Podcasts about South India

Before electric light reached the villages of rural Kerala, travellers were warned to examine every animal waiting beside the road. An unnatural bull, dog or buffalo might be an Odiyan, a practitioner of secret magic said to change shape, stalk victims through the darkness and carry out attacks for those willing to pay.The BOOKBY US A COFFEESubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch:https://ml.wikisource.org/wiki/ഐതിഹ്യമാല/ചെമ്പ്രയെഴുത്തച്ഛന്മാർhttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/35690/35690-h/35690-h.htmhttps://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.71073/2015.71073.Cochin-State-Manual_djvu.txthttps://global.oup.com/academic/product/lore-and-legends-of-kerala-9780195698893https://www.keralatourism.org/districts/palakkad/https://indiaartreview.com/stories/odiyan-dark-knights-that-dwarf-halloween/https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2025/Nov/04/keralas-mysterious-odiyan-legends-find-global-recognitionhttps://ml.wikipedia.org/wiki/ഒടിയൻhttps://ijrar.org/papers/IJRAR25B2484.pdfhttps://ideas.repec.org/a/ajp/edwast/v8y2024i6p5687-5692id3239.htmlSarah xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this exciting episode, I'm joined by the inspiring duo Priya Ravindra Kalyanimath and Kerrie Lee Brown, the founders of Lioness Global Initiatives. We delve into their shared vision of uniting women worldwide through transformative travel experiences. Priya shares her journey from launching Poonar, a sustainable luxury brand, to creating impactful global initiatives. Kerrie, with her rich media background, highlights the importance of authentic connections and transformational leadership. We explore their upcoming expedition to South India, designed to offer women a blend of cultural immersion, leadership training, and peer exchange. This episode is a must-listen for women entrepreneurs looking to expand their horizons and embrace global sisterhood. Socials links for shownotes: https://www.instagram.com/kerrieleebrown/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrieleebrown/ https://www.facebook.com/KerrieLeeBrown https://www.youtube.com/@kerrieleebrown https://kerrieleebrown.com/ https://www.thelionessglobal.com/homepage https://www.facebook.com/people/Lioness-Global-Initiatives/61572365502120/ https://www.instagram.com/lioness_global_initiatives/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lioness-global-initiatives%E2%84%A2 https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyaravindra/ ‌ 1. Kerrie and Priya expedition@thelionessglobal.com 2. Priya Ravindra priya@punar.com.au Connect with Online Social Butterfly

From teaching pottery in South India to leading Global Insights, Planning & Brand Strategy at Standard Chartered, Tim Hulbert has had one of the most unconventional careers you'll ever hear about.In this episode, Tim shares how curiosity, saying “yes” to opportunities, and embracing uncertainty shaped a career that spans television, digital publishing, Fortune 500 companies, and global banking.We dive into the future of careers, AI, leadership, marketing, stakeholder management, wealth psychology, luck vs hard work, and why the best career advice might simply be: “Just do something."

ప్రతి 15 రోజులకోసారి రక్తం ఎక్కించుకోవాల్సిన పరిస్థితి...ఒక కుటుంబం అనుభవించిన బాధ... మరెవ్వరికీ రాకూడదనే సంకల్పం...ఆ సంకల్పమే మినుమ్ రెడ్డి సాహితి గారిని తలసేమియాపై అందరికీ అవగాహన కల్పించేలా చేసింది. అంతేకాకుండా ప్రజారోగ్యం, గ్రామీణాభివృద్ధి, పర్యావరణ పరిరక్షణ వంటి ఎన్నో రంగాల్లో సేవలందిస్తూ, Real Impact Innovations ద్వారా సామాజిక మార్పు కోసం కృషి చేస్తున్నారు.అసలు తలసేమియా అంటే ఏమిటి? ఈ వ్యాధిని పూర్తిగా తగ్గించడం సాధ్యమేనా? పెళ్లికి ముందు లేదా గర్భధారణకు ముందు రక్త పరీక్ష చేసుకోవడం ఎందుకు అంత ముఖ్యమైంది? రక్తదానం ఎందుకు ప్రాణదానంతో సమానం? ఇలాంటి ఎన్నో విషయాలను ఈ పాడ్కాస్ట్ లో మనతో పంచుకున్నారు.South India's CSR Summit వారి భాగస్వామ్యంతో TALRadio నిర్వహిస్తున్న ఈ "Charcha With Real Leaders" కార్యక్రమంలో...Real Impact Innovations ఫౌండర్ మినుమ్ రెడ్డి సాహితి గారి ప్రయాణం... వారి మాటల్లోనే మీకోసం!Having to undergo a blood transfusion every 15 days...The pain and challenges faced by one family became the driving force behind a mission to ensure that no one else has to go through the same struggle.That mission inspired Minum Reddy Sahithi to create awareness about Thalassemia and educate people on the importance of prevention and early screening. Beyond this cause, she has been actively working towards social impact through Real Impact Innovations, contributing to areas such as public health, rural development, and environmental sustainability.What exactly is Thalassemia? Is it possible to prevent this condition? Why are blood tests before marriage or pregnancy so important? And why is blood donation often described as a gift of life?In this podcast, she shares valuable insights on these important questions and much more.In association with South India's CSR Summit, TALRadio presents another episode of "Charcha With Real Leaders" featuring the inspiring journey of Minum Reddy Sahithi, Founder of Real Impact Innovations.Watch now and hear her story in her own words.Guest: Minum Reddy Sahithi Host: Vinil Reddy#talkradio #charchawithrealleaders #SahithiMinumReddy #ThalassemiaAwareness #blooddonation #HealthAwarenessCampaign #realimpactinnovations #touchalifefoundation 

