Podcasts about Narayan

Biodegradable and compostable are not the same word — and the man who put PLA into packaging explains exactly where the difference lives.In this Good Garbage episode, Ved Krishna talks with Dr. Ramani Narayan, Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University and the scientist behind PLA as we know it, about how the legacy polymer was created in his lab, what polymerization really means, and who is responsible for compostability and end of life. Part 2 of 2.

Hello, hello!This week, we sit down with the OG of biopolymers and the man behind PLA as we know it today-- the one and only Dr. Ramani Narayan, Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University. In this masterclass episode, he teaches us everything to know about biodegradability: from the science to the myths. 

Send us Fan MailRegister your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/online-satsang Devotion and Surrender | In Quest of Truth - Babaji Q&A, No. 278Recorded on 30 May 2026 with worldwide participants0:00 Intro4:43 Why is devotion considered an essential part for spiritual growth when knowledge and meditation also exist as the path to liberation?11:16 Before surrendering to God or Guru, why not first start devotion at our home, to our wife, son, father, or surroundings etc?13:49 So to accept, "Nar mein hi Narayan hai" (God resides within every human being")?14:12 How can we differentiate from genuine devotion from emotional attachment or blind following?16:30 Difficult to surrender but easy to meditate, or to read books.  What is holding us back, the ego?19:07 We use 'I' as the body, not the true Self.19:39 When we consider 'I' as the body there is a lot of gratification, but when that is dropped, there is no gratification.  How to start in dropping the ego?22:30 What the world cannot give us, only devotion and surrender can give us?25:04 Does surrender mean giving up desires, ambitions and plans?25:41 The concept of dharma, arth, kama, moksha.27:09 People who go to temples for worship but don't have faith.28:25 Does devotion create surrender or surrender create devotion?29:02 Like a baby in the womb who is connected to the mother via the placenta, are we surrendered to the guru in the same way?33:23 Unless and until the Self is experienced, you don't get it.35:39 When we are not meditating how can we keep our consciousness at a very high level? Can mantra japa be done?36:38 How do we remove imprints and tendencies from our previous life?  Are they in the brain or in the mind?37:49 Is Babaji a man or a deity?39:46 How to pray to all the deities in the same breath?40:50 If an appearance comes in meditation41:36 How can I make devotion as a practice everyday?43:08 Can I adopt a reminder to continuously be devoted throughout the day?43:40 When we act with devotion can you talk about Svadharma and Paradharma activities?44:49 Difference between nirvikalpa and sarvikalpa samadhi.46:27 People take advantage of my tolerance with them.  Is it ok not to talk to those people?  Is that wrong?49:26 What is the difference between Hanumanji and Parabrahma?50:11 How has Hanumanji become such an important part of people's lives?50:50 Would there be any impact from new moon or full moon days on the ability to concentrate in meditation?53:32 How do I convince my mind to have faith in the divinity and accept whatever is to happen in life. 59:47 The moment I put in efforts, the results are conceived by my mind also.  What is the trick to avoid this?  ___Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/

