Podcasts about Rajasthan

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First, we speak to The Indian Express' Hamza Khan about how a network of scamsters allegedly diverted funds from flagship welfare schemes like PM-Kisan in Rajasthan, roping in thousands of illegal beneficiaries.Next, The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi and Nikhila Henry explain a ricin-linked bioterror investigation that began in Gujarat and has now been handed over to the National Investigation Agency. (15:20)And in the end, we look at why NCERT has withdrawn its newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook after objections were raised over a section discussing corruption in the judiciary. (26:00)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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First, The Indian Express' Harish Damodaran explains how the India–US trade deal could affect Indian farmers, and which US products may find a larger market in India.Next, The Indian Express' Parul Kulshrestha reports on how government school teachers in Rajasthan are using their own money to build makeshift classrooms so that children in their area can continue studying (10:02).And finally, The Indian Express' Pavneet Singh Chadha talks about how the Goa Police plans to act against men who take photographs of women without their consent (19:26).Hosted by Shashank BhargavaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar 

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Kites, Camels & Courage: A Rajasthani Adventure Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: राजस्थान की सुनहरी रेत पर सर्दियों की धूप बिखरी हुई थी।En: On the golden sands of Rajasthan, the winter sun was spread out.Hi: मकर संक्रांति का त्योहार जोर-शोर से मनाया जा रहा था।En: The festival of Makar Sankranti was being celebrated with great enthusiasm.Hi: अंबर में रंग-बिरंगी पतंगें सूरज के साथ झिलमिला रही थीं।En: In the sky, colorful kites were shimmering alongside the sun.Hi: वहीं, अरजुन, मीरा और रवि अपनी छुट्टियों का आनंद लेने राजस्थान आए थे।En: Meanwhile, Arjun, Meera, and Ravi had come to Rajasthan to enjoy their holidays.Hi: लेकिन एक छोटी सी गड़बड़ी ने उनकी यात्रा को रोमांचक अनुभव में बदल दिया।En: But a small mishap turned their journey into an adventurous experience.Hi: अरजुन, जो हमेशा चैलेंजेस को पसंद करता था, ने इस बार बिना ज्यादा सोच-विचार के ऊंट सफारी बुक कर दी थी।En: Arjun, who always liked challenges, booked a camel safari this time without much thought.Hi: उन्हें यह ध्यान नहीं था कि यही समय पतंग उत्सव का भी था।En: He had not considered that it was also the time for the kite festival.Hi: जैसे ही वो ऊंटों पर बैठे, चारों ओर फैलती पतंगों और लहराती डोरियों के बीच उनकी सफारी ने मुश्किलों का सामना करना शुरू कर दिया।En: As soon as they mounted the camels, their safari began to face difficulties amidst the spreading kites and waving strings.Hi: ऊंट भी बार-बार इन रंगीन पतंगों और डोरियों से थक रहे थे।En: The camels, too, were getting tired of these colorful kites and strings repeatedly.Hi: माहौल में अफरा-तफरी थी।En: There was chaos in the atmosphere.Hi: मीरा ने चिंता व्यक्त की, "अरजुन, यह सब बहुत खतरनाक लग रहा है।"En: Meera expressed her concern, "Arjun, this all seems very dangerous."Hi: तभी रवि बोला, "हमें तुरंत इसे रोककर प्लान के अनुसार चलना चाहिए।"En: Then Ravi said, "We must stop this immediately and proceed according to the plan."Hi: लेकिन अरजुन को यह स्थिरता पसंद नहीं आई।En: But Arjun did not like this stability.Hi: उसने अचानक एक साहसी निर्णय लिया।En: He suddenly made a daring decision.Hi: उन्होंने कहा, "क्यूं न हम इस काइयट फेस्टिवल का हिस्सा बन जाएं और पतंग उड़ाएं?"En: He said, "Why don't we become a part of this kite festival and fly kites?"Hi: मीरा और रवि पहले तो हिचकिचाए, लेकिन अरजुन के उत्साह ने उन्हें भी प्रेरित कर दिया।En: Meera and Ravi hesitated at first, but Arjun's enthusiasm inspired them too.Hi: वे सब ऊंटों से उतरकर वहाँ मौजूद दुकानदार से बड़ी और रंग-बिरंगी पतंग खरीदने चले गए।En: They all got off the camels and went to a nearby vendor to buy large and colorful kites.Hi: कुछ ही देर में, उन्होंने अपनी पतंग को आकाश में उड़ा दिया।En: In no time, they launched their kite into the sky.Hi: यह पतंग बाकी सबकी तरह साधारण नहीं थी; यह विशाल और आकर्षक थी।En: This kite was not ordinary like the others; it was huge and captivating.Hi: जल्द ही उनकी पतंग अन्य पतंगों के बीच फसकर मुख्य पतंग के साथ उलझ गई।En: Soon their kite got tangled among others and got stuck with the main kite.Hi: यह हास्यपूर्ण और आकर्षक दृश्य बन गया जिसे आसपास के लोग देखने लगे।En: It became a humorous and captivating scene that people around started to watch.Hi: पतंग उत्सव के आयोजक भी वहाँ आ गए और इस अजीबोगरीब परिस्थिति को देख मुस्कराने लगे।En: The organizers of the kite festival also arrived there and smiled at this bizarre situation.Hi: इस पूरे हादसे ने उत्सव को और भी रोमांचक बना दिया।En: This entire episode added more excitement to the festival.Hi: अरजुन का साहसी प्रयास सफल रहा।En: Arjun's daring attempt was successful.Hi: यह घटना लोकल न्यूज़ में पहुँची और उनकी पतंग को मुक्तता और मस्ती का प्रतीक बताया गया।En: This event reached local news and their kite was described as a symbol of freedom and fun.Hi: अब अरजुन की यह अचानक निर्णय लेने की कला मीरा को भी पसंद आ गई।En: Now Meera also liked Arjun's sudden decision-making skills.Hi: उसने पहली बार अरजुन की इस बेफिक्रे दृष्टिकोण को सराहा।En: For the first time, she appreciated Arjun's carefree attitude.Hi: इस छुट्टी ने अरजुन को यह सिखाया कि कभी-कभी बिना योजना बनाए चलना भी फलदायी साबित हो सकता है।En: This holiday taught Arjun that sometimes going without a plan can also prove fruitful.Hi: वहीं, मीरा ने अरजुन में एक नई झलक देखी, जिससे उनके बीच एक नई समझदारी और आकर्षण की शुरुआत हुई।En: Meanwhile, Meera saw a new side of Arjun, which led to a new understanding and attraction between them.Hi: राजस्थान की सुनहरी रेत के साथ, उनकी ये यादें भी अब हमेशा के लिए उनकी ज़िंदगी में सुनहरी बन गईं।En: Along with the golden sands of Rajasthan, these memories also became golden in their lives forever. Vocabulary Words:shimmering: झिलमिलाmishap: गड़बड़ीenthusiasm: उत्साहventuring: निकलनाtangled: उलझीbizarre: अजीबोगरीबcaptivating: आकर्षकdaring: साहसीchaos: अफरा-तफरीstability: स्थिरताvendor: दुकानदारhumorous: हास्यपूर्णappreciated: सराहाcarefree: बेफिक्रेfruitful: फलदायीgleam: झलकadventurous: रोमांचकmount: सवार होनाstrings: डोरियाँproceed: आगे बढ़नाorganizers: आयोजकepisode: हादसेsymbol: प्रतीकdecided: निर्णय लियाexpresed: व्यक्त कीamidst: बीचfestival: उत्सवkite: पतंगradiant: सुनहरीconcerning: चिंता

Mishra has served twice as UP BJP president, and three terms as Rajya Sabha member. He was a Union minister from 2014 to 2017, and has been governor of Himachal and Rajasthan.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/kalraj-mishra-how-the-bjp-old-timer-brahmin-flag-bearer-is-stirring-the-political-pot-in-up/2847146/

Nestled at the edge of the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, India, the ruins of Bhangarh Fort have earned a reputation so chilling that visitors are legally forbidden from entering after sunset. Declared one of the most haunted locations in the world, this 17th-century fort is wrapped in legends of curses, obsession, and restless spirits.In this episode of Lurk, we explore the rise and fall of Bhangarh Fort—from its royal origins under the Kachwaha dynasty to the eerie silence that now blankets its temples, palaces, and marketplaces. Locals whisper of shadowy figures, disembodied screams, sudden drops in temperature, and an overwhelming sense of dread felt by those who linger too long.At the heart of the haunting are two enduring legends: • A powerful curse laid by a holy ascetic after his land was violated • A sorcerer whose obsession with a princess may have doomed an entire cityWe'll examine how these stories intertwine with historical records, why the Archaeological Survey of India enforces strict nighttime bans, and what modern investigators and visitors claim to have experienced among the ruins.Is Bhangarh Fort truly cursed—or is fear itself the most powerful force haunting its walls?Press play, and step carefully. Some places don't like to be remembered.Subscribe & Follow:Don't miss future episodes of Lurk! Follow us on Spotify Apple Podcasts etc. and hit that subscribe button.Join the conversation: Follow us on social media for updates, discussions, and to share your thoughts on this case.Lurk on FacebookLurk on TwitterLurk on InstagramWe have a new Facebook Group join in the discussion! Lurk Podcast Facebook GroupNew Merch Store!We are also now found on YouTube- Lurk on YouTubeBackground Music Royalty and Copyright Free MusicIntro and Outro music purchased through  AudioJunglewith Music Broadcast License (1 Million)Send us a textSupport the show

