Senthil

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[Sreeram Kannan @sreeramkannan]

The cloud rebellion against labs.

Microsoft is positioning as the neutral stateful aggregation layer for models. In tone, it is positioning pro-businesses building on top, whereas ai labs have self positioned as “intelligence eating everything”.

Microsoft’s position rings true from its track record. The other clouds will adopt this product positioning as well (bedrock has for some time).

It’s good to see multiple mega corps competing it can be an antidote to vertical integration.

We need open networks to win in order to maximize individual agency post AGI.

[Senthil @besenthil]

@venkat_fin9 Curious to know which Tier -2 city did he move in to! It's not that bad in Mysuru.

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@sumanthraman Even for Devs - you are so dependent on these models these days and imagine an urgent fix has to be applied!

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Pathetic service from @atherenergy Mysuru. Pls get your service team fixed.

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COMPANIES building Proof of Citizenship and Proof of Location (@witnesschain) - your moment is now!

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@codevsdev Product.

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@GergelyOrosz OpenRouter always!

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I am still on Sonnet.

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Why? Why so many AI agents?

[NDTV @ndtv]

TCS To Have As Many AI Agents As Staff In Next 3 Years: N Chandrasekaran
https://t.co/QA4gKzTuHK

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@ElucciNews @bengalurufc RaGa was here.

[Muthukrishnan Dhandapani @dmuthuk]

There is so much happening which even I was not aware, till I saw a comment from a follower.

There is a now fully functional portal:

https://t.co/30AEHQ8uRZ

The gist portal mentions is:

Whether it is ₹50 or ₹10 crore, every bribe leaves a trail.

Report demands, delays, illegal payments, and misuse of public service safely. Your report helps expose corruption patterns across Tamil Nadu.

Unbelievable. Great initiative by the state.

[Senthil @besenthil]

@VasanthLakshman @CMOTamilnadu Absolutely fine! Just a warm environment.

Even corporates have day-cares in the office.

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TN entering a state of healthy competition!

[TVK Pulse @TVKpulse]

For the first time in a long time, I heard a politician talk about politics differently — and it genuinely caught my attention.

I'm writing this as a common man, not as a TVK supporter.

I just finished watching the full interview of Annamalai after he officially resigned from BJP and launched his new movement.

Whether you support him or not, one thing in that interview really grabbed my attention.

He spoke about bringing a completely different political culture.

For years, one question has been in my mind.

Every IAS aspirant has to clear prelims, mains, and interviews.

Doctors spend years studying and training.

Government employees work hard to earn their positions, and they all have a retirement age.

But why does the same principle not apply to politics?

Politicians are elected by the people for a fixed term, yet we often see the same faces remaining in power for decades.

In Tamil Nadu, we have seen political families continue from one generation to another.

Grandfather, son, grandson — the same families remain in politics while new people struggle to get opportunities.

That is why Annamalai's proposal caught my attention.

He spoke about introducing term limits for political positions, including MLAs, Ministers, and even Chief Minister candidates.

Honestly, if implemented properly, this could be a welcome change.

It would create opportunities for younger leaders and bring fresh ideas into politics.

Another proposal I found interesting was the idea of training candidates before they contest elections.

Many people enter politics without fully understanding governance, administration, or the responsibilities of an elected representative.

Having a proper training system for future MLAs and leaders sounds like a positive step.

For years, I have asked these questions but never found a convincing answer.

Now, for the first time, I am hearing someone openly discuss them.

Whether this movement succeeds or not will depend on how these ideas are implemented.

But the discussion itself is important.

So, I genuinely wish Annamalai all the best for his new movement.

Tamil Nadu politics needs new ideas, healthy competition, and meaningful debates.

One more thing.

I feel both DMK and AIADMK should take these developments seriously.

The political landscape is changing rapidly.

Young voters are looking for alternatives, new leadership, and different political models.

Those who are not attracted to TVK or Vijay may find Annamalai's ideas appealing.

Because of this, I personally feel Tamil Nadu politics is entering a new phase where coalition and alliance politics could become more important than ever.

These are just my personal thoughts and questions that I have carried in my mind for a long time.

I wanted to share them today.

[Muthukrishnan Dhandapani @dmuthuk]

Watched Annamalai's speech.

​It was marked by rare candour and authentic communication. He lucidly explained his vision for the future of Tamil Nadu, speaking about the need to bring a lot of domain experts and technocrats into the government and administration.

​He mentioned that there is no point in only the Chief Minister, three dozen ministers, or 234 MLAs being good. Among the 30,000 local body members, everyone needs to be trained, as governance starts from there.

​Furthermore, he stated that politics cannot be a lifelong profession. From the Chief Minister down to local body members, everyone should have a preset tenure. Only then will the party be able to continuously attract fresh talent and endure for a long time to come.

​On identity, he emphasized that it is never a question of being an Indian or a Tamilian. Tamil Nadu is unique because both identities are equally valid. We are Tamil people who are an inseparable part of India.

​Under his vision, every single person, from Ministers to MLAs to local body members would be trained in administration and ethics. It is being started as a people's movement and will be converted into a political party before the next elections.

​(Note: This is not a verbatim translation. I started typing based on what I heard.)

​Annamalai has a long and steep path ahead, but his interest in the betterment of the political and public space in Tamil Nadu is genuine.

​Good luck and best wishes to him.

[Senthil @besenthil]

@hthieblot Yahoo! Always Yahoo!

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@FI_InvestIndia @DKShivakumar When rides are free, there's less revenue pressure on KSRTC/BMTC to improve punctuality, cleanliness, or routes. Accountability drops when the customer isn't paying.

[Senthil @besenthil]

Multiple points

- NRI's kids are US/UK/Australian citizens, not NRIs. They have zero tax or legal incentive to hold Indian assets.
- They often can't even inherit property cleanly -- FEMA regulations, tax complications, TDS headaches make holding Indian assets a nightmare for foreign citizens
- They have no emotional connection to "the plot in Mysuru" -- it's just a line item in their filing
Many don't even speak the regional language to negotiate, maintain, or lease the property

It's not about NRIs selling. It's about s
2nd gen foreign citizens liquidating inherited Indian assets with zero obligation or desire to reinvest. That capital doesn't come back. Ever.

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@_amitbehere I agree. Lots of plots and houses are up for sale in Mysore

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@sumanthraman Wrong way to look at it!

If he is extremely good, then 4y -> 7.2L is poorly paid. 16L is a decent benchmark.

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@RaminNasibov Prince of Persia