De Verenigde Staten en China houden in september een apart topoverleg dat helemaal over kunstmatige intelligentie gaat. De gesprekken komen voort uit de ontmoeting tussen Trump en de Chinese president Xi Jinping afgelopen mei en vinden waarschijnlijk plaats voor het geplande bezoek van Xi aan de VS op 24 september. Ook stelt het Verenigd Koninkrijk voor het eerst een aparte minister voor AI aan. Joe van Burik vertelt erover in deze Tech Update. Volgens vijf bronnen die met Reuters spraken staan de exacte data nog niet vast, en zijn ook de agenda, de locatie en de overige deelnemers nog onderwerp van overleg. De Amerikaanse delegatie wordt geleid door minister van Financiën Scott Bessent, die ook bij de topontmoeting in China in mei aanwezig was. Beide landen wegen af hoe geavanceerde AI-modellen gereguleerd moeten worden, met name modellen die militaire capaciteiten versterken, cyberaanvallen op kritieke infrastructuur mogelijk maken of arbeidsmarkten ontwrichten. Het overleg wordt het eerste officiële AI-gesprek tussen de VS en China onder president Trump. Militaire inzet en juridisch onderzoek naar Chinese modellenOp de agenda staat mogelijk een akkoord over het gebruik van AI, vooral voor militaire doeleinden. Voorganger Joe Biden sprak eerder met Xi af dat mensen, en niet AI, moeten beslissen over de inzet van kernwapens. Daarnaast kondigde Bessent aan dat de VS gaat onderzoeken hoe de nieuwste, krachtige Chinese modellen zijn getraind, en of daarbij gebruik of misbruik is gemaakt van Amerikaanse modellen van bedrijven als Anthropic en OpenAI. Anthropic beschuldigde Chinese ontwikkelaars zoals Moonshot, Alibaba en DeepSeek eerder van het onrechtmatig distilleren van hun modellen, waarbij de uitvoer van een groot model wordt gebruikt om kleinere, efficiëntere modellen te trainen. Bessent opperde ook of bedrijven die Chinese modellen gebruiken dat aan klanten moeten melden. Verenigd Koninkrijk krijgt eerste minister voor AIDe nieuwe Britse premier Andy Burnham heeft Kanishka Narayan benoemd tot Minister for Artificial Intelligence, een rol die voor het eerst op kabinetsniveau komt. Narayan is sinds 2024 Lid van het Lagerhuis en had het AI-dossier al onder zich als junior minister. De benoeming werd mogelijk doordat het oude ministerie voor Wetenschap, Innovatie en Technologie is opgeheven en samengevoegd met dat van Zaken en Handel, tot het nieuwe Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. Daar is kritiek op vanuit techbedrijven, die vinden dat techbeleid nu onder een breder ministerie valt. Narayan wil investeren in de Britse halfgeleidersector en het Britse AI-veiligheidsinstituut. Frankrijk en Canada hebben eveneens een minister voor AI. VS en China houden in september AI-gesprekken volgens bronnen bij Reuters Eerste officiele AI-overleg tussen VS en China onder Trump gepland Burnham benoemt Narayan als eerste Britse AI-minister op kabinetsniveau Narayan wordt AI-minister in nieuw gevormd Brits superministerie Nieuwe modellen van Moonshot en Alibaba zetten Silicon Valley onder druk Anthropic beschuldigt Chinese ontwikkelaars van onrechtmatig distilleren van modellen Over de maker:Joe van Burik volgt en duidt de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in tech, met scherpte, vlotheid en de nodige humor. Je hoort hem dagelijks op BNR Nieuwsradio over het belangrijkste technieuws, van AI tot cybersecurity en social media tot quantumcomputers. Ook interviewt hij in De Grote Tech Show samen met Ben van der Burg leiders in digitale innovatie. In het bijzonder volgt Joe al twee decennia de wereld van videogames, nu voor zijn podcast All in the Game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this message, Chad Narayan teaches that the gospel is, at its core, an invitation. Using the theme "Paperless Post," he unpacks how the final chapter of Scripture ends with one simple word: "Come." God isn't waiting for people to become perfect before approaching Him He's extending an open invitation to anyone who is thirsty, weary, searching, or broken. Through Jesus, every barrier has been removed, and everyone is invited to experience His grace, forgiveness, and abundant life. Pastor Chad reminds believers that salvation is only the beginning of the journey. Jesus didn't die simply to get us into heaven one day He came so we could experience life to the fullest today. Too many Christians settle for surviving instead of thriving, allowing fear, shame, comparison, or selfish ambition to keep them from walking in the freedom and purpose God has already made available. Because of Jesus, we have direct access to the Father and an open invitation to live in relationship with Him every day. Ultimately, this message is a call to respond to God's invitation and extend that same invitation to others. The Church exists to echo heaven's message: "Come." Come and receive grace. Come and find hope. Come and discover the abundant life that only Jesus can offer. The invitation has already been sent—all that's left is our response.

Episode 10 - Bringing Healing and Light to the Planet with Dr. K Narayan. Today's conversation revealed how Dr. K became both a spiritual teacher and healer, inspiring light workers to raise their vibration and help others.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.

Every morning, 26 million children in the US get on a school bus. It is the largest mass transit system in America, and it has barely changed in 80 years. There is no real-time tracking, no route optimization, and no visibility for parents. Bus drivers still rely on walkie-talkies and dispatchers still use fax machines. Nearly half a million diesel buses are moving those 26 million children, producing more than eight million tons of carbon annually. It is one of the most overlooked, high-impact decarbonization opportunities in the country. The question isn't whether this system will change. It's who is going to change it. Our guest has spent the last decade building the solution. Ritu Narayan is the Founder and CEO of Zūm, a full-service school transportation platform that is modernizing and electrifying the yellow school bus. Ritu grew up in India and was raised to value education and dream big. After graduating from the Delhi Institute of Technology (now NSUT), she moved to California where she became a product leader at Oracle, Yahoo, and eBay. She left a career at eBay to take the leap into entrepreneurship and started Zūm to solve a deeply personal problem: modernizing and electrifying student transportation. In our conversation, Ritu walks me through her journey, and what it takes to reimagine a system the whole country depends on and nobody talks about. Today, Zum serves more than 5,000 schools across 18 states and completed over 60 million student rides last year. Zum has raised $430 million from investors including Sequoia, SoftBank, GIC, and TPG, and launched the nation's first all-electric, vehicle-to-grid school bus fleet at Oakland Unified School District, returning energy to the electric grid while children are at school. About Powerhouse Innovation and Powerhouse Ventures Powerhouse Ventures backs seed stage founders building the future power system across energy, infrastructure, and AI. If you are thinking about building something in this space, get in touch with our team. Powerhouse Innovation is a best in class consulting firm, powered by the strongest energy innovation network, data and team in our industry. We partner with world's leading corporations, investors, and utilities to source and evaluate disruptive startups shaping the future of energy and industry. To hear more stories of founders building our energy abundant future, hit the “subscribe” button and leave us a review.

