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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Billionaire Harsh Goenka shares post on Adani vs Pakistan: Just one Indian company ... they ...
Chairperson of the RPG Group Harsh Goenka Billionaire Harsh Goenka recently shared a post on social media platform Twitter where he compared the Andani Group's economic scale to Pakistan's economy. Goenka drew a comparison between the economic might of a single Indian conglomerate, the Adani Group , vs the entire nation of Pakistan. "Just one Indian company. Bigger than an entire nation. And they dare to fight with us', wrote Goenka. Harsh Goenka's Adani vs Pakistan comparison post Harsh Goenka's post highlighted several statistics: * Market Capitalization – Adani Group stands at $161 billion, more than three times Pakistan's estimated $50 billion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Launch at Godrej Sector 12 | Luxurious 3 & 4 BHK Homes @₹2.91 Cr* Godrej Majesty Learn More Undo * Renewable Energy – Adani operates 10.9 GW of capacity, surpassing Pakistan's 9–10 GW. * Green Hydrogen – Adani has global leadership ambitions, while Pakistan reportedly has no major initiative in this sector. * Port Operations – Adani controls 15 ports with a total capacity of 627 million metric tonnes (MMT), compared to Pakistan's 3 ports with 185 MMT capacity. To further emphasize his point on the "TOTAL MISMATCH," Goenka used a series of vivid analogies: "Kohli vs a gully cricketer," "ISRO vs a kite," "Shahrukh Khan vs a YouTube actor," "Naatu Naatu vs a school dance," and "CEAT vs a cycle tyre shop." Read Harsh Goenka's Adani vs Pakistan post here Just one Indian company. Bigger than an entire nation. And they dare to fight with us! It's like: - Kohli vs a gully cricketer - ISRO vs a kite - Shahrukh Khan vs a YouTube actor - Naatu Naatu vs a school dance - CEAT vs a cycle tyre shop A TOTAL MISMATCH 'India's a Powerhouse…' commented users Goenka's post resonated with many users and people posted in support of what he said. 'India's a powerhouse, blasting off like ISRO's finest, while Pakistan's stuck with kites caught in trees. From Bollywood's sparkle to Jio's digital reign, we're untouchable. It's Kohli crushing it versus a gully kid's wild swing. The scoreboard screams India's dominance—sorry, but this lopsided showdown is hilarious! And while our CEAT tyres drive a thriving economy, their CEAT spells Complete Extremism And Terrorism based economy,' commented a user. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Indians everywhere...': Harsh Goenka reacts to viral Wall Street baraat video, netizens bring Trump into online chatter
Mixed reactions online Many felt proud Live Events A global statement? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel An Indian wedding procession on the streets of New York's Wall Street has gone viral, and it's got people talking, in good ways and bad. Industrialist Harsh Goenka shared the video on his X (formerly Twitter) account, showing a baraat (wedding procession) full of music, colour and his post, Goenka joked, 'Wall Street was once ruled by bulls and bears. Now it's dhols and baraats. Indians everywhere.' The clip shows a group of people dressed in traditional Indian clothes dancing joyfully in Lower Manhattan Social media users had different opinions. Some loved the energy, while others were critical. One person joked, 'Donald Trump would not like it!' Another called it 'the grand Indian wedding,' referring to the usual large and festive nature of Indian not everyone found it amusing. One user asked, 'Why do it on foreign land? If you love your customs so much, stay in your own country or come back here to celebrate. Don't trouble others.' Another said Indians should try to blend in with the local culture instead of standing out too the brighter side, several users supported the joyful display. Someone commented that happiness scales should be updated, adding, 'India deserves a higher ranking!' Another person joked, 'Wall Street is now the new wedding venue. The big fat Indian wedding just went global.'A user simply said, 'This is what I call a true wedding baraat,' praising the authenticity and fun of the some think Indian traditions should stay within India, others believe such events show how Indian culture is reaching all parts of the world. Whether it's seen as joyful or disturbing, one thing is clear, the Indian wedding spirit knows no borders.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Harsh Goenka Reacts To Baraat On New York Street: ‘Indians Everywhere'
