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Founder- PixelStripes. Wildlife Tours, Photography Coach. Ex-Taj, Ex-Oberois. Alumni- IIM I, IHM BBSR.

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1 year
She is known as ‘DJ’, one of the most iconic Tigress from Kanha. This time she decided to show me - how she teaches her cubs to climb a tree! 😉 Don’t miss out on zooming in on the cute cubs.😀. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #Tigers #natgeoindia #natgeo
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Cheetah count has gone up to 27. Now there are more indian born cheetahs in Kuno, India than the african ones which were brought here. 14 Indian born, 13 African 🥳🥳
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Was having breakfast with a young brit this morning. He saw medu vada and said to me laughingly- you guys copied our doughnuts! I smiled and said - “that dish which you see can be dated back to 100 BC. Back then you guys were hunting”.. 😂
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God himself decided to manage the lights in his studio. Image shot in Kanha. A lot of well wishers on twitter say more people should see my photos. So help me reach more people 😊🙏.
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Luna 25 crashed on the moon and didn’t have a landing as expected. Not a thing to celebrate.. I can guarantee no ISRO scientist is celebrating this. It takes a lot to send a rover there. It’s beyond a normal citizen’s comprehension to understand the hardship of the entire
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The legendary Mataram from Pench passed away. I was unfortunate of not having the pleasure of spending time around her as she always avoided me. But, I have heard so many beautiful stories about her that I feel she was a part of me. A tear drop rolls down as I write this. RIP.
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Today Mrs. Swati Dhumane a forest guard in Tadoba Tiger Reserve lost her life as a Tigress attacked her while she was patrolling. The full story is chilling and shows how brave these green soldiers are. May her soul rest in peace. Om shanti.
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He was spying at me and thinking of a nice meal😬😉. Shot this image in Pandharpauni, Tadoba- MH. Dont forget to hit RT - Only if you like the image! @desimojito @swati_gs @BansuriSwaraj
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2 years
I wonder if people know how Kokanasta Brahmins were targeted when Godse surrendered. My grandfather had shared his struggle of those days with me and my sister. It was chilling. His words still reverberate.
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#Thread - Do read how the shot was taken! The photo which won me the award. Thought of processing it again for tweeple. RT if you liked the shot 🙏 1/n
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If you said wow in your mind after looking at the image, you are obliged to help me reach 5k 😂 You owe it to the beautiful wild animals not me 😬 😊🙏🙏 Photo shot in Kanha. Do share the beaut.
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A player who won nothing has taken the lime light off a player who won 2 Olympic medals single handedly. Such is our media 😀🥳
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I don’t understand why do just married women from humble backgrounds wish to wear skimpy clothes as soon as they enter Goa. They are uncomfortable & very conscious. They have never done it before, they don’t know how to carry it off. Why torture yourself? Specially Delhites! WHY!
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Notice the quills pierced in her neck.. after I shot a few photos, I saw she was shaking her head aggressively and in a very weird way. I them zoomed in my images to understand what was the cause. We quickly went back and informed the forest guards about this. In about 20 minutes
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I had a very brief interaction with Lataji. India was playing Srilanka and Sachin had just scored the 100th run. She walked upto me and just asked-Zaali ka? I was blank looking at her. I jumped on my toes when I realised and said Sorry Ma’am’-she replied- zali ka century? 1/2
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She is known as ‘DJ’, one of the most iconic Tigress from Kanha. #Thread When I decided to visit Kanha a few weeks back, DJ’s area was obviously in the plan. So after looking for her for almost 2 days, she decided to turn up & How! 1/3 #wildlifephotography
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Dear @nsitharaman ma’am, please increase 80C limit from 1.5 lacs to 2.5lacs. Markets will boom and salaried class will feel lesser heat of the income tax. - Honest Tax Payer of Bharat.
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I usually stay away from social media on 26/11. The day I was lucky to live, to dodge bullets etc. From that phone call to Aai just saying ‘I love you, mala vel hoil’ while I thought I cudnt make it,to getting to safety. From helping someone to asking for help. Wont forget. Ever.
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1 year
Love story of Maya & Rudra from Tadoba. They mated all day.. Making these photos was difficult as I wanted to show you their true emotions. Hence please watch each photo intently. Hope you like them 😀🙏 #wildlifephotography #Tiger #wildlife #India
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3 years
India is the best country to live in.
