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Bengali Horror Audio Story

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oh cult i am going through my homsickness hours... may you suggest some fics with bengali!jon ? it doesn't have to be integral to the plot and i don't care what the plot of the fic is... it could be like one sentence that mentions it and i will eat it up

HELLO sorry I haven't answered I needed time to collate the fics but here you go!!!

I seem to make up the majority of the Bangladeshi!Jon fics lol so a lot of these will be my fics (shameless self promo?)

That last one is slightly more of an allusion to his desi ness but it's there!!

This one is by my lovely friend @melandrops I literally was giggling kicking my feet at this one

Yeah that's it!! I hope you enjoy <3333

[jeahreading]

(This mood board is freaking awesome and everything you really need to know about me, the love of my life @im-on-crack-send-help made this)

(Right I think It's time for me to finally get this over with )

Helloo and Welcome to my Blog, This is Primarily a Writer/readerBlr, but there are other things too(Particularly listening to podcasts ) since I can't be bothered to make a side one.

My reader side - I am an avid reader and am almost always in the middle of a book, I will be updating here on which books I'm reading

Current read list -

Dracula (Bram Stoker)

The Screaming Staircase (Jonathan Stroud)

A Dance with the Fae Prince (Elise Kova)

American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer (Kai Bird)

The Silver Birds (Apolline Lucy)

That Night (Nidhi Upadhyay)

The Complete Adventures of Feluda, Vol 1 (Satyajit Ray)

The Da Vinci Code (Dan Brown)

The God of Small Things (Arundhati Roy)

The War of Lanka (Amish Tripathi) (YES I CAN FINALLY TAKE THIS OFF MY LIST I HAVE FINALLY FINISHED THIS I CAN'T BE HAPPIER)

City of Bones (Cassandra Clare)

Circe (Madeline Miller)

The Housemaid is Watching (Freida McFadden)

And that's all I can remember Right about now , Yes I'm reading 10 books or more simultaneously, no I do not have an explanation to that.

My main Genre is Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery and thriller, But I do love widening my scope so do recommend me any books you might think may pique my interest. 😁

My reader side also includes me obsessing over podcasts, I'm including my Favourite podcasts here too, and I assure you they are amazing!

Podcasts for you - I usually listen to them on Spotify and love True crime, mystery, Murder mysteries etc. Here they are -

Rotten Mango by Stephanie Soo (True Crime) - I wouldn't suggest you listen to this if you get disgusted or scared easily, I usually am not affected by these kinds of things and I was still very disturbed, The first 2 episodes are quite... I would suggest you research about it more before you listen to it.

Baking a Murder by Stephanie Soo (Books and movies) - This podcast is again one of my favourites, the way she explains the movie is just so immersive, if you want to understand a story but don't have time to sit down and read the book/watch the movie then this is for you.

7 Suspects by Cryptic Radio(Murder Mystery ) - OH MY GOD, holy- this is probably one of the best mystery podcasts I've ever listened to, tbh you think you know what is going on and till the very end that is kinda sorta true, but then in the like the last 5 moments the plot twist so intense you are left sinking on to the floor thinking "What just happened", listen to, right now.

Magnus Archives by Rusty Quill (Story? horror? not sure what it comes under) - I've started listening to it after getting intense FOMO and can confirm it's going pretty well, I mean I have a LOT to catch up to, but I can say, it's caught my interest.

Murder in HR by Caspian Studios (Murder Mystery) - Again OH MY GOD, again, this is one of the best mystery podcasts I've ever listened to, I mean yeah, the gym ad thingy gets a little bit annoying but the rest of the story compensates for it, again, you think you know where you are going, again up until the very end you just don't know what the hell is going on, and again (Do you see a pattern) when the mystery hits you you are flabbergasted, soo I suggest give it a listen(also kinda obsessed with the soundtrack).

Murphy's Inc. by 97toNow Productions (Scifi mystery) - This is one of the better ones, I'm still listening to it and it's just actually really good, It's kinda the thing you listen to once a day, kinda relaxing (for me at least )

Ok, so this one is a bit different, there is a podcast Caso 63: Enigma: Spotify studios but it's in Spanish which I still haven't quite learnt and I didn't know this existed. I was recommended 2063 theke Esechi by Spotify Studios which is in Bengali which I do, in fact, understand. It was voiced by one of my favourite actors and I was absolutely in love with it, It feels like I wasn't listening to a podcast but a movie and there is so much confusion and so many twists. This podcast has been made in other languages as well, the other two ik are Case 63 (In English) and Virus 2062(In Hindi). So check it out!!

Treat by C13Features (Horror, gory) - This is like a podcast movie, it's around 2 hours long maybe? this is pretty good I would say, you can give it a listen.

Welcome to Night Vale by Night Vale Presents (Absurdity?) - I really don't think I need to say anythi_-_- HAIL THE GLOWCLOUD.

Morning Cup of Murder by Morning Cup of Murder (True Crime) - True crime yk...