When the US government banned a top AI lab from exporting its newest models, the world took notice. Export controls forbidding foreign access to Anthropic's Mythos and Fable systems locked most of the world out of using this cutting-edge technology. As AI becomes more embedded in our daily lives, countries want to secure access to frontier models. But unless you're the US or China, your country doesn't have a top-tier national champion. So what can other countries do to secure sovereign control over AI? What kind of leverage can they exert? And can they use AI to boost – rather than break – their economies? Soumaya speaks to UK AI minister Kanishka Narayan to discuss.Subscribe to Soumaya's show on Apple, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen.Further ReadingHow the DeepMind mafia brought the AI boom to LondonUK companies ‘should be worried' about Anthropic's latest AI model, minister saysDid Anthropic talk its way into an AI export ban?Anthropic chief tells G7 leaders to ‘resist the temptation to splinter' over AIPresented by Soumaya Keynes. Produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Sound design by Sean McGarrity. Original music by Breen Turner. Broadcast engineering by Andrew Georgiades. Flo Phillips is the FT's head of audio.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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India is entering a decade where ingenuity under constraint will decide who leads and who falls behind. LeanSpark shows how India's ‘high-tech jugaad' is turning scarcity into an innovation superpower—across drones and EVs, fintech and AI, sports, space and public policy. It distils a decade of research and fieldwork into a practical playbook for doing more with less, and for doing it at scale.This book will help you:Build frugal, high-tech ventures that start small but scale smart, using the LeanSpark attributes of lean execution, purposeful simplicity, adaptive scalability and systemic sustainability.Design products, services and policies that are affordable, resilient and environmentally conscious—without sacrificing ambition or quality.Apply the Frugal Innovation Canvas (FIC) to turn constraints into launchpads, whether you are in a start-up, large company, social enterprise or government.Learn from real stories: from drones transforming sports broadcasting and DPIs reshaping finance, to ISRO's space missions and India's frugal AI revolution.Translate India's frugal ingenuity into frameworks you can use in any country facing limits of capital, infrastructure or climate.Order Book https://www.amazon.in/dp/0143480618

The UK government opened the biggest consultation on children's digital safety ever attempted. Social media age bans. Overnight app curfews. Restrictions on infinite scroll. Controls on AI chatbots. They want to hear from parents directly. So when the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology invited me to the Black Prince Community Trust in Lambeth to sit down with Kanishka Narayan MP, the Minister for AI and Online Safety, I brought a few questions. Not from a journalist. From a dad.We covered:What to say to a parent who feels they've already lost the screen time battleWhat powers the government actually has to force platforms like TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram to changeWhether parents should be worried about children using AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude unsupervisedWhat a safer internet for children realistically looks like in two yearsWhether this consultation will lead to real, enforceable changeThe consultation is live now and closes 26 May 2026. It takes minutes. Your response directly shapes what happens next.Have your say: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/growing-up-in-the-online-world-a-national-consultationPractical support for parents right now: https://kidsonlinesafety.campaign.gov.uk/Welcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life.In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today.Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond.This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this message, Chad Narayan reminds us that God is constantly at work, even when we don't immediately recognize it. Centered on the idea of “come and see,” he challenges believers to shift their focus from stress, control, and what's missing to the evidence of God's goodness already present in their lives. Too often, we overlook everyday miracles because we're fixated on what hasn't happened yet. Chad encourages us to lift our perspective and trust that nothing is too difficult for God. When we stop striving and start seeing, faith begins to grow and anxiety begins to shrink. Instead of living as spectators waiting for something big, we're called to become witnesses—recognizing, celebrating, and sharing what God is already doing. Ultimately, the message is a call to live with gratitude and awareness. When we intentionally look for God's work, we begin to see His hand in every season. Gratitude doesn't create miracles—it reveals them. And when we recognize His presence, our faith becomes stronger, our outlook becomes brighter, and our lives become a testimony.

Annie Narayan is a founding board member of the FIRE foundation.  

In this encouraging message, Chad Narayan reminds us that God is constantly at work in our lives—even when we don't recognize it. Centered on Psalm 66:5, he teaches that God invites us to “come and see” His works and realize that miracles are happening all around us every day. Instead of living with stress, control, and performance-driven faith, we are called to step back in awe and wonder, remembering that God's love is not earned but freely received. Chad challenges believers to shift their perspective by lifting their eyes to God, trusting that nothing is too difficult for Him and that every circumstance can be restored by His power. As we recognize God's presence and goodness, our faith grows and our anxiety shrinks. The message ultimately calls us to move from being spectators of faith to active witnesses—sharing our stories, living boldly for Christ, and partnering with God in what He is doing in our families, workplaces, and communities.

