This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into CSID, or congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (1:35), including the symptoms (3:07), how it's diagnosed (4:12), how it's treated (6:10), and how to know if you have it (7:22). Also he takes your questions on: -Citrucel (8:10) -High-Risk Colon Cancer Patients (8:57) -Dysphagia (11:24) Let's Talk About P…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into bloating; the causes (1:53), treatment options (7:08), and when it's time to worry (11:17). He also takes your questions on: -Fecal Transplants (12:29) -Citrucel (15:39) -Gastroparesis (17:28) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.c…

This week Dr. Islam dives in deep into diverticulitis (1:52). He takes a look at the symptoms (3:33), the causes (4:33), how it's diagnosed and treated (6:24), foods you should avoid (9:43), how much fiber you should have to prevent it (11:12), the age range of people who are affected (12:25) and how spicy foods can affect diverticulitis (14:57). L…

This week Dr. Islam takes an extensive look into constipation. The symptoms (1:02), the causes (4:57), tips for prevention (9:06), and how much water you should be drinking to help get rid of constipation (12:50). Also, he takes your questions on: -Proton pump inhibitors (13:44) -Magnesium for constipation (15:39) -Colonoscopy age (16:00) Let's Tal…

This week Dr. Islam takes a detailed look at dysphagia - or difficulty swallowing (1:11) and answers your questions on: -Urgent Poops (10:19) -Bloody Stools (12:50) -Mucus in Stool (14:55) -Sigmoidoscopy vs. Colonoscopy (16:19) Let's Talk About Poop!By Dr. Sameer Islam

This week Dr. Islam takes a detailed look into heartburn, acid reflux and GERD. What is GERD? (2:09) The symptoms (5:27), factors that make it worse (8:08), how it's diagnosed (9:39), how it's treated (11:31), and when it's time to worry (14:42). Also he takes your questions on: -Ozempic and gut problems (15:53) -Best ways to improve your gut (17:0…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into everyone's least favorite pain in the butt - hemorrhoids! (1:26). The types, the grades, the causes and the treatments. Also, he answers your questions on a variety of topics including: -Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber (10:08) -Mucus in Stool (11:27) -Heat in Your Bottom (12:28) -The Vegus Nerve's Role in IBS …

This week Dr. Islam examines why we're seeing a rise in cancer in younger individuals like Kate Middleton (1:29). He also takes a deep dive into fatty liver disease: the causes, prevention and how to reverse the damage done (8:20). And he takes your questions on a variety of topics: -Weight training diarrhea (14:25) -Milk thistle (15:50) -Butt pain…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into hiatal hernias (1:12), including the symptoms (4:22), when and how they're treated (7:13), and takes questions from you (12:36)! Let's Talk About Poop!By Dr. Sameer Islam

With March being Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into colon cancer (0:51), tips for prevention (6:29), how do you know if you have colon cancer (8:01), common symptoms (9:06), and recommendations to avoid the second most deadly cancer in the United States (10:33). Let's Talk About Poop!…

This week, Dr. Islam takes a look at the differences, the causes and the treatments of diverticulitis and diverticulosis (1:43). He also takes a deep dive into the United States' No. 1 cause of liver failure: Fatty Liver Disease (10:12). And he gives a glimpse into his approach of diagnosing and treating constipation (17:12). Let's Talk About Poop!…

बेओबाब, रेडवुड और नीम: पीस विजिल की इंटरव्यू श्रृंखला जो हमें प्रोत्साहित करती है कि हम न्याय और शांति के लिए काम करते रहें. आनंद क्रांतिवर्धन की कवितायेँ हमारे लिए ऐसे ही प्रोत्साहन का स्रोत्र हैं. पीस विजिल शांति शिक्षा का काम करती है.By Sameer Dossani

HINDUTVA IN THE UNITED STATES: Pieter Friedrich on the Rise of Fascism in India and its ImplicationsBy Sameer Dossani

John Dayal, a prominent Human Rights defender and journalist talks with our co-director Shirin on what Indian secularism means. The link to Dr. Bhagat's interview mentioned in the program is https://youtu.be/DSbunc4JhecBy Sameer Dossani

