Podcasts about Nepal

Sheriff Brian Patterson steps away from the badge and into the microphone full time as Sasquatch Odyssey explodes beyond anything he ever imagined. Part Five picks up with the podcast in full swing, and the witnesses are lining up from every corner of the South and beyond to finally tell the stories they have been carrying in silence for decades.It starts in the mountains of northeast Georgia with a seventy-three-year-old retired logger named Earl Hutchins, a man who kept his mouth shut for forty-five years about what stepped out of the timber near Clayton in the fall of nineteen seventy-eight. His story breaks something open.The emails start flooding in from across the region, and Patterson finds himself recording encounter after encounter from witnesses who never had anyone willing to listen. A retired schoolteacher from Ellijay describes the thing that came screaming out of the Chattahoochee National Forest and changed the way she felt about the woods forever. A fishing guide from Everglades City recounts the night a pair of glowing eyes tracked him across the water in the Ten Thousand Islands. A teenage girl in Oconee County, South Carolina watched something unfold from a rhododendron thicket while her daddy's bluetick hound shook itself half to death against her leg.The stories stretch across state lines and keep coming. Arkansas. Tennessee. Virginia. A coon hunter and his cousin tree something in the Ouachitas that no lantern light should ever have revealed. A family of four flees a Cherokee National Forest campsite at three in the morning. A state trooper on Skyline Drive watches something cross a two-lane highway in three strides and never tells a soul.Then the podcast goes national and the picture gets bigger. A Lummi Nation elder speaks of the Ts'emekwes his people have known for thousands of years. A woman in the Hocking Hills of Ohio locks eyes with something standing between the trees in broad daylight and never hikes again. From Louisiana to Alaska to Hawaii, the encounters pile up, and Patterson starts to understand that this is not a regional phenomenon. It is everywhere. When the show crosses international borders, the scope becomes staggering. A First Nations man from British Columbia reminds the world that his people gave us the word Sasquatch in the first place. A Russian researcher describes a shape moving through snow in the Pamir Mountains. An Australian prospector watches something vanish from a waterhole in the outback. Sherpas in Nepal, scientists in China, guides in the Amazon — every culture, every continent, every corner of the wild world has a name for what lives in the places humans do not go. But it is the deep encounters that change everything. A hospice nurse in rural Kentucky describes the night something appeared at her dying husband's window and hummed him into his final moment of peace. A lost hiker in the Gila Wilderness receives images in her mind that lead her back to safety. A former Army Ranger wakes paralyzed in the Big Thicket while something rifles through his thoughts like pages in a book. These are the stories that keep Patterson up at night and force him to ask whether these creatures are something far stranger and far more profound than anyone has been willing to consider. By the end of Part Five, Patterson is two years into full-time podcasting with over three hundred interviews behind him and patterns emerging from the noise. The creatures follow corridors. They move with the seasons.They choose when to be seen. And a small but undeniable percentage of encounters suggest something beyond biology, beyond what any scientific framework can currently explain. The podcast has crossed a million downloads. The community is growing. The world is slowly waking up. And somewhere out in the deep woods, something is watching back.Email BrianGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

T20 World Cup Daily, 2026, Day 11 – Zimbabwe/Ireland, Scotland/Nepal, New Zealand/Canada: It's not often that the story of the day doesn't feature any of the six teams scheduled to play. A washout at Pallekele sentenced Australia to an early exit from the World Cup and sealed Zimbabwe's progress to the Super 8 stage. We begin the post-mortem on Australia's campaign. Elsewhere, Nepal and Scotland went down to the wire, and New Zealand looked to get over some tummy trouble in their clash with Canada. Fidel Fernando joins Daniel Norcross. Support our show with a Nerd Pledge at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thefinalword⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 15% off Step One Men's and Women's underwear. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uk.stepone.life/discount/TFW148⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CBUS Super - Build your something. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cbussuper.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sort your Superannuation. Try the new Stomping Ground Final Word beer, or join Patreon to win a case: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stompingground.beer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for workers since 1919: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mauriceblackburn.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your big NordVPN discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nordvpn.com/tfw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t20vision.com/FINALWORD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find previous episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠finalwordcricket.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Title track by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Urthboy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My Top 10 Lowest Moments On My Travels So FarTravel isn't always sunsets, summit views, and perfect Instagram moments — and in this episode, I get honest about the other side of life on the road.Before diving in, I acknowledge just how much of a privilege travel is, especially in a world where many people face conflict, instability, and restrictions on movement. This episode isn't about criticising countries, cultures, or places — it's about the very human moments that unfold while traveling.From getting violently sick at sacred sites, to terrifying border crossings, brutal overnight bus rides, running out of money abroad, and nearly dehydrating in the desert, I share ten of the lowest — and often unintentionally funny — moments I've experienced so far.Some of these stories are uncomfortable, some are reflective, and others are light-hearted in hindsight. But all of them highlight a truth we don't talk about enough: travel doesn't always go to plan, and sometimes the hardest moments become the best stories later on.If you've ever had a trip go sideways, questioned why you're doing this at all, or found yourself laughing through the chaos — this one's for you.Let me know what your lowest moments have been.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Travel is a privilege & episode introduction01:05 – What Winging It Travel Podcast is all about02:30 – Why this episode isn't about judging places or cultures03:00 – #1: Bodh Gaya, India – food poisoning at a sacred site05:15 – #2: Vanuatu flight cancellation & the “prison hotel”09:00 – #3: Being seriously ill in India & Laos10:15 – #4: Chitwan National Park, Nepal – promised wildlife, saw nothing11:40 – #5: Mount Fuji, Mount Kinabalu & hikes with zero views15:05 – Listener support & podcast housekeeping break15:55 – #6: Laos–Thailand border scam with guns involved17:30 – #7: 30-hour bus rides from Vietnam to Laos18:55 – #8: Near dehydration in the Atacama Desert20:30 – #9: Running out of money in Australia22:45 – #10: Giant ants while wild camping in Oman24:45 – Bonus: Brutal mine-site kitchen work on a work permit29:20 – Final reflections & listener call-to-action--------------------------------------------------------------Produced by Winging It Productions - ⁠https://www.wingingitproductions.com⁠Voyascape: Travel Podcast Network - https://voyascape.com/Winging It Travel Podcast - WebsitePlease leave a review and a 5-star rating wherever you get your podcasts!--------------------------------------------------------------Winging It Travel Podcast CreditsHost/Producer/Creator/Composer/Editor - James HammondContact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or james@wingingitproductions.comSocial Media - follow me on:InstagramTikTok