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Clay, Craft, and Change: Arjun's Artistic Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-04-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: राजस्थान के एक छोटे से गाँव में, जहाँ मिट्टी के घरों की कतारें सजीव चित्रों जैसी लगती थीं, वहीं एक छोटी सी कार्यशाला थी।En: In a small village in Rajasthan, where rows of mud houses looked like living paintings, there was a small workshop.Hi: इस कार्यशाला में अरजुन नाम का एक युवा कुम्हार अपनी कलात्मकता की नई ऊँचाईयों को छूने की कोशिश कर रहा था।En: In this workshop, a young potter named Arjun was trying to reach new heights of artistic skill.Hi: वह अपने काम में बहुत कुशल था।En: He was very skilled at his work.Hi: उसकी उंगलियों से मिट्टी जैसे जादू की तरह रूप ले लेती थी, पर उसके मन में हमेशा एक चिंता रहती थी - क्या उसका यह शिल्प आज के नए समय में जीवित रह पाएगा?En: It was as if clay took shape like magic in his fingers, but there was always a concern in his mind—would his craft survive in the new times of today?Hi: सर्दियों का मौसम था।En: It was winter.Hi: हवाएं ठंडी थीं पर मीठी थीं।En: The winds were cold yet sweet.Hi: वसंत पंचमी की तैयारी ने गाँव को उल्लास से भर दिया था।En: The preparations for Vasant Panchami had filled the village with excitement.Hi: यह त्योहार वसंत ऋतु के आगमन का कारण भी था, और साथ ही नई उम्मीदों के फूल भी खिलाता था।En: This festival was both the reason for the arrival of the spring season and a time for new hopes to blossom.Hi: अरजुन के साथ उसकी पत्नी मीरा और उसका मित्र रवि कार्यशाला में काम करते थे।En: Arjun worked in the workshop with his wife Meera and his friend Ravi.Hi: मीरा उत्साह से भरी हुई थी।En: Meera was full of enthusiasm.Hi: उसने अरजुन को सलाह दी, "हमारी कला में कुछ आधुनिक तत्व जोड़ते हैं, ताकि लोगों की नज़र इस पर पड़े।En: She advised Arjun, "Let's add some modern elements to our art so that it catches people's attention."Hi: "अरजुन की समस्या यह थी कि उसके पास साधनों की बहुत कमी थी।En: Arjun's problem was that he had a shortage of resources.Hi: मिट्टी खुद से खानी पड़ती थी, और साधारण उपकरणों के साथ बेहतरीन कला बनाना एक चुनौती था।En: He had to procure the clay himself and creating exquisite art with basic tools was a challenge.Hi: इस सोच पर चलते हुए, उसने निर्णय लिया कि वह स्थानीय, प्राकृतिक मिट्टी का उपयोग करेगा।En: Contemplating this, he decided he would use local, natural clay.Hi: वह अपने बर्तनों पर परंपरागत डिज़ाइन के साथ आधुनिक स्वरूप भी देने की कोशिश करेगा।En: He would try to blend traditional designs with modern forms in his pots.Hi: त्योहार के दिन, पूरा गाँव मेला में उमड़ पड़ा।En: On the day of the festival, the entire village gathered at the fair.Hi: चारों ओर रंगों की छटा बिखरी हुई थी।En: Colors were spread all around.Hi: अरजुन ने अपनी नयी कला का संग्रह प्रदर्शित किया।En: Arjun displayed his collection of new art.Hi: उसके बर्तन सिर्फ मिट्टी नहीं थे, वे उसकी आत्मा की अभिव्यक्ति थे।En: His pots were not just clay; they were expressions of his soul.Hi: जैसे-जैसे लोग उसके संग्रह को देखते गए, उनकी आँखें चमक उठी।En: As people looked at his collection, their eyes lit up.Hi: बर्तनों पर सुन्दर चित्रकारी और कुछ अनोखे डिज़ाइन ने सभी का मन मोह लिया।En: The beautiful paintings and some unique designs on the pots charmed everyone.Hi: अरजुन की नई कला सफल रही।En: Arjun's new art was successful.Hi: लोगों ने उसके काम की खूब तारीफ की और कई लोगों ने उसके बर्तन खरीद भी लिए।En: People praised his work greatly, and many even bought his pots.Hi: यह देखकर उसके दिल की सारी चिंताएँ धुल गईं।En: Seeing this, all his worries melted away.Hi: उसके कार्यशाला में नये कारीगर जुड़ने लगे और अब वह अन्य कलात्मक विचारों के साथ काम करने की योजना बना रहा था।En: New artisans began joining his workshop, and he was now planning to work with other artistic ideas.Hi: उसके दिल में एक नया जोश भर आया।En: A new zeal filled his heart.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि परंपरा को सुरक्षित रखते हुए नवाचार करना कितना महत्वपूर्ण था।En: He realized how important it was to innovate while preserving tradition.Hi: इस वसंत पंचमी ने न केवल गाँव के लिए खुशियां लाई, बल्कि अरजुन के लिए नई उम्मीदों और विश्वास का एक नया दिन भी उगाया।En: This Vasant Panchami not only brought happiness to the village but also ushered in a new day of hope and confidence for Arjun. Vocabulary Words:village: गाँवworkshop: कार्यशालाpotter: कुम्हारartistic: कलात्मकconcern: चिंताsurvive: जीवित रहनाskilled: कुशलwinter: सर्दियोंsweet: मीठीpreparations: तैयारीexcitement: उल्लासenthusiasm: उत्साहmodern: आधुनिकelements: तत्वresources: साधनprocure: खरीदनाexquisite: बेहतरीनtraditional: परंपरागतblend: मिश्रणentire: पूराgathered: उमड़ पड़ाfair: मेलाpaintings: चित्रकारीunique: अनोखाzeal: जोशinnovate: नवाचारpreserving: सुरक्षित रखनाushered: उगायाconfidence: विश्वासexpressions: अभिव्यक्ति

The Rajasthan Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has issued “leave India” notices to two British nationals for allegedly pasting political stickers in public places in Pushkar. So what led to the action against the foreign tourists?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus grand Etat de lʹInde et aussi le plus visité, le Rajasthan est le pays des maharajas, un mot synonyme de merveilleux, de luxe et de palais somptueux. Il compte de nombreuses villes, parmi lesquelles, Udaïpur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer ou encore Jaïpur. Monumental vous propose de les découvrir avec Annie Sorrel, autrice du livre " Rajasthan, des citadelles du désert à la douceur du Mewar " aux éditions Olizane

