Mortals and Portals is an original PF2e adventure set in Keldora, a solar system of seven unique planets. Travel between planets is made possible by ancient and mysterious landmarks called nodes. Whenever two nodes are aligned, a portal is created to the adjacent planet! Our story begins with four strangers, each from a different planet, that have been transported to an unknown node under curious circumstances. They soon find each other and discover they are in a hostile land and must work t ...
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All Indians Matter is a digital home for conversations with and about India on the issues that truly matter. For most of our post-Independence years, this was done by the news media. However, in recent times, the media have been found wanting. As a result, the issues that should be highlighted are sidelined and the voices that should find a megaphone are muffled. This podcast is an effort to engage with everyone who cares about India, its Constitution, its liberal and secular values. All Ind ...
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Join Girl and Her Moon's founder, Jordane Maree as we: Explore our hearts in one-on-one conversations. ⊹ Dive into our oneness with the cosmos through astrology and numerology. ⊹ Explore soul-based systems through which we can understand the world. From topics like self-worth, creativity, expression, intuition, Soul, coming home to self. To astrology, numerology, tarot, channelling, business, energy, healing, akashic records and more. And topics that are undefinable, ungraspable, just presen ...
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Generic drugs are a great way of making healthcare more affordable to those who really need it. They are becoming increasingly popular and seem to have strong government backing. However, doctors claim that they being arm-twisted into prescribing them even when there are questions about their quality endangering patient safety. Please listen to the…
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The party takes shelter in the sewers with their new companion and questions their vague quest. Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.…
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‘Being born a Hindu, I have a responsibility to tell the story of Muslims’
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I came across a musical Daastangoi performance, ‘Jo Dooba So Paar’, by chance. And it showed me how the arts can bring people together. It’s much needed, especially in these times of great social fissures. The show embodied the message of harmony that the intertwined lives of Nizamuddin Auliya and Amir Khusrau delivered and reminded us that communi…
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Women tourists don’t feel safe in India; why we need to change that
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The recent gangrape of a Brazilian tourist in Jharkhand underscores why India suffers from a serious perception problem. Several foreign governments have issued advisories to women tourists asking them to be careful while travelling in India. Tourism industry leaders have also demanded greater safety measures. As women travellers leave scathing rev…
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Digsby's Crew is confronted by a mysterious adventurer on a dire quest. Archives of Nethys (PF2e Rules): https://2e.aonprd.com/ Pathbuilder (PF2e Digital Character Builder): https://pathbuilder2e.com/ Titans of All'Terra: https://titansofallterra.libsyn.com/ Sneak Attack!: https://sneakattack.libsyn.com/ Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patre…
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Ages behind, India finally enters the race for lithium
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India is a late starter in the quest for lithium as it transitions towards new-age energy. It has picked up five lithium blocks for mining in Argentina and is looking for more across the world. If it has to reduce its dependence on China for lithium and to catch up with it, India will need to pick up pace not just in mining but also processing of t…
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Digsby's Crew makes new friends in Mazevo. Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandportals@gmail.…
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Income inequality worse now than during the Raj
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The top 1% of Indians earns 22.6% of the national income and holds 40.1% of the wealth. This inequality is among the worst in the world, finds a recent study. This ‘Billionaire Raj’ has been pronounced since Narendra Modi came to power, the report said, and is founded on “an authoritarian government with centralisation of decision-making power, cou…
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Digsby's Crew arrives to Mazevo in search of answers. Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandpor…
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‘Great opportunity for urban startups to partner with rural micro-entrepreneurs’
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Micro-entrepreneurship can be one of the solutions to poverty and a means of sustainable income generation in developing countries like India. Central and state governments have launched several programmes to aid micro-entrepreneurship but has enough been done and what more is needed to raise income and employment levels, especially in rural India?…
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How a widening Middle East conflict would affect India
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If the Iran-Israel conflagration expands into a regional conflict, it would affect India on multiple levels – from energy security to input costs of various industries, inflation and stock prices, not to mention strategic interests. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.By Ideabrew Studios
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Waltz confronts the source of his grief. Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandportals@gmail.co…
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A recent report warns that India is on its way to becoming the “cancer capital of the world”. While tobacco and alcohol abuse remain among the major drivers, artificial preservatives, junk food, cellphone towers, food adulteration and exposure to pollutants are leading causes too. The solution spans not just more screening facilities but also great…
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Digsby's Crew tries to unravel the mysteries of their collective pasts. Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Em…
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What is the Indus Waters Treaty and why does it matter?
