Podcasts about Mumbai

In this lit conversation, Drops of Gold host Jeff Scult sits down with world-renowned light artist Olivia Steele to explore the messy, magical process of personal and creative transformation.Olivia is known globally for her neon installations—bold truth-bombs lighting up deserts, oceans, and cityscapes. But behind the glow is a deeper story: one of loss, letting go, and learning how to trust the fire within.You'll hear:✨ How to know when it's time to burn it all down and begin again✨ Why art, expression, and reinvention aren't luxuries—they're lifelines✨ The spiritual (and brutally honest) truths behind her rise as an artist✨ Tools for navigating grief, creative blocks, and finding your next chapterWhether you're stuck in a story that no longer fits, navigating a creative pivot, or aching for a more meaningful path—this episode will meet you there.

When Rishi moves into a cheap Mumbai flat, strange things begin to happen — a TV that turns on by itself, CCTV footage showing his own apartment… and someone standing right behind him. Flat No. 404 — a haunting reminder that some doors should never be reopened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lalita du Perron welcomes Sumeet Mhaskar to discuss his Fulbright Fellowship in the Department of Anthropology at Stanford and his book project on the changing job landscape in the textile mills of Mumbai.

This is Rajiv Malhotra's one of the most important talks on his latest book ‘Who Is raising your children?,' at Kirti College, Mumbai. Please help wake up and shake up our policymakers, educators and parents. Our children are getting weaponized with WOKE to destroy families, social harmony, rashtraWho Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousness Theory - http://battleforconsciousnesstheory.comSnakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.comVarna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.comThe Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.comPower of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.comTo support Infinity Foundation's projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do:इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/

Thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to the North of Gaza as Israel says a ceasefire is now in effect. Plus: Donald Trump's big Nobel Peace Prize disappointment, Keir Starmer's trade mission to Mumbai, and the showdown between Zack Polanski and Zia Yusef on BBC Question Time. With Michael Walker, Omar Rahman, Arjun Ramani and […]

Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his Gaza peace plan. During an extraordinary round table on the Antifa organisation last night, the US President was interrupted by Marco Rubio and given a hand-written message. He told those assembled at the White House: ‘I was just given a note by the Secretary of State saying that we're very close to a deal in the Middle East, and they'll need me pretty quickly.' Details of the deal, including the finalised list of prisoners Hamas wants freed as part of an exchange, remain unclear. But the first part of the deal could be set in motion as soon as today once the Israeli government approves the plan at around 2 p.m. local time. Is he heading for a Nobel Peace Prize?Meanwhile, Starmer is in Mumbai, researching India's digital ID system as a potential model for the UK. The Prime Minister said India's scheme, which has been rolled out to almost all 1.4 billion citizens over the past 15 years, had been a ‘massive success'. Lucy Dunn speaks to Tim Shipman and Michael Stephens, senior fellow at RUSI.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is The Dragon's Prophecy?October 7 unleashed a new war in the Middle East, a place where nothing ever seems to be solved, or resolved. Whose land is it really? Who is good and who is evil? How can good prevail over evil without becoming evil itself? Could the fate of the world, of humanity itself, be tied to this conflict? And how does America fit into the picture?Based on Jonathan Cahn's #1 international bestseller, The Dragon's Prophecy, this film provides a secret key to unlock the problem and the solution. Cahn reveals that October 7 and today's conflicts in the Middle East are an eerie revival of ancient battles described in the early books of the Bible, suggesting that we may be living in the end times of humanity itself.The film offers dramatic, never-before-seen live footage of October 7, together with on-site reporting and interviews with major figures like Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. It also reveals the astonishing discoveries of biblical archeology confirming the historic events recorded in the Bible and the ancient presence of the Jews in the land of Israel.Dinesh D'SouzaDinesh D'Souza brings history, current events and bible prophecy together in a stunning and original film to illustrate the true meaning of October 7, anti-Semitism, terrorism, and the hidden forces that battle endlessly for the ultimate prize, which is the human soul – your soul. The film ends with an inspiring call to action to Jews and Christians to return to their roots and stand up for good and resist evil.Born in Mumbai, India, Dinesh D'Souza came to the United States as an exchange student in 1978 and graduated in 1983 from Dartmouth College. In his twenties, he served as a policy analyst in the Reagan White House. For two decades, he was a scholar in two prominent "think tanks," the American Enterprise Institute and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.D'Souza has made eight documentary films, and three of those are in the top 10 highest-grossing political documentaries of all time. His best-known films include Obama's America, America: Imagine a World Without Her, Hillary's America, and 2000 Mules. D'Souza also does a daily podcast in audio and video, the Dinesh D'Souza Podcast, which is seen and heard by around 100,000 people daily.D'Souza has written influential and bestselling books on politics, religion, culture and economics, such as Illiberal Education, The End of Racism, What's So Great About America and United States of Socialism. He has also published three books on Christian apologetics: What's So Great About Christianity, Life After Death and Godforsaken.Website: https://thedragonsprophecyfilm.com/ Watch Now: https://watch.salemnow.com/series/xoZvFhnlrFQN-dragons-prophecy?utm_source=website&utm_campaign=thedragonsprophecyfilm_websitehttps://shop.salemnow.com/product/the-dragons-prophecy/?utm_source=website&utm_campaign=thedragonsprophecyfilm_website
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The price of gold has hit a record high of more than $4,000 an ounce as investors look for safe places to put their money over concerns about economic and political uncertainty around the world.Also in the programme: Is time running out for France's President Emmanuel Macron? And we meet the woman trying to become the first person on record to walk the length of Saudi Arabia, from north to south. (Photo: Gold bars at bullion house in Mumbai. Credit: Reuters/Arko Datta/File Photo)

CutTheClutter: Mumbai gets new airport & critical 33-km metro: A look at infra revolution in Mumbai & Maharashtra

In this episode of The Biggest Table, host Andrew Camp talks with Joash Thomas, an author and advocate with a diverse background ranging from politics to human rights. Born in India and currently living in Canada, Joash shares his journey from political consultancy in the U.S. to becoming passionate about justice and human rights. The discussion delves into Joash's experiences growing up in a multi-denominational Christian family in Mumbai, the role of food and hospitality in South Asian culture, and how his faith has evolved. They also explore the themes of his new book, 'The Justice of Jesus,' which challenges Christians to view justice through the lens of faith, moving beyond traditional evangelical perspectives to embrace a more holistic approach. The conversation emphasizes the importance of re-centering the Christian practice around the table, especially the Eucharist, as a means of embodying Jesus' teachings on justice and love for marginalized communities.Joash Thomas Bio:Born and raised in India, Joash served as a U.S. political consultant and lobbyist before pivoting to global human rights advocacy. Now based in the Toronto area, he holds a master's degree in Political Management from The George Washington University and has completed master's degrees in Christian Leadership and Christian Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. A Deacon in the Diocese of St. Anthony, Joash is also the author of the new book The Justice of Jesus, which was just released September 30.Connect with Joash:Buy The Justice of JesusJoash's WebsiteJoash's SubstackJoash's InstagramThis episode of the Biggest Table is brought to you in part by Wild Goose Coffee. Since 2008, Wild Goose has sought to build better communities through coffee. For our listeners, Wild Goose is offering a special promotion of 20% off a one time order using the code TABLE at checkout. To learn more and to order coffee, please visit wildgoosecoffee.com. 