Backyard gardens flush with cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers where bees buzz and chickens scratch. Beyond, a forest filled with blackberries and jewelweed. Inspired by childhood memories of his grandmother's overflowing backyard garden, author Andrew Flachs has embarked on a multi-continent, decades-long look at agriculture and its value. The dominant view of agriculture has focused only on what we produce. It sees value in terms of capital gains or yield efficiency, masking how our global food system produces tremendous amounts of food commodities while failing to feed people, support rural communities, or enhance ecological well-being. Feeding the World as if People Mattered: How Small Farms Produce Value Beyond Yields (University of Arizona Press, 2026) asks us to look more deeply and more humanely at what we perceive to be most valuable in our agricultural systems. This book draws on fifteen years of anthropological research, taking readers to fields in South India, Eastern Europe, and North America, where people are already feeding the future amid global change. From these fields, Flachs shows us how a radical rethinking of the value of small farms and farmers is already happening. Bringing together conversations in agriculture, economics, anthropology, and the environmental humanities, Flachs deftly shows how small farms reproduce social and ecological relationships that are the only sustainable path forward. For anyone who is curious about the food on their plate and the people who helped to get it there, Feeding the World as if People Mattered will offer a new way to find value in the food we grow and the people who grow it. Dr. Andrew Flachs researches food and agriculture systems, exploring genetically modified crops, heirloom seeds, and our own microbiomes. Born and raised in rural Pennsylvania, he graduated from Oberlin College with dual Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts degrees in 2010. He earned his PhD from Washington University in St. Louis in April 2016 and was a 2016-2017 Volkswagen Exchange Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Heidelberg University Karl Jaspers Centre for Advanced Transcultural Studies. He is currently an associate professor of anthropology at Purdue University. His work among farmers in North America, the Balkans, and South India investigates ecological knowledge and technological change in agricultural systems spanning Cleveland urban gardens and Indian GM cotton fields. His research has been supported by public and private institutions including the Department of Education, the National Geographic Society, the American Institute of Indian Studies, and the Social Science Research Council, while his writing on agricultural development has been featured in numerous peer-reviewed publications as well as public venues including Sapiens, Salon, and the National Geographic magazine. His work has been recognized by eight international awards, including most recently as a finalist for the Society for Economic Anthropology Kate Browne Creativity in Research Award and the International Convention of Asia Scholars' Book Prize. Sandra Elizabeth is a graduate student enrolled at the Department of Sociology in Shiv Nadar University, Delhi- NCR. She looks at rice farmers' and their way of life in Kuttanad, Kerala—which is dubbed as the state's rice granary. She can be reached out on X.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Backyard gardens flush with cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers where bees buzz and chickens scratch. Beyond, a forest filled with blackberries and jewelweed. Inspired by childhood memories of his grandmother's overflowing backyard garden, author Andrew Flachs has embarked on a multi-continent, decades-long look at agriculture and its value. The dominant view of agriculture has focused only on what we produce. It sees value in terms of capital gains or yield efficiency, masking how our global food system produces tremendous amounts of food commodities while failing to feed people, support rural communities, or enhance ecological well-being. Feeding the World as if People Mattered: How Small Farms Produce Value Beyond Yields (University of Arizona Press, 2026) asks us to look more deeply and more humanely at what we perceive to be most valuable in our agricultural systems. This book draws on fifteen years of anthropological research, taking readers to fields in South India, Eastern Europe, and North America, where people are already feeding the future amid global change. From these fields, Flachs shows us how a radical rethinking of the value of small farms and farmers is already happening. Bringing together conversations in agriculture, economics, anthropology, and the environmental humanities, Flachs deftly shows how small farms reproduce social and ecological relationships that are the only sustainable path forward. For anyone who is curious about the food on their plate and the people who helped to get it there, Feeding the World as if People Mattered will offer a new way to find value in the food we grow and the people who grow it. Dr. Andrew Flachs researches food and agriculture systems, exploring genetically modified crops, heirloom seeds, and our own microbiomes. Born and raised in rural Pennsylvania, he graduated from Oberlin College with dual Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts degrees in 2010. He earned his PhD from Washington University in St. Louis in April 2016 and was a 2016-2017 Volkswagen Exchange Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Heidelberg University Karl Jaspers Centre for Advanced Transcultural Studies. He is currently an associate professor of anthropology at Purdue University. His work among farmers in North America, the Balkans, and South India investigates ecological knowledge and technological change in agricultural systems spanning Cleveland urban gardens and Indian GM cotton fields. His research has been supported by public and private institutions including the Department of Education, the National Geographic Society, the American Institute of Indian Studies, and the Social Science Research Council, while his writing on agricultural development has been featured in numerous peer-reviewed publications as well as public venues including Sapiens, Salon, and the National Geographic magazine. His work has been recognized by eight international awards, including most recently as a finalist for the Society for Economic Anthropology Kate Browne Creativity in Research Award and the International Convention of Asia Scholars' Book Prize. Sandra Elizabeth is a graduate student enrolled at the Department of Sociology in Shiv Nadar University, Delhi- NCR. She looks at rice farmers' and their way of life in Kuttanad, Kerala—which is dubbed as the state's rice granary. She can be reached out on X.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Backyard gardens flush with cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers where bees buzz and chickens scratch. Beyond, a forest filled with blackberries and jewelweed. Inspired by childhood memories of his grandmother's overflowing backyard garden, author Andrew Flachs has embarked on a multi-continent, decades-long look at agriculture and its value. The dominant view of agriculture has focused only on what we produce. It sees value in terms of capital gains or yield efficiency, masking how our global food system produces tremendous amounts of food commodities while failing to feed people, support rural communities, or enhance ecological well-being. Feeding the World as if People Mattered: How Small Farms Produce Value Beyond Yields (University of Arizona Press, 2026) asks us to look more deeply and more humanely at what we perceive to be most valuable in our agricultural systems. This book draws on fifteen years of anthropological research, taking readers to fields in South India, Eastern Europe, and North America, where people are already feeding the future amid global change. From these fields, Flachs shows us how a radical rethinking of the value of small farms and farmers is already happening. Bringing together conversations in agriculture, economics, anthropology, and the environmental humanities, Flachs deftly shows how small farms reproduce social and ecological relationships that are the only sustainable path forward. For anyone who is curious about the food on their plate and the people who helped to get it there, Feeding the World as if People Mattered will offer a new way to find value in the food we grow and the people who grow it. Dr. Andrew Flachs researches food and agriculture systems, exploring genetically modified crops, heirloom seeds, and our own microbiomes. Born and raised in rural Pennsylvania, he graduated from Oberlin College with dual Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts degrees in 2010. He earned his PhD from Washington University in St. Louis in April 2016 and was a 2016-2017 Volkswagen Exchange Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Heidelberg University Karl Jaspers Centre for Advanced Transcultural Studies. He is currently an associate professor of anthropology at Purdue University. His work among farmers in North America, the Balkans, and South India investigates ecological knowledge and technological change in agricultural systems spanning Cleveland urban gardens and Indian GM cotton fields. His research has been supported by public and private institutions including the Department of Education, the National Geographic Society, the American Institute of Indian Studies, and the Social Science Research Council, while his writing on agricultural development has been featured in numerous peer-reviewed publications as well as public venues including Sapiens, Salon, and the National Geographic magazine. His work has been recognized by eight international awards, including most recently as a finalist for the Society for Economic Anthropology Kate Browne Creativity in Research Award and the International Convention of Asia Scholars' Book Prize. Sandra Elizabeth is a graduate student enrolled at the Department of Sociology in Shiv Nadar University, Delhi- NCR. She looks at rice farmers' and their way of life in Kuttanad, Kerala—which is dubbed as the state's rice granary. She can be reached out on X.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Backyard gardens flush with cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers where bees buzz and chickens scratch. Beyond, a forest filled with blackberries and jewelweed. Inspired by childhood memories of his grandmother's overflowing backyard garden, author Andrew Flachs has embarked on a multi-continent, decades-long look at agriculture and its value. The dominant view of agriculture has focused only on what we produce. It sees value in terms of capital gains or yield efficiency, masking how our global food system produces tremendous amounts of food commodities while failing to feed people, support rural communities, or enhance ecological well-being. Feeding the World as if People Mattered: How Small Farms Produce Value Beyond Yields (University of Arizona Press, 2026) asks us to look more deeply and more humanely at what we perceive to be most valuable in our agricultural systems. This book draws on fifteen years of anthropological research, taking readers to fields in South India, Eastern Europe, and North America, where people are already feeding the future amid global change. From these fields, Flachs shows us how a radical rethinking of the value of small farms and farmers is already happening. Bringing together conversations in agriculture, economics, anthropology, and the environmental humanities, Flachs deftly shows how small farms reproduce social and ecological relationships that are the only sustainable path forward. For anyone who is curious about the food on their plate and the people who helped to get it there, Feeding the World as if People Mattered will offer a new way to find value in the food we grow and the people who grow it. Dr. Andrew Flachs researches food and agriculture systems, exploring genetically modified crops, heirloom seeds, and our own microbiomes. Born and raised in rural Pennsylvania, he graduated from Oberlin College with dual Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts degrees in 2010. He earned his PhD from Washington University in St. Louis in April 2016 and was a 2016-2017 Volkswagen Exchange Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Heidelberg University Karl Jaspers Centre for Advanced Transcultural Studies. He is currently an associate professor of anthropology at Purdue University. His work among farmers in North America, the Balkans, and South India investigates ecological knowledge and technological change in agricultural systems spanning Cleveland urban gardens and Indian GM cotton fields. His research has been supported by public and private institutions including the Department of Education, the National Geographic Society, the American Institute of Indian Studies, and the Social Science Research Council, while his writing on agricultural development has been featured in numerous peer-reviewed publications as well as public venues including Sapiens, Salon, and the National Geographic magazine. His work has been recognized by eight international awards, including most recently as a finalist for the Society for Economic Anthropology Kate Browne Creativity in Research Award and the International Convention of Asia Scholars' Book Prize. Sandra Elizabeth is a graduate student enrolled at the Department of Sociology in Shiv Nadar University, Delhi- NCR. She looks at rice farmers' and their way of life in Kuttanad, Kerala—which is dubbed as the state's rice granary. She can be reached out on X.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

Backyard gardens flush with cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers where bees buzz and chickens scratch. Beyond, a forest filled with blackberries and jewelweed. Inspired by childhood memories of his grandmother's overflowing backyard garden, author Andrew Flachs has embarked on a multi-continent, decades-long look at agriculture and its value. The dominant view of agriculture has focused only on what we produce. It sees value in terms of capital gains or yield efficiency, masking how our global food system produces tremendous amounts of food commodities while failing to feed people, support rural communities, or enhance ecological well-being. Feeding the World as if People Mattered: How Small Farms Produce Value Beyond Yields (University of Arizona Press, 2026) asks us to look more deeply and more humanely at what we perceive to be most valuable in our agricultural systems. This book draws on fifteen years of anthropological research, taking readers to fields in South India, Eastern Europe, and North America, where people are already feeding the future amid global change. From these fields, Flachs shows us how a radical rethinking of the value of small farms and farmers is already happening. Bringing together conversations in agriculture, economics, anthropology, and the environmental humanities, Flachs deftly shows how small farms reproduce social and ecological relationships that are the only sustainable path forward. For anyone who is curious about the food on their plate and the people who helped to get it there, Feeding the World as if People Mattered will offer a new way to find value in the food we grow and the people who grow it. Dr. Andrew Flachs researches food and agriculture systems, exploring genetically modified crops, heirloom seeds, and our own microbiomes. Born and raised in rural Pennsylvania, he graduated from Oberlin College with dual Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts degrees in 2010. He earned his PhD from Washington University in St. Louis in April 2016 and was a 2016-2017 Volkswagen Exchange Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Heidelberg University Karl Jaspers Centre for Advanced Transcultural Studies. He is currently an associate professor of anthropology at Purdue University. His work among farmers in North America, the Balkans, and South India investigates ecological knowledge and technological change in agricultural systems spanning Cleveland urban gardens and Indian GM cotton fields. His research has been supported by public and private institutions including the Department of Education, the National Geographic Society, the American Institute of Indian Studies, and the Social Science Research Council, while his writing on agricultural development has been featured in numerous peer-reviewed publications as well as public venues including Sapiens, Salon, and the National Geographic magazine. His work has been recognized by eight international awards, including most recently as a finalist for the Society for Economic Anthropology Kate Browne Creativity in Research Award and the International Convention of Asia Scholars' Book Prize. Sandra Elizabeth is a graduate student enrolled at the Department of Sociology in Shiv Nadar University, Delhi- NCR. She looks at rice farmers' and their way of life in Kuttanad, Kerala—which is dubbed as the state's rice granary. She can be reached out on X.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

"నేను చదవాలనుకున్న పుస్తకం ఎక్కడా కనిపించలేదు… అందుకే దాన్ని నేనే రాశాను…"అంటూ బంజారా సంస్కృతిని, జీవన విధానాన్ని తన రచనల ద్వారా అందరికీ తెలిసేలా చేశారు.. రమేశ్ కార్తీక్ నాయక్!తమ ప్రజల జీవితం, సంస్కృతి గురించి చెప్పే కథలు చాలా తక్కువగా కనిపించడంతో... వాటిని అందరికీ తెలియజేయాలనే ఉద్దేశంతో రచనలు చేయడం ప్రారంభించారు.తండాల్లోని జీవితం, అక్కడి మనుషులు, వారి అనుభవాలను తన కథల ద్వారా పాఠకులకు చేరవేస్తూ... తెలుగు సాహిత్యంలో ప్రత్యేక గుర్తింపు సంపాదించారు. ఆ ప్రయాణంలోనే యువ సాహిత్య అకాడమీ పురస్కారం అందుకున్న తొలి బంజారా రచయితగా నిలిచారు..!తన బాల్యం గురించి, హాస్టల్ జీవితం గురించి, తెలంగాణ ఉద్యమం, సాహిత్య ప్రయాణం వెనుక ఉన్న కథలను గురించి ఈ పాడ్కాస్ట్ ఎన్నో విషయాలు మనతో పంచుకున్నారు.South India's CSR Summit వారి భాగస్వామ్యంతో TALRadio నిర్వహిస్తున్న "Charcha With Real Leaders" కార్యక్రమంలో...రమేశ్ కార్తీక్ నాయక్ గారి స్ఫూర్తిదాయక ప్రయాణం... వారి మాటల్లోనే మీకోసం!“I couldn't find the book I wanted to read… so I wrote it myself.”With this thought, Ramesh Karthik Naik set out to bring the culture, traditions, and way of life of the Banjara community to a wider audience through his writings.Noticing that very few stories reflected the lives and experiences of his people, he began writing with the intention of documenting and sharing their rich heritage. Through his stories, he has introduced readers to life in the tandas, the people who live there, and their unique experiences, earning a distinct place in Telugu literature.In this journey, he became the first Banjara writer to receive the Yuva Sahitya Akademi Award.In this podcast, he shares fascinating insights into his childhood, hostel life, involvement in the Telangana movement, and the story behind his literary journey.In “Charcha With Real Leaders,” presented by TALRadio in partnership with South India's CSR Summit, Ramesh Karthik Naik opens up about his inspiring journey in his own words.Guest: Ramesh Karthik NaikHost: Vinil Reddy#TALRadio #CharchaWithRealLeaders #RameshKarthikNayak #Banjara #BanjaraCulture #BanjaraLiterature #TeluguLiterature #TeluguWriter #SahityaAkademi #YuvaSahityaAkademi #AuthorJourney #Storyteller #TouchALifeFoundation

