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VITALITY"Transitions in life & awareness to change" with Sonia AzadSonia Azad is an Emmy Award winning journalist turned wellness educator, yoga instructor, and creator and leader of yoga retreats. After a successful career in broadcast journalism, Sonia shifted her focus and now dedicates her time to teaching and inspiring others through yoga, meditation, and movement as she guides them toward greater well-being and self-awareness.
2025-10-1332 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadHealth Tourism & Hair Transplants in TurkeyWould you get a hair transplant in Turkey? Istanbul is now among global leaders in health tourism. In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we explore the reasons behind the popular shift toward medical care outside of the U.S. through the experience of Minnesota native Devin Buckley (yes, from Love is Blind Season 8). Devin is documenting his hair transplant journey with Vera Clinic. Related Links: https://www.sonia-azad.com/blog/medic... https://www.veraclinic.net Show Notes: You can follow Devin's journey on his social channels (@De...
2025-09-2036 min
Lose Weight for Good for Women Over 40 | Weight Loss for Women Over 40 | Weight Loss Meals | Flexible Eating | Sustainable Weight LossEpisode 179: Clearing Internal Clutter: The Hidden Factor in Sustainable Weight Loss & Wellness (with Sonia Azad)What if your biggest obstacle to consistent weight loss wasn't your food choices or your schedule but a hiden factor: your internal world?
Today, I’m joined by the incredible Sonia Azad, a yoga instructor, meditation specialist, and wellness journalist with a powerful perspective on healing from the inside out.
We talk about how mental clutter sabotages consistency, what real mindfulness looks like for busy women, and simple ways to bring calm and clarity into your day—even if your mind never stops racing.
Ready for your breakthrough?
If you’re tire...
2025-07-2330 min
EnRitched Menopause75: Taking a pause in menopause with Sonia AzadHave you ever felt like you're stuck on autopilot, juggling responsibilities while putting yourself last? What if hitting pause could actually help you reset and come back stronger?In this episode, I sit down with wellness expert and yoga instructor Sonia Azad to talk about the power of rest, movement, and mindfulness - especially during perimenopause and menopause. After attending one of her retreats in Puerto Rico, I saw firsthand how slowing down can transform your well-being. We dive into self-care, nervous system regulation, and the magic of simply giving yourself permission to sl...
2025-04-0241 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadCold Therapy and TestosteroneWhether you're into ice baths or cold plunge, cold therapy is having a moment! If you're curious but not sure of the benefits, this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad addresses those questions. Sonia chats with Thomas Seager, PhD, Associate Professor for Arizona State University's School of Sustainable Engineering. The CEO of Morozko Forge candidly shares the reasons behind his personal shift toward wellness and his research related to cold therapy. He distinguishes the difference between ice baths and cold plunges and discusses new data around how cold therapy can be used to increase testosterone levels. Dr. Seager w...
2025-03-2634 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadBrainTap with Dr. Patrick PorterHow long does it take to create a new habit? Is it possible to rewire your brain at any age? How can I get a full, restful night's sleep without my mind keeping me wide awake? In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we chat with Dr. Patrick Porter, founder of BrainTap Technologies. His mission is to better a billion brains around the world... and the company is well on its way! Learn how this science-driven technology can hack your brain into focusing, thinking and sleeping better. Dr. Porter will be speaking at C...
2025-03-1926 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadDave Asprey: Father of BiohackingWhat is biohacking? It's a term you're seeing all over the Internet these days. How does biohacking help you to be healthier and live longer? In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we chat with the Father of Biohacking (yes, the man who invented the definition), Dave Asprey. The entrepreneur, 4x NY Times bestselling author and founder of Bulletproof Coffee shares more about his new book, Heavily Meditated, plus upcoming conferences in Texas where you can hear more about the latest in longevity research. Related Links: https://cryoconvention.com https://daveasprey...
