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Desh Kapoor

Desh Kapoor

Seeker. Searching. Exploring. Indiscriminately chronicling his times.

As WhatsApp crosses 400 million subscribers, a revolution is in the making

As WhatsApp crosses 400 million subscribers, a revolution is in the making

The Indian subscribers on WhatsApp have reached 400 million. This is WhatsApps largest market by far. Amitabh Kant, CEO of NITI Aayog announced this in a press conference held by WhatsApp in New Delhi on July 25th. Subsequently, WhatsApp spokesperson confirmed this as well. As WhatsApp crosses 400 million subscribers,

Something big in the offing? 10,000 troops rushed to Kashmir

Something big in the offing? 10,000 troops rushed to Kashmir

As Amit Shah tightens the screws on Kashmir, it is now learnt that more troops have been ordered [https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-centre-rushes-10000-troops-to-kashmir-2776304] for Kashmir on an immediate basis. Officials have said the Union home ministry has ordered the deployment of 100 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces

49 celeb letter is a Rebranding exercise for ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and the Hindus!

49 celeb letter is a Rebranding exercise for ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and the Hindus!

Late November winter of 1984, I made my way through a slum area near Karol Bagh, as I walked to a friend’s place on the other side. It was a slum with small tent like dwellings with residents who always had meager possessions. I am not sure what religion

Discussion around 'The RTI Story: Power to the People'

Discussion around 'The RTI Story: Power to the People'

Book Discussion of “The RTI Story: Power to the people” on Thursday, 21st June, 2018 at 6.30 PM at Bangalore International Centre with Aruna Roy and Nikhil … source [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObaS1XPTDr0]

WION World Order: Decoding the geopolitical significance of Indo-Pacific: An ASEAN view

WION World Order: Decoding the geopolitical significance of Indo-Pacific: An ASEAN view

1. ASEAN and its emerging role in the Indo-Pacific Region- ASEAN’s plan to engage and shape the regional architecture to take its own position in the Indo-Pacific Region 1. How will ASEAN redefine the Indo-Pacific? Any particular reason why ASEAN was reluctant to engage before? Expectations from the key

Large mass of Immigrants are coming from Uganda to India, no one knows why

Large mass of Immigrants are coming from Uganda to India, no one knows why

India is getting some new migrants that no one seems to realize. Its the Ugandans. The number of Ugandans moving to India [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-49068433] has risen sharply in the last 10 years. In fact, from just 694 in 2001 census to 151,363 in 2011 [http:

WION Edit: Johnson as PM: What future holds for the UK?

WION Edit: Johnson as PM: What future holds for the UK?

How Will Boris Johnson’s Elevation Impact UK’s Ties With India, U.S. & The E.U. Inking trade deals and ensuring strong ties with India and the U.S. would be top priority for the new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. But before that, he also has to