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In this episode, I read from Pankaj Mishra's Bland Fanatics, a searing critique of liberalism and its reception beyond the West. Mishra explores how, across much of the Global South, liberalism is not the triumphant, self-evident good it is often assumed to be in Euro-American discourse, but instead a system bound up with histories of empire, inequality, and cultural dislocation. Through his lens, we examine why the liberal ideal — so celebrated in Western political thought — can appear hollow, or even complicit, when viewed from societies still shaped by colonialism and its aftermath.Newsflash: You can find everything Explaining History on Substack, join free hereHelp the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Modi - Rahul Gandhi - Amit Shah - Trump & Trade | Parliament - Politics & Judiciary | Anupam Mishra
In this insightful episode of Paisa Vaisa, join host Anupam Gupta as he explores the intricate world of Indian banking with Narendranath Mishra, Head of Retail and Agri Loans at DCB Bank. Discover how bank deposits stack up against the booming mutual fund industry and what this means for your financial planning. Mr. Mishra breaks down the impact of RBI rate cuts on your home loans, business loans, and deposit rates, explaining how banks manage this transmission. Learn critical insights into credit card usage trends in India, including the surprising statistics on responsible credit behavior and the benefits of secured credit cards. The conversation also dives deep into financial literacy, offering indispensable safety tips to protect your bank account and UPI transactions from cyber fraud and online scams. Understand how to choose a good bank based on digital infrastructure, interest rates, and customer service, with a peek into DCB Bank's innovative products like the DCB Happy Savings Account and DCB WOW Account. Finally, gain wisdom from Mr. Mishra's personal book recommendations, including "War and Wisdom" and the Valmiki Ramayan, and how these ancient texts offer modern management lessons and leadership insights. Tune in for a comprehensive guide to navigating today's personal finance landscape securely and strategically.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Was something being Planned Against Modi? | Judiciary | VP Resignation Drama | Yogi | Anupam Mishra
⚡️SHOCKWAVE BEATS BACK PAIN PODCAST | DARE TO BE VITAL BOOKFIVE PRIMARY POINTS of this WEEK's PODCASTOptimism is Neurologically Attractive and ContagiousOptimism doesn't just feel good—it rewires your brain. New neuroscience research shows optimists share synchronized brain activity in the medial prefrontal cortex, enhancing emotional clarity and resilience. Optimism is also perceived as more attractive, expands social networks, and increases perceived support.✅ Action: Rate your current optimism on a 0–10 scale and actively recall vivid positive events to build emotional clarity and future-focused optimism.2. Exercise Acts as Anti-Cancer MedicineYour muscles are your medicine cabinet. A 2025 study showed that just one session of resistance or high-intensity interval training reduced breast cancer cell growth by up to 30% in survivors. Why? Because exercise stimulates myokines like IL-6 and SPARC that suppress tumor growth.✅ Action: Track your caloric intake honestly using a mobile app. Understand your personal “maintenance” number—and adjust with discipline.3. Obesity Dramatically Accelerates Biological AgingBeing overweight isn't just a cosmetic issue—it's a time bomb. A study on young adults found that long-term obesity increased biological age by up to 48%, with elevated inflammation, insulin resistance, and telomere shortening.✅ Action: Track your caloric intake honestly using a mobile app. Understand your personal “maintenance” number—and adjust with discipline.4. Discipline is a Superpower You Can TrainConsistency crushes complexity. Citing Ryan Holiday and Angela Duckworth, Dr. Mishra emphasized that small, daily acts of discipline—especially in physical, mental, social, or spiritual arenas—compound into long-term vitality.✅ Action: Pick one micro-discipline (like 20 minutes of walking or reading daily) and commit. Use it to build grit and momentum.5. Vitality Is Earned—Not InheritedTo be your most vital self, you must take ownership. The podcast tied together optimism, movement, nutrition, and discipline as core pillars of vitality. Each requires daily choices that accumulate over time—not talent, luck, or genetics.✅ Action: Choose one of the above pillars to focus on this week and invite a friend or family member to join you. Accountability accelerates progress.Copyright VyVerse®, LLC. All Rights Reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vitalityexplorers.substack.com/subscribe
Aniket Mishra and I make the case. But you don't have to take our word for it. Aniket is a YouTube Growth Strategist and the Founder of Born21 Media, a New York-based YouTube agency that helps brands and creators turn YouTube into a high-impact revenue channel. With over 6 years in the industry, Aniket has helped some of the top creators and Fortune 500 companies grow their channels to hundreds of millions of views.
