Stenson Johny

It’s not about winning the moment. It’s about winning the journey.

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

I’ve followed Rahul Gandhi since 2012—through the doubts, criticism and many lonely years. So seeing him finally have his moment feels deeply personal.

Maybe I relate to it because I’ve been a Sanju Samson fan too—watching someone I believed in being doubted and, at times, unfairly treated. When they finally get their moment, you feel it differently.

As the Bible says, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.”
Some victories are not political. They’re personal

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

@Auravauraa Very true. I often use this analogy in career guidance—life, like Test cricket, is won session by session. Skills, consistency and persistence matter. You can’t just hit a couple of sixes and win like a T20!

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

@parthpunter Agree

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

As a father of two girls, I cannot imagine the fear my daughters would have gone through in a situation like this.

This is exactly why accountability matters. Politics is for politicians; safety, dignity and a good quality of life are basic needs for all of us.

We cannot keep accepting situations like this as normal. We have to demand better.

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

When will we bring real accountability into our systems — at least for our children and for the sake of our future?

Before talking about becoming the world’s biggest economy or using fancy words about development, let’s get the basics right.

Safe food. Safe schools. Accountability. Dignity for our children.

If we cannot guarantee these basics, what exactly are we building for the future?

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

I think the premise itself needs reconsideration. Kerala doesn’t necessarily need to create more nursing or engineering colleges when there are already vacant seats in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. There is nothing wrong with a Kerala student studying there — education doesn’t have to be confined to state boundaries.

Where the state, and frankly all of us, need to do much more is career guidance: helping students understand what to study, why they should choose it, and whether it actually suits their abilities and aspirations.

This shouldn’t become Kerala vs Karnataka vs Tamil Nadu. We are one country, and our education capacity can complement each other.

The bigger national issue is that students are still making career decisions with inadequate guidance. That is where I believe government policy needs much greater focus.

[Desi Lord @DesiLord_]

Even Srilanka is doing better than India.

[Akshat @Cricketmythos]

🚨Sunil Gavaskar calls for complete financial transparency in IPL trade window🤯

Sunil Gavaskar said :🗣️

"There's some speculation in the media about the possible switching of players from one franchise to another. There is still some time for that window to be closed. However, while transfer of a player from one franchise to another is in the public domain, when a trade takes place, then the numbers are known only to the two franchises, the player and BCCI. In such a situation, the other franchises don't know if the salary cap that every franchise has for it's squad was maintained or breached. That's why it's important for full transparency that the numbers are also out in the public domain. The IPL is the greatest T20 league in the world, and it's therefore crucial that full transparency is maintained so that there's no finger pointing at it from those jealous of it".

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

@TheFactFindr Shameful.

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

If we wanted to pay premium prices only to feel discriminated against, we could’ve just flown Indian Airlines. At least then there’d be no discrimination — we’d all be treated equally badly. 😄

There is certainly some excitement in the air about Air India these days. Hopefully, the changes translate into genuinely better service and aircraft. Let’s see how it goes — and hopefully, someday, we’ll have a more competitive aviation market too.

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

If the police believe there is evidence of wrongdoing, they should investigate, file charges where warranted, and let the courts decide. If there isn't sufficient evidence, repeatedly summoning extended family members only creates the perception of harassment. The rule of law should guide investigations—not political optics.

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

I agree with the objective—making schools more relevant, reducing coaching dependence, and ensuring one bad day doesn't define a student's future. But I'm from Kerala, where most above-average students in the State Board graduate with Full A+, while CBSE is generally more conservative in awarding marks. Until we have a fair way to standardise evaluation across boards, giving 12th marks 50% weightage could create a different kind of unfairness. We need a much broader discussion before making such a significant policy change.

[John Brittas @JohnBrittas]

Hon PM .. Pl apprise the nation about the status of K Radhakrishnan Committee set up exactly two years back, June 2024, after the NEET-UG paper-leak scandal. What about the 184-page report submitted? https://t.co/gbpo2Jzqh1

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

Easier said than done. School education is primarily a state subject, and with different curricula, languages, and political priorities, expecting every state to adopt a single national evaluation standard is unrealistic.

I'd rather reduce the stakes of any single test than multiply them. We also need to expand seats in high-demand fields like medicine and allied health based on the country's workforce needs, while regulators focus on ensuring consistent quality across institutions. A common aptitude test for admissions is far more practical than trying to standardise every board exam in India.

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

I'm from Kerala. We have three major boards—State Board, CBSE, and ICSE. ICSE is generally the most stringent, followed by CBSE. In the Kerala State Board, most above-average students can score 85%+ quite comfortably, and many go well above 90%. That's why comparing raw board marks across states without standardization isn't fair.

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

No matter how many Narendra Modis, Indira Gandhis, or any other strong leaders we have, no country can progress by depending on individuals alone. Lasting progress comes from strong institutions, robust systems, and real accountability—not hero worship or personality politics.

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

@dmuthuk The intent is right. But you can't smile and whistle at the same time. Every government has to choose its priority. If it's jobs and growth, India wins. If it's politics alone, we'll keep fighting each other.

[Stenson Johny @StensonJohny]

@nidiganti_ss @dmuthuk True