17, Morris Road (Hachette India). Writing: https://teapawt.net/t.co/EtTD1Nvwkq Past work: Bringing Up Vasu, By The Watercooler, Tuki's Grand Salon Chase
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From @TanushreePande 's explosive revelations during the Hathras case,Greeshma Kuthar's on Manipur, Poonam Agarwal on EVMs, Sukanya Shantha on Indian Prisons, Neha Dixit on illegal child trafficking, Jatinder Kaur on corruption in the military to finally @RitikaChopra__ 's EC exposé, i tip my hat to the fearless women investigate journalists in this country who routinely slay dragons after their morning tea. Kudos to all of you
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The whole world should be paying attention to what is happening in India right now. Computer programs have been used to systematically remove huge numbers of voters from the electoral rolls. But India's Gen Z has cottoned on and the tide is turning...
Bengal is a dangerous example of how democracy was turned on its head. Of the total deleted/removed voters that appealed, 91% of them were restored on the voters list. But state election was over by then and BJP grabbed power. The Supreme Court aided this power grabbing.
How will anything change in the system if your vote doesn’t matter?
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Home isn’t always where you belong… sometimes it’s where the truth finds you.
The Missing Piece by Parul Sharma — a return that turns into a reckoning.
Enter the mohalla. Stay for the truth.
@HachetteIndia @PeriSwapna
Follow @storizenmag for more!
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We examined the past and discovered that it was tethered to the present. We also discussed memory and the traumas that emerge from its depths. With @Parulsharma, @Kulpreetyadav, @ranbirsidhu and Ranbir Sidhu @BlrLitFest.
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As someone who has been attending Jashn e Rekhta since its first edition, I’ve always admired how it set the gold standard for celebrating Urdu — its language, literature, culture, and heritage. However, this year felt noticeably different.
Thread…for @JashneRekhta #jashnerekhta
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Can You Spot Two World Champions?
The first time I noticed Gukesh was here, the quieter one, always absorbing the class with remarkable focus. And then there was Pragg, by far the most restless kid, bursting with energy, who couldn't stop blurting out the answers. I remember Rakshita Ravi being there too. In the far end, is that Leon? Perhaps, the seeds of WACA were sown here.
@FIDE_chess
@WacaChess
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Step back into 1980s Dehradun with Parul Sharma’s “17, Morris Road.” A nostalgic tale of love, friendship, and self-discovery.
Full review in our latest issue. See pinned tweet. @HachetteIndia @swapna508 @Parulsharma
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Read my book review of '17, Morris Road' by Parul Sharma @HachetteIndia: purplepencilproject.com/17-m…
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Thread of photographers who patiently waited to capture the shot of a lifetime 🧵
1. Leonardo Sens (3 years)
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At a time when the world is exploding with opportunities for the young, why has anxiety become a defining emotion for this generation? Today in the TOI.
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It seems that so many wonderful people are leaving this world, and now Jimmy Buffett is one of them. I’ve known Jimmy for some time and found him to be one of the kindest and most generous people.
I remember once on holiday when I had forgotten to bring my guitar and was itching to play. He said he would get me one of his, but I said, ‘I’m left-handed’. So, Jimmy had his roadie restring one of his guitars which he loaned me for the duration of the holiday. He then followed this act of generosity by giving me my own beautiful left-handed guitar that had been made by one of his guitar-making pals. It’s a beautiful instrument, and every time I play it now it’ll remind me of what a great man Jimmy was.
He had a most amazing lust for life and a beautiful sense of humour. When we swapped tales about the past his were so exotic and lush and involved sailing trips and surfing and so many exciting stories that it was hard for me to keep up with him.
Right up to the last minute his eyes still twinkled with a humour that said, ‘I love this world and I’m going to enjoy every minute of it’.
So many of us will miss Jimmy and his tremendous personality. His love for us all, and for mankind as a whole.
Last, but not least, is his songwriting and vocal ability. If someone made an interesting remark he repeated it in his gorgeous Louisiana drawl and said, ‘That’s a good idea for a song’. Most times it didn’t take too long for that song to appear. I was very happy to have played on one of his latest songs called ‘My Gummy Just Kicked In’. We had a real fun session and he played me some of his new songs. One, in particular, I loved was the song, ‘Bubbles Up’. And I told him that not only was the song great but the vocal was probably the best I’ve heard him sing ever. He turned a diving phrase that is used to train people underwater into a metaphor for life when you’re confused and don’t know where you are just follow the bubbles - they’ll take you up to the surface and straighten you out right away.
So long, Jim. You are a very special man and friend and it was a great privilege to get to know you and love you. Bubbles up, my friend.
Love, Paul
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🧵Wanted to share something. I keep an excel sheet of the free sessions I do for journalists after my work, household & parenting hours. I realised that just in month of Sept '22 I have spoken with & mentored over 100 journalists!! Give me 2 mins to explain why I do what I do🙏🏽
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Wknd Thread - Book Shelf
Was reorganizing my bookshelf & felt like sharing my must read list of 20 Hindi Classics
So here we go (in no particular order)
How many have you read? 😊
1/20
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'Young married women are sleeping less and working more in Indian homes, time-use data shows'
@mahambare_vidya, prof, Great Lakes Institute of Management, @DhanarajSowmya, asst. prof & Shambhavi Chandra write
#ThePrintOpinion
bit.ly/3QeZHPq
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Jim Morrison was found dead in a bathtub in Paris, France, the cause of death was given as a heart attack, July 3, 1971.
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I’m looking for leads for a 1bhk in Bandra/Khar.
I’m not asking for much, just a bright well-ventilated apartment with no ugly furniture or green/purple walls or a random wash basin in the living room.
I don’t have reach so please RT?
