theRavi @theRavi

Used to have a cow on my DP. Now do not. banalspeak.blogspot.com Mumbai Joined July 2008

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theRavi @theRavi

2 years ago

@unnycartoonist @ManoramaHortus Koykode by Unny. ❤️

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Abhinav A. Bindra OLY @Abhinav_Bindra

2 years ago

Today I had the pleasure of reuniting with Sharda Ugra over lunch in Bengaluru, a meeting that felt like a bridge connecting the past and present of my journey. The story of our connection takes us back to the moment when a young, 17-year-old me was embarking on his first Olympic Games to Sydney—a journey first captured by Sharda's insightful interviewing. Our story weaves through the highs and lows of an athlete's life, particularly a poignant moment in Athens, where, despite breaking an Olympic record, I faced a heartbreaking defeat, finishing 7th. In the whirlwind of emotions that followed, feeling the weight of my world turned upside down, I confessed to Sharda, "I am done. I want to give up." Yet, it was in that moment of despair that Sharda, with the utmost kindness, told me what then seemed like nonsense, "You will win gold in Beijing." And as fate would have it, her words turned into a prophetic encouragement that led me to scream, just minutes after winning the Olympic gold in Beijing, "You were so right!" Reflecting on that journey, it's clear that while it was Sharda’s job to report on my meltdown in the Olympic final—which I am sure she did—she first approached me as a human being who was in despair. Her gentle and kind words in that moment of despair had a profound impact on me. It is a testament to the power of empathy and the strength that comes from the support of those who believe in us, even when we doubt ourselves. Sharda Ugra remains my favorite sports journalist, not merely because of this personal story but due to the quality of her work and the integrity with which she approaches it. For over two decades, Sharda has played a significant role in writing about athletes and their journeys, capturing not just the achievements, but the human spirit behind each victory and defeat. As I share this story, it's a reminder of the incredible people we meet along our journey, whose belief in us can light the path to our greatest achievements. Sharda, thank you for being a beacon of inspiration, not just for me, but for countless athletes whose stories you've told with such grace and empathy. Here's to the power of words, the resilience of the human spirit, and the unbreakable bonds formed through the love of sport. 🌟 #Gratitude #Inspiration #OlympicJourney

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Savita Ananthan @sanguinemostly

2 years ago

@sudunarayan Absolutely! Such bullying+gaslighting is common in academia and PhD students bear the worst of it. Institutional failure and professional retaliation from perpetrators are the real issues here. Stringent action against workplace bullying/ harassment is the only way forward!

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செந்தில் / Chenthil @chenthil_nathan

3 years ago

Go well Mr. Palani. Thanks for all the books.

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N.Sudarshan @sudunarayan

3 years ago

I can attest, having shared the office space with him for nearly four years in Chennai. His love for the game was unmatched. RIP 🙏🙏

S Dipak Ragav @dipakragav

3 years ago

I have never seen a journalist more driven than Mr S. Dinakar. He might have just finished an international tour but would immediately show up for a TNCA I division game. RIP

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Anil Kumble @anilkumble1074

3 years ago

@kcvblr My condolences. Had some interesting conversations with Dinakar. He was always keen on discussing the technical aspects of the game. 🙏🏽

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theRavi @theRavi

3 years ago

@sudunarayan @fpjindia Are you moonlighting as Min. Basavaraju Bommai @sudunarayan ? 🙃

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N.Sudarshan @sudunarayan

4 years ago

When you plagiarise, at least do it well. Such a shoddy job 😂

Kajer Hodish @kajerhodish

4 years ago

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Saurashtra’s success story built on stability and trust cricketfan.online/ranji-trophy-2…

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theRavi @theRavi

4 years ago

@tilak365 @babubasu The same.

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Siddhartha Basu @babubasu

4 years ago

This surfaced. The final of our last University Challenge, 2005. Check out the quality of quizzing & quizzers, & their range of knowledge. It's been 17 years since we've had a national inter- college quiz of this standard. Would there be any takers today? youtu.be/HCfshJL8Az4

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N.Sudarshan @sudunarayan

4 years ago

Auto mama in Chittagong has driven a full km on the wrong side and has triumphantly raised his fist at the end for having beaten all the traffic. Wherever I go, Namma Bengaluru follows 😝 #IndvsBan

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TheRandomCricketPhotosGuy @RandomCricketP1

4 years ago

THREAD Of fluctuating fortunes, fragile friendships and the worst of media This is a photo of Adam Gilchrist after scoring a Test ton. Doesn't look like much of a celebration and, in his own words, this was the first time he cried on a cricket field. But why? There's a story.

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Saikhom Mirabai Chanu @mirabai_chanu

4 years ago

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IIC @CartoonistsInd

4 years ago

Grateful remembrance of Mr. Shankar Pillai, Pioneer of Indian cartooning, on his 120th Birth anniversary (Born 31st July 1902) who encouraged many young cartoonists of 20th century.

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theRavi @theRavi

4 years ago

@ESPNcricinfo If Tim Paine drops a sitter, has he dropped a Pant?

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theRavi @theRavi

4 years ago

@icelandcricket Robin Uthappa

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Ria Chopra 🐍 @riachops

4 years ago

Kesariya simply confirms the worrying trend in music where producers put 90% of their effort into a ten second section of the song that's constructed specifically for reels and then do the bare minimum for the rest of the song

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Rinku Hooda 🇮🇳 @RinkuHooda001

4 years ago

I feel really happy to announce that i have won Gold Medal at World Para Athletics Grand Prix (23 to 30 June 2022) held in Tunisia with my personal best throw of 66.26mtrs. With this throw i have made a new National record and my current world ranking is 2 ,Thankyou everyone ❤️🙏

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Keshava Guha @keshavaguha

4 years ago

My profile in @frontline_india of Carlo Ancelotti, “the pig who couldn’t coach”, who just won his sixth European Cup: frontline.thehindu.com/other/sport/ca…