Deepak Jagtap

I'm just a regular guy.

[Deepak Jagtap @DJagtap]

This is at Balkum power station. This work has been ongoing over last 8 days. God knows when it will finish. So much noise pollution and they are running it from 7am until late night.
@TMCaTweetAway

[Batu @yetkisizherif]

küçük kız annesinin yanından ayrılmak istemeyince annesi yarışmayı kızıyla birlikte tamamlamaya karar veriyor

[Anil Kumble @anilkumble1074]

It was 36 years ago today that I received my first Test Cap as player number 192 for India. Taking the wicket of Allan Lamb was the start of a truly special journey, one that I cherish deeply to this day.
I am incredibly grateful for this journey and everyone who has been a part it. 🙏🏽

[Sunil Gavaskar @virender_swag]

Rest in peace, Sir Garry. There will never, ever be another like you.

It is with a incredibly heavy heart that I hear the news of the passing of the greatest of them all, Sir Garfield Sobers. For anyone who loves this beautiful game, Sir Garry wasn’t just a cricketer; he was the ultimate standard of what a cricketer could be.

When we talk about all-rounders today, we often look at players who can balance two disciplines. But Sir Garry? He was a master of five. He could bat like a dream, bowl fast-medium with the new ball, switch seamlessly to orthodox left-arm spin, bowl wrist spin, and field like a panther at short leg or in the slips. To watch him walk onto a cricket field, with that loose, rhythmic Caribbean stride, collars turned up, was to watch absolute majesty in motion. He played the game with a sublime joy and a fierce, competitive dignity that defined an entire era. 

I remember the sheer awe he inspired whenever India played the West Indies. You couldn't take your eyes off him. Even when he was taking the game away from you, you couldn't help but marvel at the genius of the man. His 365 not out stood as a mountain for decades, and those six sixes in an over became the stuff of folklore. Yet, off the field, he was always an absolute gentleman—warm, incredibly generous with his knowledge, and fiercely proud of the game's finest traditions. 

Cricket has lost its brightest jewel today. The stands are a little quieter, and the game is poorer without him. My deepest condolences go out to his family, his friends, and to every cricket lover across the Caribbean and the world who is mourning this incomparable loss.

[Deepak Jagtap @DJagtap]

@amitkarn99 That's EA sports level assist

[Shashi Tharoor @ShashiTharoor]

An Open Letter to the Jantar Mantar protestors:

My dear young friends,

I address you today not as a politician or an MP, but as someone deeply troubled by what is happening to your generation of young Indians.

This is personal for me. I was born to a middle-class family: my father was a salaried newspaper employee, my mother a homemaker, with three children to educate on one income. For a family like ours, merit was not a slogan. Scholarships, fair examinations, honest results — these were the only way one salary could carry three children's dreams.

I went to school in Mumbai and Kolkata, to college here in Delhi, topped the University and earned admission into IIM — and chose instead to follow my passion for international affairs, in America, on a scholarship. Nothing was inherited; everything was earned by hard work and yes, Exams.

So I know that a fair, merit-based system is the only ladder for young people from lower and middle-income families to climb up. When that ladder is broken — papers leaked, examinations cancelled, trust destroyed — the children of the rich and powerful do not suffer. They have other ladders. It is your dreams, and your families' sacrifices (and tragically, in some homes, young lives themselves) that are betrayed.

To the young people gathered at Jantar Mantar, and those raising your voices peacefully across India: this country hears you. Your anger is not indiscipline — it is the anguish of a generation that did everything right and was still betrayed . You are not alone.

And to the millions of young Indians watching quietly: your generation is not a problem to be managed. You are the answer to India's future. Do not lose hope. This ladder will be rebuilt — by you, and by every Indian who stands with you.

To Shri Sonam Wangchuk-ji, my heartfelt appeal: please end your fast. You have awakened the conscience of the nation; that is what a fast is meant to do. India needs your voice for the long road ahead.