Two words that make most engineers shudder: code refactoring. Now raise the stakes — refactoring decades of legacy systems inside a large enterprise. A tech debt-heavy project of this scale needs a leader who has driven complex digital transformations, like Gayatri Narayan (formerly PepsiCo, Microsoft, Amazon). Now, as President of Technology at Builders FirstSource, Gayatri Narayan is achieving a 3–4x increase in engineering velocity since joining less than a year ago.  Gayatri joins host Yousuf Khan to unpack the strategy behind those results, including how to deploy AI across the SDLC, how to rigorously evaluate ROI on AI investments, and how to lead change across complex enterprise tech stacks.Key Moments: 01:30 – Why Construction Technology Is Ready for Transformation 04:05 – AI Strategy: Elevating UX and Customer Experience 08:20 – Evaluating AI Investments: ROI, NPV, and Operating Costs 12:45 – Achieving 3–4x Engineering Velocity 16:05 – Humans in the Loop: Craft, Code Review, and AI Amplification 18:35 – Where the Industry Gets AI Adoption Wrong 20:30 – Leadership Advice: Start with the Customer About Gayatri: Gayatri Narayan is a general management executive with more than 15 years of experience leading product, engineering, data science, and operations across global enterprises, with full P&L responsibility and a track record of driving profitable growth through digital transformation.  She currently serves as President of Technology at Builders FirstSource, where she leads enterprise technology strategy, modernizes legacy systems, and embeds AI into the software development lifecycle to accelerate innovation across the residential construction value chain.  Previously, she served as Senior Vice President of Digital Products and Services at PepsiCo and held multiple general management roles at Microsoft, including leading Product and Engineering for Intelligent Communications across Teams and Skype as well as Enterprise PaaS and SaaS businesses; she also held leadership roles at Amazon spanning Marketplace Transportation and Logistics and several major retail categories. Guest Highlights: “We've seen a three to four times increase in engineering velocity — especially in refactoring legacy systems where historically there was very little knowledge of how the system actually worked.” “With generative AI, companies that have existed for 20 or 30 years don't have to get bogged down by legacy stacks. They can embrace emerging technologies without spending 18 to 24 months just refactoring.” “It really comes down to efficiency of time. The developer's surface area of impact expands dramatically — it's not just about writing code anymore, it's about delivering business value faster.” Visit ciopod.com for more episodes. Subscribe on YouTube or follow on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a conversation with today's top technology leaders. Our Sponsor:  Want to accelerate software development by 500%? Meet Blitzy, the only autonomous code generation platform with infinite code context, purpose-built for large, complex enterprise-scale codebases.  While other AI coding tools provide snippets of code and struggle with context, Blitzy ingests millions of lines of code and orchestrates thousands of agents that reason for hours to map every line-level dependency.  With a complete contextual understanding of your codebase, Blitzy is ready to be deployed at the beginning of every sprint. Blitzy handles the heavy lifting, delivering over 80% of the work autonomously. The platform plans, builds, and validates premium-quality code at the speed of compute, turning months of engineering into a matter of days. It's the secret weapon for Fortune 500 companies globally.  To hear how engineering leaders are transforming the way they deliver software, visit blitzy.com. Schedule a meeting with their consultants to enable an AI-Native SDLC in your organization today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Swamiji narrates how King Parikshit, hearing about the torments of the nether regions, asked Shukadev Ji: “How can one avoid these consequences of sin?” Shukadev Ji explained that Bhakti and chanting God's name are so powerful that they destroy the effects of all past sins, just as the rising sun dispels fog.  To illustrate, Swamiji recounts the story of Ajamil, a Brahmin who fell into sinful ways. At the time of death, out of attachment to his son named Narayan, he called out “Narayan!” The Vishnudoots immediately appeared, protecting him from the Yamadoots. This divine intervention showed that even unintentional chanting of God's name invokes His grace. Ajamil, awakened by this mercy, renounced his sinful life, performed austerities in Haridwar, and ultimately attained liberation.  This part emphasizes that the name of God is non-different from God Himself. Chanting with faith and surrender clears bad karma, assures divine protection, and leads the soul to Shree Krishna.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

Swamiji narrates how Ajamil, though sinful, was saved by chanting the name “Narayan” at the time of death. The Vishnudoots protected him, showing that even unintentional remembrance of God's name invokes divine grace. Shukadev Ji explained to King Parikshit that chanting the Lord's name is the simplest and most powerful means of devotion, capable of destroying all past sins.  Swamiji then relates the story of Indra, who insulted his Guru Brihaspati due to pride. Bereft of his Guru's blessings, Indra lost his throne to the demons. Later, through divine guidance and the sacrifice of Sage Dadhichi, Indra received the Vajra weapon and regained victory. Even the demon Vritrasura, before dying, offered astonishing prayers of surrender, yearning only for the dust of the Lord's lotus feet.  This part emphasizes that the true mindset for God-consciousness is humility, surrender, and constant remembrance of God's name. Pride, attachment, and selfishness lead to downfall, while devotion and reliance on divine grace assure ultimate elevation.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

How India Can Stop Global Capital From Leaving Its Markets? In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Ananth Narayan Gopalakrishnan, Former Whole Time Member of SEBI, to decode the real reasons behind capital flight from India, rising FPI/FII outflows, and what reforms could make India's capital markets more globally competitive.India's growth story remains strong. Domestic mutual fund inflows are at record highs. Retail investor participation has exploded from 4 crore to over 14 crore investors. Yet foreign portfolio investors have been pulling money out. Why?Is it valuations?Tax policy?Market structure?Global geopolitics?Or friction in how foreign capital enters and exits India?In this deep, data-backed conversation, we explore:• The demand–supply mismatch in Indian equity markets• Record domestic mutual fund flows vs IPO supply• Why valuation pockets may discourage foreign investors• The role of derivatives and index options in market liquidity• Retail trading losses and financial stability concerns• Capital gains tax and whether India should adopt residence-based taxation• How tax neutrality across asset classes could rebalance capital allocation• Should India allow more outward investments to reduce valuation pressure?• What SEBI can do to reduce friction for global institutional investorsFor professionals in finance, consulting, investing, startups, or policy, this episode provides a structural understanding of India capital markets, foreign portfolio investment trends, and the future of global capital flows into India.If you track FII selling, FPI data, Nifty, Sensex, SEBI reforms, mutual fund flows, IPO markets, bond markets, or India's economic policy, this conversation connects the dots.India is not short of capital — but is it structured correctly?Are we making it easy for global capital to stay?And what changes could unlock the next decade of sustainable market growth?Watch till the end for a powerful framework on how India can balance domestic investor growth with long-term global capital participation.If you found this valuable, share it with colleagues in finance, investment, consulting, and policy.Subscribe for sharp conversations on markets, regulation, and the future of India's economy.#IndiaStockMarket #CapitalFlows #SEBI #FII #IndianEconomy #TheCoreReport #TheCore