On The Digital Executive podcast, Ani Mishra shares his insights as a seasoned software engineering leader at DoorDash, where he oversees the logistics systems powering grocery, retail, convenience, and alcohol delivery. Mishra emphasizes the importance of solving a single customer problem deeply and effectively before generalizing the solution for other verticals, ensuring both speed and scalability. He explains that high-performing teams thrive when they are built with top talent, are given autonomy, and have clear focus areas—along with a shared sense of ownership for the reliability of their systems. His leadership approach is grounded in understanding each team member's motivation, fostering inclusive culture, and always planning ahead to align talent with future problems.Drawing on his early startup experience at Phoenix and Mobify, Mishra reflects on the hands-on, all-hats nature of startup life, which taught him to build products from the ground up, scale them, and lead with empathy. Looking forward, he is most excited about how large language models (LLMs) are transforming logistics. From improving item discovery and route optimization in stores to enhancing customer experience and delivery safety, LLMs are enabling more intelligent and responsive systems. While AI has long played a role in logistics, Ani believes LLMs will accelerate innovation—from real-time decision-making to autonomous vehicles—making deliveries faster, safer, and more precise in the years ahead.Join thousands of curious minds and never miss a beat – Subscribe to our Newsletter for exclusive insights, episode highlights, and expert takeaways delivered straight to your inbox.
Europe is on a Path of Destruction | Wokeness | Rise of Islam in UK | Rajeev Mishra Decodes
Bhagat Singh's Letter to Sukhdev | Narration Samyak MishraBook Courtesy Sardar Bhagat Singh Patra Aur Dastavez by Virendra Sandhu / Curator : Irfan Music Pixa Bay letter gentle-journey-calm-flute-for-documentaries-3519o9**Samyak Mishra, a 27-year-old talented and dedicated individual, is formally trained in the fields of Computers and Law. Hailing from the Bundelkhand region of central India, Samyak is currently working with a social organization in the remote tribal areas of Chitrakoot, where he is focused on developing infrastructure for education and employment. His deep commitment to this socially impactful work sets him apart.Alongside his social endeavors, Samyak has a keen interest in literature- both reading and writing. The Read Aloud Collective has provided him with an excellent platform to hone his passion and learn something new, which he finds deeply satisfying.Samyak has lent his voice to a poignant reading of a letter written by the revolutionary Bhagat Singh to his comrade Sukhdev. This letter, penned on April 18, 1929, just before Bhagat Singh went to throw a bomb in the Assembly, carries immense historical and emotional weight. Samyak's narration brings this letter to life with remarkable depth and feeling.We applaud Samyak's contribution and wish him the very best for his future endeavors. Having passionate individuals like him in the Read Aloud Collective strengthens our community. **Listen with Irfan (LwI)A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with careSupport LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting! Curator: IrfanSupport LwI by contributing: https://rzp.io/rzp/MemorywalaYour comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ramrotiaaloo@gmail.comCover: Irfan
Pankaj Mishra zählt zu Indiens wichtigsten kosmopolitischen Intellektuellen. Der Romanautor, Essayist und Sachbuchautor schreibt regelmäßig für The Guardian, The New Yorker und die New York Review of Books. Bekannt wurde er durch Werke wie „Aus den Ruinen des Empires“ und „Zeitalter des Zorns“. Im Gespräch erklärt Mishra, warum der Konflikt um Israel und Palästina weltweitWeiterlesen
Modi vs Mohan Bhagwat @75 | Nitin Gadkari | Bihar Illegal Voters Action | Anupam Mishra,Sanjay Dixit
In today's podcast you will hear the first part of the story of the great Hari devotee Dhruva.Bhagat Dhruv, also known as Dhruva, is a revered figure in Hindu scriptures, particularly known for his unwavering devotion to Lord Vishnu. The story of Dhruva, found in the Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana, highlights his journey from neglect to becoming the Pole Star. This amazing story is found in Shrimad Bhagwat. Narad ji preached to Dhruva how to meditate on Lord Vishnu, how to see him in the mind and how the sadhana should be done. After this, when Lord Shri Hari appears, how Dhruva praises him and how pleased Lord Vishnu gives Dhruva such a boon which no one has ever received.
