Shubham Mukherjee

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[Shubham Mukherjee @Shubhm]

Plugging an old blog post which is still relevant in this age of #disruption and change.
Recipe for #Growth: Cook unhappiness and tough goals, peppered with #vision https://t.co/I1YiRWi602

[Shubham Mukherjee @Shubhm]

Whateva...
#mondayglorioushour

[The Husky @Mr_Husky1]

A 24-year-old Polish tennis player arrived in Paris last week ranked 114th in the world, with no sponsors, no guaranteed income, and no certainty she could even pay for her hotel room.

She had to win three qualifying matches just to enter the French Open main draw. Prize money is only paid at the end of the tournament, so a Polish sports drink brand quietly stepped in and covered her hotel bill.

Her name is Maja Chwalinska. And today, she plays in the French Open final.

Before this tournament, she had won exactly one Grand Slam main draw match in her entire career. She had battled depression so severe that in 2021 she couldn't get out of bed. She underwent knee surgery in 2022. She spent years grinding through small tournaments across Europe just to stay afloat.

Then she arrived in Paris, won three qualifiers, and kept winning. Zheng Qinwen. Elise Mertens. Maria Sakkari. Diana Shnaider. Nine straight matches. One set dropped.

She is now the first qualifier in French Open history to reach the final. The last time a qualifier reached a Grand Slam final, it was Emma Raducanu at the 2021 US Open. Raducanu won.

By simply making the final, Chwalinska has earned more prize money than her entire career combined. The runner-up cheque alone is $1.6 million. If she wins today, she takes home $3.25 million.
One week ago she couldn't pay for her hotel room.

[Shubham Mukherjee @Shubhm]

The economics of Puchka, Panipuri or Golgappa.
#Sunday craving!

[Shubham Mukherjee @Shubhm]

Damn!!

It was the cook that was responsible for the #Delhi hotel fire, which killed 21 people.

Hopefully the gravy trail will now be found...
https://t.co/wxhAcHeyXt

[ANI @ANI]

Blackstone-backed AirTrunk plans to invest more than INR 3,000 billion (US$30 billion) in India by 2030 in support of digital infrastructure capacity, says company statement.

[Shubham Mukherjee @Shubhm]

MG Road in #Delhi is full of broken/half constructed buildings where regulatory action comes after they are complete, making some stretches ugly.

Why do town planners sleep when the construction starts?

@livemint & HT could create an Urban Ugliness Index! @JoseyJohn @HT_Ed

[Mint @livemint]

Delhi Government steps up action: Bulldozer drive launched against unauthorised buildings and sealing action carried out on illegal constructions under the Rekha Gupta government.

[Rajesh Kalra @rajeshkalra]

As the world marked World Environment Day today (June 5), the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh organised a summit on Sustainable Development of Ladakh.

This is the talk I delivered at the summit.

#SustainableLadakh @lg_ladakh @ashishkundra @UN_SDG @utladakhtourism @narendramodi @tourismgoi

https://t.co/a6A7qeD3Ja

[NDTV @ndtv]

Water Use By AI Data Centres May Equal Needs Of 1.3 Billion People By 2030: UN report
https://t.co/Xc1CcTxPBy

[Shubham Mukherjee @Shubhm]

@swapan55 Congratulations and best wishes!!

[The Indian Express @IndianExpress]

After Delhi Gymkhana row, Maharashtra moves to tighten government’s grip on Mumbai’s 16 clubs on public land https://t.co/mWFE3zHRE4

[Shubham Mukherjee @Shubhm]

Good to see the @dtptraffic is streamlining traffic.
But chalan for illegal parking should be handed out every day, not just on a special day.

[Delhi Traffic Police @dtptraffic]

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

IN CONNECTION WITH GURUJI MAHASAMADHI DIVAS AT GURUJI KA ASHRAM, BHATTI MINES

A large religious congregation will be held on 31.05.2026 at Guruji Ka Ashram, B-13, Bhatti Mines, Mehrauli, New Delhi, on the occasion of Guruji Mahasamadhi Divas. A large number of devotees from across India, including VIPs and dignitaries, are expected to attend the event. To ensure smooth traffic movement and public convenience, special traffic arrangements have been made by Delhi Traffic Police.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS & DIVERSIONS

* Traffic restrictions will remain in force on Bhatti Mines Road between Chattarpur Road (SSN Marg)–Gurugram Road T-Point and Guruji Ka Ashram from 06:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight on 31.05.2026.