Guest: Saarang Narayan (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali) Host and Producer: Maria Bach (University of Lausanne) A political poster issued by the Bharatiya Janta Party in recent years, promoting the Swadeshist message as part of their “Ghar Ghar Swadeshi” (Swadeshi in Every Household) campaign. A list of key terms with short explanations discussed in the episode Swadeshi is a Hindi/Hindustani word that literally means ‘of one's own country' (swa=one's own/self; desh=country). The slogan gained popularity in the early twentieth century, especially in the popular movement against the partition of Bengal in 1905, and went on to inspire the founding of domestic institutions and the production and consumption of goods as modes of anti-colonial politics. Although it remained part of the discourse around developmentalism and economic planning in the mid-twentieth century, it regained popularity in the context of the public debates about globalisation and neoliberalism in the 1980s and 1990s. While it is comparable to slogans like ‘Buy British' or ‘Buy American', there is a characteristic ethical and socio-cultural dimension that separates Swadeshist principles from simple autarky or protectionism. This ethical and socio-cultural dimension concerns the definition of the Swadeshist ‘self' along religious and cultural lines, often limiting it to Hinduism. Hindu Nationalism is a broad term used here to encapsulate those visions of nationalism in India that define the Indian identity and history through the lens of Hinduism. This is to say that Hindu Nationalists often link the modern nation-state to a primordial Hindu past, where the religious and cultural practices of the supposed ancient Hindu peoples defined their identities. While India's contemporary Hindu far-right has spearheaded this form of nationalism, there have been other actors who subscribe to such a vision of the Indian nation. What makes the Hindu far-right different from other such actors is the former's palingenetic, Islamophobic, and xenophobic interpretations of Hindu Nationalism. The Hindu far-right describes its mode of Hindu Nationalism as ‘Hindutva' or Hindu-ness, as outlined in the works of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (National Volunteers' Union) was founded in 1925. It is the apex body of the Hindu far-right with the goal of (re-)establishing India as a Hindu Nation. The RSS was founded by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar as a para-militaristic body of Hindu men to arm Hindu society against its cultural enemies. The second supreme-leader of the RSS, Madhavrao Sadashiv Golwalkar, identified these enemies in order of the threat that they posed to Hindus as follows: Muslims, Christians, and Communists. The RSS primarily functions through local chapters (shakhas or branches) and is comprised of volunteers (swayamsevaks) and led by preachers (pracharaks). Although Swadeshist ideas were primarily popularised by political actors who were summarily opposed to the politics of the RSS, the RSS adopted Swadeshi in the 1950s, and it has remained at the core of its economic thought ever since. Throughout its century-long existence, the RSS has faced three major bans and, despite its majoritarian, fascistic goals, has adapted strategies of dynamism and flexibility in its tactics, ideas, and political language to meet these challenges. The first two decades of independent India were the lowest point in the RSS's public and political presence, and it gained increasing popularity and political ground in the mainstream from the mid-1970s onwards. Part of its strategy of expansion has been the creation of smaller affiliate organisations, geared towards specialised tasks. This conglomerate of far-right organisations headed by the RSS has come to be known as the Sangh Parivar (Family). The current ruling party in India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the electoral wing of the RSS, and many of its members (including Prime Minister Narendra Modi) started out as swayamsevaks in the RSS before joining the BJP.

Alderman Bret Narayan of the 4th Ward discusses short-term rentals, liquor licenses and the sheriff's office.

