Podcasts about Sri Lanka

In 2019, famed journalist and writer Aatish Taseer was thrown out of India. Soon after he wrote a cover article for Time calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi the country's “divider in chief,” New Delhi decided to revoke his residency. That sent Aatish on a journey across the world–to places like Turkey, Spain, Mexico and Sri Lanka–to explore identity, both his own and of different nations. The result is his latest book, A Return to Self: Excursions in Exile (Catapult: 2025). Aatish is the author of the memoir Stranger to History: A Son's Journey Through Islamic Lands (Canongate: 2009) and the acclaimed novels The Way Things Were (Pan Macmillan: 2014), a finalist for the 2016 Jan Michalski Prize, The Temple-Goers (Viking: 2010), short-listed for the Costa First Novel Award, and Noon (Farrar, Straus and Giroux: 2011); and the memoir and travelog The Twice-Born (Hurst: 2019). You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of A Return to Self. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review

Ananda was born in Sri Lanka went to the village temple with his Grandfather from a very young age. Yet he came to practise meditation only after meeting the then Ajahn Jagaro & Ajahn Brahm, around 1987. He has been meditating for about 25 years and considers Ajahn Brahm, Ajahn Brahmali & Bhante Sujato as his spiritual teachers. He and his family started visiting Bodhinyana and Dhammaloka regularly in 1991 and he has served in the Committee in different capacities including Treasurer and the Secretary. He has also contributed to Buddhist communities overseas in various ways and is a student of early Buddhist texts from the Tripitaka, relying mostly on Bhante Sujato's English translations of Sutta on SuttaCentral & also, Dhammaloka Sutta classes & Sutta Retreats at Jhana Grove. Every year, the monastic community (Monks and nuns) go on a three month retreat called the “Rains Retreat” from mid July to mid October. During this period, they do not visit our centres for teachings as it's a time for deepening their own practice. While the monks and nuns are away, we will have some interesting guest speakers coming in to give the Friday Night talk. Dust in Our Eyes 2025 (Rains Retreat Speakers' Series 2025) Hear stories of everyday dhamma as told by monastics and lay practitioners from various Buddhist traditions. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Emmy-nominated actress, Erin Doherty, star of Adolescence and A Thousand Blows joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week. In this episode, Erin reveals why Sri Lanka is her number one travel destination, why she believes the UK has many underrated travel destinations and tells all about her life-changing trip to Bosnia which inspired her to become an actor…  Plus, Erin shares how food influences her travels and her unexpected yet magical experience visiting the waterfalls in Ireland. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned: Portugal Bosnia  Crawley, England Donegal, Ireland Connemara National Park, Waterford, Ireland Cliff House Hotel, Waterford, Ireland Horsham, England Inverness, Scotland Jeffrey's Grocery, New York, United States Frog by Adam Handling, London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hilton is focusing on small- and medium-sized businesses to boost direct corporate bookings, now making up 85% of its corporate travel segment, supported by new tools like Hilton for Business and a global messaging platform. Spirit Airlines will furlough 270 pilots and cut flights starting in November as part of its post-bankruptcy recovery efforts. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka plans to waive visa fees for travelers from 33 countries, including the U.S., aiming to boost tourism by nearly 50% in 2025. Hilton Pushes Direct Sales by Targeting Small Business Travelers Spirit Airlines to Furlough 270 Pilots, Prepares to Cut More Flights Sri Lanka Bets on Visa Fee Waiver for 40 Nations to Hit 3 Million Tourists Connect with Skift LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SkiftNews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Die Ausstellung „Assembling Grounds. Praktiken der Koexistenz“ haben Künstler in Indien und Sri Lanka entwickelt, nachdem die die Karlsruher Reiseausstellung „Critical Zones“ vom Zentrum für Kunst und Medien dort gezeigt worden war. Auf Basis dieser Ausstellung haben sie Werke zu Problemen ihrer Heimat entwickelt, die jetzt in Karlsruhe zu sehen sind.

Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happiness is undoubtedly the most desirable state of being we all strive to achieve. Thus, every human being is continuously engaged in one experiment after the other in their own ways to experience new ways to attain fulfilling happiness and increase its intensity for a longer-lasting effect. Therefore, one of life's most rewarding endeavours has to be to spend time discovering, exploring, and studying what the Buddha – the foremost authority on the mind, expounded on this topic. Join us on this series as we make a somewhat unorthodox exploration into the ‘Philosophy of Happiness'.This talk is a part of the series "Buddha's Guide to Happiness"To arrange appointments, please call Mr. Harsha: +94 773 336 274 or email us at DhammaQuestions@jethavanarama.orgMay all beings in all worlds attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana!--Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jethavanarama_engVisit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jethavanarama.eng Visit the web: https://www.jethavanarama.orgJethavanarama Buddhist Monastery, Ingiriya, Sri Lanka.

In this thoughtful episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Meena Satishkumar speaks with Mahimi Fernando, Engineering Team Lead at Xero, whose career journey from Sri Lanka to New Zealand is shaped by courage, curiosity, and continuous growth.Mahimi shares how she uses structured reflection techniques like journaling and mindfulness to navigate challenges, overcome self-doubt, and support others. From her first failure in automation testing to building high-performing teams and studying psychology, Mahimi offers a deeply human approach to leadership—anchored in purpose and empathy.This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to lead with clarity, trust themselves more, and build inclusive, thoughtful teams in tech.#MindfulLeadership #WomenInTech #TechBeyondGender #SelfAwareness #ResilientLeadership #GrowthMindset #DiversityInTech #LeadershipWithPurpose #PsychologyInTech #ImposterSyndrome #InclusiveTech #ReflectivePractice #JournalingForGrowth

