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Yours History Mate by Prateek BhattTibet The Land of Shangri-la : Flames of Subjugation In this fourth and final episode of our series, we continue the story of Tibet’s relentless pursuit of independence, set against the backdrop of world powers repeatedly hesitating and dilly-dallying over their support for the land of Shangri-La.We also cover the Manchu Empire and its unleashed general, Zhao Erfeng, who brought immense destruction to Tibet; the empire’s eventual collapse and its aftermath; and the new power struggle in China that not only turned the streets of Beijing red, but also introduced a fresh set of challenges for Tibet.This series would...
2026-01-021h 32Yours History Mate by Prateek BhattTibet The Land of Shangri-la : At the Gates of Lhasa: Part 3As the British, wary of the Russian threat, began their military expedition to Tibet, they chose Francis Younghusband to lead the mission, a man of caliber, trusted by many, and backed by Lord Curzon. With a strong British contingent, they marched towards Tibet via Bhutan. But what awaited them? Would they uncover signs of Russian imperial ambitions in Tibet, or was it all just a hoax?To know more, listen to this episode: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-051h 04Yours History Mate by Prateek BhattTibet The Land of Shangri-la : The Great Game : Part 2The British, long intrigued by the mysterious land of Tibet, finally sent one of their most trusted and decorated envoys. Sir George Bogle, to initiate dialogue and explore trade opportunities. Bogle met the Panchen Lama, and the two connected instantly. It marked Britain's first official engagement with Tibet, but it would not be the last.Meanwhile in China, the Manchus, after toppling the previous dynasty, didn't abandoned their vows to protect Tibet and found themselves in direct conflict with yet another Himalayan kingdom.The Great Game was underway, played by rival empires with competing...
2025-07-2647 minYours History Mate by Prateek BhattIn the Land of Shangri-La: Story of Tibetan struggleIn this opening chapter of our three-part series on the Tibetan conflict, we travel back to the windswept highlands of the “roof of the world”, a place once known more for monks and mysticism than military campaigns. We begin with a deeply personal, imagined re-creation of a Tibetan family's escape in 1959 — a story inspired by real accounts like that of the Kelsang family, among thousands who fled their homeland under Chinese occupation.From there, we dive into Tibet’s ancient roots: the rise of the early Tibetan Empire, its spiritual rebirth through Buddhism, and the formation of the D...
2025-06-1333 min
News at 729 April 2025: Canada Resets Ties with India, India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate, Vaibhav Suryavanshi Makes IPL HistoryIn today’s episode of News @ 7 with Vaishnavi Bhardwaj: A diplomatic reboot as new Canadian PM Mark Carney eyes stronger India ties; India clamps down on Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack; the Supreme Court denies bail to ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt; fugitive Mehul Choksi faces legal hurdles in Belgium; and 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi stuns IPL fans with a record-breaking century. Catch all the top headlines in under 10 minutes.Produced by Prateek LidhooSound mix by Suraj Singh
2025-04-2905 minYours History Mate by Prateek BhattSri Lankan Civil War : Part 5Hi you awesome listeners, thank you so much for listening to my podcast and as promised in my last episode this is the final part of our Sri Lankan civil war series. This series would not have been possible without the works of esteemed authors who have extensively chronicled the Sri Lankan Civil War. Their research, insights, and first-hand accounts helped shape my understanding of this complex conflict. I extend my deepest gratitude to:📖 Chellamuthu Kuppusamy – Prabhakaran: The Story of His Struggle for Eelam📖 Anita Pratap – Island of Blood📖 Tom Cooper – Parad...
2025-03-181h 18Yours History Mate by Prateek BhattSri Lanka Civil War - Part 4 : Friends Turned FoesHi, everyone welcome back to another episode of Yours History Mate by Prateek and as we're covering part four of the Sri Lankan Civil War. A conflict that ravaged the small island nation for decades before peace was finally achieved. In this episode, we’ll pick up right where we left off., I will tell you how rise of LTTE and their constant attacks on Sri Lankan Army & civilians compelled the Sri Lankan government to launch an all-out operation against the militant group in their stronghold of Jaffna. We’ll also explore the domino effect that led to India’s mili...
2025-01-1153 minYours History Mate by Prateek BhattSri Lankan Civil War Part 3 : The tragedyIn the previous episode, we discussed how the political marginalization and violent suppression of Sri Lankan Tamils led to the rise of militant organizations fighting to create a separate homeland in the northern and eastern regions of Sri Lanka. Among them, the most prominent was Prabhakaran, the founder of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).In this episode, we will explore how ordinary civilians experienced this conflict and examine the role of India—particularly Indira Gandhi—in supporting Sri Lankan Tamil leadership. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Hosted on Acast. See...