It has been three years since our friend and long-time community member, S.P. O'Farrell, last sat down with us at The Writing Community Chat Show. As one of the original supporters of the podcast, which is now proudly ranked as a top UK writing podcast, we always love checking in with familiar faces.We are thrilled to announce that the full conversation with Steve is now available!This episode is essential viewing (or listening!) for anyone curious about taking their series to the next level, changing genres, and navigating the exciting business of getting noticed. In this incredible discussion, we celebrated what happens when dedication meets dazzling success. We Covered:* Award-Winning Validation: Steve shared the inspiring story behind Simone LaFray and the Bishop of Mumbai being named a Distinguished Favorite Winner (Middle Grade) for the Big NYC Book Awards and receiving a stellar Starred Review from the Independent Book Review.* The Hollywood Hype: We dove into what it truly means for a series to be “shopped” for a TV/Film Production Deal—the process, the hope, and the reality for authors.* A Pivot to YA: S.P. O'Farrell revealed why he made the exciting jump to Young Adult Fiction with a new Duology and how he manages to maintain consistency while plotting the highly-anticipated Simone 5!* The Business of Writing: How he balanced his biggest year ever—including a graduation speech and a novel conversion project—with promoting his success and maintaining momentum.Watch or Listen to the Full Interview!This is your chance to hear directly from an author navigating the very top tiers of traditional publishing success.The video is available now on our YouTube channel, and you can also listen to the audio wherever you get your podcasts.▶️ Watch The Full Episode Now:

In episode 136 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Jigna Vora, former crime journalist and author, joins the conversation to revisit her experiences covering Mumbai's underworld. She talks about the city in the 80s, the split between Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Rajan, and her interactions with gangsters and their world. Jigna also opens up about her arrest, life inside jail, and how she rebuilt her life after one of the toughest chapters of her journey.Recording Date: September 1, 202500:00 - Intro01:03 - Dark Side of 80s Mumbai04:58 - Why Actresses loved Gangsters07:18 - Dawood & Chota Rajan split07:36 - Did Dawood Really Save Mumbai?09:52 - Who Defended Dawood?10:25 - Truth about Abu Salem & Anees Ibrahim11:29 - Meeting Gangster for the first time14:22 - Gangster's girlfriend15:08 - Crimes behind beauty parlours15:55 - How Match Fixing Worked in the 90s17:10 - Inside a Gangster's Mind17:56 - Media's Obsession With Gangsters18:40 - Where Are Gangsters Now?20:28 - How Gangs Recruit Members22:15 - Reality of Underworld Today23:47 - Why Jigna went to jail31:49 - Life in Jail37:18 - First shocking jail interaction38:41 - Nigerian Peddler's Story40:40 - How Trauma Pushes People to Crime43:10 - Mental health of Prisoners 46:40 - Why Jail Life Breaks People50:10 - Prisoner-staff relationships50:42 - Fight inside Jail59:39 - How Her Family Got Affected01:04:48 - J Dey family's reaction01:06:30 - Questions for Prakhar

PREVIEW HEADLINE: Implications for Delhi of the Pakistan-Saudi Arabian Handshake GUEST NAME: Sadanand Dhume 50 WORD SUMMARY: John Bachelor speaks with Sadanand Dhume about Pakistan-Saudi Arabian relations. This development concerns Delhi, which has maintained close ties with Saudi Arabia through trade and counterterrorism cooperation. As Pakistan remains an adversary, any strengthening of Riyadh-Islamabad relations is viewed with suspicion and concern in New Delhi. 1922 MUMBAI

Alison Mitchell is in Guwahati and Mumbai to sample the sights and sounds as the long-awaited Women's World Cup gets underway. Joining Alison are the ABC's Brett Sprigg and Akashvani's Charu Sharma.We speak exclusively to BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia about the growth of women's cricket in India, and whether handshakes will be exchanged ahead of India's match against Pakistan in Colombo.Plus, President of the Assam Cricket Association, Taranga Gogoi, tell us about the prestige of being asked to assume hosting duties in place of Bangalore.Photo: Stumped presenter Alison Mitchell with India fans outside the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, India. (Credit: BBC)

India's tech hub Bangalore has experienced huge growth of companies and employees in the past two decades. But the city's infrastructure is not keeping up with such rapid growth. With the tech sector contributing more than $300bn to the nation's economy, what happens to the country's growth if Bangalore can't solve its issues? The FT's Mumbai bureau chief Chris Kay and Mumbai correspondent Krishn Kaushik travelled to Bangalore to try to find out.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading:The unsustainable boom in India's Silicon ValleyMultinationals turn to India's back offices for AI engineersIndian IT shares fall over fears from Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Behind the Money has been nominated for a Signal Award in the Money & Finance category! It's a Listener Choice award, which means we need your help. Vote for us to win here. We appreciate your support!Follow Chris Kay on X (@christopherkay) or on Bluesky (@christopherkay.ft.com), and Krishn Kaushik on X (@Krishn_) Michela Tindera is on X (@mtindera07) and Bluesky (@mtindera.ft.com), or follow her on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Secrets of Jaipur: Aarav's Literary Dream Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-01-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सितंबर की खुशबूदार हवा में जयपुर लिटरेचर फेस्टिवल का आयोजन हो रहा था।En: In the fragrant September air, the Jaipur Literature Festival was taking place.Hi: चारों तरफ रंग-बिरंगी टेंटों का बिछौना सा था।En: Everywhere, there was a blanket of colorful tents.Hi: दिग्गी पैलेस के बैकड्रॉप में चहल-पहल, किताबों से प्रेम करने वाले लोगों का जमावड़ा और स्ट्रीट फूड्स की मोहक खुशबू ने फ्यूजन सा बना रखा था।En: Amidst the backdrop of Diggi Palace, the hustle and bustle, the gathering of book lovers, and the enticing aroma of street foods created a sort of fusion.Hi: इसी माहौल के बीच नरम स्वभाव के लेखक बनना चाहने वाले आरव, मुम्बई से अपने सपने लिए यहाँ आए थे।En: Amongst this atmosphere was Aarav, a gentle-natured aspiring writer who had come from Mumbai with his dreams.Hi: हमेशा कंधे पर बैग और आंखों में सपने लिये।En: Always with a bag on his shoulder and dreams in his eyes.Hi: उनके सामने थी जयपुर की विद्यार्थी, प्रिय, जिसने साहित्य को अलग मोड़ पर देखा था।En: In front of him was Priya, a student from Jaipur, who had seen literature from a different perspective.Hi: किताबों की दुनिया में खुद को खोना और पहेलियों को हल करना उसे अति प्रिय था।En: She loved getting lost in the world of books and solving puzzles.Hi: वहीं, कार्यक्रम के मुख्य आकर्षण थे काबीर — प्रसिद्ध लेखक, रहस्यमयी मुस्कान और आधिकारिक आदित्य के साथ।En: Elsewhere, the main attractions of the event were Kabir — a renowned author, with a mysterious smile and an authoritative presence of Aditya.Hi: उन्हें देखना मानो एक सपने के पूरा होने जैसा था।En: Seeing them was like a dream come true.Hi: आरव अपने पांडुलिपि को काबीर तक पहुँचाना चाहते थे, लेकिन उनकी योजना को थोड़ा मोड़ मिला जब प्रिय ने उन्हें एक पुरानी किताब में छिपा संदेश दिखाया।En: Aarav wanted to get his manuscript to Kabir, but his plans took a turn when Priya showed him a hidden message in an old book.Hi: "देखो, आरव, इसमें कुछ लिखा है...अपनी मर्जी से समाप्ति तक पहुँचाओ," प्रिय ने कहा।En: "Look, Aarav, it says something here... 'bring it to its intended conclusion,'" Priya said.Hi: यह एक अनदेखी पहेली थी जो आरव के दिल को उत्सुकता से भर गई थी।En: It was an unseen puzzle that filled Aarav with curiosity.Hi: प्रिय के साथ मिलकर आरव ने इस संदेश के पीछे के रहस्य को सुलझाने का निश्चय किया।En: Together with Priya, Aarav decided to unravel the mystery behind this message.Hi: किताब के पन्नों के बीच लिखावट थी, जो शायद किसी पुराने स्कैंडल से जुड़ी थी।En: Between the book's pages was writing that seemed connected to an old scandal.Hi: इस बीच, काबीर से भेंट करने का विचार भी आरव के दिमाग में उमड़ता रहा।En: Meanwhile, the thought of meeting Kabir relentlessly brewed in Aarav's mind.Hi: फेस्टिवल के तीसरे दिन, प्रिय और आरव ने उस रहस्यमयी संदेश तक पहुंच बनाई।En: On the third day of the festival, Priya and Aarav reached the enigmatic message.Hi: आरव ने चौकस होकर काबीर से सवाल किया, "आपको इस संदेश के बारे में क्या पता है?"En: Aarav cautiously questioned Kabir, "What do you know about this message?"Hi: काबीर का चेहरा हल्का सपने जैसा हो गया।En: Kabir's face took on a dreamy expression.Hi: फिर उन्होंने कहा, "दोस्त, सत्य तो यह है कि जो तुमने खोजा, वह एक पुरानी कहानी का हिस्सा है, जिसे दबा दिया गया था।En: Then he said, "Friend, the truth is that what you have discovered is part of an old story that was suppressed.Hi: जयपुर की इस सुंदरता में भी गहन रहस्य छुपे हैं।"En: Even in the beauty of Jaipur, deep secrets lie hidden."Hi: आरव का साहस देखकर काबीर प्रभावित हुए।En: Seeing Aarav's courage, Kabir was impressed.Hi: उन्होंने आरव को गले लगाकर सम्मान जताया और साथ बैठकर पांडुलिपि पर चर्चा करने का मौका दिया।En: He embraced Aarav to show respect and offered him the chance to sit and discuss the manuscript.Hi: यह आरव के लिए किसी सपने के सच होने जैसा था।En: It was like a dream coming true for Aarav.Hi: इस अनुभव से आरव ने सीखा कि खुद पर विश्वास और उत्सुकता के साथ किसी भी चुनौती का सामना किया जा सकता है।En: From this experience, Aarav learned that with self-belief and curiosity, any challenge can be faced.Hi: और जब प्रतिभा के साथ निरंतर परिश्रम जुड़ जाए, तो सफलता अवश्य मिलती है।En: And when talent is coupled with relentless effort, success is inevitable.Hi: अब, नवदुर्गा की उपस्थिति में, आरव आत्मविश्वास से अपने अगले कदम की दिशा में बढ़ रहे थे।En: Now, in the presence of Navdurga, Aarav confidently moved towards his next step.Hi: युवा लेखक होने का उनका सपना अब साक्षात रूप ले रहा था।En: His dream of becoming a young author was now taking shape. Vocabulary Words:fragrant: खुशबूदारliterature: साहित्यbackdrop: पृष्ठभूमिhustle: चहल-पहलbustle: कोलाहलgathering: जमावड़ाenticing: मोहकaroma: खुशबूfusion: संलयनaspiring: महत्त्वाकांक्षीperspective: दृष्टिकोणrenowned: प्रसिद्धauthoritative: आधिकारिकpresence: उपस्थितिmanuscript: पांडुलिपिunravel: सुलझानाcuriosity: उत्सुकताmystery: रहस्यenigmatic: रहस्यमयीcautiously: सावधानीपूर्वकcourage: साहसembraced: गले लगानाrespect: सम्मानself-belief: आत्मविश्वासchallenge: चुनौतीrelentless: निरंतरinevitable: अवश्यpresence: उपस्थितिauthor: लेखकintended: इरादा

