# ![@venkatananth Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::17145512.png) @venkatananth Venkat Ananth

Venkat Ananth posts on X about india, business, pakistan, in the the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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**Social topic influence**
[india](/topic/india) 9.33%, [business](/topic/business) 4%, [pakistan](/topic/pakistan) 4%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 3.33%, [paris](/topic/paris) 2%, [guess](/topic/guess) 2%, [private equity](/topic/private-equity) 2%, [nepal](/topic/nepal) #1465, [norway](/topic/norway) 2%, [japan](/topic/japan) 1.33%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"The @stateofplayclub has been closely monitoring the sale processes of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Rajasthan Royals since late October. - All stories are subscriber-only 🔐 - Each one of them is reported double-sourced and verified. I am sharing the links below 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2020030823857361036)  2026-02-07T07:04Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@stateofplayclub - Carlyle is in talks for Rajasthan Royals with Manoj Badale (RR lead investor) - Aditya Birla Group has shown interest in the Rajasthan Royals. Full detailed story on the sale process ft these franchises. Subscribe. https://www.stateofplay.club/rcb-rajasthan-royals-sale-ipl/ https://www.stateofplay.club/rcb-rajasthan-royals-sale-ipl/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2014696934758613183)  2026-01-23T13:49Z 21.4K followers, 10.9K engagements


"interesting. LIV Golf is looking to sell minority stakes in its teams per @business with target valuations at upto $300m. - will sell stakes in two teams this year wth control option for one team - report says Citigroup hired to run sale process https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-28/liv-golf-plans-to-sell-stakes-in-franchises-for-first-time https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-28/liv-golf-plans-to-sell-stakes-in-franchises-for-first-time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2016554216828084572)  2026-01-28T16:49Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"- Existing shareholder in the Rajasthan Royals' entity Emerging Media Ventures Pvt Ltd since [----]. - RR operates through a fund-like structure with a GP managing several LPs. - has an entity called Royals US (at least per the website) with partners Simer Mayo & Mehul Patel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2016771422056828930)  2026-01-29T07:12Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"- Is also an investor in TMRW Sports a venture co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. - co-owns a team in Woods' TGL called Motor City Golf Club which will start playing in the [----] edition"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2016771424724373950)  2026-01-29T07:12Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"curious. where is this $250 million number assigned to each India vs Pak game in the current cycle i mean four of these matches will be played between 2024-2027 third of which is scheduled for February [--] and one more to go (). my back of envelope $75-85m at best"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2019041469953409459)  2026-02-04T13:32Z 21.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Beyond cricket has been super aggressive with sports ⚽🏀 over the past [--] months: - The FA Liverpool and Arsenal. - Napoli SSC as official smartphone and AI partner. - Tied up with Brighton and Hove Albion for its tour of Japan in [----] (Pixel) - Paris FC (Pixel thru 2028)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2019376283206197714)  2026-02-05T11:43Z 21.3K followers, [---] engagements


"My latest for @stateofplayclub: "Theres a simple paradox that characterises Indo-Pak cricket. India supplies the market Pakistan fuels the rivalry and the broadcaster provides the liquidity. If Pakistan forfeits the market stays strong but the liquidity disappears." 🧵"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2019640444372869124)  2026-02-06T05:12Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@stateofplayclub For ten years this paradox has been profitable. However on Sunday Pakistan decided to test it. By announcing a selective boycott of the Feb [--] match while remaining in the World Cup it aims to challenge the fundamental basis of cricket's commercial model"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2019640454007124363)  2026-02-06T05:13Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@stateofplayclub The downstream impact of this fixture's absence could be telling. - Broadcast revenue is crucial to ICC's grants system. - If a forfeit occurs the pool shrinks across all areas. - Pakistan's share is 5.75% ($34.5) roughly 41% of its annual budget. Might lean on PSL even more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2019640473569357906)  2026-02-06T05:13Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@stateofplayclub The smaller countries that depend more heavily on these distributions for building infrastructure and running the sport will be the most affected. Co-host Sri Lanka has raised concerns over economic losses (hospitality travel tickets) if Pakistan refuses to play on the 15th"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2019640480968110119)  2026-02-06T05:13Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@stateofplayclub @ManUtd The RCB bid is non-binding meaning the interest is serious without an obligation to complete the transaction. RCB bid ranges are between $1-1.8 billion. Reflects genuinely different views on valuation: conservative media rights assumptions vs betting on further IPL growth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2019752336772714958)  2026-02-06T12:37Z 21.4K followers, 59.6K engagements