ఒకప్పుడు రోజూవారి కూలీ కోసం పనిచేసిన ఓ విద్యార్థి... ఇప్పుడు వేలాది మంది జీవితాల్లో మార్పు తీసుకొస్తున్నారు!పేదరికం, కుటుంబ కష్టాలు, చదువుకోడానికి చేసిన పోరాటం... ఇలాంటి ఎన్నో కష్టాలను ఎదుర్కొంటూ జీవితంలో ముందుకు సాగిన మహేశ్వరం లకేష్ గారు, ఇప్పుడు Manu's HHOC ఆర్గనైజేషన్ ద్వారా ఎంతో మందికి తోడుగా నిలుస్తున్నారు.తన చిన్ననాటి అనుభవాలు తనలోని సేవా గుణాన్ని ఎలా పెంచాయి? చదువు జీవితాన్ని ఎలా మార్చగలదు? అనాథ పిల్లలు, వృద్ధులు, విద్యార్థులు, అత్యవసర సహాయం అవసరమైన వారికి ఎలా తోడుగా నిలుస్తున్నారు? ఇలాంటి ఎన్నో విషయాలను ఈ పాడ్కాస్ట్ లో మనతో పంచుకున్నారు.ఒక వ్యక్తికి లభించిన అవకాశం... వేలాది మందికి ఆశగా ఎలా మారిందో తెలుసుకోవడానికి ఈ పాడ్కాస్ట్ ను తప్పక వినండి.South India's CSR Summit వారి భాగస్వామ్యంతో TALRadio నిర్వహిస్తున్న "Charcha With Real Leaders" కార్యక్రమంలో...Manu's HHOC ఆర్గనైజేషన్ వ్యవస్థాపకుడు లకేష్ మహేశ్వరం గారి స్ఫూర్తిదాయక సేవా ప్రయాణం... వారి మాటల్లోనే మీకోసం!A student who once worked as a daily wage laborer to support his education... is now transforming the lives of thousands!Despite facing poverty, family hardships, and constant struggles to continue his studies, Maheshwaram Lokesh never gave up on his dreams. Today, through the Manu's HHOC Organization, he is making a meaningful difference in the lives of many people.How did his childhood experiences shape his passion for service? How can education change a person's life? How is he supporting orphaned children, elderly people, students, and those in urgent need of help? He shares these inspiring experiences and many more in this podcast.Don't miss this powerful conversation to learn how one opportunity in a person's life can grow into a source of hope for thousands.As part of the "Charcha With Real Leaders" series presented by TALRadio in association with South India's CSR Summit...Listen to the inspiring service journey of Maheshwaram Lokesh, Founder of Manu's HHOC Organization, in his own words.Guest: Maheshwaram LokeshHost: Vinil Reddy#TALRadio #CharchaWithRealLeaders #LakeshMaheswaram #ManusHHOC #SocialService #NGO #NGOIndia #CommunityService #HelpingHands #InspiringJourney #RealLeaders #SupportTheNeedy #OrphanCare  

Pastor Asheesh Lal

Pastor Asheesh Lal

Pastor Asheesh Lal

కెరీర్‌ గ్రోత్‌తో పాటు మానసిక ప్రశాంతతను కూడా పొందాలంటే ఏం చెయ్యాలి?28 ఏళ్లకు పైగా కార్పొరేట్ రంగంలో పనిచేసిన నమ్రతా దత్తా గారు, ఉద్యోగ జీవితంలో వచ్చిన ఒత్తిడి, టెన్షన్ మధ్య ధ్యాన్ ఫౌండేషన్ ద్వారా యోగా, ఆధ్యాత్మికత, సేవా కార్యక్రమాల వైపు అడుగులు వేశారు. ఆ ప్రయాణం తన జీవితంలో ఎలాంటి మార్పులు తీసుకొచ్చింది, తన ఆలోచనలు మరియు జీవన విధానాన్ని ఎలా ప్రభావితం చేసింది అనే విషయాలను ఈ పాడ్కాస్ట్‌లో మనతో పంచుకున్నారు.యోగ అనేది కేవలం వ్యాయామం మాత్రమే కాదని, అది మన మనసును, శరీరాన్ని, ఆలోచనల మధ్య సమతుల్యతను తీసుకువచ్చే జీవన విధానమని ఆమె వివరించారు. అలాగే ధ్యాన్ ఫౌండేషన్ చేపడుతున్న జంతు సంరక్షణ, విద్య, పర్యావరణ పరిరక్షణ, ఆహార పంపిణీ వంటి ఎన్నో సేవా కార్యక్రమాల గురించి కూడా ఆసక్తికర విషయాలను మనతో పంచుకున్నారు.South India's CSR Summit వారి భాగస్వామ్యంతో TALRadio నిర్వహిస్తున్న "Charcha With Real Leaders" కార్యక్రమంలో...ధ్యాన్ ఫౌండేషన్ వాలంటీర్, కార్పొరేట్ లీడర్ నమ్రతా దత్తా గారి స్ఫూర్తిదాయక ప్రయాణం... వారి మాటల్లోనే మీకోసం!How can we achieve mental peace along with career growth?With over 28 years of experience in the corporate world, Namratha Datta shares how she turned to yoga, spirituality, and selfless service through Dhyan Foundation while navigating the pressures and stress of professional life. In this podcast, she talks about the transformation this journey brought to her life, mindset, and overall approach to living.She explains that yoga is much more than physical exercise—it is a way of life that helps bring balance to the mind, body, and thoughts. She also shares insights into the impactful work of Dhyan Foundation, including animal welfare, education, environmental conservation, food distribution, and various humanitarian initiatives.As part of "Charcha With Real Leaders," presented by TALRadio in association with South India's CSR Summit...Listen to the inspiring journey of Namratha Datta, Corporate Leader and Volunteer at Dhyan Foundation, in her own words.Guest: Namratha DattaHost: Vinil Reddy #TALRadio #CharchaWithRealLeaders #NamrathaDatta #DhyanFoundation #Yoga #Spirituality #Leadership #CorporateLeadership #SanatanaKriya #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #CSR #SouthIndiaCSRSummit #TeluguPodcast #InspiringLeaders #TALRadioTelugu

"ఇక నా జీవితం ఇంతే" అని అనుకున్న ఎంతోమంది మహిళలకు..."ఇంకా జీవితం ఉంది" అనే నమ్మకాన్ని అందిస్తోంది ‘సయోధ్య హోమ్'…!గృహహింస, కుటుంబ సమస్యలు, అవమానాలు.. ఇలాంటి ఎన్నో కష్టాలతో జీవితంపై నమ్మకం కోల్పోతున్న మహిళలకు అండగా నిలుస్తూ... మళ్లీ ధైర్యంగా జీవించేలా చేస్తోంది…2010 నుంచి ఎంతో మంది మహిళలకు ఆశ్రయం కల్పిస్తూ… ఈ ప్రయాణంలో ఎదురైన అనుభవాలు, మహిళలు ఎదుర్కొంటున్న సమస్యలు, వాటిని ఎదుర్కొనే తీరు.. ఇలాంటి ఎన్నో విషయాలను ఈ సంస్థ ఫౌండర్ మృదుల గారు ఈ పాడ్కాస్ట్ లో మనతో పంచుకున్నారు.ప్రతి మహిళ గౌరవంగా జీవించే హక్కుల గురించి ఆమె చెప్పిన మాటలు ప్రతి ఒక్కరినీ ఆలోచింపజేస్తాయి.South India's CSR Summit వారి భాగస్వామ్యంతో TALRadio నిర్వహిస్తున్న "Charcha With Real Leaders" కార్యక్రమంలో...Sayodhya Home for Women వ్యవస్థాపకురాలు మృదుల గారి స్ఫూర్తిదాయక సేవా ప్రయాణం... వారి మాటల్లోనే మీకోసం!For many women who felt, "This is the end of my life," Sayodhya Home has given a new hope... "There is still life ahead."Standing beside women facing domestic violence, family conflicts, emotional abuse, and difficult life situations, Sayodhya Home has been helping them rebuild their confidence and move forward with dignity.Since 2010, the organization has provided shelter and support to numerous women. In this podcast, Founder Ms. Mridula shares her journey, the experiences she has encountered, the challenges women face today, and the ways they can overcome them.Her thoughts on every woman's right to live with dignity and self-respect are truly thought-provoking.As part of "Charcha With Real Leaders", presented by TALRadio in association with South India's CSR Summit, listen to the inspiring service journey of Ms. Mridula, Founder of Sayodhya Home for Women, in her own words.Guest: Mrudula VemulapatiHost: Vinil Reddy#TALRadio #CharchaWithRealLeaders #MrudulaVemulapati #SayodhyaHome #WomenEmpowerment #WomenRights #RealLeaders #WomenSupport #DomesticViolenceAwareness #WomenShelter #SocialImpact #SocialChange #WomenLeadership #InspiringWomen #WomenWithCourage #HopeAndHealing #TALRadioTelugu #TouchALifeFoundation