In this episode of the ThinkData Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Dataworks, we sit down with Kinshuk Mishra, Chief Technology Officer at Cedar, a Series D healthtech company working to transform the complex and frustrating world of healthcare payments in the U.S.With an impressive background spanning leadership roles at YouTube, Houseparty, Spotify, Amazon, Expedia, and EA, Kinshuk shares what drew him away from big tech and into the mission-driven world of healthtech. He breaks down Cedar's vision, the challenges of healthcare billing, and how the company is leveraging AI to make the patient financial experience clearer, faster, and more empathetic.We dive into:What Cedar is and the real-world problem it's solvingHow AI is helping demystify the billing process for patientsThe launch of "Kora", Cedar's AI assistant, and how it simplifies bill understanding and managementBuilding trust in AI for sensitive use cases like healthcare and financial dataHow Cedar keeps pace with the ever-changing healthcare landscapeWhat's next on the roadmap as Cedar continues to innovate with AIA must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, healthtech, and real-world impact.
In this episode, we're joined by Shubhi Mishra, founder and CEO of Raft, to talk about what it takes to become a new defense prime. Shubhi challenges the dominance of legacy primes and makes the case for smaller, faster-moving companies that can deliver what the warfighter actually needs. Through her work at Raft — a defense technology company building agile, AI-driven solutions for data fusion and rapid decision-making — she's tackling one of the most urgent problems in defense: integrating siloed, vendor-locked systems. Shubhi shares her perspective on breaking free from “innovation theater,” reforming acquisition processes, and building real, interoperable solutions at the speed of relevance.Read more about Shubhi here.
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Sanjay Dixit and Anupam Mishra dissect Trump's chaos, Iran's blunders, and how Modi stays untouched amid global turbulence. As Yogi sharpens his political edge and the BJP faces internal flux, India balances diplomacy and discipline with remarkable poise.
MOVE NOW to Fight Cancer Podcast / DARE TO BE VITAL BOOKFIVE PRIMARY POINTS of this Week's Podcast* Stop injecting cortisone for knee or elbow pain.A newly published MRI study of 210 patients showed that even one cortisone shot accelerated knee-osteoarthritis progression and carried risks such as bone-marrow lesions and rapid joint destruction. Dr. Mishra argues that “doing nothing” is safer than cortisone and recommends a “better biologics flywheel” of weight control, muscle building, and vitamin D optimization instead.* Whole-body vibration (WBV) is a promising muscle- and bone-builder.A meta-analysis of 21 randomized trials (~750 healthy women) found WBV platforms significantly improved lower-body strength and femoral bone density; benefits were greatest with >12 weeks of training at frequencies above 30 Hz, and in post-menopausal women.* Musculoskeletal health underpins long-term vitality.Losing mobility cascades into weight gain, cardiovascular decline, and even cognitive slowdown. Dr. Mishra positions whole-body vibration, strength training, and biologic approaches (muscle, bone, vitamin D) as an “all-in strategy” to safeguard movement capacity and overall life performance.* Interacting with dogs measurably boosts brain health and mood.An EEG study of 30 adults showed activities like playing, grooming, and walking a dog lowered stress markers and heightened relaxation, attention, and creativity, branding dogs as “verified vitality enhancers.”* Weekly action plan—do the right thing because it is right.Inspired by Kant's dictum, the episode's practical call-outs are: skip cortisone, build muscle via whole body vibration and spend time with a dog to spark calm and creativity. Implementing even one of these evidence-based steps moves you toward Dr. Mishra's goal of optimizing vitality and performance “one person at a time.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vitalityexplorers.substack.com/subscribe
In this insightful conversation, economist Neelkanth Mishra (Chief Economist, Axis Bank) breaks down how India can unlock its true growth potential—and the invisible challenges holding us back. From workforce participation to capital cycles, from China's competitive lessons to India's fiscal discipline—this is a masterclass in decoding the Indian economy. Neelkanth also pulls back the curtain on India's bureaucracy, governance bottlenecks, and the difficult balance between good economics and winning politics. A must-watch for anyone who cares about India's future and wants to understand how we can rise faster, smarter, stronger.
Professor Gita Mishra has been awarded an Order of Australia (AO) in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours List, in recognition of her significant contributions to the field of science.
