Anshul Saxena
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The loudest cheers didn't come from social media, they came from school children watching India's future lift off. Nothing is more inspiring than seeing school children cheer for a rocket launch. The excitement, the applause, and the pride on their faces after the successful launch say it all. Good to see the next generation setting its priorities right.
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Today I wanted to wish a Man who, at sixteen, left Ahmedabad with almost nothing in his pocket. He took the Gujarat Mail to Mumbai, joined Mahendra Brothers to learn diamond sorting, and later started his own small brokerage in Zaveri Bazaar. That was his beginning. #HappyBirthdayGautamBhai Gautam Adani. From those humble steps, he went on to build one of India’s largest infrastructure empires. Not through shortcuts, but through consistent execution, bold bets on long-term projects, and a clear focus on nation-building. And then let me tell u something on his 64th Birthday… 1 - Started in diamond trading after moving to Mumbai at 16. 2 - Worked at Mahendra Brothers before starting his own brokerage in Zaveri Bazaar. 3 - Moved into commodity trading and exports in the late 1980s. 4 - Incorporated Adani Exports in 1993. 5 - Identified Mundra’s potential as a port in the mid-1990s. 6 - Developed Mundra Port from a small creek into a major commercial port. 7 - Created India’s first private port with integrated SEZ facilities. 8 - Focused on long-term infrastructure assets over short-term gains. 9 - Expanded port capacity steadily even during low investment periods. 10 - Grew Mundra into one of India’s busiest ports. 11 - Entered the power sector and built large thermal power plants. 12 - Expanded Adani Ports across both coasts. 13 - Built transmission lines to strengthen power infrastructure. 14 - Established a model of port-led industrial development in Gujarat. 15 - Began investing in renewable energy as India’s energy transition started. 16 - Expanded solar and wind projects across multiple states. 17 - Built one of India’s early large-scale renewable energy portfolios. 18 - Acquired six airports in 2020, entering the aviation sector. 19 - Took over operations of Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and other airports. 20 - Modernised and expanded airport infrastructure across India. 21 - Added Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports to the portfolio. 22 - His airports now handle nearly 23-25% of India’s air traffic. 23 - Accelerated renewable energy capacity at a rapid pace. 24 - Developed the world’s largest single-location renewable project at Khavda. 25 - Delivered the highest-ever annual capex by any Indian corporate — ₹1.53 lakh crore in FY26. 26 - Added over 5 GW of new renewable capacity in a single year. 27 - Took Adani Green’s operational renewable capacity beyond 19 GW. 28 - Installed over 9.4 GW at the Khavda Renewable Energy Park. 29 - Crossed 500 million tonnes of cumulative cargo at Adani Ports. 30 - Made Mundra the first Indian port to handle over 200 MMT cargo in a year. 31 - Invested in data centres and digital infrastructure. 32 - Scaled cement and other businesses to support India’s construction needs. 33 - Maintained high execution pace despite global and domestic challenges. 34 - Through Adani Foundation, impacted over 9.6 million people. 35 - Worked across more than 7,000 villages in 22 states. 36 - Built and upgraded schools and digital classrooms in rural areas. 37 - Provided healthcare through hospitals, clinics, and mobile units. 38 - Focused on skill development and sustainable livelihoods in backward regions. 39 - Supported nutrition and women empowerment programmes. 40 - Created direct employment for tens of thousands of people. 41 - Generated lakhs of indirect jobs through port, airport, and energy projects. 42 - Promoted local hiring and entrepreneurship around project sites. 43 - Played a major role in improving India’s port and logistics capacity. 44 - Helped increase India’s share in global trade through better infrastructure. 45 - Accelerated India’s transition towards renewable energy at scale. 46 - Strengthened India’s energy security through power and renewable projects. 47 - Created long-term assets that will serve India for decades. 48 - Attracted significant investment into Indian infrastructure. 49 - Demonstrated that Indian companies can deliver and operate mega projects.