With Parliament in session again from Monday, we will have an opportunity to raise the students’ issues in the highest forum of our democracy. That’s where the problem should be addressed, not by fasting unto death. Please heed my plea.

And finally, to the Government: I respectfully urge you to reach out and engage in the dialogue our democracy owes its young citizens. That is not weakness; that is statesmanship.

[Joy Bhattacharjya @joybhattacharj]

There was a cab driver in Delhi who dreamt every day of becoming an army man. He finally made it on his third attempt & was assigned to the J & K Rifles. Within a year he was in Kargil and there was a war on. On this day, 26 years ago, Rifleman Sanjay Kumar volunteered to lead an attack on Point 4875 in the Mushkoh Valley. When they were pinned down by machine gun fire, Sanjay Kumar jumped out and charged. He took a couple of bullets, reached the bunker, killed all three inside, and then turned their machine gun on the rest of the bunkers and fleeing enemy troops. He was awarded a Param Vir Chakra, one of only seven living winners.

[Rohit Sharma @ImRo45]

23rd June bringing all kinds of magic ✨🇮🇳

19 years ago, it began with an India cap.
Today, another proud chapter is added to the story.

[Rajdeep Sardesai @sardesairajdeep]

INTERESTING: the 6 MPs who are defecting from Shiv Sena (UBT) are to be provided enhanced Y plus security by the Govt . So first you defect from the party on whose symbol you were elected, then you get ‘rewarded’ with extra security. All of course on tax payers expense!! Yeh hai Bharat ki rajneeti ka kamaal!😡

[Sann @san_x_m]

His name was Colonel Sonam Wangchuk.

Not the activist. The soldier.

He was born in Sankar village in Leh, Ladakh. He left college midway to join the Indian Army. Commissioned in 1987.

In May 1999 Pakistani troops had occupied key mountain positions in Kargil. India was fighting to take them back.

On May 30 1999 Major Sonam Wangchuk led 40 soldiers of the Ladakh Scouts to Chorbat La. The altitude was above 18,000 feet. No artillery support. Deep snow. Extreme cold.

While moving toward the Line of Control the enemy ambushed his column from a vantage position. One of his soldiers was killed instantly.

Sonam Wangchuk did not retreat.

He held his column together. Then led a counter-ambush from the flank. His team killed the enemy, recovered weapons and raised the tricolor on that ridge.

Two army posts in that sector are now named after him. Sonam 1 and Sonam 2.

For his bravery he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra. India’s second highest wartime gallantry award.

He retired in 2018 after 30 years of service. He lived quietly in Ladakh.

Yesterday morning he died of a heart attack. He was 61 years old.

India lost a real hero today. Not on a stage. On an 18,000 foot mountain in the snow, fighting for every metre of this country.

Rest in honour, Colonel.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

What the Artemis II astronauts did over the last 10 days was a testament to their bravery. And the fact that they traveled farther from Earth than anyone ever has, re-entered our atmosphere at more than 24,000 mph, and splashed down safely was a testament to human ingenuity. Thanks to everyone at @NASA for making this mission possible, and for taking us along for the ride.

[Star Sports @StarSportsIndia]

Hear Gautam Gambhir's raw reactions after winning the ICC Men's #T20WorldCup 2026! 🎙️

[𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 @Shebas_10dulkar]

𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘆𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗬𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘃 at

Age 29 - "My father always checks all the websites any time an India A team is announced. He calls me as soon as he sees it, and tells me your name is not there. I tell him that's not a problem" - Surya

Age 30 - T20I Debut
Age 31 - Maiden T20I Century
Age 32 - No.1 T20I Batsman
Age 32 - 900 Rating Points in T20I (1st Asian)
Age 32 - ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year (1st time)
Age 33 - ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year (2nd time)
Age 33 - Became permanent T20I Captain
Age 34 - Won Asia Cup as a Captain
Age 35 - Won 𝗧𝟮𝟬 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝗰𝘂𝗽 as a Captain*

[PV Sindhu @Pvsindhu1]

Lin Chun Yi takes it 21–15, 22–20.

