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Following his 2024 breakout hit, Big Dawgs, Hanumankind has become a global rapper. Born in Kerala, India and growing up all over the world, Hanumankind quickly drew interest at local open mics in India for his Houston rap influences and his ability to freestyle on a whim. In 2023, he signed with Def Jam India and by the next year, he was playing Coachella and working with artists like A$AP Rocky. Earlier this year, he stopped by the Q studio to talk to Q guest host Garvia Bailey about his first North American tour, his album Monsoon Season, and how he continues to put South Indian hip-hop on the map with his own unique sound and aesthetic.

Naga Vamsi on Film Budgets, Producer Conflicts, Financing, OTT, Stars & The Business of CinemaIn this candid conversation, South Indian producer Naga Vamsi goes beyond the glamour of cinema to discuss the business behind it.In this episode, we discuss:- Why do producers have so many conflicts, and how do industry camps really work?- The rising cost of filmmaking, actor remunerations and federation-related expenses.- How producers manage multiple films, budgets, schedules and financial pressure.- Film financing, interest rates, taxation, GST and the future of film finance.- The reality behind box-office numbers, collection reports and industry mathematics.- BookMyShow's role in the film business and the controversies surrounding it.- Film promotions, PR, pre-release events and creating buzz before a release.- OTT platforms, Netflix deals and the changing economics of cinema.- Sequels, script selection and what makes a film commercially viable.- His journey into the industry, his association with Sithara Entertainments and Haarika & Hassine Creations.- The pressure behind major releases and dealing with failure, criticism and expectations.- His relationship with actors, directors, reporters and film reviewers.- Why he believes film financing could become the next major crisis.An unfiltered conversation about the money, power, risks and decisions behind the South Indian film industry.

Sharif brought biryani to the studio. Ten minutes later we were arguing about whether Singapore can still cook it properly.We ranked our top 3 in each category — nasi biryani (the local Malay-style version), dum biryani, and South Indian. Then we got into why standards here are slipping, whether home-based cooking is the real future of F&B, and what happens to food businesses when the new Singapore–JB rail link opens. Sit back, relax and probably best to have a biryani while you watch this week's debate!

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth for one final time. The pair discuss Leeds' friendlies against Wrexham and Sunderland, first impressions of Balkan bruiser Tarik Muharemovic and then move onto transfers. There's the latest on James Trafford and Julian Brandt and a debate about what is needed next. The pair make their early 2026/27 season predictions and recap the last seven years as Graham ends his time at the YEP.

What does it take to build a great film? Is it vision, craft—or choosing the right collaborators?In Episode 165 of The Artists Podcast, Suchita sits down with Siva Ananth—filmmaker, writer, director, and producer of Thug Life, and a long-time creative collaborator of Mani Ratnam.Together, they explore:• The making of Thug Life• Collaborating with Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan• Why choosing the right collaborators can make or break a film• Filmmaking as a team sport• South Indian cinema vs. Hindi cinema• The relationship between literature, cinema, and audiences• The rise of Marathi and Kannada cinema• The qualities that define a great directorA thoughtful conversation on collaboration, creativity, and the craft of filmmaking.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

El mundo en Sofía y un final arabesco The world in Sofia and an arabesque finale Repasamos las muy interesantes jornadas del reciente festival A to Jazz, celebrado en Sofía, la capital búlgara, especialmente la primera jornada del mismo, dedicada a presentaciones o showcases de artistas de muy diversos parajes, en una estupenda selección en la que la mundófona Araceli Tzigane tuvo bastante que ver, ya que fue miembro del jurado de selección. Las músicas nos traen sones italo-balcánicos, anatolios, del sur de la India, de La Reunión, de la Barcelona mestiza, rebelde y cumbianchera, de Hungría, Portugal y Bulgaria, además de un encuentro franco-sudafricano. Terminamos anticipando, a ritmo de gnawa electrificado, el próximo festival Arabesques de Montpellier, Francia. We review the very interesting sessions of the recent A to Jazz festival, held in Sofia, the Bulgarian capital, especially its first day, devoted to showcases by artists from very diverse places, in an excellent selection in which Mundofonías' Araceli Tzigane had quite a hand, as she was a member of the selection jury. The music brings us Italian-Balkan, Anatolian and South Indian sounds, as well as from Réunion, from multicultural, rebellious and cumbianchera Barcelona, from Hungary, Portugal and Bulgaria, along with a French-South African encounter. We end by anticipating, to the rhythm of electrified gnawa, the upcoming Arabesques festival in Montpellier, France. – Nubras Ensemble - Dert - Nubras – Zelişah & Mustafa - Köylü kızı - Köylü kızı – Uma Ranganathan - Swaminatha pariapalaya - [sin álbum especificado] – Zenfan Kabaré - Son palto - Dan mon kèr – Cholo Chicha - Sin trabajo - Cholo – Marthe & Pilani Bubu - Asifani - Nay' indaba – Bianka Haidu - Prophecies - Brave enough – Cristina Clara - Novo fado da melancia - Lua adversa – Victoria Kirilova - Travelling light - Roots & skies – Samifati & Transe Gnawa Express - Mimoun saad yamou - Transe gnawa express  Zelişah & Mustafa, A to Jazz Festival 2026 ( Juan Antonio Vázquez)

