Podcasts about Odisha

On this episode of Rumors of Doing Good, Rob sits down with Jitendra Nayak from Odisha, India, who has chosen to live life alongside the Dalit community. Rather than observing from a distance, Jitendra enters into their daily realities—sharing in their struggles, celebrating their resilience, and witnessing the quiet ways hope and goodness take root. In their conversation, they explore what it means to journey with people whose stories are too often overlooked, and how deep presence, long-term relationships, and solidarity can cultivate a kind of goodness that grows slowly but meaningfully. Jitendra's experience challenges us to rethink what it means to do good in our own communities, and invites us to notice the whispers of hope happening all around us.

This episode explores the secrets, the mystery and the sublimity of Lord Jagannath, the Lord of the World, enshrined in the sacred town of Puri in the state of Odisha.

In this episode of The Daily Lawyer, we sit down with Dr. Santrupt Misra, a rare polymath who has seamlessly navigated the high-levels of academia, business and Indian politics. Dr. Misra, who holds three PhDs and a D.Sc., shares his incredible journey from growing up in Odisha to leading major businesses for the Aditya Birla Group and now serving as a Member of Parliament. We dive deep into the philosophy of leadership, the "moral compact" between employers and employees, and why he believes statesmanship is about more than just electioneering. Dr. Misra also provides a nuanced look at the future of Artificial Intelligence in education and healthcare, and the importance of maintaining human empathy in an increasingly digital world. Special thanks to our partner Zoho Sign, a digital e-signature platform helping Indian businesses streamline workflows and digitize paperwork. If your business deals with a high volume of contracts and legal documentation, Zoho Sign is built to simplify and accelerate the process. If you enjoy conversations with top business leaders, law-makers, in-house counsels, law firm partners, legal entrepreneurs, and others from the legal ecosystem, subscribe to The Daily LawyerDrop your thoughts, questions, and takeaways in the comments. #SantruptMisra #TheDailyLawyer #Leadership #HRLeadership #CorporateCulture #NationBuilding #Odisha #DigitalTransformation #PublicService #CivicDuty #CorporateGovernance #RajyaSabha #Parliament

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 9:00 AM Session Location: Room 116 Instructor:  Keith Kasarjian Title:  Leadership - Why Is There Suffering, Evil, and Death Summary Keith delivered a practical lecture on equipping “equippers” to help people grapple with evil, pain, and suffering, emphasizing pastoral sensitivity over philosophical debate. He cautioned against three common missteps (dismiss, deny, dogmatize), offered perspective on the scale and faith-testing nature of suffering, outlined multiple causes (laws of nature, personal sin, others' actions, persecution for doing right, and testing), and presented a framework for understanding God's will in three dimensions: ideal (Eden), ultimate (eternal salvation and heavenly comfort), and present in light of human sin (enduring consequences while God provides salvation through Christ). He illustrated points with personal experiences, international ministry contexts (including India and Odisha), biblical examples (Job, James, Paul, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego), and a powerful story of prison evangelism in Cameroon that transformed suffering into gospel progress. The core aim was to better prepare leaders to walk with people through hard questions without pretending to have all answers, anchoring hope in God's ultimate will.   Duration 39:52

Aishwarya Mishra spent 12 years as a software test engineer before she enrolled at TAFE Adelaide and switched to interior design. She now runs Aishmi Design in Adelaide.She was born in Odisha, grew up in Hyderabad, and comes from a creative family - trained Odissi dancer, fashion designer uncle, mother in media. The software career happened because in Hyderabad, you're handed a short list of options. She picked software, worked it for 12 years, reached management, and decided she wanted something creative.She enrolled at TAFE Adelaide, got her diploma, and credits the practical training there with making her want to fight harder for her place in the industry. She now works alongside her mentor Tanya Nikolic on residential projects end to end - floor plans, 3D renders, site visits, client and trades communication.Her design philosophy is built around color. She's Indian, not scared of pattern or bold palettes, and says most of her client work involves showing people - through renders and patience - that color in a home is a feature, not a risk. She calls the current state of Australian interiors a "beige pandemic." Her counter: you spend 60 to 70 percent of your time at home. It should make you feel something.Her TAFE final project was designing a home for a client with a degenerative disease - eyesight deteriorating over time, wheelchair use ahead. She added color and high-contrast surfaces and made it feel like his home. National award finalist.Skills she carried from software: fast tool adoption, time management, client and trades navigation. She says software engineering has a role in everything she does in interior design now.Seven years in Adelaide - two in Sydney before that. She says the small market is an advantage for someone building a name. Available for residential, open to commercial.Find Aishwarya:Instagram: @aishmi_designLinkedIn: Aishwarya Mishra on LinkedInFind Naina:Instagram: @nainaWebsite: naina.coYouTube: The Naina Experience on YouTubeBe a guest: Join the podcast

VOV1 - Hôm qua (9/5), Ấn Độ đã thử nghiệm thành công một biến thể tiên tiến của tên lửa đạn đạo chiến lược Agni, được trang bị công nghệ có thể mang nhiều đầu đạn tự dẫn đường có khả năng tấn công các mục tiêu độc lập (MIRV).Theo Bộ Quốc phòng Ấn Độ, tên lửa Agni mang theo nhiều đầu đạn và đã đánh trúng các mục tiêu khác nhau trên một khu vực thử nghiệm rộng lớn ở khu vực đảo ngoài khơi bang Odisha, miền Đông Ấn Độ, qua đó chứng minh khả năng tấn công đồng thời nhiều mục tiêu chiến lược chỉ với một lần phóng.Toàn bộ hành trình bay được theo dõi bằng hệ thống đo từ xa cùng các trạm giám sát đặt trên mặt đất và trên tàu. Dữ liệu thu thập được xác nhận mọi mục tiêu kỹ thuật và tác chiến đều hoàn thành đúng kế hoạch.Biến thể Agni mới được thử nghiệm lần này do Tổ chức Nghiên cứu và Phát triển Quốc phòng Ấn Độ (DRDO) phát triển, với sự tham gia của nhiều phòng thí nghiệm và doanh nghiệp quốc phòng trong nước. Hệ thống được tích hợp các cải tiến về dẫn đường, động cơ đẩy và cơ chế tách đầu đạn, cho phép từng đầu đạn tái nhập khí quyển và tự điều chỉnh quỹ đạo để tấn công các mục tiêu riêng biệt.Giới chuyên gia đánh giá đây là bước tiến quan trọng trong chương trình tên lửa chiến lược của Ấn Độ, góp phần nâng cao đáng kể năng lực răn đe hạt nhân và khả năng xuyên thủng các hệ thống phòng thủ tên lửa hiện đại.Thành công của cuộc thử nghiệm tiếp tục khẳng định quyết tâm của Ấn Độ trong việc xây dựng nền công nghiệp quốc phòng tự chủ, giảm phụ thuộc vào nước ngoài và củng cố vị thế của Ấn Độ như một cường quốc công nghệ quân sự đang nổi lên tại khu vực châu Á – Thái Bình Dương./.Lê Dũng/ VOV Ấn ĐộẤn Độ thử nghiệm thành công tên lửa đạn đạo chiến lược Agni trang bị công nghệ mang nhiều đầu đạn tự dẫn tấn công độc lập (Ảnh DRDO)