Never easy to come back and play a final less than 24 hours after a brutal semifinal. Those matches really stay in the legs.

I remember the 2021 All England Open Badminton Championships. I had a really long quarterfinal against Akane Yamaguchi, and the very next day had to step back on court for the semifinal against Pornpawee Chochuwong. Let me tell you, it’s brutal.

Lakshya still had a phenomenal week. Beating Shi Yuqi and Li Shifeng in the same tournament says a lot about the level he’s playing at.

And Lin Chun Yi’s attack at times really reminds you of his namesake Lin Dan. Very decisive and explosive.

Tough loss, but smile Lakshya. For the general public, the All England Open Badminton Championships is often seen as the pinnacle because of its history and aura. But on the tour it is one of the four Super 1000 events we play every year, and opportunities keep coming.

With the kind of skill Lakshya has, weeks like this will keep repeating. Hopefully this momentum carries through the rest of the Super 1000s this season as well 💪

[Abhinav A. Bindra OLY @Abhinav_Bindra]

Not every inspiring sporting story ends with a trophy. Over the last few days, Lakshya Sen has shown India what courage, resilience and belief truly look like. His run to another All England final, through extraordinary wins and immense physical pain, has been about far more than a result. He has reminded young India that greatness lies not only in winning, but in the honesty of effort, the dignity of the fight and the strength to keep believing. I am Proud of you, @lakshya_sen . Very, very proud.

[BAI Media @BAI_Media]

Historic final! 🔥🏸

Becomes only the second Indian to reach two finals at the legendary All England Open.

A moment of pride for Indian badminton 🇮🇳

[Smita Deshmukh🇮🇳 @smitadeshmukh]

India, we have two World Cup-level finals today.
​While we’re all waiting for Surya and the boys to take on the Kiwis at 7 pm in #T20WorldCup2026final, don't miss the history-making Lakshya Sen at 4.30 pm. He is set to face Lin Chun-yi of Chinese Taipei in All England badminton final. This is a historic moment as Lakshya looks to become the first Indian to win the title since Pullela Gopichand in 2001.
Sen's semi-final was full of incredible rallies.
Don’t let the cricket fever make you miss a once-in-a-generation moment.
❤️🔥

[The Khel India @TheKhelIndia]

Dear Indian Sports Fans 🇮🇳🙏,

We’ve celebrated our heroes across sports.
Now it’s time to stand behind our Women’s In Blue Team at the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 🏆💙

This is not just a tournament. It's is a gateway to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.

6 out of 12 teams qualify......!
The dream of seeing an Indian Team at a FIFA World Cup…... It’s closer than ever before 🥹

History doesn’t get created by players alone.
It gets created when a nation stands with them.

Let’s not be the ones who congratulate later
Let’s be the ones who support now!!!

LET'S BACK THE WOMEN'S IN BLUE MAX 🇮🇳💙

— Tanmay, The Khel India

[Kaushal S Inamdar| कौशल इनामदार @ksinamdar]

#मराठीदिन निमित्त एक मजेशीर गोष्ट. काही वर्षांपूर्वी मुंबईच्या झेवियर्स महाविद्यालयातील काही मुलं मला भेटायला आली.

मला म्हणाली -“सर, झेवियर्स महाविद्यालयात खूप पूर्वीपासून मराठी वाङमय मंडळ आहे परंतु काही कारणाने ते अनेक वर्ष निष्क्रीय होतं. आमचे सर आहेत - शिंदे सर - त्यांनी या मंडळाला पुनुरुज्जिवित करायचं ठरवलं आहे. या मंडळाच्या उद्घाटनाच्या कार्यक्रमाला प्रमुख पाहुणा म्हणून आपण यावं अशी आमची इच्छा आहे. तुम्ही याल का?”