Are South Indians overlooked for the Padma Awards and national awards. The issue regained prominence following the death of legendary playback singer S. Janaki, who had declined the Padma Bhushan, arguing that the honour had come far too late in her career. She maintained that artists should be recognised when they are at the height of their creative powers rather than in old age or after their death. In explaining her decision, she also referred to the posthumous Padma award conferred on the celebrated singer P. Leela. A similar debate has long surrounded the Jnanpith Award, with critics arguing that several outstanding writers from South India have been overlooked despite their enduring contributions to Indian literature. Are these concerns justified? Is there a systemic imbalance in the way India's highest civilian and literary honours are conferred, or do the awards reflect the complexities of evaluating excellence across languages, regions and artistic traditions? Guest: Historian A.R. Venkatachalapathy, Sahitya Akademi Award-winning scholar, and T.M. Krishna, acclaimed Carnatic vocalist, public intellectual and Ramon Magsaysay Award recipient Host: B. Kolappan Producer: Jude Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

చిన్నప్పుడు స్కూల్ బ్యాగ్ మోయాల్సిన చేతులు...కుటుంబం కోసం బాధ్యతల్ని మోయాల్సి వచ్చింది!చిన్న వయసులోనే బాల కార్మికుడిగా పనిచేసిన సంతోష్ గారు... తాను అనుభవించిన కష్టాలు మరో చిన్నారికి రాకూడదనే సంకల్పంతో People Helping Children సంస్థను స్థాపించారు. ఇప్పుడు వేలాది మంది వాలంటీర్లతో కలిసి బాల కార్మిక వ్యవస్థ, బాల్య వివాహాలు, విద్య, ఆరోగ్యం, పోషణ వంటి అంశాలపై అవగాహన కల్పిస్తూ ఎంతో మంది చిన్నారుల జీవితాల్లో వెలుగులు నింపుతున్నారు.అసలు ఈ సమస్యలన్నింటికీ కారణాలేంటి? సమాజంలో మార్పు తీసుకురావడంలో వాలంటీర్ల పాత్ర ఎందుకు అంత ముఖ్యమైంది? కేవలం ఒక ఫోన్ కాల్‌తో కూడా ఒక చిన్నారి జీవితాన్ని ఎలా మార్చవచ్చు?ఇలాంటి ఎన్నో, ఆలోచింపజేసే విషయాలను ఈ పాడ్కాస్ట్ లో మనతో పంచుకున్నారు…!South India's CSR Summit వారి భాగస్వామ్యంతో TALRadio నిర్వహిస్తున్న "Charcha With Real Leaders" కార్యక్రమంలో...People Helping Children వ్యవస్థాపకులు సంతోష్ బోగం గారి స్ఫూర్తిదాయక ప్రయాణం.. వారి మాటల్లోనే మీకోసం!మిస్ అవ్వకండి... తప్పకుండా వినండి!The hands that should have carried a school bag in childhood...Had to carry family responsibilities instead.Mr. Santosh Bogam, who worked as a child laborer at a very young age, founded People Helping Children with a determination that no child should have to go through the hardships he experienced. Today, along with thousands of volunteers, he is creating awareness on child labor, child marriages, education, health, and nutrition, bringing hope and opportunities into the lives of countless children.What are the root causes behind these issues? Why is the role of volunteers so important in creating social change? How can even a single phone call make a difference in a child's life?Mr. Santosh Bogam shares these thought-provoking insights and many more in this podcast.In "Charcha With Real Leaders", presented by TALRadio in partnership with South India's CSR Summit...Listen to the inspiring journey of People Helping Children Founder, Santosh Bogam, in his own words.Don't miss it... Tune in now!Guest: Santosh BogamHost: Vinil Reddy#TALRadio #CharchaVedika #SantoshBhogam #PeopleHelpingChildren #ChildRights #StopChildLabour #EducationForAll #VolunteerForChange #SocialImpact #Inspiration #ChildhoodMatters #ServeHumanity

In the rich political landscape of Tamil Nadu, few movements have had as profound and enduring an impact as the Dravidian movement. Vignesh Rajahmani's The Dravidian Pathway (Hurst Publishers, 2025) offers a compelling and detailed account of how the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) transformed a powerful socio-cultural and anti-caste movement into a highly successful electoral political force. Focusing on the pivotal decades of the mid-20th century, Rajahmani traces the strategic leadership of key figures including Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, C.N. Annadurai, M. Karunanidhi, and others. The book explores how the DMK skilfully synthesised anti-caste ideology, demands for linguistic pride and Tamil identity, socioeconomic reforms, and educational mobility. This synthesis not only resonated deeply with marginalised communities but also enabled the party to translate ideological commitments into concrete welfare policies and political power. The Dravidian Pathway is particularly valuable for its nuanced examination of the transition from movement to party, shedding light on the organisational innovations — such as the spread of reading rooms (padippakams) — that helped build a robust Dravidian public sphere in the 1950s and 1960s. Rajahmani's work provides fresh insights into one of modern India's most distinctive and influential regional political traditions. This timely study is essential reading for anyone interested in South Indian politics, federalism, identity politics, and the enduring legacy of social justice movements in India. Host: Dhiren Swain is a joint PhD Candidate in Urban Studies at The University of Melbourne and IIT Madras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the rich political landscape of Tamil Nadu, few movements have had as profound and enduring an impact as the Dravidian movement. Vignesh Rajahmani's The Dravidian Pathway (Hurst Publishers, 2025) offers a compelling and detailed account of how the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) transformed a powerful socio-cultural and anti-caste movement into a highly successful electoral political force. Focusing on the pivotal decades of the mid-20th century, Rajahmani traces the strategic leadership of key figures including Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, C.N. Annadurai, M. Karunanidhi, and others. The book explores how the DMK skilfully synthesised anti-caste ideology, demands for linguistic pride and Tamil identity, socioeconomic reforms, and educational mobility. This synthesis not only resonated deeply with marginalised communities but also enabled the party to translate ideological commitments into concrete welfare policies and political power. The Dravidian Pathway is particularly valuable for its nuanced examination of the transition from movement to party, shedding light on the organisational innovations — such as the spread of reading rooms (padippakams) — that helped build a robust Dravidian public sphere in the 1950s and 1960s. Rajahmani's work provides fresh insights into one of modern India's most distinctive and influential regional political traditions. This timely study is essential reading for anyone interested in South Indian politics, federalism, identity politics, and the enduring legacy of social justice movements in India. Host: Dhiren Swain is a joint PhD Candidate in Urban Studies at The University of Melbourne and IIT Madras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

In the rich political landscape of Tamil Nadu, few movements have had as profound and enduring an impact as the Dravidian movement. Vignesh Rajahmani's The Dravidian Pathway (Hurst Publishers, 2025) offers a compelling and detailed account of how the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) transformed a powerful socio-cultural and anti-caste movement into a highly successful electoral political force. Focusing on the pivotal decades of the mid-20th century, Rajahmani traces the strategic leadership of key figures including Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, C.N. Annadurai, M. Karunanidhi, and others. The book explores how the DMK skilfully synthesised anti-caste ideology, demands for linguistic pride and Tamil identity, socioeconomic reforms, and educational mobility. This synthesis not only resonated deeply with marginalised communities but also enabled the party to translate ideological commitments into concrete welfare policies and political power. The Dravidian Pathway is particularly valuable for its nuanced examination of the transition from movement to party, shedding light on the organisational innovations — such as the spread of reading rooms (padippakams) — that helped build a robust Dravidian public sphere in the 1950s and 1960s. Rajahmani's work provides fresh insights into one of modern India's most distinctive and influential regional political traditions. This timely study is essential reading for anyone interested in South Indian politics, federalism, identity politics, and the enduring legacy of social justice movements in India. Host: Dhiren Swain is a joint PhD Candidate in Urban Studies at The University of Melbourne and IIT Madras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

ఒక జ్ఞాపకం… ఒక ఆలోచనగా మారింది...ఆ ఆలోచనే ఇప్పుడు ఎన్నో జీవితాల్లో వెలుగులు నింపుతోంది!తండ్రిని కోల్పోయిన తర్వాత తీవ్రమైన నిరాశలోకి వెళ్లిపోయిన సమయంలో... ఆయన జ్ఞాపకార్థం ఒక అనాథాశ్రమానికి వెళ్లారు నీలేష్ గారు. అక్కడి పిల్లల చిరునవ్వులు, వాళ్లతో గడిపిన కొన్ని క్షణాలు ఆయన ఆలోచనలను పూర్తిగా మార్చేశాయి. జీవితంలో ఎదురైన బాధను తనలోనే ఉంచుకోకుండా... మరొకరి జీవితంలో ఆనందం నింపాలని నిర్ణయించుకున్నారు. అదే ఆలోచన ఈరోజు Butterfly Charitable Trust రూపంలో ఎంతోమంది జీవితాలకు అండగా నిలుస్తోంది.ఈ సంస్థ ద్వారా గిరిజన పిల్లలకు విద్య, పోషకాహారం అందించడంతో పాటు, విద్యుత్ లేని గ్రామాలకు సోలార్ వెలుగులు అందిస్తూ ఎంతోమందికి ఆశగా నిలుస్తున్నారు.ఈ సేవా ప్రయాణంలో ఎదురైన అనుభవాలు, సవాళ్లు, సమాజం పట్ల ఆయనకున్న బాధ్యత గురించి ఈ పాడ్కాస్ట్ లో మనతో పంచుకున్నారు.South India's CSR Summit వారి భాగస్వామ్యంతో TALRadio నిర్వహిస్తున్న "Charcha With Real Leaders" కార్యక్రమంలో...Butterfly Charitable Trust వ్యవస్థాపకులు నీలేష్ గారి స్ఫూర్తిదాయక ప్రయాణం.. వారి మాటల్లోనే మీకోసం!A Memory That Sparked an Idea… An Idea That Is Now Transforming Lives!After losing his father, Nilesh went through a period of deep grief and emotional struggle. In memory of his father, he visited an orphanage—an experience that would change his life forever.The smiles of the children and the time he spent with them gave him a new perspective. Instead of letting his pain consume him, he chose to turn it into a force for good by bringing happiness and hope into the lives of others.That single thought eventually grew into Butterfly Charitable Trust, an organization that is now making a meaningful difference in countless lives.Through the trust, Nilesh and his team support tribal children with education and nutritious food, while also bringing solar-powered lighting to villages without access to electricity. Their work has become a source of hope and opportunity for many underserved communities.In this podcast, Nilesh shares the experiences, challenges, and lessons from his journey of service, along with his deep sense of responsibility toward society.As part of "Charcha With Real Leaders," presented by TALRadio in association with South India's CSR Summit, listen to the inspiring journey of Nilesh, Founder of Butterfly Charitable Trust, in his own words.Guest: NileshHost: Vinil Reddy#TALRadio #CharchaWithRealLeaders #Neelesh #ButterflyCharitableTrust #SocialService #Humanity #RealLeaders #SocialEntrepreneur #Humanity #PositiveImpact #YouthEmpowerment #RuralDevelopment #Podcast #TeluguPodcast #TALRadio 