A top Russian archaeologist is currently under arrest in Poland. Alexander Butyagin is waiting for courts to decide on a request from Ukraine for him to be extradited. He is a scholar at the Hermitage, Russia's largest art museum in St Petersburg, and has been digging in an ancient site in Crimea since 1999. Ukrainian authorities claim that he is criminally damaging and looting the site, making the most of Russian occupation, Butyagin himself denies all charges. It is a story that Grigor Atenesian of BBC Russian has been looking into.The Kalbeliya community is a nomadic tribe from Rajasthan in India, known for its distinctive folk music and the Kalbeliya dance form. Traditionally, Kalbeliya families have led a nomadic life, though some have settled permanently over the years. They follow a type of Hinduism in which burial, rather than cremation, is a religious requirement after death. Community members say that even those who are settled often do not have legal access to land for burial, leaving families struggling to perform last rites. Ashay Yegde, who reports for the BBC in India, recently travelled to meet the Kalbeliya to hear their story. AI-generated caricatures of middle-aged men decked out in street wear, clutching an iPhone have gone viral on social media in South Korea. They are being called 'Young 40s' by younger generations. Teasing of an older person is very unusual in South Korea, where age difference, even by a year, forms the basis of social hierarchy. But the Young 40 memes also represent Korean youth's growing scepticism of this reverence for elders. Hyojung Kim of BBC Korean has been looking into the internet phenomenon, and shares what it tells us about South Korean society today. This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world. Presented by Faranak AmidiProduced by Laura Thomas and Caroline Ferguson (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Aarav's Triumph: Weaving Culture into Debate Victory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-01-31-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दी की ठंडी सुबह थी।En: It was a cold winter morning.Hi: राजस्थान के एक गाँव के स्कूल की लाइब्रेरी का माहौल पहले से ही उत्साह से भरा हुआ था।En: The atmosphere of the library in a village school in Rajasthan was already filled with excitement.Hi: छोटी खिड़कियों से ठंडी हवा अन्दर आ रही थी।En: Cold air was coming in through the small windows.Hi: ज़मीन पर बिछी दरियाँ और लकड़ी की पुरानी पुस्तकों से भरी शेल्फ़ ने इस जगह को बहुत ही खास बना रखा था।En: The rugs laid on the ground and the shelves filled with old wooden books made this place very special.Hi: यहीं पर आरव अपनी दुनिया में खोया हुआ था।En: Here, Aarav was lost in his own world.Hi: उसकी आँखों में एक ही धुन थी - आने वाले इंटर-स्कूल डिबेट कॉम्पिटिशन को जीतना।En: His eyes focused on only one thing - to win the upcoming inter-school debate competition.Hi: आरव का सपना था कि वह उस प्रतियोगिता में जीत हासिल करे और अपने स्कूल का नाम रोशन करे।En: Aarav's dream was to achieve victory in that competition and bring glory to his school.Hi: लेकिन हाल ही में एक शिक्षक की आलोचना ने उसके आत्मविश्वास को हिला दिया था।En: But recently, a teacher's criticism had shaken his confidence.Hi: उसके मन में कई सवाल थे।En: He had many questions in his mind.Hi: क्या वह इतनी बड़ी जिम्मेदारी को संभाल पाएगा?En: Could he handle such a big responsibility?Hi: आरव का एक अच्छा दोस्त था - प्रिया।En: Aarav had a good friend - Priya.Hi: प्रिया के साथ उसकी सहेली रीमा भी थी।En: With Priya, there was her friend Reema as well.Hi: ये दोनों हमेशा आरव की मदद करती थीं।En: Both of them always helped Aarav.Hi: उन्होंने आरव को एक सुझाव दिया, "तुम्हें अपनी बात में स्थानीय सांस्कृतिक तत्वों को जोड़ना चाहिए।En: They suggested to him, "You should incorporate local cultural elements into your argument.Hi: इससे तुम्हारा तर्क और मजबूत बनेगा।En: That will make your reasoning stronger."Hi: "आरव ने उन दोनों की बात पर गौर किया।En: Aarav considered what they said.Hi: वह लाइब्रेरी में अलग-अलग किताबों में स्थानीय कहानियां और संस्कृति के बारे में पढ़ने लगा।En: He started reading different books in the library about local stories and culture.Hi: धीरे-धीरे, उसे अपने तर्क को और अधिक मजबूत करने के लिए नए विचार मिलने लगे।En: Slowly, he began to find new ideas to strengthen his argument.Hi: उसने प्रिया और रीमा की मदद से एक नई योजना बनाई।En: With the help of Priya and Reema, he devised a new plan.Hi: फिर आया प्रतियोगिता का दिन।En: Then came the day of the competition.Hi: मंच पर खड़े होकर, आरव ने पहली बार उस भीड़ का सामना किया।En: Standing on the stage, Aarav faced that crowd for the first time.Hi: उसने धीरे-धीरे बोलना शुरू किया, उसकी आवाज़ में आत्मविश्वास झलक रहा था।En: He began to speak slowly, and confidence echoed in his voice.Hi: लेकिन, जब उनके विरोधी ने एक मुश्किल सवाल पूछा, तो वह थोड़ी देर के लिए चौंक गया।En: But when their opponent asked a difficult question, he was startled for a moment.Hi: फिर, आरव ने एक गहरी सांस ली और उसने स्थानीय कहानियों और उदाहरणों का सहारा लिया।En: Then, Aarav took a deep breath and relied on local stories and examples.Hi: उसने अपनी टीम के विचारों को साझा किया और रीमा तथा प्रिया के दिए गए सुझावों को अपनी बात में शामिल किया।En: He shared his team's ideas and included the suggestions given by Reema and Priya in his speech.Hi: प्रतियोगिता के अंत में, जब परिणाम घोषित किया गया, तो आरव के चेहरे पर एक उज्ज्वल मुस्कान थी।En: At the end of the competition, when the results were announced, there was a bright smile on Aarav's face.Hi: उनके स्कूल ने प्रतियोगिता जीत ली थी।En: Their school had won the competition.Hi: यह उसकी अकेले की जीत नहीं थी, यह उनकी टीम की जीत थी।En: It wasn't just his personal victory; it was a victory for their team.Hi: सहयोग और सांस्कृतिक गर्व से आरव के चेहरे पर आत्मविश्वास की नई चमक आई थी।En: Aarav's face shone with newfound confidence from collaboration and cultural pride.Hi: आज उसने सीखा कि मिलकर काम करने और अपनी जड़ों से जुड़कर हम किसी भी चुनौती का सामना कर सकते हैं।En: Today, he learned that by working together and staying connected to our roots, we can face any challenge.Hi: लाइब्रेरी के उन पुराने किताबों ने आरव को नई दिशा दिखाई और उसने जीत के साथ अपनी यात्रा पूरी की।En: Those old books in the library showed Aarav a new direction, and he completed his journey with victory. Vocabulary Words:atmosphere: माहौलexcitement: उत्साहcriticism: आलोचनाconfidence: आत्मविश्वासresponsibility: जिम्मेदारीincorporate: जोड़नाargument: तर्कstories: कहानियांstrengthen: मजबूतdevised: बनाईopponent: विरोधीstartled: चौंकexamples: उदाहरणvictory: जीतcollaboration: सहयोगcultural: सांस्कृतिकpride: गर्वjourney: यात्राglory: रोशनsuggestions: सुझावfaced: सामनाannounced: घोषितcrowd: भीड़breathed: सांस लीelements: तत्वोंstage: मंचshelves: शेल्फ़rugs: दरियाँbrilliant: उज्ज्वलroots: जड़ों

pWotD Episode 3189: Border 2 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 350,223 views on Saturday, 24 January 2026 our article of the day is Border 2.Border 2 is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language epic action war film co-written and directed by Anurag Singh. A standalone sequel to J. P. Dutta's 1997 film Border, it is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J. P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta under the banners of T-Series Films and J. P. Films.Set against the backdrop of the India–Pakistan war of 1971, the film serves as a multi-front war drama, expanding the scope of its predecessor by featuring the combined operations of the Indian Armed Forces – Army, Air Force, and Navy. Sunny Deol returns as the central protagonist, leading an ensemble cast that includes co-leads Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. The film also features Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana in pivotal roles.The project was officially announced on June 13, 2024, marking the 27th anniversary of the first film. Filming commenced in early 2025 across diverse military locations including Jhansi Cantonment, Babina Cantonment, National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, and undisclosed air and naval bases. To ensure technical authenticity, the production utilized real-world defense installations, including the INS Vikrant, and filmed gruelling combat sequences in the plains of Punjab, the rugged terrains of Uttarakhand and the deserts of Rajasthan. Border 2 was theatrically released on 23 January 2026, coinciding with the Republic Day weekend.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:12 UTC on Sunday, 25 January 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Border 2 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 neural Joey.

Welcome to Moment of Silence x Desi Crime: The Last Sleepover.Remember those sleepovers where you stayed up way too late; swapping rumours, gossiping, and trying to spook your best friends with scary stories? This is our attempt to take you back to that feeling. Hosted by Aishwarya Singh, Aryaan Misra, Naina Bhan and Sakshi Shivdasani, this crossover slumber party takes you on a ride: Do ghosts exist? Does a bad date count as a paranormal experience? Is real life scarier or the afterlife? And who exactly is haunting the MOS studio? Featuring a woman with many names, a first date from hell, and a curse that came back to haunt a family - we're bringing you a whole bunch of nightmares, strange encounters, and simple horrors otherwise known as human dating. And because no sleepover is complete without summoning a spirit, a special segment called Afterlife Advice: where we try our hand at paranormal activity and answer your relationship dilemmas with a little help from our resident ghost. Dim the lights, grab a blanket + a hot bowl of something yum (and don't forget to check under your bed for monsters). Sweet dreams.P.S: Drop a boo in the comments if you liked this episode + subscribe!!Aishwarya & Naina's PJ sets - https://www.shopmauve.in/collections/pyjama-setsChaptering- (00:00) – Something creepy went down in Lonavala(00:20)– Welcome to The Last Sleepover(01:42) – High school rumours: trips, condoms & drugs (04:25) – Touring haunted properties(04:40) – Desi Crime's haunted trip to Rajasthan(07:07) – Revenge of a camera-shy spirit(08:37) – Sushi barking at ghost from 2–3 AM (11:20) – Story 1: The girl with many names(17:54) – Story 2: First date fate(26:58) – Story 3: A highway accident that awakened a sixth sense(34:13) – Story 4: Things you should probably reveal early on a first date(39:16)– Story 5: Vengeful spirit: a pilgrimage turned nightmare(49:38) – Would you rather know how you die or when you die?(50:50) – Afterlife advice nobody asked for(57:47) – Like, share, subscribe & summon us againCredits: Follow MoS on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/?hl=enFor Desi Crime on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desicrime/Aishwarya - Co-host, true crime fanatic and self-proclaimed best true crime podcaster https://www.instagram.com/aishwaryasinghs/Aryaan - Co-host, the straight guy that manipulated his way into the girl's sleepover https://www.instagram.com/aryaanmisra/Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinkerhttps://www.instagram.com/nainabee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina's overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinkinghttps://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Director + Research & Writing - Aashna Sharmahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179/Creative direction- Natascha Mehrahttps://www.instagram.com/natascha.zi...Produced by Handmade - Our personal cheering squad https://www.instagram.com/thehandmadeproductions?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Producer - Amruta P. www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925Editor - Yug Vermahttps://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qrReels: Maria CasubhoyAnimation: Maria Casubhoy and Evan ThomasDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or the brand. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared by our guests. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Parul Kulshrestha about a video that went viral and led to a major political controversy in Rajasthan. The video featured a Booth Level Officer claiming that he was being pressured to delete hundreds of voters from voter rolls that are being created afresh under the SIR. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Saman Husain about the increase in the number of women entering the Indian gig economy. She talks about the challenges they face, how it benefits them and how it works. (12:54)Lastly, we talk about Nitin Nabin being elected as the BJP National President. (28:41)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda, and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This week I'm in conversation with the unlikely but effective partnership of Sunil Harsana and Nitesh Kaushik, both part of the 2022 cohort of the Coexistence Fellowship.Sunil is a homegrown conservationist from Mangar Bani who has spent over a decade of his life preserving the floral and faunal diversity in the (NCR)-Aravallis region, the last remaining natural forest of this landscape. He has also worked extensively to spread awareness among the Mangar Bani community and, during his work, has even unearthed evidence of a pre-historic civilisation in this area! He has a burning, deep focus with his work, where there has never been a distinction between the personal and professional - it is all just his life.Nitesh, complementarily, is a young and upcoming conservationist with big dreams who completed her Master's in Biodiversity and Conservation from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, kickstarting her career by contributing to a baseline study of flora through ethnobotanical tools in the Damdama Biodiversity Park, in Haryana. Her main interests lie in understanding the relationship between humans and nature, which further found its footing through the Fellowship.Sunil and Nitesh are now working in the Aravallis of south Haryana, an important leopard corridor, between the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, in Rajasthan, and the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, in Delhi. Their project focused on understanding mammal diversity and their ecologies in this landscape, and enhancing human-leopard coexistence in the area. After some rocky beginnings, that you will hear more about in this episode, they are now thick as thieves and continue to collaborate towards common conservation goals in this landscape.Here it is now, The Thing About Finding Common Ground with Sunil and Nitesh from the Coexistence Fellowship.

