Arun Panicker

Gentleman of leisure, house husband, travel junkie, financial analyst

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

The message from CBSE is worth reading to understand how the Indian govt treats its citizens. Not even a perfunctory sorry. And to top it all, troll armies that call the poor kid Pakistani . What a deplorable state of affairs

[Marya Shakil @maryashakil]

JS-Coordination wrote to Vedant today attaching his correct answer book and confirming that

-The error was real.
-The student was right.

For all those who thought a young 12th class student was a ‘Pakistani’ - Govt of India doesn’t think so. CBSE has accepted the mistake and issued him his answer sheet.

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

CNBC-TV18 may have taken one on the chin. But their role in ensuring no new tax on foreign travel is well appreciated by frequent travelers for sure

[vir sanghvi @virsanghvi]

I don’t know if it is fair to blame the journalist, Sanjay
The story contained so much detail that it was clearly leaked by someone in govt
Either the govt had a change of heart after the negative backlash the proposal received or the govt source talked too hastily before the PM had okayed the idea.
In an ideal world there would be no journalism based on
leaks . But that’s how this govt operates and journalists have to learn to live with that unfortunately
@CNBCTV18Live @TimsyJaipuria

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

“Sources say Likely to be temporary for 1 year” is a sure shot giveaway that it will definitely continue for ever.

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

I would ace this one. My one true superpower

[Reuters @Reuters]

Seoul's third annual 'Power Nap Contest' saw hundreds gather at a Han-River park in themed outfits to show off their napping skills. South Koreans are among the most sleep-deprived people in the world https://t.co/czEloneuUI

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

As a Bangalore resident, the best thing you can do on long weekends is to stay in the city. All the traffic jams get exported out and you can enjoy the Bangalore of old.

[Karnataka Portfolio @karnatakaportf]

Long Weekend Escape? Bengaluru Crowd Turns Agumbe Ghat Into 4-Hour Traffic Festival

This is the scene at Agumbe Ghat when people from Bengaluru head out to “enjoy” their long weekend only to end up stuck in traffic for 3–4 hours straight. What was supposed to be a peaceful getaway into nature turns into an extended parking session on a hill road. Instead of exploring scenic views, breathing fresh air, and relaxing, people are treated to a premium experience of bumper-to-bumper traffic, honking symphonies, and slow-motion driving from one curve to the next. Ironically, the only thing moving faster than the vehicles is the frustration.

At this point, it almost feels like the plan isn’t to escape the city, but to carry Bengaluru’s traffic along for a road trip. Long weekend holiday? More like a well-organized traffic festival—where the destination doesn’t matter, because you’re already spending all your time on the road.
#bangalore #bengaluru #traffic #agumbe #ghat @ARRS_India @AgumbeResearch @Shivamogga_SP @DgpKarnataka @KarnatakaCops @Lolita_TNIE @ChristinMP_

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

It’s so cool to see practical uses of math! https://t.co/SPyGcCgaMR

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

If there was an award for most frustrating online netbanking experience, #SBI would win it hands down. Trying to activate netbanking and it wont let me because "your education details are not updated" So now i have to visit a branch. Absolutely pathetic treatment of customers.

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

Work on this 300 metre underpass started a decade ago. And now they claim they will finish it in 100 days. Can you imagine what will happen if they start a 18 km tunnel road from Silk Board to Hebbal? #windtunnelroad #bengaluru

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

Census enumerator came home today. Because I had done the online self enumeration, the whole process took under a minute. All I had to do was give him my SE ID. Would highly recommend doing the Self enumeration yourself when it opens up in your state.

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

Just completed the self enumeration process for the much delayed Census 2027. Have to say it was a very smooth process. Particularly liked how the address had to be identified on google maps instead of manually entering it.

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

Exactly half way through the tournament and CSK is at no.5. Punching well above their weight #IPL

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

Just incredible hitting on both screens. Score 150 and end up on the losing side, the highest run chase in IPL history on one screen; 4 sixes in the first over on the smaller screen. IPL is well and truly on fire this year #IPL

[Gagan🇮🇳 @1no_aalsi_]

CSK batting 😭

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

An interesting deepdive into Bangalore's hotter summers

[Prasanna K @prasanna_says]

actually Bangalore lost its cool no matter what the weather folks say...

The daytime max barely moved since the 1980s. But it's hotter than 30C for MUCH longer

Heat stress lasts longer: used to get cooler by 4:27 PM → now HOT till 5:54 PM

The night used to cool down below 22°C and we used to recover — now hours per night under 22°C — shrank from 3½ hours to 48 minutes!

No wonder I'm cranky and exhausted in the mornings!

40 years of ERA5 hourly data →
https://t.co/2kI7Ui3lEo

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

@ActusDei what about estate tax, Neil? Arent we open to a 40% tax over $60k in case of an unforeseen event?

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

@vinodsrinivasan Agree with you on this. But disagree on the point of taking dividends out. All past accumulated profits belong to the pre IPO shareholders and there is absolutely no need to share it with new entrants.

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

It’s raining cats and dogs in Bengaluru today

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

Hmm. CSK's next 3 matches are with KKR/SRH/MI - their companions in the bottom 4. Not sure if that is going to work out well

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

@TheStatsKid1523 Don’t bother. Was weird to see kohli lose two reviews on wide calls! And then Mumbai lose one on a no ball

[Arun Panicker @panix68]

The real truth about the good old times