Podcasts about silk route

Mumbai and New Delhi take turns to host Lakmé Fashion Week, and this season it's the former that will be exploding with creative runways and high-craft fever, starting next week.To get you in the mood, we're bringing you an Indian mini-series of the Wardrobe Crisis podcast, starting with this delightful conversation with stylist Daniel Franklin.Daniel styled five shows last season, and has seven on the go this time, and we can't think of anyone better to contextualise India's new gen talent explosion. So yes, expect to learn the new names-to-know and what makes them tick. But Daniel studied fashion history before breaking into magazines, and this is a far-ranging discussion that gallops through the myth of the Silk Route to the truth of the colonial hangover, via a tour of India's unparalleled craft heritage. Enjoy!More info at thewardrobecrisis.comTell us what you think? Find Clare on Instagram @mrspressGot recommendations? Hit us up!And please share these podcasts.THANK YOU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore the fascinating history of the "Golden Road," as William Dalrymple reveals how ancient India shaped global civilization. From dominating Indo-Roman trade and spreading Buddhism across Asia to influencing Southeast Asian art, Chinese poetry, and Baghdad's observatories, India’s rich legacy in trade, mathematics, and culture left a lasting mark. Discover the rise of Indian influence through the Silk Route, the origins of zero, and the transformative power of ideas that reached Europe by the 13th century. Inspired by Angkor Wat, Dalrymple's book chronicles India's profound impact on Eurasia from 250 BC to 1200 AD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent incident at R G Kar Medical College has brought the larger issue of women's safety, particularly in the medical profession, into sharp focus. We hear firsthand accounts from women doctors who recount the harassment and discrimination they face from colleagues, patients, and their families. Host Nidhi Sharma talks to Dr. Ammara Hasan, Radiation Oncologist and Anirban Chowdhury talks to Aparna Mittal, DEI advisor/ Corporate Lawyer, Founder Samāna Centre, on whether the legal framework is inadequate to protect women employees. You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin Check out other interesting episodes : Bumpy Rides For EVs in India, Lethal Liquor Part 1: How Moonshine Devastated a Village, India Scorching Part 1, India Scorching Part 2, Will Chabahar Port open up India's own Silk Route? and more! ET Podcasts now has a new show. 7@7 is your quick, sharp sub 5 minute daily roundup of financial news from India and the world. Tune in to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, Jio Saavn, Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts from! Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts,JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're on a short summer break and will be back with new episodes in September. In the meantime, here's one you may have missed: co-host Devina Divecha is on location with Chef Carmen Rueda Hernandez, executive chef at Brix, a dessert restaurant by 3Fils. This turned into an exciting tasting session as Chef Carmen shares her journey around the world before reaching Dubai, her love for all-things chocolate, and introduces us to their new menu, themed around the countries on the Silk Route.

Mr. Amish Raj Mulmi is the author of 'All Roads Lead North'. His writings have appeared in Al Jazeera, Roads and Kingdoms, and Mint Lounge, among other publications. He is a consulting editor at Writer's Side Literary Agency and a contributing editor at Himal Southasian. In this podcast, he talks about the history and significance of Nepal-China relations. GET CONNECTED WITH Mr. Amish Raj Mulmi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amishmulmi/ Twitter: @amish973  

