Never go for online purchase on @IKEA in India. Delivery of damaged articles twice. Horrible customer service. They never really refund your money even after returning the items. Looks like the company is on cheating mode to rob customers to make up for it’s losses.
The President has assented to the #VandeMataram Amendment, passed without discussion in Parliament, which requires the singing of the National Song in full at the start and ending of any official function, in addition to the National Anthem.
As one who greatly respects both, and can sing the first two stanzas of the former (but not the other four, which were never required till now) as well as the entire anthem, i would like to point to just one practical consideration our zealots appear to have overlooked: human nature.
"Jana Gana Mana" requires audiences to stand respectfully and focus their attention for a reasonable 52 seconds. The National Song in full takes 3 minutes and 10 seconds. Tamil Nadu has just decided that both will be preceded by the State Song in Tamil for another 2 minutes. Do we really expect audiences to stand still and respectfully for six minutes before and after every function, a total of 12 extra minutes? Can respect and patience be legislated?
I fear that the intent of the Bill, to promote greater respect for the National Song , will not be achieved, but its opposite may well be....
Ever heard of Dr. R. Ganesh? He’s a Padma Bhushan awardee (2026) who has unlocked the latent power of the human brain through an ancient Indian tradition called 'Avadhana'.
Here’s why his feat is mind-bending: 🧵
Imagine locking Dr. Ganesh in a room with no pen, paper, or tech. 100 people enter, one by one, each whispering a unique code in any language.
He doesn’t just repeat them; he remembers the exact sequence. Ask him about person #47, and he’ll tell you instantly.
He doesn’t just store data; he captures context. If a bell rang during that 100-person event, he can tell you exactly how many times it chimed.
He is a 'Shatavadhani'—someone capable of performing 100 tasks simultaneously with perfect recall.
Why does this matter in the age of Google?
People ask: "Why memorize if we have AI?"
I ask: "Why go to the gym to build muscle if we have machines?"
Training your brain is essential for cognitive strength. Our kids are struggling with basic grammar and communication—we are losing the ability to think critically.
Dr. R. Ganesh speaks 18 languages, has written hundreds of books, and performed thousands of times. He is living proof of our ancient 'Vishwa Guru' heritage.🇮🇳
It’s time to bring 'Avadhana Vidya' into our schools.
We will be discussing about Avadhana Vidya in the next thread. Till then stay connected.🔗
📽️ inbministry
Addressing the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme at Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi. Deeply honoured for the opportunity to be in the presence of the revered sages.
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I am honoured to be visiting Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi to take part in the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme tomorrow, 28th November. This is a special gathering that brings together people from different sections of society for a recital of the Gita. This Matha has a very special significance in our cultural life. Inspired by Sri Madhvacharya, it has been at the forefront of serving society.
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ಉಡುಪಿಯ ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಮಠಕ್ಕೆ ಭೇಟಿ ನೀಡಿ ಲಕ್ಷ ಕಂಠ ಗೀತಾ ಪಾರಾಯಣ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುವ ಅವಕಾಶ ದೊರೆತಿರುವುದು ನನಗೆ ಗೌರವದ ವಿಷಯ. ಗೀತಾ ಪಠಣಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಸಮಾಜದ ವಿವಿಧ ವರ್ಗಗಳ ಜನರನ್ನು ಒಂದೆಡೆ ಸೇರಿಸುವ ವಿಶೇಷ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಇದಾಗಿದೆ. ಈ ಮಠವು ನಮ್ಮ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ವಿಶೇಷ ಮಹತ್ವವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದೆ. ಶ್ರೀ ಮಧ್ವಾಚಾರ್ಯರಿಂದ ಪ್ರೇರಿತವಾದ ಈ ಮಠವು, ಸಮಾಜ ಸೇವೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಂಚೂಣಿಯಲ್ಲಿದೆ.
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Every time a new Indian app launches, the pitch is usually “this is our WhatsApp alternative” or “our Google alternative.
But honestly, I feel that approach limits how far the product can actually go. The moment you position it as an “alternative,” the comparison game starts. People don’t look at what it uniquely offers, they just check what it doesn’t have compared to the global giant. We’ve seen this story with Hike, Koo and many others.
Take Arattai from Zoho for example. I’ve been following it, and it genuinely has potential. Especially when you think about Zoho’s proven track record with business tools. But instead of only projecting it as “India’s WhatsApp alternative,” imagine if the focus was on its integration with Zoho’s ecosystem, privacy-first design, or features that are truly made for Indian users. That’s a much stronger story.
In my opinion, Indian apps don’t need to replace anything. They need to create their own space. That’s when adoption becomes natural and sustainable.
Bill granting 4 percent reservation for Muslims in civil contract works passed in Karnataka Assembly amidst opposition by BJP.
BJP: Sad day for democracy. Religion based reservation is unconstitutional!
RG: Merit is a flawed concept!
@airindia It seemed deliberate. Even after reminding the air hostess didn’t return with meal. It seemed with the excuse of turbulence the air hostess wanted to get away with their services. A complete row was not served meal.
@airindia AI857 flight from delhi to Pune. Horrible service. Extremely slow baggage drop. Meal not served despite being a 2 hr flight. Even after turbulence ended and despite requesting for meal the air hostess didn’t serve. Will never consider flying in air india.