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"We Indians are not a single race community. We are diverse in all aspects. Be it complexion, appearance, language, food, religion, etc."
This should be taught with conviction to the kids at the primary school level.
My dear Indians,
Please listen to this cute little angel from Arunachal Pradesh.
Don't call people from the North-East Chinese based on their looks. They take pride in being Indians. Call them Indians and let them be a part of the mainstream.
It's a humble request from a Naval veteran.
#Arunachal #NortEast #viral #viralvideo #viralpost #viralvideos #viralvideoes
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These left and right framings in the Indian context are kind of meaningless. The BJP which is considered a "Right wing party" has policy positions to the far far left of say the the Democratic party in the US. Whether it's abortion rights, paid maternity, minimum wages, food, housing, healthcare, taxation, or affirmative action, the democrats can't even in their wettest of wet dreams imagine doing what the three NDA govts have done.
What the INC (Rahul Gandhi) wants is firmly in the basket of communism. Nobody is going to vote for that crap at the center.
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Meet Debendra Pradhan and Biswajit Swain, the Odisha-based innovators behind Coratia Technologies!
NIT Rourkela alumni, the duo founded this deep-tech startup to develop indigenous underwater robotic systems for defence and marine applications.
The startup has secured a Rs 66 crore Indian Navy deal for indigenous underwater robotic systems.
Now, NRDC has transferred ocean-profiling technology developed by NIOT, Chennai, to Coratia Technologies.
The technology measures ocean temperature, salinity and depth up to 2,000 metres, transmitting real-time data via satellite.
From defence robotics to ocean research, Odisha’s homegrown talent is building advanced technologies for India!
Debendra Pradhan (Founder & CEO)
Biswajit Swain (Founder & CTO)
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GenZ might not know this. But older people know too well.
37 years ago, a pro Democracy movement of over one million youth in China, was crushed by the Communists. The Tiananmen Square Massacre.
Ironically it is the leftists today who want "protests" in democracies!
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Reel : In the movie A Wednesday, Naseeruddin Shah played a common man angry with terrorism who kills terrorists by planting a bomb because govt is incompetent
Real : Naseeruddin Shah signed mercy petition for Yakub Memon who planted 11 bombs in Mumbai
That's Art!
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I would love to see the scientific community in India grow by 10X. We are actually too tiny.
However, we do not have the capacity to absorb and it will be unfair to first increase the number and then start the process of capacity building.
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The full moon glows behind the sacred Neel Chakra of Shri Jagannath Temple,
When Chandra Dev appears to seek blessings of Mahaprabhu on Sharad Purnima. 🌕
By now I must watched it 50 times. Every single time it makes me feel happy and gives smile to my face. May God bless the family with even more happiness, love and joy.
Honestly, if this were fiction, we’d say too good to be true. ❤️
But look at life, being this lovely. Just couldn’t help sharing this one on our timeline.
🎥 Credit: @peek_humour
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Congratulations to Sukhbir Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar for their selection as Election Commissioners. Both have brilliant records. Wish them good luck in discharging tough responsibility.
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One video was all it took for this beautiful couple to own all the ugly feminists of X. 2 din se royi ja rahi hai😭.
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Why this 20-second clip resonated so widely?
Authentic, unpolished family joy: In an era of carefully staged reels, expensive holidays, and “picture-perfect” social media, this feels like a warm, spontaneous snapshot of real life.
Simple life + togetherness
Cultural and festive pull:
The song, the Durga Puja lights, the Bengali family vibe, and the overall Pujo atmosphere made it especially relatable to Bengalis and anyone who grew up with that festival energy.
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A tremendous achievement. We are all so proud and happy. I hope this will inspire a whole generation of scientists in India.
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Papers rejected by Nature:
1933 · Fermi’s theory of beta decay (“too remote from reality”)
1937 · Krebs’ citric acid cycle (Nobel Prize, 1953)
1973 · Lauterbur’s first MRI paper (Nobel Prize, 2003)
youtu.be/CyIkwrUdwDg?si=e6cm…
Some think that we are doing some interesting quantum stuffs. :)
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The Zakir Naik Super Sting: Republic’s Undercover Investigation In Malaysia
“After BJP goes.” In Republic’s reported undercover conversation in Malaysia, Zakir Naik gives this response when asked about returning to India. He also describes Rahul Gandhi as “better than Modi” and discusses the BJP’s electoral prospects.
The special report follows Republic’s account of gaining access to Naik in Malaysia and presents excerpts from a conversation covering Indian politics, his legal cases and his reluctance to return while the BJP remains in power.
The programme also examines allegations involving his speeches, the Islamic Research Foundation, financial dealings and past political associations.
Watch the sting footage and the statements at the centre of the controversy.
The report contains allegations and editorial interpretations. Pending cases are not convictions, and Naik’s stated political preferences do not independently establish coordination with any political party.
Credit : Republic Media Network.
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CAA प्रोटेस्ट के समय 750 नक़ली ID कार्ड्स जामिया में मिले थे। आगजनी हुई उसके बाद। लाइब्रेरी में पत्थरबाजी हुई। और उसके बाद 100 दिन का शाहीन बाग। वही प्लेबुक।
खुलासा: CJP प्रोटेस्ट के दौरान 599 रुपये में बिक रहे थे 'फर्जी प्रेस ID' और माइक
#CJPProtest #FakePressID #PressID #DelhiProtest
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Sanjay ji, before boarding the Anti-Modi Express, थोड़ा facts भी पढ़ लेते। 😄
Fact Check Express for You:
Manmohan decade (2004–14) ➡️ Modi decade (2014–24):
🛤️ New track added in 10 years:
UPA 2004–14: 14,985 km ➡️ NDA 2014–24: 31,180 km. More than DOUBLE.
🚧 Unmanned BG level crossings: 8,948 in 2014 ➡️ ZERO in 2024 — all eliminated by Jan 2019
🌉 ROBs/RUBs built: 4,148 (2004–14) ➡️ 11,945 (2014–24) — nearly 3X
🚦 Electronic Interlocking: 837 stations (2004–14) ➡️ 2,964 stations (2014–24) — 3.5X
🌫️ Fog Pass Safety Devices: 90 in 2014 ➡️ 19,742 in 2024 — 219X
🛠️ Track machines: 748 in 2014 ➡️ 1,661 in 2024 — up 122%
🔩 High-quality 60-kg rails: 57,450 km (2004–14) ➡️ 1,23,717 km (2014–24)
🛤️ Long rail panels: 9,917 km (2004–14) ➡️ 68,233 km (2014–24) — nearly 7X
💥 Rail fractures: 2,548 in 2013–14 ➡️ 383 in 2023–24 — down 85%
🔧 Weld failures: 3,699 in 2013–14 ➡️ 481 in 2023–24 — down 87%
🚨 Consequential train accidents: 1,711 in 2004–14 ➡️ 678 in 2014–24
Annual average: 171 ➡️ 68
And then came Vande Bharat, Kavach, Dedicated Freight Corridors, near-total Broad Gauge electrification and the Amrit Bharat Station redevelopment programme.
Sanjay ji, the train that has actually derailed is your argument. 😄
Next time, please check the data before boarding the Propaganda Express.
