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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri and Manisha Pande are joined by The News Minute's Dhanya Rajendran and The Wire's Seema Chishti.The panel first discusses the recent crackdown on pro-Palestine student protests in US campuses and deportation of two Indian students, Ranjani Srinivasan and Badar Khan Suri. Dhanya says, “Ranjani insisted that she was not a huge part of the protest, but Indian newspapers had already labeled her a Hamas supporter”.As the panel draws parallels between what is happening in the US and the clampdown on student protests in India, Manisha says: “I always thought that in American universities, despite their issues, there was a certain freedom to voice your opinions. For that to go away is quite something to see."Abhinandan then moves to discussing if the concept of patriotism can be considered primitive. He says: “Patriotism is love for your country, but your country may be pursuing values based on whichever government is in power. And that value system may not align with yours.” As the panel debates what it means to be a patriot, Seema adds, “True patriotism should be about wanting better lives for fellow citizens, not blind devotion to the government."The panelists then talk about how the English news media gets to set the narrative in India. On regional media's limited influence compared to its English counterpart, Manisha says: "English newspapers still have an outsized influence because bureaucrats, judges, and policy-makers read them”. However, English news channels, she points out, “are losing relevance”. “Politicians now prefer giving interviews to local YouTubers and regional media because that's where the numbers and voters are”.This and a lot more. Tune in!We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Contribute to our latest NL Sena here.Timecodes00:00:00 – Introductions and announcements00:04:26 – Headlines 00:21:16 – US campus crackdown00:34:40 –Defining patriotism 00:46:48 – English media's dominance01:08:55 - Letters01:44:02 - RecommendationsCheck out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra, Ashish Anand, and Anil Kumar. This episode is outside of the paywall for now. Before it goes behind the paywall, why not subscribe? Get brand-new episodes of all our podcasts every week, while also doing your bit to support independent media. Click here to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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John links up with Snarky Puppy founder and band leader Michael League to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the band's latest record ‘Empire Central', as well as works from Varijashree Venugopal and a new project, Ellipsis. Michael League is an American producer, multi-instrumentalist, and founder of jazz fusion ensemble Snarky Puppy. Now with a reputation as one of the most innovative bands of the 21st century, constantly pushing the boundaries of improvisation and the styles they draw from, Snarky Puppy's 20 year back catalogue includes 16 albums, and five Grammy wins. Outside of the band, Michael has shared his production and writing talents on records from David Crosby, Becca Stevens, Varijashree Venugopal and many more. Speaking from his home studio in Spain, Michael digs into his production process, from crafting rough Logic demos and editing lengthy improvisations to blending global influences with Western jazz. He also shares the technical details of Snarky Puppy's vast recording setup and treats us to a live demo of his current go-to, the Danelectro Sitar. Tracks discussed: Bet, Ranjani, Obbakoso TAPE IT Thanks to our friends at Tape It for supporting the podcast. Visit tape.it/tapenotes or use the promo code TAPENOTES in the app to get 20% off. MUSIVERSAL Skip the waitlist and get your discount HERE LISTEN to ‘Empire Central' here. GroundUP Music LISTEN to ‘Vari' here. GroundUP Music LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES linktr.ee/tapenotes Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective GEAR MENTIONS Lauten Audio LS-208 Lauten Audio Snare Mic Lauten Audio Atlantis FC-387 Audio-Technica Mics Danelectro Sitar F-Bass Hammertone 12-String Fender Rhodes Roland Space-Echo Ebow Moog Bass Logic Pro Avid ProTools OUR GEAR https://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can join us on Patreon, where among many things you can access full length videos of most new episodes, ad-free episodes and detailed gear list breakdowns. KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast YouTube: Tape Notes Podcast Discord: Tape Notes Patreon: Tape Notes To let us know the artists you'd like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We'd love to hear! Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk TAPE NOTES TEAM John Kennedy Will Brown Tim Adam-Smith Will Lyons Nico Varanese Guy Nicholls Jessica Clucas Ali Lewis
This episode is for those who are celebrating Diwali or interested in learning more about the Festival of Lights.Your host Aasheekaa sits down in conversation with @thehindugrandma, Ranjani Saigal. She is going viral on the internet for sharing more about Hinduism in an easy to understand way for the modern Hindu. Ranjanihi is a Hindu Priest, content creator and a children's book author. She has studied engineering at IIT Bombay and is a trained Bharat Natyam dancer. She truly is multi-faceted and incredibly inspirational!In this episode, we talk about the 5 Days of Diwali, what each day signifies, how you can celebrate each day and how to do an at home Laxmi pooja in the simplest of way.Let this episode remind you the true essence of Diwali - gratitude, love, family and the time to connect with your own inner light.TimeStamps15:57: What does it mean to be Hindu?18:35: What is Diwali?19:10: Day 1 of Diwali - Dhanteras22:50: New Age Spirituality and Hinduism Parallels29:00: Day 2 of Diwali - Naraka Chaturdashi32:00: How to Observe Day 1 and Day 239:00: Day 3 - Laxmi Pooja / 8 Forms of Laxmi40:50: Why do we do Laxmi Pooja and Ganesh Pooja together?43:10: Philanthropy and Diwali44:30: How to do Laxmi Pooja52:20: Day 4 - Govardhan Pooja53:50: Day 5 - Bhai DoomFollow The Hindu Grandma on Instagram or TikTokCheck out her Children's Book, My First OmFor full Video Episode on YouTube - Click HereFrom my family to yours, Shush Deepavali!Love & Light,Aasheekaa--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Aasheekaa on Instagram Subscribe to the Always Aligning Podcast on AppleRate & Review the ShowPlease share it with a loved one! Connect on InstagramSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - AppleSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - Spotify
"Under the Tree" is an initiative to re - live the child hood and our lives by relating to stories by great writers of yesteryears. The objective is to rekindle the interest of reading and showcase the Indian authors work which give rebirth to the tradition, culture. Spiritual series that is rich in Indian ethos along with Management aspects increase positivity which is much needed always..
To listen to full episodes of Jennifer, Ranjani and Bryan check out episodes 14,51 and 54! Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-of-pivot/id1073226719?i=1000639439067 Help keep the The Later Dater Today podcast ad-free.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/later_Lakshmi The Later Dater Today is a podcast all about dating Later In Life but mostly the 45-59 window. This overlooked and often misunderstood part of the dating timeline is both under-discussed and wildly undervalued. Host, Lakshmi Rengarajan has been trying to bring both innovation as well as an analog approach to how we date today for the past 15 years. Episodes every Friday and follow us on Instagram for bite size servings of ideas from the podcast. Follow us there: https://www.instagram.com/the_later_dater_todayAnd be sure to visit us at the The Later Dater Today.com , sign up for our email list and please send us your questions!