India is known for its rich and diverse food culture—but what if one of its most ancient and nourishing cuisines is still largely unknown?In this episode of The Mohua Show podcast, host Mohua Chinappa sits down with Chef Biswajit Moharathi, a MasterChef India contestant and passionate advocate of Odia cuisine, to explore a culinary tradition that is deeply rooted in simplicity, health, and heritage.From childhood memories shaped by his grandmother's kitchen to representing Odisha on national platforms, Chef Biswajit shares his journey of bringing an underrated cuisine into the spotlight. In this episode, we discuss:Chef Biswajit's journey from home kitchens to MasterChef IndiaWhy Odia cuisine remains underrated in IndiaThe story and science behind Pakhala BhataTraditional food wisdom and gut health practicesLost recipes and the importance of preserving culinary heritageFusion food vs authenticity in modern kitchensHis mission to take Odia cuisine to a global audienceWhat this episode is really about:This is not just a conversation about food—it's about identity, memory, cultural roots, and how traditional knowledge can shape modern lifestyles. A powerful reminder that sometimes, the simplest food carries the deepest wisdom.If you're interested in Indian storytelling podcast, podcasts about life journeys, motivational podcasts India, creative career insights podcast, diversity and inclusion discussions, inspirational audio stories then this episode is for you..Chapters00:00 – Intro: Why Odia Cuisine Deserves Global Recognition03:17 – Childhood Memories & Food Journey09:53 – MasterChef India Changed Everything13:17 – What Makes Odia Cuisine So Unique21:05 – The Most Gut-Friendly Odia Foods24:35 – The Most Underrated Odia Dish27:04 – Seafood Dishes the World Should Know29:19 – 3 Odia Dishes Every Beginner Must Try31:16 – Fusion Food: Innovation or Dilution?35:13 – Upcoming Projects & Odia Food Movement38:14 – Final Thoughts & OutroAbout the Guest: Chef Biswajit Moharathi is a culinary champion of Odia heritage. Known for his restaurant Breathe and his successful run on MasterChef India (Season 6 & 7), he is currently the Executive Chef of Bhaga Wilderness and is working on his upcoming book, Didar Ranaghor.

First, we speak to The Indian Express' National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath about Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal refusing to appear before a Delhi High Court judge in the excise policy case, and what this means for the proceedings.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' National Rural Affairs & Agriculture Editor Harish Damodaran about how the conflict in West Asia is beginning to affect Indian agriculture, particularly through disruptions in fertiliser and fuel supply chains. (15:40)And in the end, we look at an incident from Odisha, where a man carried his deceased sister's skeletal remains to a bank branch to prove her death and claim her savings. (24:43)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Diet Coke disappeared from Bangalore's shelves, and a teenager's frustrated Reddit post accidentally explained why: the Strait of Hormuz.When the US-Israel war on Iran began in February, fuel shipments slowed. Aluminium furnaces went cold. PET resin prices jumped 75%. At least 25 plants shut completely. In one Odisha industrial belt alone, 700 of 1,500 workers lost their jobs.But the war only made an existing problem worse — India had already tightened import rules on aluminium cans, leaving beverage companies dangerously dependent on West Asian buffer stock.The shortage was always coming. The war just decided that it was now.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Raghurajpur is a village in the eastern state of Odisha. The village reflects artistic heritage, with houses and walls showing folk art. As you walk through its lanes, each wall shows a different visual story through paintings. The government has supported and promoted this art form, attracting tourists from across the country and beyond. The village is known for its traditional Pattachitra paintings, which are displayed on the walls and define its identity as a craft village.

Raghurajpur is a village in the eastern state of Odisha. The village reflects artistic heritage, with houses and walls showing folk art. As you walk through its lanes, each wall shows a different visual story through paintings. The government has supported and promoted this art form, attracting tourists from across the country and beyond. The village is known for its traditional Pattachitra paintings, which are displayed on the walls and define its identity as a craft village. - ओडिशा राज्य का छोटा-सा गांव रघुराजपुर भारतीय लोककला की एक अनमोल धरोहर के रूप में जाना जाता है। इस गांव का हर घर और हर दीवार कला का अद्भुत नमूना है। रघुराजपुर गांव कैसा है? जब आप इसकी गलियों में घूमते हैं, तो ऐसा लगता है मानो आप किसी दूसरी दुनिया में पहुंच गए हों। हर दीवार पर अलग-अलग चित्रकारी नजर आती है। इस कला को सरकार ने भी बढ़ावा दिया है। अब दूर-दूर से पर्यटक रघुराजपुर गांव देखने आते हैं। यहां की सभी दीवारों पर पारंपरिक पत्तचित्र कला दर्शाई गई है। यह एक हेरिटेज विलेज के रूप में जाना जाता है।

