God's generosity towards us is not naïve but wise. He sees within us the potential of a good that, at times, we ourselves might fail to recognize. For this reason, the Lord, who knows the soil of our hearts better than we, never ceases to believe in us—in who we are and in who we can become, day by day, if we entrust ourselves to him in faith. #GospelOfToday (Mt 13:1–23) #Angelus
11 years, multiple editions & still going strong! This first book of mine still remains a bestseller ringing top of the charts. The dramatic history of Mumbai railway. (https://t.co/12PmQZ2Z1A)
The Bible is the one book every person should read before they die.
Despite being a believer, this is the first year that I've read the Bible completely.
But, reading it with a guide has brought the text to life, providing valuable context & aiding learning,
Read more below.
The Mumbai division of Central Railway has rolled out a series of passenger amenity upgrades across key stations, adding new escalators, lifts, fans, LED lights and digital display systems in January 2026.
Sir Mark Tully was more than a friend. He wrote the foreword to two of my books on India’s railway history and heritage—the first on the dramatic tale of Mumbai’s railway lines, and the other on a short history of Indian Railways.
I vividly remember a cold evening when I met him at his residence in Delhi to discuss my first book on Mumbai’s railways. Offering me a drink, he said he had always remained a Calcutta boy. For him, the East India Railway, the Bengal Nagpur Railway and the Assam Bengal Railway—on which he had travelled since his early childhood—were the first and closest to his heart, if not for a careless ship captain who sank the first carriages.
We joked for a while and spoke at length about trains and railways, the old world and the new. There was a long debate on Mumbai’s Ballard Bunder, the Ballard Pier Mole station, and much more. He was visibly overwhelmed by my discoveries related to the GIP Railway on Mumbai’s railway network. Like me, he was old school—a devoted lover of trains. We chatted late into the night.
After that, I largely remained tied down in Mumbai, but we stayed in touch intermittently— exchanging emails and occasionally chatting, including once in 2017 when he fell ill after a programme in Haridwar. We were members of various railway forums and remained connected through them.
For the world, he was a gentle giant of journalism—an Englishman who understood India from within and a master storyteller. Sir Mark was accorded two of India's top civilian honours: the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan. For me, he was a co-railfan—an old-school lover of trains who shared the same quiet excitement for railway history, journeys and stories along the tracks.
His demise is a personal loss and a significant setback for the railway enthusiasts’ fraternity. Rest well, sir.
Applications for the Mina Swaminathan Media Fellowship 2026 are now open for journalists reporting in Tamil, Malayalam, Odia, Hindi, and Marathi. This edition celebrates the International Year of the Woman Farmer, spotlighting stories that highlight women’s role in food security and sustainable agriculture.
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://t.co/iRdq0g0JOw
𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 18 January 2026
A simple act speaks volumes.
While leaving an event, Hon’ble Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw noticed a piece of paper on the staircase, picked it up & handed it to the maintenance staff, a quiet reminder of the #SwachhBharat spirit.
Cleanliness begins with each one of us. @RailMinIndia
Why do you need people who don't need you anymore? Why chase those who avoid you, who've replaced you & moved on without caring how it broke you? Stop crying for those who sleep peacefully while you lose yourself over them.
Grow some self respect.
Let it hurt, but let it go.
After astronomical calculations and a 3-year wait for the right moment, photographer Leonardo Sens took this great photo.
It took 3year of patience.
Worth it?? 😍
Thank you, Lord, for sending us your Son. May we never take Christmas for granted as we pray, glory to you in the highest, and may there be peace on earth to all of good will. Amen.