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Western #Europe is currently witnessing an unusually intense early-season #heatwave during May itself, with cities like #London and #Paris recording temperatures nearly 10°C above normal at some places. 🌡️🔥
Interestingly, most scientific discussions and media articles there are primarily explaining the event through meteorological factors such as a strong high-pressure system, subsidence warming and the development of a persistent “#heatdome” pattern trapping hot air over the region.
At the same time, despite many European cities having comparatively lower population density, extensive greenery, planned urban layouts, tree-lined walkways and larger open spaces, temperatures are still surging to exceptionally high levels under the influence of these large-scale atmospheric patterns.
Meanwhile in India, even a 2°C positive anomaly often immediately so called 'environ-mentalist' shifts the entire discussion towards “cement concrete jungles” alone being responsible for every heatwave event. 😄
While urbanisation and local heat island effects do play a role at microclimate level, the primary driver of widespread regional heatwaves — whether in Europe or India — still remains large-scale synoptic meteorological conditions such as high-pressure dominance, subsidence, dry air intrusion, wind patterns and heat dome setups.
#WeatherAnalysis #summer
There is a lot of discussion on social media about rising #temperatures, but many of these conversations tend to overlook basic #climatology. It is important to understand that #summer is a natural and well-established seasonal phase, not an anomaly or an unexpected event.
From a climatological perspective, April, May, and early June (until the onset of the monsoon) represent the hottest period of the year across large parts of India, especially over interior #Maharashtra and much of central, northern, and eastern regions. This is not a recent phenomenon—it has been consistently observed for decades, supported by long-term meteorological records.
For cities like #Pune and #Nashik, the long-term climatological average maximum temperature during peak summer is around 38°C. Therefore, temperatures reaching 40°C or slightly higher fall well within the expected natural variability of the regional climate and should not be immediately considered abnormal.
This seasonal heating is primarily driven by the apparent northward movement of the Sun, scientifically referred to as the Uttarayan phase. As the Sun progresses toward the Tropic of Cancer, solar insolation over the Indian subcontinent increases significantly.
By May, many locations experience the “zero shadow day” phenomenon, when the Sun is nearly overhead at local noon. This leads to maximum solar heating, making April and May climatologically the peak summer months.
In addition, this period is often dominated by #anticyclonic circulation, which promotes subsidence (sinking air). This process suppresses cloud formation, enhances clear skies, and results in hotter and drier conditions, further intensifying surface temperatures.
For example, in #Nagpur, the normal average maximum temperature in May is around 43°C. Hence, temperatures occasionally rising to 45–46°C are also within the natural range of variability for that region.
In this context, experiencing 40–45°C temperatures during April to June across India is not unusual, but rather a direct outcome of its geographical location and seasonal solar dynamics—something that has been occurring for centuries.
Therefore, high temperatures during this period are a fundamental characteristic of the regional climate system, not an exception.
It is also important to recognize that summer plays a crucial role in India’s broader climate dynamics. Intense heating over the landmass leads to the formation of low-pressure systems, which are essential for the onset and advancement of the Indian Summer #Monsoon.
Without this pre-monsoon heating phase, the monsoon circulation would be significantly weaker. In that sense, summer is not just another season—it is a key driver of India’s hydrological cycle, agriculture, and overall economy.
In conclusion, summer, monsoon, and winter are all integral components of Earth’s natural climate system. Interpreting every instance of high temperature as climate change, without understanding baseline climatology, can lead to misconceptions. A balanced understanding of both short-term weather variability and long-term climate patterns is essential.
Some comparisons are often made suggesting that #Dubai is cooler than India. However, during June to September, temperatures there frequently exceed 45°C. Similarly, several parts of Europe experience 40°C or higher during July and August, whereas India benefits from the moderating influence of the monsoon during that period.
#WeatherAnalysis #WeatherUpdate #summer #April #heatwave #India #weather
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This is one of the wilder satellite animations I've seen in a minute...
