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The Straits Times PodcastsWhy Myanmar’s crisis scuppers India’s Act East PolicyHear why this policy is in jeopardy on several levels, including the risk of being outmanoeuvred and encircled by China in its near east. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. It may have been called a “forgotten” war - but the civil war in Myanmar triggered by the military’s February 2021 coup d’etat, has grave implications for India’s national security, and plans for connectivity to South-east Asia. Also, as it remains...2024-07-2529 minAsian InsiderWhy Myanmar’s crisis scuppers India’s Act East PolicyHear why this policy is in jeopardy on several levels, including the risk of being outmanoeuvred and encircled by China in its near east. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. It may have been called a “forgotten” war - but the civil war in Myanmar triggered by the military’s February 2021 coup d’etat, has grave implications for India’s national security, and plans for connectivity to South-east Asia. Also, as it remains...2024-07-2529 min
The Straits Times PodcastsWhy the Middle East war offers a lesson in India’s prioritiesHear the parallels to the crisis and why India has more immediate strategic interests in the Indian Ocean than in the Pacific. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. While partnerships to its east - and with the United States - are deepening, India’s strategic interests remain more naturally weighted towards its west, and to the Indian Ocean. Indian officials have growing concerns about when China will have a carrier stri...2023-11-2331 minAsian InsiderWhy the Middle East war offers a lesson in India’s prioritiesHear the parallels to the crisis and why India has more immediate strategic interests in the Indian Ocean than in the Pacific. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. While partnerships to its east - and with the United States - are deepening, India’s strategic interests remain more naturally weighted towards its west, and to the Indian Ocean. Indian officials have growing concerns about when China will have a carrier stri...2023-11-2331 min
The Straits Times PodcastsWith both sides beefing up, latest India-China border clash a bad sign: Asian InsiderSynopsis: Each fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests. On Dec 9 Indian and Chinese troops got into a skirmish on the border of India’s northeastern Arunachal Pradesh state with China - the eastern sector of the long and in many places disputed Himalayan border. As previously in 2020, this skirmish did not involve firearms, but no less brutal hand-to-hand combat with weapons like wooden clubs embedded with nails. In this new clash there were reported injuries, but no de...2022-12-2217 minAsian InsiderWith both sides beefing up, latest India-China border clash a bad sign: Asian InsiderSynopsis: Each fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests. On Dec 9 Indian and Chinese troops got into a skirmish on the border of India’s northeastern Arunachal Pradesh state with China - the eastern sector of the long and in many places disputed Himalayan border. As previously in 2020, this skirmish did not involve firearms, but no less brutal hand-to-hand combat with weapons like wooden clubs embedded with nails. In this new clash there were reported injuries, but no de...2022-12-2217 min
The Straits Times Podcasts"Quad-father" Shinzo Abe's legacy to Japan, India and a free and open Indo-Pacific: Asian InsiderSynopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests. In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Dr Aparna Pande, Research Fellow & director of Hudson Institute's Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia, and ST's Japan correspondent Walter Sim. When news of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination on July 8 broke upon a disbelieving world, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was possibly the first leader to declare national mourning with the Indian flag at ha...2022-07-1417 minAsian Insider"Quad-father" Shinzo Abe's legacy to Japan, India and a free and open Indo-Pacific: Asian InsiderSynopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests. In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Dr Aparna Pande, Research Fellow & director of Hudson Institute's Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia, and ST's Japan correspondent Walter Sim. When news of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination on July 8 broke upon a disbelieving world, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was possibly the first leader to declare national mourning with the Indian flag at ha...2022-07-1417 min
