🚨SHOCKING - FIR against Malabar:
A man walked into a Malabar Gold showroom in Bilaspur with a simple request: exchange his old 22-carat HUID-hallmarked bracelet.
The staff ran it through their XRF machine. Once. Twice. Three times.
Every reading came back the same: 20 carat.
They even told him the hallmark didn’t exist.
He called the local jeweller who had sold him the bracelet. The jeweller walked in, confirmed the HUID, and asked them to test it again.
Same machine. Same bracelet. Same room.
This time an employee adjusted something on the machine. Suddenly the reading flipped to 916 - pure 22 carat.
The jeweller recorded everything. The Sarafa Association arrived. Police registered an FIR against the showroom manager and the machine operator. The machine and DVR were seized.
This wasn’t a small local shop. This was Malabar Gold “the chain that advertises trust, purity, and BIS standards across India”.
One bracelet. Two readings. An 8% gap in gold value. And the only thing that changed was who was watching.
If a hallmarked piece can magically lose two carats the moment a customer wants to exchange it, and magically regain them the moment someone pushes back, what exactly is the machine testing?
Customers don’t walk into Malabar expecting a calibration error that only appears when they’re selling gold.
They walk in expecting the purity printed on their receipt.
The FIR is real.
The readings are on record.
The machine was seized.
Malabar still hasn’t explained why the same piece of gold needed a “setting” before it became 22 carat again.
Until they do, this isn’t a machine glitch.
It’s a business model.
@MKBHD I’m not. Will use SpaceX cold gas thruster system with ultra high pressure air in a composite over-wrapped pressure vessel in place of the 2 rear seats.
India has the among the lowest data prices in the world. It is so good that I don't even bother to connect to local Wifi when I travel in India and just tether my phone to work on my computer. Indians routinely have dual SIM phones with large data plans because they are so affordable. Ambani's launch of Jio is directly responsible for the low data prices Indians enjoy.
India has among the lowest drug prices in the world (and going lower still). People who visit India buy medicines to take home quite regularly now.
India has among the lowest cost payment systems in the world in UPI.
On the other hand, Tesla is protected from Chinese competition in the US market, keeping EV prices higher in America than elsewhere.
Prime Minister Modi has worked hard to create a competitive economy where the benefits flow to the average Indian. His government does not tolerate monopolies. He has also actively promoted and encouraged a massive surge in startups and that is the best signal of a highly competitive economy.
Directly due to Modi government policy, Indian startups are making major advances in low cost rockets and that poses a threat to SpaceX the same say the Chinese EVs threaten Tesla.
These are the facts Elon.
Mr. Musk, yes, no billionaire should dictate a nation’s policy - Indian or American.
India must welcome competition in satellite internet, from Indian and global providers, whoever offers the most practical and affordable last-mile solution for those in remote regions. In countries with lower per-capita incomes, satellite internet must be affordable too. High subscription fees and equipment costs risk putting it beyond the reach of ordinary households. Connectivity must bridge the digital divide, not create a new one.
India knows our networks and spectrum are strategic infrastructure, not merely commercial assets. India’s national security safeguards are non-negotiable.
Every country makes choices based on its own interests. Those in the West cannot preach free markets while practicing protectionism at home. USA imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect its domestic industry, just as India takes measures to protect its own domestic manufacturers. Both India and the US have restricted Huawei over security concerns. One cannot demand a level playing field from others only when it suits its own agenda.
Indians will internally debate, question and address our strengths and shortcomings as a democratic country.
Take BharatNet, India’s programme to bring broadband to village-level local bodies. We will question why, as the CAG’s 2026 audit report found, the programme is struggling to meet its original objectives. Why were only 33.2% of service-ready Gram Panchayats operational, despite ₹39,888 crore being spent? At the same time, we know to appreciate our telecom sector and regulations, which has made internet data among the world’s most affordable, bringing millions online.
India is a democracy, not a colony. We welcome the world, but we, the Indian people, will decide our own future - not Western vested interests, their double standards or any billionaire - Indian or American.
Annamalai is a farmer’s son.
He is an MBA graduate and an IIM topper. He served as an IPS officer for 8 years with a clean record.
As the former BJP Tamil Nadu State President, he took a party that had around 2% vote share and expanded its reach across Tamil Nadu, helping it grow to around 12%.
Now, he is starting a new party with the support of many youngsters and common people.
You and Annamalai are both 42 years old, yet you keep criticizing him without looking at the facts. He has already emerged as a strong leader...
Wait and watch @annamalai_k 's politics 🤜🤛
Nikhil Kamath (and a lot of Indian podcasters/founders) love projecting this image that their audience is full of future founders and unicorn builders.
But let’s be honest: 80%+ of the people watching these podcasts are mid-senior level corporate professionals in Bangalore, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, and Pune who:
- Earn 20L - 1CR
- Secretly want to “start something” but won’t leave the job till the next band kicks in
They’re not building the next Zerodha. They’re just hopping between MNCs and startups for that extra hike so they can soon afford a 3BHK in North Bangalore without a 30-year EMI eating their sanity.
The entrepreneur cosplay is strong, but deep down we’re just highly educated, mildly burnt-out employees refreshing LinkedIn every 18 months.
And honestly, that’s fair. Most of us grew up middle class in a developing country where uncertainty wasn’t a playground - it was pressure. You can’t expect the same risk appetite as someone who grew up in SF with safety nets baked into their life story.
Why I Chose to Learn Tamil (Instead of Complaining About It)
When I joined CMC Vellore for my MBBS in 1989, little did I know that one of the most important skills I’d pick up outside the classroom would be—reading Tamil.
I had come from Bihar, where roads and public transport were notoriously poor at the time. So when I arrived in Tamil Nadu, I was genuinely impressed. The roads were excellent, the bus system well-organized, and the services surprisingly punctual. But there was one challenge: all the destination boards (on buses) were written only in Tamil.
There were no signs in English or Hindi. Sure, the bus route numbers were there—but who could memorize the numbers for every possible destination?
So, each time I had to catch a bus, I faced a choice:
Either stand at the bus stop looking confused and ask a local Tamil speaker to read the board for me (and feel awkward doing it repeatedly),
Or... learn to read Tamil myself.
I chose the latter.
It wasn’t about mastering the language—just enough to decode bus boards and shop signs. And it changed everything. I could now navigate confidently, spot landmarks, and even enjoy the satisfaction of reading signboards that once felt like hieroglyphics.
Later, during my MD and DM years, and while working as a lecturer in Neurology (2001–2004), that small decision continued to serve me well.
In hindsight, I could’ve joined the chorus of outsiders who complain about the lack of English signs. I could’ve argued that “we live in a multilingual country” or demanded change.
But instead, I chose to adapt. And that small act of respect towards the local culture paid me back in countless ways—with independence, connection, and a deeper appreciation of where I lived.
Sometimes, it’s easier—and far more enriching—to learn a few letters than to fight a system that's not broken, just different.
Chennai's GIG workers lounge: well-intentioned but fundamentally flawed. Why should public or CSR funds create facilities that several billion-rupee worth companies should provide?
Don't let public resources subsidise private profit. (1/15)
#GigWorkers#LabourRights
We are beyond proud & excited to announce that our first Tamil film is #Thalapathy69, directed by the visionary #HVinoth, with music by the sensational Rockstar @anirudhofficial 🔥
Super happy to collaborate with the one and only #Thalapathy @ac@actorvijay ♥️
The torch bearer of Democracy is arriving on Oct 2025 💥
@Jagadishbliss@LohithNK01 #Thalapathy69ByKVNProductions #KVN5