"@honeybadgerx100 @stateofplayclub @ManUtd it does include the WPL team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2019778077954310219)  2026-02-06T14:19Z 21.4K followers, 15.8K engagements


"@christo24654992 @KobiiBanks @stateofplayclub @ManUtd presumably do. its a non binding bid. can go lower. but they are frontrunners seemingly. with that number they sure are"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2019806740460814468)  2026-02-06T16:13Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Amid all this The Left Field (the free twice-weekly briefing product by The State of Play) added to some excellent @moneycontrolcom and @business breaks. The story did mention the Glazers moving to the next round with the Rajasthan Royals. (free to read) https://theleftfield.substack.com/p/a-fast-turn-in-the-ipl-sale https://theleftfield.substack.com/p/a-fast-turn-in-the-ipl-sale https://theleftfield.substack.com/p/a-fast-turn-in-the-ipl-sale https://theleftfield.substack.com/p/a-fast-turn-in-the-ipl-sale"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2020030833063784619)  2026-02-07T07:04Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"And finally yesterday's scoop on Avram Glazer's $1.8 billion offer for the RCB besides confirming his shortlist (once again) for RR's binding bid round. The story also has the full list of bidders (8/9 names one unknown) and the final five for RR. https://www.stateofplay.club/royal-challengers-bengaluru-bid/ https://www.stateofplay.club/royal-challengers-bengaluru-bid/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2020030835538423947)  2026-02-07T07:04Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@bestcricstories I'm not man. Hyderabad Kingsmen would have cut it I guess. these guys are big players in Minor League Cricket and they have like a gazillion Kingsmen franchises. should have kept it clean"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2020345795636339104)  2026-02-08T03:55Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"The full list of RCB bidders includes the four names Moneycontrol reported: Adar Poonawalla Ranjan Pai EQT and Premji Invest. The State of Play can confirm that the Times of India Group and Washington Freedom's Sanjay Govil have also bid. Also Capri Global and the Glazers. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020720002819899659 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020720002819899659"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2020720002819899659)  2026-02-09T04:42Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"There is one additional unconfirmed bidder for RCB per media reports which could be Blackstone or another private equity player. I couldn't independently verify the name so I didn't share it. Consortiums are still forming. The shortlist for RCB R2 is expected this week. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020720005101523149 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020720005101523149"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2020720005101523149)  2026-02-09T04:42Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"The shortlisted five for the Rajasthan Royals' "R2" (binding bids) include: - Avram Glazer (via Lancer Capital) - The Times of India Group - Sanjay Govil - Capri Global - Kal Somani (first reported by @business) https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020720007404204304 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020720007404204304"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2020720007404204304)  2026-02-09T04:42Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Since some of you asked the sale of these franchises also includes RCB's WPL franchise and the Rajasthan Royals' satellite teams in the Caribbean Premier League (Barbados Royals) and the SA20 (Paarl Royals)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2020720010755178810)  2026-02-09T04:42Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@DeafMango what is this in usd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2020874140790685697)  2026-02-09T14:55Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"lol but will india and pakistan shake hands 😭 Pakistan will play all their scheduled #T20WorldCup [----] matches after successful talks between the ICC and PCB. Details https://t.co/NfIIqztYww Pakistan will play all their scheduled #T20WorldCup [----] matches after successful talks between the ICC and PCB. Details https://t.co/NfIIqztYww"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021033443896021070)  2026-02-10T01:28Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@dagiroxforever7 they just want an entry into the IPL. RCB they can juice