🐦 Aravind (amabirdman.bsky.social)
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Nature, Conservation, Birds, Trees, Photography, Music, Art, Astronomy, SciComm. Same id on bsky dot social. ThalaivARR @arrahman 🙏 Views are mine.
Bengaluru, India
Joined August 2009
The full interview is here!. I have spoken about other birds too, apart from bulbuls; and habitats, conservation, human dependence on nature, and more!. Please watch.
புல்புல் பறவைகளில் இத்தனை வகைகளா? | Birdman உடன் சிறப்பு நேர்காணல். Full Video: #SunNews | #BulbulBird | @amabirdman
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Sivakarthikeyan mocks Korean language (based on that racist "comedy" sequence from Don), says all koreans look alike, and their women look like men. All these in an event at a school, in front of kids!. Our celebrities badly need to attend special sensitisation workshops!
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In PS1, after victory in the Rashtrakuta war, Vandhiyathevan is shown wearing Siris (vaagai) flowers on his ears, and even names the flower. In Tamil culture, wearing this flower was customary after victory. This is why the phrase "vaagai soodi" means victory. MR's detailing 👏
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This Newslaundry expose was ignored by everyone in the last few weeks. Now that Times group is targeting Arnab, they have chosen to cover it.
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"நான் என்றுமே சீமானை சந்தித்தது இல்லை.".
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"Avan non-veg saapidraan, so enakku vote podunga"
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How can anyone say @arrahman's output in 2010s was average, when he came up with monster albums like these during that period?. Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa.Rockstar.Kadal.Maryan.Raanjhanaa.Highway.OK Kanmani.
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Crazy crowd of ARR fans last evening, in front of @arrahman sir's house, to wish him!.And he patiently met everyone!
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Not wordle, just the 10% of Pallikaranai Marshland habitat that survives now. ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛.⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛.⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛.⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛.⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛.⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛.
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Looks like this is from Thailand. For that one photo/video you may take for "likes", Tigers are sedated, severely ill treated and are made to lead an entire life of misery. Be responsible. Avoid such cruel places. Enjoy looking at tigers in the wild.
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Indian Golden Oriole (மாங்குயில்) for #ColourOfHope .@Indiaves . #IndiAves #TwitterNatureCommunity #BBCWildPOTD
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This is one of the streetss in AGS Colony, Velachery, that is visible from my balcony. AGS colony is usually severely affected every monsoon, and gets waterlogged for days. Pics 1,2,3,: Yesterday 11am. Pic 4: Today at 9am. Great job. Kudos, @chennaicorp
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There was very little awareness at that time. But, in 2021, when this song was performed in Zee Tamil show, he was surprised no one outraged against the lyrics. He apologised saying "அந்த காலத்துல பண்ணது, மன்னிச்சுக்கோங்க".
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Can we stop romanticising of feeding wildlife. It may make you feel good, but it harms the ecosystems and affects ecological balance. Especially parakeets, which are extremely invasive species. They take over nesting spaces of other birds, they are aggressive too!.
The parrot feeding terrace featured in #Meiyazhagan is actually a Parrot house run by Mr.Sudarson Sah in Chennai !! Visitors are welcome to bring rice and volunteer to feed the parrots !! Inspiring and incredible work from him !! . 📍Parrot Sudarson, Chennai.Timings: 4:30-5:30PM
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"Will you turn down an invite from the PM?". First of all, only people who adore the dispensation will get invited. She got invited for a reason. See how her petrol and rupee jokes stopped after 2013!
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Shaming of ppl for repeating the same clothes, should stop! . Fast fashion is ruining the planet, and ppl who reuse clothes for years/decades are doing good for the planet!. Chithramma is very sportive, but still she had to explain herself because of these stupid norms!
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#JusticeforJayarajAndFenix . Let's not stop talking about this! Please RT. It is ridiculous that this is not "national news" yet!.
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#TVK wanted to put the flower of Siris tree/albizia lebbeck (வாகை) in its flag. But, they've put the flower of non-native Raintree/samanea saman (தூங்குமூஞ்சி மரம்) tree. வாகை: தூங்குமூஞ்சி:
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This photo was clicked by me, in May 2021. Not a current picture. Why are you misleading people with an old image, not clicked by you?.
Flood alert issued in Chennai after heavy rains batter the city. #RedAlert .#ChennaiRains #chennaifloods.#ChennaiRain
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Ayyo saar, naanga illa kusu kusu. Indha madam thaan kusu kusu
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Dear @goldwinnerindia, by now, many have already tagged about how your Mother's day campaign was a #fail. I want to point out copyright infringement in this campaign. .
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#MorningWalkClicks .Chestnut-winged Cuckoo (செவ்விறகுக் கொண்டைக் குயில்), at Puzhuthivakkam Lake, Chennai. Glad I didn't skip the walk today, despite spraining my foot. Got a LIFER!. #BirdsSeenIn2023 #IndiAves #TwitterNatureCommunity #EarthCapture #BBCWildlifePOTD #Birdwatching
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This was the original Newslaundry story
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"Our onam, our style". But not one model is dressed in traditional Malayali attire!. I can understand North Indian brands messing up like this, but Chennai Silks?. Wonder which agency did this!
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Started with curiosity over birds in 2010, it became a passion and then an obsession. Now, finally, nature conservation is a career for me. Joining "State of India's Birds" project, full time, today. ✨.
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How many of u remember that the only reason Sarath Kumar entered politics was to oppose Jayalalitha, for her beach of trust?. She misused the copy of Naattamai film which he gave her for private viewing, by telecasting it on JJ TV, while the film was still in theatres!.
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Who did it better?. Like for ji, RT for Goundamani
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@svembu Not because of Hindu culture, but despite it. Thanks to Ambedkar, Periyar and other social reformers who fought against the misogynistic culture, and made sure girls got education.
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@krishashok Well caught!. Looks like "perfumed cream" became "ayurvedic cream" for tax purposes, hahaha
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So, @madan3 comes across my posts about Vaagai flower, takes images from my twitter feed!. But, he could at least have done some research properly. Messes up the species name, creating even more confusion!
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GVM's upcoming musical shorts 🤷🏽
LetsOTT Exclusive: ‘Guitar Kambi mele Nindru’ is the title for GVM - Suriya’s film in #Navarasa. On track for August 2021 release.
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Oh, an Owlet. Oh wait, there's one more. And, the second one is posing too! And then two more (not seen in this pic), flew out!. Within a few seconds!. Spotted Owlets (புள்ளி ஆந்தைகள்), last week at Vellore. #IndiAves #BirdsSeenIn2021 #Birdwatching #TwitterNatureCommunity
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Indian Paradise-flycatcher (அரசவால் ஈப்பிடிப்பான்), male in rufous plumage. Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu. 2017. #IndiAves @Indiaves @Avibase #Ornithophilel #TwitterNatureCommunity
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#HenceTheName Black-winged Stilts.(பவழக் கால் உள்ளான்). #IndiAves #Luv4Wilds #TwitterNatureCommunity @IndiAves
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Couldn't click Neowise today, but got these today. Jupiter + 4 of its moons (Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto). And, Saturn 🪐. I was particularly excited seeing Saturn's rings! In the third pic, you can even see Saturn's shadows falling over the rings!
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BJP IT cells sinks deeper and deeper. They are doing copypastes of real tweets about death, to downplay the situation in UP. And, top RW handles pick up these copypaste tweets and create false propaganda.
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Peanuts, originally native to Central/South America, was introduced to India by Europeans. Manila, Philippines, was a distribution point, from where it was distributed throughout Asia. So, peanut was called Manila kottai, which became mallaattai மல்லாட்டை colloquially.
மல்லாட்டை.
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When ARR won the Padma Bhushan, and one of the English news channels asked IR for reactions, the same man said "Why should I be happy for his award? Let him be happy for his award". Good to see this change. :)
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Can't roam the city because of lockdown. But, I can see places throuh my camera! So, starting this new series: #ChennaiFromMyTerrace. Marundheeswarar temple 🛕 and the sea 🌊
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Probably the best close to the year for me, in terms of birding. Couldn't have asked for anything more. This session is one of the most memorable ones ever!. Short-eared Owl. Vellore district, Tamilnadu. @BBCEarth #EarthCapture @Avibase @WildlifeMag.#BBCWildlifePOTD
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Woke up today morning, with my mom alerting me about a Shikra (வைரி), perched right outside my room window. This girl was feasting on a pigeon she'd hunted. Just a couple of feet away, but unaware of my presence!. #BBCWildlifePOTD #EarthCapture @BBCEarth @Avibase @orientbirdclub
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What have you done with @chinmayi's complaint against Vairamuthu? Been almost two years, right?.
You may send me the detailed complaint at chairperson-ncw@nic.in and @NCWIndia will look into it. @iampayalghosh.
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These 3 settled on my lap and slept off!
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Since not many are talking about this, I am going to. Daily. BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar, an alleged rapist, who was protected by BJP govt for a year, and was arrested only because the courts forced, continues to be a MLA. No action by the party too!.
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Stayed in an apartment complex which had majority Bromins. While planning for potluck for New year, apartment maami's did a meeting to decide on which family will cook which dish. They told my mom, "you don't cook, just buy and give us 2 pickle bottles". Was a school kid then.
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@itisprashanth #WorldPhotographyDay2019. Little Egret (சிறிய கொக்கு) clicked in Chennai, last year.
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With the same Nesamani t-shirt. Suits him no? :D
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Say something in "South" it seems. Bokkunu vaai mela ye kuththanum!
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Just heard on some Tamil news channel:. உலகின் அதிர்ஷ்டம் மிக்க 500 கம்பெனிகள் (Athirshtam mikka 500 company-gal). Took me a couple of seconds to figure out that they mean Fortune 500 companies. Unga translation la theeyai veikka!.
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Pub -la mubbula nu women a kevalappaduthi paatu pottu famous aanavaru solraaru, kelungappa!.
Thought for the day: ஊன்றி பிழைக்காதே! ஆம், ஒருவரின் உழைப்பை ஏளனம் செய்து அதில் நீ சேர்க்கும் பணமோ, புகழோ நிலைக்காது. ஒருவர் முன் மண்டியிட்டு அவரை ஊன்றி ஊன்றி நீ பிழைக்கும் போது உன் முட்டி தேய்ந்து போவது மட்டுமல்ல, சூழ்நிலை சரியில்லை என்றால் உடைந்தும் போகலாம் ✌🏻.
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Some people have all the luck in the world! 💫. What are the odds 🤯.
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Fulvous Whistling Duck (பெரிய சீழ்க்கைச் சிறகி). #IndiAves #WetlandWonders #WorldWetlandsDay2022 #Birdwatching
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Indian Golden Oriole (மாங்குயில்) from my terrace just now.
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Vijay Tv edited out the homophobic content from today's episode of CWC, during today's telecast. Good to know they're listening and are willing to act!.
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White-throated Kingfisher (வெண் தொண்டை மீன்கொத்தி). #BackyardBirds #IndiAves #TwitterNatureCommunity #BBCWildPOTD #EarthCapture #Luv4Wilds @IndiAves
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#MorningWalkClicks .Shikra (வல்லூறு / வைரி) at Puzhuthivakkam Lake. #TwitterNatureCommunity #IndiAves #Chennai #BirdsSeenIn2021 #Raptors #Hawks
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Tiktok donated ₹30 Cr to PM-Cares no? 😂😂😂.
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Greater Flamingo (பூ நாரை) making the sunset even better, at Pulicat Lake, Tamilnadu. Clicked on 10th March 2019. #EarthCapture @BBCEarth @orientbirdclub @Avibase
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Shikra (வல்லூறு / வைரி) with bat kill. Clicked in my apartment complex just now.
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Something that happened during my Madurai trip, 2 wks back, but releavant now. Thread:. We went to a shop next to Thirupparangundram Temple, Madurai. Mom was checking out clips/bindis, I was standing there holding Vibhoothi/kungumam in my palm, as I had no paper to pack it in.
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Wow, is this Chennai? .That too in mid April?
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Pied Kingfisher (பொரி மீன்கொத்தி), hovering and getting ready to dive. At Madipakkam, Chennai.
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Decided to use my Telephoto lens for today's #Sunset shots. Sun setting behind Thirisulam Malai in Chennai. #ChennaiSkies
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Chennai! .Go look at the southern sky now, for a whiff of colours!
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Time lapse video of a Portulaca blossoming.
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#Jimmikikammal - Shrek Mashup.Quick half-an-hour edit. My fav is from 0:25, after Shrek's entry :D.#Jimikkikammal
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No great sunset today, but I got these shots of showers over St. Thomas Mount, today evening. #Chennai #chennairains @praddy06 @ChennaiRains
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Senapathy gets in and gets out at St Thomas Mount Metro. But, somehow, as he gets out of the station, he is "near Kothavalchavadi", which is on the other end of the city!. (indha padathula idhu thaan unakku prechnaiyaa nu kekkadheenga :)
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Great Egret, Intermediate Egret and Little Egret at Madipakam, Chennai. (பெரிய கொக்கு, இடைநிலை கொக்கு, சிறிய கொக்கு). @Avibase @orientbirdclub @BBCEarth #EarthCapture
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Idiotic!. Cremation itself is against nature, and was brought here due to Aryans' obsession with fire!. To give back everything to nature, burying in soil is the way to go. That was always the practice here! That's why we keep finding mudhumakkal thazhis in archaeological digs.
9/ Our Hindu traditions like dissolving cremation ashes in ponds and rivers are important due to their effect on returning minerals we consumed back to the soil. Finally, our entertainment and media have to promote contentment rather than endless consumption.
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Sun news ல் என்னுடைய பேட்டியின் முன்னோட்டம்.
#SunDigitalExclusive | "புல் புல் பறவைகளில் இந்த வகைகள் மட்டும் அழிவது ஏன்?” Birdman அரவிந்த் விளக்கம். #SunNews | #BulbulBird | #Bulbul
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Good morning from Vedanthangal. Here for Forest dept bird survey.
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Cop stopped my car, saying I jumped signal. I was clear I hadn't, but he challenged me saying he'll show me video recording. I stood my ground, n he sent me to higher officer, who asked if I was sure. I said yes. He said, ok drive safe 🤷♂️.So kids, follow rules; be confident.
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This sentence holds even if you remove the first word :).
90’s A.R Rahman is simply unbeatable.
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Indian Grey Hornbill (சாம்பல் இருவாச்சி), clicked recently in Chennai. #IndiAves #TwitterNatureCommunity
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"Nee thaan enakku modhalla ellame solli koduthaa vaathiyaar, maa!" . Template ku ulla vandhuttomaa? :D
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Not only was she helpful, but she was apologetic that she didn't notice and help earlier!. This is what that scares BJP the most. This is the India that BJP doesn't want you to see. This is what BJP wants to kill. /Fin.#IndiaAgainstCAA #UniteAgainstFasciscm #StandAgainstBigotry.
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