American side specifically asked no questions from journalists to be entertained in the QUAD Joint Briefing in New Delhi. USA is 64 is Global Press Index. No reportage in American Press yet on American side avoiding questions.
You ask uncomfortable questions to a diplomat: That is journalism.
The diplomat answers the questions in a manner he can: That is diplomacy.
You heckle the diplomat repeatedly & stage a walkout: That’s activism, not journalism.
500+ days in jail.
Bail denied. Again.
Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu, a spiritual leader and an ISKCON monk, continues to languish behind bars in Bangladesh while the world watches.
When even his lawyers are intimidated, threatened and silenced in court corridors, what justice are we even talking about?
Is advocating for the rights of the Minority Hindu community a crime? When a saffron-clad soul is treated like a criminal for raising his voice, the world CANNOT remain silent.
I appeal to the Government of Bangladesh to give medical aid and, more importantly, access to fair justice to Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu immediately. May he be granted bail at the earliest.
And to all the pseudo-secularists and Selective Human rights Activists around the World who flood timelines overnight, wave watermelons and trend hashtags on cue, your silence can be still heard. Apparently, your humanity has a filter.
@bdhc_delhi@UNHumanRights@UN_HRC@UN
#FreeChinmoyKrishnaDas
HPCL ties up with Amul to establish Dairy Parlours at retail outlets strengthening customer convenience & expanding dairy offerings. 4 Parlours were inaugurated in Gurugram on 7th May by Sh. R C Bagh, CGM & Sh. H S Banga, Amul. #HPCL#Amul@CMD__HPCL@Vadrevu_VVMK@hpcl_retail
During my recent visit to one of our HPCL retail outlets — Kishore Filling Station, Lucknow — I found myself wondering: Was this truly a fuel station, or something far beyond it?
What I witnessed was a thoughtfully created customer space reflecting care, culture, inclusivity & pride. From exceptionally clean surroundings & restrooms to a dedicated “Utility Point for Women” & Fueling Island for Women customers, every detail reflected genuine customer-centric thinking. The beautiful Madhubani paintings on the walls added warmth & character, transforming the outlet into a welcoming public space rather than just a transit point.
This is the future we are striving to build at HPCL — retail outlets that go beyond fuel dispensing to become benchmarks in customer experience, safety, cleanliness, inclusivity, convenience & community connect. Our aspiration is to make every customer touchpoint meaningful, where people feel respected, comfortable, valued & proud to associate with the HPCL brand.
Heartiest compliments to the entire team behind this wonderful effort. May this inspire many more “best-in-class” outlets across our network as we continue shaping a more customer-focused & future-ready @HPCL@HardeepSPuri@neerajmittalias@PetroleumMin #TrustOnTheMove #RetailExcellence #CustomerFirst #BeyondFuel #WomenFriendlySpaces #BestInClass #OneHPCL #HPCL
As a 15–16 year old, I used to admire Ravish Kumar and his style of journalism.
But growing up changes perspective.
Today, I’m honestly shocked at how casually transformative infrastructure gets dismissed.
“Meerut–Prayagraj in 6 hours… save 5 hours… jaldi pahunch ke karenge kya?”
Maybe:
> Economic activity badhegi
> Emergency response faster hoga
> Logistics cost kam hogi
> Log apne parivaar ke paas jaldi pahunch payenge
Speed isn’t the point.
Impact is.
Reducing everything to a punchline isn’t journalism, it’s intellectual laziness.
An unfortunate accident occurred today at around 1.55 pm at HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd. (HRRL) at Pachpadra, Balotra. There was a fire in the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) section of the refinery complex. Prima facie, it appears that leakage of hydrocarbons through one of the valves/flanges in the heat exchanger circuit caused the fire.
The fire was promptly brought under control by the emergency response team of HRRL with support from the local Administration. There is no loss of life or injury to any personnel.
The fire was localized in the heat exchangers stack. Crude Distillation Unit (CDU), Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU), and all other Units of the CDU section were quickly isolated. All are structurally safe and unaffected. No other section of the refinery has suffered any impact.
The cause of this fire and its impact on the Unit are being assessed and investigated by a team of internal and external experts.
We thank the Government of Rajasthan for its support. @HardeepSPuri@PetroleumMin@TheSureshGopi@neerajmittalias@Secretary_MoPNG
Amidst the prevailing situation of some panic and rumours of LPG shortage, C&MD visited a 5kg FTL (Appu) distribution camp at Puducherry to assess the ground realities.
He reviewed the camp operations, enquired about regular sales volumes, and understood the targeted customer segments being served. He also interacted with customers to get first-hand feedback on availability and service.
He reassured that adequate supplies are available and OMCs are working round the clock to meet every demand, urging customers not to panic.
The visit included a brief interaction with the dealer and delivery personnel, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to ensuring last-mile availability and addressing customer needs with confidence and transparency.
@HardeepSPuri@PetroleumMin@TheSureshGopi@Secretary_MoPNG@neerajmittalias
There will be voices trying to pull the film down, questioning Ranbir’s portrayal, comparing him to past actors who have played Ram, and measuring it against other films.
Some will focus on A.R. Rahman’s involvement as music director, critiquing the choices, the execution, and even the intent behind the project.
But let’s not lose sight of the bigger picture.
This is a rare opportunity to bring our heritage to a global audience, to present the depth of our civilization, our stories, and our values on a grand stage.
It’s a chance to reconnect newer generations with the legacy of Lord Ram, not through comparison or criticism, but through renewed storytelling and pride.
#ramayana
The sun was free. They sold you SPF 50 and a vitamin D deficiency.
Sleep was free. They sold you an app, a pill, and a wearable that tells you your sleep was bad.
Walking was free. They sold you a treadmill, a fitness tracker, and a £180 pair of trainers.
Fasting was free. They sold you meal replacement shakes and the anxiety that skipping breakfast would wreck your metabolism.
Cold water was free. They sold you a £3,000 plunge barrel and a podcast episode about it.
Silence was free. They sold you a meditation app with a premium tier.
Animal fat was cheap. They sold you seed oils, then supplements to replace what the animal fat contained.
Tallow was cheap. They sold you a seventeen-step skincare routine and a clinical trial proving your face needs ceramides.
Meat was cheap. They are currently selling you the idea that you shouldn't eat it.
The 20th century removed access to everything the body needs to function.
The 21st century is selling it back, one subscription at a time.
Your great-grandmother had none of the products.
She had all of the things.
The Economist basically wants Pakistani Terrorists to be shown as saints. They will criticise Dhurandhar without any logic but praise a series which failed to even give original Muslim names of IC-814 hijackers. The Economist propaganda and bias stands exposed.
That is the fraud.
American power on screen is “craft.”
British power on screen is “heritage.”
Indian power on screen is suddenly evidence of political conditioning.
Same cinema. Same nationalism. Different skin colour.
The Economist has a wonderfully colonial rulebook for cinema. When America straps a camera to Pentagon hardware and sells state power with a soundtrack, it is “spectacle.” When a film is made with CIA-adjacent mythology around national revenge, it is “serious storytelling.” But when India puts its own enemies and terrorist attack scars on screen, suddenly the magazine reaches for the psychiatrist’s couch.
That is the real joke here. Fighter jets, spies, commandos and national vengeance are perfectly acceptable as long as the flag fluttering in the background is American or British. Then it is culture. It is craft. It is cinema doing what cinema does. The Economist has invented a very elegant little rule for cinema: Top Gun: Maverick can fly on Pentagon muscle, RAMBO & Zero Dark Thirty can ride CIA mythology, James Bond can sell six decades of British spy glamour, Dunkirk can turn wartime memory into national legend, and all of that is called storytelling. But the moment India puts terror, retaliation and national memory on screen with Dhurandhar, the magazine starts diagnosing the audience instead of reviewing the film.
What @TheEconomist cannot digest is not one film. It is the fact that Indians are no longer outsourcing their memory to London’s approval. A country that has lived through decades of Pakistan-sponsored terror is apparently expected to process all that pain in whispers, with tasteful disclaimers, and preferably under the supervision of foreign editors who still think they are qualified to explain India to Indians.
And that is why the review reeks. Not of sophistication, but of the old imperial tic: Western nationalism on screen is a nation telling its story; Indian nationalism on screen is a pathology requiring diagnosis. The costume has changed. The sneer has not.
The funniest part is that The Economist probably thinks this is fearless criticism. It is not. It is just another imported lecture from people who never mind propaganda when it wears aviators, a tuxedo, or a CIA badge, but develop exquisite moral sensitivity the moment India stops being apologetic on its own screen.
Just FYI: Decades of Pakistan-sponsored terror are apparently meant to be processed quietly, apologetically, and preferably without ever producing a mass-market cultural response. That is the old script. India is no longer following it.
Of the 0% increase club, only India is a mega importer of oil. Russia & Saudi are major oil producers awash with oil. It is commendable that 3rd largest consumer of oil in the world is still able to keep prices low and sane for its citizens by extraordinary management.
We are sharing a video of a Retail Outlet dealer in Sirsa confirming adequate availability of Petrol and Diesel. Fuel supplies are normal and there is no need for panic buying. We request all customers to remain calm and avoid unnecessary rush. @HPCL#staycalmindia
We are sharing a video of a Retail Outlet dealer in Charkhi Dadri confirming adequate availability of Petrol and Diesel. Fuel supplies are normal and there is no need for panic buying. We request all customers to remain calm and avoid unnecessary rush. @HPCL#staycalmindia
We are sharing a video of a Retail Outlet dealer in Sirsa confirming adequate availability of Petrol and Diesel. Fuel supplies are normal and there is no need for panic buying. We request all customers to remain calm and avoid unnecessary rush. @HPCL#staycalmindia