Tendemos puentes musicales que nos llevan por la India, Indonesia, Finlandia, Eslovaquia, Noruega y España a través de novedades y anticipos discográficos, incluyendo un estreno mundial en exclusiva. We build musical bridges that take us to India, Indonesia, Finland, Slovakia, Norway and Spain through new releases and record previews, including an exclusive world premiere. – Varijashree Venugopal – Ranjani – Vari – Jyotsna Srikanth – Ninnuvina – Carnatic nomad: South Indian carnatic music on violin – Peni Candra Rini – Manik jekantung – Wulansih – Lassi Logrén – Ages ago – Jouhikko – Building Bridges – Huskesnor – Spev – Alba Haro – Lo que sueña de noche (zorongo gitano) – Lo que sueña de noche (zorongo gitano) [single] – Diego Amador & José María Bandera – Ziryab – Paqueando – Luis Moneo – No recibo carta (seguiriyas) – Metal fundío 📸 Jyotsna Srikhant (Pritpal Ajimal)
When you hit a roadblock in life or you experience a major life change such as a divorce, becoming an empty nester, or even as you hit a milestone birthday, you may feel like you need a reset. A transformational travel experience may be just what you need to support you through this pivotal time.In this episode, you'll meet my friend and Transformational Travel Coach, Crunch Ranjani. Through inspiring stories and insights of how travel can awaken your true self, you'll learn the power of transformational travel. I believe we grow through what we go through and Crunch does a beautiful job of highlighting how travel can support you through those life transitions by taking the lessons and shedding expectations. This enriching conversation is both permission-giving and encouraging to allow yourself to travel and rediscover who you are in a place where nobody knows you.Traveling gives you the space to listen to your own voice, explore what lights you up, and tap into your deepest desires. Crunch is on a mission to help others take advantage of the power of transformational travel, especially during big life transitions.Listen in as we discuss how you can rediscover or reimagine who you are through transformational travel.Mentioned in this Episode:014 | Why Are International Trains So Scary?Connect With Crunch:crunchranjani.comInstagram @crunchtiniFacebook @crunch ranjaniLinkedIn Crunch RanjaniEpisode WebsiteGet an additional dose of weekly travel inspo in your inbox! Sign up for our weekly newsletter filled with the most current travel tips, updates and deals. Rate, Review, & Follow"I love Steph and can't wait to hear the next episode!" If that sounds like you, it would mean the world to me if you would rate and review my show. This helps more travel lovers to find the podcast and connect with our travel community on Instagram. For Apple Podcast, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Share what you love most about the podcast.And if you haven't done so already, tap follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Have you longed to break free from expectations and create a life of greater fulfillment aligned with your true passions? Today's guest has devoted her career to guiding women through that journey. Crunch is a seasoned world traveler and transformational travel coach who empowers women to rediscover themselves through immersive global experiences. After exploring 50+ countries over the past decade, Crunch helps other women reconnect with their desires and craft an authentic, joy-filled life using travel as the vessel. Crunch recognizes that we often prioritize roles like being a mom, wife, or career woman over our longings. She supports women during transitional life moments, like divorce or career changes, to reignite their passion for life through thoughtful travel. In our conversation, Crunch shares how she helps women break free from expectations, transform limiting beliefs, and build support communities. You'll also hear her incredible stories of global adventure and lessons on sustainability. Join us to discover how you can embark on your self-realization and joyful transformation journey, starting right where you are. Get inspired by Crunch's wisdom on living authentically by opening yourself up to new cultures, perspectives, and possibilities! (00:00:46) Empowering Moms: Self-Care Journal for Growth (00:19:57) Discovering Fulfillment Through Embracing Challenges (00:24:29) Travel Coaching for Transformative Mindset Shifts (00:34:52) Joyful Transformation through Intentional Travel (00:41:31) Pursuing Authenticity: Breaking Societal Expectations (00:44:15) Challenging Traditional Expectations Through Sustainable Living (00:46:49) Building a Travel Community on Social Media --- Reclaiming Myself Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQL9GQH1 Socials: - Twitter: www.twitter.com/ - Instagram: www.instagram.com/ - Facebook: www.facebook.com/ - YouTube: www.youtube.com/ www.lifesavcay.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifesavacay/message
Crunch Ranjani is on a mission to support folks, particularly women, who are going through a big life transition (such as break up, divorce, career change, kids flying the nest, loss) to connect with their deep inner self and uncover hidden desires through the vessel of transformational travel. Having lived a nomadic lifestyle for the past 10 years and travelled to over 50 countries, Crunch has experienced (and still is experiencing!) the power of travel in creating transformation in her life -- and she wants to be able to share the magic of travel with others.Through her highly customized GPS (Guidance & Personalized Support) Programs, Crunch enables and empowers people to take the next steps in embarking on the most important journey of all - back to self. In this episode Jen and Crunch discuss:- Crunch's role in helping people, primarily women, navigate life transitions- They discuss how major life changes can leave individuals questioning their identity and purpose- The power of travel in connecting with oneself and uncovering personal desires and aspirations- The unique perspective on travel, especially for women, and the societal advice against it- Crunch's personal journey into travel and the experiences that shaped her- The idea of solo travel as a transformative and empowering experience- The challenge of balancing motherhood and personal desires- The importance of setting an example for children by prioritizing self-care and self-discovery- How facing challenges during travel can build confidence and resilience- Crunch talks about the influence of major life changes like divorce and how it motivates people to embark on journeys of self-discovery and adventure- Crunch talks about the influence of major life changes like divorce and how it motivates people to embark on journeys of self-discovery and adventure- They discuss how children can sometimes serve as an excuse for adults not to travel, and the realisation that they don't have to wait for anyone to explore the world- Jen recounts her own empowering travel experience and emphasises that travel often brings out the best in people, restoring faith in humanity - Crunch shares a challenging experience when her passport was stolen in the Dominican Republic, leading to a complex legal situation. She highlights the kindness and generosity of strangers who helped her during this tough time - The conversation delves into the idea that every travel experience, even the challenging ones, becomes a good story and an opportunity for growth- Plus so much moreTo connect with Crunch, her website is www.crunchranjani.com and her Instagram is www.instagram.com/crunchtiniTo know more about the work that Jen does, head to the website: www.jenhamilton.coach Don't forget to follow your host, Jen, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/jenhamiltonofficial and the podcast at www.instagram.com/enlifened_podcast This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and her guests claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.
Ranjani lived in the US for 14 years before moving back to India in 2000's and currently living in Singapore. She shares her journey to move back to India, leading a life and raising kid as a single mom in India, perspective of life living in different countries. Ranjani is a writer and she shares information about her books and work related to writing columns about return to India for a newspaper.
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This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website. Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com Today's guest Rama Ranjani is a home maker and a mother of two who became a runner, fitness instructor and lifestyle modification coach. Through her venture, Sthiram For Life, she looks to help people achieve their full potential through a holistic approach to strength and conditioning that includes physical training, mental focus, nutrition and lifelong learning. In this episode Rama shares about her own transformation journey through strength and conditioning and running. She shares the nutritional principles that helped through her own transformation and the transformation of her many clients. It was interesting to hear how her own journey started with her trying to set an example for her kids by enrolling into the classes they were afraid of. She signed up for Karate classes to give them company and learnt swimming herself to assure her kid that she will be there to save her if needed. Her honest approach to life and learning comes through in this conversation. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:40 BAR event, her first podium 0:06:15 Classical dance and start of fitness journey 0:09:00 Starting with a gym to lose weight and get stronger 0:16:00 Weightloss journey steps, changes in food habits 0:21:50 Running journey, 83min 10k to 48min 10k 0:28:00 First Half Marathon at Bangalore Marathon, Pandemic running 0:34:00 Training for first Full Marathon (3:49) 0:45:00 Sthiram For Life, Lifestyle modification; 0:50:20 What to eat and when to eat 1:04:40 Talking about microbiome 1:07:10 Accountability partner/group, smaller goals, What is your Why? 1:12:10 Learning and growth, bearable level of difficulty 1:15:00 Tips for working athletes 1:16:00 Closing comments About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker
Welcome to a brand new episode of the Savvy Scribe Podcast, where we bring you invaluable insights every day. In today's discussion, we are thrilled to have Crunch Ranjani as our special guest. Get ready to dive into the world of content creation strategies that are guaranteed to drive lead generation and successfully convert them into paying writing clients. Wherever you prefer to listen to your favorite podcasts, be sure to tune in to this episode!About the Guest:Crunch Ranjani is a conversion copywriter + content creator for change-makers and entrepreneurs who want to make an impact with the money and influence they have in their businesses. Her superpower is writing snazzy blogs and articles, and turning the monologues you've been doing on Facebook/Instagram Live into a summoning spell that magically conjures up your ideal clients + appeases the Google gods.Key points in this episode:How Crunch started her content writing careerHow content creation strategies workWhat is content?How to determine what content you should be creatingIs it necessary for your content to be fresh and new?She shares a tip that she uses in her own writing to help her with AIBenefits of using ChatGPT in content writingHow to consistently show up for your audienceBenefits of batching work in content creationSay “hi” to Crunch on socials!InstagramLinkedinWelcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNESAnd if you love it, can I ask for a
Crunch Ranjani, the Chief Content Writer and Founder of Crunch Ranjani Content, discusses content creation for purpose-driven professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Crunch shares her insights on how to craft compelling content that resonates with your audience, and how to align your messaging with your values and goals. Whether you're just starting out in content creation or looking to refine your skills, this episode is sure to provide valuable tips, ideas and inspiration. https://crunchranjani.com The Yakking Show is brought to you by Peter Wright & Kathleen Beauvais contact us to be a guest on our show. https://TheYakkingShow.com peter@theyakkingshow.com kathleen@theyakkingshow.com Timeline 01:20 Crunch's background 04:54 Focusing on a niche 07:18 Communicating Intentionally 10:32 Trends in content creation 18:00 Artificial Intelligence 20:31 Be consistent with your content creation 23:10 Working with Crunch 25:05 Success Secrets 30:00 Contact Crunch
Welcome to Musically Yours with JSV, Where Jaya Sai Vaishnavi's melodious voice is the sensation. An RJ, a singer, a voice-over artist she, goes on a journey to unveil the musical community.Join her as she seeks to understand, through truthful conversations with guests so grand. Find Sruthi on Instagram: @Sruthi Ranjani ModumudiJSV on Instagram: @IamJSVKathanika on Instagram: @KathanikaMediaHosted by Jaya Sai VaishnaviProduced and Concept by Kathanika MediaMusic by UdayIf you would like to share any feedback, comments or suggestions to the host or to the producers, you can write to us at kathanikamedia@gmail.comFor business collabrations, write to hello@kathanika.inYou can listen to this show and other Kathanika show on Kathanika.in website or in any major podcast platformSpotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | JioSaavn | Gaana | Amazon MusicTelugu Music Podcast
What did LinkedIn's top voice of 2023 talk to me about? A lot! I had an in depth conversation with Ranjani Mani. She's the Enterprise Analytics Leader for CSS at Atlassian, a startup advisor, mentor, and a TEDx Keynote speaker. We spoke about her journey as a working professional, her values, her ambitions, and how she is leading from the front. She shares her tips on how to make time for things we enjoy, how to learn efficiently, and how to deal with criticism. We also spoke about the importance of building a personal brand, and how showing up on LinkedIn changed her life. Ranjani is passionate about AI and technology. She's a fearless leader who's never let anything, especially her gender stop her from achieving greater heights. She has over 15 years of experience in developing and growing data science teams! She's also the former director of Analytics, Data sciences, and Data Products for VMWare. While she isn't at work, she showcases her mom side while co-hosting an adorable podcast along with her 5-year old daughter, Ananya.Tune in to listen to her inspiring story and take along some words of advice that you can apply to your life and career! Keep up with Ranjani:Official WebsiteLinkedInYouTube PodcastConnect with me:Official websiteLinkedInInstagram
Ep 112: How to Make the Most of Your Audio & Video Content with Crunch Ranjani Whether you have a podcast, YouTube channel or just love to go live on social media, you probably have a bank of audio and video content that could be working harder for you. By turning audio content into written content - from blog posts and email newsletters to social media captions - your hard work can do double duty. That's exactly what we talked about in this week's episode with Crunch Ranjani. Crunch is a conversion copywriter and content creator for change-makers and entrepreneurs who want to make an impact with the money and influence they have in their businesses. Crunch shared her best tips to repurpose and make the most of your audio and video content so you can simplify your content planning. You can connect with Crunch and learn more from her at her website, on Instagram, or by purchasing her signature content planning framework (save 30% with code EASY30). Have podcast topic suggestions? Come follow me on Instagram or email me at danielle@elevatevirtualmarketing.com. Ready to learn more about search engine optimization and get inspired to create more content of your own? Find me at daniellegagnon-seo.com.
This episode features the brilliant Ranjani Nagarajan. Ranjani is a Marketing Manager around Email Strategy at HubSpot. Ranjani first talks about her career in digital marketing working for digital agencies before landing her current role at Hubspot. We look at different opportunities in Hubspot's Marketing Hub and Ranjani explains a large part of a business's success is around segmentation and creating lists for different audiences. Personalisation is key and Hubspot allows users to communicate with their audience in several ways. When asked, Ranjani said one of the most successful ways to build automated journeys is via the customer's pipeline status or lifecycle stage. In terms of additional software, Canva is Ranjani's number one suggestion something she'd recommend to all marketers. This is a good episode to understand Hubspot Marketing Hubs and email marketing.
In this episode of Talking with the Experts, Crunch Ranjani provides tips on how business owners can repurpose their content for maximum impact with minimal effort. Crunch is a conversion copywriter + content creator for change-makers and entrepreneurs who want to make an impact with the money and influence they have in their businesses. A firm believer that we need more diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, Crunch helps like-minded business owners harness the power of words to get their message heard by a wider audience and create a more significant impact globally. Crunch's superpower is writing snazzy blogs and articles and turning the monologues you've been doing on Facebook/Instagram Live into a summoning spell that magically conjures up your ideal clients + appeases the Google gods. Originally from Singapore but now a self-described global citizen, Crunch has travelled to over 50 countries and lived in various places, including Thailand, Portugal, and Mexico. In her free time, Crunch can be found traipsing the world in search of new people, cuisines, and experiences. Connect with Crunch: https://www.facebook.com/crunch.ranjani/ www.crunchranjani.com https://www.facebook.com/crunchranjanicontent https://www.instagram.com/crunchtini/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchranjani/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/crunch-ranjani-services/ ▼ ▼ Connect with Rose Davidson: Website: https://talkingwiththeexperts.com Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlineeventmanagerandpodcasttrainer/ Leave a Google review: https://g.page/r/CaXk7K3UlEhzEBI/review Leave a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-with-the-experts/id1549141963 SUBSCRIBE to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkM5n5QJhnNAmUiMzii73wQ https://youtube.com/@talkingwiththeexpertsvodcast FOLLOW on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/talking-with-the-experts Give me 15 minutes of your time, and I'll explain how you can start a podcast, https://calendly.com/rose-davidson/podcast-creation-15-minutes. I look forward to hearing from you. Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rosesdavidson Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/talkingwiththeexperts #business #entrepreneur #learnpodcasting #podcastepisode #podcastguest #podcasting #podcastinterview #podcastplaylist #podcasts #podcastskills #podcastshow #rosedavidson #smallbusiness #talkingwiththeexperts #video #vodcast
In this episode, film studies scholar Dr. Ranjani Mazumdar joins us for a deep dive into film posters, the anti-hero, travel in celluloid, and the history of Bombay cinema.‘In Perspective' is The Swaddle's podcast series where academics reveal little-known facts about Indian history, society and culture. Notes:00:01:08:17- How did the film poster emerge in 20th century India? How has its artistic value and role in film publicity evolved since then?00:03:05:23- Has the role of the movie poster diminished today? 00:06:56:11- How did the cinema of the 1960s capture globalization in India and the anxieties that came with it?00:12:27:12- What led to the rise of the vamp in Bombay cinema and what led to her merging with the heroine in the 1990s?00:18:35:22- How did the ‘angry young man' of the 1970s evolve into the psychotic anti-hero in the 1990s?00:25:37:13- What do the interiors of consumerist family films of the 1990s tell us about the imagination of urban spaces and cities at that time and the anxieties surrounding it? 00:32:41:10- What role does cinema play in how we memorialize traumatic events that India has experienced collectively, especially in terms of the way the Babri Masjid demolition has been depicted in Indian cinema?
We love to hear inspiring real wealth stories and we've got one from a woman who immigrated from India at the age of 21. She became a respected environmental engineer but ditched that job for a career in real estate. She is now helping clients find properties and buying real estate for her own portfolio. In this episode, you'll hear how her engineering background helped build her business as an agent, and also helped her with her own due diligence.Ranjani Ravi is the owner of Ranjani Ravi Realty in Seattle. She has helped more than 250 clients buy more than $200 million worth of real estate in the Seattle area. Previously, she worked as an Environmental Engineer at the EPA, and for other consulting firms. As part of her effort to educate her clients, she likes to make videos about real estate called “Sip and Learn.” You'll find them on YouTube.Ranjani says she learned a lot about investing from our team at RealWealth. We have hundreds of free webinars, articles, podcasts, and other resources on our website. If you join, you also get access to our investor portal and our network of real estate professionals, including our investment counselors. Members can speak with them for free. There's no obligation.Also, please remember to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Thank you!
