Shekhar Dutt
@DuttShekhar • 55,090 subscribers
A teacher, creating single digit UPSC ranks.. On Twitter: trying to speak my mind beyond UPSC
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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 🙏
Shekhar Dutt192,259 次观看 • 1 个月前
The present trend of making fun of Saurabh Dwivedi’s acting skills is just another nail in the coffin for a society which is increasingly disincentivising failure 🙏 I want people to try diverse things without fearing failure I want my people to try and even fail But not stop trying because people will laugh
Shekhar Dutt73,810 次观看 • 17 天前
USA just showed India its place and we can’t do anything about it because we truly can’t do anything about it As USA killed 80 Iranian sailors who were going back after attending to India’s invitation of a joint naval exercise Milan USA brought its submarine, shot a torpedo and killed the sailors of Iranian ship .. all just a few kms from Sri Lankan coast and in waters that India wants to influence.. But, USA just showed us who’s the real DADDY and we all have to agree
Shekhar Dutt246,148 次观看 • 3 个月前
Meloni Modi - Melody Diplomacy is redefining the way leaders are connecting with the masses Weber was right about the rise of charismatic leadership The you will be called a leader irrespective of the content of you could connect emotionally And Neil Postman was also right when he said that it is a rise of the showbiz everywhere and that “we are amusing ourselves to death” What are your views ?
Shekhar Dutt43,465 次观看 • 15 天前
China’s BYD has taken Internet by Storm 🤯 It is now showcasing technology that no one is even close to imagining China is no longer just “the factory of the world” It is becoming the laboratory of the future Remember how a few years ago, “Made in China” meant cheap manufacturing Guys always remember that Nations rise when they stop asking: “How cheaply can we make this?” and start asking: “What impossible thing can we build?” India has brilliant minds But somewhere, we are becoming too obsessed with jugaad, apps, discounts, delivery times, cost cutting Hardcore technology needs patience Materials science Precision engineering Deep R&D Semiconductors Battery chemistry Robotics Control systems I just want to ask: Are we preparing to build the future… or only preparing to consume it? Because guys nations that only prioritise convenience, eventually import stuff from elsewhere 🙏
Shekhar Dutt50,249 次观看 • 20 天前
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 🙏🙏
Shekhar Dutt53,825 次观看 • 26 天前