An audio tour of India's largest state by area.

The Aravallis are the green lungs of northern India. They are a defensive wall that protects the fertile Indo-Gangetic plains from desertification – from an eastward expansion of the Thar desert.  But over the years, commercial exploitation has put this fragile ecosystem under immense strain. On November 20th, the Supreme Court ruled that only Aravalli hills above 100 metres tall would enjoy environmental protection. This created a major public outcry, with people pointing out that in Rajasthan's Aravallis alone, barely 1,048 hills out of 12,081, would qualify. In other words, most of the Aravallis would be exempted from any environmental protection.  On December 28, the Supreme Court stayed its own order. It has also mooted the constitution of a new panel of experts to study the issue more closely, especially the prospects for what it calls “sustainable mining”.  Is sustainable mining of the Aravallis possible? And how can we ensure that they receive at least the bare minimum of environmental protection?  Guest: Kanchi Kohli, well known expert in environment and forest policy Host: G. Sampath Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last episode of the year we discuss J.P. Dutta's 1985 release, Ghulami. This was Dutta's directorial debut and remains one of his best works. The film tackles timeless issues of feudal lordship and caste system using Rajasthan as a backdrop. The film has an all star ensemble cast comprising of Dharmendra, Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Mithun Chakraborty, Reena Roy and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. Both Saahil and Saqib believe this to be Dharmendra's last truly great film. The conversation surrounding the film is easy and free flowing as the story telling passes the test of time and remains somewhat contemporary even after almost 40 years.Please tune in and let us know what you still remember of Ghulami! And those loyal listeners of the show we trust you will rewatch the film for the podcast! Koi Shak!Twitter handlesSaahil - @faahilSaqib - @saqiba

How an Indian oil giant is leading the critical minerals race is now central to India's energy security and industrial future. In this Core Report Energy Special 2026, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Ranjit Rath, Chairman & Managing Director, Oil India Limited on why critical minerals like graphite, vanadium, potash, and rare earths are becoming strategic for India and how Oil India is positioning itself in the global critical minerals race ahead of India Energy Week 2026.This conversation explains how Oil India is expanding beyond oil and gas into critical minerals exploration under the National Critical Mineral Mission, including domestic blocks in Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan and overseas partnerships across Australia, Latin America, and Africa. We also discuss why processing capacity matters as much as mining, how global supply chains are shifting, and what India must do to reduce import dependence in the EV, defence, fertiliser, and technology sectors.The episode also covers deep water and ultra deep water oil and gas exploration, new seismic imaging, AI and data driven exploration, and the reported natural gas occurrence in Andaman and Nicobar. You will hear updates on the Numaligarh Refinery expansion, major pipeline infrastructure, petrochemicals, and how Oil India is preparing to engage global partners and technology leaders at India Energy Week 2026.If you follow business news, energy markets, geopolitics, manufacturing, or supply chain strategy, this Core Report Energy Special 2026 connects critical minerals, oil and gas, and India's long term energy transition in one conversation.In this episode1. Why critical minerals are vital for India's energy security and industrial policy2. Graphite and vanadium exploration in Arunachal Pradesh and what vanadium is used for3. Potash mining in Rajasthan and its impact on fertiliser imports4. Rare earths, processing technology, and China's dominance in supply chains5. Overseas critical minerals strategy with KABIL6. Deep water drilling, seismic re imaging, and AI in exploration7. Numaligarh Refinery expansion, pipelines, and downstream petrochemicals8. What Oil India plans to showcase at India Energy Week 2026Register for India Energy Week 2026https://www.indiaenergyweek.com/forms/register-as-a-delegateIf this conversation helped you understand how India is approaching the critical minerals race and energy security, like the video, subscribe to The Core Report, and share it with someone working in energy, consulting, manufacturing, finance, or policy. These discussions shape how India competes in the next decade.#criticalminerals #energysecurity #indiaenergyweek2026 #oilindia #thecorereport #thecore

In Rajasthan's Barmer district, children once living under trees, working as labourers or stitching clothes for survival are now studying at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and securing government jobs. This transformation is driven by Dr Bharat Saran, a district hospital medical officer who founded the Fifty Villagers Seva Sansthan while still a medical student. The organisation provides free residential education to economically vulnerable children helping them rewrite their futures through education.

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Parul Kulshrestha  about a protest that turned violent in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district. The protest was being led by farmers of the region who were against the construction of an ethanol plant there.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Tanushree Bose about the chaos that ensued at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata when football star Lionel Messi was there as a part of his GOAT tour in India. She shares why fans who came to see him got angry and vandalised the venue. (10:17)Lastly, we speak about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-country tour which includes Oman, Ethiopia and Jordan. (18:48)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Star of Downton Abbey and Paddington Hugh Bonneville joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week. In this episode, Hugh unpacks his treacherous journey to the best hidden restaurant in Spain, reveals why he believes everyone should visit the South Downs and tells the story of the worst hotel he's ever stayed in! Plus, Hugh shares his top travel tip and recalls his cathartic experience confronting grief whilst filming in India. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned: Tamariu, Costa Brava, Spain Aigua Xelida, Tamariu South Downs, England The Pub With No Name, Petersfield, England Goodwood, Chichester, England Córdoba, Spain Noor Restaurant, Córdoba, Spain Jodhpur, India Grand Canyon, United States Amangiri, Utah, United States Vienna, Austria  Maldives Mihir Gahr, Rajasthan, India Cheltenham Literary Festival, England Texas, United States Las Vegas, United States Chapters 00:00 Intro 06:11 Secret 1: Number 1 travel destination everybody should go to 09:37 Secret 2: Most unexpected travel experience 11:30 Secret 3: Most Over or Underrated travel experience 17:56 Secret 4: Best Food & Drink while travelling 19:45 Secret 5: Number 1 travel tip 23:02 Secret 6: Poignant memory from a trip 35:07 Secret 7: Special travel photograph 38:48 Outro

