@IndianGems_ It’s a matter of shame that fuel prices are being compared without comparing purchasing power and average earnings.”
“It’s a matter of shame that citizens are expected to celebrate lower prices while earning substantially lower incomes.
@IndianGems_ It’s a matter of shame that India ranks far below the United States and Canada on most human development indicators.
It’s a matter of shame that a significant number of Indians still lack access to quality healthcare and education.
@IndianGems_ It’s a matter of shame that average wages in the United States and Canada are several times higher than in India.
It’s a matter of shame that many Indian households spend a much larger share of their income on essentials than households in developed countries.
@IndianGems_ It’s a matter of shame that India’s per-capita income is a fraction of that of the United States and Canada.
It’s a matter of shame that millions of Indians still depend on government subsidies to afford basic cooking fuel.
Everyone gets freebies.
Students who are actually studying, building projects, doing research, and preparing for jobs?
Nothing.
Dear Government, can we get free Claude Code Max subscriptions instead of another motivational speech? 💀
Meet Raghu Mahajan!
(IIT-JEE Rank 1 & Top Physicist from India)
Working on some of the deepest questions in string theory, quantum gravity, and black holes.
> He grew up in Chandigarh, India
> Secured All India Rank 1 in IIT-JEE 2006
> Joined Computer Science at IIT Delhi
> After two years, he transferred to MIT
> Completed his Bachelor’s in Physics and Mathematics from MIT
> Pursued his Master’s at the University of Cambridge
> And completed his PhD and postdoc at Stanford University in theoretical physics and mathematics
After spending 16 years abroad, he returned to India in 2024 and today, he is a faculty member at ICTS-TIFR, Bengaluru.
At ICTS, his work sits at the intersection of advanced mathematics, quantum theory, string theory, quantum gravity, and the deepest questions about the universe.
His journey is also special because he chose to come back and contribute to building world-class research from India.
From Chandigarh to IIT Delhi, from MIT and Stanford to ICTS Bengaluru, Raghu Mahajan’s journey is a powerful reminder that India can become a global home for deep scientific research.