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Psychedelic MusingsGuerrillero Heroico - The Heroic Guerrilla FighterOctober 7th 1967 - the day that Che GUEVERA, one of the most iconic figures of the world was executed by Bolivian forces. He was an an Argentinian Medical Doctor, who played a significant role in Cuba and across many countries. Guerrillero Heroico (English: "Heroic Guerrilla Fighter") is an iconic photograph of Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara taken by Alberto Korda. It was captured on March 5, 1960, in Havana, Cuba, at a memorial service for victims of the La Coubre explosion. By the end of the 1960s, the image, in conjunction with Guevara's subsequent actions and eventual execution, helped solidify the leader as a cultural ic...
2021-10-0912 minPsychedelic MusingsHappy Independence Day - Jai-Veeru!India celebrates its 75th year of Independence on August 15, 2021. This day is also the 46th anniversary of rhe release of one of India's cult Films ever made. This episode is an ode to this film. Listen to this episode for some amazing trivia on this film and its making , laced with incredible facts that are arguably stranger than fiction!
2021-08-1521 minPsychedelic MusingsKarkadagam Ramayana - Rama Rama, What is this?The month of Karkitakam in the Malayalam calendar is celebrated as the Ramayana recitation month and Ramayana is recited in Hindu houses and temples across Kerala.
Karkidakam is the last month of the Malayalam calendar (followed in Kerala), which falls during the month of July or August. With the coming of Karkidakam the monsoon rainfall enters its final phase in Kerala.
Adhyathmaramayanam Kilippattu is the most popular Malayalam version of the Sanskrit epic Ramayana. It is believed to have been written by Thunchaththu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan in the early 17th century,[1] and is considered to be a classic of Malayalam literature...
2021-07-1711 minPsychedelic MusingsShaolin Kungfu- Naadan Kalaripayatu connectionBoddhidharma, a renowned King of South India in circa 600 AD, renounced his kingdom, travelled to China and founded Zen Buddhism and also inspired the Shaolin Kungfu- martial art with concepts from Indian martial art form, Kalaripayattu.
2021-07-1013 minPsychedelic MusingsDoctors Day - Kennedy &CalcuttaListen to understand on this interesting connection between US President John Kennedy , the City of Calcutta & the celebration of Doctor Day on July 1st every year! Dr BC Roy, the First Chief Minister is the link
2021-07-0310 minPsychedelic MusingsGoing Gaga with Radio GagaFactual ramblings about Akashvani Hitler, Ameen Sayani and Binaca Geetmala!
2021-06-2616 minPsychedelic MusingsSporting Spirit -Citius Altius FortiusIt is raining sporting events this season. The Olympics is upon us. A look back at the Indian Hockey performance as we strive to claim back Pole Position with a Podium Finish at Tokyo next month.
2021-06-1918 minPsychedelic MusingsAaam Mango Tale.Mango Season is here..Summer is here..Let us travel to China and understand how the Mango became a revered symbol of worship during the Cultural Revolution of the 1968-69!
2021-06-1219 minPsychedelic MusingsThe Garden of Eden shall Bloom againToday is World Environment Day. The ecosystem needs to be restored. Right Here Right Now. http://www.worldenvironmentday.global/did-you-know/facts-figures
2021-06-0514 minPsychedelic MusingsThe Pale Blue Dot - The Whole Fruit and Nothing but the Truth of Lakshadweep.Let us see the world from the context of the smallness of human existence! In the overall existence of the cosmos from a physical and scientific perspective.
2021-05-2917 minPsychedelic MusingsKilometres and Kilometres: Kerala to Goa to PortugalWords from Portuguese to Malayalam. Portugal to India via Vasco da Gama. Goa across centuries.
2021-05-2214 minPsychedelic MusingsThis Too Shall Pass!Firebrand revolutionary, renowned administrator, betrayed communist icon. She will go down in history as one of the tallest leaders of her time and place. A Doyen of Kerala: "The person who never cries or tires. The Person who becomes Bhadrakali in her rage. Hearing her stories, throughout our childhood
We routinely escaped from our fears"
2021-05-1515 minPsychedelic MusingsHowzaaat ! A Batting Partnership with God.This episode travels across Jurassic and the modern era. It has many stars including a cow and a dinosaur. Listen now!
2021-05-0812 minPsychedelic MusingsBreaking the Ice with the BardThe Faint-Hearted can Break the Ice while on a Wild Goose Chase!! A peek into the Bearded Bard's presence on humaara daily life!
2021-05-0118 minPsychedelic MusingsTrichur Pooram? Woh Kya Hai, Yaaaar!A sneak peek into the history, geography, civics and cultural ethos of the Festival and Thrissur in Kerala! Beware - This just might arouse the latent travel bug in you.
2021-04-2426 minPsychedelic MusingsArjuna ka Covid ConfusionBeing hunkered down at home for over 14 months has taken its toll on most people. All across the neighbourhood. This episode shares the inside story of the emotions expressed by the protaganist named Arjuna Potter as he is forced to be staying at home during the summer of 2021.
2021-04-1710 minPsychedelic MusingsHey Partha - Heththu Ninna Gandeeva!!An amateurish nostalgia tribute to a classic film Babruvahana!
2021-04-1702 minPsychedelic MusingsSpelling it outToying around with the Voice means musings that are spelt out. Literally.
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