T Vignesh Nayak

Hi, I am interested in science and math. Learned indian classical music and love sports.

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for man over Facebook comment https://t.co/5DXezYoE62

[THE SKIN DOCTOR @theskindoctor13]

A dog used to follow pilgrims to a Hindu religious site in Sri Lanka, and videos of it were shared warmly in Sri Lankan Hindu circles.

In late June, offended by the videos, a Muslim man went to the pilgrimage site, located the dog, kicked it, and uploaded the video, sparking outrage. During one such argument, a Sri Lankan Muslim wrote a derogatory post against the Hindu deity.

Anojan Sivarasa, a Sri Lankan Hindu working as a laborer in Saudi Arabia, didn't like the comment and responded with a reply that was allegedly derogatory to the Prophet.

Anojan's well-wisher immediately warned him. He took down the comment and issued a video apology within five minutes in which he said he was responding to an insult to his faith. However, it was too late. Anojan's fellow Sri Lankan Muslims had already taken a screenshot and emailed it to his employer in Saudi Arabia. His employer promptly reported it to the authorities, who arrested Anojan and put him on trial. He has been sentenced to death.

Saudi Arabia rarely reverses a decision once it has made one, but there should be global outrage over this. Blasphemy laws or whatever, the man was only responding to an insult to his faith, deleted the comment, and issued an apology within minutes, yet he will still have to pay with his life while those who provoked him are rejoicing in Sri Lanka. This is unacceptable. Anyone calling themselves a free speech supporter and not opposing this is a hypocrite of the highest order.

[Big Timi @OrevaZSN]

why aren’t the robots working in the mines and oil fields and handling toxic chemicals or picking plastic out of the ocean? why are they writing emails and making powerpoint presentations? what the hell are we doing

[ವಿಕಾಸ್ ಹೆಗಡೆ | Vikas Hegde @hegde_vikas]

@KSRTC_Journeys ಬುಕಿಂಗ್ ಆಪ್'ನಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಯಾಕೆ ಇಲ್ಲ? ಕನ್ನಡ ಸೇರಿಸಿ ಮತ್ತು ಅದನ್ನ ಡೀಫಾಲ್ಟ್ ಭಾಷೆಯಾಗಿ ಇಡಿ. @kdabengaluru @kg

[Captain Brijesh Chowta ಕ್ಯಾಪ್ಟನ್ ಬ್ರಿಜೇಶ್ ಚೌಟ @CaptBrijesh]

Mangaluru’s railways are finally coming under one roof!

A long-pending demand is being fulfilled as the Mangaluru railway region, currently divided across Southern & South Western Railways, is being brought under South Western Railway’s Mysuru Division.

This gives me a great sense of contentment, especially because this is a demand we raised as a priority within days of taking oath as your MP in June 2024.

Since then, we have pursued it relentlessly - taking it up repeatedly with our Hon’ble Union Minister for Railways Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw, whose proactive engagement and responsiveness in taking forward this long-pending demand I deeply appreciate. We have also used every available parliamentary and institutional forum to highlight the concern and press for its expeditious resolution.

This is a significant step for Mangaluru - reducing jurisdictional hurdles, improving coordination, enabling faster resolution of passenger concerns and giving greater focus to railway infrastructure and connectivity across coastal Karnataka.

With the formal notification expected soon, we will be better placed to address many of our railway-related concerns and, most importantly, enable Mangaluru’s railways to move faster on the tracks of Vikas.

Grateful to our Government led by PM Shri @narendramodi, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and MoS Shri @VSOMANNA_BJP for making this possible.

@SWRRLY

#IndianRailways #Mangaluru #DakshinaKannada

[ರವಿ ಕೀರ್ತಿ ಗೌಡ @ravikeerthi22]

The government of Karnataka has sanctioned ₹25 crore for setting up 2,500 coffee kiosks (Akka Cafe), which will be operated by women trained under Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

Spotted this one in Hunsur town👌
@MBPatil

[Philosophy Of Physics @PhilosophyOfPhy]

In the 1940s, at the University of Chicago, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar taught an advanced astrophysics seminar.

Enrollment: two students.

That is not a typo. Two.

Most people would see that as a failure low turnout, empty seats, a quiet room.

But those two students were Chen Ning Yang and Tsung-Dao Lee.

In 1957, both won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work on parity nonconservation in weak interactions.

