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Jun 1 • 15 tweets • 5 min read
#LokSabha2024: The (not so) great Indian election. Our reporting in recent weeks has made it clear that something is deeply wrong with India's electoral machinery. A thread 🧵
Earlier this year, we promised to bring you the most diverse and crucial coverage of the Lok Sabha elections. Here’s what we’ve delivered ⤵️
Sep 8, 2022 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
Happy Bandra Feast, all. Here's what I found in my annual survey of Bombay's hopes and desires, as reflected in the votive offerings sold outside Mount Mary's.
As always, lots of people want homes. 1/
Many devotees are seeking divine intervention to get jobs, career success -- and to start their own businesses (there were waxy restaurants, boutiques, gyms and beauty parlours). 2/
Jan 20, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Had to visit Aadhaar Centre to get mobile linked. Was given an appointment a month later -- for today. First sent back to get some form. Now told system down. Three visits later, still not done. Of course, NRC will go smoothly, as we've been assured.
Update: The man at the counter at this centre in Bandra West said the has just been informed that this facility has been suspended for two months. #NRCwillBeSmooth
