Cat Dad. Film Editor. In that order. Mast : @DragonOfDoom@mastodon.world
Mumbai, India
Joined January 2009
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Shashwata Datta retweeted
- Korean government promotes Samsung.
- US government promotes NVIDIA.
- Chinese government promotes Huawei.
Each of these firms get some kind of preferential treatment from their government (eg. access to capital, land, favourable regulations).
In return, they compete globally.
Sell a large chunk of their products to foreigners.
Indian government too support its capitalists. However, none of them compete globally. And, offer poor standard services to locals.
Therefore, in a country like India, it is better to have 10 small firms that 1 large one.
Shashwata Datta retweeted
Hats off to you Mahima Singh.
This is real journalist, not Anjanas, not Rubikas, not Navikas, not Shwetas
Shashwata Datta retweeted
@sabeer just watched the documentary. This is legendary.
during times like these, where the tech billionaires of the world adjust to government censorship in order to make the most money, it is truly inspiring to see one of the early pioneers of the internet development, using the power one holds for the free exchange of thoughts, facts and opinions. It gave me a jizzz of hopecore!
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On his birth anniversary Salute to the Architect of Modern India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru🙏🏽His contribution becomes even more precious as we witness the Destroyer of Modernism and his cohorts of arsonists preside over India.
Shashwata Datta retweeted
after another big expose this time by @reporters_co nothing seems to have changed in this country. we’re still passive, in the holidaying mood while our rights are taken away incessantly. we should all be on the streets right now but even the opposition seems to be doing nothing. idk what will it take for people to wake up. SIR protests seem like a thing of the past. we just accept whatever is happening.
Shashwata Datta retweeted
Odd how having sex with mistresses can bring down a CEO. But raping children doesn't bring down a president. 🤔
Shashwata Datta retweeted
A disappointing footnote to the #BharatSummit proceedings: when I got to Hyderabad, I learned that 115 of the 315 speakers whom the External Affairs Ministry had cleared for the event ended up being refused entry to India or having their visas cancelled, apparently on the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is completely unclear under what provision of law the government has taken such a drastic step, but it is obviously impossible to reverse it since the conference concludes tomorrow. What a shame that a proud democracy has become so insecure that it must stifle any voices it fears will be critical!
Attended and addressed the opening day of the #BharatSummit in Hyderabad today, at which @INCIndia is hosting experts from 70 countries for discussions on the emerging global order, India’s strategic response, cooperative federalism and electoral integrity. I spoke at an afternoon discussion of International think-tanks from various countries and again at the opening dinner, where I have just delivered the keynote address on the changing world order.
The Summit has drawn around 1,000 delegates, including global policymakers, progressive leaders and senior Congress leaders @RahulGandhi and Mallikarjun @Kharge. The event will also focus on establishing a think tank called "Our World Institute".
The event will also seek to establish a Global South–Global North platform. Senior policymakers and party leaders from some 70 countries are taking part in these discussions.
indiatoday.in/amp/india/stor…
Shashwata Datta retweeted
Compassion for animals cannot be built on a politics that chooses its animals by their religious significance and its offenders by their faith. It needs independent institutions that can scrutinise laboratories and governments alike, notes Alok Hisarwala Gupta.
scroll.in/article/1096974/
Shashwata Datta retweeted
It sickens me that Israel is still bombing Palestinian hospitals — a war crime by any measure.
It sickens me even more that some of my future colleagues in Congress still defend sending our tax dollars to fund this horrific genocide.
Block the bombs NOW.
An Israeli strike on Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza killed surgeon Dr Rizq Abu Shuaira and at least five others, including a child, Gaza health authorities say.
The attack adds to extensive damage to healthcare services across Gaza.
Read aje.news/y8z428
Shashwata Datta retweeted
Israeli forces have been demolishing the town of Qantara, Lebanon. These photos are from today.
48 villages have been razed to the ground by the Israeli army, who are still occupying more than 60 towns and villages in Lebanon.
This destruction is funded by the US and EU.
This is Zionism.
Shashwata Datta retweeted
Ruhi needs a foster in Bengaluru by 18 November. She's a little over two months old, tan with white paws, and follows people everywhere with her tail going. Dewormed, vaccinations under way.
ALT A tan and white indie puppy with a red collar and a small bell sitting on a tiled floor, above the words Ruhi needs a foster in Bengaluru, or a home anywhere in India.
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I'm still perplexed by how someone can earn good karma building a home on land meant for orphans. 😕
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‘Gyanesh Kumar sought Rs 2 crore bribe’: Kerala Vigilance records statement of sub-contractor
thenewsminute.com/kerala/gya…
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Foxy / Choti, literally the gentlest, sweetest little stray dog who lives in lane 11, Prabhat rd, has gone missing after the Laxmi Puja firecrackers.
She is old but small sized, has deformed toes and prominent tear stains.
Please keep a look out for her - she must be hiding somewhere, terrified and hungry. 💔
Shashwata Datta retweeted
How pathetic and shameless it is to use a fake educational certificate while holding one of the highest constitutional positions.
Indonesia's vice president resigns over high school certificate that was ruled invalid bbc.in/4ArRMW5
