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India's stories, told for the world 8 million copies in print New book: Dhruv-Tara & The Great Indian History Quiz (My 1st book for children!)

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1Feb 14, '25Kunal (@kunalkamra88 ), I normally never get into twitter debates. They generate more heat than light. But since you are attacking @bhash basis a video that I made, I thought it wo107×2.7M9.8k2.5k948
2Jan 18, '23A Personal Announcement97.6×2.5M13k357135
3Mar 12, '23Mr Peterson, I respect your scholarship, even if I don't agree with you at times. But this comment of yours on our Hindu Goddess Mother Kali is utterly misguided. Hindus are among 46.8×1.2M10k1.7k113
4Oct 23, '25I have no views on this scholar Francesca Orsini. Had never heard of her. But those of us from a rooted background, who speak Hindi at home, read Hindi books as well, can only roll46.5×1.2M5.1k1.1k212
5Feb 12, '25Sati - Fact or Fiction? Watch this episode of the Immortal India podcast with Amish to find out more.39.5×1M3.7k1.3k1.2k
6Aug 2, '25THIS Nataraja statue is everywhere: - CERN, Switzerland - MET, New York - British Museum, London But did you know it wouldn't exist without one specific medieval empire? Here's the32.2×829k12k1.8k1.7k
7Apr 15, '24Why I will be voting for Prime Minister Modi & his government As a rule, I have not spoken on politics in the past. I’d like to break this self-imposed rule this time. I support Pr30.4×782k12k4.3k751
8Jul 29, '25One of the holiest numbers in Hinduism? 108 Randomly chosen? Or chosen for deep spiritual and scientific reasons? Let's find out! Thread:29.3×754k8k1.2k2.3k
9May 16, '23A personal announcement: A moment comes in life when its beauty is in its simplicity. And more importantly, the wonderful woman you share the moment with. At a simple registration 28.4×731k2.2k5130
10Dec 17, '22It's been many weeks since I saw Kantara. It still keeps playing in my mind. The key message, the way I see it - a debauched hero discovers meaning and purpose through our traditio25.3×652k6.4k67575
11Jun 1, '23Richard, you should improve your reading beyond Western magazines/journals. Many of them come from the WMDs-in-Iraq school of lies and misrepresentation. @Nature has made a false r24.7×635k5.4k1.3k60
12Jul 21, '25The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath releasing soon! Pre-order your copy of my new book. It is a blessing that the greatest Tamilian alive and an Indian treasure, Rajinikanth ji, 18.7×481k5.5k996178
13Oct 13, '252000 years of Indian Economic History...in 20 tweets This is your Read Of The Day Dig in:16.6×427k4.5k1.1k2.6k
14Oct 15, '25Watching Kantara... Woah... What a movie!15.5×398k3.8k17219
15Jul 9, '25These strange rocks in India? Older than the dinosaurs. Older than the Himalayas. Older than all the continents... And even TODAY they remain a geological mystery. Thread:13.1×336k4.4k776756
16Mar 5, '25I sit at my mother's feet often. It's a most wonderful & calming place to sit. Why can't a daughter sit at her father's feet? This is what we Indians normally do, @catale7a. A 10.9×280k9.6k1.5k127
17Feb 15, '25Mr Bhattacharjya, firstly, thank you for your grace & manners. Unfortunately, it's rare these days for people to debate with an open mind and polite words. Doing so makes discussio9.9×255k3.1k760372
18Oct 17, '23Unfortunate attempt to divide Indians. Depending on the criteria (business, army, scientists, administrators, creatives, etc), you will have different states dominating. We are str9.2×236k3.3k69850