Preserving India's Syncretic Sufi Bhakti Tradition - The "D" Word with Dr. Moazzam Siddiqui What is the significance of the Sufi Bhakti Tradition? Dr. Moazzam Siddiqui explains the answers to this question as we discuss his life in The D Work.By Sameer Dossani

THE HOPE OF INDIAN HISTORIOGRAPHY - BRN with Harbans Mukhia Given the rise of communal politics, is there any reason to hope for India's future? Professor Harbans Mukhia says that the hope lies in India's rich tradition of historiography.By Sameer Dossani

Neo Fascism and Economics - Prof Prabhat Patnaik on Baobab Redwood and Neem In the 1930s international capital allied itself with fascism with disastrous results. Are we seeing something similar going on right now? Professor Prabhat Patnaik says "Yes and no." Here he joins our co-director Sameer Dossani to explain. 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Colo…

Why did Jallianwala Bagh massacre or Amritsar massacre or firing happen?By Sameer Dossani

जलियांवाला बाग़ हत्याकांड क्यों हुआ? Why did Jallianwala Bagh massacre happen?By Sameer Dossani

Muslim girls and women clothes (hijab controversy, Karnataka) in The D Word. In this episode we talk of clothing as an expression of religious identity. WATCH NEXT: Diversity is a Precondition of Peace: https://youtu.be/f1iGLo3kFM8 Ravish Kumar (Hindi): https://youtu.be/JytTqv2CZmsBy Sameer Dossani

ये गीत शमीम कराहनी ने 30 जनवरी 1948 को लिखा, जिस दिन गाँधी की हत्या की गयी. शमीम कराहनी भारत के स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन के कवि थे. उनकी कविताएँ इतनी प्रभावशाली थीं कि वे स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन के दौरान, दिल्ली, लखनऊ और वाराणसी जैसे शहरों की सड़कों पर निकाली गई प्रभात-फेरियों में गाई जाती थीं. जवाहरलाल नेहरू ने उनके बारे में लिखा, "एक कवि को अपने जीवन को ही एक…

Reason, Ram and Jai Bhim Comrade MORE INTERVIEWS LIKE THIS: Psychology of Neofascism: https://youtu.be/SmgByh6MUKA Anand Patwardhan filmography and webiste: http://patwardhan.com/ Raam Ke Naam on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GMT18TMNQbY Anand Patwardhan has been making movies on social issues since the 1970s. Those movies include Reason, Ram ke Naam, …

Journalism and justice have been the themes of John Dayal's work for nearly 5 decades. In this discussion he discusses how journalism has changed over the years, the long history of communal violence in India and the role that justice can play in providing hope for the future. WATCH NEXT: Witnessing Partition from Kashmir: https://youtu.be/P6X4cG-K…

D for Disability. For Riffat Rasul Merchant, D is not just for difference, it's for disability. She has worked for years ensuring that those with a disability - a visible or an invisible disability - are seen and heard in a society that often ignores them.By Sameer Dossani

Who were the women who led in 1857? Dr. Shamsul Islam takes us through some of the key women leaders in India's 1857 war of independence. Most people know about Rani Laxshmi bai, but she was not the only one who led in 1957.By Sameer Dossani

Is is true that there was a Hindu Muslim Conflict in India? Not prior to the arrival of the British argues scholar and activist Prof. Shamsul Islam. Both Hindu and Muslim fought together in India's first war of independence. The notion that there is a historic conflict is largely manufactured.By Sameer Dossani

How should we understand the psychology of neofascism? Why are some people more prone to support for the new dictators than others? What can psychology tell us about the current support for neofascism? Dr. Abhay Shukla explains. WATCH NEXT: The New Dictators: https://youtu.be/lqb5Ab8GdGY Why was Gandhi killed? https://youtu.be/h4sZzHwLGWw Eyewitnes…

Do you know why Gandhi was really killed? Tushar Gandhi, author of Let's Kill Gandhi claims that there's a lot more to this story than most of us know about. WATCH NEXT: Witnessing Partition from Kashmir: https://youtu.be/P6X4cG-KkiA​ Aurangzeb and Shivaji: https://youtu.be/RVu8dwCR-wo​ Ambedkar on Caste: https://youtu.be/QUFtjSO_KB8​…

