Thej Poonacha MD,MBA,FACP

Hospitalist, Academic Physician and Medical Director of Utilization Management @#KelloggMBA Leadership |Health Policy |

[Supriya Sahu IAS @supriyasahuias]

Along the coast of Tamil Nadu, in the waters of Ramanathapuram, particularly around Pamban, Keelakarai and Ervadi over 300 traditionally skilled fisherwomen dive into the sea everyday to earn for their families. Setting out in groups of eight to ten by boat before sunrise, they skin-dive up to depths of 4–5 metres, hand-picking seaweed from the seabed and gathering it in mesh bags known locally as kacha. By the time they return to shore around 1 p.m., each woman brings back 10–12 bags of seaweed, with each bag weighing 20–25 kilograms. Their labour sustains their families supporting children’s education, and household needs. Government of Tamil Nadu, under the TN-SHORE Project, is designing a Village Enterprise Model working with them to strengthen their enterprise, build value chains and empower them economically. This Women’s Day, we salute these seaweed gatherers of Tamil Nadu, truly courageous women who inspire 🫡 #InternationalWomensDay2026 #WomensDay2026 #WomensDay
@tnforestdept @tnclimatechange

[JIX5A @JIX5A]

How come Indian craft chocolate is acclaimed, appreciated and awarded everywhere BUT in India?

The pressing marketing from large corporations has convinced Indian chocolate lovers that brands like Lindt, Cadbury, Godiva and Ferrero are more worth their money than what is grown and crafted with care in their own country
But the wheels are turning!

Specialty cacao varieties have been planted.
Fermentation systems are being refined.
Aspiring chocolate makers are rolling up their sleeves, while established ones are getting more popular. A local community of craft chocolate aficionados is blooming.
gloriled.

The word about Indian craft chocolate is spreading all around the world and the @indiancraftchocolate festival is going to shine a light on all that it's happening

[TheSpeakingScalpel @DrSaurav5]

India needs to shed its colonial mindset where salaries are capped below the Cabinet Secretary just because he’s the “supreme servant.” Why should a scientist mastering quantum physics earn less than someone whose top qualification is memorizing the 3 Battles of Panipat and Harappa-Mohenjodaro?
This is exactly why many IITians don’t join ISRO.
Professional expertise deserves professional pay.

[The Khel India @TheKhelIndia]

TEJAS WINS THE GOLD MEDAL FOR INDIA 🥇

Tejas clocked Season Best timing of 13.52s to clinch the Gold Medal for India in Men's 100m Hurdles at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 💪

With a better end, He could have broke NR!

Fourt Gold Medal for India, Well Done Tejas 🇮🇳👏

[Madhuri Chengappa @MadhuriC_MD]

Excited to share that I contributed a section on Innovations in Cardio-Oncology, exploring the intersection of cancer therapy, wearable devices, and cardiovascular care. Grateful for the opportunity to be part of this rapidly evolving field💓🎗️ https://t.co/qel4Jo4OAZ

[ACP @ACPIMPhysicians]

Today wraps up a week of committee meetings at ACP's HQ in Philadelphia. The Population Health and Medical Science Committee (PHMSC) develops and communicates timely and practical advice to improve the health of individuals and populations based on the best available evidence.

[Manav Nayyar MD @dokmanav]

@BMWUSA @BMW Disappointed wth your refusal to cover repairs fr my 2020 BMW X3 under SIB 65 12 22 (issued 10/05/22). Water ingress fm faulty antenna design caused TCU failure & emergency call system malfunction—serious safety issue! #BMWFail #ConsumerRights @JDPower @CARandDRIVER

[Tom Woods @ThomasEWoods]

There's a lot of Vivek hate today, all of it unjustified.

I am not saying that the problem demands replacement immigration. So get that out of your head.

But come on. Who can deny that he's right about this, and that this absolutely, 100% does describe American society?

"A culture that celebrates the prom queen over the math olympiad champ, or the jock over the valedictorian, will not produce the best engineers."

I defy you to show me a single school district in America of which this is not true.

Are we going to be petulant children who need to be flattered all the time, or are we going to face facts?

Look at the subcultures in the United States and rank them in order of how much they care about those lesser things, and I will show you a list, in precise order, of who is producing the engineers.