The Future of AI in the UK: An In-Depth Conversation with the AI Minister In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, we sit down with the AI Minister to explore the trajectory of AI and its impact on the UK's economy and society. From his humble beginnings arriving in the UK at age 12 to winning a scholarship to Eton, our guest shares his unique journey. We delve into the role of AI in job creation, the importance of technological adoption, and how the UK can leverage AI to drive national prosperity. With insights into education, public policy, and inspiring the next generation, this episode is packed with valuable information about shaping Britain's AI landscape. 00:00 Introduction 03:42 Educational Experiences and Opportunities 11:50 Appointment as AI Minister 13:34 Role and Responsibilities of the AI Minister 18:25 Impact of AI on Jobs and Society 20:35 Government Initiatives and Public Engagement 30:35 The Impact of Technology on Prosperity and Security 31:04 The Importance of Embracing AI 32:38 Challenges in the UK's Tech Sector 33:30 Fostering a Culture of Ambition 36:07 Government's Role in Supporting Innovation 43:16 Encouraging Risk-Taking and Entrepreneurship 49:10 Personal Insights and Reflections 53:03 Quick Fire Questions and Fun Facts ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? hello@jobsofthefuture.co Sponsor the show or Partner with us: sunny@jobsofthefuture.co Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/ Junior Producer: Thuy Dong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prithvi Narayan Shah & Nepal Unification Explained | Hari Prasad Sodari. Hari Prasad Sodari, a renowned Nepali author and social media personality from Kathmandu, joins this in-depth podcast to discuss the life, vision, and legacy of Prithvi Narayan Shah, the founder of modern Nepal. This episode examines the unification journey of Nepal, the strategic brilliance behind the Gorkha Kingdom, and the historical significance of Divyopadesh in shaping Nepal's national identity. The conversation delves deep into Nepal's history, including conflicts among writers, debates over Prithvi Narayan Shah's good and bad decisions, and whether the capture of the Kathmandu Valley was a Gorkha victory or a national one. Hari Prasad Sodari explains how Prithvi Narayan Shah understood regional geopolitics involving India and China, when the idea of unification truly began, and how he emerged as the central figure in Nepal's political history. This Nepali history podcast also reflects on lessons modern Nepal can learn from Prithvi Narayan Shah's leadership, discipline, respect for elders, and long-term vision. Whether you are interested in Nepal unification, nationalism, or historical leadership, this episode offers valuable insights grounded in research and storytelling. GET CONNECTED WITH Hari Prasad Sodari: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hariprasad.sodari/  

Arnab in Activist Mode or Anti-Modi Mode  | Kuldeep Sengar Case | Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj

Dec 22,2025 Monday : Misc : Sandhya ,Shriman Narayan Narayan Hari Hari Naam Sankirtan

Dec 16,2025 Tuesday : Misc : Sandhya ,Narayan Naam Kirtan Bhajan

In this message Pastor Chad Veach encourages us with a word titled “I Didn't Think I Had It” from Luke 1. Sharing the story of Mary and the angel Gabriel, Pastor Chad reminds us that God is looking not just to work in us but through us—despite our doubts, fears, or limitations. This sermon is a powerful reminder that no word from God will ever fail, and even when we don't feel qualified, God still chooses to use us. At Zoe, our mission is simple: People Saved, Disciples Made, Leaders Raised, and The Church Released. Through every service, we seek to share the love and hope of Jesus, impact lives, and see transformation in communities in Los Angeles and around the world. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this stream with friends and family!

Ep. 337 Thriving in Uncertainty | Narayan and Janet From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 11-9-25

Our fifth scholar in the series is Karthik Narayan, who is a doctoral candidate in Economics at Nuffield College and at the Department of Economics, University of Oxford.  His research focuses on monetary policy, macroeconomics and finance in developing countries. We spoke about his job market paper titled, Macroeconomic Effects of Scheduled and Unscheduled Monetary Policy Surprises. We talked about how the Reserve Bank of India makes and announces its policies, its impact on interest rates, inflation expectations and output, measuring the impact of policy announcements, the Lucas Critique and much more. Recorded August 28th, 2025. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Connect with Ideas of India Follow us on X Follow Shruti on X Follow Karthik on X Click here for the latest Ideas of India episodes sent straight to your inbox. Timestamps (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:22) - Measuring Causality Is Hard (00:11:16) - What Counts as a Policy Surprise?  (00:13:27) - OIS and MIBOR: Expectation Thermometers (00:21:11) - Short term versus long term effects on asset prices   (00:27:18) - Noise and Fiscal-Monetary Coordination (00:32:46) - Inflation Before and After the MPC (00:37:24) - The Lucas Critique (00:40:51) - Practical Implications (00:45:48) - Other Research Interests  (00:47:39) - Outro 

Narayan Kavach 1 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Narayan Kavach 1 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Narayan Kavach 2 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Narayan Kavach 2 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Narayan Kavach 2 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Narayan Kavach 2 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Narayan Kavach 1 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Narayan Kavach 1 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Kanishka Narayan isn't your typical politician. A Stanford GSB grad, he's now the United Kingdom's Minister for Artificial Intelligence — a job that didn't even exist a few years ago. In this episode, Narayan talks about how Britain is using AI to drive both prosperity and dignity, why the UK just signed a “Technology Prosperity Deal” with the U.S., and how his Indian-Welsh roots and time in Silicon Valley shape the way he thinks about innovation, energy, and risk-taking. Plus, what it's really like to grumble in Parliament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Siddaramaiah is acting and speaking like Amrish Puri of film Nayak but Karnataka CM will never do what Puri did-- giving up the chair even for a day, explains ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect.

