Podcasts about Taj Mahal

Calling into the Taj Mahal like digs of the WKXL NH Unscripted studio from a tour bus Colleen McCarthy, a cast member, and gives us the details about “A Celtic Christmas”.  From the promo material: "Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, “A Celtic Christmas”. “A Celtic Christmas” brings holiday cheer to Massachusetts this December, featuring a line-up of world Irish dance champions to share the spirit of “Nollaig Shona” (Happy Christmas). Combining jaw-dropping dance moves with high-energy Irish tunes, heartfelt ballads, and favorite carols, this high-octane show features stars from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance as well as other World Champions, plus live musicians, to transport audiences to Christmas in Ireland. A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland will make a tour stop in Boston from December 2-14."

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! En esta Tercera Hora de Días Extraños exploramos tres historias que desafían nuestra percepción de la realidad. Primero, la revolucionaria teoría de la científica sueca María Strome que propone que la conciencia no emerge del cerebro, sino que es el campo fundamental del universo del que todo lo demás nace, incluida la materia misma. Una hipótesis que podría cambiar para siempre nuestra comprensión de la vida, la muerte y lo que somos realmente. Después viajamos a la India del siglo XVII para conocer la historia real detrás del Taj Mahal: un amor tan intenso que costó mil millones de dólares actuales, catorce partos mortales y un emperador que acabó sus días mirando desde prisión el mausoleo de su amada. Y cerramos con las bandas moteras más salvajes de Japón: los Bosozoku, veteranos kamikaze reconvertidos en motoristas rebeldes que aterrorizaron las calles niponas y cuya estética brutal inspiró obras maestras como Akira. Tres relatos aparentemente dispares unidos por un hilo común: vivimos tiempos verdaderamente extraños. Consciencia Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Just two more episodes remain of Season 5, and what an incredible guest, indeed! This young lady is perhaps the most prolific violinist in the Blues genre today, but she sure doesn't limit herself to the Blues. Anne Harris joins host Jim Ervin to discuss her life in music, a recently completed tour with Taj Mahal and Keb Mo, and her privately crowdfunded NEW violin project, with African American female luthier, Amanda Ewing. Most notably, this is the first time two African American ladies have done business on this level....one being a luthier and one a violinist. It's a very cool story. And speaking of cool stories, if you have never seen her do one of her signature deep back bends while playing on stage, it's a sight to behold!There is much more to this episode, so enjoy and be sure to click that subscribe button if you have not done so already. THANK YOU!Website: https://anneharris.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.harris.official Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1GGd9iZTrs3TfZtUCNn2tMYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/anneharrismusicSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/anne-harris-music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anne.harris.music/_________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio NetworkWebsite: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation

Here is my music podcast Bluesland from December 4, 2025. I start the show out with Steve Croppers music, history and how important he was to soul, blues and rock n roll. Then a few of the songs he played, produced or wrote including Green Onions, Sitting on The Dock of the Bay, Soul Man and more. Also include is Taj Mahal, Joe Cocker, The J. Geils Band, Jimi Hendrix and more. Thank you for listening and supporting KMRE 88.3, Bluesland and all local bands. 

Chicago homeowners are getting absolutely demolished by property tax bills that have literally DOUBLED overnight - we're talking $9,600 jumping to $19,100 for modest homes that aren't exactly the Taj Mahal. Meanwhile, Mayor Brandon Johnson spent hundreds of millions on illegal immigrants while commercial downtown properties got massive tax breaks because nobody wants to rent office space in a city overrun by street crime and work-from-home policies. Now guess who's picking up the tab? The same working-class families on Chicago's South and West sides that Johnson claims to champion. These aren't million-dollar properties - we're talking about generational family homes getting hit with tax bills that would make Seattle homeowners choke. The assessor's office is banking on people not knowing how to fight back through the appeals process, because what are your options in a Democrat-run city that refuses to cut spending? Is anyone surprised they're shifting the burden from failed commercial districts to homeowners who can't just pack up and leave? Subscribe and let us know if you've had any luck appealing these insane tax hikes - because somebody needs to hold these politicians accountable for this financial assault on working families.

Sintonía: "Baslangic" - Pepi Momés1.- "Life Is A Movie", "Beta Fish" y "Stallion Running", extraídas del álbum "Surgery and Pleasure" (Loma Vista, 2025) de los estadounidenses Vundabar2.- "My Now" y "Count of Four", extraídas de "Electric War" (Easy Eye Sound, 2025) de los británicos Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto3.- "Gravy Train", extraída de "Medium Raw" (Easy Eye Sound, 2025) de Early James4.- "Room On The Porch" (feat. Ruby Amanfu) y "Better Than Ever" (feat. Wendy Moten), extraídas de "Room On The Porch" (Concord, 2025) de Taj Mahal & Keb ´Mo´5.- "Viva la Felicita", "Via con me" (feat. Mario Biondi) y "Quando, quando, quando" (feat. Giovanni Zarrella) extraídas de "Italia" (Ear Music, 2025) del trompetista germano Till BrönnerEscuchar audio

In this episode, host Neil Haley sits down with Teresa Knox, owner and curator of the iconic Church Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Knox shares the remarkable story of how she impulsively purchased the historic building nearly a decade ago, transforming what was once Leon Russell's private recording sanctuary into a thriving community hub. The 110-year-old former Methodist church, which Russell converted into a recording studio in 1972, has been meticulously restored over six and a half years. Today, it serves not only as a fully operational analog and digital recording facility but also as a music museum housing a 6,000-piece archive, an audio engineering school, and a major tourist destination that welcomes thousands of visitors annually.Knox discusses the studio's legendary past, when artists like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, J.J. Cale, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Wonder recorded within its walls during the 1970s. She explains how the studio continues to attract contemporary artists including Taj Mahal (who won a Grammy for an album recorded there), Kenny Loggins, Elle King, and Tedeschi Trucks Band. The conversation explores Tulsa's rich musical heritage, from Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys to its position as the epicenter of Route 66, and how the Church Studio's unique "vibe"—combining historic atmosphere with museum-quality vintage equipment—continues to inspire musicians. Knox also reveals her extensive research process for documenting the building's complete history in her book, having interviewed approximately 400 people to preserve stories that had never been formally recorded.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Moonlit Magic: A White Taj Mahal Tour in Agra Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-03-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: जब ठंडी हवाएं गंगा की धाराओं के साथ बह रहीं थीं, आगरा बर्फ से सफेद हो गया था।En: When the cold winds were flowing along the streams of the Ganga, Agra had turned as white as snow.Hi: यह एक असामान्य दृश्य था।En: It was an unusual sight.Hi: चाँदनी रात में ताजमहल को देखने का आनंद उठाने के लिए आगरा में 'मूनलाइट टूर' का आयोजन होता था।En: A Moonlight Tour was organized in Agra to enjoy the view of the Taj Mahal on moonlit nights.Hi: यह साल का सबसे प्रतीक्षित आयोजन था।En: It was the most awaited event of the year.Hi: अनन्या उस टूर की आयोजक थीं।En: Ananya was the organizer of the tour.Hi: वह इसे एक अद्वितीय अनुभव बनाना चाहती थीं।En: She wanted to make it a unique experience.Hi: लेकिन इस बार बर्फबारी ने सबकी चिंताएं बढ़ा दीं।En: But this time, the snowfall made everyone worried.Hi: लोग सोच रहे थे कि क्या टूर हो भी पाएगा या नहीं।En: People were wondering whether the tour would happen or not.Hi: लेकिन अनन्या ने हिम्मत नहीं हारी।En: However, Ananya did not lose hope.Hi: उसने अपने सहायक रोहित और नेहा के साथ मिलकर एक योजना बनाई।En: She made a plan along with her assistants, Rohit and Neha.Hi: अनन्या ने पहले रास्तों की जाँच की।En: Ananya first checked the routes.Hi: बर्फ के कारण कई रास्ते बंद हो गए थे।En: Many paths were blocked due to the snow.Hi: उसने स्थानीय प्रशासन से बातचीत की और टूर के लिए नए रास्तों को तैयार कराया।En: She coordinated with the local administration and arranged for new routes for the tour.Hi: उसने यह सुनिश्चित किया कि मेहमान सुरक्षित रहें।En: She ensured that the guests remained safe.Hi: उसने चारों ओर छोटे-छोटे कंदील लगवाए, ताकि ताजमहल की खूबसूरती रात के समय में और निखर सके।En: She had small lanterns placed all around so that the beauty of the Taj Mahal could shine even more at night.Hi: जैसे ही चाँद उगा, ताजमहल बर्फ की चादर में लिपटा एक सपने जैसा दिख रहा था।En: As the moon rose, the Taj Mahal, wrapped in a blanket of snow, looked like a dream.Hi: अनन्या ने निर्णय लिया कि टूर के बीच कुछ स्थानीय संगीत जोड़ दिया जाए।En: Ananya decided to add some local music to the tour.Hi: उसने स्थानीय संगीतकारों को बुलाया और खिड़कियों से आने वाली ठंडी हवा के बीच उनकी धुनें सुनाई देने लगीं।En: She invited local musicians, and their tunes began to be heard amidst the cold air coming through the windows.Hi: जब मेहमान पहुंचे, तो उन्होंने देखा कि अनन्या और उसके साथी मुस्कुराते हुए उनका स्वागत कर रहे हैं।En: When the guests arrived, they saw Ananya and her team welcoming them with smiles.Hi: ताजमहल की बर्फीली चमक, चाँद की रोशनी और संगीत, सब मिलकर जादू-सा लगा।En: The icy glow of the Taj Mahal, the moonlight, and the music all together seemed magical.Hi: टूर के अंत में, सभी मेहमान अनन्या की तारीफ कर रहे थे।En: At the end of the tour, all the guests were praising Ananya.Hi: बर्फ ने इस अनुभव को और भी अद्भुत बना दिया था।En: The snow had made this experience even more wonderful.Hi: अनन्या ने महसूस किया कि अप्रत्याशित चुनौतियाँ कभी-कभी अनुभव को और भी खास बना देती हैं।En: Ananya realized that sometimes unexpected challenges make an experience even more special.Hi: उसने जाना कि लचीलापन ही उसकी सफलता की कुंजी है।En: She learned that flexibility is the key to her success.Hi: इस अद्भुत अनुभव और प्रशंसा से अनन्या का दिल गर्व से भर गया।En: Filled with pride from this wonderful experience and praise, Ananya's heart swelled.Hi: यह 'मूनलाइट टूर' हमेशा के लिए यादों में बस गया।En: This Moonlight Tour became etched in memories forever. Vocabulary Words:streams: धाराओंunusual: असामान्यorganizer: आयोजकunique: अद्वितीयsnowfall: बर्फबारीroutes: रास्तोंadministration: प्रशासनarranged: तैयार करायाlanterns: कंदीलblanket: चादरmusicians: संगीतकारोंamidst: बीचglow: चमकmagical: जादू-साpraising: तारीफwonderful: अद्भुतunexpected: अप्रत्याशितchallenges: चुनौतियाँflexibility: लचीलापनsuccess: सफलताpride: गर्वetched: बस गयाmemories: यादोंflowing: बहdecorated: सजायाdevised: बनाईensured: सुनिश्चितexperience: अनुभवconvinced: विश्वस्त कियाassistants: सहायक