Send us a textToday's episode is the final episode of my series of double episodes featuring conversations with 2025 Student Academy Award nominees.My first interview today is with 2025 Student Academy Award finalists Loïck du Plessis D'Argentré, Maud Le Bras, and Jiaxin Huang, collaborators on the animated short film "The Shyness of Trees." We discuss thoughts on being away from family, thoughts of losing a parent, and the ability to bring influences from multiple cultures into the film.Following that I chat with 2025 Student Academy Award semi-finalist Atharva Raut, director of the film "Beyond the Conflict." We talk about one of the workers who has developed a strong connection with the animals in his care and what Atharva hopes people learn about the leopard population in Mumbai from his film.Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:"The Skyness of Trees" directed by Sofiia Chuikovska, Loïck du Plessis D'Argentré, Lina Han, Simin He, Jiaxin Huang, Maud Le Bras, and Bingqing Shu"Beyond the Conflict" directed by Atharva RautEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind directed by Michel GondryThe Taste of Tea directed by Katsuhito IshiiThe Sacrifice directed by Andrei TarkovskyInto the Wild directed by Sean PennMy Neighbor Totoro directed by Hayao MiyazakiThe Great Gatsby directed by Baz LuhrmannAutumn Sonata directed by Ingmar BergmanThe Disciple directed by Chaitanya TamhaneVirunga directed by Orlando von EinsiedelThe Dark Knight directed by Christopher NolanDead Poets Society directed by Peter WeirAll That Breathes directed by Shaunak SenFollow "The Shyness of Trees" film account on Instagram @shynessoftrees.gobelins and Maud is @grumpymaud, Loïck is @_ciklo_, and Jiaxin is @huanggechi. For "Beyond the Conflict," follow Atharva @atharva.raut and check out his website at www.atharvaraut.com.Support the show

文書交換式で握手する石破茂首相とインドのモディ首相、８月２９日、首相官邸【ムンバイ時事】インド西部で建設が進む日本の新幹線方式を導入した高速鉄道の運行車両について、発着点となるムンバイの都市開発当局者は３０日、ＪＲ東日本の次期新幹線「Ｅ１０系」が２０２９年中にも納入される見込みだと明らかにした。 Next-generation E10 series Shinkansen bullet trains of East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, are expected to be delivered to India in 2029 for a planned high-speed rail link in the South Asian nation, an urban development official of the western Indian city of Mumbai said Tuesday.

The race between pirates and rights holders has entered a new era where algorithms call the shots. Across six countries on three continents, courts are embracing AI as the referee of intellectual property rights in sports broadcasting, delivering a game-changing shift in enforcement speed and effectiveness.From hockey arenas in Toronto to cricket grounds in Mumbai, sophisticated AI systems now fingerprint legitimate broadcasts, instantly detect unauthorized streams, and trigger court-ordered blocks in real-time. The result? Millions of viewers watching pirated streams suddenly find their screens going dark mid-match as algorithms blow the whistle on infringement.This episode takes you inside landmark cases where technology and law converge. In Canada, broadcasters secured dynamic blocking orders that update during live games. Spain's La Liga won the right to target entire server infrastructures. French courts ordered VPN providers to block pirate access. Ireland extended Premier League protections through 2027. And India's cricket authorities gained "dynamic plus" injunctions to shut down rogue apps and mirror sites as they appear.What makes these cases revolutionary is how they've normalized algorithm-driven enforcement. Courts now trust AI detection as reliable evidence and trigger for immediate action. Internet service providers publish their blocking obligations as routine notices. The technology that once seemed futuristic has become the everyday referee of digital rights.For pirates who once stayed ahead of enforcement by constantly shifting domains and servers, the game has fundamentally changed. They now face an opponent that moves at machine speed, identifying and blocking new infrastructure faster than humans can respond. It's a buzzer-beater for intellectual property that's reshaping the global sports streaming landscape.Ready to understand how AI is revolutionizing IP enforcement? Subscribe now and discover why the algorithm might be the most powerful player in today's sports broadcasting game.Want to develop your own IP protection strategy? Check out "Protection for the Inventive Mind" – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats.Get the book!Send us a textSupport the show

Mumbai in the seventies and eighties was a city of sharp contrasts: glamour and gang wars, chaos and control. At the heart of it all was Assistant Commissioner of Police (Retd) Madhukar B. Zende, a sharp-minded officer with a knack for catching the city's most elusive criminals. Best known for arresting the infamous serial killer Charles Sobhraj, aka the Serpent, Zende's career spanned decades of high-stakes policing. His new book, Mumbai's Most Wanted, is a rich and gritty chronicle of life on the force. From the mysterious murder of Shanta Devi to the capture of criminal kingpins like Arun Gawli, Karim Lala, Haji Mastan and Babu Reshim, his stories unfold like scenes from a noir thriller (except every word is true). There are riots, manhunts, and moments of doubt as well as unexpected grace. This conversation is a rare look into a city in flux and a man who walked its fault lines, chasing justice in a time of smoke-filled bars, typewriters, and quick decisions. In this episode of BIC Talks, Madhukar Zende will be in conversation with Raghu Karnad. This is an excerpt from a conversation that took place in the BIC premises in Jul 2025. Subscribe to the BIC Talks Podcast on your favourite podcast app! BIC Talks is available everywhere, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast, Audible, and Amazon Music.

