Listening to the interaction between @ARanganathan72 and @nsitharaman at PLF 2026, I was struck by a brutally honest point she made while discussing the claims about India’s GDP growth made by a former Revenue Secretary.
She said, quite rightly, that it is strange how some Indians seem to take pride in putting their own country down—celebrating the supposed “fact” that our economy is struggling at barely 2% growth, even when the official numbers tell a very different story.
And sadly, there is truth in that observation.
We seem to relish taunting our own government, pointing fingers at problems that may not even exist, or accepting them as fact simply because someone claims them on television or social media. Somehow, negativity about Bharat gets amplified, shared and celebrated, while good news is treated with suspicion.
And when I say “we”, I mean some of us. Quite a lot of us, actually. Almost 50%, if “some” can be stretched that far.
For heaven's sake, stop branding a generation that is more talented, more balanced and more creative. A few fools like these morons on the street don't define our next generation.
I am proud of the Gen Z members of my family. Ain't you?
@ajaykraina Good analytic @ajaykraina
All the doubts cleared.
I also personally felt bad and compared this to Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
But you nailed in nicely with being abusive or emotionally charged.
Have you heard of Devaki Nadi?
OK, do you remember @narendramodi ji referring to a stream as a sister of Ganga ma during one of his election rallies?
Heard of Gupt Ganga?
The holy river is crying for help even though a 186 cr project to clean it is done.
https://t.co/ygC8YuTy82
Disdain for politicians; over-reliance on Bureaucracy: A case study
There may be little meaningful similarity between Jawaharlal Nehru and @myogiadityanath ji in ideology, political context or governing philosophy. Yet one institutional parallel is worth reflecting upon: both have placed considerable reliance on the administrative machinery (Bureaucracy) of the state, while showing limited patience for the independent political instincts of their colleagues and legislators.
Both, however, won elections on own standing.
Nehru’s era offers a useful historical lesson. An over-centralised political system and excessive reliance on bureaucracy can, over time, weaken the political institutions that are meant to complement the executive. The present state of Indian governance is, of course, the product of many decades and many governments; but the dominance of Bureaucracy has survived and the mess that Bharat finds itself today is attributed to an inefficient, corrupt Bureaucracy. Leaning solely on this pillar can, thus be very damaging.
For Yogi ji, the lesson ahead of 2027 is therefore one of balance. A strong bureaucracy is essential, but it cannot substitute for strong political representation. Good, honest and capable MLAs—people with credibility in their constituencies—are equally important to the durability of any government.
A chief minister may provide the political face that wins elections. But governance ultimately requires two pillars: an efficient administration and a capable political organisation.
Keeping both strong, and in balance, may be the more enduring model.
Apparently, the red carpet had to be adjusted for Xi Jinping.
Then came Trump to receive him.
At this point, American diplomacy has entered its “measure the carpet twice, measure the ego three times” era. 😂
One leader arrives, the carpet gets resized.
Another leader arrives, the cameras get repositioned.
Meanwhile, somewhere backstage, an exhausted protocol officer is whispering:
“Can everyone please just stand where the carpet ends?”
International relations: where even the floor has diplomatic consequences. 😭
I wonder if the colour blind issue has been sorted out between the two!
When one is consumed by what one does, it becomes about doing your best from one moment to another. One is distant from the rewards besides the joy of being blessed to be able to do what consumes you. Then another moment arrives that makes you look back at what you have done. It was that moment as I stood waiting to walk up on stage to receive The National Award. This was not for me but for the team of many who worked tirelessly to bring this movie alive. It was also for the audience who have loved and supported my work for the past 25 years.
It was a moment of immense joy and pride to receive it from the President of India. I wasn’t just there as Randeep Hooda but as Nyomica’s father and to share that moment with my family there made it even more special. With this great pat on the back, I feel so encouraged to do so much more.
Adarniya Pradhan Mantri Ji,
Assam is proud to host nearly 80% of the world's rhino population, and we remain committed to their protection, safeguarding them from encroachment, maintaining zero poaching and continuously enhancing their habitat to ensure a thriving environment for their survival.
Kaziranga's conservation story stands as a model for the world. With the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor , whose Bhumi Pujan you performed ,we are set to further strengthen this ecosystem, particularly by improving safety and mobility for wildlife during the flood season.
Your visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site drew record tourist footfall and carried the story of our conservation efforts to a global audience.
Guided by your vision, we remain committed to advancing this mission further and presenting India's remarkable wildlife conservation journey to the world.
With the initiation of #ProjectRhino, our efforts will receive further boost in the dahs ahead.
I wish the Minister for Information and Broadcasting had said it rather than the Railway Minister. Can't digest I&B ministry without a dedicated minister in this age of IW.