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Ramesh Chakrapani

@cramspeaking

Senior Deputy Editor, Frontline magazine, @frontline_india, data fiend, GIJN fellow 2016.

 Chennai, India
frontline.thehindu.co.in
Joined September 2016
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@SalmanRushdie16 Feb 2023
Did you notice the two shopkeeper brothers named Narayan and Laxman?
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Narendra Modi
@narendramodiOct 11
नवरात्रि के शुभारंभ पर शांति की अधिष्ठात्री मां शैलपुत्री के चरणों में कोटिश: नमन। उनकी दिव्य कृपा से सभी के मन में धैर्य और आत्मविश्वास का दीप प्रज्वलित हो। देशवासियों पर सदैव मां का आशीर्वाद बना रहे, यही कामना है। youtube.com/watch?v=rWx67df4…
Karpoora Nayagiye | Tamil Devotional Video Song | L. R. Eswari | Amman Songs

Karpoora Nayagiye | Tamil Devotional Video Song | L. R. Eswari | Amman Songs

Mariamman is the South Indian Hindu goddess of rain. She is the mai...

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@NobelPrizeOct 9
BREAKING NEWS The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2026 #NobelPeacePrize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law. #NobelPrize
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Three 35mm Tamil cinema classics have been acquired and handed over to the NFDC–National Film Archive of India (NFDC–NFAI), Pune, by Aparna Subramanian, Film Research Officer at the Film and Television Institute of India (@FTIIOfficial). The acquisition brings Thiruvarutchelvar (1967), Thillana Mohanambal (1968) and Thiruvilayadal (1965) into the national collection. The availability of a second surviving print provides NFAI with greater flexibility in managing the preservation and use of these films, allowing one element to remain protected while the other can support activities such as reference, technical assessment, digitisation and comparative examination. Read more: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetai…
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The Nobel Prize
@NobelPrizeOct 8
BREAKING NEWS The 2026 #NobelPrize in Literature is awarded to the Canadian author Anne Carson, “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.”
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The Nobel Prize
@NobelPrizeOct 7
BREAKING NEWS The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2026 #NobelPrize in Chemistry to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai “for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.”
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The Nobel Prize
@NobelPrizeOct 6
BREAKING NEWS The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2026 #NobelPrize in Physics to Francis Halzen “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.”
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The Nobel Prize
@NobelPrizeOct 5
BREAKING NEWS The 2026 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel “for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.”
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@the_hinduSep 16
Legendary actor Anant Nag, known for his impressive work in Hindi and Kannada cinema in movies such as Minchina Ota, Hamsageethe, Ankur and Manthan, will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024. thehindu.com/entertainment/m…
Anant Nag to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Anant Nag to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Legendary actor Anant Nag will receive the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.

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Vasanth Srinivasan@AarohanvasanthAug 31
Another special day for the Frontline Readers Club, a wonderful initiative by @AyeshaNatarasan and other long-time FL readers from Cuddalore. #Books #Reading #Cuddalore @frontline_india
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Internet Archive
@internetarchiveAug 25
We've been getting a lot of questions lately about how the Internet Archive digitizes books. The short answer: page by page, by hand. You may remember our viral 2021 video of Eliza Zhang scanning a book. That's still how we do it. Meet Eliza, and learn how we scan books: blog.archive.org/2021/02/09/…
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@frontline_indiaAug 6
NEW | Mali once promised a cricket administrator a golden flute if he gave a young fan a match pass. S. Shiva Kumar (@sshivu) remembers a musician who could be generous, erratic, and quietly funny. This piece first appeared in @frontline_india in 1986. It has now been brought back from the archives and is free to read. frontline.thehindu.com/arts-…
T.R. Mahalingam: A Portrait of a Musical Genius

T.R. Mahalingam: A Portrait of a Musical Genius

A personal tribute to the musician traces his brilliance, illness, and struggles beyond the concert stage, offering rare insights into Carnatic music history.