For the first time ever, a successful treatment has been found for the devastating brain disease, Huntington's. The inherited condition, which resembles a combination of dementia, Parkinson's and motor neurone disease, affects hundreds of thousands of people in the US and Europe. The scientists who developed the new gene therapy, and people who have the disease, say its a huge breakthrough that could give people a better quality of life for decades.Also: we meet the teacher who's launched a Happiness Project to help her pupils learn about what really matters, and is encouraging others to do the same. We find out about the small actions that have transformed how people feel about a living in a huge public housing complex in Mumbai, bringing a true sense of community. It's Fat Bear Week in Alaska - a time to celebrate weight gain as the beautiful inhabitants of Katmai National Park prepare to hibernate. Plus a new way to bring more poetry into your life; the dogs getting to swim in German public pools; and the man cycling hundreds of miles dressed as a paramedic gorilla. Our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world.Presenter: Oliver Conway. Music composed by Iona Hampson

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes taking us from India to Texas. Professor Sunny Singh, author of A Bollywood State of Mind, discusses the origins of Indian cinema in 1912. And we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of Bollywood romance Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. We also head to Paris in 1971, to the launch of what would become one of the world's best known humanitarian organisations: Médecins Sans Frontières.And we learn how Lord Robert Baden-Powell laid the foundations for one of the largest international youth organisations.Finally, we discover how Bette Graham, a single mum from Texas cooked up the first correction fluid in her kitchen. Contributors: Kajol, Bollywood actress Professor Sunny Singh, author of A Bollywood State of Mind Asmaou Diallo, mother of a protestor who was killed in the 2009 Guinea rally Dr Xavier Emmanuelli, one of the founders of Medecins San Frontieres(Photo: Maratha Mandir cinema in Mumbai. Credit: Indranil Mukherjee AFP via Getty Images)

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This week marks 200 years since the first steam train pulled passengers over 26 miles of north-east England's countryside, and started a revolution. Jump on board for show filled with train tales.We explore Mumbai's lunch delivery system – train based, of course, which has the sort of error rate that delivery firms arounds the world can only dream of. We ask what it takes to run a railway on time, and look at how the bullet train changed Japan, with history professor Jessamyn Abel.Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Margaret Sessa-Hawkins with Alice Lipscombe-Southwell, Robbie Wojciechowski, Lucy Davies

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Souvenirs and Sentiments: Aarav's Aquarium Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-26-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई का एक चमकदार दिन था।En: It was a bright day in Mumbai.Hi: आकाश साफ था, और लोग गणेश चतुर्थी का उत्सव मना रहे थे।En: The sky was clear, and people were celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi.Hi: ऐसे में, आरव, काव्या, और निशा मुंबई के प्रसिद्ध मछलीघर में घूमने गए।En: In this festive atmosphere, Aarav, Kavya, and Nisha went to explore the famous aquarium of Mumbai.Hi: मछलीघर की जीवंतता देखते ही बनती थी, पानी के अंदर तैरते हुए रंग-बिरंगे मछलियों का प्रदर्शन मन मोह लेता था।En: The vibrancy of the aquarium was captivating, and the display of colorful fish swimming inside the water was enchanting.Hi: मछलीघर के अंदर आरव की आंखें उत्सुकता से चमक रही थीं।En: Inside the aquarium, Aarav's eyes sparkled with curiosity.Hi: वह समुद्री जीवन से बहुत प्रभावित था और इस अनुभव को हमेशा के लिए यादगार बनाने के लिए एक स्मारिका खरीदना चाहता था।En: He was deeply impressed by marine life and wanted to make this experience memorable by buying a souvenir.Hi: काव्या, जो उसकी चचेरी बहन थी, हमेशा बजट का ध्यान रखती थी।En: Kavya, his cousin, always kept track of the budget.Hi: वह आरव को सोच-समझकर खरीदारी करने की सलाह दे रही थी।En: She was advising Aarav to shop sensibly.Hi: वहीं, निशा, उनकी दोस्त, चकाचौंध भरी स्मारिकाओं की चमक-दमक में खो गई थी।En: Meanwhile, Nisha, their friend, was dazzled by the glittering souvenirs.Hi: जैसे ही वे उपहार की दुकान में दाखिल हुए, उनकी आँखें चमकीली और आकर्षक वस्तुओं से चौंधिया गईं।En: As soon as they entered the gift shop, their eyes were bedazzled by the shiny and attractive items.Hi: गणेश चतुर्थी के मौके पर खास तौर पर सजावट की गई थी।En: The decorations were particularly special for the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.Hi: आरव ने देखा कि वहां बहुत सारी स्मारिकाएं थीं - समुद्री गोले, रंगीन मछलियों की मूर्तियां, और गणेश जी की तस्वीरें।En: Aarav noticed that there were many souvenirs - sea shells, statues of colorful fish, and pictures of Ganesha.Hi: हर एक सामान उसे अपनी ओर खींच रहा था।En: Each item was pulling him towards it.Hi: इतनी चीजें देखकर, आरव थोड़ा उलझन में था।En: Seeing so many things, Aarav was a bit confused.Hi: उसका बजट सीमित था, फिर भी वह सबसे सही स्मारिका ढूंढना चाहता था।En: His budget was limited, yet he wanted to find the perfect souvenir.Hi: काव्या ने उसे सलाह दी, "आरव, देखो, हमें सोच-समझकर खरीददारी करनी चाहिए।En: Kavya advised him, "Look, Aarav, we should shop wisely.Hi: जो सबसे ज्यादा पसंद हो और बजट में हो, वही लेना।En: Take what you like the most and is within the budget."Hi: "हालांकि, निशा उसे उकसा रही थी, "अरे, आरव, दिल की सुनो।En: However, Nisha was urging him, "Oh, Aarav, listen to your heart.Hi: जो सबसे अच्छा लगे, वही लो।En: Take what feels best.Hi: ये मौके बार-बार नहीं आते।En: These moments don't come often."Hi: "तभी आरव की नज़र एक अनोखी चीज पर पड़ी।En: Just then, Aarav noticed something unique.Hi: वह एक सुन्दर मछली की मूर्ति थी, जिसकी दुम पर गणेश जी की आकृति उकेरी हुई थी।En: It was a beautiful fish sculpture, with an image of Ganesha etched on its tail.Hi: यह मूर्ति आरव के दिल को छू गई, पर इसकी कीमत थोड़ी ज्यादा थी।En: This statue touched Aarav's heart, but its price was a bit high.Hi: आरव के दिमाग में सवाल उठने लगे - "क्या इसे खरीदना सही रहेगा?En: Questions began to arise in his mind - "Would buying this be the right decision?"Hi: "काव्या ने कहा, "अगर ये तुम्हें इतना खास लगता है, तो शायद ये तुम्हारे लिए सही होगा।En: Kavya said, "If this feels so special to you, then maybe it's the right choice for you.Hi: कुछ तो चीजों का महत्व दिल से होता है।En: Some things hold meaning from the heart."Hi: "आरव ने गहरी सांस ली और मूर्ति को खरीदा।En: Aarav took a deep breath and bought the statue.Hi: उसने सोचा कि वह आने वाले खर्चों में समायोजन कर लेगा।En: He thought he would adjust in the upcoming expenses.Hi: यह मूर्ति उसके दिल के करीब थी, और वह इस याद को अपने साथ घर ले जाने को तैयार था।En: This statue was close to his heart, and he was ready to bring this memory home with him.Hi: इस अनुभव से आरव ने सीखा कि कभी-कभी भावनाओं को महत्व देने से ही सही खुशी मिलती है।En: From this experience, Aarav learned that sometimes giving importance to emotions brings true happiness.Hi: कुछ यादें ऐसी होती हैं, जो हमारे दिल के लिए अमूल्य होती हैं, और उनके लिए थोड़ी अतिरिक्त मेहनत कोई बड़ी बात नहीं।En: Some memories are invaluable to our hearts, and a little extra effort for them is not a big deal.Hi: इस तरह आरव ने एक संतुलन सीखा - भावनाओं और व्यावहारिकता के बीच, और हमेशा के लिए एक सुंदर स्मारिका के रूप में एक अनमोल याद घर लेकर आया।En: In this way, Aarav learned a balance - between emotions and practicality, and brought home an invaluable memory in the form of a beautiful souvenir. Vocabulary Words:bright: चमकदारcelebrating: उत्सव मना रहे थेfestive: उत्सवपूर्णvibrancy: जीवंतताcaptivating: मन मोह लेता थाsparkled: चमक रही थींcuriosity: उत्सुकताimpressed: प्रभावितsouvenir: स्मारिकाbudget: बजटsensibly: सोच-समझकरdazzled: चकाचौंधglittering: चमक-दमकbedazzled: चौंधिया गईंattractive: आकर्षकoccasion: मौकेshells: समुद्री गोलेetching: उकेरी हुईunique: अनोखीstatue: मूर्तिadjust: समायोजनinvaluable: अमूल्यemotions: भावनाओंpracticality: व्यावहारिकताmemorial: यादगारadvised: सलाह दीurging: उकसा रही थीdecision: फैसलाimportance: महत्वeffort: मेहनत

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the ultimate Bollywood romance was released to critical acclaim in October 1995, becoming the longest-running movie in Indian cinema history.The premiere was held at the Maratha Mandir cinema in Mumbai, since then it's been screened there every day for the past 27 years, stopping only briefly during the Covid pandemic.Actress Kajol, who played Simran, starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan and they both became superstars overnight.Kajol spoke to Reena Stanton-Sharma in 2023, about her memories of shooting the iconic film known around the world as DDLJ.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina's Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall' speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler's List; and Jacques Derrida, France's ‘rock star' philosopher. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world's oldest languages.(Photo: Fans look at a poster of DDLJ outside the Maratha Mandir cinema. Credit: Indranil Mukherjee/AFP via Getty Images)