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 and how its new certification requirements are raising concerns about access to gender-affirming healthcare, legal identity, and the future of those already in transition.Next, we turn to Odisha, where protests have erupted in Rayagada district over a bauxite mining project linked to Vedanta Limited. The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi explains the roots of the conflict, the recent clashes, and why local communities continue to resist such projects.And in the end, we look at how the Gujarat High Court has intervened to restore voting rights to individuals whose names were missing from electoral rolls, raising broader concerns about electoral processes and administrative lapses. Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda, and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The study is part of the ICMR's National Health Research Priority Projects. It will run in one district each in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Odisha, and Rajasthan. ----more---- https://theprint.in/health/icmr-to-undertake-four-year-multi-state-trial-to-fix-indias-child-malnutrition-problem/2898936/  

More than two billion people around the world do not have safe drinking water at home. Piped water infrastructure remains out of reach for much of the developing world, and cheaper alternatives like chlorine tablets have low take-up rates even when given away for free.  In a paper in the American Economic Review, authors Fiona Burlig, Amir Jina, and Anant Sudarshan explore a third option. Working with a private company in rural Odisha, one of India's poorest states, the researchers ran a randomized experiment across roughly 60,000 households to test the effectiveness of delivering treated water directly to people's doors. Burlig recently spoke with Tyler Smith about revealed-preference measurements of the value of clean water and steps governments might take toward reaching the goal of universal access.

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He shares the recent developments, everything that is going on, President Trump's speech and what all predictions can be made for the upcoming days as far as the war is concerned.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Jatin Anand about AAP leader Raghav Chadha being removed from the position of party's deputy leader in Rajya Sabha. He talks about the reasons that the party has given for doing this, what this step means, and what Raghav Chadha had to say about the same. (16:11)Lastly, we talk the government of Odisha increasing the percentage of reserved seats for SC, ST and SCBC students. (26:41)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

https://theprint.in/india/odishas-top-maoist-sukru-surrenders-weeks-after-hacking-deputy-to-death-over-laying-down-arms/2887883/

Vajpayee and Mahajan were instrumental in creating Biju Janata Dal in 1997. Modi-Shah BJP is on a mission to destroy it now. What's the possible endgame, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh weighs in on it in this episode of #politicallycorrect     To Read: https://theprint.in/the-fineprint/bjp-maharashtra-redo-in-odisha-naveen-patnaik/2886284/

In this episode, we uncover how Priyadarshi Mohapatra turned CureBay into one of India's most ambitious rural healthtech ventures, raising $37M and proving that Bharat will pay for quality care. Priyadarshi Mohapatra has spent 25 years building businesses that others said couldn't be built. From co-creating the Tanishq brand's iconic purity positioning to scaling Microsoft's consumer division and leading Google Cloud's India enterprise push, he has always found opportunity where others saw obstacles. Then COVID hit, and a broken Skype teleconsultation attempt for his wife ignited an idea that would become CureBay, a hybrid phygital platform delivering last-mile primary healthcare to rural India through a network of 200 AI-powered eClinics across Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. In a candid, wide-ranging conversation with host Akshay Datt, Priyadarshi unpacks the structural failures of India's rural healthcare system, the unit economics of the Kavach membership program, the Swasthya Mitra distribution model and why he believes 100 CureBays are needed to truly solve this problem. This episode is essential listening for anyone tracking India's $45 billion rural health market, the future of AI in healthcare, and the next wave of impact-driven startups reshaping Bharat. What you'll learn in this episode:

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Damini Nath about the 60 lakh people whose fate hangs in the balance as the West Bengal elections approach. These are the people whose names could not make it to the electoral roll post the Special Intensive Revision and their eligibility is still disputed. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the satellite system that is responsible for providing us with positioning data while we use navigation systems. She talks about the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System, and how it has been facing challenges since its inception. (8:33)Lastly, we talk about a fire in a government hospital in Odisha that killed 10 people. (18:54)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This episode features a conversation with Ravikant Kisana, Dean of the School of Liberal Education and Languages at Galgotias University in India, about his book Meet the Savarnas: Indian Millennials Whose Mediocrity Broke Everything. We discussed the term “savarna” and how his personal experiences as a student and professor in liberal institutions led him to write the book, the performativity and insularity of upper castes, the importance of endogamy to caste social reproduction, and how to understand the recent shift from claims to castelessness to overt assertions of caste pride. Guest Ravikant Kisana, Dean, School of Liberal Education and Languages, Galgotias University, India References: B.R. Ambedkar, “Castes in India” Babasaheb: an honorific for B.R. Ambedkar meaning “respected father.” IIMs: Indian Institutes of Management Mayawati: first Dalit woman chief minister of India who served in the state of Uttar Pradesh as the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party. BSP: Bahujan Samaj Party founded in 1984 and focused on representing the interests of Dalits, Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and religious minorities. OBC parties: see above Veds/Vedas: ancient Sanskrit scriptures Kayasth: scribal and administrative caste originating in Maharashtra, Bengal, and Odisha. Marwari: mercantile caste originating in the Marwar region of Rajasthan. Baniya: mercantile caste originating in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Baniya and Marwari are overlapping categories. Jat: agricultural caste originating in the regions of Sindh and Punjab. Noida: a city in the National Capital Region that falls within the state of Uttar Pradesh Congress: Indian National Congress, one of India's main national political parties founded in 1885. MGNREGA: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act of 2005 is an Indian labor law guaranteeing at least 100 days of paid, unskilled manual work per financial year to rural households. Read the transcript here 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

This episode features a conversation with Ravikant Kisana, Dean of the School of Liberal Education and Languages at Galgotias University in India, about his book Meet the Savarnas: Indian Millennials Whose Mediocrity Broke Everything. We discussed the term “savarna” and how his personal experiences as a student and professor in liberal institutions led him to write the book, the performativity and insularity of upper castes, the importance of endogamy to caste social reproduction, and how to understand the recent shift from claims to castelessness to overt assertions of caste pride. Guest Ravikant Kisana, Dean, School of Liberal Education and Languages, Galgotias University, India References: B.R. Ambedkar, “Castes in India” Babasaheb: an honorific for B.R. Ambedkar meaning “respected father.” IIMs: Indian Institutes of Management Mayawati: first Dalit woman chief minister of India who served in the state of Uttar Pradesh as the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party. BSP: Bahujan Samaj Party founded in 1984 and focused on representing the interests of Dalits, Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and religious minorities. OBC parties: see above Veds/Vedas: ancient Sanskrit scriptures Kayasth: scribal and administrative caste originating in Maharashtra, Bengal, and Odisha. Marwari: mercantile caste originating in the Marwar region of Rajasthan. Baniya: mercantile caste originating in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Baniya and Marwari are overlapping categories. Jat: agricultural caste originating in the regions of Sindh and Punjab. Noida: a city in the National Capital Region that falls within the state of Uttar Pradesh Congress: Indian National Congress, one of India's main national political parties founded in 1885. MGNREGA: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act of 2005 is an Indian labor law guaranteeing at least 100 days of paid, unskilled manual work per financial year to rural households. Read the transcript here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