19Mar 28, '22Was there a strike today? I was in Kolkata in the morning and Mumbai in the evening. The roads were busy as usual. What is @nytimes talking about?8.0×08.7k1.6k25
20Feb 20, '25Jai Bhavani! Jai Shivaji! Jai Sambhaji! I saw Chhava yesterday. I had read about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, not least because of my deep interest in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 7.7×198k8.6k1.6k204
21Sep 7, '24Immortal India with Amish Full EP 01: Did The British Create India? [English] Was India created by the British? Did our ancestors see us as one nation? In this episode of Immortal 7.4×189k1.6k664578
22Oct 25, '25There's a form of architecture so difficult that no country has seriously attempted it... ...Except Ancient India! Let me tell you about "Rock-cut architecture," the difficulties i7.2×185k5.1k1.5k1.1k
23Sep 9, '24Modern Indians have been told that Sati was an ancient custom rooted in traditional Indian scriptures. But really, was it? Full interview on @TheStatesmanLtd podcast. @deeptijverma6.6×170k3.8k1.5k773
24Oct 14, '25Even though India's decline began in the 11th century, it's important to remember that when Nader Shah looted Delhi in 1738, he needed: - 700 elephants - 4,000 camels - 12,000 hors6.6×169k4.3k1.2k594
25May 24, '22उत्तरं यत् समुद्रस्य हिमाद्रेश्चैव दक्षिणम् वर्षं तद् भारतं नाम भारती यत्र सन्ततिः - From Vishnu Purana The country that lies north of d Ocean & south of d Himalaya is called B6.5×06.6k1.7k125
26Feb 1, '22On the @airindiain flight from Lucknow to Delhi. And the flight has landed 30 minutes early! That too, in heavy fog! @TataCompanies effect visible already! 😁6.4×08.9k6014
27Mar 2, '25The rage of an illusionist losing their flock. @TheEconomist seems very upset that the anglicized Indian Elite left behind by the British Raj is rediscovering its indigenous cultur5.4×139k1.9k572338
28Dec 22, '24In India, we have a term called पनौती. Here's a partial list of @TheEconomist 's Countries of the Year. Please track what happened to those countries AFTER they were recognised by 5.3×137k2.8k828115
29Oct 17, '25One of the holiest numbers in Hinduism? 108 Randomly chosen? Or chosen for deep spiritual and scientific reasons? Let's find out! Thread:5.3×137k1.6k360822
30Apr 7, '22Ramayan, a living story that binds all Indians to our culture, our ancestors, our land. I'm delighted to announce the launch of a 3-episode documentary on @discoveryplus @discovery5.2×05.7k1.1k124
31Dec 23, '23It was an honour to join the @OxfordUnion debate, where I spoke against the motion that 'God is a delusion'. Discussing the Dharmic/Hindu way of looking at the Divine & religion, I5.0×129k1.7k430119
32Dec 31, '22Welcome back, @TrueIndology. I've always enjoyed reading you. Keep writing and sharing your insightful research.4.9×126k2.8k2515
33Nov 5, '23#BackHome. To where my soul always resides. And my body has moved back to, after 4 years. My Matrubhoomi. My Punyabhoomi. My India. #BharatMataKiJai 🇮🇳4.6×119k1.4k619
34Apr 15, '24मैं प्रधानमंत्री मोदी जी और उनकी सरकार को वोट क्यों दे रहा हूँ। आज तक मैंने राजनैतिक विषयों पर कोई टिप्पणी नहीं की हैं। पर आज समय है आप सभी से कुछ कहने का। मैं प्रधान मंत्री मोदी ज4.6×118k3.5k1.2k124
35Sep 4, '24On the IC 814 movie, @virsanghvi gets it right. It's not a Hindu-Muslim issue. It's about an Indian filmmaker doing a PR job for the Pakistani agency ISI (among the biggest global 4.6×118k3.7k1k86
36Jul 5, '25That yoga nidra! Do it, of course... But please don't try to appropriate Indian knowledge as your own.4.5×116k6.7k1.7k284
37May 22, '25I am a little confused by elite Leftist discourse. On the one hand they say Muslims are facing impending genocide in India, quoting other Leftist organisations like Genocide Watch.4.5×115k3.8k1.2k132