2024-12-0439 minYours History Mate by Prateek BhattSri Lankan Civil War: Part 2In the last episode, we discussed how Sri Lankan government policies marginalized the already excluded Tamil population. Despite Thanthai Chelva of the Tamil Congress leading a non-violent movement to draw attention to the Tamil cause and push the government to hear the demands of ordinary Tamil people, racial policies favoring the Sinhala language and culture left Tamils feeling like second-class citizens in their own country. Tensions escalated, especially with the Sinhala-Only Act and other discriminatory policies, pushing Tamil youths to take up arms. Among them was a young man who would become the face of the resistance—V. Prabhakaran, Ve...
2024-11-0221 minYours History Mate by Prateek BhattSri Lankan Civil war - Part 1Sri Lanka gained its independence from British on 4th February 1948, just a year after India. It's a beautiful country with rich bio-diversity, flora and fauna. However not too long ago, this nation was torn apart by a long standing civil war. The conflict sowed deep divisions and hostility between the island’s two main groups—the majority Sinhalese and the minority Tamils.. In the first part of this three-part series, we’ll dive deep into the heart of the Sri Lankan conflict, exploring the civil war that tore the island apart and shattered its social fabric. We’ll also uncover its prof...
2024-09-2134 min
The Honest JamAlia & Pooja Bhatt CONTROVERSY, Salman Khan Bashes Fukra Insaan! - Part 2 #44
In this explosive continuation episode of "The Honest Jam," join the trio as they dive deep into the scandalous world of Bigg Boss OTT Season 2! No topic is off-limits as they discuss the jaw-dropping controversies, steamy showmances, and shocking evictions that had viewers glued to their screens.
From heated arguments to secret alliances, find out what really went down inside the Bigg Boss house and discover the behind-the-scenes drama that unfolded. Uncover the truth behind the most talked-about controversies and dissect the intriguing dynamics between the contestants.
But that's not all - buckle up for an exclusive analysis of...
2023-12-1957 min
Do I Like It?Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: The Trailer Revealed Everything!Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani is an upcoming film directed by Karan Johar, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles, alongside Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi. The film is set to be released on July 28, 2023.
In this Do I Like It episode, Prateek talks about the fundamental problem with the trailer and why that might ruin the film's experience. Watch till the end!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Why am I talking about this film?
1:57 - Some context about Rocky and Rani
3:38 - How...
2023-07-0509 min
THE COMEDY FACTORYPanchayat Podcast S1:E10 ft. Team Hellaro | The Comedy FactoryIn this episode, we talk about Hellaro, film-making and the Gujarati film industry, with the makers of Hellaro, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film at the 66th National Film Awards.
Cast: Abhishek Shah, Mit Jani, Prateek Gupta, Aayush Patel, Manan Desai, Chirayu Mistry
Cinematography By: Aariz Saiyed
Camera Operators: Om Bhatt, Pravin Suthar
Edited and Packaged By: Pratik Parmar (Pratikxox)
Additional Inputs: Chirayu Mistry
Thumbnail & Color Correction: Pratik Parmar (Pratikxox)
Production Head: Deep Vaidya
Special thanks to The Idea Bag Inc...
2020-06-2925 min
The Awful & Awesome Entertainment WrapEpisode 17Deepanjana Pal and Rajyasree Sen have watched a whole lot of television this week. Koffee with Karan, with Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan, had Pal rolling her eyes and Sen a little worried about Khan's multiple orgasms. There's another Star show that's got our critics' attention: P.O.W.- Bandi Yuddh Ke, which is director Nikhil Advani's take on the Emmy-winning series, Homeland. Except who took away Carrie Mathison and turned her into a bearded Major Vikram Singh. Also on Indian televisions, the second season of Love School is here and Sen has watched it, especially for you. Across the waves...
2019-03-0633 min
Data LeadersIOT & Deep Learning ApplicationsAI Entrepreneurs Series is where I invite top entrepreneurs from AI & Data Science field to share their journey and insights. Prateek Joshi shares his insights on: IOT and Deep Learning: How do they fuel each other Product Teams - Listen up to this one - Prateek shares his core idea on when to use AI and when to run away from it... Prateek's personal journey on what led him to create Pluto AI. Several other entertaining/informative insights! As always, I hope you enjoy listening to this much as much I enjoy creating it!
2017-05-1122 min