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The sweetest soul you know runs a charity in Sri Lanka, but his mother's mafia debts put his family in mortal danger. Can you help? It's Feedback Friday!And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1187On This Week's Feedback Friday:Passengers, please buckle up for the next episode of Where in the World Is Gabriel Mizrahi?Your best friend in Sri Lanka — charitable CEO, pillar of the community — is being stalked by dangerous criminals because his mother borrowed money from the wrong people and can't pay it back. Now you're watching from afar as threatening calls and disturbing photos shatter his peaceful life. Can friendship cross oceans to save a life?Your college buddy has a PhD in medicine and a horse farm, but somehow can't cough up the $7,000 he borrowed for his son's 'emergency' tuition. Between bounced checks and elaborate excuses, you're discovering that friendship and money mix like oil and water. How far does loyalty stretch?Your 16-year-old daughter escaped abuse and found stability in your home, but the custody papers still live in legal limbo. With graduation approaching, you're torn between protecting her healing and securing her future. Is disturbing peace worth the protection she deserves?Recommendation of the Week: What Matters Most: Living a More Considered Life by James HollisYou're 40-something and madly in love with a man 20 years your senior, but he's still sharing a roof with his estranged wife while your family whispers about daddy issues. Between age-gap stigma and messy living situations, can love conquer family judgment?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi and Instagram @gabrielmizrahi.And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: DeleteMe: 20% off: joindeleteme.com/jordan, code JORDANFay Nutrition: See a registered dietitian for as little as $0: faynutrition.com/jordanCookUnity: 50% off first week: cookunity.com/jordan, code JORDANCaldera Lab: 20% off: calderalab.com/jordan, code JORDANLand Rover Defender: landroverusa.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I Lofoten traff vi Ramesh Nagarajah som driver eget transportfirma. Ramesh flyktet fra krigen i Sri Lanka og kom til Norge som 16-åring.Se filmer og hør podcast på vår webside : www.livetpaveien.noFølg oss på FacebookLivet på veien er laget av Go to eleven AS på oppdrag fra Volvo Trucks Norge

Welcome to The Void, music for lonely places and distant spaces. For July 2025, fellow PHUK resident Doogie Mustard guides us through the great beyond. Enjoy the show.Tracklist:1. Doogie Mustard - The Void Intro 2. Gowzer - Disco Biscuit (Original Mix) [Plastic Fantastic] 3. Gonzalo Cotroneo - Percept (Original Mix) [Spiritual Enhancer] 4. Juan Ram - Breathing (Original Mix) [Droid9] 5. Grav (RU) - Cosmos (Extended Dub Mix) [SkyTop] 6. M.O.S. - Nanda (Dilby Remix) [Mango Alley] 7. Redspace, ZERO CONTACT - One More Time (BERDU Remix) [La Foresta Recordings] 8. PASINDU - Magical Of Drums (Kyotto Remix) [Droid9] 9. Federico Monachesi - Liguria (Agustin Pietrocola Remix) [Progressive House Argentina] 10. Unusual Soul, Redspace - Shadows Of Consciousness (Original Mix) [Proportion] 11. Tomas Briski - Detach (Ric Niels Remix) [Mango Alley] 12. EANP - Medusa (Original Mix) [Plattenbank] 13. Paul Diep - Echo Garden (Original Mix) [NAM Recordings] 14. Cloaked - Orbifold (Original Mix) [Higher States] 15. CAMILA (AR) - Royal Road (Original Mix) [Natura Viva Black]

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.In a dramatic escalation of a long-running border dispute, Thailand and Cambodia launched attacks using air strikes, rockets, and artillery. 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, 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

Føles det ut som alle andre har kjæreste eller en fast gjeng å reise med?Instagram er full av jentegjenger på Ibiza og kjæresteturer til Bali – mens du sitter hjemme og venter på noen å dra med?I denne episoden møter Marie reiseleder Ingrid (35) fra Carpe Diem, et norsk reisebyrå som lager eventyrreiser for folk som reiser alene – men som vil oppleve verden sammen med andre.Er det mulig å finne fellesskap og ekte ferieglede uten kjæreste eller stor vennegjeng? Marie og Ingrid snakker om frihet, forventninger og det å tørre å reise solo – og hvorfor akkurat disse turene ofte ender med nye vennskap, nye perspektiver og minner for livet. Carpe Diem tilbyr over 160 turer i året – fra Maldivene og Sri Lanka til Italia, Madagaskar og Sør-Amerika. Her er det fokus på opplevelser, kultur og sosialt fellesskap – ikke dating! Du trenger ikke å være singel for å bli med – men du må melde deg på alene. Og kanskje er det nettopp det som gjør reisen så spesiell! Episoden er et betalt samarbeid med Carpe Diem og inneholder produktplassering Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ayya Karunika explains how to cultivate Satisampajanna and also discuss what gives rise to ignorance. Explains about wise attention (Yonisomanasikara). Talk given on 26 September 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

Welcome to Stupid Hearts Club. The Entertainment Community for everyone with a creative, open, loving, romantic and gloriously stupid heart!-------------------Hey there my Stupid Hearted angels.Here is another installment of my very weird summer of house-sitting, slumming it in Linda and crossing my fingers for my house to get sold. This episode was recorded while I was on a flat-sit in London, and I write these notes, having been in the van for another week after that stint ended, sitting in yet another friends home while they are in Sri-Lanka. it's a nice gaff this. Each time it is the kitchen and khazi that I am most grateful for.But this family are lols and its just as cool here when they are home.This episode sees me getting a bit wistful about internet chest-beating and online arguing, as well as just shitting on about the van and my techniques for getting through the rough times. I hope it is of some use to someone. We need to stick together kids.Anyway- Enjoyyyyyy and btw next ep is with none other than Mr Alistair Griggs and is pretty fricking funny in my opinion....Stupid Hearts Club Forever Baby-------------------If you enjoy what I do and would like to help support all the time and effort I lovingly put into the world of Stupid Hearts Club, which now includes, podcasts, live music events, music collabs and more, then please consider becoming a paid subcriber to my Patreon! You will have immediate access to a well stocked treasure trove of really cool extra podcast bits, and you will be first to know about stuff like merch, news, and forthcoming plans to create an actual membership club, that means you will be able get into all SHC music nights and events for FREE. Every paid sub really helps me keep going, even if it's just to try it out for a month! And all for around £5! BargzEither way. I'm still super happy you are here at all so thank you so much for listening!Oh and if you want to see me on an almost daily basis titting about come and follow stupid hearts club on Instagram, Don't be shy, come and say helloNico xx-------------------Production support from Drew ToynbeeCopyright 2025 Nico Tatarowicz

