Podcasts about Sri Lanka

No matter where you are, a meal can make you feel at home. Suresh Doss, host of CBC's culinary show Locals Welcome, shares the cookbooks he keeps in his kitchen, which have helped fuel his lifelong passion. Plus, writer and journalist Phillip Dwight Morgan talks about his mission to read a new poem to his baby daughter everyday.Books discussed on this week's show include:Handmade: Stories of Strength Shared Through Recipes from the Women of Sri Lanka by Nesa and Roberts LiezerSalt Fat Acid Heat” by Samin NosratThe Joy of Cooking” by Irma RombauerDonabe: Classic and Modern Japanese Clay Pot Cooking by Naoko Takei Moore and Kyle ConnaughtonWild Geese by Mary Oliver

Bentornati Orsette e Orsetti dai mille coloriTorna a grande richiesta Capriole in viaggio, una rubrica che ci permette di viaggiare stando comodamente… seduti ad ascoltare!

In the latest episode of the Today's Conveyancer podcast, host David Opie is joined by Omar Fatha Rally, founder and CEO of Tellida Limited, to explore the realities of offshoring in the conveyancing sector.Tellida, with offices in the UK and Sri Lanka, has been delivering outsourced support services for over 15 years. While traditionally focused on finance and accounting, the company has seen rapid growth in conveyancing support, offering firms a way to ease staffing pressures and improve turnaround times.Omar shares his journey from accountancy into business process outsourcing, and explains how Tellida's Sri Lankan teams now support UK conveyancers with everything from onboarding to post-completion. The only exception, he notes, is the legal requirement for exchange to be handled by a UK-qualified professional.Throughout the conversation, David and Omar tackle common misconceptions around offshoring. Omar highlights the legal and educational alignment between Sri Lanka and the UK, and stresses the importance of due diligence. Tellida's ISO 27001 certification, GDPR compliance, and rigorous internal training programmes are all part of its commitment to data security and quality assurance.The discussion also covers supervision, liability, and regulatory compliance. Omar explains how Tellida works within SRA and CLC expectations, with UK firms retaining oversight and control. He also touches on how Tellida supports firms using a wide range of case management systems, and how the company helps clients streamline processes over time.Ultimately, the episode offers a clear-eyed look at how offshoring can support conveyancers facing resource challenges. As Omar puts it, “It's not about replacing people - it's about helping firms grow, improve client service, and keep the industry moving.”A must-listen for firms considering new ways to scale and adapt.The Today's Conveyancer podcast can be found on your preferred podcast provider and also at www.todaysconveyancer.co.uk. Subscribe and listen in for all the latest conveyancing industry news and views. Thank you to our podcast sponsors PEXA and VacantC Legal Recruitment.

Over the last fifteen years living and ministering in South Asia, Brian, a leader with Operation Mobilization, has witnessed numerous changes. One aspect that hasn't changed is openness to the gospel. Brian will explain where Christian persecution usually begins and how it can feature a mix of family, community, and/or the government coming against the church and against new followers of Jesus. Emphasizing that God is the one who changes hearts and minds, Brian shares how, when we read the New Testament, we see that God is sovereign even over the persecution He allows His children to endure. "[Christian persecution] causes believers to grow in their faith." Brian says, "I think it's a real witness that this faith is so much bigger than what is happening to me in this world." OM's mission is to grow the church and mobilize followers of Christ to go and make disciples, teaching them to obey everything the Lord has commanded. Brian will share specific stories of how Christians in Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka are being mobilized to spread the gospel where they are and take Jesus into new communities where there aren't any churches. One story you will hear is that of a young girl, only 6 or 7 years old, who so passionately shared Jesus with her classmates that her teacher said, "Why don't you share this message with the entire school?" You'll also hear about a witch doctor who saw his son healed after praying for healing in the name of Christ. Discover how you can get involved in missions—whatever stage of life you're in—and what Brian considers the most vital qualities for those who desire to serve and reach out among unreached people groups or in foreign nations. Pray for persecuted Christians in South Asia to run the race with boldness and increased fervor for the Lord. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like India, China and Iran throughout the year, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

The Murali End review all the action from the 2nd ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka and of course discuss the issues which led to the game being delayed by 24 hours. Join the Murali End Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Val7H91JJhzfMEctCp1P

When the robe becomes a weapon, who can stop the violence? We think of Buddhism as a faith of peace—rooted in compassion, patience, and nonviolence. But across South and Southeast Asia today, the robe is being turned into a weapon, as radical monks and nationalist movements unleash hatred and war. In The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism is Shaping Modern Asia (Columbia Global Reports, 2025), acclaimed journalist Sonia Faleiro travels from Sri Lanka's riot-scarred towns to the homes of refugees along the Myanmar border to Thailand's fortified temples, uncovering how militant monks have transformed a tradition of nonviolence into a tool of terror. She reveals how Sri Lanka's Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara incited mobs against Muslims, how Myanmar's Ashin Wirathu helped ignite a genocide, and how elements of Thailand's clergy have entrenched military rule. Through vivid portraits of zealots, survivors, and dissident monks fighting to reclaim their faith, Faleiro delivers an unflinching investigation into the colonial trauma, economic grievances, and political forces fueling a dangerous new extremism. The Robe and the Sword is a searing and indispensable work of narrative nonfiction, urgently needed to understand how sacred traditions are being weaponized—and what is at stake for the future of our interconnected world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. 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

South Asian Men in the Gender Justice Movement:Did you know that in 2023, over 51,000 women and girls worldwide were killed by their intimate partners or family members? (UN Women)Violence against women is often seen as a “women's issue”, but it's not! Since most acts of gender-based violence are committed by men, men must also be part of the solution.In this episode of the Maitri Podcast, we sit down with two inspiring community leaders — Dr. Dasharath Yata, Executive Co-Director of SEWA-AIFW (Asian Indian Family Wellness), and Shakeel Syed, Executive Director of the South Asian Network (SAN). Together, they explore how men can engage in the movement for gender justice and help build safer, more compassionate communities.This conversation is a reminder that ending gender-based violence requires all of us — and that change begins in the everyday moments: in our homes, friendships, and communities. Please share this interesting conversation with all men in your networks. Our Guest speakers: Dr. Dasharath Yata, Executive Co-Director of SEWA-AIFW (Asian Indian Family Wellness) is a passionate advocate for the South Asian community in Minnesota, leading programs that promote health, wellness, and social justice. SEWA-AIFW has been dedicated to bringing “Total Family Wellness” to the Twin Cities community since 2004. We have continued to expand and adapt to meet the needs of our community. Visit: https://www.sewa-aifw.org/ Shakeel Syed, Executive Director of the South Asian Network (SAN) brings decades of experience organizing and empowering minority communities, advocating for civil rights, and building interfaith solidarity. South Asian Network is a community-rooted resource serving, supporting, & advocating for the South Asian community: Visit: https://southasiannetwork.org/#Maitri Podcast Host: Nandini Ray, Sr. Manager, Outreach, Prevention & Policy AdvocacyMaitri is a free, confidential, nonprofit organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area that primarily helps families and individuals from South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives) facing domestic violence, emotional abuse, cultural alienation, or family conflict. Visit: www. maitri.org