The Sounds of Nightmares by Little Nightmares - Bandai Namco Europe (Horror, gore, mystery) - Uhh it's a little unnerving how detailed the actions of characters are As if they were compensating for the fact that there are no visuals, but it was pretty good I would say(Also like the soundtrack)

My writer side- My most popularly known name is Jeah (jee - ah) and I'll be using that here, I am a new author getting started on writing. I still have a looong way to go but, I enjoy writing very much even though my mind and body are definitely not on par with my will to write which is why my second unintended hobby is procrastination. Most of the time that I'm here on Tumblr I am supposed to be doing some other work, like right now.

Anywaysss here are my current WIP's

Mirror My Way - This is my first and only properly published Book. Tbh Not very proud of it, I did it in a hurry, because I took part in the school's Writing program, did nothing the whole year, and finished it in the last week, I honestly think It had potential but I kinda ruined it trying to finish it within the deadline. I wouldn't recommend you read it, It was supposed to be a part of a duology or trilogy but I think I'm just gonna let it sit in the corner for now, let it be there, think upon its mistakes, it did wrong 😤.

Tots and Coffee - Now this one I like better, this was actually inspired by the Scam Caller post here on Tumblr. Kinda had a sudden burst of inspiration and Wrote the first Chapter and since then it's still going pretty strong. Unlike the previous one, it is there on Ao3 if you wish to read it 😁.

I dunno what to call this but I occasionally write short stories in the replies of Pinterest pins when I come across writing prompts. This isn't a wip exactly but , I once posted the starting of a story and jokingly wrote "Continue-!" at the end thinking that would be the end of it, but someone did eventually continue it and that led to a string of events and a very weirdly Eledritch, beautiful Frankestine story formation, I'll be posting it slowly here on Tumblr as well, so keep checking!

Forgot to put it in earlier, but check out @the-writers-corner-inc It's a group blog I initiated, and you can find lots of fun stories, prompts, visuals and more!!

Oh just a side note, I amde another side blog where I post the answer of the everyday wordle.@answer-of-the-everyday-wordle

And that's about it, I don't what else to say, but while you're here, grab a cup of coffee or tea, pick out a book and read a page, I'm right here on the other side with a book as well, let's be booky buddies 😄😄😃😃🍵☕

[nitesh-123n]

Mastering Bengali Pronunciation at Home

Bengali, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and mouthwatering roshogollas, can sound as melodic as a sitar solo. But those unfamiliar with its alphabet and sounds might feel like they're tackling a bowl of phuchka – delicious, but potentially explosive! Fear not, intrepid language learner! Mastering Bengali pronunciation at home is entirely achievable with the right techniques. Here's your cheat sheet to navigate the twists and turns of Bengali phonetics:

1. Befriend the Bangla Alphabet

The Bengali alphabet, known as Bangla Lipi, might look like an exotic vine at first glance. However, with some dedication, you'll be able to decipher its unique characters. Start by familiarizing yourself with the basic vowels and consonants, paying close attention to the diacritics that alter pronunciation. Numerous online resources and apps offer interactive tutorials to make this process less daunting.

2. Shadow Like a Sparrow

Bengalis have a beautiful lilt to their speech. To capture this essence, practice shadowing – mimicking native speakers. Find audio resources like Bengali news broadcasts, podcasts, or movie dialogues. Listen intently, then try to replicate the sounds as closely as you can. Record yourself and compare it to the original, adjusting your pronunciation where necessary.

3. YouTube: Your Virtual Language Lab

YouTube is a treasure trove for pronunciation practice. Explore channels dedicated to teaching Bengali pronunciation. Look for videos that break down specific sounds, offer visual aids like mouth movements, and provide slow, clear pronunciations. Don't be shy to repeat after the instructor, as repetition is key to mastering those tricky Bengali sounds.

4. Befriend a Bengali Buddy: Conversation is King

The best way to solidify your pronunciation is through real-life conversation. Look for online language exchange platforms where you can connect with native Bengali speakers. Practice basic greetings, introduce yourself, or discuss your favorite Bengali dish. Not only will you improve your pronunciation, but you'll also gain valuable cultural insights.

5. Sing Along Like a Nightingale

Bengali music is a vibrant tapestry of sounds. Immerse yourself in the world of Rabindra Sangeet or contemporary Bengali pop music. Listen closely to the lyrics, paying attention to how the singers pronounce vowels and consonants. Try singing along, even if it's just humming the tunes. This not only makes learning fun but also helps train your ear for the natural flow of the language.

6. Record Yourself Ruthlessly

Record yourself speaking Bengali regularly. Listen back objectively and identify areas for improvement. Are your vowels rounded enough? Are you pronouncing those tricky consonant clusters correctly? Being your own critic can be a powerful tool for identifying and fine-tuning your pronunciation skills.