commercially and like you say RR is slightly lower priced but multi-asset (CPL and SA20) so adds to their ILT20 portfolio instantly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021045944658297079)  2026-02-10T02:17Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@SatwikHegde5 @dagiroxforever7 well I'm a united fan lol that says a lot. but I guess their cricket investments have been good. they've run the desert vipers in ILT20 well so far. not going to comment on whether they will be good or bad for RCB. time will tell :) first things first let them win the bid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021056548727046592)  2026-02-10T03:00Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@coachravindrak @dagiroxforever7 for the IPL having the majority owner of one of the biggest football clubs in the world is excellent validation of the product their business model and all that jazz. however flawed their ownership of that club might be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021058265929658743)  2026-02-10T03:06Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@TentativeP6666 @stateofplayclub @RCBTweets @rajasthanroyals not necessarily. this is a non-binding bid. i guess it could rationalise and come down as well. this is effectively them saying I can go this far and demonstration of serious interest without any obligation to go thru with it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021058752997478768)  2026-02-10T03:08Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"@coachravindrak @dagiroxforever7 you already had a private equity firm own a team (gujarat). this is inevitable. for these guys these teams are asset classes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021059179004428567)  2026-02-10T03:10Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@Suminbv @stateofplayclub @RCBTweets @rajasthanroyals not sure. i suspect if someone wants to retain that brand they'll have to pay a royalty to Diageo lol or even the other way round Diageo can show it as a marketing expense lol"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021064657860165908)  2026-02-10T03:32Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"@pand41027 @dagiroxforever7 who is going to cough up that money everyone has bid lower no no one is going to bid that amount"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021071459607773699)  2026-02-10T03:59Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@pand41027 @dagiroxforever7 it makes them frontrunners because they have shown their ceiling which is the highest among the 8-9 who have bid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021071608719241665)  2026-02-10T03:59Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Why is that Because this business is very tethered to media rights revenue. Bankers are pitching 60-90% upside in media rights value in the [----] cycle. Industry sources peg it at 10-20% at best. Why Consolidation (JioStar merger) has removed a potential deep-pocketed bidder"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021095606954098885)  2026-02-10T05:35Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The optimist's case is that it opens the field for Amazon Apple TV+ Netflix or even YouTube to enter and bid for IPL digital rights. The conservative view is the current rights cycle has already captured the value and the growth story. That is essentially the tension"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021095629049692666)  2026-02-10T05:35Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"This is also compounded by the fact that bankers expect an increase in match count (number of matches) to say [--]. Some like RR's bankers as I reported have also floated suggestions of a September IPL window again to boost value. This is the pitch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021095641833931268)  2026-02-10T05:35Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Most importantly these are serious business people looking at these teams or franchises as assets. Which means they must appreciate or multiply in value. The big question is this: Can these guys for example deliver the biggest growth on these teams"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021095691893006640)  2026-02-10T05:35Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Now time for some analysis. Why is there a huge variance between Avram Glazer's $1.8b bid for RCB and the rest It's simple. There are different expectationsranging from conservative to optimisticabout future media rights growth. 🧵"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021095585709949150)  2026-02-10T05:35Z 21.4K followers, 15.1K engagements


