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Project SatyalokaProject SatyalokaLakshmi : The Goddess of WealthA very happy Diwali to one and all ! Diwali , the festival of lights , is celebrated not only in India, but also now has a global outreach. Laxmi Poojan is one of the important days of Diwali. Known as the goddess of wealth, Laxmi is a representation of coins and currency most likely. Although Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped all over India; she is represented in different forms and is a part of many local stories about her origins. Let's now understand and learn more about the Goddess of Wealth through this audio! 2021-11-0913 minProject SatyalokaProject SatyalokaGanesh : The God of Intellect‘Gana’ literally means people, hence Ganpati, the Lord of people. The Pot-bellied God is one of the most celebrated Gods throughout the Hindu Pantheon, because of his moralistic tales, his encouragement for new beginnings and general mischief, it’s easy to see why! Ganpati is best known as the Hindu God of beginnings. He is worshipped before any major enterprise as the destroyer of evils and obstacles. Did you know that Ganpati is also worshipped in Thailand, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka as well? So, here we have tried to decode the history and me...2021-11-0907 minProject SatyalokaProject SatyalokaGenesis : The Tale of CreationChaos, Yin and Yang, Hiranyagarbha, The Norse legend of Midgard are some of the most popular creation myths that we know. They are generally passed from generation to generation. Creation Myths may have no evidence to prove whether they are wrong or right but they have become the most important part of societies over the millennia.   They are the patchwork of myths and stories of every culture across the world. They make us think over some crucial questions like how the world began? They make you think about God, his creation and above all the holy creation o...2021-11-0609 minProject SatyalokaProject SatyalokaFirst Man and First Woman - A Comparative Mythological StudyManu and Shatroopa, Adam and Eve, Adaam and Havvaa, Adam and Lilith, Ask and Embla, the story of the first couple. Isn’t it interesting how different cultures have different interpretations of the origin story of humankind? They have so many similarities, one, to be sure is the first Man and Woman on Earth. But there are some differences too, like Mayans stories of the origin of humankind have no mention of the first couple. Yes! That is fascinating, isn’t it! Here we bring you the ultimate First couple stories from different cultures across the globe. 2021-07-0911 minProject SatyalokaProject SatyalokaAncient Indian Calendar : The Hindu PanchangaCalendars have become instrumental and important for all of us for a very long time. From tracking the time to managing our daily tasks, calendars have been playing a major role in time management. But apart from this, calendars also do have astronomical importance as well! While so many relate the calendar with the rotation of the sun, one must also understand that the moon and its phases are also important in the aging of the earth, and this has been beautifully put forth by many Indian Astrologers! From the beautiful Indian Festivals to some...2021-06-0410 minProject SatyalokaProject SatyalokaVarasa - The Days of the WeekMondays are always tuff. Do you know that Mondays are also called Somvara? Here Soma means Moon and Vara means Day. And how is Varahmihir, the Hindu astrologer related to the naming of Vara? Did you know that We bring you the astronomical and mathematical origin of Vara. We have also brought you an amazing method to determine a Vara from a specific date from a Georgian calendar. So, check out the video to find out more interesting facts and figures about Vara. CREATED BY Bhargav Joshi 2021-05-3008 minProject SatyalokaProject SatyalokaBuddha - The Awakened One“Attainment is not only achieved in forests, the salvation of ascetics can be accomplished even in a city; thought and effort are the true means. The forests, badge etc. are only cowards' signs.” - Gautama Buddha Gautama Buddha is the primary figure in Buddhism. Buddha was a monk, a mendicant, a sage, a philosopher, a teacher and a religious leader on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Poornima, the day when Gautama Buddha was born on the full moon day of Vaishakha. CREATED BY 2021-05-2610 minProject SatyalokaProject SatyalokaNakshatra - 27 Wives of The MoonThe moon has been a favourite subject of many poets, painters, authors, writers, and even sculptors! Better known as the satellite of the earth, the moon has been a constant companion and a  guide for the travellers traveling in the night time. Apart from this, the moon has been also of utter importance in Indian Astronomy, Indian Astrology and is also viewed as a God by