Joining me in this podcast episode are the phenomenal Mary Young, founder of Young Living Essential Oils, and the brilliant Gaya Samarasingha, who played a pivotal role in launching the fresh and vibrant new Direct Selling brand, Wyld Notes. These two inspiring women have come together to shake things up in a big way—and they’re doing it with style, passion, and purpose. They’ve seen the challenges our industry faces—shifting times, struggling companies, the rise of affiliate marketing—and instead of sitting back, they chose to act. And get this: from concept to launch, they had Wyld Notes up and running in under six months. Talk about go-getters! So grab a pen and notebook—there are so many golden nuggets in this one—and get ready to be uplifted, empowered, and maybe even a little awestruck. Let’s dive into the story of two women on a mission to elevate Direct Selling to a whole new level. Enjoy the episode! We’ll be talking about: ➡ [0:00] Introduction➡ [3:13] What Mary and Gaya learned about each other since launching Wyld Notes➡ [6:41] What is Wyld Notes? ➡ [9:57] Make use of what is working and add new➡ [13:00] Being certain about the directions the company is going ➡ [16:40] A lot of repetition ➡ [21:24] Making the right shift for Young Living➡ [24:50] It was a process ➡ [31:08] Short timeline ➡ [33:57] Hitting a roadblock ➡ [36:24] Mary’s and Gaya’s favourite fragrance ➡ [37:12] What’s next with Wyld Notes? ➡ [38:36] Wyld Notes impact globally ➡ [45:55] Mary’s and Gaya’s advice for those trying to get started with the industry ➡ [49:28] Mary’s and Gaya’s recommended book➡ [51:07] Mary’s and Gaya’s dream superpower➡ [52:30] Mary’s and Gaya’s quote➡ [53:58] Mary’s and Gaya’s Advice to their past selves ➡ [57:51] Check out Wyld Notes website and coupon code➡ [59:48] Final thoughts Resources Discount on first Wyld Notes order: 15% off Coupon: AUXANO15 Recommended Book: ➡ The One Gift by Gary Young:https://bit.ly/4nuAnX8 ➡ The Lean StartUp by Eric Ries: https://bit.ly/3I9M45i Quotes: ➡ “Have thick skin and short memory” by Gary Young ➡ “It’s never eaten as hot as it’s cooked” by Gary Young Previous Podcast Episode: Mary Young https://youtu.be/6P5IcyO_Iuw Previous Podcast Episode: Gaya Samarasingha: https://youtu.be/6ew2kxBEVY8 About our guests: Since Young Living’s inception, Mary Young has combined her expansive knowledge and experience in the direct-selling industry and her incredible business acumen with her hands-on approach to help Young Living grow—and remain—the world’s leader in essential oils. She first discovered the direct-selling industry in 1985. Within two years, she had built a successful multimillion-dollar organization. Gaya Samarasingha was born and raised in Sri Lanka, Gaya came to the United States in 2004 with two suite-cases, love of her life, and full of dreams. She is a mom, a wife, an immigrant, and an entrepreneur who is passionate not only about clean skincare that addresses the needs of women; but also empowering women in business. After nearly a decade of experience in the Direct Selling Industry working for mature billion-dollar companies to newer companies that are going through a hyper-growth stage, Gaya left an executive position to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams. Connect with Wyld Notes: ➡ Wyld Note’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wyld.notes/ ➡ Wyld Note’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyld.notes/ ➡ Wyld Note’s Website: https://wyldnotes.com/ Connect with Young Living: ➡ Young Living’s website: ​https://www.youngliving.com/ ➡ Young Living’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungLiving/ ➡ Young Living’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/young-living-essential-oils/posts/?feedView=all ➡ Young Living’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngliving/?hl=en Connect with Gaya Samarasingha: ➡ Kalaia IG - https://www.instagram.com/kalaiaproducts ➡ Kalaia FB - https://www.facebook.com/kalaiaproducts ➡ Kalaia Website - https://kalaiaproducts.com Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator: ➡ Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ ➡ Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectSellingAccelerator ➡ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Email us at communnity_manager@auxano.global If you have any podcast suggestions or things you’d like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Are you ready to join the Auxano Family to get live weekly training, support and the latest proven posting strategies to get leads and sales right now - find out more here https://go.auxano.global/welcomeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Nazionale italiana di cricket si è qualificata per la prima volta per un campionato del mondo e parteciperà alla competizione del 2026 in India e Sri Lanka a febbraio e marzo.

Pia Mailhot-Leichter is a creative partner, best selling author, certified coach, and founder. 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 help people create their wild ventures. Pia Mailhot-Leichter Vroom Vroom Veer Summary Finding Joy in Creative Work Jeffery and Pia discussed Pia's work as a fractional creative director and creative coach in Copenhagen, where she collaborates with "unconventional dreamers" to bring their visions to life. Pia emphasized the importance of finding joy and purpose in one's work, citing the finite nature of life and the opportunity to create each day anew. They agreed on the value of maintaining optimism and finding joy in life's journey, with Jeffery referencing Jack Cornfield's perspective on the duty to be joyful. Pia's International Career Journey Pia shared her background, including growing up in New York City and her extensive travel experiences across various countries. She discussed her education, including studying English at Hunter College and pursuing a master's in international relations at NYU. Pia described her career path, which included working as a journalist in Sri Lanka and later doing communications work for the UNDP and an NGO called Plan International. Overcoming Adversity for Academic Success Pia shared her personal journey, including being kicked out of her house at 17 and struggling financially while attending college. Despite these challenges, she worked hard to achieve academic success, earning multiple cum laude degrees. After completing her master's, Pia took a contract role at the United Nations Development Program in New York City, though the salary was not sufficient to cover her living expenses. Cross-Cultural Work Experiences Discussed Jeffery and Pia discussed their experiences working in Bahrain and Qatar. Pia shared her disappointment at having to sell ad space for an economic documentary in Bahrain instead of pursuing her original goal of making a positive impact through transitional justice work. She realized later that the experience taught her valuable skills in sales and confidence in pitching to high-level executives. Jeffery, who served in the military, noted that frequent relocations and job changes helped him develop problem-solving skills, an attribute that was appreciated by his bosses. Embracing Change and Personal Growth Pia and Jeffery discussed the challenges and opportunities that come with change and new experiences. Pia shared her experience of choosing to stay in Copenhagen after a divorce, rather than moving to Paris, after her therapist encouraged her to consider developing a deeper relationship with herself in that place. They explored how moving can sometimes be a way to avoid dealing with personal issues, comparing it to the temporary nature of military assignments. The conversation concluded with Pia emphasizing the importance of making conscious choices about moving, rather than acting on impulse, as a way to gain empowerment and freedom. Life Changes and Lifestyle Reimagining Jeffery shared his experience of moving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas after 13 years, driven by a desire for change and the appeal of lower living costs. Pia discussed her own considerations for reimagining her life, particularly given her family commitments, and explored the possibility of designing a lifestyle that balances current and future desires. They both reflected on the importance of making conscious choices and the uncertainty of knowing where they might eventually settle, with Jeffery mentioning the potential of using his Vegas home as a base while exploring other locations temporarily. Japan Experiences and Climate Adaptations