7. Celebrate

Learning a new language is a marathon, not a sprint. There will be days when Bengali pronunciation feels like a bowl of jalebis – sweet but sticky. However, celebrate your Fortschritte (German for progress, because every language learner deserves a fancy word)! Every correctly pronounced word, every successfully navigated sentence is a victory. Reward yourself for your dedication, and keep your motivation high.

Remember, mastering Bengali pronunciation is a journey, not a destination. Embrace the challenges, celebrate your victories, and most importantly, have fun along the way! Before you know it, you'll be conversing with Bengali speakers like a seasoned pro, ready to order your next plate of phuchka with confidence

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Adam Buxton: When you reference Woody Allen, is there a part of you that’s thinking ‘oh, I’ve got to acknowledge that for some people he is persona non grata or he’s cancelled or whatever, however you want to call it, or is it… or do you feel, like, ‘no, I’m comfortable in making a separation between the art and the artist and I’m, and I don’t feel the need to have that conversation’?

Jesse Armstrong: No. Um, there’s, I guess there’s just no fixed line. Like, there’s… it’s all up delightfully and difficult-ly up for play. I think if it was a bit about his relationship to women… there’s a whole bunch of things which are… can’t help but be part of the discussion about his marriage and then the sexual abuse allegations against him and you can’t get that out of your mind, I’m afraid, that’s in there even if you’re more sympathetic. What do I think about that? Listen, I think there’s not huge amount of joy in the world. Grab what you can. I can still find pleasure in lots of his work. If you can’t, I get it, I’m not going to try and convince you you should, like, ‘oh you should be liking this, this doesn’t matter’ or ‘it did — indeed it didn’t — happen’. I don’t know. If it, if it fucks it for you, that’s fair enough, and Michael Jackson… well, we don’t need to list them all. Larkin, T. S. Eliot, the list is endless of people who, like, if you’re—

Adam Buxton: Bowie for some people.

Jesse Armstrong: Bowie for some people. If it’s something that’s affected you, or for any number of reasons those things can mean you don’t want to listen to that person, and that’s all right. Grab what you can from the fire. Like, I can still listen to Morrissey and I can still enjoy it. Some songs I can’t, I wouldn’t like Bengali in Platforms, it’s like, ‘oh fuck, I didn’t notice that at the time, but that’s not great’. So, yeah, that’s, I guess, my attitude is, there’s no… you’re never… there’s never going to be a final position, like, trying to definitively put a line, like, between art and the individual is… you’re, you’re going to hit trouble that way. Like, as soon as you get to Hitler’s water paintings or, you know, Radovan Karadžić’s poems: you can’t ever think about one when you think about the other? They’re going to infect. So there’s no line, you’ve just got to work it out.

— from Episode 204 of The Adam Buxton Podcast (September 2023)

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Language (s) in Moonbase Theta Out:

English as a language is taking over the world at an alarming rate, most other countries in which English is not the majority language have it as part of their school curriculum, and like math, you can fail the year if you do not pass the subject.

Why? Well, most of your job prospects will be severely impacted if you do not have at least a grasp of it. Though not as “present” as other consequences of USAmerican and England’s hold over the world, language imperialism is still something to worry about.

Like Minnie Degawan, activist of indigenous people’s rights says: “For Indigenous peoples, languages ​​are not only symbols of identity and belonging to a group, but also vehicles for ethical values. They constitute the fabric of the knowledge systems through which these peoples form a whole with the land and are crucial for their survival. The future of their young people depends on them.”

Of course it is not only the English language that is guilty of the linguistic masacre, my own mother tongue: Spanish is equally if not more guilty. And, unlike how I would like to blame the Western Europeans for everything, Hindi, Mandarin Chinese and many more also play their part. Please notice how all of this is backed by Nation-States Agenda of “Linguistic-Ethnic Unity” like Mexico’s “not-white, not indigenous but (light-skin) mestiz@” project that asked for indigenous peoples to exchange their language (and culture) for social integration.

But what does this have to do with a small little podcast called Moon Base Theta Out?

Moonbase Theta Out is a sci-fi audio fiction podcast produced by Monkeyman Productions. It is 2098. The Moonbase program has been determined unprofitable. The last base, Theta, is twenty weeks from being decommissioned. Most of the crew is in stasis awaiting retrieval. Five remain – Roger Bragado-Fischer, Nessa Cheong, Ashwini Ray, Michell L’Anglois, and Wilder. (monkeymanproductions.com)

In Moonbase Theta Out, our current way of organizing the earth in nation-states has fallen out of fashion. Instead we got corporate enclaves run by mega corporations, and if it sounds terrifying it is because it is. There is a saying that goes “english is the language of money” and in a world where neoliberalism has taken over every character is expected to know english from Brazil to North Africa to France.  It is not uncommon for US american media to portray a world in which everyone knows english somehow, but in Moonbase Theta, Out it actually makes sense. 