The Jimmy Cage PodcastUnishe April (1994) - Movie Review | Rituparno Ghosh | Debashree Roy | Aparna Sen | Bengali ClassicIndia
Directed by Rituparno Ghosh2022-04-2007 min
Scribbling Inner Voice (SIV)Featuring Sarbajit Chowdhury || The Gender Jail || SIV WritersMore about Sarbajit : Sarbajit Chowdhury is an alumnus of St. Xavier’s School and college Burdwan. Currently he has completed his post-graduation from university of Burdwan. He did his debut with the book SPEAKING FROM THE AUTUMN OF MY LIFE. He has been waiting since three years to launch his next. He has been awarded eight awards for his DEBUT BOOK:- 1. INDIAN LITERARY AWARD 2020- BEST POETRY BOOK 20202. SAHITYA KOSH SAMMAN AWARD 20213. INDIAN PRIME AUTHOR AWARD 20214. TOP 100 RESEARCHER AWARD 20215. BHARTIYA YOUTH FACE 2021.6. ELITE BOOK AWARDS- BEST AU...2021-10-3003 min
AamAadmi - The Mango PeopleVyaktitva - PersonalitiesEvery human being has 4 kinds of personalities within him. Those 4 layers of personalities are physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. It is only with practice that a human being can use the right personality.2021-10-0304 min
Asian InsiderAukus and the Quad - shifting power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific: Asian Insider Ep 76Asian Insider Ep 76: Aukus and the Quad - shifting power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific 18:59 mins Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests. Power dynamics are changing in the Asia and Indo-Pacific with the mid-September announcement of the decision by the United States to share nuclear submarine technology with Australia, a privilege previously accorded only to the United Kingdom. The submarine deal is a key part of Aukus, the new trilateral security partnership between the U...2021-09-2318 min
AamAadmi - The Mango PeopleTeacher's DayIn life you learn something or the other from each and every person you interact with. These life lessons are very precious and you need to remember them to lead a happy and healthy life.2021-09-1104 min
AamAadmi - The Mango PeopleYe Hausla Kaise JhukeThis episode is about covid heroes of how they are going above and beyond and helping others.2021-05-0907 min
AamAadmi - The Mango PeopleMy Papa StrongestThis episode is about my father who I lost last month. He was like a breath of fresh air always full of energy and life. He loved people. He was never class conscious and always believed in doing social work.2021-04-1108 min
AamAadmi - The Mango PeopleMost embarassing momentEveryone faces embarrassing moments in life, but at the end you can only laugh at them.2021-02-2707 min
AamAadmi - The Mango People#Valentine'sDayThe story of how and why Valentine's Day is celebrated? An important lesson about how to not feel lonely if you don't have anyone to celebrate V-Day with.2021-02-0608 min
AamAadmi - The Mango People#FarewellStoriesFarewells are hard but also an opportunity to make a fresh start in life! Remember the fond memories and forget get bad ones. Have only good wishes for everyone in your heart.2021-01-2406 min
AamAadmi - The Mango PeopleNew Year ResolutionsNew year resolutions are often not completed. Don't worry about it! Try keeping it everyday. If you fail, try it the next day! But keep trying.2021-01-0906 min
AamAadmi - The Mango PeopleChristmas StockingsChristmas is not about gifts. It's about love, happiness, family and joy of giving. Reminiscing the times when my grandmother ensured my belief in Santa Claus and the spirit of giving.2020-12-2708 min
Asian InsiderWhy India’s farmer protests are unlike any demonstrations PM Modi has seen: Asian Insider Ep 54Asian Insider Ep 54: Why India’s farmer protests are unlike any demonstrations PM Modi has seen 15:12 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests. Protests continue, and are having ramifications abroad as well, ST India Bureau Chief Nirmala Ganapathy and Hudson Institute's Aparna Pande tell Asian Insider. Modi has not faced a protest like this before: Nirmala Ganapathy (1:14) A lot of mistrust among farmers about big corporates: Nirmala Ganapathy (4:24) Diaspora politics in play as world wa...2020-12-2415 min
