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[Sann @san_x_m]

Everyone remembers the attack on the Mumbai railway station on 26/11, the gunmen walking the platforms, more than fifty people killed. Almost nobody remembers the announcer whose voice sent hundreds of strangers running the other way while the bullets were still flying.

His name is Vishnu Dattaram Zende.

On the night of 26 November 2008, he was on duty in the announcer's cabin at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a raised glass room looking out over the platforms. It was near the end of his shift when he heard a loud blast and gunfire, and saw people running.

Two terrorists had walked into the busiest station in the country and begun shooting everyone in sight. At that station alone, they would kill more than fifty people.

From his cabin he could see the whole layout, and he understood something fast. Local trains were still pulling in, each one about to pour hundreds of passengers straight onto the platforms where the gunmen were standing.

He had a microphone that reached every platform. He decided to use it, even though it meant staying exactly where he was, in full view, instead of hiding.

He began making announcements, over and over, in Hindi and Marathi, telling people not to come to the main concourse, telling them to leave by the rear exits, warning them away from the guns.

Hundreds of people changed direction because of that voice and walked out of the station instead of into the bullets.

The terrorists worked out where the announcements were coming from. They came and stood almost directly below his cabin. One of them fired up toward him. He kept low, waited, and when he could, went back to the microphone.

He was an ordinary railway announcer on an ordinary shift. He had no weapon and no protection, just a mic and a clear view of what was coming. He stayed at his post and used the one tool he had to push strangers out of the path of the killers.

The men with the rifles are the names everyone remembers from that station. The voice that quietly saved hundreds of the people they came to kill belonged to Vishnu Zende.

[Dev @DevinderAIT]

@dpradhanbjp @RahulGandhi @INCIndia Shame on you Mr. Pradhan. You are incompetent & utterly disgusting Mr. Pradhan. Let there me no other human being like you.

[राष्ट्रीय समर स्मारक / NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL @salute2soldier]

During an ambush in Kupwara on #27July2011, Nb Sub Lal Singh Khichi, SC, #19RAJRIF, engaged the terrorists with fearless resolve, before making the supreme sacrifice. His saga echoed with valour at #AmarJawanJyoti when his #Veernari Om Kanwar paid homage with pride & dignity.

[Nikhil saini @iNikhilsaini]

Roaring jets in front of the mighty Dhauladhar paid heartfelt tribute to brave IAF pilot Wing Commander Namansh Syal at the air show in Sainik school Sujanpur today, the very place he once studied.

[Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal]

The Rupee was 44 to a dollar in 2004 (NDA) today it has closed over 60. Where will it stop!

[Vikas Bardia @vikasbardia]

I've so far stayed away from commenting on @BLRAirport's sudden decision to charge all commercial taxi operators ₹285 to enter T1 and pick-up passengers within 10 mins - every additional 5 mins is another ₹150. And even this spot is a 5 min walk from arrivals gate. The free P4/P3 is a 10-15 min walk and there's a free bus shuttle - but it's super inconvenient with luggage or for aged parents, and there's no cover (so good luck during rains).

For 3+ months now, this has become highly inconvenient for all our guests & it's been hurting our business. I myself wouldn't book a @shoffr_in from P3/P4, and last time when I paid for premium parking realised that it's not really that premium. Still, I didn't feel like I should create an issue out of this - after all, every busines including BIAL wants to increase their revenue.

But recently someone close to me reminded me that we have a voice, and we should use it - not just for our benefit, but also for that of thousands of other individual taxi drivers and small fleet owners. And most importantly, for all the travellers who are now either forced to walk or select expensive-and-not-worth-it options that are in front of them.

I'm not saying don't charge us - but going from 0 to ₹285 is a steep increase and gives no time for businesses to adjust and account for this cost. Instead I propose charging ₹100 per entry for 2026, and then increasing it to ₹200 next year. It's a fair trade-off between adding a revenue stream (which was non-existent for years) and not inconveniencing the very passengers who use and bring revenue to your airport. And it gives time for businesses to adapt.

The current situation is unfair to commercial taxi operators, inconvenient for travellers - and so reflective of the monopolistic position of BIAL and airports in general. I kindly request the relevant authorities to use this position in a manner that improves the ecosystem for everyone, rather than disbalance it.

To those reading this - if you've been impacted and agree with my views, please repost this in the hope that it's picked by media and Govt. authorities so that BIAL is forced to rethink it's current approach. They might be a monopoly we can't escape using, but we all have a voice too. Let's make them hear us 🙏🏼

https://t.co/LfMqbeIvRP

[Rishabh @Rixhabh__]

R.I.P. GOOGLE FLIGHTS IN 2026.
R.I.P. BOOKING COM IN 2026.
R.I.P. SKYSCANNER IN 2026.

$1,190 flight. I paid $159.

Use these 7 prompts before booking your next trip :

[Gautam Baid @Gautam__Baid]

Here is a treat for all Warren Buffett fans. A recording of his latest interview with @BeckyQuick!

https://t.co/hBOhSAJIA3

[Nigel D'Souza @Nigel__DSouza]

💯 MUST WATCH!

This video really puts into perspective how valuable our time truly is.

[Rahul Gandhi @RahulGandhi]

IndiGo fiasco is the cost of this Govt’s monopoly model.

Once again, it’s ordinary Indians who pay the price - in delays, cancellations and helplessness.

India deserves fair competition in every sector, not match-fixing monopolies.

[Chidanand Tripathi @thetripathi58]

STOP TELLING CHATGPT TO "MAKE A PRESENTATION FOR ME"

Bad prompt = Bad result.

Use these prompts instead and see the magic:

[economics_for_upsc @Economics_Upsc]

Are we heading for another Great Depression?!!

Wonderful article by Gita Gopinath on the potential market crash in US and its possible impact on Global economy! Remember, the Great Depression of 1929 (almost a century ago) also began with a US stock market crash!!

(The Economist, October 18th, 2025)

1. THE AMERICAN Stock market has see-sawed lately amid a flare-up in trade tensions, but remains near its all-time high. The surge, fuelled by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, similar to the one befote dotcom crash of 2000s.

2. Though technological innovation is reshaping industries and increasing productity, investors have good reasons to worry that the current rally may be setting the stage for another painful market correction. The consequences of such a crash, however, could be far more severe and global in scope than those felt a quarter of a century ago.

3. At the heart of this concern is the sheer scale of exposure, both domestic and international, to American equities. American households have significantly increased their holdings in the stock market. Foreign investors, particularly from Europe, have for the same reasons poured capital into American stocks. 

4. Market correction of the same magnitude as the dotcom crash could wipe out roughly 70% of American GDP in 2024.  A shock of this magnitude could cut consumption by 3.5 percentage points.

5. Foreign investors could face wealth losses exceeding $15trn, or about 20% of the rest of the world's GDP. 

6. Historically, the rest of the world has found some cushion in the dollar's tendency to rise during crises.

7. However, this time, the dollar has instead fallen against most major currencies. Although this does not mark the end of the dollar's dominance, it does reflect growing unease among foreign investors about the currency's trajectory.

8. With government debt levels at record highs the ability to use fiscal stimulus, would be limited.

9 Further tit-for-tat tariffs between America and China would damage not just their bilateral trade but global trade too.

10. A market crash today would be much more devastating for global economy due to structural vulnerabilities and macroeconomic context.

(Trivia- Ms Gita Gopinath is former Chief Economist and First DMD of IMF. She is an alumnus of Delhi School of Economics, and married to a former IAS officer, who is also an alumnus of Delhi School of Economics and topped UPSC CSE in 1995-96 and is also a renowned Economist now working with J -PAL alongwith Nobel Laureate Dr Abhijit Banerjee).

#UPSC #UPSCPrelims2026
#upsceconomics

[Harsh Goenka @hvgoenka]

Viraj Joshi, grandson of Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, carries the same divine musical DNA. His wonderful voice echoes his rich legacy!

[The Khel India @TheKhelIndia]

THE HISTORICAL MOMENTS FOLKS! 🔥🤩

India's First Ever Individual Para Archery World Champion - Sheetal Devi 🇮🇳🏆

[Lt Gen DP Pandey @LtGenDPPandey]

Good Morning. Message for Gen Z and Youth. Please watch and share.
https://t.co/oq5FSBtool

[Joy Bhattacharjya @joybhattacharj]

It's Hindi Day today, and I am always reminded of the wonderful speech given by Field Marshal Cariappa, then a general, before the Battle of Naushera.
“50 Para Brigade ke Officeran, Sardaran, Jawanan. Is waqt mulk muft, ap muft, hum muft hain. Apka Brigade Commander Saheb bola kih ap age jana mangta.
Hum apko tasveer ke andar dalna mangta.
Aap is waqt age jana sakta nahin, kionkih hamara bandobast ka dum bahut piche hai.
Ap is waqt dushman ko ankh maro.”
A soldier was asked about the speech and he replied that general sahib's speech was very good but he understood nothing as it was in English!

[Adv. Bhasin - Law, Corruption, Police Reforms @Bombay_Lawyers]

Rs 50k Fine/damages/compensation awarded by Bombay High against a famous bank for insisting on Aadhaar. I'm Advocate in petition.
Pls note: banks, mobile operators, schools, colleges, pvt company cannot ask for Aadhaar in lieu of section 57 Aadhaar Act being struck down.Else They r liable for damages @livemint @LiveLawIndia @nalinisharma_

[Raghu @IndiaTales7]

Thread of Cool Maps That Will Make You Amazed 🧵

1. Here is a visual of every major geography term.

[Incognito @Incognito_qfs]

I have not seen anyone describing moden India so well and so accurately in just 2:38 secs.

You will only end up appreciating India after watching this video.

[Lt Gen DP Pandey @LtGenDPPandey]

Fantastic video explaining India. I can never have done this. https://t.co/Jmp7bpLtkU