Podcasts about raj shukla

In this thought-provoking episode of "The Brand Called You," Ashutosh Garg is joined by the distinguished Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla, a former Indian Army Commander and a noted thinker in strategic military affairs. Join us as we delve into the complexities of national security, the evolving geopolitical landscape, and the critical role of technology in modern warfare. Lt. Gen. Shukla discusses India's national security challenges, the implications of geopolitical relationships, and the transformative power of emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, and drones.

In this episode of Bharatvaarta, host Kamal Madishetty dives into the evolving landscape of security and military strategy with distinguished veteran Lt. General Raj Shukla. With over four decades of service experience, General Shukla discusses the profound changes in the nature of warfare, the importance of technology and adaptability in modern combat, and the strategic priorities for India amidst complex global geopolitics. The conversation covers a range of topics including cyber warfare, space, hybrid warfare, the military-industrial complex, and the significant role of innovation in defense. General Shukla also emphasizes the critical need for robust national security measures, strategic deterrence, and the importance of integrating civilian and military efforts through a comprehensive national security outlook. This insightful episode provides a deep understanding of the challenges and future directions for India's defense and strategic landscape. Topics: 00:00 Sneak peak 01:21 Introduction 02:43 Discussion on Military Modernization 05:20 Impact of Drones and Technology in Warfare 07:56 Geopolitical Realities and National Security 10:45 Limiting China's Rise 17:34 Non-Traditional Security Threats 23:02 Tech innovation and military 29:56 Welfare of Veterans and Resource Allocation 38:47 Integration and Reforms in the Military 47:21 Strategic Deterrence and Military Assets 50:11 Beyond the Border: Expanding Deterrence 54:06 Space and Cyber Warfare Priorities 56:07 The Deep and Sophisticated China Challenge 57:47 China's Military and Economic Strategies 01:04:59 The Importance of Fail-Proof Deterrence 01:11:10 The CREEC Axis: A Grim Challenge 01:22:38 Strengthening National Security

India's quest for military modernization has been marked by significant reforms in recent years. In this episode, Raj Shukla provides insights into the progress and challenges faced in this transformation. He highlights the importance of technological integration, jointness, and civil-military fusion in strengthening India's deterrence.The conversation delves into the need for a comprehensive national security makeover, emphasizing reforms like integrated theater commands, and a cultural transformation in civil-military relations. Shukla also discusses the impact of geopolitical shifts, particularly the rise of China, on India's strategic imperatives.How have reforms fared over the past ten years? What is the way forward for defense industry, tri-service jointness, and civil-military relations? Does India's nuclear posture need a rethink?  Does it need to raise new forces in the emerging domains of space and cyber?Episode ContributorsRaj Shukla is a member of the Union Public Service Commission, Government of India, and a former general officer commanding in chief of the Indian Army's Army Training Command (ARTRAC). With over four decades of distinguished service, he has a deep interest in strategic military affairs and is a distinguished fellow at the Center for Land Warfare Studies.Yahoo: rajshukla35@yahoo.comYouTube: @LtGenRajShuklaInstagram: @ltgenrajshuklaTwitter: @Gen_RajshuklaFacebook: @Raj ShuklaSaheb Singh Chadha is a research analyst in the Security Studies Program at Carnegie India. His research focuses on China's foreign and security policies, India-China relations, and India's military modernization. He is broadly interested in the geopolitics of South Asia and the Indo-Pacific. He is also a researcher on a project examining the nature and dynamics of cross-border violence and its impact on civilian communities. Twitter: @SahebSChadhaAdditional ReadingsThe Absent Dialogue: Politicians, Bureaucrats, and the Military in India by Anit Mukherjee Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie JacbosenFrom Surprise To Reckoning: The Kargil Review Committee Report What is Shekatkar Report, Defence Ministry's First Order of Business After Lockdown by Snehesh Alex PhillipNaresh Chandra Task Force's Report on National Security: An Appraisal by Nitin GokhaleMOMENTOUS CHANGES: Defence Reforms, Military Transformation, and India's New Strategic Posture by Anit Mukherjee, Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Nishant Rajeev Every two weeks, Interpreting India brings you diverse voices from India and around the world to explore the critical questions shaping the nation's future. We delve into how technology, the economy, and foreign policy intertwine to influence India's relationship with the global stage.As a Carnegie India production, hosted by Carnegie scholars, Interpreting India, a Carnegie India production, provides insightful perspectives and cutting-edge by tackling the defining questions that chart India's course through the next decade.Stay tuned for thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and a deeper understanding of India's place in the world.Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review to join the conversation and be part of Interpreting India's journey.