You are descending from the Annapurna Circuit when one pothole changes everything. A crash, a broken collarbone, and the ride comes to an abrupt halt.In this midweek update, Olly Hargreaves shares what it was like cycling through India and Nepal. He drops us right into the chaos of riding out of Delhi before reaching the huge peaks of the Himalayas in Nepal. He talks through the aftermath of his accident, a week in hospital, and how quickly long-term bike travel plans can shift.I also give a shout out to listeners who have been sharing their must-see places, taking us from Japan to Iceland and beyond.You can follow Olly's journey via his instagram - @Sagas.of_Olly.Hargreaves EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/STR Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Check out Old Man Mountain for the perfect way to carry gear on your bike. Support the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Kashish Shrestha, founder and CEO of the Nepali Spirit Company, joins the show to share the journey of bringing Nepal's ancient distilling traditions to the global stage. Shrestha discusses his transition from a high-end whiskey collector and auction regular to a craft distiller based in California, producing traditional rice spirits out of Florida. He provides a deep dive into the cultural history of Aila—a spirit used in Nepali rituals for centuries—and explains how he is evolving the craft by introducing wood-aging through Amburana, Mizunara, and Sherry casks. From the fire-like profile of traditional rice whiskey to his upcoming Himalayan espresso liqueur, Shrestha highlights the bold future of the first international Nepali rice whiskey brand.

Listen to the latest weekly update from Nepal, featuring the launch of a nationwide voter education program by the Election Commission, the government's decision to grant a third extension to the commission investigating the Gen-Z protests, and Nepal playing its final T20 World Cup 2026 match against Scotland. - निर्वाचन आयोगले आइतवारदेखि देशभरि मतदाता शिक्षा कार्यक्रम सुरु गरेको छ। चुनाव सफल पार्न विभिन्न महत्त्वपूर्ण कुरा मध्ये मतदाता शिक्षा पनि एक मानिने गर्दछ। मतदाता शिक्षा कार्यक्रम मार्च एक सम्म सञ्चालन हुने बताइएको छ। यस लगायत, सेप्टेम्बर आठ र नौमा भएको जेन-जी आन्दोलनका क्रममा घटेको घटनाको छानबिन गर्न बनेको जाँचबुझ आयोगको म्याद तेस्रो पटक थप्ने सरकारको निर्णय, अख्तियार दुरुपयोग अनुसन्धान आयोगले मनायो ३५औँ स्थापना दिवस र नेपालले जारी टी२० विश्वकपमा आफ्नो अन्तिम खेल स्कटल्यान्ड विरुद्ध खेल्दै लगायत गत सात दिनका नेपालका प्रमुख समाचारहरू सुन्नुहोस्।

A new report has explored what shapes the sense of belonging among Australia's fastest-growing migrant communities, including people with ties to China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Iraq and the Philippines. Commissioned by the Department of Home Affairs and conducted by researchers at the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute, the study found that community connections are the strongest drivers of migrants' sense of belonging in Australia. Participants identified the biggest settlement challenges as securing meaningful employment, followed by feelings of isolation or cultural difference, learning English, managing living costs and finding culturally appropriate food.

When the history of this moment is written, Minneapolis may take its place alongside Selma, Stonewall, and Harper's Ferry—a name synonymous with resistance. In this episode, Matthew Taylor and Susie Hayward return to American Unexceptionalism to reflect on what has unfolded in the Twin Cities over the past two months: mass ICE deployments, escalating authoritarian tactics, and a powerful, community-rooted response. Drawing from the streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul, they explore what frontline resistance looks like in real time, how religious leaders have stepped into both pastoral and prophetic roles, and why this moment feels like the full activation of both Trump-era authoritarian impulses and an American resistance movement finding its footing. This conversation serves as a postlude—and a reckoning—with the themes of American Unexceptionalism. Lessons once drawn from Sri Lanka, South Korea, Brazil, and beyond are now being lived out at home, faster and more intensely than expected. Taylor and Hayward unpack why Minneapolis became the flashpoint, how multifaith and multigenerational organizing has changed the terrain, and what these experiences can teach communities across the country preparing for what may come next. The message is urgent and clear: what's happening in Minneapolis is coming for the rest of America—and the time to learn, organize, and build the relationships needed to defend democracy is now. Dr. Matthew D. Taylor is a visiting scholar at the center on Faith and Justice at Georgetown University. His book, The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement that is Threatening Our Democracy (Broadleaf, 2024), tracks how a loose network of charismatic Christian leaders called the New Apostolic Reformation was a major instigating force for the January 6th Insurrection and is currently reshaping the culture of the religious right in the U.S. Taylor is also the creator of the audio docuseries Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation. Rev. Susan Hayward: was until recently the lead on the US Institute of Peace's efforts to understand religious dimensions of conflict and advance efforts engaging religious actors and organizations in peacebuilding. She has conducted political asylum and refugee work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Advocates for Human Rights. Rev. Hayward studied Buddhism in Nepal and is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. www.axismundi.us Executive Producer: Dr. Bradley Onishi Producer: Andrew Gill Original Music and Mixing: Scott Okamoto Production Assistance: Kari Onishi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the Evangelism Podcast I interview Pastor Thir Koirala, a Nepali pastor who is doing incredible work reaching the Asian diaspora in the United States.  Pastor Koirala shares how he is training local church leaders to be "peace ambassadors" and establish peace centers in their communities.  He also discusses the unique challenges facing the younger generation of Asian Americans who struggle to connect with their parents' native language and culture.

In this episode of PODS by PEI, Professor Alok Bohara joins PEI's Nirjan Rai and Saumitra Neupane to look past the March 5th polling numbers and examine the systemic decay of Nepal's democratic guardrails.We dive deep into why Nepal's institutions have collapsed three times since 1990 and how the current Gen Z movement is acting as a decentralized catalyst for institutional reform. From the "Extraction-Control Nexus" to the missing "Middle Corridor" of governance, this conversation is a masterclass in the structural reality of Nepali politics.In this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro: Beyond the Ballot Box(04:30) The "Extraction-Control Nexus" explained(12:15) Why Nepal's institutions lack "memory"(22:45) Gen Z as an "Emergent" force in 2026(35:10) Building the Middle Corridor for future stability(45:00) Closing: Reform vs. ElectionsFollow Dr. Alok Bohara's work:Read more on his Substack: Nepal UnpluggedStay Connected with PEI:Website: pei.centerTwitter/X: @Tweet2PEINewsletter: Of Policies and PoliticsLove the show? Rate us 5 stars on Spotify and hit the 'Follow' button to never miss a deep dive into Nepal's policy landscape.

