This video tackled the 1946 naval uprising, usually called the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny or Revolt, began on 18 February 1946 when Indian ratings at HMIS Talwar in Bombay struck over food, service conditions, racial discrimination, and broader political grievances. It quickly spread to other ships and shore establishments and became one of the most dramatic challenges to British authority in late colonial India. What happened: The protest started as a hunger strike and slow-down, then escalated into a coordinated uprising involving thousands of sailors across Bombay and other ports. Rebel ships hoisted the tricolour and, in some cases, other political flags, signaling both anti-colonial unity and the charged politics of the moment. Why it mattered: The uprising mattered because it showed that colonial rule was no longer secure even inside the armed forces. It also revealed the depth of anger over racism and poor conditions, while exposing the limits of British control in the final phase before independence. In this video Swareena Singh talks to Commander Vipin Sharma (retd.) on the book his father, late veteran G. D. Sharma, wrote called Deck to Dawn – Naval Mutiny of 1946. Sharma has recently managed to publish the book. Also in conversation is Commander Shrikant Kesnur, another navy veteran and writer. #navalmutiny #navy #india #maritime #colonialism #britishraj

Great art doesn't disappear overnight. It fades when our standards begin to change. In this thought-provoking clip, Jay Visvadeva reflects on the decline of the Guru–Shishya tradition and why true mastery in the arts has always been about more than learning techniques. As the world embraces digital learning, are we losing something that generations of artists considered essential? 🎥 Watch this powerful insight from Common Ground and discover why mentorship remains the foundation of artistic excellence. Full interview available here: https://youtu.be/wHoxDPICluo #Shorts #JayVisvadeva #GuruShishya #IndianClassicalMusic #mentorship #IndianCulture #AncientWisdom #CreativeEconomy #CommonGround #GlobalOrder #leadership

"This is a very sad indictment..." Jay Visvadeva Why has South Asian business invested in commerce but overlooked culture? In this powerful clip, Jay Visvadeva explains why supporting the arts isn't just about preserving heritage—it's about building identity, influence and long-term economic value. As the world embraces the Orange Economy, can South Asia afford to keep neglecting one of its greatest strengths? 🎥 Watch this thought-provoking insight from Common Ground. Full interview available on: https://youtu.be/wHoxDPICluo?si=H7alXBVhgxV1Gpzy #shorts #JayVisvadeva #orangeeconomy #creativeindustries #southasia #business #culture #UKIndia #SoftPower #Leadership #CommonGround #GlobalOrder

In this thought-provoking clip, cultural strategist Jay Visvadeva explains why the Gurukul tradition remains the heart of Indian classical music—even in the age of AI, YouTube and online learning. Some traditions aren't just taught. They're lived. 🎥 Watch this powerful insight and discover why the Guru–Shishya Parampara continues to shape generations of India's finest musicians. Full interview available here: https://youtu.be/wHoxDPICluo?si=vKT1LI16VxxTrhKO #shorts #indianclassicalmusic #gurukul #JayVisvadeva #gurushishyaparampara #indianculture #musiceducation #ancientwisdom #CommonGround #GlobalOrder #india

For more than five decades, Jay Visvadeva has been one of the driving forces behind the promotion of South Asian arts in the United Kingdom. Long before terms like soft power and the Orange Economy entered mainstream policy discussions, he was building cultural bridges through music, heritage and the performing arts. In this episode of Common Ground, Lakshmi Kaul sits down with Jay Visvadeva to explore how culture shapes diplomacy, identity and international partnerships. In this conversation: - Why culture is a nation's greatest long-term investment - The evolution of UK–India cultural relations - The rise of the Orange Economy - Preserving heritage in the digital age - Leadership, legacy and the future of South Asian arts #CommonGround #JayVisvadeva #UKIndia #SoftPower #CulturalDiplomacy #OrangeEconomy #India #UnitedKingdom #GlobalOrder #Leadership

Most analysis of India's nuclear posture focuses on warhead count. That's the least interesting part of the story. The real shift is quieter — India may be moving from a deterrent that stayed hidden to one that's managed into partial visibility, at sea. SIPRI's 2026 Yearbook suggests a small number of warheads may now be deployed aboard a ballistic missile submarine during patrols — a meaningful break from decades of "recessed" deterrence. We unpacked what "managed visibility" actually means, why the ocean is the one domain where invisibility and signaling coexist, and what it demands of India's command-and-control architecture going forward. Link to the video is in the 'comments section'. #india #nuclearweapons #nuclear #nuclearwar #submarine #submarines

CETA marks a historic milestone—but signing the agreement is only the beginning. The real impact will be measured by the businesses that expand, the investments that follow, the jobs that are created, and the partnerships that turn ambition into action. In this conversation, Lakshmi Kaul explore what comes after the treaty and why the next chapter of the UK–India relationship could be even more significant than the agreement itself. 💬 What do you think will be the biggest outcome of CETA over the next five years? #IndiaUKCETA #ukindia #indiaukrelations #internationaltrade #businessgrowth #Investment #Exports #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #GlobalOrder #LakshmiKaul

The UK–India relationship is entering a new era. This conversation explores why the partnership is no longer just about trade. From innovation and investment to education, technology, and regional collaboration, the two countries are building a long-term strategic future together. If you want to understand where the next wave of UK–India opportunities will emerge, this is a conversation worth watching. 💬 What area do you think will define the future of the UK–India partnership? #UKIndia #IndiaUKCETA #IndiaUKRelations #tradeagreements #Business #Innovation #Investment #Technology #EconomicGrowth #GlobalOrder #LakshmiKaul #FutureOfTrade