Yaadon Ki Baarat (Excerpts)Writer Josh Malihabadi | Narrator Shubham Mishra**Curated by Irfan**Shubham Mishra was born and brought up in Delhi. He pursued studies in Geography, Architecture, and Urban Planning - first at Delhi University, followed by the School of Planning and Architecture, and later at the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation in the Netherlands. Alongside his professional journey, Shubham has nurtured a deep interest in Hindi-Urdu literature, music, and the exploration of old maps.Over the past several years, he has worked as a consultant with institutions such as the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, German International Cooperation, the Centre for Science and Environment, among others. As a translator, Shubham has rendered into Hindi the works of renowned Urdu critics and storytellers including Intizar Husain, Shamim Hanfi, and Shamsur Rahman Farooqi. His notable translations include Dilli Tha Jiska Naam by Intizar Husain (Yoda Press–Sage Publications, 2016); Akhiri Pahar Ki Dastak, a collection of poems by Shamim Hanfi (Setu, 2022); Humsafaron Ke Darmyaan (Rajkamal, 2019) and Urdu Kahani : Kuchh Batein Kuchh Tasweerein, Premchand se Surendra Prakash Tak (Rajkamal, 2021); as well as Shamsur Rahman Farooqi's story Fani Baqi (Samas, 2021).Most recently, he translated Delhi Jo Ek Shahar Tha, a celebrated work by journalist and author Rajendra Lal Handa, from Urdu into Hindi.If you too have a passion for reading aloud and would like to share your voice with the community, you're warmly welcome to join the Read Aloud Collective.Join the Read Aloud Collective:Share Your Story on Listen with IrfanDo you have a passion for reading literature or narrating captivating prose? Here's your chance to shine! I'm thrilled to announce a new collaborative series, Art of Reading, on my podcast channel, Listen with Irfan.If you love bringing stories to life, I'm offering you a platform to showcase your talent.Record a short story of your choice (maximum 8 minutes) and share it with a community of like-minded narrators and listeners. This is a free, non-commercial initiative to connect aspiring narrators, promote storytelling, and build a creative community. No monetization, just pure love for the art of narration.How to Participate:- Choose a short story or piece of prose you're passionate about.- Record it with clear audio using a mobile phone or audio recorder. Do not include your name or the story's title in the recording.- Background music is optional, but avoid copyrighted tracks to prevent hosting issues.- Send your recording via email to ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +91 9818098790.Submission Guidelines- -Submit only MP3 files. - Include:1. Name2. Current City3. Profession4. Brief bio (max 80 words)5. Photograph (if requested after review) Full credit to the writer and narrator will be given on the Listen with Irfan podcast channel. Join us to share your voice, connect with an audience, and celebrate the art of storytelling!Let's create something beautiful together!Cover: IrfanWe respect creative ownership. If you believe this is your work or if appropriate credit hasn't been given, kindly get in touch at ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com
☀️ Vitamin D Protects DNA Podcast / VyVerse Vital Rounds WaitlistFIVE PRIMARY POINTS of the PODCAST* Perfect Posture Powers You UpStand or sit tall (pull shoulder blades back) to boost brain blood flow, mood, stress resistance, and balance. Dr. Mishra's 15-sec “Matador Challenge” proves that consistency crushes complexity.*
Modi s Operation In-door on Illegals | Supreme Court | Yogi Stumps CJI | Anupam Mishra & SanjayDixit
Vitality Biomarker Podcast || Dare To Be Vital BookFIVE PRIMARY POINTS of the PODCAST* Vitamin D Acts Like a DNA Aging ShieldA four-year randomized trial of 1,000+ adults showed that 2,000 IU of vitamin D₃ daily preserved telomere length—the “plastic tips” on DNA—by the equivalent of three years of aging, while omega-3s and placebo had no effect.* Purpose-Powered PerformanceTo outperform mere biomarkers, cultivate four intangibles: Purpose, Discipline, Intuition, and Composure. Pinpointing a purpose in 8 words or less sharpens decision making ability. Disciplined consistency “crushes complexity”. Intuition becomes a like trained radar and composure helps survive chaos.* SEAL wisdom: Captain Chaby's Top 4 intangibles & the 20-ft wave testFormer SEAL Team 5 commander Captain Tom Chaby counters with Mindset, Discipline, Resilience, and Leadership, forged by drills like swimming through 20 foot surf—an exercise in re-labeling “threats” as challenges and embracing the suck .* 5-Step Pressure Playbook * Disciplined thinking—control the controllables;* Go automatic—turn basics into habits to free bandwidth;* Deliberately set a challenge mindset with three self-checks (know what's required, capable, motivated) ;* Process over outcome—focus on the next right action ;* Stay neutral—good or bad, keep emotions level .* Fusion of Metrics and MindsetsThe episode closes with Mishra coaching Chaby on pre-surgery “vitality pre-hab,” illustrating how tangible levers (vitamin D, sleep, strength) and intangible skills work together to “be so good they can't ignore you.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vitalityexplorers.substack.com/subscribe
On This Week in HPC, Addison Snell chats with the winners of the Hans Meuer Awards, Martin Schultz and Durganshu Mishra from Technical University Munich (TU-Munich). They go over their research and look forward to the upcoming ISC25.