When the robe becomes a weapon, who can stop the violence? We think of Buddhism as a faith of peace—rooted in compassion, patience, and nonviolence. But across South and Southeast Asia today, the robe is being turned into a weapon, as radical monks and nationalist movements unleash hatred and war. In The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism is Shaping Modern Asia (Columbia Global Reports, 2025), acclaimed journalist Sonia Faleiro travels from Sri Lanka's riot-scarred towns to the homes of refugees along the Myanmar border to Thailand's fortified temples, uncovering how militant monks have transformed a tradition of nonviolence into a tool of terror. She reveals how Sri Lanka's Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara incited mobs against Muslims, how Myanmar's Ashin Wirathu helped ignite a genocide, and how elements of Thailand's clergy have entrenched military rule. Through vivid portraits of zealots, survivors, and dissident monks fighting to reclaim their faith, Faleiro delivers an unflinching investigation into the colonial trauma, economic grievances, and political forces fueling a dangerous new extremism. The Robe and the Sword is a searing and indispensable work of narrative nonfiction, urgently needed to understand how sacred traditions are being weaponized—and what is at stake for the future of our interconnected world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

When the robe becomes a weapon, who can stop the violence? We think of Buddhism as a faith of peace—rooted in compassion, patience, and nonviolence. But across South and Southeast Asia today, the robe is being turned into a weapon, as radical monks and nationalist movements unleash hatred and war. In The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism is Shaping Modern Asia (Columbia Global Reports, 2025), acclaimed journalist Sonia Faleiro travels from Sri Lanka's riot-scarred towns to the homes of refugees along the Myanmar border to Thailand's fortified temples, uncovering how militant monks have transformed a tradition of nonviolence into a tool of terror. She reveals how Sri Lanka's Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara incited mobs against Muslims, how Myanmar's Ashin Wirathu helped ignite a genocide, and how elements of Thailand's clergy have entrenched military rule. Through vivid portraits of zealots, survivors, and dissident monks fighting to reclaim their faith, Faleiro delivers an unflinching investigation into the colonial trauma, economic grievances, and political forces fueling a dangerous new extremism. The Robe and the Sword is a searing and indispensable work of narrative nonfiction, urgently needed to understand how sacred traditions are being weaponized—and what is at stake for the future of our interconnected world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

When the robe becomes a weapon, who can stop the violence? We think of Buddhism as a faith of peace—rooted in compassion, patience, and nonviolence. But across South and Southeast Asia today, the robe is being turned into a weapon, as radical monks and nationalist movements unleash hatred and war. In The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism is Shaping Modern Asia (Columbia Global Reports, 2025), acclaimed journalist Sonia Faleiro travels from Sri Lanka's riot-scarred towns to the homes of refugees along the Myanmar border to Thailand's fortified temples, uncovering how militant monks have transformed a tradition of nonviolence into a tool of terror. She reveals how Sri Lanka's Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara incited mobs against Muslims, how Myanmar's Ashin Wirathu helped ignite a genocide, and how elements of Thailand's clergy have entrenched military rule. Through vivid portraits of zealots, survivors, and dissident monks fighting to reclaim their faith, Faleiro delivers an unflinching investigation into the colonial trauma, economic grievances, and political forces fueling a dangerous new extremism. The Robe and the Sword is a searing and indispensable work of narrative nonfiction, urgently needed to understand how sacred traditions are being weaponized—and what is at stake for the future of our interconnected world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/buddhist-studies

When the robe becomes a weapon, who can stop the violence? We think of Buddhism as a faith of peace—rooted in compassion, patience, and nonviolence. But across South and Southeast Asia today, the robe is being turned into a weapon, as radical monks and nationalist movements unleash hatred and war. In The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism is Shaping Modern Asia (Columbia Global Reports, 2025), acclaimed journalist Sonia Faleiro travels from Sri Lanka's riot-scarred towns to the homes of refugees along the Myanmar border to Thailand's fortified temples, uncovering how militant monks have transformed a tradition of nonviolence into a tool of terror. She reveals how Sri Lanka's Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara incited mobs against Muslims, how Myanmar's Ashin Wirathu helped ignite a genocide, and how elements of Thailand's clergy have entrenched military rule. Through vivid portraits of zealots, survivors, and dissident monks fighting to reclaim their faith, Faleiro delivers an unflinching investigation into the colonial trauma, economic grievances, and political forces fueling a dangerous new extremism. The Robe and the Sword is a searing and indispensable work of narrative nonfiction, urgently needed to understand how sacred traditions are being weaponized—and what is at stake for the future of our interconnected world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. 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

isten to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.Christians and civil society groups condemn latest attack as move to destabilize peace and harmony in region amid blasts in Pakistan,  Bangladesh and India. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, Cover photo by AFP, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Die Gemeinden Windisch und Brugg haben ein Gesuch für Videokameras publiziert. An 50 Standorten rund um den Bahnhof und an anderen Orten sollen die Geräte für mehr Sicherheit sorgen. Die Auflagen seien streng, sagen die Verantwortlichen. Weiter in der Sendung: · Wettingen: Der Einwohnerrat bewilligte am Donnerstag mit grossem Mehr 3.5 Millionen Franken für den Bau einer provisorischen Asylunterkunft auf der Zirkuswiese. Diese hat Platz für 120 Menschen und wird an den Kanton vermietet als Ersatz für das ehemalige Alterszentrum St. Bernhard. · Würenlingen: Die Hightechzone ist einen Schritt weiter. Die Gemeindeversammlung bewilligte am Donnerstagabend 250'000 Franken. Mit diesem Geld kann die Gemeinde einer Entwicklungsgesellschaft beitreten. Die eigentliche Umzonung kommt erst im Herbst 2026 zur Abstimmung. · Das Bezirksgericht Lenzburg verurteilt einen Mann aus Sri Lanka wegen Mordes zu 17 Jahren Gefängnis und 15 Jahren Landesverweis. Er hatte im Februar 2023 in Rupperswil seine Frau umgebracht aus Eifersucht. Das Gericht sprach von einer besonders skrupellosen Tat.