GCCs or Global Capability Centres are today among the biggest FDI vehicles cum job creators that few are talking about. Target, Maersk and JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, AstraZeneca are investing big on these centres making them the latest phenomenon to push India as a global talent hub. Host Dia Rekhi explores how GCCs are driving digital innovation in India for the world's biggest brands. With Ramkumar Ramamoorthy, Partner, Catalincs and Bala Sankaranarayanan, CEO, Thryve Digital Health LLPYou can follow our host Dia Rekhi on her social media: Linkedin & Twitter Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Bumpy Rides For EVs in India, Lethal Liquor Part 1: How Moonshine Devastated a Village, India Scorching Part 1, India Scorching Part 2, Will Chabahar Port open up India's own Silk Route? and more! Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharp currency fluctuations and renewed geopolitical tensions triggered a wave of selling across global equities. We explore the factors that led to this near-perfect storm, the Bank of Japan's crucial intervention, and the lessons investors can learn from this volatile period. Join Host Nishanth Vasudevan has he talks to Ritesh Jain, Co-founder of Pinetree Macro about the recent upheaval in global financial markets and what it means for the future of global investments.Credits: Firstpost, NEWS9 Live, BBC News, CNNYou can follow our host Nishanth Vasudevan on his social media: Linkedin & Twitter Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Bumpy Rides For EVs in India, Lethal Liquor Part 1: How Moonshine Devastated a Village, India Scorching Part 1, India Scorching Part 2, Will Chabahar Port open up India's own Silk Route? and more! Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On August 1, the Supreme Court of India delivered a groundbreaking verdict, empowering state governments to sub-categorize castes within the Scheduled Castes based on socio-economic backwardness. This 6:1 decision addresses the issue of certain communities monopolising reservation benefits. Host Nidhi Sharma breaks down the complexities of this ruling and its implications. We explore the historical context, political dynamics, and the contentious debates surrounding the quota within quota system with Kadiyam Srihari, former Social Welfare Minister of Andhra Pradesh, and R. Subrahmanyam, former Secretary of the Social Justice and Empowerment MinistryYou can follow our host Nidhi Sharma on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Bumpy Rides For EVs in India, Lethal Liquor Part 1: How Moonshine Devastated a Village, India Scorching Part 1, India Scorching Part 2, Will Chabahar Port open up India's own Silk Route? and more! Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The highly anticipated IPO of Ola Electric Mobility is set to open for subscription on August 2nd. Backed by Softbank, Ola Electric is India's leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, and this IPO marks a significant milestone in the country's EV revolution. But there are concerns: losses, cash burn and previous incidents with its products.. Listen in as host Anirban Chowdhury talks with ET's auto experts Sumantra Barooah and Manu P Toms, unpacking what this means for investors and India's electric vehicle two-wheeler market. You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and LinkedinCheck out other interesting episodes from the host like: Bumpy Rides For EVs in India, Lethal Liquor Part 1: How Moonshine Devastated a Village, India Scorching Part 1, India Scorching Part 2, Will Chabahar Port open up India's own Silk Route? and more! Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investments, employment, and consumption are the three burning issues facing India in 2024. Did the government's latest fiscal budget deliver on all three? At a deeper level, should a fiscal budget solve problems on these aspects? You have read, seen and heard all the immediate analysis and number crunching around Budget 24. Listen in for a deeper analysis of what lies beyond these numbers, the allocations, the promises and the balancing. Can the government really create jobs? Have PLIs been successful? Should we worry about concentration of wealth, falling FDI and declining govt spend as a percentage of GDP? Should the budget document be fiscally prudent and little else? Join host Arijit Barman as he speaks to economist, columnist and dissector extraordinaire of the Indian economy Swaminathan Aiyar on all this and more. Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Bumpy Rides For EVs in India, Lethal Liquor Part 1: How Moonshine Devastated a Village, India Scorching Part 1, India Scorching Part 2, Will Chabahar Port open up India's own Silk Route? and more!You can follow our host Arijit Barman on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are three kinds of people in the world: those who understand quantum computing, those who dont..and those who do and don't. Quantum computing goes beyond the world of binaries, into the smallest units of calculations fathomable. It can simulate chemical reactions and optimize AI, financial service and healthcare beyond the range of current human thought. It is into this realm that India wishes to take a leap. It launched the National Quantum Mission with a budget of over Rs. 6,003 crore (approximately $730 million) for 2023-2031. It is building an indigenous quantum computer, of 6 to 7 qubits. Like in other tech capabilities, India is a late starter with super charged ambitions. Host Dia Rekhi, Robert Sutor, Vice President at The Futurum Group and Ajai Chowdhry, Chair of the Mission Governing Board of the National Quantum Mission delve into this fascinating world and analyse India's place in it.Credits: IBM Research, World LeaderCheck out other interesting episodes from the host like: Bumpy Rides For EVs in India, Lethal Liquor Part 1: How Moonshine Devastated a Village, India Scorching Part 1, India Scorching Part 2, Will Chabahar Port open up India's own Silk Route? and more!Connect with our host Dia Rekhi on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBI has set new rules to pre-empt, prevent and penalise banking fraud. Instances of fraud in the sector have nearly trebled in the last year. Interestingly, the central bank's new guidelines give more scope to the accused to clear their names. The new rules, for instance, give three weeks to the borrower to respond to allegations before it's tagged as a fraud account. Host Anirban Chowdhury discusses the pros and cons with Abizer Diwanji advisor, Neostrat Advisors LLP, Dhruv Chawla, Partner Forensic Services, PwC and ET's Sangita Mehta.   Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Bumpy Rides For EVs in India, Lethal Liquor Part 1: How Moonshine Devastated a Village, India Scorching Part 1, India Scorching Part 2, Will Chabahar Port open up India's own Silk Route? and more! You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and LinkedinCatch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn,  Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an unexpected twist, Friday, 19th July, brought a mini tech apocalypse that left air travel, banks, retail, hospitals, TV channels, and stock markets reeling from disruptions. The culprit? A problematic update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which led to widespread system crashes and the infamous Blue Screen of Death. In this special weekend episode, host Anirban Chowdhury breaks down the chaos with insights with a global tech veteran, Peter Bendor-Samuel, CEO and founder of tech research firm Everest Group and an independent cyber security expert and the author of Philosophy of Cyber Security, Lukasz Olenjik. Discover how this outage unfolded, why fixing it isn't as simple as it seems, and what this incident reveals about the importance of quality checks, testing, and implementation in tech. Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Bumpy Rides For EVs in India, Lethal Liquor Part 1: How Moonshine Devastated a Village, India Scorching Part 1, India Scorching Part 2, Will Chabahar Port open up India's own Silk Route? and more! You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and LinkedinCatch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn,  Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Credits: Republic World, NBC News, Mirror Now, CNA, TodaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Electric vehicle sales are slowing down in India, following a global trend they had bucked until as late as June.Champions of the EV story like Tata Motors are revising their sales guidance downwards, even as challenges of limited charging infrastructure and range loom large. Host Anirban Chowdhury analyses the problem and discusses possible solutions with Rajeev Singh, leader, consumer industry, Deloitte India and ET's Sharmishtha Mukherjee.Credits: Bloomberg TechnologyYou can also check the following episodes on EV's:Fame: EV Subsidy Scam Or Schemed Sabotage?, Chip Country: How Tata Group Is Powering India's $1 trillion Electronic DreamCheck out other interesting episodes like: Lethal Liquor Part 1: How Moonshine Devastated a Village, India Scorching Part 1, India Scorching Part 2, Will Chabahar Port open up India's own Silk Route? and more!You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and LinkedinCatch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn,  Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adani group's recent acquisition spree in the cement space has reshaped the competitive landscape by challenging Aditya Birla Group's long-standing lead with UltraTech cement. Aditya Birla Group has continued its aggressive expansion strategy through its recent buyout of India Cements indicating its intent to continue being a market leader. As both companies increase their production capacities against an increasing demand from housing projects and government infrastructure spending, there are key questions that occur. Join host Anirban Chowdhury talks to Vipul Prasad, Founder, Magadh Capital Advisors LLP and Arijit Barman from ET on seismic shifts in the Indian cement industry brought about by the giants.Credits: CNBC-TV18, Business TodayCheck out other interesting episodes like: Lethal Liquor Part 1: How Moonshine Devastated a Village, India Scorching Part 1, India Scorching Part 2, Will Chabahar Port open up India's own Silk Route? and more!You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and LinkedinCatch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn,  Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second part of this eye-opening episode of The Morning Brief, we delve into the disturbing case of child labor at Som Distilleries in Madhya Pradesh. Around 100 minors worked 12-hour shifts in hazardous conditions, disguised in school uniforms and exposed to harmful chemicals, until a government rescue intervened. Shockingly, operations resumed shortly after suspension. Why did local authorities fail to protect these children? What happens to the victims now? And what does this incident reveal about the glaring gaps in India's child protection laws? Join Anirban Chowdhury as he investigates these urgent questions and uncovers the truth behind this egregious violation of children's rights with Manish Sharma, director, Bachpan Bachao Andolan, activist & lawyer Bhuwan Ribhu, Priyank Kanoongo, chairman NCPCR, and Abhijit Agrawal, excise commissioner of MP. Check out other interesting episodes like: Lethal Liquor Part 1: How Moonshine Devastated a Village, India Scorching Part 1, India Scorching Part 2, Will Chabahar Port open up India's own Silk Route? and more! You can follow our host Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter & Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn,  Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of relentless effort, India has signed a contract with Iran to operate its port of Chabahar. The port can potentially give India a firm foothold in global trade opening up easy routes to Afghanistan, and access to Central Asia and Europe.It will help India rival Pakistan's Gwadar port and China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. But US' sanctions on Iran and its trade partners loom very large and could unsettle the project. Host Anirban Chowdhury analyses with Arun Kumar Gupta, former Managing Director of India Ports Global, and ET's P Manoj in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in now!Check out the other interesting episodes like Polls On My Pod: Saturation States of Rajasthan & MP, Polls On My Pod: Muted Manipur & The Tamil Nadu Triangle, Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest: An Opposition Shaken or Stirred?, Alliance Arithmetic: Decoding the Political Jigsaw of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, and more! You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and LinkedinCatch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn,  Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several years ago, a book caught my eye, called "Lu Xun's Legacy". Published by the Muban Educational Trust, a non-profit dedicated to the preservation of woodblock art in China and located in London, England, it opened my eyes to Chinese woodblock prints. Reading the book, I realized how little I knew about printmaking, woodblock or otherwise, from China. All I really knew was that Japanese woodblock has roots within Chinese printmaking and I was curious as to how that transpired. Today, I speak with Senior Research Fellow at the Muban Educational Trust, David Barker. David's interests lie in the history and techniques of Chinese printmaking, having written a book on the subject in 2005 called "Tradition and Techniques in Contemporary Chinese Printmaking". David speaks to me about the history of printmaking in China, its techniques, and process. David discusses his time in the country, how prints evolved from the pre-modern (Tang and Ming Dynasties, for instance) into more modern times. We discuss Lu Xun, and the history of purchasing and selling prints in China, and where printmaking in China is today. Please follow The Unfinished Print and my own mokuhanga work on Instagram @andrezadoroznyprints or email me at theunfinishedprint@gmail.com  Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Artists works follow after the note if available. Pieces are mokuhanga unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are given if known. Print publishers are given if known. Muban Educational Trust : website Lu Xun (1881-1936) : was a seminal figure in modern Chinese literature, renowned for his impactful short stories and essays that exposed the societal and political issues of his era. Born in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, his works, including "The True Story of Ah Q" and "Diary of a Madman," critically examined the struggles of ordinary people and the shortcomings of traditional Chinese society. A staunch advocate for cultural and political reform, Lu Xun's writings continue to inspire and resonate with readers, solidifying his legacy as one of the most influential writers in 20th-century Chinese literature. Goldsmiths College: A renowned public research university in London known for its arts, design, and humanities programs. etching: A printmaking technique where an image is created by using acid to etch lines or textures onto a metal plate. lithography: A printing process where images are transferred onto a surface using a flat plate or stone. St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552): was a Roman Catholic missionary who played a significant role in spreading Christianity in Asia, particularly in Japan and India, during the 16th century. Shimabara Rebellion: was a 17th-century uprising in Japan led by Christian peasants against oppressive feudal lords and the prohibition of Christianity. Cultural Revolution: A socio-political movement in China initiated by Mao Zedong in the 1960s aimed at purging "counter-revolutionary" elements and promoting Maoist ideology. Mao Zedong (1893-1976) -  was the founder of the People's Republic of China and a key figure in Chinese communist history. Open Door Policy: A U.S. policy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries advocating for free trade and equal economic access to China among foreign powers. Gang of Four: A political faction led by Mao Zedong's wife, Jiang Qing, during the Cultural Revolution, known for its radical and controversial policies. Anne Farrer PhD:  is the Senior Research Fellow at the MET with a BA in Chinese and a PhD in late Ming woodblock illustration from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. She has served in various roles at the Ashmolean Museum and the British Museum, focusing on Chinese painting, prints, and Central Asian collections. Currently, she is the Programme Director for the MA in East Asian Art at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London and also works with the Muban Educational Trust. Dr. Farrer's exhibitions and publications span topics such as Chinese art from the Silk Route, traditional and contemporary Chinese printmaking, and she has a particular research interest in woodblock printing from seventeenth and eighteenth-century China. Tang Dynasty: An influential dynasty in Chinese history known for its cultural and economic prosperity during the 7th to 10th centuries. Ching Dynasty: Also known as the Qing Dynasty, the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. Ming Dynasty: preceding the Qing Dynasty, known for its cultural renaissance and maritime exploration during the 14th to 17th centuries. gouache: is a water-based paint known for its opaque and vibrant colours. Made from pigment, water, and gum arabic as a binder, it offers artists versatility in creating both translucent washes and opaque layers. Gouache can be reactivated with water and comes in a range of colors, making it a popular choice for various painting techniques. Gauguin in the South Pacific: refers to the artistic period of Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) when he lived and worked in the South Pacific islands, producing vibrant and exotic paintings. kentō - is the registration system used by printmakers in order to line up the colour woodblocks with your key block, or outline block, carved first.   Ten Bamboo Studio: was a renowned Chinese printing studio established during the Qing Dynasty. Founded by Hu Zhengyan, it produced exquisite woodblock-printed books known for intricate designs and high-quality craftsmanship. These publications covered literature, poetry, painting, and calligraphy, showcasing meticulous detail and vibrant colors. Today, works from the Ten Bamboo Studio are treasured cultural artifacts admired globally for their beauty and historical significance. The Ding Workshops: was a renowned studio in China specializing in traditional woodblock printing. For generations, the Ding family mastered the art of printmaking, producing high-quality prints that often depicted landscapes, figures, and daily life scenes with intricate details and rich colors. Their prints were highly sought after and played a significant role in preserving and promoting Chinese artistic heritage.  Postmodernism in China: a cultural and artistic movement in China that emerged after the Cultural Revolution, characterized by a mix of traditional and contemporary influences. Christer von der Burg : founded the Han Shan Tang bookshop in 1978 in London, specializing in East Asian arts and culture books. Recognizing the underappreciation of Chinese prints compared to Japanese prints, he established the Muban Foundation in 1997 to promote Chinese printing knowledge. Over a decade, he amassed a collection of over 8,000 Chinese prints, now housed with the Muban Educational Trust. Retiring from the book business in 2000, Christer remains active, building one of the world's largest collections of antique Chinese prints, particularly from Suzhou. His passion has revitalized interest in Chinese woodblock printing, educating both artists and collectors on its significance, evident in today's rising print values at Chinese auctions. Cleveland Museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art, a major art museum located in Cleveland, Ohio, known for its diverse collection spanning various cultures and time periods. British Museum: A world-renowned museum in London, housing a vast collection of art and artifacts from around the world. The Ashmolean Museum: in Oxford, England, one of the oldest public museums in the world, known for its extensive collection of art and archaeology. The Dresden Museum of Art: is renowned for its diverse collection of artworks from various periods and styles. Founded in the 19th century, it features masterpieces by artists like Raphael and Rembrandt. The museum's elegant architecture and rotating exhibitions attract art enthusiasts worldwide, making it a cultural hub in Dresden. Crown Point Press: A prestigious printmaking studio and publisher based in San Francisco, known for collaborating with renowned artists. oban: A traditional Japanese print size, approximately 10 x 15 inches, often used for Japanese style woodblock prints. Huizhou :located in Guangdong Province, China, is a city steeped in rich history and cultural heritage. Once a significant center of trade and commerce during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Huizhou today blends its storied past with modern development. The city offers a mix of historical sites, natural parks, and cultural landmarks, making it a diverse and appealing destination. With its coastal location, Huizhou also attracts beachgoers and outdoor enthusiasts. Furthermore, its thriving economy, particularly in industries like electronics and petrochemicals, highlights its importance as a dynamic hub in southern China. Beijing: The capital city of China, known for its historic landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, as well as its modern development. Tianjin: is situated in northeastern China, is a bustling metropolis renowned for its historical significance, vibrant culture, and modern development. As a major port city and economic hub, Tianjin blends traditional Chinese architecture and heritage sites with contemporary skyscrapers and bustling commercial districts. The city boasts a rich cultural scene, featuring theaters, museums, and galleries, as well as a diverse culinary landscape reflecting its cosmopolitan character. With its strategic location and rapid urbanization, Tianjin continues to thrive as a key player in China's economy and as a dynamic center for business, culture, and innovation. Yunnan Province -  is a diverse and culturally rich province in southwest China, known for its stunning landscapes, ethnic minorities, and traditional crafts. Matteo Ricci (1552-1610) was an Italian Jesuit priest and missionary who played a key role in early interactions between China and the West during the Ming Dynasty. Ricci learned Chinese, adopted local customs, and impressed Chinese intellectuals with his knowledge of Western science and technology. He collaborated with Chinese scholar Xu Guangqi to translate Western texts into Chinese, promoting cultural exchange. Despite challenges from both Chinese officials and European Jesuits, Ricci's efforts laid the foundation for future East-West interactions and understanding. Manchu : are an ethnic group primarily originating from the northeastern region of China, historically known as Manchuria. In the 17th century, under the leadership of the Aisin Gioro clan, the Manchu established the Qing Dynasty, which ruled China from 1644 to 1912. Initially a nomadic and tribal people, the Manchu gradually adopted Chinese culture, language, and governance systems as they integrated into the broader Chinese civilization. Despite their eventual assimilation, the Manchu maintained a distinct identity, characterized by their unique language, customs, and traditions. Today, the descendants of the Manchu continue to uphold their cultural heritage and identity, contributing to the rich tapestry of ethnic diversity within China.   © Popular Wheat Productions opening and closing musical credit - Car Hiss By My Window by The Doors from the album L.A. Woman released in 1971 by Elektra Records.  logo designed and produced by Douglas Batchelor and André Zadorozny  Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. I'm friendly :) Слава Українi If you find any issue with something in the show notes please let me know. ***The opinions expressed by guests in The Unfinished Print podcast are not necessarily those of André Zadorozny and of Popular Wheat Productions.***