With longer and more complex sales cycles, it's harder than ever to capture and keep a prospects attention — let alone win in highly saturated, competitive markets. So the question is, how can organizations navigate these extended sales cycles and outperform their competitors?In this fireside chat, Ross and Arnab Mishra, CEO of Xactly, discuss how to build a culture of excellence and win in competitive markets. Drawing on his extensive leadership experience, Arnab shares practical insights on defining the right behaviors, setting clear expectations, and maintaining an adaptive mindset.
Why Ceasefire? | Did Modi Play a Game with Pakistan? | Furious Modi & Trump | Anupam Mishra
AI, data, interoperability, communication, and transparency are key technologies and trends that will impact healthcare over the next five years. In this episode, Dr. Shafiq Rab, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer for Tufts Medicine, and Suman Mishra, Chief Technology Officer of Healthcare for GS Lab GAVS, share their insights on the emerging trends and technologies that will impact healthcare over the next five years. They discuss the importance of AI, data, and interoperability in improving healthcare outcomes, as well as the need for strong governance and change management. Dr. Rab and Suman also delve into the challenges and opportunities of partnerships in the healthcare industry, and the importance of understanding patient needs and preferences to create a positive member experience. Tune in to learn how Tufts Medicine and GS Lab GAVS are collaborating to drive innovation and improve healthcare delivery! Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Shafiq Rab on LinkedIn. Learn more about Tufts Medicine on their LinkedIn and website. Email Dr. Rab here and call him at +1 (609) 304-5342. Connect with and follow Suman Mishra on LinkedIn. Learn more about GS Lab GAVS on their LinkedIn and website. Email Suman directly here.
Supreme Court Stops Deportation of Pakistani's | Caste Census - The Perfect Timing | Anupam Mishra
MODI IS VERY VERY ANGRY - यह तूफान से पहले की शांति है | Pakistan होगा टुकड़े टुकड़े | Anupam Mishra
Today my guest is Prachi Mishra, who is a Professor in the Department of Economics, and Director and Head of Isaac Center for Public Policy at Ashoka University. Prior to joining Ashoka, Prachi was Chief of the Systemic Issues Division and Advisor in the Research Department at the International Monetary Fund. We spoke about the current state of the Indian economy, India's growth trajectory, if the rupee is overvalued, India's fiscal consolidation, and much more. We also spoke about Trade, but this episode was recorded before the big tariff announcements on April 2. Recorded March 31st, 2025. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Connect with Ideas of India Follow us on X Follow Shruti on X Click here for the latest Ideas of India episodes sent straight to your inbox.