Our Head of India Research Ridham Desai and leaders from Morgan Stanley Investment Management Arjun Saigal and Jitania Kandhari discuss how India's promising macroeconomic trajectory and robust capital markets are attracting more interest from global investors. Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript ----- Ridham Desai: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Ridham Desai, Morgan Stanley's Head of India Equity Research and Chief India Equity Strategist. Today, the once in a generation investment opportunities Morgan Stanley sees in India. Joining me in the studio, Arjun Saigal, Co-Head of Morgan Stanley Investment Management at India Private Equity, and Jitania Khandari, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Head of Macros and Thematic Research for EM Public Equity. It's Tuesday, September 23rd at 4pm in Mumbai. Jitania Kandhari: And 6:30am in New York. Ridham Desai: Right now, India is already the world's fourth largest economy, and we believe it's on track to becoming the third largest by the end of this decade. If you've been following our coverage, you know, Morgan Stanley has been optimistic about India's future for quite some time. It's really a perfect storm – in a good way. India has got a growing young workforce, steady inflation, and is benefiting from some big shifts in the global landscape. When you put all of that together, you get a country that's set up for long-term growth. Of course, India is also facing pressure from escalating tariffs with the U.S., which makes this conversation even more timely. Jitania, Arjun, what are the biggest public and private investment opportunities in India that you'd highlight. Jitania Kandhari: I'd say in public equities there are five broad thematic opportunities in India. Financialization of savings and structurally lower credit costs; consumption with an aspirational consumer and a growing middle-class; localization and supply chain benefits as a China +1 destination; digitization with the India stack that is helping to revolutionize digital services across industries; and CapEx revivals in real estate and industrials, especially defense and electrification. Arjun Saigal: I will just break down the private markets into three segments. The first being the venture capital segment. Here, it's generally been a bit of hit or miss; some great success stories, but there've also been a lot of challenges with scale and liquidity. Coming to the large cap segment, this is the hundred million dollars plus ticket size, which attracts the large U.S. buyout funds and sovereign wealth funds. Here target companies tend to be market leaders with scale, deep management strength, and can be pretty easily IPO-ed. And we have seen a host of successful PE-backed IPOs in the space. However, it has become extremely crowded given the number of new entrants into the space and the fact that regional Asia funds are allocating more of their dollars towards India as they shift away from China. The third space, which is the mid-market segment, the $50- to $100 million ticket size is where we believe lies the best risk reward. Here you're able to find mid-size assets that are profitable and have achieved market leadership in a region or product. These companies have obvious growth drivers, so it's pretty clear that your capital's able to help accelerate a company's growth path. In addition, the sourcing for these deals tends to be less process driven, creating the ability to have extended engagement periods, and not having to compete only on price. In general, it's not overly competitive, especially when it comes to control transactions. Overall, valuations are more reasonable versus the public markets and the large cap segment. There are multiple exit routes available through IPO or sale to large cap funds. We're obviously a bit biased given our mid-market strategy, but this is where we feel you find the best risk reward. Ridham Desai: Jitania, how do these India specific opportunities compare to other Emerging Markets and the developed world? Jitania Kandhari: I will answer this question from two perspectives. The macro and the markets. From a macro perspective, India, as you said, has better demographics, low GDP per capita with catchup potential, low external vulnerability, and relatively better fiscal dynamics than many other parts of the world.It is a domestic driven story with a domestic liquidity cycle to support that growth story. India has less export dependency compared to many other parts of the emerging and developed world, and is a net oil importer, which has been under pressure actually positively impacting commodity importers. Reforms beginning in 2017 from demonetization, GST, RERA and other measures to formalize the economy is another big difference. From a market standpoint, it is a sectorally diversified market. The top three sectors constitute 50 percent in India versus around 90 percent in Taiwan, 66 percent in Brazil, and 57 percent overall in EM. Aided by a long tail of sectors, India screens as a less concentrated market when compared to many emerging and developed markets. Ridham Desai: And how do tariffs play into all this? Jitania Kandhari: About 50 percent of exports to the U.S. are under the 50 percent tariff rate. Net-net, this could impact 30 to 80 basis points of GDP growth.Most impacted are labor intensive sectors like apparel, leather, gems and jewelry. And through tax cuts like GST and monetary policy, government is going to be able to counter the first order impacts. But having said that, India and U.S. are natural partners, and hence this could drag on and have second order impacts. So can't see how this really eases in the short term because neither party is too impacted by the first order impacts. U.S. can easily replace Indian imports, and India can take that 30 basis point to 50 basis points GDP impact. So, this is very unlike other trade deals where one party would have been severely impacted and thus parts were created for reversals. Ridham Desai: What other global themes are resonating strongly for India? And conversely, are there themes that are not relevant for investing in India? Jitania Kandhari: I think broadly three themes globally are resonating in India. One is demographics with the growing cohort of millennials and Gen Z, leading to their aspirations and consumption patterns. India is a large, young urbanizing population with a large share in these demographic cohorts. Supply chain diversification, friend-shoring, especially in areas like electronics, technology, defense, India is an integral part of that ecosystem. And industrials globally are seeing a revival, especially in areas like electrification with the increased usage of renewables. And India is also part of that story given its own energy demands. What are the themes not relevant for investing in India is the aging population, which is one of the key themes in markets like North Asia and Eastern Europe, where a lot of the aging population drivers are leading to investment and consumption patterns. And with the AI tech revolution, India has not really been part of the AI picks and shovels theme like other markets in North Asia, like Korea, Taiwan, and even the Chinese hardware and internet names. Globally, in selected markets, utilities are doing well, especially those that are linked to the AI data center energy demand; whereas in India, this sector is overregulated and under-indexed to growth. Ridham Desai: Arjun, how does India's macro backdrop impact the private equity market in particular? Arjun Saigal: So, today India has scale, growth, attractive return on capital and robust capital markets. And frankly, all of these are required for a conducive investment environment. I also note that from a risk lens, given India being a large, stable democracy with a reform-oriented government, this provides extra comfort of the country being an attractive place to invest. You know, we have about $3 billion of domestic money coming into the stock market each month through systematic investment plans. This tends to be very stable money, versus previously where we relied on foreign flows, which were a lot more volatile in nature. This, in turn, makes for some very attractive PE exits into the public markets. Ridham Desai: Are there some significant intersections between the public and private equity markets? Arjun Saigal: You know, it tends to be quite limited, but we do see two areas. The first being pre-IPO rounds, which have been taking place recently in India, where we do see listed public funds coming into these pre-IPO rounds in order to ensure a certain minimum allocation in a company. And secondly, we do see that in certain cases, PE investors have been selectively making pipe investments in sectors like financial services, which have multiple decade tailwinds and require regular capital for growth. Unlike developed markets, we've not seen too many take private deals being executed in India due to the complex regulatory framework. This is perhaps an area which can open up more in the future if the process is simplified. Ridham Desai: Finally, as a wrap up, what do you both think are the key developments and catalysts in India that investors should watch closely? Arjun Saigal: We believe there are a couple of factors, one being repeat depreciation. Historically this has been at 2.5 to 3 percent, and unfortunately, it's been quite expensive to hedge the repeat. So, the way to address this is to sort of price it in. The second is full valuations. India has never been a cheap market, but in certain pockets, valuations of listed players are becoming quite concerning and those valuations in turn immediately push up prices in the large ticket private market space. And lastly, I would just mention tariffs, which is an evolving situation. Jitania Kandhari: I would add a couple more things. Macro equilibrium in India should be sustained – as India has been in one of the best positions from a macroeconomic standpoint. Private sector CapEx is key to drive the next leg of growth higher. Opportunities for the youth to get productively employed is critical in development of an economy. And India has always been in a geopolitical sweet spot in the last few years, and with the tariff situation that needs some resolution and close monitoring. All of this is important for nominal growth, which ultimately drives nominal earnings growth in India that are needed to justify the high valuations. Ridham Desai: Arjun, Jitania, thank you both for your insights. Arjun Saigal: Great speaking with you Ridham. Jitania Kandhari: Thank you for having us on the show. Ridham Desai: And thanks for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.