This episode features a conversation with Ravikant Kisana, Dean of the School of Liberal Education and Languages at Galgotias University in India, about his book Meet the Savarnas: Indian Millennials Whose Mediocrity Broke Everything. We discussed the term “savarna” and how his personal experiences as a student and professor in liberal institutions led him to write the book, the performativity and insularity of upper castes, the importance of endogamy to caste social reproduction, and how to understand the recent shift from claims to castelessness to overt assertions of caste pride. Guest Ravikant Kisana, Dean, School of Liberal Education and Languages, Galgotias University, India References: B.R. Ambedkar, “Castes in India” Babasaheb: an honorific for B.R. Ambedkar meaning “respected father.” IIMs: Indian Institutes of Management Mayawati: first Dalit woman chief minister of India who served in the state of Uttar Pradesh as the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party. BSP: Bahujan Samaj Party founded in 1984 and focused on representing the interests of Dalits, Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and religious minorities. OBC parties: see above Veds/Vedas: ancient Sanskrit scriptures Kayasth: scribal and administrative caste originating in Maharashtra, Bengal, and Odisha. Marwari: mercantile caste originating in the Marwar region of Rajasthan. Baniya: mercantile caste originating in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Baniya and Marwari are overlapping categories. Jat: agricultural caste originating in the regions of Sindh and Punjab. Noida: a city in the National Capital Region that falls within the state of Uttar Pradesh Congress: Indian National Congress, one of India's main national political parties founded in 1885. MGNREGA: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act of 2005 is an Indian labor law guaranteeing at least 100 days of paid, unskilled manual work per financial year to rural households. Read the transcript here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

This episode features a conversation with Ravikant Kisana, Dean of the School of Liberal Education and Languages at Galgotias University in India, about his book Meet the Savarnas: Indian Millennials Whose Mediocrity Broke Everything. We discussed the term “savarna” and how his personal experiences as a student and professor in liberal institutions led him to write the book, the performativity and insularity of upper castes, the importance of endogamy to caste social reproduction, and how to understand the recent shift from claims to castelessness to overt assertions of caste pride. Guest Ravikant Kisana, Dean, School of Liberal Education and Languages, Galgotias University, India References: B.R. Ambedkar, “Castes in India” Babasaheb: an honorific for B.R. Ambedkar meaning “respected father.” IIMs: Indian Institutes of Management Mayawati: first Dalit woman chief minister of India who served in the state of Uttar Pradesh as the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party. BSP: Bahujan Samaj Party founded in 1984 and focused on representing the interests of Dalits, Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and religious minorities. OBC parties: see above Veds/Vedas: ancient Sanskrit scriptures Kayasth: scribal and administrative caste originating in Maharashtra, Bengal, and Odisha. Marwari: mercantile caste originating in the Marwar region of Rajasthan. Baniya: mercantile caste originating in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Baniya and Marwari are overlapping categories. Jat: agricultural caste originating in the regions of Sindh and Punjab. Noida: a city in the National Capital Region that falls within the state of Uttar Pradesh Congress: Indian National Congress, one of India's main national political parties founded in 1885. MGNREGA: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act of 2005 is an Indian labor law guaranteeing at least 100 days of paid, unskilled manual work per financial year to rural households. Read the transcript here 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

This episode features a conversation with Ravikant Kisana, Dean of the School of Liberal Education and Languages at Galgotias University in India, about his book Meet the Savarnas: Indian Millennials Whose Mediocrity Broke Everything. We discussed the term “savarna” and how his personal experiences as a student and professor in liberal institutions led him to write the book, the performativity and insularity of upper castes, the importance of endogamy to caste social reproduction, and how to understand the recent shift from claims to castelessness to overt assertions of caste pride. Guest Ravikant Kisana, Dean, School of Liberal Education and Languages, Galgotias University, India References: B.R. Ambedkar, “Castes in India” Babasaheb: an honorific for B.R. Ambedkar meaning “respected father.” IIMs: Indian Institutes of Management Mayawati: first Dalit woman chief minister of India who served in the state of Uttar Pradesh as the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party. BSP: Bahujan Samaj Party founded in 1984 and focused on representing the interests of Dalits, Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and religious minorities. OBC parties: see above Veds/Vedas: ancient Sanskrit scriptures Kayasth: scribal and administrative caste originating in Maharashtra, Bengal, and Odisha. Marwari: mercantile caste originating in the Marwar region of Rajasthan. Baniya: mercantile caste originating in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Baniya and Marwari are overlapping categories. Jat: agricultural caste originating in the regions of Sindh and Punjab. Noida: a city in the National Capital Region that falls within the state of Uttar Pradesh Congress: Indian National Congress, one of India's main national political parties founded in 1885. MGNREGA: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act of 2005 is an Indian labor law guaranteeing at least 100 days of paid, unskilled manual work per financial year to rural households. Read the transcript here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