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Desert Friends: Joyrides and Serendipity in Rajasthan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-15-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: राजस्थान के रेगिस्तान में, सूरज की सुनहरी किरणें रेत के टीलों पर बिखरी हुई थीं।En: In the deserts of Rajasthan, the golden rays of the sun were scattered over the sand dunes.Hi: ठंडी सर्दियों की हवा के साथ, एक लंबी सड़क पर दो दोस्तों की कार तेजी से दौड़ रही थी।En: Accompanied by the cool winter air, a car was speeding down a long road with two friends inside.Hi: वो थे कबीर और आरव।En: They were Kabir and Aarav.Hi: कबीर अपने नीरस कामकाजी जीवन से कुछ रोमांच चाहता था।En: Kabir was looking for some excitement away from his monotonous work life.Hi: आरव, हालांकि थोड़ा सतर्क था, पर उसे उम्मीद थी कि इस यात्रा से शायद उसे कुछ नया अनुभव होगा।En: Aarav, although a bit cautious, hoped that this trip might bring him some new experience.Hi: दोनों दोस्त जैसलमेर के प्रसिद्ध जाड़ों के त्योहार को देखने जा रहे थे, उनके दिल में उत्साह और रोमांच की लहरें चल रही थीं।En: The two friends were headed to the famous winter festival of Jaisalmer, with waves of excitement and adventure in their hearts.Hi: सड़क लम्बी थी, और चारों ओर केवल रेत का समुद्र फैला हुआ था।En: The road was long, surrounded by a sea of sand.Hi: अचानक, कार ने एक अजीब आवाज की और धीमी होते-होते रुक गई।En: Suddenly, the car made a strange noise and gradually came to a stop.Hi: कबीर ने कार से बाहर निकलकर देखा।En: Kabir got out of the car to take a look.Hi: कुछ तो गड़बड़ थी।En: Something was definitely wrong.Hi: कबीर ने कहा, "चलो, मैं पास के गाँव में मदद ढूंढता हूँ।En: Kabir said, "Let's go, I'll find help in the nearby village."Hi: " आरव चिंतित था, "नहीं, हमें यहीं रुककर रोडसाइड असिस्टेंस को कॉल करना चाहिए।En: Aarav was worried, "No, we should stay here and call roadside assistance."Hi: "कुछ पल के लिए दोनों मौन रहे।En: Both were silent for a few moments.Hi: लेकिन कबीर के उत्साह ने आरव को भी जाने के लिए मना लिया।En: But Kabir's enthusiasm convinced Aarav to venture out.Hi: दोनों ने गाँव की तरफ चलना शुरू किया।En: They started walking towards the village.Hi: गाँव की हालत वृत्ताकार मिट्टी के घरों से सजी हुई थी, और फ़िज़ा में त्योहार की रौनक थी।En: The village was adorned with circular mud houses, and the atmosphere was filled with the vibrancy of the festival.Hi: गाँव के लोग रंग-बिरंगी पगड़ियां और पारंपरिक पोशाक पहने हुए थे।En: The villagers were dressed in colorful turbans and traditional attire.Hi: उनका स्वागत गर्मजोशी से किया गया।En: They were welcomed warmly.Hi: गाँव के मुखिया ने उनकी कहानी सुनी और तुरंत उनकी मदद की।En: The village head listened to their story and immediately helped them.Hi: उन्होंने कबीर और आरव को खाने के लिए निमंत्रण भी दिया और नई दोस्ती का हाथ बढ़ाया।En: He even invited Kabir and Aarav to join for a meal and extended a hand of friendship.Hi: कबीर ने गाँव में देखे अपने अनुभवों से सीखा कि योजनाबद्ध तरीकों की भी अपनी जगह होती है।En: Kabir learned from the experiences in the village that there is a place for planned methods too.Hi: आरव ने नई, अनियोजित चीज़ों के भी अपने मज़े देखे।En: Aarav saw the fun in new, unplanned things.Hi: कुछ घंटों बाद उनके कार की मरम्मत हो गई।En: A few hours later, their car was repaired.Hi: दोनों दोस्त एक नया रिश्ता और अनुभव लेकर वापस अपनी यात्रा पर निकल पड़े।En: The two friends embarked on their journey again with a new relationship and experience.Hi: जैसलमेर के रास्ते में, दोनों की कार फिर से रफ्तार पकड़ चुकी थी।En: On the way to Jaisalmer, their car picked up speed once more.Hi: सुखद अनुभवों से समृद्ध, उन्होंने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, "इस यात्रा ने हमें बहुत कुछ सिखाया।En: Enriched with pleasant experiences, they smiled and said, "This trip taught us a lot."Hi: "इस तरह, उनके अजीब और सुखदांतियाँ भरे सफर ने उन्हें न केवल भीतरी खुशियाँ दीं, बल्कि दोस्ती को भी और गहरा बना दिया।En: Thus, their strange and pleasant-filled journey not only brought them inner joy but also deepened their friendship. Vocabulary Words:deserts: रेगिस्तानrays: किरणेंscattered: बिखरीdunes: टीलेmonotonous: नीरसcautious: सतर्कventure: यात्राadorned: सजीatmosphere: फ़िज़ाvibrancy: रौनकattire: पोशाकextended: बढ़ायाembarked: प्रारंभpleasant: सुखदfilled: भरेgradually: धीरेstrange: अजीबexperience: अनुभवjoy: खुशीdeepened: गहराfriendship: दोस्तीvillage: गाँवtraditional: पारंपरिकmethod: तरीकाrepaired: मरम्मतrelationship: रिश्ताpleasant-filled: सुखदांतियाँ भरेnew: नयाfestival: त्योहारwaves: लहरें

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Chasing the Sunset: A Jaipur Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-15-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: राजस्थान के जयपुर की ठंडी सर्दियों की सुबह का समय था।En: It was a chilly winter morning in Rajasthan's Jaipur.Hi: बाजार में रेशमी कपड़े और मसालों की खसखसाहट वाला माहौल छाया हुआ था।En: The market was abuzz with the rustle of silk fabrics and spices.Hi: इसके बीच में तीन मित्र - मीरा, रोहन और आदित्य - एक कार में अपने सफर के लिए तैयार थे।En: Amidst this, three friends - Meera, Rohan, and Aditya - were ready for their journey in a car.Hi: मीरा के मन में आमेर किले को सूर्यास्त के समय देखने और अपनी कैमरे में कैद करने की योजना थी।En: Meera had a plan to see the Amer fort at sunset and capture it with her camera.Hi: वह एक फोटोग्राफी प्रतियोगिता के लिए सही फोटो खींचना चाहती थी।En: She wanted to take the perfect picture for a photography competition.Hi: रोहन, जो एक स्थानीय गाइड था, गाड़ी चला रहा था और राजस्थान के इतिहास की कहानियों से बाकी दोनों को मोहित कर रहा था।En: Rohan, who was a local guide, was driving and captivating the other two with stories of Rajasthan's history.Hi: वहीं आदित्य, मीरा का चचेरा भाई, जगह-जगह स्थानीय खाने की तलाश में था।En: Meanwhile, Aditya, Meera's cousin, was on the lookout for local food.Hi: उसे पुराने किलों और महलों से ज्यादा अच्छे खाने की चिंता थी।En: He cared more about good food than old forts and palaces.Hi: आदित्य ने जोर-जोर से कहा, "चलो, पहले कुछ अच्छा खा लें।En: Aditya exclaimed loudly, "Let's eat something good first.Hi: इस चाट के ठेले पर जरूर कुछ खास होगा!En: This chaat stall must have something special!"Hi: " मीरा का मन थोड़ा चिंतित हो गया।En: Meera felt a bit concerned.Hi: सूर्यास्त में अब ज्यादा देर नहीं थी और वह अपनी फोटो खींचने का मौका नहीं गंवाना चाहती थी।En: There wasn't much time until sunset, and she didn't want to miss her chance to take the photo.Hi: मगर आदित्य के बिना यात्रा अधूरी लगती थी।En: Yet, the journey felt incomplete without Aditya.Hi: "रोहन, तुम्हें कोई शॉर्टकट पता है?En: "Rohan, do you know any shortcuts?"Hi: " मीरा ने पूछा।En: Meera asked.Hi: "हां, लेकिन वो रास्ता संकरा है और अद्भुत है।En: "Yes, but that path is narrow and amazing.Hi: पर हमें जल्दी निकलना होगा," रोहन ने कहा।En: However, we need to leave quickly," Rohan replied.Hi: जैसे ही वे अपनी यात्रा आगे बढ़ाते हैं, अचानक से सड़क पर एक विशाल परेड का जुलूस उनके सामने आ जाता है।En: As they continued their journey, suddenly, a grand parade emerged on the road in front of them.Hi: यह नव वर्ष के जश्न का उत्सव था, जिसमें धूमधाम से सजाए हुए हाथी, रंगीन पोशाकों में लोग और पारंपरिक संगीत की धुनें गूंज रही थीं।En: It was a New Year celebration, featuring elaborately decorated elephants, people in colorful costumes, and the sounds of traditional music echoing throughout.Hi: यह देखकर मीरा की चिंता बढ़ गई।En: Seeing this, Meera's worry grew.Hi: "अब क्या करें?En: "Now what do we do?"Hi: " उसने चिढ़कर कहा।En: she said, annoyed.Hi: रोहन ने शांतिपूर्वक जवाब दिया, "चिंता मत करो।En: Rohan calmly replied, "Don't worry.Hi: यह परेड हमें रोक सकता है, लेकिन हमारे पास हमेशा दूसरा रास्ता होता है।En: This parade might stop us, but there's always another way."Hi: " रोहन ने कार को एक दूसरे मार्ग की ओर मोड़ दिया, जो एक सुंदर दृश्य से गुजरता था।En: Rohan turned the car onto another route, passing through a beautiful scene.Hi: पहाड़ी चढ़ाई और हरे-भरे पथों से होते हुए वे आखिरकार आमेर किले तक पहुँच गए।En: Climbing hills and through lush paths, they finally reached the Amer fort.Hi: वहां पहुंचते ही सूरज पहाड़ियों के पीछे छुपने को था, और मीरा ने जल्दी से कैमरा निकाला।En: Upon arrival, the sun was sinking behind the hills, and Meera quickly took out her camera.Hi: उसने बटन दबाया, और उसके लेंस से उभरी वह तस्वीर बिल्कुल वैसी थी जैसी वह खींचना चाहती थी - सोने की आभा में नहाया आमेर किला।En: She pressed the button, and the image that emerged from her lens was exactly what she wanted to capture - Amer fort bathed in a golden glow.Hi: उस पल में मीरा ने महसूस किया कि यात्रा के दौरान हुईं परेशानियाँ भी अपने आप में सुंदर हो सकती हैं।En: In that moment, Meera realized that the challenges during the journey could also be beautiful in their own way.Hi: उसने मन ही मन इस नई सीख को स्वीकार किया और एक मुस्कान के साथ अपने दोस्तों को धन्यवाद दिया।En: She silently accepted this new understanding and, with a smile, thanked her friends.Hi: यही यात्रा का असली खजाना था।En: That was the true treasure of the journey.Hi: उनकी जयपुर की इस यात्रा ने निश्चय ही मीरा को नई यादें दीं और उसे यह समझाया कि कभी-कभी मंजिल से ज्यादा रास्ते का मजा लेना जरूरी होता है।En: Their trip to Jaipur definitely provided Meera with new memories and taught her that sometimes, enjoying the journey is more important than the destination.Hi: नव वर्ष की नयी शुरुआत के साथ, वे लौट आए, दिल में खुशियों का नया खजाना लेकर।En: With the new beginning of the New Year, they returned, carrying a new treasure of joy in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:chilly: ठंडीabuzz: खसखसाहटrustle: खसखसाहटcapture: कैदcousin: चचेरा भाईexclaimed: जोर-जोर से कहाconcerned: चिंतितshortcuts: शॉर्टकटnarrow: संकराemerged: उभरीelaborately: धूमधाम सेdecorated: सजाए हुएcostumes: पोशाकोंechoing: गूंज रहीannoyed: चिढ़करcalmly: शांतिपूर्वकroute: मार्गlush: हरे-भरेsinking: छुपनेpress: दबायाgolden glow: सोने की आभाchallenges: परेशानियाँtreasure: खजानाdestination: मंजिलmemories: यादेंbeginning: शुरुआतjourney: यात्राconcern: चिंताshortcut: शॉर्टकटsight: दृश्य