AamAadmi - The Mango People#KhudaKeBandeEveryone has to face problems in life. God poses some of the toughest problems in front of the people who he believes in and feels have the strength to handle it. Believe in yourself and this too shall pass!2020-12-1106 min
AamAadmi - The Mango PeopleKahaani aatmavishwaas kiPlease believe in yourself. Don't let anyone tell you that you deserve less. The world will try to pull you down, but stand up with you head high and fight back.2020-11-2200 min
AamAadmi - The Mango PeopleGhursavari Ka ShaukHorse riding is something I am very passionate about since childhood. This small anecdote about horse riding teaches some major life lessons.2020-11-0800 min
AamAadmi - The Mango People#ShubhoBijoyaThis episode talks about the Bengali Bijoya celebrations. Slowly the very close knit family celebrations have turned into very commercialised member only parties. This culture kills the true spirit of "Bijoya".2020-11-0100 min
AamAadmi - The Mango People#PerfectChaiThis story is about learning the perfect recipe of making tea. But then realizing perfect tea is perfect when everyone enjoys it together. Tea is a drink which someone enjoys always in someone's company.2020-10-1800 min
AamAadmi - The Mango People#Kahaniyaan-DurgaPujaKiThis episode reminiscences the Durga Puja that we used to celebrate in Allahabad with extended family.2020-10-1100 min
AamAadmi - The Mango People#Bahane-NayePuraneWe have all cooked up stories in life. Today's episodes talks about some of the funny and lame excuses people give in life and when those lies get caught causing you embarrassment.2020-10-0400 min
AamAadmi - The Mango People#LakshyatheGoalThis episode talks about the aspirations of a common man. How a common man dreams big but sometimes those dreams transform into something else to make you the person you are today.2020-09-2605 min
AamAadmi - The Mango People#KakajisePrizeReminiscing the moment when my sister's innovative thought helped me get a prize from Rajesh Khanna.2020-09-1307 minAsian InsiderIndia & China edging towards more serious conflict in the Himalayas? - Asian Insider Ep 39Asian Insider Ep 39: India & China edging towards more serious conflict in the Himalayas? 15:47 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. ST's US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts Hudson Institute South Asia expert Aparna Pande, and ST's global affairs correspondent Benjamin Kang Lim about the crisis at the Himalayan border. Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee Subscribe to the Asian...2020-09-1115 min
AamAadmi - The Mango People#PakeezahpePitaiReminiscing how my mom taught me important life lessons on this teacher's day. Criticizing body shaming and ensuring empathy for other people are some things that my mom taught me.2020-09-0505 min
AamAadmi - The Mango People#CabbieskagyaanReminiscing the conversations that I had with cab drivers during my 2 hours journey to office everyday. A lot of times the conversations left an impact on me and got me thinking how an #aamaadmi, a regular man looks at things with his perspective. Learnt life lessons and sharing one of them on this podcast episode.2020-08-3004 min
AamAadmi - The Mango PeopleOffice Lunch TableWhile most of the corporate workers are working from home, they are dealing with problems both in personal and professional life in this pandemic. Reminiscing the office lunch table and the fond memories of enjoying lunch with your colleagues.2020-08-2204 minAamAadmi - The Mango People#GarmiyonkiChuttiyaanReminiscing summer vacations of childhood. Spending time with my cousins and remembering my grandfather.2020-08-1605 minAamAadmi - The Mango PeopleAamAadmi - The Mango People (Trailer)2020-08-1500 minAsian InsiderOptions for Asean and India as US-China relations worsen? - Asian Insider Ep 33Asian Insider Ep 33: Options for Asean and India as US-China relations worsen? 19:15 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. In this latest episode, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts Manila-based political scientist Richard Heydarian and Aparna Pande, director of Hudson Institute’s Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia. They discuss options for the Asean region and India as US-China relations rapidly worsen. P...2020-07-2418 min
What's in Your Story BagS2 | Episode 9 | The Idea of Mental Health featuring Aparna SanyalAre you aware of how your own brain works? How do you manage the voices in your head? How do these voices impact your sense of well-being and your life? Most significantly, are you aware of how Covid is impacting your mental health?