In dieser Folge schauen wir auf die vergangenen Proteste der Gen-Z in Nepal. Warum gehen junge Menschen auf die Straße und was hat die Plattform Discord damit zu tun? Viel Spaß beim Hören!

First broadcast in 2024. Graihagh Jackson finds out about the little know pollutant making us sick and driving the climate crisis. It commonly comes from burning coal, diesel or wood and has a habit of getting stuck in people's lungs as well as causing glaciers to melt. In Nepal, home to some of the world's most beautiful glaciers, we meet journalist Tulsi Rauniyar, who tells us all about the impact black carbon is having on women and children. She meets Tenzing Chogyal Sherpa, a glacier expert who maps the ice losses in the Himalayas. Zerin Osho from the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development helps us understand why black carbon is so important - but often forgotten - in the fight against climate change, and how we can change that. Got a question you'd like answered? Email: TheClimateQuestion@BBC.com Presenter: Graihagh Jackson Producer: Ben Cooper Researcher: Octavia Woodward Production Coordinator: Brenda Brown Editor: Simon Watts Sound Designer: Tom Brignell PHOTO CREDIT: SAIF DAHLAH/AFP via Getty Images

It's 9 days into the tournament and two big guns flexed their might overnight with commands performances. Starting with India, Ishan Kishan was batting on a different surface as his 77 proved decisive in the match against Pakistan. Pakistan played all six spinners and held India through the middle overs, but key moments didn't go their way. A near hattrick for Saim Ayub, and an LBW shout could have been the turning points. As it was India's bowlers also proved too strong for the Pakistan top order. Binksy and Baldy round out this segment with praise for an unlikely Indian pace spearhead. To the other big powerhouse in group play - yes, the West Indies as they roll over Nepal in a comprehensive 9-wicket victory. The WI seamers dominated the early going - while Holder got the wickets it was Forde that was the superstar in our eyes as the WI shut down Nepal and paved the way for a comfortable chase. Finally, the USA gets some love as their campaign builds in what is shaping up as a run that has us excited for the future of cricket in that country. Going forward it's a huge night for Australia - their encounter with Sri Lanka is must-win, and we cover what needs to go right for the Aussies. Steve Smith has arrived - but is it too late? The Ireland and Zimbabwe game 24 hours later will be a decisive fixture in Group B. We'll be back in your feed again tomorrow with the next instalment of our T20 World Cup coverage. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The PowettPlay Podcast is back as hosts Jordan Shannon and an extremely upbeat Kieran Powell break down a dominant West Indies victory over Nepal in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. After calling for a ruthless, statement performance, Kieran got exactly what he wanted. The West Indies delivered a comprehensive win to remain unbeaten in the tournament, showcasing their gulf in class with a polished, professional display of elite T20 cricket. From powerplay precision to controlled chasing, this was a performance that underlined their credentials as genuine contenders. The lads dive deep into the tactical and technical aspects of the game, analysing Matthew Forde's superb new-ball spell after being trusted to open the bowling and how his early breakthroughs set the tone. In the chase, Shai Hope led from the front with a composed half-century, guiding the team home with authority and showcasing the depth and balance within this West Indies T20 squad. Jordan and Kieran highlight how the West Indies controlled the tempo throughout, absorbed any pressure moments, and then accelerated when it mattered most. With the T20 World Cup heating up, confidence growing, and key players stepping up at the right time, there are plenty of positives to take from another brilliant all-round team display. For expert insight, dressing-room perspective, and passionate West Indies cricket analysis, this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast is a must-listen. Subscribe now for in-depth T20 World Cup reaction, West Indies cricket discussion, match analysis, and exclusive player insight throughout the tournament. #Cricket #WestIndiesCricket #NepalCricket #T20I #CricketPodcast #PowettPlay #CaribbeanCricket #KieranPowell #Windies #Cricbuzz #T20Series #NepalVsWestIndies #WestIndiesCricket #T20Cricket #CricketAnalysis #CricketTalk #CricketFans #NepalCricket #NepalvWI #CricketPodcast #WindiesCricket #CricketTactics #SportsPodcast #T20 #T20Cricket #WorldCup2026 #ICC #ICCWorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us your feedback — we're listening“Matthew 11:28 — Jesus, Lift My Burdens and Give My Heart Rest Tonight” Matthew 11:28 (NIV): “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV): “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper Brazil • Nepal • Mozambique • Canada • Portugal Jesus, as night settles across Brazil, Nepal, Mozambique, Canada, and Portugal, Your invitation becomes gentle and unmistakably clear: “Come to Me.” These words from Matthew 11:28 soften the worries that sit quietly within the mind. Senhor Jesus, dá descanso ao meu coração esta noite. The day may have been full, scattered, uncertain, or emotionally heavy, but Your voice calls me into calm. You do not ask me to hold everything together. You simply ask me to come. 1 Peter 5:7 reminds me that every thought, every fear, every hidden weight can be released into Your care. Jesus, let Your peace stretch across the tired places of my heart. Let the pressure ease. Let the anxious thoughts slow down. Senhor, leva a minha ansiedade e enche-me de paz. Many around the world are searching right now for rest that feels real, steady, and lasting. You provide that rest—not by removing responsibility, but by lifting the emotional load. Jesus, tonight I place every burden into Your hands. The expectations, the uncertainty about tomorrow, the quiet pressures that linger in the background—take them. Replace them with renewed strength, gentle clarity, and a calm confidence in Your nearness. As I breathe, let my heart settle. As I rest, let my mind quieten. As I sleep, let Your peace stay close. In every place where I feel weary, breathe hope again. In every place where I feel stretched, speak comfort. Draw me into a deep rest that prepares my spirit for tomorrow with thankfulness and quiet courage. Matthew 11:28 devotional, 1 Peter 5:7 prayer, Portuguese Christian encouragement, Brazil night prayer, Nepal hope devotional, Mozambique comfort message, Canada spiritual rest, Portugal evening peace, global burden-lifting prayer, emotional rest in Jesus  Matthew 11:28, 1 Peter 5:7, rest, peace, Jesus, devotional, Portuguese, India, USA, hope, night prayerSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

