The two prominent figures who played a vital role in India's partition are Mahatma Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This podcast highlights the partition of India from the point of view of these two leaders.
India's partition is one of the world's most controversial topics in the history of freedom movements. The partition of India was an event that resulted in the division of the British Indian Empire into the Union of India and the Dominion of Pakistan. It was a result of the Indian Independence Movement, which aimed the end British rule in the Indian subcontinent. The All-India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress led the movement which was accompanied by civil unrest and sectarian violence across the subcontinent. The partition created the new states of the Dominion of Pakistan (later the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the People's Republic of Bangladesh) and the Union of India (later the Republic of India). The partition involved the division of three provinces, Assam, Bengal, and Punjab, based on district-wide Hindu or Muslim majorities. The boundary demarcating India and Pakistan came to be known as the Radcliffe Line.
About Amit Majmudar: Amit Majmudar is a novelist, poet, translator, essayist, and diagnostic nuclear radiologist. Majmudar’s latest books are The Map & The Scissors, Godsong: A Verse Translation of the Bhagavad-Gita, with Commentary (Knopf/Penguin Random House India, 2018), and the mythological novel Sitayana (Penguin Random House India, 2019). His fourth poetry collection is forthcoming in the United States, What He Did in Solitary (Knopf, 2020). His novel Partitions (Holt/Metropolitan, 2011) was shortlisted for the HWA/Goldsboro Crown Prize for Historical Fiction and was named Best Debut Fiction of 2011 by Kirkus Reviews, and his second novel, The Abundance (Holt/Metropolitan, 2013), was selected for the Choose to Read Ohio Program.
The Awaara Musaafir Show is a podcast hosted by Jayesh Gangan, popularly known as Awaara Musaafir on the internet. It is a podcast that focuses on Indian Culture, Army, Geopolitics & History. We have had guests from various backgrounds who have come to the show and talked about a plethora of topics. Our goal with this podcast is to educate Indians the right way & bring the real India in front of the world. We believe in Nation First policy.
The British left India in August 1947, dividing the subcontinent into two countries: India and Pakistan. The partition sparked massive religious violence, especially in Punjab and Bengal, where Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs were caught in the middle of the chaos. Millions were killed in riots, and millions more were forced to flee their homes. The partition of India stands as one of the most significant events of the 20th century.
1947, Chakri. An idyllic village on the banks of the Soan near Rawalpindi, surrounded by stalks of golden wheat and festive songs. Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs eagerly await the end of winter and get together to prepare for Lohri. Amidst this joyous bustle, Baba Bhana, the erudite village elder, worries about the future of his foster daughter, Naseem. Life comes to a halt when news of a possible partition of India reaches the village. Amid a frenzy of communal violence, Baba Bhana and his family must reluctantly leave their beloved village. They embark on a long and dangerous journey, slowly coming to terms with the fact that their lives may be changing forever. Khoon de Sohile, first published in February 1948, and now translated for the first time into English - Hymns In Blood by Amb. Navdeep Suri provides a timely reminder of the grief and trauma that a religious divide brings in its wake.
S. Nanak Singh (Novelist) (04.07.1897-28.12.1971) was a Punjabi Novelist born to Lachhmi Devi and Bahadur Chandra in village Chak Hameed, District Jehlum, Pakistan. His earlier name was Hans Raj. He was married to Raj Kaur. He was a whole-time writer and a Publisher. He could not continue his study due to the sudden death of his father. He was baptized and initiated Sikhism under the influence of Giani Bagh Singh, the Head Granthi of Peshawar Gurdwara. His name was changed to Nanak Singh. He participated in the Gurdwara Reform movement and went to jail. He read Munshi Prem Chand's novels in jail and found the purpose of his life. He started writing novels to highlight the social evils prevalent in society. His ideal characters would strive to change society with their noble efforts. The impact of his characters on the readers is enormous. The plots of his novels are well-knit and his language of narration is powerful and full of Punjabi idioms and proverbs that readers couldn't leave the novel unfinished. His new novels were anxiously awaited by his keen readers. He reigned a generation of his readers for four decades. He was awarded Sahitya Akademi Award (1961) for his novel Ik Mian Do Talwaran.