కొన్ని పెయింటింగ్స్... చూడగానే నచ్చుతాయి.మరికొన్ని పెయింటింగ్స్... చూసిన తర్వాత మనల్ని మార్చేస్తాయి!అలాంటి ఆలోచింపజేసే స్ట్రీట్ ఆర్ట్‌తో పిల్లల భిక్షాటన, బాలల అక్రమ రవాణా వంటి సమస్యలపై సమాజంలో అవగాహన కల్పిస్తూ... కళను సామాజిక మార్పుకు ఒక శక్తివంతమైన సాధనంగా మార్చారు… స్వాతి & విజయ్ గార్లు!పిల్లలు భిక్షాటన చేస్తున్న దాని వెనక ఉన్న అసలు నిజాలు ఏంటి? మనం చేసే చిన్న చిన్న తప్పులు ఎలా పెద్ద సమస్యలకు కారణమవుతున్నాయి? కళ ద్వారా సమాజంలో ఎలా అవగాహన తీసుకురావచ్చు? సాధారణ పౌరులుగా మనం చేయగల బాధ్యత ఏంటి? ఇలాంటి ఎన్నో ముఖ్యమైన విషయాలను ఈ పాడ్కాస్ట్ లో మనతో పంచుకున్నారు.సమాజంలో మార్పు రావాలని కోరుకునే ప్రతి ఒక్కరూ తప్పకుండా వినాల్సిన పాడ్కాస్ట్ ఇది!South India's CSR Summit వారి భాగస్వామ్యంతో TALRadio నిర్వహిస్తున్న "Charcha With Real Leaders" కార్యక్రమంలో...స్ట్రీట్ ఆర్టిస్టులు స్వాతి & విజయ్ స్ఫూర్తిదాయక ప్రయాణం... వారి మాటల్లోనే మీకోసం!Some paintings catch your eye at first glance...Some paintings leave a lasting impact and change the way you think!Through thought-provoking street art, Swathi & Vijay have been creating awareness about critical social issues such as child begging and child trafficking, transforming art into a powerful tool for social change.What are the hidden realities behind children begging on the streets? How do some of our everyday actions unintentionally contribute to larger social problems? How can art inspire awareness and drive meaningful change in society? And what role can each of us play as responsible citizens?In this podcast, they share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on these important questions and many more.This is a conversation that everyone who wishes to see positive change in society should listen to.As part of "Charcha With Real Leaders", presented by TALRadio in association with South India's CSR Summit...Listen to the inspiring journey of street artists Swathi & Vijay, in their own words.Guest: Swathi & VijayHost: Vinil Reddy#TALRadioTelugu #CharchaWithRealLeaders #SwathiAndVijay #StreetArt #SocialImpact #ChildRights #ChildTraffickingAwareness #EndChildBegging #ArtForChange #SocialAwareness #CSR #InspiringStories #TALRadio #TouchALifeFoundation

Two Indian blokes walked past the Podvan while I was recording with Billy Mac, and what started as a casual chat turned into one of the most eye-opening conversations I've had on the podcast!Jag and Lakshman are from a country of 1.46 billion people!! (Whaaaaaat?!?)We chat through the biggest differences between Indian and Australian culture, cricket obsession, the constant friendliness of Indian people, and the fact that food habits vary massively between North and South India.They also mock me and my love of butter chicken, and we look at how differently we handle our neighbours here in Australia compared to how they do in India...If you enjoy this one, please leave a comment - and I'd love it if you'd hit the FOLLOW button!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.

In this episode of Hands in the Soil, we sit down with Andrew Flachs, associate professor of anthropology at Purdue University and author of two books that ask some of the most clarifying questions in food systems discourse: Cultivating Knowledge: Biotechnology, Sustainability, and the Human Cost of Cotton Capitalism in India and his most recent, Feeding the World as if People Mattered: How Small Farms Produce Value Beyond Yields. Andrew grew up in a small Pennsylvania town with a grandmother's garden he admittedly didn't love as a kid, and found his way into this work through a chance encounter with urban gardening research, a student meal cooperative, and an advisor who sent him to India at exactly the right moment. Andrew brings the kind of rigor to this conversation that comes from years in the field with farmers across three continents, combined with a willingness to question the assumptions baked into how we talk about food. Tune in to learn more about:How Andrew went from hating picking beans as a kid to becoming a leading anthropologist of food and agricultureWhy the fight to prove that small farms can match conventional yields is the wrong fight entirelyThe "iceberg economy" and all the care work, infrastructure, and labor that lies beneath the visible surface of our food systemWhat his research across the US Midwest, Bosnia, and South India revealed about what small farming families actually share across different contextsThe explosion of GM cotton seeds in India, from three brands in 2002 to over a thousand by 2012, and what that did to farmers' knowledge, livelihoods, and mortality ratesWhy farmers on organic cotton programs kept farming even when the economic math didn't add up, and what that reveals about what farming is actually forThe true costs of "cheap" food: what isn't being counted in environmental degradation, public health, labor exploitation, and soil lossWhy efficiency is often a trap, and how efficient technologies without systemic change just lead us to do more of the same harmful thingHow the current Farm Bill debate and the Iran war oil disruptions reveal the fragility of just-in-time global supply chainsWhat a resilient food system would require, and what we already know how to doBooks & Resources MentionedBy Andrew Flachs:Feeding the World as if People Mattered: How Small Farms Produce Value Beyond Yields(Use code AZFLR for 30% off. If cost is a barrier, email Andrew directly.)Cultivating Knowledge: Biotechnology, Sustainability, and the Human Cost of Cotton Capitalism in IndiaInteractive Story Map: Cotton in Indiahttps://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/20f488863e4a41a892f0dd7a346180c0Referenced in conversation:Small Is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered - E.F. Schumacher (1973)The Labor of Lunch: Why We Need School Food and How to Get It - Jennifer GaddisBeginning to End Hunger: Food and the Environment in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and Beyond - Dr. Jahi ChappellConnect with AndrewWebsite: andrewflachs.comInstagram: @drflachsophoneEmail: aflachs@purdue.eduUniversity of Arizona Press: @azpress on InstagramConnect with Hannah: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hannahkeitel ⁠⁠⁠

Sadguru Sri Sridhara Swami was one of the illustrious Sadhus of the 20th century. His hilltop ashrama at Varadapura, near Shivamogga, is a renowned Punya Kshetra attracting lakhs of devotees throughout South India and abroad.Hailing from the glorious tradition of Samartha Ramadasa — the architect of Chhatrapati Sivaji, the sublime and exalted life of Sridhara Swami is deeply inspirational and profoundly humbling to put it mildly.From a very early age, in his student life, Sridhara Swami embarked on a life of asceticism and engaged in intense Japa and Tapas. This episode narrates some details of Sridhara Swami's daily routine as a teenager and student. It shows what an extraordinary role model he is for students of the contemporary period and future. This episode is a profound guide especially for Hindu parents in properly grooming their children and bringing them up with proper values and spiritual ideals. Do listen in!If you found this episode useful and inspiring, please consider supporting The Dharma Dispatch so we can offer more such interesting, informative and educational content related to Indian History, Sanatana Dharma, Hindu Culture and current affairs. It takes us weeks of focussed research, writing and rigorous editing and significant costs to offer this labour of love.Your support really means a lot!Ways you can Support Support via UPI: ddispatch@axl Other: https://pages.razorpay.com/DonatetoDDScan the QR Code below: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thedharmadispatch.substack.com/subscribe