The attacks were described by France's then President, Francois Hollande, as an "act of war" organised by the Islamic State (IS) militant group, and they left 130 people dead and hundreds wounded. We'll speak to a survivor and ask how they've changed France. Also on the programme: a new documentary analyses Hitler's DNA for the very first time - we speak to the expert who studied his genetic make up; and Sri Lanka's cricket team continue their tour of Pakistan despite security concerns. (Photo: France's President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during a ceremony marking a decade since the November 2015 Paris attacks. Credit: LUDOVIC MARIN/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock)

Ayya Karunika explains the connection between kamma and justice and discuss the Buddhist attitudes to justice. Talk given on the 24 October 2024. Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the Abbot at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. Ayya Karunika started her monastic life in 2010 and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades. Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades. She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.  Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Robin har aldrig vågat prata med pappa Kay om sin adoption - förrän nu. En dokumentär om ånger, våld och 30 år gamla familjehemligheter. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Programmet sändes första gången 2022.Robin är adopterad från Sri Lanka. När hans adoptivmamma dör i cancer hittar han en pärm full av bilder, gulnade ansökningsformulär och slitna intyg. Eftersom hans mamma har gått bort och han inte har några syskon bestämmer han sig för att prata med sin adoptivpappa.Problemet är att föräldrarna skilde sig när han var två år gammal och han växte upp utan sin pappa. För att få svar rotar han bland gamla kontakter, bilder och minnen.Reporter: Robin JonssonProducent: Ylva LindgrenSlutmix: Elvira Björnfot

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Express Entry program based on your country of citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The approval rate for Sri Lankan nationals in the Economic Class PR applications in 2019 was 92.68%, with a total of 2,486 applications processed, of which 2,304 were approved. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, Data and Programs on Canada Immigration.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.  Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Express Entry program based on your country of citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The approval rate for Sri Lankan nationals in the Economic Class PR applications in 2020 was 87.61%, with a total of 1,493 applications processed, of which 1,308 were approved. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, Data and Programs on Canada Immigration.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.  Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Express Entry program based on your country of citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The approval rate for Sri Lankan nationals in the Economic Class PR applications in 2018 was 89.69%, with a total of 2,425 applications processed, of which 2,175 were approved. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, Data and Programs on Canada Immigration.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.  Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Express Entry program based on your country of citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The approval rate for Sri Lankan nationals in the Economic Class PR applications in 2018 was 89.69%, with a total of 2,425 applications processed, of which 2,175 were approved. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, Data and Programs on Canada Immigration.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.  Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Express Entry program based on your country of citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario  The approval rate for Sri Lankan nationals in the Economic Class PR applications in 2019 was 92.68%, with a total of 2,486 applications processed, of which 2,304 were approved. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, Data and Programs on Canada Immigration.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.  Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Express Entry program based on your country of citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The approval rate for Sri Lankan nationals in the Economic Class PR applications in 2022 was 93.53%, with a total of 3,093 applications processed, of which 2,893 were approved. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, Data and Programs on Canada Immigration.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.  Support the show

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Express Entry program based on your country of citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The approval rate for Sri Lankan nationals in the Economic Class PR applications in 2021 was 91.7%, with a total of 2,382 applications processed, of which 2,202 were approved. Stay tuned with IRCnews for weekly updates, Data and Programs on Canada Immigration.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.  Support the show

Resident in the mix continues in November with Mark Selby at the helm.Tracklist:1. Travis Jesse - Belle Epoque (Astrek Remix)[3rd Avenue]2. Vagner Silveira - Subliminal (Original Mix)[Kodai]3. Amháin - Dream One (Original Mix)[HIGHER STATES]4. Samuel (LK) - Pulse (Casnik Remix)[Droid9]5. Brann (AR) - The Last Sunlight (MakhmuriaN Remix)[MNL]6. Sanjay Dutta, Dharmalogy - Blue Beam (Luca Abayan Remix)[SINCITY]7. Rubia, Leonardo Britto - Mirage (Original Mix)[Cura Records]8. Aman Anand, Maze 28 - Night Lights (Original Mix)[Platte bank]9. Jiminy Hop, CannaKid - Chelovek (Max Wexem Remix)[WARPP]10. Astrek - Warp (Original Mix)[Mantij Recordings]11. Maze 28 - Glacial (Gav Easby Remix)[inU]12. Matias Chilano - Emphasis (Original Mix)[Movement Limited]13. Ivan Lozano, Brian Creao - Now Fire (Original Mix)[Mango Alley]14. Lucho Bragagnolo - Hypnotized (Original Mix)[Venture Records]15. Luca Abayan - Remap (Original Mix)[WARPP]16. David Podhel - Messier 85 (Original Mix)[Mango Alley]17. Astrek - Dissolve (Original Mix)[Late Night Music]18. Luca Abayan - Soul Sphere (Original Mix)[Mango Alley]19. Ilias Katelanos, Plecta - Won't Let Go (Jiminy Hop Remix)[Movement Recordings]20. Cloaked - Cascade (Dave Walker Remix)[Univack]21. CAMILA (AR) - Vesper (Original Mix)[ZEF Music]22. Guy J - Worlds Apart (Original Mix)[Early Morning]23. Licha Ignacio - Peony (Gowzer Remix)[SLC-6 Music]24. Donny Carr - Fortunate Sun (Original Mix)[HIGHER STATES]

How do non-state armed groups act when the state seeks not to crush them—but to tolerate their activities? This is the central question of a new book by the political scientist Kolby Hanson titled, Ordinary Rebels: Rank-and-File Militants between War and Peace.Kolby is an assistant professor of government at Wesleyan University, and his new book looks at how state toleration fundamentally transforms armed groups by shaping who takes up arms—and which leaders they follow. The book draws on a range of innovative surveys and in-depth interviews tracing four armed movements over time in Northeast India and Sri Lanka. The book looks not so much at what armed groups do when they fight—but what they do when they don't. To talk more about his new book, Kolby joins Milan on the show this week. They discuss what it means to be a “likely” recruit of an armed group, the complex political economy of India's northeast, and the way in which state toleration operates on a spectrum. Plus, the two discuss the prospects for long-term peacebuilding in South Asia and how Kolby's new book sheds light on the troubling January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.Episode notes:1. Paul Staniland, Ordering Violence: Explaining Armed Group-State Relations from Conflict to Cooperation (Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 2021).2. “The Past, Present, and Future of India's Near East (with Avinash Paliwal),” Grand Tamasha, November 20, 2024.3. “Paul Staniland on the Surprising Decline in Political Violence in South Asia,” Grand Tamasha, October 7, 2020.4. “Binalakshmi Nepram on the Realities of India's Oft-Forgotten Northeast,” Grand Tamasha, June 3, 2020.

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Join the Murali End as they review all the action from the 1st ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka as part of Sri Lanka's tour of Pakistan.Pakistan edged out Sri Lanka by 6 runs in a thrilling first ODI in Rawalpindi to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Salman Agha's brilliant century (100*) and Hussain Talat's maiden fifty (56) powered Pakistan to 299/5 after a shaky start. Despite Wanindu Hasaranga's superb all-round show, 3/54 and a fighting 59 off 52 balls, Sri Lanka fell just short in their chase of 300. Haris Rauf's fiery spell (4/61) turned the game after Sri Lanka's strong 85-run opening stand. Late heroics from Wanindu and Theekshana weren't enough as Pakistan held their nerve to seal a hard-fought win.Join the Murali End Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Val7H91JJhzfMEctCp1P