2025-03-1227 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadAthletic Recovery with Griff LongIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we explore the essential landscape of recovery for those looking to up their fitness and longevity game. A world class athlete, and President of Upgrade Labs, Griff Long shares more about: biohacking at Upgrade Labs, how data and wearable tech have helped him to embrace recovery days and his plans to speak at the upcoming CryoCon Convention in Dallas April 3-5. Related Links: https://upgradelabs.com https://cryoconvention.com
2025-03-0627 min
Brain ShamanSonia Azad: Meditation for Beginners | Episode 116In this episode, I talk with yoga teacher and health journalist Sonia Azad about meditation for beginners. We explore Vipassana, yoga nidra, mindfulness, and more—guiding you into practices that bring more calm, peace, presence, and freedom. Whether you're just starting your meditation journey or looking to deepen your practice, this episode is for you.Connect and Learn More🌐 Website: sonia-azad.com🎙️ Podcast: The Shift with Sonia Azad📸 Instagram: @SoniaAzadTV📘 Facebook: @SoniaAzadTV🔗 LinkedIn: /sonia-azad🐦 X: @SoniaAzadTV...
2025-02-191h 35
The Cinnamon Effect - Inspiring Health-Focused Women to Live Life With PurposeEp. 67 - Career Shifts, Perimenopause And Finding Clarity Through SilenceIn this inspiring episode of The Cinnamon Effect, host Kimberly Hand welcomes the remarkable Sonia Azad—a two-time Emmy award-winning health journalist, wellness influencer, and global yoga retreat leader. Together, they explore the transformative power of solo adventures and the significance of living in the present moment. Sonia opens up about her journey to finding peace through practices like silent retreats and shares her bold decision to pivot from a successful television career to leading wellness retreats around the world. Kimberly and Sonia also delve into the ups and downs of perimenopause, offering candid insights and advice fo...
2025-02-181h 00
Dare to Unleash with Elizabeth de MoraesSonia AzadWhat happens when an Emmy Award-winning journalist at the height of her career realizes she’s exhausted and living out of alignment with her soul’s purpose? On the next episode of Dare to Unleash with Elizabeth de Moraes, I sit down with the incredible Sonia Azad, whose courageous decision to make a massive life shift is as inspiring as it is empowering.Sonia shares the moment she knew something had to change and the journey she embarked on to rediscover her true purpose. From the demanding world of journalism to hosting transformational yoga retreats, Sonia’s story...
2025-01-131h 05
The Shift with Sonia Azad55 Years of JazzerciseIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we examine the shift in women's fitness with Jazzercise CEO Shanna Missett Nelson. Shanna's mom, Judi Sheppard-Missett started Jazzercise 55 years ago and still teaches today. We discuss how they've shifted to maintain a relevant and growing brand through the decades, plus why Jazzercise is such a popular and effective form of exercise for women of all ages and stages of life. Jazzercise classes emphasize these key components: Getting up and down off the floor; HIIT training for cardiovascular health and nervous system resilience; Multi-directional jump training for bon...
2025-01-0922 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadSkincare Advice from a DermatologistThis episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad is all about best skincare practices as we age. What are the most effective ways to address changes in the skin including: texture, color, adult acne, and sun spots? Sonia sits down with a board certified dermatologist to distinguish the "must-try" products and technology -- from the gimmicks that are a waste of money.
2024-12-2632 min
Frontline Conversations'Opposition has a role to play in democracy, but they must do so responsibly': Najma HeptullaNajma Heptulla is one of India’s longest-serving parliamentarians, holding the record for the longest stint as Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. Her granduncle was Dr Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a key freedom fighter and independent India’s first Union Education Minister. She was close to the Nehru-Gandhi family, working in Indira Gandhi’s inner circle and maintaining a strong relationship with Rajiv Gandhi. Her political shift from the Congress to the BJP, following a disagreement with Sonia Gandhi, drew widespread attention.In her recent autobiography, In Pursuit of Democracy: Beyond Party Lines, Heptulla writes about her po...
2024-12-2642 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadSigns of Mini StrokeIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we discuss the unusual & often overlooked warning signs of stroke. This episode is personal: Sonia shares her own oversight and learns information that she didn't know when this happened in her family. Dr. Claudia Perez explains more about prevention, the likelihood of a "mini stroke" serving as a precursor to something bigger, and why experts now refer to these medical emergencies as "TIAs" (Transient Ischemic Attacks).
