Nobody ask me how am I doing because I just got invited to a friend's baby shower???? Here I am. 27. Single. Nothing in sight. I am drowning in my own sorrow. And what the actual fuck do you do at a baby shower?

Rishtedaari then: mama ki bua ki chacheri behan ki beti ki saas Rishtedaari now: ex boyfriend ke ex roommate ki ex girlfriend ki college friend ke bhai ka dealer

Patience level so low, I am jumping to the 'good part' of a 10-second reel.

Guys, i think financially, I am sorted for the rest of the year.

In our latest paper, we make the case for transparent and disaggregated data on subsidies. Our estimation reveals that the actual subsidy spending of the Centre in FY25 is at least 18% more than what is budgeted. Read a brief in HT Insights: hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/eco…

Up to 200 cashback bolke Cred 2 rupay deke mujhe pagal banata rehta hai, or main banti bhi rehti hu 🙂 CRED

was enjoying an expense free life at home during the holidays. Ab fir vahi upi upi 😔

Election campaigns in India remain significantly dominated by promises of freebies, cash transfers and subsidies. This makes transparency in subsidy spending more critical than ever." Read the full article here: shorturl.at/RpNs6

The kind of texts i look and smile at 🤌

Travelling in a train with a family sitting next to me and this is their conversation - Dadi: bua se baat karni hai Grandkids: train mein phone karna allowed nhi hota Dadi: acha beta What even?????

Presented my recently co-authored papers at a Crystal seminar on better managing public finances. The panel included Dr. Rakesh Mohan (Pres. Emeritus CSEP), Anoop Singh (Member, 15th FC), Dr. Amar Patnaik (Former RS MP), Subodh Kumar Mathur (ex-Additional CGA), & Suman Bery (VC, NITI Aayog)

read the latest publication here: ippr.in/index.php/ippr…

On #NationalStatisticsDay, we reflect on the power of data in policymaking. Our Bridging the Data Gaps series spotlights how better data on subsidies, off-budget borrowing & welfare can lead to smarter, more transparent policies. #Transparency Shruti Gupta

What’s really behind India’s reported capital spending?  Radha Malani explains Centre for Social and Economic Progress's new paper, revealing data gaps & misclassifications in government investments. Watch the explainer video for insights on why transparency matters for growth! #IndiaEconomy Shruti Gupta

A vibrant start to the India Public Finance Collaborative (IPFC)! 🎉 Launched at CSEP on Sept 22, the kickoff set shared priorities, signed purpose commitments & began forming working groups. IPFC will drive citizen-centric PFM reforms for stronger governance & equity.

The nature of the capex reported in India has changed in recent years. A significant portion of it is in the form of financial transfers (equity infusions, loans) to PSEs, state govts. In today's Mint, I highlight some concerns. Give it a read here: surl.li/eikmot

yet another day of reading minute as minute