010.

Ep: 367 | Surviving 4 Army Helicopters: A Civil War Photographer's Untold Story | Dinesh Shrestha | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 65:45

Dive into the untold stories of Nepal's Maoist Civil War as we sit down with Dinesh Shrestha, a Civil War Photographer who risked his life documenting some of the most dangerous moments in Nepal's history. From surviving 4 army helicopters firing in the jungle during the Maoist Insurgency to experiencing the Panchayat Suppression firsthand, this podcast reveals the raw reality of the conflict. Dinesh shares gripping accounts of shootouts, jungle camps, and the everyday struggles of life during Nepal's Civil War. Hear about his encounters with Maoist guerrilla training, dead bodies, and the challenges of being a war journalist. He also sheds light on the reasons behind the Maoist conflict, the seed of the Civil War, and how it escalated into a series of brutal attacks. Get a glimpse into his time in jail, where he reflects on the emotional toll of the war and its impact on his personal life. Learn about the peace process, the government's agreement with the Maoists, and his thoughts on life now vs during the war. If you're interested in the untold history of Nepal's Maoist Conflict, the struggles of war photography, and the peace process, this podcast is a must-watch. Don't miss Dinesh Shrestha's firsthand account of Nepal's Civil War stories.

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The Catch Up: 12 December

Those Good Old-Fashioned Values

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 2:58

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 12th of December and here are the headlines.In a significant ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court directed that civil courts cannot hear cases challenging the ownership and title of places of worship. This includes major disputes like the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi and the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura. The court clarified that no new suits can be filed, and no interim or final orders, including surveys, will be allowed until further hearings. Several similar suits are pending in different locations across India.On Thursday, the Union Cabinet approved two crucial bills related to holding simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies. One bill proposes a constitutional amendment, while the other seeks to align assembly elections in Delhi, Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir. These bills are expected to be introduced in the current Parliament session. This development follows months of discussions after the Kovind-led committee's recommendations on simultaneous elections.Thursday saw chaos in both Houses of Parliament. The Lok Sabha was adjourned after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey raised allegations about Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's alleged ties to billionaire George Soros. Opposition MPs protested fiercely, even climbing the Speaker's dais. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned after a disruption over a motion by Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury, leading to further tension in the parliamentary proceedings for the day.Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Mahila Samman Rashi Scheme will increase the monthly allowance for women to Rs 2,100, up from Rs 1,000, if AAP is re-elected. The scheme, approved by Chief Minister Atishi's Cabinet, is aimed at supporting women's financial empowerment. The announcement is seen as part of the AAP's strategy to secure women's votes in the upcoming elections.In a clash between security forces and alleged Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, seven Maoists were killed early Thursday. The encounter, which lasted over seven hours, took place in the dense jungles of Abujhmad, a heavily forested and un-surveyed area. The police are continuing search operations to confirm the number of casualties and recover weapons. The region has long been a hotspot for Maoist insurgents, making security operations challenging.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

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Autism Power Hour 12: Disney World

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 64:07

This is a movie for real Amerikkkans only. The Maoists are going to put us on the gallows for this. Join Disney World season pass holders Ty and Andy as they discuss the most magical place on Earth, and the army of slaves that keeps it afloat. Support us on Patreon for $5, $7, or $10: www.patreon.com/tgofv. A big shout-out to our $10/month patrons: Firebirb42069, Matthew Smith, Josh O'Brien,Tash Diehart, Rach, Phraja, Abbie Phelps, Celeste, Themandme, Jacob Sauber-Cavasos, Yung Zoe, L M, April Harley, Sweat, Baylor Thornton, Glinko Drool, Axon, Lawrence LaValle, Luke Eakin, Declineofskating, MakingSomeCrap, Sam Thomas, Matthew Ferrie, Tommy, Dane Stephen, Adam W, Jeremy-Alice Long, Louis Ceresa, Rebecca Kimpel, Jennifer Knowles, Revidicism, Dean, Stubbuhdub, Kyle, Travis, Kilo, David Gebhardt, and James Lloyd-Jones!