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Raj Shukla joins the Bardtenders to talk about the show "Drink Masters", competition bartending, and his years in the hospitality industry. ----------Raj Shukla's passion for spirits and cocktails has set him apart in the bar and cocktail world - locally, nationally, and now globally. In Fort Wayne, Indiana he has designed and crafted exceptional cocktails at places such as Copper Spoon and Mercado. Raj has competed in andwon numerous cocktail competitions within the Midwest and across the US. Most recently Raj was featured in the new Netflix series - Drink Masters. Drink Masters is a new and first of its kind cocktail competition show featuring 12 of North Americas Top Bartenders and is streaming now on Netflix.  Raj has yet to cure cancer, but has definitely cured marriages, relationships, sobriety, anddoubts of morality with his particular set of skills. When he is not behind the stickyou can find Raj teaching couples and group cocktail classes, hosting bourbon and whiskey tastings, as well as bartending at pop-up bars and private events aroundthe region----------Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to! 

When the Cocktail Doctors meet a world renown mixologist, the only thing to do is make him drinks.  Raj Shukla from Netflix's "Drink Masters" joins us once again, this time giving some tips on what we can do to elevate our cocktail game.  The teachers become the students, so to speak. If you are familiar with our "Cocktail Doctor" segment, Anthony and Troy usually take listener-submitted cocktails and "doctor" them up, in hopes of helping people at home elevate their home bartending techniques.  Well, being the humble gentleman that we are, we thought this would be a great opportunity to have Raj take us back to school and teach us a thing or two.If you have not checked out Drink Masters yet on Netflix, go give it a watch.  And if you are local here in Fort Wayne, keep an eye on some pop-up events where you can catch Raj showing off his skills and making some of the most elevated drinks this city has ever seen.Cocktails of the Day: Clarified Pumpkin Spice Latte Milk Punch, "Rye-der" Dye SourThe "Rye-der" Dye Sour:RyeApple CiderLemonSalted Caramel SyrupPecan Liqueur Ango BittersEgg WhiteFresh Grated NutmegVisit our Instagram @stinkerdrinkerthinker for a full video on how to make the PSL Milk PunchWhile you are over there, please enter our "4 Weeks of Whiskey" Giveaway event!  Launching later today, we are giving away something cool EVERY week of December, and have a month long raffle for a bottle of Weller 12.Have an original cocktail recipe that needs some extra love?  Head over to StinkerDrinkerThinker.com and submit it to the Cocktail Doctors!Cheers!  And thanks for the support!

Today's guest is Raj Shukla, VP, Head AI & Machine Learning at SymphonyAI in Palo Alto, California. Founded in 2017, SymphonyAI are building the leading AI SaaS company for enterprise transformation across the most critical industry sectors. They provide focused AI applications designed to rapidly solve challenging business problems and deliver breakthrough insights, increasing operational efficiencies and growing revenue for customers. Raj is experienced at building at-scale, cloud-native products and Machine Learning applications that drive customer and business value. He has led Engineering and Applied Science teams that have built new revenue streams, driven product differentiation and achieved infrastructure efficiencies at scale. After nearly 14 years with Microsoft, Raj joined SymphonyAI in August 2022 where he leads core ML Engineering and AI platform teams, and heads the Incubation efforts aimed at tapping new markets and creating new revenue streams. In the episode, Raj will chat about: His background & previous work with Microsoft, The interesting work they do at SymphonyAI, His role and responsibilities as the VP of AI & ML, An insight into the day-to-day life of the Data Science team, Helping companies stay up to date with the fast-paced AI landscape, and Why SymphonyAI is a great place to work