Supreme Court Faces Heat from Government | VP Dhankar Targets Ecosystem | Warning by Anupam Mishra
स्फटिक प्रश्न ...क्या हो रहा है ?कौन सो रहा है नींद सुख की ?जब घर में लगी है कौन है जो बुझाने बढ़ता नहीं है ?...कवि-स्वर : भवानी प्रसाद मिश्र (1913-1985)Audio Courtesy Shubham MishraCover Photo : Google searchCover Design and Curation: Irfan
For the past 20 years, Pankaj Mishra has written incisive studies of a world marked by inequalities and the effects of globalisation. He has traced global histories of fascism, the impacts of rising nationalism and applied an astute lens to the fragility of our democratic institutions. Now, he sets his expert mind to the war in Gaza. Garnering praise from the likes of Rashid Khalidi, Naomi Klein and Hisham Matar, Mishra’s latest work, The World After Gaza, reckons with the latest devastating conflict in the Middle East and how the world’s balance of power is shifting. He joins host Antony Loewenstein as they explore the moral and geopolitical ramifications at stake during this polarising historical moment. This event was recorded on Wednesday 26 February 2025 at The Wheeler Centre.The official bookseller was Paperback Bookshop. Featured music is ‘Living in a Fantasy’ by Pulsed.Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music is Magic and Top Time Tips Podcast || Vitality Optimization Course WaitlistFIVE PRIMARY POINTS of the PODCAST1. The Transformative Power of Doing Something That Scares YouDr. Mishra shared a personal story about committing to 10 straight weeks of yoga despite his initial fear and inexperience. The practice not only improved his flexibility and posture but also deepened his connection to his body, mind, and a quiet community. His key message: challenge yourself—growth often hides behind fear.2. Six Strategies to Manage Pain ProactivelyHe introduced a six-step framework based on years of research and experience:* Avoid future regret by making the best decisions today.* Take ownership of vitality via nutrition, exercise, sleep, and breath work.* Build strong social connections to reduce mental and emotional pain.* Define your purpose to build psychological resilience.* Biohack your biology with tools like vitamin D optimization and gut health.* Embrace mindset—reframing pain as an opportunity for personal growth.3. Mastering Pressure and UncertaintyIn today's unpredictable world, pressure and uncertainty are inevitable. Dr. Mishra encourages:* Identifying and limiting toxic pressure sources* Spreading out challenges over time* Scheduling pressure-free breaks* Reframing uncertainty as a source of opportunity4. The Role of Exercise, Vitamin D, and Nature in Pain ReliefHe shared scientific insights showing:* Exercise reduces inflammation through natural molecules like myokines.* Vitamin D deficiency correlates with more severe joint pain and inflammation.* Nature imagery (even virtual) can reduce pain perception and improve coping—he calls it "free gold."5. Pain as a Pathway to VitalityIn the AI segment, productive pain is reframed as a catalyst for strength and meaning, supported by quotes from icons like Helen Keller and Muhammad Ali. Dr. Mishra encourages reflection on this question: What are you willing to suffer for?He also draws attention to the value of faith and spirituality as powerful pain management tools especially during illness or aging. Music is Magic and Top Time Tips Podcast || Vitality Optimization Course Waitlist This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vitalityexplorers.substack.com/subscribe
Amit Shah has Hinted at Big Bang Reforms | Decoding Waqf Act Implications ft. Anupam Mishra
Coffee Combats Aging Podcast || Vitality Optimization Course WaitlistFIVE PRIMARY POINTS of the PODCASTVitality Powers Performance* Dr. Mishra emphasizes that vitality—defined as purposeful, energetic, and connected living—is the foundation of optimal performance. Performance, in contrast, is about execution and outcomes. By improving vitality, individuals are more likely to perform at higher, more sustainable levels in their personal and professional lives.Music as a Scientific Tool for Well-being* The podcast presents scientific evidence supporting music as a potent stress-reduction and mental health enhancement tool. Self-selected music can synchronize brainwaves, enhance theta waves, and even treat depression. The more someone enjoys the music, the more effective it is. Dr. Mishra created a “Vitality Explorers 2025” Spotify playlist with his Stanford students to leverage this insight.Top Time Optimization Tips for High-Capacity Humans* Dr. Mishra outlines strategies to become a "high-capacity human" by optimizing time:* Master 80%, understand 20% for exams or critical tasks.* Be ruthless with meeting and office visit time, focusing on top concerns first.* Demonstrate calm under pressure and contribute beyond your role.* Lead like a surgeon: prepare thoroughly, reflect on what works, and build trust.* Balance life for sustainable excellence, with rest and reconnection seen as essential.Time Perception Can Be Mentally Manipulated* Groundbreaking research discussed in the episode reveals that imagining movement, such as running, can alter our perception of time, making it seem to pass faster. This has potential applications for enhancing productivity, reducing perceived pain, and treating mental health conditions such as depression, ADHD, and schizophrenia.Attention Management and Time Awareness Drive Well-being* Dr. Mishra urges listeners to treat time as a non-renewable asset and manage attention deliberately. Strategies like spending 1,000 seconds reflecting on time use, avoiding multitasking, and creating a “to-done” list are suggested. Scientific studies cited show that effective time management is strongly linked to mental well-being, life satisfaction, and reduced stress—often more than performance gains.Coffee Combats Aging Podcast || Vitality Optimization Course Waitlist This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vitalityexplorers.substack.com/subscribe
About Dr. Shafiq Rab:Dr. Shafiq Rab is the Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer for Tufts Medicine. He leads the organization's digital transformation efforts and leverages technology to improve patient care and operational efficiency.About Suman Mishra:Suman Mishra is the Chief Technology Officer of Healthcare for GS Lab GAVS. He has extensive experience in healthcare technology and is passionate about using technology to solve complex challenges and improve healthcare outcomes.Things You'll Learn:AI, data, interoperability, communication, and transparency are key technologies and trends that will impact healthcare over the next five years.Strong governance, change management, and digital workforce development are essential for successful technology implementation in healthcare.Partnerships are crucial for healthcare organizations to drive innovation and improve patient care.Understanding patient needs and preferences is essential for creating a positive member experience.Healthcare organizations face significant economic pressures and must leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency and reduce costs.Resources:Connect with and follow Dr. Shafiq Rab on LinkedIn.Learn more about Tufts Medicine on their LinkedIn and website.Email Dr. Rab here and call him at +1 (609) 304-5342.Connect with and follow Suman Mishra on LinkedIn.Learn more about GS Lab GAVS on their LinkedIn and website.Email Suman directly here.
