Ten issues that Government should address sooner than later:
1. Corruption among IAS officers, Babus
2. Delay in redressal of public complaints
3. Paper leaks & educational reforms
4. Pollution
5. Complacency among some ministers
6. Falling rupee, FII selling & HNIs leaving country
7. Judicial reforms
8. Manufacturing, make in India
9. Sending back illegal immigrants
10. AI
While the loss of Indian lives is a huge concern, its worth looking closely at the circumstances of the attacks on each of the 3 vessels which have been targeted in the Strait of Hormuz:
✴️The area is currently an active conflict zone with ongoing hostilities and heightened tensions.
✴️An armed naval blockade has been put in place to restrict and control all maritime movement in the region.
✴️Ships attempting to run past this blockade face real and serious danger from enforcement actions by naval forces.
✴️Despite these clear risks, the three ships still chose to evade and slip past the blockade.
✴️All three ships deliberately switched off their AIS systems to avoid detection by tracking authorities and other vessels— This is against standard international shipping protocols and safety rules.
✴️All three vessels involved are foreign-flagged ships operating under non-Indian registries.
✴️In the meanwhile, I am told 13 Indian-flagged ships continue to be stationed in the Persian Gulf. These appear to understand and respect the danger at hand. ✴️11 Indian ships returned home after they received proper clearance to depart safely.
Allow five overseas players.
Only an uncapped Indian player can be the Impact Player (if I can’t remove the rule, then this)
If the umpire adjudged someone LBW and the decision is reversed, then it would be considered a dead ball.
IPL final should be hosted at Chinnaswamy because RCB are defending champions. If not fit to host, then RCB should get the choice to choose the host. (anything but Ahmedabad)
The lowest boundary distance limit should be set at minimum 65M.
First four overs powerplay. Remaining two overs to be bowling powerplay which can take place at any point. Also three fielders to be allowed outside circle for bowling powerplay.
Peaceful rural life in India. Tourists must visit such areas of India, like this in the foothill of Himalayas. Indian railways connect well, people are very kind, stays are so cheap and cultured, you can still get internet, even 5G, unlike the US or EU.
A relative of mine from to a reasonably prosperous family had started a posh restaurant in Hubli. He invested heavily, borrowed money from friends and relatives, and hoped the business would succeed. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. Within two years, the restaurant was forced to shut down due to mounting losses. The debts kept piling up. Creditors began demanding repayment. Unable to see a way out, he left home and went underground as circumstances had overwhelmed him immensely. He was recently married then and thought of taking care while taking care of his wife and children should be his first priority. For years, he lived a modest life doing odd jobs, carrying the burden of failure and debt on his shoulders. Those who had lent him money continued to pursue him, and many believed his he might even take his life.
But life had other plans.A few years later, he joined hands with some friends and started a small-scale factory in Pune. This time, the business slowly gained traction. Through hard work, patience, and perseverance, it began generating steady profits. Over the next decade, he repaid every rupee he owed. Not a single commitment was left unfulfilled. Today, he owns a beautiful multi-storey house in one of the posh localities of Vijayanagar, Bengaluru.
Whenever I think about his journey, I am reminded of one simple truth: never make decisions based on temporary problems. Life can be brutally difficult, but it also gives people opportunities to rebuild, recover, and come back stronger. Hold on through the tough times. Your comeback may be closer than you think.
Indian chowmein tastes the best, when you are actually present, near the hawker, watching it get made.
Of course you are hungry. You see a chinese stall, with decent looking people wearing full sleeved shirts, with IT company lanyards around their necks, polishing off their plates. Enough positive signals for you to partake in.
You tell the wiry looking guy, you need one half plate, he barely registers your request, as he is busy murdering the noodles with hellfire. His forehead glistening with sweat, in the light of a petromax.
You patiently wait, as fumes of various spices enter your nostrils. Suddenly the guy throws a handful of veggies in his cauldron, they scream as they touch the red hot surface. Then he slaps the base of a bottle to emit questionable chilli sauce, while the stove hisses fire. Then all of it’s tossed with violence. Endlessly. You get hungrier.
Each time you think, maybe it’s done. He tosses it again. It’s less of cooking and more of a performance, a ticketed show, in which you get a complimentary plate of veg chowmein with a spelling mistake. Nothing elevates the taste of Indian street food more than a typo.
Everyone around the stall is just watches it get made, nobody is checking their phone. After JCB digging, this is the 2nd most watchable thing on the streets.
Then finally it’s done. Half plates come out from a tub, being manned by a teenage helper from the same village, then magically, the chowmein walah, distributes the Kadhaai-ful of noodles equally in all half-plates. Someone throws in some freshly cut onion on top. And then it’s served to you with a fork planted in it. Onions taste like apples, sweet, when had with this half plate spice bomb. Don’t miss.
Growing up in Gujarat, "Modi Saheb" wasn't just a political figure; he was part of our daily landscape. I still remember the palpable shift when he took over as CM. Suddenly, we were talking about 24/7 electricity, the Vibrant Gujarat summits, and a distinct sense of Gujarati pride.
He felt accessible, like a strict yet visionary guardian of the state. For decades, that was the only governance model I knew - one defined by rapid infrastructure and an unshakeable resolve.
Then, my own journey brought me to Delhi, mirroring his transition to the national stage. Moving from Ahmedabad's familiar roads to the capital was a massive shift for me, but watching him navigate the transition from Gandhinagar to New Delhi was fascinating. Not going to lie, Delhi still feels a little hostile.
The same governance style I witnessed locally was suddenly being applied on a massive, global scale. Hearing him address the NDA Conclave recently brought back a rush of nostalgia. When he spoke about freeing the nation from stagnation and building a "Viksit Bharat," it didn't sound like a new campaign slogan to me. It sounded exactly like the ambitious goals he used to set for Gujarat twenty years ago.
Living in Delhi now, I see the grand scale of his impact every day, from foreign policy to national infrastructure. Yet, whenever he speaks, it feels like listening to a family elder - something my father would have talked like.
It is a surreal feeling to have lived under his leadership across two different chapters of my life, watching a state-level vision evolve into a national destiny. From a Gujarati resident to a Delhiite, it’s been quite a journey to witness.
And truly, sabka saath, sabka vikas isn't just a slogan, it is his policy. I've seen it in Gujarat - the reason I keep bringing it is that often times policy results take years to show. Gujarat didn't show immediate results, it also took its time. And then India is a much bigger scale and many more challenges.
When he was Gujarat CM, there was UPA government at Centre. He saw how Dr Singh led government kept parts of Gujarat deprived of drinking water because of Narmada Dam. No wonder one of the first things he did as soon as he became PM was sort the dam heigh issue. He knew how vindictiveness of Centre would eventually harm citizens of the state. Hence he makes sure, even with opposition leadership states, Centre is fair.
Show how good a statesman he is - to keep his own political differences aside for the nation - even when those people didn't vote for him. That's how a leader should be.
I feel truly hopeful for the next decade for India. Our time is now.
The first 'Made in India' Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has conducted its first test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, marking a milestone for Indian aviation and defence. This maiden test flight is a crucial step in the aircraft's post-production first of 40 aircraft to be built in India; the test flight advances the programme's objective of delivering the first 'Made in India' C295 aircraft this year to the Indian Air Force. A game changer in the Government of India's 'Make in India' vision, the C295 India programme is the first instance of a military aircraft being manufactured in India by the private sector. The programme's progress reflects the steady and dedicated work of Airbus, Tata Advanced Systems Limited and several Indian MSMEs, which are manufacturing parts for the aircraft across India. We thank the Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence and Government of India, for their unwavering trust in us. We are building the future of Indian aerospace: Airbus Defence
The DS identified this man as a major threat to their easy manipulation of India very early on. They desperately tried to stop him from ever leading the country.
The moment he became CM, they ignited issues, branded him with every possible label, attempted to sanction him, and even revoked his visas.
They unleashed tens of thousands of pages of propaganda reports against him, both inside India and abroad. They weaponised the opposition and the courts to flood him with cases from every direction.
Yet he overcame it all. To become the PM of the world’s largest democracy. Despite all the hit jobs, sabotage, and propaganda, he remains the most popular leader on the planet.
He has turned every adversity into an advantage. "Being Anti-fragile" is his mantra. And he has made India anti-fragile too. We have seen the nation emerge stronger from every crisis thrown at it.
I believe he will also resolve the infowar crisis. The main force behind it will be weakened and broken by him. It will be a fitting feather in his cap before he retires as not only India’s longest serving PM, but its most impactful one.
History will remember him as the one who transformed India not just in infrastructure and development, but forged a confident, self-reliant nation that stands proud on the global stage.
Nikhil lost his wallet in Japan with important cards inside.
They reached the police station, and the officer simply said, “Please wait 15-20 minutes.”
A few minutes later, the officer came back… with the wallet.
Unreal.
Highly recommend watching that vlog just to understand how trust works in Japan. People actually find things on the road and drop them at the police station.
Different level of civic sense. Unbelievable.
Still don't know how tf Kohli pulled off this GOATED runout, man.
Bro didn't even look at the stumps properlyj, ust launched the ball with full power and somehow hit them dead on.😭🔥
How dare permission has to be sought? Why only for few hours? What democracy?
He is so right. He is rich. He is entitled. He is a leader. He has to change India, the world.
My suggestion, he should be allowed to visit Jantar Mantar.
And then send to China, or UK or US to practice democracy for few days.
In India only one can block roads for years and get away. In France and Canada they just rolled machines.
If Suryakumar Yadav's India career is actually over time to reflect back to the first ball he faced against Jofra Archer at Ahmedabad on his debut and hit a six!
He announced himself to the International cricket and Surya will always be a prime example of don't complain keep working hard , keep pushing the door till the limits when they can't ignore you.
To making India debut at around 30 years and then winning t20 wc as a player and then going on and winning a home t20 worldcup as a captain.
Suryakumar Yadav will always be the first and pure modern day t20 batter in India. He guided the way of how to approach modern day t20 cricket
His peak was unreal. Was averaging 40+ at 170+ SR once. Or maybe more.
Good things happen to good people! Kept his head down and kept working hard.
Will always be his fan! No matter what people say. He truly replicates the word "Insaan acha hona chahiye"
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