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!  Before making his way on to the Netflix hit series, "Drink Masters", Raj Shukla became somewhat of a local legend behind the stick here in Fort Wayne.  Today, he joins us for a special Thanksgiving episode making us one of his signature Turkey Day cocktails, "All the Fixin's".   The Fort Wayne bar scene has grown exponentially in the last 5 years, and honestly would not be what it is without Raj.As a hospitality professional and veteran bartender, Raj's passion for spirits and cocktails has set him apart in the bar and cocktail world - locally, nationally, and now globally. In Fort Wayne, he has designed and crafted exceptional cocktails at places such as Copper Spoon and Mercado. Raj has competed in and won numerous cocktail competitions within the Midwest and across the US. Most recently, Raj was featured in the new Netflix series - Drink Masters. Drink Masters is a new – and the first of its kind – cocktail competition show featuring 12 of North America's top bartenders and is streaming now on Netflix.When he's not behind the stick, you can find Raj teaching couples and group cocktail classes, hosting bourbon and whiskey tastings, as well as bartending at pop-up bars and private events around the region. Accolades:-Drink Masters Season 1 - Netflix-United States Bartenders' Guild World Class Competition Top 5 Bartender in the US (2021)-USBG World Class Midwest Regional Finalist Top 10 (2022)-Executive Bourbon Steward Certification by Brown-Forman and Stave & Thief Society-Guest Bartender at the PGA The Players Tournament at TPC Sawgrass (2022)-Featured in Esquire Magazine (2022)-BarSmarts Certified by Pernod-RicardThanks again, enjoy your holiday, and cheers!

Hosts Josef Zimmerman and Ian Anderson talk to Raj Shukla about his time his award winning bar skill and philosophies.

(Consider contributing to Inside Stories to help us cover our production costs:  https://www.rubinjen.com/the-podcast.html)Raj Shukla tells a story about his daughter, who has down syndrome, and how she taught him to be more open to the possibilities in life. President Obama makes a cameo appearance in the story. We talked about how Raj uses storytelling in his work with the River Alliance.   (Audio recording by Oddly Arranged Media.)

We listen to a story Raj Shukla told at the Moth in Madison StorySlam in 2019, explore the themes in the story and discuss how he crafted the story. (Audio recording by Oddly Arranged Media.)

Raj Shukla, candidate for Mayor, explains their qualifications for this office and why they are running.

Raj Shukla, candidate for Mayor, explains their qualifications for this office and why they are running.

Today, over 100 U.S. cities have made formal commitments to 100 percent renewable energy. In our seventh episode of the Voices of 100% series from Local Energy Rules, we highlight how Madison, Wis., is pushing their coal-heavy, investor-owned utility to change its ways. Raj Shukla, chair of the Sustainable Madison Committee, shares lessons for how cities can advance local climate action and renewable power goals by putting pressure on their incumbent utilities.… Read More

Five candidates are running to become Madison's next mayor. Hear from each of the candidates themselves on their vision for Madison's future. They will be asked about issues important to Madison residents, ranging from transportation, housing, safety, environment, criminal justice, immigration, and others. Madison Mayoral Candidates are: Maurice Cheeks, Nick Hart, Satya Rhodes-Conway, Raj Shukla, and Paul Soglin Co-sponsors: Wisconsin Revolution, Dane County, ACLU People Power -Dane County, Affordable Housing Action Alliance, Family Farm Defenders, First Unitarian Society Social Justice Ministry, Indivisible Madison, The Peregrine Forum, Madison Area Bus Advocates, Madison Bikes, Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice, Wisconsin Network for Peace Justice & Sustainability, and 350 Madison Climate Action Team

On the first episode of this podcast mini-series on the mayor race in Madison, we speak with Raj Shukla, the executive director of River Alliance of Wisconsin and chair of the Sustainable Madison Committee. Support the show.

We do a deep dive into the environmental trap that will be set if Scott Walker's Foxconn swindle is approved. We welcome Kerry Schumann, executive director of the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters and Raj Shukla, executive director of The River Alliance of Wisconsin, to discuss the gutting of environmental standards for the benefit of one multinational corporation. We also look at the developing split between the Assembly and Senate on Foxconn and how this issue will impact the Democratic candidates for governor. Jorna exposes Sen. Ron Johnson’s ridiculous comments about John McCain’s vote to kill TrumpCare in the Senate and we look forward to our “BadgerCare for all” campaign to expand access to affordable healthcare in Wisconsin.