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Signed in 1960, the Indus Waters Treaty gives India control over the Ravi, Sutlej and Beas rivers, while Pakistan manages the Indus, Jhelum and Chenab. Now, as populations burgeon and climate control wreaks havoc on water resources, India says the treaty must be renegotiated. The Indus Basin aquifer is the second-most stressed in the world but on i…
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Dax races to the node across Dracas' dangerous surface. Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandp…
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‘Right wing knows that if you create an artificial grievance, you can rule forever’
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The rise of right-wing nationalism and intense polarisation is defining political debates and electoral outcomes across the world. So, many believe that the outcome of the US and Indian elections will be make or break for global democracy. What does the hard swing towards the right mean for all of us? Rohit Tripathi, a policy advocate on a wide ran…
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Lack of access to safe water is a burgeoning crisis
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Unsafe, contaminated water is killing millions of Indians and dragging down the economy. There is a desperate need to clean and conserve our water sources, and for policies that ensure sustainable use of the world’s most precious resource. India has 16% of the world’s population crammed into a landmass that’s one-third the size of the US. What’s wo…
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Dax descends into the depths of Drekheim. Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandportals@gmail.c…
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Why is India’s food system under severe stress?
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India has more land under cultivation than any other country and is among the leaders in the production of rice, spices, milk, eggs and wheat. Yet, our food system is under immense pressure. It faces many challenges, ranging from depleting natural resources to climate change, fragmented land holdings and increasing urbanisation. Meanwhile, populati…
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Dax and his rag-tag crew enter Drogadune in search of a mysterious contact. Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxj…
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What does the GN Saibaba case say about the state of India?
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Professor GN Saibaba is finally free. But not before his severe disability was tested by horrifying conditions and treatment in jail. His acquittal is a significant blow for human rights and freedom but there are way too many political prisoners still in jail for anyone to celebrate. And they are in jail because the state fears the truth coming out…
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Dax's treacherous origins as a scavenger lead to an unexpected adventure. Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD …
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‘When business leaders prioritise mental health, it sends a powerful message’
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Stress levels in the workplace are through the roof, with a high proportion of the workforce reporting mental health issues. This often results in ailments such as depression, heart attacks and strokes. The megood news is that businesses are acting to mitigate what many believe is a crisis. Abha Dandekar, founder of Elephant in the Room, set up to …
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As India-China rivalry grows, so will the significance of the Maldives
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India’s relationship with the Maldives has had several twists and turns. The latest diplomatic impasse, in the backdrop of China’s rising influence in the archipelago, could have a significant impact on India’s trade and maritime security. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.By Ideabrew Studios
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Awareness is the greatest safeguard against cyber fraud
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As our dependence on digital technology for virtually every aspect of life – from work to financial transactions – rises, so does our vulnerability to cyber fraud. Over the past few years, there has been a quantum leap in such crimes. Are you doing enough to protect yourself? Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.…
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‘Institutions have been weaponised to undermine people’s rights’
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India’s Constitution and Constitutional values are under attack and our institutions are being captured to further an ideology antithetical to the idea of India. How did such a situation come to pass and what lies ahead? All Indians Matter speaks to Pushparaj Deshpande, managing trustee and director of Samruddha Bharat, who has co-edited ‘The Great…
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Layoffs are back and they don’t seem to be going away
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India, along with the rest of the world, is witnessing a wave of layoffs. Over the past two years, an estimated 100,000 people have been laid off by tech firms alone in India and other sectors have not been immune to the contagion either. Blame it on choppy revenue figures, falling valuation, supply chain disruptions and other factors. The job loss…
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Why Indian farmers are up in arms and the similarity to protests in Europe
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Farmers in India have been on the march demanding greater procurement prices and financial support from the government, among other things. Meanwhile, farmers across Europe are up in arms because of falling prices for their harvest, access to credit, pesticide regulations and food import policies. Globally, agriculture is in turmoil and this doesn’…
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Exploring Pluto in Aquarius: Empowerment, Psyche, Consciousness & Being the Conduit of Change
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An era-defining shift that we find ourselves in. In January 2024, Pluto re-entered Aquarius where it begins its 20 year dance in the futuristic air sign. As Pluto moves it stirs much from deep within us. It stirs from within the unconscious. It awakens. It enlivens. It becomes activated by this new terrain that is Aquarius - air, or ether - which i…
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‘Supreme Court’s flawed reasoning when ruling in favour of govt is worrying’
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Trust in the Supreme Court and the wider judiciary is eroding fast. This comes on the back of disappointing rulings over the past few years, inaction in some cases and what seem to be contradictory utterances. In a constitutional democracy, courts play an important counter-majoritarian function and are a check on the executive. Many think the Supre…
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Syncretism shouldn’t be a four-letter word
