Raghav

[Raghav @raghavs]

@forestbike_uk

The bike is locked, we cannot move the bike without physically lifting it and it starts beeping loudly at the attempt. We cannot drive out without knocking the bike down.
@CamdenCouncil is there a parking fine for this nuisance to residents?

[Raghav @raghavs]

@forestbike_uk second time in as many weeks… Surely you have tech that can tell your bikers that the place the bike is left at is a no park zone. And why must I share my email ID with your chatbot to file a complaint?

[Raghav @raghavs]

@forestbike_uk you’re doing great work for the city; some of your users are blocking entrance to houses though. Perhaps you can track this better.

[Raghav @raghavs]

Doing good. And at profit!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[Aditya Kondawar @aditya_kondawar]

The most radical innovation at Lemon Tree Hotels had nothing to do with room design or pricing. It was about who stood behind the reception desk, who cleaned the rooms, and who served breakfast

In a dialogue between the HR department and the CMD, Patu Keswani, they decided to hire 2 differently-abled people. "It was an experiment. The team was not sure how the new staff members would integrate with the rest of the team or if they could do the job," says Aradhana. The impact of this small gesture was apparent when Mr. Keswani was approached by a very emotional mother of one of these persons with an invitation to attend his wedding. The possibility of this nuptial would have been negligible if the boy had no job. By merely giving an opportunity, everything changed. And, the business continued to gain from the services of 20+ differently-abled resources. Since that day, there has been no looking back.

What started as an experiment evolved into one of the most ambitious inclusion programs in the global hospitality industry. Currently, ~13% of Lemon Tree employees are from this disadvantaged segment of the population, although the company targets and often achieves a rate closer to 20% in many properties.

"This is not charity, it is our business model" became Lemon Tree's mantra. The numbers backed it up. Employees with disabilities showed lower attrition rates (12% v/s industry avg of 50%). They demonstrated higher loyalty, better attendance, and often superior performance in their designated roles. The deaf employees in housekeeping communicated through visual cues and checklists, often resulting in more thorough cleaning. Staff with Down syndrome, working in consistent routines, excelled in laundry and food service roles.

Lemon Tree Hotels has been presented the National Award by the President of India for 'Best Employer of Persons with Disabilities' in 2016 and 2011, and a third National Award in 2012 for being a 'Role Model in providing a Barrier Free Environment to Persons with Disabilities'.

The business case was compelling. In an industry plagued by 50-100% annual turnover, Lemon Tree's inclusive hiring created a stable, dedicated workforce. Training costs dropped. Service consistency improved. And something unexpected happened—guests noticed. The genuine warmth from employees who had been given opportunities they couldn't find elsewhere created an authenticity that no amount of hospitality training could replicate.

The ripple effects went beyond the hotels. Lemon Tree partnered with NGOs to create training programs. They developed visual communication systems that became industry standards. They proved that infrastructure changes for accessibility—ramps, visual alerts, modified workstations—cost less than the savings from reduced turnover.

By making inclusion a business strategy rather than a CSR initiative, Lemon Tree didn't just change lives—it changed the economics of hospitality employment in India.

This is awesome!

Src – Empor top, no reco

[Raghav @raghavs]

Camel barbering in Pak with Lord Hanuman design 🙄
really now?

[1964archives @1964archives]

the art of camel barbering (Pakistan)

[Raghav @raghavs]

A lovely video of wishes in many Indian languages… Great idea that truly symbolises the idea of India 🇮🇳
Jai Hind!

[India in the UK @HCI_London]

As we welcome the New Year, team @HCI_London extends heartfelt wishes in several languages reflecting India’s rich linguistic diversity and shared spirit of unity. May the year ahead bring peace, progress, and prosperity for all!
#NewYear #HappyNewYear2026 #IndiaUK

@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @VDoraiswami @getkart @MinOfCultureGoI @iccr_hq @TheNehruCentre @mygovindia @MYBharatHQ @MIB_India @PIB_India @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive

[Raghav @raghavs]

Dear @CSMIA_Official
Your thoughtfulness for customer’s health much appreciated. Keeping travelators switched off from the furthered point of arrival, after landing at mumbai at 4am makes sure a good long walk is had by all!

[Raghav @raghavs]

Every EU country has an outward immigration stamping process. Sometimes they ask inane questions about why you are going back the same day.

[Bhaumik Gowande @bhaumikgowande]

Why does India has outward migration check? I’ve not seen this in EU or Americas where there are immigration counter for departing passengers.

Any reason or logic? Too many different opinion on Reddit.