India's Partition and Kashmir - Dr. Mohan Bhagat is a longtime friend of PeaceVigil who lived through India's partition when he was a teenager. His family was visiting Kashmir at that time. He shares his experience with PeaceVigil co-founder Shirin. If you like this video, don't forget to subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPX-...​ WA…

This is an excerpt from our Jan 30 programme on the anniversary of the murder of MK Gandhi.By Sameer Dossani

On Jan 22, we had a chance to speak with Jagmohan Singh, the nephew of Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh about his recent time at the farmers' protest taking place outside of Delhi.By Sameer Dossani

What is the communal mindset? Is it true that Hindus and Muslims in India have always been in conflict with each other? What can we learn from the popularity of the RSS today? These are some of the questions Prof. Harbans Mukhia addresses in this amazing presentation.By Sameer Dossani

Contrary to popular belief, millions of Muslims campaigned against the partition of India. Professor Shamsul Islam, former political science professor at Delhi University takes us through the history of nationalism, the two nation theory and its Hindu and Muslim variants and also what the relevance of this debate is today. For more details, do watc…

How were India's economic reforms connected with the assassination of Indira Gandhi and the subsequent anti-Sikh pogrom? Join us as Dr. Jagmohan Singh, the nephew of Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, explores what he saw when he investigated the 1984 violence. #India, #sikhs, #riots, #delhi, #IndiraGandhi, #Congress, #INC…

Welcome to Peace Vigil! Today’s podcast is Understanding Inequality - Webinar on Colonialism. ---- What are the roots of inequality? Join us as our three panelists - Bineshi Albert from the #USA, Rasigan Maharajh from #SouthAfrica, and Sameer Dossani from #India - discuss how the origins of the inequalities that divide us can be found in the #colon…

Welcome to Peace Vigil! Today’s podcast is Separate and Unequal: Education in South Africa. What did education look like prior to #colonialism? What did it look like in the #colonial era and how did that pave the way for #apartheid in the 20th century? What damage did apartheid education do to the many societies that make up South Africa? And how a…

This is a recording of our live webinar with Dr. Anita Rampal discussing the past, present and future of the Indian education system.By Sameer Dossani

As part of our series following the history of Bhagat Singh and his allies, this week's episode focuses on Subhash Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj)By Sameer Dossani

Today we're in discussion with author and activist Subhash Gatade. In this conversation, Subhash goes deep into the origins and history of the caste system in India, current issues around the reaffirmation of caste in California and elsewhere, and the role of BR Ambedkar in helping us to better understand and fight against caste in India.…

Today Achin Vanaik joins us for a discussion of how the BJP came to power in India and what the hopes are for a secular, pluralistic future. ---- Achin Vanaik is a writer, activist, and teacher who has been working for a secular and pluralistic India since the 1970s. Today he joins our own Sameer Dossani for a discussion on the failures and hopes o…

In this podcast we interview Dr. Vipin Tripathi, a leading campaigner for social change. Dr. Tripathi started working for communal harmony in the 1980s when the RSS and the BJP began getting more and more powerful. Here he discusses his early life, being influenced by Gandhi and much more.By Sameer Dossani

This is the audio of a webinar conducted by Dr. Jagmohan Singh on the Ghadar movement.By Sameer Dossani

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Join us as we discuss the philosophy and life of Indian revolutionary, Bhagat Singh. The presentation is by Dr. Jagmohan Singh who is Bhagat Singh's nephew and longtime researcher on his legacy.By Sameer Dossani

This episode features Dr. Jagmohan Singh, nephew of Indian revolutionary Bhagat Singh and a researcher into the life and struggles of Bhagat Singh. Here Dr. Singh focuses on Bhagat Singh's family history. The next episode will go deeper into the events of his short life.By Sameer Dossani

What did Gandhi learn in South Africa? This is the question which Peace Vigil co-founder Shirin explores in this episode.By Sameer Dossani

We speak with doctor and public health activist Dr. Vikas Bajpai about the COVID-19 situation in India.By Sameer Dossani

साक्षात्कार: डा. विकास बाजपई, सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य विशेषज्ञBy Sameer Dossani

Professor Dinesh Abrol was on the JNU campus when masked thugs stormed the campus and beat up several students and teachers. He tells about the incident and the history of the right-wing assault on JNU.By Sameer Dossani

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