Anshul Saxena338,051 Aufrufe • vor 25 Tagen
Rajasthan govt has demolished three properties in Sri Ganganagar: 1) Hotel Khungar. 2) Hotel Joy Inn. 3) Hotel Sapphire. These hotels were linked to the recent gang rape of a 13-year-old girl. The demolition was carried out on the instructions of CM Bhajan Lal Sharma.
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Environmental campaigns don't succeed through plantation drives alone. They become meaningful when the message reaches people beyond official announcements. In Lucknow's Telibagh, awareness took a different form. Busy intersections and bus stands turned into public spaces for conversation. Street plays, folk artists performing with dhol and manjira, and "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" displays engaged passersby in a way that was difficult to ignore. The idea was simple yet effective. Many people may never read a government circular or social media post, but they'll pause to watch a compelling performance or listen to a familiar folk tune. That's where awareness begins. Public outreach works best when it speaks the language of the people and reaches them where they already are. Combining cultural traditions with environmental messaging transforms a campaign from an administrative exercise into a community movement, encouraging participation that lasts beyond a single day.
Anshul Saxena62,953 Aufrufe • vor 6 Tagen
Now, Bill Gates has voiced regret over "every minute" he spent with Jeffrey Epstein, denies going to the island even as the Microsoft co-founder's former wife Melinda said it’s for him to answer questions over his relationship with the convicted sexual offender.
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Nations are not merely declared; they are shaped and held together through moments of extraordinary resolve. In the uncertain aftermath of 1947, it was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Architect of India, who gave form to a fragile idea and transformed it into the functioning union we now call the Republic of India. Sardar The Play revisits this rare and defining moment of statecraft, with Manoj Joshi portraying Patel with a presence that feels almost lived rather than merely performed. The play is set to make history and will go live on 25th and 26th April at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre.
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Once counted among the BIMARU states, UP under Yogi Adityanath is now one of India's Top 3 state economies. Its economy has grown from Rs 13.3 lakh crore to Rs 36 lakh crore, creating 11+ million employment opportunities, 900,000+ government jobs, and supporting 50%+ women-led startups. Today, Uttar Pradesh is known not only for its expressways, airports, and modern infrastructure, but also for expanding opportunities, jobs, and entrepreneurship. The journey from Bottom 3 to Top 3 reflects the story of a changing and growing Uttar Pradesh. #BIMARUSeBulandUP
Anshul Saxena14,450 Aufrufe • vor 4 Tagen
"We Indian Jews have adopted Hindu traditions, that is why we are also known as Hinjews in Israel" ~ Actress Madhura Naik. On 7th October 2023, Hamas terrorists killed her sister & brother-in-law in front of their children in Israel. When Madhura posted about them, she was abused by Hamas supporters on social media.
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An Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula from Andhra Pradesh was studying in USA. She was killed in a road accident by a Police car in January 2023. 8 months after the accident, a bodycam video of Daniel Auderer, who is Vice President of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, went viral on social media. He was laughing about her death & said that "She was 26, anyway… She had limited value....just give $11,000". Now, after 3 years, Authorities in Seattle have agreed to pay 29 million USD (Rs 262 crore) to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Jaahnavi Kandula.
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On this day in 1675, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was publicly beheaded on the orders of Aurangzeb for refusing to convert his religion. Today, the Delhi Govt under CM Rekha Gupta has highlighted the legacy of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at the Red Fort. This is the kind of recognition and respect our history deserves.
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Hauz Khas Village, Building No. 26: Six restaurants are running from the same building, but there is only a 2-foot-wide staircase. None of the restaurants has a Fire Department No Objection Certificate (NOC), and even the building owner admitted this on camera. The MCD has issued closure notices, but the restaurants continue to operate at night. During daytime inspections, they remain closed, making it difficult for the authorities to take action. If a fire breaks out, how will 500–700 people escape through such a narrow staircase? And how will firefighters enter the building? Are the MCD and the Delhi Government waiting for another major tragedy before taking effective action? CC: CMO Delhi, Rekha Gupta, LG Delhi, Municipal Corporation of Delhi
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