El 13 de noviembre del 2015, comandos del grupo yihadista Estado Islámico mataron a 130 personas en la sala de conciertos El Bataclan, en terrazas de restaurantes y bares. También lo hicieron cerca del Estadio de Francia, en la  ciudad Saint-Denis. Estos atentados, así como los que se perpetraron contra la redacción del satírico Charlie Hebdo el mismo año o el supermercado judío Hyper Casher, y otros ataques terroristas - que ya anunciaban la fatídica fecha, pusieron la lupa en el fenómeno de radicalización. ¿Por qué jóvenes criados en Francia en la escuela de la República asesinaron a sus compatriotas ?  "Esta experiencia clínica me marcó mucho. Sigue siendo para mí un paradigma. Lo que me impresionó mucho era el hecho que estos niños, estas niñas, estaban totalmente desesperados. Tenían problemas muy diferentes. Pero tenían en común el hecho de que no habían encontrado nada para darle un sentido a su existencia. Era como si solo esa violencia podía darle un sentido a sus vidas de niños", cuenta la psiquiatra Marie Rose Moro, que formó parte del Comité Científico de Prevención de la Radicalización impulsado por el gobierno francés. Moro y sus colegas recibieron a adolescentes de 13 a 18 años que llegaban hasta ellos por medio de la policía. La también profesora en la Universidad de París y jefa de servicio de la Casa de Solenn  de adolescentes del Hospital Cochin de París, destaca que muchas adolescentes se radicalizaban, no era solo una cuestión masculina. Recuerda particularmente el caso de una jovencita que estaba en el aeropuerto a punto de despegar. Se iba a Siria para unirse al grupo Estado islámico: "Ella quería realmente escaparse de la casa. Tuvimos que decirle que no la podíamos dejar marchar. La dejamos internada en el hospital. Y al día siguiente estaba ya totalmente deprimida. Se quería morir. Ya no quería vivir el día siguiente". De la radicalización a la depresión en 24 horas. Una cuestión identitaria Otro punto en común de todos esos adolescentes radicalizados es la cuestión identitaria. La gran mayoría eran hijos de migrantes que habían crecido en Francia en la escuela laica y gratuita de la República: "Había niños migrantes de todas partes no solo del mundo islámico. Venían de Sri Lanka, de la India. Pero también había niños de migrantes y también había niños autóctonos. Es decir, sus familias eran francesas y desde varias generaciones. Pero estos niños que se radicalizaron, muchos de ellos se convirtieron. Eran, por ejemplo, judíos y se convirtieron al Islam. Lo mismo con padres católicos que se convirtieron". "Es bastante sencillo, lo puedes hacer por teléfono. Esto era algo muy común a todos esos niños y esas niñas. Estaban buscando un sentido a la vida y también valores, que solo encontraban en esa ideología de violencia extrema", agrega. Lo que notaron los profesionales en los años más álgidos que siguieron al 13 de noviembre fue la diferencia en la radicalización de los adolescentes y las adolescentes. Si los chicos se enfocaban en "la guerra" y la Kalashnikov, las chicas intelectualizan más su radicalización con lecturas "filosofando más". También son más jóvenes, entre 13 y 15 años. De la vulnerabilidad al islám radical Lo que ha quedado en evidencia es que la radicalización prospera en los individuos vulnerables. En hogares donde hay ruptura. Pero no todos los chicos vulnerables van a ser terroristas. ¿Qué es lo que determina que esa vulnerabilidad se convierta en Islam radical? "Es verdad que eso muchos investigadores lo han intentado estudiar porque algunas veces nos da la impresión que es poca cosa lo que hace pasar de [esta desesperación a la violencia]. Pero lo que sí hemos notado es que cuando a estos chicos no les importa su historia, cuando ya no tienen vínculo con sus padres, sus amigos, con la gente del barrio, cuando ya no pueden compartir, entonces en ese momento pueden decidir que ya no tienen nada que perder", responde Marie Rose Moro. Es ese punto de quiebre que buscaron evitar a todo precio con los jóvenes que recibieron y que todavía no habían pasado al acto: "Nuestra función era curarlos y sacarlos de este mundo. Lo primero era encontrar puntos, no solo para discutir, pero para que ellos pudieran compartir algo con otras personas, adultos, pero también otros adolescentes para entablar conversaciones reales lejos de los teléfonos" por donde entra la propaganda islamista. Padres impotentes ante la radicalización En este proceso los padres son fundamentales. Padres que en un principio pudieron a veces sentirse aliviados porque un chico turbulento encontraba sosiego en esta ideología. Pero era solo temporal y pronto muchos padres se encontraron totalmente rebasados por la violencia de sus hijos.  "El papel de los padres es muy difícil. Es verdad que muchas veces no se pueden representar lo que están viviendo estos hijos. Y hay que también decir que como son adolescentes, algunos de estos chicos y de estas chicas se oponen a los padres. Me acuerdo de un chico cuyo padre y madre venían de Argelia. Intelectuales, ateos. Y este chico quería imponer a su madre que pusiera el velo, que rezara, se ponía contra los valores de sus padres. Un día le quiso cortar la mano a su madre porque estaba fumando".  Si bien una serie de instituciones y la urgencia post-atentados multiplicaron las iniciativas para acompañar a esos jóvenes y a sus padres, sumándose a todo el arsenal jurídico y de seguridad que se implementaron en la época, poco a poco se han ido diluyendo. Eso sí, Marie Rose Moro sigue recibiendo pacientes radicalizados: "Ahora, un 50% son chicas. Para mí está cambiando eso. Ya no es ese fenómeno colectivo que hubo en un momento es algo más de individuos".  Aunque los conocimientos sobre el fenómeno de radicalización se han ido afinando todavía quedan lecciones por aprender porque el fondo del problema subsiste: "Lo que nos falló es no entender que era un fenómeno global. Era el malestar muy fuerte de una generación de jóvenes. Una generación sin perspectivas. Lo que nos falló es no tener una mirada más benevolente sobre las dificultades de nuestros jóvenes." Sufrimiento individual en un contexto colectivo heredado de la violencia Estos atentados y los más de 50 que se contabilizan entre 2010 y 2020 pusieron a prueba el cosmopolitismo francés. En su libro 'Madres, padres, bebés, familias y diversidad cultural' la psiquiatra sostiene que el enfoque transcultural puede ser una herramienta para ayudar a los padres migrantes y a sus hijos: "Es esa idea que los aspectos colectivos, culturales, de identidad, son muy importantes en todos esos sufrimientos colectivos de nuestros jóvenes y que hay que tomar en cuenta. Hay que tomar también en cuenta la Historia, porque la historia de la colonización en Francia es muy violenta. Es una cuestión política que no está resuelta". Con los cambios geopolíticos en Siria y en Irak, el grupo Estado Islámico ha cambiado de estrategia y desplazado su centro de gravedad, aunque se documenta un aumento de su actividad en Siria. La rama Estado Islámico del Khorasan sigue reclutando y siendo la principal amenaza terrorista para Francia. Sin embargo, el peligro ahora proviene de individuos cada vez más jóvenes, como lo identifica la psiquiatra en su práctica, que se radicalizan por sí mismos en el territorio nacional a través de las redes sociales y al margen de las organizaciones islamistas tradicionales, según analizan especialistas.  #EscalaenParís también está en redes sociales. Un programa coordinado por Julia Courtois, realiado por Souheil Khedir y Vanessa Loiseau.

