Amb. to
#Indonesia
; former Amb. to Perú & Bolivia, and CG New York; president alumni assn of
#iifm
; compiler of int’l relations & diplomacy primer.
#gcsp
Honoured & delighted to have been able to present a copy of the Primer to Hon’ble External Affairs Minister
@DrSJaishankar
who inspires all of us in the
#IFS
as well as aspirants to be part of India’s diplomatic service.
#irdp
#UPSC
After a hugely successful visit to Houston, Texas, Prime Minister reaches New York for an intensive week of UN, Bilateral and Business related meetings.
Humor in Desi Life: The driver sahib saga continues. Yesterday when he didn’t reach on time & I called him, he didn’t answer nor sent a text. He just sent these pictures. Me- Speechless!!!
On the occasion of the historic & first ever India- EU+27 All Leaders’ Meeting today hosted by Portugal, the City Hall of Porto was lit up last night in the Indian national colours.
#Tiranga
#portosummit
Gorgeously perfumed harsingar or shiuli (Nyctanthes arbortristis) flowers strewn on the ground are the surest tell tale sign that autumn is here. Incidentally they are the only flowers which can be picked up from the ground and offered in Pooja.
True social entrepreneurs from the ground, changing lives & making livelihoods, largely unsung but claiming their place under the sun. Virendra Rawat of Green Schools & Ruma Devi of Gramin Vikas Evam Chetna Sansthan, Barmer. Truly empowering & energizing
#NewIndia
@Virendraahd1
In Varanasi one senses the civilisational idea of India.People from all over India & the world are here,one hears many tongues in the narrow by-lanes which have the power to draw one in.The river a silent witness imbibes all our follies but gives life & identity to us as a nation
She stands pretty & proud at the entrance to my office. Everyday I see her but don’t look. To entice me she’s turned bewitchingly pretty. Couldn’t escape her tantalising beauty today. I went up close to her & reciprocated her affections.
How I wish we could speak to each other.
Thanks to the efforts of Cultural Heritage & Arts of India (CHAI), our Community partner in Buffalo, in an impressive display the mighty Niagara Falls lit up in the Indian National Colors tonight. It is an exhilarating experience to watch it live.
When the blood in your veins returns to the sea & the earth in your bones returns to the ground perhaps then you’ll remember that this land doesn’t belong to you, it is you who belong to this land- Tlingit Indian Proverb.
#WorldEnvironmentDay
#SaveSoil
#water
#Stockholm50
Sir, I'm fortunate being able to be a co-traveller for some part of your career, on the BD, US & Europe beats. I am a beneficiary of your kindness & support at every step on the way. As one journeys ends for you & another one begins, I eagerly wait for our paths to cross again.
A diplomat’s work takes one to faraway places & through diverse/cross-cultural experiences. But this was something uncanny!!!
Murga is a Peruvian surname & one Mr Murga runs a shop called Murga Roasted Chicken in Cajamarca, Peru, which I happened to chance upon.
Traditional yet widely prevalent expression of affection by women in Bengali households, largely reserved for son’s in law but also extended to children & siblings, mostly denied to husbands.
#loochi
Bird lovers enjoy this delightful cross species interaction. Probably a Cuckoo laid eggs in a Plain Prinia's nest. Prinia thinking it is her own offspring is trying to feed it. Unfortunately, there is mismatch in the size of beaks & mouths
@vivek4wild
@birdsbeaknews
@Amit_Narang
Brown Headed Barbet on my Jacaranda tree, can’t say Sound of Music, but the birdsong seems to say it’s enough now, give us life, bring back our joys. We are hearing, is He listening?
Met with Swamiji of Shiv Shakti Peeth who was attacked by a miscreant. He is at home, recovering well & resumed his spiritual duties. Thanks to the Police for quick arrest of the assailant. Many thanks to
@RepGraceMeng
&
@RepTomSuozzi
& the Indian Community for their support.
An honour to receive credentials from Hon’ble Rashtrapatiji to represent India in Indonesia.
Received words of wisdom on strengthening bilateral ties, importance of biodiversity conservation & ecological sustainability. Looking forward to my tenure in Jakarta starting next week.
I almost missed joining the
#IFS
due to a silly mistake. In those days we had to resign from a Group 'A' service before taking the next prelims. I sent in an unsigned letter which was rejected. Worked hard to get my resignation accepted to be able to appear in the prelims. Phew!!