Guest Spotlight: Victor Poleshuck, a retired obstetrician and gynecologist, shares his extensive experience in the medical field, his active retirement life, and his commitment to lifelong learning and community involvement. Polshuk discusses the challenges and rewards of his career, the transition to retirement, and his current pursuits, including teaching at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, traveling the world, and his involvement in the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Key Highlights: Career Reflections: Victor looks back on his fulfilling career in obstetrics and gynecology, highlighting the evolution of medical practices and his passion for teaching. Retirement Activities: A deep dive into Victor's retirement life, showcasing his active involvement in education, music, travel, and community service. Travel Adventures: Victor shares fascinating stories from his travels, including a recent trip along the Silk Route and his plans for future adventures. Community Engagement: Insights into Victor's contributions to the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and his efforts to bring classical music to new audiences. Family and Legacy: A touching discussion on the importance of family, particularly Victor's involvement in his grandchildren's lives and how this shapes his retirement experience. Advice for Retirees: Victor offers valuable advice for professionals approaching retirement, emphasizing the importance of finding purpose and staying active. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: https://www.rit.edu/osher/Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: https://rpo.org/ This podcast is sponsored by Good Morning Freedom, my retirement coaching firm. I help executives and professionals plan the non-financial part of their retirement, like how to discover new purpose and how you want to spend your time. I offer a 1:1 coaching retirement blueprint package where we work together to discover some new avenues of exploration for your Act Three. This coaching is completely custom and will provide you with a ton of resources and support as you transition to this new stage of life. For all the details, please go to goodmorningfreedom.com/services. Our new Retirement SWAG Collection - stylish hoodies, sleek t-shirts, and classic baseball caps, each crafted to embody the spirit of retirement. It's not just about kicking back and relaxing; it's about embracing Freedom, stepping into a new phase of being Rewired, and thriving in your Act Three. Our collection celebrates these moments with designs that are minimal yet chic, modern yet timeless - perfect for you or as thoughtful gifts for your retired friends and family. https://goodmorningfreedom.myshopify.com/   Connect with Cara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraliveslife/ or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caraliveslife/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cara.a.gray/  