A class of two. Two future Nobel laureates.

It may have been one of the smallest graduate courses in history, but it was certainly one of the most successful.

Sometimes greatness does not need a crowd. It just needs a room, a mind on fire, and students ready to catch the spark.

[ರವಿ ಕೀರ್ತಿ ಗೌಡ @ravikeerthi22]

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಕುಡಿಯುವ ನೀರಿಗೋಸ್ಕರ !!
ಪಶ್ಚಿಮ ಘಟ್ಟ ಹಾಳು ಮತ್ತು ಪಶ್ಚಿಮಕ್ಕೆ ಹರಿಯುವ ನದಿಯನ್ನು ಹಾಳು ಮಾಡುವುದು . .

ಏನು ಮಾಡಬಹುದು. .
೧) ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಾದ್ಯಂತ ಮಳೆ ಕೊಯ್ಲು ಕಡ್ಡಾಯ
೨) ಕೆರೆಗಳನ್ನು ಉಳಿಸಿ , ಮಳೆ ನೀರಿನ ಶೇಖರಣೆ - ಅಂತರಜಲ ಹೆಚ್ಚುತದೆ.

ಅದನ್ನ ಬಿಟ್ಟು ಬೇರೆಲ್ಲಾ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾರೆ ಈ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ರಾಜಕಾರಣಿಗಳು.

[UK in Bengaluru 🇬🇧 🇮🇳 @UKinBengaluru]

From Bengaluru to Aberdeen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

This #Sankranthi, we exchanged ‘ಎಳ್ಳು ಬೆಲ್ಲ’ @UKinBengaluru while our Chevening scholar from Karnataka celebrated the festival @aberdeenuni - a warm reflection of the UK–India #LivingBridge.

Happy Sankranthi 🌾
ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು!

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿಯ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು!

[Yaduveer Wadiyar @yaduveerwadiyar]

The German Chancellor landed in Bengaluru, yet both CM @siddaramaiah and DCM @dkshivakumar chose to be at Mysuru airport to receive Rahul Gandhi. Cabinet Minister MB Patil had to step in to receive the head of foreign government - a clear departure from protocol and a squandered opportunity to represent Karnataka on the world stage.

This is what political insecurity looks like. Congress leaders are more focused on signalling loyalty to the high command than on governance, diplomacy, or attracting global partnerships.

[R. Ashoka @RAshokaBJP]

Misplaced priorities
Missed opportunities

Today, the German Federal Chancellor visited Karnataka - a moment of immense diplomatic, economic and strategic significance for our state.

Any other responsible Chief Minsiter would have personally ensured that such a visit was accorded the seriousness it deserved - as an opportunity for investment, industry, employment and long-term growth for Karnataka.

But look at the situation today.

While the German Chancellor landed in Bengaluru, Chief Minister @siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister @DKShivakumar chose to be in Mysuru to receive @RahulGandhi, who was merely transiting to Ooty.

Let that sink in.

❌ Welcoming the head of state from one of the world’s strongest economies was relegated to the back seat.”

✅Political loyalty and “high command pleasing” took priority over Karnataka’s global standing.

This is not just bad optics - it reflects a deep disregard for the state’s interests.

Karnataka deserves leadership that puts the state before the party, state's progress before power politics, and global opportunities before political appeasement.

Karnataka deserves better.

#CongressFailsKarnataka

[UK in Bengaluru 🇬🇧 🇮🇳 @UKinBengaluru]

Saddened by the passing of ಸಾಲುಮರದ ತಿಮ್ಮಕ್ಕ.

Our team @UKinBengaluru had the honour of meeting her in 2021, on the occasion of the Day of the Girl Child. Grateful for her warmth and words of inspiration.

Her work on environmental conservation will inspire generations to come.

[ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice @BlrCityPolice]

ಆಕೆ ಸಾವಿರಾರು ಮರಗಳಿಗೆ ಒಬ್ಬಳೇ ತಾಯಿ ಮತ್ತು ಲಕ್ಷಾಂತರ ಜನರಿಗೆ ಪ್ರೇರಣೆ! ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಸಾಲುಮರದ ತಿಮ್ಮಕ್ಕರ ನಿಧನವಾರ್ತೆ ಕುರಿತಾಗಿ ಹೃದಯ ಅಂತರಾಳದ ಶೋಕ ಸಂದೇಶಗಳನ್ನು ಅರ್ಪಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಆ ಮಹಾನ್ ತಾಯಿಯ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವ ಶಾಶ್ವತವಾಗಿ ಉಳಿಯಲಿ.
ಅವರು ಪರಿಸರ ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣೆಗೆ ನೀಡಿದ ಅದ್ಭುತ ಕೊಡುಗೆಗಾಗಿ ಅವರಿಗೆ ದೇಶದ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಗೌರವಾನ್ವಿತ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಪ್ರದಾನ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಅವುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಮುಖವಾಗಿ ಪದ್ಮ ಶ್ರೀ (2019), ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ನಾಗರಿಕ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ (1995), ಮತ್ತು ನಾಡೋಜ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಗಳು (2010) ಸೇರಿವೆ.

A mother to thousands of trees and an inspiration to millions. Bengaluru City Police offers heartfelt condolences on the demise of Saalumarada Thimmakka. Her legacy will forever stand tall.
She was honoured with some of the nation’s most prestigious recognitions, including the Padma Shri (2019), the National Citizens Award (1995), and the Nadoja Award (2010) for her remarkable contribution to environmental conservation.

#SaalumaradaThimmakka #GreenLegacy #BCPRemembers #BengaluruCityPolice #InspiringLives

@CPBlr @seemantsingh96 @DgpKarnataka @KarnatakaCops

[Woke Eminent @WokePandemic]

I hope and pray this injured elephant is taken care by Vantara of Ambani

Do share so that it gets their attention.

[ಅರುಣ್ ಜಾವಗಲ್ | Arun Javgal @ajavgal]

In the earlier days, when banks conducted direct recruitment, the staff working in Karnataka’s banks were largely Kannadigas. They understood the language, the people, and the culture and served customers effectively.

But once recruitment shifted to the IBPS system, everything changed. The number of Kannadigas getting selected dropped drastically. The reason? IBPS changed its rules in a way that disfavored local candidates.

From 2012 onwards, when regional rural banks (RRBs) also came under IBPS, new rules were quietly introduced to block local representation. By 2014, these rules were completely structured to exclude locals from recruitment. This opened the doors for outsiders to flood into Karnataka’s banks, taking jobs that rightfully belonged to Kannadigas.

As this injustice grew, Kannadigas began to protest. Leaders across political parties both in Parliament and the state raised their voices. But despite all the discussions and verbal assurances from the Finance Ministry, no actual amendment has been made to the IBPS policy.

Every time the Finance Minister says locals should get preference in banks, BJP and its supporters start cheering but celebration without reform means nothing. These are just empty words unless they lead to concrete rule changes in IBPS recruitment.

The truth is simple:

✅ Unless the IBPS recruitment policy is amended, Kannadigas will continue to be denied fair opportunities in their own land.

✅ Real justice will come not from speeches, but from policy correction.

If we want Kannadigas to work in Karnataka’s banks again, we must fight to change the IBPS rules not settle for hollow promises by Nirmala Seetharaman

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

Happy birthday to Marie Skłodowska Curie, who was born on this day in 1867.

Marie Curie was the first person to be awarded the Nobel Prize twice, and is still the only individual to receive the prize in two different science categories.

Find out more: https://t.co/C00oKYwxxL

[Anuradha Goyal @anuradhagoyal]

Bought a Sari at a prominent store in Coimbtore. At billing counter, they asked my mobile number, which I refused to give.

They said, they can't bill without number.

I said - Fine. I will not buy.

As I started walking out the sales lady said, I will give my number to bill & this is how the purchase happened.

Why is the mobile number capture mandatory? This was something I could walk away with, this could have been food, medicine or something really important.

@PiyushGoyal ji please look into it. Data privacy is being breached at every transaction.

[OpenAI @OpenAI]

Introducing IndQA — a new benchmark that evaluates how well AI systems understand Indian languages and everyday cultural context.

https://t.co/MWbRDFQQup

[Shilpa @shilpa_cn]

Karnataka : Over 5L illegal Bangladeshis in Bengaluru alone with valid Aadhaar card!

Many posing as Assamese workers in coffee & arecanut plantations across Shimoga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan!

Govt must act! They’re not vote bank but a ticking time bomb ⚠️ @siddaramaiah @AmitShah