This episode features a conversation with Ravikant Kisana, Dean of the School of Liberal Education and Languages at Galgotias University in India, about his book Meet the Savarnas: Indian Millennials Whose Mediocrity Broke Everything. We discussed the term “savarna” and how his personal experiences as a student and professor in liberal institutions led him to write the book, the performativity and insularity of upper castes, the importance of endogamy to caste social reproduction, and how to understand the recent shift from claims to castelessness to overt assertions of caste pride. Guest Ravikant Kisana, Dean, School of Liberal Education and Languages, Galgotias University, India References: B.R. Ambedkar, “Castes in India” Babasaheb: an honorific for B.R. Ambedkar meaning “respected father.” IIMs: Indian Institutes of Management Mayawati: first Dalit woman chief minister of India who served in the state of Uttar Pradesh as the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party. BSP: Bahujan Samaj Party founded in 1984 and focused on representing the interests of Dalits, Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and religious minorities. OBC parties: see above Veds/Vedas: ancient Sanskrit scriptures Kayasth: scribal and administrative caste originating in Maharashtra, Bengal, and Odisha. Marwari: mercantile caste originating in the Marwar region of Rajasthan. Baniya: mercantile caste originating in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Baniya and Marwari are overlapping categories. Jat: agricultural caste originating in the regions of Sindh and Punjab. Noida: a city in the National Capital Region that falls within the state of Uttar Pradesh Congress: Indian National Congress, one of India's main national political parties founded in 1885. MGNREGA: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act of 2005 is an Indian labor law guaranteeing at least 100 days of paid, unskilled manual work per financial year to rural households. Read the transcript here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the crisis that has been going on between Iran and Israel, which has caused the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. He talks about him, the situation in Iran, the response of the citizens of the country and the way forward.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about how the paddy procurement system of Odisha has failed a farmer, who sadly passed away while waiting for his paddy to be sold. He talks about the farmer, what caused his death, the probe and how the paddy procurement system of the state works.Lastly, we talk about Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to India and talks about a free trade agreement between the two nations.Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda, and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Rare earth elements (REEs), a group of 17 minerals, have become central to global industry and geopolitics. They power electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, semiconductors, consumer electronics and advanced defence systems. While moderately abundant, they are difficult and expensive to extract and process. China has built overwhelming dominance in this sector, controlling nearly 90% of global processing and about 70% of production, despite holding only around 30% of global reserves. In 2025, China imposed a series of export restrictions on these elements, disrupting supply chains worldwide. Since then, supply restrictions have eased since then. For India, the vulnerability was stark. Despite holding around 8% of global reserves, the country produces less than 1% of global output and imports to meet its requirements. In a bod to increase domestic capacity, the government launched the ₹34,300-crore National Critical Mineral Mission in January last year, and followed up in the Union Budget this year. In her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government's plans to set up dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and manufacturing of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets. Can meaningfully reduce India's dependence on imports, strengthen strategic industries, and position the country as a serious player in global advanced-material supply chains? Guest: Shobhankita Reddy, Research analyst for the High Tech Geopolitics Programme, Takshashila Institute Host: Nivedita V Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A deeply troubling trend is unfolding in the world's most populous nation. Over the past decade, Christians in India – particularly in the northern regions – have faced a disturbing rise in persecution. Churches have been attacked, burned or forcibly closed. In addition, believers were beaten, pastors have encountered false accusations and subsequent arrests under the country's anti-conversion laws, the burning of Bibles had repeatedly taken place, and reports have emerged of forced reconversions to Hinduism. Closer to the Fire host, Greg Musselman, recently travelled to the state of Odisha to hear firsthand the stories of Christians who have experienced opposition for their faith and ministry work. Through these conversations, Greg explored the cost of following Christ in a climate of growing hostility – and the remarkable courage of believers who remain determined to spread the hope of the Gospel. During his travels, Greg also partnered with Step International Canada to teach a course on the theology of persecution, equipping Indian pastors and ministry ‘leaders in training' to prepare faithfully for the challenges ahead. Abhijit Naya, the Executive Director of Step International will join Greg after the report from Odisha. Length: 33 minutes Report Notes To view the report from India www.vomcanada.com/video/in-2026-02-11.htm Step International Canada: www.stepinternational.ca View VOMC's country profile on India: www.vomcanada.com/india.htm The Voice of the Martyrs Canada www.vomcanada.com

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Nikhil Ghanekar about The Great Nicobar Project that was proposed by the central government but was facing challenges due to concerns over its implications on the environment. Recently, there was a major breakthrough in the case, and we give you details of the same. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about a case of caste based discrimination in Odisha that has led to people boycotting an aganwadi. He talks about the case of a Dalit girl who was appointed as a helper cum cook at the anganwadi and everything that followed. (9:16)Lastly, we talk about the AI Impact Summit 2026 which began yesterday in New Delhi and will continue till 20th November. (18:34)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah about a video that was posted on the twitter handle of the Assam BJP and has now landed it into trouble. She talks about the video, how it has been received, its repercussions given the situation in the state, and the party's reaction to it. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about protest led by the BJD in Odisha. He shares that the population of the state largely constitutes of farmers, and how issues related to MSP and paddy procurement have been very important to the state and are the cause behind the current protests by BJD against the ruling BJP government. (11:31)Lastly, we talk about India's procurement of 114 Rafael fighter jets and Poseidon 8I maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft. (21:35)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

