Monisha Rajesh
@monisharajesh.bsky.social
Author of Around the World in 80 Trains, Around India in 80 Trains and Epic Journeys
Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train published in August
Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train published in August
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Monisha Rajesh
@monisharajesh.bsky.social
· Dec 11
🎉🎉 Thrilled to be shortlisted for the @stanfordstravel.bsky.social Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award. And in such fine company. Thank you to Stanfords for being such a champion of travel writing. 🎉🎉🎉
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London’s homicide rate drops to lowest in more than a decade
London’s homicide rate drops to lowest in more than a decade
Sadiq Khan says ‘public health’ approach has made the capital one of the safest cities in the western world
London’s murder rate has dropped to its lowest in more than a decade with police in the capital and the mayor saying it is now one of the safest cities in the western world.
The figures come as those on the radical right criticise the city for having a crime problem, hoping to gain politically from such claims being believed. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:12 AM
London’s homicide rate drops to lowest in more than a decade
Bruised but at least the kids are thrilled with the video 😫
January 11, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Bruised but at least the kids are thrilled with the video 😫
There’s CCTV footage of me slipping on the icy stairs down to our garden last week while taking the dog out and falling flat on my back. Hideous pain and I also yelled the same. I hope you’re not bruised tomorrow!
January 11, 2026 at 6:23 PM
There’s CCTV footage of me slipping on the icy stairs down to our garden last week while taking the dog out and falling flat on my back. Hideous pain and I also yelled the same. I hope you’re not bruised tomorrow!
An absolute pleasure. Thank you for choosing Around the World x
January 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM
An absolute pleasure. Thank you for choosing Around the World x
Ah what a lovely message to read. Thank you so much, and lovely to hear you’re taking a few more trains journeys because of it
January 1, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Ah what a lovely message to read. Thank you so much, and lovely to hear you’re taking a few more trains journeys because of it
Yes on both accounts! And a happy new year to you Joel
January 1, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Yes on both accounts! And a happy new year to you Joel
The staff are wonderful. I really felt for them when I did the trip and I so hope they figure out a long-term solution because the pricing is so off-putting for most people I spoke to.
December 30, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The staff are wonderful. I really felt for them when I did the trip and I so hope they figure out a long-term solution because the pricing is so off-putting for most people I spoke to.
Ah lovely! And lucky you, god I wish I’d slept on that train. Such a fancy room to waste…
December 30, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Ah lovely! And lucky you, god I wish I’d slept on that train. Such a fancy room to waste…
Moonlight Express! Hope he enjoys it.
December 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Moonlight Express! Hope he enjoys it.
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy the armchair travels. Merry Christmas, Geoff.
December 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy the armchair travels. Merry Christmas, Geoff.
Sleigh rides, sleeper trains and reindeer stew. Here’s my final piece for the year on Finland’s Santa Claus Express!
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
I took my kids to Lapland on the Santa Claus Express – but would the big man deliver?
If meeting Santa Claus is on your children’s wishlist, this trip on a festive sleeper train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, with reindeer and huskies thrown in, is Christmas with jingle bells on
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Sleigh rides, sleeper trains and reindeer stew. Here’s my final piece for the year on Finland’s Santa Claus Express!
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
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Every time there's a breaking story about a celeb's treatment of women, everyone in the book world asks, "Is it finally Walliams?" Well, it finally is.
Exclusive: David Walliams dropped by publisher over inappropriate behaviour towards women
Telegraph investigation into best-selling children’s author uncovers claims that he ‘harassed’ junior female employees at Harper Collins
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Every time there's a breaking story about a celeb's treatment of women, everyone in the book world asks, "Is it finally Walliams?" Well, it finally is.
It’s cool. I’m fully aware that people like you like to pretend racism wasn’t a huge part of what happened. Because it makes you feel a lot smugger and pleased with yourselves.
December 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
It’s cool. I’m fully aware that people like you like to pretend racism wasn’t a huge part of what happened. Because it makes you feel a lot smugger and pleased with yourselves.
I have absolutely no interest in your opinions. 👍🏽
December 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I have absolutely no interest in your opinions. 👍🏽
The voice chosen for Chimene Suleyman was appalling, and one that sounds nothing like her with deep bias from Radio 4’s producers.
