Samir Mehta

Learning, Technology, Economics, Crossfit and other Distractions

[Samir Mehta @TheSamirMehta]

@RepJackKimble Shakira law is simple - hips don’t lie and no fighting no fighting.

[Samir Mehta @TheSamirMehta]

@ujval_nanavati @MorningContext I always fly Indigo - I used to do this because they were always on time, now I do this because they have the best and most alternatives and soon I’ll do this because they will be the only option

[Samir Mehta @TheSamirMehta]

@VertigoWarrior Was this the inspiration for the story of Life of Pi?

[Nithin Kamath @Nithin0dha]

If you grew up in the rural parts of India or even spent some time there, you would have probably seen a Lantana plant and its colourful flowers. While it looks colourful, it has to be one of the world's worst invasive species. It was brought to India as an ornamental shrub in the 18th century, but it has now spread like a disease across 13 million hectares of priceless forest land and pastures.

The worst part is that this plant releases chemicals that harm the growth of native plant species. It's also toxic, so cows, goats, etc., can't eat it. The problem has become so bad that in the Nilgiris, it's become impossible to get rid of this plant.

There's some hope with organizations like Atree and the Shola Trust (both supported by @RainmatterOrg) working on turning this harmful shrub into furniture and biomass.

Perhaps the most iconic transformation of the plant is the Lantana elephant, which you might have seen at the airports.

Here's a video by @thebetterindia on how this plant spread in India and its side effects.

[Cynical Ujval @cynical_ujval]

@PuneCityPolice @PuneCityTraffic 11am at Airport Road near Town Square mall. MH24P7595 reckless u-turn from second lane (see attached video) and driving without insurance or fitness certificate. What action will you take?

[Cynical Ujval @cynical_ujval]

@PuneCityPolice @PuneCityTraffic MH25BA5556 12:33pm outside Amanora Mall signal on 4 Sep '24.

Reckless driving (he cut across while I was about to stop for the red light) and breaking the signal. He is also endangering the pedestrians waiting to cross.
Attached video for proof.

[ISB Alumni Association (ISBAA) @TheISBAlumni]

The ISB Alumni Association's ISB for Good Special Interest Group (SIG), in collaboration with the Cyberabad Traffic Police, successfully conducted a Traffic Safety Awareness Initiative from 5:00 PM on Saturday, 10th August to 5:00 PM on Sunday, 11th August.

[Pune Pulse @pulse_pune]

This wall along the nala collapsed on July 26 when heavy downpour hit the area badly. Since then there has been no action on the issue. This road continues to be used as the only road connecting Mohamadwadi Undri To NIBM with heavy flow of vehicles.
Will @PMCPune wake up and build a strong wall.
@PMCPune @DrRajBhosale @kolhe_amol @ChetanVTupe @bhangire_pramod @NandaLonkar @MURWDFoundation @NIBMFORUM @Undritownhall #Pune #MarvelSangria #Mohammadwadi #Undri #NIBMRoad

[Pune Pulse @pulse_pune]

Another shoddy job done by @PMCPune . The road between Marvel Sangria and Dorabjee Paradise was made after consistent follow up of 1.5 yrs by residents from the area despite facing several political hindrances to take up credit, now PMC has ruined the green cover by covering roots by concrete. How are trees going to absorb water ? The road is half done and opened for public .. Why ?? At many places there is still gravel lying around which needs to be cleaned and covers on sewage chambers need to be placed.

@PMCPune @ChetanVTupe @kolhe_amol @APRFNIBMAnnexe @Undritownhall @MURForum @renukasuryavan3 @kbchsa @NIBMFORUM

[Ruchi 🌺 @ruchi_saw]

I did a thing! Three months ago, I started working with the good folks at @maedinindia and I got to do this super fun episode for the show. Give it a listen, discover some amazing music and learn a little about a curious river creature along the way 😊

[The Hustle @TheHustle]

*8 hours into the Zoom meeting* okayyy we’re going to get started in just a minute, have a few more people trickling in here

[Samir Mehta @TheSamirMehta]

@TrollFootball @Trevornoah you are welcome.

[Samir Mehta @TheSamirMehta]

Dear “Indo-British” school - your hoarding, like colonization, is both illegal and dangerous. #illegalhoardings #pune

[BWF @bwfmedia]

What a comeback by @lakshya_sen including this crazy point 👀 He takes 🇮🇳 to a 1️⃣-0️⃣ lead.

Follow LIVE: https://t.co/eLgY44YZE9

#ThomasUberCups #Bangkok2022

[BWF @bwfmedia]

How good is this? India 🇮🇳 has made it to their first ever Thomas Cup 🏆 final. @BAI_Media

#ThomasUberCups #Bangkok2022

[Samir Mehta @TheSamirMehta]

@DaxUtd @MoSalah Is this Messi?

[Samir Mehta @TheSamirMehta]

@NBCThisisUs Mawwaige….

[HQ IDS @HQ_IDS_India]

Air Marshal SS Soman PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd) delivered a talk on 'Reconstruction of Military Commands' at the College of Defence Management, Secunderabad.

The evolution of structures, nuances, benefits and complexities in integration was highlighted during the talk.

Jai Hind🇮🇳

[Viren Rasquinha @virenrasquinha]

An #OLYMPIC medal in #HOCKEY after 41 years. So happy to have called this match from the commentary box with Raman Bhanot. Smiles now. Il probably cry later. Means so much to Indian hockey. I’m so proud to be an Indian hockey player and so proud of this team ❤️🇮🇳🏑

[Samir Mehta @TheSamirMehta]

Not a Liverpool fan, but I’m a fan of Jurgen Klopp for sure.

[Liverpool FC News @LivEchoLFC]

This is amazing.

On the day Liverpool will lift the Premier League trophy, Reds legend Jim Beglin has penned a poem to Jurgen Klopp, Bill Shankly and the other iconic managers to have left their stamp on the club.

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