Nita K
@nitajk.bsky.social
Author of The Hawa Mahal Murders, PILF prize-winner, Journalist, Hand Reader.📍Pune India. Passionately interested in World Affairs, Health, Environment, Books. Next novel soon to be published. Working on the third book.
https://www.nitajatarkulkarni.com
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Nita K
@nitajk.bsky.social
· Dec 12
People put labels on others to understand them better or categorise them but humans are too complex, in my opinion. I don’t like labels. For example I am not a #leftist, #rightist or #centrist. I support ideas from all these #ideologies but no, I don’t lean towards any. I am just me. Nita.
For me, comfort is about feeling energised, warm, bubbling with happiness. Tones of red and even certain hues of yellow make me feel that way. Maybe that’s why our house decor is dominated by these colours. Feeling excited, ready to go…. wish I could feel like that every day…
January 15, 2026 at 12:03 AM
For me, comfort is about feeling energised, warm, bubbling with happiness. Tones of red and even certain hues of yellow make me feel that way. Maybe that’s why our house decor is dominated by these colours. Feeling excited, ready to go…. wish I could feel like that every day…
The US is sanctioning Iran bc of the protests which’ll increase discontent-a push towards regime change. China is rattled, perhaps in denial. Its investments in Venezuela already set to suffer & if US controls Iran as well-it’s a body blow. Exactly what the US wants.
theprint.in/opinion/eye-...
theprint.in/opinion/eye-...
Chinese commentary on Iran protests — serious but not regime-threatening
The views of analysts reflect a wider Chinese tendency to emphasise regime resilience and caution against overstating the impact of what they are calling as ‘street mobilisation’.
theprint.in
January 14, 2026 at 11:36 PM
The US is sanctioning Iran bc of the protests which’ll increase discontent-a push towards regime change. China is rattled, perhaps in denial. Its investments in Venezuela already set to suffer & if US controls Iran as well-it’s a body blow. Exactly what the US wants.
theprint.in/opinion/eye-...
theprint.in/opinion/eye-...
Tehran is a battlefield, says a protester…streets are bloody as hundreds of people are being murdered by the government …
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Iran protests: Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown across country
The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.
www.bbc.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Tehran is a battlefield, says a protester…streets are bloody as hundreds of people are being murdered by the government …
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Countries with the largest proven oil reserves. Venezuela and Saudi Arabia and Iran have the most.
January 13, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Countries with the largest proven oil reserves. Venezuela and Saudi Arabia and Iran have the most.
Three powers today are boldly and unashamedly expansionist in nature - United States, Russia and China. They either want to grab land that doesn’t belong to them or they want to dominate, manipulate and control other countries.
January 11, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Three powers today are boldly and unashamedly expansionist in nature - United States, Russia and China. They either want to grab land that doesn’t belong to them or they want to dominate, manipulate and control other countries.
I grew up in an era where #socialism was considered a scourge and deregulation & privatisation was the cure-all for poverty. It certainly helped India become more prosperous but the scourge of extreme #capitalism is showing to be just as bad…no, worse.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The corporate greed that has ravaged the US has wrecked Britain too | Letters
Letters: After Robert Reich wrote about the US going ‘off the rails’, Tony Rowlands and Kate Purcell respond from a British angle
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:10 AM
I grew up in an era where #socialism was considered a scourge and deregulation & privatisation was the cure-all for poverty. It certainly helped India become more prosperous but the scourge of extreme #capitalism is showing to be just as bad…no, worse.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reflecting sunlight away from the earth could help contain global warming. Research is still on about how to do it exactly - but its complex geoengineering fraught with risks and dangers of misuse. Humans are becoming more and more arrogant…
#environment
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#environment
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We can safely experiment on reflecting sunlight away from Earth. Here’s how | Dakota Gruener and Daniele Visioni
Reflecting a small fraction of incoming sunlight to reduce global heating is not a new idea. It is time to safely experiment
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Reflecting sunlight away from the earth could help contain global warming. Research is still on about how to do it exactly - but its complex geoengineering fraught with risks and dangers of misuse. Humans are becoming more and more arrogant…
#environment
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#environment
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Is #Iran on the brink of collapse? Today is the 10th of protests. The ill-treatment of Iranian women didn’t make the country rise up together, certainly not in great numbers, not enough to make it count…but maybe its floundering economy might. Inflation is at 42%, with food inflation > 70%.