some people in India. Let's explore more about this heavenly body and understand the Indian Astronomical side of the moon. The importance of the moon mainly was illustrated because o...2021-05-2109 minProject SatyalokaProject SatyalokaTithi - The Concept of A Lunar DayWhen we generally go through a calendar,  the boxes with dates have something written like Tritiya or Chaturthi or Saptami. What does that mean? Why do two days share the same TITHI sometimes? Do Date and Tithi hold the same meaning? Well No, they do not, why? because a Tithi is a lunar day. So, how can one calculate a Tithi? Here are some simple tricks that will help you determine today’s Tithi and some interesting insights on the ancient Indian concept. CREATED BY B...2021-05-1408 minProject SatyalokaProject SatyalokaHanuman - The Epitome of DevotionAlso known as one of the Sapta Chiranjivis (7 Immortals), Hanuman is viewed as a God of Strength, Devotion and Confidence. He has been loved by people of all age groups, and has been a source of inspiration to many people. While many know about the tales of his might and valour in the legendary Ramayana, very few of us are aware about who he actually was and how he finds a place in the vedic literature. The Satya Loka team brings to you an interesting approach to explain Lord Hanuman. ...2021-04-2705 minProject SatyalokaProject SatyalokaGudhi Padwa : The Astronomical PerspectiveHappy Hindu New Year! Happy Gudi Padwa. For many centuries, Hindus have been celebrating Gudi Padva. It is called Paadyami in Telugu and Samsara Padavo in Konkani. It is celebrated as Ugadi or Yugadi In Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka and Cheti Chand by the Sindhi community. Thus, Gudi Padwa is celebrated by various Hindu communities with several names. Now the significant question is WHY Hindu New Year is NOT celebrated on the same day every year, just like the Christian New Year? What do you think might be the reason?2021-04-1309 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB15. Deep learning wins the Protein OlympicsWe discuss AlphaFold, a  breakthrough deep learning  system that has solved the problem of protein structure prediction -  a  50 year old grand challenge of biology.   2020-12-1909 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB14. Farmer's protests (Part 2) and DiljitThis episode we focus on the Farmer reforms and ongoing protests. Diljit Dosanjh gets a special mention.  Further readings:  Farm protests, issues with MSP, APMC & India’s many Green Revolutions since the 1960s Three Farm Bills and India's Rural Economy Explained Ideas: What are the origins of the farmer unrest? Explained: Are New Farm Bills Anti-Farmer? All You Need To Know What Modi govt proposed but farmers rejected — assurance on MSP, 7 amendments to new laws UK PM Boris Johnson confuses India’s farmer...2020-12-1211 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB13. The Great COVID Vaccine RaceWe explore the current state of the race to develop COVID vaccines. Updates from the Moderna vs Pfizer battle, what's different about these new mRNA based vaccines vs tradditional ones, etc. Also, we take calls from our busy bees! We are also taking suggestions for themes or topics for our episodes. Let us know what you think through a message on our instagram page @newsinbites, or email us @ tadkainc@gmail.com Additional info :  To learn more about how vaccine efficacy is calculated, head on over to Wikipedia and NYT  https...2020-11-2300 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB12. Election NightWe bring you the action from election night and all the drama that followed. P.S. This is in tribute to the worst software that exists on earth - Audacity. This episode was recorded after an all nighter and we lost all data when we were about to make final edits. The files were irrecoverable and we had to record it again in the morning. Excuse any recording errors and blame our sleeplessness. The one you're listening to was recorded before the final election results for the United States presidential elections were declared.  Happy...2020-11-0700 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB11. MEDIA DRUG MAFIA SCANDAL XXX RHEAYou clicked the bait. Hope it's worth it.  Links:  Cobra Sting on DNA : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz0T8fMDtq0&t=426s Cobra Sting on PayTM : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvj8hRD1GY4 2020-10-3100 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB10. China & Russia in UNHRC, Baba Ramdev, and Trash TerrorismSurprising additions to UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council) and a new kind of terrorism simmering in Bengaluru.  