“We need to move away from animal derived materials, but we also need to move away from petroleum based traditional materials. So what is out there, what can we do? That demand is strong and supply is where the issue is.” - Sydney Galdman On June 12th the New York Times put out an article titled, How Fashion Giants Recast Plastic as Good for the Planet. The article, written by Hiroko Takeuchi, caused quite a stir within the Species Unite and I'm sure many other vegan communities. It criticizes something called the Higg Index, a suite of tools that assesses social and environmental impacts of products, including animal based and synthetic materials. The article left many people confused and I received a lot of emails asking me, “should we even be wearing vegan leather?” (The answer is yes.) In order to be better able to explain what the article was really about, I needed some help. So, I reached out to my friend Nicole Rawling, the executive director at the Material Innovation Initiative (MII), the non-profit that's advancing next gen materials. Next gen materials are high performance, animal free and more sustainable for fashion, automotive and home goods. MII provides expertise while bringing all the key players together to get these materials from concept to commercialization. Nicole introduced me to Sidney Gladman, the chief scientific officer at MII and Ranjani Theregowda, MII's environmental data scientist, so that they could answer my many questions about the article, about the future of materials as well as our current situation. I have been excited about next gen materials for a long time, but I'm even more so after speaking with them. It's happening - we're on the way and to a future that no longer uses animals for fashion, autos, and home goods. And, MII is doing everything that they can to speed that future up. LINKS: https://www.materialinnovation.org/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/materialinnovation/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MaterialInnovation/
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to the travel couple - Ranjani and Raghavan of rararaasta as we take you to the quaint little town of Bundi in Rajasthan! Today's destination: Bundi, RajasthanNearest Airport: Sanganer Airport, JAINearest Railway Station: Kota Railway Stn, KOTAPrerequisites - N/APacking - Pack light, carry extra liquids as it can get hot during the dayTime of the year - November to February is the best time to visit; you could also visit in October for the Bundi festivalLength of the itinerary: 3-4 daysItinerary Highlights: We start the journey by describing the beautiful views that one drives past while approaching Bundi by road. Raghavan and Ranjani also remember being reminded of Hogwarts as they approach Bundi on their road tripThe couple start off by going around the town and the first place they check out is Krishnaji's Chai - one of the best tea shops in Bundi. The rest of the day is spent walking around the town given that it was already late evening. The team starts off the next day with a visit to the Taragarh fort and the Garh palace or the Bundi palace. It is advisable to visit the fort first while the temperatures are still low. Some of the monuments the couple find at the Bundi palace includes Hathi pol, Chatar Mahal, Badal mahal, Chitrashala, Jhoola chowk among others. One can find the very popular Bundi miniature paintings as well as a wholesome fill of Rajasthani architecture on display at the fort and palace. The duo then enjoy some home cooked meals at Jai's with the likes of Gatte ki subzee and Dal batti choorma. Other popular food options include pyaas ki kachori, dal ki kachori as well as poha.Next the couple head to the potter's village of Theekarda, from where a majority of the pots and cutlery to the neighboring villages and cities is produced. The next day's agenda included a visit to the popular stepwells of Bundi - some of them include Rani ji ki Baori, Dabhai kund or Dabhoji ki baori. Some popular lakes include Naval sagar lake, Kanak sagar lake, Phool sagar lake. Another popular palace is the Sukh Mahal that was made famous by author Rudyard Kipling of Jungle book fame who penned his novel “Kim” while staying in this palace. Also popular in Bundi are cenotaphs built for the Maharajas - the popular ones being Kshar bagh and 84 pillared cenotaph which gives a good sample of the chattri architecture of Rajasthan. Things to buy include the popular Kota Doria sarees, a dying work of art that goes back to several centuries. One should also check out the Bundi market to pick up some curios, trinkets, bangles and souvenirs. Dont miss checking out the miniature paintings all across the streets of Bundi. There are also rock paintings dating back to over 10,000 years ago as well as the Garodia Mahadev temple and canyon. Links:Link to Rararaasta's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rararaasta/Link to Rararaasta's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rararaasta/Link to the blog: https://www.rararaasta.comFollow the Musafir stories on:Twitter : https://twitter.com/musafirstories?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themusafirstories/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musafirstoriespodcast/?hl=enwebsite: www.themusafirstories.comemail: themusafirstories@gmail.comYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/
Season-5, episode 6 of “ZENPod”, featuring Ms. Ranjani ~ Gayatri, Ranjani & Gayatri, the sister duo are world-renowned versatile musicians whose musical contributions include studio recordings, television performances, radio programs, concerts, festivals and lecture demonstrations. Ranjani & Gayatri gave their debut performance at the prestigious Indian Music Group, Mumbai at the age of 13 and 10 respectively. You can reach out to Ranjani-Gayatri on https://www.ranjanigayatri.com “In Carnatic music, Spirituality is the backdrop of all compositions, lyric wise. Every profound/elevating experience that we have had, has been where we have been singing, so music for us has been the bridge where we have experienced Transcendental or profound moments”, say Ranjani-Gayatri in their conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan. Ranjani and Gayatri owe their rich musical heritage to their Gurus, Sri T.S. Krishnaswami who taught them violin and Sri.P.S. Narayanaswamy, who guides them now. They had their initial vocal training from their mother Smt Meenakshi Balasubramanian and their father Balasubramanian, played a pivotal role in shaping their musical values. Even as toddlers, showed an uncanny capacity to grasp the subtle nuances of Carnatic music - Gayatri could identify over a hundred ragas when she was barely two and a half and Ranjani could delineate complex rhythm patterns at age five. The sister duo have given many thematic concerts and have an extensive repertoire consisting of gems of the Trinity, old and contemporary Tamil compositions and other languages including Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and Marathi. They have performed in prestigious venues/festivals like The Kennedy Centre in Washington DC, Southbank Centre in London, Ravenna music festival in Italy, Cross Culture Festival in Warsaw, Poland, Bengal Music Festival in Dhaka, Esplanade Theatre in Singapore and the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai to name a few. Ranjani-Gayatri have won numerous awards and titles in recognition of their contribution. To mention a few – • Kalaimami from the Government of Tamilnadu, • Gana Padmam from Brahma Gana Sabha. • Rama Gana Kala Acharya • Lifetime Achievement Award from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, • Sanskriti Award from Sanskriti Pratishtan, New Delhi, • Titles of "Vani Kala Sudhakara" from Sri Tyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, • "Sangeetha Kala Siromani" from Chennai Cultural Academy, • "Isai Jyothi" and the DK Pattammal Award from Aanmajothi, the cultural wing of Saraswati Vidyalaya • "Sangeeta Vedantha Dhureena" from Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira Bengaluru in 2018 • "Nada Kalanidhi" from Shanmukhananda Sangeeta Sabha, Delhi in 2019. • "Isai Peroli" from the Kartik Fine Arts Chennai, • National Eminence Award from Shanmukhananda Fine Arts, Mumbai • Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Award “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life's pursuit.
Curtain raiser - Season-5, of “ZENPod”, featuring Ms. Ranjani - Gayatri, Ranjani & Gayatri, the sister duo are world-renowned versatile musicians whose musical contributions include studio recordings, television performances, radio programs, concerts, festivals and lecture demonstrations. Ranjani & Gayatri gave their debut performance at the prestigious Indian Music Group, Mumbai at the age of 13 and 10 respectively. “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life's pursuit.