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I, Stewart Alsop, sit down with Naman Mishra, CTO of Repello AI, to unpack the real-world security risks behind deploying large language models. We talk about layered vulnerabilities—from the model, infrastructure, and application layers—to attack vectors like prompt injection, indirect prompt injection through agents, and even how a simple email summarizer could be exploited to trigger a reverse shell. Naman shares stories like the accidental leak of a Windows activation key via an LLM and explains why red teaming isn't just a checkbox, but a continuous mindset. If you want to learn more about his work, check out Repello's website at repello.ai.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 - Stewart Alsop introduces Naman Mishra, CTO of Repel AI. They frame the episode around AI security, contrasting prompt injection risks with traditional cybersecurity in ML apps.05:00 - Naman explains the layered security model: model, infrastructure, and application layers. He distinguishes safety (bias, hallucination) from security (unauthorized access, data leaks).10:00 - Focus on the application layer, especially in finance, healthcare, and legal. Naman shares how ChatGPT leaked a Windows activation key and stresses data minimization and security-by-design.15:00 - They discuss red teaming, how Repel AI simulates attacks, and Anthropic's HackerOne challenge. Naman shares how adversarial testing strengthens LLM guardrails.20:00 - Conversation shifts to AI agents and autonomy. Naman explains indirect prompt injection via email or calendar, leading to real exploits like reverse shells—all triggered by summarizing an email.25:00 - Stewart compares the Internet to a castle without doors. Naman explains the cat-and-mouse game of security—attackers need one flaw; defenders must lock every door. LLM insecurity lowers the barrier for attackers.30:00 - They explore input/output filtering, role-based access control, and clean fine-tuning. Naman admits most guardrails can be broken and only block low-hanging fruit.35:00 - They cover denial-of-wallet attacks—LLMs exploited to run up massive token costs. Naman critiques DeepSeek's weak alignment and state bias, noting training data risks.40:00 - Naman breaks down India's AI scene: Bangalore as a hub, US-India GTM, and the debate between sovereignty vs. pragmatism. He leans toward India building foundational models.45:00 - Closing thoughts on India's AI future. Naman mentions Sarvam AI, Krutrim, and Paris Chopra's Loss Funk. He urges devs to red team before shipping—"close the doors before enemies walk in."Key InsightsAI security requires a layered approach. Naman emphasizes that GenAI applications have vulnerabilities across three primary layers: the model layer, infrastructure layer, and application layer. It's not enough to patch up just one—true security-by-design means thinking holistically about how these layers interact and where they can be exploited.Prompt injection is more dangerous than it sounds. Direct prompt injection is already risky, but indirect prompt injection—where an attacker hides malicious instructions in content that the model will process later, like an email or webpage—poses an even more insidious threat. Naman compares it to smuggling weapons past the castle gates by hiding them in the food.Red teaming should be continuous, not a one-off. One of the critical mistakes teams make is treating red teaming like a compliance checkbox. Naman argues that red teaming should be embedded into the development lifecycle, constantly testing edge cases and probing for failure modes, especially as models evolve or interact with new data sources.LLMs can unintentionally leak sensitive data. In one real-world case, a language model fine-tuned on internal documentation ended up leaking a Windows activation key when asked a completely unrelated question. This illustrates how even seemingly benign outputs can compromise system integrity when training data isn't properly scoped or sanitized.Denial-of-wallet is an emerging threat vector. Unlike traditional denial-of-service attacks, LLMs are vulnerable to economic attacks where a bad actor can force the system to perform expensive computations, draining API credits or infrastructure budgets. This kind of vulnerability is particularly dangerous in scalable GenAI deployments with limited cost monitoring.Agents amplify security risks. While autonomous agents offer exciting capabilities, they also open the door to complex, compounded vulnerabilities. When agents start reading web content or calling tools on their own, indirect prompt injection can escalate into real-world consequences—like issuing financial transactions or triggering scripts—without human review.The Indian AI ecosystem needs to balance speed with sovereignty. Naman reflects on the Indian and global context, warning against simply importing models and infrastructure from abroad without understanding the security implications. There's a need for sovereign control over critical layers of AI systems—not just for innovation's sake, but for national resilience in an increasingly AI-mediated world.