Amb. Navdeep Suri (born 1959) is a retired Indian diplomat completing a distinguished 36 years in the Indian Foreign Service, having served in India's diplomatic missions in Cairo, Damascus, Washington, Dar es Salaam, and London and as India's Consul General in Johannesburg. He has also headed the West Africa and Public Diplomacy departments at the Ministry of External Affairs. He was India's High Commissioner to Australia and Ambassador to Egypt and UAE. In a rare gesture, the President of UAE conferred on him the Order of Zayed II, the country's second-highest civilian award. His innovative use of social media in public diplomacy in 2010 also received extensive recognition and two prestigious awards. He has learned Arabic and French has a master's degree in Economics and has written on India's Africa policy, Public Diplomacy, and on the IT outsourcing industry. His English translations of his grandfather Nanak Singh's classic Punjabi novels have been published by Penguin as ‘The Watchmaker’ and by HarperCollins as ‘A Life Incomplete’ and ‘Khooni Vaisakhi’ and 'Hymns In Blood'.
Bangladesh declared its independence on March 26, 1971. The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 was a decisive win for India. What was the role of the Indian Navy? What was the role of the Indian Army? What was the role of the Indian Air Force? What was the role of Indian Diplomats? Why was Mukti Bahini formed? Five decades later, we bring you the untold stories on The Awaara Musaafir Show!
The 1971 war between India and Pakistan, to help liberate the beleaguered people of Bangladesh, is considered one of the last ‘just wars’ of the twentieth century. Good triumphed decisively, unequivocally, and indisputably. Yet, given the scale of atrocity that was halted in its tracks, it is shocking that the compelling circumstances, as well as numerous poignant and heart-warming stories of the war, have failed to become iconic representations of military intervention and success in the folklore and popular culture of India, Bangladesh and beyond.
December in Dacca published by Harper Collins seeks to right this wrong. From the dramatic dogfight over Boyra to the cornering of Pakistani naval vessels at Karachi to the Indian helicopter-riding infantry and paratroopers forcing the enemy to retreat, the book retells the many thrilling anecdotes, setting them within their diplomatic, strategic, and tactical contexts. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of some of these heroes once the dust had settled. Most importantly, it offers thoughts on why the events of 1971 are not better known, and how a better understanding of those could help India reaffirm her sense of self.
The Awaara Musaafir Show is a podcast hosted by Jayesh Gangan, popularly known as Awaara Musaafir on the internet. It is a podcast that focuses on Indian Culture, Army, Geopolitics & History. We have had guests from various backgrounds who have come to the show and talked about a plethora of topics. Our goal with this podcast is to educate Indians the right way & bring the real India in front of the world. We believe in Nation First policy.
This podcast talks about 21 fantastic fiction books that we have read and loved. If you are a book lover in search of book recommendations this podcast is the perfect place for you. Books have changed our lives and we believe reading can change and save lives. But how to inculcate the habit of reading? Does reading really help? In this podcast, you will get answers to all the questions that you have about reading and also some fabulous fiction book recommendations!
The Awaara Musaafir Show is a podcast hosted by Jayesh Gangan, popularly known as Awaara Musaafir on the internet. It is a podcast that focuses on Indian Culture, Army, Geopolitics & History. We have had guests from various backgrounds who have come to the show and talked about a plethora of topics. Our goal with this podcast is to educate Indians the right way & bring the real India in front of the world. We believe in Nation First policy.
Ever since its independence in 1947, Pakistan has been running away from its roots—directionless—and has consistently traversed a myopic, self-destructive path. It has been overly obsessed with its more powerful neighbor India, which singularly looms large, albeit illogically, in all its politico-strategic formulations. Constantly whipping up tensions with India has been an existential self-defeating mission for Pakistan and its Deep State. That Pakistan, over the years, has earned the dubious distinction of being the epicenter of global terror, is an outcome directly attributable to its Deep State.
In this episode, Lt. Gen. Kamal Davar talks about Pakistan's Deep State, how it was formed & what is its future!
About Lt. Gen. Kamal Davar - He is a veteran of the 1965 and 1971 operations, and is one of India’s leading military experts. His distinguished career, spanning forty-one years, culminated with his appointment as the founder-director of India’s Defence Intelligence Agency. Post-retirement, he has been writing and lecturing extensively on regional security and strategy and is an active participant in Track 2 diplomacy.