What is it that you want to achieve in life? Is it financial security, happiness, or freedom? Well few are lucky to have all three- one of which is our next guest. @crunchtini used to have corporate job with good pay. However, she was not happy. She yearned for more. She wanted to live and enjoy her life. She decided to go on a one-way trip to Buenos Aires, cruising the Caribbean while doing remote work. She fell in love with travelling and realized that this is the lifestyle she wants. Now, she is a digital nomad who specializes in creating content for health and wellness professionals. Let's hear more of what made Crunch realize this is the life she wants and how travelling was able to transform her. Join us
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 259: Yoga in Schools with Crunch Ranjani Description: Should yoga be taught in schools? Recently an Alabama law banned yoga in schools and, inspired by a discussion in our Facebook group, our team member and resident writer Crunch Ranjani (she/her) wrote a fantastic article exploring all the elements of this debate. In this episode, she talks all about her process in creating the article, her research and her personal experience as a South Asian born to a Hindu family. Crunch is a content creator for purpose-driven health and wellness professionals. She believes that we need more diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities - so she loves working with business owners who do too. She helps them create valuable content that makes a positive impact in the world so that they have more time and energy to create change in their communities. Crunch helps us to understand all the elements of the conversation around yoga and religion, including whether Sanskrit is a religious language, the connection between Hinduism and yoga, and why dividing out parts of yoga to make them more palatable to a white audience is harmful. This is an open and honest conversation about cultural appropriation, the importance of having these discussions as yoga teachers and of understanding how our actions can be harmful to the tradition of yoga, and to the South Asian yoga teachers and students in our communities. If you have wanted to learn more about cultural appropriation in yoga, or if you are new to this conversation and want to understand more, this is a great episode to understand the nuances of this important topic. Key Takeaways: [4:45] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Crunch Ranjani. [8:37] What is the work that Crunch does, and who does she do it for? [10:04] What did it feel like to write an article on yoga in schools? [11:39] Is the ban on yoga in Alabama schools still in place, and why is it there? [12:55] What highlights about yoga in religion came up during Crunch's research? [13:34] Crunch explains some of the links between Hinduism and yoga. [15:45] When this thread was posted in our Facebook group, there was a lot of discussion around why Yoga might be connected to Hinduism, and understanding more about how cultural appropriation has worked. Crunch talks more about that. [18:32] Shannon pops in with some ways that our sponsor OfferingTree can help support your yoga business, especially with time zones and Zoom links. [20:28] One of the things that was put forward in the Alabama bill was to allow yoga in schools but to ban using Sanskrit. How did Crunch feel about that? [21:01] Crunch shares which other languages are connected to religions and why it feels like a double standard. [22:12] Is there a separation between church and state in all US states or just Alabama? [25:41] Why is it that yoga is not allowed? Is it based in fear and if so, why? [28:10] If we allow some parts of yoga to be taught, could that be seen as progress? [32:55] Crunch explains why separating out parts of the practice of yoga is harmful. [34:57] Why could the practice of gifting statues of Hindu or Deities as part of our yoga practice also be harmful? [36:08] Crunch shares a great analogy on how we can and do change behavior when someone feels harmed or hurt by our actions. [37:24] Shannon pops in with a quick message from Allison of the Yoga Teacher Conf to hear more about the social justice sessions that are taking place at the Conf. [39:13] How does Crunch feel about the article now it is out in the world and what would she like readers to take from it? [40:02] Please leave comments below the article, beneath this podcast episode or in the Facebook group to share your takeaways on this topic. [40:48] To find out more about Crunch's work, or to hire her, you can find her through her website, or message or follow Crunch on Instagram. “It seemed to be that a lot of people were conflating yoga with religion because it has historically Hindu roots.” Crunch Ranjani “The whole idea that Alabama is legislating certain aspects of what parts of yoga are ok in schools, and what parts are not, is what is really problematic about this whole bill.” Crunch Ranjani “To me, it seems really strange that you can say that a language is religious or not religious, because to me language is a way to communicate with people, it is not necessarily religious in and of itself.” Crunch Ranjani “This is not progress, it is a form of cultural appropriation.” Crunch Ranjani “If you are not sharing yoga in all of it's forms, why are you even calling it yoga?” Crunch Ranjani “Who does this law benefit, and who does it harm?” Crunch Ranjani “Should we not consider this pain and this harm over the benefits that white people will get from practicing a simplified version of yoga?” Crunch Ranjani “Maybe it is worth questioning personally, for anyone that feels that fear - what exactly are you afraid of?” Crunch Ranjani Links: Article - Teaching Yoga in Schools View Crunch's Other Articles Pelvic Health Professionals Crunch Ranjani Episode 184: Is Yoga Cultural Appropriation with Dr Shailla Vaidya The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Yoga is Dead Podcast Find Crunch on Instagram Yoga Teacher Conf Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Yoga Teacher Conf
In this episode, we speak with staff from eating disorders organisations around the world about their experiences of supporting people during Covid-19. Thank you to Sian, Nicola, Liz, Ranjani and Kaitlyn. The Butterfly Foundation: https://butterfly.org.au/ Eating Disorders Association Northern Ireland (EDANI): https://www.eatingdisordersni.co.uk/ Sheena's Place: https://sheenasplace.org/ National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ BEAT: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
I love getting to travel and this week on the podcast we're traveling to Singapore by way of Mexico. Crunch Ranjani is from Singapore, currently living in Mexico, and joining us to talk about the Hindu festival Deepavali. Maybe you've heard it called Diwali? It's the festival of light. In this episode, Crunch educates us ... Read More about 53 The Festival of Light [Crunch Ranjani]
In today's mini-episode, we have Ranjani Murali in the #DesiReads segment. She's reading from her new poetry collection, Clearly, You Are ESL. Thank you for listening. Twitter: @DesiBooks Instagram: @desi.books Facebook: @desibooksfb Website: https://desibooks.co Newsletter: https://bit.ly/desibooksnews Email: desibooks@desibooks.co --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/desibooks/support
Ranjani ------- 2.62 &2.63 - Eight steps to a spiritual fall. Thinks of sense objects -attachment - desire -anger - delusion - loss of memory - destruction of discrimination - falls in life Attachment not so much to objects but to people has been a personal struggle. The world determines the emotional state of mind. We lose control. Reminds me to practice sense control. Theory is easy and practice is hard. Use these as a constant reflection. Attachment is not love. Attachment binds you, love sets you free. Love is unconditional, attachment is full of expectations. We are already completely detached.... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happilyoga/message
In the 10th episode of V-POD, we have Ranjani Mani, Director, Analytics and Data Sciences at VMware India. Ranjani has over 14 years of experience in setting up and growing Data Science, Product Management, Consulting and Analytics function with stints across high-tech companies including Dell and Oracle. A silver medallist in her MBA program at MICA, Ranjani was recently recognized as one of the recipients of a Women in AI Leadership Award 2021 and listed in the top 150 AI & Analytics Leaders 2021.
In the latest episode of The Takeaway Club, I am absolutely chuffed to speak with Ranjani Krishnakumar who is a writer, editor, and marketer with nearly 15 years of experience. Ranjani runs Emdash, a content consulting firm in Chennai that specializes in B2B tech writing. She is also a popular film critic with multiple columns on Film, Television, and culture for various publications including Huffington Post and FirstPost. Ranjani also runs The Whole Works, a platform for learning about writing, productivity, freelancing, small business management and work in general. If you are someone who is interested in the Indian movie landscape, film critiquing, and writing, you'll love this conversation!