Being
#Green
is all in the mind. At a recent wedding we attended in Hyderabad, the return gift included a potted plant and other traditional handmade or artisanal products. Everyone left feeling good & happy.
Delighted to welcome Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu at New York's JFK airport on his way to Washington to assume charge as Ambassador of India to the United States of America.
Displaced & evicted from their homeland many try to recreate their lives in the US. Very happy to inaugurate the Shivji temple in Wilton, CT. Done by a son to respect the memory of his father who used to find solace in the Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar.
Supplying piped drinking water to every household in India should be our next national mission. It'll not only add hundreds of billions to our GDP but also reduce disease & healthcare costs.
@HindolSengupta
@gssjodhpur
It is not well understood that one of the biggest transformation in health and wellness in Europe and the 'Western world' was driven by one critical input - piped drinking water. Since most disease was/is water/sanitation borne.
Our beloved Sudarsan Pattnaik is in Boston & is all set for the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival. His supporters will gather on Saturday, July 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. to vote for him. With blessings of Lord Jagannath he will certainly bring laurels to India.
#jaijagannath
Households have to change from water guzzling staples like rice & wheat to
#millets
. Only then can we conserve our water, soil & incentivise farmers to grow these hardy crops. I made a beginning with jowar & kodo. Low cal, delicious & guilt free. Any takers?
#jaljeevanmission
Sanctions are commonplace today, but 200 years ago perhaps these were the 1st global sanctions. In the 'War of 1812' between Britain & USA, the British imposed naval blockade & sanctions against the US. These are the orders to the Admiralty in Calcutta.
@IndiaHistorypic
Most sensible & easy to understand medical advise on Covid treatment. Explains why most recover w/o much sweat & a small fraction decline precipitously, how to watch out for the signals, what works & what doesn’t. A must see.
Thanks Dr Mathew Varghese.
Humor in Desi Life:
Desi was walking his two dogs in Cupertino.
American asked, "What are their names?"
Desi replied, "Rolex and Omega!" "Wow! I have never heard those names for dogs.
Desi replied, "These are watchdogs.”
😎⌚🐕
"Lessons Life Taught Me Unknowingly" by Anupam Kher is an Inspirational Autobiography, celebrating failures as an important part of Life. A must read, for those like the author who keenly observe humour all around us, everyday, day after day...
Happy birthday dear
@CHAKRAVIEW1971
,
#CounselGeneral
of India in New York. You are a very dynamic and compassionate representative of our country. And doing some great work. May God give you all the happiness in the world.🙏
@IndiainNewYork
Humor in Desi Life: complete customer satisfaction, both material & emotional. Sign in an Agra store says do not feel humiliated if we are not able to reduce prices, you are always dear to us.
Prime Minister concluded a successful visit to the US with intense bilateral, multilateral & UN engagements. It was an honor to see him off as he boarded AI-1
@JFKairport
along with Ambassador Shringla and Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin.
Sasural genda phool, marigold, Tagetes erecta.
Holy flower of the Aztecs, Holy flower of the Hindus. Brought to India by the Portuguese in 16th century. Just like the 🌶
How easily we make the other our own. Gardens of Delhi are golden these days with this Latin American import.
Buildings are so much like trees- roots, stems, branches & all, home to other beings, susceptible to disease etc.
My New York City pictures of the day.
PC: Self.
Selamat pagi!
Delighted to join
@IndianEmbJkt
. Looking forward to working with my Embassy team and other stake-holders in strengthening India 🇮🇳 & Indonesia 🇮🇩 ties.
Here’s the readout: India & UK talk the business of creating jobs, economic opportunities, promising results of trade talks through enhanced trade partnership & preferential arrangements.
Our Supreme Talent & World Renowned Master Sudarsan Pattnaik will be Exhibiting his Art in the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, Boston. Let's Join to Support Him.
Dear Sudarsanji, we will join you in Boston & support you. We will also like you to join us in New York & do sand sculpting on a beach in New York.
@sudarsansand
@USCGHyderabad
I will represent India in USA , Boston,International sand art championship 2019 . It will start from 21st July. There will be fifteen participant from around the World .
This is one creeper one doesn’t mind growing all over the house, wish the video captured the scent.
Madhumalati(Combretum indicum) native to India has resplendent flowers, intoxicating smell & bountiful nectar for hummingbirds. Easy to grow, wonder why it isn’t more widely grown?
@AnupamPKher
Your message reminds me of a quote of Nelson Mandela: "Courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."
#coronavirus
- we shall overcome
India & UK earnestly begin intense engagement on trade & investment in the post Brexit context for post. Commerce & Industry Minister Shri
@PiyushGoyal
& UK Secretary of State for Trade Ms
@trussliz
interacted with captains of Indian business & industry.
MEA Trees 2: perhaps the only GoI building with a tree in the central courtyard, brings refreshing yet subdued elegance to South Block. Most likely Ceiba Pentendra, a type of Semul/silk cotton tree. When mature will sport pink flowers.
@delhitrees
#Ungoogleable
Quiz: Just like Kolhapuri sandals these are hand made & have a tradition, name associated with a renowned personality. Comfortable for home wear particularly in the winters they ought to make a comeback in these
#VocalForLocal
times. Any guesses?
Umar Hameed is exhibiting in the India Pavilion at
@nynowmarket
the work of master craftsmen of Kashmir who make these out worldly silk carpets with more than 7500 knots per sq inch. These high quality carpets can find a natural market in the US.
@phdchamber
#HappyJanmashtami
Blessings from our Govinda. It is an incredible story of how Govinda reached our home in New York. We are blessed that he decided to make himself comfortable in our home. Sharing his blessings with all on this auspicious day.
Ungoogleable Quiz: which government of India building has this mural on the inside of its main dome? It depicts inter alia the coronation of Chandragupta Maurya.
Back in
#NYC
after 4 years. Dining at Javitri, a new Indian restaurant, it struck me that Javitri derives from Java. Javitri or mace comes from the nutmeg fruit which spice traders brought to India from Java/Indonesia, hence the name. India-Indonesia connect even in NYC.
India & Indonesia are maritime neighbours separated by barely 80nm or 148 kms. Indonesia is an archipelagic country of 18110 islands/islets. Naturally maritime security & respect for law of the sea are important areas of discussion. Shared common ground with Amb Rina Soemarno
Aparajita-the invincible-blooms in autumn,reminds of changing seasons,harbinger of Durga Puja & Dussherra,full of ayurvedic properties incl.anti-cancer & anti-oxidants,botanical name-Clitoria ternatea- also Shankhapushpa, names due anatomical resemblance.
Anuj Nerwal of the Indian Coast Guard is a valuable member of the Europe West Division. Today he picked up rank of Commandant. Delighted to have privilege of putting on rank pins on his collar. All good wishes to the protector of our coasts.
#VayamRakshamah
@indiancoastguard
Overstory: Ficus racemosa/gular/udumbara fruits copiously giving food to monkeys & squirrels, revered by Hindus & Buddhists, fruit has texture like figs but not sweet. Seen in abundance near Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Delhi. Brings green cheer to the MEA Hostel.
With the CSE topper amongst boys
Dr Mayur Hazarika being from the Northeast & joining the IFS, there is renewed interest in the
#IFS
here. Delighted to address Political Science students of NEHU on IR & Diplomacy.
While Amb. Sarna makes a new beginning on New Year's day, I thank him for being a role model & inspiration to many in the Indian Foreign Service. I am fortunate to serve twice under his command & have benefited from his generosity & leadership.
(Here together on pilgrimage)
A stone for peace.
At the world peace flame outside the Peace Palace, the seat of the International Court of Justice, The Hague, India’s contribution of an oblong shaped stone is centrally located. I’m curious to know the origins of the stone?
On the occasion of
#NationalGirlChildDay2021
happy that India’s sex ratio is improving, long way to go to give dignity, equality to our women but we have to make a beginning. Delighted with my contribution with twin daughters who have now acquired wings & flown away & high.
The magnificent Karna-Ghatotkach sculpture outside Bali airport, by the master
@WayanWinten
, is awe-inspiring.
As I enter the airport, sight of the
@airvistara
aircraft on the tarmac, ready for departure to Delhi, gladdens the heart yet makes me yearn for my hometown.
#nostalgia
Many of us have heard the lilting John Denver melody "leaving on a jet plane'. This is a true story of how a jet plane almost left me behind.
#NotOnlyDiplomacy
#Dili2Delhi
Presented credentials to H.E. Dr. José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste.
President has a fine sense of humour & narrated a true Dili-Delhi story which I share.
Dr.Shiva Ayyadurai invented email when he was just 14. He wrote 50,000 lines of code in Fortran based on real life office desk & procedures. Based out of Boston he is now working on providing modern scientific bases/explanation for Ayurveda & other innovative ideas. Inspiring!