38Sep 13, '25Here are 9 architectural masterpieces... Built by Indians, destroyed by foreign invaders. A thread: 1. Elephanta Caves, used for shooting practice by Portuguese soldiers in the 16t4.3×112k2.9k939567
39Oct 17, '25I'm a big fan of your work, @shetty_rishab ji. The scene with the Shiv Linga deep in the cave brought tears to my eyes. You have made a brilliant movie that is both entertaining an4.2×107k3.2k20228
40May 10, '25One can never, never, never trust Pakistan.3.8×97k3.4k4859
41May 8, '25We need your bravery and moral clarity, @tmkrishna, to pacify Pakistan and control its export-oriented terror industry. May I suggest, with full faith in your rockstar abilities, t3.6×93k2.6k53844
42Dec 21, '21Uttarayana starts today. The day when Bhishma Pitamaha dropped his physical body. It is also the Winter Solstice. Should we call it the Bhishma Pitamaha Punyatithi? Here’s an Indic3.6×04.4k54626
43Jul 8, '21It is with deep sorrow and grief that I inform you of the passing of my father, Vinay Kumar Tripathi ji. He left for his heavenly abode on the evening of the 6th of July 2021.3.6×03.6k19411
44Oct 30, '25THIS Nataraja statue is everywhere: - CERN, Switzerland - MET, New York - British Museum, London But did you know it wouldn't exist without one specific medieval empire? Here's the3.5×89k1.7k354220
45Jun 2, '21Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune, launches an e-library consisting of a huge collection of rare books/manuscripts on topics such as Ancient Indian Philosophies, Ayurved3.5×02.7k965397
46Oct 27, '22Was delighted and honoured to attend the @10DowningStreet Diwali get-together last evening, hosted by the Right Hon PM of the U.K. @RishiSunak A wonderful celebration of light and 3.4×05k21615
47Jul 21, '25Walking on Air! Rajinikanth ji, the Thalaivar himself, unveiled the cover of my next book: The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath. Sharing some photos from this morning. Pre-orders 3.4×88k2.2k47829
48May 7, '21So proud of my father VK Tripathi, and brothers @tripathi_ash18 & @AnishTripp for this path-breaking discovery. Once this goes thru further trials & rolls out, every family3.4×03.3k84970
49Aug 21, '25Sometimes, signing books is as hard as writing one! 😂 The Chola Tigers is releasing on 29.08.2025!3.4×86k1.6k10447
50Nov 6, '22Saw @KantaraFilm. I've know I've seen it late. Much after most of u have seen it already. But, What A Movie! The haunting Varaha Roopam is still playing in my mind. 🙏 The Mother G3.3×04.5k3837
51Oct 2, '24There's a reason why many Hindu Liberals end up having strong disagreements with Elite Left-Liberal views. Exhibit A: This editorial from Times of India Mumbai yesterday, on Hindu 3.3×85k1.8k859206
52Jul 25, '22And it's here… the cover of the 4th book of the Ram Chandra Series, #WarOfLanka. TAP TO OPEN. Pre-order here:3.0×03.4k45832
53Jul 17, '25Deep within the Aravalli hills, far from the tourist maps and modern noise, lies a forgotten wonder: the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple Complex, where over 200 ancient temples once stood2.9×75k1.9k622265
54Oct 19, '25View post on X2.7×71k3.5k740147
55Oct 2, '25That the British "created" India. FACT CHECK: India was not created by a few colonialists drawing a few lines on a map in 1947. India is a civilizational state that is thousands of2.7×69k1.9k38577
56Oct 30, '22Article in today’s ⁦@thetimes⁩ U.K. Britain’s Hindus: smart, rich and very well behaved2.6×02.7k53877
57Apr 1, '25Immortal India Podcast (Did You Know Series) Episode 8: The Nazi Symbol "Hakenkreuz" is NOT the Dharmic symbol "Swastika". Hakenkreuz is a symbol of hatred. Swastika is actually an2.5×65k1.7k574108