"Now for the valuation. Glazer's bid for RCB is a solo one. The others are all likely in PE-backed consortiums. One thing I heard and the story captures "everyone is taking to everyone" which is where we are at. Which means consortiums are still getting formed btw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021095654362173845)  2026-02-10T05:35Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"this is precisely the leverage they discovered they never had. and weaponised for nine days. Former PCB Chief Najam Sethi said: "Pakistan is no longer dependent on ICC funding for sustenance. We earn more from PSL." https://t.co/yD95oPT6c1 Former PCB Chief Najam Sethi said: "Pakistan is no longer dependent on ICC funding for sustenance. We earn more from PSL." https://t.co/yD95oPT6c1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021468586422698095)  2026-02-11T06:17Z 21.4K followers, 96.6K engagements


"This story published on October 31st a week before the strategic review was announced examines why Diageo was looking to offload RCB after a title-winning season. I rummaged through financials and used equity research reports to analyse the decision. https://www.stateofplay.club/the-rcb-sale-hypothesis/ https://www.stateofplay.club/the-rcb-sale-hypothesis/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2020030825769943535)  2026-02-07T07:04Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"In early December I wrote about Rajasthan Royals' ownership issues and why that could have been a factor in their considering a stake sale. Krafton India was mulling a minority stake and the Adani Group was approached for majority/full ownership. https://www.stateofplay.club/rajasthan-royals-krafton-adani-talks/ https://www.stateofplay.club/rajasthan-royals-krafton-adani-talks/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2020030827703464187)  2026-02-07T07:04Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Private equity in sport (unlike other industries I would imagine) has an average holding period of 7-10 years. Why Due to long-term nature of broadcast rights. I don't know if the IPL has mandatory holding periods (before these PEs can sell stakes or exit). Not sure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021095667721199896)  2026-02-10T05:35Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@bestcricstories possible. or even those like Temasek or GIC (Singapore) 🤐"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021120360339603662)  2026-02-10T07:13Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Also at some stage there will be pressure for PEs to "flip" (exit) to generate DPI. Typically in other leagues this happens right after a media rights cycle (to capture the upside and valuation increase). I don't know about the IPL situation. I'd be curious to learn more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2021095679142121537)  2026-02-10T05:35Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Breaking this PM on @stateofplayclub: Avram Glazer executive co-chairman of @ManUtd has bid $1.8 billion for RCB. The amount is nearly double the $940m RPSG paid for Lucknow in [----] - RCB has received nine bids in total. - RR has shortlisted five parties including Glazer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2019752333836796122)  2026-02-06T12:37Z 21.4K followers, 644.7K engagements


"Back in [----] @HT_Ed sent me to Dharamshala where the Nepal team was preparing for the [----] World T20 (as it was called) qualifiers months after a devastating earthquake. The result of that trip was this story for @livemint on Nepal's early journey. https://www.livemint.com/Sundayapp/VvB5C8ljYddQPZ970gxqfK/Nepals-extraordinary-rise-in-cricket.html https://www.livemint.com/Sundayapp/VvB5C8ljYddQPZ970gxqfK/Nepals-extraordinary-rise-in-cricket.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2020706413161640376)  2026-02-09T03:48Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"I've just made the exclusive @stateofplayclub story on the @RCBTweets and @rajasthanroyals sales processes FREE. However as I keep saying please consider an annual subscription to help me deliver more such stories in the coming days and weeks. https://www.stateofplay.club/royal-challengers-bengaluru-bid/ https://www.stateofplay.club/royal-challengers-bengaluru-bid/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2020720000231997756)  2026-02-09T04:42Z 21.4K followers, 14.4K engagements


"but beyond that the story has details about how Nepal built its digital presence (ft @paras77) @yansports on the associate cricket broadcast flywheel and storytelling @PeterDellaPenna on the loneliness of covering these teams and @DGBeswick1 on a volunteer-run effort"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2022282685683830939)  2026-02-13T12:12Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"also the story has a money quote from @efitzgibbon5. In terms of sheer narrative and storytelling in sport associate cricket is second to none. Do subscribe and read. Really enjoyed reporting and writing this story. Lotta ☕ guzzled while writing https://www.stateofplay.club/associate-cricket-visibility-dividend https://www.stateofplay.club/associate-cricket-visibility-dividend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2022282690163249328)  2026-02-13T12:12Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@kushansarkar not for this season. next season new management if sales complete by then. Diageo might take a little longer because it is a listed company and with I think year end on June [--] (UK)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2022556952371630309)  2026-02-14T06:22Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@GunhaonKaDevta even if we didn't (by name) Diageo would know and inform the exchanges that they are in exclusivity conversations etc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/2022589334445265013)  2026-02-14T08:30Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"@KeshavSunkara SNJ [-----] is beer. well RCB is literally named after a whiskey brand no grey area I think"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1793229347492606293)  2024-05-22T10:36Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"ICYMI the story is now on The Core as well https://www.thecore.in/top-stories/inside-padel-india-push-547107 🎾 Quite enjoyed going down the Padel rabbit hole and how the sport is finding its feet (and growing) in India for The Playbook. Padel per a recent report has over [--] million amateur players worldwide and is the world's fastest-growing sport. (📸: Tomasz Krawczyk/Unsplash) https://t.co/pwDuDbw0no https://www.thecore.in/top-stories/inside-padel-india-push-547107 🎾 Quite enjoyed going down the Padel rabbit hole and how the sport is finding its feet (and growing) in India for The"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1794935235110633481)  2024-05-27T03:34Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Shreyas Iyer should be Indias next limited overs captain and lead them to the next World Cup in [----]. absolutely no two ways about it. Not Hardik Pandya (safe) not Shubhman Gill (tempting) not anyone else"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1794938107739226279)  2024-05-27T03:46Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"the BJD not winning a single lok sabha seat is a proper stunner of a result. proper wipeout. 20-1 in odisha (one being the congress)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1798172413261390164)  2024-06-05T01:58Z 21.5K followers, [----] engagements


