Arjun Krishnan

[Narges Mohammadi | نرگس محمدی @nargesfnd]

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed Franco-Iranian artist, filmmaker, and author of the internationally celebrated graphic novel Persepolis who died at the age of 56.

Marjane Satrapi was a fearless voice for feminism, human rights, and freedom. Through her work and public engagement, she consistently advocated for women’s rights, standing in solidarity with the people of Iran and amplifying the message of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement on the global stage.

According to a statement from her family, Marjane Satrapi “died of sadness” a little more than a year after the passing of her husband, Mattias Ripa, a producer, actor, and screenwriter, who died on April 8, 2025.

Marjane Satrapi leaves behind a powerful cultural, artistic, and moral legacy. Her courage will continue to resonate far beyond her lifetime.

Narges Foundation
4 Jun 2026

#MarjanSatrapi

[Kaypius @realkaypius]

I’ve flown the “unsinkable aircraft carrier” from the southernmost tip of India (Indira Point) to just shy of Coco Island up north; supported bird census in Narcondum, oil exploration in Yangon FIR & HADR in Meulaboh. For the life of me I can’t fathom what a TSH is doing in GNI.

[Veena @veenavenugopal]

The CIA and the Indian Intelligence have lost a nuclear device in Nanda Devi. It's been lying there since 1965. It could dump radioactive material into the Ganges. Add that to your list of worries. This is a tremendous piece of reporting.
https://t.co/Ajb7X06J2c

[Vijayendra Rao @bijurao]

After 26 years at the World Bank, I gave my farewell public lecture: Policy for the People.

Development works when we design with people, not for them.
Listen first. Co-produce. Build agency.

🎥 Video: https://t.co/wbaVBg72T3
📑 Slides: https://t.co/QbsGEhiH52

I reflect on:
• what numbers miss
• the value of narratives and open-ended interviews
• why tracking process matters as much as outcomes
• the importance of culture, history & context in policy design
• listening to those affected by policy

Three examples:
• the underside of growth in Malaysia
• how women’s groups transformed Bihar
• the added value of village democracy in Karnataka

Many thanks to Deon Filmer (chair) and Nandini Krishnan & Robin Mearns for their thoughtful discussions. 🙏🏽

[Arjun Krishnan @Arjun_Krishnan_]

Someone stop this madness

[Amitav Ghosh @GhoshAmitav]

In the annals of ecological vandalism, India's Great Nicobar project must count as one of the worst.

https://t.co/bgjwzfk9NA

[Arjun Krishnan @Arjun_Krishnan_]

Is there a way to stop this disaster?

[Shivakumar Gangal, IFS @shivgangal_ifs]

If there's any animal that has suffered neglect, persecution, and villification by people and authorities alike in the Indian wild, it's the "Indian Gray Wolf." A champion of grasslands and Open Natural Ecosystems(ONEs), both of which suffer destruction and degradation, today, the "Indian gray wolf" stands at the crossroads of survival and extinction. With its numbers less than that of a tiger and its shrinking habitat, it's staring at a bleak future. On this world wolf day, let's promise to protect this apex predator of the grasslands and its home. Because wolf deserves a chance, a relook, at least as much as stray dogs...

[Louise Tillin @louisetillin]

The Inlaks-King's India Institute visiting PhD fellowship scheme is open again for applications (deadline August 31st). Two 3 month fellowships at King's for students in a PhD programme in Hums and Social Sciences at an Indian university
@KingsIndiaInst

https://t.co/TdKXLNHQ5o

[Bar and Bench @barandbench]

11 years later, Supreme Court affirms that volume-based discounts are allowed under competition law

Court upheld a 2014 decision of the now defunct Competition Appellate Tribunal.

Read more: https://t.co/Wr929v9ZVH

[The Paperclip @Paperclip_In]

If you’re a Tintin fan, you might remember this small but intriguing detail in Tintin in Tibet. Did you know the airport Tintin and Captain Haddock used here, has a connection to a pivotal event that changed India’s political history? Let’s dive in. 1/19

[Ravi Shankar @etteth]

@shampadhar is now a Superhost on @Airbnb ! The Umri magic must not be missed. Awesome hospitality, cuisine (including authentic pahari), scenery, weather, comfort, adventure trails, superb tiger safari���s: all adjectives all true. check out https://t.co/ydcNpI3tyS

[Reena @peshorr]

I found the original video 😆

[Yale South Asian Studies Council @YaleSouthAsia]

Check out Rohit De’s (@yale_history) column in The Indian Express, co-authored with Ornit Shani, drawing on their forthcoming book. Read it at https://t.co/DmGrGoZ29m or click the image below.

[Ghee Bowman @GheeBowman]

I’m afraid it’s still nope. The largest successful escape of the Second World War is almost completely unknown. Over 800 soldiers of the Indian Army escaped from Stalag 315 Épinal in May 1944, a camp holding over 3000 Indian POWs. @VilledEpinal

[Ghee Bowman @GheeBowman]

Steve McQueen is not in this photo, but these men were part of the Greatest Escape of the Second World War.

On this #GreatEscape weekend, I’ve a few thoughts to share 🧵. Please read on…

[Thoughts of Dog @dog_feelings]

SOMEONE LEFT. A FULL PLATE OF COOKIES. AND A GLASS OF MILK. RIGHT BY THE FIREPLACE FOR ME. I AM NOT KIDDING. WHAT A NIGHT

[Srishti Agnihotri @Otternyatlaw]

Constitutional lawyers in India 🙈

[Rami Jarrah @RamiJarrah]

The moment Aljazeera Journalist Momen Al-Sharafi breaks the news that his entire family of 21 members were just killed in an Israeli Airstrike in #Gaza.

The look he gives as he is no longer able to talk, is heartbreaking.

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Located in the South Pacific, there is a formation known as "Ball's Pyramid," the erosional remnant of an ancient volcano from 7 million years ago

Named after a British naval officer who first saw it, Henry Lidgbird Ball in 1788.

📹IG shawnee_turner

[The Cultural Tutor @culturaltutor]

In the 19th century Paris was torn down and totally rebuilt according to the urban plan of just two men.

It might be considered one of the world's most beautiful cities now, but people at the time hated this new version of Paris...