References :  Baba on Cycle : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg5SV4HG3wY Baba on Elephant : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CCmM3A7F1Y Writing:  Akhil Razdan Aniket Pednekar Mihir Kale Theme:  Abhiroop Kaginalkar2020-10-1600 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB9. CRISPR and Finland PMPadh kya rahe ho, sun lo na! Writing:  Akhil Razdan Aniket Pednekar Mihir Kale Opening theme: Abhiroop Kaginalkar2020-10-1100 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB8. Gandhi and TrumpThis episode we talk about Gandhi as a person, what he sounded like, the recent presidential debate and what that sounded like ... to us. Writing:  Akhil Razdan Aniket Pednekar Mihir Kale Theme: Abhiroop Kaginalkar2020-10-0300 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB7. Farmer Bills and Climate ClockWhy are farmers upset in India and what we only have 7 years before the beginning of the end? Writing:  Akhil Razdan Aniket Pednekar Mihir Kale Opening theme:  Abhiroop Kaginalkar 2020-09-2607 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB6. Umar Khalid, Facebook whistleblower, and Apple updateUmar Khalid's arrest, Facebook gets in trouble (again) and announcements from Apple's latest keynote. Writing:  Akhil Razdan Aniket Pednekar Mihir Kale Theme music: Abhiroop Kaginalkar References:  https://www.thequint.com/news/law/no-bail-in-uapa-cases-regardless-of-evidence-watali-judgment-supreme-court https://thewire.in/rights/modi-government-umar-khalid-delhi-riots https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2020/09/16/umar-khalid-not-named-in-first-delhi-police-charge-sheet-on-riots.html https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/13/21435637/us-cbp-counterfeit-airpods-oneplus-buds-mixup https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/craigsilverman/facebook-ignore-political-manipulation-whistleblower-memo https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/uk-hands-over-3-stolen-ancient-idols-to-india/story-m1JlyLBQZYraMdFtGPHyIP.html 2020-09-1908 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB5. Gender reveal parties, China, and PUBG banThis week we discuss how gender reveal parties turn the sky orange, the tussle between India and China and, most importantly, what to do now that PUBG is banned. Writing: Akhil Razdan Aniket Pednekar Mihir Kale Music: Abhiroop Kaginalkar References:  India China border escalation : https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-53062484 PUBG and ban on Chinese apps : https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/08/pubg-cuts-publishing-ties-with-tencent-games-in-india-a-week-after-ban/?guccounter=1 Wildfire numbers : https://www.brinknews.com/quick-take/most-u-s-wildfires-are-caused-by-people/ 2020-09-1205 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB4. Shrinking economy, JEE exams, and Neuralink piggiesIndian economy shrinks by 23%, JEE / NEET exams to go as planned with resistance from students and help from Sonu Sood, and Elon Musk unveils Neuralink computer chips and demos it with 3 pigs. Kale and Razdan do an exaggerated Neuralink demo for our bees by reading each other's thoughts. Writing: Akhil Razdan Aniket Pednekar Mihir Kale Music Abhiroop Kaginalkar References :  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/31/world/asia/india-economy-gdp.html https://theprint.in/india/education/no-plans-to-postpone-jee-neet-but-final-decision-lies-with-education-ministry-says-mha/489414/ https://www.edexlive.com/news/2020/aug/28/sonu-sood-offers-to-transport-students-from-flood-hit-bihar-assam-gujarat-to-neet-jee-centres-14226.html 2020-09-0207 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB3. Congress leadership crisis, Prashant Bhushan, and coal fieldsCongress yet again faces its leadership crisis.  Prashant Bhushan and Supreme Court of India deal with ego issues.   Coal fields are coming up at the expense of adivasis and jungles.  Writing: Akhil Razdan Aniket Pednekar Mihir Kale Music:  Abhiroop Kaginalkar 2020-08-2907 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB2. Hate speech, fake news, and TikTok for saleWSJ investigative report on Facebook and Indian Politics. For curious listeners, as promised, more information on QAnon here. Mega companies Oracle and Microsoft interested in buying TikTok.   Writing credits :   Akhil Razdan  Aniket Pednekar  Mihir Kale  Music :   Abhiroop Kaginalkar 2020-08-2206 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiB1. Independence day, Dhoni retires, and Kamala HarrisKey highlights from Modi's Independence day speech. Dhoni announces his retirement. Biden's VP nomination and Sushant Singh Rajput.2020-08-1604 minNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - DesiNews Bites - IntroNews Bytes is a weekly Hinglish podcast where we Kale and Razdan bring you the top stories that we feel are important and that matter to you. Every podcast is personalized and specially curated for each of our listeners (not really). 2020-08-1601 min