Why so many tornadoes hit tornado alley : Short Wave
Each year, the United States has about 1,200 tornadoes. Many of them happen in tornado alley, a very broad swath of the U.S. that shifts seasonally.
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India's plan to reroute rivers could have unintended consequences on rainfall : Short Wave
Once completed, India's National River Linking Project will transfer an estimated 200 billion cubic meters of water around the country each year.
Today, Explained: The fake nation of Kailasa
Reporter Sushmita Pathak explains how a fugitive cult leader from India created a fake nation that conned everyday people, government officials, and the UN.
The shocking story of India’s art dealer turned idol thief
Indian-born Subhash Kapoor operated a New York gallery specialising in Indian art. Highly successful and feted by the art world, he was also a prolific antiquities traffickers. Guest: Sushmita Pathak, independent radio and print journalist
Why is Diwali called The Festival of Lights? | #275
Across the world, millions of people will be lighting candles to celebrate the festival. And today, Sinead is lighting up Shot & Chaser to learn why Diwali is called the ‘Festival of Light’ with journalist Sushmita Pathak.
