Shashank शशांक ششانک

And while we are talking of deaths, mysteries and conspiracies around Shahjahanabad, let me also shamelessly replug my old piece on Shahjahanabad, a Mughal Prince and what killed him. livehistoryindia.com/story/eras/epi…

Even without AI, plagiarism was a serious concern with judgment writing, and now when they have something to make their job even easier, it was only a matter of time before it was put to use.

Have now read two very consequential orders from a specific SC bench that have *every* hallmark of AI-writing, heh. "Not x, but y" in every second sentence. "Neither a, nor b," where both "a" and "b" are highly manicured expressions you just won't use in a normal sentence. Etc.

I am still curious as to why people get fake LLB degrees when it is easier to get a real one?

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Why does Dev Anand look like Prem Chopra in this image?

A new name for the working class, 'lower-value human capital'. They don't give a shit about you and your family.

Bring your daughters back home before it's too late!

@ShabnamSyedKha2 Absolutely! And art must be seen as a necessary ingredient in our lives rather than extravagance. It enriches our lives, and demonstrates our emotions and sensitivity.

@shashank109 Yes @shashank109 it is the pouring of their hearts that make the built structures works of art.. and for that matter any act of humankind to attain the status of art requires deeper involvement…

Structures built in the old days had such life and character to them. The masons poured their art and heart in the structure and even a hundred years later, it shows. What could've been just been two pillars, were adorned with a Mehrab and Jaali and the result is spectacular. ❤️

The end of an era of integrity in public life: With the passing away of Major General Shri Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri Ji this morning, an era of integrity in public life comes to an end. Khanduri Sir lived a life defined by honesty, discipline and courage; dedicating himself wholeheartedly to serving both the nation and the people of Uttarakhand. His public spirited decision-making was crystal clear and once convinced that something served the larger interest of the state and its people, he pursued it with unwavering conviction. Most significantly, unlike most politicians of today who are deeply immersed in massive business and commercial interests of khanan (mining), liquor, real estate and commission baji; Khanduri Sir maintained exemplary personal integrity and simplicity throughout his public life. In many ways, he represented a forgotten generation of public leaders for whom service and principles mattered far above personal gain. On a personal note, I was extremely fortunate to have had his blessings on several occasions. I was equally fortunate to lead the free 108 emergency services when they started in Uttarakhand in 2008. I was, and remain convinced that if any there was any other Chief Minister other than Major General Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri Ji, the 108 services would not have started here. It was a purely, free humane initiative and since it was without any personal gains, why would any Chief Minister stick his neck out and start a service of this nature? I close by offering my deepest condolences to the family, to the erstwhile colleagues and party members of Shri Khanduri Ji and to his legion of admirers in Uttarakhand and elsewhere. May you be at peace Sir; knowing fully well that you have carved a unique and colossal niche for yourself. Uttarakhand will forever remember you kindly and gently, with the respect that you so richly and rightfully deserve. Rest in peace Sir, Jai Hind🙏

@rottingwitch @books_in_movies It is such a brilliant movie! Stellar writing!

I really like this anecdote of Firaaq Gorakhpuri regarding Goswami Tulsidas. Captures his literary stature in the very language of his writing.

@notself अज्ञेय की है 🙏🏼

@shashank109 waah

हम नदी के साथ-साथ सागर की ओर गए पर नदी सागर में मिली हम छोर रहे नारियल के खड़े तने हमें लहरों से अलगाते रहे नदी की नाव न जाने कब खुल गई नदी ही सागर में घुल गई हमारी ही गाँठ न खुली दीठ न धुली हम फिर, लौट कर फिर गली-गली अपनी पुरानी अस्ति की टोह में भरमाते रहे

@notself True.

@shashank109 Yes, but I think it should be reclaimed by students and bachelors living alone

swapaki\स्वपाकी has all but disappeared from the language. I was in this mode for almost a week.

No one, absolutely no one should be called a cockroach in a civilized society. Use of such terminology for a group of people is a precursor to their eventual dehumanisation.