Karthik
@beastoftraal.bsky.social
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"Sir sir sir, may I see you please, please, please?"
January 8, 2026 at 6:03 AM
"Sir sir sir, may I see you please, please, please?"
Except Indian Express (and Financial Express), none of the other major English newspapers have reported Modi's "Sir, may I see you please?" request to Trump where he was simply demonstrating Bharatiya Sabhyata and Sanskar by addressing an elder (Modi is 75, Trump is 79) politely.
January 8, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Except Indian Express (and Financial Express), none of the other major English newspapers have reported Modi's "Sir, may I see you please?" request to Trump where he was simply demonstrating Bharatiya Sabhyata and Sanskar by addressing an elder (Modi is 75, Trump is 79) politely.
Toothless TRAI can't make telcos pay fine.
Toothless FSSAI can't make front-of-pack high fat-sugar-salt labels mandatory.
Toothless DGCA will let IndiGo evade FDTL rules for over 23 months.
Toothless FSSAI can't make front-of-pack high fat-sugar-salt labels mandatory.
Toothless DGCA will let IndiGo evade FDTL rules for over 23 months.
January 8, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Toothless TRAI can't make telcos pay fine.
Toothless FSSAI can't make front-of-pack high fat-sugar-salt labels mandatory.
Toothless DGCA will let IndiGo evade FDTL rules for over 23 months.
Toothless FSSAI can't make front-of-pack high fat-sugar-salt labels mandatory.
Toothless DGCA will let IndiGo evade FDTL rules for over 23 months.
Mistake? This is precisely what the people of Uttarakhand voted BJP for. Unconstitutional bad ideas is BJP's hallmark in every single State. That's what divides people, keeps them on the edge, fear imaginary enemies and BJP projects itself as the answer/saviour.
January 8, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Mistake? This is precisely what the people of Uttarakhand voted BJP for. Unconstitutional bad ideas is BJP's hallmark in every single State. That's what divides people, keeps them on the edge, fear imaginary enemies and BJP projects itself as the answer/saviour.
"When Russia invaded Ukraine, over 140 states condemned the invasion as illegal, helping avert what would probably have been a death blow to the legal order" —What did that achieve? The world is going to excreta thanks to leaders like Putin and Trump. But remember: "This is not an era of war".
January 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
"When Russia invaded Ukraine, over 140 states condemned the invasion as illegal, helping avert what would probably have been a death blow to the legal order" —What did that achieve? The world is going to excreta thanks to leaders like Putin and Trump. But remember: "This is not an era of war".
Wow! Seriously wow! But we Indians are quite used to this anyway. But the difference is that in the US, the President himself is raking up 'vote chori', while in India, the ruling party is denying 'vote chori'.
January 7, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Wow! Seriously wow! But we Indians are quite used to this anyway. But the difference is that in the US, the President himself is raking up 'vote chori', while in India, the ruling party is denying 'vote chori'.
Ask for data and get slammed by BJP. Truly living up to the 'No Data Alliance' (NDA) name. Essentially it means, "How dare you ask us, the great devotees of assorted Hindu Gods, of any proof? Just trust us, can't you?".
January 7, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Ask for data and get slammed by BJP. Truly living up to the 'No Data Alliance' (NDA) name. Essentially it means, "How dare you ask us, the great devotees of assorted Hindu Gods, of any proof? Just trust us, can't you?".
Very detailed, and very interesting point!
January 7, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Very detailed, and very interesting point!
Isn't this likely to be a bit distracting to the driver?
January 7, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Isn't this likely to be a bit distracting to the driver?
The real meaning of "double engine".
January 7, 2026 at 3:58 AM
The real meaning of "double engine".
How to say, "You better ally with us (a.k.a BJP) or else we will make your life miserable" without saying it.
January 7, 2026 at 2:19 AM
How to say, "You better ally with us (a.k.a BJP) or else we will make your life miserable" without saying it.
Kuch bhi ho sakta hai.
January 7, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Kuch bhi ho sakta hai.
"The court makes it seem that a battle of ego is brewing between the state (a.k.a BJP) and those it has identified as its enemy — rather than critic of the government. A trial cannot morph into a contest of prestige and posturing".