Wildfires produce their own thunderstorms while smoke wraps around a low pressure.
What a fascinating view out of southern Kansas this evening.
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4. Shout for climate change irrespective of deficit or surplus rainfall.
5. Warn people on just 10 mm rainfall (This is top up plan)
6. Call 1 ft of water logging as flooding for more reach
(1/2)
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Script of the #Monsoon engagement farming is leaked🤫
1. Post picture of good AQI after rain saying nature is healing.
2. Say never seen such type of rainfall in entire life 5-10 times in season
3. Blame government for El Nino, IOD and cloudburst events
(1/2)
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Unpopular opinion but instead of AR Rahman it should have been M M Keeravani(the goat) alongside Hans Zimmer. His style best suits the genre and we already have proof of that in the form of the Bahubali series. That collab would have been legendary, man. #RamayanaMovie
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"Massive network of 1,500 AWS across India"
Current status:-
❌ Inaccessible to the public
❌ Many not updated daily on resp. state websites
❌ Many faulty/not functioning
❌ "Real-time updates" - locked
Might as well dust them daily & store them in museums.
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Marketing: "7000 mAh Smooth Pioneer"
Reality: *Takes a full second to open Dialer & even longer than that to open camera 🥰*
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Recently my friend travelled on the new TBM–TPJ Express. After ~7 hours in the chair car, ended up with severe back pain.
Now imagine an elderly passenger sitting on that 90° seat aka bench for 400km
This might be one of the biggest letdowns in terms of passenger comfort (1/n)
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As someone who's travelled on the 20607/8 Vande Bharat almost every month since the day it was inaugurated, it pains me to make this thread. But long story short, it looks like the train recently went through a periodic overhaul "maintenance". Why the quotes? Let me show you
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1. In India, an entry level coding job in an IT company is supposedly so difficult and critical that you are supposed to be dedicated to it, full time. You cannot take up any other job or moonlight. And if you do, it is instant termination.
But the job of an elected representative, where your decisions can influence lakhs of people and can impact generations, is theoretically not a full-time job.
You can actually do whatever you want on the side.
You could be an elected representative, a minister even, yet act in movies or TV serials, run a company or be the Chairman of an enterprise.
You can make policies as a minister in the morning and go back in the evening to run a private company that benefits from the said policy. And as per the constitution of India, it is completely okay.
2. In most colleges you have very strict attendance rules. If you don't attend 75% of our classes, they don't let you sit for exams.
But our elected representatives, have no such requirement.
They have the power to alter the future of the country, but they have zero norms for attendance. They can get elected, then decide not attend parliament for a single day, and will still get all their privileges forever.
3. In a private company if you have to take a leave for 3 to 4 months due to some reason, which is not maternity leave, in all probability they will let you go. Just like that. With no security or safety net.
But our govt servants can take leaves for years together in the name of study or anything else, even engage in subversive activities during their leave, yet their job is waiting for them like dinner at home, if they decide to come back. Some even get promotions.
4. In many colleges, during placement season, if you get an offer from a company, they debar you from appearing for other companies unless you revoke your previous offer.
Top colleges sometimes have a cap on how many offers you can hold simultaneously to ensure opportunities open up to more students.
But in the selection exam for our most prestigious govt jobs, the govt doesn't have such a rule.
You can qualify for the exam, distribute sweets in the neighborhood, make YouTube videos / Insta reels about your grind and struggle and appear in coaching class ads which celebrate your success, then take leave of absence to prepare again for a "better" service.
And you can do this till your attempts run out.
There are cases where a person has accepted a "lower" service, then attempted their way to the "highest" one, while depriving one candidate of a service for every successful year of theirs.
5. In a private company you are bound by strict social media policies wherein you can't comment publicly on what your job is or anything about the company. Forget criticism, even a random word is not allowed.
And if you violate this policy, you are terminated faster than someone who is terminated by a terminator.
And guess who doesn't have such a policy.
The govt.