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to talk transfers. They discuss the YEP's breaking story on the Shea Charles and Southampton transfer saga, the latest on Julian Brandt and James Trafford and delve into outgoing business. There's exclusive detail on Leeds' pre-season trip to the USA and a look ahead to what will be a unique fan experience when RB Leipzig visit. There's also an elephant in the room to deal with.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast, co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to discuss a new arrival. As revealed by the YEP on Thursday morning, Tarik Muharemovic has flown into Leeds to complete a £34m deal to replace Pascal Struijk. There's the latest feeling on Shea Charles, a discussion of Karl Darlow and his decision and some thoughts on the World Cup and tactical madness.

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

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

Dish is on high alert as we're joined by the ‘food shark'.  Fresh off a flight from New York, we're delighted to welcome Simon Pegg. An English actor and comedian, Pegg is loved for his iconic TV and movie roles, be that TV sitcom Spaced, the Mission: Impossible franchise or The Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy (Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End), in which he stars alongside good pal Nick Frost, who we know as a great onion chopper.  Simon joins Nick and Angela to talk about the return of Channel 4's The Undeclared War, which sees him resume his role as Danny Patrick, the Director of Operations at GCHQ. The tense technological thriller, which centres around the threat of cyber attacks and digital sabotage, is available to watch from 21 July.  Angela serves Andhra chintakaya chaap, a recipe for a rich and flavoursome lamb chop curry, created by Maunika Gowardhan. This is paired by the Waitrose wine experts with a bottle of Beaujolais Cuvée Des Vignerons Franc.  Nicknamed ‘the food shark' by his family, due to his opportunistic approach to dinnertime, Simon is fantastic company. We hear about high-concept dining with Nick Frost, get the final word on eating scones, and Angela learns all about the Tom Cruise cake. We also discover Simon's favourite moment from completing the ‘nerd trifecta'.  You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube and on Spotify.  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes The recipe for Andhra chintakaya chaap was created for Waitrose by Maunika Gowardhan. A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact dish@waitrose.co.uk  Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions 00:00 Welcome! 00:41 Let's chat Chef Whites  04:00 A moment for mustard powder!  05:19 Simon Pegg is here!  06:46 Fresh from NYC! 08:30 Simon's food likes  11:15 The perfect way to cook a steak?  13:49 Beware of the food shark! 14:37 Simon's food dislikes  16:25 Simon the barista!  18:49 The great scone debate!  20:23 Nick Frost appreciation  23:30 DJ Pegg!  25:16 Food is served!  27:53 Wine pairing  28:26 The Undeclared War is back!  30:55 The AI era  34:15 Time spent at GCHQ!  35:06 The Nerd Trifecta & the Star Wars set 36:50 Meeting Carrie Fisher & childhood crushes!  40:04 The scale of film productions  44:06 Tom Cruise cakes!  44:59 Fast food quiz  46:20 End of the show question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

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

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast, co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth 24 hours after the arrival of first summer signing Harry Wilson. They discuss the winger's reasons for joining Leeds and how he fits for Daniel Farke. There's discussion around another two transfer targets Shea Charles and Julian Brandt and predictions for the World Cup quarter-final ties.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

July 2026 meditations are written by Tina Francis and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tina Francis is a writer, photographer, and seminarian pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Born to South Indian parents, raised in Dubai, and shaped in Canada and Seattle, she carries many homes in her bones—an atlas of memory and migration.