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First, The Indian Express' Vineet Bhalla talks about Rajasthan where a three year standoff between the residents of Jodhpura village and UltraTech Cement has entered a new phase.Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Rural Affairs Editor Harish Damodaran about the ongoing tariff related tensions between India and the United States. (12:40)And in the end, we discuss how the deadly nightclub fire in Goa has now led to arrests in Thailand. (19:45)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

#india #rajah #dogIn the first story, a talking jackal helps out a poor man.In the second story, a couple make some off handed remarks and it turns into hard labor.And in the final story, a man and his son would be lost without the wits and bravery of the son's fourth wife.Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth DracottNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: KAANCHI | Hoga Tumse Pyaara Kaun | Himachali Folk | PAHARI | Rajeev Chamba| JUNOON | Saibaba Studios (creative commons)Sound Effects: 10 min rain by Dustin Steichmann; 20sLowThunderRumblewRainSounds by AndOrGraphics -- https://freesound.org/s/733679/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Podcast Shoutout: School meListener Shoutout: Kigali RwandaPhoto Credit: "Rajasthan . India" by Nick Kenrick.. is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

This year, the non-profit Educate Girls became the first Indian organization ever to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award—often called Asia's Nobel Prize. The foundation recognized the group for its groundbreaking work enrolling out-of-school girls, improving learning outcomes, and shifting social norms in some of India's most underserved communities. It's a remarkable milestone for an NGO that began in rural Rajasthan and now reaches millions of households across the country.To discuss the challenges—and the opportunities—surrounding girls' education in India, Milan is joined on the show this week by Gayatri Nair Lobo, the CEO of Educate Girls. Gayatri has more than 25 years of experience across the consulting and development sectors. Before joining Educate Girls, she led the ATE Chandra Foundation and the India School Leadership Institute. She has also held senior roles at Dalberg Advisors and Teach For India.Milan and Gayatri discuss the origins of Educate Girls, the supply and demand-side barriers to girls' education, and the launch of the world's first Development Impact Bond. Plus, the two talk about the use of tools like randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and machine learning in delivering education and how to forge lasting partnerships with state governments.Episode notes:1. “A Blueprint for India's State Capacity Revolution (with Karthik Muralidharan),” Grand Tamasha, May 23, 2024.2. “Understanding the Delhi Education Experiment (with Yamini Aiyar),” Grand Tamasha, January 22, 2025.3. “How India's Women Are Redefining Politics (with Ruhi Tewari),” Grand Tamasha, November 5, 2025.4. “Rohini Nilekani on the Secret to Successful Governance,” Grand Tamasha, October 5, 2022.

People often wish to know where their ancestors lived and are buried. Journalist Gulshan Sharma came across one such story in Rajasthan's Bandikui while filming the old International Church and a nearby yellow bungalow. After he shared the video, an English couple, the Fernandes family, reached out. They were searching for the grave of their grandfather, a British railway worker who died in the 1950s. Carrying old documents and faded photographs, they travelled from England to Bandikui to see his grave, his home, and the church that still stands today, a quiet reminder that family connections endure across time and distance.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Aarav's Winter Bargain: Confidence Unearthed in Rajasthan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-02-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: राजस्थान की सर्दी।En: The winter of Rajasthan.Hi: अचानक सर्द हवा का झोंका आया और रंग-बिरंगे कपड़ों में लिपटे लोगों के बीच खुशबू भरा।En: Suddenly a cold gust of wind came and filled the air among the people wrapped in colorful clothes.Hi: आरव, एक युवा लड़का, पहली बार यहां आया।En: Aarav, a young boy, came here for the first time.Hi: उसके कदम उसे जंगल के बीच छिपे मंदिर की ओर ले गए।En: His steps led him toward a temple hidden in the forest.Hi: मंदिर के पास ही था एक जीवंत बाज़ार।En: Right next to the temple was a lively market.Hi: आरव की आँखें उत्सुक थीं।En: Aarav's eyes were curious.Hi: उसकी दादी के लिए कुछ खास खरीदना था।En: He needed to buy something special for his grandmother.Hi: बाज़ार में आवाज़ों का शोर और दुकानदारों की पुकार उसकी हिम्मत पर भारी पड़ रही थी।En: The noise of the market and the calls of the shopkeepers were overwhelming him.Hi: हर stall पर जाती औरतें, बच्चों की हँसी, और व्यापारियों का हुजूम।En: Women visiting every stall, children's laughter, and a crowd of traders.Hi: आरव को समझ ही नहीं आ रहा था कहाँ से शुरुआत करे।En: Aarav just couldn't figure out where to start.Hi: "अरे भाईसाहब, ये देखो, असली राजस्थानी कला!En: "Hey brother, look at this, real Rajasthani art!"Hi: " किसी ने पुकारा।En: someone called out.Hi: आरव ने पलटकर देखा।En: Aarav turned around.Hi: एक बूढ़े विक्रेता ने हाथ में खूबसूरत हाथी की मूर्ति उठाई।En: An old vendor held up a beautiful statue of an elephant.Hi: आरव को वह मूर्ति पसंद आ गई।En: Aarav liked the statue.Hi: उसकी आँखों में चमक आई, लेकिन कीमत सुनकर उसके हाथ थोड़े कांप उठे।En: His eyes lit up, but hearing the price made his hands tremble a bit.Hi: "दो हजार रुपए, साहब।En: "Two thousand rupees, sir."Hi: "आरव को यह महंगा लगा।En: Aarav found it expensive.Hi: वह थोड़ी दूर जाकर सोचने बैठ गया।En: He went a little distance and sat deep in thought.Hi: उसे समझ नहीं आ रहा था कि कैसे मोल-भाव करे।En: He couldn't figure out how to bargain.Hi: तभी पास से गुजर रहे राजेश और सिमरन की बातें सुनाई दीं।En: Just then, he overheard Rajesh and Simran talking nearby.Hi: "इतनी कीमत में खरीद लिए?En: "Did they buy it at that price?Hi: उन्हें मोल-भाव करना चाहिए था," सिमरन बोली।En: They should have bargained," Simran said.Hi: आरव को एक विचार आया।En: Aarav got an idea.Hi: उसे हौसला मिला।En: He found courage.Hi: वह वापस बुजुर्ग विक्रेता के पास गया।En: He went back to the elderly vendor.Hi: उसने गहरी सांस ली।En: He took a deep breath.Hi: "दादा जी, ये बहुत महंगा है," आरव कहने लगा, अपने शब्दों में संयम रखते हुए।En: "Grandpa, this is very expensive," Aarav began, keeping his words restrained.Hi: "क्या आप थोड़ा कम कर सकते हैं?En: "Can you lower the price a bit?"Hi: " विक्रेता मुस्कराया, जिसकी आंखों में अनुभव था।En: The vendor smiled, with experience in his eyes.Hi: "ठीक है, लड़के।En: "All right, boy.Hi: तेरे जैसा युवा ग्राहक देखकर अच्छा लगा।En: It's good to see a young customer like you.Hi: 1500 रुपए में दे दूंगा।En: I'll give it to you for 1500 rupees."Hi: "आरव को इसबार संतोष हुआ।En: This time, Aarav felt satisfied.Hi: उसने खुशी-खुशी पैसे दिए और मूर्ति ली।En: He happily handed over the money and took the statue.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि उनमें एक नई शक्ति का संचार हुआ है।En: He felt a new surge of strength within him.Hi: जैसे ही वह बाज़ार से निकला, हल्की हवा उसके बालों से टकराकर उसे ठंड अहसास दिला रही थी, लेकिन भीतर से वह आत्मविश्वास की गर्मी महसूस कर रहा था।En: As he left the market, a gentle breeze brushed against his hair, giving him a chill, but inside, he felt the warmth of confidence.Hi: इस सफर में आरव ने सिर्फ एक तोहफा ही नहीं खरीदा, उसने आत्मविश्वास भी पाया।En: On this journey, Aarav not only bought a gift, but he also gained confidence.Hi: अब वह किसी भी चुनौती का सामना करने के लिए तैयार था।En: Now he was ready to face any challenge.Hi: और दादी के लिए खरीदी गई मूर्ति का सौंदर्य अब उसकी आंखों में था।En: And the beauty of the statue bought for his grandmother was now in his eyes.Hi: उसने सीखा कि कभी-कभी छोटे-छोटे हौसले बड़े बदलाव ला सकते हैं।En: He learned that sometimes small acts of courage can bring about big changes. Vocabulary Words:gust: झोंकाfilled: भराwrapped: लिपटेcurious: उत्सुकoverwhelming: भारी पड़ रहीbargain: मोल-भावvendor: विक्रेताrestrained: संयमtremble: कांपcourage: हौसलाsatisfied: संतोषgentle: हल्कीconfidence: आत्मविश्वासjourney: सफरgain: पायाchallenge: चुनौतीbeauty: सौंदर्यexperience: अनुभवstrength: शक्तिsurge: संचारart: कलाfigure: समझlively: जीवंतtraders: व्यापारियोंelderly: बुजुर्गstatue: मूर्तिchill: ठंड अहसासforest: जंगलoverhear: सुनाई दींsurprise: अचानक