"dream11 but for picking cabinet berths in a coalition government anyone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1798360088463528044)  2024-06-05T14:23Z 21.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@Nicks103 😭😭😭😭"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1798550779709857871)  2024-06-06T03:01Z 21.5K followers, [---] engagements


"I actually think the opposition will remain intact. there are a string of winnable elections (except Jharkhand) until this time next year. if they keep winning they hold all the cards heading into Bihar. No real incentive for these guys to join NDA. some like UBT may be committing suicide if they join the BJP given the caste combine that the Cong/NCPSP has + severe anti-Modi/BJP mood in Maha (as seen in the verdict)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1798561305303068734)  2024-06-06T03:43Z 21.5K followers, [---] engagements


"110 *dot* balls (61.8% of all balls he bowled in the tournament). wild. Jasprit Bumrah in T20 WC [----] Balls bowled: [---] Runs conceded: [---] Economy: [----] Jasprit Bumrah in T20 WC [----] Balls bowled: [---] Runs conceded: [---] Economy: 4.17"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1807282056814375214)  2024-06-30T05:16Z 21.5K followers, [----] engagements


"only *8* batters scored a boundary against Bumrah: Travis Head Corey Anderson Azmatullah Omarzai Babar Azam Jos Buttler Quinton de Kock Mahedi Hasan and Aiden Markram. Head scored [--] while the rest managed one each. Pat Cummins and Harmeet Singh hit a six each vs him 🫡"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1807283844896436591)  2024-06-30T05:23Z 21.5K followers, [---] engagements


"some details on economics of these legends cricket leagues via @VaruniKhosla. in most cases contracted players of the Legends League Cricket (one of the tournaments) were making more than their respective last IPL seasons 🤯 LLC claims to have paid [---] cr cumulatively across [--] seasons (and two years).😮"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1812383497517981994)  2024-07-14T07:07Z 21.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Interesting. Borussia Dortmund signed a sponsorship deal with Rheinmetall a weapons manufacturer and its not going down well with their fans. It felt like my love was https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5568273/2024/07/29/dortmund-rheinmetall/source=user_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5568273/2024/07/29/dortmund-rheinmetall/source=user_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1818161271726014520)  2024-07-30T05:46Z 21.5K followers, [---] engagements


"good explainer on nita ambanis presence at the Paris Olympics https://themorningcontext.com/yesterday/is-nita-ambani-representing-india-at-the-olympics https://themorningcontext.com/yesterday/is-nita-ambani-representing-india-at-the-olympics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1819354869817332131)  2024-08-02T12:49Z 21.5K followers, [---] engagements


"amazing stuff in todays @IndianExpress ft @vinayakkm shivani naik and tushar bhaduri. 🎯 they break down the Paris Olympics medal tally and heres the kicker: if US women were a team theyd have finished *third* (26/40 🥇came from women events)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1823544286115176831)  2024-08-14T02:16Z 21.5K followers, [----] engagements


"good break by @digbijaymishra1 🫡 Sachin Tendulkar is teaming up with two former Swiggy executives to launch a new sports athleisure brand. They are likely to position it as a rival to top brands like Nike but at an affordable pricing with a local manufacturing play"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1823571934119960607)  2024-08-14T04:06Z 21.5K followers, [----] engagements


"pub quiz question alert: Samoa batsman Darius Visser scored [--] runs in an over in a T20I (record) vs Vanuatu. the bowler: Nalin Nipiko a medium pacer. another remarkable stat: Visser scored [---] (62) out of the team total (174) i.e. 76% of the runs scored in the innings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1825772524795256873)  2024-08-20T05:51Z 21.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Fascinating. Earlier this month Ed Sheeran bought a 1.4% stake in his hometown club Ipswich Town (promoted to the Premier League) this year. The clubs front of shirt sponsor since [----] Sheerans Mathematics Tour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1828338703145541967)  2024-08-27T07:48Z 21.5K followers, [----] engagements


