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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
'Kya kehna chahte ho?': Shashi Tharoor stumped by over-the-top wordplay on X
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, known for his rich vocabulary and eloquent speeches, often leaves people reaching for a dictionary. But this time, the former diplomat found himself on the receiving end of a playful, tongue-twisting reply that momentarily left him at a loss for words. Shashi Tharoor was left amused after a viral X user replied with a baffling word salad, prompting him to ask in Hindi.(PTI) (Also read: Shashi Tharoor's pics with Indian-origin beauty queen, ex-First Lady of Panama get 1.5 million views) It began when Tharoor took to X to respond to remarks made by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who had described New Delhi as 'recalcitrant'. In his trademark style, Tharoor offered a sharp yet elegantly worded defence of India's position. "I hear some people are accusing India of being 'recalcitrant'. I say, far better to be recalcitrant than to be tractable, submissive or acquiescent to injustice," he wrote, earning admiration from many of his followers for the poised retort. The tables turn But the exchange took an unexpected twist when X user 'Sagarcasm', known for his satirical posts and creative humour, replied with an elaborate jumble of ornate words. 'That's fine Shashi but what about the abnegation of camaraderie in the egregious enfranchise that comes from the fatuous of the grandiloquent at the behest of impecunious and insidious semaphore?' he posted, leaving readers amused and slightly baffled. For once, Tharoor ditched his trademark verbal finesse and opted for an uncomplicated response in Hindi: "Bhai aap kya kehna chahte ho? (Brother, what are you trying to say?)." Check out the post here: The unexpected simplicity of his reply sparked laughter online, and the post quickly went viral, racking up more than 700,000 views. Users join in the fun Social media users were quick to join the banter. One amused commenter wrote, 'Never thought I'd see Tharoor at a loss for words.' Another remarked, 'This is the linguistic equivalent of meeting your match.' A third observed, 'Sagarcasm just played Tharoor in his own game and won.' Someone else quipped, 'Tharoor switching to Hindi means the opponent has truly overcomplicated it.' Another user added, 'This is peak X culture — from recalcitrant to semaphore in one thread.' Yet another laughed, 'I feel like I need a PhD in English to even attempt reading that reply.'
India Today
14-07-2025
- India Today
Reddit user recalls rude encounter with women at Bengaluru bar that still haunts them
A Reddit user shared an unsettling experience at a bar in Bengaluru's Koramangala, where a rude encounter with two women left them feeling rather the post shared on the subreddit r/Bangalore with the title 'A small incident at a bar in Koramangala that still bothers me,' the user recounted the incident that occurred a few weeks ago when their brother visited them in with their brother, the Reddit user visited a bar in Koramangala and both had a good time discussing 'life, work, and everything in between'. Now, while their brother was going to the restroom, the user stepped out and noticed two women entering the bar. As they had already moved aside to give them space, they were stunned when one of the women rudely gestured and said "hutt" - a dismissive way of telling someone to move, commonly used in Hindi.'This was the first time someone had treated me like that, so casually and rudely and it genuinely shook me for a moment. I wanted to say something, maybe ask her what her problem was, but I stopped myself. I didn't want to create a scene or ruin a peaceful evening with my brother,' the user said in the the user considered confronting the woman, they ultimately chose to let it go to avoid a scene. However, the user did admit that the moment continues to weigh on them: 'But honestly, that moment still lingers with me. I think about it sometimes and still feel sad, not just because of how I was treated, but also because I didn't speak up. Should I have said or done something? Or was it better to just let it go?'Read the full post here: The post drew responses from several Reddit users offering varied perspectives - some empathetic, others philosophical.'Drunk people are not the epitome of civility,' a comment read, acknowledging that the user may have been too stunned in the moment to offered a more clinical angle: 'I think more than the incident itself, you are emphasising how that situation has stuck with you because the latter could pave way for a lot of questions.'Some suggested that the user made the right call by walking away: 'Letting it go was the right thing to do. The alternate would have just spoilt your evening and your brother's.'And then came the brutally direct advice: 'Move on mate. Don't give inconsequential people like these unnecessary time and space in your universe.'- EndsMust Watch
Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Indian Express
Virar autorickshaw driver allegedly thrashed by Sena (UBT) workers, days after his ‘Marathi nahi bolunga' video goes viral
An autorickshaw driver in Virar town near Mumbai was assaulted and made to apologise allegedly by Shiv Sena (UBT) workers on Saturday, days after a video surfaced showing him refusing to speak in Marathi. The video, which went viral earlier this week, shows the autorickshaw driver saying in Hindi, 'Hindi bolunga, Bhojpuri bolunga, par Marathi nahi bolunga (I'll speak Hindi. I'll speak Bhojpuri, but not Marathi).' He can also be heard telling a passenger, 'Main Hindi bolunga, tujhe kya karna hai? Jo karna hai kar le (I'll speak in Hindi—what will you do about it? Do whatever you want to do).' As the video of the autorickshaw driver went viral on social media, a group of alleged Sena (UBT) workers confronted him near the Virar railway station on Saturday. It was also alleged that the autorickshaw driver, a migrant, had earlier made derogatory remarks about the Marathi language, Maharashtra, and Marathi icons. Its video had also gone viral online, drawing sharp reactions, including from local political groups. The group of people who thrashed the autorickshaw driver also forced him to say, with his hands folded, 'I apologise to the people of Maharashtra for insulting Marathi.' In a video, the autorickshaw driver is seen being slapped by a group of people, including women, on a busy road near the Virar railway station. No formal complaint has been registered with the police. However, the incident has reignited debates over linguistic identity, migrant integration, and vigilantism. This is not the first case of assault on a non-Maharashtrian for not speaking Marathi. On June 29, a shopkeeper named Babulal Chaudhary was assaulted by a group of workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena in neighbouring Mira Road town. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage with non-Marathi speakers as well as MNS and Sena (UBT) workers protesting in the area.
Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘No Karnataka and Maharashtra people harmed': Gujaratis' warm embrace of Hindi wins hearts online amid language debates
In the midst of rising tensions around language identity in states like Karnataka and Maharashtra, a refreshing video from Gujarat is offering a different perspective, and it is winning hearts on social media. The clip, shared a day ago by content creator Jai Punjabi, features a series of candid street interviews shot in Gujarat. Punjabi begins each conversation admitting, 'Main Gujarat mein reh raha hun, par mujhe Gujarati nahi aati' (I live in Gujarat, but I don't know Gujarati). Instead of disapproval or awkwardness, he's met with warmth and humour. One man responds saying, 'Toh reh rahe ho na? Idhar koi dikkat hai? Shanti se raho aur rehne do' (You're living here, right? There aren't any issues? Live in peace and let others live in peace). This response struck a chord online. Another local, switching to Hindi for Punjabi's sake, says it's only natural to make outsiders feel at home. 'Tumhe nahi aati hai toh main Hindi bol raha hun, varna mereko bhi Gujarati aati hai' (Since you don't know Gujarati, I am speaking in Hindi. I know Gujarati), he explains. A third person reassures Punjabi that language is never a barrier in Gujarat. 'Koi problem nahi. Kya problem hai? Hum log Hindi mein bolenge na' (There's no problem. Is there one? We can talk in Hindi). It's the last interviewee who impressed netizens the most: 'Dekho, desh toh ek hi hai. India hai. Language alag alag hai. Par bolo prem se toh baat ek hi hai' (See, the country is one. It is India. Languages are many. But if we speak with love, everything is the same), he says. A post shared by Jai Punjabi (@jaipunjabii) The video has already garnered over 16 million views in just 24 hours, and the comments section is buzzing. 'No Karnataka and Maharashtra people harmed in this video,' one user said. Another wrote, 'Same with Goa. We try our best to speak Hindi, even if it's broken, but we never shame anyone for not knowing Konkani.' Of course, not everyone agreed. One user pointed out, 'Still, you should speak the language of the state you live in.'
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
When those in power become dictatorial, people have power to overthrow them: Amit Shah
Amit Shah stated the Emergency reflected Congress' anti-democratic mindset. He paid tribute to those who suffered during the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi in 1975. Shah mentioned the day reminds everyone that people can overthrow dictatorial powers. The Modi government observes this day as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday the Emergency was not a national necessity but a reflection of the anti-democratic mentality of the Congress and "just one person", a reference to then prime minister Indira Gandhi Paying tributes to those who suffered after the imposition of Emergency by the Indira Gandhi government on June 25, 1975, Shah said the day reminds everyone that when those in power become dictatorial, the people have the power to overthrow home minister said the Emergency was the "Age of Injustice of Congress' hunger for power".The Modi government observes this day as ' Samvidhan Hatya Diwas ' so that the new generation is made aware of the pain and torture that the countrymen faced during the Emergency, he said."This day tells us that when power becomes dictatorial, the people have the power to overthrow it," he wrote on X in Hindi."The Emergency was not a national necessity, but a reflection of the "anti-democratic mentality" of the Congress and one person," the minister said freedom of the press was crushed, the hands of the judiciary were tied and social workers were put in jail."The countrymen raised the slogan of 'sinhasan khali karo' (vacate the throne) and uprooted the dictatorial Congress. A heartfelt tribute to all the heroes who sacrificed their lives in this struggle," he year, Shah had announced that the Modi government would observe June 25 as the 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to commemorate the "massive contributions" of those who endured "inhuman pain" during the had also said the observance of 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' will help keep the eternal flame of individual freedom and the defence of democracy alive in every Indian, thus preventing "dictatorial forces" like the Congress from "repeating those horrors".A gazette notification to this effect noted that the Emergency was declared on June 25, 1975, following which there was "gross abuse of power by the government of the day and people of India were subjected to excesses and atrocities".
