Podcasts about New Delhi

How does India view a shifting world order? Former national security advisor Shivshankar Menon sits down with Ravi Agrawal to discuss New Delhi's vision in a period defined by geopolitical flux and several global conflicts. Menon is also the author of Choices: Inside the Making of Indian Foreign Policy. Sumit Ganguly: Kashmir Attack Shatters Illusion of Calm Shivshankar Menon: A New Cold War May Call for a Return to Nonalignment C. Raja Mohan: India Sees Opportunities as Trump Jettisons the Western Order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Le 30 janvier 1948, à New Delhi, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, que l'on surnomme le « Mahatma » – la grande âme –, est abattu par trois balles à bout portant. Son assassin s'appelle Nathuram Godse, un extrémiste hindou. Derrière ce meurtre, il y a une profonde tension politique, religieuse et identitaire.Gandhi est mondialement connu pour avoir mené, par la non-violence, la lutte contre la domination coloniale britannique en Inde. Son combat débouche sur l'indépendance de l'Inde, obtenue le 15 août 1947. Mais cette victoire est entachée d'un drame immense : la partition.L'Empire britannique décide en effet de scinder le territoire en deux nations : l'Inde à majorité hindoue, et le Pakistan à majorité musulmane. Ce découpage entraîne une vague de violences communautaires terribles. Environ un million de morts, des viols, des massacres, et plus de 10 millions de déplacés. Gandhi, profondément bouleversé, refuse cette logique de haine.Dans les mois qui suivent, il appelle à la réconciliation entre hindous et musulmans. Il jeûne pour faire cesser les tueries, visite les quartiers musulmans menacés, et exige que le gouvernement indien reverse au Pakistan une partie des fonds qui lui sont dus, selon les accords de partition. Pour Gandhi, il faut préserver l'unité spirituelle de l'Inde, au-delà des religions.Mais ce message de paix et de tolérance est mal vu par certains militants nationalistes hindous, qui le jugent trop conciliant envers les musulmans. Ils estiment qu'il trahit les hindous, affaiblit la nation, et met en danger l'identité hindoue de l'Inde.Nathuram Godse, qui appartient à un groupe radical appelé Hindu Mahasabha, est convaincu que Gandhi fait obstacle à la consolidation d'une Inde purement hindoue. Dans une logique de fanatisme idéologique, il décide de l'éliminer. Le 30 janvier 1948, alors que Gandhi se rend à sa prière du soir, Godse tire trois fois avec un pistolet Beretta. Le Mahatma meurt sur le coup.Ce crime choque l'Inde et le monde. Godse est jugé, condamné à mort, et exécuté en 1949. Mais le débat sur les tensions entre spiritualité, nationalisme et religion continue encore aujourd'hui. Gandhi n'est pas mort à cause d'un simple déséquilibré, mais au nom d'une idéologie. Il est tombé en défendant l'idée d'une Inde plurielle, non-violente et ouverte. Son assassinat est le symbole tragique du fossé entre idéalisme pacifique et radicalisme identitaire. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this latest episode of In Theory, Disha Karnad Jani interviews Stephen Legg about his new book, "Spaces of Anticolonialism: Delhi's Urban Governmentalities" (University of Georgia Press, 2025). In the book, Legg provides a study of Indian anti-colonialism in the decades before Independence that foregrounds the spatially-mediated and bottom-up politics of old and New Delhi's poor, its middle classes, and the prominent anti-colonial figures of the Indian National Congress, including especially the women of the anti-colonial movement. He centers the concept of parrhesia (from the later lectures of Michel Foucault) to arrive at an account of the governmentality of anti-colonialism in the years between mass civil disobedience and the Quit India Movement.

Prof. (Dr.) Tirath Das Dogra, MD, FAMS, FICPath is India's best-known forensic pathologist and a former Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Awarded the country's first MD in Forensic Medicine (AIIMS, 1976) and later head of the department (1987-2012), he set up AIIMS's pioneering Medical Toxicology Laboratory (1987) and the institute's first hospital-based DNA profiling facility (1991), which solved Delhi's inaugural DNA-evidence criminal case in 1992.Prof. Dogra led the post-mortem of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, deposed in her assassination trial, and has provided expert evidence or crime-scene reconstruction in many of modern India's most watched investigations—Nithari serial killings, Tandoor murder, Aarushi-Hemraj double homicide, Bilkis Bano case, Gujarat “fake” encounters, Batla House shoot-out and more.A prolific scholar, he has authored/edited 200+ papers and the Indian edition of Lyon's Medical Jurisprudence, guided over fifty MD/PhD theses, evolved the field technique now known as “Dogra's Test” for detecting old bullet marks, and introduced 3-D forensic animation to Indian courts.Post-retirement he became founding Vice-Chancellor of SGT University, Haryana, and continues to lecture worldwide on forensic science, medico-legal ethics and criminal psychology.

Adani Energy could likely acquire the transmission assets of Megha Engineering including Western UP Power Transmission. In capital markets, NSE IPO plans could soon return on track as SEBI is likely to grant a NOC by the end of July. Goldman Sachs is betting big on India and has called India a “core pillar” of its Asia growth strategy. Meanwhile, India's trade talks with the US have hit a roadblock due to New Delhi's firm stance on digital sovereignty, public health, and agricultural livelihoods.

A Herne Bay dad has issued a warning after his daughter suffered a badly broken leg when she was hit by a car while scrolling on her phone.Dashcam video shows 12 -year-old Lola walking straight out in front of the vehicle as she messaged friends on Snapchat.Also in today's episode, the founder of a Kent baby loss charity has told us she's reached out to Kelsey Parker to offer support.The podcaster, who was previously married to Tom from The Wanted, has shared that her baby son Phoenix was born sleeping a week before he was due.Kelly Wells from Making Miracles has been telling us about the help they offer to families going through baby loss.An Indian takeaway in Folkestone has been given a one-star food hygiene rating after inspectors found mouldy chopping boards and holes in the kitchen floor.Ivy was also discovered growing next a broken toilet in the staff area of The New Delhi on Sandgate Road.A meeting has been held to discuss growing concerns about anti-social behaviour in Herne Bay.One of the town's business owners has been telling us how children and teenagers are physically and verbally attacking people.Some are reportedly throwing rocks and using catapults to target residents and visitors.Elsewhere, experts in Kent are investigating whether tea can be grown in space.They have teamed up with producers in Dartmoor and are planting saplings in soils similar to those found on the surface of the Moon and Mars.And in football, defender Connor Masterson has signed a new deal with Gillingham.The 26-year-old has played over 100 league games for the Gills and started every match under new manager Gareth Ainsworth.

In today's episode, we explore the layered and often turbulent history of Kashmir. From the final days of British colonial rule to the first war between India and Pakistan, the roots of the conflict run deep. We'll trace how early decisions and territorial disputes shaped the region's divided identity and laid the groundwork for decades of tension. As we move through the Cold War era and beyond, we'll examine how global politics, rising militancy, and evolving strategies from New Delhi have influenced the trajectory of Kashmir. With recent events like the violence in Pahalgam and the Modi government's response, we ask: how did we get here, and what lies ahead for this deeply contested region? Our guest today is Gopalan Balachandran, Co-Director, Albert Hirschman Centre On Democracy and Honorary Professor of International History and Politics here at the Geneva Graduate Institute.

In this episode, we look at the Arctic as a region in transformation - one that's evolving due to shifting geopolitics, changing economies, and the growing impact of climate change. A panel of distinguished guests shares their insights on how the strategic imaginary of the Arctic is changing and what new possibilities and political realities are emerging as the world's attention turns more toward this region.Joining us today are:Sanjay Chaturvedi, Director of the Institute of South Asian Studies; and Dean of the Faculty of International Studies at the South Asian UniversityMay-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to IndiaPankaj Saran, Convenor at NatStratStuti Banerjee, Senior Fellow at the Indian Council of World AffairsTorsten Kjølby Nielsen, Senior Arctic Official of the Kingdom of DenmarkHarsh V. Pant, Vice President of the Observer Research Foundation, and moderator of this panel.This conversation was recorded live at the Arctic Circle India Forum, held in New Delhi on May 3–4, 2025, and is part of the Polar Dialogue.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

The 40th memorial to commemorate the Air India flight 182 terrorist attack victims has taken place in Ahakista, West Cork.The flight was en route from Montreal to New Delhi when a bomb detonated onboard, killing all 329 passengers.James Robinson, retired Irish Navy Captain and Lieutenant Commander of Le Aisling joins Jonathan Healy to share his experience of the recovery mission.

