SBR

Easy-going, thinker, tasteful & sports enthusiast.

[SBR @saugat_tweets]

@E20Party Drop in average for old i20 car up to 30% 😥

[SBR @saugat_tweets]

@Swiggy your call center and customer service is #hopeless #horrible not able to understand customer issues and not able to provide resolution, manager not available for escalation

[Vimal Kumar @vimalkumar_u]

Tribute to Viktor Axelsen

I am deeply saddened to hear about Viktor Axelsen stepping away from the sport due to persistent back issues. When I last interacted with him a month ago, he had expressed concern about his recovery and the lack of progress post-surgery—but even then, I did not imagine that he would be forced to make such a difficult decision.

I first heard about Viktor nearly two decades ago from another great Dane, Morten Frost, during his visit to our academy in Bangalore. I vividly recall him speaking about a young talent he was nurturing in Aarhus, and the strong belief he had in the boy’s potential to rise to the very top of world badminton.

Viktor not only lived up to that belief—he surpassed it.

A two-time Olympic champion, World Champion, All England winner, and a dominant force across the global badminton circuit, Viktor has firmly established himself as one of the all-time greats of our sport. His professionalism, discipline, and relentless pursuit of excellence have set benchmarks for generations to follow.

His retirement is a significant loss—not just for Denmark, but for European badminton as a whole. Denmark, in particular, faces a challenging phase in men’s singles, with a visible gap emerging after Viktor and Anders Antonsen. Several of their leading players are now past their peak, making this transition even more difficult.

On a personal note, I feel this is a loss for the sport itself.

I sincerely hope the Badminton World Federation considers bringing Viktor into a larger role within the sport. With his global appeal—especially across Asia, including China—and his ability to connect across cultures, he would be a tremendous ambassador. More importantly, he has always demonstrated thoughtful and progressive ideas for the growth of badminton, beyond just discussions around shortening match durations.

I truly hope he remains closely involved with the sport in the years to come, perhaps even contributing to its administration and future direction.

Thank you, Viktor, for everything you have given to badminton.

Wishing you strength, happiness, and great success in all your future endeavors.

[SBR @saugat_tweets]

@atulkasbekar @CSMIA_Official Also worst seats in departure gates, very uncomfortable. T2 is now way behind many other top tier airports.

[SBR @saugat_tweets]

@ashwinravi99 Crucial wicket 🙌
Let’s go #ChakDeIndia

[SBR @saugat_tweets]

@ashwinravi99 Need 3-4 very tight overs to build pressure. SA batters are strong in on side, Sree is a bowling good 4-5 tight bowls then one loose one for sweep.

[Abijit Ganguly @AbijitG]

The entitlement of urban upper class never ceases to amuse me. Last Saturday had a show at a pub in Pune where there was a group of middle aged women who kept referring to themselves as GP Divas, I'm assuming GP to be their society's name.

[SBR @saugat_tweets]

@Sushir_TSR @IndiGo6E @IndiGo6E
Flight 6E 476 from #Kolkata to #Pune on 11th May 2025 at 20:50 hrs.
Air conditioning was not working & despite multiple request to cabin crew situation remained same. It was so suffocating & Claustrophobic. Children suffered breathlessness #horrible #experiance #indigo

[SBR @saugat_tweets]

@luckyali you are just amazing
#LuckyAliLive in #Pune
You are killing it man..

[Rohan Das @rohaninvestor]

Beginner traders often struggle with chart patterns.

I'll show you an indicator that can automatically detect cup and handle, flat base, flag patterns in this thread: 👇

[SBR @saugat_tweets]

@chaaai Failed to provide government job so no income tax for private sector employees 😊

[Sunderdeep - Volklub @volklub]

If you drive your turbo petrol car mostly in the city, consider replacing your air filter every 5,000–6,000 km, regardless of what the service center suggests.

Our old Volklub partner, Munish Sharma Ji, shared 10 golden tips to keep your car running smoothly for hundreds of thousands of kilometers without any issues. He’s the expert who gets his hands dirty while handling car services and used cars every single day.

[Akshay Fasale @AkshayFasale_]

Stuck in this traffic since 45 minutes
Thank you modi ji @narendramodi
For your pune visit 🫡

[SBR @saugat_tweets]

@TimesNow Hon. PM waving to people stuck in traffic and telling them..
मी पुन्हा येईन

[Dr. Sudhir Mehta @sudhirmehtapune]

Despite the traffic and other inconveniences, it’s truly noteworthy that Hon. PM @narendramodi has visited #Pune more than any other Prime Minister in India's history. This isn’t just a political nod; it’s a powerful recognition of Pune as a critical hub for the country’s economy, innovation, and growth. Pune’s significance on the national stage has never been clearer!

#ViksitBharat #pune #development #economy

[Pritish Pednekar @pritishr1]

Worst traffic management for the so called @PMOIndia tour of Pune.
Sir, itna kharcha karte ho, helicopter se aate. Why screw people's happiness for 2 hours.

[odhegeudh @tommy_shelbyie]

Officials should give a holiday to regular citizens if there is a VIP visit, as the roads are blocked and people are left standing . Stuck near Shivaji Nagar. नेहमीच झालय 😕 #punetraffic #shivajinagar #pune

[RavinRak @mechtraveller]

Thanks to the vip culture. #pune #airport #puneairport