58Mar 19, '25Are you saying, as a book publisher, that violence as a response to a creative work, is legitimate? I'm shocked @sayantansunnyg. People have the right to dislike a book/movie, even2.4×61k2.3k52152
59Feb 7, '25I'm in Kerala. My driver is a Christian, and he also follows @ishafoundation teachings. He has a Cross and Adiyogi Shiva in his car. I love my India 🇮🇳2.2×56k1.7k20327
60Mar 9, '22Can't think of a better team than @shekharkapur , @RoyPrice and @Suparn to bring the Shiva Trilogy and the world of Meluha to an OTT platform! Very excited to share this news with 2.2×02.4k30612
61Nov 26, '24Never Forget: The main perpetrators of 26/11 are still alive in Pakistan, protected and sustained by the Pakistani state. Justice is still incomplete for 166 victims from India, US2.1×55k1.9k58226
62Oct 14, '24The language being used for Canada is similar to what is used by the Indian MEA for Pakistan. Canadians on my TL should know, that your government is importing terrorists and extre2.1×55k1.4k2628
63May 17, '22To all my readers, From my heart to yours. Your impatience is a sign of love. It tells me that you wait. I can’t thank you enough for this love. And, I hope you like the book when 2.1×02.6k20811
64Feb 24, '25Woah... See this video from @ishafoundation on the magnificent Mahadev! Om Namah Shivaya. The Universe bows to Lord Shiva. I bow to Lord Shiva. 🙏🕉️ Join MahaShivRatri at Isha Ash2.1×53k2.3k398129
65Jul 18, '22#SamajhdarKoIsharaKaafi #ComingSoon @HarperCollins @HarperCollinsIN2.0×02.2k24316
66Jun 15, '22Muslims, Christians & Jews influence, even control their portrayal and narrative. Openly and confidently. But Hindus should not. We Hindus should, perhaps, comically play our r2.0×02.1k53426
68Jul 15, '25Somnath temple burning, 1025 CE What followed was an epic story of vengeance and redemption. That's the story I will tell in my new book...2.0×51k1.3k19259
69Jun 20, '25There's a reason the Lutyens Elite is in decline. Many of them still think like English snobs. While the British themselves have moved on from this silly attitude. It's capability 2.0×51k2.3k40719
70May 8, '25Tell that to Pakistan.2.0×51k3.6k30819
71Sep 24, '25The world has forgotten this, but Indus Valley Civilization invented: • Advanced dentistry • History's first bronze sculpture • Shirt buttons! • Shampoo • Grid planned cities This 2.0×50k2.2k596394
72Oct 6, '21Thoroughly enjoying this brilliant book by ⁦@jsaideepak⁩ !1.9×02.6k21024
73Feb 10, '24My wife Shivani and I had the honour of offering prayers yesterday at the sacred Jagannath ji temple in Puri, Odisha. Prior to that, we also visited the world-famous Konark temple.1.8×45k1.2k248
75Jul 28, '25The Cholas weren’t just rulers. They were visionaries who changed the course of history. From dominating the Indian Ocean trade routes to building awe-inspiring temples and casting1.7×43k1.3k41497
76Jun 5, '25From mantra chanting and malas… to yoga, Ayurveda, and even cosmic distances — 108 is everywhere. Is it just a coincidence? Or did our ancestors uncover a deeper truth about the un1.6×41k1.4k433512
77Feb 12, '25Why should our taxes fund illegal immigrants? Our taxes should go to help our fellow Indian poor.1.6×40k2.2k58720
78Oct 3, '24I just spent 2 weeks at @ishafoundation Ashram. @SadhguruJV has created a haven there, where men & women from all backgrounds find peace and spiritual succour. You can be a househo1.5×40k1.9k65222
79Apr 1, '22My article in @toi today, on why the Bhagavad Gita must be taught in schools. What do you guys think?1.5×01.5k35826