Today my guest is Rakesh Mohan. He is the President Emeritus and Distinguished Fellow at Center for Social and Economic Progress in New Delhi. He has previously served as Executive Director on the Board of the International Monetary Fund and as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. We talked about his work with the Government of India since the 1980s, especially dismantling the infamous License Permit Raj during the 1991 reforms, his work on urbanization and infrastructure, the kinds of structural reforms India still needs to undertake, and much more.  Recorded April 25th, 2025. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video. Connect with Ideas of India Follow us on X Follow Shruti on X Click here for the latest Ideas of India episodes sent straight to your inbox. Timestamps (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:13) - Labyrinth of Control (00:23:55) - Dismantling the Licensing System (00:48:27) - Regrets (01:07:31) - The Infrastructure Report (01:28:05) - Structural Transformation (01:46:23) - Outro

1) Guerra Iran – Israele. A Ginevra iniziati i colloqui tra Teheran e ministri europei sul nucleare, mentre Tel Aviv avverte l'esercito di prepararsi ad una guerra lunga. Decine di migliaia di persone in piazza in Iran, Iraq e Libano contro Israele. (Francesco Giorgini, Paola Rivetti - Univ. di Dublino) 2) A Gaza una siccità causata dall'uomo. L'Unicef denuncia la situazione umanitaria nella striscia, dove sempre più bambini rischiano di morire di fame e di sete. (Andrea Iacomini - Unicef) 3) La Spagna dice no. Il governo Sanchez si oppone all'aumento al 5% della spesa per la difesa per i paesi NATO. “E' incompatibile con la tenuta del welfare” dice Madrid. (Giulio Maria Piantedosi) 4) India, il governo Modi stringe la morsa discriminatoria contro la popolazione Musulmana. New Delhi accusata di deportare cittadini di religione islamica in Bangladesh. (Sara Farinella, Nicola Missaglia - ISPI) 5) Mondialità. La scomparsa del diritto internazionale e il ritorno alla politica di potenza. (Alfredo Somoza)

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran is testing old alliances. Asian heavyweights China and India have taken different positions. This week we take a closer look at what's behind the posturing from Beijing and New Delhi. Plus, where does Asia's other nuclear-armed state, Pakistan, stand on the issue?

On June 16, the Registrar General of India under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification that India's population will be counted in 2027. Following demands by the Opposition parties, among other reasons, the government has also announced the inclusion of caste enumeration in the Census for the first time in independent India. The last Census was held in 2011. The exercise was to take place in 2021, but was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has now been further pushed to 2027. Will delaying the Census affect its implementation? Here we discuss the question. Guests: Sanjay Kumar, Co-Director of Lokniti, a research programme at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi; Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India Host: Vijaita Singh

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:    First, Chinese leader Xi Jinping breaks his silence on the war between Israel and Iran, urging de-escalation and positioning the CCP as a mediator for peace. But what are China's true motives regarding the intensifying conflict? We'll break down the economic ties that bind the communist party and the mullahs of Iran.  Later in the show—North Korea doubles down on their strategic partnership with the Putin regime, pledging to send 5,000 additional construction workers to western Russia to help rebuild their battered infrastructure.  Plus—India and Canada reach a diplomatic breakthrough, restoring relations after a nearly two-year standoff over New Delhi's alleged involvement in an assassination campaign against Sikh separatists living abroad. In our 'Back of the Brief—U.S. senators move to block attempts by the communist Chinese government to buy up land near American military bases. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Jacked Up Fitness: Go to https://GetJackedUp.com and use code BAKER at checkout to save 10% off your entire purchase TriTails Premium Beef: Stock the freezer and keep the grill happy. Visit https://Trybeef.com/PDB for 2 free flat irons with your order. Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/MIKE and use code MIKE to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Milind Deora and Anurag Thakur, Members of the Parliament of India, join H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland, to share their vision for the ice-covered regions of our planet.This conversation was recorded live at the Arctic Circle India Forum, held in New Delhi on May 3–4, 2025, and is part of the Polar Dialogue.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

En quatre ans, le chiffre d'affaires des géants de la livraison explose. Il est passé de cent millions à six milliards de dollars. Et ce n'est qu'un début : il pourrait grimper jusqu'à quarante milliards d'ici à 2030. Mais derrière cette croissance fulgurante, des coulisses moins reluisantes du secteur : livreurs précaires, petits commerçants fragilisés. Ils filent à toute allure dans le chaos des routes encombrées de New Delhi. T-shirts rouges, oranges, assortis aux scooters. Dans leurs gros sacs : des fruits, un ordinateur, une robe… n'importe quoi peut être livré en moins de dix minutes. Naveen, lui, brave les 45 degrés sans s'arrêter. Il enchaîne les courses, infatigable. Une cinquantaine déjà, rien que cet après-midi. « C'est très difficile. Je n'ai pas vraiment de revenus. Les primes sont très faibles, par exemple 24 livraisons me rapportent seulement quatre ou dix euros. Ce n'est rien du tout. Si une meilleure opportunité se présente à l'avenir, je laisse tomber ce travail de livraison. Je veux trouver un emploi plus stable, moins fatigant. Parce qu'avec la chaleur, la pollution… c'est vraiment difficile ». Le succès des livraisons rapides a aussi ses revers. Les petits commerçants de rue, comme Navratan, qui tient un stand de fruits et légumes en bord de route, en ressentent les effets : « C'est vrai qu'on subit des pertes à cause des ventes en ligne. Et en ce moment, c'est surtout la chaleur qui nous pose problème : les produits s'abîment plus vite. La vente en ligne nous impacte déjà beaucoup, mais avec cette chaleur, les marchandises se détériorent encore plus. On perd beaucoup de ventes à cause de tout ça. Et qu'est-ce qu'on peut faire ? Ça nous affecte énormément. On n'arrive même plus à travailler correctement ». Pour Satish Meena, spécialiste des questions de consommation, le boom économique de ces plateformes de livraisons rapides s'explique principalement par l'implantation de « dark store », ces magasins fermés au public, utilisés exclusivement pour préparer des commandes en ligne : « Les clients sont désormais prêts à mettre le prix pour ce service. Les consommateurs sont passés des commerçants de quartier aux "dark stores". Ces "dark stores" permettent de mieux contrôler les stocks, de préparer les commandes plus rapidement, et d'avoir une visibilité en temps réel sur les produits disponibles. Le taux de satisfaction de la commande chez Zomato est aujourd'hui de 99,9 %. Les clients reçoivent presque toujours ce qu'ils commandent ». En Inde, la Confédération des commerçants, qui représente près de 90 millions de petites entreprises, appelle à un mouvement de protestation nationale contre la prolifération des « dark stores ». À lire aussiDark Kitchens: comment les influenceurs bousculent le monde de la restauration

From Michelin Stars to Mission-Driven ImpactYannick Alléno is best known for revolutionizing French cuisine. But in recent years, he's stepped into an entirely different arena—road safety advocacy. After his son's life was taken in a senseless car crash, Yannick transformed his grief into action, founding an association to tackle road violence through legislative reform, youth support, and technological innovation.Launching the “Impact” Initiative at VivaTechAt VivaTech 2025, Alléno launched the Impact initiative—the first platform rallying civil tech actors to combat road deaths globally. The effort brought together over 120 startups from 42 countries, proposing solutions spanning AI, sensor tech, vehicle safety systems, and behavior-change tools. Three standout projects were showcased:A steering wheel sensor detecting alcohol levels through perspirationA motorcycle safety application enhancing rider visibilityA chemical grip agent reducing aquaplaning on roads“Tech can save lives, and it can be a good business too,” Yannick says.The Power of Storytelling & CultureBeyond policy and startups, Impact uses art and storytelling to change public perception. Its signature performance, Fragiles, fuses dance, music, and testimonies - including from perpetrators of road violence - to humanize the statistics and engage younger audiences.This intersection of emotional resonance and policy innovation is at the heart of the project's approach.Advocacy Through Law, Support, and AwarenessImpact's mission rests on three pillars:Legal reform: Contributing to the reclassification of reckless road violence as homicide in FranceFamily support: Providing psychological and financial help to families, especially children impacted by the loss of siblings or parentsCultural transformation: Running awareness campaigns that challenge outdated narratives around driving, alcohol, and responsibilityScaling a Global CauseFrom France to New Delhi, Alléno's ambition is global. He's seeking partnerships with governments, insurers, mobility companies, and tech leaders to embed road safety solutions at scale. Renault is already an anchor partner, providing both financial and strategic support.This isn't bad luck, it's preventable. And we can act now.Learn MoreAssociation Antoine Alléno – Official site of the initiativeImpact Project – Civil tech movement for road safetyVivaTech – France's biggest tech & innovation eventSesamers – Discover the events and people shaping the future of innovation Be sure to follow Sesamers on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X for more cool stories from the people we catch during the best Tech events!