January 6, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Is #Iran on the brink of collapse? Today is the 10th of protests. The ill-treatment of Iranian women didn’t make the country rise up together, certainly not in great numbers, not enough to make it count…but maybe its floundering economy might. Inflation is at 42%, with food inflation > 70%.
Invading oil-rich countries and kidnapping presidents is not enough to grab their oil. The US #oil industry will have to invest tens of billions of dollars to get things running. Apparently, the industry is not exactly jumping with joy at the prospect.
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/05/b...
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/05/b...
Big Oil doesn’t share Trump’s dream of making Venezuelan oil great again | CNN Business
President Donald Trump may have made a major miscalculation about Venezuela’s oil.
edition.cnn.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Invading oil-rich countries and kidnapping presidents is not enough to grab their oil. The US #oil industry will have to invest tens of billions of dollars to get things running. Apparently, the industry is not exactly jumping with joy at the prospect.
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/05/b...
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/05/b...
#AI is gobbling up energy, worrying climate scientists, but AI doesn’t care. A Matrix-like future seems more like an alternate future for humanity and not just the stuff of Sci-Fi. Crazy thought, eh…
January 6, 2026 at 1:10 AM
#AI is gobbling up energy, worrying climate scientists, but AI doesn’t care. A Matrix-like future seems more like an alternate future for humanity and not just the stuff of Sci-Fi. Crazy thought, eh…
It’s strange that Venezuela is not trending here on Bluesky. One country has attacked another and kidnapped its president -it’s big news. The attack wasn’t even subtle like the insidious manner in which the US toppled the Bangladesh regime during Biden’s time.
January 4, 2026 at 2:41 AM
It’s strange that Venezuela is not trending here on Bluesky. One country has attacked another and kidnapped its president -it’s big news. The attack wasn’t even subtle like the insidious manner in which the US toppled the Bangladesh regime during Biden’s time.
The US has attacked Venezeula and captured its president, Maduro. A regime change in progress. Apparently to stop the drugs. The US has also threatened to bomb Iran if it cracks down on protestors. Sure am glad that India has no oil.
indianexpress.com/article/worl...
indianexpress.com/article/worl...
US attacks Venezuela LIVE updates: Trump claims ‘President Maduro captured, flown out of country’
Venezuela Attack Live Updates: Venezuela has declared a national emergency after reports of bombings and military activity in Caracas. Explosions, power outages and air activity were reported as Colom...
indianexpress.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:59 AM
The US has attacked Venezeula and captured its president, Maduro. A regime change in progress. Apparently to stop the drugs. The US has also threatened to bomb Iran if it cracks down on protestors. Sure am glad that India has no oil.
indianexpress.com/article/worl...
indianexpress.com/article/worl...
A liveable base on the moon, end to traffic congestion, nanites in our bodies, pilotless planes...by 2050?
#science
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#science
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Technology in 2050 - experts give their predictions
We asked several experts to predict the technology we'll be using by 2050
www.bbc.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:38 AM
A liveable base on the moon, end to traffic congestion, nanites in our bodies, pilotless planes...by 2050?
#science
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#science
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High prices and economic stagnation has been the trigger point for the protests in Iran in several cities. People are chanting: 'Mullahs must leave Iran' & 'death to the dictatorship...' Apparently, only a handful have been killed, but one can't trust these figures.
www.ndtv.com/world-news/e...
www.ndtv.com/world-news/e...
Explained: Why Massive Anti-Khamenei Protests Have Erupted In Iran
At least seven people have been reportedly killed in Iran as protesters and security forces clashed in several cities during demonstrations in the Islamic Republic's rural provinces over the ailing economy and rising cost of living.
www.ndtv.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:15 AM
High prices and economic stagnation has been the trigger point for the protests in Iran in several cities. People are chanting: 'Mullahs must leave Iran' & 'death to the dictatorship...' Apparently, only a handful have been killed, but one can't trust these figures.
www.ndtv.com/world-news/e...
www.ndtv.com/world-news/e...