El 13 de noviembre del 2015, comandos del grupo yihadista Estado Islámico mataron a 130 personas en la sala de conciertos El Bataclan, en terrazas de restaurantes y bares. También lo hicieron cerca del Estadio de Francia, en la  ciudad Saint-Denis. Estos atentados, así como los que se perpetraron contra la redacción del satírico Charlie Hebdo el mismo año o el supermercado judío Hyper Casher, y otros ataques terroristas - que ya anunciaban la fatídica fecha, pusieron la lupa en el fenómeno de radicalización. ¿Por qué jóvenes criados en Francia en la escuela de la República asesinaron a sus compatriotas ?  "Esta experiencia clínica me marcó mucho. Sigue siendo para mí un paradigma. Lo que me impresionó mucho era el hecho que estos niños, estas niñas, estaban totalmente desesperados. Tenían problemas muy diferentes. Pero tenían en común el hecho de que no habían encontrado nada para darle un sentido a su existencia. Era como si solo esa violencia podía darle un sentido a sus vidas de niños", cuenta la psiquiatra Marie Rose Moro, que formó parte del Comité Científico de Prevención de la Radicalización impulsado por el gobierno francés. Moro y sus colegas recibieron a adolescentes de 13 a 18 años que llegaban hasta ellos por medio de la policía. La también profesora en la Universidad de París y jefa de servicio de la Casa de Solenn  de adolescentes del Hospital Cochin de París, destaca que muchas adolescentes se radicalizaban, no era solo una cuestión masculina. Recuerda particularmente el caso de una jovencita que estaba en el aeropuerto a punto de despegar. Se iba a Siria para unirse al grupo Estado islámico: "Ella quería realmente escaparse de la casa. Tuvimos que decirle que no la podíamos dejar marchar. La dejamos internada en el hospital. Y al día siguiente estaba ya totalmente deprimida. Se quería morir. Ya no quería vivir el día siguiente". De la radicalización a la depresión en 24 horas. Una cuestión identitaria Otro punto en común de todos esos adolescentes radicalizados es la cuestión identitaria. La gran mayoría eran hijos de migrantes que habían crecido en Francia en la escuela laica y gratuita de la República: "Había niños migrantes de todas partes no solo del mundo islámico. Venían de Sri Lanka, de la India. Pero también había niños de migrantes y también había niños autóctonos. Es decir, sus familias eran francesas y desde varias generaciones. Pero estos niños que se radicalizaron, muchos de ellos se convirtieron. Eran, por ejemplo, judíos y se convirtieron al Islam. Lo mismo con padres católicos que se convirtieron". "Es bastante sencillo, lo puedes hacer por teléfono. Esto era algo muy común a todos esos niños y esas niñas. Estaban buscando un sentido a la vida y también valores, que solo encontraban en esa ideología de violencia extrema", agrega. Lo que notaron los profesionales en los años más álgidos que siguieron al 13 de noviembre fue la diferencia en la radicalización de los adolescentes y las adolescentes. Si los chicos se enfocaban en "la guerra" y la Kalashnikov, las chicas intelectualizan más su radicalización con lecturas "filosofando más". También son más jóvenes, entre 13 y 15 años. De la vulnerabilidad al islám radical Lo que ha quedado en evidencia es que la radicalización prospera en los individuos vulnerables. En hogares donde hay ruptura. Pero no todos los chicos vulnerables van a ser terroristas. ¿Qué es lo que determina que esa vulnerabilidad se convierta en Islam radical? "Es verdad que eso muchos investigadores lo han intentado estudiar porque algunas veces nos da la impresión que es poca cosa lo que hace pasar de [esta desesperación a la violencia]. Pero lo que sí hemos notado es que cuando a estos chicos no les importa su historia, cuando ya no tienen vínculo con sus padres, sus amigos, con la gente del barrio, cuando ya no pueden compartir, entonces en ese momento pueden decidir que ya no tienen nada que perder", responde Marie Rose Moro. Es ese punto de quiebre que buscaron evitar a todo precio con los jóvenes que recibieron y que todavía no habían pasado al acto: "Nuestra función era curarlos y sacarlos de este mundo. Lo primero era encontrar puntos, no solo para discutir, pero para que ellos pudieran compartir algo con otras personas, adultos, pero también otros adolescentes para entablar conversaciones reales lejos de los teléfonos" por donde entra la propaganda islamista. Padres impotentes ante la radicalización En este proceso los padres son fundamentales. Padres que en un principio pudieron a veces sentirse aliviados porque un chico turbulento encontraba sosiego en esta ideología. Pero era solo temporal y pronto muchos padres se encontraron totalmente rebasados por la violencia de sus hijos.  "El papel de los padres es muy difícil. Es verdad que muchas veces no se pueden representar lo que están viviendo estos hijos. Y hay que también decir que como son adolescentes, algunos de estos chicos y de estas chicas se oponen a los padres. Me acuerdo de un chico cuyo padre y madre venían de Argelia. Intelectuales, ateos. Y este chico quería imponer a su madre que pusiera el velo, que rezara, se ponía contra los valores de sus padres. Un día le quiso cortar la mano a su madre porque estaba fumando".  Si bien una serie de instituciones y la urgencia post-atentados multiplicaron las iniciativas para acompañar a esos jóvenes y a sus padres, sumándose a todo el arsenal jurídico y de seguridad que se implementaron en la época, poco a poco se han ido diluyendo. Eso sí, Marie Rose Moro sigue recibiendo pacientes radicalizados: "Ahora, un 50% son chicas. Para mí está cambiando eso. Ya no es ese fenómeno colectivo que hubo en un momento es algo más de individuos".  Aunque los conocimientos sobre el fenómeno de radicalización se han ido afinando todavía quedan lecciones por aprender porque el fondo del problema subsiste: "Lo que nos falló es no entender que era un fenómeno global. Era el malestar muy fuerte de una generación de jóvenes. Una generación sin perspectivas. Lo que nos falló es no tener una mirada más benevolente sobre las dificultades de nuestros jóvenes." Sufrimiento individual en un contexto colectivo heredado de la violencia Estos atentados y los más de 50 que se contabilizan entre 2010 y 2020 pusieron a prueba el cosmopolitismo francés. En su libro 'Madres, padres, bebés, familias y diversidad cultural' la psiquiatra sostiene que el enfoque transcultural puede ser una herramienta para ayudar a los padres migrantes y a sus hijos: "Es esa idea que los aspectos colectivos, culturales, de identidad, son muy importantes en todos esos sufrimientos colectivos de nuestros jóvenes y que hay que tomar en cuenta. Hay que tomar también en cuenta la Historia, porque la historia de la colonización en Francia es muy violenta. Es una cuestión política que no está resuelta". Con los cambios geopolíticos en Siria y en Irak, el grupo Estado Islámico ha cambiado de estrategia y desplazado su centro de gravedad, aunque se documenta un aumento de su actividad en Siria. La rama Estado Islámico del Khorasan sigue reclutando y siendo la principal amenaza terrorista para Francia. Sin embargo, el peligro ahora proviene de individuos cada vez más jóvenes, como lo identifica la psiquiatra en su práctica, que se radicalizan por sí mismos en el territorio nacional a través de las redes sociales y al margen de las organizaciones islamistas tradicionales, según analizan especialistas.  #EscalaenParís también está en redes sociales. Un programa coordinado por Julia Courtois, realiado por Souheil Khedir y Vanessa Loiseau.