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Last week’s episode was on Indian syncretism through the lens of Muslim poets writing in Urdu on Hindu epics. This week, I’ve attempted a broader perspective. The dictionary definition of syncretism is: “The amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.” This may as well be the definition of India i…
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Sneak peak at Dax's origin episode releasing March 14th, 2024! Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mort…
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Ram, Krishna and the Mahabharata in Urdu poetry
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You may not know it but Muslim poets writing in Urdu about Hindu epics have had a great impact on popular culture. There exists a vast body of shayari on Lord Ram, the Mahabarata was brought alive on the screen through the writing of Dr Rahi Masoom Raza, there are Ram Leelas performed in Urdu and even qawwali often refers to Hindu deities and epics…
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Hindutva pop is extremely dehumanising, helps normalise hatred
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Hate has found a new vehicle to ride on – music and poetry. These forms of popular culture are being used to create social fissures and strengthen Hindutva’s roots, which has been detailed in a great new book, ‘H-Pop - The Secretive World of Hindutva Pop Stars’, by Kunal Purohit. The book dives deep into the lives of musicians and poets whose artis…
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2024 Numerology with Nat Olson: Leadership, Authority & Manifestation
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Natalie Olson is a philosopher, numerologist, spiritual coach and all round magical human. Together in this episode we explore 2024 through the lens of numerology. 2024 in numerology is an 8 Universal year, the year of the leader, where themes of power, success, authority and physical manifestation and building come to the surface. Together we will…
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Soil degradation crisis is impacting your health
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30% of the soil in India is degraded. This means that the quality of food grown on it is nutrient-deficient. Also, for a country that must feed the world’s largest population, sustainably, this is a serious issue but it’s attracting very little attention. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.…
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Agritech could be the spark India’s farmers need
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From predictive analytics to crop monitoring equipment, soil analysis sensors and financial platforms, technology could be the great enabler for Indian farmers. However, agritech needs sound regulation and concerns over security and privacy need to be addressed. If this happens, agritech could raise farm incomes by 35% and add $95 billion to India’…
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Don’t gaslight yourself, report sexual harassment if you’ve faced it
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A decade after India’s anti-sexual-harassment law came into effect, there are serious concerns about its implementation. What does the law mandate and how can we overcome the challenges it faces? Priyanka Chaturvedi Agrawal, diversity-inclusion-belonging expert, speaks to All Indians Matter.By Ideabrew Studios
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Over the past decade, Governors have often acted as ideological foot soldiers of the Central Government, sullying the office, threatening the country’s federal structure and sparking off a debate on whether they are required at all. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.By Ideabrew Studios
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Digsby's Crew helps rebuild Nisireen before journeying into the unknown. Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD E…
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Houthi threat to global shipping isn’t receding soon
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they won’t stop disrupting shipping the Red Sea through drone and missile attacks so long as the Israeli genocide in Gaza continues. Who are the Houthis and how do their attacks on commercial ships pose a threat to the global economy? Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.…
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Digsby's Crew continues their epic battle with the Dark Druid, Scyndor. Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Em…
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Engaged philanthropy is not just a large-donor movement
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Philanthropists want to not just give but to make sure their money and effort are making a real difference. To that end, they are getting more engaged in such work. This is, therefore, a time of ‘engaged philanthropy’, which focuses on the long term and collaboration to maximise impact. Govind Iyer, Founding Board Member and All India Chairperson o…
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Around the time ‘Dunki’ released, an Airbus A340 carrying 276 passengers, mostly Indians, was detained for four days in France over suspicions of illegal immigration. Reports say there are approximately 725,000 illegal Indian immigrants in the US — the third largest population of unauthorised immigrants after Mexico and El Salvador. US Customs and …
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Scyndor arrives at Digsby's Orchard. Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandportals@gmail.com…
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The walls are closing in on India’s democracy
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The recent suspension of nearly 150 Opposition MPs is only the latest assault on Indian democracy. Since 2014, we’ve had draconian laws being used against peaceful activists, a crackdown on NGOs and the media, and the suppression of data harmful to the government’s image. Where and when does this backslide end? Please listen to the latest episode o…
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Digsby's innocent origins as an orchardist lead to an unexpected adventure. Support the Show. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxj…
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India’s social sector has been resilient despite all the setbacks
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The social sector has played a significant role in India’s growth and development over the decades. It has had an impact across health, education, poverty alleviation, sanitation, housing and other areas. All Indians Matter speaks to Pritha Venkatachalam, partner and co-head for Asia and Africa at The Bridgespan Group, to understand the social sect…
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Sexism, misogyny in popular cinema has real-life implications
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There’s been a spate of films that glorify sexism and misogyny, and reinforce gender stereotypes. The problem is that popular cinema often defines what’s cool, so stalking, harassment and even violence against women are seen as permissible or even macho. Gender activists have pointed to the link between such cinematic portrayals and real-life crime…
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