The Awaara Musaafir Show is a podcast hosted by Jayesh Gangan, popularly known as Awaara Musaafir on the internet. It is a podcast that focuses on Indian Culture, Army, Geopolitics & History. We have had guests from various backgrounds who have come to the show and talked about a plethora of topics. Our goal with this podcast is to educate Indians the right way & bring the real India in front of the world. We believe in Nation First policy.
Saiswaroopa Iyer holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and has worked as an investment professional before turning to her passion for storytelling. Her love for the epics, Puranas, and philosophy made her become a full-time author. She has written five novels, Abhaya, Avishi, Mauri, Draupadi, and Rukmini, all based on strong female characters from the ancient past of India. She also holds a certificate in the Puranas from The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, University of Oxford, England. She runs a mentorship program for aspiring novelists and is also a Carnatic Classical singer. She lives in Bengaluru.
In this episode we talk about how Saiswaroopa Iyer began with her writing journey & why all of her books talk about Krishna, we also discuss Hinduism & patriarchy, nuances of Mahabharata & also about how Queen Vishpala of the Rig Veda is given the first prosthesis in recorded history, an iron leg. The leg-givers in question are the Ashwins, horse-headed twin gods who fly around in a gold chariot handing out presents, healing the sick, and making it change from day to night.
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The Awaara Musaafir Show is a podcast hosted by Jayesh Gangan, popularly known as Awaara Musaafir on the internet. It is a podcast that focuses on Indian Culture, Army, Geopolitics & History. We have had guests from various backgrounds who have come to the show and talked about a plethora of topics. Our goal with this podcast is to educate Indians the right way & bring the real India in front of the world. We believe in Nation First policy.
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The Tribal economy of India was in a very bad condition. Nature has blessed the tribal people with so many resources, but unfortunately, there was no system to utilize their resources till the time Mr. Pravir Krishna came in as the collector of Sarguja & Bastar. He implemented a unique system that has helped the tribal people to get rid of poverty. He has revolutionized the Tribal Economy of India. This video will give you a detailed insight into the tribal economy and how Mr. Pravir Krishna has changed the fate of the lives of thousands of Tribal People.
Pravir Krishna first came face-to-face with the stark realities of the exploitation of tribal people when he was posted as the collector and district magistrate of Sarguja, a tribal district in Madhya Pradesh, in 1994. It affected him so deeply that he embarked on a journey towards bettering the lives of tribal people. Ever since he has helped create an atmosphere where tribals traded freely and earned more. In fact, his market reforms were listed by the UNO-FAO as among 32 global best practices. Pravir’s close association with the tribes began in Sarguja, it then continued in Bastar, and now as managing director of TRIFED, it has become even more important.
Two decades later, his efforts have culminated in the Pradhan Mantri Jan Jatiya Vikas Mission, an initiative for an enterprise-centric approach to tribal development, vis-à-vis the traditional welfare-centric approach.
The Awaara Musaafir Show is a podcast hosted by Jayesh Gangan, popularly known as Awaara Musaafir on the internet. It is a podcast that focuses on Indian Culture, Army, Geopolitics & History. We have had guests from various backgrounds who have come to the show and talked about a plethora of topics. Our goal with this podcast is to educate Indians the right way & bring the real India in front of the world. We believe in Nation First policy.
The origin of the State Bank of India goes back to the establishment of the Bank of Calcutta in Calcutta on 2 June 1806. Three years later the bank received its charter and was re-designed as the Bank of Bengal (2 January 1809). It was the first joint-stock bank of British India sponsored by the Government of Bengal. The Bank of Bombay (15 April 1840) and the Bank of Madras (1 July 1843) followed the Bank of Bengal. These three banks remained at the apex of modern banking in India till their amalgamation as the Imperial Bank of India on 27 January 1921.
When India attained freedom, the Imperial Bank had a capital base (including reserves) of INR 11.85 crores, deposits and advances of INR 275.14 crores and INR 72.94 crores respectively, and a network of 172 branches and more than 200 sub-offices extending all over the country. The All India Rural Credit Survey Committee recommended the creation of a state-partnered and state-sponsored bank by taking over the Imperial Bank of India. Thus, an act was passed in Parliament in May 1955 and the State Bank of India was constituted on 1 July 1955.
Later, the State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act was passed in 1959, enabling the State Bank of India to take over eight former State-associated banks as its subsidiaries (later named Associates).