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s shiva kumar@sshivuAug 4
Pleasantly surprised to see a blowup of my tribute to #FluteMali that appeared in @frontline_india displayed prominently at the exhibition to celebrate his centennial! The kid seemingly taking notes made my day! #TRMahalingam – at Bengaluru South, India
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Windies Cricket@windiescricketJul 17
A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Sir Garfield Sobers. 🖤🏏
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@UNICEFJul 16
Yes, those photos you’ve seen are real. More than 18 years ago, a baby named Lamine Yamal and his mom Sheila met Lionel Messi at a UNICEF fundraising photoshoot. Today, their achievements on the pitch inspire millions. Off the pitch, both Messi and Lamine Yamal use their voices and platforms as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors to support and advocate for children around the world. The goal? That every child survives, thrives, and fulfils their potential. We are proud to have them on our team. Credit: Joan Monfort
Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and Lamine's mother Sheila, in a calendar photoshoot from 2007.

ALT Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and Lamine's mother Sheila, in a calendar photoshoot from 2007.

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@frontline_indiaJul 16
TRIBUTE | The “Nightingale of South India”, who sang across languages and generations for six decades, leaves behind a body of work that continues to find new audiences. Ramesh Chakrapani (@cramspeaking) writes. frontline.thehindu.com/arts-…
S. Janaki (1938-2026): Of Sweetest Songs and Saddest Thought

S. Janaki (1938-2026): Of Sweetest Songs and Saddest Thought

Playback singer S. Janaki's six-decade career reshaped South Indian cinema with songs across 20 languages. Her legacy continues to inspire generations. Read more.

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Sanjeev Sanyal
@sanjeevsanyalJul 3
EPFO radically simplifies withdrawal rules: Full withdrawal in case of VRS, disability or emigration; full withdrawal at 55 years; 75% for unemployment. Settlement to be done in 3 days (with 12% penal interest on delays by officials & recovered from EPFO commissioner's salary). economictimes.indiatimes.com…
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@UNGenevaMar 12
This #ThrowbackThursday, we go back to Mahatma Gandhi's historic Salt March, launched 96 years ago today. The protest showed the power of nonviolent resistance, inspiring movements for freedom, dignity, and human rights around the world. #HumanRightsForAll
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Chidanand Tripathi
@thetripathi58Feb 9
Final interview. They ask: “Are you willing to relocate or travel 50% of the time?” Your mind blanks. You say: “Yes, absolutely! I love traveling!” Interview ends. No offer. Here’s what they actually want…
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Dr.Sivaranjini
@dr_sivaranjaniJan 29
frontline.thehindu.com/news/… theweek.in/health/more/2026/… Please do take some time to read these, to understand how misbranding of drinks as ORS, or similar to ORS has wreaked havoc with the lives of children! The journalists( Miss Ayesha Minhaz and Mr Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy)have researched the topic well,and have written the articles. Very honest and brave journalism! Pls continue to stand by me in this fight to ensure children get correct hydration, and do not get artificial sweeteners dumped into their bodies. IT IS NOT JUST REGULATORY FAILURE, BUT CORRUPTION AT ALL LEVELS! @fssaiindia @MoHFW_INDIA @JPNadda @narendramodi #kenvue #orsl #erzl #prolyteors #cipla
ORS Lookalikes and Regulatory Failure: How Brands Keep Putting Children at Risk

ORS Lookalikes and Regulatory Failure: How Brands Keep Putting Children at Risk

FSSAI ban falls short as ORS lookalikes continue to mislead parents

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@frontline_indiaJan 7
NEW | The Frontline Insight Box Literary and cinematic works entering the public domain in 2026 Research: @cramspeaking Presentation: @saatvikaradhak1 Production: @mri_vk youtube.com/watch?v=BYQym2bP…
The Frontline Insight Box | Literary and cinematic works entering the public domain in 2026

The Frontline Insight Box | Literary and cinematic works entering the public domain in 2026

On January 1, 2026, a significant body of literary and cinematic wo...

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