The Ecosystem of Exile Politics: Why Proximity and Precarity Matter for Bhutan's Homeland Activists (Cornell UP, 2024), relays the events in Bhutan that led to the exodus of one-sixth of the population, and then recounts the activism by Bhutan's refugee diaspora that followed in response. Susan Banki asserts that activism functions like a physical ecosystem, in which hubs of activism in different locations interact to pressure the home country. For Bhutan's refugee mobilizers, physical proximity offers advantages in Nepal and India, where organizing protests, lobbying, and collecting information about government abuse in Bhutan is aided by being close to the homeland. But in an ecosystem of exile politics, proximity is both a boon and a bane. Sites proximate to Bhutan can be spaces of risk and disempowerment, and refugee activists rarely secure legal, political, and social protection. While distant diasporas in the Global North may not be in precarious situations, they cannot tap into the advantages of proximity. In examining these phenomena, The Ecosystem of Exile Politics adds to theoretical understandings of exile politics and to empirical research on Bhutan and its refugee population. Susan Banki is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney. She studies the political, institutional, and social contexts that explain the roots of and solutions to human rights violations and social justice abuses, with a specific focus on the Asia-Pacific region. 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

In this inspiring episode, Shreyash Sharma Bastola, a Mathematics Olympiad bronze medalist and MIT student from Nepal, shares his incredible journey from discovering his passion for competitive math to earning a place at MIT. He breaks down what makes Math Olympiad preparation different from school math, why traditional math felt boring to him, and how solving problems in creative ways changed everything. Shreyash explains what the Mathematics Olympiad really is, how students from Nepal can perform better in the Olympiad, and the exact Olympiad preparation strategy he used. From managing social media distractions to intense competitive math preparation before the exam, he shares practical advice for students who want to excel. We also dive into MIT admissions tips, how Olympiad achievements helped in getting into MIT, and his current work in AI and mathematics. He even discusses whether ChatGPT can solve Olympiad math problems and how students should practice Olympiad math effectively. If you're a student aiming for International Math Olympiad Nepal, dreaming of MIT, or looking for guidance on how to prepare for Math Olympiad, this episode is packed with actionable insights and motivation. GET CONNECTED WITH Shreyash Sharma Bastola: LinkedIn - https://np.linkedin.com/in/shreyash-sharma-bastola-085077277 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/shre.yash.397 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/__shreyash.sharma/  

The Ecosystem of Exile Politics: Why Proximity and Precarity Matter for Bhutan's Homeland Activists (Cornell UP, 2024), relays the events in Bhutan that led to the exodus of one-sixth of the population, and then recounts the activism by Bhutan's refugee diaspora that followed in response. Susan Banki asserts that activism functions like a physical ecosystem, in which hubs of activism in different locations interact to pressure the home country. For Bhutan's refugee mobilizers, physical proximity offers advantages in Nepal and India, where organizing protests, lobbying, and collecting information about government abuse in Bhutan is aided by being close to the homeland. But in an ecosystem of exile politics, proximity is both a boon and a bane. Sites proximate to Bhutan can be spaces of risk and disempowerment, and refugee activists rarely secure legal, political, and social protection. While distant diasporas in the Global North may not be in precarious situations, they cannot tap into the advantages of proximity. In examining these phenomena, The Ecosystem of Exile Politics adds to theoretical understandings of exile politics and to empirical research on Bhutan and its refugee population. Susan Banki is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney. She studies the political, institutional, and social contexts that explain the roots of and solutions to human rights violations and social justice abuses, with a specific focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

While the Australian team hasn't had the happiest start to the T20 Cricket World Cup but there are other Aussies in the tournament who have enjoyed success already. Italy beat Nepal by 10 wickets with Sydney brothers sharing an unbeaten 124 run partnership opening the batting.Another pair of Australian brothers - Harry and Ben Manenti - also played a key role with Harry skippering and Ben taking  2 for 9 off 4 overs.He chatted to Sam Lane and Lehmo and told them this is the pinacle for most of their team.

In this episode of the show, Raj and Stu look back at Day 8 of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, which featured three games: Ireland v Oman, England v Scotland and New Zealand v South Africa. We start the show by discussing the Black Caps' top of the table clash against South Africa, which unfortunately didn't go the way the New Zealanders were hoping. Tim Seifert and Finn Allen raced out of the gates, and Mark Chapman & Daryl Mitchell rebuilt the innings, but a stuttered finish left them short of a par score. And from the moment the ball hit Aiden Markram's bat, South Africa looked completely in control. We talk about the Black Caps' bowling struggles, possibly not giving Markram's brilliance enough credit as we search for answers to the powerplay problems. In the second match of the day, England took on Scotland, who built a nice platform thanks to a strong partnership between Richie Berrington & Tom Bruce, before a flurry of wickets from Liam Dawson & Adil Rashid put the brakes on. With the bat, England weren't exactly commanding, but a Tom Banton half-century led them across the line and left them well-placed for a Super 8 spot. Ireland began Day 8 of this World Cup batting like a side with nothing to lose, looking to set the tone early against an Oman team also searching for their first victory. Unfortunately for them, wickets fell as Oman's spinners found a nice length, until a lifeline for Lorcan Tucker on 18 completely flipped the game. To round out the show, the boys look ahead to Day 9, which sees Nepal face the West Indies, Namibia v USA and the blockbuster of all blockbusters between India and Pakistan in Group A.   We'll be back in your feed again tomorrow with the next instalment of our T20 World Cup coverage. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world.  And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.  0:00 Intro 0:50 New Zealand v South Africa 17:55 England v Scotland 27:45 Ireland v Oman 35:10 Day 9 preview: India v Pakistan the big game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ecosystem of Exile Politics: Why Proximity and Precarity Matter for Bhutan's Homeland Activists (Cornell UP, 2024), relays the events in Bhutan that led to the exodus of one-sixth of the population, and then recounts the activism by Bhutan's refugee diaspora that followed in response. Susan Banki asserts that activism functions like a physical ecosystem, in which hubs of activism in different locations interact to pressure the home country. For Bhutan's refugee mobilizers, physical proximity offers advantages in Nepal and India, where organizing protests, lobbying, and collecting information about government abuse in Bhutan is aided by being close to the homeland. But in an ecosystem of exile politics, proximity is both a boon and a bane. Sites proximate to Bhutan can be spaces of risk and disempowerment, and refugee activists rarely secure legal, political, and social protection. While distant diasporas in the Global North may not be in precarious situations, they cannot tap into the advantages of proximity. In examining these phenomena, The Ecosystem of Exile Politics adds to theoretical understandings of exile politics and to empirical research on Bhutan and its refugee population. Susan Banki is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney. She studies the political, institutional, and social contexts that explain the roots of and solutions to human rights violations and social justice abuses, with a specific focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gostja epizode je Marija Štremfelj, alpinistka, ki je dosegla vrh Mount Everesta kot prva Slovenka in trinajsta ženska na svetu ter skupaj z možem vpisana v Guinnessovo knjigo svetovnih rekordov kot prvi zakonski par, ki je stal na Mount Everestu. ============================= V epizodi se dotakneva naslednjih tematik: Odraščanje v revni, a številni družini Vrednote, moč vere in materina zapuščina Gore kot prostor za zdravljenje notranjih bolečin 88 dni čez Nepal: Pot katarze in razmisleka Smrt sestre Barbare v steni in soočanje z izgubo Razvoj zakonskega odnosa z Andrejem Štremfljem Zgodovinski vzpon na Everest in alpinistični duh Razlika med nekdanjimi in današnjimi komercialnimi odpravami Fizični in psihični izzivi višine (aklimatizacija) Duhovni utrip Nepala, sočutje in osebna vera Preizkušnja v El Capitanu in iskanje prave duhovne poti