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Ranjani and Raghavan from the blog Rararaasta!Today's destination: Tranquebar or Tharangambadi, Tamil NaduNearest Airport: Chennai International Airport, MAA Nearest Railway Station: Chidambaram Railway Station, CDMPrerequisites - N/APacking - Pack according to the weather as summers can be hot and humidTime of the year - November to February is a good time. Length of the itinerary: Weekend itinerary is ideal. Itinerary Highlights: - Ranjani and Raghavan cover the Tranquebar itinerary as a part of their 14 day road trip across Tamil Nadu. The couple kick off their tour from Chennai - make sure to enjoy a scenic drive on the ECR or Easter Coast Road. - En route Tranquebar, make sure to have pitstops at the numerous surfing cafes as well as the mangroves of Pichavaram, the second largest mangroves in the world. Enjoy a boat road in the mangrove forests, also the shooting location of numerous South Indian films, including Dasavathaaram. Listen to the stories of how the mangroves protected the nearby villages from the wrath of the 2004 Tsunami that devastated coastal Tamil Nadu. - Tranquebar is only a short distance from Pichavaram and the couple reach in time to enjoy a sunset by the beach as well as pay a quick visit to the museum. Tharangambadi, the original name of Tranquebar, translates to Land of singing waves, in Tamil and also happens to be one of the most ozone-rich beaches in the world!- The main attraction of Tranquebar or Tharangambadi is the Dansborg Fort built by the Danish East India company in 1620. Tranquebar was one of the two settlements of the Danish and was leased to them by the Thanjavur Nayaks in 1620 for a sum of 3111 rupees annually. - The fort is in a decent condition and houses a garrison and a small museum inside, the Fort is closed to the public on Fridays, so plan your visit accordingly - Also worth a mention is the property in which Ranjani and Raghavan stay during their visit - Bungalow at the beach, a Neemrana property that was previously the British Collectors office. The property offers great views of the beach and is a mere 50-60m from the shore. - In the vicinity of the beach is the Masilamani Nathar temple, some of which was impacted by the 2004 Tsunami. This is one of the oldest surviving structures of Tharangambadi and is believed to have been built in 1306. - Other points of interest in the town include a post office, New Jerusalem church, Zion church, some old structures and houses on King Street. Enjoy your walk around the town and appreciate some of the remaining colonial structures- Famous personalities of Tranquebar include German Missionary Barthalomous Zeigenbalg, who was responsible for setting up of the first printing press in the area and also set up the region's first girls school. He is still fondly remembered by the locals for all the work he did for uplifting the community and a statue of Zeigenbalg stands at the intersection of King and Queen street. - Another famous personality of Tranquebar is M.A. Sulthan, a resident who has been instrumental in documenting the history of the region and also writing several books to preserve the past of Tranquebar. He has worked closely with organizations like Intach to preserve the remaining heritage of the town. - Raghavan and Ranjani also share their experience learning about the Danish community and their unwavering support to the town, specially during the rebuilding phase after the Tsunami. The Danish Tranquebar Association or DTA has been a key player in ensuring families get all the support during the rebuilding process. The couple cap off the trip by sharing their experience interacting with a Danish couple who were visiting Tranquebar or Tharangambadi, as they refer to the town, and how it is deeply rooted in their history and still finds a place in their academic curriculum. - If you are thinking about extending your itinerary, other nearby options include a trip to Pondicherry for the beautiful beaches and French vistas, Chidambaram and Thanjavur for some iconic temples, the famous Nagoor Dargah or muslim shrine as well as the Basilica of our Lady of Good health in Velankanni. Enjoy your trip! Links:Link to the blog: https://rararaasta.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/rararaastaIG: https://www.instagram.com/rararaasta/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rararaasta/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUSJl64SvdbHlf_dLPvLy1QFollow the Musafir stories on:All podcast platforms: http://link.chtbl.com/MusafirStoriesTwitter : https://twitter.com/musafirstories?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themusafirstories/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musafirstoriespodcast/?hl=enwebsite: www.themusafirstories.comemail: themusafirstories@gmail.com
In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, Ranjani Saigal, the Executive Director of the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, discusses the shocking situation in India where people are struggling to survive a devastating second wave of the COVID 19 pandemic and she explains how Ekal is providing support to the rural areas of the country where help and resources are limited. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation: https://www.ekal.org/ Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
In this conversation, Ranjani Mani shares her experience stories with Chitra onHer belief in making a world that our children can live inProduct management, analytics and consulting for 14 years, customer experience & startup mentoring3 things she's passionate about - Reading, Writing about Tech & AI, becoming betterDoing her bit to enable women with choicesThe impact of growing up in an environment of equality and mutual respectTaking a user centric approach to designing solutionsWhy she did an MBA, how it helped open her mind, deal with ambiguity and welcome diverse viewsWhy so many AI projects failHow Product Management experience compliments her analytics roleHaving multiple interests and curiosityHuman centered AISymbiosis of AI and human presenceWhy she believes we need more women in analytics, the broken rung and the 5C framework to own your careerRanjani has over 14 years of experience in setting up and growing data science, product management, consulting, and customer experience analytics teams. Her interests lie in solving business problems through analytics, strategy and leadership.Ranjani currently works at VMware India, designing and supporting SaaS transformation through Customer Success with business analytics and AI-driven customer experience. She also drives and collaborates VMware's site activities engaging with start-ups and VCs in the India ecosystem to identify collaboration opportunities.Ranjani is a DEI evangelist who is keen on bringing more women into the technology space, specifically Analytics.A passionate writer and voracious reader, Ranjani writes about Tech and AI, Future of Work with exponential technologies, leadership, and managing Analytics teams, book reviews on LinkedIn and her personal website. She also reviews interesting books and provides #2MinExplainer videos on STEM, Finance and Behavioural Economics on her YouTube channel 'Reviews with Ranjani'.Ranjani holds a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics & Communication) and an MBA from MICA, Ahmedabad.She can also be reached via LinkedIn.Disclaimer: All views expressed are personal in nature and solely that of the speaker/author.
South Indian Classical (Carnatic) Music Archive: Classes / Lessons
Notations -> http://www.shivkumar.org/music/#d Durmargachara Raagam: Ranjani Talam: Rupakam Composer: Tyaagaraaja Version: Ram Kaushik Pallavi Durmaaga Charaadhamulanu Dora Neevana Jaalaraa Anupallavi Dharmaatmaka! Dhana Dhaanyamu Daivamu Neevai Yundaga Charanam Paluku Botini Sabhalona Patita Maanavula Kosage Khalula Necchata Bogadani Srikara! Tyagaraaja Vinuta! Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao's book) I cannot bring myself around to flatter wicked and base men as “you are the Lord” O Embodiment of righteousness! Knowing that you are the Dispenser of all wealth and grains, symbolizing food, (I cannot bring myself ….) O Lord, worshipped by Tyagaraja, who never praises those base ones who insult Sarasvati -- Goddess of Learning -- by dedicating their literacy works in the court of unworthy men! Bestower of wealth! I cannot bring myself…
South Indian Classical (Carnatic) Music Archive: Classes / Lessons
Notations -> http://www.shivkumar.org/music/#g Gajavadana Ragam: Sri Ranjani (22nd mela Kharaharapriya janyam) ARO: S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S || AVA: S N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S || Talam: Adi Papanasam Sivan Pallavi: Gajavadana Karuna Sadana (Sri) Shankara Bala Lambodhara Sundara Anupallavi: Ajanamarendranu Munivarum Paniyum Pankaja Charana Sharanam Sharanam Charanam: Neeyee Moovulagirk(u) Aadhaaram Neeyee Shivaagama Mantra Saaram Neeyee Vazhvil Yen Jeevaadharam Nee Arulvai Sumukha Omkaara Meaning: (approximate: please report any errors) O Ganesha! The lord with an elephant face (“Gaja-vadana”). You are the embodiment of kindness (“Karuna Sadana”). You are the son (“Bala”) of Shiva (“Shankara”). You have a big stomach (“Lamba-udhara”). You are the beautiful one (“Sundara”). You are worshipped (“Paniyum”) by the immortal devas (“Aja”) and Indra (“Ajanamarendranu”) and the sages (“Munivarum”). I bow (“Sharanam”) to your lotus (“Pankaja”) feet (“Charana”). You (“Neeyee”) are the foundation (“Aadhaaram”) for the three (“Moovu”) worlds (“ulagir”). You (“Neeyee”) are the essence (“Saaram”) of the Vedas (“Shivaagama Mantra”). You (“Neeyee”) are the foundation (“Jeevaadharam”) of my (“Yen”) life (“Vazhvil”). Please give me your (“Nee”) blessings (“Arulvai”), O the auspicious faced (“Su-mukha”) one! You are the form (“Om-kaara”) of Om.