Hi folks, welcome back to Part 2 of Episode 338 where we comprehensively review the World Cup.  In Part 2– we look at the journeys of England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Janani also joins me to dive deep into major tournament-wide talking points, ranging from weather, marketing, prize money, associate nations, and the future of ODI cricket, among many interesting discourses.Whether you're reliving the World Cup or looking ahead to what's next for the women's game, this episode has you covered. Tune in, share your thoughts, and don't forget to follow the podcast for more such conversations all season long!Thank you so much for tuning in to today's episode and for your incredible support. If you haven't already, make sure to hit the follow button and tap the bell icon on Spotify to stay updated with every new episode.Stay connected with us on social media – follow @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads, and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now X) for the latest cricket insights, fresh content, and much more throughout this action-packed season.You can also catch the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters, and many other streaming platforms. Plus, Never on the Backfoot is now on YouTube, so don't forget to subscribe for exclusive, in-depth content coming your way.Thanks again for all your love and support. Until next time, stay safe, take care, and keep enjoying the game. Bye for now!

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 338 [Part 1] of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. We dive into a complete, team-by-team review of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. From India's historic title-winning run to South Africa's rise, Australia's rare struggles, England's inconsistency, New Zealand's missed moments, and the spirited campaigns of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan – we leave no storyline unexplored.Joining us is Janani, who brings sharp insight, clarity, and data-driven analysis as we break down every team's journey. In Part 1– we look at first talking points from the World Cup and then look at the journeys of World champions India, South Africa and Australia.Thank you so much for tuning in to today's episode and for your incredible support. If you haven't already, make sure to hit the follow button and tap the bell icon on Spotify to stay updated with every new episode.Stay connected with us on social media – follow @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads, and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now X) for the latest cricket insights, fresh content, and much more throughout this action-packed season.You can also catch the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters, and many other streaming platforms. Plus, Never on the Backfoot is now on YouTube, so don't forget to subscribe for exclusive, in-depth content coming your way.Thanks again for all your love and support. Until next time, stay safe, take care, and keep enjoying the game. Bye for now!

Pia Leichter joins Laurel Holland to discuss creativity and inner transformation as a pathway to make your own life your most important creative project. Pia shares her journey of turning 50, traveling to Bali, and embracing solitude to enhance her creativity. She emphasizes the importance of inner work, self-awareness, and purposefully designing your life experiences. Pia describes her coaching approach as a creative partnership, helping clients navigate sticky junctures and pivot towards new creative directions. She highlights the need to slow down, create space, and trust oneself to foster creativity. Pia also discusses overcoming fear through practical steps and the significance of rest in unlocking creative genius. In this episode you'll hear about - how to begin the journey of coming home to yourself and discovering your creativity shifting your perspective to stay grounded in gratitude for simply being here on Earth Pia's life breakdown that led to the remaking of her life and reconnection with her creative nature listening to and honoring the pull from within that leads to creative engagement Pia's defines a creative life for ideas about how to look at your own life for creative shifts the importance of slowing down and creating space for ideas to emerge strategies for dealing with fear, including recognizing when fear is disguised as logic or practicality the role of imagination and dreaming in fueling our creative process and taking courageous action recognizing rushing as a scarcity issue and how to deconstruct that habit Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. Links/Books mentioned - To get a copy of Pia's book: On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Creative-Club-Biggest-Project/dp/B0DPJ8L4NM/ref=sr_1_1 And the audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Welcome-to-the-Creative-Club-Audiobook/B0F6VZCWT4 The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. Pia Leichter is a creative partner, published author, certified coach, and entrepreneur. Her path has been anything but ordinary: a recovering nomad, she's reported as a journalist in Sri Lanka, graduated summa cum laude from NYU, and worked as an award-winning creative director for some of the biggest brands in the world. Now, as the founder of Kollektiv Studio, she's uniquely positioned to co-create wild visions and ventures. She recently published Welcome to the Creative Club, a book that challenges everything people thought they knew about creativity. Connect on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pialeichter/ https://substack.com/@pialeichter More about her work: https://kollektiv.studio/

Mark, Estelle and Nick react to the T20 & ODI squad selected for Sri Lanka's ODI series and T20 tri-series in Sri Lanka Join the Murali End Whatsapp Channel here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Val7H91JJhzfMEctCp1P

In this episode of Search for Meaning, Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback sits down with Michael Honigstein, a career Foreign Service Officer who has served in countries around the world—including Sudan, Sri Lanka, and Israel—working to promote peace, democracy, and human rights.Michael reflects on his remarkable journey from an advertising career in New York to decades of diplomatic service, shaped by his Jewish upbringing and a deep sense of moral responsibility. He speaks candidly about the challenges of diplomacy, the toll of public service, and the circumstances surrounding his recent and painful forced retirement from the U.S. State Department.Together, they discuss the complexities of pursuing peace in the modern world and Michael's thoughts on the Witkoff–Kushner–Trump peace plan for Gaza.This is a powerful and deeply human conversation about integrity, purpose, and the enduring call to serve.

World Awareness Week:Jesse Rudy Jesse Rudy is Founder and CEO of Redeem International. An attorney by training, Jesse spent 12 years with International Justice Mission, leading teams in Sri Lanka, Uganda, and the Philippines, before serving on IJM's global leadership team in the United States. In February 2020, Jesse launched Redeem to protect the homes and land of the world's most vulnerable widows and orphans. Jesse graduated from John Brown University ('99) and the University of Virginia School of Law. He lives just outside of Washington, D.C., with his wife Amy and their three children.

Lavanya Narayanan sits down with Mark Machado and Estelle Vasudevan to discuss the Cricket World Cup and how it differs from the men's tournament. Also, what type of fans come to the game? Was this World Cup a success? Behind the scenes of India's World Cup win against South Africa? Chamari Atapaththu and Sri Lanka's future?Join the Murali End Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Val7H91JJhzfMEctCp1P