Writer and poet Maria Popova on taking inspiration from 19th century ornithological studies for her new publication, An Almanac of Birds – 100 Divinations for Uncertain Days.Slam poet Aditya Narayan has had an impressive winning streak this year – winning the Roundhouse Poetry Slam in April and the Loud Poets Grand Slam final in August. He discusses writing poetry for performance and rhyming English, Hindi, and Urdu.Kimberly Campanello and D.M. Black are members of a distinguished group - poets who have translated Dante's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. They reflect on their different approaches to the 14th century three part work which takes the reader to hell, purgatory, and heaven - Kimberly weaving in her personal history including her Parkinson's diagnosis and the history of Italy in her translation of Part 1: Inferno, and D.M. Black drawing upon his experience as a psychoanalyst in his award-winning translation of Part 2: Purgatorio, and his recently published Part 3: Paradiso.Presenter: Ian McMillan Producer: Ekene Akalawu

The world is made up of two kinds of people. Those who love maths and those who never forgot that episode of Swami and Friends where they saw themselves in “Chaami” who in turn saw no “logic” in Math. Today a beloved story from R K Narayan, the man who collected stories from everywhere and brought them home to live in Malgudi.दुनिया दो तरह के लोगों से बनी है। एक वो जो गणित से प्यार करते हैं और दूसरे वो जो ‘स्वामी एंड फ्रेंड्स' का वो episode कभी नहीं भूले जहाँ उन्होंने खुद को "चामी" में देखा था। आज आर.के. नारायण की एक प्यारी कहानी, वो शख़्स जिन्होंने दुनिया भर से कहानियाँ इकट्ठी कीं और उन्हें अपने काल्पनिक गाँव मालगुड़ी ले आए।Listen to Hindi kahaniyan and Urdu Kahaniyan by famous as well as lesser known writers. You will find here stories from everyone from Premchand to Ismat Chughtai ; Suryabala to Mohan Rakesh, Kaleshwar and Mannu Bhandari.

Hosts Michelle Walters and Cinthia Varkevisser dive deep into the world of hidden health mysteries with special guest Srinika Narayan. A licensed acupuncturist and nutritional analyst, Srinika shares her powerful journey from discovering acupuncture in her 20s to unraveling chronic and “undiagnosable” health conditions through applied kinesiology (muscle testing).You'll hear her personal story of overcoming digestive issues caused by hidden artificial sweeteners, how she's helped clients reverse chronic migraines and even cancer-related symptoms, and why understanding the root causes of autoimmune and chronic illness is essential. Together, they bridge the worlds of science, energy, and intuition to reveal the body's wisdom and its power to heal.

Guru Vandana Nitya Sandhya : Shri Narayan Sai Paath

Guru Vandana Nitya Sandhya : Shri Narayan Sai Paath

In this message Pastor Chad Narayan closes out our “Daily Devoted” series with a powerful word titled “My Route Runs Through His Word.” He reminds us that following Jesus is not just about Sundays, but about living daily with devotion, purity, and a singular focus on God. Through Psalm 119 and Luke 9, Pastor Chad shows us how the Word of God becomes our guide, our defense, and our source of fruitfulness in life. At Zoe, our mission is simple: People Saved, Disciples Made, Leaders Raised, and The Church Released. Through every service, we seek to share the love and hope of Jesus, impact lives, and see transformation in communities in Los Angeles and around the world. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this stream with friends and family!

On the podcast today I am joined by Kirin Narayan, emerita professor at the College of Asia and the Pacific at the Australian National University. Kirin is joining me to talk about her new book, Cave of my Ancestors: Vishwakarma and the Artisans of Ellora published by Chicago University Press in 2024, and in 2025 as an Indian edition by HarperCollins India. As a young girl in Bombay, Kirin Narayan was enthralled by her father's stories about how their ancestors had made the ancient rock-cut cave temples at Ellora. Recalling those stories as an adult, she was inspired to learn more about the caves, especially the Buddhist worship hall known as the “Vishwakarma cave.” Immersing herself in family history, oral traditions, and works by archaeologists, art historians, scholars of Buddhism, Indologists, and Sanskritists, in Cave of my Ancestors Narayan set out to answer the question of how this cave came to be venerated as the home of Vishwakarma, the god of making in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Part scholarship, part detective story, and memoir, Narayan's book leads readers through centuries of history, offering a sensitive meditation on devotion, wonder, and all that connects us to place, family, the past, and the divine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Premium subscribers of The Ken have full access to ALL our premium audio. They are available exclusively via The Ken's subscriber apps. If you don't have them, just download one and log in to unlock everything. Get your premium subscription using this link.Not a Premium subscriber? You can subscribe to The Ken Premium on Apple Podcasts for an easy monthly price (Rs 299 in India). The channel includes ALL our premium podcasts.-My first introduction, and indeed my ongoing and recurring one, to Ultraviolette has been personal. For years, driving by the Inner Koramangala Inner Ring Road from where I stay to Indiranagar, the Ultraviolette showroom would always catch my eye on the left. I used to constantly wonder about those really cool bikes hanging from cables in the double-ceiling office, intrigued by what kind of bikes they were.Coincidentally, Ultraviolette was founded in the same year that The Ken also started. We've both been in Bangalore, both in a similar part of town, for most of that time. And yet, this was our first time meeting in the ninth year of our respective journeys. As Narayan himself beautifully put it, when you're chasing larger goals, time truly goes by incredibly quickly. We'll delve into what that means for a founder and how they perceive the passage of time when building an organisation from the ground up, because, as Narayan notes, time is the biggest limiting factor for a startup, encompassing money and talent, as founders are always trying to "buy time".We explored Ultraviolette's foundational vision, how his engineering education laid a strong foundation, and how it fostered a passion to build things from an early age, even tinkering with electronics and DIY systems, their early funding challenges when VCs deemed their ambition "a little too risky" in the early stages, as they were trying to compete with entrenched players.Narayan is also the head of design at Ultraviolette, so naturally, the conversation went in the direction of him defining the Ultraviolette brand's core pillars as design, technology, and performance, with the promise of "bringing you the future faster than the competition".He shared Ultraviolette's ambition to expand to Europe this year and address a significant market gap for compelling electric mid-segment motorcycles at price parity with internal combustion engines.Narayan also revealed that his colleagues often describe him and his co-founder and childhood friend, Niraj, as "paranoid," driven by a deep attention to detail. He constantly pushes his team to ask, "Have we found the optimal solution after discarding all other possibilities?"The journey of Ultraviolette is one that defies conventional wisdom.Welcome to First Principles. -This episode was produced by Hari Krishna, with mixing and mastering by Rajiv CN.Write to us at fp@the-ken.com with your feedback, suggestions and guests you would want to see on First Principles.If you enjoyed this episode, please help us spread the word by sharing and gifting it to your friends and family.