South Indian Classical (Carnatic) Music Archive: Classes / Lessons
Notations -> http://www.shivkumar.org/music/#b Brochevarevare Ragam: Sri Ranjani (22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam) ARO: S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S || AVA: S N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S || Talam: Adi Composer: Tyagaraja Version: Peri Sriramamurthy Pallavi: Brochevarevare (Raghupate!) (Ninnuvinaa!) (Sriraama Nenaruna!) (Sakala Loka Naayaka!) (Naravara Neesari!) Charanams: 1. Devendraadulu Mecchutaku Lanka Dayato Daana Mosangi Sadaa! 2. Muni Savambu Juda Venta Janikala Maarichaadula Hatambu Jesi 3. Vaali Nokka Kolanesi Ravi Baaluni Raajuniga Vinchi Juchi! 4. Bhavaabdi Taruno Paayamu Lerani Tyaagaraajuni Karambidi! Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao's Book) Chief (“pathe”) of Raghus! There is no one else (“varevaru”) to bestow affection (“broche”) on me and protect me other than you, Lord (‘nayaka”) of the Universe (“sakala loka”)! Most exalted (“neesari”) among men (“naravara”)! Who else would have donated (“daana mosangi”) Lanka to Vibheeshana to the delight and appreciation (“mecchutaku”) of Indra (“devendra”) and others (“dula”)? Who else would have followed Visvaamitra (“muni”) from Ayodhya and protected the sacrifice he was performing from being desecrated by Maaricha and others? Who else could have killed the indomitable Vaali with just a simple(“oka”) arrow (“kola”) and croned Sugriva (son of the Sun God (“ravi baaluni”)) as the king of Kishkinda? And who else can lift Tyaagaraaja from the ocean of birth (“bhavaabdhi”) and death and lead him to salvation?
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Notations -> http://www.shivkumar.org/music/#m Maaru balka Raagam: Sri Ranjani (22nd Mela (Kharaharapriya) janyam) ARO: S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S || AVA: S N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S || Talam: Adi Composer: Tyaagaraaja Version: Neyveli Santhanagopalan Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/10/thyagaraja-kriti-maaru-balka-raga-sri.html Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH1fS8rq-BE Pallavi: mAru palkag(u)nnAv(E)mirA mA manO-ramaNa Anupallavi: jAra cOra bhajana jesitinA sAkEta sadana (mAru) Charanam: dUra-bhAram(a)ndu nA hRday- (A)ravindam(a)ndu nelakonna dArin(e)rigi santasillin- (a)TTi tyAgarAja nuta (mAru) Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/10/thyagaraja-kriti-maaru-balka-raga-sri.html Sahityam: mAru palkag(u)nnAv(E)mirA mA manO-ramaNa Meaning: Why is that (EmirA) You are (unnAvu) not responding (mAru palkaga) (palkagunnAvEmirA), O Delighter (ramaNa) of the mind (manas) (manO-ramaNa) of lakshmI (mA)? Sahityam: jAra cOra bhajana jesitinA sAkEta sadana (mAru) Meaning: Did I extol (bhajana) (literally chant names) adulterers (jAra) and thieves (cOra), O Resident (sadana) of ayOdhyA (sAkEta)? [Why is that You are not responding? O Delighter of the mind of lakshmI!] Sahityam: dUra-bhAram(a)ndu nA hRday- (A)ravindam(a)ndu nelakonna Meaning: O Lord established (nelakonna) (at once) everywhere – in (andu) far away places (dUra-bharamu) (dUra-bhAramandu) as also in (andu) the lotus (aravindamu) of my (nA) heart (hRdaya) (hRdayAravindamandu) …. Sahityam: dArin(e)rigi santasillin-(a)TTi tyAgarAja nuta (mAru) Meaning: O Lord … praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja who (aTTi) is exulting (santasillina) (santasillinaTTi) having understood (erigi) the right path (dArini) (dArinerigi)! [Why is that You are not responding, O Delighter of the mind of lakshmI!]
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Notations -> http://www.shivkumar.org/music/ Parama Pavana Ragam: Ranjani (59th Melakartha Janyam) ARO: S R2 G2 M2 D2 S AVO: S N3 D2 M2 G2 S Talam: Deshadi (Adi) Composer: Meechu (Misu) Krishna Iyer Version: Ram Kaushik / Voleti (Youtube Link) Lyrics courtesy: Lakshman Ragde Pallavi: parama pAvanA pApa mOcanA bhAgyamiyAdrA karuNAlavAla Anupallavi: nirupamAna tEjO nirmalAtma rUpa parama hamsa vara sadAshiva brahmendra Charanam: pApajAlamula kOpa tApa ghana pApamOcana shrI raghu nIvE guharanjana nE pogaDajAla dhuma rUpadhara mIshukrSNa sannuta Meaning: (approx.) O absolutely (“parama”) pure one (“pAvanA”)! You bestow good fortune and auspiciousness (“bhAgyamiyAdrA”). O ocean of kindness (“karuNAlavAla”). O the one without comparisons (“nir-upamAna”). The resplendent one (“tEjO”). You are the form of pure Atman/soul (“nirmalAtma rUpa”). O supreme enlightened one (“parama hamsa”), prayed to (“vara”) by sadashiva brahmendra. You allow us to transcend the maze of sin (“pApajAlamula”). You give us freedom (“mOcana”) from anger (“kOpa”), pain (“tApa”), and major sins (“ghana pApa”). You are Shri Raghu (“shrI raghu nIvE”). You enchant Guha (“guharanjana”) who praises you (“nE pogaDajAla”). Keeping your lovely form in mind (“dhuma rUpadhara”), this poet Mishu Krishna (“mIshukrSNa”) bows to you (“sannuta”).
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Notations -> http://www.shivkumar.org/music/#p parandhAmavatI Ragam: Dharmavathi {59th Melakartha Ragam, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharmavati} ARO: S R2 G2 M2 P D2 N3 S || AVA: S N3 D2 P M2 G2 R2 S || Talam: Rupakam Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshitar Version: Hyderabad Brothers Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde Pallavi: parandhAmavatI jayati pArvatI paramEsha yuvatI Charanam: param jyOti (ra)vikAsinI paramAtma prakAshinI nirantaram guruguha jananI brhadIsha ranjanI Meaning: (approximate – please report any mistakes): Goddess Parvati the youthful consort (“yuvatI”) of Supreme Lord Siva (“paramEsha”) shines gloriously (“parandhAmavatI”) at her holy abode. She is (“vikAsinI”) the supreme (“param”) light (“jyOti”). She is the embodiment of supreme consciousness (“paramAtma”) with eternal (“nirantaram”) effulgence (“prakAshinI”). She is mother (“jananI”) of Guru Guha. She delights (“ranjanI”) her consort Bruhadeesa.
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Notations / Meanings -> http://www.shivkumar.org/music/#s Ragam: shrIranjani {22nd Melakartha Janya Ragam} ARO: S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S || AVA: S N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S || Talam: Misra Chapu Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshitar Version: T M Krishna Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde Pallavi: shrI rAmacandrO rakSatu mAm rAkSasAdi harO raghuvara Anupallavi: bharatAgraja kaushika yAga rakSaka tATakAntaka Charanam: mithilA nagara pravEsha mahEshvara dhanurbhEdaka sItA kalyANa mahOtsava vaibhava yuta citravESakO mAdhurya gAnAmrta pAna priya guruguha vishvAsO mahAdEvIbhakta parashurAma garva harOllAsa Meaning: (Courtesy: GuruGuha.org: http://guruguha.org/wiki/shriramachandro.html ): P: May Shri Rama (“shrI rAmacandrO”), the destroyer (“harO”) of Rakshasas (“rAkSasAdi”), the best of the Raghu clan (“raghuvara”), protect (“rakSatu”) me (“mAm”). A: He is elder (“Agraja”) to Bharatha (“bharatAgraja”), is the protector (“rakSaka”) of Vishwamitra's sacrifice (“yAga”) and slayer (“antaka”) of Tataka (“tATakAntaka”). C: He entered (“pravEsha”) the city (“nagara”) of Mithila, snapped (“bhEdaka”) the bow (“dhanur”, “dhanur-bhEdaka”)of Shiva (“mahEshvara”), and married (“kalyANa”) Sita in a marvelous (“vaibhava”) ceremony (“mahOtsava”), thus painting (“yuta”) different portraits (“citra-”) of himself (“vESakO”). He trusts (“vishvAsO”) Guruguha, who is fond (“priya”) of partaking (“pana”, i.e. “pAna priya”) of the sweet (“mAdhurya”) nectar (“Amrta”) that is music (“gAnA”). He effortlessly (“Ullasa”) humbled (“garva harO-”) Parashurama , the devotee (“bhaktha”) of Devi (“mahAdEvI-bhakta”).