Former Sri Lanka team analyst Prad Navaratnam joins Mark and Dominic Machado to discuss how Sri Lanka lost a T20 series to Bangladesh and how Sri Lanka should be preparing for next years T20 World Cup Subscribe to the Murali End Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Val7H91JJhzfMEctCp1PRead our Substack: https://muraliend.substack.com/p/who-doesnt-love-patis

Dr Leandra Brady-Walker, the Institute's resident Medical Intuitive, and I discuss the evolving role of intuitive teachers and healers in an age of AI. Leandra shares her journey from a successful chiropractic practice to becoming a medical intuitive in Portugal, and the importance of lived experience and deep knowledge. We explore the potential of AI in diagnosis, noting its limitations and benefits in treating the person. We are delving into the concepts of genius, originality, finding our unique voice and energetic signature, and how easily we can lose these qualities when we hand over our work to AI. But, it's not all bad news for AI. The accuracy of AI as a diagnostic tool far exceeds what humans can achieve alone. But diagnosis is just the beginning. If you're a healer, therapist, spiritual teacher or practitioner or body worker interested in the role of AI in your service, you don't want to miss this rich conversation.In this episode, we discuss:The need for authentic, lineage-based teaching and healingThe radical role of healers as teachersThe importance of teachers being willing to evolve, challenge students, and embrace the discomfort of growth rather than adhering to the falsehood of 'perfection'About LeandraI was born in Sri Lanka, raised in Australia and currently live in Portugal. I am trying really hard to learn Portuguese, but after 1 year I can only order at the shops and cafes. My heritage is Tamil and Portuguese. My grandmother was an Ayurvedic healer but practised as a nurse. Just like her, I pursued a career in Chiropractic as a "legitimate" healer. I love to sing and have won awards for my voice, so if you work with me, I can guarantee you will hear me sing in the form of chanting matra.  I have practised in Dublin, Darwin, Ballarat and Tavira. I have won a business award, written 3 books (you can download my ebook here), started multiple businesses, including a paleo birthday cake business and a chiropractic marketing agency, moved countries (twice) and states (three times) and mothered 2 amazing girls. And after all that...I've ended up here.Connect with Leandra:www.leandrabradywalker.comwww.lumosenergybody.comlinkedin.com/in/leandra-brady-walker-67757b24instagram.com/dr_leandrabwFind out more about our Acarya Program here:http://instituteforintuitiveintelligence.com/certified-intuition-teacher

TEMPORADA 31 DE LA LUZ DEL MISTERIO SPECIAL SUMMER MYSTERY Vive el Misterio... Pasa, ponte cómodo y disfruta... FROM LONDON: Casos reales de niños que dicen reencarnarses. Estudiados por el psiquiatra Ian Stevenson, es un bioquímico, doctor en medicina y profesor universitario de psiquiatría canadiense. A finales de la década de los 50 pasó revista a "casos que sugieren la reencarnación", y quedó impresionado por ciertas similitudes entre los informes publicados, en particular que una proporción significativa de sujetos de menos de 10 años de edad aparentemente recordaban sus vidas pasadas. Comenzó a recopilar e investigar casos de niños que parecían recordar sus vidas pasadas, sin utilizar la hipnosis. Después de publicar un artículo sobre la reencarnación en 1960, Stevenson fue invitado a viajar a la India y a Sri Lanka por la Fundación de Parapsicología Eileen J. Garrett. El viaje le convenció de que los casos de niños eran abundantes e impresionantes. Un Live de La Luz del Misterio con el hipnoterapeuta más importante de habla hispana nos descubre la realidad y la posibilidades del mundo de la reencarnación con documentos inéditos y en exclusiva del Dr. Fernando Jiménez del Oso, Mario Conde, Elena García, Julio César Iglesias... Un viaje apasionante hacia la historia de ser humano que puedes conocer a través de La Luz del Misterio en London Radio World y sus plataformas. ——————————————————— Síguenos a través de: edenex.es ZTR Radio.online London Radio World En Ivoox Itunes Spotify Amazon YouTube Si deseas apoyarnos: https://www.ivoox.com/ajx-apoyar_i1_support_29070_1.html Más información: laluzdelmisterioradio.blogspot.com laluzdelmisterio@gmail.com

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In this episode of WanderCast we unpack our soul-stirring FAM to Sri Lanka and the Maldives and share how Cuurate and Uga created the most immersive experience rooted in sustainability, wellness and authenticity. The adventure continues as we discuss our time at one of the most exclusive destinations in the world, Velaa Private Island - this is a pristine hideaway where barefoot luxury meets total relaxation. This is a deep dive into our FAM that was both inspiring and transformative.