Found this intriguing. If you want to expand your vocabulary and/or get along better with Gen Z, highly recommended!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
How to talk dating like gen Z: 51 (hyperspecific) terms for love, sex and bad behavior
As young people take on a messy dating landscape, they’ve created their own lexicon to match. Here’s like what phrases ‘bird theory’ and ‘monkey branching’ mean
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Found this intriguing. If you want to expand your vocabulary and/or get along better with Gen Z, highly recommended!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
China is now taking credit for stopping the Indo-Pak war… something the US has already claimed credit for. India has clearly said that India & Pakistan did it themselves & historically they’ve done so. That’s the truth & no amount of repeating lies changes the truth.
www.ndtv.com/world-news/a...
www.ndtv.com/world-news/a...
www.ndtv.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:31 AM
China is now taking credit for stopping the Indo-Pak war… something the US has already claimed credit for. India has clearly said that India & Pakistan did it themselves & historically they’ve done so. That’s the truth & no amount of repeating lies changes the truth.
www.ndtv.com/world-news/a...
www.ndtv.com/world-news/a...
Japan's def spending is up 9.4% fr 2025 & is the 4th year of Japan’s 5-year plan to double arms spending to 2% of GDP. It'll soon become world's 3rd largest defence spender. All to counter China; if China takes Taiwan, it's a security risk for Japan.
www.euronews.com/business/202...
www.euronews.com/business/202...
Japan on track to become world’s third-largest defence spender
A record defence budget and an expanding missile and drone programme mark a decisive shift for Japan, as it clears path to become the world’s third-largest military spender.
www.euronews.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Japan's def spending is up 9.4% fr 2025 & is the 4th year of Japan’s 5-year plan to double arms spending to 2% of GDP. It'll soon become world's 3rd largest defence spender. All to counter China; if China takes Taiwan, it's a security risk for Japan.
www.euronews.com/business/202...
www.euronews.com/business/202...
A cousin, an Indian citizen, is lamenting bc his plans for a chemical factory in the US, isn't economically viable anymore. Land has been bought, agreements made, but now tariffs have hit the cost of raw materials. The European partner pulled out for same reason. Talking to senators hasn't helped.
December 28, 2025 at 2:05 AM
A cousin, an Indian citizen, is lamenting bc his plans for a chemical factory in the US, isn't economically viable anymore. Land has been bought, agreements made, but now tariffs have hit the cost of raw materials. The European partner pulled out for same reason. Talking to senators hasn't helped.
China has imposed sanctions on the US for selling arms to Taiwan - against 10 individuals and 20 US firms including Boeing’s production hub at St Louis in Missouri. China considers Taiwan its own...I doubt the US will go head to head in any attempt to stop any future invasion.
December 27, 2025 at 2:04 AM
China has imposed sanctions on the US for selling arms to Taiwan - against 10 individuals and 20 US firms including Boeing’s production hub at St Louis in Missouri. China considers Taiwan its own...I doubt the US will go head to head in any attempt to stop any future invasion.
The US has launched strikes in Nigeria - I guess that it's not a coincidence that Nigeria is Africa's most oil-rich nation. Just like Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserve...
December 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The US has launched strikes in Nigeria - I guess that it's not a coincidence that Nigeria is Africa's most oil-rich nation. Just like Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserve...
The $100k visa H1b visa fee is happening as legal challenges have failed. Plus, the lottery system's been scrapped. Visas to be based on skill and wages, not lottery. Cos.must pay the 100k plus also pay more to visa holders. Wonder if existing h1b holders will benefit...
December 26, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The $100k visa H1b visa fee is happening as legal challenges have failed. Plus, the lottery system's been scrapped. Visas to be based on skill and wages, not lottery. Cos.must pay the 100k plus also pay more to visa holders. Wonder if existing h1b holders will benefit...
The US economy has grown at its fastest rate in 2 yrs. But prices are rising and its "weighing on lower & middle income households" but higher income households are spending freely. The rich have got tax cuts, after all. The gap between the rich & poor is widening.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US economy grows at fastest pace in two years
Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.
www.bbc.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The US economy has grown at its fastest rate in 2 yrs. But prices are rising and its "weighing on lower & middle income households" but higher income households are spending freely. The rich have got tax cuts, after all. The gap between the rich & poor is widening.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The U.S. Asian population has more than doubled since 2000. Chinese Americans are the largest Asian origin group in the US, 22% of the Asian population. Followed by Indian Americans at 21 %. However, the % of Asian immigrants is declining.
From Pew Research.
From Pew Research.
December 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The U.S. Asian population has more than doubled since 2000. Chinese Americans are the largest Asian origin group in the US, 22% of the Asian population. Followed by Indian Americans at 21 %. However, the % of Asian immigrants is declining.
From Pew Research.
From Pew Research.