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor throws names at YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth, with the summer transfer window in full swing. They discuss the Pascal Struijk transfer and what might be the biggest problem with it, and touch on the Whites involvement at the World Cup. Plus there's a story with a happy ending for all Leeds supporters..

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor joins YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to discuss breaking transfer news. The pair try to rank Harry Wilson, Julian Brandt and Shea Charles as signings, discuss possible outgoings and review the Leeds United interest at World Cup 2026.

When Shekar Sathyanarayana, founder of Nalla, began visiting wineries in Santa Barbara and talked about Indian food, winemakers loved the food, but had never paired it with wine. Now, Nalla has brought Indian food and wine pairing to over 100 events hosted at wineries and other venues and Shekar shares what he has learned about match Indian food and wine. Detailed Show Notes: Shekar's background: 1st generation South Indian, grew up in Kansas, was a talent agent and lawyerNalla foundingStarted as Indian food gatherings (2016) to explore different Indian cuisinesShekar knew nothing about wine, started driving to Santa Barbara wine country and learningWineries said they'd never paired wine and Indian cuisine beforeNalla experiences, officially launched 2023Where South Asian cuisines and wine industry meet, includes culture (live music, dance, decor - e.g. - Thali plates, plates with small bowls in them)Done 100+ events at wineries and 3rd party venues1st winery partner was Brecon Estate in Paso Robles, learned Albarino and samosas work well togetherDoes 4 entrees, each from a different region, coursed w/ 2 wine glasses side by side, and data captured on preferences~25-50 guests at each eventLarge market opportunity: 2.1B South Asians globally, ~6M in the US; highest household disposable income (~$100k for South Asian, ~$150k for Indians); very food forward and know little about wineIndian wine~200 wineries in IndiaGrow varieties to sell (e.g. - rose), haven't figured out what grows best yet2 harvests / yearFocus is educating people about wine, not yet integrated w/ food4 components to “spicy” foodCapsaicin - the heat in chilis, gives a burning sensation; can be offset by milk/dairy which has casein, a protein that binds to capsaicinAromatics (e.g. - coriander, cumin, cinnamon, clove, cardamon) - no heat, but lots of smell and tasteSichuan pepper - gives a tingle, drying, numbing sensation (not common in Indian food)Piperine - key compound in black pepper, common in South Indian cuisine; can often flatten winesIndian food & wine pairing - match aromatics w/ wine, heat comes secondCapsaicin and alcohol make the heat worse, try to stay

What does it take to build one of India's most talked-about restaurant empires?In this episode of the Trending Diary Podcast, we sit down with the visionary entrepreneur behind Nadoo,, Vietnam, Japonico, and a portfolio of many successful restaurants to uncover the journey of creating iconic hospitality brands.From leaving a career in IT to building some of India's most loved dining destinations, this conversation is packed with insights on entrepreneurship, branding, customer experience, leadership, and scaling businesses in the competitive food and hospitality industry.In This Episode:• Why Nadoo became one of Delhi NCR's hottest restaurants• The story behind bringing authentic South Indian cuisine to a wider audience• From IT professional to hospitality entrepreneur• Building and scaling 28 restaurants successfully• Creating memorable dining experiences beyond just great food• Lessons from building brands like Molecule, Drunken Botanist, Japonico, and more• Why customer experience matters more than food alone• Common myths about the restaurant business• The future of Korean, Japanese, and Mexican cuisine in India• Scaling businesses without chasing profits first• Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and restaurateurs• Building brands that leave a lasting legacyWhether you're an entrepreneur, startup founder, restaurant owner, hospitality professional, or simply a food enthusiast, this episode offers valuable lessons on building experiences that people remember.️ Which restaurant concept would you love to see next in India? Let us know in the comments.#Nadoo #RestaurantBusiness #Entrepreneurship #HospitalityIndustry #Molecule #DrunkenBotanist #Japonico #FoodBusiness #StartupIndia #BusinessPodcast #TrendingDiaryPodcast

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast, co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to discuss the Leeds United World Cup interest. They debate the decision facing Karl Darlow this summer, Illan Meslier's departure and address all this talk of pushing for Europe.