However, english is not the only language spoken in Moonbase Theta Out, within the constraints of the audio medium (in which subtitles are not possible, and the only way translations can be provided is through transcripts) the podcast manage to include portuguese, french, arabic (don’t ask me which dialect) and even some few words in spanish and bengali. The reason for this linguistic diversity? Because Moonbase, even amidst the cyberpunk hellscape, wants to show a future that is blooming with diversity and love. 

In a small mini-episode showcasing the poems used in the show, writer D.J. Sylvis talks about how poetry is the connecting vehicle between our main-lead Roger Brigado-Fisher and his husband, Alexandre Brigado-Fisher (their relationship also works to tie the events that happen in the moon and earth). I want to extend this sentiment, and argue that language is the way in which several characters expressed their unique relationship.

Alexandre, for example, is Brazilian (go my latin boy!) and a native Portuguese speaker, Roger on the other hand is not but has learned the language, however when he takes a job for the Consortium he is asked to only speak english. His job causes a rift between him and his husband which ends up in a fight, when Alexandre slips into Portuguese, Roger tries to do the same but ends up forgetting the words; just another example of how their relationship is deteriorating because of the corporate overlords.

Then we have Michelle and his sister Maria, both French. They have had a very rough life that led them to security jobs for the Consortium and said jobs have led them apart.

Michelle tries to establish contact with her while knowing that everything he says would be listened to by his boss (and his enemy Roger). He slips into French when in distress, and the only one to calm them is another French speaker, her sister. 

There’s also this very short moment in which Dr. Ashwini Ray has made a friend ze didn’t expect to make and can’t do anything about it because ze is going to the moon in just a few days with hopes of never came back, so ze says a few works in Bangla that ze knows hir friend, Jen Ponton, won’t be able to understand but that anyways, is a subtle way to express hir love for her.

Moonbase Theta Out is far from the only multilingual podcast out there (see: Desperado, MOONFACE, Hi Nay, Dos After You, Monster Dash and Celestial Blood) and I hope we continue to see more. 

I also want to motivate you, reader, if you speak any other language, to write a story with it. The best way to help a tongue live is through the beauty of literature, afterall.

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My media this week (17-23 Mar 2024)

incredible art by harrydarlington

📚 STUFF I READ 📚

🥰 Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears (Michael Schulman, author; Charlie Thurstonn, narrator) - definitely interesting and an enjoyable read. What mainly struck me was that things now are pretty much same as it ever was: the producers have always been horrible to the talent; the academy, despite two serious efforts to course correct, has always been conservative/racist/misogynist, etc.

😍 In Name Only (BootsnBlossoms, Kryptaria) - 84K, 00Q - reread of this fandom classic/forever fave where Bond is 007 & Q is a participant in The Marketplace - love the way this explores Bond wrestling with concepts utterly unknown to him but also his own desires

🙂 Not With a Whimper, But a Bang (emptydistractions, seleneheart) - 46K, urban fantasy AU, dragon!Bucky - read for stucky bookclub - satisfactory read, some intriguing worldbuilding

😊 red wine supernova (donderwolk) - 91K, hocky rpf, one of them had to retire early from the NHL due to a chronic migraine condition, the other's a ceramcist who teaches a local rec center class. Very entertaining read, good quality angst. I enjoyed the characterizations very much

💖💖 +200K of shorter fic so shout out to these I really loved 💖💖

Sourwood Mountain (Pennyplainknits) - Stranger Things: Munson Family Feels, 5K - great fic with a genius premise and badass munson family feelings

For Which The First Was Made (leupagus) - Agatha Christie's Marple: Jane/Gabriel, 35K - great Miss Marple fic; as I told the author, I never pictured Miss Marple with a boytoy but after reading this fic and watching the inspiration for it, my mind has been EXPANDED. plus I love an epistolary story!

Interrupted Heists, Dentist Visits, and Other Romantic Dates For Your Fake Husband (Kiraly) - Original Work: OMCs, 7K - very fun original fic with two (opposing) sidekicks hitting it off & getting married for insurance reasons

📺 STUFF I WATCHED 📺

D20: Tiny Heist - s4, e4-6

D20: Fantasy High: Junior Year - "A Very Merry Moonar Yulenear" (s21, e11)

D20: Adventuring Party - "Chutes and Ladders" (s16, e11)

D20: Pirates of Leviathan - s7, e1-6

�� PODCASTS 🎧

Under the Influence - When You're This Big, They Call you Mister

Vibe Check - Hey, Sis: featuring Regina King

Short Wave - A Tale Of Two Bengali Physicists

WikiHole - Leprechauns (with MUNA!)

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - A Mission to find a Meteor with Amir Siraj

NPR's Book of the Day - Christine Blasey Ford tells her own story in 'One Way Back'

Today, Explained - How gangs took over Haiti

Consider This from NPR - A $418 Million Settlement Could Change U.S. Home Buying. But Who Benefits?

