Anantha Padmanabhan HarperCollins Milan Vaishnav A mega book for a mega election...#HowtoRiganElection So there was this C. Asian leader who decided to have a transparent election in which voters could see results on an app as counting took place. Only, app users found they could see the results a day before polls opened!

Some books don't feature on the review pages but have a life all their own. One of the most brutal books you may have read. Also one of the most tender. And true. #LettingGo #AmrinderBajaj

Reposting this classic song on Shailendra's birth anniversary for its marvellous start--the first 35 seconds as it gets into stride Editing by Shridhar Mishra

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Author of the classic #TheCrowChronicles Ranjit Lal, whose columns have made millions more aware of the natural world around them

At a time when increasing manufacturing share in GDP is crucial for employment and growth, an exceptional book on how an outstanding success story was given shape #ImpossibletoPossible #RCBhargava Now in the Gaja Capital Business Book Prize longlist

Once Delhi's most elegant corner. The movies were mostly Hollywood, some stylish classics; a few nice shops alongside, and further on the neat Irwin Road, Hanuman Mandir, Gol Dakhana, Sacred Heart Cathedral...now, stalls on half the pavement, the hall closed...

World no. 1 Novak Djokovic could turn down taking part in Australian Open and get deported, forgoing massive prize money if he won rather than get vaccinated for Covid.

The swimming pool became a brand ambassador for the hotel, in superhits like Waqt. The diving board with the hotel name on it went at some point to stay with new rules. Today, the pool and its surroundings under a makeover. Perhaps some of the glamour will come back

Doing a re-KYC at bank. I cannot even believe the process ReserveBankOfIndia

One can wait to be a super power. Good to try and be a super nation--empathetic, organised, caring, clean. It's very much in our power to be so Photo: A family on Juhu beach enjoying the sunset, with their pet dog (only slightly visible, sitting in front)

The book. It became a #bestseller #FaultLines #RaghuramGRajan HarperCollins

Good books stay around...

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On unlit streets! Speed bumps that can send a light vehicle flying! No thought for people with children in autos/ on bikes

Everyone will have one story--or a few--of dealing with corrupt officers or departments. Meet anyone, from a taxi driver to a successful entrepreneur, and you will hear more. If someone were to compile an oral history, it would run into many, many volumes...

Such a simple fact that people should be told while buying a car--city streets are not race tracks and those car chases are for movies where they do their stunts under expert supervision in controlled conditions. Separate tracks could be set up for those keen to race

Yesterday! Indeed

#OfPrimeInterest Abantika Ghosh(অবন্তিকা) on the #GamesHospitalsPlay--and make you pay for them

The last point should be painted prominently on heavy vehicles. A simple point but those trailing often don't realise. In Hindi, English or other language as suitable