On today's season finale we're joined by a national treasure, and a name synonymous with travel, Dame Joanna Lumley. Joanna's appetite for adventure was deeply engrained from childhood. She was born in Kashmir in the last days of British India, the daughter of an army officer who served with the Gurkhas. Throughout her childhood her parents lived in Asia, moving to Hong Kong and Malaysia, while she spent term times at school in England.From her early days as a fashion model, gracing the covers of magazines and strutting down runway, Joanna Lumley was destined for greatness. But it was her iconic role as Patsy in the hit TV series "Absolutely Fabulous" that truly catapulted her into the hearts of millions. I love Wikipedia's description of Patsy - “an alcoholic, a chain smoker, and a frequent recreational drug user. She carries drugs with her at all times, storing joints in her trademark beehive."After surviving solo on a desert island, on the groundbreaking show Girl Friday, Joanna soon became as synonymous with travel as she was with Ab Fab, setting off on epic journeys that would make even the most seasoned globetrotter green with envy, from Japan and India to the Caribbean and the Silk Route. What makes her so remarkable is not just her fearless spirit but her genuine love for the people she meets along the way. She champions causes close to her heart, advocating for the rights of the Gurkhas, supporting endless charities, and shedding light on the important issues affecting our world.So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready as we embark on a journey through the extraordinary life and awe-inspiring travels of Joanna Lumley, from Malaysia to Uzbekistan, Italy to Indonesia.Destination Recap:Kashmir, India Hong KongMalaysiaBatu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia MadagascarDelhi, IndiaUzbekistan Tash Rabat, Kyrgzystan Sienna, ItalyBanda Islands, IndonesiaSudanRomaniaJoanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure starts on 5th July at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.With thanks to today's sponsors:Citalia - Discover the real Italy with Citalia, the UK's leading Italian holiday specialists. Let the Italy Experts craft the perfect holiday for you and experience Italy like a Citalian.Thanks so much for listening today. If you'd like to hear more from the podcast don't forget to hit subscribe, or if you use Apple Podcasts to press follow so that a new episode lands in your podcast app each week. If you want to be the first find out who is joining me on next season come and follow me on Instagram I'm @hollyrubenstein, and you'll also find me on Twitter and TikTok as of a few weeks ago, also @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. And if you can't want until then remember there's the first nine seasons to catch up on, that's over 100 episodes to keep you busy there. Don't forget that all the destinations mentioned by my guests are included in the episode show notes here on your podcast app, and listed on my website, thetraveldiariespodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, co-host Devina Divecha is on location with Chef Carmen Rueda Hernandez, executive chef at Brix, a dessert restaurant by 3Fils. This turned into an exciting tasting session as Chef Carmen shares her journey around the world before reaching Dubai, her love for all-things chocolate, and introduces us to their new menu, themed around the countries on the Silk Route.

President Bill Clinton once called the border between India and Pakistan the most dangerous place on Earth. The two countries have been at war with each other on four separate occasions with numerous skirmishes in between. In 1948, 1965 and 1999 war was fought over Kashmir, and in 1971 it was over East Pakistan, later Bangladesh. There have been numerous peace talks, but in some cases the talks seem to have exacerbated the conflict. Complicating the issues has been access to Middle East oil. The Chinese have embarked on a great road-building effort to bypass the Malacca Straits—through which they get their oil supplies and which can be bottled up by the U.S. Navy in times of conflict—by reviving the old Silk Routes to Asia and beyond. Part of this old Silk Route makes its way through Kashmir and into the Pakistani port of Gwadar, on the Persian Gulf. This also helps China keep India, a potential rival in Asia, on the defensive. Kashmir, containing both the headwaters of the great rivers of South Asia as well as the trade routes linking China to the Gulf, is key. Pakistan sees Kashmir as central to its identity and with China's support, sees little advantage in seeking peace. India, with its nationalist government, will see any flexibility on its part as a sign of weakness. And the United States is determined to contain China any way it can. Meanwhile the search for enduring peace between these two countries continues. Helping us understand the various sides of the issues and the conditions required for peace are two former ambassadors and two journalists, all of whom have been, at one stage or another, involved with the peace process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For thousands of years, India and China had relatively little contact, but following China's annexation of Tibet and the end of European colonialism, the two Asian Giants became neighbours. Today, their relationship is increasingly tense. In this episode of Worldview, Adam Boulton is joined by Peter Frankopan, Tanvi Madan and Rana Mitter to put Sino-Indian relations under the microscope. Image description: The old Silk Route between India and China. Credit: Dinodia Photos / Alamy Stock Photo.

For thousands of years, India and China had relatively little contact, but following China's annexation of Tibet and the end of European colonialism, the two Asian Giants became neighbours. Today, their relationship is increasingly tense. In this episode of Worldview, Adam Boulton is joined by Peter Frankopan, Tanvi Madan and Rana Mitter to put Sino-Indian relations under the microscope. Image description: The old Silk Route between India and China. Credit: Dinodia Photos / Alamy Stock Photo.

Central Asia—the Eurasian heartland—is home to multiple culturally rich countries such as China, Iran, Mongolia, and Turkey. Naturally, with the advent of trade and globalization, multiple cultural exchanges occurred among these countries along the Silk Route, of which food was an essential aspect.In this episode of Brill's new Humanities Matter Podcast special series Mahlzeit, Dr. Eugene Anderson—a retired professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Riverside, talks about the various nuances and implications of these food exchanges, while discussing the book he has co-authored: “Crossroads of Cuisine: The Eurasian Heartland, the Silk Roads and Food: Crossroads – History of Interactions across the Silk Route, Volume 2.” His book delves deep into the history of foods, food exchanges and cultures, and the role they played in fostering a relationship between the East and the West.  Guest: Dr. Eugene AndersonHost: Leigh Giangreco

The leaders of China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan met in the ancient Silk Route city of Samarkand on September 16 for a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The leaders of SCO observer countries Belarus, Iran, and Mongolia were there along with special guests, the leaders of Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan. This week's Majlis podcast looks at what was accomplished and what opportunities were missed in Samarkand, and what sort of the organization the SCO has become as it marks 21 years of existence.

Laura Tingle's Canberra looks at what Labor winning majority government will mean for the influence of the Teals and the Greens. How Putin has put the role of NATO back in the spotlight and a new project is examining a huge collection of ceramics salvaged from shipwrecks with the hope of returning them to their countries of origin.