99% Invisible #574 - The Monster Under the Sink

Short Wave - Syphilis Cases Are Rising In Babies. Illinois Has A Potential Solution

Vibe Check - Till The Wheels Fall Off

Throughline - Radiolab: Worst. Year. Ever

Imaginary Worlds - Mother-in-Law of Oz

Twenty Thousand Hertz+ - Hans Zimmer's Remote Control

Today, Explained - Can Congress ban TikTok?

Throughline - The Great Textbook War

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - Marching through the galaxy with Dr. Moiya McTier

Shedunnit - The Tea Leaf

Ologies - Field Trip: Alie’s Mystery Surgery!

Dear Prudence - My Parents Are Flaunting Their Wealth While I’m Drowning in Debt. Help!

Pop Culture Happy Hour - Road House And What's Making Us Happy

It's Been a Minute - Brittany talks bad accents and bad sex

Short Wave - The Evolutionary Mystery Of Menopause … In Whales

Switched on Pop - Rhapsody in Blue, Reimagined

Strong Songs - Strong Covers, Vol. 3

Imaginary Worlds - Class of '84: When Cyber Was Punk

Consider This from NPR - Stephen King Has Ruled The Horror Genre For 50 Years. But Is It Art?

Worlds Beyond Number - WWW #2: The Naming of Things

Worlds Beyond Number: Fireside - Fireside Chat for WWW ep002 The Naming of Things

Art of History - Art History Horror Story: The Nightmare

🎶 MUSIC 🎶

Eddie Cochran

CREDITS: Sharon Sheeley

My Baby Love

R&B Diva Classics

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If you get this, answer w three random facts about yourself and (if you want to, no pressure) send it to the last seven blogs in your notifs! Anon or not, doesn't matter, let's get to know the person behind the blog:}

Okk so let me think 🤔 what are my three random facts about myself?

1. I hate bhindi/bhendi(in bengali) [Lady's finger/okra]

2. I love listening to crime podcasts.

3. Doraemon is my favourite cartoon show.

Thank you soo much @desiacadtales for asking me! Love youu 💕

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I posted 9,201 times in 2022

312 posts created (3%)

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I tagged 587 of my posts in 2022

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Longest Tag: 139 characters

#i went with singular they as the best option available for a gender neutral first person pronoun because neopronouns are too hard to spread

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

matty G has a new podcast apparently! this one on obesity is good, i had no idea there were these new treatments coming out.

108 notes - Posted September 29, 2022

#4

I don't read fanfic but this is an AO3 fanblog. I'm like the people who don't read the original work but make fanfic about it but about the concept of fanfic.

241 notes - Posted April 24, 2022

#3

Given the number of times someone going on about cultural Christianity has assumed I used to be Christian when I'm talking about Islam and the number of things in the list of things that prove you're culturally Christian that apply equally to Islam, y'all need to do some learning about other religions yourself.

Did it take some time to unpack assumptions that are holdovers from Islam for me? Yes. Is there some stuff I still need to unpack? Probably.

But the number of things that those people assume atheists MUST have gotten from Christianity and couldn't POSSIBLY have already examined it already or even just never have internalised in the first place is so large that it's pointless to apply it to specific people unless you've specifically caught them doing those things and talked to them enough to know where it came from.

My culture is influenced by Christianity and Islam and Judaism and Hinduism and Roman paganism and Zoroastrianism and a million other things. At the level of vagueness that you're using to define people as culturally Christian (given how few of that big list apply to many people but apparently just one is enough to count as making you culturally Christian) it makes just as much sense to call me culturally Zoroastrian.

Anyway I'm gonna start calling orthodox Jews from New York cultural Christians now because they know what Christmas is if they don't turn up to work when it's closed even if they don't celebrate it themselves. I'm sure they won't be offended at all.

293 notes - Posted July 2, 2022

#2

Just realised that the Bengali thing of almost every male child being named Mohammed so everyone goes by their middle name has an analogue, Mary!

Sometime places it's not so common that you need to go that far and you just go by Mary. But some places you have Mary-anne and mary-jane and marie-antoinette etc.

560 notes - Posted January 20, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

what do you MEAN sanction means both ‘approve of’ and ‘punishment to deter behavious that you disapprove of’.

656 notes - Posted March 25, 2022

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How JioSaavn is Shaping the Future of Podcasts in India

With podcasts becoming an increasingly popular form of entertainment in India, JioSaavn - music & podcasts has stepped up as a pioneering platform, bringing this trend to a massive, diverse audience. Although initially known for its vast music library, JioSaavn has expanded its scope to offer a rich collection of podcasts, tailored to the Indian market. The platform's unique approach involves supporting regional language content, partnering with local creators, and investing in exclusive shows, all of which have made it a top choice for Indian podcast listeners.

As more people discover the joy of podcasts, JioSaavn’s efforts are helping to shape India’s podcasting industry by making content accessible, relevant, and diverse. From offering exclusive podcasts to creating a welcoming space for regional voices, JioSaavn - music & podcasts is not only popularizing the medium but also fostering a vibrant community for podcasters and listeners alike. This article will explore the role JioSaavn plays in India’s podcast landscape and how its initiatives are paving the way for the future of Indian podcasts.