Ayya Karunika explains what Satisampajanna or Mindfulness and clear comprehension and and how to apply it in daily life as well as in meditation practice. Talk given on 5 September 2024. Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years 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

In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, host Max Trujillo visits Aromaa, a new Sri Lankan restaurant in Raleigh. Max speaks with the owner Sherwin, his daughters Stephanie and Jennifer, and Chef Kalpa about the culinary delights of Sri Lankan cuisine. They discuss the restaurant's origins, the distinctive flavors and spices used in Sri Lankan cooking, and the differences between Sri Lankan and South Indian food. The conversation also covers Aromaa's unique blend of traditional Sri Lankan dishes and fusion items like curry pizzas, as well as their plans to introduce a full bar. The episode gives listeners an inside look at the restaurant's operations and showcases the passion and dedication of the Aromaa team. It concludes with a tasting session and a promise of more exciting culinary offerings to come. The NC F&B Podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Max Trujillo of @Trujillo.Media For inquiries about being a guest, or to sponsor the show, email max@ncfbpodcast.com

In this episode of ClockingOut, we sit down with Eranga D. an engineer by day and comic book artist by night to explore how he balances a full-time career with his passion for storytelling and art.We dive into:*His journey from Sri Lanka to Alabama*How the pandemic rekindled his love for drawing*Breaking into the industry with covers for Dark Horse, Scout, and Dynamite*The birth of his creator-owned comic, Aeternal*Navigating marriage, burnout, and creative deadlines*Lessons on discipline, integrity, and why “clocking out” doesn't always mean quittingThis episode is a masterclass in time management, purpose, and building a dream from scratch—even after 40.

Today we'll be talking about an outrageous incident involving a foreign resident burying a dog a live, a disabled tourist robbed by a trio in a Pattaya hotel room, and a little later a topless Thai trans woman busted for a beach stunt in Sri Lanka.

In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Keilian Knudsen and Prags Mugunthan, co-founders of Pangea.ai. Keilian and Prags explored their journey from university roommates in Scotland to building a global tech talent platform. Keilian described how growing up in Switzerland with an American mother and Norwegian father gave him a multicultural view of the world and a drive to create something of his own. Prags shared how moving from Sri Lanka to Norway at a young age gave him access to education and opportunity, which shaped his path toward entrepreneurship. Their first ventures included a sandblasting startup and a digital memory bank, both of which failed but pushed them to solve the problem they encountered firsthand—how hard it was to find and hire reliable software developers.That problem led to the birth of Digital Knights, a service-based business that eventually became Pangea. Keilian and Prags candidly shared about the tough early days, including running out of money, borrowing from friends and family, and nearly walking away from it all. What kept them going was their shared vision and complementary strengths. They also emphasized the importance of building repeatable systems and processes, especially after realizing that excessive hustle without structure could limit their growth.Discover how missed hires, borrowed savings, and unwavering conviction led Keilian and Prags to build Pangea in this episode of The First Customer!Guest Info:Pangea.aihttps://www.pangea.aiKeilian Knudsen's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/keilian/Prags Mugunthan's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pragsm/Connect with Jay on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/The First Customer Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcastThe First Customer podcast websitehttps://www.firstcustomerpodcast.comFollow The First Customer on LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

Mark & Dominic Machado are joined by Madushka Balasuirya to discuss Sri Lanka's T20 Series loss to Bangladesh. They discuss how the team lost the third match and where this leaves Sri Lanka on the road to the World Cup Subscribe to the Murali End Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Val7H91JJhzfMEctCp1PRead our Substack: https://muraliend.substack.com/p/who-doesnt-love-patis

"Unveiling Entrepreneurial Identities: Perspectives from Women Entrepreneurs in the Global South" by Manesha Peiris explores the lived experiences of 44 women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka (https://doi.org/10.1344/jesb.43208). The study examines their views on entrepreneurship and their strategies for belonging to business communities through an intersectional lens that considers gender, race-ethnicity, social class, and lifecycle stage. This article is part of a Special Issue on women as economic actors in the Journal of Evolutionary Studies in Business, edited by Beatriz Rodríguez-Satizabal, Laura Milanes-Reyes, and Paula de la Cruz-Fernández  (Vol. 10 No. 1, 2025). The issue is available at https://revistes.ub.edu/index.php/JESB/issue/view/3089. Pathiranage Padmali Manesha Peiris is a Senior Lecturer in Reflective Practice and Project Management at Queen Mary University of London. Her research interests focus on gender and entrepreneurship. Her work in this area explores women's entrepreneurial identities, structural barriers in the Global South, and feminist perspectives on business practices. Hosted by Laura Milanés-Reyes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

