Investment Trainer. Loves Mutual Funds, Road Trips & Countryside India. Inspired by the view from his office window. Always cribs about things he really loves.
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Harish Rao retweeted
Why do Indians in US always think they must put down "Hindu nationalists" when it is none of their business?
Another Rajyotsava gift. 🤦🏾♂️
Karnataka Transport Minister @byrathi_suresh
A bus fare hike in Karnataka is inevitable. Revised rates to be announced on November 4 after a meeting of senior officials& heads of the four RTCs.
The minister said fares had been increased only once in the past 11 years, while diesel prices, vehicle maintenance & operating costs had risen significantly, making it difficult to run transport corporations.
He said govt reimburses 100% of fares for women travelling under Shakti scheme & scheme has not caused financial difficulties for the corporations.
A committee has recommended a substantial fare hike, but implementing it fully would burden passengers. Hence, govt plans a phased increase. Karnataka's bus fares remain lower than those in neighbouring states.
Great first step.
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#WATCH | In a swift and well-coordinated operation spanning over 48 hours, the Indian Navy successfully liberated the fishing vessel Azini from armed pirates. The operation culminated in the safe rescue of all 20 crew members, with no casualties or injuries reported. The fishing vessel Azini was reportedly hijacked by an armed pirate group earlier last month off the northeastern coast of Somalia. The hijacking posed a significant maritime security threat, as the vessel could potentially have been used as a ‘mother ship’ to launch further pirate attacks against merchant shipping in the region.
In response, the Indian Navy tasked a mission-deployed warship to intervene, supported by a maritime reconnaissance aircraft. Working in close coordination, these platforms located the vessel through persistent surveillance, tracked its movements, and employed calibrated non-kinetic measures to restrict its movement and prevent its escape.
Marine Commandos were further augmented through a precision airdrop conducted by an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 aircraft. In a swift and well-coordinated tactical intervention, the Indian Navy secured the vessel, neutralised the pirate threat, and ensured the safe release of all 20 crew members.
(Source: Indian Navy)
Harish Rao retweeted
Have you considered that Mao also did something similar and only killed like 100 million of his own people at the same time?
I'm just trying to bring some nuance to this conversation.
India saw about 496 million people lifted out of poverty between 2011 and 2023 in one of the world’s fastest declines in this metric, the World Bank said, although the gains remain uneven. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Bihar Museum. An absolute gem amongst museums. All it needs is a few keystone exhibits from other museums. Worthy of displaying the best Chola Bronzes, Mughal miniatures and Gupta era sculptures.
I am not surprised that Bihar Museum has been ranked ninth globally and first in Asia in Worth a Journey’s World’s 100 Best Museums 2026 list. It’s truly magical.
I had the opportunity to visit recently and was completely bowled over by its beautiful spaces, remarkable sculptures and the thoughtful way in which Bihar’s rich history and culture have been brought alive.
Walking through the galleries, I felt how beautifully a museum can connect us to our past and make history engaging, accessible and deeply personal. India deserves many more world-class museums, places where our extraordinary heritage can spark curiosity, inspire pride and nurture a love of learning for generations to come. A wonderful achievement for Bihar. Do visit and experience its magic in person.
#BiharMuseum #Bihar #Museums
Harish Rao retweeted
Terror was met with courage. Courage was met with honour.
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed embraces Captain Smit Machchhar, hero of flydubai Flight FZ1073, honoured with the Order of Zayed II.
In the UAE, bravery knows no nationality. Heroes are treated as heroes. 🇦🇪🇮🇳
Harish Rao retweeted
A friend recently asked me which digital payments app I was using.
When I told her, she promptly asked, “Why not use BHIM, our very own Indian app?”
I admitted I didn’t know much about it.
“Well, let me introduce you to someone you’ll enjoy meeting.”
That someone was Dilip Asbe, MD & CEO of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
Dilip kindly agreed to come over for a chat.
That conversation was illuminating, to put it mildly.
We all know the payment apps we use every day. PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, BHIM…
But think of them as trains running on a railway network.
NPCI provides the tracks.
And what an extraordinary railway India has built!
In September, UPI alone processed over 2,400 crore transactions. That’s more than 80 crore transactions every single day!
India is now the world’s largest real-time payments market. A true global force multiplier.
And Dilip has been one of the key people behind that remarkable achievement.
His mind is buzzing with plans to build more ‘railroads’ that will enable new apps in wider financial spheres.
But here’s what struck me most about him.
Not the scale of his achievement. Not his knowledge of the technology.
His humility.