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sweety Kumari about the protests happening in Kolkata. The protests are being led by Booth Level Officers or BLOs who are involved in the process of the Special Intensive Revision and their concern is that the work given to them is too stressful and the deadlines are unrealistic. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Jayprakash S. Naidu about an archeological site in Chhattisgarh's Sirpur, known for its multi-religious culture. The ASI inspected the site and is planning to develop it further so that it can be nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage status. (12:29)Lastly, we talk about a controversial order that asked schools in Rajasthan to celebrate Shaurya Diwas on the 6th of December which is the anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Masjid. (19:00)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda, Ichha Sharma, and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar 

It's Friday, November 28th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes written by Jonathan Clark and heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  Filling in for Adam McManus I'm Ean Leppin. (Contact@eanvoiceit.com) New Anti-Conversion Laws in India According to Persecution.org Police in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan recently registered the first case under the state's recently enacted anti-conversion legislation against two missionaries. The Christians were accused of carrying out religious conversions at a gathering through “allurement,” according to media reports. After registering the case on Nov. 20, police issued notices to the two missionaries – Chandy Varghese from New Delhi and Arun John from Kota – claiming they promoted conversion and baptised several people during a three-day program known as ‘Spiritual Satsang' at Beersheba Church in Kota. Police investigated after videos and social media clips surfaced showing event speeches and activities. Several youths allegedly announced from the stage that they put their faith in Jesus Christ and were baptized, while calling upon others to adopt Christianity. Rajasthan is one of 12 states in India that has strict anti-conversion laws. A first information report (FIR) was registered by the police after complaints were lodged by hardline Hindu groups active in controlling Christian activities. 2 Thessalonians 3:2-3 That we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith.  But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one. Christians in Uganda Threatened Despite Freedom of Religion Laws A Sudanese Christian family in Uganda is living in fear after Muslim extremists from Sudan and Somalia threatened to kill them. Safaa Yousif, who fled her native Sudan to Uganda due to conflict and religious persecution in 2016, received a text message from an anonymous number threatening to kill her family. Muslims from Somalia have also threatened her.  Yousif said she once gave discipleship classes to new converts, and a Somali Muslim who had put his faith in Christ was kidnapped and tortured by his co-religionists from Somalia and Sudan. Somalia is ranked 2nd on the Christian support group Open Doors 2025 World Watch List of the 50 countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian.  Its constitution establishes Islam as the state religion and prohibits the propagation of any other religion, according to the US State Department.  It also requires that laws comply with Sharia Principles, with no exceptions in application for non-Muslims. The threats on Yousif's family in Uganda were the latest of many instances of persecution of Christians in Uganda. An interesting fact to consider is that Uganda's constitution and other laws provide for religious freedom, including the right to propagate one's faith and convert from one faith to another.  Muslims make up no more than 12 percent of Uganda's population, with high concentrations in eastern areas of the country. Pray that the Yousif family be reminded of the words of Jesus in Acts 1:7-8 It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority.  But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit as come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth. New hurdle in James Comey case The prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey hit another hurdle last Wednesday as the Justice Department encountered mounting questions about how the case was presented to a grand jury for indictment, reports the Associated Press. The development risked further jeopardizing a politically charged prosecution already subject to multiple challenges and demands for its dismissal. It came during a hearing in which Comey's lawyers asked U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff to throw out the case on grounds that the government was being vindictive and as a separate challenge to Lindsey Halligan, the hastily appointed and inexperienced prosecutor who secured the indictment, is pending. The Justice Department's acknowledgment under questioning from a judge that the full grand jury did not review a copy of the final indictment is the latest indication of its seemingly disjointed pursuit of a criminal case against one of President Donald Trump's political enemies. Comey was fired by Trump in May 2017 while overseeing an FBI investigation into potential ties between Russia and Trump's 2016 campaign. The two have been publicly at odds ever since. New Exoskeleton Suit is Accomplishing Miracles At a Canadian wellness center, a unique robotic exoskeleton is allowing children with developmental disorders to walk-often for the first time. The nonprofit's Regina location in Canada is eager to get families to come and try it out.  It can be used to correct a child's gait or help them take their first steps, and is suitable for a variety of conditions including spinal cord injuries and cerebral palsy. Good News Network reports that the First Steps Wellness Center in Canada received the Trexo exoskeleton out of the goodness of someone's heart!  The $100,000 machine was donated to help children like Leo, a boy born with a rare genetic disease which left him a prognosis that walking would be impossible.  But, latched into the Trexo walker at First Steps, his mother Anna has watched her son learn to walk and develop a musculature that has him able to take steps on his own. ANNA: “He does a few steps right now by himself, and with Trexo, I'm pretty sure he'll be able to do more steps in the future, once we start using it more often.” There are currently 6 Trexo exoskeletons sold and in use today.  After a few sessions, how is Leo doing today? ANNA: “He can walk! You know, be part of everybody else, like walk like other kids. So, it's kind of- It's unique. He did amazing. I have butterflies. I can't believe [this] thing even exists!” Despite the 6 figure price tag it is the hope that more of the Trexo walkers will be made available in Canada and the US. Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, November 27th, in the year of our Lord 2025. 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.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. Filling in for Adam McManus I'm Ean Leppin (Contact@eanvoiceit.com). 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À 17 ans, Alexandra quitte l'Europe pour vivre dans un kibboutz en Israël. Ce qu'elle pensait être une parenthèse deviendra dix ans d'aventures à travers le monde.Des routes enneigées du Canada aux plages d'Hawaï, du désert australien aux montagnes du Rajasthan, de l'immersion dans un village indien sans internet à la création d'une entreprise de tourisme solidaire au Maroc… Alexandra Prohaczka a fait de chaque rencontre un voyage, et de chaque imprévu une leçon.Dans cet épisode, elle raconte ses histoires incroyables : une sortie de route qui devient révélation, un papy routier nu mais bienveillant, une “adoption” spirituelle en Inde et surtout, ce qu'elle a appris du mouvement, du lâcher-prise et du retour à soi.

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

A spine-chilling Indian horror narration about an explorer who visits a cursed abandoned mansion in Rajasthan. The mansion contains a mysterious mirror once used by a dark sorcerer. Local legends claim the mirror doesn't show reflections but reveals death. When the explorer looks into it, his reflection behaves independently and begins speaking. Ghostly shadows emerge, and in a shocking twist, the explorer's soul becomes trapped inside the mirror while his body collapses lifelessly outside. The mirror now waits for its next victim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So: Whether it was always intended and contracted, you told the “standalone with series potential” fib, or the public has simply demanded more, you now have to write a second book in the same world. How do you expand the world while maintaining the throughline of your story? And how might you know when you've over-extended? Guest Aparna Verma joins us to discuss the perils and potential of broadening those horizons. One of the most frequent ways to grow the world you show the readers is to literally expand the setting and follow characters to new locations, encountering new cultures, learning new things. But that's not the only option: Your characters also might be staying in the same place but uncovering secret societies, joining a new economic class, discovering magic, or otherwise encountering an aspect of their own environment they didn't previously have familiarity with. And either way, how can growing the world also spur character growth?  [Transcript TK] Our Guest: Aparna Verma was born in Rajasthan, India, and grew up in the United States. She graduated from Stanford University with Honors in the Arts and a B.A. in English. In 2021, she self-published The Boy with Fire, which quickly went viral on TikTok, and was later republished by Orbit Books as The Phoenix King in 2023. When she is not writing, Aparna likes to lift heavy (arm days are her favorite), dance to Bollywood music, and find cozy cafes to read myths from ancient worlds. You can connect with Aparna on TikTok at @aparnawrites, and Twitter and Instagram at @spirited_gal.