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Nandini Sundar, "The Burning Forest: India's War In Bastar" (Verso, 2019)

New Books in Anthropology

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 53:03

The Burning Forest: India's War Against the Maoists (Verso, 2019) by Nandini Sundar is an empathetic, moving account of what drives indigenous peasants to support armed struggle despite severe state repression, including lives lost, homes and communities destroyed. Over the past decade, the heavily forested,mineral-rich region of Bastar in central India has emerged as one of the most militarized sites in the country. The government calls the Maoist insurgency the “biggest security threat” to India. In 2005, a state-sponsored vigilante movement, the Salwa Judum, burnt hundreds of villages, driving their inhabitants into state-controlled camps, drawing on counterinsurgency techniques developed in Malaysia, Vietnam and elsewhere. Apart from rapes and killings, hundreds of ‘surrendered' Maoist sympathisers were conscripted as auxiliaries. The conflict continues to this day, taking a toll on the lives of civilians, security forces and Maoist cadres. In 2007, Sundar and others took the Indian government to the Supreme Court over the human rights violations arising out ofthe conflict. In a landmark judgment, the Court in 2011 banned state supportfor vigilantism. The Burning Forest describes this brutal war in the heart of India, and what it tells us about the courts, media and politics of the country. The result is a granular and critical ethnography of Indian democracy over a decade. Nandini Sundar is a Professor of Sociology at the Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University, and has been visiting Bastar for over 25 years. Her first book, Subalterns and Sovereigns: An Anthropological History of Bastar (1854-1996) is an authoritative account of Bastar's colonial and post-colonial past. Stuti Roy has recently graduated with an MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies from the University of Oxford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

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Nandini Sundar, "The Burning Forest: India's War In Bastar" (Verso, 2019)

New Books in Sociology

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 53:03

ThePrintPod: German & French envoys write to GN Saibaba's family, recall meeting him, his commitment to ‘civic rights'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 4:10

The 2 ambassadors had met the former prof, who passed away last week, in April. Saibaba was jailed for a decade over alleged links to Maoists & acquitted earlier this year.

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Largest Maoist encounter, Nehru on Shivaji, and Dipa Karmakar retires

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 20:59

First, we talk to Indian Express' Jayprakash S Naidu about the biggest Maoist encounter in the history of Chhattisgarh which led to the death of 31 Maoists. He shares how it happened, the intelligence tip that the security personnel received and more.Next, Indian Express' Vikas Pathak talks to us about the Shivaji Maharaj statue that collapsed in August and how that has caused a political war of words, as a part of which Devendra Fadnavis accused Jawaharlal Nehru of insulting Shivaji. (7:57)And in the end, we talk about Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar retiring from gymnastics. (18:25)Hosted, written and produced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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Is Kamala Harris A Full-Blown Marxist?

The Charlie Kirk Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 28:48

Enjoy Charlie's conversation with James Lindsay from the Believer's Summit, where they discuss some of the darker undertones of Kamala Harris's ideology. Kamala is left-wing, of course, but how much of her worldview comes directly from 60s radicals, Marxists, Maoists, and full-blown Soviet Communists?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Kamala Harris A Full-Blown Marxist?

The Charlie Kirk Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 28:48

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Maoists and Anarchists: The Unholy Alliance w/ Tai Lee

Everybody Loves Communism

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 66:28

What do Maoists and Anarchists have in common? Among other things, they both hate the counterinsurgent 'left' insistent upon defanging the anti-genocide movement. This week on Party Girls, Sam is joined by Tai Lee, a communist writer from Brooklyn, and Hannah, an organizer from Chicago, to talk about the DNC and why it sucked (hint: it had to do with the aforementioned counterinsurgency). Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get access to our Discord, a shout out on the pod, and access to all bonus content. Leave us a nice review on Apple podcasts if you feel so inclined :)

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Season 6: "A Conversation with Aaron J Leonard: History and Activism in the 1970s and More”

Journey of an Aesthete Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 62:58