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After breaking a two-month ceasefire, Israel launched an assault on Gaza on Tuesday, killing more than 400 people in pre-dawn strikes. The death toll continues to climb as airstrikes persist, and Israel pushes forward with a ground invasion. At least 200 children have been killed in recent attacks, according to UNICEF. The assault — the deadliest in over a year — came after Donald Trump gave Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the green light to break the ceasefire. Netanyahu has warned, “This is only the beginning.” Author Pankaj Mishra argues Israel operates within a “culture of impunity,” emboldened by global far-right movements that admire Israel's “brazen cruelty.”This week on The Intercept Briefing, reporter Jonah Valdez speaks to Mishra about his latest book, "The World After Gaza,” which examines how the war on Gaza isn't just another conflict — it's a turning point reshaping global politics, exposing institutional failures, and forcing a reckoning over who sets the rules on the world stage.“Some of the worst people in the world today are drawn to Israel," Mishra says. “Not because they believe in Zionism, not because they are protective of Jewish population of Israel, but because Israel again represents to them — embodies this opportunity to take whatever you can and hold on to it using extreme violence if necessary.”Listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The promise of Test Driven Development (or TDD) remains unfulfilled. Like many other forms of aspirational development, the practice has fallen victim to countless buzzword cycles. What if the answer is already in our toolbox?This week, host Andrew Zigler sits down with Animesh Mishra, Senior Solutions Engineer at Diffblue, to unpack the gap between TDD's theoretical appeal and its practical challenges. Animesh draws from his extensive experience to explain how deterministic AI can address the key challenges of building trust in AI for testing. These aren't LLMs of today, but foundational machine learning models that can evaluate all possible branches of a piece of code to write test coverage for it. Imagine writing two years worth of tests for a legacy codebase… in two hours… with no errors!If you enjoyed this conversation about the gaps between theory and execution in engineering culture, be sure to check out last week's chat with David Mytton about shift left adoption by engineering teams.Check out:Translating DevEx to the Board Beyond the DORA FrameworksIntroducing AI-Powered Code Review with gitStreamFollow the hosts:Follow BenFollow AndrewFollow today's guest(s):www.diffblue.comX: diffbluehqLinkedIn: DiffblueAnimesh MishraSupport the show: Subscribe to our Substack Leave us a review Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn Offers: Learn about Continuous Merge with gitStream Get your DORA Metrics free forever
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How history will weigh the war in Gaza, with author Pankaj Mishra. Mishra recently previewed his new book on the subject with Foreign Policy, in a piece titled “How Gaza Shattered the West's Mythology.” He shares more now with Ravi Agrawal. Suggested reading (FP links are paywall-free): Pankaj Mishra: The World After Gaza: A History Pankaj Mishra: How Gaza Shattered the West's Mythology David E. Rosenberg: Why Gaza Is Israel's Forever War Ran Greenstein: Settler Colonialism Isn't What You Think It Is Howard W. French: Why Are We Ignoring Human Rights Criticism of Israel? FP Contributors: What Trump's Gaza Plan Means for the World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
During a recent press briefing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump floated an idea for the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip, while expelling the surviving Palestinian population from the territory.While outlandish, Trump's statement emboldened many on the Israeli right who continue to dream of eliminating the Palestinian population of the land through forced displacement, siege, and mass killings.On the latest episode of Drop Site News's podcast, author Pankaj Mishra joins Murtaza Hussain for a discussion on the genocide in Gaza, how various regions of the world have responded to the genocide, and the broad historical context. Mishra's book “The World After Gaza: A History” is out now.Listen above or on the Drop Site News channel on Apple, Spotify, RSS, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.