In one of the poorest neighbourhoods of Mumbai, a quiet transformation is underway. Govandi has long been associated with poverty and poor health outcomes. But with the help of a civic organisation, the community has built vibrant spaces with children and women in mind— libraries, workshops, and leisure zones—defying the norms of city planning that can overlook such needs. We explore how trust, persistence, and grassroots collaboration turned a neglected area into a model for urban resilience and enjoyment.Presenter: Myra Anubi Reporter/producer: Chhavi Sachdev Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Hal Haines(Image: Reading exercises at Kitaab Mahal, Natwar Parekh compound, Mumbai, Natasha Sharma)

Joash P. Thomas joins me to talk about the justice of Jesus and what it means for the gospel to truly be good news for the poor and the oppressed. We trace Joash's journey from growing up in Mumbai to working in U.S. politics, and then to encountering Jesus on the margins. Along the way, we explore how colonialism has shaped both the Global South and the Western church, why decolonizing our own assumptions is vital, and how Jesus' ministry invites us into a justice that is both spiritual and physical. This episode is an invitation to imagine a church rooted not in empire or success, but in faithfulness, humility, and solidarity with our marginalized neighbors.Rev. Joash P. Thomas is an author, speaker, and global human rights leader.Drawing from his St. Thomas Indian Christian roots and a decolonized, justice-centered understanding of Scripture, Joash helps audiences reimagine a faith that unites rather than divides—and that stands firmly with neighbors on the margins. Through speaking engagements, teaching, and advocacy, he calls Christians to a more contemplative yet courageous activism, motivated by the grace-filled, non-violent way of Jesus.Born and raised in India, Joash served as a U.S. political consultant and lobbyist before pivoting to global human rights advocacy. Now based in the Toronto area, he holds a master's degree in Political Management from The George Washington University and has completed master's degrees in Christian Leadership and Christian Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. A Deacon in the Diocese of St. Anthony, Joash is also the author of the forthcoming book The Justice of Jesus (Brazos Press, September 2025).Joash's Book:The Justice of JesusJoash's Recommendations:A More Christlike GodBetter Ways to Read the BibleSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowThe Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

90% of the world's natural diamonds are cut and polished by about 5000, largely family run businesses out of Surat in Gujarat, but the recent 50% US tariffs on India has led to deep anxieties about the very survival of this sector, which is part of the country's sprawling gem and jewellery industry. Kunal Shankar, The Hindu's Deputy Business Editor discusses the repercussions of the steep tariffs on the sector with Lalatendu Mishra who covers markets, finance and all things business for The Hindu, based out of Mumbai.  Guest: Lalatendu Mishra, Senior Deputy Editor, The Hindu  Host: Kunal Shankar  Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once a homeless teen in Mumbai, now Zarna Garg's a top comedian, touring with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.Zarna Garg was in her 40s living in New York City when she went to an open mic night for the very first time. Before that, she'd never even heard of stand up comedy and was only there, resentfully, at the insistence of her children who were convinced their mother would be a success. The kids were right, and Zarna – who was desperate for a new career – found her calling in comedy. Zarna has spent her whole life reinventing herself. Born in Mumbai to a wealthy Indian family, she was kicked out by her controlling father when she refused an arranged marriage. At the time, Zarna was a teenager and grieving the sudden death of her mother to illness. Overnight, Zarna became homeless, relying on the kindness of friends for a place to stay. After more than a year of instability, she succumbed to her father's demands and agreed to be married. But just before the wedding, Zarna received a visa and arrived in the US – in pursuit of happiness and love, on her own terms. She supported herself through law school, became an unwitting pioneer of online dating, and raised a family. But decades later, Zarna was spiralling and rethinking all her life choices. Describing herself as a “manic, deranged Manhattan housewife,” she began various business ventures that “failed spectacularly.” When Zarna was ridiculed at a fancy dinner party by other guests – her husband came to her defence, declaring to the room, “one day you're going to find your thing and you're going to become unstoppable.”It was this crisis that led Zarna to become a stand up comic. After her clips started going viral online, Zarna caught the attention of some of the biggest stars of the entertainment world, and even got her own comedy special on TV. Zarna's written a book called This American Woman: A One-in-a-Billion Memoir.Presenter: Mobeen Azhar Producer: Maryam Maruf and Helen FitzhenryLives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Step into someone else's life and expect the unexpected.   Got a story to tell? Send an email to liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or message us via WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784   You can read our privacy notice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5YD3hBqmw26B8WMHt6GkQxG/lives-less-ordinary-privacy-notice

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Aarav's Bold Idea Shines: A Marketer's Breakthrough Moment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-20-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई की शाम हो रही थी।En: Evening was setting in Mumbai.Hi: सूर्य धीरे-धीरे अरब सागर के पानी में डूब रहा था और आसमान में नारंगी और गुलाबी रंग बिखर रहे थे।En: The sun was slowly sinking into the waters of the Arabian Sea, spreading hues of orange and pink across the sky.Hi: मरिन ड्राइव पूरी रौनक में थी, गणेश चतुर्थी का त्योहार जो चल रहा था।En: Marine Drive was buzzing with activity, owing to the festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi that were underway.Hi: इस माहौल के बीच, एक समूह अपने ऑफिस की टीम-बिल्डिंग रिट्रीट के लिए इकट्ठा हुआ था।En: Amidst this atmosphere, a group had gathered for their office team-building retreat.Hi: आधुनिक पत्थरों के किनारे पर बैठे लोगों में से एक था आरव, एक युवा मार्केटिंग एक्जीक्यूटिव, जो हमेशा अपने से वरिष्ठ सहकर्मियों के बीच खुद को खोया हुआ महसूस करता था।En: Among the people sitting on the modern stone pavements was Aarav, a young marketing executive who always felt lost among his senior colleagues.Hi: यह उसका प्रयास था कि वो किसी तरह अपनी पहचान बना सके।En: It was his endeavor to somehow make his mark.Hi: उसकी बगल में बैठी मीरा, उसकी सहकर्मी और दोस्त, ने उसकी बेचैनी को भांप लिया था।En: Next to him sat Meera, his colleague and friend, who had sensed his anxiety.Hi: “आरव, तुम्हें अपनी बात बोलनी चाहिए,” मीरा ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा।En: "Aarav, you should speak up," Meera said with a smile.Hi: “तुम्हारे आइडियाज शानदार होते हैं। ये समय है कि तुम इन्हें सबके सामने लाओ।”En: "Your ideas are amazing. It's time you bring them forth in front of everyone."Hi: आरव ने हल्के से मुस्कुराने की कोशिश की। परंतु अंदर ही अंदर वो जानता था कि श्रेष्ट प्रदर्शन का दबाव कितना अधिक था, विशेषकर विक्रम के सामने।En: Aarav tried to smile slightly, but internally he knew how immense the pressure of performing extraordinarily was, especially in front of Vikram.Hi: विक्रम उनके अनुभवी टीम लीडर थे। वो सख़्त थे, लेकिन उतने ही सहायक भी।En: Vikram was their experienced team leader. He was strict, but equally supportive.Hi: अब वक्त था उस प्रेजेंटेशन का, जिसे आरव ने मन में कई बार सोचा था, पर कभी साझा नहीं किया।En: It was now time for the presentation that Aarav had thought of many times but had never shared.Hi: मरिन ड्राइव पर हुई ब्रेनस्टॉर्मिंग सेशन के दौरान, जब सबने अपने-अपने सुझाव साझा किए, आरव ने भी ठान लिया था कि अब या कभी नहीं।En: During the brainstorming session on Marine Drive, when everyone shared their suggestions, Aarav resolved that it was now or never.Hi: ‘मेरे पास एक प्रस्ताव है,' उसने धीमी लेकिन मजबूत आवाज़ में कहा।En: "I have a proposal," he said in a slow but strong voice.Hi: सभी ने उत्सुकता से उसकी ओर देखा। विक्रम ने भी ध्यान से उसकी बात सुनी।En: Everyone looked at him with interest. Vikram also listened attentively.Hi: आरव ने अपनी योजना सबको बताई—एक अनोखा मार्केटिंग कैंपेन जो वे पहले कभी नहीं कर पाए थे।En: Aarav shared his plan with everyone—a unique marketing campaign that they had never been able to do before.Hi: जब आरव ने अपनी बात समाप्त की तो कुछ क्षणों के लिए खामोशी छा गई।En: When Aarav finished speaking, there was silence for a few moments.Hi: फिर, विक्रम मुस्कुराए। ‘यह शानदार है, आरव। आइडिया में दम है। हम इस पर और काम करेंगे।'En: Then, Vikram smiled. "This is brilliant, Aarav. The idea has potential. We will work more on this."Hi: आरव की खुशी के मारे उसका चेहरा दमक उठा।En: Aarav's face lit up with happiness.Hi: यह सच्चा मान था।En: This was a true acknowledgment.Hi: उसने अपनी सांगठिकता और सजगता प्रदर्शित की, और उसकी सराहना की गई।En: He had demonstrated his organizational skills and alertness, and he was appreciated for it.Hi: उसकी टीम के सदस्यों ने भी उसे बधाई दी।En: His team members also congratulated him.Hi: यह उसके लिए एक नई शुरुआत की तरह था।En: It felt like a new beginning for him.Hi: गणेश चतुर्थी की रौनक भरी रात में आरव ने खुद में वो विश्वास पाया, जिसकी वह अब तक तलाश कर रहा था।En: On the vibrant night of Ganesh Chaturthi, Aarav found the confidence within himself that he had been searching for all along.Hi: उसने सीखा कि अपने इनोवेटिव विचारों को सामने लाना कितना जरूरी है।En: He learned how important it is to bring forth his innovative ideas.Hi: मरिन ड्राइव पर उस शाम की रौनक उसकी सफलता की गवाह बनी।En: The vibrancy of that evening on Marine Drive stood as a witness to his success.Hi: अब वो जान चुका था, कि उसकी आवाज़ का महत्व है और उसे सबके सामने आना ही होगा।En: Now he knew that his voice mattered and that it had to come forward. Vocabulary Words:sinking: डूब रहा थाhues: रंगbuzzing: रौनकfestivities: त्योहारretreat: रिट्रीटpavements: पत्थरों के किनारेmarketing: मार्केटिंगexecutive: एक्जीक्यूटिवendeavor: प्रयासanxiety: बेचैनीimmense: अधिकproposal: प्रस्तावacknowledgment: मानorganizational: सांगठिकताalertness: सजगताcongratulated: बधाईinnovative: इनोवेटिवconfidence: विश्वासvibrancy: रौनकbrainstorming: ब्रेनस्टॉर्मिंगsession: सेशनsilence: खामोशीpotential: दमcolleagues: सहकर्मियोंexperienced: अनुभवीstrict: सख़्तsupportive: सहायकspectacular: शानदारcampaign: कैंपेनwitness: गवाह