2024-12-1929 min
The Jeff Crilley ShowSonia Azad, Mindful Media, Corporate Wellness & Yoga Retreats | The Jeff Crilley ShowOne of the scariest things I ever did in my life was leave TV news. I was a TV reporter since I was 19 years old in college, and so when I left the business at the age of 45, I was scared out of my mind. I suddenly became an entrepreneur, and you have to sink or swim. Somebody who can relate to that is my next guest, Sonia Azad, formerly of Channel 8. And before then, Houston and many other markets before that. Now, she hosts corporate wellness and yoga retreats.
2024-12-0515 min
Yoga With Jake PodcastSonia Azad: Tools to Down-Regulate Your Nervous System and De-Stress. The Intersection Between Media and Yoga. Teaching and Practicing Yoga to Live Your Life With Authenticity.Sonia Azad is a two-time Emmy award-winning health journalist, global yoga retreat leader, and wellness influencer based in Dallas, TX. With more than 20 years of extensive work experience in media (TV, print and radio) Sonia has covered: crime in Houston and Chicago, politics in Washington, D.C., immigration in San Diego, International Law in The Netherlands. She also worked in newsrooms in College Station and Waco, TX. In 2012, The Texas Associated Press Broadcasters named her one of the best reporters in the state. Most recently, Sonia spent 7 years as Dallas' premier health reporter at A...
2024-12-011h 22
The Shift with Sonia AzadMaternal Mental HealthIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we start a conversation about Maternal Mental Health. According to the CDC, 1 in 8 women experiences postpartum depression; 50% of them are untreated. Maternal Mental Health conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse disorder affect 1 in 5 women, and are referred to by the American Hospital Association as the most prominent complications of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Sonia sits down with Megan Graves, LCSW-S, from Texas Health Behavioral Health to discuss the reality of this major life shift into motherhood, and how we can better support our friends as they n...
2024-05-0930 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadFather of Aerobics: Dr. Kenneth CooperWhat's the secret to a long and healthy life? In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we get the answer from the man who invented aerobics, Dr. Kenneth Cooper. Now age 93, Dr. Cooper sits down with Sonia to reflect on his 40 year running career, the resurgence of interest in physical fitness, and how he shifted from a 29-year old with hypertension and pre-diabetes to a two-time Boston marathon finisher. Dr. Cooper is passionate about getting preventive medicine into core curriculums in medical schools. He has two documentaries on the power of prevention available to watch at: www.cooperaerobics...
2024-04-1031 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadFinancial HealthWhere does our relationship with money come from? What does a healthy relationship with money look like? Is it possible to live your "dream life" without winning the lottery? In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, Texas-based financial consultant Mary Lyons (aka The Wealth Woman) answers these questions and offers creative advice for financial planning no matter how much money you currently have or earn.
2024-04-0338 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadBetter Brain HealthIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we take a deep dive into better brain health. What are simple, effective ways you can begin to feel more positive? What is the number one habit to focus on for enhanced overall cognitive function? What if you're in a season of life that feels endlessly mundane, depressing or earth shattering? Cognitive Neuroscientist Dr. Julie Fratantoni from UT Dallas' Center for Brain Health, sits down with Sonia to deliver solutions.
2024-03-2737 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadRelationships: From Children to ColleaguesIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we navigate relationships with 'others'-- from children to colleagues. Dr. Kate Mangona, pediatric radiologist and relationship coach explores emotion-based response, setting boundaries, and mindset shift when you feel anger entering the arena.
2023-12-2032 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadRelationships: Marriage & DivorceIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we explore the shifts into and out of marriage. Sonia chats with Dallas-based psychotherapist Dr. Von Eaglin about effective communication, rebuilding trust and the questions couples should consider before embarking on a lifelong journey together.