Here our guys can post videos about their jobs, create reels and YouTube channels, monetize them and earn actual money, by publicly posting and boasting on what they do.
They can post videos, where they publicly shame other govt employees, shame citizens and show off like they are some real life "Singhams" without actually doing anything.
And the Govt is totally cool with it.
There are also some cases where dudes went total antigovernment, then realized a govt job is too awesome and took an about turn.
And guess what happened to them?
They walked back happily into their old job with a promotion and all perks intact.
6. I am not even getting into the rules that private companies have with regards to incompetence, corruption, embezzlement, intimidation and sexual assault.
Punishments ranging from "You will rot in jail" to "You will never be employed ever again" are normal.
But for our govt, these are not even offences.
We have had situation where an old police dude sexually molested a 14-year-old, harassed her family, forced her to commit suicide and what happened to him?
He got a president's medal for awesome policing.
As for Corruption, it isn't even an offence anymore.
It's sad that private enterprises and colleges have stricter rules regarding placement, job conduct and corruption but the govt doesn't
And the fact that we haven't fixed holes like this for 80 years, borders close to criminal.
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The cab driver was brutally beaten by a lawyer and his companions because the driver refused to carry five passengers in a four-passenger seat, Delhi
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Serious FRAUD being done by @IqooInd ❌❌
Many iQOO 9 SE users are facing serious Wi-Fi and hotspot connectivity issues after a recent software update. Shockingly, service centers are demanding ₹20,000 for a motherboard replacement.
Please RETWEET for reach.(1/n)
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I was looking for the PDF of the updated NCERT Class 8 Social Science book after the recent announcement about corrections. But while searching, I stumbled upon the Class 6 Social Science book & to my absolute surprise, it’s a treasure trove of changes. It's pure gold. The tone, the approach, the cultural grounding everything feels more rooted & relevant. If this is the direction NCERT is now taking, it's genuinely refreshing... 😀
Sharing a few pages from the book here that truly stood out to me:
1. Chapter 3 opens with a reference from the Atharva Veda, clearly stating that the ancient texts of our land spoke about the Earth & climate protection 1000's of years ago. It’s a strong reminder that caring for the environment is not a new or Western concept it’s deeply rooted in our own civilization.
Unpopular opinion but instead of AR Rahman it should have been M M Keeravani(the goat) alongside Hans Zimmer. His style best suits the genre and we already have proof of that in the form of the Bahubali series. That collab would have been legendary, man. #RamayanaMovie
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💔 DEEP PAIN – I Need Your Help, Please Read
Dear All,
I am reaching out with a heavy heart. I need your support.
On 6th July 2023, I purchased a ₹3,00,000 ASUS laptop with an extended warranty to pursue my Master’s in Artificial Intelligence. Within 6 months, the system started failing — performance issues, screen flickering, and more.
I raised multiple complaints. ASUS sent technicians twice:
The first time, the engineer came without the required part. I formatted my entire system as instructed — all for nothing.
The second time, he came without thermal paste. Again, no resolution. Just more wasted days, time, and mental distress.
After this, I clearly told ASUS:
“I don’t want your broken service. Either replace the laptop or refund my money.”
They refused both — arrogantly, with zero empathy.
Out of desperation, I filed a Consumer Court case in Sri Ganganagar. I believed justice would help me rebuild. But it’s been 1.5 years, and all I’ve received are dates — no hearings, no resolution.
The court keeps postponing. On the last two dates, some strike or admin issue came up. New dates are given after 2–4 months each time. My academic calendar moves forward, but my hope is stuck.
💔 I am a student. My Master’s is time-bound.
When will I get justice? After I fail? After it’s too late?
I’ve written to ASUS CEO, Consumer Forums, District Court, High Court, Supreme Court, NALSA, DLSA, and every possible authority.
I pleaded in my emails, saying:
“I will crawl, but please help me.”
Nothing worked. No one responded. No one stood up.