Guest post by Stanley Olisa For years, corporate giving has been dominated by the same playbook: annual donations, branded sponsorships and one-off CSR campaigns that rarely go beyond a press release. The problem is lack of structure. Business leaders want to create real social impact but most models for doing so are still transactional, not transformative. The world no longer needs photo-op charity. It needs systems that save lives. And that's where a new generation of tech-driven nonprofits, such as Helpster, are rewriting the rules of corporate giving: replacing one-off sponsorships with traceable impact, symbolic gestures with measurable outcomes and delayed reporting with real-time transparency. The CSR problem Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was meant to align business growth with societal good. But even after two decades of global adoption, its impact remains inconsistent. More than 80% of companies globally say they can measure ROI for their sustainability projects, according to a 2025 survey by Morgan Stanley Institute, but only around 70% report having long-term CSR strategies. These figures show a gap between doing good and knowing whether the good lasts. Across Africa, much of CSR funding still goes to highly visible projects, such as events, donations or relief drives, that are hard to scale or sustain. Globally, companies are re-evaluating this approach. The Edelman Trust Barometer 2024 found that 71% of consumers expect CEOs to drive societal change, not just fund it. Investors are also shifting attention to measurable ESG outcomes where impact is quantifiable, continuous and tied to business value. The implication is clear: companies that treat giving as a one-off cost miss the opportunity to make it a recurring investment in resilience, equity and public trust. A smarter model for impact Helpster Charity, founded in 2023, shows what already works: a model of social impact built on speed, transparency and sustainability. The organisation uses technology to provide free urgent medical cover for underprivileged populations across Africa and Asia. Behind its humanitarian mission lies a model that redefines how giving can work for both individuals and businesses. Helpster's life-saving platform tracks every donation in real time, from contribution to medical intervention, allowing donors and corporate partners to see precisely where their money goes and whose life it touches. This level of transparency builds accountability and emotional proximity; donors no longer just give, they witness impact. More interesting, however, is how Helpster's funding ecosystem creates continuity. In addition to one-time donations, it partners with an investment foundation where members can commit funds that generate income. The returns are directed towards medical interventions while the investors retain access to their principal. This structure converts generosity into a sustained revenue stream for impact, a practical blend of finance and philanthropy. In 2025, Helpster and its partners have distributed over $260,000 in direct medical aid, saving more than 1,100 lives across Kenya, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Cambodia, at the average cost of about $230. These are modest figures compared to the size of global corporate giving, estimated at $21 billion in 2023 (CECP Giving in Numbers Report), but they point to a model that's measurable, renewable and scalable. Why businesses should care For companies, embedding impact in operational systems is both moral and strategic. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed how fragile public health ecosystems directly affect supply chains, consumer behaviour and workforce stability. A business landscape that ignores health inequity is one that underestimates risk. By integrating giving through tech-driven platforms like Helpster, businesses can achieve three critical outcomes: Sustained visibility: real-time funding infrastructure ensures every donation is visible from disbursement to treatm...

Episode Description Episode Description         Sign up to receive this Unreached of the Day podcast sent to you:                           https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11283/CE                                         Dear Friend,       The Batak people of North Sumatra didn't have a written language until 1834. Today, they're one of the largest Christian populations in Indonesia, with over 6 million believers. The transformation happened because someone, a German missionary named Ludwig Nommensen, decided their spiritual poverty was unacceptable. That was 190 years ago. Today, 4,473 people groups are still waiting for their Ludwig Nommensen moment. The People Group Adoption Program launches today, and here's how it works: It meets you where you are. You're not being asked to become a missionary in the field (though if God calls you to that, we'll cheer you on). You're being invited to use your current gifts, prayer, advocacy, networking, research to support those who are already called to go. It's strategic. Every people group in our database has been vetted by researchers and field workers. These aren't randomly selected communities. They're the 100 largest frontier people groups, the populations with the least gospel access and the greatest potential for kingdom impact. It grows with your capacity. Whether you're adopting as a family, church, or organization, the commitment adjusts to what you can offer. Someweekly. Others will fund translation projects. A few will end up moving to the field. All contributions matter. When you adopt a people group today, you'll receive: Immediate next steps for your specific adopted group A digital covenant card to mark your commitment Information about your frontier people group Regular updates as we develop more resources and connections Beyond the practical resources, you'll receive something harder to quantify: the knowledge that you're part of a strategic response to the most urgent spiritual need on our planet. The Batak people have been sending missionaries to unreached groups for decades now. Their story didn't end with their own transformation; it multiplied exponentially.

This is an episode we had the most joy in creating. We can't thank Sharda Ugra enough for her time, and you'll hear that come through in the podcast. She also promises to join us for Part Two!India are World Champions and we discuss the game, the immediate aftermath, the emotions and the performances.This was a truly wide ranging chat and there was a lot of joy for the women who have just become World Champions!We are very thankful to a host of publications who sent their reporters all across the country and Sri Lanka.We reached out to many of them, and they sent in voice notes that reflect their thoughts on this tournament.In no particular order Lavanya from SportstarSamreen from HTGomesh from TNIEMrina Asija from Cricket.com.auNeha Shetty from Never on the Backfoot Podcast + Cricket.com (Get well soon!)Akshay from Cricket.comZenia D'Cunha from ESPNBunch of reporters who we must thank as well for their fantastic coverage during the WC.Annesha GhoshVinayak from IEPurnima from Cricbuzz

World Awareness Week:Jesse RudyJesse Rudy is Founder and CEO of Redeem International. An attorney by training, Jesse spent 12 years with International Justice Mission, leading teams in Sri Lanka, Uganda, and the Philippines, before serving on IJM's global leadership team in the United States. In February 2020, Jesse launched Redeem to protect the homes and land of the world's most vulnerable widows and orphans. Jesse graduated from John Brown University ('99) and the University of Virginia School of Law. He lives just outside of Washington, D.C., with his wife Amy and their three children.

Episode 391: At dawn on December 26, 2004, a massive undersea earthquake off Sumatra's west coast — one of the strongest ever recorded — triggered a devastating tsunami across the Indian Ocean. Waves up to 30 metres high struck Aceh Province within minutes, then swept across Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, the Maldives, and as far as East Africa. Entire communities vanished, and more than 227,000 people in fourteen countries were killed, making it the deadliest tsunami in recorded history. At least fifteen Canadians lost their lives, and six more were reported missing, most while vacationing in Thailand and Sri Lanka. Survivors described the frantic searches for loved ones and the painful process of identifying and bringing home those who perished. 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami - Wikipedia2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami: Facts and FAQsIndian Ocean tsunami of 2004 | BritannicaSouth Asia: Earthquake and Tsunami - Dec 2004 | ReliefWebThe Night the Earth ShookTsunami - Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami, 2004 | Australian Disaster Resilience Knowledge HubThe Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami, 20 years onTwenty years on: the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami - British Geological SurveyNOAA Center for Tsunami Research - Tsunami Event - December 26, 2004 The Indian Ocean TsunamiRecovery Collection: 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and TsunamiWhat are the biggest tsunamis ever? How July 29 earthquake, tsunami compares.How a 1,000‑year‑old tsunami in the Indian Ocean points to greater risk than originally thoughtTsunami Eyewitness & Survivors ProjectList of tsunamisZORIAH - A PHOTOJOURNALIST AND WAR PHOTOGRAPHER'S BLOG: Asian Tsunami Anniversary - Thailand Tsunami Then and Now Comparison SeriesSumatra-Andaman Islands Earthquake - IRIS Special ReportHumanitarian response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake - WikipediaList of natural disasters by death toll - WikipediaTsunami Generation from the 2004 M=9.1 Sumatra-Andaman EarthquakeLisa BorgThe Devastating 2004 Tsunami: Timeline11 Facts About the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami | DoSomething.orgCNN.com - Tsunami tragedy: Your e-mails - Jan 3, 2005John Knill and Jackie KnillCamera holds instant of tsunami impactTsunami photos show couple's final moments | CBC NewsDiscovery of tsunami camera brings closureCamera shows 'last words' of tsunami victimsSchool built in memory of B.C. tsunami victims | CBC News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on the Reiki Lifestyle® Podcast as we welcome Lorna McLean, a spiritually rooted Reiki teacher, holistic therapist, and guide based in Glasgow, Scotland. Sensitive and intuitive since childhood, Lorna has spent decades weaving together Reiki, holistic practices, women's circles, and doula support to create soul-centered offerings of healing and empowerment. In this conversation, we explore her journey from corporate life into a lifetime of spiritual learning, the lessons she has carried through personal loss, and the sacred ways she supports others through birth, life, and death. What you'll hear in this episode: How Lorna discovered Reiki in 1996 and began teaching in 2002 Her experiences as a birth doula and soul midwife (death doula) Her personal experience of love, loss, grief and profound healing Spiritual journeys to India, Peru, Jerusalem, France, Sri Lanka, and Scotland Her journey to the South of France and experience with Mary Magdalene What's next on her path of service through Reiki and holistic healing Lorna's story is filled with resilience, devotion, and the wisdom of lived experience. Whether you are new to Reiki or a seasoned practitioner, you'll find inspiration in the ways she invites us all to return to our inner light and authentic selves. Connect with Lorna McLean: Website: www.lornamclean.co.ukEmail: lorna@lornamclean.co.uk Instagram: @lornamcleanreikiFacebook: Lorna McLean Listen to more episodes of the Reiki Lifestyle Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ Free webinar on November 18, 9:30–12:30 PT. Registration required. All registrants receive the recording. Reiki and Shamanism - Journey Skills for Reiki Energy Healershttps://reikilifestyle.zoom.us/webinar/register/6117606442670/WN_52XfKIbmRbqGwIWsOkighQ ✨Connect with Colleen and Robyn 
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Manuja Ranasinghe of 50 Acres Tea: Wellness in a Cup (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 909) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Manuja Ranasinghe, founder of 50 Acres Tea, a premium tea brand based in Metro Atlanta. Manuja recounts his journey from Sri Lanka, which included a lengthy corporate career […] The post Manuja Ranasinghe of 50 Acres Tea: Wellness in a Cup appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

