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srinjoyc@srinjoyc1 · Jul 26

With General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff. The summer of 1999 was about the Kargil war, the heroism, the tragedies, the triumph, the sacrifices.

srinjoyc1's tweet image. With General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff. The summer of 1999 was about the Kargil war, the heroism, the tragedies, the triumph, the sacrifices.

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srinjoyc@srinjoyc1 · Jul 24

Two James Bonds? And in one parking lot in rural Lithuania? Hardly excessive, considering they’ve been a handful from Connery to Craig. They’re BMWs, the preferred Bond car is the Aston Martin. But of course, in Klaipeda, and anywhere else, there can only be one Elvis, one King!

srinjoyc1's tweet image. Two James Bonds? And in one parking lot in rural Lithuania? Hardly excessive, considering they’ve been a handful from Connery to Craig. They’re BMWs, the preferred Bond car is the Aston Martin. But of course, in Klaipeda, and anywhere else, there can only be one Elvis, one King!

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srinjoyc@srinjoyc1 · Jul 22

In the Fifties, this was a Soviet nuclear weapon launching site. In the middle of dense, coniferous forests in Lithuania, the missiles were in place, targeting Western Europe. The Cold War long over, it’s a museum, a compelling reminder of those dangerous decades. Quite a visit.

srinjoyc1's tweet image. In the Fifties, this was a Soviet nuclear weapon launching site. In the middle of dense, coniferous forests in Lithuania, the missiles were in place, targeting Western Europe. The Cold War long over, it’s a museum, a compelling reminder of those dangerous decades. Quite a visit.

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srinjoyc@srinjoyc1 · Jul 22

With Tomas Zdanavicius, the great Lithuanian basketball player, in Vilnius. A great sportsman, patriot, follower of the Dalai Lama. His sister works with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Here is a high-profile player and so down-to-earth. All the best to him.

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srinjoyc@srinjoyc1 · Jul 20

Klaipeda. There’s a bit of London (particularly the East End dockyards) in this Lithuanian port town. It’s a classic European town with cobbled streets and coffee shops, with people enjoying the intermittent sunshine. Hitler, here in 1939, insisted Klaipeda was German; few agreed

srinjoyc1's tweet image. Klaipeda. There’s a bit of London (particularly the East End dockyards) in this Lithuanian port town. It’s a classic European town with cobbled streets and coffee shops, with people enjoying the intermittent sunshine. Hitler, here in 1939, insisted Klaipeda was German; few agreed

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srinjoyc@srinjoyc1 · Jul 20

Namunas (not far from Yamuna!), Atamata and Minija. All Lithuanian rivers. The speedboat ride from Rusne was exhilarating. Bright sunshine, the rush of fast-flowing water. Lots of wildlife. A “the world is beautiful” moment.

srinjoyc1's tweet image. Namunas (not far from Yamuna!), Atamata and Minija. All Lithuanian rivers. The speedboat ride from Rusne was exhilarating. Bright sunshine, the rush of fast-flowing water. Lots of wildlife. A “the world is beautiful” moment.

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srinjoyc@srinjoyc1 · Jul 20

Laurence Olivier, Alec Guinness and John Gielgud were the three greats of theatre and cinema. The “very English” Gielgud was of Lithuanian origin— his ancestors were aristocrats. A visit to the beautiful family manors in Lithuania. They’ve survived the ravages of war.

srinjoyc1's tweet image. Laurence Olivier, Alec Guinness and John Gielgud were the three greats of theatre and cinema. The “very English” Gielgud was of Lithuanian origin— his ancestors were aristocrats. A visit to the beautiful family manors in Lithuania. They’ve survived the ravages of war.

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srinjoyc@srinjoyc1 · Jul 20

Tributes to the great Louis Armstrong, the Lithuanian born Hollywood great singer-actor Al Jolson and a memory of Nazi atrocities in 1941-44. Even here, a little Lithuanian village, there’s the shadow of the holocaust, the sadness of a terrible past.

srinjoyc1's tweet image. Tributes to the great Louis Armstrong, the Lithuanian born Hollywood great singer-actor Al Jolson and a memory of Nazi atrocities in 1941-44. Even here, a little Lithuanian village, there’s the shadow of the holocaust, the sadness of a terrible past.