December 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The voice chosen for Chimene Suleyman was appalling, and one that sounds nothing like her with deep bias from Radio 4’s producers.
I would be careful about saying I “led a crusade”. You have also neatly omitted Philip Pullman likening us to Isis and the Taliban for critiquing a book that led to endless media abuse and personal racist abuse to us. Your facts are not facts.
December 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I would be careful about saying I “led a crusade”. You have also neatly omitted Philip Pullman likening us to Isis and the Taliban for critiquing a book that led to endless media abuse and personal racist abuse to us. Your facts are not facts.
And I didn’t know you were here on BlueSky! Thank you so much. If you‘d like any signed copies then my lovely local indie @qpbooks.bsky.social has plenty and will let me know if you’d like one with a dedication too.
December 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
And I didn’t know you were here on BlueSky! Thank you so much. If you‘d like any signed copies then my lovely local indie @qpbooks.bsky.social has plenty and will let me know if you’d like one with a dedication too.
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Having appeared on it three times, I can 100% confirm that @robinince.bsky.social *IS* the #InfiniteMonkeyCage.
Without him, it doesn’t even exist as a concept 🤷🏾♂️
Without him, it doesn’t even exist as a concept 🤷🏾♂️
I just want to say @robinince.bsky.social is the very best of humans. How the BBC could have a problem with him is beyond me. The IMC will wither on the vine without the rich, nutritious value of Robin's brain. Go see him perform, and buy all his books. Your soul will feel like it has been hugged.
December 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Having appeared on it three times, I can 100% confirm that @robinince.bsky.social *IS* the #InfiniteMonkeyCage.
Without him, it doesn’t even exist as a concept 🤷🏾♂️
Without him, it doesn’t even exist as a concept 🤷🏾♂️
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America 250 is going to be unbearable, unless it is celebrated in the only sincere and meaningful way: by a revolution overthrowing tyranny
December 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
America 250 is going to be unbearable, unless it is celebrated in the only sincere and meaningful way: by a revolution overthrowing tyranny
🎉🎉 Thrilled to be shortlisted for the @stanfordstravel.bsky.social Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award. And in such fine company. Thank you to Stanfords for being such a champion of travel writing. 🎉🎉🎉
December 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🎉🎉 Thrilled to be shortlisted for the @stanfordstravel.bsky.social Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award. And in such fine company. Thank you to Stanfords for being such a champion of travel writing. 🎉🎉🎉
I had so much fun writing this piece on sleeper trains and winter night trains in particular. Ever heard of the Doğu Express in Türkiye? If not, then read on.
www.outsideonline.com/adventure-tr...
www.outsideonline.com/adventure-tr...
These Dreamy New Night Trains Take You Straight to the Ski Slopes
From the Alps to the Arctic Circle, these new and revived sleeper trains are making it easier than ever to chase powder, adventure, and even the northern lights this winter
www.outsideonline.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I had so much fun writing this piece on sleeper trains and winter night trains in particular. Ever heard of the Doğu Express in Türkiye? If not, then read on.
www.outsideonline.com/adventure-tr...
www.outsideonline.com/adventure-tr...
Also “fewer” calories. Sorry that is stressing me out as much as the concept of this. I ate twice the amount when I was breastfeeding. It’s the time to do it!
December 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Also “fewer” calories. Sorry that is stressing me out as much as the concept of this. I ate twice the amount when I was breastfeeding. It’s the time to do it!
LOL! Didn’t notice. I misspell words all the time on social media
December 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
LOL! Didn’t notice. I misspell words all the time on social media
This is such a sweet picture. So happy to hear he enjoyed them. Impossible not to whatever your age. I did a book on Indian railways 13 years ago and I still think they’re the best in the world for the fun and madness and scenery.
December 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
This is such a sweet picture. So happy to hear he enjoyed them. Impossible not to whatever your age. I did a book on Indian railways 13 years ago and I still think they’re the best in the world for the fun and madness and scenery.
Oh wow. Gosh that’s impressive.
December 7, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Oh wow. Gosh that’s impressive.