Podcasts about Vikram

Voting rights are in the news.  The state and federal governments have sought to weigh in and intervene on election laws, as we have seen in previous cycles.  This time, a number of states have passed laws that address mail-in or absentee voting, but in doing so, what seems on its surface to be addressing some needs of seniors may in fact be more constitutionally questionable than first meets the eye. And in so doing, the states are implicating the 26th amendment.  A circuit split has developed and as a result, the Supreme Court may get involved and this modern amendment may get its first case before the court.  We bring in the expert on such things:  Professor Vik Amar, who has already published a new article on these questions in recent days.  The “brothers-in-law” are at it again, and we are all the beneficiaries.  CLE credit is available for lawyers and judges from podcast.njsba.com.

This week, host Greta Johnsen talks with Ayurvedic doctor, coach, and podcast host Sweta Vikram, who "helps high achievers move through burnout, grief, and overwhelm."Today's episode is largely about perfectionism when it comes to rest. So many of us think that time off is an all-or-nothing deal -- take a long vacation, or be strung out and constantly in your email inbox. But Sweta encourages a gentle, incremental approach. Even 15 minutes of down time once or twice a day can make a big difference for your brain and body. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Drs. Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Dr. Vikram Mookerjee, discuss the following articles from the August 2026 issue:   "Logistical, Ethical, and Technical Considerations in the World's First Face and Whole Eye Transplantation" by Chinta, Tran, Shah, et al.   Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/1st_Face_and_Whole_Eye_Transplant   Explore the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCAug26Collection   Dr. Vikram Mookerjee is a Yale-trained, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills and Rancho Mirage, California. He specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and body, with a particular focus on facial rejuvenation and facial reconstruction.   Originally from Pittsburgh, Dr. Mookerjee completed his undergraduate and medical education through Boston University's accelerated seven-year B.A./M.D. program before completing plastic surgery residency at Yale University and fellowship training with The Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship of Los Angeles. During his training, he received the Young Investigator Award for his research on wound healing mechanisms, as well as the Yale Plastic Surgery Scholastic Award for achieving the highest In-Service Examination score in his residency program.   Dr. Mookerjee serves as a Next Generation Editor on the Editorial Board of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.   The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

In May this year, India's top court recognised timely trauma care for road accident victims as part of the Right to Life under Article 21. SaveLIFE foundation was instrumental in paving the way for this milestone. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, founder & CEO of SaveLIFE Foundation, Piyush Tewari and Vikram Bhat, the CEO of SCALE, share their learnings on turning a people's movement into public systems change. Can successes like SaveLIFE's be replicated and adapted to new geographies? What can be repeated and what cannot? Piyush and Vikram bring their deep insights into all this and more in a chat with host Gaurav Choudhury.

This episode is sponsored by Corgea.Design it. Build it. Ship it. Corgea secures it.Learn more: Corgea.comYou don't have to let AI do the thinking for you. In this episode, Vikram shares why the smartest teams use AI as an accelerant — not a replacement — and why human judgment still matters most in threat modeling. We dig into the tension among speed, compliance, and real risk, and what it means to “fight the AI” so that critical thinking stays sharp. If you care about AppSec, AI, and the future of threat modeling, this conversation will give you a lot to think about.About CorgeaCorgea is an AI-native application security platform that secures software from design to production. It brings together security design reviews, AI SAST, dependency and IaC scanning, code quality checks, and autonomous pentesting — helping security and engineering teams find risk earlier, fix what matters, and ship securely.Learn more about Corgea → Corgea.comFOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA:➜Twitter: @AppSecPodcast➜LinkedIn: The Application Security Podcast➜YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ApplicationSecurityPodcast~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Drs. Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Dr. Vikram Mookerjee, discuss the following articles from the August 2026 issue:   "The Face Lift: An Algorithm for Producing Consistently Superior Results" by Sundine.   Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/facelift-algorithm   Explore the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCAug26Collection   Dr. Vikram Mookerjee is a Yale-trained, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills and Rancho Mirage, California. He specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and body, with a particular focus on facial rejuvenation and facial reconstruction.   Originally from Pittsburgh, Dr. Mookerjee completed his undergraduate and medical education through Boston University's accelerated seven-year B.A./M.D. program before completing plastic surgery residency at Yale University and fellowship training with The Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship of Los Angeles. During his training, he received the Young Investigator Award for his research on wound healing mechanisms, as well as the Yale Plastic Surgery Scholastic Award for achieving the highest In-Service Examination score in his residency program.   Dr. Mookerjee serves as a Next Generation Editor on the Editorial Board of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.   The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unearthed Legacy: Rohan's Quest Beneath Qutub Minar Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-08-12-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली के दिल में स्थित है कुतुब मीनार, जो अपनी पुरानी कहानियों के लिए मशहूर है।En: In the heart of Delhi, stands the majestic Qutub Minar, famous for its ancient stories.Hi: बारिश की बूंदें उसकी प्राचीन दीवारों पर फिसल रही थीं, जबकि बादलों ने पूरे आसमान को घेर लिया था।En: Raindrops were slipping down its ancient walls while clouds enveloped the entire sky.Hi: इस मौसम की यह संजीवनी बूंदें जान तो देती थीं, लेकिन उनकी वजह से किसी भी खुदाई का काम कठिन हो जाता था।En: These rejuvenating drops of the season brought life, but they made any excavation work difficult.Hi: इसी कठिनाई के बीच, रोहन, एक युवा पुरातत्ववेत्ता, अपने साथी विक्रम के साथ मीनार के पास खोदाई कर रहा था।En: Amidst this difficulty, Rohan, a young archaeologist, was digging near the minaret with his companion Vikram.Hi: रोहन का सपना था कि वह कोई अद्भुत खोज करके इतिहास को बदल दे और अपने पिता का प्रेम और मान्यता प्राप्त करे।En: Rohan's dream was to make an extraordinary discovery to change history and gain his father's love and recognition.Hi: लेकिन आकाश में गरजते बादल उसे चेतावनी दे रहे थे कि समय उसके पक्ष में नहीं था।En: But the thunderous clouds in the sky were warning him that time was not on his side.Hi: रोहन की छोटी बहन नेहा, जो रक्षाबंधन के त्यौहार के कारण अपने भाई से मिलने आई थी, उसे परिवार के महत्व का अहसास कराने की कोशिश कर रही थी।En: Rohan's younger sister, Neha, who had come to visit her brother for the Raksha Bandhan festival, was trying to make him realize the importance of family.Hi: "भैया, तुम्हें घर चलकर राखी बंधवानी है," नेहा ने ममता से कहा।En: "Brother, you need to come home to get your Rakhi tied," Neha said lovingly.Hi: लेकिन रोहन का दिल उस खजाने को पाने के लिए बेताब था, जिसके मिलने पर उसके पिता शायद उस पर गर्व करेंगे।En: But Rohan's heart was eager to find that treasure, with which his father might be proud of him.Hi: जैसे-जैसे दिन बीत रहा था, बारिश तीव्र होने लगी, जिससे खुदाई स्थल पर पानी भरने का खतरा बढ़ गया।En: As the day progressed, the rain intensified, increasing the risk of water filling the excavation site.Hi: इसी बीच, नेहा और विक्रम ने मिलकर एक छुपे हुए दरवाजे को खोज लिया।En: Meanwhile, Neha and Vikram together discovered a hidden door.Hi: रोहन ने डर को परे रखते हुए दरवाजे को खोलने की कोशिश की।En: Rohan tried to open the door, setting aside his fear.Hi: नेहा ने भी उससे मदद की।En: Neha also helped him.Hi: उनके सामने एक पुरानी गुफा खुल गई, जिसमें छुपे हुए खजाने थे।En: A hidden cave opened before them, containing hidden treasures.Hi: यह एक ऐसी खोज थी जिसे इतिहास में याद रखा जाएगा।En: This was a discovery that would be remembered in history.Hi: लेकिन रोहन के दिल में अब भी एक सवाल था - क्या उसकी खोज परिवार से बढ़कर थी?En: But there was still a question in Rohan's heart — was his discovery more important than family?Hi: नेहा की मासूमियत और उसकी निश्छलता ने उसे याद दिलाया कि जितनी महत्वपूर्ण यह खोज थी, उतनी ही महत्वपूर्ण उसके जीवन में परिवार भी था।En: Neha's innocence and simplicity reminded him that, as significant as this discovery was, his family was equally important in his life.Hi: खुश होकर, रोहन ने नेहा के साथ घर लौटने का फैसला किया।En: Happily, Rohan decided to return home with Neha.Hi: गुफा के खजाने ने उसे पिता की मान्यता तो दिलाई, लेकिन अब वह जान चुका था कि परिवार के बिना उसकी कोई भी सफलता अधूरी है।En: The treasure from the cave may have given him his father's recognition, but he now realized that without family, any success was incomplete.Hi: कुतुब मीनार की छांव में, रोहन ने अपने जीवन के इस नए सबक को समझ लिया।En: In the shadow of Qutub Minar, Rohan understood this new lesson in his life.Hi: अपनापन और सपने दोनों ही जरूरी हैं, पर एक को भी प्राथमिकता देना अन्याय होगा।En: Both belonging and dreams are essential, but prioritizing one would be an injustice.Hi: इस बार रक्षाबंधन पर, रोहन ने नेहा से कहा, "तू ही मेरी असली खोज है, नेहा।En: This Raksha Bandhan, Rohan told Neha, "You are my true discovery, Neha."Hi: " और एक प्यारी मुस्कान के साथ, दोनों भाई-बहन घर की ओर चल दिए।En: And with a sweet smile, both siblings headed home. Vocabulary Words:majestic: शानदारraindrops: बूंदेंenveloped: घेर लियाrejuvenating: संजीवनीarchaeologist: पुरातत्ववेत्ताexcavation: खुदाईextraordinary: अद्भुतrecognition: मान्यताthunderous: गरजतेintensified: तीव्रcompanion: साथीdiscovery: खोजhistories: कहानियोंinnocence: मासूमियतsimplicity: निश्छलताsignificant: महत्वपूर्णbelonging: अपनापनprioritizing: प्राथमिकताjustice: अन्यायshadow: छांवcave: गुफाtreasures: खजानेrisk: खतराslipping: फिसल रहीminaret: मीनारfestival: त्यौहारeager: बेचैनprogressed: बीत रहाhidden: छुपे हुएdoor: दरवाजा

This week we're breaking down “Dream Team”! Michael puts together his dream team for the Michael Scott Paper Company which consists of Vikram, Pam and … Ryan. Meanwhile, Jim kisses up to Charles Miner by pretending to be a soccer player and this lie results in Phyllis getting hit in the head with a soccer ball. Angela breaks down the OG Dream Team from the 1992 men's Olympics basketball team, Jenna is bringing back the flower lapel and the ladies discuss the famous quote, “Confidence. It's the food of the wise man, but the liquor of the fool” and why it's so mysterious. So make lots of french toast, perfect your best soccer moves and enjoy this episode.Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPodFollow Us on YouTubeFollow Us on TikTok

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Drs. Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Dr. Vikram Mookerjee, discuss the following articles from the August 2026 issue:   "Extended Gliding Brow Lift: An Effective Solution for Brow and Periorbital Rejuvenation" by Sozer, Ersan, Kachare, et al.   Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/extended-gliding-brow-lift   Explore the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCAug26Collection   Dr. Vikram Mookerjee is a Yale-trained, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills and Rancho Mirage, California. He specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and body, with a particular focus on facial rejuvenation and facial reconstruction.   Originally from Pittsburgh, Dr. Mookerjee completed his undergraduate and medical education through Boston University's accelerated seven-year B.A./M.D. program before completing plastic surgery residency at Yale University and fellowship training with The Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship of Los Angeles. During his training, he received the Young Investigator Award for his research on wound healing mechanisms, as well as the Yale Plastic Surgery Scholastic Award for achieving the highest In-Service Examination score in his residency program.   Dr. Mookerjee serves as a Next Generation Editor on the Editorial Board of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.   The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

From the NEET Exam Paper Leak and student protests at Jantar Mantar to the coaching factory culture and the reality behind the resignation of hundreds of scientists from ISRO, we discussed it all with Ex-ISRO Scientist and Educator Manish Purohit.India's education system is under immense pressure, and students are paying the price.In this conversation, Manish Purohit (Nimbus Education | BITS Pilani | Ex-ISRO) joins Coach & Podcast Host Gaurav Arora to uncover the truth behind the NEET paper leak, the accountability of the NTA, Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Education Minister, the growing mental health crisis among students, and why India's coaching ecosystem needs serious reform.The conversation also takes us inside ISRO, where Manish shares what life as a scientist is really like, why more than 700 scientists have resigned over the past 12 years, how India's private space sector is evolving, and what the National Quantum Mission means for the country's future.About the GuestManish Purohit is a BITS Pilani alumnus and former ISRO Scientist who worked on satellite and interplanetary missions. After leaving ISRO, he co-founded Nimbus Education, where he mentors NEET and JEE aspirants while also advising deep-tech and space startups.In this episode, we discuss:• How the NEET 2024 paper leak happened and who should be held accountable• The role of the NTA and whether real reforms are possible• Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and what it actually changes• Student protests at Jantar Mantar and what aspirants were demanding• The mental health crisis behind India's competitive exams• The reality of Kota and Sikar's coaching culture• Management quota in medical colleges and the debate around merit• What life inside ISRO is actually like• Why 700+ scientists have resigned from ISRO in the last 12 years• ISRO vs India's private space sector, including Skyroot, Vikram, and Agnikul• India's National Quantum Mission and the global race against ChinaWhether you're a NEET or JEE aspirant, a parent, someone curious about ISRO, or simply interested in India's education system, science, and technology, this episode offers a perspective that goes beyond the headlines.Timestamps:00:00 NEET Leak Outrage00:57 Is Resignation Enough02:20 How Papers Leak06:00 NEET Pressure Cooker09:44 Coaching Hubs and Buyers18:26 Student Mental Health20:01 Mentoring Struggling Kids29:02 Leaving ISRO for Education34:19 Life Inside ISRO39:00 Why Scientists Resign47:01 Space Startups Boom51:10 China Speed Explained57:22 India Deeptech Missions01:02:58 Why India Is Great01:05:58 Closing ThanksSubscribe to The xMonks Drive with Gaurav Arora for weekly conversations with CEOs, Scientists, Monks, and Changemakers where soulful insight meets real-world wisdom.