It's Friday, February 6th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus 21 of 22 churches destroyed in Christian town in Myanmar since coup On January 30, the Burma Research Institute released a scathing report detailing destructive attacks, murders, and harassment of Christians and churches since the military coup in 2021 that forcefully took control of Myanmar, reports International Christian Concern. Some of the key findings include: 21 out of 22 churches in Thantlang Town, a majority-Christian town, have been destroyed and the town's population displaced since 2021. More than 340 churches and Christian buildings have been destroyed. 149 Christians murdered and 218 imprisoned from 2022 to 2025. One unnamed church leader, who is still living inside Myanmar, testified powerfully that the faithful are now scattered across jungles, remote areas, and informal shelters, struggling to preserve their faith and communal life under constant threat and insecurity. Pastor in India forced to eat cow dung After accusing a pastor in Odisha, India of forcefully converting Hindus to Christianity, a group of Hindu nationalists forced him to eat cow dung and drink sewer water, reports International Christian Concern. The incident occurred on January 4th, but only became widely known in recent days, prompting nationwide outrage and criticism. A mob of 40 people, reportedly affiliated with the Bajrang Dal — the militant wing of the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh — stormed a home during a prayer meeting in Parjang village, and accused the pastor of conducting “forced religious conversions.” Pastor Bipin Bihari Naik was dragged from the house and beaten with sticks. His face was smeared with red vermilion. Sandals were hung around his neck. He was then paraded through the village for nearly two hours. Pastor Naik was eventually taken to a local Hindu temple, where his hands were tied to a metal rod, and he was forced to consume cow dung and drink water from a sewer. They also tried to force the pastor to chant Hindu slogans, but he refused to do so. In a statement on X, Pinarayi Vijayan, the chief minister of Kerala, wrote, “Forcing a human being to eat cow dung is a deeply inhuman act, emboldened by the silence and complicity of BJP-led governments.” Landslide in Congo kills 200 miners A landslide last week collapsed several tunnels at a major coltan mine in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead in the rebel-controlled site, reports the Associated Press. The collapse occurred  Wednesday at the Rubaya mines, controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, after heavy rains caused several hand-dug tunnels in the unregulated mine to cave. The M23 rebels and the Congolese government traded accusations over responsibility as reports from the remote region began to emerge. The collapse is one of the deadliest disasters in years in an area already facing a humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict. Trump announced prayer gathering to rededicate America to God Appearing at the National Prayer Breakfast, President Donald Trump explained that the Department of Education will protect the right of public school students to pray. TRUMP: “Today, I'm also pleased to announce that the Department of Education is officially issuing its new guidance to protect the right to prayer in our public schools. That's a big deal.” (applause) President Trump also announced that Americans are invited to attend a special prayer event on the 250th birthday of America in our nation's capital. TRUMP: “In the last 12 months, young Americans attended church at nearly twice the rate as they did four years ago to support this exciting renewal. This morning, I'm pleased to announce that on May 17, we're inviting Americans from all across the country to come together on our National Mall to pray. We're going to rededicate America as one nation under God.” (applause) Psalm 33:12 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He chose for His inheritance.” NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie addresses kidnappers of her mother In a tearful video posted Wednesday on Instagram, “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie — flanked by her sister, Annie Guthrie, and her brother, Camron Guthrie, pleaded for more information from the possible kidnapper of her 84-year-old mother, saying her family is “ready to talk,” reports NBC News. GUTHRIE: “Our mom is our heart and our home. She is 84 years old. Her health, her heart is fragile. She lives in constant pain. She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive. We need to know, without a doubt, that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you. And we are ready to listen.” In the Instagram video, Savannah thanked the public for “the prayers for our beloved mom,” Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen Saturday night in her home outside Tucson, Arizona. She was reported missing after she did not show up for church.  Nancy had no cognitive issues, and her disappearance was not linked to dementia. Blood was found on the front porch of Guthrie's house. DNA analysis has confirmed the blood belongs to Nancy Guthrie. A doorbell camera to her home was disconnected and removed at 1:47 local time and at 2:28, Guthrie's pacemaker was disconnected from her phone, an app shows. Fox10 TV reports that investigators are taking seriously a ransom note sent to a handful of media outlets connected to her disappearance. Heith Janke, the FBI chief in Phoenix, announced that they have arrested Derrick Callella in Hawthorne, California. Shocking lessons taught on college campuses today And finally, according to Students for Life's January newsletter, college students are being taught shocking lessons – often paid for by our tax dollars. * Harvard University has a class called, "Come hammered. Get Nailed: Safe Sex Under the Influence.” * Ohio State University features a class entitled, "Fighting Abortion Stigma with Planned Parenthood." * And Grand Valley State University has one called “Breaking Up with Purity Culture.” If that's not enough, they'll be encouraged to write Valentine's Day “thank you” cards to abortionists! The truth is many colleges have turned into little more than recruitment centers for Planned Parenthood's bloody business by first encouraging students to experiment sexually and then funneling vulnerable young women to abortionists to “take care of” or murder the natural consequences of sex – precious little babies. Campus missionaries with Students for Life are confronting the Culture of Death with three outreaches. First, setting up Cemetery of Innocents displays that visually expose the gruesome reality of abortion featuring 1,102 bright pink crosses commemorating the preborn babies aborted by Planned Parenthood every day. Second, hosting table events that spark one-on-one conversations with pro-abortion college students. And third, screening the pro-life movie Unplanned which tells the incredible conversion story of Abby Johnson, who was a Planned Parenthood director-turned-staunch-pro-life-activist, after she witnessed a preborn child squirming for its life away from an abortionist's tools during an abortion. Learn more about the great work of Students for Life at StudentsForLife.org. Proverbs 31:8 says, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, February 6th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

In this episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, host Anish Banerjee is joined by Divya Banerjee, founder of Uttarayan Wildlife, for a deeply grounded conversation on elephants, people, and landscapes in eastern India. Drawing on years of frontline conservation experience, Divya shares how elephant conservation in human-dominated regions is inseparable from social justice, livelihoods, and long-term ecosystem recovery.The episode focuses on Asiatic elephants and the rapidly disappearing elephant corridors of southern West Bengal. These corridors once enabled seasonal movement between forests across Jharkhand, Odisha, and Bengal, but today they are heavily fragmented by deforestation, monocropping, and infrastructure expansion. As these wildlife corridors collapse, conflict escalates, placing immense pressure on both elephants and marginal farming communities. Divya explains why elephant corridor conservation is not simply about protecting space, but about restoring ecological functionality across entire landscapes.A major theme of the conversation is ecosystem degradation and its cascading effects. Loss of forest cover, depletion of topsoil, water scarcity, and chemical-intensive agriculture have transformed once-diverse habitats into arid, unproductive land. Divya outlines how ecosystem restoration begins from the ground up, starting with soil regeneration, water retention, and the reintroduction of native plant species. These efforts are critical not only for Asiatic Elephant conservation but also for rebuilding biodiversity and ecological resilience.The episode offers a rare, practical look at community-based conservation in action. Divya describes how local farmers are central to every stage of the work, from nursery management and plantation maintenance to alternative livelihoods such as vermicomposting and beekeeping. These initiatives strengthen local economies while supporting biodiversity conservation and biodiversity management, demonstrating that wildlife conservation is most effective when communities are genuine partners rather than passive stakeholders.This conversation highlights the realities of conserving elephants outside protected areas, the challenges of restoring wildlife corridors in working landscapes, and the long-term commitment required to reverse ecosystem degradation. It is essential listening for anyone interested in elephant conservation, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and people-centred approaches to conservation in India.#elephants #elephantcorridor #elephantcorridorconservation #elephantconservation #Asiaticelephants #asiaticelephantconservation #wildlifecorridor #wildlifeconservation #biodiversityconservation #biodiversitymanagement #biodiversity #ecosystemdegradation #ecosystemrestoration #communitybasedconservation Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe

Every year around Christmas, reports of attacks on Christian worshippers surface from different parts of India. This year, there were numerous reports of various groups disrupting celebrations across several States, including Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and even Kerala. Several church bodies have written to the Central government, warning of the “alarming rise” in such incidents during the Christmas season.In this episode, we examine why religious festivals often become a flashpoint for tension. Is it the heightened visibility of celebrations, long-standing misconceptions around conversion, or the role of social media in amplifying fear and hostility? Host: Reuben Joe Joseph Guest: Professor Apoorvanand, Delhi University Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Durgapur -West Bengal, December 21, 2025: Sant Samagam: West Bengal; Odisha; and North-Eastern States -Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

Durgapur -West Bengal, December 20, 2025: NYS: West Bengal; Odisha; and North-Eastern States -Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

First, The Indian Express' National Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Viswanath discusses Karnataka's new hate speech law.Next, we are joined by The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi to take a look at the murder of a tribal woman that has refuelled decades-old tensions in Odisha. (14:40)Lastly, we talk about how India has been drawn into the investigation of Australia's deadliest mass shooting in recent memory. (24:15)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

In Governing Forests: State, Law and Citizenship in India's Forests (Melbourne UP, 2024), Arpitha Kodiveri unpacks the fraught and shifting relationship between the Indian State, forest-dwelling communities, and forest conservation regimes. The book builds on years of fieldwork across the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, and Karnataka with forest-dwelling communities, Adivasi and Dalit activists, lawyers, and bureaucrats, to tell a turbulent story of battling for environmental justice. Kodiveri traces the continuing rhetorics of conservation and sovereignty in the forest practices of the colonial and the postcolonial Indian State, the entanglements between the climate crisis, resource extractivism, and eco-casteism, and credits the forest-dwelling communities for finding courageous and creative ways of securing their access and stewardship of forest resources. Governing Forests hopes for the possibility of “healing of historical antagonisms” between conservationists and forest dwellers through a co-productive model Kodiveri calls “negotiated sovereignty”, a governance paradigm rooted in a jurisprudence of care and repair. Arpitha Kodiveri is an environmental law and justice scholar and assistant professor of political science at Vassar College. Raghavi Viswanath is a postdoctoral researcher and teaching fellow at SOAS, University of London. Her research, supported by the Leverhulme Trust, examines how pastoralists claim grazing rights under India's Forest Rights Act 2006 and how the everyday processes of staking such claims has been impacted by the authoritarian turn in India. LinkedIn. Email:rv13@soas.ac.uk 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 Governing Forests: State, Law and Citizenship in India's Forests (Melbourne UP, 2024), Arpitha Kodiveri unpacks the fraught and shifting relationship between the Indian State, forest-dwelling communities, and forest conservation regimes. The book builds on years of fieldwork across the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, and Karnataka with forest-dwelling communities, Adivasi and Dalit activists, lawyers, and bureaucrats, to tell a turbulent story of battling for environmental justice. Kodiveri traces the continuing rhetorics of conservation and sovereignty in the forest practices of the colonial and the postcolonial Indian State, the entanglements between the climate crisis, resource extractivism, and eco-casteism, and credits the forest-dwelling communities for finding courageous and creative ways of securing their access and stewardship of forest resources. Governing Forests hopes for the possibility of “healing of historical antagonisms” between conservationists and forest dwellers through a co-productive model Kodiveri calls “negotiated sovereignty”, a governance paradigm rooted in a jurisprudence of care and repair. Arpitha Kodiveri is an environmental law and justice scholar and assistant professor of political science at Vassar College. Raghavi Viswanath is a postdoctoral researcher and teaching fellow at SOAS, University of London. Her research, supported by the Leverhulme Trust, examines how pastoralists claim grazing rights under India's Forest Rights Act 2006 and how the everyday processes of staking such claims has been impacted by the authoritarian turn in India. LinkedIn. Email:rv13@soas.ac.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

In Governing Forests: State, Law and Citizenship in India's Forests (Melbourne UP, 2024), Arpitha Kodiveri unpacks the fraught and shifting relationship between the Indian State, forest-dwelling communities, and forest conservation regimes. The book builds on years of fieldwork across the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, and Karnataka with forest-dwelling communities, Adivasi and Dalit activists, lawyers, and bureaucrats, to tell a turbulent story of battling for environmental justice. Kodiveri traces the continuing rhetorics of conservation and sovereignty in the forest practices of the colonial and the postcolonial Indian State, the entanglements between the climate crisis, resource extractivism, and eco-casteism, and credits the forest-dwelling communities for finding courageous and creative ways of securing their access and stewardship of forest resources. Governing Forests hopes for the possibility of “healing of historical antagonisms” between conservationists and forest dwellers through a co-productive model Kodiveri calls “negotiated sovereignty”, a governance paradigm rooted in a jurisprudence of care and repair. Arpitha Kodiveri is an environmental law and justice scholar and assistant professor of political science at Vassar College. Raghavi Viswanath is a postdoctoral researcher and teaching fellow at SOAS, University of London. Her research, supported by the Leverhulme Trust, examines how pastoralists claim grazing rights under India's Forest Rights Act 2006 and how the everyday processes of staking such claims has been impacted by the authoritarian turn in India. LinkedIn. Email:rv13@soas.ac.uk 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

