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@theskindoctor13 1. Water, Patti, sugar, adrak - let it boil for some time 2. Optional- try adding only laung or only Elaichi or both or none; evaluate optimal taste 3. Add milk and boil

A question for chai lovers: How do you make chai that tastes like tapri wali chai? I mix milk (less), patti (more), sugar, water, laung, ilaichi, and adrak together and boil it on a low flame for a long time, but it still tastes just okay. Is my technique wrong, the ratio incorrect, missing some secret ingredient, or is it something else altogether?

@ShivAroor Dinner by 7 PM!

Pakistan has entered a defence pact with Saudis, where an attack on one will be considered an attack on both, establishing joint deterrence. This raises some concern for us. Pakistan’s strategic leverage comes from being the only Muslim country with nuclear weapons. Without them, it would be treated as a regular developing state with limited global influence, like Bangladesh. India had multiple chances to stop Pakistan from becoming a nuclear power but did not act decisively. Missed opportunities include: after the 1971 war, when Pakistan’s program was nascent, India could have intervened or targeted key scientists, as the US did in Iraq and Iran, and probably against India too. Later, RAW reportedly planned to sabotage or strike the Kahuta uranium enrichment facility in the late 1970s–1980s, which could have delayed or destroyed Pakistan’s bomb project, but there was no political will. Apart from this, Israel considered a preemptive airstrike on Pakistan’s nuclear sites, similar to its 1981 strike on Iraq’s Osirak reactor, but India did not provide support or intelligence, allowing Pakistan’s program to continue unhindered. Had we acted then, we would probably be breathing much easier today.

CJI is a Dalit, a Buddhist, and an admirer of Ambedkar. Ambedkarite Buddhists take 22 vows, the first being: I shall have no faith in Brahma, Vishnu, or Mahesh, nor worship them. If you believe in this vow, fine. Have no faith, don’t worship. We don’t want you to. But that’s your personal matter. The line must be drawn when personal beliefs color professional judgments. The petitioner before the Court was exercising rights guaranteed by Articles 25 to 28, the right to worship, the right to faith, and the right to protection of religious practice. As Chief Justice, the duty is to uphold those rights, regardless of personal disbelief or dislike. The plea was simple: restoration of an idol’s head. The Court could have ruled either way, yes or no. But instead of judicial clarity, why resort to mocking or preaching?

Your annual reminder that satya, ahinsa, satyagrah had no role in Britain’s decision to free India. The real reasons: 1. WWII left Britain bankrupt, owing huge debts, making colonial administration too costly. 2. That debt was mostly from the US, which opposed old-style imperialism via the Atlantic Charter (1941) and pressured the UK to decolonize. 3. The Labour Party came to power in 1945 in the UK. It was openly anti-imperialist, seeing the empire as a burden and focusing on building the welfare state instead of maintaining colonial rule. 4. The western world was seeing a rise of anti-colonial sentiments. WWII’s rhetoric of freedom and democracy clashed with imperial rule; colonialism was increasingly seen as hypocritical and illegitimate globally. 5. The United Nations came into existence, and its 1945 Charter encouraged self-government; Britain faced international scrutiny and moral pressure to grant independence. 6. The rise of armed nationalist movements in colonies like India and Palestine made governance costly and unstable. The British army was overstretched, under-equipped, and war-weary, unable to manage widespread armed insurgencies. As a result, Britain freed over 60 colonies after WWII, usually based on their economic value and the resources needed to control them. Only one of these had satya, ahinsa, satyagrah. If that really worked, India would have been free decades earlier; Gandhi had been waving that banner for years, and the British didn’t budge until they were broke and exhausted. So the idea that dedi hame aazadi bina khadag bina dhaal is is simply not true.

@BroomeesI epitome of UNprofessional service.

Every time you think this dynast politician can’t sink any lower, he proves you wrong. He’s the worst thing that has happened to our country, an entitled, arrogant, disruptive man who could literally sell the country if it helped him gain power. The only reason his party hasn’t been completely decimated is that half of the country’s population can’t rise above selfishness and hatred for each other to see the collective good. As long as there are fault lines, his politics will stay relevant.