India is becoming one of the largest markets for Artificial Intelligence and shaping how the technology develops. Our correspondent assesses what type of AI superpower the country could be. Tracking the meltdown at Swiss chocolatier Nestlé. And celebrating the life of Robert Redford.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India is becoming one of the largest markets for Artificial Intelligence and shaping how the technology develops. Our correspondent assesses what type of AI superpower the country could be. Tracking the meltdown at Swiss chocolatier Nestlé. And celebrating the life of Robert Redford.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part Two: Talking about my recent trip to Mumbai, India. 下集：分享去孟買六天的經驗。

Episode 136 - We speak with Dr. Gaurang Gaikwad, a renowned Mumbai homeopath, about global collaboration in homeopathy, exploring modern remedies and how practitioners can connect, share and enhance patient care. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

India's once-flourishing ties with Washington have soured in Trump's second term, marked by punishing tariffs and penalties over Russian oil. This turbulence reinforces New Delhi's instinct for “multi-alignment,” and the desire to hedge between great powers rather than bet on any single partner.Against this backdrop, a new paper by the journalist and analyst James Crabtree argues that now is the time for Europe to shine and to make the case that it is India's most promising alternative in a shifting global order. The paper is called, “Pivot to Europe: India's Back-Up Plan in Trump's World,” and it has just been published by the European Council on Foreign Relations, where James is a distinguished visiting fellow. James spent ten years as a journalist and foreign correspondent, notably for the Financial Times, where he served as the Mumbai bureau chief. He is the author of the much-celebrated book, The Billionaire Raj: A Journey Through India's New Gilded Age, published in 2018. He is currently a columnist for Foreign Policy and hard at work on a second book on the United States in Asia.James joins Milan on the show this week to discuss the turmoil in U.S.-India relations, the historical underperformance of Europe-India relations, the looming China challenge, and the factors which have made Europe a more “geopolitically serious” actor. Plus, the two discuss the nascent thaw in China-India ties and how Europe can avoid short-termism to forge stronger bonds with India over the long haul.Episode notes:1. James Crabtree, “Why India Should Not Walk Into the China-Russia Trap,” Foreign Policy, August 27, 2025.2. “India and the Reordering of Transatlantic Relations (with Tara Varma),” Grand Tamasha, March 11, 2025.

This week on the pod, Zarna Garg joins Seth and Josh! She has them laughing the whole way through, telling them all about how she grew up in Mumbai, Chuck-E-Cheese outings in Ohio, food being a huge part of the culture in India, 3 hour breakfasts, the comedy in how Americans view weather, the impact of the TV show Three's Company, her family podcast, and so much more! Plus, she chats about her Hulu special, Practical People Win, out now! Support our sponsors: Mint Mobile Quit stalling and start saving when you make the switch. Shop plans at MINTMOBILE.com/TRIPS. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. Delete Me Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/trips and use promo code TRIPS at checkout. Fabric Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/trips. Policies issued by Western-Southern Life Assurance Company. Not available in certain states. Prices subject to underwriting and health questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Payal Gupta is one of India's most sought-after master teachers of belly dance, celebrated for her structured classes, private lessons, workshops, performances, and intensives. Since 2008, she has trained over 10,000 students from all walks of life, earning recognition as a leading figure in the field. Coming from a culturally rich background where the performing arts hold deep value, Payal has been passionate about dance since the age of seven, exploring a wide range of styles before finding her true calling in belly dance. An Electrical Engineering graduate and lifelong dance enthusiast, she eventually chose to leave her corporate path to pursue dance as a career, sharing her love for belly dance with students across India and beyond.In this episode you will learn about:- Overcoming shyness and stage fright, and later guiding her own students through performance anxiety.- The role geography played in Payal's early success as one of the leading local teachers in her area.- The difficulty of leaving behind her 15-year dance “empire” in Bangalore and starting over in Mumbai.- Lessons that motherhood taught Payal, and the concept of nurturing students instead of just teaching them.- Comparing dance life and opportunities in Mumbai and Bangalore.Show Notes to this episode:Find Payal Gupta on Instagram, YouTube and website.Details and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.comFollow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

Shrey Purohit is the kind of person everyone should know. Not know about (although obviously that's what this podcast aims to do), but know personally. In this podcast, Episode 2 of Season 8 of Storied: San Francisco, meet and get to know Shrey. A few of his art pieces are up at Mini Bar through Oct. 19 in our Every Kinda People show. And at the risk of being hyperbolic, through the experience of putting that show together, I am very happy that I've come to know Shrey. We begin with Shrey's birth, which happened in Mumbai, India, in 1997. Both his parents are doctors. Shrey's mom comes from a family of doctors going back four generations. Her dad (Shrey's grandfather) was driven out of what is now Pakistan and went to Mumbai with his possessions in hand to start a new life at just 15 years old. Shrey speaks of how fond he was of that grandfather, even describing some of his hobbies and wardrobe choices (bow ties because regular ties would get in the way of his medical duties). Shrey's family was rooted in the Sindhi culture in India. It's a community steeped in entrepreneurship, and his grandfather was one of the first in his area to be a male gynecologist. His wife was an anesthesiologist and worked with her husband. Shrey jumps ahead to note that his parents, too, worked together in the medical field. His dad specializes in diabetes treatment. The two met when Shrey's dad was treating his mom's aunt. It was what Shrey calls a “semi-arranged marriage,” but to my understanding, more like a “hey, here's someone who might be good for you” type of situation. He says his parents' coming together had some love to it, which is probably more than most arranged marriages. They built a medical practice that became very successful, he says. So successful, in fact, that it allowed both of their children—Shrey and his younger sister—to live abroad. Because his sister was born when he was three or so, he got to help name her. “It was my first creative project,” Shrey says. Shrey lived in Mumbai until he finished school. His formative memories take place in his neighborhood of Colaba in South Mumbai, near the water and the Gateway of India. He says it has “big-town energy with a small-town vibe.” Everyone knows everyone else, and Shrey has brought that same spirit with him halfway around the world. We go on a sidebar about how San Francisco can have that big city/small town feel. Shrey got started doing graphic design while still living in India. He even went to school for it over there. He did well in it, so well that he hired a few employees. But he soon found that people don't take kindly to being bossed around by a 17-year-old. He pivoted from design to art, something he'd always wanted to do. A formative experience for Shrey was going to an event a Kulture Shop in Mumbai, where he met Jas Charanjiva. Jas, who's originally from Napa, helped open Kulture Shop to support Indian artists. He was 15 and had found a mentor in Jas. Shrey has an uncle in Millbrae whom he had visited with family a few years before. His uncle took them to several spots around town, including to AT&T Park for a Giants game. His Indian school credits transferred, and so, when Shrey was 19, he moved to The Bay to attend California College of the Arts and study comics, illustration, and painting. Check back Thursday for Part 2 with Shrey. And on Friday, look for a bonus episode with the 2025 San Francisco Low Rider Parade Grand Marshal, David Gonzales. This episode is brought to you by Standard Deviant Brewing. We recorded this podcast at Root Division in South of Market in August 2025. Photography by Nate Oliveira

Shyam Madiraju is the writer & Director of "55," a modern Dickensian story set in Mumbai, India. It tells the story of a young pickpocket who faces hard decisions about survival, morality, and what power we have over our own lives. Look for the film streaming on Video On Demand, and follow Shyam's work on Instagram @mad_n_shy The highlighted nonprofit this month is Akshaya Patra, an NGO based in India that provides hot midday meals for children attending school. Go to www.akshayapatra.org to learn more, support, and share this charity. 