There are so many vulnerable populations around the world, and it's hard to keep up with them all. One group that sustained very serious abuse is the Hindu community in the Asian nation of Bhutan. Oddly, for centuries there existed a comity between Hindus and Buddhists that was inspiring to see. In Nepal, many people practice both. So it's quite disheartening to learn that over 20 years ago, the despotic Buddhist king of Bhutan expelled over 100,000 Hindu citizens of Nepali heritage. For 2 decades these hardworking people lived in cramped huts in refugee camps in Nepal before being dispersed to welcoming countries. In these episodes we talk with Narad Adhikari from the Global Bhutanese Hindu Organization about this travesty that he, his family and many dear friends survived and ultimately thrived. This one is a heartbreaker, kids. But very inspirational. Theme music "Nigal."

Krieket: Die nuweling Italië hoop om voorste toernooie aan te bied nadat hy gister sy heel eerste T20-Wêreldbeker-oorwinning behaal het. Die Italianers het Nepal met tien paaltjies geklop in Mumbai, Indië, toe die Australies-gebore broers Justin en Anthony Mosca maklik die wenteiken van 124 kafgedraf het. Italië is eerder bekend vir sokker as vir krieket, maar kaptein Harry Manenti hoop die Wêreldbekertoernooi sal krieket se beeld in die land verbeter:

Preparations are underway in Nepal for the upcoming March election. Along with the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and the Army, ‘election police' are also said to be part of the security personnel. Also known as ‘myadi police', individuals from various professions have received training for the polls. Our Nepal correspondent Pratichya Dulal spoke with several election police officers who completed their training at Metropolitan Police Circle, Maharjgunj on Tuesday, 10 February. - आगामी महिना नेपालमा हुने भनिएको प्रतिनिधिसभा सदस्य निर्वाचनको सुरक्षाका लागि नेपाल प्रहरी, सशस्त्र प्रहरी र सेनासँगै निर्वाचन प्रहरी पनि यसै सातादेखि मैदानमा खटाइएका छन्। विभिन्न पेसामा रहेका व्यक्तिहरूलाई सीमित अवधिका लागि निर्वाचन सुरक्षामा खटाइने भएकाले उनीहरू म्यादी प्रहरी भनेर पनि चिनिन्छन्। चुनावका लागि खटिनु अघि प्रशिक्षणमा बसेका उनीहरूको प्रशिक्षणको अन्तिम दिन, मङ्गलवार, १० फेब्रुअरीमा महाराजगञ्ज वृत्त अन्तर्गत तालिममा सहभागी केही निर्वाचन प्रहरीहरूसँग नेपाल संवाददाता प्रतिक्षा दुलालले गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

In this episode of the show, Baldy and Stu look back at Day 6 of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, which featured three games: Sri Lanka v Oman, Nepal v Italy and India v Namibia. We start the show by discussing India's cruise to victory against Namibia, which saw the return of Jasprit Bumrah and another masterclass from Varun Chakravarthy. There were runs from Ishan Kishan at the top, and a bit of a stutter at the death, mixed in with some nice bowling from Gerhard Erasmus and Bernard Scholtz, as India got the job done before their big clash with Pakistan over the weekend. In the second match of the day, it was the Azzurri of Italy who shone bright, powering to a 10-wicket win against a Nepal side fresh off pushing England so close in their opening game of the tournament. Kalugamage's three wickets led the Italian spinners, before the Mosca brothers made short work of Nepal's 124-run target. Sri Lanka began the day with a comprehensive victory over Oman, who have found it hard work in this tournament so far. Fast fifties for Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis & a record-breaking half-century for Dasun Shanaka took the home side to 225, which they defended with ease. To round out the show, the boys look ahead to Day 7, which sees Zimbabwe face Australia in Group B, Canada v UAE and a key game for the Netherlands against the USA to keep the pressure on India and Pakistan in Group A.   We'll be back in your feed again tomorrow with the next instalment of our T20 World Cup coverage. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world.  And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.  0:00 Intro 2:20 India v Namibia 13:35 Italy v Nepal 20:50 Sri Lanka v Oman 28:15 Day 7 preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the show, Baldy and Raj look back at Day 5 of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, which featured three games: South Africa v Afghanistan, Australia v Ireland and West Indies v England. We start the show by discussing the Super Over mayhem as South Africa survived about a million scares to prevail against Afghanistan in surely one of the best T20 internationals ever. Ramanullah Gurbaz, Lungi Ngidi, Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada and so many more talking points from this wild and emotional game with huge implications for progression to the Super 8 stage.  The final game of the day saw the West Indies defeat England thanks to an impressive half-century from Sherfane Rutherford and a collection of wickets from the Windies spin attack, with Gudakesh Motie leading the way. To cap off the last game on the slate we move to Group B, where Australia kicked off their World Cup campaign in style against Ireland, thanks to 4-wicket hauls from Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa. There's talk of Australia's bowling lineup without the familiarity of Starc, Cummins and Hazlewood, a nasty injury to Mitchell Marsh and how the batting line up looked without him in it.  To round out the show, the boys look ahead to Day 6, which sees two home teams in action in Sri Lanka and India as they face Oman and Namibia respectively, while Italy take on Nepal in between those two fixtures.  We'll be back in your feed again tomorrow with the next instalment of our T20 World Cup coverage. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world.  And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are after more conversations from #UWRF25, take this latest highlight session with you on your early commute or as you unwind after a busy day.In this illuminating conversation, Scottish historian and author Sam Dalrymple goes back in time to when, as recently as 1928, a vast swathe of Asia—India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, Bhutan, Yemen, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait—was bound together under the single imperial banner known as the Indian Empire, or simply the Raj. Join host Husnara Khanom as Dalrymple explores five partitions and Asia's enduring legacy of war, exile, and division.You can enjoy this latest highlight session, recorded live at our 2025 Festival, at ubudwritersfestival.com/media and on podcast platforms including Spotify and Simplecast.

