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@RapidoCares That is super shady. What gives?

@ArunKrishnan_ Use it for PR as and when required.

So tell me this. If the government is aware of illegal encroachment, why do they wait for a crime before demolishing it?

Tech bros shouldn't even be let outside HSR layout imho

@captain_catpain Damn

@msnarain I imported something as a gift for a friend. They are staying at their parents house, address of which is not on their Id proof. Gave up.

So frustrated by the bureaucracy of @cbic_india and @FedExIndia. Have been trying to get my imported shipment cleared for the past few days. Spent so much time and energy on this. I am seriously considering walking away from my shipment. (Maybe that's what they want?)

@anantha @psankar @cbic_india @FedExIndia Argh

@msnarain @psankar @cbic_india @FedExIndia He was. As a hobby collector I know the reality.

Just heard back from @FedExIndia. Looks like @cbic_india needs the shipper, an American retailer to submit a declaration to customs that I, the receiver, live in a rented address in Chennai and do not have ID proof for this address. In their letter head. With a rubber stamp

This is a joke right? Indian customs want an American retailer to tell them what steps they are taking to ensure they meet your bureaucracy, and you want it in a letter head with a rubber stamp? Btw, there is no error. So I have no clue what amendment they need.

God someone make the Indian midjourney “creators” stop!

@anantha Tech bros have ruined everything

@msnarain The locals absolutely hate Rameshwaram Cafe, btw. And folks like me like Rameshwaram because, for one, the Pongal reminds us of TN.

Because Chennai folks aren’t insecure or have the need to be defensive about our dosai. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I mean, have you seen Italians gush over their pizza joints?

Wait, that’s out, right?

@varunkrish @cbic_india @FedExIndia @Perfect_Circuit

@msnarain @cbic_india @FedExIndia Where did you order from?

Is it safe to admit that I didn’t like Maamannan? Of course, Vadivelu and the background score were excellent. But the movie itself was meh. I was expecting depth around scenes involving caste and politics. Missed opportunity, I’d say.

@psankar @cbic_india @FedExIndia I'm buying something worth more than $700. I am seriously considering writing it off. The hassle is just not worth it. Someone on a forum recommended buying it abroad & sneaking it past customs. I told him I'd never do that & would rather pay the right excise. Was he right?

@msnarain @cbic_india @FedExIndia Ease of doing business is all only on paper. If for a couple of t-shirts (in my case) they could do this much redtape, none would ever consider doing anything valuable here.

@localteaparty Haha nice. Have a good trip!

@msnarain Haha almost missed connecting flight. Got delayed because the first flight was late. We were the last ones to board.

Achievement unlocked. They called our names over the airport PA.

Surely there’s a better way for VCs to refer to the 90% of poor Indians than the current, widely used term, the elitist and saviour-complex laced “India2”.

Shaheen Afridi has just taken four wickets in his first over! 😳 Some serious heat on display 🔥🏏 #VitalityBlast

@captain_catpain Yeah, that’s a good one.

@msnarain smart alec?

What is another word for smartass? Kid has been giving smartass answers lately and I want a child-friendly phrase to put it across.