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Nava Durga refers to nine forms of the goddess Durga, who is the central deity of the Hindu festival of Navratri. In Hinduism, Durga is the ultimate reality, and these forms of hers are the manifestations of her various moods. These nine forms are known as Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. These forms depict the various aspects of Durga. They also signify various phases of a woman's life - the maiden, the mother, and the aged woman. These forms of Durga are personifications of the different aspects of a woman's life, her struggles, and her power.
The Awaara Musaafir Show is a podcast hosted by Jayesh Gangan, popularly known as Awaara Musaafir on the internet. It is a podcast that focuses on Indian Culture, Army, Geopolitics & History. We have had guests from various backgrounds who have come to the show and talked about a plethora of topics. Our goal with this podcast is to educate Indians the right way & bring the real India in front of the world. We believe in Nation First policy.
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Major Samar Pal Singh Toor is a 3rd Generation Indian army officer. He was commissioned in the Indian Army's bravest regiment 8 Rajputana Rifles in 2011 through a prestigious officer s' training academy. He was deployed in a UN Peacekeeping mission in South Sudan where the country was going through political turmoil. In this episode, he talks about his peacekeeping mission in South Sudan where he witnessed bloodshed and fought against thousands of rebels who were attacking the UN base. He was conferred with the chief of army staff commendation card.
Major Samar Pal Singh Toor is a 3rd Generation Indian army officer. He was commissioned in the Indian Army s' bravest regiment 8 Rajputana Rifles in 2011 through a prestigious officer s' training academy.
His first posting was on the world's toughest battlefield the Siachen Glacier where he attended the Siachen Battle School Mountaineering course. After the Siachen Mission, He was deployed in a UN Peacekeeping mission in South Sudan when the country was going through political turmoil.
Kashmiri Pandits are the indigenous inhabitants of the Kashmir Valley in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Kashmiri Pandits have been victims of atrocities and forced exile from their homeland. They were driven out of their homes by the terrorists of Jihad, who are still wreaking havoc in the valley. You will hear a Kashmiri Pandit speak about the reality of Kashmir in this episode.
Amit Raina - A Kashmiri Pandit & human rights activist who also runs an organization called Roots In Kashmir. In this episode, Amit talks about the 10 Stages Of Genocide & how Kashmiri Pandits were brutally killed since 1947. We also talk about The Kashmir Files in this episode.
The Awaara Musaafir Show is a podcast hosted by Jayesh Gangan, popularly known as Awaara Musaafir on the internet. It is a podcast that focuses on Indian Culture, Army, Geopolitics & History. We have had guests from various backgrounds who have come to the show and talked about a plethora of topics. Our goal with this podcast is to educate Indians the right way & bring the real India in front of the world. We believe in Nation First policy.
This podcast discusses the plight of Kashmiri Pandits, who have been driven out of their homes in the Kashmir valley, where they have lived for centuries and now live as refugees in their own country. They were driven out of their homes and hearths by the terrorists of Jehad, who are still wreaking havoc in the valley. You will hear a Kashmiri Pandit speak about the reality of Kashmir in this episode.
We also talk about Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's new film The Kashmir Files & discuss if it is the reality of what had happened or just a propaganda film?
The Awaara Musaafir Show is a podcast hosted by Jayesh Gangan, popularly known as Awaara Musaafir on the internet. It is a podcast that focuses on Indian Culture, Heritage, Spirituality, Art, Economics, Geopolitics & History. We have had guests from various backgrounds who have come to the show and talked about a plethora of topics. Our goal with this podcast is to educate Indians the right way & bring the real India in front of the world. We believe in Nation First policy.
In this episode, we discuss the Bhagavad Gita and try to decode its real meaning. The Bhagavad Gita is a discourse between Lord Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, just before the start of the war. This section is known as "Dharma Pravachan" or "Bhagavad Gita" and is considered as one of the most important texts of Hinduism. The Gita gives us a very deep insight into Hindu philosophy and explains many of the ideas, concepts, and practices that now constitute the foundation of Hinduism.
Lt. Cdr. Bijay Nair (retd), is commissioned Naval Officer from Naval Academy and served 10 years relinquishing as LtCdr, with many medals and accolades. He has been a part of Operation Talwar during 1999 (famously known as the Kargil war) and is decorated with Op Vijay Medal.
In 2003 and 2004 he was awarded a commendation by Flag officer western Naval command, in 2006 he was awarded prestigious Chief of Naval Staff commendation.