Our guest Aaron J. Leonard is most unusual for an historian, or indeed any kind of guest. For a great deal of his adult life he was a member of arguably the most radical political organization in the United States, the Revolutionary Communist Party, something which he and many now admit is a cult. His unique experiences as a thoroughgoing activist gives me great insight not only into the history of the United States working class economic cycles but developed in Leonard a knowledge about and sensitivity to the relationship of the state to free expression, censorship and political activity in the twentieth century. I really enjoyed our discussion for the uniqueness that only somebody of Leonard's life experience and scholarship could bring. His Meltdown Expected is an exploration of the late 70s and he has authored books on the histories of radicalism in the United States. More about Aaron, here: Aaron J. Leonard is an author and historian with a particular focus on the interplay of radicalism and repression. He is the author of "Heavy Radicals: The FBI's Secret War on America's Maoists,” and "A Threat of the First Magnitude," pathbreaking books that revealed the untold story of the FBI's efforts in the 60s-early 70s against US Maoism. Along with those works he, with colleague Conor A. Gallagher, published examinations based on secret information about the FBI's role in the killing of Black Panther Party member, Fred Hampton. Following his first two books he turned to writing about contention in the cultural realm. In "The Folk Singers & the Bureau," and "Whole World in an Uproar,” he tracks the interplay of artists such as Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Sis Cunningham, Dave Van Ronk, Phil Ochs, Bob Dylan, and a host of others who sparred with forces of the status quo in producing their music. In May 2024 he will publish "Meltdown Expected: Crisis, Disorder & Upheaval at the end of the 1970s" (Rutgers Univ. Press), reframing the map of the end of the much-maligned Seventies decade. He is currently working on a history of the repression leveled at the Communist Party USA, which will also be published by Rutgers Univ. Press. He has a BA in Social Sciences and History magna cum laude, from New York University. Originally from the Central New York town of Herkimer, Leonard lived most of his adult life in Brooklyn, but he now calls Los Angeles home. Links to Aarons many wonderful works, here: Website: http://www.aaronleonard.net/index.html #Meltdown Expected #marxism #marxistleninist #newleft #oldleft #communism #capitalism #1970s #1960s #politics #activism #bobavakian #carldix #china #sds #blackpanther #maoism #feminism #culturalrevolution #industrialism #factory #christianity #islam #judaism #zionism #afghanistan #1978 #1979 #brucespringsteen #theclash #joestrummer #philochs #peteseeger #woodyguthrie #theweavers #beegees #disco #theghostoftomjoad #bornintheusa #revolution #mujahideen #taliban #iran #khomeini cpusa #earlbrowder #theinternational #scottsboroboys #eldridgecleaver #symbioneseliberationarmy #pattyhearst #richardnixon #georgejackson #hrapbrown #bobbyseale #california #joandidion #tomwolfe #newjournalism #inflation #energycrisis #jamesfallows #crisisofconfidence #iranhsotagecrisis #threemileisland #thechinasyndrome #janefonda jessejackson #rainbowcoalition #gushall #angeladavis #progressivelaborpart #revolutionarycommunistparty #jimjones #guyana #harveymilk #georgemoscone #danwhite #twinkiedefense #anitabryant #jerryfalwell #fundamentalism #opec #saudioarabia #stagflation #inflation #geraldford #christpherlasch #studentsforademocraticsociety #tomhayden #freespeech #stonewall --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitch-hampton/support

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With George Rasley, Col. John Mills & Trevor Loudon,

Secure Freedom Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 53:04

George Rasley, Editor of Conservative HQ I spoke with George Rasley about the latest developments in the political arena, notably Kamala Harris's selection of Tim Waltz to be her running mate for president and vice president of the United States. We dove into their respective associations with hostile powers, in particular the Chinese Communist Party, and the question of whether that should be deemed a disqualifier for anything remotely like these sensitive positions in the United States government. Col. John Mills, Author of “ White House Reds” Colonel John Mills and I discussed the selection of Tim Waltz as the vice presidential running mate for Kamala Harris, his very checkered background, both in uniform and as a, well, fellow traveler, useful idiot, or member of the captured elite of Chinese Communist Party and its implications for the national security of the United States were he to be elected alongside the current vice president. Trevor Loudon, Author of "White House Reds" Trevor Loudon documented with characteristic thoroughness the personal histories and official records of both Kamala Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Wal, who was demonstrably tied to the Chinese Communist Party and its agents, Marxists, Maoists, fellow travelers, and institutions tied to the CCP's United Front Works Department.