Today's guests are Wes Gray, founder, CEO and Co-CIO of Alpha Architect, and Srikanth Narayan, founder and CEO of Cache, which he started in 2022 after experiencing concentrated stock positions in his own portfolio. Previously, he served in engineering and product leadership positions at Uber and Alphabet. In today's episode, Meb, Wes & Srikanth share some big news about a new idea involving both exchange funds and 351 ETF conversions. Srikanth explains the mechanics of exchange funds, the risks associated with stock concentration, and the launch of his newest initiative. The discussion also touches on tax efficiency, fees, the competitive landscape of asset management, and more. Learn more about 351 ETF Exchanges or email us to chat! (0:00) Starts (1:10) Discussion on Section 351 (4:33) Explanation of exchange funds and stock concentration risk (16:25) Case study of the new exchange fund model (20:06) Onboarding and cost structure of the new exchange fund (23:13) Qualifying illiquid assets and cost in tax strategies (31:03) Use cases and investor education on ETF tax benefits (34:11) FAQs and the importance of tax alpha (45:23) Reflections on SPACs and speculative markets ----- Follow Meb on X, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Follow The Idea Farm: X | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp, Richard Thaler, Jeremy Grantham, Joel Greenblatt, Campbell Harvey, Ivy Zelman, Kathryn Kaminski, Jason Calacanis, Whitney Baker, Aswath Damodaran, Howard Marks, Tom Barton, and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here!  ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠). ----- To determine if this Fund is an appropriate investment for you, carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risk factors, charges and expense before investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund's full or summary prospectus which may be obtained by calling 855-383-4636 (ETF INFO) or visiting our website at www.cambriafunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The Cambria ETFs are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203, which is not affiliated with Cambria Investment Management, LP, the Investment Adviser for the Fund. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this message Pastor Chad Narayan delivers part two of our powerful series on the mission of Zoe Church. This week, Pastor Chad focuses on discovering your purpose and making a difference. Through the story of the blind man in John 9, we are reminded that our identity in Christ and obedience to His calling activate our God-given purpose. Learn how to move forward from the past, live intentionally, and impact those around you. At Zoe, our mission is simple: People Saved, Disciples Made, Leaders Raised, and The Church Released. Through every service, we seek to share the love and hope of Jesus, impact lives, and see transformation in communities in Los Angeles and around the world. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this stream with friends and family!

In this message Pastor Chad Narayan delivers a powerful sermon titled "The Blessing is Hiding in the Struggle," where he unpacks the transformative journey of Jacob and God's grace through our pain, struggle, and calling. With humor, insight, and heart, Pastor Chad illustrates how our wounds often precede our blessings and how wrestling with God leads to identity and purpose. At Zoe, our mission is simple: People Saved, Disciples Made, Leaders Raised, and The Church Released. Through every service, we seek to share the love and hope of Jesus, impact lives, and see transformation in communities in Los Angeles and around the world. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this stream with friends and family!

Last week, we heard a former U.S. ambassador describe Russia's escalating conflict with the U.S. Today, we revisit a 2019 episode about an overlooked front in the Cold War — a “farms race” that, decades later, still influences what Americans eat. SOURCES:Anne Effland, former Senior Economist for the Office of Chief Economist in the U.S.D.A.Shane Hamilton, historian at the University of York.Peter Timmer, economist and former professor at Harvard University.Audra Wolfe, writer, editor, and historian. RESOURCES:Freedom's Laboratory: The Cold War Struggle for the Soul of Science, by Audra Wolfe (2018).Supermarket USA: Food and Power in The Cold War Farms Race, by Shane Hamilton (2018).“Association of Higher Consumption of Foods Derived From Subsidized Commodities With Adverse Cardiometabolic Risk Among US Adults,” by Karen R. Siegel, Kai McKeever Bullard, K. M. Narayan, et al. (JAMA Internal Medicine, 2016).The Rise and Fall of American Growth: The U.S. Standard of Living Since the Civil War, by Robert J. Gordon (2016).“How the Mechanical Tomato Harvester Prompted the Food Movement,” by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins (UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences Newsletter, 2015). EXTRAS:"Is the U.S. Sleeping on Threats from Russia and China?" by Freakonomics Radio (2024).