Last Updated: The video showed a "400-person baraat" dancing and celebrating in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Business tycoon Harsh Goenka recently reacted to a unique celebration unfolding on the streets of New York. A video of a jubilant Indian baraat making its way down Wall Street went viral, catching the attention of many, including Goenka, who re-shared the clip on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. Sharing the video, he wrote, 'Wall Street was once ruled by bulls and bears. Now it's dhols and baraats. Indians everywhere." The video, originally shared on Instagram by a professional DJ artist, showed a '400-person baraat" dancing and celebrating in the heart of Lower Manhattan. People dressed in traditional Indian clothes were seen enjoying themselves to energetic music against the backdrop of the New York skyline. Wall Street was once ruled by bulls and it's dhols and everywhere 🇮🇳💃🏽📈 — Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) May 30, 2025 The DJ, positioned at the back of an open vehicle, was seen mixing beats and setting the mood, while dhol players amped up the energy by beating their drums with full force. A caption shared with the video read, 'We shut down Wall Street for a 400-person Baraat – who would have ever thought?! Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime kind of magic." The DJ in the clip said, 'You won't believe what just happened. We shut down Wall Street for a 400-person baraat." Goenka's post drew all kinds of reactions. Some found it joyful and fun, while others were more critical. One user said, 'Donald Trump would not like it!" Another commented, 'The spirit of India is not confined to its borders; it's a global phenomenon," while someone added, 'Indians bring happiness." A sarcastic take on the video reads, 'NASDAQ to 'NACH'DAQ." Meanwhile, one person wrote, 'Indians need to adapt to the community that we choose to migrate to, rather than impose ourselves on them. The rise in hatred towards Indians in many developed nations is because most Indians choose the latter, become noisy and a nuisance. I have spent considerable time overseas." Another added, 'But why do it in a foreign land??? If you are so much in love with your customs and traditions, then either don't leave your country or come down here to celebrate. Why trouble other people?" 'What is great about showing off wealth. We should stop applying a Bollywood lens on the real world. Ruling Wall Street. Kuch bhi (Too much)," an individual remarked. Wall Street is a well-known street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is considered the centre of finance in the US and is home to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and other major financial institutions. It is a hub for trading stocks and bonds, significantly impacting the global economy. First Published:
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Indian billionaire reacts to baraat on NY street: 'Wall Street was once ruled by bulls and bears'
Harsh Goenka, industrialist and chairman of RPG Group, recently shared a clip on his official X account showcasing an exuberant Indian baraat making its way through the bustling heart of Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Dressed in traditional Indian attire, a large group of dancers filled the streets, radiating joy and energy as they celebrated the wedding. The video, accompanied by Goenka's caption, "Wall Street was once ruled by bulls and bears. Now it's dhols and baraats. Indians everywhere," quickly captured the attention of viewers, garnering nearly 10k views. (Also read: Billionaire's post on 'spirit of Mumbai' after heavy rain batters city, damages roads and disrupts local trains) Watch the clip here: The clip has sparked a range of reactions from social media users, with many commenting on the unusual location for such a traditional display. One user quipped, 'Donald Trump would not like it!'. Another playful comment described the scene as "the grand Indian wedding," in reference to the large-scale and lavish nature of Indian weddings. However, not all comments were positive. One user questioned why such an event took place on foreign soil, stating, "But why do it on foreign land??? If you are so much in love with your customs and traditions then either don't leave your country or come down here to celebrate… why trouble other people?" Others echoed similar concerns, suggesting that Indians should adapt to the communities they choose to migrate to, rather than impose their customs on others. One comment added, 'Indians need to adapt to the community that we choose to migrate to, rather than impose ourselves on them.' (Also read: 'After two months I lost...': Harsh Goenka shares cheeky take on popular weight loss hack) On the other hand, there were also many comments celebrating the spirit of the event. A user suggested that "the agency responsible for measuring the Happiness Index should recalibrate their scale. India deserves a higher ranking. Isn't it!!" Another added, "In the new normal, 'Wall Street' is cashing in on weddings – the big fat Indian marriage has found a new venue: Wall Street." Yet another supporter commented, "This is what I call as true wedding baraat."
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Practice what you preach, BMC told, on SWM draft bye-laws
MUMBAI: 'Practice what you preach' is one of the messages for the civic administration, which has invited suggestions and objections to its draft Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Cleanliness and Sanitation Bye-Laws 2025. With only two to go before the deadline to submit them, HT asked experts and activists to weigh in on the proposed bye-laws. Some also questioned how waste collection and segregation would be carried out in slums, while others focused on the missing role of informal waste pickers in the system. 'My main contention is that the BMC is itself not equipped to deal with what it is asking of citizens,' said Debi Goenka, executive trustee of the NGO Conservation Action Trust (CAT). 'Even when citizens segregate their waste into dry and wet, the BMC is often seen mixing the two, bringing citizens' efforts to nought.' In other words, Goenka said, the BMC doesn't practice what its bye-laws preach. Goenka also wondered how the civic administration proposed to enforce a whole new set of rules when there were ample gaps in infrastructure and implementation of the BMC's policies. 'The BMC talks about prohibiting littering, but there are far too few public bins and the ones that are there are often overflowing,' he said. 'Now, all of a sudden, the civic body is expecting homes to segregate waste into four categories. Yet there is little on the BMC's responsibility for providing the proper infrastructure for storage, and timely and proper segregated collection of the waste. 'They are also making it compulsory for bulk waste generators to compost wet waste within their own premises, but most lack any space to walk in their housing societies, occupied by parked cars. Even the latest Development Control Regulations (DCR) don't mandate space for this during construction,' Goenka said. He made another powerful point. 'There is no onus on the manufacturers of waste, especially plastic. Instead, they have introduced loopholes which allow manufactures to escape the rules with regard to plastic waste, simply by saying it will apply to those with the 'main component' of plastic. This is an easy way out for manufacturers producing tetrapacks,' he said. Kedar Sohoni, founder of the NGO Green Communities Foundation, highlighted the glaring lack of attention to waste in slums and the role of informal waste pickers in the system. 'In the slums, even simple door-to-door waste collection is broken. Most dump their garbage in community bins, which means no segregation,' he said, at a townhall on solid waste management, organised by Mumbai Donut CoLAB with other NGOs, on Wednesday. 'Neither have they taken steps to integrate waste pickers into the system, when ideally, they should be an integral part of the waste collection process, doing the door-to-door collection of segregated waste,' he said. Sohoni pointed out that the dry waste segregation centres, meant to sort dry waste at the ward level and dispatch it for recycling, are falling apart. 'The BMC should extend the consultative process on the bye-laws and work on improving them,' he said. Natasha D'Costa, founder of the NGO Start Upcycling Now, and who was also present at the townhall, said, 'The bye-laws make no mention of waste pickers. Rather, they state that all the waste will go to the BMC. This leaves the question of what will happen to private vendors and the unorganised sector, which forms the backbone of the unorganised waste market.' Meanwhile, Goenka, Sohini and D'Costa welcomed the BMC's decision to defer the user fee for garbage collection in Mumbai. 'The BMC has not provided a rationale for charging the fee, when we're already paying property tax, which is meant to cover these services,' said Goenka. In any case, Sohoni said, any user fee should be based on the volume of waste generated, not the area of the home. 'This gives an incentive to citizens to reduce their waste, rather than continuing to generate more waste as they're paying for it,' he said. Until now, over 2,500 responses have been submitted to the draft bye-laws, a substantial number relating to the now-deferred user fee.