After a brief review of Grok becoming 'MechaHitler', we chat about the hysterical meltdown that ensued upon Zohran Mamdani's victory in the Democratic primaries to become candidate for Mayor of New York.  Jack brings his researches into the New York Times smear story and the fascist eugenicist blogger Jordan Lasker (AKA Cremieux) who gave the Times the leaked info.  Daniel brings clips of Megyn Kelly's unhinged Islamophobic response to Mamdani on her podcast, including a conversation with Charlie Kirk in which racism wars for inanity for supremacy. Content warnings. Episode Notes: NBC News, Asked to condemn the phrase ‘globalize the intifada,' Mamdani says mayors shouldn't ‘police speech' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggV2SeiGrVw Zohran Mamdani told director mom Mira Nair to pass on Harry Potter movie https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/films/news/zohran-mamdani-mira-nair-harry-potter-namesake-b2778144.html "'She explained that she was just a month away from filming The Namesake when Warner Bros. reached out to her. Nair said she felt compelled to attend the meetings with the studio because her son had learned to read through J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books. However, she didn't want to give up on working on her own film, so she asked her then-14-year-old son what to do. “He said to me, ‘Mamma, many good directors can make Harry Potter, but only you can make The Namesake,'” Nair recalled. “And it was such a liberating and clarifying statement, and it kind of is about how I lived my life. Like, what can I do that is so specific that you cannot do? How to make my distinctiveness my calling card.'" The Times of India, Why MAGA Is Losing Its Mind Over Zohran Mamdami Eating Rice With His Hands https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/why-maga-is-losing-its-mind-over-zohran-mamdani-eating-rice-with-his-hand/articleshow/122209140.cms "First, let's get one thing straight: eating with your hands isn't dirty, weird, or backward. It's normal. In India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, parts of the Middle East, and even in some parts of Europe, using your hands to eat is a sign of connection—to the food, to your senses, to tradition.  But in the video of Mamdani eating with his fingers, Gill and his supporters saw something else. They didn't see heritage. They saw a threat. Because in their worldview, anything outside the “white, Western” norm becomes fair game for mockery or suspicion. It wasn't about rice. It was about power." Megyn Kelly Episode 1098: Tacky Celeb-Filled Bezos-Sanchez Wedding, and Zohran Mamdani's Fake Origin Story, with Walter Kirn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hj1yAA3Dqo&pp=ygUbbWVneW4ga2VsbHkgdGFja3kgYW5kIGdyb3Nz Tweet from The Charilie Kirk Show on the value of eating with utensils. https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1940114312124862947 Megyn Kelly (From Episode 1095): What It Means That Radical Socialist Muslim Zohran Mamdani WINS NYC Mayoral Primary, w/ Charlie Kirk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c09GVJu_Xn0&pp=ygUbY2hhcmxpZSBraXJrIHpvaHJhbiBtYW1kYW5p The Times of India, Why MAGA Is Losing Its Mind Over Zohran Mamdami Eating Rice With His Hands https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/why-maga-is-losing-its-mind-over-zohran-mamdani-eating-rice-with-his-hand/articleshow/122209140.cms "First, let's get one thing straight: eating with your hands isn't dirty, weird, or backward. It's normal. In India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, parts of the Middle East, and even in some parts of Europe, using your hands to eat is a sign of connection—to the food, to your senses, to tradition.  But in the video of Mamdani eating with his fingers, Gill and his supporters saw something else. They didn't see heritage. They saw a threat. Because in their worldview, anything outside the “white, Western” norm becomes fair game for mockery or suspicion. It wasn't about rice. It was about power." Mediaite, ‘Take it Down': Fox News Host Scolds Charlie Kirk Over ‘Gross and Islamophobic' Post "'Tarlov shot back, “I'm not afraid to say that I don't think Mamdani's vision for the city is a good one and I think a lot of his policies are crazy – NYC is the home of capitalism, not socialism. I want more police funding, not to defund. BDS is repellent. We can't freeze rent, making everything free. But none of that has to do with him being Muslim.'" The Lauren Southern interview we reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNxG4EYF_-0 Vance follows Lasker https://talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things-stand/jd-vances-neofascist-reading-list Capitolhunters thread on the Lasker academic paper scandal https://bsky.app/profile/capitolhunters.bsky.social/post/3lt4cc5tmpk2n https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jun/16/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-eugenics-scientific-racism https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/03/natal-conference-austin-texas-eugenics https://attentiontotheunseen.com/2025/07/03/nyt-grants-anonymity-to-a-eugenicist-in-order-to-smear-mamdani/ https://countylocalnews.com/2025/07/04/ny-times-shocking-deal-with-far-right-eugenicist-exposed-new-york-times-controversy-far-right-activism-exposure-eugenics-and-identity-politics/ https://www.cjr.org/news/times-mamdani-college-application-race-article-hack.php https://www.commondreams.org/news/zohran-mamdani-new-york-times https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/new-york-times-grants-race-science-enthusiast-anonymity-in-mamdani-hit-piece/ https://bsky.app/profile/petersterne.com/post/3ltdkev7t2s24 https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:kjjhbsc3pp3vkqjsivk6z2yd/post/3ltep4kvwfc2h https://hellgatenyc.com/nyt-race-science-zohran-mamdani/ https://donmoynihan.substack.com/p/whos-afraid-of-zohran-mamdani The ADL identify “every damn/single time” as antisemitic trope https://www.adl.org/resources/article/coded-hate-extremists-weaponize-seemingly-innocuous-content-promote-bigotry https://jwmason.org/slackwire/can-zohran-do-it/ Lasker on Hanania's podcast https://www.cspicenter.com/p/35-baby-brainwaves-and-broken-science-740 Show Notes: Please consider donating to help us make the show and stay ad-free and independent.  Patrons get exclusive access to at least one full extra episode a month plus all backer-only back-episodes. 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Mark and Dominic Machado react to a shocking defeat for Sri Lanka to Bangladesh in Dambulla. They discuss the problems with the XI and who should be batting in the middle overs for SL.Subscribe to the Murali End Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Val7H91JJhzfMEctCp1PRead our Substack: https://muraliend.substack.com/p/who-doesnt-love-patis

A preliminary report into the Air India crash last month has found that fuel supplies to the engines were cut shortly after take-off causing them to lose thrust. The report also found no mechanical issues with the plane or its engines, bringing renewed focus on to the actions of the two pilots, as two fuel switches on the plane appear to have been switched off manually.Presenter, Victoria Craig, speaks to the BBC's India business correspondent, Archana Shukla, to get the latest.Also on the programme: President Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump visited central Texas today to survey where flash floods killed 120 people last weekend. How might disasters like this be avoided in the future?Joining Victoria to discuss business stories from around the world are Andy Uhler, Energy Journalism Fellow at University of Texas at Austin and Amita Arudpragasam, writer and policy analyst based in Sri Lanka.