* Movement of Heavy Transport Vehicles (HTVs) will be restricted on the above-mentioned stretch during the restriction period.

* Heavy traffic will be diverted as under:

* From Mandi Road–Jonapur Cut towards Mehrauli-Gurugram Road.
* From Bhatti Mines Road near Mallu Farm (Bandh Road Cut) towards Jonapur–Mehrauli-Gurugram Road.

* Commuters are advised to avoid Chattarpur Road (SSN Marg) and adjoining roads during the restriction period and use alternate routes.

ENTRY TO ASHRAM COMPLEX

* Entry to Guruji Ka Ashram for all devotees and vehicles will be through Bhatti Mines Road.

* Devotees intending to visit the Ashram are advised to reach before 05:00 AM to avoid congestion on the route.

* Devotees coming from Faridabad and Gurugram are advised to approach the Ashram via Dera Border for smoother access.

PARKING RESTRICTIONS

* Adequate parking arrangements have been made inside Radha Swami Satsang Complex, Bhatti Mines.

* No vehicle shall be allowed to park on SSN Marg or any restricted road stretch.

* Vehicles found parked improperly on roads will be towed away and prosecuted as per law.

EMERGENCY VEHICLES

* Emergency vehicles, including Ambulances, Fire Brigade, Delhi Police and other emergency service vehicles, will be allowed free access on restricted and diverted routes while performing emergency duties.

* Emergency vehicles approaching from Faridabad via Dera More and Mandi Border are advised to use Mehrauli-Gurugram Road.

ADVISORY TO COMMUTERS

* Avoid the affected routes during the restriction period.

* Plan your journey in advance keeping in view the heavy rush around Guruji Ka Ashram, Bhatti Mines.

* Use public transport wherever possible.

* Follow the directions of traffic police personnel deployed on duty.

* Cooperate with traffic officials for smooth traffic management and public convenience.

[Shubham Mukherjee @Shubhm]

@dheerajtiwariET @EconomicTimes 😊

[Shubham Mukherjee @Shubhm]

The shuttering of the iconic #DelhiGymkhana Club reminds me of this Sunday @EconomicTimes
Article on the elite clubs of India, written by @dheerajtiwariET.
Still relevant after 20 years. It appears Delhi Gymkhana and elitism have both run it's course!

https://t.co/VjJbzoGrDm

[Kiran Bedi @thekiranbedi]

This is unfortunate. It is truly tragic. ( Hope the proposal is reconsidered)
@arunjaitley got a new pool constructed during his life time.
Some of the finest tennis matches have been played here. So much history, so many memories, and generations of sporting excellence are associated with this place.
The Delhi Gymkhana Club is not just a property — it is part of our institutional and sporting heritage. Change may be necessary, but history and legacy deserve thoughtful preservation.
We can plan to add something new there too…
https://t.co/pkflwVuZjM

[Durgesh Garg @durgeshgarg]

Why is news traffic falling across the globe? https://t.co/lhGDv2lkbt via @e4mtweets

[Shubham Mukherjee @Shubhm]

@anusehgal 😄

[Shubham Mukherjee @Shubhm]

Melody's sweetness and Modi's #MelodyDiplomacy powers namesake company's upper circuit. And, you say whats in a name!?
https://t.co/vXkWTtdfAz

[Anu Sehgal 🇮🇳 @anusehgal]

Cute video 😀

Melody sales will pick up like how!
The jingle “melody khao, khud jaan jao” top of the mind now!

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

Americans are going to extraordinary lengths to get their hands on Indian mangoes. “I literally stop whatever I'm doing.” https://t.co/Ohw0ZI9AfY

[Shubham Mukherjee @Shubhm]

@dr_a_s_prasad The more number of times you dig, the more money they make. Everyone happy except residents.

[Shubham Mukherjee @Shubhm]

Online search and #AI decoded...