This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, features special guests H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche, Atisha Mathur, and Fabrizio Pallotti. Together with host Daniel Aitken, they tackle the topic of Buddhist education in the modern world. Discussing the value of rigorous critical thinking in improving Western Dharma study. How students can benefit from collaboration such as the collaboration with Serkong Institute, Association Manjushri Lotsaw, and University of Pisa to bring traditional Buddhist academic structure to Western academia. They also discuss Rinpoche's course with Wisdom Academy, The Debate Between Wisdom and Ignorance.  They also discuss Serkong Institute's mission to guide students amid abundant online materials and the evolution of AI by grounding them in His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Nalanda tradition; how debate functions as a practical tool to test understanding, refine doubts, and build conviction; how to cultivate correct understanding of the Four Noble Truths, liberation, and critical inquiry through reasoning and debate; and much more! The debate videos referenced in the episode can be viewed in the original Dharma Chat from minutes 40:22 to 41:11 here. Additional content mentioned in this episode: Learn more about the Serkong Institute at https://www.serkonginstitute.org/ Learn more and enroll in The Debate Between Wisdom and Ignorance.  Learn more about Science of Mind and Epistemology for Critical Thinking and Contemplative Sciences. Offered in collaboration with Serkong Institute and Association Manjushri Lotsaw. Available from June 15-July 24 2026.  Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off The Debate Between Wisdom and Ignorance with code WPODDEBATE through July 13. The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Wisdom Publications or any entities they represent. Meet Our Guests: H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche was born in the Spiti valley, in India, in 1984. At the age of two, Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II (1984 – present) pointed to the photo of the recently deceased Assistant Tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama and said, “That's me!” When he was about three years old he was recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the incarnation of Kyabje Tsenshap Serkong Tugse Rinpoche (1914-1983), who was one of the seven master debate partners to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Rinpoche began his Buddhist studies and training at Ganden Jangtse Monastery in South India. After deciding to continue his work for the Dharma as a lay person, he completed his education at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics in Dharamsala. On the advice of the Dalai Lama, Rinpoche completed three years of intensive study of English in Canada. Rinpoche teaches at Dharma Centers around the world, combining his experience of the study and practice of Buddhism with his acquaintance with the Western world. His fascinating teachings are full of wisdom, grace, and humor. Rinpoche feels privileged to continue the responsibilities of Tsenshap Serkong Tugse Rinpoche to teach and benefit people as much as he can. Atisha Mathur, Ph.D. Dr. Atisha Mathur was born and brought up in New Delhi, India. He pursued his undergraduate studies in Language and Literature of South Asia, with a focus on Tibetan studies, at the esteemed Orientale in Naples, Italy. His scholarly pursuits led him to the Central University of Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, India, where he was first immersed in the traditional approach to Buddhist studies.  Atisha then completed a rigorous 10-year study program at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics in Dharamsala which emphasizes logic, debate, and the major Indian and Tibetan treatises. In 2024, he earned his doctoral degree in Buddhist Studies at L’Orientale in Naples, Italy.  Since 2019, Atisha has generously shared his expertise in logic and debate with groups of students from all over the world. Bio and photo courtesy of https://www.serkonginstitute.org/teachers Fabrizio Pallotti Fabrizio Pallotti (Champa Pelgye) has been studying and practicing Buddhism since 1979. Fully ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1982, he lived in India from 1987 to 1993, where he learned Tibetan under the guidance of great first-generation masters such as Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche, Ribur Rinpoche, Denma Locho Rinpoche and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. For eight years, he lived permanently with Kyabje Ribur Rinpoche, one of the great lamas of Tibet, serving as his translator and secretary. At the request of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, he then served at the Lama Tsong Khapa Institute as a Tibetan-to-English translator for the Master’s Program. For many years he has been the official Italian translator of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He is the founder and president of the Manjushri Lotsawa Association and the Sarva Yoga Citta Academy—Yoga of the Mind. Author of the program “Thought Education and Emotional Hygiene,” he teaches at numerous Buddhist centers and master’s programs in Italy. Bio and photo courtesy of https://www.iltk.org/insegnante/fabrizio-pallotti/ The post H. E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche, Atisha Mathur, and Fabrizio Pallotti: Buddhist Education in the Modern World (#233) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

In this raw, unfiltered conversation, we sit down with Dr. Ravikanth - Surgical Gastroenterologist and one of the foremost Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeons in South India - for a conversation that goes far beyond medicine. From snake bites in rural fields to the broken backbone of medical education, from the food on your plate to the fat your body stores - this episode will make you rethink everything.What we cover:-Snake bites - what actually happens inside your body & the truth about treatment-NEET & the collapse of medical education - paper leaks, suicides, and a 50-year-old syllabus-Corruption in medical education & the harsh reality of doctor salaries-Why entry-level doctor salaries don't match the sacrifice - and what needs to change-The weight of high-risk operations - what it takes to make life-or-death decisions-Parenting mistakes no one talks about - and why kids are becoming robots-Vaping, addiction, and why eating can be just as dangerous as smoking-Bariatric surgery, liposuction, Monjaro - what works and what doesn't-Insulin resistance & inflammation explained simply-A deeply personal tribute to his father

I'm recording this from a small town in Kerala, South India, somewhere I didn't expect to learn something so meaningful about language. Watching people communicate here without worrying about perfect grammar made me reflect on a story involving a friend of mine and a Japanese sake bar. It's a bit of a surprising one. If you've ever felt like you need to get your Japanese perfect before you speak, this episode is for you!

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Maya Tiwari reflects on a recent journey through South India, using the experience to discuss humanity's shift away from a restrictive "3D Matrix" toward a higher "5D frequency." She describes a massive cosmic upgrade to the human operating system, facilitated by galactic forces, which allows humanity to shed dualistic thinking, reclaim its sacred design, and step into a unified, enlightened state of consciousness.Key Talking Points & Themes1. Breaking Free from the Matrix and DualismThe "Matrix Weave": Tiwari describes the current societal system as an iron-clad matrix of darkness, rules, and divisionism that keeps the human mind ensnared.The Illusion of Separation: She opens up about her own recent internal struggles, realizing how dualistic thinking ("us vs. them") and the hidden ego can stunt our natural creative gifts, causing disease, decline, and despair.Surviving on "Smithereens": Despite these distortions, humanity has miraculously retained its sanity and created beauty, art, and joy from mere fragments of our original sacred design.2. Cosmic Recalibration via the Central SunSolar Transmissions: The Central Sun is rapidly increasing its solar output, sending heightened energetic frequencies, electromagnetic patterns, and adaptive radiation to Earth.Nervous System Upgrade: This influx of energy is actively altering human biology and emotion, forcing the nervous system to recalibrate, the heart portal to open, and the mind to unlearn false information.3. The Galactic Alliance and the 5D Operating SystemA Universal Effort: Highly advanced, enlightened universal forces—including the Galactic Federation of Light, Arcturians, Pleiadians, Andromedians, Sirians, and Lymans—have aligned to orchestrate this transition.Carbon to Light: At great peril to themselves, these forces are delivering a tech-vibrational upgrade to humanity's internal operating system, transitioning humans from carbon-based matrix prisoners to liberated, 5D Light Beings.4. Reclaiming the Role of the "Sorcerer"Tiwari urges individuals to move beyond being mere scholars of life and instead become sorcerers and magicians.For the first time in 26,000 years, humans are "frequency-armed" and capable of consciously weaving their own magical tapestries of grace, beauty, and compassion.Action Items & Practices for AscensionTiwari notes that this spiritual birthing process is "messy and gory," requiring deep commitment rather than tedium. To successfully anchor this new luminous operating system, she recommends the following daily practices:Vacuum the Mind: Actively clear away 3D mental clutter and detritus.The Violet Flame: Visualize a violet flame cleansing the container of the mind.Mindful Breathing: Maintain conscious awareness of your breath throughout the day.Share Vulnerability: Reach out to those who are lost and share personal struggles and clearing methods to help them feel less isolated.Simplify Meals: Align dietary choices with high-frequency light by practicing compassion and abstaining from eating animals.Contemplate and Bow: Create dedicated daily space for meditation, contemplation, and honoring the Divine Light.Final Takeaway: “We are the magician, the magic and the magical tapestry all woven into the One... Let us invite and embody this higher frequency and together strive to be the light to those struggling to find their way in darkness.”Support the showMay Peace Be Your Journey:Maya's approach transcends modern feminism by advocating for a holistic restoration of balance, moving beyond the fight for basic rights to reclaiming the innate power of the divine feminine, which includes procreation, forgiveness, nourishment, and cosmic creativity. She stresses the importance of kindness, inner stillness, and compassionate self-  tools for healing individuals and society. www.mayatiwari.comwww.facebook.com/mayatiwariahimsa.Buzzsprout.comMothermaya@gmail.comGet Maya's New Book: I Am  Shakti:https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/I-am-shaktiAmazon.comBookshop.org

This is the second gathering in SAND's ongoing series on AI and the human spirit — and it takes a deliberately different rhythm. Rather than asking "is AI safe?" or "will it take our jobs?", Tiokasin Ghosthorse and Pooja Prema invite us to slow down and ask the deeper questions: What cosmology is AI extending? What is intelligence, really? And what happens when the earth-based, organic, living intelligence of Indigenous and ancestral ways of knowing gets replaced by a synthetic one? A spacious, felt-sense conversation that asks us to remember what a living mind actually is. Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome & framing the deeper questions 00:04 — Opening body practice: tuning into felt sense before speaking 00:07 — Tiokasin: AI as the latest ship on the shore — colonization in a new form 00:17 — "There is no artificial intuition" — what technology cannot replace 00:18 — Pooja: the cosmology behind AI — colonial linearity vs. the curving motherboard of Earth 00:25 — AI as the latest savior narrative — and why that story keeps repeating 00:45 — Who owns the data? Who controls the intelligence? The politics of AI 01:05 — AI as therapist, AI replacing elders — the cost to young people and mental health 01:10 — Ghost in the Machine: how to resist empire over the long game 01:15 — Closing: "Our body is the mystic" — an invitation to make this a living inquiry Guests Tiokasin Ghosthorse is a member of the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation and lifelong Indigenous activist. He is the founder and host of First Voices Radio, which broadcast for 33 years before its final episode in July 2025. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2016, is a National Native American Hall of Fame nominee, and a master musician who performs worldwide. He describes himself simply as "a perfectly flawed human being." He is also featured in SAND's film The Eternal Song. Pooja Prema is a first-generation Indian American writer, multidisciplinary artist, and ritualist from Kerala, South India. Her work weaves ecofeminism, decolonial somatic practice, and animistic cosmologies. She is the founder of The Rites of Passage Project and The Ritual Theatre. Her work has been featured at the Kennedy Center, Ebony Magazine, and NPR. Resources & Links Tiokasin Ghosthorse Akantu Intelligence — website First Voices Radio — archive Featured in The Eternal Song — SAND film Pooja Prema Website: poojaprema.com The Rites of Passage Project The Ritual Theatre Instagram: @thecabinwitch Film referenced Ghost in the Machine — documentary directed by Valerie Veatch, Sundance 2026 — traces the buried history of AI and its roots in eugenics, racism, and colonial power. Featuring Tasheka Lavann on how indigenous nations are resisting data centers and how we resist empire over generations. Concepts discussed Conspecific aggression — Tiokasin's term for what happens when a species competes so aggressively over shared resources that it turns on itself Present-phobic language — technology as a tool for escaping the present into an imagined future The real motherboard — Pooja's framing of Earth and cosmos as the original curving, relational, non-linear intelligence that AI's linear grid cannot replicate SAND series context Part 1 of The Great AI Unraveling — with Tristan Harris The Eternal Song — SAND film series Contact SAND podcast@scienceandnonduality.com Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

Just outside Madurai, beneath the scorching southern sun, the excavations at Keeladi have unsettled long-held ideas about India's ancient history. Since its discovery in 2014, the site has emerged as one of the country's most contested digs: celebrated by some as evidence of a thriving urban civilisation in South India, and questioned by others as political mythmaking. In her book The Dig, journalist and author Sowmiya Ashok traces this journey from serendipitous find to cultural flashpoint, traveling from Iron Age Tamil Nadu to Harappan Rakhigarhi, revealing how battles over the past shape our understanding of India's layered identity today. Sowmiya will be joined by archaeometallurgist Dr. Sharada Srinivasan whose pioneering work has brought to light insights into ancient mining and metallurgy, having also worked on Iron Age-Early Historic sites especially in Tamil Nadu. They will be in conversation with Pooja Prasanna, of The News Minute. Together they will explore how archaeology, science, and power intersect: revealing an ancient diversity that continues to shape contemporary India. In this episode of BIC Talks, Sowmiya Ashok and Sharada Srinivasan will be in conversation with Pooja Prasanna. This is an excerpt from a conversation that took place in the BIC premises in Jan 2026. Subscribe to the BIC Talks Podcast on your favourite podcast app! BIC Talks is available everywhere, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast, Audible, and Amazon Music.