Dilip is well known in financial & technology circles. But I met a man with no airs, no sense of self-importance & seemingly little interest in the spotlight.
Just immense pride in what his team has accomplished & a genuine sense of privilege at being able to serve his country.
I also learned that his mother was a teacher.
Perhaps I’m biased, but I’ve always believed that mothers who are teachers have a special knack for instilling values that last a lifetime. And I couldn’t help wondering if that explained something about Dilip’s grounded personality.
People like him derive their satisfaction not from being seen, but from seeing their work make a difference.
Thank you, Dilip, for the conversation. And for reminding me that ambition & humility can indeed travel together on the railroad to success.
And I’ve switched to the BHIM app now!
#MondayMotivation
Harish Rao retweeted
The Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre is one of its kind cutting edge Research Institute that should attract the top talent from India and abroad to help us learn more about the least known organ of the human body!
I had the privilege of getting a preview of the Bengaluru centre which is part of the IISc. campus. I like the formula of housing each one in an existing reputed campus - the Chennai being part of the IIT campus.
This is the kind of quiet but deep philanthropy that @kris_sg brings to India. So proud and grateful to have him as a Life Trustee of Naandi Foundation.
It’s befitting for this niche top notch institution that the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India came to inaugurate along with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
India needs to invest in autonomous world class institutions now.
One of India's greatest Directors. Every film looked like it was a breeze to make. Such was his mastery of the craft. MMKR, Apoorva Sahodargal, Halu Jenu, Pushpak and so many more. Thank you for the memories. 🕉 Shanthi.🙏🏽
The passing of one of my favourite directors, #SingeethamSrinivasaRao Sir, is a great loss to Indian cinema.
His imagination, simplicity and fearless way of telling stories have always inspired me as a filmmaker.
Thank you for the wonderful cinema and the magic you gave us, Sir.
Rest in peace #SingeethamSrinivasaRao Sir. ❤️🙏
Harish Rao retweeted
Battle of the fishes: In the first such initiative in South Asia, a community-driven project in Solapur and Pune, Maharashtra, aims to rid the Ujani dam of invasive fish species like s
Suckermouth, Thai Mangur, and Tilapia, and reintroduce native varieties like Mrigal and Deccan Mahseer which have almost been obliterated from the waters. My story for @indiatoday
indiatoday.in/magazine/envir…
#fish #environment #Pune #Solapur #UjaniDam #invasivefish #fishing #water #Maharashtra
Harish Rao retweeted
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery.
Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker — preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster.
He saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals.
I wish Captain Machchhar a speedy and full recovery.
He is a true hero.
Incredible act of valour. 🫡
A resounding salute to Captain Smit Machchhar, the brave Indian pilot of flight FZ1073 ! 🇮🇳
Despite sustaining injuries in an extraordinary and challenging situation, Captain Machchhar displayed remarkable courage, composure and devotion to duty, helping ensure the safety of everyone on board.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Captain Machchhar for a swift and full recovery. 🙏
@IsraelinIndia
Ban from 6pm to 6am in every reserved forest road. @DKShivakumar sir please. @aranya_kfd please implement.
@CMofKarnataka
Harish Rao retweeted
The insurance regulator has itself put out data that proves what I have been saying for over 15 years:
the insurance industry is driven by distribution commissions, with no responsibility either of a suitable sale or claims help, put on the sales agent and this is leading to mis-selling and denial of claims.
Those upset must understand that the policyholder pays premium for protection and NOT to sustain bonuses of insurance CXOs or the livelihoods of agents.
IRDAI's consultation paper, that aims to change this structure, is under heavy fire by the industry and distribution incumbents.
Government should not blink.
The journey to Vikasit Bharat cannot be built on the tears and curses of policyholders.
My op-ed in @htTweets
hindustantimes.com/opinion/i…
@nsitharaman @nsitharamanoffc
Harish Rao retweeted
Congratulations to the legendary Anant Nag Ji on being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
For several decades, his effortless performances, remarkable versatility and brilliance have left a very strong mark on Indian cinema, particularly Kannada cinema. In whichever role he has played, he brought rare depth and authenticity.
This is indeed a richly deserved honour for a truly distinguished artist.
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🎬THE DADASAHEB PHALKE AWARD 2024 GOES TO…
Shri ANANT NAG
On the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee, the Government of India is pleased to announce that the Actor will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema and an illustrious cinematic journey that has inspired generations.
🗓️ The award will be presented at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony on Sept 22, 2026.
📍Kevadia, Gujarat
#NationalFilmAwards #DadasahebPhalkeAward