2023-12-1333 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadRelationships: DatingIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we ride the roller coaster of modern day dating-- the ups and the downs. Sonia chats with Alisa Woodall, licensed therapist and self-discovery guide who emphasizes that dating is introspective work and that self-awareness is the key to successful partnership.
2023-09-2038 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadRelationships: Self & SourceIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we explore our relationship to self and Source. This is the introduction to a series on navigating challenging relationships with others. But, as with most things, we begin with ourselves. Sonia's interview with the President of a faith-based counseling group touches on how spirituality and faith play a role in exhibiting and extending: kindness, compassion and perspectives.
2023-09-1328 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadIntimate HealthIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we discuss intimate health for men and women who have been assessed for pelvic floor muscle strength and are unable to get any contraction with verbal or manual cues. For people who experience incontinence, there is FDA cleared technology to help.
2023-08-0220 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadAging BodyIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, Nurse Practitioner Briston McClendon talks about weight gain associated with aging-- and options for management, medicine, testing, & technology to safely support weight loss and overall well-being.
2023-08-0219 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadBotox & FillerIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, Sonia speaks with cosmetic nurse Heather Galliani, RN about uses of Botox and derma-filler. They touch on: why people in their 20s are starting to use them, proper placement on the face and beyond, potential risks and questions to ask before choosing a nurse or physician injector. This episode is part of a series on graceful aging.
2023-08-0218 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadAging SkinIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, Renew Beauty founder Louise Proulx discusses aging gracefully with skincare products and technology. Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond, check out this conversation to learn more about preventive and corrective ways to keep your skin healthy and youthful.
2023-07-1126 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadMicrodosing MushroomsIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, Sonia speaks with Bijou Finney, a psychedelic facilitator about micro-dosing mushrooms. Finney, a holistic guide and micro-dosing coach is affectionately known as 'Mushroom Mamacita." She educates professionals on how to use plant medicine through therapeutic coaching. This discussion is part of a series focusing on the widespread shift toward alternative healing methods and modalities
2023-07-1127 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadReikiIn this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, Sonia sits down with Yvonne Futch to discuss a Japanese healing modality called Reiki. It's grown in popularity in the western world for decades, and now more people are moving toward practices like this for relief, relaxation and energetic shifts in order to support overall well-being.
2023-07-1122 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadWhat is CBD?In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, Sonia sits down with Colt Power, Co-Founder of Power Biopharms. They discuss: the differences between CBD, hemp and THC, the risk profile, science and benefits of CBD & various ways it can be used and ingested.
2023-07-1123 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadSound TherapyIn this episode of The Shift, Sonia chats with sound therapist Sarah Shelby about the use of vibration as a healing modality. This is the first in a series of episodes highlighting a shift toward alternative forms of healing -- in concert with or in some cases place of traditional western medicine.
2023-07-1127 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadVNA, Meals on Wheels & Hospice CareIn Episode 12 of The Shift with Sonia Azad, Sonia chats with Jennifer Austin from Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) about the resources available to lower income seniors through Meals on Wheels and other services. They also discuss and clarify options for hospice care at end-of-life.
2023-07-1128 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadSilver Pride ProjectIn this Episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, Portia Cantrell speaks candidly about the shift into elder years as a person in the LGBTQ+ community. She discusses the challenges, fears faced, and support needed for this group in particular. Silver Pride Project addresses the specific needs of the aging generation in the LGBTQ community
2023-07-1132 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadTexas Silver Haired LegislatureDid you know: Texas has what's called a Silver Haired Legislature. In this Episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, Sonia sits down with one member, Dan Roberts, to discuss resources available to seniors. They touch on the importance of personal accountability when it comes to healthy aging because of a lack of robust funding for seniors at the state and federal levels.
2023-07-1125 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadVoices of AgingIn this new series on The Shift with Sonia Azad, Sonia explores healthy aging. Missy Buchanan, author and speaker on faithful aging discusses her book, Voices of Aging -- a series of conversations between adult children and aging parents. Her book and expertise in intergenerational connectedness offer compassion, empathy and perspective for anyone experiencing or navigating the shift into late life.