What if the chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, anxiety, or other persistent symptoms you're seeing aren't just about labs, diet, or lifestyle but unresolved grief?In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with Dr. Sweta Vikram, an internationally recognized Ayurvedic practitioner, grief coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher, to explore how unresolved grief can impact physiology, behavior, and well-being.Dr. Vikram walks through practical strategies for identifying grief in clients, creating safe spaces for healing, and applying Ayurvedic principles to restore balance in body and mind. Whether you're a practitioner working with sensitive cases or looking to better understand the unseen forces affecting health, this conversation will expand your clinical lens.What's Inside This EpisodeWhy grief is more than loss of a loved one. It can show up as chronic symptomsHow the body signals unresolved emotional trauma through physiology and behaviorThe Ayurvedic framework for understanding imbalance (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in daily lifePractical approaches for safely addressing grief in client interactionsHow simple rituals, journaling, and mindful presence can support resilienceCreating space for emotional visibility and healing in professional practiceResources and Links:Download the Full Reset hereGet your FREE guide to Supporting a Healthy and Balanced Immune SystemGet your FREE guide: Beyond Protocols: A Practitioner's Guide to Root Cause Pattern Recognition for a structured framework to integrate symptoms, systems, and sequence in complex casesJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes hereGuest Resources and LinksVisit Sweta Srivastava Vikram's Website to explore her work, books, and wellness resources: www.swetavikram.comFollow Sweta on Social Media for daily insights and updates:Instagram: @swetavikramFacebook: Sweta's Words and WellnessLinkedIn: Sweta Srivastava VikramYouTube: Holistic Wellness with SwetaListen to Sweta's Podcast The Grounded Leader: Ayurvedic Wellness for Leaders Who Want to Succeed from a Place of BalanceDownload Free Wellness Guides to apply Ayurveda in your practice or daily life:Free Rejuvenating Sleep Guide: Ayurveda Quick TipsThe 5-Minute Ayurveda ResetGuest BioSweta Srivastava Vikram (www.swetavikram.com) is an international speaker, best-selling author of 14 books, award-winning entrepreneur, a certified grief coach, trauma-informed yoga teacher works with survivors - being safe in body, Adjunct Professor - teCHES COMMUNICATIONS, and Doctor of Ayurveda (AD) who is committed to helping people thrive on their own terms. Her upcoming book is tentatively titled Rhythms of Resilience: An Ayurvedic Guide to ReducING Stress and Bringing (Loving Healing Press 2026), and she's the host of the podcast The Grounded Leader: Ayurvedic Wellness for Leaders Who Want to Succeed from a Place of Balance. As a trusted source on health and wellness, most recently appearing on NBC, NPR, iHeartRadio, and Radio Lifeforce and in a documentary with Dr. Deepak Chopra, Sweta has dedicated her career to writing about and teaching a more holistic approach to creativity, productivity, health, and nutrition. Her work has appeared in The New York Times and other publications across nine countries on three continents. Sweta holds a Master's in Strategic Communications from Columbia University. Voted as “One of the Most Influential Asians of Our Times” and winner of the “Voices of the Year” award (past recipients include Chelsea Clinton), she lives in New York City with her husband and works with clients across the globe. She also teaches yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Find her on: X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.

Rod Pyle is out this week, so Rick Jenet of the National Space Society joins Tariq Malik this week to talk about SpaceX's Starship Flight 13, which deployed new Starlink V3 satellites and stunned viewers when the ship survived reentry intact enough to float in the ocean for days afterward. They also discuss NASA's Roman Space Telescope, now just a month from launch, and an in-progress emergency effort to save the ailing Swift Space Observatory using a servicing spacecraft that is itself now experiencing technical trouble. Finally, they look into Boeing's continued Starliner delays and India's first successful private orbital launch via Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket. Tune in! Headlines: SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Splashdown and Recovery Efforts Starlink V3 Satellite Deployment Updates SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion Space Force Contract NASA's Roman Space Telescope Countdown and Origin Story Urgent Swift Space Observatory Rescue Mission Faces Technical Setbacks Boeing Starliner Faces More Delays and Uncertainty India's First Commercial Rocket Launch Enters Global Market Artemis II Astronaut Questions South Pole as Lunar Landing Target Astronomers Detect Possible First-Ever Exomoon Upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Impact Experiment on the Moon Preview: August Almost Total Solar Eclipse and Night Sky Events Host: Tariq Malik Co-Host: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Rod Pyle is out this week, so Rick Jenet of the National Space Society joins Tariq Malik this week to talk about SpaceX's Starship Flight 13, which deployed new Starlink V3 satellites and stunned viewers when the ship survived reentry intact enough to float in the ocean for days afterward. They also discuss NASA's Roman Space Telescope, now just a month from launch, and an in-progress emergency effort to save the ailing Swift Space Observatory using a servicing spacecraft that is itself now experiencing technical trouble. Finally, they look into Boeing's continued Starliner delays and India's first successful private orbital launch via Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket. Tune in! Headlines: SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Splashdown and Recovery Efforts Starlink V3 Satellite Deployment Updates SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion Space Force Contract NASA's Roman Space Telescope Countdown and Origin Story Urgent Swift Space Observatory Rescue Mission Faces Technical Setbacks Boeing Starliner Faces More Delays and Uncertainty India's First Commercial Rocket Launch Enters Global Market Artemis II Astronaut Questions South Pole as Lunar Landing Target Astronomers Detect Possible First-Ever Exomoon Upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Impact Experiment on the Moon Preview: August Almost Total Solar Eclipse and Night Sky Events Host: Tariq Malik Co-Host: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Rod Pyle is out this week, so Rick Jenet of the National Space Society joins Tariq Malik this week to talk about SpaceX's Starship Flight 13, which deployed new Starlink V3 satellites and stunned viewers when the ship survived reentry intact enough to float in the ocean for days afterward. They also discuss NASA's Roman Space Telescope, now just a month from launch, and an in-progress emergency effort to save the ailing Swift Space Observatory using a servicing spacecraft that is itself now experiencing technical trouble. Finally, they look into Boeing's continued Starliner delays and India's first successful private orbital launch via Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket. Tune in! Headlines: SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Splashdown and Recovery Efforts Starlink V3 Satellite Deployment Updates SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion Space Force Contract NASA's Roman Space Telescope Countdown and Origin Story Urgent Swift Space Observatory Rescue Mission Faces Technical Setbacks Boeing Starliner Faces More Delays and Uncertainty India's First Commercial Rocket Launch Enters Global Market Artemis II Astronaut Questions South Pole as Lunar Landing Target Astronomers Detect Possible First-Ever Exomoon Upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Impact Experiment on the Moon Preview: August Almost Total Solar Eclipse and Night Sky Events Host: Tariq Malik Co-Host: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Rod Pyle is out this week, so Rick Jenet of the National Space Society joins Tariq Malik this week to talk about SpaceX's Starship Flight 13, which deployed new Starlink V3 satellites and stunned viewers when the ship survived reentry intact enough to float in the ocean for days afterward. They also discuss NASA's Roman Space Telescope, now just a month from launch, and an in-progress emergency effort to save the ailing Swift Space Observatory using a servicing spacecraft that is itself now experiencing technical trouble. Finally, they look into Boeing's continued Starliner delays and India's first successful private orbital launch via Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket. Tune in! Headlines: SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Splashdown and Recovery Efforts Starlink V3 Satellite Deployment Updates SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion Space Force Contract NASA's Roman Space Telescope Countdown and Origin Story Urgent Swift Space Observatory Rescue Mission Faces Technical Setbacks Boeing Starliner Faces More Delays and Uncertainty India's First Commercial Rocket Launch Enters Global Market Artemis II Astronaut Questions South Pole as Lunar Landing Target Astronomers Detect Possible First-Ever Exomoon Upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Impact Experiment on the Moon Preview: August Almost Total Solar Eclipse and Night Sky Events Host: Tariq Malik Co-Host: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh about a ruling given by the Delhi High Court regarding copyrights and AI in India. The case was filed by news agency ANI which accused OpenAI of using its copyrighted material to train ChatGPT. She talks about the ruling, what it means for creators and what can be expected going forward.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about India becoming the third country in the world, to successfully place satellites into orbit using a rocket developed by a private company. She talks about Mission Aagman and Vikram-1, India's first privately developed launch vehicle. (15:43)Lastly, we talk about the Cockroach Janta Party questioning the government regarding the cases filed against the protesters in Delhi and other BJP-ruled states. (27:40)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Subhro Mallik and Vikram Mahidhar explore how AI is reshaping private equity, transforming talent strategies, and driving value creation. They also discuss the future of services, investing, and AI-powered business transformation.

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Bob Zimmerman reports that SpaceX is preparing for its 13th Starship flight, a prototype featuring major upgrades for future orbital missions and in-orbit refueling. In India, the startup Skyroot achieved a landmark success with the Vikram-1 rocket, signaling the rise of a private, capitalist space sector. However, the Indian government has counterproductively restricted ISRO employees from leaving for private firms. These contrasting approaches highlight the tension between state-run agencies and the efficiency of private enterprise in the global space race. (11)AUGUST 1955

SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-22-2026.1740 BATAVIA MASSACREGordon Chang and Rick Fisher examine Xi Jinping's introduction of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), designed to establish Chinese dominance in setting global AI rules. Headquartered in Shanghai, the group aims to make international partners dependent on Chinese technology while promoting anti-democratic values. Meanwhile, China's economy is struggling, with real growth potentially near zero. Despite manufacturing strengths, China remains vulnerable due to a critical lack of high-end Nvidia chips required for advanced AI development. (1)Gordon Chang and Peter Huessy discuss the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) bill to drastically reduce the U.S. nuclear triad, including cutting ICBMs from 400 to 150. Supported by Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, the plan effectively promotes unilateral disarmament. Critics argue this trashes the concept of nuclear deterrence just as China and Russia expand their arsenals. Furthermore, there is a widespread "miseducation" of Americans regarding the necessity of a modernized nuclear deterrent. (2)Gordon Chang and Victoria Coates report that Iran has activated the Houthis to attack the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical choke point for Saudi Arabian oil exports. This escalation has pushed oil prices past $95 as the Houthis use Iranian-supplied missiles and drones to harass shipping. While the House of Saud is targeted, internal frictions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE complicate a unified regional response. The conflict represents a major humanitarian and economic disaster for global commerce. (3)Gordon Chang and Victoria Coates continue: China benefits from discounted Iranian oil but views the regime's economic instability as a "bad debt." Simultaneously, Saudi Arabia is deepening its partnership with the U.S. through a landmark nuclear cooperation deal. Iraq has also signaled a shift toward Washington, signing $60 billion in energy deals with American companies like Chevron. While Russia seeks to sell extra capacity to Asia, Ukrainian strikes on refineries may hinder Putin's ability to remain a reliable energy supplier. (4)Peter Earle traces how the word "trillion" entered the economic lexicon in 1981 when the U.S. passed $1 trillion in public debt. Today, the U.S. national debt approaches $40 trillion, with annual interest payments exceeding $1 trillion. Unlike 19th-century millionaires who faced high risks, modern trillion-dollar figures are often a product of government monetary expansion. We have entered "Trillionstan," where massive quantities of money are common, yet their long-term significance is often overlooked by the public. (5)Peter Earle argues that not all trillions are equal; some represent genuine wealth creation, such as SpaceX's $2 trillion valuation based on future technological potential. However, inflation and government borrowing have also inflated nominal values, potentially leading to a fiscal reckoning. If creditors lose faith in U.S. debt, the government may be forced to print more money, further devaluing the currency. Maintaining prosperity requires ensuring that economic forces focus on creating new wealth rather than merely redistributing it. (6)Henry Sokolski warns that the Trump administration's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia allows the kingdom to enrich uranium, a process that can easily be diverted for bomb-making. Saudi Arabia has rejected the "additional protocol" for rigorous UN inspections, raising concerns about their true intentions. This "black box" arrangement lacks sufficient safeguards to prevent a rapid diversion of nuclear materials. Critics warn that providing enrichment technology to an ally involved in regional warfare is inherently delusional and dangerous. (7)Henry Sokolski continues: the Saudi nuclear deal could trigger a proliferation race, with nations like Egypt, Turkey, and the UAE demanding similar enrichment rights. Furthermore, allies such as South Korea and Poland may reconsider their own nuclear ambitions if they view American security guarantees as insufficient. Proliferation is no longer "old news" but a growing threat as nations seek their own deterrents. The result is a destabilized global order where multiple states hover on the verge of nuclear weapon status. (8)Michael Bernstam explains how Ukrainian drone strikes have destroyed 30% of Russia's refining capacity, causing the "crack spread"—the profit margin for refining oil—to triple worldwide. While Russia exports crude, it now suffers from severe domestic shortages of gasoline and jet fuel. Consequently, Russia is forced to buy back its own refined oil from India at premium prices. Putin has been "hoist on his own petard," creating a global energy weapon that has ultimately turned against the Russian economy. (9)Michael Bernstam reports that Ukrainian drones recently destroyed major distribution hubs for Wildberries, the Russian equivalent of Amazon, causing $2 billion in damage. These strikes have devastated small businesses and middle-class consumers, fueling internal resentment against the Kremlin. Simultaneously, 18 local Russian officials signed a petition calling for Putin's resignation as economic conditions worsen. The loss of consumer infrastructure and rising fuel costs are creating a constituency for ending the war to prevent a total economic collapse. (10)Bob Zimmerman reports that SpaceX is preparing for its 13th Starship flight, a prototype featuring major upgrades for future orbital missions and in-orbit refueling. In India, the startup Skyroot achieved a landmark success with the Vikram-1 rocket, signaling the rise of a private, capitalist space sector. However, the Indian government has counterproductively restricted ISRO employees from leaving for private firms. These contrasting approaches highlight the tension between state-run agencies and the efficiency of private enterprise in the global space race. (11)Bob Zimmerman surveys new discoveries: astronomers have detected a helium atmosphere on a terrestrial exoplanet located 48 light-years away in its star's habitable zone. Closer to home, archival data from Pluto reveals massive landslides, proving the dwarf planet is geologically active rather than dormant. Meanwhile, new images of Valles Marineris on Mars illustrate the canyon's staggering scale, with depths equivalent to the height of Mount McKinley. These discoveries emphasize that planetary bodies across our solar system are dynamic and evolving. (12)Simon Constable notes European energy prices are skyrocketing, with Brent crude hitting $95 and natural gas up 47% in a single month. In France, a heatwave and suspicious forest fires have added environmental stress to the economic crisis. A political movement in the U.S. is targeting data centers for their high energy consumption, which now exceeds 4% of usage. Surprisingly, the United Kingdom hosts the second-highest number of data centers globally, despite its historical association with "Luddite" skepticism. (13)Simon Constable observes that new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces immediate skepticism, with polls indicating nearly half of voters feel his government lacks direction. Burnham's focus on domestic issues like capping bus prices is criticized as a "tax and spend" policy that might alienate the wealthy. While he has emphasized national security, his early days have been defined by local populist initiatives. Critics worry his leadership style mimics a "Lord Mayor" rather than a strategic global prime minister. (14)Brandy Shufutinsky details how Qatar has provided extensive grants for Arabic language and culture programs in U.S.K-12 schools. These programs often utilize textbooks that omit Israel from maps and glorify extremist ideologies. Qatar Foundation International (QFI) even funds teacher salaries and work visas, raising concerns about who these educators truly report to. This funding creates a "pipeline" from elementary school to higher education, potentially instilling foreign-influenced perspectives in future generations of American citizens. (15)Conrad Black argues that Canada's economic growth has stalled due to high corporate taxes and "climate alarmist" policies under the Trudeau government. He suggests that new leadership under Mark Carney could revitalize the nation by making it more tax-competitive with the U.S. Canada's vast resources and skilled workforce provide the potential for a rapid rebound. For Canada to succeed, it must pivot back to pro-capitalist policies and attract foreign investment to drive future growth. (16)Two spelling corrections applied: Peter Earle (5, 6 — transcribed as "Pete Earl"; the AIER economist) and Brandy Shufutinsky (15 — transcribed as "Shubatinsky"). Both added to the log unless you'd prefer otherwise.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Hope in the Monsoon: A Family's Journey through Fear and Faith Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-07-23-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: अस्पताल के इंतजार कक्ष में हलचल मची थी।En: The waiting room at the hospital was bustling.Hi: मॉनसून की बारिश की बूंदें खिड़की से टकरा रही थीं, जिससे एक शांत संगीत गूँज रहा था।En: The monsoon rain was tapping against the window, creating a soothing melody.Hi: राजेश धड़कते दिल से बेंच पर बैठा अपनी पत्नी दीया की ओर देख रहा था।En: Rajesh sat on the bench with a pounding heart, looking at his wife, Diya.Hi: दीया ने उसकी ओर मुस्कराते हुए कहा, “सब कुछ ठीक होगा, राजेश। हमें उम्मीद नहीं छोड़नी चाहिए।”En: With a smile, Diya said to him, "Everything will be alright, Rajesh. We shouldn't lose hope."Hi: राजेश ने गहरी सांस ली।En: Rajesh took a deep breath.Hi: वह जानता था कि दीया भी भीतर से चिंतित थी, लेकिन वह हमेशा ताकतवर बनने की कोशिश करती थी।En: He knew that Diya was worried inside as well, but she always tried to be strong.Hi: उनकी बेटी अनीका की सर्जरी चल रही थी, और यह समय उनके लिए बहुत कठिन था।En: Their daughter Anika's surgery was underway, and this was a very difficult time for them.Hi: पास ही खड़ा उनका परिवार का करीबी दोस्त विक्रम, जो अस्पताल में डॉक्टर था।En: Standing nearby was their close family friend Vikram, who was a doctor at the hospital.Hi: समय-समय पर आकर उन्हें स्थिति की जानकारी देता रहा।En: He kept coming to update them about the situation.Hi: “अभी तक सब ठीक चल रहा है,” विक्रम ने पूरे आत्मविश्वास के साथ बताया।En: "Everything is going well so far," Vikram said confidently.Hi: राजेश ने सिर हिलाया और दीया का हाथ पकड़ा।En: Rajesh nodded and held Diya's hand.Hi: दीया की आँखों में एक चमक थी, मानो वह उसे हिम्मत दे रही हो।En: There was a glimmer in Diya's eyes as if she was giving him strength.Hi: पानी की बूंदें लगातार बारिश के संगीत को बढ़ा रही थीं।En: The raindrops continued to enhance the melody of the rain.Hi: हर बूंद के साथ राजेश की चिंता बढ़ती जाती थी।En: With each drop, Rajesh's anxiety grew.Hi: उन्होंने महसूस किया कि वह अंदर से टूट रहा है।En: He felt like he was breaking inside.Hi: लेकिन इस बार, उसने खुद को अकेला महसूस नहीं होने दिया।En: But this time, he didn't let himself feel alone.Hi: उसने दीया के कंधे पर सिर रख दिया और धीरे से कहा, “मुझे डर लग रहा है, दीया।”En: He rested his head on Diya's shoulder and softly said, "I'm scared, Diya."Hi: दीया ने उसे और कसकर पकड़ लिया।En: Diya held him tighter.Hi: “हम साथ हैं, राजेश। कुछ गलत नहीं होगा,” उसने मज़बूती से कहा।En: "We are together, Rajesh. Nothing will go wrong," she said firmly.Hi: राजेश को महसूस हुआ कि दीया के साथ होने का एहसास उसे कुछ शांत कर रहा था।En: Rajesh felt that the feeling of being with Diya was calming him somewhat.Hi: इसी बीच विक्रम वापस आया।En: Meanwhile, Vikram came back.Hi: उसके चेहरे पर एक राहत की मुस्कान थी।En: There was a relieved smile on his face.Hi: “सर्जरी सफल रही। अनीका अब खतरे से बाहर है,” उसने बताया।En: "The surgery was successful. Anika is out of danger now," he informed.Hi: अंतर में शांति का संचार हुआ।En: A sense of peace filled the room.Hi: राजेश, दीया और विक्रम तीनों के चेहरों पर राहत की चाचनी झलक उठी।En: Rajesh, Diya, and Vikram all showed a glimpse of relief on their faces.Hi: राजेश ने अपनी आँखें आकाश की ओर उठाईं।En: Rajesh lifted his eyes towards the sky.Hi: बारिश की बूंदे अब भी गिर रही थीं, लेकिन इस बार वे उन्हें एक नई शुरुआत का संदेश दे रही थीं।En: The rain was still falling, but this time it carried a message of a new beginning.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि परिवार का समर्थन वास्तव में कितना महत्वपूर्ण होता है।En: He realized how important family support truly was.Hi: राजेश ने सीखा कि भावनाएँ साझा करना कमजोरी नहीं होती, बल्कि यह ताकत बन सकती है।En: Rajesh learned that sharing emotions isn't a weakness, but it can become a strength.Hi: मॉनसून की बारिश के बीच, इंतजार कक्ष में एक नई उम्मीद का सूरज उग चुका था।En: Amidst the monsoon rain, a new sun of hope had risen in the waiting room.Hi: दीया ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, “देखो, सब ठीक हो गया।”En: Diya smiled and said, "See, everything turned out fine."Hi: अब राजेश के मन में कोई संशय नहीं था।En: Now Rajesh had no doubt in his mind.Hi: उनके लिए यह एक नया सफर था, जिसे वह अपने परिवार के साथ मिलकर पार करेंगे।En: For them, it was a new journey, one they would navigate together with their family. Vocabulary Words:bustling: हलचलsoothing: शांतbench: बेंचpounding: धड़कतेstrength: हिम्मतglimmer: चमकenhance: बढ़ाanxiety: चिंताshoulder: कंधेscared: डरrelieved: राहतpeace: शांतिglimpse: झलकmessage: संदेशbeginning: शुरुआतnavigate: पारmonsoon: मॉनसूनwaiting room: इंतजार कक्षsurgery: सर्जरीconfidently: आत्मविश्वासtogether: साथrelaxed: शांतdanger: खतरेhospital: अस्पतालsupport: समर्थनemotions: भावनाएँweakness: कमजोरीsuccessful: सफलheart: दिलfriend: दोस्त

A rocket is built to leave the Earth — and Skyroot named its mission Aagaman: "the arrival."On July 18, 2026, Vikram-1 became the first privately developed Indian rocket to reach orbit, lifting off from the First Launch Pad at Sriharikota and reaching a 450 km orbit about 15 minutes later. India became the third country — after the US and China — where a private company has achieved orbital launch.The name is the decode. Āgamana comes from the Sanskrit root √gam — to go, to come. The same root gives Sanskrit its word for received scripture: āgama, "that which has come down to us." One root holds both the inheritance that arrives at you and the arrival you make yourself.And the rocket's own name completes the thought: Vikram honors Vikram Sarabhai, founder of India's space program — and vikrama itself means a stride, a step taken. A stride, and an arrival.A note on precision: Vikram-S (2022) reached space but was suborbital; Vikram-1 is the first orbital flight by a private Indian company. "Private" describes the company and vehicle — ISRO provided the launchpad, test facilities, and integration support, with IN-SPACe authorizing access.I'm Pankaj Jain — professor of philosophy and religion. Discover India: Decoded finds the civilizational root inside the news.

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Astronomy Daily S05E145 — “Arrival” — Monday, 20 July 2026. On the 57th anniversary of Apollo 11, we cover a first-of-its-kind launch, a Mars flyby science haul, a four-billion-year-old Martian record, a habitable-zone world with a likely atmosphere, shrimp feeding in simulated microgravity, and the new science of listening to black holes ring. In This Episode (01:30) India goes private in orbit —  Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 aces its debut “Mission Aagaman,” making India the third nation with a private orbital launch capability. Plus a Starship Flight 13 update (NET 23–24 July). (05:30) Psyche's Mars gift —  NASA/JPL releases the science haul from Psyche's 15 May Mars gravity assist, including the magnetometer's first measurement of another body. (08:30) Mars keeps the receipts —  Perseverance examines the “Broom Point member” on Jezero's rim — some of the oldest terrain any rover has studied, recording ~4 billion years of impacts. (11:30) A world holding its breath —  A Science paper detects escaping helium at LHS 1140b, pointing to a replenished, substantial atmosphere on a habitable-zone super-Earth. (A different planet from Friday's story!) (15:00) Space shrimp —  Okayama University of Science shows crustaceans can feed under simulated microgravity — a step toward closed-loop space food systems. (17:30) The bells of spacetime —  A major review shows black-hole “spectroscopy” — reading ringdown gravitational waves — is becoming a real test of Einstein, ahead of the Einstein Telescope, Cosmic Explorer and LISA. (20:30) Skywatch —  A coronal-hole solar wind stream brings a chance of minor aurora australis for far-southern latitudes around 21–22 July. Story Sources ●        Vikram-1 / Mission Aagaman — Space.com; Skyroot Aerospace; ESA/Manorama coverage (18 July 2026). ●        Psyche Mars flyby data — NASA/JPL release (17 July 2026). ●        Perseverance “Broom Point member” — Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, Imperial College London-led. ●        LHS 1140b helium escape — Science, Harvard-led (16 July 2026); Magellan Clay telescope. ●        Space shrimp — Microgravity Science and Technology; Okayama University of Science Space Aquaculture Project. ●        Black-hole spectroscopy — Classical and Quantum Gravity review (Birmingham / Johns Hopkins / Lisbon). ●        Skywatch — EarthSky Sun news; UK Met Office & Australian BOM space weather (19 July 2026). Astronomy Daily is part of the Bitesz.com Podcast Network. Web: astronomydaily.io — Social: @AstroDailyPodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-latest-space-news--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

- Bộ Xây dựng đề xuất ưu tiên mở rộng các tuyến cao tốc đầu tư phân kỳ, tập trung nâng cấp các đoạn 2 làn xe nhằm bảo đảm an toàn giao thông và đáp ứng nhu cầu vận tải. - Lai Châu di dời xong hơn 200 hộ dân ở bản Noong Thăng đến nơi an toàn để tránh nguy cơ sạt lở.- Căng thẳng tại Trung Đông tiếp tục leo thang khi Iran tuyên bố đình chỉ thực thi các cam kết trong thỏa thuận ngừng bắn với Mỹ, trong khi Mỹ khuyến cáo công dân hạn chế đến khu vực.- Ngành công nghiệp vũ trụ tư nhân của Ấn Độ ghi dấu mốc lịch sử với vụ phóng thành công tên lửa Vikram-1, đưa nước này vào nhóm ba quốc gia có doanh nghiệp tư nhân làm chủ công nghệ phóng tên lửa lên quỹ đạo.- Việc Anh và Liên minh châu Âu ký thỏa thuận chấm dứt kiểm soát đi lại tại biên giới giữa Tây Ban Nha và Gibraltar được xem là bước đột phá trong quan hệ hậu Brexit. Chương trình có bài viết "Thỏa thuận về Gibraltar: Cánh cửa mở giúp Anh xích lại gần hơn với EU".

VOV1 - Công ty công nghệ vũ trụ tư nhân Skyroot Aerospace đã phóng thành công tên lửa Vikram-1 lên quỹ đạo Trái Đất tầm thấp.Thành công này đánh dấu lần đầu tiên một doanh nghiệp tư nhân của Ấn Độ đưa tên lửa vào quỹ đạo, qua đó đưa nước này trở thành quốc gia thứ ba trên thế giới, cùng Mỹ và Trung Quốc, có doanh nghiệp tư nhân làm chủ công nghệ này. Vikram-1 được phóng từ Trung tâm Vũ trụ Satish Dhawan của Tổ chức Nghiên cứu Vũ trụ Ấn Độ (ISRO). Tên lửa được đặt theo tên nhà khoa học Vikram Sarabhai - người được coi là cha đẻ của chương trình vũ trụ Ấn Độ - và có khả năng đưa tải trọng tới 350 kg lên quỹ đạo Trái Đất tầm thấp. Phương tiện phóng cao 24 mét, sử dụng ba tầng nhiên liệu rắn kết hợp với một mô-đun điều chỉnh quỹ đạo dùng nhiên liệu lỏng. Sau khoảng 16 phút bay, Vikram-1 hoàn thành toàn bộ các giai đoạn theo đúng thiết kế và đưa thành công sáu tải trọng lên quỹ đạo ở độ cao 450 km.Các tải trọng trên tên lửa gồm thiết bị trình diễn công nghệ, camera quan sát Trái Đất, cánh tay robot thử nghiệm thu gom rác thải không gian, một vệ tinh của Đức và nhiều thiết bị nghiên cứu khác. Theo Skyroot Aerospace, những công nghệ này sẽ tạo nền tảng cho các dịch vụ phóng vệ tinh thương mại, đồng thời hỗ trợ nhiều lĩnh vực như viễn thông, quan sát Trái Đất, quản lý thiên tai, nông nghiệp và an ninh trong tương lai.Ngoài các thiết bị kỹ thuật, tên lửa còn mang theo nhiều vật phẩm mang ý nghĩa biểu tượng, gồm một bông sen bằng kim cương nhân tạo, mô hình tên lửa bằng vàng khắc chân dung ba nhà khoa học tiêu biểu của Ấn Độ và tấm bưu thiếp viết tay của Thủ tướng Narendra Modi “Vande Mataram” với thông điệp tôn vinh đất nước.Ngay sau vụ phóng, Thủ tướng Narendra Modi đã chúc mừng đội ngũ Skyroot Aerospace. Ông cho rằng đây là cột mốc quan trọng trong hành trình chinh phục không gian của Ấn Độ, đồng thời khẳng định khu vực tư nhân đang đóng vai trò ngày càng lớn trong thúc đẩy đổi mới sáng tạo và phát triển khoa học - công nghệ.Theo các chuyên gia, thành công của Vikram-1 là kết quả của chính sách mở cửa lĩnh vực vũ trụ cho doanh nghiệp tư nhân mà Chính phủ Ấn Độ triển khai từ năm 2020. Hiện nước này có hơn 400 doanh nghiệp khởi nghiệp trong lĩnh vực không gian, trong đó Skyroot Aerospace là công ty đầu tiên được định giá trên 1 tỷ USD.Chính phủ Ấn Độ đặt mục tiêu nâng thị phần của nước này trong nền kinh tế không gian toàn cầu từ khoảng 2% hiện nay lên 10% vào năm 2030, đồng thời tiếp tục triển khai các chương trình đưa phi hành gia lên vũ trụ, xây dựng trạm vũ trụ và mở rộng các sứ mệnh thăm dò trong những năm tới. Thành công của Vikram-1 được kỳ vọng sẽ tạo thêm động lực để ngành công nghiệp vũ trụ tư nhân của Ấn Độ phát triển mạnh hơn trong tương lai./.Lê Dũng/VOV-New DelhiHình ảnh vụ phóng (Ảnh Skyroot Aerospace)

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Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with twin brothers Vivek and Vikram Nayar, co-founders of Two Robbers Spirits Co., the Philadelphia-born hard seltzer and canned cocktail brand. Since launching in 2019, they have grown Two Robbers into one of the Mid-Atlantic's leading ready-to-drink names, with tasting rooms in Fishtown and South Philadelphia. In 2025 it became a Proud Partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, its vodka sodas now poured at every Lincoln Financial Field event. https://tworobbers.com/ @two_robbers _____________________________________________ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!: The Beer Accountant: https://www.paddymaccpa.com/brewerysolutions Patrick McDonald Email: pmcdonald@paddymaccpa.com 267-566-4077 - Licensed CPA Norris McLaughlin P.A. https://norrismclaughlin.com/ted-zeller Ted Zeller - Epi 91 Email: tzeller@norris-law.com (484) 765-2220 - Liquor Attorney Cascade Floors https://cascadefloors.com/ Chris Klein Email: chris@cascadefloors.com (541) 510-1080 _______________________________________ EPISODE NOTES: Breweries & Beverage Brands Anheuser-Busch - Eagles & Phillies beer partner; acquired Spike Seltzer Bon & Viv - Hard seltzer (what Spike Seltzer became) Core Seltzer Corona Seltzer Happy Coffee - Two Robbers' former nitro hard coffee line Michelob Ultra Seltzer Miller - Eagles beer co-partner nicethings Beverages - Epi 102 - Philly RTD Brand Omnipollo - Stockholm, Sweden Other Half Brewing - Brooklyn, NY Sonic Hard Seltzer Spike Seltzer - The "OG" hard seltzer, became Bon & Viv Stateside - Philadelphia vodka; parent of Surfside Surfside - Iced tea vodka RTD; Phillies & Flyers partner Truly Twisted Tea 2Moods - Epi 98 - Philly RTD Brand White Claw Mentioned People Chill Moody - Epi 102 - Founder of nicethings Beverages & We Golf Now Conor Baldwin - Vikram Nayar's Wharton classmate Johnny Mowat - Illustrator, Two Robbers can artwork, Scotland Josh Shapiro - Epi 43 - Governor of Pennsylvania Leanne Peck - Two Robbers Spirits Company team member Travis Scott - Rapper who launched a hard seltzer Other Mentions The Wharton School - Vikram's grad + undergrad NYU - Both brothers' undergrad Temple University - Evan's undergrad Two Robbers Fishtown - Flagship taproom (late 2022 / early 2023) Two Robbers Lodge - Second taproom, August 2024 (formerly Hawthorne's) Citizens Bank Park - Former malt-era Phillies partner Lincoln Financial Field (The Linc) - Eagles stadium, sells the 16 oz cans Wells Fargo Center - Top Dog Cocktails RTD PA Distillers Guild SB688 - Pennsylvania RTD legislation, fall 2024 Stone's Beverage - Epi 3 - Beer distributor & retail store Fishtown Beverage - Bottle shop; Two Robbers' biggest account Beer City - Bottle shop Pax Cafe - Cafe / bottle shop GoPuff - Delivery platform What We Drank? Black Cherry Lemonade Vodka Lemonade | 4.5% | Cherries from the Pacific Northwest Two Robbers Spirits Company -------------------- Honeydew Lemonade Vodka Lemonade | 4.5% | Lemons from California Two Robbers Spirits Company -------------------- Classic Iced Tea Vodka Iced Tea | 4.5%  Two Robbers Spirits Company -------------------- Iced Tea & Lemonade Vodka Iced Tea | 4.5%  Two Robbers Spirits Company _______________________________________   STAY CONNECTED: Instagram: ⁠⁠@brewedat⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@thebrewedatpodcast⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠@brewedat ⁠⁠/ ⁠⁠@thebrewedatpodcast⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@brewedat⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@thebrewedatpodcast⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠BrewedAt Website: ⁠⁠www.brewedat.com / www.spacecadetbeer.com

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Braving the Arctic: A Scientist's Quest Against Nature's Fury Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-07-15-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: बर्फीली जमीन पर सूरज की चाँदनी हर तरफ बिखरी हुई थी, जैसे किसी अद्भुत चित्रकार ने सफेद रंग से पूरा कैनवास भर दिया हो।En: The moonlight of the sun was scattered everywhere on the snowy ground, as if an extraordinary painter had filled the entire canvas with white.Hi: आर्कटिक टुंड्रा की निर्जन शांति में एक छोटा वैज्ञानिक दल अपनी खोज मिशन पर काम में जुटा था।En: In the desolate stillness of the Arctic Tundra, a small scientific team was engrossed in their research mission.Hi: इस दल का नेतृत्व विक्रम कर रहे थे, जो जलवायु परिवर्तन की गहरी समझ प्राप्त करने के संकल्प में लगे थे।En: This team was led by Vikram, who was dedicated to gaining a deeper understanding of climate change.Hi: विक्रम के साथ उनके साथी अरुण और मीरा भी थे, जो काफी अनुभवी वैज्ञानिक थे।En: Alongside Vikram were his colleagues Arun and Meera, who were quite experienced scientists.Hi: विक्रम की खोजी प्रवृत्ति और समर्पण के बावजूद, अंदरूनी भय हमेशा उन्हें परेशान करता कि शायद उनकी मेहनत कोई बड़ा फल नहीं दे पाएगी।En: Despite Vikram's exploratory nature and dedication, an inner fear always troubled him that perhaps his hard work might not yield significant results.Hi: लेकिन मीरा की सकारात्मकता और समर्थन हमेशा उनका संबल बनी रहती थी।En: But Meera's positivity and support always remained his strength.Hi: गर्मी का मौसम था, पर आर्कटिक में मौसम किसी भी क्षण बदल सकता था।En: It was the summer season, but in the Arctic, the weather could change at any moment.Hi: विक्रम को पता था कि समय की कमी है और उन्हें जल्दी से जल्दी डेटा इकट्ठा करना होगा।En: Vikram knew that time was limited, and they needed to collect data as quickly as possible.Hi: लेकिन, अचानक तेज हवाओं और तूफान ने उनके मिशन को खतरे में डाल दिया।En: However, suddenly strong winds and a storm put their mission in jeopardy.Hi: विक्रम ने अपने डर को किनारे रखा और मीरा से सहयोग की उम्मीद की।En: Vikram set aside his fear and hoped for Meera's cooperation.Hi: उन्होंने उन दोनों से उपकरण को वापस लाने की योजना बनाई जो बर्फ में फंसा हुआ था।En: They planned to retrieve the equipment that was trapped in the snow.Hi: विक्रम और मीरा एक तूफानी झोंके का सामना करते हुए उस उपकरण की ओर चल पड़े।En: Confronting a stormy gust, Vikram and Meera set off towards that equipment.Hi: एक बार को ऐसा लगा मानो वे अपने लक्ष्य तक नहीं पहुँच पाएंगे, पर विक्रम अपने साहस को जुटाकर मीरा के साथ आगे बढ़े।En: For a moment, it seemed like they might not reach their target, but Vikram gathered his courage and moved forward with Meera.Hi: अपने अनुभव और स्थिति की गंभीरता को समझते हुए, विक्रम ने एक उपाय सोच लिया जिससे वे सुरक्षित वापस लौट सकें।En: Understanding their experience and the gravity of the situation, Vikram devised a plan to ensure they could return safely.Hi: तूफान के बीच से निकलते हुए, वे अंततः सुरक्षित वापस अपने शिविर पहुँचे।En: Emerging from the storm, they eventually reached their camp safely.Hi: विक्रम के नेतृत्व में दल ने महत्वपूर्ण डेटा इकट्ठा किया, जो आर्कटिक में बर्फ पिघलने के पैटर्न पर अद्भुत जानकारी दे सकता था।En: Under Vikram's leadership, the team collected significant data, which could provide remarkable insights on the patterns of ice melting in the Arctic.Hi: इस सफलता ने न केवल विक्रम को उनके दल का विश्वास दिलाया, बल्कि उनके अंदर की स्वयं पर शंका को भी मिटा दिया।En: This success not only earned Vikram the trust of his team but also dispelled his self-doubt.Hi: विक्रम ने सीखा कि धैर्य और आत्मविश्वास से हर चुनौती को पार किया जा सकता है।En: Vikram learned that patience and confidence can overcome any challenge.Hi: अब वह सिर्फ एक संकोची वैज्ञानिक नहीं, बल्कि एक आत्मविश्वासी नेता के रूप में उभर कर सामने आए।En: He emerged not just as a hesitant scientist, but as a confident leader.Hi: और आर्कटिक टुंड्रा के इस विस्मयकारी अनुभव ने उन्हें जीवन भर के लिए यादगार बना दिया।En: And this wondrous experience in the Arctic Tundra made it unforgettable for him for a lifetime. Vocabulary Words:moonlight: चाँदनीscattered: बिखरीextraordinary: अद्भुतcanvas: कैनवासdesolate: निर्जनstillness: शांतिengrossed: जुटाdedicated: समर्पणsignificant: महत्वपूर्णpositivity: सकारात्मकताjeopardy: खतरेconfronting: सामनाgust: झोंकाtarget: लक्ष्यcourage: साहसdevised: सोचemerging: निकलतेinsights: जानकारीdispelled: मिटाhesitant: संकोचीremarkable: अद्भुतconfront: सामनाretrieve: वापस लानेventure: योजनाdeeper understanding: गहरी समझmission: मिशनexploratory: खोजीdedication: समर्पणself-doubt: स्वयं पर शंकाunforgettable: यादगार

As believers, we are called to Finish Well, and with God's help, we can.   Preached on July 12, 2026

What if making great learning videos felt like finishing a slide deck—familiar, fast, and oddly satisfying? Jackie sat down with Pictory co‑founder Vikram Chalana to unpack a clear path from messy tools to simple, repeatable workflows that help educators and L&D teams publish short, accessible videos at scale. No timeline acrobatics. No blank‑screen dread. Just practical steps that turn content you already trust into engaging microlearning.Vikram shares the three design choices that shaped Pictory's approach: keep editing as simple as PowerPoint, start from existing assets to skip the blank page, and integrate best‑of‑breed AI models instead of building everything in‑house. From OpenAI for text to high‑quality voices and licensed visuals, the stack is curated so you don't waste hours evaluating tools.Throughout the conversation, we focus on learning effectiveness. You'll hear concrete guidance on keeping videos two to four minutes, using captions by default, tightening scenes to avoid cognitive overload, and adding quick knowledge checks to boost retention. For busy instructors and training teams, the biggest shift is simple: repurpose first, create second.If you're ready to reduce production time, improve accessibility, and deliver learner‑focused videos without the headache, this one's for you. Subscribe, share with a colleague who wrangles slides every week, and leave a review to tell us which workflow you'll try first.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Stormy Revelations at Lodhi: A Friendship Transformed Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-07-11-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: लोधी गार्डन की ठंडी छांव में हरे-भरे पेड़ों के बीच एक हल्की सी मासूमियत घिरी हुई थी।En: In the cool shade of Lodhi Garden, amidst the lush green trees, a gentle innocence surrounded the atmosphere.Hi: सुबह का सूरज खिलखिला रहा था, और तीन दोस्त—अर्जुन, मीरा और विक्रम—अपने आपसी रिश्ते को गहरा करने के इरादे से वहां पहुंचे थे।En: The morning sun was beaming, and three friends—Arjun, Meera, and Vikram—had arrived with the intention of deepening their mutual relationship.Hi: अर्जुन हमेशा की तरह अपने थीसिस के बारे में सोच रहा था। वह उस दिन का इंतजार कर रहा था जब वह अपनी रिसर्च खत्म करेगा और तनाव से मुक्त हो जाएगा।En: Arjun, as always, was contemplating his thesis. He was waiting for the day when he would finish his research and be free from stress.Hi: मीरा के लिए लोधी गार्डन नई संभावनाओं का प्रतीक था।En: For Meera, Lodhi Garden symbolized new opportunities.Hi: उसे स्वतंत्रता चाहिए थी, एक मस्त जीवन, और इस गार्डन में वह उसे कुछ पल मिल जाता था।En: She yearned for freedom, a carefree life, and this garden gave her those moments.Hi: विक्रम, जिसने हाल ही में विदेश से वापसी की थी, कुछ अलग ही सोचते हुए शांत चला जा रहा था।En: Vikram, who had recently returned from abroad, walked calmly with a different thought in mind.Hi: उसकी आंखों में एक रहस्यमय चमक थी जो उसके दोस्तों ने नोटिस की थी।En: There was a mysterious sparkle in his eyes that his friends had noticed.Hi: अचानक, आसमान में बादल घिर आए।En: Suddenly, clouds gathered in the sky.Hi: मौसम का मिजाज बदला और तेज हवाएं चलने लगीं।En: The weather turned, and strong winds began to blow.Hi: अर्जुन ने चिंतित स्वर में कहा, "अरे, हमें कहीं शरण लेनी चाहिए। यह तूफान गंभीर लगता है।"En: Arjun said in a concerned tone, "Hey, we should find some shelter. This storm seems serious."Hi: तीनों जल्दी से एक पुरानी, खुली छत वाली समाधि के पास भागे।En: The three quickly ran towards an old, open-roofed mausoleum.Hi: वहां पहुंचकर बारिश की बूंदों की केवल आवाजें ही सुनाई दे रही थीं, जो उनके आसपास की पत्तियों पर गिर रही थीं।En: Upon reaching there, only the sounds of raindrops falling around them on the leaves were heard.Hi: तेज बारिश ने थोड़ी देर बाद गंभीर आंदोलन पैदा कर दिया।En: The heavy rain soon provoked serious movement.Hi: अर्जुन चिंतित होकर बोला, "विक्रम, तुम्हारी विदेश यात्रा कैसी थी? तुम बहुत चुप-चुप रहते हो।"En: Arjun said worriedly, "Vikram, how was your trip abroad? You've been quite quiet."Hi: अचानक सवाल से विक्रम हका-बका रह गया।En: Vikram was taken aback by the sudden question.Hi: मीरा ने भी हल्के-फुल्के अंदाज में कहा, "हां, विक्रम। हमें भी बताओ ना।"En: Meera, in a light-hearted manner, also said, "Yes, Vikram. Do tell us."Hi: विक्रम ने गहरी सांस ली।En: Vikram took a deep breath.Hi: उसने बताया कि वह अपने काम के सिलसिले में विदेश गया था, लेकिन वहां उसे अपने परिवार की कुछ पुरानी, अनकही कहानियों का सामना करना पड़ा।En: He shared that he went abroad for work, but there he faced some old, untold stories of his family.Hi: उन्होंने उसे अपने परिवार के बारे में बहुत कुछ सोचने पर मजबूर कर दिया।En: They made him think deeply about his family.Hi: मीरा और अर्जुन ने उसकी बातों को ध्यान से सुना।En: Meera and Arjun listened to him carefully.Hi: अर्जुन ने विक्रम की बातों से महसूस किया कि परिवार और दोस्त भी जीवन का महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा होते हैं।En: Arjun realized from Vikram's words that family and friends are also an important part of life.Hi: इस सबके बीच, अर्जुन को अपनी मंशा में एक नया संतुलन समझ आया।En: In all this, Arjun found a new balance in his intentions.Hi: वह अकेले अपने लक्ष्य के पीछे भागने का ही नहीं, बल्कि अपने दोस्तों के साथ समय बिताने का भी महत्व समझा।En: He understood the importance of not just chasing his goals alone, but also spending time with his friends.Hi: बाहर तूफान शांत होने लगा था, सूरज के फिर से चमकने की तैयारी हो चुकी थी।En: Outside, the storm began to calm, and the sun was ready to shine again.Hi: तीनों दोस्तों ने एक नया अध्याय शुरू करने का फैसला किया।En: The three friends decided to start a new chapter.Hi: विक्रम भी खुलकर बोलते हुए कहा, "मुझे लगता है हमें अपनी बातों को खुलकर साझा करना चाहिए।"En: Vikram, speaking more openly, said, "I think we should share our thoughts more openly."Hi: गर्मियों की उस अनायास आई तूफानी बारिश ने उनके रिश्तों में मजबूती ला दी थी।En: That unexpected summer stormy rain had strengthened their relationships.Hi: लोधी गार्डन की हरी-भरी जमीन ने उन्हें फिर से एकजुट कर दिया और अर्जुन, मीरा और विक्रम ने नई समझ के साथ अपनी दोस्ती को फिर से संजोया।En: The green grounds of Lodhi Garden had reunited them, and Arjun, Meera, and Vikram cherished their friendship with new understanding.Hi: जब वे गार्डन से बाहर निकले, तो व्यक्तियों में एक परिवर्तन आ चुका था।En: By the time they exited the garden, a transformation had occurred within them.Hi: अर्जुन के चेहरे पर खुद को अधिक समझने और दोस्तों के साथ बिताए पल की खुशी थी।En: Arjun had a look of joy on his face from understanding himself better and the moments spent with friends. Vocabulary Words:shade: छांवlush: हरे-भरेinnocence: मासूमियतbeaming: खिलखिलाintention: इरादेcontemplating: सोच रहाyearned: चाहिए थीcarefree: मस्तmysterious: रहस्यमयsparkle: चमकconcerned: चिंतितshelter: शरणmausoleum: समाधिraindrops: बूंदोंprovoke: पैदाserious: गंभीरaback: हका-बकाlight-hearted: हल्के-फुल्केdeep breath: गहरी सांसuntold: अनकहीcherished: संजोयाopportunities: संभावनाओंuntold: अनकहीfreedom: स्वतंत्रताabroad: विदेशmutual: आपसीthoughts: विचारोंtransformation: परिवर्तनimportance: महत्वbalance: संतुलन

How do you know whether an AI agent is doing its job or quietly failing in production?Galileo is building the trust layer for AI. Its evaluation and observability platform is how enterprises measure whether the output of an LLM or an agent is good or bad.Galileo started before "LLM" was even a word. When Atin showed his prototype to Stanford's Chris Ré, his own first question was "what is a language model?" Today its customers include Reddit, Airbnb, P&G, Comcast, and six of the Fortune 50. Atin spent a decade in big tech before co-founding Galileo with Vikram Chatterji in early 2021. He worked on the knowledge graphs behind Siri at Apple, then became one of the leads and architects of Michelangelo, Uber's AI platform, that hosts thousands of models across pricing, ETA, and demand.That Uber experience taught him the lesson the whole company is built on; that in AI, observability and evaluation are the real bottleneck, and bad data is catastrophic.As ChatGPT turned every AI output into something a user sees directly, the measurement problem went from academic to mission-critical. So Atin made a contrarian bet: instead of using giant LLMs to judge other LLMs, Galileo built Luna, small 1-3B parameter models that run evals at breakthrough latencies of 100 milliseconds and below.If you are excited about how AI actually gets shipped, trusted, and controlled inside real enterprises, this episode is for you.00:00 - Trailer01:14 - From India to Apple, Uber, and Galileo01:34 - Where the name "Galileo" came from02:38 - Building Siri's early knowledge graphs at Apple03:29 - Becoming an architect of Uber's Michelangelo05:15 - Why every AI output is now mission-critical06:45 - How Atin and Vikram zeroed in on Galileo07:42 - "What is a language model?"09:38 - Building the world's first feature store at Uber11:27 - Language models and tokens, explained simply14:19 - Where the observability insight came from15:53 - Quantifying uncertainty and hallucinations16:36 - The first customers and first use case19:15 - How the product evolved from a data scientist tool23:18 - Why ChatGPT changed everything for Galileo23:57 - The enterprise AI adoption curve, 2021 to 202626:35 - Why they built the Luna model28:32 - Turning LLM "writers" into "calculators"28:51 - Attacking the latency problem31:48 - Luna: the modeling and infrastructure innovation33:09 - What evals are, and why they blew up34:26 - The case for small language models36:58 - What "general reasoning" really means40:39 - AI usage is exploding — and why that matters43:08 - Online vs offline: the "it worked on my machine" problem44:33 - The evals flywheel and evals-driven development46:56 - Galileo in a nutshell47:39 - What real agents in production look like today49:30 - A sales intelligence platform, powered by Galileo50:47 - The agent control product52:12 - Building GTM as a hardcore engineer from India54:43 - Garbage in, garbage out: nailing the ICP55:42 - How the pitch changed from customer 1 to 2057:27 - Why Atin switched from CTO to CPO-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us Fan Mail

What happens when being a doctor becomes the only thing you believe yourself to be?In this deeply personal solo episode of Limitless MD, Dr. Vikram Raya explores one of the most overlooked challenges physicians face—not burnout, finances, or career decisions, but identity.For years, Dr. Raya believed that everything he had sacrificed, studied, and worked for pointed toward a single role: physician. Yet as his desire for greater freedom, impact, and fulfillment grew, he found himself wrestling with a question many doctors quietly carry:"If I build something outside of medicine, am I betraying everything I've worked for?"Through personal stories, mindset shifts, and lessons learned from coaching thousands of physicians, Vikram unpacks why so many doctors feel trapped by a single identity and how expanding beyond that identity can unlock new opportunities, resilience, wealth, and fulfillment.This episode is a powerful reminder that medicine can be a meaningful part of your life without becoming the entirety of who you are.“The goal isn't to become less of a doctor. The goal is to become more of yourself.”— Dr. Vikram RayaIn This Episode:Why physicians often tie their entire identity to medicineThe hidden dangers of defining yourself by a single roleHow burnout becomes more painful when identity is attached to workThe mindset shift that changed Dr. Raya's lifeWhat it means to become a "Doctorpreneur"Why your self-concept determines the opportunities you pursueThe importance of creating a second arena outside medicineBuilding confidence and self-worth beyond your clinical careerHow communities and masterminds expand possibilityWhy multidimensional physicians are more resilientThe connection between identity, wealth, and personal growthHow the Eight Forms of Wealth create an antifragile lifeKey Takeways:1. You Are Not Your JobBeing a physician is something you do—not the entirety of who you are. When your identity becomes fused to your profession, every challenge at work can feel like a challenge to your worth.2. Expansion Creates OpportunityMany physicians aren't held back by a lack of intelligence or ability. They're held back by an identity that hasn't expanded enough to allow new opportunities in.3. Build a Second ArenaWhether it's investing, entrepreneurship, fitness, writing, coaching, or philanthropy, creating a second arena allows you to discover new dimensions of yourself and build resilience outside of medicine.4. Community Changes What's PossibleSurrounding yourself with physicians who are investors, entrepreneurs, leaders, authors, and creators helps expand your vision of what's available to you.5. True Wealth Is MultidimensionalFinancial success alone isn't enough. Lasting fulfillment comes from developing multiple forms of wealth including relationships, health, purpose, impact, mindset, and adventure.Connect with Vikram:

In today's episode of MC Tech3, we bring you four big stories shaping India's technology and startup ecosystem. Skyroot Aerospace announces the launch window for Vikram-1, India's first private orbital mission. Flipkart reveals that AI now generates nearly 40 percent of its code as it builds e-commerce-focused large language models. Sparrow Capital closes a Rs 475 crore third fund to back early-stage startups with bigger bets. And Meta introduces token-based pricing for AI-powered business services on WhatsApp from August 1.

What if there was a strategy used by ultra-high-net-worth families that could help physicians grow investments more efficiently, reduce taxes, protect assets, and create a lasting legacy?In this episode of Limitless MD, Dr. Vikram Raya sits down with Michael Malloy to discuss one of the most powerful wealth-planning tools you've probably never heard of: Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI).While many physicians focus on maximizing income, few understand how the ultra-wealthy structure and preserve their wealth. Michael explains how PPLI has been used by affluent families since the 1970s as a sophisticated vehicle for tax planning, asset protection, estate planning, and long-term wealth preservation.Together, Vikram and Michael break down what PPLI actually is, how it differs from traditional life insurance, who qualifies, what types of assets can be held inside a policy, and why some investors refer to it as an "unofficial Roth IRA" for wealthy families.If you're a high-income physician, entrepreneur, or investor looking for advanced strategies to preserve and transfer wealth, this episode offers a fascinating introduction to a financial vehicle that has historically been reserved for the ultra-wealthy.“Would you rather keep a dollar or keep seventy cents? That's really what taxes come down to.”~ Michael MalloyIn This Episode:What Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI) really isWhy wealthy families have used PPLI for decadesHow PPLI differs from traditional life insuranceThe tax advantages of properly structured PPLI policiesWhy some investors call PPLI an unofficial Roth IRAHow physicians can use PPLI as part of a broader wealth strategyAsset protection and estate planning benefitsPassing wealth to future generations more efficientlyHolding real estate, businesses, collectibles, and cryptocurrency inside PPLIUnderstanding the investment control doctrineWho qualifies for PPLI and typical minimum investment thresholdsCommon misconceptions about advanced wealth planningAbout Michael MalloyMichael Malloy, CLU, TEP, RFC, is the Founder and Chief Advisor of EWP Financial, a global leader in Expanded Worldwide Planning (EWP) and Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI). With more than 40 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry, he has built a reputation for helping ultra-high-net-worth families implement innovative wealth preservation, asset protection, and tax planning strategies.A former museum administrator turned pioneering insurance strategist, Michael has dedicated his career to helping successful families navigate complex financial planning challenges across multiple jurisdictions. His expertise spans international tax planning, estate planning, risk management, and advanced asset structuring.Michael is also the author of two respected books, The PPLI Papers and The Wit and Wisdom of Professor PPLI, which help simplify complex wealth preservation concepts for investors and advisors alike.Connect with Vikram:

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: An Oasis of Trust: Survival and Unity in the Desert Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-06-27-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: चिलचिलाती धूप के नीचे, चारों ओर सुनहरी रेत और टूटे-फूटे अवशेषों के बीच, एक लोक था जहाँ जीवन अस्तित्व की लकीर पर चलता था।En: Under the scorching sun, amidst the golden sand and broken remnants, there was a world where life treaded on the thin line of existence.Hi: यह था एक ऐसा समय जब दुनिया बर्बादी के कगार पर थी।En: This was a time when the world was on the brink of ruin.Hi: अनजाना भविष्य और निरंतर संघर्ष की इस धरती पर अनंजली और उसके छोटे भाई रोहन के पास एक ही सपना था - स्वच्छ पानी का स्थायी स्रोत खोजना।En: On this land of unknown future and constant struggle, Anjali and her little brother Rohan had only one dream - to find a permanent source of clean water.Hi: अंजलि, जो बेहद संसाधनशील और जिम्मेदार थी, खुद से और अपने भाई से वादा करती थी कि वह हर हाल में पानी का स्रोत खोजेगी।En: Anjali, who was very resourceful and responsible, promised herself and her brother that she would find a water source no matter what.Hi: रोहन हमेशा उत्सुक और सकारात्मक रहता।En: Rohan always stayed curious and positive.Hi: वह कहता, "दीदी, हमें उस दिशा में जाना चाहिए, शायद वहाँ पानी हो।En: He would say, "Sister, we should go in that direction, maybe there's water there."Hi: " अंजलि जानती थी कि उसका निर्णय कितना महत्वपूर्ण है।En: Anjali knew how important her decision was.Hi: विक्रम, एक अज्ञात यात्री, उनकी मदद करने के लिए आगे आया।En: Vikram, an unknown traveler, came forward to help them.Hi: वह एक रहस्यमय व्यक्ति था, जिसके पास विस्मृत भूमि के बारे में जानकारी थी।En: He was a mysterious person who had knowledge about the forgotten lands.Hi: लेकिन अंजलि उसके इरादों पर संदेह करती थी।En: But Anjali doubted his intentions.Hi: क्या वह सच में उनकी मदद करना चाहता था या उसके कुछ अन्य मकसद थे?En: Did he really want to help them, or did he have other motives?Hi: गर्मी की तपन बढ़ती जा रही थी, और पानी की खोज अब एक भयावह चुनौती बन चुकी थी।En: The heat was increasing, and the search for water had now turned into a terrifying challenge.Hi: विक्रम ने कहा कि एक ओएसिस है जो इस उजाड़ भूमि के परे स्थित है।En: Vikram said there was an oasis situated beyond this barren land.Hi: अंजलि के मन में द्वंद्व था।En: Anjali was in a dilemma.Hi: क्या वह विक्रम पर भरोसा कर सकती थी?En: Could she trust Vikram?Hi: कड़ी मेहनत, धूल और पसीने से तर हुए, वे तीनों अंततः उस स्थान तक पहुँचे जिसे विक्रम ने ओएसिस बताया था।En: Exhausted from hard work, covered in dust and sweat, the three finally reached the place that Vikram claimed to be the oasis.Hi: लेकिन वहाँ उनका सामना एक खतरनाक गिरोह से हुआ जो वहाँ पहले से मौजूद था।En: But there, they faced a dangerous gang that was already present.Hi: दोनों पक्ष एक दूसरे को घूरने लगे, जैसे कोई अघोषित लड़ाई होनी हो।En: Both sides stared at each other, as if about to engage in an undeclared fight.Hi: अंजलि ने अपनी सोचदानी लगाई।En: Anjali used her intelligence.Hi: उसने शांत और निडर होकर प्रस्ताव रखा, "हम मिलकर इस जल स्रोत का उपयोग कर सकते हैं।En: She calmly and fearlessly proposed, "We can share and use this water source together.Hi: विक्रम के पास इस इलाके की अच्छी जानकारी है, वह हमारा मार्गदर्शन कर सकता है।En: Vikram has good knowledge of this area, he can guide us."Hi: "एक लंबी खामोशी और नाप-तौल के बाद, खतरनाक गिरोह ने इस प्रस्ताव को स्वीकार किया।En: After a long silence and consideration, the dangerous gang accepted this proposal.Hi: यह एक नई शुरुआत थी।En: It was a new beginning.Hi: अनजानी सहमति ने एक स्थायी समाधान प्रस्तुत किया।En: An unforeseen agreement presented a permanent solution.Hi: इस घटना के बाद, अंजलि को अपने नेतृत्व की शक्ति पर विश्वास होने लगा।En: After this incident, Anjali began to trust in her leadership abilities.Hi: रोहन ने विश्वास और समझ की एक नई दिशा सीखी, और विक्रम को एक नए समूह के साथ जुड़ने का संतोष मिला।En: Rohan learned a new direction of trust and understanding, and Vikram found satisfaction in joining a new group.Hi: तेज धूप और उजाड़ी धरती अब उन्हें डराने वाली नहीं थी।En: The scorching sun and barren land no longer intimidated them.Hi: एक नए अवसर की किरण ने उनके जीवन को रोशन किया।En: A ray of new opportunity illuminated their lives.Hi: जल का स्रोत अब उनकी आशा और अस्तित्व का प्रतीक बन गया था।En: The water source now became a symbol of their hope and existence. Vocabulary Words:scorching: चिलचिलातीremnants: अवशेषोंexistence: अस्तित्वbrink: कगारresourceful: संसाधनशीलresponsible: जिम्मेदारcurious: उत्सुकmysterious: रहस्यमयintentions: इरादोंmotives: मकसदincreasing: बढ़तीterrifying: भयावहdilemma: द्वंद्वexhausted: थका हुआbarren: उजाड़proposed: प्रस्तावfearlessly: निडरconsideration: नाप-तौलleadership: नेतृत्वintimidated: डराने वालीopportunity: अवसरilluminated: रोशनstruggle: संघर्षoasis: ओएसिसpermanent: स्थायीundecided: अघोषितdangerous: खतरनाकagreement: सहमतिsymbol: प्रतीकguidance: मार्गदर्शन

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Secrets and Valor: The Legendary Midsummer Joust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-06-22-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गर्मियों का मौसम था।En: It was the summer season.Hi: हर तरफ हरियाली छा रही थी और आकाश नीला चमक रहा था।En: Greenery was spreading all around and the sky was shining blue.Hi: यह साल का वह समय था जब लोग मध्यकालीन समयों में संतोष और खुशी से भर जाते थे।En: It was that time of the year when people in medieval times were filled with contentment and happiness.Hi: और इस बार के मिडसमर फेस्टिवल में कुछ खास होने वाला था – विक्रम द्वारा आयोजित भव्य जौस्टिंग टूर्नामेंट।En: And this time, something special was going to happen at the Midsummer Festival – a grand jousting tournament organized by Vikram.Hi: विक्रम बेहद गर्व से टूर्नामेंट तैयार कर रहा था।En: Vikram was preparing the tournament with great pride.Hi: वह चाहता था कि यह फेस्टिवल सबसे अच्छा हो।En: He wanted this festival to be the best.Hi: उसने कट्टर नियम तय किए थे, जो केवल सर्वोच्च योद्धाओं को प्रतियोगिता में भाग लेने की अनुमति देते थे।En: He had set stringent rules that allowed only the greatest warriors to participate in the competition.Hi: राजेश, एक कुशल लेकिन विनम्र योद्धा, अपनी छवि बनाए रखने के लिए प्रतिष्ठा पाना चाहता था।En: Rajesh, a skilled but humble warrior, wanted to earn a reputation to maintain his image.Hi: उसका सपना था कि वह टूर्नामेंट जीतकर उस महिला का ध्यान आकर्षित करे जिसकी वह प्रेम करता था।En: His dream was to win the tournament and attract the attention of the woman he loved.Hi: लेकिन उसकी पृष्ठभूमि सरल थी, जिसने उसे चिंता दी कि कहीं वह टूर्नामेंट में भाग लेने से वंचित न रह जाए।En: But his simple background worried him that he might be denied participation in the tournament.Hi: माया इस बीच एक कुशल तीरंदाज थी, जो टूर्नामेंट में भाग ले रही थी लेकिन वह एक गुप्त जानकारी अपने भीतर रखे हुए थी।En: Meanwhile, Maya, a skilled archer, was participating in the tournament but was keeping a secret to herself.Hi: उसे पता था कि राजेश एक महान वंश का हिस्सा था, जो किसी पुरानी पांडुलिपि में मिला था।En: She knew that Rajesh was part of a great lineage found in an old manuscript.Hi: टूर्नामेंट का दिन आ चुका था।En: The day of the tournament arrived.Hi: चारों ओर रंगीन तंबू थे।En: There were colorful tents all around.Hi: भीड़ तालियाँ बजा रही थी और हरे-भरे मैदानों से फूलों की महक आ रही थी।En: The crowd was applauding, and the fragrance of flowers was coming from the lush green fields.Hi: राजेश भारी मन से आया और निर्णय लिया कि वह छुपकर प्रतिस्पर्धा करेगा।En: Rajesh came with a heavy heart and decided to compete in disguise.Hi: उसने सूक्ष्मता से अपनी पहचान छुपाई और मैदान में उतरा।En: He subtly hid his identity and entered the field.Hi: खेल के दौरान, राजेश की कुशलता सबको दंग कर रही थी।En: During the game, Rajesh's skills amazed everyone.Hi: लोग उसकी मेहनत और कौशल की सराहना कर रहे थे।En: People were appreciating his hard work and talent.Hi: लेकिन प्रतियोगिता अंतिम चरण में थी जब एक प्रतिद्वंद्वी ने राजेश की पहचान उजागर कर दी।En: But the competition was in its final stage when a rival revealed Rajesh's identity.Hi: लोग अनेकों प्रश्नों से भर गए।En: People were filled with numerous questions.Hi: तभी माया ने साहस दिखाया और वह मैदान में आई।En: Then Maya showed courage and came onto the field.Hi: उसने घोषणा की कि राजेश वाकई एक महान वंश का हिस्सा है।En: She announced that Rajesh was indeed part of a great lineage.Hi: उस पांडुलिपि की सच्चाई को सामने रखना कठिन था, परंतु सही समय यही था।En: Revealing the truth of the manuscript was challenging, but this was the right time.Hi: विक्रम ने माया की बातें सुनीं और राजेश को पुनः प्रतिस्पर्धा में शामिल होने की अनुमति दी।En: Vikram listened to Maya and allowed Rajesh to rejoin the competition.Hi: राजेश ने अपने साहस और कौशल से अंततः टूर्नामेंट जीत लिया।En: With his courage and skill, Rajesh eventually won the tournament.Hi: उसने ना केवल प्रतिष्ठा पाई बल्कि विक्रम का सम्मान भी जीता।En: He not only gained prestige but also earned Vikram's respect.Hi: अब वह अपनी प्रेमिका से निडर होकर संबंध बना सकता था।En: Now he could fearlessly pursue a relationship with his beloved.Hi: इस संघर्ष में राजेश ने सीखा कि उसके आस-पास के लोगों पर भरोसा करना चाहिए और अपनी मौलिकता पर गर्व होना चाहिए।En: In this struggle, Rajesh learned that he should trust the people around him and be proud of his originality.Hi: वहीं, माया ने यह सीखा कि सच्चाई और साहस कभी-कभी अविश्वसनीय परिस्थितियों में भी रास्ता दिखाते हैं।En: Meanwhile, Maya learned that truth and courage can show the way even in unbelievable circumstances.Hi: इस तरह, जौस्टिंग टूर्नामेंट मिडसमर फेस्टिवल की जान बन गया और सबने मिलकर उसकी खुशियाँ मनाईं।En: Thus, the jousting tournament became the life of the Midsummer Festival, and everyone collectively celebrated its joys. Vocabulary Words:greenery: हरियालीshining: चमक रहाcontentment: संतोषmedieval: मध्यकालीनjousting: जौस्टिंगtournament: टूर्नामेंटstringent: कट्टरhumble: विनम्रreputation: प्रतिष्ठाlineage: वंशmanuscript: पांडुलिपिapplauding: तालियाँ बजा रहीfragrance: महकlush: हरे-भरेdisguise: छुपकरsubtly: सूक्ष्मता सेamazed: दंगrival: प्रतिद्वंद्वीrevealed: उजागर कर दीcourage: साहसprestige: प्रतिष्ठाfearlessly: निडर होकरoriginality: मौलिकताcollectively: मिलकरcircumstances: परिस्थितियोंchallenge: चुनौतीannouncement: घोषणाsecret: गुप्तallow: अनुमति देंfield: मैदान

What does it actually take to build AI for 70 crore users?Vikram sits down with Rahul Chowdhury -  co-founder and CTO of PhonePeto talk about how India's most scaled fintech is approaching AI. Not with hype or a top-down mandate, but with a quiet, deliberate, engineering-first philosophy that started four years ago with a small team focused on making developers happier.Rahul shares the inside story of PhonePe's AI journey from building their own LLM gateway and Agent Hub, to launching AI search with Microsoft, to betting on on-device models for privacy and cost. And it ends with the biggest idea of all: India's DPI stack has spent a decade making data AI-ready. The opportunity now is to use it to build the bank branch of one — truly personalized financial products for every Indian.If you're a founder, engineer, or product leader trying to understand where India's AI story is really headed, don't miss this.What you'll learn

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Family Bonds and Tradition: A Journey Through Kamal Mandir Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-06-14-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गर्मियों की चटख धूप में, दिल्ली का विशाल कमल मंदिर एक चमकता हुआ सफेद अद्भुत स्थान था।En: In the bright summer sunshine, the vast Kamal Mandir in Delhi was a gleaming white wonder.Hi: ईद अल-अधा के पवित्र अवसर पर, लाखों लोग इस सांस्कृतिक स्थल की सुंदरता को देखने आए थे।En: On the sacred occasion of Eid al-Adha, millions had come to witness the beauty of this cultural site.Hi: हरे-भरे बागानों की हरियाली से होता हुआ, सफेद संगमरमर का ये मंदिर अपनी शांति और सौंदर्य से सबको मोह लेता था।En: Passing through the greenery of lush gardens, this temple of white marble mesmerized everyone with its tranquility and beauty.Hi: इसी जगह पर, तीन भाई-बहन—रोहन, अनन्या, और विक्रम—आज परिवार की जड़ों को महसूस करने आए थे।En: At this place, three siblings—Rohan, Ananya, and Vikram—had come today to connect with their family's roots.Hi: रोहन, आदर्शवादी और परिवार की परंपराओं का पालन करने वाला, हमेशा परिवार की भलाई के बारे में सोचता था।En: Rohan, the idealist who adhered to family traditions, always thought about the well-being of the family.Hi: उसके मन में विचार था कि इस बार ईद को परिवार के साथ मिलकर मनाया जाए।En: In his mind was the idea that this time, Eid should be celebrated with the family.Hi: अनन्या, जो हमेशा कला में गहरी रुचि रखती थी, इस पवित्र जगह से प्रेरणा लेने के लिए उत्सुक थी।En: Ananya, who always had a deep interest in art, was eager to draw inspiration from this sacred place.Hi: विक्रम, सबसे छोटा और सबसे ज्यादा चंचल, नई चीज़ों को समझने और देखने के लिए हमेशा तैयार रहता था।En: Vikram, the youngest and most playful, was always ready to understand and see new things.Hi: जैसे ही वे मंदिर के अंदर गए, रोहन ने कहा, “अनन्या, हमें मंदिर के बारे में जानना चाहिए और सब मिलकर इसे अच्छे से देखना चाहिए। हमें अपनी परंपराओं का सम्मान करना चाहिए।”En: As soon as they entered the temple, Rohan said, “Ananya, we should learn about the temple and together visit every part of it with respect to our traditions.”Hi: अनन्या ने हल्की सी मुस्कान के साथ जवाब दिया, “भईया, मैं मंदिर की सुंदरता को अपने चित्रों में उतारना चाहती हूँ। ये मेरी कला की परंपरा है।”En: With a slight smile, Ananya replied, “Bhaiya, I want to capture the temple's beauty in my paintings. It's my artistic tradition.”Hi: विक्रम, पहले ही कुछ विदेशी सैलानियों के साथ जोड़कर बातें करने लगा था।En: Vikram had already started chatting with some foreign tourists.Hi: वह अपनी उत्सुकता और ऊर्जा से भरपूर था, और हर सवाल का जवाब देने की कोशिश कर रहा था।En: He was full of curiosity and energy, trying to answer every question.Hi: थोड़े समय बाद, रोहन अपने आसपास अनन्या और विक्रम को ढूंढता है।En: A little later, Rohan looked around for Ananya and Vikram.Hi: वह धीरे-धीरे मंदिर के कोने पर जाते हुए अनन्या को देखता है।En: He slowly noticed Ananya heading towards the temple's corner.Hi: वह अपने स्केचबुक में मंदिर की अद्भुत आकृति और आसपास की खुशी की भावना को कैद करती हुई दिखाई पड़ती है।En: She was capturing the magnificent shape of the temple and the surrounding joyous atmosphere in her sketchbook.Hi: उसकी तस्वीर में ईद की झलक भी थी, जो सभी को दिखा रही थी कि कैसे त्योहार मंदिर की शांति से मिलजुल गया है।En: Her picture also reflected the glimpse of Eid, showing everyone how the festival blended with the temple's serenity.Hi: उसी समय, विक्रम अपनी चुलबुली बातें और समझ से विदेशी पर्यटकों को मंदिर के इतिहास और धार्मिक कद्र को बता रहा था।En: At the same time, Vikram, with his lively chatter and understanding, was explaining the temple's history and religious significance to the foreign tourists.Hi: वह अपनी संस्कृति के बारे में बात करने में गर्व महसूस कर रहा था।En: He felt proud talking about his culture.Hi: रोहन ने यह सब देखा और महसूस किया कि हर किसी की अपनी दृष्टि से अपने परंपराओं का सम्मान करने का तरीका होता है।En: Rohan observed all this and realized that everyone has their own way of respecting traditions.Hi: आखिरकार, रोहन ने समझा कि उसको अनन्या और विक्रम के विचारों को अपनाने की जरूरत है।En: Finally, Rohan understood that he needed to embrace the ideas of Ananya and Vikram.Hi: परंपराओं का सम्मान कई रूपों में किया जा सकता है, और उसके भाई-बहनों का तरीका भी अनोखा और खूबसूरत है।En: Respecting traditions can be done in many forms, and his siblings' ways were unique and beautiful too.Hi: मेलमिलाप के इस अवसर पर, रोहन ने अपनी कठोर धारणाओं को छोड़ते हुए परिवार के संबंधों को नए रूप से मूल्यवान जाना।En: On this occasion of reconciliation, Rohan, setting aside his rigid beliefs, learned to value family connections in a new way.Hi: कमल मंदिर की पवित्रता ने रोहन को अहसास दिलाया कि परिवार का हर सदस्य विशेष है, और उनकी विविधता ही असली सौंदर्य है।En: The sanctity of the Kamal Mandir made Rohan realize that every family member is special, and their diversity is the true beauty. Vocabulary Words:gleaming: चमकता हुआwonder: अद्भुत स्थानsacred: पवित्रlush: हरे-भरेmesmerized: मोह लेता थाtranquility: शांतिidealistic: आदर्शवादीadhered: पालन करने वालाwell-being: भलाईeager: उत्सुकcapture: उतारनाartistic: कला कीcuriosity: उत्सुकताmagnificent: अद्भुतglimpse: झलकblend: मिलजुलserenity: शांतिlively: चुलबुलीsignificance: कद्रembrace: अपनानेreconciliation: मेलमिलापsanctity: पवित्रताdiversity: विविधताheritage: धरहराsovereign: संप्रभुpinnacle: उच्चतमawe: विस्मयfusion: सम्मिश्रणportray: चित्रण करनाperception: दृष्टि

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Chasing Dreams Abroad: Aarav's Dilemma and Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-06-11-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गर्मियों की दोपहर हाई स्कूल के गलियारों में हलचल भरी थी।En: The summer afternoon was bustling in the high school corridors.Hi: छात्र परीक्षा की तैयारी में मग्न थे, जबकि दीवारों पर लगे अंतरराष्ट्रीय कार्यक्रमों के ब्रॉशर किसी नई दुनिया की झलक दिखा रहे थे।En: Students were engrossed in exam preparation, while the brochures of international programs on the walls gave a glimpse of a new world.Hi: इसी वातावरण में, एक कक्षा के कोने में बैठा था आरव।En: In this environment, Aarav was seated in the corner of a classroom.Hi: वह एक मेहनती छात्र था, जिसके मन में दुविधा चल रही थी।En: He was a diligent student, but a dilemma was brewing in his mind.Hi: अंतिम परीक्षा पास आ रही थी, और साथ ही उसे विदेश में सांस्कृतिक विनिमय कार्यक्रम में भाग लेने का अवसर मिला था।En: The final exams were approaching, and at the same time, he had the opportunity to participate in a cultural exchange program abroad.Hi: यह उसके लिए एक सपने जैसा था, लेकिन परीक्षा की तारीखें भी उसी समय थीं।En: It was like a dream for him, but the exam dates coincided with it.Hi: आरव के बगल में प्रिय भी बैठी थी जो क्लास की चुलबुली लड़की थी।En: Next to Aarav sat Priya, the lively girl of the class.Hi: प्रिय ने देखा कि आरव की चिंता उसके चेहरे पर साफ झलक रही थी।En: She noticed that Aarav's concern was clearly reflected on his face.Hi: वह उससे बात करने लगी, "आरव, क्या हुआ?En: She started talking to him, "Aarav, what's wrong?Hi: तुम इतने परेशान क्यों हो?En: Why are you so troubled?"Hi: "आरव ने कहा, "प्रिय, मुझे विदेश जाने का मौका मिला है, लेकिन परीक्षा की तारीखें उससे टकरा रही हैं।En: Aarav replied, "Priya, I have the chance to go abroad, but the exam dates are clashing with it.Hi: मैं दोनों में से एक का चुनाव नहीं कर पा रहा।En: I can't choose between the two."Hi: "इनकी बातचीत सुनकर विक्रम, उनका सहपाठी, भी शामिल हुआ।En: Hearing their conversation, Vikram, their classmate, also joined in.Hi: "तुम्हें टीचर्स से बात करनी चाहिए," उसने सुझाव दिया।En: "You should talk to the teachers," he suggested.Hi: "वो तुम्हारी मेहनत जानते हैं, शायद वो तुम्हारे लिए एक अलग व्यवस्था कर सकें।En: "They know your hard work, maybe they can make some special arrangements for you."Hi: "आरव को यह विचार अच्छा लगा, लेकिन उसे संकोच हो रहा था।En: Aarav liked the idea, but he was hesitant.Hi: फिर भी, उसने हिम्मत जुटाई और अपने टीचर्स से बात करने का फैसला किया।En: Nevertheless, he mustered the courage and decided to speak with his teachers.Hi: अगले दिन, आरव अपने प्रिंसिपल के कार्यालय में खड़ा था।En: The next day, Aarav stood in his principal's office.Hi: उसने उन्हें अपनी पूरी स्थिति बताई और एक विशेष परीक्षा की व्यवस्था की विनती की।En: He explained his entire situation to them and requested a special exam arrangement.Hi: प्रिंसिपल और शिक्षक उसकी बात गंभीरता से सुन रहे थे।En: The principal and teachers listened to him seriously.Hi: उन्होंने आरव की दृढ़ इच्छा और प्रयास की सराहना की।En: They appreciated Aarav's determination and effort.Hi: कुछ विचार-विमर्श के बाद, उन्होंने आरव के लिए एक विशेष परीक्षा व्यवस्था की सहमति दे दी।En: After some discussions, they agreed to make a special exam arrangement for Aarav.Hi: आरव के चेहरे पर बड़ी सी मुस्कान फैल गई।En: A big smile spread across Aarav's face.Hi: वह अपने यात्रा कार्यक्रम और परीक्षा दोनों में पूरे जोश से जुट गया।En: He enthusiastically got involved in both his travel plans and exams.Hi: समर के अंत में, आरव ने न केवल अपनी परीक्षाओं में उत्कृष्टता प्राप्त की, बल्कि विदेश यात्रा से नई-नई सीखें भी हासिल कीं।En: By the end of the summer, Aarav not only excelled in his exams but also gained new learnings from his journey abroad.Hi: उसने जाना कि सपनों की ओर बढ़ते हुए जिम्मेदारियों को निभाना भी उतना ही जरूरी है।En: He learned that while moving towards dreams, fulfilling responsibilities is equally important.Hi: वह अब खुद पर ज्यादा विश्वास करता था और जानता था कि अवसरों का लाभ लेने के लिए समर्पण और समझौता दोनों की जरूरत होती है।En: He now had more confidence in himself and understood that both dedication and compromise are needed to seize opportunities.Hi: और इस तरह सूखी गर्मियों की दोपहर ने आरव के लिए जीवन का नया सबक बना दिया।En: And thus, the dry summer afternoon became a new lesson in life for Aarav. Vocabulary Words:bustling: हलचल भरीcorridors: गलियारोंengrossed: मग्नbrochures: ब्रॉशरglimpse: झलकdiligent: मेहनतीdilemma: दुविधाbrewing: चल रही थीapproaching: पास आ रही थीcoincided: टकरा रही हैंtroubled: परेशानclashing: टकरा रही हैंhesitant: संकोचmustered: जुटाईdetermination: दृढ़ इच्छाappreciated: सराहना कीenthusiastically: जोश सेexcelled: उत्कृष्टता प्राप्त कीabroad: विदेशfulfilling: निभानाcompromise: समझौताseize: लाभ लेनेresponsibilities: जिम्मेदारियोंopportunity: अवसरparticipate: भाग लेनेarrangements: व्यवस्थाsituation: स्थितिconversations: बातचीतprincipal: प्रिंसिपलventure: यात्रा

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unveiling Secrets: The Hidden Lab in Old Delhi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-06-10-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: पुरानी दिल्ली की एक धूल-भरी लाइब्रेरी में, रोहन की आंखें चमक उठीं।En: In a dusty library of Purani Delhi, Rohan's eyes sparkled.Hi: एक पुराना बुककेस उसके सामने खड़ा था।En: An old bookcase stood before him.Hi: रोहन का मन हमेशा से रहस्यों की ओर खिंचता था।En: Rohan had always been drawn to mysteries.Hi: उसने धीरे-धीरे बुककेस के किताबों को छूना शुरू किया और अचानक, एक किताब का स्पर्श करते ही, बुककेस किनारे की ओर खिसकने लगा। उसके पीछे एक गुप्त दरवाज़ा दिखाई दिया।En: He began gently touching the books on the bookcase, and suddenly, as he touched one book, the bookcase began to slide to the side, revealing a secret door behind it.Hi: "रोहन, हमें यहाँ से चलना चाहिए," मीरा ने चिंतित आवाज़ में कहा।En: "Rohan, we should leave from here," Meera said in a worried voice.Hi: उसका मन जोखिम उठाने में नहीं लगता था।En: She wasn't keen on taking risks.Hi: लेकिन रोहन की जिज्ञासा नियंत्रण में नहीं थी।En: But Rohan's curiosity was uncontrollable.Hi: "बस थोड़ी देर में वापस आ जाएगा, विश्वास करो," रोहन ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा।En: "I'll be back in just a little while, trust me," Rohan said with a smile.Hi: दरवाज़े के पीछे एक गुप्त प्रयोगशाला थी।En: Behind the door was a secret laboratory.Hi: वहां अजीबोगरीब मशीनें ज़ूम कर रही थीं और टेबल पर रखी गई शीशियों में रौशनी चमक रही थी।En: Strange machines were zooming, and the vials on the table were glowing with light.Hi: हर कदम पर अद्वितीय वैज्ञानिक प्रयोगों का खज़ाना फैला था।En: At every step, a treasure trove of unique scientific experiments was spread out.Hi: रोहन मंत्रमुग्ध होकर देखने लगा।En: Rohan began to observe, spellbound.Hi: "यह सब क्या है?" अचानक पीछे से एक गहरी आवाज उठी।En: "What is all this?" suddenly a deep voice emerged from behind.Hi: विक्रम, प्रयोगशाला का रहस्यमयी वैज्ञानिक, अब सामने खड़ा था।En: Vikram, the enigmatic scientist of the laboratory, was now standing in front.Hi: उसका चेहरा गंभीर था और उसकी आंखों में सतर्कता झलक रही थी।En: His face was serious, and alertness was evident in his eyes.Hi: "तुम्हें यहां नहीं होना चाहिए," विक्रम ने चेतावनी दी।En: "You shouldn't be here," Vikram warned.Hi: रोहन ने निर्णय किया कि अब सच जानना बेहद जरूरी है, चाहे जोखिम कुछ भी हो।En: Rohan decided it was extremely important to know the truth now, regardless of the risk.Hi: उसने साहसिकतापूर्वक कहा, "यह सब क्या है, विक्रम? ये प्रयोग किसलिए हैं?"En: He bravely asked, "What is all this, Vikram? What are these experiments for?"Hi: विक्रम ने थोड़ी देर के लिए चुप्पी साध ली, फिर उसने खुलासा किया। "यह एक नई खोज है, इंसान की क्षमता को बढ़ाने के लिए।En: Vikram remained silent for a while, then he revealed, "This is a new discovery, to enhance human capability.Hi: लेकिन इसे गलत हाथों में जाने से रोकना होगा।"En: But it must be kept from falling into the wrong hands."Hi: यह सुनकर रोहन का मन मथने लगा।En: Hearing this, Rohan's mind began to churn.Hi: उसने विक्रम के प्रयोग का रहस्य जान लिया था, परंतु क्या यह सही है कि इसे दुनिया के सामने लाया जाए?En: He had learned the secret of Vikram's experiment, but is it right to bring it before the world?Hi: अंततः उसने वहां से निकलने का निर्णय लिया।En: Ultimately he decided to leave.Hi: वह समझ चुका था कि ज्ञान के साथ जिम्मेदारी भी आती है।En: He understood that with knowledge comes responsibility.Hi: रोहन बाहर आया, और मीरा ने राहत की सांस ली।En: Rohan came outside, and Meera sighed in relief.Hi: लेकिन रोहन अब पहले से कहीं अधिक सतर्क था।En: But Rohan was now more alert than ever before.Hi: वह जानता था कि एक बड़ा रहस्य उसके पास है, जिसे छुपाना या उजागर करना - उसी के हाथ में है।En: He knew he held a big secret, whether to hide it or reveal it was in his hands.Hi: जीवन में पहेलियाँ और भी होंगी, पर अब रोहन उनके प्रति अधिक सावधान रहेगा।En: There would be more puzzles in life, but now Rohan would be more cautious towards them. Vocabulary Words:dusty: धूल-भरीsparkled: चमक उठींrevealing: दिखाई दियाworried: चिंतितcuriosity: जिज्ञासाuncontrollable: नियंत्रण में नहींsecret: गुप्तlaboratory: प्रयोगशालाstrange: अजीबोगरीबvials: शीशियोंglowing: चमक रही थीenigma: रहस्यमयीmachine: मशीनेंscientific: वैज्ञानिकspellbound: मंत्रमुग्धtreasure trove: खज़ानाobserve: देखनेemerged: उठीalertness: सतर्कताenhance: बढ़ानेcapability: क्षमताresponsibility: जिम्मेदारीcautious: सतर्कchurn: मथनेreveal: खुलासाpuzzles: पहेलियाँrisks: जोखिमzooming: ज़ूम कर रही थींcontrol: नियंत्रणbehind: पीछे

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: From Dreams to Deals: A Startup's Game-Changing Decision Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-05-19-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: बैंगलुरु के एक स्टार्टअप इनक्यूबेटर में एक नया दिन शुरू हो चुका था।En: A new day had begun at a startup incubator in Bengaluru.Hi: वहां वातावरण में एक खास गरमाहट और ऊर्जा थी।En: There was a special warmth and energy in the environment.Hi: विशाल खिड़कियों से आती धूप पूरे कमरे को रौशन कर रही थी।En: The sunlight streaming through the large windows illuminated the entire room.Hi: हर कोई अपने काम में व्यस्त था, और अपडेट्स को लेकर चर्चा जारी थी।En: Everyone was busy with their work, and discussions about updates were ongoing.Hi: इसी भीड़ में, एक कोने में, आरव अपने लैपटॉप पर कुछ देख रहा था।En: In this crowd, in one corner, Aarav was looking at something on his laptop.Hi: बालों में हल्का बिखरापन और चहरे पर सपने पूरे करने का जोश, वह एक महत्वाकांक्षी उद्यमी था।En: With his slightly tousled hair and a face full of dreams, he was an ambitious entrepreneur.Hi: आरव की टेलीहेल्थ स्टार्टअप को एक नए सॉफ्टवेयर टूल की जरूरत थी।En: Aarav's telehealth startup needed a new software tool.Hi: यह टूल उनकी कंपनी के लिए अद्वितीय फायदे ला सकता था।En: This tool could bring unique advantages to his company.Hi: लेकिन समस्या थी, उसका बजट।En: But the problem was the budget.Hi: सॉफ्टवेयर महँगा था और आरव के लिए उसे खरीद पाना आसान नहीं था।En: The software was expensive, and it wasn't easy for Aarav to afford it.Hi: हालांकि, उसे अपने बिजनेस पार्टनर विक्रम को भी समझाना था कि इस इन्वेस्टमेंट की जरूरत है।En: Nevertheless, he also had to convince his business partner, Vikram, about the necessity of this investment.Hi: "विक्रम," आरव ने एक दिन चाय की दुकान पर कहा, "मैंने एक सॉफ्टवेयर टूल देखा है जो हमारे प्रोजेक्ट्स को नई दिशा दे सकता है।En: "Vikram," Aarav said one day at a tea shop, "I've seen a software tool that can give new direction to our projects."Hi: "विक्रम की माथे पर कुछ शिकन उभरी।En: A wrinkle formed on Vikram's forehead.Hi: "पर, हमारा बजट?En: "But, our budget?"Hi: " आरव ने गहरी सांस ली और अपने लैपटॉप की स्क्रीन को विक्रम की तरफ घुमाया।En: Aarav took a deep breath and turned his laptop screen toward Vikram.Hi: "देखो, मैंने इसके बारे में विस्तार से रिसर्च की है।En: "Look, I've researched it in detail.Hi: यह डेटा कलेक्शन और एनालिसिस को आसान बनाता है।En: It makes data collection and analysis easier.Hi: इससे हमारा प्रोडक्ट कई गुना बेहतर हो सकता है," आरव ने आत्मविश्वास से कहा।En: Our product could improve manifold because of it," Aarav said confidently.Hi: विक्रम ने कुछ देर सोच विचार किया और कहा, "हम बजट कैसे मैनेज करेंगे?En: Vikram thought for a while and said, "How will we manage the budget?"Hi: "आरव को पहले से ही इसकी तैयारी थी।En: Aarav was already prepared for this.Hi: "हम कुछ प्रोजेक्ट्स की लागत को रीडिस्ट्रिब्यूट कर सकते हैं और कुछ अनावश्यक खर्चों को कम कर सकते हैं।En: "We can redistribute the costs of some projects and cut down on some unnecessary expenses.Hi: इससे हमारे पास पर्याप्त पैसा हो जाएगा।En: This will give us enough money."Hi: "काफी देर तक बातचीत होती रही।En: The conversation continued for quite some time.Hi: आरव के तथ्यों और कथन ने आखिरकार विक्रम को प्रभावित कर ही दिया।En: Aarav's facts and statements eventually influenced Vikram.Hi: "ठीक है," विक्रम ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, "हम इस सॉफ्टवेयर को खरीदेंगे।En: "Alright," Vikram said with a smile, "we will purchase this software."Hi: " आरव की आँखें ख़ुशी से चमक उठीं।En: Aarav's eyes gleamed with happiness.Hi: वह जानता था कि यह कदम उनकी कंपनी के लिए मील का पत्थर साबित होगा।En: He knew that this step would prove to be a milestone for his company.Hi: इस फैसले के बाद आरव की खुद पर और अपने नेतृत्व कौशल पर विश्वास बढ़ा।En: After this decision, Aarav's confidence in himself and his leadership skills grew.Hi: उसने सीखा कि स्पष्ट संचार और साझेदारी में ही सफलता का रहस्य छुपा है।En: He learned that the secret to success lies in clear communication and partnership.Hi: अब, वह अपने सपने को हकीकत में बदलने के रास्ते पर और मजबूत इरादों के साथ अग्रसर था।En: Now, he was forging ahead on the path to turning his dreams into reality with even stronger determination. Vocabulary Words:startup: स्टार्टअपincubator: इनक्यूबेटरenvironment: वातावरणentrepreneur: उद्यमीtelehealth: टेलीहेल्थsoftware: सॉफ्टवेयरadvantage: फायदाbudget: बजटpartner: साझेदारinvestment: निवेशwrinkle: शिकनforehead: माथाconfidence: आत्मविश्वासconversation: बातचीतredistribute: रीडिस्ट्रिब्यूटunnecessary: अनावश्यकexpense: खर्चinfluence: प्रभावितmilestone: मील का पत्थरdetermination: इरादाdiscussion: चर्चाambitious: महत्वाकांक्षीdirection: दिशाanalysis: विश्लेषणimprove: सुधारcommunication: संचारpartnership: साझेदारीsuccess: सफलताenergy: ऊर्जाtool: उपकरण

Vikram Malhotra, managing director, real estate equities at Mizuho, joined the REIT Report to review trends in the industrial/logistics REIT sector. Despite some softness in the first quarter, a new upcycle remains in place, with big box demand playing a key role, he said.Warehouses of over 500,000 square feet have done “very well,” Malhotra said, as companies like Walmart and Amazon adapt to the necessity of quick, last-mile distribution. Mizuho currently estimates overall sector vacancy at 7.5%. That rate is close to peaking, Malhotra said, and then should modestly trend down. “Until we see vacancy trend to about 6%, I think it'll be really hard to see real rent growth…I think we're at least a year away from a very strong market trend.”As for the impact of current global instability, Malhotra noted that “in the very near term, spot demand is strong, but we are monitoring factors where we could see a sign of a pause.”  Instability is likely to strengthen the reshoring trend that has been a theme for the past few years, Malhotra added. Despite the ongoing conflict, the demand for logistics space is expected to reach 150-200 million square feet annually, a significant uptick from previous years.Chapters:00:00 AI Sparks Logistics Upside 00:57 Industrial Outlook 2026 01:44 Big Box Demand Split 02:33 Conflict Impact Check 03:54 Supply Chains And Data Centers 05:54 Markets Supply Risk 2026 07:55 Vacancy And Rent Path 09:07 Warehouse Design Shifts 10:49 Power And Automation Edge 11:59 AI Driven E Commerce Cycle 12:49 Wrap Up And Subscribe

Send us Fan MailA rare autoimmune disorder can feel invisible until it steals someone's movement, and stiff person syndrome is one of the starkest examples. We break down what's happening in the nervous system when GABA-driven “calm down” signals get disrupted by autoantibodies, why symptoms can escalate into severe spasms and rigidity, and why the condition has captured public attention through Celine Dion's story.Then we shift from symptoms to source: an experimental CAR T-cell therapy designed to eliminate the B cells that produce the harmful antibodies in stiff person syndrome. We walk through what a phase two clinical trial reported, including real-world changes like faster walking and fewer people needing walking aids, plus the caveats that matter for anyone following medical research such as side effects, small sample sizes, and unknown durability.Pet parents get a deep dive too. Chronic kidney disease in cats is common, progressive, and often detected late, so we cover a promising approach involving AIM protein and recombinant AIM therapy (RAIM) injections, including how researchers tracked toxins like indoxyl sulfate and what survival outcomes looked like over a year. Finally, plant scientist Dr. Vikram Baliga joins us to make botany feel urgent and strange in the best way, from ancient bristlecone pine “time capsules” to crown shyness and the science of how plants sense nearby competitors, plus a glimpse at nitrogen-fixing corn research that could reduce fertilizer dependence.Dr. Vikram's linksAll our social links are here!Support the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.All our social links are here!

I sit down with Vikram Jeet Singh to explore Sankhya—the philosophical framework behind yoga—and how it helps us understand the mind, reduce suffering, and cultivate real awareness. It's a practical, eye-opening conversation on discernment, identity, and seeing clearly.Episode Highlights:Sankhya pronunciation clarifiedWhat Sankhya is and why it matters todaySankhya as philosophy vs. psychological frameworkHow Sankhya is practiced in real lifeCore structure and framework of SankhyaThe goal of Sankhya and ending sufferingUnderstanding purusha and prakritiCreating separation between observer and experienceDiscernment (viveka) as a core practiceHow to build and strengthen discernmentBuddhi vs. ahamkara in decision-makingSamskaras, kleshas, and repeating patternsIdentifying true discernment vs. ego-driven thinkingThe gunas and their role in the mindReal-life application of sattva, rajas, and tamasUnderstanding tamasic vs. rajasic tendenciesStrengthening the “viveka muscle”Creating space between stimulus and responseReducing inner friction and reactivityTeaching yoga without Sankhya awarenessLearning Sankhya: teacher vs. self-studyThe role of tattvas in understanding realityVikram's book and ways to study with himPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet's Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

The 2026 Winter Olympics are unfolding in Milan and Cortina, and we can't look away: We're watching athletes fly down mountains on skis and glide — sometimes slipping and falling — on the ice. Vikram Chib studies performance and how the brain responds to rewards at Johns Hopkins University. And he says rewards aren't just for Olympians; they're baked into basically everything humans do. But those rewards and the pressure that comes with them can come at a cost to people's brains. And even Olympians are human. Sometimes, we crack. So, today, Vikram dives into the science behind choking under pressure. Interested in more Olympics science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org – we may cover it in a future episode!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy