Prashant Kulkarni

Professor; Researcher- Strategic Contestations, Disruptive Knowledge Flows, Creative Destruction & Digital-Urban Convergence @ Technology Interstices;

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

Let anyone construct their World Dream XI- there are only two permanent fixtures in the squad. One at no.3 the other at no.6
RIP Sir Garfield Sobers

[Sky Sports Cricket @SkyCricket]

Throwback to when Brian Lara broke Sir Garfield Sobers' 36-year-old record for the highest score in a Test innings with his 375 against England in 1994... Sir Gary was as classy as ever ❤️

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

Would this be a right metric to compare? GDP is about output, revenue is about income!

either measure firm production as percentage of GDP or firm revenue as percentage of GNI

Mixing each other while glamourous will be misleading
#randomthoughts #unpopularopinion

[Groww @_groww]

How big are the biggest companies in their country?

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

This tweet is symptomatic of Indian nature or perhaps embedded in culture
The right question not whether an Olympic gold medallist will qualify but will he touch 90m again something he did last time in the same meet
82.67 should be a cakewalk not a question mark
#randomthought

[nnis Sports @nnis_sports]

Doha has been special for Neeraj Chopra. 🇮🇳🔥

Can India’s Olympic champion achieve the Commonwealth Games 2026 qualification mark at the Doha Diamond League, or will he need another route to Glasgow?

#NeerajChopra #DohaDiamondLeague #DiamondLeague2026 #JavelinThrow
@Neeraj_chopra1

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

As PM Modi completes 12 yeas in office, me and Dr Mansi Bansal explore an integrated analytical way of examining Modinomics through a three layered structure. https://t.co/mgPQikvaEY

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

PM's appeal on curbing foreign travel etc (conserving forex) might have self-fulfilling prophecy! India has comfortable reserves, but the message might signal the very opposite and can cause a FII withdrawals. Might potentially be counterproductive for the economy
#randomthoughts

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

#Unpopularopinion
Results of May 4 2026 mandates Yogi Adityanath to win & win big UP'2027 to stay in the race for Modi's successor. AS, SSC, HBS, DF and now post WB, even SA all demonstrating strong credentials. Not to forget backroom boys like SB
#randomthoughts

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

It is not about primary commodities alone per se. It is the value addition that fetches the rewards

Where does India stand in the footprint of value added products using these as raw materials? This is the question that has to be answered

#randomthoughts

[The Indian Index @IndianIndex]

India’s Agricultural Footprint: Global Leadership in Production (2024-25) 🍚🌾🇮🇳

GLOBAL RANK #1
- Millets: 18.59 MT
- Pulses: 25.68 MT
- Spices: 12 MMT
- Coconut: 21.3 Billion Annually

GLOBAL RANK #2
- Rice: 150.18 MT
- Wheat: 117.94 MT
- Fruits: 114.51 MT
- Vegetables: 219.67 MT
- Sugarcane: 454.61 MT
- Cotton: 5.05 MT
- Tea: 1.203 MT (Apr-Dec 2024-25)

India continues to feed the world!
(MoAFW)

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

Wealth of Nations turns 250!

A classic more misunderstood, every economic thought at one point or another centres around pro or anti
#adamsmith #wealthofnations

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

For the moment, Pax Americana is here to stay #Iran #MiddleEastWar

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

Big moment for cricket in Hubballi 👍👌👌

[Hubballi Dharwad Infra @Hubballi_Infra]

Huge news: The upcoming Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka & Jammu and Kashmir is set to be played at the KSCA Stadium in Rajnagar, Hubballi, from February 24

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

Big Stick Doctrine: Trump Version!
#Venezuela #Trump

[Karoline Leavitt @PressSec]

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

It's Schumpeter's Day!

#nobeleconomicsprize

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

SL Bhyrappa

A man without parallel
An intellectual who refused to bow down to the gallery

RIP

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

In the passing of Shri S.L. Bhyrappa Ji, we have lost a towering stalwart who stirred our conscience and delved deep into the soul of India. A fearless and timeless thinker, he profoundly enriched Kannada literature with his thought-provoking works. His writings inspired generations to reflect, question and engage more deeply with society.

His unwavering passion for our history and culture will continue to inspire minds for years to come. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour. Om Shanti.

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

Stated preference:👇 quoted tweet

Revealed preference: Hold out on rare earth, industrial equiment, smartphone component, seizing land, creeping acquisiton in Ladakh, refusal to recognize Arunachal as part of India and million such things
#RandomThoughts #unpopularopinion

[ANI @ANI]

#WATCH | Tianjin, China: During his bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping says, "... China and India are two ancient civilisations in the East. We are the world's two most populous countries, and we are also important members of the Global South. We both shoulder the historical responsibility of improving the well-being of our two peoples, promoting the solidarity and rejuvenation of developing countries, and promoting the progress of human society. It is the right choice for both countries to be friends who have good neighbourly and amicable ties, partners who enable each other's success, and to have the dragon and the elephant come together."

(Source: ANI/DD News)

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

If there were to be one manifesting wizardry in signalling, it has to be Narendra Modi- doubt anyone can remotely beat him!

#randomthought

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Thank President Zelenskyy for his phone call today. We exchanged views on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian aspect, and efforts to restore peace and stability. India extends full support to all efforts in this direction.

@ZelenskyyUa

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

Not for the first time!
This was done in 90s also when we were opening up!

Dreaming of Crusoe existence is a myth

Need Make in India (doesnt matter who makes it)!

[The New Indian Express @NewIndianXpress]

Amid rising trade tensions between India and the United States, the BJP, in close coordination with the RSS, is preparing to launch a nationwide “Swadeshi Jagran Abhiyan,” aimed at boosting the domestic consumption of Indian-made products.

https://t.co/rd9MEgmjqA

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

Do What We Say NOT What We Do
CHN ver 1/
#RandomThoughts

[ANI @ANI]

When Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged not dealing with Taiwan, EAM said that China itself was dealing with the areas that we were - economic, technological, cultural, etc So how is that possible?: Sources

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

#TrumpTarrifs on 🇮🇳 imports from 🇷🇺 correct ceteris paribus
a. Deep 🇺🇸 mistrust- 🇮🇳 will go to 🇺🇸 not 🇷🇺 for work/study
b. Hangover of Cold War era romance with 🇷🇺
c. Cognitive entrenchment of 'non-aligned' 'independent' in IR
no option but for 🇮🇳 do opp
#unpopularopinion

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

Expected outcome #AlaskaSummit
It's India's own interests to
a. Reduce tariffs
b. Diversify imports away from 🇨🇳 🇷🇺
c. FTA with every country other than 🇨🇳
d. with US follow what 🇨🇳 did b/w '70-'10
e. Not forget 🇨🇳 is enemy no. 1 not US
#unpopularopinion #RandomThoughts

[Prashant Kulkarni @prashantkind]

#unpopularopinion
Not about appeasing DJT, it is in our interest to bring down our tariffs (one of the highest). Similarly, self-interest mandates a reduction in Russian imports (2/3rd of our deficit because of Russian imports; hardly any exports)
#RandomThoughts