2023-07-1122 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadIVF & PCOS In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we round out our series on Women's Health with Dr. Julian Escobar. His successful work in fertility has earned him the title of "the baby maker." Dr. Escobar shares his personal journey to fatherhood, expands on PCOS, and advancements in technology that are helping families to achieve the dream of parenthood.
2023-07-1128 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadFibroids & Endometriosis Our series on Women's Health continues with Dr. Roxanne Pero, functional and lifestyle medicine specialist. In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, Dr. Pero speaks candidly about her personal journey to motherhood and shares more about the combination of holistic and modern medicine when it comes to helping patients.
2023-07-1122 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadWomen's Sexual Health In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, Sonia chats about sexual wellness with founder of the Rosy app Dr. Lyndsey Harper, Board Certified Ob/Gyn and women's sexual health expert. They discuss everything from sexual pain, to low libido and how shifts in stress and relationship status can impact your desire for intimacy.
2023-07-1123 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadMenopauseWe mark International Women's Day by beginning a series on Women's Health. In this first episode of our second series, Sonia chats with OBGYN and women's health expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd about the shift into and out of menopause. They discuss the symptoms of perimenopause and answer audience questions.
2023-07-1123 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadTia WilliamsIn Episode 4 of The Shift with Sonia Azad, former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Tia Williams describes her internal dialogue as a "curvy" woman of color, often comparing herself to others as a young striving woman, and the pressure to always be 'on' based on her role and responsibilities.
2023-07-1122 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadKarsten WilliamsIn Episode 3 of The Shift with Sonia Azad, former American Ninja Warrior Karsten Williams speaks openly about performing under pressure, vulnerability, and teaching children how to move through failure after experiencing a public separation in his professional life.
2023-07-1120 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadEduardo NájeraIn Episode 2 of The Shift with Sonia Azad, former NBA player Eduardo Nájera talks candidly about his experience with depression following physical health challenges toward the end of his professional basketball career, the shifts he faced as a Mexican immigrant in America, and navigating relationships with his children through marriage and divorce.
2023-07-1130 min
The Shift with Sonia AzadTony CasillasIn Episode 1 of The Shift with Sonia Azad, former NFL defensive tackle Tony Casillas shares personal accounts of anxiety, navigating the emotional tolls of high performance athletics, the shift into becoming an empty nester once his adult children went off to college and the transitions through his wife's breast cancer diagnosis and healing journey.
2023-07-1124 min
HW News Editorial with Sujit NairEditorial with Sujit Nair: Ghulam Nabi Azad Resigns From Congress| Sonia Gandhi| Rahul GandhiCongress leader and former Jammu and Kashmir CM, Ghulam Nabi Azad have resigned from all positions including primary membership of the Congress Party. Earlier this month, the G23 leader resigned from the post of chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Congress campaign committee hours after his appointment. He was also a member of the G23. The G23 is a faction within the grand old party, that had demanded change in the party leadership and several organizational changes. In tis episode of the Editorial our Managing Editor Mr Sujit Nair shares his take on the matter. L...
2022-08-2718 min
The Big StoryCan the Congress Party Survive Without a Gandhi at the Helm?Post the 2022 Assembly election results, two things became abundantly clear from the final scoreboard: first, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) proved that it remains a formidable force and second, the Congress party seems to be in a free fall.
To rectify this crisis, on Wednesday, 16 March, a group of 18 Congress leaders – a mix of G-23 dissidents and others – met at the senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s house. Here they decided that the grand old party needs a “collective, inclusive leadership.” They also demanded that the Congress needs to be proactive to create a platform with other “like-minded parties to t...
2022-03-1719 min
The Daily VanillaRahul Gandhi to be declared an honorary Buddhist monkThe lastest drubbing in an election for the Indian National Congress was not a surprise but what did surprise even the strongest critic of the Grand Old Party was the level to which it was decimated. The party now has lost the only large state it had in power, Punjab and has been relegated to the smaller states. The relevance of the party at the national level has been on a decline in the past decade with many loyalists starting to speak up or switch camps.After the recent debacle, the usual storyline continued to play out with...