Pakistani celebrities unapologetically stand with their country during conflict. In contrast, such visible solidarity is rarely seen among Indian celebrities. Barring a few, most stay silent or lecture us only on peace and humanity, instead of calling out external aggressors. Many are tied to international brands and global audiences, which makes them wary of taking a clear stand on politically sensitive national issues, fearing the loss of endorsements and global fan following. Ironically, they have no qualms posting paid content like 'All Eyes on Gaza', but won’t spare a word for Pahalgam or Poonch when Indians are killed. The logic seems to be: "As long as we aren't directly affected, are loved abroad, and always have the luxury to leave the country and move to safer locations if things escalate, why speak, even if our own people are dying? That’s not neutrality. It’s apathy.

One of the worst terror attacks on Indian soil, perhaps the biggest since 26/11. This is India's October 7th. A national tragedy. A slap in the face. This must have severe consequences beyond condolences and "Yeh kayartapoorna harkat hamare desh ke hausle ko nahi tod sakti."

What happens if the SC's inquiry finds Justice Verma guilty? It'll recommend impeachment. But, if he resigns before the process concludes, no further action will follow, no FIR, no jail. In fact, he would retain all post-retirement benefits, including pension, gratuity, and other perks. There is no precedent in India of a HC/SC judge being jailed for corruption. Whereas what I’m describing has occurred twice already. For instance, Justice Soumitra Sen and Justice P.D. Dinakaran were both recommended for impeachment due to corruption charges but resigned before the process was completed. As a result, they faced no trial, and kept their benefits. This pattern persists because impeachment is a parliamentary procedure, not a criminal one, and the system does not mandate prosecution after a judge resigns. Moreover, judges are shielded by judicial privilege, and unless the govt initiates a separate criminal case, which has never happened, resignation offers a clean exit.

Here's my conversation with @narendramodi, Prime Minister of India. It was one of the most moving & powerful conversations and experiences of my life. This episode is fully dubbed into multiple languages including English and Hindi. It's also available in the original (mix of Hindi & English). On X, I post the full English-dub version. See comment for more. So the options are: - Audio: English, Hindi, Original (Mixed), and more - Subtitles: English, Hindi, and more Timestamps: 0:00 - In this episode... 3:07 - Introduction 9:19 - Fasting 21:38 - Early life 33:33 - Advice to Young People 39:16 - Journey in the Himalayas 50:45 - Becoming a monk 52:33 - RSS and Hindu nationalism 1:00:17 - Explaining India 1:04:27 - Mahatma Gandhi 1:16:23 - Path to peace in Ukraine 1:19:37 - India and Pakistan 1:25:16 - Cricket and Football 1:29:41 - Donald Trump 1:40:51 - China and Xi Jinping 1:47:56 - Gujarat riots in 2002 2:03:33 - Biggest democracy in the world 2:13:48 - Power 2:18:34 - Hard work 2:21:42 - Srinivasa Ramanujan 2:23:48 - Decision-making process 2:31:35 - AI 2:41:50 - Education 2:52:06 - Learning and focus 2:57:56 - Mantra 2:59:41 - Meditation 3:05:38 - Lex visiting India 3:10:04 - Siddhartha

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Bangladesh is harassing Hindus, its own legal citizens, while we have failed to address even the illegals. One of the biggest failures of the Modi govt has been its inability to tackle the illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya issue. Had the mandate, public support, and the necessary machinery to act. Even potential opposition would have hesitated, as it would have exposed their loyalty for religion over national interests. Now, excuses will be made about lacking a full majority or favorable govts in Bangladesh and Myanmar. But there was a time when they had these advantages, and yet, nothing was done. More you delay, more difficult it becomes.

It pains me deeply to see our Hindu brothers and sisters enduring persecution, violence, and unimaginable suffering in places like Pakistan, Afghanistan, and recently, Bangladesh. Hindus are a global minority, and as such, they receive little attention, little solidarity, and are easily targeted. Every act of hatred, every instance of abuse against them is a blow to all who cherish humanity and peace. Today’s attack on a Hindu temple and on Hindus in Canada strikes at the heart, sparking both anguish and alarm. It is my fervent hope that the Canadian government takes immediate, decisive steps to ensure a safe and secure environment for the Hindu community there. But this is more than an isolated incident. Across various countries, acts of violence and targeted hatred against Hindus persist, yet the silence from global leaders, international organizations, and the so-called "peace-loving" NGOs is deafening. Where are the voices of outrage? Where is the solidarity for Hindus? Why are we left alone to confront this injustice? This is not merely a plea for compassion but a call for action. A call for the world to acknowledge and address the suffering of Hindus with the same urgency and commitment it offers others. Humanity cannot afford selective compassion—let us stand united, with unwavering resolve, against the persecution of any community, anywhere. #GlobalMinority #AriseAwakeAlertHindus