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An executive producer at 222 Pictures and a trained filmmaker (Mass Communication Research Center, Jamia, New Delhi), Syed serves on the Board of Advisors for The Way Home: Journey of Family and Faith, a documentary exploring the resilience of three generations of Tibetan women striving to preserve their cultural heritage. Syed is also on the board of Tasveer, the only Oscar-qualifying South Asian Film Festival in the world. In this role, he is excited to build film institute partnerships to inspire and engage young people through film production and storytelling. With a dynamic career spanning media, higher education, and nonprofits in both India and the US, Syed brings a unique blend of creative vision and strategic expertise. He actively volunteers with the World Trade Center Tacoma as its India Ambassador, serves on the Board of Directors of the World Affairs Council of Tacoma, and mentors aspiring entrepreneurs through Bridge for Billions.  Additionally, he curates transformative impact projects for Collegey.com and evaluates student initiatives for Rise, a prestigious global talent program by Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust. As a leader in organizational strategy, Syed drives innovation, builds high-impact partnerships, and ensures measurable client outcomes. His professional journey includes pivotal roles in media, academia, and international education, underpinned by his personal experience as an International Ford Foundation Fellow pursuing graduate studies in international affairs. This global perspective informs his vision for initiatives like Collegey and Branta, both of which aim to inspire and support the next generation of changemakers. In 2011, Syed joined the Fulbright Commission to advance the US Department of State's public diplomacy efforts through EducationUSA.  As Communications Manager, he led groundbreaking digital outreach campaigns, cultivated strategic partnerships, and conducted recruitment programs and workshops in collaboration with US Foreign Service Officers. Since transitioning from EducationUSA, Syed has consulted for leading youth and higher education organizations across India/South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. In 2015, he founded Branta, a consulting firm that bridges global education and youth networks in the US and youth-centered initiatives in emerging markets. Syed's expertise lies at the intersection of the creative economy, public diplomacy, social entrepreneurship, and impact-driven programming. 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I would say just, think about your story a lot. You have a story. Don't underestimate your story. Your story is a collective story of your parents, your neighborhood, your neighbors, your books. It's all part of your story, so don't underestimate your story. Please tell your story, talk about yourself, talk about, the environment you grew up in, things that bothers you. Talk about it. It matters a lot when we talk about our personal things. A lot of people, a lot of time people shy away, they avoid talking about themselves because they think it's showing off.  I don't think it's showing off. You are at your most authentic self when you just talk about your story as your story. So please don't underestimate your stories. We might pick up one of your stories and make a movie out of it.

Quelques heures après les premières frappes indiennes contre le Pakistan, en réponse à l'attaque au Cachemire le 22 avril dernier, la machine commerciale s'est mise en marche en Inde. Des entrepreneurs ont rapidement lancé des t-shirts, casquettes et produits dérivés aux couleurs de l'opération militaire indienne baptisée Sindoor – du nom de la poudre rouge dont les épouses hindoues parent la racine de leurs cheveux. Une vague de consommation nationaliste hindou qui gagne du terrain, portée par le souffle du conflit. De notre correspondante à New Delhi, Gourdes, enceintes et surtout vêtements aux messages bien tranchés. En Inde, le nationalisme s'affiche en grand. En tête des ventes en ce moment : un tee-shirt blanc barré d'un rouge éclatant, avec l'inscription « Opération Sindoor ». Pour le créateur de la marque, ce n'est pas qu'un effet de mode, c'est une façon assumée de revendiquer son patriotisme. « Ce design ne relève pas seulement de la mode. Il rend hommage au courage et au sacrifice de nos soldats, tout en sensibilisant aux réalités auxquelles ils sont confrontés. L'opération Sindoor symbolise le courage, le patriotisme et l'esprit de l'Inde », estime-t-il. Dans ce quartier riche du sud de New Delhi, même les écrans publicitaires diffusent des visuels glorifiant l'opération militaire indienne. Un élan patriotique que Kashish assume pleinement : « Un jour, c'est sûr, je voudrais porter ce t-shirt. L'opération Sindoor est l'une des plus grandes opérations que l'Inde ait menées jusqu'à présent. Ou même dans toute une vie, on peut le dire. » Sur Internet comme dans les rayons des librairies, le nationalisme indien est omniprésent. Ramesh, libraire, constate une hausse des ventes de livres sur les conflits passés. « Après Sindoor, les livres sur les guerres de 1965 et 1971 sont très demandés », confirme-t-il. C'est en fait le gouvernement indien qui est à l'origine de cette communication minutieuse pour susciter un fort sentiment nationaliste. « Je pense que c'est à ce moment-là que le gouvernement indien a très habilement pris la décision de rendre cette opération militaire "vendable", de la présenter de manière compréhensible et accessible pour le public national – en l'appelant, tout d'abord, l'opération Sindoor. Ce nom vise, encore une fois, à toucher une corde sensible émotionnelle chez le public indien, en disant que l'opération a été lancée pour venger la perte des maris de ces femmes qui se trouvaient au Cachemire au moment de l'attentat. Construire une narration autour de cette opération de contre-terrorisme a donc été crucial pour le gouvernement indien », explique Kunal Puro-hit, auteur et journaliste indien. Depuis son arrivée au pouvoir en 2014, Narendra Modi s'est emparé des codes de la culture populaire pour imprimer sa vision. Clips musicaux, films patriotiques, slogans viraux : tout est bon pour ancrer sa vision dans l'imaginaire collectif indien. À lire aussiInde-Pakistan: les armes se taisent, pas la désinformation

Rahul Bedi, Journalist for the Irish Times in New Delhi

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Over 200 people are now confirmed dead following an Air India crash, which was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. It plummeted into a hostel housing medical students, with casualties reported on the ground.The passengers included 217 adults, 11 children and two infants. Of them, 169 were Indian nationals, 53 were Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian.Joining Kieran to discuss is Rahul Bedi, Journalist based in New Delhi and Sean Bell, former Fighter Pilot.Image: Reuters

On April 22, 2025, gunmen in the town of Pahalgam, located in the disputed region of Kashmir, killed 26 people—mostly Indian tourists. A four-day military clash between India and Pakistan ensued, bringing both countries to the brink of a full-blown war, before a ceasefire was reached on May 10, 2025. During the India-Pakistan clashes, Beijing urged both sides to deescalate and called for a “political settlement through peaceful means.” But China did not play a neutral role in the conflict. Consistent with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's purported statement to his Pakistani counterpart that “China fully understands Pakistan's legitimate security concerns and supports Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and security interests,” China reportedly provided intelligence, satellite equipment, and other forms of support to Pakistan before and during the clashes.To analyze China's role in the conflict, host Bonnie Glaser is joined by Andrew Small. Andrew is a senior transatlantic fellow with GMF's Indo-Pacific program, and author of two books on China, including “The China-Pakistan Axis: Asia's New Geopolitics,” which is now ten years old, but remains an insightful and relevant study. Timestamps[00:00] Start[01:46] China's Diplomatic Response to the India-Pakistan Clashes[05:58] Beijing's Offer of Playing a “Constructive Role”[10:56] A Testing Ground for Chinese Weaponry and Equipment[14:03] China's Cautious Approach to Sino-Indian Relations[18:10] Military Support and the Sino-Pakistan Relationship[23:44] Implications for Chinese Arms Exports[26:27] Indian and Pakistani Assessments of Chinese Involvement[30:06] Influence of US-China Rivalry on India-Pakistan Relations