1. Expanding the Scope of Audio Entertainment in India

In India, audio streaming has primarily been synonymous with music. However, JioSaavn has taken a bold step forward by expanding its focus to include podcasts, turning itself into a complete audio platform. This strategic shift benefits both users and creators, as it introduces a new avenue for storytelling, knowledge-sharing, and cultural conversation. By making a wide array of podcasts available on a popular and accessible platform, JioSaavn is encouraging more Indian users to explore podcasts for entertainment, learning, and personal growth.

Podcasts on JioSaavn cover a variety of genres, such as news, comedy, storytelling, spirituality, health, and lifestyle, catering to the different tastes and needs of its user base. This diversification sets JioSaavn apart, making it more than just a music streaming service. With this expanded scope, the platform is transforming itself into an audio destination for users who want more than just music.

2. Catering to Regional and Linguistic Diversity

One of JioSaavn’s greatest strengths in the podcasting domain is its commitment to regional language content. India is a linguistically diverse country, with hundreds of languages spoken across its vast population. By offering podcasts in languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, and more, JioSaavn reaches listeners who may feel disconnected from English-language podcasts or international content. This regional focus makes JioSaavn - music & podcasts an accessible platform for everyone, irrespective of language preference.

For instance, JioSaavn features popular Tamil podcasts such as "Bigg Boss Tamil Talk," and Hindi exclusives like "Bhaskar Bose." These shows connect with regional audiences and contribute to the growth of a podcasting culture in India’s smaller cities and rural areas. By fostering content in local languages, JioSaavn promotes inclusivity, making podcasts available to millions of people who otherwise may not engage with audio content.

3. Supporting Local Creators and Original Content

JioSaavn is deeply committed to supporting local creators, helping them bring their voices to a national platform. Through partnerships and exclusive deals, JioSaavn has become a significant player in the Indian podcast market, encouraging original content that resonates with local listeners. These collaborations allow creators to reach a larger audience and make podcasting a viable career option in India.

A few notable originals include "Kahaniyon Ka Mantra," a Hindi storytelling series, and "Edge of Sanity," a psychological thriller that keeps listeners hooked episode after episode. By investing in such original productions, JioSaavn has shown its commitment to innovation and creativity in podcasting. This effort not only attracts new listeners but also establishes the platform as a place for high-quality, homegrown audio content.

4. Exclusive Shows That Appeal to Indian Listeners

One of the major differentiators for JioSaavn in the podcasting market is its range of exclusive shows. Unlike other streaming platforms that may feature largely international or generic content, JioSaavn offers India-specific podcasts that cover themes and topics relevant to Indian listeners. For instance, "Cricket Adda" brings insightful commentary and analysis to cricket fans, while "The Vishnu Ki Secret Life" delves into intriguing mythological tales from Indian folklore.

By offering exclusive shows, JioSaavn provides its audience with unique content that cannot be found elsewhere. This approach not only builds loyalty among listeners but also enhances the platform’s appeal as a podcast provider, as users know they’ll find fresh and exclusive content that is both entertaining and culturally relevant.

5. Ease of Accessibility and User-Friendly Features

JioSaavn’s user-friendly interface makes it easy for new users to explore and discover podcasts on the platform. The app’s layout and search features allow users to browse through different podcast genres or languages, making discovery a smooth process. Users can save podcasts for later, bookmark their favorite episodes, or download them for offline listening, which is especially beneficial for users with intermittent internet access.

Moreover, JioSaavn’s algorithm suggests podcasts based on the user’s preferences, ensuring that users receive recommendations that match their tastes. For those who are new to podcasts, JioSaavn’s intuitive design and recommendation system make it easy to start discovering and enjoying audio content.

6. Transforming Podcasting in India’s Audio Industry

By merging music with podcasts under one platform, JioSaavn - music & podcasts has created a unique listening experience for Indian audiences. It has helped redefine how people interact with audio content, popularizing podcasts among listeners who might never have discovered them otherwise. As a pioneer in India’s podcasting landscape, JioSaavn is influencing the future of this medium by helping both established and new creators find an audience.

As the platform continues to grow, it has the potential to change the Indian audio market significantly. Podcasts have historically been a niche area, but with JioSaavn’s support, they are reaching new levels of popularity. As more listeners are introduced to podcasts through JioSaavn, this cultural shift will likely have a lasting impact on India’s digital entertainment landscape.

7. JioSaavn’s Plans for the Future of Podcasts in India

Looking ahead, JioSaavn has the potential to drive significant growth and innovation in the Indian podcast industry. As it continues to support new creators, develop exclusive content, and add regional language shows, the platform will likely further entrench itself as a leading podcast provider in India. By embracing advancements in audio technology and maintaining its focus on user preferences, JioSaavn can play a crucial role in shaping the future of podcasts in the country.