Most of the objects found on shipwrecks on the maritime silk route have not been fully understood because they were salvaged without proper archaeological processes and often sold on the private market for huge sums of money. Now Flinders University archaeologists will lead an international consortium to discover the origin of ancient ceramics from the route with the hope of returning them to their countries of origin.

In 1612, the royal family of Mysore - The Wodeyars brought upon themselves a curse which lasted 400 years. About two thousand years before that, the Mauryans traded over a branch of the Silk Route, which gave rise to an Indian culinary tradition which exists to this day. In the late 19th and early 20th century, speakers of a certain language from North Asia migrated to Madras and Calcutta, and gave rise to a new bastardised cuisine. This week, in the tenth episode of Fabulous Foods, we travel across the Arab World, Central Asia, China and Europe, and discover the indelible influences they left on Indian food, without which, we cannot imagine our world today. Tune in, and discover the rich lessons they hold for us travellers.Till then Check out the other episodes of "Fabulous Foods"Coconuts, Cold War and Nuclear Fusion :- https://ivm.today/3riUjReIndian Jews, Konkan Coast and Kippur-Chi-Puri :- https://ivm.today/3KEh8qhNutmeg: The World's Most Violent Spice :- https://ivm.today/3uE4bY4Portuguese, Banned Languages and Grinding Songs :- https://ivm.today/3JEpZH7Dosa, Apocalypse and Dashavataras of Vishnu :- https://ivm.today/3xoXfQbYou can check previous episodes of 'Podcasts from Nowhere' on IVM Podcasts websitehttps://ivm.today/3xuayw9You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @whywetravel42(https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42)You 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.

"How are the life stories of Buddha and Jesus similar? There are many similarities between the mythical elements of Jesus and Buddha. Here are just a few of the most striking similarities. Conceived in a miraculous manner Similar names of mother (Maya for Buddha, Mary for Jesus) Was a bit of a child prodigy Underwent a long period of fasting while traveling alone Tempted by, but overcame, the devil Began an itinerant ministry around the age of 30 Had disciples who traveled with him. Performed miracles, such as curing blindness and walking on water Renounced worldly riches and required his disciples to do so also Rebelled against the religious elite (Brahmans for Buddha and Pharisees for Jesus) Dispatched disciples, shortly before his death, to spread his message Were the writers of The Holy Bible aware of Buddhism? Although the distance between the homelands of Jesus and Buddha was great, there was plenty of contact between the two areas and 600 years for ideas to spread. Both trade and the wars of the ever-expanding Roman Empire facilitated contact. There is also the possibility that ideas “met halfway.” It did not require one person to traverse the 3000 miles. The ideas could have been passed along like the Olympic baton. There is a lot of evidence of trade between the two regions. There are various overland routes stretching from China, Asia, Arabia, and Europe, some going back as far as 1500 BCE. These routes were known as The Silk Road (or Silk Route), the Incense Route, and the Spice Route. The transport of goods along these routes relied mainly upon pack animals (camels) and river boats. Goods were also transported by boats across the Indian Ocean. There are cuneiform tablets dating to 2400 BCE describing shipments of cotton cloth, spices, oil, grains, (and even peacocks) which arrest to this trade. Even the Holy Bible attests to this trade with the story of The Three Wise Men from the East traveling by camel with gifts of frankincense and myrrh. You can be sure more than goods were being exchanged. Ideas also traveled these routes. The Buddhist ideas were undoubtedly among the ideas being spread, especially since Buddhist monks had a tradition of missionary zeal. Buddhism does not reject other creeds and religions. Thus, Buddhist ideas could be easily blended with whatever local religious beliefs the monks encountered. Buddhist settled into many areas of the Roman Empire, including Judea. The historian/philosopher Philo, who lived during the time of Jesus, recorded the presence of Buddhists in Egypt. It is quite likely that the authors of The Holy Bible were aware of both Buddha and Buddhist ideas." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/support

"Peter Piper picked some packs of pickled peppers in each pack of pickled peppers that peter piper picked was 3 pickled peppers. Now peter piper is happy with all 36 of his pickled peppers. How many packs of pickled peppers did peter piper pick?"What does this tongue twisting nursery rhyme have to do with a global smuggling operation between two colonial powers of the 18th century? And what does it possibly have to do with a 400 year old tree in one of the thousands of islands that make up Indonesia? This week, in the sixth episode of the series Fabulous Foods, we trace the journey of Clove, from the islands of Indonesia to the student hostels of India, and uncover the web of transnational smuggling and nostalgia that has come to define it today. Tune in, and discover what this sweet and spicy spice teach us about empathy.Till then Check out the other episodes of "Fabulous Foods"Coconuts, Cold War and Nuclear Fusion :- https://ivm.today/3riUjReIndian Jews, Konkan Coast and Kippur-Chi-Puri :- https://ivm.today/3KEh8qhNutmeg: The World's Most Violent Spice :- https://ivm.today/3uE4bY4Portuguese, Banned Languages and Grinding Songs :- https://ivm.today/3JEpZH7Dosa, Apocalypse and Dashavataras of Vishnu :- https://ivm.today/3xoXfQbYou can check previous episodes of 'Podcasts from Nowhere' on IVM Podcasts websitehttps://ivm.today/3xuayw9You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @whywetravel42(https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42)You 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.

Satyabrata Dam is a globetrotting thrill-seeker and a die-hard adrenalin junkie. At the age of 10 when he stepped on his first Himalayan Glacier and looked up awestruck at the peak, he was about to attempt, Satyabrata knew then that he was born to climb and the mountains of this world would become his home, friends, and family. Since then he has been climbing and exploring all the mountain ranges across the globe and beyond.Over the past 35 years, some of the things Satyabrata has done include:Climbed the highest peaks of all the 7 continents, including Mt Everest (seven summits)Skied to the North and South PolesClimbed the second highest peaks of 5 continents (I am one of the three people in the world to have done this)Climbed more than 350 peaks worldwideWalked the length of Africa from Tunisia to South AfricaTraversed the ancient Silk Route from Mongolia to IstanbulSkied across the Greenland ice capVisited 146 countries and climbed to the highest spot of nearly allFollowing his passion, Satyabrata became the only person in the world to have successfully led expeditions to the three poles (Mt Everest, North, and South Poles) and the first submariner in the world to do so as well. For 22 years he was a submariner in the Indian Navy and has now taken voluntary retirement to devote more time to his adventures. Find Satyabrata  at SatyabrataDam.com Check out his book Life on Top: Lessons from High Mountains on Amazon.Here are some of Satyabrata's Mom's cookbooks available on Barnes & Noble: Mom's Snacks Kitchen and Mom's Kitchen. 

What could be common between the towns in the Isfahan province of Iran, and the city of Srinagar in Kashmir? And how could they show us two ends of the same spectrum? This week, starting a new series, The Kashmir Diaries, we travel to Srinagar and meet the last craftsman of a dying art - Rosewater making. But there is more to rosewater than being a beauty product and a food additive. There is a much richer legacy which is also dying with it. Tune in, and discover the story of the man behind it all, and ponder over an increasingly relevant question - How do we preserve our intangible cultural heritage?Check out the other episodes on Beneath the Veneer: JordanRed Sea, Tintin, and Sunken Tanks:- https://ivm.today/3du4fAEJordan, Civilization, and Buri Nazar! :- https://ivm.today/3hp1qDiAmman, Ashok Chakra and Swastik :- https://ivm.today/3xuayw9You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @whywetravel42(https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42)You 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.

Hello My Amazing Chai Drinkers! How are you? Welcome to episode 2 of season 3 of the show, coming to you from Washington, DC. I'm your host, Anushay Hossain. If you follow me on Instagram, my favorite social media platform, you may have figured out that I am a big lover of all things food. I am not only an excellent eater and dessert connoisseur, if I do say so myself, but I am also a closet cook. Not something I do too often, but you'd be surprised at culinary talents. But when I come across the page or work of our guest today, I realize I am really nothing more than a mere mortal.