In Governing Forests: State, Law and Citizenship in India's Forests (Melbourne UP, 2024), Arpitha Kodiveri unpacks the fraught and shifting relationship between the Indian State, forest-dwelling communities, and forest conservation regimes. The book builds on years of fieldwork across the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, and Karnataka with forest-dwelling communities, Adivasi and Dalit activists, lawyers, and bureaucrats, to tell a turbulent story of battling for environmental justice. Kodiveri traces the continuing rhetorics of conservation and sovereignty in the forest practices of the colonial and the postcolonial Indian State, the entanglements between the climate crisis, resource extractivism, and eco-casteism, and credits the forest-dwelling communities for finding courageous and creative ways of securing their access and stewardship of forest resources. Governing Forests hopes for the possibility of “healing of historical antagonisms” between conservationists and forest dwellers through a co-productive model Kodiveri calls “negotiated sovereignty”, a governance paradigm rooted in a jurisprudence of care and repair. Arpitha Kodiveri is an environmental law and justice scholar and assistant professor of political science at Vassar College. Raghavi Viswanath is a postdoctoral researcher and teaching fellow at SOAS, University of London. Her research, supported by the Leverhulme Trust, examines how pastoralists claim grazing rights under India's Forest Rights Act 2006 and how the everyday processes of staking such claims has been impacted by the authoritarian turn in India. LinkedIn. Email:rv13@soas.ac.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sweety Kumari about the devastation that has happened in West Bengal due to heavy rains. Sweety shares details of how the situation unfolded, the impact the rains have had and the rescue operations. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about the communal unrest in Odisha's Cuttack where violence broke out while a procession was happening for the immersion of Goddess Durga's idols to mark the end of Durga Puja. (10:46)Lastly, we talk about the promise made by RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav as the Bihar elections approach. (20:04)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda, Ichha Sharma and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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“Push something a millimetre in the private sector, you make an inch of progress. In the public sector, it's a mile of progress.”Subroto Bagchi started his career as a clerk in the Odisha government in 1976, leaving postgraduate studies. Today, eight years after serving at the rank of cabinet minister in the same government, he has certainly changed countless lives, not nameless faces. In this conversation, he passionately shares stories of young men and women from Odisha who overcame generational challenges by getting skilled, gaining not just jobs but identity.While this conversation could have focused on his remarkable journey building Mindtree in 1999 with 9 Co-founders and taking it to IPO, it goes beyond entrepreneurship. It's about stories from hinterland India, seen through the eyes of a founder who spent 16 years in the private sector before serving his home state. Subroto also reflects on India's big picture: instead of just chasing the trillion-dollar goal, we should also focus on improving quality of life for the 94% in the unorganized sector. This episode shares stories beyond metros, it highlights how building scalable solutions in business can translate into meaningful social impact. 0:00  – Trailer1:47 – 10-6-4-2 Method to evaluate ITIs6:15 – Muni Tigga: Locomotive Pilot story9:12 – Basanti Pradhan: Story of 50% of garment workers in Tiruppur from Orissa15:49 – Sumati Nayak: How skills give us identity19:16 – Joy of building Mindtree vs. joy of working in govt20:35 – The difficult stories of people moving away for Jobs23:32 – How Mr.Subroto accepted the Job?31:13 – The story behind “The Day the Chariot Moved”33:26 – How 8 years in hinterland India changed Mr. Subroto37:14 – India vs. Bharat42:04 – India's priorities beyond the $5 trillion economy43:43 – Quality of life for a gig worker in India vs. a developed country45:29 – Reality of 94% India that is unorganised47:50 – What India gives its vocationally trained students?49:09 – Stereotypes about govt, that maybe not true anymore52:03 – The highly efficient & incorrupt politicians54:00 – Where the government has succeeded in delivery?-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Find Mr.Subroto Bagchi's latest book here: The day the Chariot MovedSend us a text

As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation, we are excited to bring to you the second episode of our five part series where we talk about the transformative journey of the NIPUN Bharat Mission.It has been four years since the launch of the Mission and for the first time in two decades we are seeing learning improvements among children. In this episode, we explore how the program has made significant strides in improving literacy and numeracy levels of students in Grades 1-3 across the country. And to get a deeper insight into the progress behind this Mission, we're joined by Parthajeet Das, Project Director for FLN, at CSF and Sambhrant Srivastava, Associate Director for FLN, who have been closely working with state departments of education of Haryana, Madhya Pradesh,Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Assam, Punjab and Odisha, among other states.Hosted and produced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh PawarLink to the first episode of our series with CSF:Episode 2

From community-led forest conservation in Odisha to negotiating at the United Nations, Archana Soreng embodies how lived experience can reshape global climate policy. An Indigenous climate leader from India's Kharia tribe, Archana served on the UN Secretary-General's Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change (2020–2023), is a Skoll World Forum Fellow (2024), and sits on The Rockefeller Foundation's Climate Advisory Council. She works at the intersection of Indigenous knowledge, youth leadership, and climate governance, advocating for policies that honour land rights, protect biodiversity, and include those most affected in decision-making. In this episode, Archana shares how her community's traditions of forest conservation and sustainable living shaped her vision for climate justice. She explains why free, prior and informed consent and genuine participation are essential, and how poorly designed mitigation like ill-planned plantations or large solar projects can harm adaptation and livelihoods. Drawing on her experience from village gatherings to UN climate negotiations, she reflects on overcoming tokenistic representation, breaking barriers to climate finance for youth and Indigenous groups, and the importance of mental well-being in long struggles for environmental justice. From safeguarding culture and language to influencing national climate commitments, Archana offers a grounded, hopeful blueprint for policymakers, funders, and young leaders working toward an inclusive and sustainable climate future.

A newlywed couple in India thought they were opening a wedding gift. Instead, the box exploded—killing a husband, fatally injuring an elderly relative, and leaving a young bride scarred for life. Investigators at first had nothing—no witnesses, no fingerprints, no CCTV. Then, months later, a mysterious letter arrived that cracked the case wide open.Today, we tell you about India's first parcel bomb case—the story of Soumya and Reema, a package that carried death instead of joy, and the shocking motive that led a respected college lecturer, Punjilal Meher, to plan one of the most calculated acts of revenge the country has ever seen.**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you'd like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comMusic:℗ lesfreemusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

Mobile Creches in addition to setting up creches in urban areas, also works in the rural belts of Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh to ensure the children in these belts have access to creches which is the first step towards a brighter future- for the child, the family and the country as a whole.In the fourth episode of our five part series in association with Mobile Creches, Niharika Nanda is in conversation with Chirashree Ghosh, Executive Director, Policy and Partnerships, Mobile Creches and community engagement expert Mukesh Kumar. We will discuss why policy support is essential for Early Childhood Development and the role that is played by grassroot governance structures like Panchayats.Hosted and produced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh PawarLinks to the previous episodes in the series:Episode 1Episode 2Episode 3