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srinjoyc@srinjoyc1 · Jul 20

Mahatma Gandhi and Hermann Kallenbach, a wealthy Lithuanian architect, met in South Africa and together, they built Tolstoy Farm. Vilnius and New Delhi pay tribute to this friendship: this statue is in Rusne, Lithuania, and important guests included MJ Akbar and both ambassadors.

srinjoyc1's tweet image. Mahatma Gandhi and Hermann Kallenbach, a wealthy Lithuanian architect, met in South Africa and together, they built Tolstoy Farm. Vilnius and New Delhi pay tribute to this friendship: this statue is in Rusne, Lithuania, and important guests included MJ Akbar and both ambassadors.

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srinjoyc@srinjoyc1 · Jul 18

Vilnius 3. Lithuanian ambassador to India Diana Mickeviciene spotted over 20 churches from where we were— the top of the tower. Different branches of Christianity and yet, everyone’s living in harmony, she explained. Exhilarating moment, though getting there wasn’t that easy.

srinjoyc1's tweet image. Vilnius 3. Lithuanian ambassador to India Diana Mickeviciene spotted over 20 churches from where we were— the top of the tower. Different branches of Christianity and yet, everyone’s living in harmony, she explained. Exhilarating moment, though getting there wasn’t that easy.

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srinjoyc@srinjoyc1 · Jul 18

“Vilnius 2, Lithuania. “Don’t miss the potato pancakes with sour cream,” was the advice. Absolutely right! The Old Town has these fabulous cobbled streets, little lanes really. Walk around and go back several centuries.

srinjoyc1's tweet image. “Vilnius 2, Lithuania. “Don’t miss the potato pancakes with sour cream,” was the advice. Absolutely right! The Old Town has these fabulous cobbled streets, little lanes really. Walk around and go back several centuries.

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srinjoyc@srinjoyc1 · Jul 18

Vilnius, Lithuania. Day 1. The Old Town is a gem, an architectural jewellery box. The splendour of the Church of St. Anne apart, there’s much to celebrate. No wonder Napoleon Bonaparte, on his way to Moscow in 1812, wanted to bring St. Anne’s Church to Paris.

srinjoyc1's tweet image. Vilnius, Lithuania. Day 1. The Old Town is a gem, an architectural jewellery box. The splendour of the Church of St. Anne apart, there’s much to celebrate. No wonder Napoleon Bonaparte, on his way to Moscow in 1812, wanted to bring St. Anne’s Church to Paris.

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TIMES NOW@TimesNow · Jul 12

India Welcomes UK & Australian Universities While IIM Ahmedabad Goes Global with Dubai Campus (Written By: @srinjoyc1) timesnownews.com/education/indi…

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TIMES NOW@TimesNow · Jul 7

TIMES NOW EXCLUSIVE Here’s what #DalaiLama told @srinjoyc1 in 2017, when asked about succession | #Watch

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TIMES NOW@TimesNow · Jul 6

The 2017 #DalaiLama Interview Fear and trust cannot coexist. Without trust, how can one cultivate harmony, peace, and stability?: Dalai Lama speaks to @srinjoyc1

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srinjoyc@srinjoyc1 · Jul 5

Modi and Maradona! During his visit to Buenos Aires, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Boca Juniors football club, where Diego Maradona, one of the greatest football players of all time, played.

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TIMES NOW@TimesNow · Jul 3

PM Modi is set to travel to Brazil from July 5 to July 8, 2025, to participate in the BRICS Summit. I’d like to congratulate Brazil for holding the chairship and organizing this year’s activities, culminating in the summit in Rio on July 6–7. I’m delighted that our Honourable…

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TIMES NOW@TimesNow · Jul 4

PM Modi's multi-nation tour When it comes to global climate change, Brazil will take forward its initiative. It started under its presidency of the G20...We need to find new financial instruments to tackle climate change...: Kenneth da Nóbrega, Brazil Ambassador, speaks to…

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TIMES NOW@TimesNow · Jul 1

Big Defence Push: DAC May Clear Rs 81,000 Crore Worth Of Deals; Focus On ARVs, Minesweepers And Missiles (Authored by: @srinjoyc1) timesnownews.com/india/dac-may-…

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srinjoyc@srinjoyc1 · Jun 29

“Football Quiz Book,” the Hindi translation of Football Fever (2023) is out. Thank you Prabhat Prakashan. It has special chapters on Pele, Maradona, Cruyff and the modern greats. Thank you readers.

srinjoyc1's tweet image. “Football Quiz Book,” the Hindi translation of Football Fever (2023) is out. Thank you Prabhat Prakashan. It has special chapters on Pele, Maradona, Cruyff and the modern greats. Thank you readers.

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