Eve Harow speaks about some of what she learned in her university course on Agriculture and Vegetation in the Middle Ages in the Land of Israel, taught by Professor Zohar Amar, world renown scientist and researcher. Except for in Jerusalem, Caesaria and Ashkelon, the early Arab conquest was probably not violent but rather a gradual takeover using culture and language. Archaeology of all types, perusal of Christian, Muslim and Jewish pilgrims’ accounts and Talmudic rabbinic discussions are all a part of putting pieces together in the puzzle of hundreds of years in the history of the Land. Fugarot. Glass. Poison antidotes, cane sugar and Buffalo cheese. Oh, and where - and why- did the wine growers go? Photo Credit: https://www.netafim.com

Ahmad Faraz, Entity Paradigm, Call The Band, Ali Azmat, Silk Route, Sudarshan Faqir, Waseem Barelvi, Eminem, Slipknot with some anecdotes on Champagne & of course, "Lessons Learned from Life". Happy New Year to y'all. अहमद फ़राज़, एंटिटी पैराडाइम, कॉल द बैंड, अली अज़मत, सिल्क रूट, सुदर्शन फ़ाकिर, वसीम बरेलवी, एमिनैम, स्लीपनॉट, कुछ तथ्य शैमपेन के बारे में और "ज़िन्दगी से मिले सबक" तो है ही। नए साल की शुभकामनाएं। ख़्याल रखें।

Joshua Williams: Each month on News Bytes, we feature a fashion brand that approaches business differently and innovatively or operates outside of the main fashion systems and capitals. I'm with Sass Brown, an expert in ethical fashion, sustainability and craftsmanship. She is the former Dean of Art and Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the founding Dean at Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation. Sass, thank you so much for being with us today.  Sass Brown: Happy to be here.  Joshua Williams: And so, who are you featuring this month?  Sass Brown: Zazi Vintage, founded by Jeanne de Kroon in Amsterdam and they work across Uzbekistan, India, and Afghanistan.  Joshua Williams: Tell us a little bit about what makes Zazi Vintage so unique.  Sass Brown: They work with heritage textiles and artisan-based textiles that have been produced along the traditional Silk Route. So, they work with Uzbekistan ikat. They work with Kashmiri embroidery and with Suzani embroideries.  Joshua Williams: Wow. So, are they fully customizing each piece or do they have a line that they sell direct to the consumer?  Sass Brown: They have the small ready-to-wear line of contemporary fashion pieces, separates and predominantly dresses. But then they have a line of Suzani coats, which are those fabulous fur-trimmed, Afghan coats. If you think of Sergeant Peppers from the Beatles; that sort of iconic embroidered uor trimmed coat. And so, those are all covered in Suzani, vintage Suzani embroideries. Those are made to order. And you're able to customize them a little bit, in terms of choice of fur, color, type of embroidery, et cetera. Joshua Williams: Sass, what do you think that other more mainstream brands can learn from Zazi Vintage?  Sass Brown: I think there's an awful lot to do with intention and motivation. Honestly, Jeanne is the founder of the brand, is one of the most committed people I've ever met in terms of ethics and how she works. And it's all to do with her passion for textiles, and fo storytelling, and the people whose story she tells through the weaving, through the story threads of embroidery. And so, I think her values and our motivation are incredible.  I think an example of that is when Covid hit, she reached out to her artissans and asked them what they needed to survive during this difficult time during lockdown, when people were canceling orders. She's not the only person that works with them. So, she went back to the other brands that were working with her artisans, and said, look, this is what they need to survive, to keep a roof over their head, to keep food on the table. How do we collectively work out a plan to ensure that they can survive through this?  Joshua Williams: Such a human-centric touch.  How can listeners learn more about Zazi Vintage? Sass Brown:  Well, they sell direct to consumer only. So, you have to access them through their website, which is zazivintage.com. So, it's pretty straightforward. They also have a really lovely Instagram feed, which is also @ZaziVintage. So, it's very easy to find them.  Joshua Williams: All right, Sass. Thank you so much. We'll see you in a month for your next feature. Sass Brown: Look forward to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Lindelani and Nontsi chat with Sunaina Kumar, about her wonderful piece (featured in the titled Kingdom from which we learn about the "aristocrats, enigmatic wives, and spymasters in the drama of Sikkim’s merger with India."   Sunaina's writings: 1. https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2016/11/uighur-exiles-kashmir-heaven-161117133848689.html (A story of a hidden community of Uighurs living in Kashmir from the time of Silk Route trade) 2. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/peoples-linguistic-survey-of-india-ganesh-devy (A story on a man who set out to count every language in India, he found 780) 3. https://narratively.com/the-diver-who-brings-up-the-bodies/ (A story on a man whose job it is to dive in the water to bring out bodies of farmers who commit suicide in north India) Sunaina's recommendations for the holiday season: 1. I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith and Christmas Pudding by Nancy Mitford  2. Vikram Seth's A Suitable Boy and the new adaptation of the book by Mira Nair on Netflix, an enduring story from India 3. The Jungle Prince of Delhi by Ellen Barry, widely shared but always worth talking about as long-form inspiration

At the age of 18, Emma Warren crossed the Silk Route on a rock-climbing expedition travelling from London to Hong Kong.  By the time she was 25, she had led a bunch of climbers from South Africa overland to Jordan. She has guided expeditions all over the world. And in her words “It’s been brilliant!” You cannot miss this exciting conversation with rock climber, Emma Warren.

In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food and Travel Podcast, we talk with Durkhanai Ayubi, whose family owns Parwana restaurant in Adelaide, Australia. Durkhanai is also the author of "Parwana," a book that delves into the ancient and contemporary history of Afghanistan, its location as an important destination on the ancient Silk Route, and how these factors have influenced the cuisine.  We also discuss how Afghans eat, seasonal and celebratory rituals around food and some of the delicious ingredients that make up its cuisine.  We hear the stories of persecution and displacement and how her family healed the scars of their past by opening Parwana and sharing with people Afghanistan's deliciously aromatic food and hospitable culture.   

Open yourself to unconditional love, give in to the Dance of Life... stride the journey of pain and loneliness with gratitude, and embrace the Oneness with all... Music track used Penceresi Yola Karsi by Turku, Nomads of the Silk Route (licensed under CC by NC, courtesy Free Music Archive).  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karmicresearchcentre/message

Karen Darke is a British Paraplegic adventurer, athlete and author. Karen was a keen runner and mountaineer (climbing both Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn), however, at 21 years old, she was paralysed from the chest down following an accident, whilst sea cliff climbing.    Karen has continues to go follow her interests and passions and loves going on adventures, which have included, hand cycling over 2,000 miles from Canada to Mexico down the Pacific Coast Highway, which she did in 2017.    Karen also become the first paraplegic woman to handcycle across the Himalayas, sea kayak from Canada to Alaska (1500 km, 2003), skied across the Greenland Ice Cap (a trip of over 600 kilometres, 2006), and climbed the kilometre high overhanging rock-face of El Capitan. She has also hand-cycled down the Silk Route, the length of Japan and across Tibet.    During this episode Karen share more about her personal challenges, Quest 79 and the Pole of Possibility.   You can listen to Karen on the Tough Girl Podcast, new episodes are every Tuesday at 7am UK time!   Show notes Being a modern day Alchemist Why 79 is such a special number What quest 79 is Wanting to encourage other people to step outside their comfort zone Winning the gold medal at Rio The defining moments in her career Surprising herself with her performance Working with a sports psychologist Asking the question - Who am I? Who are you? The Wild Way Having something to look forward to after the Rio Olympics Getting resupply on the route Struggling to wild camp in Chile  Loving the Himalayas  Dealing with descents  Riding into Katmandu Not being supported by a team Doing adventures and journeys with people you don’t know Overcoming challenges Working towards a common goal The pole of possibility The importance of having a purpose Partnering with the Polar Academy  Dealing with the cold Regulating her body temperature 79 is the atomic number for gold Inner gold Why it’s always about the journey The connection of the inner and outer worlds Learning from every journey  Why you have to feel your emotions How Covid has impacted on Karen Writing books The Adventure Mindset Program Final words of advice   Social Media   Website - https://www.karendarke.com    Facebook @karenquest79   Instagram @handbikedarke   Twitter @kdarke

China, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria, Uzbekistan and India: if you went to any of these places a thousand years ago, you would find goods and produce from the others. But how did they get there and why? This week's Forum explores the ancient pattern of trading networks which criss-crossed the plains, deserts and mountains of China, Central Asia and points further West, and which encouraged not just the exchange of commodities such as silk, paper and horses but ideas and people too. Bridget Kendall talks to Valerie Hansen, professor of history at Yale University who has a particular interest in trade and exchanges across Eurasia; historian Dr. Susan Whitfield, former curator of the Central Asian collections at the British Library in London; and Tamara Chin, professor of comparative literature at Brown University whose work focuses on ancient China. (Photo: A man rides a horse at Band-e-Amir lake, central Afghanistan, on a former Silk Route that once linked China with Central Asia and beyond. Credit: Getty Images)

Some topics covered in this wide ranging conversation: John Vervaeke's and The Meaning Crisis; Marx, Nietzsche, and Freud; Aristotle and Causality; The Will to Transcendence ; The Silk Route; The 4 stages of life; The 3 Utopias; The death of God (Nietzsche) and the Death of the Individual (Foucault); A savage critique of Christianity; Greta Gunberg Pedophelia; Oversexed American Culture DONATE ON PAYPAL Patreon Medium Rebel Wisdom Articles Twitter Facebook Links to books by Alexander Bard with Jan Söderqvist: The Futurica Trilogy (2012) Syntheism – Creating God in the Internet Age (2014) Digital Libido - Sex, power and violence in the network society Writing etc by Andrew Sweeny: Patreon Medium Rebel Wisdom Articles Twitter Facebook Intro music: Beautiful Machines, By Andrew Sweeny --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andrew-sweeny/message

A new season of Sweeny vs Bard! Get ready to have your mind blown! Some topics covered in this wide ranging conversation: Silk Route: the golden age of spirituality; The will to Intelligence; Machine, biological and symbiotic intelligence; The messianic machine; How to defeat the culture war; Blockchain and brutal honesty; Membrains; Deep History; People being naked togeather ... and so much more Links: DONATE Patreon Medium Rebel Wisdom Articles Twitter Facebook Links to books by Alexander Bard with Jan Söderqvist: The Futurica Trilogy (2012) Syntheism Creating God in the Internet Age (2014) Digital Libido - Sex, power and violence in the network society (2018) Writing etc by Andrew Sweeny: --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andrew-sweeny/message

The Graham Arrowsmith 60th Birthday Episode Co-host of The Next 100 Days Podcast has just had his 60th Birthday. We recorded this special episode on the day. The original intention was for Kevin Appleby and his wife Ruth to join Graham at a getaway venue right next to the beautiful Menai Straits in Wales. Events conspired and so we recorded the podcast with Kevin still in Northumberland. Graham invited his family to join him to discuss their lives. We hope you enjoy this little bit of self indulgence, and laugh along with Graham and his family. Kevin Calls This The FIFTY TEN Episode! Very funny, I must say! And it didn't take long before it all went horribly long (hopefully not on the podcast)! http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Take-Fifty-10.mp4 Any tips for Graham on being 60, beyond "Graham eat less", will be welcomed on our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenext100days Graham was speaking from Telford House next to the Menai Straits. Here's some images. Graham holding the 60th Birthday card sent by Kevin Appleby Interview with Graham's Wife Dawn Graham and Dawn have been married for 34 years. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Dawn-Arrowsmith.mp4 SHOCK REVELATION - Graham loves Leeds United! Here is an image of Graham waiting to go into Elland Road for the first home game of the season against Nottingham Forest, which thanks to another corrupt referee finished in a 1-1 draw. As per, he got the kick off wrong, so they were there early! Hence the car park being empty - no jibes needed, thank you. Interview with eldest son Luke Arrowsmith Luke works for Claranet and discusses retailers struggles with digital transformation. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Luke-Arrowsmith.mp4 Interview with one and only daughter Sophie Arrowsmith Sophie works for High Net Worth clients as a family lawyer for Lupton Fawcett in Leeds. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Graham-Sophie-Arrowsmith.mp4 So, if you are thinking of parting company with your other half, then you can get in touch with Sophie at Lupton Fawcett. And 4 in every 10 marriages fail. Interview with youngest son Nathan Arrowsmith Nathan is married to a Brazilian called Luana. Her family has also joined us from Brazil at our event in Wales. Nathan is currently a Windows Engineer for UK Fast in Manchester. Kevin thought he sold double glazing for a living! Graham also announced Finely Fettled's 5 Year Anniversary. Just in case you know someone who is looking for High Net Worth data and a direct mail campaign to attract them - send them to Finely Fettled! http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Graham-Nathan-Arrowsmith.mp4 Kevin was an only child. Graham talks to his brother. Interview with brother Malcolm Arrowsmith Malcolm Arrowsmith is Graham's elder brother. He was a teacher for 38 years. Both mainstream and special needs. He intends to travel to Uzbekistan in September 2019. He wants to follow the Silk Route by train and car. What a journey that'll be! http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Graham-Malcolm-Arrowsmith.mp4 Interview with Sarah Daniels, my brother's step daughter Sarah is a teacher in Nottingham. She loves gigs. So does Kevin. He likes Kaiser Chiefs - Leeds fans. Sarah went to the Download Festival - a friendly well organised day. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Graham-ARrowsmith-Interviews-Sarah-Daniels.mp4 Don't tell her what I said about Tamworth, whatever you do! And finally, here's Weronika Niszczyk (Nish-chik) Weronika Niszczyk recently graduated from Bradford University. She came away with a First Class Honours Degree. Graham worked with her on her dissertation. He was so impressed with her he offered her some work experience. So for a few weeks, Weronika is project managing several things which needed to get done!

In this episode we review these comic books: These Savage Shores, Shuri, Exorsisters and Infinite Dark(Brian's Pick) Exorsisters from IMAGE COMICS written by Ian Boothby with art by GISÈLE LAGACÉ                              Did you sign a deal with the Devil? Has your fiancé been dragged to Hell? Then Kate and Cate Harrow should be the first ones you call for timely soul retrieval at a reasonable rate! But why are these identical twins so different? Is there a darker secret?                                                   (Rod's Pick) Shuri from MARVEL COMICS written by Nnedi Okorafor with art by Leonardo Romero                          The world fell in love with her in the movie. Now, the Black Panther's techno-genius sister launches her own adventures — written by best-selling Afrofuturist author Nnedi Okorafor and drawn by Eisner-nominated artist Leonardo Romero! The Black Panther has disappeared, lost on a mission in space. And in his absence, everyone's looking at the next in line for the throne. But Shuri is happiest in a lab, surrounded by gadgets of her own creation. She'd rather be testing gauntlets than throwing them. But a nation without a leader is a vulnerable one — and Shuri may have to choose between Wakanda's welfare and her own.                      (Joe's Pick) Infinite Dark from IMAGE COMICS written by Ryan Cady with art by Andrea Mutti                            The universe ended, but onboard the void station Orpheus, a skeleton crew of humanity survived: the last two thousand souls, waiting for a second big bang that may never come. Now, two years into their voyage, Security Director Deva Karrell investigates the station’s first murder—and the otherworldly motives behind it.                                    (Rebekah's Pick) These Savage Shores from VAULT COMICS writtey by Ram V. with art by Sumit Kumar                                         Two centuries after the first European ship sailed to the Malabar Coast and made landfall at Calicut, the East India Company seeks to secure its future along the lucrative Silk Route, in the year 1766. An old evil now sails aboard a company ship, hoping to make a home in this new found land. But he will soon find that the ground along the Indus is an ancient one with daemons and legends far older than himself. Along These Savage Shores, where the days are scorched and the nights are full of teeth.