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In the 19th-century, feminist and scholar Pandita Ramabai travelled America delivering lectures on how the caste system and patriarchy shaped the trajectory of women's lives. When she came back to India, she explained America's customs around gender and race relations, and their experiment with democracy. IDEAS explores her rich life and legacy.Guests in this episode:Radha Vatsal is the author of No. 10 Doyers Street (March 2025), as well as the author of the Kitty Weeks mystery novels. Born and raised in Mumbai, India, she earned her Ph.D. in Film History from Duke University and has worked as a film curator, political speechwriter, and freelance journalist.Tarini Bhamburkar is a research affiliate at the University of Bristol. Her research explores cross-racial networks and international connections built by British and Indian women's feminist periodical press between 1880 and 1910, which sowed the seeds of the transnational Suffrage movement of the early 20th century. Sandeep Banerjee is an associate professor of English at McGill University and a scholar of Global Anglophone and World literature, with a focus on the literary and cultural worlds of colonial and postcolonial South Asia. Readings by Aparita Bhandari and Pete Morey.

Nutan L Pandit has been teaching birth preparation since 1978.Back then, the Indian birth scene was very different. Nutan aunty gave birth using breathwork taught by a foreigner — so calmly, in fact, that the nurses were shocked she was already pushing while chatting! This was in Mumbai, with no ultrasounds, and one baby in face presentation. Her doctor, Dr. Jay Dhurandar, was part of a system that wasn't yet afraid of birth the way it often is today.This episode dives into the massive changes Nutan ji has seen over 40+ years of her work.We talk about:Birth: then vs. nowOverinformation — helpful or harmful?The real fear behind childbirthDo babies feel trauma during birth?How birth shapes a baby's early experienceWhat can truly improve birth for women?About the GuestNutan L Pandit is the author of 4 books (one translated into 2 languages). Everything she teaches stems from her own joyful experience of birthing and breastfeeding her two children.She's a founding member of Birthing The New Humanity (BTNH) and has spoken at Fortis La Femme, FOGSI, Fernandez Hospital, and more — including appearances on Doordarshan, NDTV, and international conferences like the Asia Pacific Midwifery Conference and State University of New York Conference.Sign up for The Free Birth GuideSupport the showSign up for Childbirth Preparation Programs! visit https://birthagni.com/services#childbirth-preparation-programs https://birthagni.com/copy-of-services#breastfeeding-preparation-program This episode is supported and made possible by podcast recording and hosting tool Zencastr, it is impeccably made! Use my link : https://zen.ai/vxmuJUgYKKGTF3JuTuFQ0g to sign up and record flawless remote podcast , USE my code : BIRTHAGNI Support the show:https://birthagni.com/birthagnipodcast#donate If you like what you hear, leave us a rating on Spotify app and answer the question at each episode! a review on Apple podcasts. Share on Whatsapp/Insta/FB Share on Instagram and tag us @divyakapoorvox ...

In this re-release from the Immigrantly vault, Saadia Khan sits down with Sangeeta Pillai, activist, writer, and creator of the award-winning Masala Podcast and Soul Sutras. From her journey growing up in Mumbai to building one of the most groundbreaking feminist podcast platforms, Sangeeta opens up about identity, feminism, and what it means to challenge cultural taboos around sex, gender, and South Asian womanhood. Since this conversation, Sangeeta has continued to expand her impact—including the release of her powerful memoir, Bad Daughter (September 2025). This episode is a reminder of how her voice and vision have shaped today's feminist and immigrant storytelling landscape. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can find more information at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please share the love and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help more people find us!  You can connect with Saadia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG @itssaadiak⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠saadia@immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Rainier Harris & Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Steve Martin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound For advertising inquiries, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe to our Apple podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for insightful podcasts. Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep inside the Colombian Amazon hi-tech submarines are being built. When it comes to making the cocaine trade more profitable, there's nothing narco-traffickers aren't willing to try. Some of the solutions they're reportedly employing sound like something out of the American TV series Breaking Bad: GPS-trackers, remotely operated submarines and recruiting highly specialised scientists. Reporter José Carlos Cueto of BBC Mundo has been investigating the new trends and technologies used by cartels in Colombia and abroad. Labubu dolls, the elf-like plush toys from the Chinese toy maker Pop Mart, seem to have taken the world by storm. Singer Rihanna had one clipped to her bag, influencer Kim Kardashian shared her collection of 10 dolls on Instagram, and former England football captain Sir David Beckham also shared a photo of a Labubu, given to him by his daughter. So, what's behind this craze? Fan Wang reports from Singapore. From the US to the Middle East, sand and dust storms have recently swept across many parts of the world, colouring the skies and leaving people with breathing problems. These storms traditionally originate in vast deserts. However, scientists believe that climate change means more people could be affected - with desertification and melting glaciers, exposing more dust. Maria Zaccaro, a BBC journalist reporting for the Global Journalism Science and Climate team, finds out more. Mumbai in India is one of the most densely populated cities in the world - and it's also the perfect habitat for leopards. BBC Marathi recently posted a video on their YouTube channel, showing these majestic wild cats strolling down residential streets and even entering people's homes. In the past, there were several reports of human-animal conflict, including some deadly attacks. But since 2022 there have been no accidents at all. So how did people and leopards manage to find a way to live together in harmony? Reporter Mayuresh Konnur has the story. 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.This is an EcoAudio certified production. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

Cyrus Says went LIVE at antiSOCIAL Mumbai — and it was absolute chaos!With comedians Sahil Shah & Zervaan Bunshah joining Cyrus on stage, nothing was off limits: Politics, Vote chori, Virat Kohli prank calls, Messi vs Ronaldo, Putin’s poop rumours, Donald Trump conspiracies, Mumbai bridge disasters — and of course, a very loud LIVE audience! This was the wildest Cock & Bull ever, packed with jokes, crowd interactions, and completely unfiltered madness. If you missed the show, here’s your chance to relive it.

While Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's lawyer says she will sue to challenge the president's move to fire her, the White House is reportedly getting ready to appoint Cook's replacement. Today, we'll unpack how this battle is impacting markets as the Trump administration continues to test the limits of its authority. And later, we'll hear about tariff-related anxiety from India, including from a South Indian hub supplying global clothing brands and Mumbai's diamond workshops.

While Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's lawyer says she will sue to challenge the president's move to fire her, the White House is reportedly getting ready to appoint Cook's replacement. Today, we'll unpack how this battle is impacting markets as the Trump administration continues to test the limits of its authority. And later, we'll hear about tariff-related anxiety from India, including from a South Indian hub supplying global clothing brands and Mumbai's diamond workshops.

Israel is demanding the release of all 50 hostages held in Gaza, an Israeli official has said, casting doubt on whether it will accept a new proposal for a 60-day ceasefire that Hamas agreed to on Monday. Also: President Trump has ruled out sending American troops to Ukraine as part of any peacekeeping deal; Mumbai is under a red flood alert as the Indian city experiences heavy downpours; 10 years after 71 people were found in an abandoned lorry in Austria, we hear from the families of the victims; child marriages are more likely to happen in regions with higher than average climate risk according to new figures; India tells China of its concerns about a new mega dam; mixed doubles tennis has a new format at the US Open; thousands of people in France sign a petition not to loan the Bayeux Tapestry to the UK. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk