Podcasts about Yamuna

"Love separates all things from the soul." Meister Eckhart — fourteenth century Christian mystic, so radical the Pope investigated him for heresy — arrived at the same place as the Bhakti Vedāntins. Both jñāna and bhakti dissolve material attachment. Jñāna does it through relentless intellectual negation. Bhakti does it through love. And love, as the Rāsa Dance shows, does it beautifully. In this episode Raghunath and Kaustubha continue through Canto Ten, Chapter Thirty-Three — Krishna caressing the tired gopīs' faces, the demigods showering flowers from their airplanes, Krishna and the gopīs entering the Yamuna together under the autumn moon. The highest object of meditation, delivered into this universe so we would stop looking for love and beauty in all the wrong places. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.33.12-25 ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

"Love separates all things from the soul." Meister Eckhart — fourteenth century Christian mystic, so radical the Pope investigated him for heresy — arrived at the same place as the Bhakti Vedāntins. Both jñāna and bhakti dissolve material attachment. Jñāna does it through relentless intellectual negation. Bhakti does it through love. And love, as the Rāsa Dance shows, does it beautifully. In this episode Raghunath and Kaustubha continue through Canto Ten, Chapter Thirty-Three — Krishna caressing the tired gopīs' faces, the demigods showering flowers from their airplanes, Krishna and the gopīs entering the Yamuna together under the autumn moon. The highest object of meditation, delivered into this universe so we would stop looking for love and beauty in all the wrong places. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.33.12-25 ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

Vacations in India aren't always about beaches, resorts, or shopping malls — more often, they're about temples, mosques, rivers, and shrines. In this episode, we explore why pilgrimage destinations attract more visitors than leisure tourism spots.We'll trace the roots of pilgrimage in India, from ancient journeys to the Ganga and Yamuna, to modern circuits like Tirupati, Vaishno Devi, and the Kumbh Mela. We'll examine how accessibility, affordability, and community make pilgrimages more appealing than “chill” vacations. Along the way, we'll highlight the emotional and cultural pull of faith — from family rituals to life milestones — and how governments have turned pilgrimage into a tourism industry of its own.We'll also compare leisure travel's rise — hill stations, beaches, resorts — and why it remains secondary to spiritual journeys. From global parallels like the Hajj in Saudi Arabia or the Camino de Santiago in Spain, to India's record‑breaking crowds, this episode uncovers why faith continues to drive travel more than fun.This is the story of how India's roads more often lead to shrines than to spas, and why pilgrimage refreshes not just the body, but the soul.Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unveiling Tales: A Photographer, a Historian, and a Guide at Taj Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-06-28-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: ताजमहल के सफेद संगमरमर पर सूरज की सुनहरी किरणें झिलमिलाते हुए गिर रही थीं।En: The golden rays of the sun were shimmering as they fell on the white marble of the Taj Mahal.Hi: यमुना के किनारे बहता ठंडा पानी और उगते हुए सूरज की हल्की-हल्की सी हवा, यहां की रौनक को बढ़ा रही थी।En: The cold water flowing along the banks of the Yamuna and the gentle breeze of the rising sun were enhancing the charm of the place.Hi: भीड़ के बीच घूमते पर्यटकों के चेहरे पर एक अजीब सी शांति बसी हुई थी।En: Amidst the crowd, there was an unusual calmness settled on the faces of the wandering tourists.Hi: इसी भीड़ में घूमते हुए, एक अनोखी कहानी धीरे-धीरे उभरने वाली थी।En: In this very crowd, a unique story was gradually beginning to unfold.Hi: राघव, एक यात्रा फोटोग्राफर था।En: Raghav was a travel photographer.Hi: वह अपने कैमरे के साथ ताजमहल की अलग-अलग कोणों से तस्वीरें खींचने की कोशिश कर रहा था।En: He was trying to capture pictures of the Taj Mahal from different angles with his camera.Hi: लेकिन भीड़ इतनी ज्यादा थी कि उसे कोई अनोखा कोण नहीं मिल रहा था।En: But the crowd was so overwhelming that he could not find a unique angle.Hi: निराश होकर वह थक जाने लगा।En: Feeling frustrated, he began to tire.Hi: तभी उसने देखा कि एक छोटे समूह की ओर एक गाइड यात्रियों का ध्यान आकर्षित करने की कोशिश कर रहा था।En: Just then, he noticed a guide trying to grab the attention of a small group of tourists.Hi: गाइड का नाम सिद्धार्थ था।En: The guide's name was Siddharth.Hi: वह उन यात्रियों को ताजमहल की कहानियां सुना रहा था।En: He was narrating stories of the Taj Mahal to those tourists.Hi: लेकिन उसके कहानियों में कोई दिलचस्पी नहीं दिखा रहा था।En: However, no one seemed to be interested in his stories.Hi: उसकी आंखों में एक खास चमक थी, जो शायद नयी जगहों को देखने की इच्छा को दर्शा रही थी।En: There was a special sparkle in his eyes that perhaps reflected a desire to see new places.Hi: उसी भीड़ में, मीरा भी थी।En: In the same crowd was Meera.Hi: एक इतिहास प्रेमी, जो ताजमहल के पीछे छिपी कहानियां जानने के लिए बेकरार थी।En: A history enthusiast, she was eager to learn the stories hidden behind the Taj Mahal.Hi: लेकिन वह जानती थी कि सामान्य गाइड से ऐसे सवालों के जवाब नहीं मिलते।En: But she knew that such answers were not readily obtained from an ordinary guide.Hi: इसलिए उसने फैसला किया कि वह सीधे सिद्धार्थ से बात करेगी और ताजमहल के अनसुने किस्से जानेगी।En: Therefore, she decided to talk directly to Siddharth to learn the untold tales of the Taj Mahal.Hi: सूरज धीरे-धीरे ढल रहा था।En: The sun was gradually setting.Hi: ताजमहल की पूर्वी ओर अब चहल-पहल कम हो गई थी।En: There was now less hustle and bustle on the eastern side of the Taj Mahal.Hi: राघव, मीरा, और सिद्धार्थ तीनों वहीं थे।En: Raghav, Meera, and Siddharth were all there.Hi: राघव ने सोचा कि शायद यही मौका हो जब वह एक अनुपम तस्वीर खींच सके।En: Raghav thought that this might be the perfect opportunity to take an exceptional photograph.Hi: मीरा ने सिद्धार्थ से कहा, "तुम्हारे पास जो कहानियां हैं, उन्हें सुनकर मैं बहुत कुछ सीख सकती हूं।"En: Meera said to Siddharth, "Listening to the stories you have, I can learn a lot."Hi: सिद्धार्थ ने कुछ सोचा और फिर बोलने लगा, "मेरी दादी बता रही थीं कि मेरे परदादा यहां काम करते थे।En: Siddharth pondered for a moment and then began to speak, "My grandmother used to say that my great-grandfather worked here.Hi: उन्होंने ताजमहल के बनने की पूरी कहानी देखी।En: He witnessed the entire construction of the Taj Mahal.Hi: उनकी बातें सुनकर हमेशा मुझे ऐसा लगता था कि जैसे मैं भी वहां था।..."En: Listening to his stories always made me feel like I was there too..."Hi: सिद्धार्थ की कहानी सुनते-सुनते मीरा को ऐसा लगा जैसे इतिहास की किताब का एक नया पन्ना खुल रहा था।En: As Siddharth narrated his story, Meera felt as if a new page of a history book was unfolding.Hi: इसी बीच, राघव उस क्षण को अपने कैमरे में कैद कर रहा था, जब सिद्धार्थ की आंखों में बीते समय की छवियां साफ दिखाई दे रही थीं।En: In the meantime, Raghav was capturing that moment with his camera, capturing the reflections of the past clearly visible in Siddharth's eyes.Hi: इस सुनहरी शाम का अंत तीनों के जीवन में एक नई शुरुआत लेकर आया।En: The golden evening marked a new beginning in the lives of the three of them.Hi: राघव ने मीरा और सिद्धार्थ से संपर्कों का आदान-प्रदान किया।En: Raghav exchanged contact information with Meera and Siddharth.Hi: उसे अब एक नई प्रेरणा मिली थी और उसने निर्णय लिया कि वह सिद्धार्थ की कहानी पर एक चित्र प्रदर्शनी लगाएगा।En: He now had new inspiration and decided to hold a photo exhibition based on Siddharth's story.Hi: मीरा ने भी तय किया कि वह इस नई कहानी को अपने लेख में शामिल करेगी।En: Meera also decided to include this new story in her article.Hi: उनके लिए यह छोटी-सी मुलाकात एक बड़ा बदलाव लेकर आई।En: This brief meeting brought about significant change for them.Hi: राघव की फोटोग्राफी में नया जोश आया, मीरा ने इतिहास की गहराइयों में डूबने की खुशी पाई, और सिद्धार्थ ने महसूस किया कि उसकी कहानियां लोगों के दिलों को छू सकती हैं।En: Raghav found new zeal in his photography, Meera found joy in delving deeper into history, and Siddharth realized that his stories could touch people's hearts.Hi: ताजमहल उस दिन एक अनोखा गवाह बना, जहां कहानियां और भावनाएं आपस में जुड़ गईं।En: The Taj Mahal became a unique witness that day, where stories and emotions intertwined. Vocabulary Words:shimmering: झिलमिलातेgentle: हल्की-हल्कीenhancing: बढ़ा रहीunusual: अजीबcalmness: शांतिwander: घूमतेfrustrated: निराशoverwhelming: ज्यादाsparkle: चमकenthusiast: प्रेमीhustle and bustle: चहल-पहलexceptional: अनुपमpondered: सोचाwitnessed: देखाreflections: छवियांuntold: अनसुनेeager: बेकरारintertwined: जुड़ गईंsignificant: बड़ाzeal: जोशinspiration: प्रेरणाcapture: कैदnarrating: सुना रहाgradually: धीरे-धीरेexceptional: विशेषdelve: डूबनेcontacts: संपर्कोंbrief: छोटी-सीexhibition: प्रदर्शनीdesire: इच्छा

Kina kallar vattenkraftverket i Medog avgörande för landets gröna omställning. Utanför Kina är frågan hur grönt det är när insynen är minimal. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Planerna beskrivs som ett bygge i kolossalformat. Vattenkraftverket Medog, som Kina bygger i Tibet vid floden Yarlung Tsangpo, uppges kunna producera omkring 300 terawattimmar el per år – nästan dubbelt så mycket som Sveriges samlade elproduktion under ett år. Samtidigt är uppgifterna om projektet få. Experter pekar på att det är svårt att hitta officiell information om konstruktion, miljöpåverkan och dammsäkerhet.Det som ändå sipprar ut väcker frågor. Det talas om fem kraftstationer efter varandra och en total fallhöjd på runt 2 000 meter, vilket skulle kunna kräva turbiner anpassade för mycket höga fall, som Pelton-turbiner, en slags impulsturbin. En möjlig design som beskrivits i medier är att leda vatten genom tunnlar som kan vara omkring 40 kilometer långa, i stället för att följa flodens stora krök. Prislappen nämns som upp till 170 miljarder dollar och planen är driftstart 2033.Oro finns också nedströms. När floden lämnar Kina byter den namn till Brahmaputra i Indien och vidare till Yamuna i Bangladesh. Miljontals människor är beroende av vattnet, och frågan är hur vattenflöde och vattenkvalitet påverkas – och om vatten kan bli ett politiskt verktyg vid konflikter. Det finns dessutom uppskattningar om att omkring 24 000 personer kan behöva omlokaliseras.Reporter: Gustaf Klaringustaf.klarin@sr.seProducent: Lars Broströmlars.brostrom@sr.se

This episode we explore Krishna subduing Kaliya from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam - where the Yamuna is poisoned and Krishna enters it directly to purify it from within.We reflect on what “inner poison” looks like in modern life - ego, envy, habits, and conditioning - and how real transformation isn't about avoidance, but conscious confrontation with grace.Through stories, philosophy, and reflection, we discuss how Krishna's response shows that divine love doesn't stay distant from chaos - it enters it, transforms it, and restores it.A conversation on bhakti, humility, inner change, and learning to see life's challenges as purification rather than punishment.4:34 – Facing impurity directly (not running from it)6:37 – Inner conditioning, karma, and how habits deepen9:09 – “Piercing the layer of oil” - going to the root of inner issues13:32 – Envy & the necessity of humility15:47 – Surrender and transformation, not destruction17:16 – The kindness of Krishna in purificationWant to connect further?Instagram: www.instagram.com/radhika_dasa/Facebook: www.facebook.com/radhikadasmusicYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RadhikaDasWebsite: www.radhikadas.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/radhikadasLinktree: linktr.ee/radhika_dasa

Seven Rajya Sabha MPs quitting together is a structural rupture inside Aam Aadmi Party. From Raghav Chadha’s distancing to the exit of key organisational architects like Sandeep Pathak, this episode traces how AAP moved from a high-moral insurgency in 2015 to a party battling credibility, governance questions, and leadership centralisation. Anirban Chowdhury and ET’s Nidhi Sharma examine its real delivery—schools, clinics, welfare—alongside its biggest missteps: Sheeshmahal, Yamuna, and the excise policy. With Punjab now its last stronghold, the question is stark: can AAP still course-correct, or is this the beginning of a slow political unravelling? Tune in Credit: Hindustan TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this live talk at Jashn-e-Rekhta, Swami Oma The Akk speaks of Urdu not as a language alone, but as a maashooq. Something intimate, fragrant, elusive, and deeply felt. Through the poetry of Meer, Ghalib, and Iqbal, he opens three ways of seeing life. Meer becomes the voice of loss, surrender, memory, and the pain that softens the soul. Iqbal stands for courage, becoming, and the pull of the future.Ghalib lives in the present. Restless, witty, rebellious, and brave enough to argue with the divine.The talk moves beautifully between ishq, fanaa, tajalli, sukoon, grief, hope, and inner fire, while the Yamuna becomes a powerful metaphor for damaged beauty that still flows with meaning. Swami Oma The Akk also reflects on how Rekhta has opened Urdu to wider audiences through Devanagari, Roman script, and digital access.

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Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 26 | Swami Mukundananda  Swamiji narrates the divine first leela of Shree Krishna in Gokul. Nand and Yashoda, known for their simplicity and devotion, had longed for a child. The Brahmins blessed them, and by divine arrangement, the Lord Himself was destined to appear in their home.  On the suspenseful night of Krishna's birth, one by one the prison guards fell asleep, the chains broke, and the doors opened. Vasudeva carried the newborn across the Yamuna, which parted to make way, and placed Him safely in Gokul. At that very moment, Yashoda fainted in divine ecstasy, and Krishna's gentle crying awakened everyone to the miracle.  Soon after, the mukh‑dikhai ceremony was performed, where the villagers gathered to behold the divine child. The celebration in Vraj was filled with joy, music, and devotion, as the community rejoiced at the arrival of their beloved Krishna.  Swamiji emphasizes that these leelas are not ordinary events but spiritual lessons. Krishna's first leela reveals how God binds His devotees with love, awakens prem bhakti, and assures that His presence is tender, loving, and accessible in the simplest forms of affection.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 44 | Swami Mukundananda  Swamiji narrates the powerful episode of Uddhav's visit to Vrindavan, where bhakti triumphs over gyan. Though a great scholar and disciple of Brihaspati, Uddhav was sent by Shree Krishna to deliver a message to Radha and the gopis. What he witnessed transformed his understanding forever.  When a flower sent by Radha floated down the Yamuna, Krishna was overwhelmed with remembrance of her love. In Vrindavan, Uddhav encountered the unparalleled devotion of the gopis. In the famous Bhramar Geet, Radha expressed the depth of divine longing, revealing a love far beyond philosophical reasoning.  Uddhav attempted to teach non-dual knowledge, but the gopis showed that Krishna was not merely Brahman to be understood — He was their very life and soul. Their pure, selfless devotion shattered Uddhav's pride in scholarship. Overwhelmed, he prayed to be born as a blade of grass in Vrindavan to receive the dust of their feet.  This leela teaches that while knowledge reveals God, only love binds Him. Radha's prem bhakti stands as the highest spiritual attainment, proving that devotion ultimately conquers even the greatest intellect.    About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 25 | Swami Mukundananda  Swamiji narrates the divine and miraculous circumstances of Shree Krishna's birth. Imprisoned by the cruel King Kamsa, Devaki and Vasudeva awaited the arrival of their eighth child, foretold to be Kamsa's destroyer. At midnight, the Lord manifested in His four-armed divine form, adorned with conch, discus, mace, and lotus, assuring His parents that He had come to protect dharma.  At Devaki's prayer, Krishna concealed His divinity and appeared as a tender infant. By divine arrangement, the prison guards fell asleep, the chains broke, and the doors opened. Vasudeva carried the newborn across the Yamuna, which parted to make way, and safely placed Him in Gokul with Yashoda and Nanda. Meanwhile, Yogmaya ensured the divine exchange, protecting Krishna from Kamsa's wrath.  Swamiji emphasizes that these events reveal the miracles of God's grace: when He descends, nature itself obeys His will. The birth of Krishna assures devotees that faith in God brings protection, guidance, and the triumph of dharma over adharma.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

She was born of fire and cloud, sister to the lord of death, and yet she flows with compassion.In today's episode, we journey into the sacred origins of River Kalindi, known to the world as Yamuna—the radiant daughter of the Sun God and the Cloud Goddess. From her divine birth and her bond with Yama, to her quiet devotion and destiny that leads her to become the fourth queen of Lord Krishna, this story reveals the river not merely as flowing water, but as a living, breathing presence in Indian mythology.Why is Yamuna feared by some, revered by many, and loved deeply by Krishna?What makes her both a celestial being and a river that nurtures millions?This episode flows through devotion, destiny, and divine love—inviting you to listen not just with your ears, but with your heart.

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“The inhabitants of Vrindavana were perplexed by great difficulties because a certain portion of the Yamuna was poisoned by the chief of the reptiles [Kaliya]. The Lord chastised the snake-king within the water and drove him away, and after coming out of the river, He caused the cows to drink the water and proved that the water was again in its natural state.” (Shrimad Bhagavatam, 3.2.31)

“The inhabitants of Vrindavana were perplexed by great difficulties because a certain portion of the Yamuna was poisoned by the chief of the reptiles [Kaliya]. The Lord chastised the snake-king within the water and drove him away, and after coming out of the river, He caused the cows to drink the water and proved that the water was again in its natural state.” (Shrimad Bhagavatam, 3.2.31)

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(1) vibhāvarī śeṣa, āloka-praveśa, nidrā chāri' uṭho jīva bolo hari hari, mukunda murāri, rāma kṛṣṇa hayagrīva (2) nṛsiṁha vāmana, śrī-madhusūdana, brajendra-nandana śyāma pūtanā-ghātana, kaiṭabha-śātana, jaya dāśarathi-rāma (3) yaśodā dulāla, govinda-gopāla, vṛndāvana purandara gopī-priya-jana, rādhikā-ramaṇa, bhuvana -sundara-bara (4) rāvāṇāntakara, mākhana-taskara, gopī-jana-vastra-hārī brajera rākhāla, gopa-vṛnda-pāla, citta-hārī baṁśī-dhārī (5) yogīndra-bandana, śrī-nanda-nandana, braja-jana-bhaya-hārī navīna nīrada, rūpa manohara, mohana-baṁśī-bihārī (6) yaśodā-nandana, kaṁsa-nisūdana, nikuñja-rāsa-vilāsī kadamba-kānana, rāsa-parāyaṇa, bṛnda-vipina-nivāsī (7) ānanda-vardhana, prema-niketana, phula-śara-jojaka kāma gopāṅganā-gaṇa, citta-vinodana, samasta-guṇa-gaṇa-dhāma (8) jāmuna-jīvana, keli-parāyaṇa, mānasa-candra-cakora nāma-sudhā-rasa, gāo kṛṣṇa-jaśa rākho vacana mana mora TRANSLATION 1) The night has come to an end and the light of dawn is entering. O jiva soul, arise and give up your sleep. Chant the holy names of Lord Hari, who is the giver of liberation; the enemy of the Mura demon; the supreme enjoyer; the all-attractive one; and the horse-headed incarnation, Hayagriva. 2) Lord Hari [Krsna] incarnated as the half-man, half-lion, Nrsimha. He appeared as a dwarf-brahmana named Upendra and is the killer of the Madhu demon. He is the beloved son of the King of Vraja, Nanda Maharaja, and is blackish in complexion. He is the slayer of the Putana witch and the destroyer of the demon Kaitabha. All glories to Lord Hari, who appeared as Lord Rama, the son of King Dasaratha. 3) He is the darling of mother Yasoda; the giver of pleasure to the cows, land, and spiritual senses; and the protector of the cows. He is the Lord of the Vrndavana forest; the gopis' beloved; the lover of Radhika; and the most beautiful personality in all the worlds. 4) As Ramacandra He brought about the end of the demoniac King Ravana; as Krsna He stole the older gopis' butter; He stole the younger gopis' clothes while they were bathing in the Yamuna. He is a cowherd boy of Vraja and the protector of the cowherd boys. He steals the hearts of all and always holds a flute. 5) Lord Krsna is worshiped by the best of yogis and is the son of Nanda. He removes all the fears of the inhabitants of Vraja. He is the color of a fresh rain cloud, and His form is enchanting. When He wanders about, playing His flute, He looks very charming. 6) He is the son of Yasoda and the killer of King Kamsa, and He sports in the rasa dance among the groves of Vraja. Krsna engages in this rasa dance underneath the kadamba trees, and He resides in the forest of Vrndavana. 7) He increases the ecstasy of His devotees. He is the reservoir of all love and is the transcendental Cupid who uses His flowered arrows to increase the loving desires of the gopis. He is the pleasure of the gopis' hearts and the abode of all wonderful qualities. 8) Lord Krsna is the life of the River Yamuna. He is always absorbed in amorous pastimes, and He is the moon of the gopis' minds, which are like the cakora birds that subsist only upon moonlight. O mind, obey these words of mine and sing the glories of Sri Krsna in the form of these holy names, which are full of nectarean mellows. To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/

Today, an episode where I walk with my guest along the paths of Greenham Common in Berkshire, England. We explore how photography, adventure, and purpose can align to become one path. Photographer Tom Warburton retired early and, rather than settle into a slower pace, decided to walk the length of the River Ganges, over 1,100 kilometres from the glacier source in the Himalayas to its confluence with the Yamuna near Prayagraj. It was a journey fuelled by curiosity, a love of walking, a desire to see life away from the main roads, and to photograph people and culture with care and respect. Tom had long held an interest in photography, but like many, life's other responsibilities often came first. So with time finally on his side, he went in search of something deeper, not just images, but understanding. The result? A slow, human journey through rural villages, pilgrimage sites, nature reserves, and towns where he was often the only outsider for miles. In today's episode, we walk and talk about what it means to truly travel with intention, to go off the beaten path, to connect with strangers, and to find portraits in moments where trust is built, not taken. This is a story of walking for photography, walking for perspective, and walking, quite simply, for the love of the road. As the walk draws to a close, Tom arrives in Prayagraj just as the Maha Kumbh Mela begins, a once-in-144-years gathering of extraordinary scale and spirit. On the biggest days, over 40 million people converge: sadhus, pilgrims, Naga ascetics, all drawn to the sacred waters where the Ganges and Yamuna meet. And there's Tom, camera in hand, somehow slipping through the crowds and into the press areas, ready to capture it all. Links to all guests and features will be on the show page, my sincere thanks to Arthelper, who sponsor this show, plus our Extra Milers, without whom we wouldn't be walking each week. WHY: A Sketchbook of Life is available here.

Hãy cùng chúng tôi tham gia một hành trình có một không hai đến Prayagraj, vùng đất linh thiêng nơi ba dòng sông thiêng, sông Hằng, sông Yamuna và sông Saraswati huyền thoại, giao nhau.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Inspiring Tales: A Writer's Awakening at the Taj Mahal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-04-12-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: ताजमहल के गैरमामूली साये में धूप की हल्की किरणें गिर रही थीं।En: Light rays of the sun were falling under the extraordinary shadow of the Taj Mahal.Hi: वसंत का मौसम था और यमुना नदी की हल्की-हल्की सरसराहट सुनाई दे रही थी।En: It was the spring season, and the gentle rustle of the Yamuna river could be heard.Hi: उस अद्भुत वातावरण में तीन लोग टहल रहे थे - अरुण, प्रिय, और विक्रम।En: In this marvelous setting, three people were taking a stroll - Arun, Priya, and Vikram.Hi: अरुण, एक युवा लेखक, प्रेरणा की खोज में था।En: Arun, a young writer, was in search of inspiration.Hi: उसे ताजमहल की भव्यता देखने के बाद भी कुछ खास महसूस नहीं हो रहा था।En: Even after witnessing the grandeur of the Taj Mahal, he didn't feel anything special.Hi: उसकी नजरें हर चीज़ को आलोचनात्मक रूप से देख रही थीं।En: His gaze was critically observing everything.Hi: "यह सब बहुत परिचित है, बहुत सामान्य," उसने अपने मन में सोचा।En: "It's all very familiar, very ordinary," he thought to himself.Hi: प्रिय, अरुण की दोस्त, उत्साह और जिज्ञासा से भरी हुई थी।En: Priya, Arun's friend, was filled with excitement and curiosity.Hi: वह हर छोटी से छोटी बात को बड़े ध्यान से देख रही थी और विक्रम से लगातार सवाल पूछ रही थी।En: She was looking at every little thing with great attention and constantly asking Vikram questions.Hi: विक्रम, जो इस ऐतिहासिक स्थल का गाइड था, थोड़े ऊब के साथ अपनी कहानियों को साझा कर रहा था।En: Vikram, who was the guide to this historic site, was sharing his stories with a bit of boredom.Hi: परंतु उसकी कहानियों में अनोखी जानकारी छिपी थी।En: However, unique information was hidden in his tales.Hi: "अरे विक्रम, क्या आपको इस स्थल के बारे में कुछ अनजानी बातें पता हैं?En: "Hey Vikram, do you know any unknown stories about this site?"Hi: " प्रिय ने उत्सुकता से पूछा।En: Priya asked eagerly.Hi: "अरे हाँ!En: "Oh yes!"Hi: ," विक्रम ने जवाब दिया, "ताजमहल की हर एक ईंट में एक कहानी है।En: Vikram replied, "Every single brick of the Taj Mahal has a story.Hi: लेकिन सबसे विचित्र बात यह है कि इसे बनाने वाले कलाकारों ने अपने दिल की धड़कनें यहाँ उतारी हैं।En: But the most peculiar thing is that the artists who built it have embodied their heartbeats here."Hi: "अरुण का ध्यान अचानक से जग गया।En: Arun's attention suddenly awakened.Hi: उसने विक्रम से और सवाल करने का फैसला किया।En: He decided to ask Vikram more questions.Hi: "क्या आप हमें बताने में रूचि रखते हैं?En: "Would you be interested in telling us more?"Hi: " उसने पूछा।En: he asked.Hi: विक्रम ने एक मुस्कान के साथ शुरू किया, "यह सिर्फ शाहजहाँ और मुमताज का प्रेम मंदिर नहीं है।En: With a smile, Vikram began, "It's not just the temple of love of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz.Hi: यह उस युग की कला और विस्मृति की भी गवाही देता है।En: It also testifies to the art and oblivion of that era."Hi: "अरुण अब पूरी तरह से जुड़ गया।En: Arun was now fully engaged.Hi: उसने विक्रम से हर छोटी सी बात जाननी चाही - जैसे ताजमहल की निर्माण कला, उसमें छिपी छोटी-छोटी बारीकियाँ, और उसे गढ़ने की प्रक्रिया।En: He wanted to know every little detail from Vikram - like the construction art of the Taj Mahal, its hidden nuances, and the process of its crafting.Hi: जब वे ताजमहल की सबसे ऊपरी मंजिल पर पहुंचे, वहाँ सूर्यास्त का दृश्य अद्भुत था।En: When they reached the topmost floor of the Taj Mahal, the view of the sunset was magnificent.Hi: सुनहरी किरणें संगमरमर को चमकदार बना रही थीं।En: The golden rays were making the marble shine brilliantly.Hi: अरुण को जैसे एक जागृति महसूस हुई।En: Arun felt an awakening.Hi: उसे समझ में आया कि सुंदरता देखने वाले की नजर में होती है।En: He realized that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.Hi: प्रेरणा हमारे भीतर होती है, बाहरी चीजों में नहीं।En: Inspiration lies within us, not in external things.Hi: वह तुरंत अपने नोटबुक में कुछ लिखने लगा, चेहरे पर नई ऊर्जा और उत्साह के साथ।En: He immediately began writing in his notebook with newfound energy and enthusiasm on his face.Hi: प्रिय मुस्कुरा रही थी, जबकि विक्रम उनकी ओर गर्व से देख रहा था।En: Priya was smiling, while Vikram looked at them with pride.Hi: इस यात्रा ने अरुण को एक नई दृष्टि दी।En: This trip gave Arun a new perspective.Hi: उसने सीखा कि अपने दृष्टिकोण को बदलना कभी-कभी सबसे ज्यादा जरूरी होता है।En: He learned that sometimes the most important thing is to change one's outlook. Vocabulary Words:extraordinary: गैरमामूलीshadow: सायाgentle: हल्कीrustle: सरसराहटmarvelous: अद्भुतstroll: टहलनाinspiration: प्रेरणाgrandeur: भव्यताcritically: आलोचनात्मक रूप सेcuriosity: जिज्ञासाattention: ध्यानhistoric: ऐतिहासिकpeculiar: विचित्रembody: उतारनाheartbeats: दिल की धड़कनेंtestifies: गवाही देताoblivion: विस्मृतिnuances: बारीकियाँcrafting: गढ़नेmagnificent: अद्भुतawakening: जागृतिbeholder: देखने वालाenthusiasm: उत्साहperspective: दृष्टिoutlook: दृष्टिकोणboredom: ऊबunique: अनोखीbrick: ईंटprocess: प्रक्रियाenergy: ऊर्जा

For the citizens of Delhi, the Yamuna, the city's most prominent river, has become one of the many symbols of just how polluted their city is. Despite it being a hot topic during every election that the city sees, the change is hardly ever visible. However, even with the existing pollution levels, the river remains to be a lifeline for those who live on its banks.Today, The Indian Express' Sophiya Mathew and Devansh Mittal join us to talk about everything that they witnessed as they travelled from  from Palla, where the Yamuna enters Delhi from Haryana, to Okhla where the river flows into Uttar Pradesh.Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Having explored the philosophy and life of Sri Krishna Chaitanya, and having outlined Bhakti in practice as part of last year's Gaur Purnima (Chaitanya Jayanti) celebration, we now turn to some more specialized themes in our study of Tantrik Vaishnavism beginning with some dhyāna mantras (meditation and visualization techniques) for Krishna and Rādhā Rāni! Here is some of what we shared in the talk:“I meditate on the golden hued Gauranga whose beautiful hair is bound by a string of pearls whose moonlike face beams a gentle smile his body is smeared with sandalwood and other fragrant pastes and a beautiful cloth who is garlanded and ornamented in a divine way. Asborbed in dancing, he delights in rasa (the sweetness of devotion/chanting the name). He shines brighter than the Cupid (kandarpa-veśojvallam) and is attended to by His devotees.”   Brahma Samhita:A great hexagonal yantra in which the Kāma-bīja is the diamond peg in the center, accompanied by Rādha and Krishna surrounded by the Krishna mantra, the 18 syllabled Gopāla mantra and then the Kāma gāyatrī surrounded by the ashta-manjaris and beyond the petals the abode of the sakis… “evambhūta yoga-pīthe srī srī rādhā-krshnau smaret”...”mīlitam bhāti mudritam” it blooms and contracts through the desire of rādhā-krishna-līla-rasa (the bliss of the union of Rādhā and Krishna)   dhyayed vrndāvane ramye gopa-gobhir alankrte  kadamba pādapacchāye yamuna jala śitalerādhaya sahitam krshnam  vamśī vādana tat param  tribhanga lalitam devam  bhaktānugraha kārakam   “Krishna plays in the cool waters of the Yamuna, rests in the shade of the Kadamba tree in Vrndāvan. He is surrounded by cows and milkmen/milkmaids and is with Srī Rādha. He stands playfully with three bends and plays the flute, blessing us with the gift of devotion!  From svayambhuvāgama:   Kāmadevāya vidmahe  pushpa-bānāya dhīmahi Tan no'nanga pracodayāt   From Gaurī Tantra“I mediate on Rādhā who is shining red (sphurad-aruna) with a smiling lotus mouth, dressed in crimson, the border of her cloth is her veil, from the braids in her hair a lotus flower dangles, and with her thumb and forefinger she offers a tambulam into the mouth of Sri Krishna. She has beautiful long ears and eyes and she is filled with honey, the sweetest in all the three worlds!”   Śrī-rādhikayai vidmahe  prema-rūpāyai dhīmahi  tanno rādha pracodayāt Here is our playlist on all things Tantrik Vaishnavism! Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

L'émission 28 minutes du 01/03/2025 Ce samedi, Benjamin Sportouch décrypte l'actualité avec le regard international de nos clubistes : Richard Werly, correspondant à Paris du quotidien suisse Blick.fr ; Mariam Pirzadeh, rédactrice en chef à France 24 ; Martial Ze Belinga, économiste et sociologue et le dessinateur de presse Pierre Kroll.Les ventes de Tesla en chute libre : la réponse des citoyens européens à Elon Musk ?En Europe, les ventes de voitures électriques Tesla ont chuté de 45 % en janvier 2025 sur un an. Cette chute est particulièrement marquée en France et en Allemagne avec environ 60 % de ventes en moins. L'effondrement de Tesla, entreprise automobile détenue par Elon Musk, semble directement lié au rôle politique que ce dernier joue aux côtés de Donald Trump. Par conséquent, mardi 25 février, l'action Tesla a perdu 8 % à Wall Street après la publication des chiffres de ventes de janvier. En Europe, aucun pays à part la Pologne n'a appelé au boycott direct des voitures Tesla, alors que le milliardaire se rapproche des extrêmes droites européennes. Cette chute des ventes est-elle la réponse de l'Europe à Elon Musk ? 28 février 2025, le jour où Donald Trump a lâché l'Ukraine et l'Europe ?Hier, Donald Trump et Volodymyr Zelensky devaient signer un accord économique permettant aux États-Unis d'exploiter les ressources naturelles ukrainiennes en échange de leur aide dans la guerre avec la Russie. Finalement, cette rencontre tant attendue à Washington a donné lieu à une altercation verbale très violente devant les caméras entre les deux présidents. Alors que le soutien américain était sans faille depuis le début de la guerre en 2022, cette séquence apparaît comme un moment de rupture. Donald Trump et son vice-président J.D Vance ont reproché à Volodymyr Zelensky de ne pas vouloir un cessez-le-feu avec la Russie, d'être “irrespectueux” et pas “reconnaissant” envers les États-Unis. Ils l'ont aussi menacé de “le laisser tomber”, s'il n'acceptait pas un accord de paix. Volodymyr Zelensky a par la suite quitté la Maison Blanche, sans signer l'accord sur les minerais qui était à l'ordre du jour. Les réactions internationales n'ont pas tardé à se faire entendre, notamment celle de Moscou qui a qualifié Volodymyr Zelensky d'“ordure”. La majorité des dirigeants européens ont réagi et assuré à l'Ukraine leur soutien indéfectible. “Vous ne serez jamais seuls”, a promis la présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen. Les différents pays européens doivent se réunir demain à Londres en présence de Volodymyr Zelensky. Fanny Weil rend visite à nos chers voisins hongrois où Viktor Orban veut redynamiser la natalité. Un an avant les élections législatives de 2026, il a annoncé une exonération à vie d'impôt sur le revenu pour les mères de trois enfants, effective dans quelques mois, puis pour celles qui en ont deux à partir de 2026. Olivier Boucreux décerne le titre d'employé de la semaine à Friedrich Merz, conservateur dont le parti, la CDU, est arrivé en tête aux élections législatives allemandes dimanche 23 février. Il sera certainement le prochain chancelier de l'Allemagne. Pourra-t-il relancer le pays ? Jean-Mathieu Pernin zappe sur la télé indienne et la fin du plus grand pèlerinage du monde. Près de 600 millions de personnes se sont réunies pour se purifier à la confluence du Gange et de la Yamuna. Paola Puerari s'intéresse au retour en grâce de la moustache chez les jeunes, considérée comme un symbole de virilité, elle est aujourd'hui revisitée. Enfin, ne manquez pas la question très intéressante de David Castello-Lopes : pourquoi la classique chaise blanche en polyester est-elle partout ? 28 minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Élisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio. Enregistrement 01 mars 2025 Présentation Benjamin Sportouch Production KM, ARTE Radio

Kumbh Mela ist das größte religiöse Fest Indiens. Noch bis Ende Februar treffen sich Hunderte Millionen Menschen an den für Hindus heiligen Flüssen Ganges und Yamuna auf der Suche nach Erlösung. Eine Reportage von Franziska Amler. Von Franziska Amler.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 19th of February and here are the headlines.In a major development, Bharatiya Janata Party today confirmed after the legislature party meeting that senior leader and Shalimar Bagh MLA Rekha Gupta has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, New Delhi MLA Parvesh Verma is set to become the Deputy CM, and Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta was appointed as speaker of the Delhi Assembly. The BJP returned to power in Delhi after 27 years, having won a clear majority of 44 out of 70 seats in the Assembly election, the results of which were declared on 8th of February. The swearing-in ceremony for the new chief minister is scheduled for tomorrow 20th of February at Ramlila Maidan.Moving on to another major story, with many Nepali students who were asked to leave the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University campus in the aftermath of the suicide of an engineering student yet to return to their hostels. The Indian Express has learnt that senior Nepal embassy officials have raised concerns over their safety and security. Two senior officials from the Nepal embassy in Delhi are in Bhubaneswar to hold discussions with Odisha government representatives over the death of 20-year-old Prakriti Lamsal, an engineering student at Odisha's KIIT, and the safety of protesting Nepali students. Lamsal, who is from Nepal's Kathmandu, died on campus Sunday evening, sparking a standoff between Nepali students and the university administration.In another news making headline, the National Green Tribunal rapped the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board and the Uttar Pradesh government for not submitting adequate details on faecal coliform and other water quality parameters, such as oxygen levels, in the river Ganga in Prayagraj. It granted the state government a week to place on record the latest water quality analysis reports from different points of the river at the Maha Kumbh Mela site in Prayagraj. A bench of NGT was hearing the matter on the compliance of a December order, wherein it had directed the UP government and the Central Pollution Control Board to ensure that water quality in rivers Ganga and Yamuna was fit to drink and bathe in during the Kumbh.Meanwhile, in the news from the North, The Uttarakhand Cabinet today approved a new draft law banning people from outside the state from buying agricultural and horticultural land in 11 of the state's 13 districts. The new draft law will be tabled in the ongoing Budget Session of the Assembly. In a tweet, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami called it a “historic step”. Under the new draft law, people from outside the state, except for Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar, will not be allowed to purchase horticultural and agricultural land, and district magistrates will no longer have the authority to approve land purchases.On the global front, US President Donald Trump defended the Department of Government Efficiency's decision to cancel a 21-million-dollar grant intended to support voter turnout in India today. Questioning the necessity of such financial aid, Trump cited India's economic growth and high tariffs as reasons why US taxpayer money should not be allocated for this purpose. Trump during a press conference remarked, quote “Twenty-one million for voter turnout in India — why are we giving them this money?” unquote.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express

La ciudad india de Prayag (también conocida como Prayagraj o por su antiguo nombre musulmán, Allahabad) es destino durante estos días de la mayor peregrinación del planeta, la mayor reunión de personas de la historia de la humanidad. Atraídos por la confluencia de los ríos Ganges, Yamuna y el mítico Saraswati, cuatrocientos millones de individuos se movilizan desde todos los rincones del país y del mundo. Su objetivo es bañarse en unas aguas que, según la creencia hindú, procuran la inmortalidad. Para comprender este apabullante fenómeno que se repite en ciclos de 12 años, caminamos junto a Javier Hernández Sinde, autor del libro 'Kumbha Mela, peregrinación a la inmortalidad' (Universo de Letras). Nos acompañan también el escritor, periodista y profesor Narén Herrero, autor de 'Kumbha Mela, la celebración espiritual más grande del mundo' (Kairós), y el sacerdote Juan Carlos Ramchandani (Krishna Kripa Dasa), presidente de la Federación Hindú de España. Con todos ellos esbozamos un retrato de este "festival de la jarra", que se articula en torno al Triveni Sangam, la triple convergencia de cauces sagrados en esta localidad del estado de Uttar Pradesh. Contamos además con la mirada de dos fotógrafos: Gabriel Brau, que recogió con su cámara la cita de 2013, y Alberto Díaz Calvo, inmerso en la presente edición de 2025. Nadie quiere perderse las procesiones del baño, protagonizadas por los llamativos naga babas, ascetas desnudos cubiertos de ceniza. No menos espectacular es el desafío de alojar a los cientos de millones de peregrinos que pasarán por Prayag hasta finales de febrero, para lo que se ha levantado una descomunal ciudad efímera de 40 kilómetros cuadrados conocida como Kumbh Nagri.Escuchar audio

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 31st of January and here are this week's headlines.The Indian government has launched the National Critical Minerals Mission, a 16,300 crore rupees initiative to reduce country's dependency on foreign mineral imports on Wednesday. The mission focuses on domestic exploration, mining, and processing of essential minerals to support technological growth and industrial needs. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the importance of securing India's mineral future as the nation seeks to strengthen its economic infrastructure and ensure sustainability in key industries.Meanwhile, the Joint Committee of Parliament has adopted its report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, despite criticism from Opposition MPs about the rushed process and lack of sufficient review time. The bill, which proposes changes to the management of Waqf properties, has sparked disagreement within the committee. Opposition leaders have raised concerns about the short notice to review the 655-page report, accusing the government of undermining parliamentary procedures in the final stages of the bill's consideration.Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday dared leaders from BJP and Congress to drink the water of Yamuna river after the Election Commission responded to the Aam Aadmi Party chief amid the ongoing row over Yamuna, asking the former Delhi chief minister not to mix the issue of increased ammonia in Yamuna with his allegation of river poisoning. The EC gave Kejriwal another chance to explain his charges against the Haryana government. The EC further asked Kejriwal to provide factual evidence with specific and pointed response to type, quantity, nature and manner of poisoning of Yamuna.On the global front, an American Airlines passenger plane and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter collided and crashed near Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday. The passenger jet, carrying 64 people, was on approach to the airport when the incident occurred. Initial reports indicate that at least 18 bodies have been recovered from the river, with search and rescue operations ongoing amid challenging cold weather conditions. Emergency responders, numbering over 300, are actively engaged in the recovery efforts, which have been complicated by the frigid temperatures. The airport has suspended all operations until at least 11 a.m. EST on Thursday. While the exact number of casualties remains unclear, officials have confirmed that fatalities are expected.Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump signed his first piece of legislation, the Laken Riley Act, during his second term, which allows for the pre-trial detention of undocumented immigrants accused of crimes such as theft, burglary, and assault. Additionally, a group of Republican Senators introduced the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 in the US Senate, aiming to restrict birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and non-immigrants on temporary visas. Trump's administration also rescinded a controversial memo that temporarily froze federal spending on loans and grants just two days after its issuance, leading to widespread confusion and legal challenges.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 30th of January and here are the headlines.The Indian government has announced its plan to create a domestic large language model under the IndiaAI Mission, a Rs 10,370 crore initiative. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the development today. To support this, 10 companies, including Yotta, Jio Platforms, and Tata Communications, will supply 18,693 GPUs. Yotta alone will provide nearly half of these chips, totaling 9,216 units, to help build the AI model.Arvind Kejriwal has challenged BJP and Congress leaders to drink Yamuna river water after the Election Commission intervened in his claims about river poisoning. The EC had asked Kejriwal to clarify his accusations of ammonia pollution and provide factual evidence of the alleged poisoning. The commission is also seeking more specific details about the nature, quantity, and source of contamination, with Kejriwal facing scrutiny for his allegations.A Canadian report dismissed claims of foreign involvement in the disinformation campaign surrounding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Nijjar. Relations between India and Canada soured after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of being behind Nijjar's murder in June 2023. India strongly rejected the accusations, calling them politically motivated, which led to the expulsion of diplomats from both countries, further damaging bilateral ties.A political controversy erupted in Goa after the BJP government ordered South Goa SP Sunita Sawant to relinquish her charge. The Congress party accused the transfer of being politically motivated due to Sawant's inquiry about Bajrang Dal leaders. The government has temporarily assigned Tikam Singh Verma, SP of the anti-narcotics cell, to oversee South Goa. Sawant was appointed in February 2024, and an official transfer order has yet to be issued.A tragic collision occurred between an American Airlines plane and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington D.C. on Wednesday night. The plane, carrying 64 people, collided with the helicopter, which had three soldiers aboard. President Trump was briefed on the accident, and emergency operations were launched. All flights were suspended, and rescue teams, including firefighters, were engaged in operations on the Potomac River. 18 fatalities were confirmed, though details remain unclear.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express.

At least 30 people were killed in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh yesterday as lakhs jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya., Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath ordered a judicial probe into the stampede at Maha Kumbh., Arvind Kejriwal has responded to the notice over his claim the Haryana government was "mixing poison" in Yamuna, and said raw water received from the state in the recent past has been "highly contaminated, Virat Kohli will take the field today as Delhi face Railways in a Ranji Trophy game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya's action-drama film Sky Force has collected Rs 80 crore at the Indian box office and is nearing the Rs 100 crore mark.

Stampede at Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj: What we know so far, Election Commission asks Arvind Kejriwal to furnish proof on Yamuna poisoning claim, Torn Jeans, Skirts Banned At Siddhivinayak Temple In Mumbai As Shrine Imposes New Dress Code, Sky Force box office collection day 5: Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya-starrer crosses ₹70 crore, India making strong push to host 2036 Olympics: Modi

Welcome to The Indian Business Podcast! Today, we're joined by Arvind Kejriwal, former Chief Minister of Delhi, Atishi Marlena, current Chief Minister of Delhi, Raghav Chadha, MP in Rajya Sabha, and Satyendar Jain, former Cabinet Minister of Delhi. In this special episode, we've taken a deep dive into governance and policies, steering clear of political drama or masala content. With high-stakes elections around the corner in February 2025, we've focused on decoding Aam Aadmi Party's transformative policies in education, healthcare, and public welfare. From world-class schools and hospitals to innovative governance models, this conversation is about understanding how impactful policies are shaping lives and setting benchmarks for the nation. Join us as we explore the finer details of governance and what it takes to bring meaningful change to millions.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unveiling Taj's Mystique: A Tale of Love and Artistry Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-27-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: ताज महल की ओर सुबह की ठंड में बजने वाले गजरों की आवाज़।En: The sound of bells ringing in the morning chill towards the Taj Mahal.Hi: मख़मली कोहरा यमुना के जल पर धीरे-धीरे पसर रहा था।En: A velvet mist slowly spread over the waters of the Yamuna.Hi: राहुल अपने कैमरे के साथ वहां खड़ा था।En: Rahul stood there with his camera.Hi: उसकी आँखें उस निराले नज़ारे को कैद करने के लिए व्याकुल थीं।En: His eyes were eager to capture the unique scene.Hi: मगर उसके मन में शंका थी।En: But he had a doubt in his mind.Hi: क्या वो उस दृश्य को दूसरे लोगों की तरह ही तो नहीं कैद करेगा?En: Would he capture that view just like everyone else?Hi: बगल में खड़ी थी अनन्या।En: Standing next to him was Ananya.Hi: वह एक खेलती हुई मुस्कान के साथ अपने नोट्स की तैयारी कर रही थी।En: With a playful smile, she was preparing her notes.Hi: उसने राहुल की चिंता भाँप ली।En: She sensed Rahul's concern.Hi: "राहुल, ताज महल सिर्फ एक इमारत नहीं है," उसने कहा।En: "Rahul, the Taj Mahal is not just a building," she said.Hi: "यह इतिहास, प्रेम और कला का प्रतीक है।En: "It is a symbol of history, love, and art.Hi: हम मिलकर इसे एक अनूठे तरीके से दर्शा सकते हैं।En: Together, we can present it in a unique way."Hi: "राहुल थोड़ा आश्वस्त हुआ।En: Rahul felt somewhat reassured.Hi: उसने सोचा, शायद अनन्या की अवधारणाओं के साथ मिलकर वह कुछ नया कर सकेगा।En: He thought that perhaps with Ananya's concepts, he could create something new.Hi: जब तक सूर्य उदय हुआ, पर्यटकों की भीड़ बढ़ने लगी।En: By the time the sun rose, the crowd of tourists began to grow.Hi: प्रत्येक व्यक्ति अपने कैमरे में ताज महल की खूबसूरती को संजोने की कोशिश में था।En: Each person was trying to capture the beauty of the Taj Mahal in their cameras.Hi: लेकिन राहुल को एक खास तस्वीर चाहिए थी, ऐसी तस्वीर जिसे लोग बरसों तक याद रखें।En: But Rahul wanted a special photograph, one that people would remember for years.Hi: तभी, एक अप्रत्याशित दृश्य घटित हुआ।En: Then, an unexpected scene unfolded.Hi: घना कोहरा ताज के चारों ओर फैल गया।En: Dense fog spread around the Taj.Hi: यह दृश्य को और भी रहस्यमय बना रहा था।En: This made the view even more mysterious.Hi: पर्यटक निराश होकर लौटने लगे, मगर राहुल ने इस मौके को पकड़ा।En: Tourists began to leave disappointed, but Rahul seized the opportunity.Hi: कैमरे में ताज महल भले ही धुंधला दिखे, मगर इसका रहस्य और भी गहरा गया था।En: Even though the Taj Mahal appeared blurry in the camera, its mystery deepened.Hi: अनन्या ने उसी समय अपनी कलम उठाई और ताज महल की रहस्य-भरी कहानियों को कागज़ पर उतारने लगी।En: At that moment, Ananya picked up her pen and began to transfer the mysterious stories of the Taj Mahal onto paper.Hi: उसने लिखा, "यह महल समय और यादों के बीच अब भी खड़ा है, अपने अनगिनत प्रेम के किस्से कान में फुसफुसाते हुए।En: She wrote, "This palace still stands between time and memories, whispering countless tales of love into one's ears."Hi: "फोटोग्राफी और लेखन के इस अद्वितीय मिलन के बाद, राहुल और अनन्या की मेहनत एक प्रतिष्ठित पत्रिका में छपी।En: Following this unique blend of photography and writing, Rahul and Ananya's work was published in a prestigious magazine.Hi: वे प्रशंसा के पात्र बन गए।En: They became worthy of praise.Hi: इस पूरे अनुभव ने राहुल को कुछ सिखाया।En: This entire experience taught Rahul something.Hi: उसने सीखा कि हर चुनौती का सामना कर के आकर्षक और नवीन कला का निर्माण किया जा सकता है।En: He learned that by facing every challenge, one can create attractive and innovative art.Hi: उन दोनों की सहयोग ने एक नया आयाम जोड़ा।En: Their collaboration added a new dimension.Hi: राहुल ने न केवल आत्मविश्वास पाया बल्कि अनन्या के सानिध्य में अपनी कला में नई ऊंचाइयाँ हासिल की।En: Rahul not only gained confidence but also reached new heights in his art, aided by Ananya's presence.Hi: ताज महल फिर से अपने स्थान पर खड़ा था, लेकिन इस बार, उसकी छाया में छिपे रहस्यों को राहुल ने दुनिया को दिखाया था।En: The Taj Mahal stood in its place again, but this time, concealed in its shadows, Rahul had revealed its mysteries to the world. Vocabulary Words:velvet: मख़मलीmist: कोहराeager: व्याकुलdoubt: शंकाplayful: खेलती हुईconcern: चिंताreassured: आश्वस्तconcepts: अवधारणाओंprestigious: प्रतिष्ठितunfolded: घटितdense: घनाmysterious: रहस्यमयdisappointed: निराशseized: पकड़ाblurred: धुंधलाwhispering: फुसफुसातेtales: किस्सेpublished: छपीworthy: पात्रpraise: प्रशंसाchallenge: चुनौतीattractive: आकर्षकinnovative: नवीनcollaboration: सहयोगdimension: आयामgained: प्राप्तconfidence: आत्मविश्वासheights: ऊंचाइयाँaided: सानिध्यrevealed: उजागर

The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela is currently underway in India. As part of the event, millions of pilgrims will take a cleansing dip in the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. Inspired by this headline, we splash into a whole bathtub of stories about the science of cleaning. We find out why it's so important to prevent contamination of other planets and moons, and how space scientists keep things clean. Next up, we discover how our brains clear out harmful toxins while we snooze.And is there any truth in the saying, ‘tidy house, tidy mind'?Finally, Marnie ponders whether it's possible to be too clean, or if being a bit grubby is okay. Presenters: Marnie Chesterton, with Affelia Wibisono and Andrada Fiscutean Producers: Alice Lipscombe-Southwell, with Dan Welsh, William Hornbrook and Imaan Moin

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 17th of January and here are this week's headlines.An estimated 40 crore people are expected to descend on the banks of the Ganga in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela, which commenced on Monday and will end on February 26. Besides this, 50 lakh pilgrims and sadhus plan to stay in camps for the entire duration of the event. The spiritual festival, held every 12 years, attracts millions of devotees who gather to bathe at the sacred Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers converge. It is the world's biggest religious gathering, with deep links to Hindu mythology wherein participants seek forgiveness for their sins and aspire for Moksha, or spiritual liberation.Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel at Sonamarg, a strategic infrastructural project that is key to all-weather connectivity to Ladakh. The tunnel has been renamed as Sonamarg tunnel, after the famous tourist resort that will have round-the-year connectivity after this project. PM Modi inspected the 6.5-kilometre tunnel and interacted with workers who played a role in its construction. The soft-opening of the tunnel was carried out in February last year, but Assembly elections delayed the project's official inauguration.The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully docked its SpaDeX satellites on Thursday, after bringing them within 3 meters of each other. Following the docking, ISRO confirmed the satellites were functioning as a single unit. The space agency mentioned that undocking and power transfer checks would follow in the coming days. The docking process had previously been delayed twice, on 7th and 9th of January, due to technical issues. The satellites were launched on 30th December.On the global front, Los Angeles firefighters faced high winds over the week as they battled two massive wildfires that have caused extensive destruction, killing at least 24 people. The fires, which have scorched an area the size of Washington D.C., were egzazzerbated by Santa Ana winds, with gusts reaching up to 75 mph. Over 8,500 firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the blazes and prevent further spread, as authorities issued a red flag warning for dangerous conditions in the region.Meanwhile, a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israeli negotiators is set to end the 15-month Gaza conflict, with the deal taking effect on January 19. The agreement, brokered by US President Joe Biden, includes swapping hostages for imprisoned Palestinians in Israel. Biden, who played a pivotal role in the negotiations, views this achievement as a significant foreign policy legacy. While he is credited with ending the bloodiest phase of the Israel-Gaza conflict, he shares this accomplishment with his successor, Donald Trump.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Niharika Nanda.Today is the 13th of January and here are the headlines.An estimated 40 crore people are expected to descend on the banks of the Ganga in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela, which commenced today and will end on February 26. Besides this, 50 lakh pilgrims and sadhus plan to stay in camps for the entire duration of the event. The spiritual festival, held every 12 years, attracts millions of devotees who gather to bathe at the sacred Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers converge. It is the world's biggest religious gathering, with deep links to Hindu mythology wherein participants seek forgiveness for their sins and aspire for Moksha, or spiritual liberation.Today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel at Sonamarg, a strategic infrastructural project that is key to all-weather connectivity to Ladakh. The tunnel has been renamed Sonamarg tunnel, after the famous tourist resort that will have round-the-year connectivity thanks to this project. Modi inspected the 6.5-kilometre tunnel and interacted with workers who played a role in its construction. The soft-opening of the tunnel was carried out in February last year, but Assembly elections delayed the project's official inauguration.Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, while speaking on the disengagement efforts along the India-China border, said that the situation across the LAC is “sensitive but stable.” The army chief further said that patrolling and grazing in traditional areas has started in Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh is taking place as per routine. General Dwivedi further stated quote, “Our deployment is balanced and robust; we are capable of handling any situation.” unquote. While talking about the future of LAC, the army chief said that they are currently focused on boosting border infrastructure and capability development.The Indian Express exclusively reported that after unprecedented footfall in 2023 the Capital's mohalla clinics saw a 28 per cent dip in 2024 to 1.39 crore appointments. An application filed under the Right to Information Act and official documents sourced by The Indian Express have revealed that the decline, health department officials, doctors and experts say, is primarily due to a drug shortage that the mohalla clinics faced last year. Mohalla clinics, the centrepiece of the Aam Aadmi Party government's health infrastructure, were first set up in October 2015. Since then, the clinics, which are meant to be the first point of contact for patients with basic illnesses, have caught the attention of many from across the world.The death toll in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires has risen to 24, the LA County Medical Examiner confirmed today. As forecasters predict a return of strong winds this week, authorities warn that the toll is likely to rise, as per news agency Reuters . Firefighters continue to scramble to make headway with search and rescue operations against the blazes that have destroyed thousands of homes. The Palisades fire has burned through 23,723 acres and is only 13 per cent contained, while the Eaton fire, near Pasadena, has scorched 14,117 acres and is 27 per cent contained. Authorities report that at least 24 people are still missing, and the scale of destruction across the region is vast, with more than 12,000 structures damaged.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express

Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu Order 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0 Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (04:16) - What people misunderstand about him (07:22) - Did his image get affected after going to jail? (11:12) - Challenging the entire system (13:54) - Eliminating health mafias (15:10) - Water tanker mafia (17:08) - Needs of the common man (19:09) - The trickle-down theory (21:36) - MGNREGA (21:50) - Free electricity and education (23:14) - Developments in Delhi (26:02) - Decrease in crime in Punjab (27:03) - Actions for women's safety (27:52) - Campaigns against Arvind Kejriwal (30:30) - Gangster control in Delhi (31:53) - Treatment in jail (35:41) - Will he become CM again? (37:08) - Statements by Anna Hazare (38:07) - Discussion on Kiran Bedi (38:14) - Discussion on past members (38:51) - Alliance with Congress (41:01) - Discussion on inflated numbers (43:07) - Yamuna cleaning efforts (44:05) - Advertising budget (45:16) - The problem of pollution (46:54) - Arvind Kejriwal's lawyer (47:26) - Old-age pension (48:03) - Plans that will benefit Delhi (49:24) - Ease of doing business in Delhi (50:06) - Promises he failed to deliver (51:28) - Vision for Delhi (51:58) - Challenges he faces (52:59) - Was he a successful CM? (56:13) - Who supported him and helped collect funds? (56:45) - Selecteing members for AAP (57:20) - BJP politician he likes (57:34) - Inspiring aspects of Dr. Manmohan Singh (57:32) - Does he aim to become PM? (58:47) - How to judge a candidate (1:00:36) - How will he clean the Yamuna? (1:03:32) - Solution for 24 hours of clean water (1:06:09) - Roads of European standards (1:07:59) - Plans to provide Rs 2,100 (1:09:19) - Changes in education system (1:12:50) - Happiness Curriculum (1:15:24) - Outro In today's episode of Figuring Out, Arvind Kejriwal speaks with Raj Shamani about his political journey as the Chief Minister of Delhi, focusing on governance reforms and public welfare. Kejriwal discusses initiatives such as improving education through world-class government schools and introducing the Happiness Curriculum, alongside policies like free electricity for the underprivileged and infrastructure development, including metro expansions. The conversation also covers critical issues like women's safety and the law and order situation in Delhi, emphasizing the challenges posed by the division of power between state and central governments. Kejriwal highlights measures taken by his government, such as installing CCTV cameras and deploying marshals to enhance security for citizens. Towards the end, he shares his vision for a pollution-free Delhi and the ambition to transform it into a world-class city. Reflecting on his political experiences, including his time in jail and handling criticism, Kejriwal offers insights into creating people-centric governance that drives meaningful change. Follow Arvind Kejriwal Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arvindkejriwal/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArvindKejriwal Twitter: https://x.com/ArvindKejriwal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAPkaArvind To Know More, Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎ Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/ Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamani Facebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamaniraj LinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/ #podcast #figuringout #rajshamani #delhi #arvindkejriwal #aap #aamaadmiparty #politics #india #bjp

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 30th of December and here are the headlines.In view of the statewide bandh called by two Punjab farmer unions, security has been amped up with several groups of farmers gathering at key locations on highways and railway stations at 6.30 am onwards. The bandh call was given in support of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who has been holding a hunger strike for more than a month seeking the implementation of 13 farm demands. Over 150 trains, including Vande Bharat, were cancelled today and all educational institutes are to remain closed. However, emergency services will remain active across the state. The war of words over former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh's funeral intensified today, with the Congress saying that senior party leaders did not accompany his family “out of our deference to the privacy of the family”. This comes a day after Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri of the BJP said on Sunday that Congress leaders did not accompany Dr Singh's family when the ashes were immersed in the Yamuna river while BJP leaders were present. Dr Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced his fifth promise today ahead of the Assembly polls in Delhi, the Pujari Granthi Samman Rashi Scheme, with an eye on Pandit and Sikh voters. Under this scheme, the AAP has promised that if the party returns to power, it will give Rs 18,000 per month to all pandits and pujaris working in temples and to granthis in gurdwaras across the city. The AAP has so far announced four welfare schemes targeting specific categories of voters, including women, Dalits and senior citizens. ISRO will demonstrate for the first time its ability to bring together and join two satellites in space today. The SpaDeX mission, which is the Space Docking Experiment, will launch at 10 pm today, as ISRO's workhorse PSLV rocket lifts off from the first launch pad of the Sriharikota spaceport. For the first time, an ISRO mission will carry a biological experiment. The CROPS experiment (Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies) will see the germination of seed and sustenance of a plant up to a two-leaf stage. The fourth stage of the launch vehicle will be used later as a platform to carry out 24 experiments, including several by startups.The investigation into the Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 at Muan International Airport in South Korea is underway. Initial findings show a malfunction in the landing gear, which a bird strike may have caused, could have led to the plane's belly landing. Experts have said that multiple factors could have resulted in the plane crash, among which are design flaws at the airport. Questions have been raised over the length of the runway at the airport. According to the official website, the runway is 2,800 m long. This is considerably shorter than runways at international air hubs.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Poetic Escape: Arun's Journey at the Taj Mahal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2024-12-10-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: ताजमहल की ठंडी सुबह थी।En: It was a chilly morning at the Taj Mahal.Hi: धूप ने ताज की सफेद संगमरमर की चादर पर हल्की सी गर्माहट दी थी।En: The sunlight gave a slight warmth to the white marble sheet of the Taj.Hi: आगरा की ठिठुरन में स्कूल की बस ने छात्रों को मैदान में उतारा।En: The school bus dropped off the students in the grounds amidst the cold of Agra.Hi: चारों तरफ पर्यटकों की भीड़ थी।En: There was a crowd of tourists all around.Hi: ताज की अद्भुत छटा के बीच स्कूल के बच्चे, जिनमें अरुण, प्रिया और उनके शिक्षक श्री रवि भी थे, आकर खड़े हुए।En: Among the remarkable splendor of the Taj, the school children, including Arun, Priya, and their teacher Mr. Ravi, stood.Hi: अरुण एक जिज्ञासु और कल्पनाशील छात्र था।En: Arun was a curious and imaginative student.Hi: उसके पास एक छोटा सा नोटबुक था, जो उसकी भावनाओं का साथी था।En: He had a small notebook, which was a companion to his emotions.Hi: वह उसमें जीवन और प्रेम पर कविताएं लिखता था।En: He wrote poems on life and love in it.Hi: इस ट्रिप का उसका एक ही लक्ष्य था - ताजमहल के किसी कोने में जाकर अकेले में एक कविता लिखना।En: His only goal for this trip was to find a corner of the Taj Mahal to write a poem alone.Hi: श्री रवि ने हिदायत दी, "बच्चों, साथ रहना।En: Mr. Ravi instructed, "Children, stay together.Hi: कोई इधर-उधर नहीं जाएगा।En: No one should wander off."Hi: " प्रिया, अरुण की सबसे करीबी दोस्त, हमेशा उसकी बातों में उलझी रहती थी।En: Priya, the closest friend of Arun, was always entangled in his conversations.Hi: लेकिन अरुण का मन ताज की सुंदरता में खोया हुआ था।En: But Arun's mind was lost in the beauty of the Taj.Hi: उसे अपनी कविता के लिए प्रेरणा चाहिए थी।En: He needed inspiration for his poem.Hi: वह सोचने लगा कि कैसे वह अकेला रह सकता है।En: He started pondering how he could be alone.Hi: ताजमहल के बगीचों में एक गाइडेड सेक्शन था, जहां छात्रों को ले जाया गया।En: There was a guided section in the Taj Mahal gardens where the students were taken.Hi: तभी अरुण ने एक मौका देखा।En: That's when Arun saw an opportunity.Hi: "थोड़ी देर में वापस आऊँगा," ये सोचकर वह भीड़ में से धीरे से निकल गया।En: Thinking, "I'll be back in a little while," he quietly slipped away from the crowd.Hi: उसे अपना आसरा मिल गया।En: He found his haven.Hi: एक शांत कोने में जाकर, उसने अपनी नोटबुक निकाली और लिखने लगा।En: Reaching a quiet corner, he took out his notebook and began to write.Hi: वहां बैठकर, अरुण समय भूल गया।En: Sitting there, Arun forgot the time.Hi: बगीचों का सौंदर्य, यमुना का धीमा स्वर, सबमें बस वह खो गया।En: The beauty of the gardens, the gentle sound of the Yamuna river, he was lost in it all.Hi: लेकिन उसका गायब होना जल्द ही भांप लिया गया।En: But soon, his absence was noticed.Hi: श्री रवि चिंतित हो गए।En: Mr. Ravi became worried.Hi: बच्चे उसे खोजने में लग गए।En: The children set out to find him.Hi: प्रिया, जो अरुण की स्वाभाव को समझती थी, तुरंत खोजने निकल पड़ी।En: Priya, understanding Arun's nature, immediately went to search for him.Hi: आखिरकार, उसने अरुण को गुप्त बगीचे में पाया।En: Eventually, she found Arun in the secret garden.Hi: उसने मुस्कुराकर कहा, "तुझे ढूंढ तो लिया, पर डराया बहुत है।En: Smiling, she said, "I found you, but you gave a good scare."Hi: " प्रिया ने उसकी नोटबुक को देखा और उसकी कविता पढ़ी।En: She looked at his notebook and read his poem.Hi: "शानदार है," उसने कहा।En: "Wonderful," she said.Hi: बिना होहल्ला किए, प्रिया ने उसे समूह के पास वापस ले गई।En: Without any fuss, Priya brought him back to the group.Hi: श्री रवि ने अरुण को एक हल्का सराहना दिया, "अरुण, नियमों का पालन करना जरूरी है।En: Mr. Ravi gave Arun a gentle appreciation, "Arun, it's important to follow rules.Hi: पर तुम्हारी लेखनी उम्दा है।En: But your writing is excellent."Hi: " अरुण को अपनी गलती का अहसास हुआ, लेकिन साथ ही उसे लिखने की अपनी चाह को छुपाने की जरूरत नहीं है, यह भी समझ आया।En: Arun realized his mistake, but also understood that he need not hide his desire to write.Hi: उस दिन के बाद, अरुण ने प्रिया को अपनी कविताएं दिखाना शुरू किया।En: After that day, Arun began showing his poems to Priya.Hi: उसे दोस्ती का मूल्य समझ आया और प्रिया उसका समर्थन करने लगी।En: He understood the value of friendship, and Priya began to support him.Hi: ताजमहल का वो दिन अरुण के लिए अविस्मरणीय बन गया।En: That day at the Taj Mahal became unforgettable for Arun.Hi: एक कवि के रूप में आत्मविश्वास के साथ, उसने अपने शब्दों के माध्यम से दुनिया को दिखाना शुरू किया।En: With confidence as a poet, he began to show the world through his words. Vocabulary Words:chilly: ठंडीremarkable: अद्भुतsplendor: छटाcurious: जिज्ञासुimaginative: कल्पनाशीलemotions: भावनाओंwander: इधर-उधरentangled: उलझीpondering: सोचनेguided: गाइडेडhaven: आसराgentle: धीमाsecret: गुप्तfuss: होहल्लाappreciation: सराहनाhide: छुपानेunforgettable: अविस्मरणीयconfidence: आत्मविश्वासnotebook: नोटबुकinspiration: प्रेरणाopportunity: मौकाabsent: गायबworried: चिंतितwonderful: शानदारrules: नियमोंexcellent: उम्दाmistake: गलतीvalue: मूल्यsupport: समर्थनpoet: कवि

This week, host Shivnarayan Rajpurohit is joined by Newslaundry's Anmol Pritam and Basant Kumar. Anmol reported on the increasing encroachment and concretisation of the Yamuna River floodplains, which has heavily contributed to the river's degradation. He throws light on the consequence of arbitrary construction by the Delhi Development Authority. Basant's report was on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visits, which often comprise activities focused on promoting the BJP. He delves into the details of his official visits from January to October and the lack of transparency about the PMO billing the BJP for these unofficial expenses. Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:22 - Yamuna river pollution 00:08:30 - Modi's trips00:45:10 - RecommendationsRecommendationsAnmol Yamuna is choking in Delhi. Is floodplain encroachment to blame?BasantSharda Sinha's Chhath songsProduced and edited by Hassan Bilal, recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Left abandoned on the dead world Yamuna, on today's episode! Game: “Lasers & Feelings“ Oracle: “The GameMaster's Apprentice, Sci-Fi Deck“ Music: “Celebration” by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Subscribe to the podcast here!

Chhath devotees pray submerged in toxic Yamuna foam, anti-foam chemicals merely an eyewash

This is a different sort of podcast, featuring interviews I did half my life ago. I originally planned to make a radio documentary, but the audio wound up on MiniDiscs gathering dust.In 2001, I was a foreign correspondent searching for answers. I hoped I might find some in India at the world's biggest gathering – the Mahā Kumbha Melā, where the Ganges meets the Yamuna. I talked to a wide range of people, asking Westerners what had inspired their journeys Eastward.Looking back, I've made one myself – from drug-fuelled confusion to writing a book about yoga philosophy, and a career as a teacher. My younger self had other ideas – he tried to emulate the Melā by staging a festival on Big War Island in Belgrade. However, listening to these chats, I can hear a few echoes of what was to come – plus repeated indications of much still to learn…The first conversation is with Scott McNamara, an American disciple of the yogi “Pilot Baba”. The second is with Susan Shumsky, who learned to meditate with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, then turned to “New Thought” – better known today as “manifesting” – whose positive psychology infuses modern yoga.I'm still unsure about the documentary prospects – not least since I don't work in radio, or know where to start. I also have mixed feelings about the discussions, as the podcast explains. If you have any thoughts in response, please get in touch!

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh enjoys the riverbanks alongside the Yamuna (Jamuna) River near Paonta Sahib. This relates to Chapter 46 of season (rut) 1.

Owing to the water shortage in Delhi, the state's Water Minister Atishi began an indefinite fast on June 21 demanding water for the national capital. The Delhi state government said that it has not got its share of Yamuna water, and there is an urgent need for a sustainable solution. The debate over fair distribution of Yamuna water has persisted for years. This is not the first such inter-state water dispute. In this episode, Suno India's Sneha Richhariya  speaks to Srinivas Chokkakula, who is the President and Chief Executive of the CPR (Centre for Policy Research). He is the Ministry of Jal Shakti Research Chair for Water Conflicts and Governance at CPR, leading the Transboundary Rivers, Ecologies, and Development studies program that he founded. His research focuses on transboundary water conflict, cooperation, and governance, with extensive publications on these topics. He talks about the legal implications of such disputes, and the politics around it and the possible solutions.   See sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

One of the messages from Krishna Leela was to reinforce the faith that God is always protecting us. That aspect of God was manifest when Shree Krishna confronted the virulent snake Kalia and protected the souls in the land of Braj.  How did Shree Krishna get rid of the serpent Kalia from Yamuna? What glory of God was manifested in this Leela? Listen to more to learn as Swami Mukundananda relates Srimad Bhagavatam Episode 35 to explain it in detail. 

Dr. Lutz careens through the funk with Swiss beats by DJ Tron and Merakey Collective, Puerto Rican breaks from Sophy and bootleg reworks by Double A and Alma Unit. Plus sweet headphone snacks by Yamuna and Doctor Bionic, smoky boombap from The Game, and a hype bboy anthem from turntablist royalty Mista Sinista. View the full playlist for this show at https://www.wefunkradio.com/show/1190 Enjoying WEFUNK? Listen to all of our mixes at https://www.wefunkradio.com/shows/

Yamuna Devi shares a personal reflection on self-care, mindfulness, and identity. She emphasizes the importance of quiet moments of contemplation in our busy, distraction-filled lives. Acknowledging the strain our external circumstances can inflict on us, she encourages her listeners to question who they are beyond their bodily, emotional, and intellectual identities. Using a metaphor of a duck swimming against the current of a river, she explains how our attempts to control our lives can lead to unnecessary struggle. Yamuna guides her listeners through a short relaxation and visualization exercise to cultivate inner peace. She invites everyone to invest just one minute in the morning and one minute at night for this mindful practice.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:39 The Importance of Self-Care and Presence01:44 Questioning Our Identity02:55 The Transience of Life03:37 The Unpredictability of Life and the Importance of Flow05:02 The Duck's Struggle: A Metaphor for Life06:27 The Consequences of Struggling Against Life's Current06:57 The Power of Letting Go and Trusting the Universe08:02 The Journey of Self-Discovery10:23 The Importance of Pausing and Reflecting11:53 Guided Meditation for Tranquility14:57 The Impact of Distractions and the Need for Clarity16:13 Invitation to Practice Daily Mindfulness16:24 Conclusion and FarewellDETAILED SHOW NOTES:In this episode of the Ayurveda, Spirituality & Life Podcast, Yamuna Devi guides listeners on a reflective journey centered around self-care, mindfulness, and the essence of identity. Addressing the chaos of modern life, she highlights the importance of embracing quiet moments for contemplation amidst the daily hustle.Yamuna prompts a thought-provoking exploration into personal identity, encouraging listeners to go beyond the surface of bodily, emotional, and intellectual aspects. Delving into life's transient nature, she emphasizes the need to find stability amid its unpredictability by flowing with its natural rhythm rather than resisting.Using a vivid metaphor of a duck swimming against the current, Yamuna paints a picture of the struggles that arise when we resist life's flow. She delves into the consequences of this resistance, underscoring the toll it takes on mental and emotional well-being.The episode takes a transformative turn as Yamuna advocates for the power of letting go and trusting the universe. She guides listeners through a brief relaxation and visualization exercise, inviting them to invest just one minute in the morning and one minute at night for a daily mindful practice.As the episode concludes, Yamuna leaves listeners with an invitation to incorporate daily mindfulness into their routines. This insightful episode serves as a reminder to pause, reflect, and navigate the journey of self-discovery, fostering inner tranquility amidst life's distractions.Join me online:www.omayurvedawellness.comInstagram: omayurvedawellnessFacebook: Om Ayurveda Wellness