In this episode, we reflect on how science diplomacy can bridge divides and build trust across regions. Today's crises, characterized by rising conflicts, climate change, mass displacement, and growing science denial, are deeply interconnected, with ripple effects felt across the globe, from the Arctic to the Himalaya–Third Pole. In this age of division, collaboration across borders and disciplines is more important than ever.Joining us for this conversation are:M Ravichandran, Secretary at the Ministry of Earth Sciences of IndiaJean Lemire, Envoy for Climate Change and Northern and Arctic Affairs of the Government of QuébecJan-Gunnar Winther, Pro-rector for Research and Development at UiT The Arctic University of NorwayPema Gyamtsho, Director General of ICIMOD - International Centre for Integrated Mountain DevelopmentH.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Chair of the Arctic Circle Polar Dialogue, former Prime Minister of Iceland, and moderator of this panel.This conversation was recorded live at the Arctic Circle India Forum, held in New Delhi on May 3–4, 2025, and is part of the Polar Dialogue.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

pWotD Episode 2956: Thug Life (2025 film) Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 235,818 views on Thursday, 5 June 2025 our article of the day is Thug Life (2025 film).Thug Life is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language gangster action drama film directed by Mani Ratnam, who co-wrote the script with Kamal Haasan. Produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies. The film stars Haasan, alongside Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Rohit Saraf and Baburaj. It marks the reunion of Haasan and Ratnam after their previous collaboration, Nayakan (1987).The film was officially announced in November 2022 under the tentative title Kamal Haasan 234, as it is Haasan's 234th film as a lead actor, and the official title was revealed a year later. Principal photography took place from January to late 2024 across Chennai, Kanchipuram, Pondicherry, New Delhi, and parts of North India. The film has music composed by A. R. Rahman, cinematography handled by Ravi K. Chandran, and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad.Thug Life was released worldwide on 5 June 2025 in standard, IMAX, and EPIQ formats to a negative reception from critics.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:53 UTC on Friday, 6 June 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Thug Life (2025 film) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Nicole.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 123-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,126 on turnover of 5-billion N-T. The market moved sharply lower on Monday - losing more than 340 points - amid ongoing investor concerns over the United States' tariff policies after President Donald Trump accused China of violating a preliminary trade deal with Washington. Sports agency warns CTTTA for revoking athlete's WTT US Smash slot The Sports Administration has issued a formal warning to the Chinese Taipei Table Tennis Association and announced the suspension of subsidies unrelated to training and competitions. The move comes after the association revoked (撤銷) Yeh Yi-tian's place at the World Table Tennis U-S Smash tournament scheduled for July. Deputy Education Minister Chang Liao Wan-jien says the incident harmed Yeh's right to participate in competitions, and the association failed to actively respond to public concerns. While Cabinet spokeswoman Michelle Lee says Premier Cho Jung-tai is calling on national sports associations to listen to athletes and their coaches in regards the scheduling of events. EVA Air joins IATA's Turbulence Aware Platform to enhance flight safety EVA Airways has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Air Transport Association to join its Turbulence Aware platform - which seeks to improve flight safety through real-time data sharing. Airline President Clay Sun says the carrier believes that joining the program will help pilots and dispatchers better analyze real-time data, plan and choose appropriate flight paths to avoid areas with higher turbulence (亂流) risks, and ensure passenger safety. The agreement was signed by Sun and International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh during the association's three-day annual general meeting in New Delhi this past weekend. The International Air Transport Association says participating airlines generated a total of 51.8-million turbulence reports in 2024, a 35-per cent increase from 2023, which is highly beneficial in reducing the damage caused by turbulence. UN Elects ExGerman FM as Assembly President The U.N. General Assembly has overwhelmingly elected Germany's former foreign minister Annalena Baerbock to be the next head of the 193-member world body. The vote was held Monday by a secret-ballot demanded by Russia. Russia objected to Baerbock, accusing her of having pursued (從事，實行) an “anti-Russia policy,” Baerbock will replace the current assembly president at the start of the 80th session in September. US Boulder Attack More Victims IDed From the US…. Four additional victims have been identified in Boulder, Colorado attack, bringing number of injured to 12. The FBI says the suspect had been planning the attack for a year. He has been charged with a hate crime (仇恨犯罪). AP's Lisa Dwyer reports Caribbean Dust Cloud Heads Towards US A massive cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert is blanketing most of the Caribbean in the biggest event of its kind this year as it heads toward the United States. Experts say the cloud extends some 3,200 kilometers from Jamaica to well past Barbados in the eastern Caribbean, and some 1,200 kilometers from the Turks and Caicos Islands in the northern Caribbean down south to Trinidad and Tobago. The hazy (霧濛濛的) skies unleashed sneezes, coughs and watery eyes across the Caribbean. Forecasters say the plume is expected to hit Florida, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi late this week and into the weekend. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

In this episode, H.E. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, joins Samir Saran, President of the Observer Research Foundation, and H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland, to discuss India's engagement in the Arctic.This conversation was recorded live at the Arctic Circle India Forum, held in New Delhi on May 3–4, 2025, and is part of the Polar Dialogue Series.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Virgin Atlantic Chief Executive officer Shai Weiss discusses the impact of trade and tariffs uncertainty on the airline and broader aviation industry. He also talks about fuel prices and travel sentiment. Speaking to Bloomberg's Guy Johnson from the sidelines of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in New Delhi, India, Weiss says "the momentum is very much" in India at the moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Réunis en Inde pour leur sommet annuel, les acteurs du transport aérien revoient leurs prévisions pour 2025. Entre tensions commerciales, pressions écologiques et hausse des coûts, les compagnies doivent composer avec un contexte économique nettement moins favorable, malgré une demande toujours soutenue. Décryptage. C'est dans un climat d'incertitudes que les compagnies aériennes mondiales participent, cette semaine à New Delhi, au sommet annuel de l'Association internationale du transport aérien (IATA). Première annonce majeure: les prévisions pour 2025 ont été revues à la baisse, en raison de ce que l'on qualifie de « vents contraires » pour l'économie mondiale. En première ligne, la guerre commerciale relancée par Donald Trump. Depuis avril, les États-Unis imposent une taxe de 10% sur les avions et composants aéronautiques produits hors de leurs frontières. Résultat, Airbus, le géant européen, fait face à des surcoûts lorsqu'il vend à des compagnies américaines. Et son concurrent Boeing n'est pas épargné non plus, en subissant des mesures de rétorsion similaires en Chine et en Europe. Ces tensions impactent directement les compagnies aériennes, qui absorbent ces hausses de coûts, parfois accompagnées de retards de livraison. Cela se traduit par une réduction des vols internationaux et une rentabilité mise à mal.Virage écologique contrariéAutre difficulté, la transition énergétique du secteur, essentielle pour atteindre la neutralité carbone d'ici 2050, se trouve elle aussi freinée. Les compagnies misaient sur des subventions américaines pour les carburants d'aviation durables, un levier important pour investir dans une flotte plus écologique. Or, cette aide a été supprimée par Donald Trump. Une décision qui prive les transporteurs américains d'un avantage concurrentiel précieux, estimé à plusieurs milliards de dollars. À cela s'ajoute une forte baisse des déplacements en classe affaires, conséquence d'un climat économique peu propice aux échanges internationaux. Moins de voyages professionnels, c'est aussi moins de revenus pour les compagnies, qui voient leur modèle économique traditionnel remis en question.Une demande en croissance mais des marges sous pressionParadoxalement, la demande pour le transport aérien reste bien orientée. L'Inde, hôte du sommet, a doublé en dix ans son nombre de passagers et d'aéroports. En Afrique et au Moyen-Orient, la croissance du trafic dépasse les 14 %, là où l'Amérique du Nord plafonne à +1,6 %, malgré le fait qu'elle représente un quart du marché mondial. Même le fret aérien se porte bien, dopé par les anticipations liées aux hausses de droits de douane. Mais derrière cette dynamique, les compagnies doivent faire face à une pression accrue sur leurs revenus par siège. Résultat: des ajustements économiques nécessaires pour absorber les surcoûts. Si le chiffre d'affaires mondial du secteur devrait atteindre un nouveau record en 2025 — plus de 1000 milliards de dollars —, les marges restent stables. Illustration d'un changement d'époque pour une industrie autrefois focalisée sur la croissance des profits, désormais contrainte de maîtriser ses dépenses.À lire aussiInde: boom dans le secteur du transport aérien

Send us a textDr. Ankur Verma, an emergency medicine specialist from New Delhi and host of The DESI EM Project podcast, shares his compelling journey from a carb-heavy Indian diet to embracing a carnivore lifestyle after facing severe metabolic health issues. By adopting a meat-based diet, he reversed his own metabolic syndrome and witnessed remarkable health improvements in others, including his uncle's reversal of 25 years of diabetes. Dr. Verma challenges conventional nutritional wisdom by emphasizing the importance of biomarkers like triglyceride-to-HDL ratio and homocysteine levels over traditional cholesterol metrics. Through his podcast, he delves into topics such as emergency medicine, nutrition, and the influence of pharmaceutical interests on medical education, advocating for a root-cause approach to health. Follow his insights on Instagram @thecarnivore.epConnect with Ankur:@thecarnivore.epDesi EM Project - Spotify Desi EM Project - Apple  Support the showPRIMAL FOUNDATIONS PODCAST-Instagram: @Tony_PrimalFoundationsWebsite: Primalfoundations.com The Strength Kollective: Download Kettlebell Programs (Click Here)Book a free 30 minutes consultation (Click Here)

UN describes Gaza as 'hungriest place on earth' "The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has described Gaza as “the hungriest place on earth,” calling for immediate access to aid deliveries. Spokesperson Jens Laerke said nearly 180,000 pallets of food and life-saving supplies are ready to enter but remain blocked, despite being cleared and paid for. Israel has prevented food aid from entering the enclave since March, worsening the humanitarian crisis. " Israel kills five more aid workers in Gaza "Five aid workers from the Istanbul-based IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation, working with the UN World Food Programme, have been killed in recent Israeli attacks on Gaza, the organisation announced. Two others were seriously wounded in the strikes over the past two days. IHH confirmed the deaths in a statement on X, condemning the attacks by Israeli forces." Russia proposes second round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on Monday "Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced Moscow has formally proposed June 2 as the date for a second round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul. The proposal follows initial negotiations held on May 16 in the same city. Lavrov credited Türkiye, United States and Saudi Arabia for helping create the conditions to resume the dialogue." US court blocks Trump's tariffs from going into effect "A US trade court has blocked President Donald Trump's ""Liberation Day"" tariffs, ruling he exceeded his authority by imposing broad duties on imports from trade-surplus nations. The Court of International Trade stated that only Congress holds the constitutional power to regulate foreign commerce, which cannot be overridden by presidential emergency powers. The judges emphasised that the decision was based on legal limits, not the effectiveness of the tariff strategy." Bangladesh sends first mango shipment to China as ties with India sour "Bangladesh sent its first consignment of mangoes to China, a symbolic move marking deepening ties with Beijing following strained relations with India. The export comes as China courts Dhaka in the wake of the 2024 uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who later fled to New Delhi. China's ambassador hailed the shipment as a “historic moment,” standing alongside Bangladeshi officials during the send-off."

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rediscovering Friendship and Forgiveness in New Delhi's Art Scene Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-05-24-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: भीषण गर्मी के इस दिन में, आर्ट म्यूजियम नई दिल्ली के अंदर ठंडक ही ठंडक थी।En: On this scorching hot day, inside the Art Museum in New Delhi, there was nothing but coolness.Hi: दीवारों पर खूबसूरत चित्रकला और मूर्तियों की सजावट थी।En: The walls were adorned with beautiful paintings and sculptures.Hi: हर कोई इसे देखने में मग्न था।En: Everyone was engrossed in admiring them.Hi: अरिजुन वहां कैमरा लिए तस्वीरें खींच रहे थे।En: Arijun was there, capturing photographs with his camera.Hi: अरिजुन कला के दीवाने थे।En: Arijun was a fanatic of art.Hi: पिछला समय वे भूल चुके थे।En: He had forgotten his past.Hi: उन्होंने अपनी जिंदगी को नए सिरे से शुरू किया था।En: He had started his life anew.Hi: वह चित्रों के सुंदर रंगों में डूबे हुए थे कि अचानक एक जानी-पहचानी आवाज़ आई, "अरे अरिजुन!"En: He was immersed in the beautiful colors of the paintings when suddenly a familiar voice called out, "Hey Arijun!"Hi: वह चौंके, पलटकर देखा तो प्रिय थी।En: He was startled and turned around to see Priya.Hi: पुरानी दोस्त प्रिय, जो विदेश से वापस आई थी।En: An old friend, Priya, who had returned from abroad.Hi: अरिजुन की आंखों में एक पल के लिए खुशी ने दस्तक दी।En: For a moment, happiness knocked in Arijun's eyes.Hi: लेकिन साथ ही उनके दिल में एक रहस्य दबा हुआ था।En: But at the same time, a secret was buried in his heart.Hi: प्रिय ने मुस्कराते हुए कहा, "ये संयोग की बात है कि यहाँ मिल गई। बहुत समय हो गया।"En: Priya smiled and said, "It's a coincidence to meet here. It's been a long time."Hi: अरिजुन ने मुस्कुरा कर कहा, "हाँ, समय सच में बहुत तेज़ी से गुजर जाता है।" लेकिन उनके दिल में बेचैनी थी।En: Arijun smiled and replied, "Yes, time indeed passes very quickly." Yet, there was uneasiness in his heart.Hi: प्रिय ने म्यूजियम की कलाओं की तारीफ की।En: Priya praised the arts of the museum.Hi: दोनों धीरे-धीरे चित्र देखने लगे।En: Both of them gradually started looking at the paintings.Hi: लेकिन प्रिय के मन में भी सवाल था।En: But Priya also had a question lingering in her mind.Hi: कुछ अधूरा था जो उसे सालों से परेशान कर रहा था।En: Something was incomplete that had been troubling her for years.Hi: प्रिय ने हिम्मत जुटा कर पूछा, "अरिजुन, तुम्हें याद है वो बात। तुम्हारा अचानक यूँ चला जाना?"En: Gathering courage, Priya asked, "Arijun, do you remember that matter? Your sudden departure?"Hi: अरिजुन ने थोड़ी देर चुप्पी साधी।En: Arijun remained silent for a while.Hi: फिर कहा, "प्रिय, मैंने उस समय एक गलती की थी, जिससे भाग रहा था। मैं डर गया था।"En: Then he said, "Priya, I made a mistake at that time, from which I was running away. I was scared."Hi: प्रिय ने कहा, "अरिजुन, हम दोस्त थे। तुम मुझसे छुपा सकते थे?"En: Priya said, "Arijun, we were friends. Could you hide it from me?"Hi: अरिजुन ने गहरी सांस ली।En: Arijun took a deep breath.Hi: उन्होंने प्रिय को पूरी कहानी बताई। उस समय की परिस्थिति, उनकी गलती, और उनका डर।En: He told Priya the whole story—about the situation at that time, his mistake, and his fear.Hi: अचानक, प्रिय ने उसका हाथ पकड़ लिया। "अरिजुन, सब बीत गया। हम सब गलतियाँ करते हैं।"En: Suddenly, Priya held his hand. "Arijun, it's all in the past. We all make mistakes."Hi: उन दोनों की आँखों में आँसू थे, लेकिन यह खुशी के आँसू थे।En: Both had tears in their eyes, but they were tears of happiness.Hi: अरिजुन को मानो अपने कंधों से बोझ उतर गया।En: It was as if a burden had lifted from Arijun's shoulders.Hi: उस दिन आर्ट म्यूजियम में, अरिजुन ने न सिर्फ कला को देखा बल्कि अपने जीवन की तस्वीरों को नए रंगों में सजाया।En: In the Art Museum that day, Arijun not only saw art but also redecorated the pictures of his life with new colors.Hi: वे अपने अतीत को स्वीकार करने के बाद अब एक नई शुरुआत की ओर बढ़े।En: After accepting his past, he was now moving towards a new beginning.Hi: अब उनके दिल में शांति थी।En: There was peace in his heart now.Hi: प्रिय के साथ, उन्होंने मिलकर उस बीते हुए समय के अच्छे पलों को फिर से जीवंत किया।En: With Priya, they revived the good moments of the past.Hi: म्यूजियम से बाहर आकर गर्मियों की वह धूप अब अरिजुन को चुभने की बजाय अपनी गर्माहट में लपेटे हुए थी।En: Stepping out of the museum, the summer's sunlight no longer pricked Arijun; instead, it enveloped him in its warmth. Vocabulary Words:scorching: भीषणadorned: सजावटengrossed: मग्नfanatic: दीवानेimmerse: डूबे हुएstartled: चौंकेcoincidence: संयोगuneasiness: बेचैनीpraise: तारीफlinger: अधूराgathering courage: हिम्मत जुटाdeparture: चला जानाburden: बोझengulfed: लपेटे हुएrevive: जीवंतredecorated: सजायाabroad: विदेशenvelop: लपेटे हुएcircumstance: परिस्थितिsculptures: मूर्तियोंcapture: तस्वीरें खींचनाengrossed: मग्नsudden: अचानकdeparted: यूँ चला जानाacknowledge: स्वीकारpast: बीताfamiliar: जानी-पहचानीsecret: रहस्यadmire: देखनाknock: दस्तक

In this episode of Crypted Creeps and Conspiracy, Natty and guest Tommy from the Let's Get Freaky Podcast delve into the enigmatic Monkey Man of New Delhi. They explore the mass hysteria, peculiar sightings, and possible supernatural explanations behind this urban legend. Accounts of the creature vary from a monkey-like appearance to details suggesting a metal helmet and roller skates. Natty discusses possible theories ranging from a government experiment to a spiritual or religious manifestation, all while navigating some eerie behind-the-scenes activity.Click here for merch sites, patreon site, website, to donate, and join me on social media!Guest Links:InstagramspotifySources:https://time.com/archive/6678140/monkey-man-attack/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey-man_of_Delhihttps://static.wikia.nocookie.net/villains/images/b/bd/The_monkey_man_of_delhi_by_spearhafoc_d7lnma1-414w-2x.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20250201234449https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Monkey-Man_of_New_DelhiBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cryptids-creeps-and-conspiracy-podcast--6041412/support.

After several months of steadily improving ties, India-China relations appear to be cooling once again following the recent clashes in Kashmir. China's military support for Pakistan during the conflict earlier this month has triggered fresh concerns in New Delhi, with many now fearing that the fragile détente built over the past year is starting to unravel. Tensions further escalated in recent days after Beijing announced new names for dozens of locations along the disputed border with India, drawing strong backlash from the Indian media. Meanwhile, the Indian government has banned several Chinese state-run media accounts on the social platform X. Joining Eric from New Delhi is Sushant Singh, a lecturer in South Asian Studies at Yale University, who breaks down the current state of Sino-Indian relations in the aftermath of the Kashmir conflict. Sushant also explains why observers should ignore India's noisy mainstream media and instead pay close attention to what Prime Minister Narendra Modi does—or doesn't—say about China. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

Ep.246 Kelly Sinnapah Mary (b. 1981, Saint-François, Guadeloupe) creates paintings, sculptures, and installations that draw upon the complex interrelationships between folklore, literature, inheritance, history, and the natural world. Sinnapah Mary's work is rooted both materially and narratively in the artist's immediate environment of the Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe, a French overseas department, and her own evolving understanding of her ancestral origins. Her work has been shown both in Guadeloupe and internationally at institutions including Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam, Netherlands; Peréz Art Museum Miami, Miami, FL; Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, New Delhi, India; and the Osage Foundation, Hong Kong. Photo © Kelly Sinnapah Mary, 2025. Image courtesy of the artist and James Cohan, New York. Photo by Studio Zaigo Artist https://kellysinnapahmary.wixsite.com/kelly-sinnapah-mary James Cohan https://www.jamescohan.com/artists/kelly-sinnapah-mary Kadist https://kadist.org/program/the-plantation-plot/ Hyperallergic https://hyperallergic.com/997002/the-shapeshifting-paintings-of-kelly-sinnapah-mary/ Aicon https://www.aicon.art/exhibitions/kelly-sinnapah-mary Cultured Mag https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2025/03/06/artist-kelly-sinnapah-mary-painting ICI https://curatorsintl.org/about/collaborators/23413-kelly-sinnapah-mary Artnet News https://news.artnet.com/art-world/rising-artist-kelly-sinnapah-marys-spellbinding-works-take-center-stage-2616158 Foyer https://readfoyer.com/article/india-guadeloupe

#cuttheclutter Ten days after New Delhi and Islamabad agreed to cessation of hostilities, Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has been promoted to rank of field marshal. In Ep 1665 of #CutTheClutter ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip discuss the newest variant of hybrid administration in Pakistan, and the false flag claim involving mention of Amritsar—which exposed the coordination between the GHQ in Rawalpindi and separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d

After several months of steadily improving ties, India-China relations appear to be cooling once again following the recent clashes in Kashmir. China's military support for Pakistan during the conflict earlier this month has triggered fresh concerns in New Delhi, with many now fearing that the fragile détente built over the past year is starting to unravel. Tensions further escalated in recent days after Beijing announced new names for dozens of locations along the disputed border with India, drawing strong backlash from the Indian media. Meanwhile, the Indian government has banned several Chinese state-run media accounts on the social platform X. Joining Eric from New Delhi is Sushant Singh, a lecturer in South Asian Studies at Yale University, who breaks down the current state of Sino-Indian relations in the aftermath of the Kashmir conflict. Sushant also explains why observers should ignore India's noisy mainstream media and instead pay close attention to what Prime Minister Narendra Modi does—or doesn't—say about China. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

In 1962, a war-battered India caved in to pressure from President John F Kennedy to negotiate a Kashmir deal with Pakistan. The results were disastrous. Emboldened by what he read as Western support, Field Marshal Ayub Khan began preparing plans for the 1965 war. That pattern has played out time and again----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/trump-kashmir-fixation-dangerous-india-must-begin-preparing/2625158/

Asserting that no place in Pakistan remained safe for terrorists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told soldiers at the Adampur air base in Punjab that India's drones, and missiles gave sleepless nights to Pakistan. His speech came a day after his first public address since India launched Operation Sindoor. PM Modi also reiterated the new 3-point doctrine he had unveiled a day earlier, including that New Delhi will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail. During his early morning visit to Adampur, the Prime Minister hailed the Indian Air Force personnel, saying that they made every Indian proud, and had created history. Modi got briefed by the Air Force personnel on the situation, and also interacted with jawans. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a key briefing with military chiefs on Tuesday, with the CDS, Army Chief, Navy Chief, Vice Air Chief and Defence Secretary in attendance.India's Operation Sindoor precision strikes destroyed nearly 20% of Pakistan Air Force infrastructure and multiple fighter jets, official sources said Tuesday. The strikes targeted key bases like Sargodha and Bholari, which housed F-16s and JF-17s, in retaliation to Pakistani drone and missile attacks. Over 50 people, including Squadron Leader Usman Yusuf, were killed in Bholari. India also hit ammunition depots and several other airbases across Pakistan. Satellite imagery confirmed major damage. The strikes mark a significant strategic and psychological blow to Pakistan's military capabilities.In a verdict six years in the making, the Mahila Court in Coimbatore on Tuesday convicted all nine accused in the 2019 Pollachi sexual assault case and awarded them life imprisonment. The nine men were found guilty of multiple charges, including criminal conspiracy, sexual harassment, rape, gangrape, and extortion. The incident, which came out just weeks before the 2019 general elections, led to Tamil Nadu's then ruling AIADMK getting politically cornered with allegations of inaction and links to the accused. President Droupadi Murmu has sought the Supreme Court's opinion under Article 143(1) on whether timelines can be legally imposed on the President and Governors for acting on state Bills. This comes after the Court, in April, set a three-month deadline for the President to act on Bills referred by Governors, despite no such timeline existing in Article 201 of the Constitution. The Court stated that delays beyond this period must be explained to the concerned state. The President now seeks clarity on whether these directives are justiciable.Following India's move to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has shown willingness for talks for the first time. Pakistan's Water Resources Secretary Syed Ali Murtaza has reportedly responded to India's notification and offered to discuss New Delhi's specific objections. India's decision came in response to the attack, which heightened diplomatic tensions. The IWT, signed in 1960, governs water sharing between the two nations. Pakistan's response marks a rare shift, potentially opening the door to dialogue amid ongoing hostilities.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 15th of May and here are the headlines.President Droupadi Murmu has sought the Supreme Court's opinion under Article 143(1) on whether timelines can be legally imposed on the President and Governors for acting on state Bills. This comes after the Court, in April, set a three-month deadline for the President to act on Bills referred by Governors, despite no such timeline existing in Article 201 of the Constitution. The Court stated that delays beyond this period must be explained to the concerned state. The President now seeks clarity on whether these directives are justiciable.The Supreme Court declined immediate relief to Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over a plea challenging the FIR ordered against him for comments about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Chief Justice B R Gavai stressed that ministers must act responsibly, stating that public officials must uphold constitutional values, especially during sensitive times. The Court will hear the case on Friday. Shah's remarks allegedly demeaned Colonel Qureshi, a key figure during the India-Pakistan military standoff. The court emphasized that words from ministers carry weight and must be chosen with care.Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered a court-monitored investigation against Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over remarks he made about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The court criticized the FIR filed by Indore police as unconvincing and directed stricter oversight. Shah had referred to Colonel Qureshi as a "sister of terrorists," linking her to the Pahalgam attack—remarks the court called “cancerous and dangerous.” The court had earlier directed police to register the FIR by Wednesday evening. Shah's statements have triggered major backlash and legal scrutiny over their inflammatory nature.Following India's move to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has shown willingness for talks for the first time. Pakistan's Water Resources Secretary Syed Ali Murtaza has reportedly responded to India's notification and offered to discuss New Delhi's specific objections. India's decision came in response to the attack, which heightened diplomatic tensions. The IWT, signed in 1960, governs water sharing between the two nations. Pakistan's response marks a rare shift, potentially opening the door to dialogue amid ongoing hostilities.US President Donald Trump said he asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop building factories in India, criticizing Apple's shift away from China. Speaking during a visit to Qatar, Trump said Cook agreed to increase production in the US instead. He also called out India's high tariffs, though noted the country may lower them to ease trade. Apple had planned to import most US-bound iPhones from India by next year, but Trump's remarks may disrupt that move. Currently, Apple manufactures most iPhones in China and none in the United States.That's all for today. This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Pratap Bhanu Mehta is Senior Fellow at the Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi and Laurence Rockefeller Visiting Professor for Distinguished Teaching at Princeton University. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Pratap Mehta discuss nationalism, radical forms of self-identity, and the likelihood of war between India and Pakistan. Note: The first part of this conversation was recorded on April 30, 2025 with a follow up on May 12, 2025. Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 13th of May and here are the headlines.Asserting that no place in Pakistan remained safe for terrorists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told soldiers at the Adampur air base in Punjab that India's drones, and missiles gave sleepless nights to Pakistan. His speech came a day after his first public address since India launched Operation Sindoor. PM Modi also reiterated the new 3-point doctrine he had unveiled a day earlier, including that New Delhi will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail. During his early morning visit to Adampur, the Prime Minister hailed the Indian Air Force personnel, saying that they made every Indian proud, and had created history. Modi got briefed by the Air Force personnel on the situation, and also interacted with jawans. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a key briefing with military chiefs on Tuesday, with the CDS, Army Chief, Navy Chief, Vice Air Chief and Defence Secretary in attendance.At least three militants have been killed in the ongoing encounter in the upper reaches of Shopian in South Kashmir. Gunshots were heard Tuesday morning after which senior police officials confirmed the presence of militants in the area. In the contact, there was an exchange of fire between security forces and militants. However, with the operation ongoing, officials have refrained from divulging further details at this point.In a verdict six years in the making, the Mahila Court in Coimbatore on Tuesday convicted all nine accused in the 2019 Pollachi sexual assault case and awarded them life imprisonment. The nine men were found guilty of multiple charges, including criminal conspiracy, sexual harassment, rape, gangrape, and extortion. The incident, which came out just weeks before the 2019 general elections, led to Tamil Nadu's then ruling AIADMK getting politically cornered with allegations of inaction and links to the accused. Judge R Nandhini Devi pronounced the sentence Tuesday afternoon, following arguments from both the prosecution and the defence.The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the Class 12 results 2025 today (May 13). The result of Class 10 will also be announced soon. In Class 12, there is a minor increase in pass percentage as compared to the previous year. In the CBSE Class 12 examinations, a total of 17,04,367 students were registered. Out of these, 16,92,794 students appeared, and 14,96,307 students passed the exam. Students can check their results on the official websites — cbse.gov.in, cbseresults.nic.in, and results.cbse.nic.in. The CBSE Class 10 board exams were conducted by the board from February 15 to March 18, 2025, in a pen and paper format. This year, 24.12 lakh CBSE Class 10 students appeared for the exams in 84 subjects.US President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, in what will be the first stop of a three-day tour that will also see him visit Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also known as MBS, has greeted Trump upon arrival in Riyadh. US President Donald Trump was greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the sounds of a 21-gun salute and trumpets. The two leaders then headed to the Royal Court where a lengthy procession of dignitaries, officials, business figures waited their turn to shake hands with them. The Saudi-US Investment Forum has also begun, with the two leaders expected to take part later today. Saudi Arabia is the first leg of Trump's regional tour that also includes stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.That's all for today. This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