2022-03-1706 min
Gulshan -e- Adab#13 Gulshan-e-Adab in Collaboration with Azad Parindey Studio presents Parvaz-e-SukhanHello Listeners,
In this episode Gulshan-e-Adab proudly presents themselves as the Podcast partner of Azad Parindey Studio in their upcoming grand Mushaira "Parvaz-e-Sukhan", on 26th of December in Chandigarh.
You are cordially invited to attend the show, where you just have to fill the form (link below) to get registered.
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The esteemed shayars present in the event are:
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2021-12-1907 min
The Fitness InsiderEpisode 49: Sonia Azad, Health & Wellness Reporter & Yoga and Meditation Instructor, on how fitness has changed over the yearsHello and welcome to episode 49! Let’s just let that soak in. 49 episodes of The Fitness Insider. Wow. Thank you for coming along this journey with me! Today’s guest is Sonia Azad, a health and wellness reporter at WFAA in Dallas and a yoga and meditation instructor. Sonia chats about what she does in both roles, how she’s seen fitness change over the past 6 years, what it has been like reporting on wellness through Covid and more. She’s very inspiring and has a unique perspective being so woven into the fitness and wellness community of Dallas. Even if...
2021-10-2051 min
mondaynooshNews Flash: Health is Wealth ft. Sonia Azad - Episode 19In our 19th episode, we interview WFAA health and wellness reporter and certified yoga and meditation instructor Sonia Azad. We discuss her path to teaching yoga and meditation, how she became a Health & Wellness reporter, benefits of yoga & meditation, and much more!
Her #nooshchallenge for us was one that truly made us think and evaluate our daily lives.
You can find Sonia on Instagram and Twitter: @soniaazadtv
Be sure to let us know what your favorite part of the episode was in the comments b...
2020-12-071h 13
Jansatta Hindi PodcastCWC Meeting के बाद अलग से बैठक, Sonia Gandhi से सीनियर कांग्रेसियों ने की ये मांग | Congress NewsCWC Meeting के बाद से कांग्रेस पार्टी में उथलपुथल जारी है। करीब सात घंटे चली इस बैठक में ये तय हुआ कि फिलहाल सोनिया गांधी (Congress Sonia Gandhi) ही कांग्रेस की अंतरिम अध्यक्ष बनी रहेंगी। इस बीच खबर आई है कि CWC की बैठक के बाद कांग्रेस के दिग्गज नेताओं ने अलग से एक बैठक की है। जिनमें गुलाम नबी आजाद (Ghulam Nabi Azad), कपिल सिब्बल (Kapil Sibal) और शशि थरूर (Shashi Tharoor) सरीखे नेता शामिल थे।
2020-08-2505 min
The Big StoryCan Congress Leadership Vacuum Lead to A Non-Gandhi President?The lingering Congress leadership crisis has taken the centre stage once again as the Interim Chief Sonia Gandhi offered to resign from her post, urging her party members to look for a replacement. This political drama unfolded in the Congress Working Committee meeting, on 24th August, a day after over 23 senior leaders demand for a ‘revival’ in the party became public.
The signatories who include a number of significant party members like Ghulam Nabi Azad and Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Kapil Sibal, Milind Deora, Jitin Prasada and loyalists like Mukul Wasnik, wrote to Sonia Gandhi asking for “a full-time, visibl...
2020-08-2414 min
Y'all-iticsWhere do old voting machines go to die? (+ a Texas coronavirus update)Where do old voting machines go to die? Turns out, many are being resurrected in Texas. Harris County, for example, is now planning to purchase 2,000 used eSlate machines that Travis County just retired. Harris County told the Jasons that it’s worth the money for extra voting booths before potentially long lines in November like many voters experienced on Super Tuesday. The 2,000 used machines would be in addition to the 8,000 Harris County already has. But there’s another novel election-related idea under discussion in Texas. It’s something called Ranked Choice Voting. Other states already use it. At the polls...
2020-03-1028 min