Vivek isn't a dumb politician. He knows that telling you things you don't want to hear is going to make you angry. Ron Paul was the same way. He told you those truths anyway.

Again, this has nothing to do with immigration. These are facts, and we all know they're facts.

When you love an old car you fix it up to be the best it can be. You don't shout at people who point out that unsightly dent.

I happen to love this country and I would like to fix it up. Politics can take us only so far.

[Vikram Sood @Vikram_Sood]

An absolutely marvellous achievement after a gruelling final. More glory to you Gukesh D and to India ! Role model for the younger ones.

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Historic and exemplary!

Congratulations to Gukesh D on his remarkable accomplishment. This is the result of his unparalleled talent, hard work and unwavering determination.

His triumph has not only etched his name in the annals of chess history but has also inspired millions of young minds to dream big and pursue excellence.

My best wishes for his future endeavours. @DGukesh

[SAI Media @Media_SAI]

𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐫𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬✔️

At just 18 years, @DGukesh etched his name in the history books by becoming the youngest #WorldChampion ever in the history of #FIDE #WorldChampionship.

A moment of brilliance , determination & sheer talent from the star grandmaster!

#IndianChess #Sports #IndianSports #Champion

[Vijayanagara Ujjivana @VUjjivana]

A stunning clay creation! In 2022, Vinayak M. Hiremath brought the iconic Ratha of Hampi’s Vittala Temple to life.

[BhikuMhatre @MumbaichaDon]

Pls watch this video before you shop this Deepavali.

Pls don't bargain with small vendors selling Diyas, Rangoli, Brooms, Flowers etc....if you don't bargain in any Mall or Cinema Theatre. It's their Deepavali, too.

No cash. Only UPI. You know why!
https://t.co/llvHbZRswt

[Thej Poonacha MD,MBA,FACP @TKP80]

@Delta : Your sky miles transfer/ gift program is not particularly friendly to customers due to the high cost involved with transfer or gifting miles unlike similar programs with other airlines. Miles wastage!
How will you make this family friendly?
@ChiefExecGrp @skyteam

[Thej Poonacha MD,MBA,FACP @TKP80]

@Delta : Your sky miles transfer/ gift program is not particularly friendly to customers due to the high cost involved with transfer or gifting miles unlike similar programs with other airlines. Miles wastage!
How will you make this family friendly?
@ChiefExecGrp @skyteam

[Kiren Rijiju @KirenRijiju]

Unstoppable, Unbeatable!
The Men in Blue have conquered Asia with a monumental 1-0 victory against China, lifting the Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 for the 5th time!
This victory, right after your Olympic success, has filled every Indian heart with pride.
The entire nation celebrates your journey of triumph. Keep rising!

#TeamIndia

[Thej Poonacha MD,MBA,FACP @TKP80]

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@CMSGov @OIGatHHS @SocietyHospMed @ACPIMPhysicians
Our article discusses the details of DRG downgrades, underscoring the urgent need for scrutiny over a rather opaque process involved, & have a common approved standard for coding and (CDI) for payers.

[GreenLantern @IGCBacklog]

GM @SecBlinken @SecMayorkas you keep rejecting EAD reliefs for LEGAL High-skilled immigrants. Do you have intent to fix 1.34Million #greencardbacklog or u help only UNDOCUMENTED? @POTUS @HawleyMO @SenSchumer @RepDeborahRoss @JDVance1 @realDonaldTrump @VivekGRamaswamy @tedcruz

[Ricky Kej @rickykej]

Wow.. 3rd time this is happening to me in one year. I booked and paid for a business class ticket on @airindia from Mumbai to Bengaluru. When I reach departure gate, the staff rudely tells me that I have been downgraded (for no reason) and they cannot give me a refund. What's up with AirIndia? The person on the counter is Nishita Singh. Absolutely not helpful, and impolite. @airindia really needs to introspect and see if they are capable of running an airline in the first place. I am currently at the departure gate. Flight taking off at 9.25am @TataCompanies

[Anuj @anujchristian]

Is @Bloomberg going to do a story on how many ROW applicants are ''gaming'' the system and going from F1 to permanent residency directly using their country of birth and EB2-NIW, avoiding this H-1B mess all together?