In time, JioSaavn’s impact may extend beyond entertainment, influencing education, business, and communication through audio. As a platform, JioSaavn’s accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and diverse offerings uniquely position it to lead the next phase of India’s podcast revolution.

Conclusion:

As one of India’s most popular streaming platforms, JioSaavn - music & podcasts is redefining the audio landscape by making podcasts accessible, relevant, and engaging for Indian audiences. With its extensive catalog of regional and exclusive content, JioSaavn has created a space where listeners can connect with content that feels personalized, meaningful, and resonant with Indian culture. From supporting local creators to offering exclusive shows and a user-friendly experience, JioSaavn is actively shaping the future of podcasts in India.

By creating a platform that serves listeners from every corner of the country, JioSaavn is not only popularizing podcasts but also fostering a community of audio enthusiasts. For anyone interested in discovering India’s vibrant podcasting scene, JioSaavn offers a rich experience that goes beyond typical streaming. With a commitment to innovation and inclusivity, JioSaavn - music & podcasts stands as a true pioneer in the world of Indian podcasts, ready to lead the next wave of audio storytelling in the country.

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Meena Can't Wait

Erin Steel speaks with Toronto author and illustrator Farida Zaman about her latest picture book “Meena Can’t Wait” published by Orca Book Publishers in March 2024. This episode of the AW Live podcast can be found here. “Meena Can’t Wait” is a colourful picture book where the title character, Meena, and her nanu (grandmother) are having a tea party with a special Bengali tea called doodh cha,…

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Chrome Android devices using Google Speech-to-Text Features

Your web pages can now be read aloud in Bengali and Hindi on Android devices using Google Chrome. This is how it operates.

Google is now offering numerous customization choices along with the ability to read aloud the full web page to users with its new “Listen to this page” function for Android. The update for all stable users should be available shortly. 9to5 Google discovered the new feature on Google Chrome for Android version 125.

Google Speech-to-Text The three-dots menu on the Chrome Android app has the Listen to this page option directly beneath the Translate option. When the new option is tapped, playing should begin in a format akin to a podcast, with options to choose the desired voice and play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, or skip 10 seconds.

There are currently 4 voices available: Field (low-pitched, bright), River (mid-pitch, brilliant), and Moss (low-pitched, serene). Ruby is a warm, mid-pitched voice. The new feature is accessible in Hindi, Bengali, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish in addition to English.

Chrome app for Android But not all websites have ‘Listen to this page’ enabled, according to a Google support page, and the option won’t show up in the overflow menu if a page can’t be played back. Although it’s already possible for Android users to ask Google Assistant to read aloud online pages, doing so required exiting the Google Chrome programme and offered few customizing options.

Google Chrome for Android smartphones now allows reading online pages aloud in Bengali and Hindi, which is a huge step towards accessibility and inclusivity. This function improves the surfing experience and accessibility of web material for millions of native speakers. Here’s a detailed look at the advantages and operation of this functionality.

New Text-to-Speech Function Understanding Google Chrome’s TTS helps Bengali and Hindi speakers read websites in their original languages. This is perfect for aural learners and vision-impaired folks. Google makes sure that the spoken output sounds genuine and is clear by utilising sophisticated machine learning and natural language processing technologies.

Google Text-to-Speech How to Make Google Chrome Text-to-Speech Work On Android devices, turning on Google Chrome’s text-to-speech capability is simple:

On your Android device, launch Google Chrome. Go to the webpage you wish to have read aloud on the internet. Press the three dots located at the top right corner to access the menu. After choosing “Settings,” select “Accessibility.” Activate “Screen Reader” or “Read Aloud” feature. After the reading feature is activated, you may use it by hitting the play button when it shows up on the screen. After thereafter, you can choose the language in which the material is read aloud. Options for Customization The text-to-speech user interface can be tailored in a number of ways:

Select Your Voice: From a variety of voices, select the most agreeable or comprehensible for you. Reading Pace: You can customize the listening experience by adjusting the pace at which the content is read aloud. Highlighting: To make it simpler to follow along, the text is highlighted on the screen as it is read out. Multilingual Accessibility’s Significance Creating a Digital Divide Bridge

Google Chrome is meeting the requirements of approximately 650 million speakers of Bengali and Hindi by incorporating support for these languages. In order to ensure that non-English speakers have equitable access to online information and to close the digital gap, this action is essential.

Increasing User Involvement This feature has the potential to greatly increase user engagement for content providers and website owners. Listening users spend more time on websites than reading ones, which lowers bounce rates and boosts other site analytics.

Advancing Learning and Education Converting text to speech is useful in teaching. Hearing teaching in their native language can improve comprehension and recall. This aids distance learning and multilingual classes.

