Dilip Polpakkara

Keen Nature lover, Enthu Birder, Intrepid Traveller, Travel vlogger, Love to read and analyse Cricket, History, Politics...etc

[Sam Dalrymple @SamDalrymple123]

ANNOUNCEMENT

Thrilled and honoured to announce that Shattered Lands is a finalist for The Orwell Prize!

Thank you to my publishers, agents, readers and everyone else who has made this possible, particularly those who contributed their stories to the book.

The final prize giving is 25 June. Fingers crossed!

[Dilip Polpakkara @pdilip50]

Superb read.

[Himanish Ganjoo @himganj153]

Using a combination of ball tracking, shot data, and biomechanics for the first time, I try to illuminate the methods and dynamics behind Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Was great fun writing this, first time delving into batting technique.

Please read and share!

https://t.co/c9aSaGAP7B

[Sam Dalrymple @SamDalrymple123]

New Book Announcement!

I am thrilled to announce that Beyond the Mughal Arch: Temples in Early Modern Hindustan, guest edited by me, is OUT NOW.

[Param Arunachalam @taparam]

Take a look at Asha Bhosle's domination - she was the most prolific Hindi film female playback singer every year between 1954 and 1989, except two (Lata pipped her in 1959 and 1961).

[Bombay Natural History Society @BNHSIndia]

PRE-ORDER ANNOUNCEMENT!
Introducing Mammals of India, a landmark volume by legendary wildlife experts A.J.T. Johnsingh and P.O. Nameer, brought to you by BNHS Publications.
📘 MRP: ₹3,999/-
💰 You Pay: ₹2,799/- (Early birdoffer) Available on Amazon: https://t.co/WfmBlcSKLB

[Vishal Misra @vishalmisra]

The Five Elite Death Bowlers in Eighteen Years of the IPL https://t.co/fhsKEGgObE - an explainer video created via @NotebookLM

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

Mohamed Salah is to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career with Liverpool Football Club at the end of the 2025-26 season.

The time to fully celebrate his legacy and achievements will follow later in the year when he bids farewell to Anfield ❤️

[Sam Dalrymple @SamDalrymple123]

The Mughal Princess of Mexico

In the central Mexican city of Puebla, a short drive from the largest pyramid ever built, stands the world’s most unexpected Mughal tomb.

[Dilip Polpakkara @pdilip50]

@incognito9 Sniper Squad

[Dilip Polpakkara @pdilip50]

Wow brilliant...never knew about this. Super series. Keep it coming

[Manu S Pillai @UnamPillai]

A 14th century Kerala mathematician and genius; his works left behind as Sanskrit literature; and a Malayalam teacher's 25 year quest to find his lost magnum opus. Episode 4 of the SAGA series with @Arpo_IN on Sangamagrama Madhava, ft @LittyChacko2
https://t.co/vB3aMZYNF5

[North Yorkshire @visitnorthyork]

Malham Cove is famous for its dramatic cliffs, unique limestone pavement and history as a prehistoric waterfall, once bigger than Niagara Falls 🤯

[Neha Sinha @nehaa_sinha]

So excited to share my new book, my labour of love, WILD CAPITAL!
Over many years, nights & days, through sunshine & silences, I have captured Delhi’s hidden wilderness for you. You will find forgotten rivers, fireflies, words & meaning.
Pre-order here: https://t.co/prMZP6fD1F

[William Dalrymple @DalrympleWill]

Our first @EmpirePodUK videopod!

1857- The Greatest Anti-Colonial Revolt in History

Today we launch our new @EmpirePodUK megaseries on the eruption of the greatest anti-colonial uprising of the nineteenth century - and how the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, was dragged into a rebellion that nearly shattered the British Empire.

https://t.co/IEinPIYN5p

[Dilip Polpakkara @pdilip50]

@pnamblat Of course, famously, "Kalikalam" in Ramjirao Speaking was also programmed by Rahman. 1989.

[Dilip Polpakkara @pdilip50]

@tamizhan Wow...this is super. Let me hear it

[Dilip Polpakkara @pdilip50]

@pnamblat I rarely listen to non film songs nowadays.
And one thing I observe is that the difference between Film song & non-film song is no longer there. In 80s, 90s or even in naughties , we could easily distinguish each other. Just an observation or am I wrong here.

[Dilip Polpakkara @pdilip50]

@birderjack This is very sad and devastating news. He was such a lovely man, welcoming and knowledgeable. A real loss to the community. Condolences to his family and all friends.
RIP Chris ! We will miss you forever.

[Sam Dalrymple @SamDalrymple123]

Shattered Lands named one of the best history books of 2025 by the BBC History Mag!

https://t.co/kRmsAqu85s

[Abhishek Mukherjee @ovshake42]

The debate over the greatest Indian cricketer of all time will continue, but there is little doubt that one of them debuted on November 15.

Batting at 11, he hit 26* in a stand of 38*. Then he bowled unchanged for 10 overs to take 6-39. Then he added 2-78.
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