80Oct 15, '21Casual racism & orientalism from an @nytimes journalist. Is it a requirement for an @nytimes job? Underneath her passive-aggressive words, her tweet's real meaning: "These dirt1.4×01.5k3609
81Sep 30, '22Was delighted and honoured to present a pre-release copy of War Of Lanka to Hon EAM @DrSJaishankar ji. The great bonus of the conversation was listening to strategic & geopolit1.4×02.1k875
82Sep 30, '25William Dalrymple recently told me Nalanda used to get visitors from China & Japan. In fact, it was among Ancient India's most visited sites—people walked thoudands of miles fo1.4×36k1.2k24755
83Dec 9, '21வீர வணக்கம் Veer Vanakkam I bow to the Brave... 🙏😢 I lived in Tamil Nadu as a child... The people of Tamil Nadu know how to honour the braves of our motherland...1.4×01.8k1827
84Jan 31, '22It was a privilege to meet the honourable Chief Minister of UP, @myogiadityanath ji, in Lucknow today. I learnt so much about the inclusive and strong Nath Sampradaya. It was truly1.3×01.8k1375
85Jun 30, '22A terrible sight to see... @ChamuKShastry ji, do you know where these manuscripts are? Is there anyway that we can contribute funds to digitising this priceless heritage so that it1.3×01.2k4332
86May 12, '25The best speech I have heard from Hon PM @narendramodi ji. Jai Hind! Jai Hind Ki Sena! Bharat Mata Ki Jai! 🇮🇳1.3×34k3.5k3808
87Nov 6, '21भक्ति की भावना। सम्मान का आभास। कोटि कोटि प्रणाम, राम लला 🙏🙏 Darshan at Ram Janmabhoomi ji in Ayodhya1.3×01.9k720
88Aug 31, '22Really jammed for time with work at @TheNehruCentre and my own upcoming book launch, but I keep stealing time away, including at lunch, to read @jsaideepak 's brilliant latest. Do 1.2×01.5k20822
89Feb 2, '25Just arrived in Prayagraj... MahaKumbh 🕉 Har Har Gange 🙏🏽1.2×31k2.1k696
90Jun 11, '24Trekking to Kedarnath ji. It's a tough trek, but nothing worth it is easy! Har Har Mahadev 🔱🕉 #Documentary #pilgrimage1.2×31k1.3k344
91Aug 15, '25Congratulations to Thalaivar @rajinikanth ji for completing 50 years in cinema. I have been a fan of his since when I studied in Tamil Nadu in my childhood. And I continue to be a 1.1×29k1.7k4038
92Dec 30, '21Yeah... India is often represented by an elephant. 🐘🇮🇳1.1×01.5k14213
93Jan 1, '22Editing War of Lanka... Guys, I know I have tested your patience and this book has been delayed a great deal. I'm working on it. It will be out in a matter of months now. #RamChand1.1×01.3k645
94Nov 4, '21Diwali in Ayodhya... #Diwali #AyodhyaDiwali #Deepavali @discoveryplus @discoveryplusIN @DiscoveryIN1.0×01.5k544
95Jun 13, '25In Atlanta for a conference. I had the opportunity to attend the launch of @SadhguruJV's latest book: Death--a Yogi's Guide to Living, Dying, and Beyond. It is a wise guide to move1.0×26k1.7k51320
96Aug 30, '21Happy Janmashtami to all of you! May Lord Krishna bless all of us! #KrishnaJanmashtami1.0×01.4k811
97May 20, '24Voted early this morning and performed my national duty. Was happy to see the loooong line and voter enthusiasm. Go and vote, Mumbai! #MumbaiVotes #AbkiBaarPhirModiSarkaar0.9×24k1.4k1110
98Apr 30, '22Was great running into my friend @RanaDaggubati at Soho House. He is a brilliant actor, of course... But he is also driving the Indian treasure Amar Chitra Katha as one of the main0.9×01.3k633
99Apr 26, '25India is the message: we all can live together. Pakistan is the message: they cannot live peacefully with anyone. Let the civilisational battle begin in earnest. It was a long time0.9×23k1.2k19712
100May 13, '25Actually, Greece is among the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Truly stunning place. Indians must go there. @oulosP0.8×22k1.5k21810

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