He is an Ultra Marathoner, Fit India Ambassador, blogger, and writer who excels in humor. He is the author of #TheyInspire, a best-selling book that has sold over 3000 copies. It is one of the most inspiring books on a compilation of ordinary people's stories.
By air, land, and sea, Russia has launched a devastating attack on Ukraine, a European democracy of 44 million people, and its forces are on the outskirts of the capital, Kyiv.
For months, President Vladimir Putin denied he would invade his neighbor, but then he tore up a peace deal, sending forces across borders in Ukraine's north, east, and south. As the number of dead climbs, he stands accused of shattering the peace in Europe. What happens next could jeopardize the continent's entire security structure.
Galyna Kogut, President of the Ukrainian Club in Singapore shares what's really happening in Ukraine. She tells us her family is in Ukraine & under constant threat of bombing. Watch this episode till the end & do let us know in the comments your thoughts on this issue.
Space and Science are two of the most mysterious yet fascinating concepts in the universe. In this video, we talk about some of the hottest news related to space and science. The internet has made it easier to find out what's going on in the world. We cover some of the latest news and talk about the most interesting stories. If you're a space and science fan, this podcast is for you. The fields of space and science have been growing rapidly in the past few years. In this podcast, we cover topics such as the James Webb Space Telescope, Blackholes, Artemis 01, Perseverance Rover, alien existence, and more! We also talk about some of the most recent scientific discoveries. Hope you enjoy the Podcast.
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Books are the best friends of a man. Many of us have a habit of reading when we were kids. In this video, we will discuss the importance of reading. Reading is a good habit that helps a person to grow mentally. Reading helps a person to become more and more creative. Here in the video, we will discuss some points that are necessary for a person who wants to increase his/her reading habit. We will also talk about bookstagram and how to manage our bookstagram. #ReadingHabit Khyati Gautam is one of the most popular Indian Bookstagrammer & reviewers. She talks about how to maintain & grow a bookstagram as well in this episode. We also talk about a lot of books so there are a lot of book recommendations for you all in this episode. #BookLovers
Time Stamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - Writing Makes You A Better Reader
07:02 - Writers Khyati Loves
08:15 - Positive Aspects Of Reading
12:30 - Bookstagram & Book Reviewing
21:58 - Reading Books That Do Not Match With Your Opinions
26:55 - Importance Of Reading Fictions
33:17 - Non-Fictions Can Be Disturbing
38:09 - Hindi Literature
46:58 - Bookstagram Journey & Content Creation
01:00:37 - Importance Of Chetan Bhagat & Ravinder Singh
01:09:35 - Khyati's Book Recommendations
Sufism is a mystical school of thought within Islam that is considered to be very peaceful and tolerant. Sufism is based on the idea that it is possible to gain an intimate knowledge of God. In the Sufi tradition, a teacher is more important than a book, and a personal experience is more important than intellectual understanding. Sufism is based on a word of praise and glorification of God. Sufis believe that there are many ways to reach God indirectly and that the orthodox dogmatism of the Islamic schools prevents Sufi thought from being expressed. In India, Sufism was spread by Muslim saints who came from Persia and Turkey.
Time Stamps
00:00 - Introduction
02:18 - How does Sufism start?
05:50 - Art, Islam & Sufism
16:20 - Sufism enters India
18:50 - Sufi family & teachings
30:42 - How can one become a Sufi?
34:50 - Chilla-E-Makhoos
40:15 - Teacher & disciple relationship in Sufism
45:06 - Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi
47:35 - Love according to Sufism
52:03 - Curse of Tughlaqabad
59:39 - The Lost Sufis Of Delhi
01:05:05 - Two brothers meet after 74 years
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The sudden demise of India's first Chief Of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat has raised many questions related to the geopolitical relations of India and China. In this podcast, Colonel Prabir Sengupta talks about General Bipin Rawat, the implications of his sudden demise & how big a threat China is actually to India.
Time Stamps
00:00 - Introduction
02:40 - Why Indian Army?
05:10 - CDS General Bipin Rawat
10:00 - Nation First
20:36 - India Vs. China
27:36 - Indians Need To Start Getting Aware About Their Own Nation
33:38 - Social Media Is Damaging Our Intellect
44:44 - Working With Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
48:00 - Book Recommendations
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