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Cogito, Ergo Sum

[Sanjeev Bikhchandani @sbikh]

In which I chat with my old friend Safi Rizvi who has embarked on a new career as a podcaster after a long stint in the IPS. We discuss a range of topics

Ep 3 | The Business of a Founder | In conversation with Mr. Sanjeev Bhik... https://t.co/kKW2LrlzGB via @YouTube

[Komal Nahta @KomalNahta]

Thank you @BhavnaTalwar for the priceless gift of Valmiki Ramayan. Will cherish this for all times to come. Can’t wait to read it!

[Kapil Komireddi @kapskom]

Shekhar Gupta sent me word last night that my contract with The Print—where I was a columnist—will not be renewed because I called Narendra Modi a “coward” and a “curse on India”.

Gupta was perfectly fine with my calling the Gandhi family “a plague on India”, but Modi apparently is too sacred a cow.

It is not clear to me whether Gupta took this call or was instructed to take it. The former would be worse because it would mean that he censors those with whom he disagrees.

I obviously do not want anyone else to get into trouble for my posts—which is why my Twitter page carries the disclaimer that “I speak solely for myself here”—and I don’t wish Gupta ill.

The Print gives opportunities in journalism to people who wouldn’t otherwise have any. Does sustaining such an enterprise require compromise? I don’t know.

What I do know is that I value Gupta’s work as a chronicler of India’s republican vicissitudes. Which is what makes his pitiful conduct rather painful.

I’m sufficiently blessed not to be affected by this in any material way. I’m vaguely worried that I’ll be hassled by the authorities, but as far as work is concerned I’ve other avenues in which to publish.

I’m just sorry to see a man I mildly respected reduced to cutting ties out of fear.

I don’t want anybody to become a martyr—but I’d be dishonest if I didn’t admit that I’m troubled by the knowledge that Gupta is a far smaller man than I had supposed.

He didn’t have the courage—or even the decency—to speak directly to me.

He delegated that duty to someone else.

Sad.

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

This act of violence is absolutely crazy. PM has made an important statement on the fact that violence has no place in Indian society. Whatever the provocation, our pluraism must survive.

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Spoke to Chief Justice of India, Justice BR Gavai Ji. The attack on him earlier today in the Supreme Court premises has angered every Indian. There is no place for such reprehensible acts in our society. It is utterly condemnable.

I appreciated the calm displayed by Justice Gavai in the face of such a situation. It highlights his commitment to values of justice and strengthening the spirit of our Constitution.

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

Look at the irony. The indian cricket team is sponsored by Dream 11. We all know who runs the BCCI ; but then you go and ban it. The curse of the indian cricket jersey continues !!! https://t.co/x7NDTg23Xy

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

Aamir is really trying to do everything to revive the theatrical business. And putting his money where is mouth is. After making a film that any producer should be in awe and envious off - he is taking the ultimate call. For the business of cinema. 👏 https://t.co/c46QML2atU

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

Everytime anyone shoes despondence in India, something happens that shows the true secular fabric of the country. ❤️
@BhavnaTalwar @AUThackeray @ShashiTharoor

https://t.co/bsXln5uXaq

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

Happy to know that this is bring called out. Bollywood’s dirty secret: Paid reviews that are killing the industry | Entertainment | Al Jazeera https://t.co/CZjszJPZ4C

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

RIP Dr. MMS. You gave us the privilege of your time and inspired us. The are a few moments of ones life that are etched in our minds and hearts. This to me is the most important. #bharatratnaformms

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

RIP ustad Zakir Hussian.
A whole generation of us got inspired by your music and your panache. The world has lost a maestro today.

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

RIP Quincy Jones. Music and the world will be poorer from today. Thanks for regaling us with your work. 😞

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

We hope that “hostage pricing” becomes a thing of the past. Today we see it at cinemas, airports and on board flights. Hope the consumer stands up against it. https://t.co/JuC5Yq9ibs

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

CJI shows that a heart bears at the Supreme Court. This is absolutely wonderful. https://t.co/2eOf6XWtnf

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

RIP 🪦 Darth Vader
@rahulpuri

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

⁦@alangemmell⁩ it’s time for change at Hollyrood

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

⁦@RBI⁩ since when is 14th August Indian independence day. I understand that statistics may not be required as a qualification to be at RBI. But basic indian history ?

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

@RGVzoomin could not agree more with you. @BhavnaTalwar ramu is truly a romantic. @madmantena learn from RGV.

[Ram Gopal Varma @RGVzoomin]

A marriage can work only if you have an extraordinary ability of falling in love again and again and again with the same person

[Scottish Labour @ScottishLabour]

Congratulations Alan Gemmell on being elected as the MP for Ayrshire Central!

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

@alangemmell congratulations on your first and debut electoral victory. Well deserved - and all your hard work paid off. @AUThackeray @BhavnaTalwar @shrishtiarya plan for dinner with Alan at the house of commons.

[sheetal talwar @sheetaltalwar10]

@RavirajKulkarni why is your ex-boss not living up to his commitments. Why is he still speaking on political matters and analysis. @PrashantKishor does your own word mean nothing to you ? Or do you believe that public memory is short.

[Desh Ka Verdict @DeshKaVerdict]

Despite the country having a minority population of over 20 percent, with 18 percent being Muslims who are almost entirely Congress voters, the party has only received 23 percent of the vote.

— Prashant Kishor