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3 years
#Thread Basics of Mobile Photography. If you like to click pictures of your loved ones, nature or anything under the sun and all you have is a mobile phone, dont worry. You can still take some magnificent photos. Below is a real life example of me doing mobile photography.
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My wife didn’t change her last name post marriage & I never had a problem with that. In fact her identity was restored for what she worked very hard for. She is more successful than me & I am super proud of her. She zoomed past my accomplishments post marriage. Whats your story?
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#Thread I went to a nearby Udupi yesterday for my daily dose of Idli. This time a colleague came along.. On the opposite table a middle class family of father, mother and son were having lunch and visibly very happy. I observed they were having palak paneer and naan.
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There is a Tiger in the photo, lets see if you can find him. Once you find him, you will know his intentions. I could have been his breakfast 🤭😬
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Excellent response from the driver/guide. When in the wild, always go with experienced guides and drivers. They who know the animal behaviour and can respond quick in stressful situations. Video received on wa.
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Just in. Got an update from Khursapur, Pench about this evening sighting. Put on the audio and listen to the Tiger Roar! Goosebumps! She is known as B2. Video received on WA.
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2 years
Mom goes under a major surgery tomorrow 8am. Requesting well wishers for prayers 🙏
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Meet Hariprasad Neti from Kanha. This gentleman went in to the deep core of the jungle on a bicycle with a broom, cleaned the dried water hole, then pumped in water. (Artificial water holes are made to ensure animals don’t die of thirst in peak summers). He sat there to ensure
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#Thread These photography tips are for absolutely everyone. It doesn’t matter if you shoot from DSLRs or mobiles or any other type of camera. Lets talk about the most important aspect of photography- Composition. 👇
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#Thread Sharing a story which will be etched in my memory forever. A true natural history moment. In the photos are Choti Tara & her two cubs who took away a camera which had accidentally slipped out off the jeep from a photographer. Do read how it transpired- 1/10
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The boy posed like a model! Kanha 😍 #wildlifephotography
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Maharashtrian wife texts her husband, ”Mala ek new Samsung phone ASAP pahije” Knowing that his wife is from Marathi medium, husband wanted to test her if she knows what ASAP is. "ASAP che full form kai ? Wife: "Aatta Sangitla, Aattach Pahije” Husband is at the Samsung store!!
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The answer was obviously yes! & her smile gave me goosebumps! She had a childlike smile. She told her colleague right away. ‘ aga aaik, maarli Sachin ni century aaz’ karte mi message sandhyakali..’
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I just replied back- ‘That little boy you see, he ll live in 5 stars and will drive long cars.’
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What do you think the Tiger would have said to them? 😂 Usual day at Tadoba.. PC- Darshan Kumar.
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@Krishnam39 @isro I actually like the updates.. instead of media broadcasting fake news its better to get updates from them..
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The world stops when the king walks. Video from Chandrapur.
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9 months
Will never forget that night. Longest bloody night of my life. Aai’s prayers must have given me the courage and wit to get myself and help a few of my colleagues get out from the hotel. What followed for the next few days was sleepless nights and doing everything possible for the
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So here to goes- an analogy of what I do with #KashmirFiles - A #thread I spend approx 5 lacs on my camera equipment and spend approx 2 lacs on travel etc to enter the jungles and try to track different Tigers across India in very difficult circumstances. 1/n
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I made this photo in Ranthambore a few years back. I remember a budding photographer sheepishly mocking me as I was taking the shot. He said ‘Kya sirji, Tiger ke liye aaye hum, ye deer ke piche kahan time waste kar rahe ho’. He now has a huge print of it put up in his house. 😉
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@theskindoctor13 @isro Its on sleep mode so hopefully the batteries will come alive as they get recharged from the sun..
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2 years
The Shutter Speed crackers are now INDIAN! #kuno_national_park #Cheetah
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2 years
This was one of my first images of the beloved Tiger and was quickly featured by Natgeo about 5 years back.
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I have seen 99 individual Tigers in the wild till now. Some multiple times but thats not counted. I am really hoping I get my 100th Tiger in Kanha in the next 3 days. Kanha has been my favourite jungle for more than a decade. I hope it gives me back some love :-) wish me luck!
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First Image is what we see with the naked eye. Second is what my camera captures. As we say in the wild, the Tiger is always watching you. Whether you sight a Tiger or not is your luck. Image shot in Bandipur @NatGeo @ParveenKaswan @susantananda3 @rameshpandeyifs @desimojito
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3 years
And suddenly you meet that one person who makes you forget absolutely everything.