In a special episode of the Nomad Futurist podcast, co-hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence sit down with Arnav Ahluwalia, Senior at New York University and Advocate for the Nomad Futurist Foundation, marking the show's first interview with a student still entering the industry. Arnav shares his journey from New Delhi to New York, his family's business background, and his growing passion for digital infrastructure, particularly in India's rapidly expanding tech scene. Arnav's interest in digital infrastructure began unexpectedly during a Barclays internship, where he was tasked with researching NVIDIA. As he reviewed the company's financials, he discovered the data center industry's massive profitability, which piqued his curiosity. “I saw that they were making a lot of money from this industry called data centers... their revenue increased by 200% from 2022 to 2023 and 250% from 2023 to 2024. And I'm like, okay, what is this?” Encouraged by his family and guided by the practical wisdom of his uncle, Arnav chose to study in the U.S., focusing on finance and technology — an intersection that has opened up new doors and perspectives. "My uncle is also in the financial industry [and joked that I was] being stupid applying to colleges in the UK. [He said,] ‘Apply for colleges in the U.S.; exposure is better, college education is better... markets are more mature." Later in the conversation, Arnav shares insights on the cultural transformation taking place in India, where younger generations are increasingly drawn to finance and entrepreneurship. He notes a shift in mindset—one that supports exploration beyond traditional career paths. "My parents have been very flexible in terms of, ‘what do you want to do?'... I was never forced to do anything in terms of choosing a career path." Arnav's story is a testament to the power of curiosity and global support in shaping the future of young professionals in digital infrastructure. As he steps into the digital infrastructure space, his perspective brings a refreshing lens to the future of the industry — and the next generation shaping it. Want to follow Arnav's journey after graduation? Connect with him on LinkedIn.

Anurag Goel grew up in New Delhi, but moved to Boston after college for his first job. He worked at Stripe, as the 8th employee, before eventually moving on and launching his current venture. Outside of tech, he is married, living in San Francisco. He likes to read science fiction, especially prior to bedtime. He also enjoys eating Thai food on the regular, though he mentioned he could eat pizza every day.Post leaving Stripe, Anurag decided to work on an ambitious problem, and he started doing this by building a bunch of stuff in many different domains. After noticing a common problem in building out Kubernetes, he decided to start a new business to abstract these problems, and allow builders to focus on the differentiating factors to their solutions.This is the creation story of Render.SponsorsMailtrapSpeakeasyQA WolfSnapTradeLinkshttps://render.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuragoel/Our Sponsors:* Check out Vanta: https://vanta.com/CODESTORYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/code-story/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Discover Unbinary Thinking in this inspiring conversation with Kundan Kumar, a renowned mindset coach from New Delhi, India, who blends Eastern spirituality with systemic life transformation strategies.If you've ever felt stuck, unfulfilled, or trapped in a life that doesn't reflect your true self, this episode is for you. Whether you're a high-performing professional burned out by societal expectations, or someone searching for life purpose, Kundan's unique Forest Framework helps decode human maturity and guide course correction in small but powerful ways—through his signature 2% Rule.Kundan explains how to break free from binary thinking—right/wrong, yes/no, success/failure—and instead embrace unbinary thinking, a mindset that acknowledges complexity and cultivates clarity. Drawing from systemic thinking, Kundan offers tools to map your current mental, emotional, and relational systems and shift them intentionally to align with your deeper truth.You'll also hear how his Eastern roots empower his clients with timeless philosophies, while his coaching delivers practical, globally relevant strategies for personal development. Learn how to live intentionally, align your career with your inner calling, and design a meaningful life—one micro-shift at a time.