January 7, 2026 at 1:52 AM
"The court makes it seem that a battle of ego is brewing between the state (a.k.a BJP) and those it has identified as its enemy — rather than critic of the government. A trial cannot morph into a contest of prestige and posturing".
From Modi (swallowing his own delusions of Vishwaguru) to Machado, every world leader is falling over each other to make Trump happy. 🙄
January 6, 2026 at 6:32 AM
From Modi (swallowing his own delusions of Vishwaguru) to Machado, every world leader is falling over each other to make Trump happy. 🙄
This adorable Red-whiskered bulbul keeps attacking one part of our window (with a dark film). Is it looking at its own reflection, imagining it as a rival and attacking it? Would it get injured/hurt by this? How can I avoid the poor bird from hurting itself?
January 6, 2026 at 5:55 AM
This adorable Red-whiskered bulbul keeps attacking one part of our window (with a dark film). Is it looking at its own reflection, imagining it as a rival and attacking it? Would it get injured/hurt by this? How can I avoid the poor bird from hurting itself?
"In view of Shah’s visit, the general public were not allowed for darshan for more than two hours at Sri Jambukeswarar temple at Thiruvanaikovil, and from 8 am to 4 pm at Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangam".
January 6, 2026 at 5:31 AM
"In view of Shah’s visit, the general public were not allowed for darshan for more than two hours at Sri Jambukeswarar temple at Thiruvanaikovil, and from 8 am to 4 pm at Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangam".
Useful context to, "Why do Indian carriers repeatedly look overseas for leadership, long after liberalisation and decades into the industry’s growth?".
January 6, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Useful context to, "Why do Indian carriers repeatedly look overseas for leadership, long after liberalisation and decades into the industry’s growth?".
Dei, clean, breathable air itself is not a right anymore and you are talking about potable water as a right? In Amrit Kaal there are no rights, only duties to the State, which will be extracted in the name of Hinduism, Lord Ram, Mandir, etc.
January 6, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Dei, clean, breathable air itself is not a right anymore and you are talking about potable water as a right? In Amrit Kaal there are no rights, only duties to the State, which will be extracted in the name of Hinduism, Lord Ram, Mandir, etc.
Claim: 125 days guaranteed wage employment.
Truth: No state outside the Northeast has provided households with 100 days of employment even under MGNREGS.
Truth: No state outside the Northeast has provided households with 100 days of employment even under MGNREGS.
January 6, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Claim: 125 days guaranteed wage employment.
Truth: No state outside the Northeast has provided households with 100 days of employment even under MGNREGS.
Truth: No state outside the Northeast has provided households with 100 days of employment even under MGNREGS.
No action on the 2 Delhi Police cops who showed zero urgency in protecting the victims? Doesn't Delhi Police report to the Home Minister who goes around calling non-BJP run States as lawless and corrupt? 🙄
January 6, 2026 at 3:44 AM
No action on the 2 Delhi Police cops who showed zero urgency in protecting the victims? Doesn't Delhi Police report to the Home Minister who goes around calling non-BJP run States as lawless and corrupt? 🙄
Ouch! Now he has no other option but to change his tune since his entire existence seems to be tied to pleasing Trump Ji (like it was on purchase of Russian oil).
January 6, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Ouch! Now he has no other option but to change his tune since his entire existence seems to be tied to pleasing Trump Ji (like it was on purchase of Russian oil).
Remember Haryana BJP govt's anti-Hindu behaviour, supporting a convict: parole and furlough decisions are made by the state government. The Center (BJP again, no surprise) CAN appeal against such releases. But doesn't. As disgustingly anti-Hindu as it can get.
January 6, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Remember Haryana BJP govt's anti-Hindu behaviour, supporting a convict: parole and furlough decisions are made by the state government. The Center (BJP again, no surprise) CAN appeal against such releases. But doesn't. As disgustingly anti-Hindu as it can get.
Destroying nature and making money out of it is a very Hindu behavior, befitting Sanatan Dharma, is it?
January 6, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Destroying nature and making money out of it is a very Hindu behavior, befitting Sanatan Dharma, is it?