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Rebroadcast: Jaya Luintel on Gender, War, and Justice: Recounting Women in Nepal's Conflict and Transitional Peace

PODS by PEI

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 61:48

Ep#109 More than 15 years have passed since the end of the armed conflict between the Maoists and the Government of Nepal with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord. While the country has done a remarkable job not recoiling back into the violent conflict with which it grappled for a decade, the years after have been slow and painful for the thousands of survivors who keep waiting for a justice that just won't show. In this episode, PEI colleague Khushi sits with ⁠Jaya Luintel⁠ to highlight the harrowing stories of thousands of Nepali women who survived war atrocities and are still struggling to find justice and reparation for their losses. Recounting women's experiences during and after the conflict, the two explore gendered aspects of war and how the Nepali State has failed to cater to its female survivors. Jaya is the co-founder of ⁠The Story Kitchen⁠, where she works with women nationwide to empower them to share their stories by providing them with the skills and platforms to vocalize their issues and experiences to seek social justice. She has over two decades of working as a journalist and a development practitioner. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Applied Conflict Transformation Studies. The episode also features testimonies from some survivors themselves, which were retrieved from the archives of The Story Kicthen's radio broadcasts.

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Does National Security Still Matter?

Secure Freedom Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 1:00

This is Frank Gaffney with the Secure Freedom Minute. Once upon a time, the United States government took seriously the idea that national security matters. Those with ties to America's enemies were ineligible to hold sensitive posts, lest they imperil the country. That sensible principle has been profoundly undermined during the three Obama-Biden administrations as numerous individuals involved with Russia, Iran, Cuba, Hezbollah, Hamas and most especially the Chinese Communist Party have nonetheless occupied senior government jobs. One of those is Joe Biden, whose family knowingly took millions of dollars from Chinese intelligence. Another is his Vice President, Kamala Harris, a “red diaper baby” whose career and husband have long been involved with Maoists and the CCP. Yet another is her choice for Veep, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has made thirty trips to Communist China and insists it's no adversary. We must reestablish vital security protocols while we still can.

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Kedarnath temple row, PM-SHRI scheme, and 12 Maoists encountered

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 20:26

First, Indian Express' Avaneesh Mishra talks to us about the controversy that is surrounding the new Kedarnath temple which is being built by the Kedarnath Dham Trust Delhi in the capital. He shares why the temple is facing opposition and the reactions that the row has garnered. Next, Indian Express' Abhinaya Harigovind speaks to us about the PM-SHRI, a Rs 27000 crore scheme for government schools initiated by the centre. She talks about the states that are refusing to implement it and the consequences they are facing as a result. (9:18)And in the end, we talk about 12 Maoists being killed in an encounter in a village on Maharashtra - Chhattisgarh border. (17:29)Hosted, written and produced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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Rise in Maoist casualties, Nikhil Gupta moved to US, and heatstroke deaths

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 18:31

First, Indian Express' Jayprakash S Naidu explains what happened in Chhattisgarh where 8 Maoists were killed in an encounter by the security forces on June 15. He also shares how the frequency of such anti-Naxal encounters are increasing and why is it so.Next, Indian Express' Divya A speaks to us about the extradition of Nikhil Gupta to the United States. Indian national Nikhil Gupta was arrested in Czech Republic last June on the allegation that he was involved in the murder plot of Khalistani Separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. (8:22)And in the end, we talk about the rise in fatalities due to the heatwave conditions prevailing across many states in India and what the Health ministry is doing in order to improve the situation. (16:31)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

India's first general elections, the Bastar encounter, and Maldives polls