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Over the past few years, South Asia has witnessed a striking wave of mass protests toppling governments and upending long-standing political arrangements in countries ranging from Bangladesh to Nepal and Sri Lanka. These upheavals are often explained in terms of domestic factors—such as corruption, economic mismanagement, and democratic backsliding. But in a recent Foreign Affairs essay titled “The Folly of India's Illiberal Hegemony,” the scholar Muhib Rahman argues that there is a larger regional story at play—one that implicates not just local leaders, but also India and the United States. The essay challenges the assumption that India's regional leadership has been a stabilizing force and asks whether New Delhi's choices have instead helped create openings for China across South Asia.To talk more about the essay, Muhib joins Milan on the show this week. Muhib is a Perry World House Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. His research sits at the intersection of international security, emerging technologies, and the politics of the Global South. He has served as a Postdoctoral Associate at Cornell University and holds a Ph.D. in Government from the University of Texas-Austin.Muhib and Milan discuss India's illiberal hegemony in its neighborhood, the downturn in Bangladesh-India ties, and the enabling role of the United States. Plus, the two discuss the drivers of the “India Out” phenomenon in countries ranging from Nepal to the Maldives and how China is positioning itself to take advantage.Episode notes:1.     Muhib Rahman, “Bangladesh's Quiet Pivot to China,” The National Interest, October 27, 2025.2.     Muhib Rahman, “Explaining Trump's Surprising Turn to Pakistan,” War on the Rocks, October 1, 2025.3.     “Why Washington Is Wooing Pakistan (with Uzair Younus),” Grand Tamasha, October 1, 2025.4.     “Sri Lanka's Peaceful Revolution (with Neil DeVotta),” Grand Tamasha, January 29, 2025.

Statins are one of the most prescribed drugs in the world as they are highly effective at reducing “bad” LDL cholesterol that causes cardiovascular disease. A new review in the Lancet has found there are far fewer side effects associated with their use than previously thought. New Nipah cases have been reported in India and Bangladesh. Trudie Lang Professor of Global Health Research at the University of Oxford explains the significance and how worried we should be.A team in Cardiff, Wales have designed a reusable sanitary pad that cleans in sunlight. As a trial of the product begins in Nepal, we find out what the participants think of the idea and how it works.What does air pollution do to our bodies? James Gallagher reports. Plus, does pink noise actually help us sleep?Presenter: Laura Foster Producer: Hannah Robins Assistant Producers: Jonathan Blackwell, Anna Charalambou

Eigentlich wollte Holger nur etwas Warmes auf dem Kocher zubereiten. Doch was als harmlose Kochaktion beginnt, endet in einem kleinen Flächenbrand mitten in der nepalesischen Wildnis. Eine Folge über schwarze Rauchwolken, weiße Federn, und die Frage: Wie um alles in der Welt erklärt man einem neugierigen einheimischen Lehrer, dass das alles wirklich nur ein Versehen war?===Über das Format "Weltwach Reiseflops":Niemand scheitert gern – auch nicht auf Reisen. Aber im Nachhinein betrachtet ergeben die kleinen (und etwas größeren) Pleiten und Pannen unterwegs oft die schönsten Erinnerungen – und amüsantesten Geschichten.Genau die gibt es in dieser Show: Weltwach-Moderator Erik Lorenz zelebriert mit seinen Gästen genüsslich Stories von großen Rückschlägen und kleinen Fettnäpfchen, von Zumutungen und schmerzhaft erlangten Einsichten, fernab von Instagramability und aalglatten Abenteuergeschichten. Warum? Weil ein bisschen Schadenfreude glücklich macht. Und weil sich immer wieder zeigt: Hinter der Niederlage lauern wertvolle Lektionen. So mündet auch das hingebungsvollste Jammern für gewöhnlich unweigerlich: in einer Liebeserklärung an das Reisen. Du hast einen wahnsinnig witzigen oder lehrreichen Reiseflop erlebt und möchtest uns davon erzählen? Großartig! Melde dich bei uns über https://weltwach.de/reiseflops/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons delivered one of the most intense games of the 2026 NBA season — and it included a heated altercation that had the entire league watching. In this episode of the Hoopsology Podcast, Hornets.com lead writer Sam Perley joins us to break down everything that happened during the Hornets vs Pistons showdown, including the Moussa Diabate and Jalen Duren confrontation, the emotional turning point in the game, and what it means for Charlotte moving forward. We also dive into: The Hornets' nine-game winning streak and what sparked their recent surge Whether Charlotte is becoming a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference LaMelo Ball's growth, maturity, and improved efficiency this season How health and continuity are transforming the Hornets' identity Rookie standout Nepal's record-breaking pace and Rookie of the Year case Can the Hornets make a deep playoff push in 2026? With the Eastern Conference wide open, the Hornets are playing meaningful basketball heading into the All-Star break — something fans haven't consistently seen in recent seasons. Is this the beginning of a new era in Charlotte? Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Podcast Person? Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sIa6O4u4TnIBSygXu9qDm?si=acff6d3796a14c9a Or search “Hoopsology” anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Join the conversation!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopsologypod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsologypod/  IG:  https://www.instagram.com/hoopsologypod/  Email: Hoopsologypod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 5 of Crossing Thresholds: Religion, Resilience & Migration, a special mini-series of Walk Talk Listen produced in connection with research by the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities (JLI) and Christian Aid on faith and climate migration.   In this episode, Maurice Bloem speaks with Biswash Chepang, an Indigenous rights advocate from Nepal, about what climate change, displacement, and faith mean for communities whose identity, spirituality, and survival are inseparable from land. Biswash reflects on Indigenous worldviews in which land is not a commodity, but a living relationship that connects birth, death, culture, and belief.   Their conversation explores how climate pressure affects Indigenous communities long before migration takes place. As forests disappear, land rights are denied, and livelihoods erode, people can become displaced without ever moving. Biswash describes how the loss of land ownership and access creates forms of silent displacement that are often overlooked in policy discussions about climate migration.   Faith runs throughout this conversation, not as an abstract concept, but as something embedded in land, rivers, forests, and daily life. Biswash speaks about spiritual practices rooted in nature, as well as the complex role of religious change in contexts of poverty and exclusion, where faith can offer both support and profound cultural disruption.   Biswash's reflections echo findings from the JLI–Christian Aid evidence review, which shows that climate migration is frequently preceded by prolonged environmental and social stress, that strong spiritual ties to land shape decisions not to migrate, and that displacement often takes emotional, cultural, and spiritual forms that are difficult to measure. His story gives voice to these dynamics, grounding research insights in lived Indigenous experience. Rather than a formal interview, this episode is a listening dialogue about land, belonging, faith, and the quiet thresholds people are forced to cross when their relationship with place is put under pressure.   Learn more about the research behind this series: [link to JLI–Christian Aid report]   During our conversation we experienced some challenges with our connection and therefore you will hear a couple of hiccups that we couldn't get edited out. Our apologies for at least two moments where it seems that Biswash his answers were cut short.    Listener Engagement: Learn more about Biswash via his LinkedIn and Facebook. Follow his writings via his WorldPress site. Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter! Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work. Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).