This week we talk about British India, Kashmir, and water treaties.We also discuss the global order, sovereignty, and tit-for-tat escalation.Recommended Book: Power Metal by Vince BeiserTranscriptWhen then British India was partitioned by the British in 1947, the country carved up by its colonialist rulers into two new countries, one Hindu majority, the Union of India, and one Muslim majority, the Dominion of Pakistan, the intention was to separate two religious groups that were increasingly at violent odds with each other, within a historical context in which Muslims were worried they would be elbowed out of power by the Hindu-majority, at a moment in which carving up countries into new nations was considered to be a solution to many such problems.The partition didn't go terribly well by most measures, as the geographic divisions weren't super well thought out, tens of millions of people had to scramble to upend their entire lives to move to their new, faith-designated homelands, and things like infrastructure and wealth were far from evenly distributed between the two new regions.Pakistan was also a nation literally divided by India, part of its landmass on the other side of what was now another country, and its smaller landmass eventually separated into yet another country following Bangladesh's violent but successful secession from Pakistan in 1971.There was a lot more to that process, of course, and the reverberations of that decision are still being felt today, in politics, in the distribution of land and assets, and in regional and global conflict.But one affected region, Kashmir, has been more of a flashpoint for problems than most of the rest of formerly British India, in part because of where it's located, and in part because of happenings not long after the partition.Formerly Jammu and Kashmir, the Kashmir region, today, is carved up between India, Pakistan, and China. India controls a little over half of its total area, which houses 70% of the region's population, while Pakistan controls a little less than a third of its land mass, and China controls about 15%.What was then Jammu and Kashmir dragged its feet in deciding which side of the partition to join when the countries were being separated, the leader Hindu, though ruling over a Muslim state, but an invasion from the Pakistan side saw it cast its lot in with India. India's counter-invasion led to the beginning of what became known as both the Indo-Pakistani war of 1947-1948, the first of four such wars, but is also sometimes called the first Kashmir war, the first of three, though there have been several other not-officially-a-war conflicts in and over the region, as well.Things only got more complicated over the next several decades; China seized the eastern part of the region in the 1950s, and while some Kashmiris have demanded independence, both India and Pakistan claim the region as totally their own, and point at historical markers that support their claim—some such markers based on fact, some on speculation or self-serving interpretations of history.What I'd like to talk about today is what looks to be a new, potentially serious buildup around Kashmir, following an attack at a popular tourist hotspot in the territory, and why some analysts are especially concerned about what India's government will decide to do, next.—Early in the afternoon of April 22, 2025, a group of tourists sightseeing in a town in the southern part of Kashmir called Pahalgam were open-fired on by militants. 26 people were killed and another 17 were injured, marking one of the worst attacks on mostly Indian civilians in decades.In 2019, Kashmir's semiautonomous governance was revoked by the Indian government, which in practice meant the Indian government took more complete control over the region, clamping down on certain freedoms and enabling more immigration of Indians into otherwise fairly Muslim-heavy Kashmir.It's also become more of a tourist destination since then, as India has moved more soldiers in to patrol Indian Kashmir's border with Pakistan Kashmir, and the nature of the landmass makes it a bit of a retreat from climate extremes; at times it's 30 or 40 degrees cooler, in Fahrenheit, than in New Delhi, so spendy people from the city bring their money to Kashmir to cool off, while also enjoying the natural settings of this less-developed, less-industrialized area.Reports from survivors indicate that the attackers took their time and seemed very confident, and that no Indian security forces were anywhere nearby; they walked person to person, asking them if they were Muslim and executing those who were not. Around 7,000 people were visiting the area as tourists before the attack, but most of them have now left, and it's unclear what kind of financial hit this will have on the region, but in the short-term it's expected to be pretty bad.In the wake of this attack, the Indian government claimed that it has identified two of the three suspected militants as Pakistani, but Pakistan has denied any involvement, and has called for a neutral probe into the matter, saying that it's willing to fully cooperate, seeks only peace and stability, and wants to see justice served.A previously unknown group calling itself the Kashmir Resistance has claimed responsibility for the attack, and Indian security forces have demolished the homes of at least five suspected militants in Kashmir in response, including one who they believe participated in this specific attack.The two governments have launched oppositional measures against each other, including Pakistan closing its airspace to Indian airlines and shutting down trade with its neighbor, and India shutting down a vital land crossing, revoking Pakistani visas, and suspending a 1960 treaty that regulates water-sharing along the Indus River and its tributaries—something that it's threatened to do, previously, and which could devastate Pakistan's agricultural sector and economy, as it basically regulates water that the country relies on for both human consumption and most of its crop irrigation; and for context, Pakistan's agricultural sector accounts for about a forth of its economy.So if India blocks this water source, Pakistan would be in a very bad situation, and the Pakistani government has said that any blockage of water by India would be considered an act of war. Over the past week, a Pakistani official accused the Indian government of suddenly releasing a large volume of water from a dam into a vital river, which made flooding in parts of Pakistan-held Kashmir a real possibility, but as of the day I'm recording this they haven't closed the taps, as Pakistan has worried.For its part, India wouldn't really suffer from walking away from this treaty, as it mostly favors Pakistan. It serves to help keep the peace along an at times chaotic border, but beyond that, it does very little for India, directly.So historically, the main purpose of maintaining this treaty, for India, has been related to its reputation: if it walked away from it, it would probably suffer a reputational hit with the international community, as it would be a pretty flagrantly self-serving move that only really served to harm Pakistan, its weaker arch-nemesis.Right now, though, geopolitics are scrambled to such a degree that there are concerns India might not only be wanting to make such moves, whatever the consequences, but it may also be hankering for a larger conflict—looking to sort out long-term issues during a period in which such sorting, such conflict, may cause less reputational damage than might otherwise be the case.Consider that the US government has spoken openly about wanting to take, by whatever means, Greenland, from the Danish, a long-time ally, and that it's maybe jokingly, but still alarmingly, said that Canada should join the US as the 51st state.These statements are almost certainly just braggadocio, but that the highest-rung people in the most powerful government on the planet would say such things publicly speaks volumes about the Wild West nature of today's global order.Many leaders seem to be acting like this is a moment in which the prior paradigm, and the post-WWII rules that moderated global behavior within that paradigm, are fraying or disappearing, the global police force represented by the US and its allies pulling inward, not caring, and in some cases even becoming something like bandits, grabbing what they can.Under such circumstances, if you're in a position of relative power that you couldn't fully leverage previously, for fear of upsetting that global police force and tarnishing your reputation within that system they maintained, might you leverage it while you can, taking whatever you can grab and weakening your worst perceived enemy, at a moment in which it seems like the getting is good?It's been argued that Russia's violation of Ukraine's sovereignty may have helped kick-off this new paradigm, but Israel's behavior in Gaza, the West Bank, and increasingly Syria, as well, are arguably even better examples of this changing dynamic.While the Democrats and Joe Biden were in the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu seemed to be mostly playing ball, at least superficially, even when he very clearly wasn't—he did what he could to seem to be toeing rules-based-order lines, even when regularly stepping over them, especially in Gaza.But now, post-Trump's return to office, that line-toeing has almost entirely disappeared, and the Israeli government seems to be grabbing whatever they can, including large chunks of southwestern Syria, which was exposed by the fall of the Assad regime. The Israeli military launched a full aerial campaign against the Syrian army's infrastructure, declared a 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria to be void, and though it initially said it would hold the territory it has taken temporarily, it has more recently said it would hold it indefinitely—possibly permanently expanding its country's land mass at the expense of its neighbor, another sovereign nation, at a moment in which it felt it could get away with doing so.It's not clear that India has any ambitions on Pakistani territory, beyond what it holds in Kashmir, at least, but there's a chance it sees this moment the same way the Israeli government does: as a perhaps finite moment during which the previous state of things, the global rules-based-order, no longer applies, or doesn't apply as much, which suggests it could do some serious damage to its long-time rival and not suffer the consequences it would have, reputationally or otherwise, even half a year ago.And India's leader, Narendra Modi, is in some ways even better positioned than Israel's Netanyahu to launch such a campaign, in part because India is in such a favorable geopolitical position right now. As the US changes stance, largely away from Europe and opposing Russia and its allies, toward more fully sidling up to China in the Pacific, India represents a potential counterweight against Chinese influence in the region, where it has successfully made many of its neighbors reliant on its trade, markets, and other resources.Modi has reliably struck stances midway between US and Chinese spheres of influences, allowing it to do business with Russia, buying up a lot of cheap fuel that many other nations won't touch for fear of violating sanctions, while also doing business with the US, benefitting from a slew of manufacturers who are leaving China to try to avoid increasingly hefty US tariffs.If India were to spark a more concentrated conflict with Pakistan, then, perhaps aiming to hobble its economy, its military, and its capacity to sponsor proxies along its border with India, which periodically launch attacks, including in Kashmir—that might be something that's not just tolerated, but maybe even celebrated by entities like China and the US, because both want to continue doing their own destabilizing of their own perceived rivals, but also because both would prefer to have India on their side in future great power disagreements, and in any potential future large-scale future conflict.India is richer and more powerful than Pakistan in pretty much every way, but in addition to Pakistan's decently well-developed military apparatus, like India, it has nukes. So while there's a chance this could become a more conventional tit-for-tat, leading to limited scuffles and some artillery strikes on mostly military installations across their respective borders, there's always the potential for misunderstandings, missteps, and tit-for-tat escalations that could push the region into a nuclear conflict, which would be absolutely devastating in terms of human life, as this is one of the most densely populated parts of the world, but could also pull in neighbors and allies, while also making the use of nuclear weapons thinkable by others once more, after a long period of that fortunately not being the case.Show Noteshttps://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20250427-indian-pakistani-troops-exchange-fire-for-third-night-in-disputed-kashmirhttps://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250422-at-least-24-killed-in-kashmir-attack-on-tourists-indian-police-sourcehttps://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20250424-india-will-identify-track-and-punish-kashmir-attack-perpetrators-modi-sayshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/world/asia/india-pakistan-kashmir.htmlhttps://archive.is/20250426143222/https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-pakistan-exchange-gunfire-2nd-day-ties-plummet-after-attack-2025-04-26/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/world/asia/india-pakistan-indus-waters-treaty.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/world/asia/kashmir-pahalgam-attack-victims.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/india-pakistan-kashmir-attack-829911d3eae7cfe6738eda5c0c84d6aehttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-11693674https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partition_of_Indiahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmirhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmir_conflicthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indo-Pakistani_war_of_1947%E2%80%931948 This is a public episode. 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