The dignity, the grace, the style. UN awarded policies, Durga Puja awarded by UNESCO, a growing economy, harmonious society, huge boost to tourism and the arts, freedom of speech and right to protest. She inherited a broken system and built a modern Bengal. @MamataOfficial.
100/100 for India
But not an achievement - as today the 100/100 warmest cities of the world are in India
And apart from summers, phenomenon like formation of Urban Heat Islands is making the life of city residents literally hell
And our govt’s poor urban planning is adding to the woes
Concrete, asphalt, and buildings absorb sunlight during the day and release that heat slowly at night (unlike soil, grass, or trees which cool faster).
No trees or vegetation means less shade and less evaporative cooling (plants “sweat” to cool down).
Air conditioners, cars, factories, and people are pumping out extra waste heat.
Tall buildings are trapping heat and blocking wind that could cool things down.
Dark surfaces (roads, roofs) absorb more sunlight than lighter natural surfaces.
And it is having Real-world effect in India:
In April heatwaves, a city like Delhi or Mumbai can be 4–8°C (7–14°F) hotter than nearby villages at night.
This makes the already extreme weather feel far worse, higher heat stress, more deaths, higher electricity demand for cooling, and worse air pollution
Do have a look at these Quick numbers:
• Rural area: 38°C day / 22°C night
• City center: 42°C day / 28–30°C night
This is why big Indian cities often top the “hottest places on Earth” lists during heatwaves, the natural heat + urban heat island effect combine
Simple fix ideas (though hard to scale fast):
- More trees
- white/painted roofs (IAS Supriya Sahi has already proved it on a large scale in Chennai)
- Green spaces, and, easier said than done
- Better urban planning 🙏
🚨The Imam of Mecca invoked tonight at the end of the Tarawih prayer:
"O Allah, grant power to Islam and to the Muslims! Make this country a safe and peaceful place, as well as all the countries of the Muslims."
नेतन्याहू ने खेल खेला और भारत फँस गया।
मोदी को इज़राइल बुलाया, दिखावटी सम्मान दिया, मंच पर शब्द कहलवाए।
जैसे ही वापसी हुई, ईरान पर हमला।
सालों पुरानी भारत-ईरान दोस्ती दांव पर।
100% फायदा इज़राइल को, 0% भारत को।
मोदी सरकार की दिशाहीन विदेश नीति हमें एक-एक कर अपने पुराने मित्रों से दूर कर रही है।
#Iran #Isreal
CHINA:
"The US is a war addict. Throughout its over 240-year history, it has been at war for all but 16 years.
The US has 800 overseas military bases in over 80 countries and regions.
The US is the main cause of international disorder, global turbulence, and regional instability."
ISRAEL IS A TERRORIST STATE!
ISRAEL IS A TERRORIST STATE!
ISRAEL IS A TERRORIST STATE!
ISRAEL IS A TERRORIST STATE!
ISRAEL IS A TERRORIST STATE!
ISRAEL IS A TERRORIST STATE!
ISRAEL IS A TERRORIST STATE!
ISRAEL IS A TERRORIST STATE!
ISRAEL IS A TERRORIST STATE!
The Imam of Mecca invoked tonight at the end of the Tarawih prayer:
"O Allah, grant power to Islam and to the Muslims! Make this country a safe and peaceful place, as well as all the countries of the Muslims."
असम में हज़ारों मुस्लिम परिवारों को बेघर कर देना, न इंसाफ़ है, न इंसानियत।
ये सरकार की नहीं, हमारे संविधान की हार है।
हमारे बच्चों से उनका आशियाना, हमारी कौम से उनकी मस्जिदें छीनी जा रही हैं — और ये सब किस आधार पर????
#JusticeForAssamMuslims RT
असम में मुसलमान बढ़ते उत्पीड़न और नफ़रत का सामना कर रहे हैं, फिर भी दुनिया खामोश है।
उन्हें रोहंगिया और बंग्लादेशी बोल कर उनके घरों पर बुल्डोजर चलाया जा रहा है।
#JusticeForAssamMuslims