Those who hope to honor God and advance Jesus' Kingdom face powerful opposition from spiritual, physical, and psychological enemies. Successful launching and long term fruitfulness depends on recognizing and, in dependence on the Holy Spirit, waging war against those enemies.

Our lives are the sum of our habits. What are some ways we can create new and better habits this year? Dr. David gives three practical tips to help us do just that!Resource Highlights- Atomic Habits- James ClearLeading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Nepal, Africa, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much!Show credits:Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Closing music- Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Lawrence is joined by Silly to talk about antinatalism in the Nepal.You can find a video version of this episode (with subtitles) on Lawrence's YouTube channel: here.Show notes can be found on the YouTube version of this episode - here.Intro & Outro Music // The Last Time - Kayou. // Provided by LofiGirl

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's narrow 4-run win over Nepal, and they hear from the England opener Jos Buttler. ESPNCricinfo's Bangladesh Correspondent Mohammad Isam reacts to the news that Pakistan's much-anticipated clash against India is now back on following talks between the ICC and the PCB. IPL winning Head Coach Andy Flower joins the show to reflect on the U19 World Cup final and discuss his new role as London Spirit Head Coach. Plus, they discuss troubles at Sussex, round up the county news, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Krikorian is a nationally recognized expert on immigration issues serving as the Executive Director of Center for Immigration Studies. When it comes to our nation's borders, the last 12 months have been quite remarkable. The last administration repeatedly told us that Congress would have to act to reform our immigration policies and laws before the borders could be secured. That turned out to be a falsehood because under Trump 2.0, the U.S. borders are more secure than ever, and with that aspect of immigration taken care of, his administration has moved on to purge what they term, "The worst of the worst." In the meantime, as we've seen in Minnesota, there are those who don't like what's taking place. They're responding by causing extreme chaos, disruption, violence, vandalism, as well as assaults. So don't miss this program as Jim interviewed Mark to have him comment on the following points related to our nation's immigration and border security: In a major legal win, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration does, in fact, have the authority and requirement to detain all illegal entrants to the U.S., even if they're caught inside the country. Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit Court gave a win to the Trump administration regarding temporary protected status to nations like Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua. According to the Department of Homeland Security, January numbers (of border encounters) ranked 93% below the historic average, the lowest number of encounters ever for the month of January. 9 straight months of zero releases. Record drug seizures.

Mark Krikorian is a nationally recognized expert on immigration issues serving as the Executive Director of Center for Immigration Studies. When it comes to our nation's borders, the last 12 months have been quite remarkable. The last administration repeatedly told us that Congress would have to act to reform our immigration policies and laws before the borders could be secured. That turned out to be a falsehood because under Trump 2.0, the U.S. borders are more secure than ever, and with that aspect of immigration taken care of, his administration has moved on to purge what they term, "The worst of the worst." In the meantime, as we've seen in Minnesota, there are those who don't like what's taking place. They're responding by causing extreme chaos, disruption, violence, vandalism, as well as assaults. So don't miss this program as Jim interviewed Mark to have him comment on the following points related to our nation's immigration and border security: In a major legal win, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration does, in fact, have the authority and requirement to detain all illegal entrants to the U.S., even if they're caught inside the country. Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit Court gave a win to the Trump administration regarding temporary protected status to nations like Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua. According to the Department of Homeland Security, January numbers (of border encounters) ranked 93% below the historic average, the lowest number of encounters ever for the month of January. 9 straight months of zero releases. Record drug seizures.

Yas and Butch discuss Pakistan's withdrawal of their India fixture boycott, who Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reminds Butch of, and England's last-ball win against Nepal on the opening weekend of the T20 World Cup. 0:15 Intro/5:25 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi/10:25 England vs Nepal/ 13:20 USA v India /16:20 Liam Dawson

Listen to the latest weekly update from Nepal, including the government's decision to withdraw the social media regulation bill, the Prime Minister's statement on holding elections in a single phase and Nepal's Shivali Gurung and Korea's Seohyeon Kim's pair victory during Week 2 of ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J60 Kathmandu girls' doubles. - सरकारले सामाजिक सञ्जाल नियमन सम्बन्धी विधेयक फिर्ता लिने भएको छ। यस साता बसेको मन्त्रिपरिषद् बैठकले उक्त विधेयक सङ्घीय सांसदबाट फिर्ता लिने निर्णय गरेको हो। त्यस्तै, एकै चरणमा निर्वाचन गरिने प्रधानमन्त्रीको भनाइ, प्रणय दिवसमा गुलाबको माग बढ्दो, प्रतिनिधिसभा सदस्य निर्वाचन अन्तर्गतको समानुपातिकतर्फको अन्तिम बन्द सूची प्रकाशित र शिभाली गुरुङ र दक्षिण कोरियाकी सिओह्योन होयन किमको जोडीले आईटीएफ टेनिस टु जुनियर जे ६०-सर्किट २को गर्ल्स डबल्समा शनिवार स्वर्ण पदक जितेको लगायत गत सात दिनका नेपालका प्रमुख समाचारहरू सुन्नुहोस्।

