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A teacher, creating single digit UPSC ranks.. On Twitter: trying to speak my mind beyond UPSC

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Attack on Khan sir 🤷🏼‍♂️

Attack on Khan sir 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Ceasefire is fine but never forget Om Puri’s words 🙏

Ceasefire is fine but never forget Om Puri’s words 🙏

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Road condition so sad that it’s beginning to feel funny 🥲

Road condition so sad that it’s beginning to feel funny 🥲

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Map banaana seekhlo, Mains mein kaam aayega

Map banaana seekhlo, Mains mein kaam aayega

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If this does not boil your blood what does Our sports minister Doesn’t even know the name of one of India’s oldest clubs Mohun Bagan Next time anyone tells you what’s plaguing Indian sports, show them this video And tell them HOW INVESTED OUR TOP LEADERSHIP IS in the sports 😡

If this does not boil your blood what does Our sports minister Doesn’t even know the name of one of India’s oldest clubs Mohun Bagan Next time anyone tells you what’s plaguing Indian sports, show them this video And tell them HOW INVESTED OUR TOP LEADERSHIP IS in the sports 😡

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Indian Captains Since 2014 😭

Indian Captains Since 2014 😭

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I’ve doubled down on reading and I’ve stopped sharing what I’m reading or what I’ve read Because most are not interested in reading They are only interested in knowing what books you are reading and then collecting them We are bending over backwards

I’ve doubled down on reading and I’ve stopped sharing what I’m reading or what I’ve read Because most are not interested in reading They are only interested in knowing what books you are reading and then collecting them We are bending over backwards

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“The biggest mistake communist parties made in India is to undermine religion” ~ Jyoti Basu

“The biggest mistake communist parties made in India is to undermine religion” ~ Jyoti Basu

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100/100 for India But not an achievement - as today the 100/100 warmest cities of the world are in India And apart from summers, phenomenon like formation of Urban Heat Islands is making the life of city residents literally hell And our govt’s poor urban planning is adding to the woes Concrete, asphalt, and buildings absorb sunlight during the day and release that heat slowly at night (unlike soil, grass, or trees which cool faster). No trees or vegetation means less shade and less evaporative cooling (plants “sweat” to cool down). Air conditioners, cars, factories, and people are pumping out extra waste heat. Tall buildings are trapping heat and blocking wind that could cool things down. Dark surfaces (roads, roofs) absorb more sunlight than lighter natural surfaces. And it is having Real-world effect in India: In April heatwaves, a city like Delhi or Mumbai can be 4–8°C (7–14°F) hotter than nearby villages at night. This makes the already extreme weather feel far worse, higher heat stress, more deaths, higher electricity demand for cooling, and worse air pollution Do have a look at these Quick numbers: • Rural area: 38°C day / 22°C night • City center: 42°C day / 28–30°C night This is why big Indian cities often top the “hottest places on Earth” lists during heatwaves, the natural heat + urban heat island effect combine Simple fix ideas (though hard to scale fast): - More trees - white/painted roofs (IAS Supriya Sahi has already proved it on a large scale in Chennai) - Green spaces, and, easier said than done - Better urban planning 🙏

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Haryana’s sex ratio at birth has sharply declined to 895 girls per 1,000 boys in the first four months of 2026, compared to 925 in 2025 🤯 Several districts reported even steeper falls Wth Charkhi Dadri lowest at 769 The decline has raised concern over suspected illegal sex determination and female foeticide It has also prompted the state government to intensify inspections, reverse tracking of abortions, action against MTP centres, and village-level awareness campaigns. But there are deeper sociological games at play The foremost being : Son Meta Preference Haryana’s low sex ratio at birth reflects the continuing preference for sons over daughters due to lineage, inheritance, old-age support, family name and ritual expectations. And as Amartya Sen puts it “Missing Women” Which is the decline in sex ratio at birth showing how girls become “missing” from the population due to sex-selective practices, female foeticide and unequal social value given to daughters. The most important societal factor at play is Patriarchal Bargain Which Deniz Kandiyoti puts across as the daily interplay where women in the family end up supporting son preference because their own status, security and acceptance within the patriarchal household often depend on producing or supporting a male heir 🥹 This will create a Marriage Squeeze Where continuous decline in the number of girls can create a shortage of brides in the long run, leading to delayed marriages, cross-region marriages, trafficking and greater vulnerability of women. Despite laws against sex determination and female foeticide, social pressure for sons is weakening moral and legal restraint, creating a condition where illegal practices are again becoming socially tolerated This should be discussed So that we can stop it 🙏🙏

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