Meanwhile, ASUS hides behind silence. Why? Because they know the system is slow. They know a consumer will break before they bend.
My father is a paralysis patient.
The money for the laptop and my studies was borrowed from relatives.
I’m trying to grow, work hard, and build a life — is that too much to ask in this country?
I have video evidence of ASUS’s own technician admitting fault.
Still — nothing changes.
Today I am mentally broken, financially helpless, and academically at risk — because of a company that sold me a defective product and refuses to be accountable.
🙏 I am asking for your help.
Please share this, amplify my voice, and help me get justice.
Even your one repost could help me reach someone who can truly make a difference.
I’ve attached all evidence and documents.
Thank you for reading and standing with me.
I’ll remember it forever.
I have no option left but to ask help for justice from my fellow citizens.
Your friend,
Krishna Garg
[email protected]
Link for evidences - drive.google.com/drive/folde…
@ASUSIndia @ASUS @jagograhakjago @GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @NCDRC_India @mygovindia @DARPG_GoI
@GyanTherapy @TrakinTech @thejasondoestech @_DigitalIndia @consaff @NITIAayog @SCBA_INDIA @NALSA_India @thelogicalindian, @AltNews, @BoomLive_in @thelawreporter, @barandbench @YouthKiAwaaz, @India_Students @Prasanto, @nixxin
“@thejasondoestech @GyanTherapy @GoI_MeitY @jagograhakjago — Please help me bring this to light.”
“If any journalists or YouTubers are reading this, I have evidence. I’m ready to speak up. Please cover this injustice.”
#ConsumerGrievance #AIStudent #TechFail #IndianJusticeSystem #ConsumerProtection #TimeSensitiveEducation #MakeThemAccountable #ASUSIndiaScam #StudentJustice #RightToStudy #ShameOnASUS #India #Injustice
Please tag more
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A growing number of apps are using the Play Integrity API to enforce installation from the Play Store. This is clearly highly illegal anti-competitive behavior. It doesn't impact GrapheneOS users installing apps with the sandboxed Play Store but does impact other install sources.
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A SCAM pulled off by one of the Top 3 contestants in this hackathon, won whopping 75 Lakhs of funding just by rebranding @brave Browser!
This is bigger than one can think!
Tagging @AshwiniVaishnaw and @GoI_MeitY @cdacindia.
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ॐ नमो भगवते रुद्राय । ॐ सरस्वत्यै नमः ॥
Indus corpus is 100% translated.
Some observations:
1. Grammatically correct Sanskrit throughout.
2. Consistent themes. A huge percentage (approx 90% relate to Rudra. Other gods like Indra and Vishnu are mentioned by their other names).
3. Rare missing anusvara, visarga as in later Brahmi inscriptions
4. Almost all inscriptions are R>L. Very few are L>R, most of L>R have the directional marker.
5. There is only one word रल in only one inscription M-1701 that is not officially in the dictionary. Related words do exist in the dictionary.
All in all, the translation effort has been a spectacular success and validates the decipherment.
I'd like to give a shoutout to all who have helped with the website, Sanskrit grammar, many suggestions. Especially thanks to the early critics, who tried to falsify my work. Your work improved the decipherment because my direction was generally right. The list of people to acknowledge is very long and impractical to list here.
Now enjoy!
indusscript. net (remove the space before net)
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🚨 Shame on you, Nothing! A green line issue and all you offer is a 10% discount?😡 @nothing @nothingindia
Customers with no dents or physical damage are still being blamed. Can you prove it’s their fault? 🤔
So, are Nothing Phones only meant to last a year? After that, you just wash your hands off?
If you can’t even handle damage on a small scale, how will you manage when bigger issues arise? 🤷♂️
Learn from @oneplus They took responsibility and provided free screen replacements for affected users. Why can’t you?
This is unacceptable! Big creators must speak up! 🔥 Tag your favorite creator & RETWEET to spread awareness! 📢 #NothingPhone #GreenLineIssue