Reporters with the news behind the news. In this edition: it used to be Cuba, but today Venezuela is the more troubled of the two socialist allies and the country the US president prefers to visit; there's a portrait of the city of Venice, of the quarters where the tourists don't visit, where houses are boarded up as more and more residents move away; exotic Kashgar used to be one of the key stop-overs on the ancient Silk Route. Today the modern and the ancient are coming into conflict there as China tries to bring the restive region under control; countries in southern Africa face a damaging drought after another year of insufficient rainfall - we're in landlocked Lesotho, where food supplies are now at risk; and why do we develop loyalties to one particular part of a city? In Paris, there's acute rivalry between neighbourhoods on the north and south of the River Seine. Our man in the great city climbs on his bike to sample life on the other side ...

Hello and welcome to our weekly feature, Horizons on Newsplus Radio. I'm your host Du Lijun. Located in the centre of Shandong, Zibo is considered one of the birthplaces of the Han Chinese. It was the capital of the ancient State of Qi, the most prosperous state during the Spring and Autumn and the Warring States Periods over 2,000 years ago; and it also made a significant contribution to the formation and prosperity of the ancient Silk Road. Aside from its historic importance, Zibo is also home to a colorful street-food culture; and is especially well-known for its different varieties of pan-cakes. So, with today's Horizons, we will travel to Zibo to find out more about those creative pan-cakes. With the rest time of the show, we will have a look at the employment situation in China. Please stay tuned. Anchor: Shandong cuisine is a culinary art form originating from Shandong Province in east China. Lu is the abbreviation for Shandong and "Lu cuisine" is commonly used as a substitution for Shandong cuisine. As the region of the vast majority of cooking styles in China, Shandong cuisine is widely considered the most influential branch of Chinese cuisine. Not only is Shandong cuisine one of the most unique culinary styles in the Northern China, it has acquired the high reputation of ranking among the four most distinguished culinary heritages in traditional Chinese cuisine, along with the Sichuan, Cantonese and Jiangsu cuisines. Aside from its well-known cuisine, Shandong is also home to a colorful street-food culture; and is especially well-known for its different varieties of pan-cakes. So now let's follow our reporter Shen Ting to the central city of Shandong, Zibo, to find out more about these creative pan-cakes. Reporter: Located in the centre of Shandong, Zibo is considered one of the birthplaces of the Han Chinese. The traces of the three major Neolithic cultures in ancient China, Beixin culture, Dawenkou culture, and Longshan culture can all be found on the site of the now modern Zibo. Zibo was the capital of the ancient State of Qi, the most prosperous state during the Spring and Autumn and the Warring States Periods over 2,000 years ago. Zibo also made a significant contribution to the formation and prosperity of the ancient Silk Road. Zhoucun, now one of the townships of Zibo, used to be one of the biggest suppliers of silk products in China; and thus became one of the country's four important 'inland ports' in the 17th century, alongside Fuoshan, Jingdezhen and Zhuxianzhen. As a commercial hub of north China in the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong once praised it as the "No. 1 Village in China". Nowadays it may longer be the center of commerce it used to be, but Zhoucun has a lasting legacy from its glory days. Walking through its centuries-old streets you can still feel the buoyant commercial atmosphere. As an important trading center, Zhoucun was once abuzz with merchants from both home and abroad, and some of them brought along recipes of their favorite snacks. One of them is shaobing. This thin round wafer topped sesame has now become a trademark snack of Zhoucun. Li Changshun is vice president of the Zibo Cuisine Association. He explains to us. "The origin of Zhoucun Shaobing can be traced back to hubing, a type of thick baked bread from the Han Dynasty some 2000 years ago. Its name reflects its origins, as "hu" was a term used to describe Westerners. Traders who arrived through the Silk Route from Western Asia introduced hubing to China. This kind of hand-made bread soon became a best seller among the merchants in Zhoucun and many local chefs learned to make this. " Shaobing in Chinese cuisine is a baked type of layered flatbread that may be topped with sesame seeds. Literally meaning ''roasted cakes'', Shaobing has served as staple food for the Chinese people, especially in the northern part for hundreds of years. Originally, they were cooked in the Middle East style, as slapped against the searing sides of a clay oven, where they adhered and baked. Now, they are pan-fried or baked in a conventional oven. Considered to be a type of croissant-bagel hybrid, these roasted cakes feature a number of delicate, crunchy layers with a crispy surface. Shaobing can be either savory or sweet; and they are eaten in different parts of China with various types of food. In the northern parts, the savory ones are eaten with soup, while in the South, people have it with soy milk for breakfast. The sweet flatbread is also sometimes eaten on its own as a side dish. These tasty, flaky Chinese pastries can also be split open, like small pita breads, and stuffed with all manner of stir-fries to make sandwiches. Some of the stuffings used to fill shaobing include red bean paste, stir-fried mung beans, and spring onions. Tofu, egg, and black sesame paste are some of the other stuffings used. The most basic type of shaobing is that made with sesame seeds. It is possible to make around 10 of them in less than half an hour with dough prepared beforehand. As the dough preparation and baking techniques evolve different varieties of shaobing take form. Some versions are crispier than others; some flakier; and some are saltier. Among them, Zhoucun shaobing has become the most famous one. In contrast to the basic type of shaoping usually found at the street, Zhoucun shaobing features a fusion of Chinese and western baking techniques fine-tuned by a dedicated baker. Wang Chunhua is one such skillful shaobing baker. "Zhouchun shaobing is much thinner and crispier. It is as thin as a piece of paper; and it is so crispy and fragile that it shatters into shards if you don't handle it with care. Richly crusted with sesame, it is aromatic and flavorful."

Throughout this week, Neil MacGregor has been exploring the world of the late 7th century, with objects from South America, Britain, Syria and Korea. Today's object is from the 4000 mile tangle of routes that has become known as the Silk Road - that great conduit of ideas, technologies, goods and beliefs that effectively linked the Pacific with the Mediterranean. His chosen object which lets him travel the ancient Silk Route is a fragile painting telling a story of "industrial espionage". It comes from the Buddhist kingdom of Khotan, now in Western China, and tells a powerful story about how the secrets of silk manufacture were passed along the fabled route. The cellist and composer Yo Yo Ma, who has long been fascinated by the Silk Road and who thinks of it as "the internet of antiquity", and the writer Colin Thubron consider the impact of the Silk Road - in reality and on the imagination. Producer: Anthony Denselow.

Slick and shiny top, or interesting and challenging hankies, whatever form of silk fiber you have can be spun and dyed into wonderful yarn.  Today's podcast talk's all about my experiences with spinning and dyeing silk. I refer to a number of links online during the podcast, so here they are, all conveniently gathered for you in one post. Sources of fiber and dyes: Tweenway Silks Cheryl Kolander with peace silks (Aurora silk) Silk Things for the instant silk 'teacup' dyes Paradise Fibers for country classic dyes (or google country classic dyes) YouTube videos: Preparing a silk hanky to spin  demonstrated by me An interesting video of cocoons being reeled A page of the well known WormSpit silk blog, showing how silk hankies are made Last but not at all the least, the music in today's podcast.  All music is from the Podsafe music network. Songs in order of appearance are: Silk Route by Satya Coffee by Liveloop Changka by Don't be a Stranger