In this episode, we perceive a moment of clarity at the end of a dilemma, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 245, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse presents surprising details about a particular animal in this domain. ‘உயிரினும் சிறந்த ஒண் பொருள் தருமார்நன்று புரி காட்சியர் சென்றனர், அவர்’ எனமனை வலித்து ஒழியும் மதுகையள் ஆதல்நீ நற்கு அறிந்தனைஆயின், நீங்கி,மழை பெயல் மறந்த கழை திரங்கு இயவில்,செல் சாத்து எறியும் பண்பு இல் வாழ்க்கைவல் வில் இளையர் தலைவர், எல் உற,வரி கிளர் பணைத் தோள், வயிறு அணி திதலை,அரியலாட்டியர் அல்கு மனை வரைப்பில்,மகிழ் நொடை பெறாஅராகி, நனை கவுள்கான யானை வெண் கோடு சுட்டி,மன்று ஓடு புதல்வன் புன் தலை நீவும்அரு முனைப் பாக்கத்து அல்கி, வைகுற,நிழல் படக் கவின்ற நீள்அரை இலவத்துஅழல் அகைந்தன்ன அலங்குசினை ஒண் பூக்குழல் இசைத் தும்பி ஆர்க்கும் ஆங்கண்,குறும் பொறை உணங்கும் ததர் வெள் என்புகடுங் கால் ஒட்டகத்து அல்கு பசி தீர்க்கும்கல் நெடுங் கவலைய கானம் நீந்தி,அம் மா அரிவை ஒழிய,சென்மோ நெஞ்சம்! வாரலென் யானே. In this trip to this harsh domain, we get to glimpse at many unique sights, as we listen to the man say these words to his heart: “If you know very well that she has the strength to say, ‘Wishing to bring back that radiant thing, which has more worth than life, having the wisdom to do the right things, he has left', and remain at home, then, parting away, you may go, O heart, to those spaces, which the rains have forsaken and where dried bamboos abound. And here, attacking merchants, who tread these paths, those men with sturdy bows live a life lacking culture. When night falls, their leader reaches the gates of homes, which belong to maiden, with thick bamboo-like arms having radiant lines, and bellies with beauty spots many, who sell filtered toddy. Not finding that drink of ecstasy, he would return home, and pointing to the white tusk, which had come from a wild elephant with moistened cheeks, he would caress the coarse-haired head of his son, playing around the house. In such a wild community, stay the night, and leave by morning, to those places, where upon the swaying branches of the silk-cotton tree, with a thick trunk, one which renders an exquisite shade, radiant flowers bloom, akin to flames fluttering, and bees buzz around like flutes. Nearby upon a short boulder, lies drying white bones, which satisfies the deep hunger of camels with fast legs. Traversing these stony, long paths in the scrub jungle, leaving that beautiful, dark-skinned maiden here, you may go, O heart! I shan't come!” Let’s walk on and explore those barren spaces! The man starts with an ‘if clause’ to his heart. He tells his heart, ‘If you know one thing for sure, you may leave, and that is if you know the lady has the ability to remain at home and understand the logic and importance of the journey to be taken in search of wealth’. Then, he launches into a description of the place where he is asking his heart to leave, and to do that, he focuses on the denizens of the said place. First, we catch a glimpse of merchants walking here and then robbers attacking them. The man decides to zoom on the leader of this rowdy gang and follows him as he walks in the late evening hour, towards the home of toddy sellers, who happen to be women with bamboo-like arms and beautiful bellies. Here’s a subtle indicator that women had a hand in handling trade in those times.  Returning, we learn that all that toddy is sold out and the man returns home, and he points to the white tusk, which he had taken for the barter, which had come from an elephant in musth, and caresses the head of his young son, as a way of inspiring the lad to aim for great things in life, like hunting down an elephant. Leaving aside the animal rights implications, let’s just appreciate this moment of bonding between a robber father and his son. The man had been telling this story only to predict that the heart would end up staying in such a community, and then in the morning, it would leave to a place, where silk-cotton trees were in full bloom, and their flowers would appear like spots of flames atop the branches. When we are delighting, ‘Oh! What a pretty sight!’, the man turns our attention to some white bones lying scattered on nearby rocks. Remember how some merchants got attacked in the beginning of this tale? Perhaps all the scavengers have had their fill and only the drying, white bones of those dead merchants are left. Now the man talks about something fascinating. He says a camel would come that way and feed on those bones to allay its burning hunger. Here lies not one but two things that stunned me no end! My first question was, ‘What is a camel doing in South India?’. Next question, okay maybe there’s some reason that there are camels, but aren’t they herbivores and why is this verse saying they are eating bones? Surely the Sangam folk must have got their animals mixed up! Turns out they have not! Though it’s true that camels are not native to Tamil land, it shows evidence of trade with other regions, and it seems like a sound idea of those merchants to bring this animal with steady legs for their journeys through the drylands. Next, coming to the bones, I learnt that camels do eat bones and assorted other things like leather and skin, whenever their calcium and phosphorus levels dip down. Apparently, it’s a phenomenon called ‘osteophagia’. As it is these animals are wandering about desert landscapes and guess it makes sense that these animals have to make do with what they get and not be strict about their vegan diets!  Back from our consorting with camels, we see that the man has been talking to his heart, asking it to leave to such arid landscapes, leaving the lady, and concluding that he was not planning on accompanying his heart. In essence, a clear decision in favour of staying at home, against the nudge of his heart, which was pushing him to part with the lady. This is yet another case of the man separating his heart from himself! What is the heart if not a part in the man’s mind, which was provoking him to choose a different path? This demarcation of the man and his heart in two thousand year old poem makes me connect the same principle to modern psychological techniques like ‘Internal Family Systems’, which ask the ‘Self’ in the mind to separate from the emotional parts to truly understand what’s going on in the psyche! A valuable lesson in dealing with dilemmas, as sensed intuitively by our ancestors with their deep understanding of the human mind!  

This episode explores the realities, challenges, and strength of women in South India, connecting current affairs with lived experiences. It highlights issues of safety, identity, culture, and empowerment while recognising the everyday resilience of women. Through reflection and discussion, the program amplifies voices that are often unheard and celebrates women as agents of change.

Scholar, Serpent, Yogin, and Devotee: The Many Faces of Patañjali in Indian Traditions (Brill, 2025) illuminates the many faces of Patañjali in Indian traditions. Often regarded as an incarnation of the cosmic serpent Ādiśeṣa or Anantanāga, Patañjali is celebrated, in both story and art, as a grammarian, scholar and practitioner of yoga, physician-alchemist, medical authority, teacher, ascetic, and devotee of the Dancing Śiva (Naṭarāja). The first three chapters examine the literary works attributed to Patañjali, explore legendary accounts and beliefs associated with this multifaceted figure, and survey temples and shrines dedicated to the sage. The following five chapters trace the development of Patañjali's iconography from its earliest forms in Tamilnadu, South India, to contemporary examples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Scholar, Serpent, Yogin, and Devotee: The Many Faces of Patañjali in Indian Traditions (Brill, 2025) illuminates the many faces of Patañjali in Indian traditions. Often regarded as an incarnation of the cosmic serpent Ādiśeṣa or Anantanāga, Patañjali is celebrated, in both story and art, as a grammarian, scholar and practitioner of yoga, physician-alchemist, medical authority, teacher, ascetic, and devotee of the Dancing Śiva (Naṭarāja). The first three chapters examine the literary works attributed to Patañjali, explore legendary accounts and beliefs associated with this multifaceted figure, and survey temples and shrines dedicated to the sage. The following five chapters trace the development of Patañjali's iconography from its earliest forms in Tamilnadu, South India, to contemporary examples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Scholar, Serpent, Yogin, and Devotee: The Many Faces of Patañjali in Indian Traditions (Brill, 2025) illuminates the many faces of Patañjali in Indian traditions. Often regarded as an incarnation of the cosmic serpent Ādiśeṣa or Anantanāga, Patañjali is celebrated, in both story and art, as a grammarian, scholar and practitioner of yoga, physician-alchemist, medical authority, teacher, ascetic, and devotee of the Dancing Śiva (Naṭarāja). The first three chapters examine the literary works attributed to Patañjali, explore legendary accounts and beliefs associated with this multifaceted figure, and survey temples and shrines dedicated to the sage. The following five chapters trace the development of Patañjali's iconography from its earliest forms in Tamilnadu, South India, to contemporary examples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