Taking our conversation about health further this week I spoke to Aparna Sanyal, a National Award Filmmaker whose film A Drop of Sunshine changed the conversation about mental health in India. Together with the subject of her film Reshma Valliappan (https://www.valresh.com/) Aparna started The Red Door (www.thereddoor.co.in) and organisation that believes...2020-06-2856 min
Speaking of LanguageS5E7 - Story/Lines - The Manga UniverseStory/Lines: Visual Narratives in Japanese Pop Culture is a new exhibit at the Cornell library about the history of manga and its relevance in Japanese culture. We speak with exhibit curators Dan McKee, Karl Rozyn, and Aparna Ghosh about how the comic-book universe can be integrated into learning and teaching.
2020-03-1129 minAsian InsiderIndia's Citizenship Amendment Bill: Millions of migrants becoming stateless: Asian Insider Ep 15Asian Insider Ep 15: India's Citizenship Amendment Bill - Millions of migrants becoming stateless 16:01 mins Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. India’s lower house parliament have passed a controversial citizenship bill that will give Indian citizenship to immigrants from 3 neighbouring countries only if they are of a certain religious group. Dr Aparna Pande from the Hudson Institute and ST India Bureau Chi...2019-12-1916 min
Learn Educate DiscoverEp 25: (Part 2) Startup Journalism in India, Aparna Ghosh, Senior Correspondent, YourStory MediaContinuing our discussion with Aparna Ghosh, Senior Correspondent with YourStory Media on Startup Journalism in India. In this episode, Aparna touches upon the day to day life of a startup journalist, shares examples of stories she has worked on, and shares some great tips for people interested in working in this space.
Part 1 of the discussion can be found in Episode 24 of Learn Educate Discover. Check it out on iTunes or SoundCloud or Stitcher.
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Email us at learneducatediscover@gmail.com...2016-03-0632 min
Learn Educate DiscoverEp 25: (Part 2) Startup Journalism in India, Aparna Ghosh, Senior Correspondent, YourStory MediaContinuing our discussion with Aparna Ghosh, Senior Correspondent with YourStory Media on Startup Journalism in India. In this episode, Aparna touches upon the day to day life of a startup journalist, shares examples of stories she has worked on, and shares some great tips for people interested in working in this space.
Part 1 of the discussion can be found in Episode 24 of Learn Educate Discover. Check it out on iTunes or SoundCloud or Stitcher.
Thank you for listening!!
Follow the show on Twitter @LED_Curator
Like us on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/learneducatediscover/
Email us at learneducatediscover@gmail.com...2016-03-0632 min
Learn Educate DiscoverEp 24: (Part 1) Startup Journalism in India, Aparna Ghosh, Senior Correspondent, YourStory MediaAparna Ghosh, Senior Correspondent with Yourstory Media in India, talks about what is it like to work as a Startup Journalist in India. One of the first few startup reporters in India, Aparna shares some great insights into this fast growing space in India.
Some of the areas we touch upon include:
1. What is startup journalism
2. How does startup journalism differ from other forms of journalism
3. How journalists find startups to write about
4. Financial aspects of working as a journalist
5. Dealing with the pressure of being the "first to break a story"
More details on the day to day life...2016-03-0450 min
Learn Educate DiscoverEp 24: (Part 1) Startup Journalism in India, Aparna Ghosh, Senior Correspondent, YourStory MediaAparna Ghosh, Senior Correspondent with Yourstory Media in India, talks about what is it like to work as a Startup Journalist in India. One of the first few startup reporters in India, Aparna shares some great insights into this fast growing space in India.
Some of the areas we touch upon include:
1. What is startup journalism
2. How does startup journalism differ from other forms of journalism
3. How journalists find startups to write about
4. Financial aspects of working as a journalist
5. Dealing with the pressure of being the "first to break a story"
More details on the day to day life...2016-03-0450 min