Send us a textYear's end is the perfect time to chase moments that help us fall in love with travel. We stitch together a lively route from New York's Erie Canal's quiet power to Namibia's Etosha, where elephants, zebra, and predators converge around water in an arid dreamscape. Along the way, we meet a winemaker who steers us into Spain's Alicante desert for a paella cooked over grapevines—one fire, one broth, no second chances—and learn why constraint can turn a meal into a memory that lasts.Our path bends to Sorrento, a flat and beautiful Italian base that opens to Capri, Ischia, and the Amalfi Coast. We talk walkable alleys, lemon groves that become limoncello, and sunset cocktails on cliffside terraces. We ride rails through Canada at sunrise and across Switzerland where a simple coffee sparks a love story. In Mexico City, lucha libre proves that travel joy can be loud, communal, and gloriously acrobatic, while Barcelona Spain lifts the spirit with castellers human towers, Sant Jordi's books and roses, and music festivals that sweep from legends to up-and-comers.We step into sacred time in Assisi in Italy's Umbrian region, to see Giotto's frescoes and St. Francis's world, then cross to India's Agra Fort where Shah Jahan arranged his bed and even a small mirror to keep the Taj Mahal always in view. Add a few delightful detours—a red-clay miniature golf course in Normandy, train-station romance in Belgium, a harmonica gifted to a child in a Ugandan forest (and a musical moment)!If these stories spark your curiosity, hit follow, and share with a friend who needs new trip ideas, Then dig into our archive of over 120 episodes to plan where your next unforgettable moment will begin.**Our guests this past year are a mix of travel pros and travel enthusiasts -- and all of them have insightful tips and stories to tell.**Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to dozens of guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. Contact her at placesirememberlealane.com_____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has produced over 120 travel episodes! New episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. _____Travel vlogs of featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now also drop on YouTube.  Please subscribe, like, and comment. 

Eva nous parle de sa déco, de son look, de son top viennoiserie, de son top ligne de métro, du ciel, de la Pologne, de la joie, de religion, et du Taj Mahal guidée par "Y'a de la joie" de Charles Trenet Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

It's time of year again! Nope, we're not talking about football. We're talking “Next Seasons Production Schedule Reveal”. And today we're highlighting the upcoming season of The Interlakes Theatre located in the heart of the Lakes Region in Meredith. The Interlakes Theatre boasts an impressive 90+ alum that have gone on to sign contracts for Broadway and National Touring Companies. Nancy Barry, Producing Director and Founder, stops by the Taj Mahal like digs of the WKXL studio and drop all the delicious details of productions. We also get around to topics like choosing the right productions for your demographic audience against lesser known shows.

In this episode I sit down with renowned holistic facialist and dermal therapist April Brodie, fresh from her deep plane facelift in Seoul, to talk about what really sits behind the global obsession with K Beauty. We compare our recent trips to South Korea, from elite multi level clinics with corridors full of devices, to the chaos and delight of Olive Young and the clinical world of Korea Derma and regenerative medicine. April shares the story behind her signature Korean inspired facial, why technique can rival technology, and what she learnt from her own surgical journey. We talk Rejuran and salmon DNA biostimulation, the difference between PDRN in skincare and injectable DOT technology, why “glass skin” is a fantasy, and the categories that Koreans are quietly leading in, from scalp care to intimate care, sun care and beauty tools. There is also a healthy dose of reality about consent, safety, cultural expectations and what Australian women need to consider before chasing Korean level transformation. This is a candid, nuanced and very practical conversation about K Beauty, ageing, and how to edit all that innovation into a routine and treatment path that actually serves your skin. Chapters:00:29 How a buccal massage in London changed April’s career01:34 The origins of her Korean inspired facial and “bone therapy” techniques06:09 Why K Beauty is not a fad and how Korea became the epicentre06:54 The reality of Korean clinics, from “Taj Mahal” to takeaway07:47 My experience at the Rejuran global symposium09:59 Salmon DNA, DOT technology and how it differs from PDRN skincare10:13 Olive Young, sheet masks and the Rejuran skincare range11:18 How April shops K Beauty and where quality really matters14:41 Korean pharmacies, medical PDRN and cult ointments15:29 Consumer awareness, marketplaces and buying from the right storefronts20:24 Sedation, consent and where the line is for Australian patients22:32 Why April chose to have her deep plane facelift in Korea24:44 Risk, safety and the realities of surgery overseas30:59 Meeting her surgeon, the leap of faith and recovery fatigue32:10 Hyperbaric, LED and the intensity of Korean post-operative care36:49 The wild world of K Beauty gifting and niche products38:28 Scalp care, sunscreens and why Korea is ahead on texture40:59 Breath, intimate care and the “Y zone”42:49 LEDs for everywhere, and what might come next44:58 My problem with glass skin and why it is a harmful ideal46:53 Spicules, bio needling marketing and why they can wreck your barrier49:11 Lotions, essences and where multi step routines can go wrong51:06 The missing K Beauty category that surprised both of us55:09 April’s ideal edited routine for real life Highlights How a single buccal facial in London turned April from laser heavy protocols to hands on sculpting techniques. The story behind her Korean influenced facial that uses bone therapy principles, Eastern European methods and Korean cleansing rituals. What we both observed inside ultra elite Korean clinics, from the sheer number of devices to the culture of sedation and intensive treatment stacking. The difference between Rejuran’s salmon DNA DOT technology and PDRN in topical skincare, and why that distinction matters. How to shop K Beauty in Olive Young without destroying your barrier or being distracted by trends. The categories where Korea is genuinely ahead, including sunscreens, scalp care, breath care, intimate care and tools. Why “glass skin” is a Western marketing idea, not a Korean standard, and how chasing it can damage both barrier and self esteem. A realistic, edited K Beauty inspired routine for busy women who want results without a ten step ritual. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/6k48mXCHCcYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PLAYLIST - Pacific St Blues & Americana November 23, 2025 1. Little Walter / Boom, Boom Out Go the Lights2. John Lee Hooker / Boom, Boom3. Pat Travers / Midnight Rider4. Robben Ford / One Way Out 5. Elmore James / Hawaiian Boogie6. Johnny Winter / Shake Your Money Maker 7. Etta James / Dust My Broom8. Stevie Ray Vaughan / The Sky is Crying9. Larry Davis / Flooding Down in Texas10. Bob Dylan / Flooding Down in 11. Marianne Faithful / Visions of Johanna12. The Rolling Stones / Sister Morphine13. Taj Mahal & James Cotton / Honky Tonk Women 14. Alvin Youngblood Hart / Moonlight Mile15. Shannon McNally / Moonlight 16. Dom Flemons / Home on the Range17. Magic Sam / I Feel So Good (I Wanna Boogie) 18. Canned Heat / One Last Boogie 19. Dave Alvin / Red Neck Friend 20. Bonnie Raitt / I Hear Your Heart Beating Everywhere 

Chaque année, de nombreux monuments sont visités par des millions de personnes. Les points d'intérêts tels la Tour Eiffel, les colonnes du Parthénon, le Taj Mahal ou encore Colisée sont la cible des touristes du monde entier. Mais au-delà de ces trésors de l'humanité, il existe une autre catégorie de monuments : ceux qui ont totalement disparu. Et certains sont parfois plus célèbres que des édifices existants.  Quel monument disparu est l'un des plus anciens construits par l'homme ? Et en France, a-t-on aussi un monument disparu célèbre ? Quel monument disparu a le plus de chance d'être reconstruit un jour ? Écoutez la suite de cet épisode de "Maintenant Vous Savez - Culture". Un podcast Bababam Originals, écrit et réalisé par Thomas Deseur. Première diffusion : novembre 2022 À écouter aussi : Quels sont les lieux touristiques rendus célèbres par le cinéma ? Qui sont les artistes aux carrières posthumes les plus célèbres ? ⁠Quelle est la chanson de Noël la plus célèbre du monde ?⁠ Retrouvez tous les épisodes de ⁠"Maintenant vous savez - Culture"⁠. Suivez Bababam sur ⁠Instagram⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rail Minister Winston Peters yesterday confirmed we are to get two new rail-enabled Cook Strait ferries. The Government's signed a fixed-price contract with a Chinese shipbuilder and is securing teams to build port infrastructure in Picton and Wellington. Rail Minister Winston Peters claims the total cost will come in under $2 billion and delivered on time in 2029. Ferry Holdings' Chris McKenzie told Kerre Woodham that while it's not the Sydney Opera House and the Taj Mahal, the port infrastructure they're creating is more than fit for purpose. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To produce great art, one must create a lot of less than perfect art. May I humbly suggest that this is an absolutely wise observation for us, who are dedicated to creating, devoted to producing and in the game of longing to make masterwork.To make magic demands that we must generate a lot of mediocrity. [Please read that twice]. Yes, to arrive at a Sistine Chapel ceiling or a Taj Mahal or a Moonlight Sonata, you and I must exercise the bravery to risk. And dare. And get things (very) wrong (as we explore uncharted lands). Until we get things right. We need to be willing to fail. We need to keep going when quitting seems best. We need to ignore the critics and silence the inner cynic (oh how loudly it chatters!). And continue to produce work that seems bad in hot chase of work that will become amazing.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTube

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Texas homeowners are furious—83% say property taxes are a major burden! In this deep-dive episode of The Right Idea, host Brian Phillips and TPPF experts James Quintero and Jose Melendez break down why property taxes exploded after 2014, how local governments game appraisals & bonds, and Governor Greg Abbott's aggressive 2025 plan to finally crush the burden.From $91B in bond elections to Austin's 121% tax levy growth, we expose the spending sprees, wasteful logos, and “Taj Mahal” stadiums. Learn how voter turnout in May vs. November lets special interests sneak through hikes—and why super-majority votes, appraisal caps, and taxpayer-triggered cuts could change everything.

Send us a textMulti-instrumentalist Maia Sharp has written songs for the likes of Cher, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Keb' Mo', Taj Mahal and Art Garfunkel, just to name a few. Hailing from L.A., Maia is currently based in Nashville, often collaborating with many musicians and songwriters in that creative community. She also collaborates often with her dad, three-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter and guitarist Randy Sharp. Randy's songs have been recorded by artists including Linda Ronstadt, Delaney Bramlett, Glen Campbell, Tanya Tucker, Edgar Winter, the Dixie Chicks, Emmylou Harris, and of course, Maia. Tomboy is Maia Sharp's 10th solo album and her musical talent is on full display. In addition to her wonderful vocals and guitar, Maia, who's played saxophone for years, supplied a very cool sax solo on “Edge of the Weatherline”, one of many great tracks on the record. Stay tuned for my talk with the very talented Maia Sharp.You can find out more about Maia Sharp and also purchase music at maiasharp.comPhoto by Emma Lee. Check out her work here.Save on Certified Pre-Owned ElectronicsPlug has great prices on refurbished electronics. Up to 70% off with a 30-day money back guarantee!Euclid Records – Buy and sell records.A gigantic selection of vinyl & CDs. We're in St. Louis & New Orleans, but are loved worldwide!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Thanks for listening to Frets with DJ Fey. You can follow or subscribe for FREE at most podcast platforms.And now, Frets is available on YouTube. There are a lot of fun extras like videos and shorts and audio of all episodes. Subscribing for FREE at YouTube helps support the show tremendously, so hit that subscribe button! https://www.youtube.com/@DJFey39 You can also find information about guitarists, bands and more at the Frets with DJ Fey Facebook page. Give it a like! And – stay tuned… Contact Dave Fey at davefey@me.com or call 314-229-8033

We all know and learned about the 7 wonders of the world, from The Great Wall of China to the Taj Mahal in India... but it got me thinking, what are the 7 wonders of Los Angeles? I had fun diving into this and am thrilled to share what's on my list of the 7 wonders of L.A.!

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Sunset Reunion: Friendship Rekindled at the Taj Mahal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-07-08-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: ताजमहल के सफेद संगमरमर पर गिरी सूर्य की किरणों से चमकते, उस शाम की हवा में कुछ खास था।En: There was something special in the air that evening as the rays of the sun fell on the white marble of the Taj Mahal, making it shine.Hi: आगरा उन दिनों दिवाली की तैयारी में मसरूफ था।En: Agra was immersed in Diwali preparations during those days.Hi: हर कोने में दीयों की रौशनी और मिठाइयों की खुशबू थी।En: Every corner was lit with lamps and filled with the aroma of sweets.Hi: इसी रौनक में, बीते समय के किस्सों जैसा इत्तेफाक था कि अान्या और निखिल का सामना हुआ।En: Amidst this festivity, it was like a coincidence from stories of the past that Anya and Nikhil encountered each other.Hi: अान्या हाल ही में विदेश से लौटी थी।En: Anya had recently returned from abroad.Hi: उसकी आँखों में थोड़ी उलझन थी, जैसे उसके दिल में सवाल बसा हो।En: There was a hint of confusion in her eyes, as if a question resided in her heart.Hi: वहीं, निखिल अपनी नवाबी प्रकृति के बावजूद अंदर ही अंदर एक बड़ी चिंता का बोझ लिए घुम रहा था।En: Meanwhile, Nikhil, despite his regal nature, was carrying a burden of worries deep within.Hi: दोनों मित्र, ताजमहल के किनारे खड़े होकर सूर्यास्त को देख रहे थे।En: The two friends stood by the Taj Mahal, watching the sunset.Hi: अान्या ने सोचा, "कहां से शुरु करूँ?En: Anya thought, "Where should I start?"Hi: " फिर उसने अपने दिल की आवाज सुनी और निखिल से बोली, "विदेश में रहते हुए मैंने बहुत कुछ सीखा।En: Then she listened to her heart and said to Nikhil, "Living abroad, I learned a lot.Hi: लेकिन घर की याद हमेशा सताती थी।En: But I always missed home."Hi: " उसकी आंखों में बीते वक्त की धुंधली यादें उभर आईं।En: Her eyes were filled with blurred memories of the past.Hi: निखिल ने भी ईमानदारी से जवाब दिया, उसके चेहरे पर हल्की मुस्कान थी, "तुम्हारे जाने के बाद सब बदल गया।En: Nikhil replied honestly, with a faint smile on his face, "Everything changed after you left.Hi: परिवार पर थोड़ी मुश्किलें आई हैं।En: The family has faced some difficulties."Hi: " वह थोड़ी देर रुका, उसकी आंखों में दुविधा थी लेकिन उसने इसे अान्या के साथ साझा करने का विश्वास किया।En: He paused for a moment, his eyes filled with hesitation, but he trusted Anya enough to share.Hi: उसने धीमे से कहा, "बिजनेस में नुकसान हुआ है।En: He said quietly, "The business has suffered losses."Hi: "सूर्य की लालिमा में ताजमहल की पृष्ठभूमि में, अान्या ने निखिल की ओर सहारा देने वाला हाथ बढ़ाया।En: In the backdrop of the Taj Mahal bathed in the red glow of the sun, Anya extended a supportive hand towards Nikhil.Hi: "मैं तुम्हारे साथ हूं, निखिल।En: "I'm with you, Nikhil.Hi: हम मिलकर हर चुनौती का सामना करेंगे।En: Together, we'll face every challenge."Hi: "इस वादे के साथ, उसने निखिल को यह एहसास दिलाया कि वह अकेला नहीं है।En: With this promise, she made Nikhil realize he was not alone.Hi: अान्या ने जाना कि पुराने संबंधों की कदर करना कितना महत्वपूर्ण है।En: Anya understood the importance of cherishing old relationships.Hi: उसने भी महसूस किया कि मित्रता और विश्वास की मजबूत डोर जीवन के हर उतार-चढ़ाव में साथ देती है।En: She also felt that the strong bond of friendship and trust supports us through all of life's ups and downs.Hi: ताजमहल के पास, उस सुनहरे पल में, दोनों ने अपनी दोस्ती को नए सिरे से सींचा।En: Near the Taj Mahal, in that golden moment, they nurtured their friendship anew.Hi: वहां मौजूद दिवाली की जगमगाहट ने उन दोनों के दिलों को रौशन किया।En: The Diwali lights around them brightened both their hearts.Hi: अान्या और निखिल ने अपनी राहें एक साथ मिलकर चलने का निश्चय किया, और अंधियारे में भी एक-दूसरे का हाथ थामे रखने की कसम खाई।En: Anya and Nikhil decided to walk together on their paths and vowed to hold each other's hand even in darkness. Vocabulary Words:special: खासimmersed: मसरूफpreparations: तैयारीaroma: खुशबूcoincidence: इत्तेफाकconfusion: उलझनregal: नवाबीburden: बोझhesitation: दुविधाcherishing: कदरnurtured: सींचाvowed: कसम खाईquestion: सवालabroad: विदेशblurring: धुंधलीhonestly: ईमानदारी सेfaced: सामनाlosses: नुकसानsupportive: सहारा देने वालाpromise: वादेrealize: एहसासimportance: महत्वपूर्णtogether: मिलकरbond: डोरchallenges: चुनौतीsunset: सूर्यास्तmemories: यादेंencountered: सामना हुआfestivity: रौनकglow: लालिमा

Send us a text We visit Delhi, Agra, and Mumbai with linguist and educator Dr. Jilani Warsi.Old Delhi draws us into the Red Fort's vast red sandstone walls, the bustle of Jama Masjid, and the color and flavors of Chandni Chowk where chai, sweets, and silks leave their mark. We balance that with New Delhi's calm and the Lotus Temple's open welcome to all faiths, then look upward at Qutub Minar's 12th-century tower, a vertical timeline of early rule and artistry. Along the way, we share on-the-ground advice: why to skip driving yourself, how to group sites to save time, and where an evening light-and-sound show still brings the past to life.Agra reframes the journey around love and power. The Taj Mahal becomes more than a postcard as dawn light turns marble rosy and the close-in inlay work reveals delicate stone flowers. Across the Yamuna River, Agra Fort holds Shah Jahan's final vantage point, a story you can feel when a small mirror catches the mausoleum's glow. A short hop leads to Fatehpur Sikri, where Hindu and Islamic design blend into one living compound, proof that style can be a bridge across belief.Mumbai changes the tempo again: Marine Drive's night shimmer, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link stretching like a lit ribbon, and the gravitational pull of Bollywood's studios and theaters. We leave the skyline by boat for Elephanta Island, where ancient cave temples to Shiva offer a cool breath and timeless stonework. Between stops, we chase flavor—kebabs, biryani, and samosas, and share simple ways to eat well and safely where the locals line up.Whether you're planning your first India itinerary, refining a return, or just enjoying armchair travel, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so others can find it too._____Dr. Jilani Warsi, born a two-hour drive from Mahabodhi Temple in Gaya where Buddha reached Nirvana, grew up in a multilingual environment and teaches at Queensborough Community College in New York. He curates English language lessons for native and non-native speakers under the moniker of DrEnglish, on YouTube, @DrAmericanEnglish. He is also a shutterbug and a student of life._____Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to dozens of guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. Contact her at placesirememberlealane.com_____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has produced over 120 travel episodes! New episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. _____Travel vlogs of featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now also drop on YouTube.  Please subscribe, like, and comment. 

As the capital of the world's largest democracy, Delhi embodies the essence of modern India – a vivid paradox of old and new, rich and poor, foreign and familiar. It's been fourteen years since my last visit and the economic transformation is ever-present. High rises, swanky malls and residential colonies housing the booming middle-class are mushrooming everywhere. As my engaging Wendy Wu Tours guide Girish remarked, as we were whisked into the city from the airport, “Delhi is more than a mere city, it has morphed into the national capital region.” With the metropolitan population now nudging 30 million, Delhi is a megalopolis and on-track to becoming the world's most populous city in three years' time. Our hotel was in New Delhi, the more modern, planned city within a city, that was built by the British in 1911 and replaced Kolkata as the national capital, twenty years later. In a city notorious for its air pollution, which is supposedly steadily improving, one of the great paradoxes of New Delhi is that it's also swathed in a sprawling green canopy. It's arguably the greatest legacy from British rule, because the new city was deliberately, meticulously planned to be nestled within a vast green cover, fanning out from Connaught Place on those broad long avenues. Large-canopy trees like banyans, mango, and pilkhans were selected by the British, while indigenous trees ideally suited to the climate have added to the canopy in recent decades. That sprawling tree cover is certainly a godsend from the fierce Delhi heat. Delhi's contradictions abound. You'll still see working elephants trudging along traffic-clogged roads, as fire-engine red Ferraris zip by. Handwritten posters singing out, “Customs confiscated goods sold here,” still compete next to glossy fashion billboards for Gucci and Prada. It's all part of Delhi's curious fabric. The city is littered with so many crumbling tombs and ruins, most of them are not even on the tourist map. But if you are a first-timer to the city, signature sights include marvelling at the sheer grace of the soaring Qutb Minar Tower. It was built 800 years ago by the Turkish Slave King Qutb-ud-din Aibak to celebrate his victory over the Hindu Rajputs. Wander through the sculptural Jantar Mantar, a huge, open-air astronomy observatory built in 1725 by Jai Singh, creator and ruler of Jaipur. Admire the 16th-century garden tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, precursor to the Taj Mahal, which was built by Humayun's great-grandson. Over in Old Delhi, two Mughal-era masterpieces, the imposing Red Fort (which was the Mughal seat of power for 200 years) and Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Both sandstone show-stoppers are definitely worth exploring. The mosque was commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1656 and it took 5000 labourers 6 years to complete. Within its hallowed walls lie sacred relics like Prophet Muhammad's hair. Beyond ticking-off the capital's great monuments, heading to Old Delhi is like a journey back in time. The beating, chaotic, carnival-like heart of Old Delhi is Chandni Chowk, Delhi's 400 year old marketplace that was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The market has been redeveloped to tame some of the chaos, including some fully pedestrianised streets and non-motorised transport lanes. But as I gazed at the spaghetti-like tangle of street wiring that garlands the crowded market lanes, there's no denying the ramshackle, faded glory feels amid this pulsating hot-spot of old-school commerce. Be sure to get your fill of jalebis from a street food vendor. Made from a deep-fried spiral-shaped wheat flour batter, which is then soaked in a sugar syrup, a plate of piping hot, crispy, sticky jalebis is a very satisfying sugar hit. We enjoyed a classic rickshaw ride through the throng of traders, shoppers and wandering cows, all heaving in those pencil-thin lanes. Girish also led us through the Khari Baoli Spice Market in Chandni Chowk, positively bulging with so many spices, nuts, herbs, pickles, preserves, rice and teas. Renowned as Asia's largest wholesale spice market, it's an aromatic head-blast. Shops and stalls bulge with heaping mounds and baskets of over a hundred different spices, headlined by turmeric, cardamom, coriander, star anise, ginger and cumin. Just as they have for hundreds of years, shoppers, dealers and chefs converge here every day to haggle and hustle. Many vendors have been peddling their wares for generations. Dawdle too long in front of a stall, and traders with huge sacks of chilis or cardamom pods will soon bump you out of their way. One of the oldest and tidiest shops is Mehar Chand and Sons. They've been in business since Queen Victoria ruled over them. And it's a great place to stock up on packaged spices, tea and saffron. Anshu Kumar, who is part of the family that has owned the shop since its inception, tells me that one of their biggest sellers with international visitors is turmeric, powered by the world's booming love-affair with this powerful superfood and supplement. (Their packaged products are allowed in New Zealand – just be sure to declare them.) Heading back to the hotel, we also stopped by the Indian parliament and sized up the monolithic might of India Gate. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, this monstrous landmark is more than just a stunning feat of architecture—it's a poignant memorial to the 70,000 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. Beautifully illuminated after sunset, street food vendors and ice cream carts line the area, swathed in sprawling lush gardens. The great thing about a Wendy Wu Tours private holiday is that you have complete flexibility over how much temple-touring and sightseeing you want to do. Equipped with your own driver and guide, it's a stress-free way to tackle Delhi. The itinerary can be as active or as laid back as you are, with full flexibility over included meals and excursions. You'll be in the best of hands with Wendy Wu Tours. www.wendywutours.co.nz/india Nothing beats retreating to a leafy oasis of eminent comfort and style after a hot, sticky day intrepidly gorging on the city sights. Nestled along the tree-lined boulevards of Connaught Place, Shangri-La Eros New Delhi, is a five-star hotel with serious wow-factor. From the moment you step inside the grand art-filled lobby, you know you are somewhere special. Service is swift, sparkling, flawless and convivial. It's the epitome of affordable luxury, with sharply-priced room rates that won't blow your budget. Push the boat out and lock in a Horizon Club room or suite. That will give you access to the hotel's cherry on top, the 19th floor Horizon Club lounge, allowing you a quick check-in, breakfast, evening cocktails and light bites. Plus panoramic views of the city's skyline. The hotel's arsenal of dining venues is very impressive. Head to Mister Chai for some authentic Indian street food coupled with flavoured tea and coffee. There is Tamra serving European, Japanese, Indian, Thai and Southeast Asian fare from live kitchens. “Lavish” doesn't do justice to the expansive array of buffet options at Tamra for breakfast. Sorrento specialises in Italian food with a contemporary twist and Shang Palace offers flavours of Sichuan, Cantonese and Yunnan cuisines. This is a signature dining venue in Shangri-La hotels and Shang Palace is widely feted as the world's most loved Chinese specialty restaurant. Dining here was divine, noshing on prawn dumplings with caviar; Xinjiang spice twice cooked baby lamb ribs; and the Cantonese BBQ platter. Shang Palace is a must. Celebrating it's 20th birthday this year, Shangri-La Eros is not the sort of hotel to rest on its laurels. And with wellness offerings continuing to be increasingly sought after, the hotel recently unveiled a wealth of enticing new amenities. The Wellness Club boasts offers over 4,000 square feet of world-class fitness space, advanced recovery therapies, a 100-feet outdoor swimming pool, salon, spa, and a calming hydrothermal zone featuring a cold plunge, Himalayan salt sauna, whirlpool, and steam. What more could you want for personal pampering? The Wellness Club seamlessly blends conscious luxury with modern wellness. Designed by Dubai's Stickman Tribe, Dubai, the interior is bathed in natural hues and hand-painted art. Calming music sets the tone for a serene escape with gilded details and reflective surfaces lending a touch of grandeur to the venue. The Spa has become a runaway hit with custom-crafted amenities to indulge the senses. Signature rituals include the Taste of India Retreat, Signature Indulgence, and a Couple's Serenity Bath, crafted to nourish the body and calm the mind. But my favourite hotel feature is the enormous new pool. Tranquil corridors lead you outdoors to the gloriously leafy green space, crowned with that magnificent pool and elegant sun loungers. As black kites circled high above in the sky, and mischievous rhesus macaques swung between the trees – much to the annoyance of nesting rose-ringed parakeets, marinating myself in the hotel's glorious pool became a rinse-and-repeat prize draw. www.shangri-la.com From New Zealand, it's just a one-stop connection to a multitude of destinations in India, including New Delhi, with Singapore Airlines, on their various daily services from Auckland and Christchurch to Singapore. Enjoy well-timed connections for an easy transit in Singapore. Across all classes of travel, the award-winning carrier has not only fostered a world-beating reputation for its exceptional customer service and in-flight product, but also its innovation. Become a KrisFlyer member and enjoy complimentary in-flight WiFi. For best fares and seats to suit head to https://www.singaporeair.com Mike Yardley is our resident traveller on Jack Tame Saturday Mornings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's show dives into fresh blues releases, muddy metaphors, and money blues — with a WORLD EXCLUSIVE from Lightning Threads, a spotlight on Emma Wilson's UK Blues Challenge win, and swampy swagger from The Too Bad Jims. Listener requests roll in from Taj Mahal to DC Blues, plus Halloween-ready tracks and a cinematic gospel closer. Also featuring Paul's bathtub tear maths and gig picks across Yorkshire.Playlist & Timings:00:00:00 – Blues From The Ouse Intro00:02:45 – The Too Bad Jims – 44 Pistol00:08:05 – Lightning Threads – What Can I Say00:11:13 – Mudlow – Sally Ruby00:17:23 – Manu Lanvin – I Got The Blues00:20:18 – The Dig 3 – Big Water00:27:14 – Emma Wilson – Water00:30:35 – Paul Rogers – Muddy Water Blues00:35:35 – Bob Corritore – Asked For Water00:39:02 – ZZ Top – Ten Dollar Man00:42:35 – Sugar Queen & The Straight Blues Band – 15 Dollars00:45:54 – John Primer – Poor Man Blues00:50:20 – Fruteland Jackson – Good As Your Last Dollar00:56:38 – Taj Mahal – Checkin' Up On My Baby01:02:30 – DC Blues – Bitter Man01:07:08 – Fleetwood Mac – My Baby's Good To Me01:11:32 – Laura Evans – Fool01:15:45 – David Ronaldo – When A Good Man Cries01:24:42 – The Cold Stares – Hard Times01:28:04 – Magpie Salute – Comin' Home01:31:49 – The Soulful Gentlemen – Graveyard Mercy01:35:22 – Saint Senara – I Put A Spell On You01:39:40 – The Dibs – Stop Fooling Around01:43:48 – Mike Bourne Band – Kansas City O'clock01:46:55 – Brother Ray Lemelin & The Matinee Kings – Makin' OutKeywords:Blues From The Ouse, Blues Radio, York Blues Scene, New Blues Releases, World Exclusive, Muddy Water, Money Blues, Listener Requests, UK Blues Challenge, Halloween Blues, DC Blues, Emma Wilson, Lightning Threads, Blues Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The brilliant British actor Alistair Petrie joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week. In this episode, Alistair discusses his nomadic childhood travelling across the world as a military family, shares his wild story of partying in a palace in India and tells all about his fascinating experience swimming with dolphins in Hawaii. Plus, Alistair shares his poignant experience visiting the Taj Mahal with his family and reveals his favourite travel destination that is so underrated, they operate by word-of-mouth advertising only… Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned: Aberdeen, Scotland Yorkshire, England Saudi Arabia Maidenhead, England Nigeria Tel Aviv, Israel The Mercer, New York City New Haven, Connecticut New Delhi, India Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, India Joan Ocean, Hawaii Kohala, Hawaii Montana, United States Cognac, France Bordeaux, France La Tupina, Bordeaux Hotel Post, Austria Majorca, Spain Ca's Patro March, Mallorca La Residencia, Mallorca Little Owl, New York City Taj Mahal, India Sydney Opera House, Australia Kenya Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Zoe sat down with Ari Ruchman, Guitar Tech for Keb' Mo', Guitarist in Cherry Vance, Producer, Recording/Mix Engineer, to talk about his recent experience on touring with Keb' Mo', Taj Mahal, and Shawn Colvin, and recent west coast leg of tour with Keb' Mo'. Ari also shares his experiences growing up in Nashville.Social Media:Music Mukbang- @musicmukbangAri Ruchman- @ariruchman2

"Well, there's thirteen hundred and fifty two Guitar pickers in NashvilleAnd they can pick more notes than the number of ants On a Tennessee anthillAnd it was Nashville Cats, play clean as country waterNashville Cats, play wild as mountain dewNashville Cats, been playin' since they's babiesNashville Cats, get work before they're two"Please join me for 2 hours of Hellified pickin' on this weeks Super Sounds Of The 70's.Joining us are Maria Muldaur, Joni Mitchell, Grateful Dead, Chicago, Johnny Rivers. Firefall, Meatloaf, Spirit, Supertramp, Steve Miller band, Three Dog Night, Tower Of Power, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Van Morrison, Blood Sweat & Tears, The Eagles, Allman Brothers band, Taj Mahal, David Bowie, War, Toto, Steely Dan and The Lovin' Spoonful.

ताज महल का अगर Architectural पहलू हटा दें. तो उसकी दो इमेज हैं. एक शकील बदायूंनी का शेर है- एक शहंशाह ने बनवा के ताज महल… पूरी दुनिया को मोहब्बत की निशानी दी है. जबकि दूसरी तरफ़ साहिर लुधियानवी लिखते हैं कि- ये चमन-ज़ार ये जमुना का किनारा ये महल….ये मुनक़्क़श दर ओ दीवार ये मेहराब ये ताक़… इक शहंशाह ने दौलत का सहारा ले कर….हम ग़रीबों की मोहब्बत का उड़ाया है मज़ाक़…मेरी महबूब कहीं और मिला कर मुझ से... इसी ताज महल को लेकर एक विवाद फिर उठा है. जब एक फिल्म का ट्रेलर सामने आया. फिल्म एक बारगी देखने पर कोर्टरूम ड्रामा मालूम होती है, मगर इस फिल्म का केंद्र दरअसल ताज महल है और फिल्म का नाम The Taj Story. एक लाइन में कहें तो फिल्म वो सवाल उठाती है जो कई सालों के ताज महल के संदर्भ में उठता रहा है. क्या ताज महल दरअसल तेजो महालय था? यानि एक शिव मंदिर? क्या हमें पढ़ाया गया इतिहास झूठा है? इस तेजो महालय वाली थ्योरी के सेंटर में कौनसे तर्क हैं? क्या है उन 22 कमरों का रहस्य जो ताज महल के नीचे मौजूद हैं? इतने सारे दावों के बीच एक दावा पक्का है- इन सवालों के जवाब देने के लिए जो प्रोफेसर साहब हमारे मेहमान हैं, वो ताज महल पर बात करने के लिए सबसे मुफ़ीद नाम हैं. मध्यकालीन इतिहास पर लेक्चर देने के लिए लंदन से पेरिस तक बुलाए जाने वाले, 50 से ज़्यादा Research papers और 2 किताबें लिखने वाले, अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम यूनिवर्सिटी के Centre of Advanced Studies, History Department के चेयरमैन रह चुके और इससे पहले हमारे एपिसोड नंबर 44 में शिरकत करने वाले Professor सैयद अली नदीम रिज़वी. एपिसोड दो पार्ट में रिलीज़ कर रहे हैं. प्यार भी दोगुना दीजिएगा. प्रड्यूसर: मानव देव रावत साउंड मिक्स: सूरज सिंह

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aabhas Maldahiyar about Taj Mahal. Was Taj Mahal a Hindu Temple? Is Tejo Mahalaya real? Or was it a symbol of love built by Shahjahan? Was it built on another structure? Follow Aabhas: X: @Aabhas24 Book: https://amzn.in/d/fhpmWT1 #tajmahal #tejomahalaya #shahjahan #mumtazbehum #hindutva #islamism #mughals ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

Iconic. Few world landmarks exemplify the full meaning of that word quite like the Taj Mahal. I've just enjoyed freshly communing with the wondrous masterpiece in Agra, as part of a private tour of Classic India with Wendy Wu Tours. Four hours drive from New Delhi, Agra is rough and ready in places, much like the driving standards on India's roads. As my delightful Wendy Wu Tours driver Mr Singh observed, “There are three golden rules when driving in India. You need a good horn, good brakes and good luck.” Before savouring the gleaming Taj, my Wendy Wu Tours guide Nadeem led us on an enlightening tour around Agra Fort. En-route, we passed a decrepit sandstone building that Nadeem remarked had become nicknamed the “Monkey House” by locals. Apparently a vast tribe of 200 Rhesus macaques inhabit the crumbling building, running riot on the adjoining road when they head out to find food. Agra Fort is a marvel, a mighty red sandstone fortress overlooking the Yamuna River. It was established by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century, who was a descendant of Genghis Khan. The sprawling fort served as a military base and a royal residence, as well as the seat of government when Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire. The complex is a delight to explore, radiantly reflecting the architectural grandeur of the Mughal reign – a fusion of Persian and Indian design flourishes. Highlights include the Pearl Mosque, constructed by Shah Jahan. This tranquil and perfectly proportioned structure is made entirely of white marble. The splendid Palace of Mirrors (Sheesh Mahal), had its walls and ceilings inlaid with thousands of small mirrors. The fort also served as a prison and Nadeem led us to gaze at where Shah Jahān sadly spent the last eight years of life, in his gilded cage. Aurangzeb, his son and successor as emperor, incarcerated him there in 1658. At least Jahan could gaze across to his finest triumph, his sublime Taj Mahal, rising proudly on the horizon, around the river bend. Another headline sight at Agra Fort is the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah in Agra, India. Nicknamed the baby Taj, it's considered a precursor to the Taj Mahal. It was built 30 years earlier, for the father of the Mughal Empress Nur Jahan. The alarm clock was set for an early wake-up the following morning, to witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise. The last time I visited the Taj fourteen years ago, we timed it for sunset – but the crowd crush detracted from the experience. Wendy Wu Tours strongly recommended a sunrise visit – and they weren't wrong. There were barely a hundred people on site for the dawn of a new day and the absence of crowds enhances the encounter immeasurably. (Nor will you battling extreme heat.) After duly posing for photos on the marble bench immortalised by Princess Diana's visit, it was positively soothing to size up this colossal marble mausoleum from every angle and vantage point, as a yolky sunrise stamped its presence on proceedings. I felt lost in awe-inspired reflection in the ornamental gardens. Built as a memorial by Shah Jahan for his third wife, who died giving birth to their 14th child, it is arguably the world's greatest monument to love. The emperor was apparently so heartbroken by her death, his hair turned grey overnight. Construction of the monument began within 12 months, with the bulk of the building taking 8 years to complete. 20,000 people from India and Central Asia worked on the building, while specialists from Europe were brought in to produce the exquisite marble screens and inlay work. Much of the gold and precious stones were later looted by British soldiers. Following his death, Shah Jahan was buried here, alongside his third wife. There are so many touches to his masterpiece to admire. Look closely and you'll notice that the four soaring minarets are all subtly tilted away from the main building, so that they won't fall on it, in the event of a major earthquake. I love how the building was purposefully positioned pointing north, so that it is bathed in maximum sunlight from dawn to dusk, heightening the creamy lustre of the marble. And nothing detracts in the background. Built on a raised platform with its back to the river, the backdrop is only sky – a masterstroke in design, which adds to its timeless enchantment. It was striking how serious they are taking the threat of air pollution around the Taj mahal, with an enormous perimeter area, clamping down on vehicle use and the forced closure of factories in proximity to the monument. Previously, the Taj Mahal has been spruced up with an ancient face-pack recipe known as multani mitti. This blend of soil, cereal, milk and lime beautifies the skin. I must try it. They're very proud of all things Mughal in Agra so why not tuck into some Mughlai cuisine? This rich, meaty and aromatic culinary style blends Indian flavours with Persian, Turkish, and Central Asian influences. It is known for its creamy, rich gravies, elaborate dishes, and the liberal use of aromatic spices, almonds, cashews, dried fruits, and dairy products. Famous dishes chicken biryani, chicken korma and rogan josh. A decadent dessert steeped in Mughal Empire tradition is Shahi Tukda. Translating as royal bread, this version of bread pudding consists of crisp, fried bread slices soaked in sugar syrup and adorned with a creamy blend of milk, cornflour, spices, and nuts. Delicious! Great street snacks include peitha, a square sweet made from pumpkin and glucose and flavoured with rosewater, coconut or saffron. Also try gajak, a slightly spicy sesame-seed biscuit strip. I sampled some great local dining while staying at the Grand Imperial Hotel, in the heart of Agra. Standing proud since the early 1900s, this British colonial-era property with its soothing arches and colonnades and sprawling garden is a haven of elegant heritage and affordable luxury. It was built for the British as the Colonial Hotel and the property is steeped in period furnishings. This heritage gem gracefully merges historical charm with contemporary comfort. Every corner of the property reverberates with history's echoes and nods to ancient royalty, adorned with plush Lahori bricks, regal arches, and exquisite paintings. The sparkling swimming pool and lush gardens are a serene sanctuary to unwind the body, after a hot, sticky day of sightseeing. Hospitality is flawless and you'll be pleasantly surprised at the bargain accommodation rates. Strike it lucky and the hotel may well be hosting a bling-bling Indian wedding, while you're in-house. That is quite the spectacle! Delve into India with the award-winning tour specialists across Asia and beyond. Choose a tailor-made private holiday to optimise your itinerary and accommodation preferences, as much as you wish. The itinerary can be as active or as laid back as you are, with full flexibility over included meals and excursions. You'll be in the best of hands with Wendy Wu Tours. www.wendywutours.co.nz/india From New Zealand, it's just a one-stop connection to a multitude of destinations in India, including New Delhi, with Singapore Airlines, on their various daily services from Auckland and Christchurch to Singapore. Enjoy well-timed connections for an easy transit in Singapore. Across all classes of travel, the award-winning carrier has not only fostered a world-beating reputation for its exceptional customer service and in-flight product, but also its innovation. Become a KrisFlyer member and enjoy complimentary in-flight WiFi. 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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Golden Evening at the Taj: Where Past Meets Future Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: ताज महल के सामने की शाम की बात है।En: It was an evening in front of the Taj Mahal.Hi: सूरज की आखिरी किरण ने संगमरमर को सुनहरी आभा से भर दिया।En: The last rays of the sun filled the marble with a golden glow.Hi: आरव, एक 28 वर्षीय वास्तुकार, अपने स्केचबुक के साथ खड़ा था।En: Aarav, a 28-year-old architect, was standing with his sketchbook.Hi: उसका ध्यान ताज महल के जटिल नक्काशी पर था, जिसमें आधुनिकता और परंपरा के बीच संतुलन खोजने की उसकी चाहत झलकती थी।En: His focus was on the intricate carvings of the Taj Mahal, reflecting his desire to find a balance between modernity and tradition.Hi: उसने सुना था कि दिवाली के मौके पर ये जगह और भी खूबसूरत लगती है।En: He had heard that the place looks even more beautiful during Diwali.Hi: तभी उसके पास से मीरा गुजरी।En: Just then, Meera passed by.Hi: एक 26 वर्षीय धरोहर संरक्षक, जो ऐतिहासिक स्थलों से कहानियाँ इकट्ठा करना पसंद करती थी।En: A 26-year-old heritage conservator, she enjoyed gathering stories from historical sites.Hi: वो ताज महल की कहानियों को अपने पब्लिक टूर में शामिल करने आई थी।En: She was there to include the stories of the Taj Mahal in her public tour.Hi: आरव की स्केचबुक ने उसका ध्यान खींचा और उसने पूछा, "क्या आप कलाकार हैं?En: Aarav's sketchbook caught her attention, and she asked, "Are you an artist?"Hi: "आरव ने हंसते हुए कहा, "नहीं, बस वास्तुकला का विद्यार्थी।En: Aarav laughed and said, "No, just a student of architecture.Hi: मैं यहाँ से प्रेरणा लेने आया हूँ।En: I've come here to draw inspiration."Hi: "मीरा ने मुस्कुराकर जवाब दिया, "मुझे धरोहर और इतिहास के बारे में जानकारियां जुटाने में दिलचस्पी है।En: Meera smiled and replied, "I'm interested in gathering information about heritage and history."Hi: "वे दोनों बातचीत में मशगूल हो गए।En: They both got engrossed in conversation.Hi: आरव आधुनिक इमारतों की बात कर रहा था, जबकि मीरा ताज महल की विरासत के संरक्षण की।En: Aarav was talking about modern buildings, while Meera was focusing on the preservation of the Taj Mahal's heritage.Hi: उनकी बातचीत जल्दी ही एक बहस में बदल गई।En: Their conversation soon turned into a debate.Hi: आरव को आधुनिकता में संभावनाएं दिखती थी, जबकि मीरा ने इतिहास को संजोने की बात कही।En: Aarav saw possibilities in modernity, while Meera spoke about cherishing history.Hi: जैसे ही अंधेरा फैलने लगा, आसमान में दीवाली के पटाखों की रौशनी फैल गई।En: As darkness began to spread, the lights of Diwali fireworks lit up the sky.Hi: ताज महल के ऊपर रंग-बिरंगी रौशनी का नजारा अद्भुत था।En: The sight of colorful lights above the Taj Mahal was mesmerizing.Hi: वे दोनों थोड़ी देर के लिए चुप हो गए, इस दृश्य को देखने के लिए।En: They both fell silent for a while to take in the view.Hi: आरव ने कहा, "शायद हमें इसका समाधान खोजना चाहिए।En: Aarav said, "Perhaps we should find a solution.Hi: दोनों परंपरा और आधुनिकता को जोड़ना चाहिए।En: We should merge both tradition and modernity."Hi: "मीरा ने सहमति जताई, "शायद तुम्हारा सही है।En: Meera agreed, "Maybe you're right.Hi: मैं अपने टूर में आधुनिक विचारों को शामिल कर सकती हूँ, और तुम अपनी परियोजनाओं में इतिहास की छाप डाल सकते हो।En: I can include modern ideas in my tour, and you can incorporate historical elements into your projects."Hi: "उन्होंने एक दूसरे को अलविदा कहा, लेकिन इस वादे के साथ कि वे अपने-अपने तरीकों से धरोहर और आधुनिकता का मेल करेंगे।En: They bid each other farewell, but with the promise that they would blend heritage and modernity in their own ways.Hi: ऐसा करने से, आरव ने धरोहर के महत्व की गहरी समझ प्राप्त की, जबकि मीरा ने आधुनिकता के महत्व को स्वीकार किया।En: By doing so, Aarav gained a deeper understanding of the importance of heritage, while Meera acknowledged the significance of modernity.Hi: ताज महल का वो जादूई पल उनके बीच का पुल बन गया, एक नई शुरुआत के लिए।En: That magical moment at the Taj Mahal became a bridge between them, for a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:intricate: जटिलcarvings: नक्काशीconservator: संरक्षकcherishing: संजोनेmesmerizing: अद्भुतengrossed: मशगूलpossibilities: संभावनाएंpreservation: संरक्षणincorporate: शामिल करनाheritage: धरोहरarchitect: वास्तुकारsketchbook: स्केचबुकfarewell: अलविदाinspiration: प्रेरणाacknowledged: स्वीकार कियाglow: आभाtour: दौराmodernity: आधुनिकताstories: कहानियाँtradition: परंपराpromise: वादाreflection: झलकstudent: विद्यार्थीvaluable: मूल्यवानretain: बनाए रखनाcommingle: मिलानाdiscussion: चर्चाperspective: दृष्टिकोणcommemorate: स्मरण करनाilluminate: प्रकाशित करना

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Today we are interviewing my friend Kelly's first chaotic A.F. trip to India and how she accidentally met the royal family of Jaipur. We talk:Growing up in a literally 10-road village in England village and what life in London is like The reverse culture shock of coming home after long-term travel — when people don't even know the countries you've been toLanding in New Delhi straight from Thailandand immediately questioning all life choicesSeeing the Taj Mahal at sunriseThe darker side of India travel — confronting poverty up close, cultural confusion, and witnessing things you can't unseeAccidentally having dinner with the actual Prince of Jaipur  while she was actively battling food poisoningThe reality of traveling while injured, hospital visits abroad, and surviving Delhi belly with dignity (or not)Follow Sawai Padmanabh Singh, The Prince of Jaipur on Insta:https://www.instagram.com/pachojaipur/?hl=enSong & Bollywood Movie: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo India, India travel, travel stories, solo female travel India, crazy travel story, Taj Mahal travel, Delhi belly survival, meeting Indian royaltyText for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

Today we are interviewing my friend Kelly's first chaotic A.F. trip to India and how she accidentally met the royal family of Jaipur. We talk:Growing up in a literally 10-road village in England village and what life in London is like The reverse culture shock of coming home after long-term travel — when people don't even know the countries you've been toLanding in New Delhi straight from Thailand and immediately questioning all life choicesSeeing the Taj Mahal at sunriseThe darker side of India travel — confronting poverty up close, cultural confusion, and witnessing things you can't unseeAccidentally having dinner with the actual Prince of Jaipur  while she was actively battling food poisoningThe reality of traveling while injured, hospital visits abroad, and surviving Delhi belly with dignity (or not)Follow Sawai Padmanabh Singh, The Prince of Jaipur on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/pachojaipur/?hl=enSong & Bollywood Movie: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo India, India travel, travel stories, solo female travel India, crazy travel story, Taj Mahal travel, Delhi belly survival, meeting Indian royaltyText for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comTo Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Taj Mahal's Enchanting Sunset: A Tale of Spontaneity & Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-09-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: ताजमहल के सामने खड़े होकर दोनों दोस्त, अर्जुन और नेहा, थोड़ा चिंतित दिख रहे थे।En: Standing in front of the Taj Mahal, the two friends, Arjun and Neha, appeared a bit anxious.Hi: चारों ओर पर्यटक चहलकदमी कर रहे थे, स्ट्रीट वेंडर रंगीन दिवाली की रोशनी बेच रहे थे।En: Tourists were strolling around, and street vendors were selling colorful Diwali lights.Hi: शाम के करीब थे, और सूर्यास्त की पूर्वाभास देने वाले नारंगी रंग के बादल ताजमहल के ऊपर छा चुके थे।En: It was near evening, and the sky was adorned with orange clouds, signaling an impending sunset over the Taj Mahal.Hi: ऐसा दृश्य, जो हर फोटोग्राफर के लिए एक सपना होता है।En: Such a scene is a dream for every photographer.Hi: "विक्रम!En: "Vikram!Hi: तुमने टिकट नहीं बुक की?En: Didn't you book the tickets?"Hi: " नेहा ने चिंतित स्वर में पूछा।En: Neha asked in a worried tone.Hi: वह हमेशा योजनाओं की अच्छी सूची बना कर चलती थी, ताकि कोई गड़बड़ न हो।En: She was always well-organized with a good list of plans to avoid any chaos.Hi: लेकिन इस बार टिकट की जिम्मेदारी विक्रम की थी।En: But this time, the responsibility for the tickets was Vikram's.Hi: विक्रम ने हंसी में कहा, "अरे यार, भूल गया।En: Vikram laughed and said, "Oh friend, I forgot.Hi: मेरा तो ध्यान ही नहीं गया।En: It just slipped my mind."Hi: " उसकी स्वभाव से यह उम्मीद की जा सकती थी।En: This was expected from his nature.Hi: अर्जुन, जो अपने कैमरे के साथ तैयार खड़ा था, सोचने लगा कि अब क्या किया जाए।En: Arjun, who was ready with his camera, began to think about what to do next.Hi: उसे ताजमहल का सूर्यास्त के समय की एक परफेक्ट फोटो चाहिए थी।En: He wanted a perfect sunset photo of the Taj Mahal.Hi: "मैं आसपास कोई और जगह ढूंढता हूं," अर्जुन ने कहा।En: "I'll look for some other spot around," Arjun said.Hi: तभी उनके सामने एक सड़क जादूगर मुस्कराते हुए आया।En: Just then, a street magician approached them with a smile.Hi: उसके हाथ में एक डंडा था जो रंग-बिरंगे कपड़े से लिपटा हुआ था।En: He held a stick wrapped in colorful cloth.Hi: उसने मजाकिया अंदाज में परिस्थिति को भांपते हुए कहा, "आप लोग अंदर नहीं जा सकते?En: Sensing the situation humorously, he said, "You can't go inside?Hi: शायद मैं आपकी मदद कर सकता हूँ।En: Maybe I can help you."Hi: "नेहा ने उसे देखा और सोचा शायद इस जादूगर के पास कोई समाधान हो।En: Neha looked at him and thought that perhaps this magician might have a solution.Hi: वह जादूगर के पास गई और नर्म आवाज़ में बोली, "क्या तुम सच में कुछ कर सकते हो?En: She went up to the magician and spoke softly, "Can you really do something?"Hi: "जादूगर ने मुस्कराते हुए अपनी टोपियों से कुछ चौंका देने वाले करतब दिखाए।En: The magician smiled and performed some astonishing tricks with his hats.Hi: उसका जादू देख सभी लोग ताक रहे थे।En: Everyone was watching his magic intently.Hi: इसी बीच नेहा ने एक गार्ड से कहा, "क्या हम किसी और जगह से ताजमहल देख सकते हैं?En: Meanwhile, Neha asked a guard, "Is there another place from where we can see the Taj Mahal?"Hi: "गार्ड ने जादूगर के करतब से प्रभावित होकर कहा, "आप उस आरामगृह के छत से देख सकते हैं।En: Impressed by the magician's performance, the guard said, "You can see it from the rooftop of that rest house.Hi: वहां से अच्छा व्यू मिलेगा।En: You'll get a good view from there."Hi: "अर्जुन और नेहा ने विक्रम के साथ आरामगृह की ओर दौड़ लगाई।En: Arjun, Neha, and Vikram ran towards the rest house.Hi: वहां से अर्जुन ने अपने कैमरे से एक अद्भुत फोटो ली।En: From there, Arjun took an amazing photo with his camera.Hi: सूर्यास्त की किरणें ताजमहल पर हल्की सी चमक बिखेर रही थीं।En: The rays of the sunset were casting a gentle glow on the Taj Mahal.Hi: आखिर में तीनों ने राहत की सांस ली और हंसी में फूट पड़े।En: In the end, the three of them sighed in relief and burst out laughing.Hi: नेहा ने हंसते हुए कहा, "विक्रम, अगली बार से टिकट तुम्हारे भरोसे नहीं छोड़ेंगे।En: Laughing, Neha said, "Vikram, next time we won't leave the tickets to you."Hi: "विक्रम ने मुस्कराते हुए जवाब दिया, "अब से मैं कोई भी चीज़ नहीं भूलूंगा।En: Vikram replied with a smile, "I won't forget anything from now on.Hi: वादा करता हूँ।En: I promise."Hi: "और इस तरह, अर्जुन ने सीखा कि कभी-कभी योजना से हटकर भी खूबसूरती पाई जा सकती है, नेहा ने जाना कि थोड़ी स्वतःस्फूर्तता भी मजा ला सकती है, और विक्रम ने ठान ली कि उसे अधिक संगठित होना होगा।En: And in this way, Arjun learned that beauty can sometimes be found outside of plans, Neha discovered that a bit of spontaneity can also be fun, and Vikram resolved to be more organized.Hi: ताजमहल का वह शाम का दृश्य और उनकी वह किस्सा, अब वे कभी नहीं भूलेंगे।En: That evening view of the Taj Mahal and their little story is something they will never forget. Vocabulary Words:anxious: चिंतितstrolling: चहलकदमीadorned: छा चुकेimpending: पूर्वाभासchaos: गड़बड़responsibility: जिम्मेदारीclown: मजाकियाnature: स्वभावastonishing: चौंका देने वालेintently: ताक रहेrooftop: छतview: दृश्यcasting: बिखेर रहीsigh: सांसspontaneity: स्वतःस्फूर्तताresolved: ठान लीorganized: संगठितvendor: वेंडरmagician: जादूगरsolution: समाधानperform: दिखाएapproached: आयाgentle: हल्कीdream: सपनाpromise: वादाchaos: गड़बड़cognac: ब्रांडीgrapple: संघर्षfascinate: मोहित करनाessence: सार

Fran Harding was a stay-at-home mother of eight children when her pharmacist husband came home one night with the news that the family were moving to Charleville in Western Queensland to run a pub.Gordan had spontaneously leased a pub, and Fran was to be its new publican.So, with their kids in tow (including a little baby), they set off.Fran set up her sewing machine behind the bar and did her best to work out how to pull beers, understand what the locals were saying and keep tabs on her brood.Then Fran's husband fell in love with the pub across the street – the once grand hotel, The Corones.The Harding family moved in, learning about its history as ‘The Taj Mahal of the Warrego' and doing their best to return the pub to its former glory.Fran has published two books about her life and about the Corones Hotel, called The Accidental Australians and The Accidental Publican.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores Australian history, stories, outback, the bush, Queensland, Quilpie, Migration, Great Australians, 1990 flood, recovering after natural disasters, social history, outback characters, hospitality, running a business, big families, motherhood, historic hotels, writing, books, memoir, Greek-Australians, small town Australia, working mothers, how to run a pub, renovating historic buildings, Harry Corones, Kythira, Poppa, Greece, Mediterranean Islands, Greek Orthodox, Greek diaspora, Australian pioneers.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

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This episode will discuss Geoff's incredible journey as a veterinary homeopath. Aside from his several veterinary practices, he will also discuss how his love and enthusiasm for homeopathy have evolved since the day he first learned about it.   Jeff Johnson is a sought-after homeopathy teacher and lecturer, widely recognized nationally and internationally. He teaches the vets in Bristol, wrote the curriculum, and set up the Danish Veterinary School with Lise Hansen. He teaches routinely at three UK homeopathic colleges and has been a visiting lecturer at most of the others. He was one of the founding vets of the Homeopathy at Welly Level school, which has now trained over 350 farmers. He started the Animal Energy UK homeopathic veterinary conferences (now in their 21st year) and has helped organize ten of these. He has studied extensively with many of the world's leading homeopaths, particularly the Joshis, Sherr, Sankaran, Scholten, and David Lilley.   Check out these episode highlights: 02:32 - Geoff's first introduction to homeopathy 07:01 - The more advanced science gets the closer it gets to the spirituality 16:31 - Why is homeopathy more difficult than conventional medicine 22:18 - Animals share every single emotion that we have 25:15 - The fear of losing control and the need to let go 30:15 - How homeopathy broadens our thinking 33:26 - The Taj Mahal and the Prince 39:17 - Open mindedness is our greatest gift and our greatest curse   If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode.   Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies   Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s   Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom

Neoborn Caveman unleashes a caveman-sized takedown of hatred's toxic grip on our fractured world—from Chinese botnets fueling Middle East rage to Eurovision boycotts turning art into a battlefield. We dissect the "spherical attack" on humanity: plastic-saturated clothes seeping into our bloodstreams, data-hoarding blood banks eyeing your DNA for 30 years, and air pollution blackening icons like Delhi's Red Fort and the Taj Mahal (spoiler: it's not your campfire's fault). But fear not—this isn't doom-scrolling; it's a rallying cry for radical positivity. Learn why almonds slash bad cholesterol for metabolic warriors like us, how Chaplin's Great Dictator speech still slays divisive triggers, and why music—like Sami Chohfi's globe-trotting anthems of connection—builds bridges where propaganda burns them. We champion sovereignty over social contracts no one signed, warn of financial whirlwinds dwarfing 2008, and arm you with tools to protect kids, pets, and your eternal worth. Hatred drains the soul; greatness refuels it. Tune in, unplug the machine, and remember: you're not alone in this extraordinary, ordinary world. Slurp, burp, and rise.Key TakeawaysYou're Built for Greatness: Your unique existence isn't random—embrace it as eternal fuel, untethered from wealth, norms, or globalist gears.Guard Your Sovereignty Fiercely: No registry owns your data—question blood banks hoarding DNA, reject the invisible machine siphoning your soul.Modern Life's a Slow Poison—Fight Back Naturally: Ditch processed junk for God-made gems like organic almonds and green tea; they heal guts, hearts, and barriers against the plastic plague.The Spherical Siege Is Real: From noise-polluted streets to unlivable air turning monuments black, we're under 360° assault—but logic (not "trust the science") exposes the culprits.Brace for Unprecedented Turbulence: Next three years eclipse 2008's bubble burst; thrive without governments by trading, supporting kin, and listening to the good word.Evil Shouts, Good Whispers Louder: More souls are gold than grime; drown bots and agitprop in cat purrs, prayers, and nature walks.Reject the Parasites, Claim Your Throne: WEF, Club of Rome, Shite Gates? Nah—we're sovereign cogs who opt out. History's real lessons (not curricula lies) prove society spins sans their strings.Chapters00:00 Embracing Individual Value and Positivity02:53 The Dangers of Hatred and Division05:47 Sovereignty and Personal Data Concerns08:44 The Impact of Modern Life on Health11:40 The Spherical Attack on Humanity15:04 Anticipating Future Challenges17:05 Health Insights and Nutritional Advice19:05 The Role of Music and Art in Society21:28 The Influence of Hatred in Society26:38 The Power of Positivity and Connection30:30 Cultural Commentary and Social Responsibility34:01 The Importance of Unity Over Division36:49 Recognizing Greatness Within Us38:16 Environmental Concerns and Responsibility41:58 Awakening to True History and SovereigntySound Bites"You were designed to be great... Your fantastic, amazing, unique existence in the whole universe and history is not an accidental event.""Only the unloved hate... And you are special, unique, amazing.""We are sovereign. We should be aware that we are not designed to be cog-wheels in a machine, no matter what.""You are not alone... It's your life, your responsibility. You can do it.""Never hate, be great... More people are good than bad people are on earth. However, it's always the evil who is the loudest.""This spherical attack on all of us will be only survivable if we decide to have a determination that we are great."Humanity centered satirical takes on the world & news + music - with a marble mouthed host.Free speech marinated in comedy.Supporting Purple Rabbits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aunque sea obvio, no por ello hay que dejar de repetirlo. Nunca se ha tratado de qué se hace sino de quién lo hace. Con algunos se es comprensivo y condescendiente hasta la náusea. Con otros, habiendo sufrido más las vejaciones, se es inmisericorde. Min. 01 Seg. 50 – Intro Min. 09 Seg. 13 – Empáticos con las personas calientes Min. 15 Seg. 33 – Que quede en una anécdota Min. 23 Seg. 38 – Un entorno pernicioso Min. 29 Seg. 31 – Si hubiese renovado no sería suplente Min. 35 Seg. 19 – Si dice que no hay problemas es que los hay Min. 41 Seg. 10 – Todo acabará en un grave problema Min. 45 Seg. 46 – El sobreprotegido Min. 52 Seg. 10 – La excusa de que hay poca cámaras Min. 58 Seg. 46 – No se reinterpretan las reglas del juego Min. 62 Seg. 18 – Las reglas se reinterpretan cuando les apetece Min. 66 Seg. 44 – Despedida Steve 'n' Seagulls - Thunderstruck (Austria 27/06/2019) Jackson Browne & David Lindley (Santa Cruz, CA 19/05/1987) How Long For A Dancer For Everyman Cocaine Tiki Torches At Twilight Across The Borderline The Times You've Come Before The Deluge Prety Girl Rules The World Crow On The Cradle Greg Allman, Taj Mahal & Chris Stapleton - One Way Out (Nashville, TN 11/12/2015)

This week, I chat with Nashville's own Zach Allen - a multi‑Grammy-winning recording engineer, producer, and mix engineer whose credits span Americana, blues, rock, country, and beyond. With nearly 20 years in the music industry, Zach brings a rare blend of technical mastery, creative sensitivity, and a studio presence that helps artists realize their vision. Some highlights of our conversation include: • His journey from graduating Full Sail University and interning at The Tracking Room and eventually becoming the head engineer of the studio. • Working on award-winning projects including engineering Grammy-winning albums for legends like Keb' Mo', Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, and Christone Kingfish Ingram • Philosophy on vocal production • Thoughts on AI in the music industry • Helpful tips for recording a live show Whether you're an aspiring artist, indie producer, or just music-curious, this episode offers a rare inside look at the mind and methods of someone who's helped shape some of the most compelling recordings coming out of Nashville. If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe, or write a review! IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! Please note: new Patreon members get to pick a cover song for me to record especially for them! www.patreon.com/andysydow Guest Links: https://zachallenaudio.com/ Episode Music: Original music by Andy Sydow Contact me: middleclassrockstar@gmail.com (or) andysydowmusic@gmail.com

Da igual que las cosas vayan bien, mal o regular en el Real Madrid. La única diferencia es que, cuando van mal, las críticas se agudizan y los debates surgen por doquier y son más ácidos. Siempre encuentran el lado negativo de las cosas, pese a que, en la mayoría de las ocasiones, sólo existe en su mente, en su imaginación. Por ejemplo, los jugadores lesionados no se reincorporan, le quitan el puesto a un compañero. Y el entrenador no hace cambios, pega banquillazos. Min. 01 Seg. 52 – Intro Min. 08 Seg. 51 – Se acabó un debate, pero no se acabó Min. 14 Seg. 42 – Se habla poco de Vinicius Min. 20 Seg. 40 – Envidia del Barcelona Min. 27 Seg. 00 – Ya no es intocable Min. 32 Seg. 19 – Siempre piden lo contrario de lo que es Min. 38 Seg. 21 – Los jugadores son respetuosos, pero el club no Min. 43 Seg. 32 – Anomalías estadísticas comparadas Min. 49 Seg. 48 – Los pronósticos del superordenador Min. 54 Seg. 31 – Despedida Post Malone (Live From The Studio 20/08/2024) Congratulations (con Quavo) Wrong Ones (con Tim McGraw) What Don't Belong To Me Ain't How It Ends California Sober (con Chris Stapleton) Circles I Had Some Help (con Morgan Wallen) Go To Hell Yours Gregg Allman, Taj Mahal & Chris Stapleton - Statesboro Blues (Nashville, TN 11/12/2015)

Have you, like us, been eagerly awaiting the Star Wars Marvel comics issue that introduces the telepathic, energy-eating Hoojibs?Join us and our special guests in a breakdown of Marvel's 1981 comic Star Wars #55: “Plif!” — one of the most beloved issues from the original Marvel Star Wars run. You can also listen and read along in 1983's read-along record Planet of the Hoojibs Read Along Storybook. Recorded live from Rebel Scum Con, this special presentation features special guests Anna Graves (voice of Duchess Satine Kryze in The Clone Wars) and Jeff Caffrey (VCN Network), who bring the story to life with dramatic flair.  Don't worry if you don't have the comic — the vibrant art by Walt Simonson and Tom Palmer will be projected for all to enjoy. Today in Star Wars History - September 7, 1985 Happy 40th Anniversary to Ewoks and Droids! Both animated series premiered on September 7, 1985, as The Ewoks and Droids Adventure Hour on ABC-TV. We've even had executive producer Miki Herman on the show to dive into their creation — including that unforgettable Ewoks theme by Taj Mahal!

Have you, like us, been eagerly awaiting the Star Wars Marvel comics issue that introduces the telepathic, energy-eating Hoojibs?Join us and our special guests in a breakdown of Marvel's 1981 comic Star Wars #55: “Plif!” — one of the most beloved issues from the original Marvel Star Wars run. You can also listen and read along in 1983's read-along record Planet of the Hoojibs Read Along Storybook. Recorded live from Rebel Scum Con, this special presentation features special guests Anna Graves (voice of Duchess Satine Kryze in The Clone Wars) and Jeff Caffrey (VCN Network), who bring the story to life with dramatic flair.  Don't worry if you don't have the comic — the vibrant art by Walt Simonson and Tom Palmer will be projected for all to enjoy. Today in Star Wars History - September 7, 1985 Happy 40th Anniversary to Ewoks and Droids! Both animated series premiered on September 7, 1985, as The Ewoks and Droids Adventure Hour on ABC-TV. We've even had executive producer Miki Herman on the show to dive into their creation — including that unforgettable Ewoks theme by Taj Mahal!

I blundered and started working on the wrong episode. I can't cover the Red Fort without having first talked about the Taj Mahal because that's getting Shah Jahan, Mughal Emperor's life all caddywampus, and we can't have that. If you have been to the Taj Mahal, please let me know!! I'd love to chat with you!

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The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous and beautiful buildings in the world. Built in the 1600s by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife, it's a masterpiece of white marble and Islamic architecture. This episode explores the love story, artistry, and engineering behind this iconic structure—and why the Taj Mahal still stands as a symbol of eternal love.