What does it take to be happy? And why does happiness so often slip away?In this episode of What Is a Good Life?, Mark McCartney is joined by Rasmus Hougaard for a conversation that moves from childhood questions about happiness, to monasteries in Nepal, to the boardrooms where he now works to transform leadership. Rasmus is the Founder and Chairman of Potential Project and was nominated by Thinkers 50 as one of the eight most important leadership thinkers in the world today. He's the author of The Mind of the Leader, Compassionate Leadership, and More Human: How the Power of AI Can Transform the Way You Lead.Together, they explore:Why an eight-year-old's question about happiness became a life's workThe cultural wisdom Rasmus found in Nepal that the West is missingHow his brother's death inspired his life's purposeA profound encounter with an unknown monk that transmitted unconditional loveThe difficulty of being human, even with deep practice and good intentionsThe innate goodness we all carry (and why many of us have forgotten it)What changes when leaders ask "how are you?" before "what do we need to do?"This conversation sits with both the challenge of being human and the incredible capacity we have for loving kindness. It's about the practice of returning to what matters again and again.This episode is for anyone wondering if there's more to leadership, happiness, and being human than what we've been taught.For more of Rasmus' work:Potential Project: https://www.potentialproject.com/Books: https://www.potentialproject.com/resources#01-books LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasmushougaard/For more from Mark McCartney:Newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/Website: https://www.mmcleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markcmccartney00:00  Why Aren't We Happy?05:30  Finding a Practice at Seventeen11:45  Wisdom in Himalayan Culture17:20  Life's Purpose from Tragedy24:30  Meeting Bodhisattva Charles31:15  Our Innate Human Goodness37:40  The Difficulty of Being Human43:10  Forced Surrender and Self-Compassion48:25  Transformation in Corporate Spaces52:15  Multiple Lives, Less Pressure54:30  What is a Good Life for Rasmus?

After Nepal nearly cause one of the biggest shocks ever against England, The Tailenders assemble to review the start of the T20 World Cup, where the ‘minnows' are causing a few problems for the more established teams.Plus Mattchin is back with an' International Relations Based Quiz', Felix is on his travels, pronunciations and the hunt for Phon Buntheon continues.

Mark Chapman is joined by T20 World Cup winner Tymal Mills, former England spinner Phil Tufnell and Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to discuss the opening few days of the World Cup.The big news today is that Pakistan will play India in the Group match on Sunday after Pakistan's government lifted their boycott with Bangladesh's blessing. Wisden editor Lawrence Booth joins the panel to talk about the internal politics of world cricket. England are off to a winning start, just, so what did we learn about Harry Brook's captaincy? And are the smaller nations catching the established powers in international cricket?You can hear ball-by-ball commentary of every match of the T20 World Cup on BBC Sounds

Jim Damico is a US Peace Corps Education volunteer serving at a small rural school in Armenia. He is a native of Kansas City but since 2008, Jim has been doing volunteer teaching in Asia. First in Mongolia, but then with the Peace Corps in Thailand, Mongolia again, Nepal, and now Armenia. But over the years, Jim has had several careers: Mechanical Engineer, Physical Therapist, and lots of travel before he started teaching.Contact Jim DamicoAs a way of paying it forward for all the folks that have helped me along this Peace Corps journey, I've set up a website, WanderingTheWorld.com - All Things Peace Corps, to give tips and advice to PC applicants, invitees, and volunteers. I also have a monthly newsletter so folks can keep up to date with everything I add to the site.8. Social Media Site Profile links: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram X TikTokWebsite: https://wanderingtheworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wanderingtheworld.facebookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderingtheworldcom/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanderingtheworld/Monthly Newsletter: https://wanderingtheworld.substack.comDr. Kimberley LinertSpeaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral OptometristEvent Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com702.256.9199Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator PodcastAvailable on...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platformsAuthor of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life"Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cmTOMwWebsite: https://linktr.ee/DrKimberleyLinertThe Great Discovery eLearning platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberleyl

In the T20 World Cup England almost suffer the ignominy of losing to brave, plucky Nepal. Sam Curran holds his nerve to put out Nepal's fire and defend 10 off the last over. Also in this episode we analyse India's near miss with USA, discuss the dominance of left handers and reveal that the India v Pakistan match, which is now back on, means $250m to the world game. Also the brilliant teenager Viabhav Sooryavanshi is assessed (age and ability). Also read Simon Hughes's assessment on Substack at https://cricverse.substack.com/p/teenage-destroyer?r=lo2wd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Menners and Stuart MacGill break down the latest from the T20 World Cup, headlined by Australia entering the tournament without many of their traditional big names and what it means for their chances. The hosts analyse Nepal's near-upset of England, strong performances from Pakistan, West Indies, India and New Zealand, and why finishing games under pressure separates elite teams from the rest. The discussion then turns to Australia's evolving lineup, with Head, Marsh, Green, Inglis, Maxwell and Zampa leading a new-look side. The balance between specialists and all-rounders, along with selection pressure and injuries, becomes a central theme. The episode also covers Kurtis Patterson's Sheffield Shield form and what it says about player pathways and development, before unpacking key MCC law changes and finishing with a thoughtful Smith vs Ponting discussion on greatness and mindset. Key Moments (01:19) Big show ahead — Australia, World Cup and major talking points (08:39) T20 World Cup — Nepal nearly upset England (15:00) Australia squad, generational shift and balance debate (31:33) Kurtis Patterson, selection and player development (43:41) Playing through injury vs long-term fitness (50:47) MCC law changes explained (59:23) Smith vs Ponting — defining greatness Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.

Ben, Phil and Yas react after Nepal fell agonisingly short of beating England in Mumbai and ask the question – is there a case to be made that they deserve more of the ICC's revenue split? Also on the show, Babar Azam's struggles, a broader round-up of the first weekend of T20 World Cup action, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's U19 World Cup final heroics and ANOTHER new T20 league... 0:00 WPA Health Insurance / 0:34 Intro / 1:11 Nepal vs England / 22:24 Do Nepal deserve more money? / 36:45 Patreon / 37:15 Our brand new show... / 38:28 T20 World Cup / 47:43 U19 World Cup / 56:30 Sussex / 58:50 New Belgian T20 league / 1:00:42 Outro

Henry Moeran is with Steven Finn and Prakash Wakankar in Mumbai. Sam Curran joins the podcast to explain how he held his nerve at the end, plus we hear from player of the match Will Jacks and the two captains Harry Brook and Rohit Paudel. And we reflect on the exciting start to the tournament with associate nations like USA, Scotland & the Netherlands also coming close to shock victories.