[Raghav @raghavs]

Superb to see so many young people doing so well despite limited means 👍🏻👍🏻

[Dainik Bhaskar @DainikBhaskar]

गरीबी इतनी कि पेटभर खाना नहीं मिलता,बेटा 95.33% नंबर लाया: मां बोली- उसने कभी चॉकलेट तक नहीं मांगी; अखबार बांटने वाले की बेटी लाई 99.50%
https://t.co/H0I1AbfiP9
#Rajasthan #BoardResults2025

[Dainik Bhaskar @DainikBhaskar]

गरीबी इतनी कि पेटभर खाना नहीं मिलता,बेटा 95.33% नंबर लाया: मां बोली- उसने कभी चॉकलेट तक नहीं मांगी; अखबार बांटने वाले की बेटी लाई 99.50%
https://t.co/H0I1AbfiP9
#Rajasthan #BoardResults2025

[The Better India @thebetterindia]

Shocked by the brutal gang rape and murder of a young girl, Bengal constable Kaushav Sanyal made a life-changing decision. Since 2013, he has trained 60,000+ girls—and even teachers and married women—in self-defence, free of cost.

From travelling 150+ km after night shifts to training in remote villages, his mission to empower women hasn’t stopped. Today, his students not only defend themselves but have also made India proud at international tournaments. "Defend yourself first. Attack, if necessary, like a fierce tiger," he shares.

Loved the video? Stay tuned for more in #ForceForGoodHeroes, an extraordinary series
on India’s unsung heroes that will inspire you to believe in the power of change!

#forceforgood #adityabirlagroup

In partnership with @AdityaBirlaGrp

[The Better India @thebetterindia]

"Are you some kind of Collector?"

The taunt was meant to mock him. Instead, it ignited a fire.

Hemant’s mother, a labourer, was supposed to receive Rs 200 for her work. But she was often handed just Rs 60 or Rs 80.

#IAS #UPSC #InspiringStories #Inspiring #Motivation #IASofficer #SuccessStory

[Raghav @raghavs]

True Taroorism 😀😂👏🏻

[Mukul Dekhane @dekhane_mukul]

Today is the day for the letter T
-Shashi Tharoor in full flow ! ALL words beginning with the alphabet "T" ! And it ALL fits to the 'T' !!!
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A tribute to the letter "T"
By Sashi Tharoor

The tongue’s terrible tendency to tell tall tales totally tarnishes traditional transcommunication theories. The tempestuous tirades traceable to the tongue testify to the traumatic tactics of this tiny tab of tissue. Thousands that take the time to think, try to tame the tumultuous torrent of the too talkative tongue. Temporarily, the tide turns. Towering tempers turn to tenderness. Then, tragically, the trend tapers. The tongue trips, teeters, then takes a tumble; the temptation to trifling twaddle triumphs.

Take time to tabulate this timeless truth: to train the tongue takes the tremendous talent of trust. Theology teaches that trust thrives through toil. Therefore, throttle the testy tongue! Terminate the trivial topics that tinge the tenor of talk! Trim the trashy, tasteless terms that transgress traditions of truth! Trounce the trite themes that toady to thoughtless tattling!

Theoretically, the tantalizing target of a true, tactful, temperate tongue torments and teases those that tackle the task. To tell the truth, thrilling triumph throngs the tracks of the tough, tenacious thwarter of tawdry talk !!!!!

Terrific Tharoor!
Truly tremendous.

👏👏

[Raghav @raghavs]

All tax paying Indian would also agree 😂

[Naomi Canton @naomi2009]

I agree with Donald Trump that Indian tariffs and taxes are too high.

[Raghav @raghavs]

@DelhiAirportGMR
Your security staff at departures T2 delhi entry 1 just told us that it’s not their job to manage queues and that we should fight with ppl who jump in. You agree?

[Raghav @raghavs]

@cooltechtipz A

[Raghav @raghavs]

Being good > all else

[Varsha Singh @varshaparmar06]

9. A lonely man with autism calls 911 asking for someone to wish him a happy birthday, these police officers surprised him at his door.

[Raghav @raghavs]

@MarietjeSchaake Kindly try applying for a Schengen visa and experience that discrimination first hand. 🙏🏻

[Raghav @raghavs]

@suchetadalal That’s what gets the best ppl in country to work for govt - good pay. The two aren’t mutually exclusive. Singapore has been a prime example of this.

[Raghav @raghavs]

@HeathrowAirport
Wouldn’t it be lovely if one could clear passport control queues quicker? Esp on Fri evenings? Maybe target under 15mins for the clearance. The “all other passport” is your longest queue with least number of people at control. Perhaps a bit of ❤️ for them too?