तरूण मुलांशी संवाद साधायला मी कधीही नकार देत नाही. मी त्वरित होकार दिला. तसा त्यातला एक मुलगा जरा ओशाळून म्हणाला - “एकच प्रॉब्लेम आहे सर. मंडळ नवीन आहे आणि तुम्हाला झेवियर्सची कल्पना आहे. आमच्याकडे बराचसा श्रोतृवर्ग अमराठी आहे. तर ��ुम्ही तुमचं भाषण इंग्रजीतून कराल का?” मला याची गंमत वाटली. कुणी म्हणेल हे कसलं मराठी मंडळ! पण मला यात एक संधी दिसली. मी म्हटलं मी इंग्रजीत हे भाषण करेन. मुलं खूष होऊन परतली.

त्या कार्यक्रमात मी मराठी का बोलली गेली पाहिजे. या ��िषयावर इंग्रजीतून भाषण केलं. पुण्याचे अनिल गोरे ज्यांना महाराष्ट्र शासनाचा भाषासंवर्धन पुरस्कार दिला गेला आहे, ते एकदा जे म्हणाले होते तेच मी या मुलांना इंग्रजीतून सांगितलं. आपण इंग्रजी बोलतो. उदा. आपण म्हणतो - “Virat Kohli is riding on a wave of popularity.” किंवा “I was surfing channels on my TV.” ही भाषा कुठून आली? तर ही भाषा समुद्रातून आणि नौकायनातून आली आहे. कारण इंग्लंड हा देश पाण्याने वेढलेला आहे. त्यामुळे औरंगाबादला राहणारी म��लगी जेव्हा riding on a wave म्हणते तेव्हा ती second hand अनुभवातून बोलत असते. लाटेवर स्वार होणं म्हणजे काय हे कळायला तो अनुभव स्वतःच्या इंद्रियांनी अनुभवायला हवा! आपली भाषा आपल्या मातीतून उगवते. म्हणूनच हिंदीत - “अफ़वाहों की बाढ़ आती है” आणि ��राठीत “अफवांचं पीक येतं”. म्हणूनच मराठीत “पिकतं तिथे विकत नाही” आणि पत्रकार “घोटाळ्याची पाळंमुळं खणून काढतात”. लोक म्हणतात भाषा केवळ एक संवादाचं माध्यम आहे. भाषा संवादाचं माध्यम आहेच पण ‘केवळ’ नव्हे! भाषा संस्कृतीची वाहक आहे.

आपली ओळख म्हणजे काही जन्माचा दाखला नाही. आपली ओळख सनातन आहे. भाषा ही आपल्या ओळखीचं एक परिमाण आहे. म्हणूनच तर ज्ञानेश्वर आपल्या रक्तात आहेत आणि तुकाराम आपल्या ने���िवेत. मराठी भाषेमुळेच शिवाजी महाराज म्हटलं की आपल्याला होणारी जाणीव ही इतरांना होणाऱ्या जाणिवेपेक्षा काहीतरी वेगळी आहे. भाषा आपल्या पर्यावरणाशी असलेलं आपलं नातं आहे जे आपल्याला जमीनीशी, वास्तवाशी जोडून ठेवतं. आणि म्हणून जिथे आपण राहतो तिथली भाषा आपल्याला येणं इष्ट असतं.

मला ठाऊक नाही की माझ्या बोलण्याचा किती परि��ाम झाला पण दोन वर्षांपूर्वी मला झेवियर्स महाविद्यालयात पुन्हा बोलावलं. या वेळी संपूर्ण कार्यक्रम तर मराठीत झालाच पण मीही माझं भाषण पूर्णपणे मराठीत केलं. पुन्हा एकदा माझं आवडतं वाक्य म्हणतो आणि थांबतो.

वीज वाचवायची तर तिचा वापर कमी करायला हवा, पण भाषा वाचवायची असेल तर तिचा वापर वाढवायला हवा!
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[VVS Laxman @VVSLaxman281]

Proud of the way the India women’s team went about this T20I series 👏 Winning 2–1 against the strong Australia team in their own backyard shows belief, resilience and quality.
A perfect tone setter for the rest of the tour👍🇮🇳💙 @BCCI