Scholar, Serpent, Yogin, and Devotee: The Many Faces of Patañjali in Indian Traditions (Brill, 2025) illuminates the many faces of Patañjali in Indian traditions. Often regarded as an incarnation of the cosmic serpent Ādiśeṣa or Anantanāga, Patañjali is celebrated, in both story and art, as a grammarian, scholar and practitioner of yoga, physician-alchemist, medical authority, teacher, ascetic, and devotee of the Dancing Śiva (Naṭarāja). The first three chapters examine the literary works attributed to Patañjali, explore legendary accounts and beliefs associated with this multifaceted figure, and survey temples and shrines dedicated to the sage. The following five chapters trace the development of Patañjali's iconography from its earliest forms in Tamilnadu, South India, to contemporary examples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Learn how real travel experiences can transform the way you see impact, responsibility and your role in the world. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE In Part 3 of this conversation, Priyanka Surio shares how her travels across Antarctica, South India, and Costa Rica reshaped her understanding of what it means to travel responsibly. She reflects on how the fragile ecosystems of Antarctica shaped her blueprint for “sustainable travel,” and how participating in a community-led travel caravan in South India demonstrated what regenerative travel looks like in practice. Priyanka also recounts her experience engaging with Indigenous communities in Costa Rica and how those encounters challenged her to rethink tourism, reciprocity, and the role of travelers in local ecosystems. Along the way, she explores how music can create meaningful cross-cultural connection and explains how she builds community in an itinerant nomadic lifestyle. This episode offers a grounded look at how real-world travel experiences can transform the way we think about impact, responsibility, and connection across cultures. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally You can buy me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Religion, Spirituality and Public Health: Competing and Complementary Epistemes (British Academy, 2025) focuses on exploring the role of different 'ways of knowing' or arriving at truth, i.e. epistemes, particularly those found in religious and alternative health milieus. While biomedical solutions offer a dominant narrative, these are articulated differently in global contexts. Moreover, individuals often draw upon alternative framings that are sometimes oppositional to and at other times engaged with directives from medical and governmental authorities. The focus of this volume is worldviews and epistemes that are often marginalised or rejected in dominant discourses -- from shamanism in Korea to African Pentecostalism in Britain, and from global online 'AntiVax' narratives to traditional Siddha medicine in South India. Detailed case studies explore the contested, competing and strategically aligned relationships between mainstream and marginal epistemes; between religious healing, spirituality and biomedicine; and between politics and belief. These explorations promote greater insight into how marginalised religious epistemes are employed. Which beliefs and practices are drawn upon to create meaningful and effective responses? And how can we better understand the depth and breadth of these reactions to design more successful public health strategies for future global health crises? Links Inform: here  Book: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Religion, Spirituality and Public Health: Competing and Complementary Epistemes (British Academy, 2025) focuses on exploring the role of different 'ways of knowing' or arriving at truth, i.e. epistemes, particularly those found in religious and alternative health milieus. While biomedical solutions offer a dominant narrative, these are articulated differently in global contexts. Moreover, individuals often draw upon alternative framings that are sometimes oppositional to and at other times engaged with directives from medical and governmental authorities. The focus of this volume is worldviews and epistemes that are often marginalised or rejected in dominant discourses -- from shamanism in Korea to African Pentecostalism in Britain, and from global online 'AntiVax' narratives to traditional Siddha medicine in South India. Detailed case studies explore the contested, competing and strategically aligned relationships between mainstream and marginal epistemes; between religious healing, spirituality and biomedicine; and between politics and belief. These explorations promote greater insight into how marginalised religious epistemes are employed. Which beliefs and practices are drawn upon to create meaningful and effective responses? And how can we better understand the depth and breadth of these reactions to design more successful public health strategies for future global health crises? Links Inform: here  Book: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

Religion, Spirituality and Public Health: Competing and Complementary Epistemes (British Academy, 2025) focuses on exploring the role of different 'ways of knowing' or arriving at truth, i.e. epistemes, particularly those found in religious and alternative health milieus. While biomedical solutions offer a dominant narrative, these are articulated differently in global contexts. Moreover, individuals often draw upon alternative framings that are sometimes oppositional to and at other times engaged with directives from medical and governmental authorities. The focus of this volume is worldviews and epistemes that are often marginalised or rejected in dominant discourses -- from shamanism in Korea to African Pentecostalism in Britain, and from global online 'AntiVax' narratives to traditional Siddha medicine in South India. Detailed case studies explore the contested, competing and strategically aligned relationships between mainstream and marginal epistemes; between religious healing, spirituality and biomedicine; and between politics and belief. These explorations promote greater insight into how marginalised religious epistemes are employed. Which beliefs and practices are drawn upon to create meaningful and effective responses? And how can we better understand the depth and breadth of these reactions to design more successful public health strategies for future global health crises? Links Inform: here  Book: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

Religion, Spirituality and Public Health: Competing and Complementary Epistemes (British Academy, 2025) focuses on exploring the role of different 'ways of knowing' or arriving at truth, i.e. epistemes, particularly those found in religious and alternative health milieus. While biomedical solutions offer a dominant narrative, these are articulated differently in global contexts. Moreover, individuals often draw upon alternative framings that are sometimes oppositional to and at other times engaged with directives from medical and governmental authorities. The focus of this volume is worldviews and epistemes that are often marginalised or rejected in dominant discourses -- from shamanism in Korea to African Pentecostalism in Britain, and from global online 'AntiVax' narratives to traditional Siddha medicine in South India. Detailed case studies explore the contested, competing and strategically aligned relationships between mainstream and marginal epistemes; between religious healing, spirituality and biomedicine; and between politics and belief. These explorations promote greater insight into how marginalised religious epistemes are employed. Which beliefs and practices are drawn upon to create meaningful and effective responses? And how can we better understand the depth and breadth of these reactions to design more successful public health strategies for future global health crises? Links Inform: here  Book: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

As US President Donald Trump threatens to destroy Iran's “whole civilization” we take a look back at Iran's heritage over the centuries. Also, opposition politician Cheng Li-wun visits China to bolster Taiwan's ties to the mainland as the war in Iran raises concerns about the US's military bandwidth. And, people in South India are creating mechanical elephants to replace real ones during Hindu religious services. Plus, a visit to Akira Comics in Spain, which attributes its success to immersive fantasy. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this episode, we perceive the wonder in a mother’s heart, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 207, penned by Madurai Ezhuthaalan Senthampoothanaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse portrays the formidable nature of this domain. அணங்குடை முந்நீர் பரந்த செறுவின்உணங்கு திறம் பெயர்ந்த வெண் கல் அமிழ்தம்குட புல மருங்கின் உய்ம்மார், புள் ஓர்த்துப்படை அமைத்து எழுந்த பெருஞ் செய் ஆடவர்நிரைப் பரப் பொறைய நரைப் புறக் கழுதைக்குறைக் குளம்பு உதைத்த கல் பிறழ் இயவின்,வெஞ் சுரம் போழ்ந்த, அஞ்சுவரு கவலை,மிஞிறு ஆர் கடாஅம் கரந்து விடு கவுள,வெயில் தின வருந்திய, நீடு மருப்பு ஒருத்தல்பிணர் அழி பெருங் கை புரண்ட கூவல்தெண் கண் உவரிக் குறைக் குட முகவை,அறனிலாளன் தோண்ட, வெய்து உயிர்த்து,பிறைநுதல் வியர்ப்ப, உண்டனள்கொல்லோதேம் கலந்து அளைஇய தீம் பால் ஏந்திக்கூழை உளர்ந்து மோழைமை கூறவும்,மறுத்த சொல்லள் ஆகி,வெறுத்த உள்ளமொடு உண்ணாதோளே? In this trip to the drylands, we get to hear mother say these words, at a time when her daughter had eloped away with the man: “In fields that spread near divine seas, flourishes that elixir of white salt with a well-dried texture. Gathering these and intending to take it to regions in the west, biding their time for the right bird omens, organising into groups, men of efficient action traverse along with their donkeys, laden with sacks of salt on the beasts’ white backs, and tread along the stony paths, with pebbles scattered by worn-out hooves of these beasts. Through the same formidable paths in the scorching drylands, treads a male elephant, with long tusks and musth-flowing cheeks, swarming with bees, distressed by the heat, and searches for water, amidst a pit with its long and coarse trunk. From this very pit, digging up brackish water that fills only half a cup, that graceless man, renders unto her. Letting out a hot sigh, as her crescent-moon-like forehead sweats, did she drink that up? When I used to offer honey-infused sweet milk, caressing her tresses and speaking sweet words, she would say ‘no' and with dislike in her heart, would never drink that up. How could she do this now?” Let’s brave those scorching spaces once again and know more! Mother starts by describing salt fields near the shore, talking about how people there harvest this much sought-after elixir. Then, she describes these harvesters of salt are not content in keeping their produce for themselves, and wish to take it to regions in the west… this line tells us the salt-making is happening on the eastern coast of present-day South India, near the Bay of Bengal. The vehicles these men use for their journey are donkeys and the backs of these donkeys are heavily laden with sacks of salt, mother describes, and she zooms on to the worn-out hooves of these beasts of burden, and the pebbles they scatter on the stony paths. Mother ends this scene here and after an interval of time, on that same pebble-scattered, stony path, we see heavy footprints of an elephant in musth, running crazily in search of water, roving here and there, and locating a pit, it tries to gather the salty water from there. Once more, this scene with the elephant goes curtain down, and after some time, we see the man digging up the same pit to find some water for his beloved. Now mother concludes by asking how the lady was able to drink this foul liquid, adding that this girl was someone, who would refuse to drink even a portion of honeyed milk, offered with tender care and sweet words by her!  Yet again, it’s that awe that strikes many a mother, when their children seem to grow up and do never-before things independently, why because, a part of their mind will always be etched with the memory of that helpless being they held so protectively in their arms, a while ago!

Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī has also cited the Cāturmāsya-māhātmya of the Skanda Purāṇa concerning the necessity of chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa in this age: tathā caivottamaṁ loke tapaḥ śrī-hari-kīrtanam kalau yuge viśeṣeṇa viṣṇu-prītyai samācaret “In this way the most perfect penance to be executed in this world is the chanting of the name of Lord Śrī Hari. Especially in the Age of Kali, one can satisfy the Supreme Lord Viṣṇu by performing saṅkīrtana.” (Purport, SB 12.3.52) To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #kirtan #spiritualmusic #spiritualsongs #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025

Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: My dear King, the chanting of the holy name of the Lord is able to uproot even the reactions of the greatest sins. Therefore the chanting of the saṅkīrtana movement is the most auspicious activity in the entire universe. Please try to understand this so that others will take it seriously. (SB 6.3.31) ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #kirtan #spiritualmusic #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose

Morning Prayer for Friday, January 2, 2026 (The First Sunday of Christmas; Vedanayagam Samuel Azariah, Bishop in South India, Evangelist, 1945).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 5-6Genesis 2John 1:29-51⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.