Technical Details of Google’s Text-to-Speech Advanced Machine Learning Advanced machine learning algorithms underpin Google’s text-to-speech capability. Large datasets are used to train these algorithms, ensuring precise intonation and pronunciation. The system produces natural-sounding output that closely resembles human speech, and it can handle complicated phrase structures.

Combination with Additional Google Services Other Google services, including Google Translate and Google Assistant, are easily linked with this capability. The user experience may be consistent across many platforms and devices thanks to this connection. Using the same excellent text-to-speech capabilities, users may request that Google Assistant read a webpage aloud.

Prospects and Advancements for the Future Increasing Support for Languages

Bengali and Hindi are a big step, but Google will probably add additional languages to this feature in the future. With this development, the web will become even more inclusive and reachable to a wider range of users.

Increasing Voice Clarity Artificial intelligence and machine learning will improve Google Speech-to-Text voices. Future advances may include more lifelike voices and the ability to express emphasis and emotions to increase listening.

Improved Communication Future iterations may possibly have more interactive elements, such the capacity to navigate to particular webpage sections or pose queries regarding the text being read aloud. The functionality will become even more adaptable and user-friendly with these improvements.

Regarding Users Are you weary of typing? With Google Speech-to-Text, you can create emails, documents, and messages by speaking instead of using a keyboard. It is akin to possessing an extremely powerful audio recorder that can comprehend your speech and convert it into text.

Increase your output! Say goodbye to stumbling over missing keys. Talk out loud and see your ideas come to life on the screen. Google speech-to-text is ideal for people who have trouble with traditional typing, taking notes while on the road, and writing messages while juggling multiple tasks at once.

universal accessibility. People with disabilities or others who find typing difficult are empowered by Google Speech-to-Text. You can communicate with your gadgets and express yourself vocally thanks to this technology.

Regarding Developers Transform your software applications. Integrate the Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API into your apps to provide them robust and precise speech recognition. This powerful API is adaptable for a wide range of use cases because it supports several languages, accents, and audio formats.

Improve the experience for users. Develop apps that understand spoken commands. Google Speech-to-text makes your apps more interesting and user-friendly by letting users communicate naturally.

Transcribing extends beyond simplicity. Google Speech-to-Text lets you build more powerful speech-enabled apps with speaker dualization and sentiment analysis.

In conclusion An important step towards improving web accessibility and inclusivity has been taken with the release of Google Chrome’s text-to-speech features for Hindi and Bengali on Android devices. In addition to helping millions of native speakers, this functionality gives educators, learners, and content producers new opportunities. They can anticipate many more technological advancements that will improve people’s digital experiences globally as time goes on.

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Speakatoo's Bengali TTS: Enhancing Digital Communication for Bengali Speakers

Speakatoo's Bengali Text to Speech (TTS) technology is revolutionizing how Bengali speakers interact with digital content. As one of the most widely spoken languages in India and Bangladesh, Bengali holds significant cultural and communicative importance. Speakatoo’s innovative Bengali TTS solution addresses the need for high-quality, natural-sounding speech synthesis, enhancing accessibility and engagement for Bengali-speaking audiences.

Key Features and Benefits

1. Natural-Sounding Speech: Speakatoo’s Bengali TTS employs cutting-edge algorithms to generate speech that closely mimics natural human intonation and rhythm. This makes the audio output pleasant and easy to understand, essential for effective communication.

2. Improved Accessibility: For individuals with visual impairments or reading difficulties, Speakatoo’s Bengali TTS offers a vital tool for accessing written content. By converting text into audible speech, it ensures that important information is accessible to everyone, fostering greater inclusivity.

3. Educational Support: In educational environments, Speakatoo's Bengali TTS is invaluable. It can read aloud textbooks, academic articles, and other learning materials, aiding students who benefit from auditory learning. This is particularly beneficial in regions where Bengali is the primary language of instruction.

4. Business Applications: Businesses can leverage Speakatoo's Bengali TTS to enhance their customer service capabilities. Automated systems can provide support in Bengali, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction by addressing queries in a familiar language.

5. Content Creation: Content creators, including podcasters, video producers, and bloggers, can use Speakatoo's Bengali TTS for voiceovers and narrations. The high-quality output ensures that the content remains engaging and professional, saving time and resources in the production process.

6. Versatile Integration: Speakatoo’s Bengali TTS is designed to be highly versatile, compatible with various devices and platforms. Whether integrated into mobile apps, websites, or embedded systems, it delivers reliable Bengali speech synthesis across different applications.

How It Works

The technology behind Speakatoo’s Bengali TTS involves sophisticated processing steps. Text input is first analyzed and transformed into phonetic representations. These representations are then fed into a synthesis engine, which generates speech by mimicking the natural patterns of native Bengali speakers. Machine learning models continuously refine the output, improving accuracy and naturalness over time.

Conclusion

Speakatoo's Bengali Text to Speech technology is a groundbreaking advancement in digital communication. By providing natural-sounding, high-quality Bengali speech synthesis, it enhances accessibility, improves user experience, and supports various applications from education to business.