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Notations -> http://www.shivkumar.org/music/#s Ragam: Sri Ranjani (22th Mela janyam) ARO: S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S || AVA: S N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S || Talam: Rupakam Composer: Tyagaraja Version: M.S. Subbalakshmi Lyrics courtesy: www.sangeetham.com Pallavi: Sogasugaa Mridanga Taalamu Jata Gurcchi Ninnu Sokkajeyu Dheerudevvado Anupallavi: Nigamashirortthamu Galgina Nija Vaakkulato Svara Shuddhamuto Charanam : Yati Visrama Sadbhakti Virati Draakshaarasa Navarasa Yutakrtiche Bhajiyinche Yukti Tyaagaraajuni Taramaa (Shree) Raama Meaning: (from sangeetham.com) Who is ("evvado") the valiant one ("dheerudu") enchanting you ("sokkajeya") by harmonising ("jata gurcchi") so pleasurably ("sogasuga") the drum ("mridanga") and the beat ("taala")? Who is the valiant one ("dheerudu") enchanting you by singing the notes ("swara") with clarity ("shuddhamuto"), using for words ("vaakkulato") the absolute truth ("nija ") enshrined ("galgina") in the Vedas ("nigama")? Is it possible ("taramaa") for Tyagaraja to do all this and create ("che") and sing ("bhajiyinche") songs ("krithi") that follow the rules in prosody ("yati"), pausing at the right places ("visrama"), possessing the sweetness of grape ("draaksha") juice ("rasa"), comprising the nine ('nava") emotions ("rasa"), standing firm on the bedrock of faith ("virati")? Who is the valiant one enchanting you by harmonising so pleasurably the drum and the beat? Notes: The kriti, sets out the essential characteristics of composing and rendering kritis. In a question format (to quote Prof William Jackson), Tyagaraja sets out all requisites for a good composer and a singer. A good kriti's words are likened to OmkAra, the praNava mantra as per the kriti. This is the essence of nAdOpAsana. Some of the other terms used are explained below: yati: a rule of prosody, particularly used in Telugu and Sanskrit, where the opening letter of a line, repeats at measured intervals. vishrama: Also known as virAma. This denotes a pause. virati: Complete detachment to worldly issues and unswerving concentration on the almighty. drAkshArasa: Compositions are qualified as drAkshArasa, madhu, kshIra, kadalI and nArikEla depending on their simplicity of meaning and the ease with which they are understood and appreciated by listeners. drAkshArasa is the simplest among them.
Dr. Ranjani Mazumdar, Professor of Cinema Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, is in conversation with Shrishti Malhotra, producer at The Swaddle, about the death of the film poster, Helen and the birth of cabaret in Bollywood, and how globalisation impacted on-screen depictions of female sexuality.
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Full Notation / Meanings -> http://www.shivkumar.org/music/#r Ragam: Ragamalika (Ranjani, Sriranjani, Megharanjani, Janaranjani) Talam: Adi Composer: Tanjavur Shankara Aiyer Notation Courtesy: Vidya Subramanian Ranjani Arohanam: S R2 G2 M2 D2 S Avarohanam: S N3 D2 M2 G2 S Sriranjani Arohanam: S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S Avarohanam: S N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S Megharanjani Arohanam: S R1 G3 M1 N3 S Avarohanam: S N3 M1 G3 R1 S Janaranjani Arohanam: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 P N3 S Avarohanam: S D2 P M1 R2 S Pallavi Ranjani mrudu pankaja lochani Charanam: 1. Manju bhaashini manollasini manda agamani shriranjani 2. Samagana vinodini shashanka vadani mara janani megharanjani 3. Pamarajana palini shulini paapa vimochani paavani janaranjani Meaning (approximate!) This song, known as Ranjani Mala, describes Devi as Ranjani, Sriranjani, Megharanjani and Janaranjani. O Mother! You are the delightful one ("ranjani"). You have eyes ("lochani") like the tender ("mrudu") lotus petals ("pankaja"). You speak ("bhaashini") beautifully ("Manju"). You satisfy the desires of devotees ("manollasini"). You take away the ego of the mind (??: "manda agamani")). You are Sri Ranjani. You delight ("vinodini") in the musical chanting ("gaana") of the Sama Veda. Your face ("vadani") is like the moon ("sashaanka"). You gave birth ("janani") to cupid ("Maara"). You are Megha Ranjani, the goddess of the clouds. You take care ("paalini") of the afflicted ("paamara") ones ("jana"). You are Shoolini, one with the Trident. You get rid ("vimochani") of our sins ("paapa"). You are the pure one ("paavani"). You are the delight ("ranjani") of all people ("jana"), Jana Ranjani!
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Notations / Meanings -> http://www.shivkumar.org/music/#p Ragam: Janaranjani (29 janya) ARO: S R G M P D P N S || AVA: S D P M R S || Talam: Adi Maha Vaidyanatha Iyer Version: Semmangudi Lyrics courtesy: Lakshman (www.sangeetham.com) Pallavi: Paahimaam Shri Raja Rajeshwari Krupaakari Shankari Anupallavi: Ehi Sukham Dehi Simhavaahini Daya Pravaahini Mohini Charanam: Bhanda Chanda Munda Khandani Mahisha Bhanjani Ranjani Niranjani Panditha Shri Guhadaasa Poshani Subhaashini Ripu Bheeshani Vara Bhushani Meaning (approximate): My (“maam”) obeisances (“paahi”) to the goddess Raja Rajeshwari, who is the kind one (“krupakari”) and the wife of Shankara (“shankari”). She is the one who bestows (“dehi”) unsurpassed happiness (“ehi sukham”). She is the one who rides (“vahini”) on a lion (“simha”). She is a river of kindness, and the enchanting one. She is the one who destroyed (“khandani”) the demons: Bhanda, Chanda, Munda and Mahisha. She is the entertaining one (“Ranjani”) and the spotless one (“Niranjani”). She is the one who takes care (“poshani”) of the learned “guhadaasa” (the composer). She has sweet (“su”) voice and speech (“bhashini”). She is the one who defeats (“bheeshani”) enemies (“ripu”) and grants (“bhushani”) boons (“vara”).
Abinayaa and Maithili continue their interview with Ranjani Sukumaran, MT-BC and undergo a live music therapy intervention that you, the listener, can follow along with! We also hear about Ranjani's personal musical journey. If you would like to receive a music therapy session or initial assessment, feel free to go to hwmtherapy.com or email her at hwmtherapy@gmail.com. Please also check out her YouTube channel: Ranjani Music Therapy.
In this episode, Abinayaa and Maithili interview Ranjani Sukumaran, a board-certified music therapist, to find out what exactly music therapy is, and her experience with it. Ranjani also talks about cultural awareness and even sings a snippet of a non-Western song! Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode, set to release on Friday, 10/30/20. If you would like to receive a music therapy session or initial assessment from Ranjani, feel free to go to hwmtherapy.com or email her at hwmtherapy@gmail.com. Please also check out her YouTube channel: Ranjani Music Therapy.
TOS is all set to launch yet another mini-series: License To Skill with a brand new host - Ranjani. In the first leg of the series, she will walk you through actionable pointers that you can apply to improve your existing network or make one, right from scratch. But that's not all, the License to Skill series will also cover: - Content writing and SOP writing - Typesetting and Graphic Design - Fitness and mental health ...and a bunch of other interesting topics seen through the eyes of students and fresh graduates with considerable expertise in these domains. Stay tuned and follow us for updates and all kinds of career advice (we're only sharing what we're hunting for ourselves, trust us!) But before that, do tune into a fun informal episode featuring Sabya, Surya, and Ranjani, where they discuss what the new series promises and look back at their internship experiences (link in bio). Before we sign off, a huge shoutout to Gayathri (@iamascribble on Insta) for sacrificing sleep to meet our ill-advised eleventh-hour deadlines. (check our insta page for her work:D)
The Cabal addresses two primary criticisms leveled at podcasts - just a bunch of guys letting their friends speak for too long - by inviting some special guests to talk about Arjun Reddy; one of the most polarizing Telugu films of 2017. Much thanks to our special guests Krupa , Ranjani and Ideallaedi! Music from Sethu, as a precursor to Bala's slated remake of Arjun Reddy.
Michael and Ranjani talk about the intersection of media and fashion.