Debasis Basak

Editor and student of financial news, desk nerd and tech enthusiast. Former gadget reviewer. Tweets/RTs my OWN view.

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

December 31 was my last day at Moneycontrol. On to the next chapter!

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

Professional update: Excited to join @moneycontrolcom as Deputy News Editor. Must thank @binoy_prabhakar @WritesRavi for the opportunity. Looking forward to the challenge.

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

North - Butter Chicken
South - appam with avial and mutton stew

[SUHEL SETH @Suhelseth]

So let’s bring this to an end: which is the best non vegetarian dish amongst North Indian food and which is the best in South Indian food : pardon the geographical generalities… @Iyervval @ShivAroor @smitaprakash @kunalvijayakar

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

I am a sucker for cool weather widgets and the one on Cyanogenmod was THE BEST!

[Yash Jha @ekyashjha]

This guy had made a truly Indian phone company called Yu.

The Yu Yuphoria was the sexiest phone launched back then. With specs that were challenging the Chinese phones. It even had CyanogenMod EXCLUSIVE to India.

He launched total of 3 phones but things went downhill for him due to numerous issues with his phones.

But I still look up to him because he is the only man who tried with his whole heart.

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

Not taking anything away from Suryavanshi, but Sachin made his test debut in Karachi against Wasim, Waqar and Imran Khan. Hope you got your answer.

[Rajiv @Rajiv1841]

I want honest answer from those who watched Sachin Tendulkar playing live.

Was Sachin as good & as dominating as Vaibhav Suryavanshi when he was playing against international bowlers at his age? Be honest without being nostalgic.

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

The humble @yatri_sathi has been having that option since ages.

[Atul Khatri @one_by_two]

The permanent 4 digit PIN initiative by @Uber_India is 👌👌

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

@Trolling_isart What is the update future of x300 Ultra? Vivo will forget this model after 2-3 years but Samsung keeps supporting its old phones. Stability is more important that show off.

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

Hopefully the recent hikes in oil prices are reversed once global prices come back to earlier levels. Crude already down 7%.

[Shereen Bhan @ShereenBhan]

#IranDeal Trump posts ‘an agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalisation by the US, Iran, and other countries, as listed. In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened’
Crude drops 7%
Full Text below 👇

“I am in the Oval Office at the White House where we just had a very good call with President Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, of The United Arab Emirates, Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, and Minister Ali al-Thawadi, of Qatar, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah, of Pakistan, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, of Türkiye, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, of Egypt, King Abdullah II, of Jordan, and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, of Bahrain, concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran, and all things related to a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE. An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed. Separately, I had a call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, which, likewise, went very well. Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened” @CNBCTV18News @CNBCTV18News #Iran #Trump #Saudi #UAE #Pakistan #Bahrain #Egypt #Turkey

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

Noticing better battery life after updating to iOS 26.5. Apple keyboard still sucks!! #ios @Apple #ios26

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

A source is someone directly familiar with the situation. A kirana shop owner can just be the voice who can give you a hint of something that can later be developed into a story, ONLY after one has actually corroborated with a proper source or sources. This is simply pathetic!

[desi mojito @desimojito]

Timsy Jaipuria : The editor at CNBC whose fake reports were fact checked by Modi ji himself today.

She always target Finance Ministry. Sources suno iske 🤡

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

Classic case of everything wrong with TV journalism today - who can "break" news to "stay ahead of competition".

[Surajit Dasgupta @surajitdasgupta]

This is totally shoddy journalism by CNBC-TV18. An exclusive story can never be attributed to “sources” alone, and now none other than the prime minister has rubbished the claim.

An exclusive report needs at least the following:
1. A byline of the correspondent who can be held responsible
2. A minimum of five sources, out of which at least three must be named with their respective designations, and
3. Copies of documents corroborating the claim

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

Can add to her CV - First Indian journalist to be fact-checked directly by the PM.

[Timsy Jaipuria @TimsyJaipuria]

Our story on government considering tax/cess on foreign travel is not accurate. We withdraw the story and regret the error.

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

Amazing!!

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

The Ironman is widely regarded as one of the toughest endurance events in the world. It is a grueling single-day test of stamina and determination. Participants must complete a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km cycling ride, and a full 42.2 km marathon, all back to back.

On 10 May, my son Nandil, currently in his fifth year at the National Law School of India University in Bengaluru, took on this extraordinary challenge at Ironman Vietnam. After just 7-8 months of preparation, he completed the challenge in approximately 16 hours.

As a father, it fills me with immense pride to see his discipline, determination and perseverance. I wish him the very best for the journey ahead and for many more milestones in life.

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

@sonyxperia please come back to India. Please! @sony_india

[Debayan Roy (Gadgetsdata) @Gadgetsdata]

Sony Xperia 1 VIII has launched 😍

It has :
✅ Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
✅ 6.5" FHD+ 120Hz flat LTPO OLED , GG Victus 2

✅ 3.5mm headphone jack , Dolby Atmos
✅ MicroSD card slot
🔴 IP68 that too when 3.5mm jack is there‼️(giving good IP rating when 3.5mm jack is present is vert difficult)

✅ Shutter button , stereo speaker at the front
🔴 New ORE design language

Triple rear camera :
📸 48MP Exmor T main (1/1.35" OIS , f/1.9)
📸 48MP UW (1/1.56" , f/2.0)
📸 48MP 2.9x telephoto with macro support (1/1.56" , f/2.8) - 4X larger sensor than Mark VII
🤳 12MP Exmor RS (1/2.9", f/2.0)
🔴 ZEISS optics and T* coating

✅ 5000mAh🔋30W USB PD charging, 15W Qi wireless charging
✅ 8.3mm , 200g

Price : £1399 / €1499

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

Also not for those looking for a compact flagship that doesn't give them finger aches.

[Parth Monish Kohli @Pmkphotoworks]

After spending two months with the Samsung S26 Ultra as my main phone, here is my takeaway:

✅ ​Who is it for?
• ​You want a phone that feels really comfortable to hold.
• ​You want an excellent display for both privacy and watching videos.
• ​You want the most stable and feature rich software experience.
• ​You need consistent performance for daily tasks and gaming.

⚠️ ​Who is it not for?
• ​The absolute best camera: It is very reliable, but it still isn't the best camera phone.
• ​The best possible battery: It's good, but not the longest lasting flagship out there.

Overall, the S26 Ultra is a near-perfect flagship for most people. It offers a level of peace of mind that no other smartphone in the industry really matches right now.

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

@gogiinc What about the most important thing people actually care about when they buy a TV? The display quality. Comparable to a Sony Bravia or LG?

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

Had stomach flu every time I ate at Baan Thai.

[Mukherjee it is @BjornQuixote]

This is one of the most iconic buildings in Kolkata & I still think Ban Thai serves the best Thai in Kolkata. The arcade was stunning until illegal Bangladeshi encroachers destroyed it. Buddhadev Bhattacharya tried to clean it up. Lost his job.

Can @BJPBengal do it?

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

Still so much arrogance. Her choice of words show.

[Mahua Moitra @MahuaMoitra]

The will of the people is supreme. If Bengal wanted BJP then Bengal has got BJP. We respect that. We fought the good fight against unimaginable odds on an uneven pitch and for that I am proud of my leader & my party. We will continue to stand & fight for a secular country where the constitution, not brute majoritarianism, is the last word. Jai Hind.

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

@GaurieD Extremely well articulated and solid points. Kudos!

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

@TheReal_YRJ You haven’t used iphone 17 then!

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

@DealsDhamaka The bottom speaker of my iphone 17 stopped working after 26.4 update. Anyone facing similar issues?

[Debasis Basak @iDebasisB]

@_pallavighosh I am on oxygen therapy currently. Still went with my oxygen cylinder to the polling centre and voted early morning. No compromise with my right as a citizen.