Meet Rachel Bean – Vet Nurse, Educator & Global Canine Welfare AdvocateIn this episode, we welcome Rachel Bean, a highly experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse, canine first aid trainer, and passionate animal welfare advocate. Rachel joins the Animalweb expert panel and shares her incredible journey, from her early days at the Dogs Trust to working across the globe with street dogs and wildlife detection teams.We talk about:How she helps owners choose the right dog and avoid common behavioural issuesThe importance of proper canine first aid training – and why regulation is urgently neededHer international work in places like Thailand, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and the OrkneysHer latest project working with anti-poaching sniffer dogs in ZimbabweHer growing passion for wildlife photographyHer mission to improve animal welfare standards on film and TV sets in the UKWhether you're a dog owner, pet professional, or just animal curious, this episode is full of useful advice, real stories, and inspiration.----To find out more about becoming a member >>> AskAnimalweb.comNot a Member? Join for as little as £6 a month or £8 on a month-by-month basis to access all the test results and have a say in what we test and investigate next. For this, you also get access to all past and future webinars, videos, podcasts, and articles, the opportunity to take part in testing and research and SOOOO much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No more pretending. Brazil and Sri Lanka get their tariff letters, but the US had a trade surplus with Brazil. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

This is Part 3 of Sunday morning sutta class on Karaniyametta sutta (sutta on loving kindness). It is an in depth discussion and this session explains how to be a gentle and kind person. Explains Mudu quality. Please find the entire series for this talk on bswa.org here. Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on the 01 September 2024.  Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. She has been in monastic life for over 14 years 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 from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Kusal Mendis was sensational and the XI had some surprises but the Sri Lanka T20 is up and rolling after it's 7 month slumber. Mark and Dominic Machado dissect it all with your questions and comments sprinkled in.Join the Murali End Whatsapp Channel:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Val7H91JJhzfMEctCp1P

Today on America in the Morning Texas Tragedy's Death Toll Rises The death toll has risen to 120 in last weekend's catastrophic flooding in Texas.  Correspondent Clayton Neville says recovery will continue into another day as the number of people reported missing has topped 150.    Flash Flooding In New Mexico In neighboring New Mexico, a different storm sent historic flash flooding through a mountain village, the waters strong enough to carry a house down the stream that became a raging torrent.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports so far three people have been killed.   Doctor's Silence President Biden's former doctor appeared on Capitol Hill looking into the former president's competency, but refused to answer questions from a House panel.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Municipal Worker's Strike Ends The strike that had trash piling up as much as 10 feet high on the streets of Philadelphia is over.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports – audio courtesy of WPVI-TV-6ABC Philadelphia.   Arms Shipments Continue Again On the same day Kyiv was hit by a massive Russian drone and missile attack, there are reports that the U.S. again is sending weapons to Ukraine.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    Baseball's Robots Normally, it's up to the umpires at a baseball game to call balls and strikes against a batter, but technology is showing that what we already knew – they're not always right.  Robot umpires are set to make their in-season debut on one of baseball's biggest stages – the Major League All-Star Game.  Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.      Under Investigation The Trump administration has put two repeated targets of President Donald Trump under a criminal probe, although details of what exactly they are being investigated for or how far the Justice Department intends on taking the probes are unclear.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports on the investigations of the former leaders of the CIA and the FBI.   West African Leaders To The White House President Trump has promised West African leaders who came to the White House a pivot to trade as the region is dealing with sweeping US aid cuts.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   SCOTUS Florida Ruling The Supreme Court has rejected Florida's emergency bid to let it enforce a controversial immigration law that would ban illegal immigrants from entering the state, leaving in place a lower court's pause on enforcing the measure.    Trump Sues California The Trump administration is suing California over the Golden State's transgender athletes' policies.  Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.   Latest On Tariffs President Trump sent out letters to seven more nations dictating new US tariff rates unless deals are made, including to the Philippines and Sri Lanka.  As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, this comes as the president is targeting Brazil with steep tariffs, citing what he is calling a “witch hunt” trial against is former president and Donald Trump ally.    Finally  Dolls are definitely getting more realistic.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the rollout of Mattel's new Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes and outfitted with medical devices.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The beginning of 2025 saw significant cuts to US foreign aid, most notably with the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Since its establishment in 1961, USAID has implemented programs in global health, disaster relief, socioeconomic development, environmental protection, democratic governance and education. What are the implications of the sharp funding cuts and other changes to U.S. foreign aid efforts both for the countries that USAID worked in as well as the U.S.' strategic interests and leadership around the world? This program will feature several panelists with extensive expertise and experience working on development and humanitarian projects for USAID in countries around the world such as Haiti, Sri Lanka, Uganda and Kenya. The speakers will share their insights on the recent changes and cuts to U.S. foreign aid and perspectives on the future of foreign aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jess and Alex are joined by Kelsi Sullivan, one half of PointSisters on Instagram, who has mastered the art of solo travel using points and miles. Kelsi brings a unique perspective shaped by her international upbringing and her discovery of the financial independence community. Her journey from casual miles collector to strategic points optimizer shows how solo travelers can thrive in the points and miles world.   Throughout the conversation, Jess, Alex, and Kelsi explore how solo travelers can approach earning and redeeming points while traveling alone, safety considerations for solo female travelers, and specific strategies for maximizing value without a traditional "player two." Kelsi shares concrete examples from her adventures in Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka, and beyond, revealing how she stretches her points across multiple international trips each year.   You can find links to resources mentioned in this episode plus the transcript here: travelmomsquad.com/136   Ready to get started with NEARLY FREE travel? Click here for the exact offers we would sign up for this month: travelmomsquad.lpages.co/bestoffers/   The Travel Mom Squad is also on YouTube! You can watch this episode here: youtube.com/@travelmomsquad   Let us know what you want to hear on the podcast by sending us a DM on Instagram: instagram.com/travelmomsquad

Episode #362: Myanmar has recorded the world's worst casualties from landmines and explosive ordnance for the first time, with over 1,000 casualties in 2024 alone, 29% of whom are children. The inaugural episode in our “Navigating a Minefield” series kicks off with Bekim Shala, a humanitarian mine action expert whose journey in the field began in his native Kosovo, heavily contaminated by landmines during the breakup of Yugoslavia. Witnessing the human toll there, he recognized the importance of mine action. “By being exposed to people who have been injured really quickly, it became clear how important this work is,” Shala says. His work has since taken him to numerous conflict and post-conflict zones, including Eritrea, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, and Vietnam before arriving in Myanmar in 2016. As a coordinator for humanitarian mine action in the country, Shala led a team contributing to explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) and secured permissions for surveys through engagement with Naypyidaw, while pushing for permission to conduct de-mining. Shala believes that “had COVID-19 not struck and the coup not unfolded, [they] would have been clearing landmines in Myanmar by now.” However, the 2021 coup worsened the situation, with landmines now pervasive across all states and regions, moving increasingly into residential zones. This shift, coupled with indiscriminate mining by less experienced parties, has led to an increasing threat to civilians that could take decades to defuse. Most landmines are factory-produced by the Myanmar military, although improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are also made by some ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) and People's Defense Forces (PDFs). Systematic clearance is impossible given the conflict and lack of permissions. As Myanmar is not a signatory to the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, Shala's strategy focuses on engaging all parties to reduce landmine use, especially in civilian areas, looking ahead to a future where the country can be cleared of explosive ordnance. “Even small reductions, such as refraining from use in populated areas or encouraging basic record-keeping of where landmines are laid, can shave decades from the other end,” he says.

Dominic and Mark Machado react to Sri Lanka's series win against Bangladesh after winning the 3rd ODI. They discuss the batting, the bowling where Sri Lanka need to improve and how Sri Lanka's ODI team a couple of years out from the World Cup. Subscribe to the Murali End Substack: https://muraliend.substack.com/ Join the Murali End Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Val7H91JJhzfMEctCp1P

Shaun (@thebrownshaun) was nice enough to come on the pod and discuss his new movie "Ben and Suzanne: A Renunion in Four Parts" (SXSW), which is having its theatrical premier on 7/18 and 7/19 at The Roxy in NYC! We also discuss good-bad movies, action movies as inspo, the politics of "being brown" and mkaing films, and more! Def check out his movie, it's great!

Juliana Horatia Ewing (August 3, 1841 – May 13, 1885) was an English writer of children's stories. Her writings display a sympathetic insight into children's lives, an admiration for things military, and a strong religious faith.Known as Julie, she was the second of ten children of the Rev. Alfred Gatty, Vicar of Ecclesfield in Yorkshire, and Margaret Gatty, who was herself a children's author. Their children were educated mainly by their mother, but Julie was often the driving force behind their various activities: drama, botany and so on. Later she was responsible for setting up a village library in Ecclesfield, and helped out in the parish with her three sisters. Early stories of hers appeared in Charlotte Mary Yonge's magazine The Monthly Packet.On 1 June 1867, Julie married Major Alexander Ewing(1830–1895) of the Army Pay Corps. A musician, composer and translator, he was also a keen churchgoer and shared his wife's interest in literature. Within a week of their marriage, the Ewings left England for Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, where he had received a new posting. They remained there for two years, before returning to England in 1869 and spending eight years in the army town of Aldershot. Although her husband was sent overseas again, to Malta in 1879 and Sri Lanka in 1881, Ewing's poor health precluded her from accompanying him.On her husband's return in 1883, the Ewings moved to Trull, Somerset, and then in 1885 to Bath, in the hopes that the change of air would do her good. However, her health continued to decline. After two operations, she died in Bath on 13 May 1885. She was given a military funeral at Trull three days later.Julie's sister Horatia Katharine Frances Gatty (1846–1945) published a memorial of her life and works, which includes a publication history of her stories. A later selection includes some of Julie's letters and drawings about Canada. A biography of her by Gillian Avery appeared in 1961.-bio via Wikipedia This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

This week Henry Moeran, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma discuss the toll being a fast bowler takes on the body.We hear from former South Africa quick, Vernon Philander. He fears Jofra Archer doesn't have enough overs in his legs to play international test cricket yet. He also shares his thoughts on how India are managing Jasprit Bumrah's fitness after he was rested for the 2nd Test at Edgbaston.England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt tells Stumped her side's problems with spin must be addressed as they build to this Autumn's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.And we look at why Pakistan's men continue to struggle to find a permanent test Head Coach.

I promessi tagli all'immigrazione fanno preoccupare le famiglie in attesa di ricongiungimento, tra cui quella di un richiedente asilo dello Sri Lanka.

In 2021, a huge container ship, the X-Press Pearl caught fire and sank off the coast of Sri Lanka, releasing hazardous materials, toxic chemicals and more than 1000 tonnes of microplastic pellets into the sea. The UN called it an environmental catastrophe. Today, Sri Lanka is still counting the cost. Leana Hosea visits Sri Lanka to investigate the legacy of the disaster, and find out why, four years on, there's still a battle for compensation.This episode of The Documentary, comes to you from Assignment, investigations and journeys into the heart of global events.

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Romesh Ranganathan is a comedian and BAFTA-winning broadcaster who has been a fixture on British television screens for the past decade. In addition to his TV shows and stand-up tours he presents the Weakest Link on BBC One, Radio Two's Saturday morning show and another weekly Radio Two programme in which he shares his passion for hip hop music. Romesh was born in Crawley in West Sussex where he still lives. His parents came to the UK from Sri Lanka in 1975. His father Ranga was an accountant who spent time in prison for fraud during Romesh's teenage years. At that point Romesh and his brother were brought up by their mother Sivashanthini – known as Shanthi – who has appeared alongside Romesh on several of his television programmes.In 2001 Romesh became a maths teacher at the school where he'd previously been a pupil. A few years later he started taking part in open mic evenings where he developed his skills as a stand-up. In 2011 he quit his teaching job to pursue a career in comedy. He has spoken candidly about his own mental health and in 2023 he became a patron of the charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). Romesh lives in Crawley with his wife Leesa and their three sons.DISC ONE: Lose Yourself - Eminem DISC TWO: Let's Hear it for the Boy - Deniece Williams DISC THREE: The Power of Love - Huey Lewis & The News DISC FOUR: Through the Wire - Kanye West DISC FIVE: Broken Clocks - SZA DISC SIX: Back at One - Brian McKnight DISC SEVEN: I Wish - Stevie Wonder DISC EIGHT: Bring the Noise - Public Enemy BOOK CHOICE: Life of Pi by Yann Martel LUXURY ITEM: An unlimited supply of aubergine curry CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Back at One - Brian McKnight If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, including urgent support, a list of organisations that can help is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Paula McGinley