A month ago India's women's team looked uncertain. There were early wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan but then came bruising losses to England, Australia and South Africa. That sparked some stern words in the dressing room. What followed was a transformation that saw India stun Australia while South Africa routed England. In the final 21-year-old Shafali Verma, recalled just two weeks ago, smashed 87 and took two wickets while Deepti Sharma's fifty and record five wickets anchored India's win. South Africa, led by 26-year-old Laura Wolvaardt with Nadine de Klerk and Marizanne Kapp, kept up the fight. Has this final redrawn women's cricket map dominated by Australia and England? And will India's win finally bring the resources and respect women's cricket has long been denied? Guest: Lavanya Lakshminarayanan, sports journalist, The Hindu and Sportstar Host: Anupama Chandrasekaran Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pablo y Lucas se fueron hace casi un año, en noviembre de 2024, a cumplir su gran sueño de dar la Vuelta al Mundo. Ahora están en Sri Lanka. En 'Una de las nuestras' hablamos con Pepa Blanes, jefa de Cultura y directora del programa "El Cine en la SER", acaba de publicar: "Cuando ellas brillan" 

In this episode of the #GreenAndRedPodcast, historian #GeorgeKatsiaficas discusses the #ErosEffect and recent #AsianUprisings shaping global resistance.Mass political awakenings have occurred recently in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and most recently, Madagascar. This is part of an overall pattern of mass movements called “The Eros Effect” by historian and social theorist George Katsiaficas. In the past 60 years, this includes the global uprisings of 1968, the nuclear disarmament movement of the early 1980s, the anti-corporate globalization movement, Asia's pro-democracy uprisings in the 80s and 90s, the Arab Spring, the Indignados Movement and Occupy Wall Street movements of 2011, and now the Gen Z uprisings sweeping Asia, Africa and other parts of the world.In our latest, we talk with George Katsiaficas about the recent uprisings and the Eros Effect. Bio//George Katsiaficas is a historian and social theorist. He's the author of “Asia's Unknown Uprisings” and “The Subversion of Politics.”-----------------

Father McTeigue takes a look at the efforts in the Knoxville Diocese to explain how the modern Mass relates to actual Vatican II documents, and he asks some pointed questions. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness, to prepare you for Sunday Mass.  Show Notes YET ANOTHER Sermon by the Rector of D. Knoxville's Basilica: The 3rd time's not the charm | Fr. Z's Blog  Weekly Roundup, October 17, 2025 - by Peter Kwasniewski  The "Latin Novus Ordo" Is Not the Solution  On the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Novus Ordo: Dr. Kwasniewski's Lecture "Beyond 'Smells and Bells': Why We Need the Objective Content of the Usus Antiquior"  United we stand? Kneel? Chant? | Charlotte was Both RORATE CÆLI: Full Text of Dr. Kwasniewski's Talk on the Superiority of the Old Lectionary over the New  True Obedience in the Church: A Guide to Discernment in Challenging Times Two Dates, Two Different Feasts: October vs. November "Christ the Kings" New Liturgical Movement: Sadness in the Diocese of Knoxville  A Wider View of Vatican II: Memories and Analysis of a Council Consultor The Memoirs of Louis Bouyer: From Youth and Conversion to Vatican II, the Liturgical Reform, and After Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul Nonprofit Removes 300,000 Landmines in Sri Lanka, Allows 280K People to Return to Their Homes  The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)  Massimo Faggioli explains that the theology of the TLM and the NO are not the same German woman seeks political asylum in US Vatican to weigh in on Mary's role in salvation with doctrine document on Nov. 4 | Catholic News Agency  With thousands in Sudan trapped in besieged city, Catholic leaders amplify calls to end war  Is a Reverent Novus Ordo Just as Good? - Catholic Family News  

Send us a textNote: This article is from Bob and Penny Lord's book "Victories of the Rosary"We trace how prayer, especially the rosary, moves from last resort to first response and how Mary's intercession frames courage in personal crisis and across history. Stories span a near-fatal car incident to Lepanto, Vienna, Sri Lanka, Austria, Brazil, the Philippines, and New Orleans.• prayer as armor, not fallback• Mary's motherly protection and intercession• angels and saints interwoven with Eucharistic life• a near-crash testimony and discernment of grace• historical victories linked to rosary processions• Lepanto and Vienna as models of trusting leadership• nonviolent power in Brazil and the Philippines• Sri Lanka spared and Austria's peaceful turn• New Orleans' Prompt Succor and the 1812 fire• hope, surrender, and beginning with prayer• invitation to join pilgrimages and explore resourcesJoin us on a journey of faith. Visit our website today and start your journey with Journeys of Faith. Be sure to click the link in the description for special news items.Browse the Virgin Mary Shop at Journeys of FaithOpen by Steve Bailey Support the show

Most e-commerce founders don't fail because of bad products or weak ads - they fail because they try to do everything themselves. In this episode of Built by Business with Andy Isom, I've invited Ian Myers, the CEO and Co-Founder at Oceans, who specialize in hiring and managing overseas employees from Sri Lanka.   You'll hear why typical “VA hiring” fails, how Oceans helps founders build real, reliable overseas teams, and what happens when you finally delegate the right roles. We'll cover the first position you should hire, a real-world transformation story, and the practical steps to stop being the bottleneck in your business.   If you're running an Amazon or e-commerce brand and feel stuck in the weeds, this episode will show you how to reclaim your time and scale smarter.   Learn more at oceanstalent.com or reach out to me personally at www.andyisom.com to get connected.