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1 year
Hey mommy, wait! I also want to behave like a Langur 🤣 Tigress DJ with her cub from Kanha. #wildlifephotography
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A common citizen needs to book 3 months in advance to secure best zone permits and here red carpet is laid down for judges free of cost. A simple question- WHY? @Dev_Fadnavis @mieknathshinde @CMOMaharashtra I request everyone to RT and spread this so that it reaches Deva Bhau. I
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Today my son had his vaccination day.. funny stuff kids do. So we go to the usual doctor. He wasn’t available and one of his associate was there.. he was not so interactive. Very plain, no expression.. serious types.. My son asks him- Tu la shii nahi zaali ka? 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️
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Since childhood I stay precisely 2.4 kms away from Lalbagh cha Raja. I have NEVER EVER gone to visit. I see him on TV, enjoy the decor and music during visarjan. Thats it. Ganpati bappa is everywhere and your true bhakti towards any ganesh puja is the same. When I was in school,
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BAN VIP CULTURE: This is how normal people are treated in ‘Lalbagh Cha Raja’ ganpati V/S VIP culture.
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Brighten your life with positivity. Light always strikes after darkness. Photo shot in Kanha. #wildlifephotography
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Your strength doesn’t come from lifting weights. It comes from lifting yourself up every-time you are knocked down. Photo was shot in Ranthambore. #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #photography #Tigers
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@rafibsa I agree. Angrez sitting right behind had played holi and was drenched with colors and water :-)
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1 year
I was kind of hoping for this all out war with Canada. They have been hurting us for years now. Derailed a very important farm bill. Created chaos with riots. Then orchestrated mess at the red fort on republic day. Enough now. They may be a bit ahead on development but we are an
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MEA says, "The High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of India to expel a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. The concerned diplomat has been asked to leave India within the next five days. The decision
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I wish my photos could be seen by many more people. Just to get them to love the Tigers. ❤️
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What a sad reality. We have to beg to the supreme court to allow us to celebrate our festivals.
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No words can describe him. He is god. My favourite Tiger- Matkasur. #legend from the jungles of #India . He is huge, he is bold, he is gold! #wildlife #photography
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A #thread on #wildlifephotography for beginners. I hope this helps someone pursue one of the most enjoyable, thrilling & by far d most difficult forms of photography. Do share & please please do read for fun! 🙏 BTW this photo won me the All India Tiger Photography Award. 1/n
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If you said wow in your mind after looking at the image, you are obliged to help me reach 6k 😂 You owe it to the beautiful wild animals not me 😬 😊🙏🙏 Photo shot in Kanha. Do share the beaut.
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#Thread “Not for Pros” Don’t buy a DSLR thinking it will click good photos. 90% sold DSLRs are lying in the cupboards worldwide. They are a pain to handle while you are travelling with family. Think hard before you buy one with your hard earned money. 1/3 #photography
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God was in a jolly good mood when he made Tigers. They are so gorgeous 😍 Sub adult cub from Tadoba.
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I shot this image while coming out of the jungles of Ranthambore a few years back. Last photo it was after thousands, may be the best. #wildlifephotography
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I knew she was there and she knew I was waiting 😍 Photo shot in Kanha.
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The most alive moment comes when those who love each other, meet each other’s eyes & what flows between them, then. Photo shot in Kanha. #wildlife #photography
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Mind blowing sighting at Tadoba just about half an hour back. Collarwali gave a full show at Teliya 🥰. #PixelStripes #BeWildLiveWild
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3 years
A #thread on #wildlifephotography for beginners was pending for long. So finally I penned it down. I hope this helps someone pursue one of the most enjoyable, thrilling and by far the most difficult forms of photography. Do share & please please do read. 😀🙏
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60 required for 9k. Please do your magic 🙏. Below is a screenshot for you.. Shot in Kanha 😀
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While I was looking on the other side, the big guy came right beside me. Thank god the leaves gave out the noise! #wildlife #photography
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Ever seen a Tigress wondering? Beaut from Ranthambore.
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Melanistic tiger from Similipal Tiger Reserve, Captured on FD camera trap. ccwa.
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Sun kissed beaut from Kanha. #wildlifephotography #tiger
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#Thread Remember- Your first 10000 photos are your worst. Now lets understand the Exposure Triangle. Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO make up the three sides of the exposure triangle. They work together to produce a photo that is properly exposed.
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If you have a problem with me talk to me face to face 😉. Photo shot in Kanha. #wildlife #photography #tigers
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Baccha from Kanha.
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Breathtaking. Literally. 😉 Tag that follower of yours who should see this photo or RT, choice is yours 😬 You will have a fantastic day if you decide to give me an #FF 😂 Photo shot in Kanha.
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2 years
Ustad is no more. What a sad day for Indian Wildlife. He was accused of killing 4 people in Ranthambore and put behind bars in an Udaipur zoo. T-24, RIP champ. Come back with the same fur and charm.
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10 months
This morning Khursapur- Pench had a dream sighting!! Baras and cubs 😀😀
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3 years
#Thread . A few weeks back, a twitter follower asked me for a Tiger photograph as his daughter loved it. He wanted to frame it in his house. I went through my gallery and realised the processed photo was not in a printable size and I would have to process it all over again.
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1 year
I’ll definitely write a thread on Matkasur in d coming few weeks. I feel people r now interested in Tigers & his story should be told. I am pleasantly surprised with d no. of twitter interactions I have on tigers these days. Also,I wish I could tell all d stories..some I cant ☹️
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2 years
Every Mumbai Radio Jockey is a woke. Trying to peddle fake narrative day in and day out. Absolutely despicable use of a public platform. More than pathetic!
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3 years
If anyone owns a DSLR and its lying somewhere in the cupboard, just because you didn’t have the patience to understand the settings, I am ready to help. Mobile photography is interesting too and I am ready to give some tips. Don’t kill your liking for photography 🙏
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4 years
Some shots taken at Kanha in Nov-2020.
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#Thread A lot of people had requested me to do a thread on Bird Photography. So finally, I got the time today. Hope this helps you. Also, please do share and help others 🙏 Here you go-
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Me and Aai had to go to see the doc and I had put on maps on the car display with audio on. The lady kept giving instructions and we were on our way. Mom was watching the display and listening intently while I drove. Then it came out- “Pratyek goshta aaiku nakos tichi” 😂🤣
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1 year
Wearing half loose kurtas should be the new norm to go to office. We are in India! Why wear western wear shirts in hot and humid climate? Time for a change in mentality. Companies should adopt desi wear which is meant for this land.
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Kanha. A gorgeous peace of heaven sprinkled by god right in the centre of our beautiful country. If the land is so gorgeous, imagine how the misty mornings of winters are in Kanha. I experienced one such a few months back. In the frame is the boldest sub-adult cub of Naina.
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This Tiger photo requests you to get @wildontheright cross 8 k. Btw I shot this photo of Chota Bajrang in Kanha. Share karo yaro. 😬😀😂
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Check all 4 photos..Perfect sync of Mother & Son while walking😀. Chalo Tadoba and Pench in Feb! Fantasy sightings are happening! Hope you are checking the updates which I send daily. Few slots open only for these 2 tours. Boss se chutti maango and Dm me :-)
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Many ask me- Sagar, why do you share your photos on social media freely? Answer is simple. To spread love for wild life with humour.
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4 years
Digital Billboard of Ram Temple is up at New York’s Times Square. Burnol sales up by further 500% 🤣
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Now that #KashmirFiles has got the approval of @narendramodi , the movie should be shown on @DDNational so that everyone can see it while the iron is hot. The proceeds from the adverts can be shared on profit sharing basis with @vivekagnihotri and his team.
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Torture by @Bajaj_Finance @Bajaj_Finserv . I get continuous calls every hour. Its not only me, many around who I know face this torture. Right in the middle of meetings a random number calls and disturbs you. Plz RT so that they stop spamming all of us. @sanjivrbajaj plz stop.
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What’s your biggest regret? Mine is having flat foot, couldn’t join the Army.
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I particularly enjoyed watching the 10 yo’s happy face. He must have waited for this day. It took me back to my childhood. My father used to take us out just like that in small places where he could afford once a month & we used to wait for it to eat out specially tandoori roti.
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2 years
We are a curse to this planet. Truly devil.
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Went out for breakfast with my angrez friend from US. He saw Medu Wadas on the buffet and cheekily said- you guys got our version of Doughnuts.. I snapped back with a smile- We have been frying those wadas even before the US was discovered by Columbus 😎
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I wonder if she knew I was hiding 🤭 #wildlife #photography
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