"Khamoshi Ka Dhol" is a chilling Indian horror story set in a remote village in Rajasthan. A paranormal YouTuber arrives to investigate a mysterious drum that plays itself every night, believed to be haunted by a vanished drummer from the 1950s. As he records the phenomenon, he encounters terrifying supernatural events — culminating in a brutal twist: the drum begins to transform, revealing human skin with his own name embedded. The story blends folklore, ghosts, tension, and a shocking ending that leaves the reader breathless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Rinku Ghosh who talks about how air pollution affects two of the most vulnerable groups: newborn babies and pregnant women.Next, The Indian Express' Parul Kulshresthe discusses Rajasthan's move to roll back its decades-old two child rule for local elections, and why women rights groups in the state are critical of the move. (14:45)Lastly, we take a look at Punjab where the police have busted a Pakistan backed grenade attack module operating out of Ludhiana. (23:22)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

In a remote town of Rajasthan, a lonely woman named Neelam lives with a doll she calls Champa, made in memory of her dead daughter. Every night, laughter of unseen children echoes through her house. A paranormal YouTuber named Aarav visits to film proof — but the night turns into a nightmare. The doll moves, Neelam dies mysteriously, and days later… Aarav's YouTube channel uploads a new video automatically — showing him smiling eerily, with the same doll in his lap… blinking at the camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this epsiode we introduce the magical Six Senses Fort Barwara, a magnificent 14th-century fort in Rajasthan, India that has been beautifully restored into a world-class resort. We discuss how this iconic destination blends royal heritage, contemporary design and authentic experiences. From its diverse culinary offerings and thoughtful sustainability practices to family-friendly initatives, serene wellness rituals and the popular tiger safaris. Gain insight into travel logistics, the best times to visit and the recent awards that have positioned Fort Barwara among the world's finest luxury retreats! Follow Six Senses Fort Barwara on IG - hereFollow WanderLuxe Destinations on IG - here

In the deserts of Rajasthan lies an abandoned road known as Barat Marg, cursed by a wedding procession that vanished decades ago. When a modern-day photographer tries to document the truth, he captures the ghostly wedding on camera — only to find himself becoming part of it. Every year since then, the cursed ghostly procession adds one more soul to its endless march under the moonlight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hindi heartland, comprising Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh, covers nearly 38 per cent of India's total area and is home to over 40 per cent of India's population. It provides the country with over 40 per cent of its parliamentarians and determines the contours of national politics (out of the fifteen prime ministers India has had since 1947, eight have been from the Hindi belt). Yet, despite its political significance, the Hindi belt is among the most impoverished regions in the country. It consumes the bulk of the country's resources, but lags behind other states on various economic and welfare indices. It is plagued by violence, illiteracy, unemployment, corruption, poor life expectancy, and numerous other ills. Centuries of war, conquests, invasions, political movements, and religious unrest have made the heartland a place of immense paradox. Despite its extraordinary and timeless religious heritage-some of the country's most revered spiritual leaders were born here and it is home to innumerable shrines and places of pilgrimage-it has also witnessed some of the worst communal riots in the country and has been troubled by long-running, divisive sectarian politics. Many of India's founders, who gave the country its secular identity, hailed from the heartland, but so too did those who have spread religious discord. And the land of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb routinely witnesses lynching and murder in the name of religion. The Hindi Heartland: A Study (Aleph Book Company, 2025) is divided into five sections. Section I explores the geography of the region, which stretches from Rajasthan in the west to Jharkhand in the east with Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh in between. The author then looks at caste, religion, the rural-urban divide, and the tribes who belong to the region. In the chapter on the economy, she attempts to show how the economic backwardness of the Hindi belt has come about through faulty and myopic post- Independence policies conceived by various governments-these have come in the way of sustained and inclusive development. The chapter on language chronicles both the emergence of Hindi as the primary lingua franca of this region at the cost of other languages, as well as the politics that linked language with religion. The last chapter in this section explores the influence of the heartland on what is today popularly understood to be Indian culture. Section II looks at the medieval and modern history of the region and covers the emergence of the Delhi Sultanate, the Mughals, the Marathas, and the East India Company. Section III examines British colonialism through the lens of empire building, and shows how the imperialists distorted history to facilitate their divide and rule policy. It also dwells on the deliberate economic impoverishment of the Hindi belt and how this continues to impact the region even after Independence. Section IV analyses the freedom struggle-and covers among other things the emergence of the idea of India and the increasing Hinduization of that idea. It establishes the Hindi belt's criticality to Gandhi's satyagraha, and the success of the British Indian government's experiments with strategies that divided communities, which eventually led to the partition of the country. Section V appraises developments in the region after Independence. 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

Rajasthan HC had transferred to CBI two illegal mining & intimidation cases in Bhilwara against Congress leader and ex-minister Ramlal Jat, after initially declining to do so.  

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the death of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district and in Rajasthan after consuming contaminated cough syrups. She shares the cause behind it and the concerns that it raises.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Divya A about Sir Creek, a disputed region between India and Pakistan and what Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had to say about Pakistan's military infrastructure close to it. (11:44)Lastly, we talk about the Sabarimala Temple which is once again at the centre of a controversy. (20:35)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

It's Tuesday, September 30th, A.D. 2025. 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 Kevin Swanson India's new anti-conversion law leads to 9 harassment cases against Christians India's Northwestern state of Rajasthan issued their Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill in the state assembly on September 9th. And now, International Christian Concern reports at least nine documented incidents of harassment and assault on Christians over the last three weeks.  Atheist Bill Maher objects to Nigerian genocide against Christians Bill Maher, the well-known comedian and secular humanist commentator, took to his HBO show last Friday to complain about the lack of coverage about Christian persecution in Nigeria. MAHER: “If you don't know what's going on in Nigeria, you are in a bubble. And again, I'm not a Christian, but they are systematically killing the Christians in Nigeria. They've killed over 100,000 since 2009 they've burned 18,000 churches. These are Islamists, Boko Haram. “This is so much more of a genocide attempt than what is going on in Gaza. They are literally attempting to wipe out the Christian population of an entire country. Where are the kids protesting this?” (applause) GUEST: “No one will talk about it. So, thank you.” MAHER: “Absolutely!” Chinese Communists sentence Christian attorney 4 years in prison And, in China, the Communists sentenced a Christian attorney and defender of human rights to four years in prison for the charge of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble,” and “seriously damaging her country's image.”   Zhang Zhan has already served four years for the crime of reporting from Wuhan on the COVID-19 pandemic back in February of 2020.  Mormon president allowed sexually perverse to remain in good standing The President of the Mormon faith, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, went to meet his Maker, over the weekend. Russell Nelson was 101 years old. Under his watch, the Mormons changed their policies on homosexuality, allowing those living in sexually-perverted relationships and faux-marriages to remain members in good standing. The group also allowed for the Melchizedek blessing to be placed upon children adopted by homosexuals living together. Dr. Nelson is also credited with ridding them of the “Mormon” moniker, while building the internet URL: “churchofjesuschrist.org". Membership in Mormonism expanded from 4.5 million to 17.5 million members since Dr. Nelson joined the top-tier leadership in 1984. That's a 3-fold increase in 40 years.  That's about the same growth rate as the Jehovah Witnesses, with the JW's about half the size of the Mormons.  In the words of Jesus: “Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Therefore, by their fruits you will know them.” (Matthew 7:19) Ken Ham and Al Mohler honor Voddie Baucham's legacy Ken Ham, from Answers in Genesis, took to social media to say, he was “greatly saddened to hear the news that pastor and theologian Voddie Baucham had gone to be with the Lord.”  Ken called Voddie “a powerful voice for truth. a pioneer in challenging men to stand for Christ in leading their families. … No other voice had the impact his did to encourage the current generation to home educate their children—that they would know Christ and make him known. “Voddie called men to lead in family worship daily in their homes. He was a pioneer in bringing young people back into the churches to sit together as a family and witness their dads worship the Lord.” Al Mohler, the president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, also offered a tribute to Voddie Baucham on The Briefing. Listen. MOHLER: “Voddie Baucham died having done what the Lord called him to do. We're thankful for the power of his ministry and the clarity of his convictions. And it is a reminder to us that we must work, as Jesus said to His disciples, while it is day. Night is coming when no man can work. We'll pray for Voddie Baucham's widow and the entire family.” Plus, Masters Seminary shared a memorial on Facebook stating that “Voddie was a courageous shepherd, a bold defender of the true Gospel, and a beloved friend.” Lord: “Teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” And, just to remind us all, that this was the year that Phil Robertson, Pastor John MacArthur, Dr. James Dobson, Voddie Baucham, and Charlie Kirk died. Let us remember Moses's words in Psalm 90:12 -- “Teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” Artificial Intelligence the one bright spot in the economy In economic news today, the second quarter Gross Domestic Product in the United States registered a 3.8% improvement.  But that improvement, thus far this year, is attributed to Artificial Intelligence investment and tariffs. All other parts of the economy were down including personal consumption, business investment, housing, government and inventories. While the NASDAQ Index is up 5.7% for the month of September, investors are moving to gold and silver as a safe haven now.  Gold is up 10%, silver is up 15%, and Bitcoin is up 2%. Majority of top movies are R-rated Six out of the top seven movies this weekend are R-rated movies — mostly in the horror genre. And five out of six of last weekend's top box office favorites were also R-rated movies. R-rated movies netted four times the G-rated movie totals in 2007. This year, that ratio has increased to 100 times the G-rated movie totals. Neanderthals were fully human And finally, evolutionists are surprised to have found relations between the Neanderthals and the Chinese ancient human group called the Denisovans. A recent report cites interbreeding, according to the genome sequence. Although at one time considered a link in human evolution, now scientists realize that the Neanderthals were fully human. For example, according to the Institute for Creation Research, they “made tools to make other complex tools, buried their dead, had controlled use of fire, practiced religious ceremonies, used complex syntax in their spoken grammar, and played musical instruments.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, September 30th, in the year of our Lord 2025. 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). 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