New record: Largest display of oil lamps 🪔 2,512,585 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India #happydiwali

A pregnant Delhi teen was killed and buried by her boyfriend Salim and aides; she wanted marriage and to keep the baby, he wanted an abortion. As in many cases, the accused trapped the girl on Insta by hiding his identity. The girl is gone, and there is no justice. But here’s a reminder for parents and brothers: The law allowing individuals to make their own choices at 18 is man-made. The terms like misogyny, patriarchy, and masculinity are man-made. But, the duty to protect your kids is a responsibility given by nature and God. It takes precedence over man-made things. Parents across species allow their young ones space to explore, take risks, and grow, while still keeping a watchful eye from a distance. They recognize the risks and manage them carefully. You have that same instinct. Don’t let labels like "patriarchal" or "toxic masculinity” make you suppress it. Stay aware, assess, educate, and step in when necessary. Protect your daughters and sisters.

Coldplay concert today, iphone 16 launch this week,and Diljit concert last week.  I sometimes feel bad for teenagers and college students because everyday they just experience so much peer pressure and FOMO. Every day there is a new thing happening, and if you aren't doing it, you feel like you're missing out.  I especially feel bad for those people in their 20s who aren’t doing that well financially but everyday they see their friend’s social media posts boasting about these events. While these events are no doubt fun and I myself enjoy concerts, we sometimes over-glorify these things.   Let's compare less and lets show off less!

A large number of Hindu Temples are in a systemic degeneration being under the control of the state across the country. If the Government of India doesn't take the Responsibility of releasing the Temples to be conducted by the community and the Devotees in the community, this will lead to breaking the very Fulcrum of the Hindu Civilization. Time to wake up and Act to end this sly apartheid that has been slipped into our polity and our society and above all, into our Administration. Time to end this apartheid and once again to revive the exuberance of Hindu Civilization as this is the Future Light for the world- a Civilization that does not impose absolutism, a Civilization that embraces every Life. This is the Future. This is the way forward. -Sg

Dear Hon'ble Members of Parliament. It is better to be a hero who is forgotten than to be a coward who is remembered. Do not be cowards. Do the right thing. Do not amend the Waqf Act. Abrogate it. Text of my letter to the Waqf Joint Parliamentary Committee: From: Anand Ranganathan To: @sansad.nic.in> Dear Hon'ble Members of Parliament, Unjust, discriminatory, draconian acts are not amended, they are abrogated. Do not amend the Waqf Act; abrogate it. World over, disputes over property are settled using existing laws that are community and religion-agnostic. Why should a particular religious community be armed with another set of laws, those that are patently discriminatory towards members of the other community, as a primary instrument of defence or, indeed, offence? Is there a Hindu equivalent of the Waqf Act? Promulgate one in the interest of equality, then. Let those who want continuation of the Waqf Act watch as Hindus lay claim to thousands of mosques and Muslim villages and enjoy the privilege of the disputes being addressed primarily not through the courts but via the clauses and strictures of Hindu equivalent of the Waqf Act. Amending the Waqf Act is akin to chopping the head of a hydra. This is because, while you might have removed a few discriminatory and draconian clauses from the Act, a vast majority of them remain untouched - Sections 28, 8, 101, 54, to name a few. I refuse to suggest amendments to the Waqf Act. I demand its abrogation. The Waqf is a parallel government being run by the State. In its board, it has its own legislature; in its surveyor it has its own executive; and in its tribunal it has its own judiciary. If India is to be saved from becoming an Islamic republic, the Waqf board shouldn’t just be amended, it should be abrogated. It is better to be a hero who is forgotten than to be a coward who is remembered. Do not be cowards. Do the right thing. Sincerely, Anand Ranganathan