"this is a big deal 🏈💰 the NFL will allow team owners to sell upto 10% to an approved list of private equity firms. big change from its policy which until yesterday was the owners should be actual people not corporate entities. https://www.wsj.com/sports/football/nfl-private-equity-rules-owners-meeting-vote-222887b7st=idr9nfrhhigniap&reflink=article_copyURL_share https://www.wsj.com/sports/football/nfl-private-equity-rules-owners-meeting-vote-222887b7st=idr9nfrhhigniap&reflink=article_copyURL_share"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1828639709465096382)  2024-08-28T03:44Z 21.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Meta AI reportedly has [---] million monthly actives and [--] million daily actives per The Information. Big numbers. What I am curious about is what folks are using it for It's annoyingly being forced down your throats on WhatsApp and dare I say Instagram and elsewhere"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1829370431846986069)  2024-08-30T04:07Z 21.5K followers, [---] engagements


"not surprising that the Saudis want to host the Olympics. interestingly the bids for the [----] edition (Asia) might be crowded ft. Egypt Qatar and of course India. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-28/saudi-arabia-signals-ambition-to-host-olympic-games https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-28/saudi-arabia-signals-ambition-to-host-olympic-games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1830475044893372804)  2024-09-02T05:17Z 21.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Wow. Japan has experts who help you toresign/quit your job"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1831034109856276815)  2024-09-03T18:18Z 21.5K followers, [---] engagements


"fun stuff. indonesia's horror films are having a moment per this @TheEconomist story. one of these was based on a viral Twitter thread () and went on to sell 10m tickets and earn $25 million at the box office since October [----]. [--] horror films released in [----]. insane"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1833728994081939841)  2024-09-11T04:47Z 21.5K followers, [---] engagements


"link here: https://www.economist.com/asia/2024/09/05/why-indonesias-horror-films-are-booming https://www.economist.com/asia/2024/09/05/why-indonesias-horror-films-are-booming"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1833728996954997088)  2024-09-11T04:47Z 21.5K followers, [---] engagements


"He is rarely without bodyguards even when he went to the bathroom at X his social media company according to a [----] lawsuit filed by former employees over severance pay. - on elon musks security apparatus https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/technology/elon-musk-security.htmlunlocked_article_code=1.KU4.gH3N.-ELal3DSzapl&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb&ngrp=mnp https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/technology/elon-musk-security.htmlunlocked_article_code=1.KU4.gH3N.-ELal3DSzapl&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb&ngrp=mnp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1834603927968284854)  2024-09-13T14:43Z 21.5K followers, [---] engagements


"good long read on Skims Kim Kardashians $4 billion apparel empire https://on.ft.com/3TUflnA https://on.ft.com/3TUflnA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1842826920938893542)  2024-10-06T07:19Z 21.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@Sundeepkk @FT yep. classic red bull deal also. where they buy lower tier clubs and take them up with patient capital and good football + cash in on those players later. very similar to the Leeds United deal from earlier this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/1844952525704663509)  2024-10-12T04:05Z 21.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Wait what A professional FRISBEE league in the USA Hahaha. "American Ultimate Disc League" http://t.co/Iq29dYPY http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2012/04/audl_ultimate_frisbee_league_is_america_ready_to_watch_pro_athletes_toss_around_flying_discs_.html http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2012/04/audl_ultimate_frisbee_league_is_america_ready_to_watch_pro_athletes_toss_around_flying_discs_.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/195956549548642305)  2012-04-27T19:24Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Cannabis: Britain's growth industry http://t.co/X7DfPoTL (via Instapaper) http://j.mp/IMivML http://j.mp/IMivML"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/198069059798048768)  2012-05-03T15:18Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"A good backgrounder this again from the Guardian on what every participating country (Olympics) is called. - http://t.co/PWEVurfB http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2012/jul/26/country-names-north-south-korea http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2012/jul/26/country-names-north-south-korea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/228483260001419265)  2012-07-26T13:33Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"In case you were wondering "nearly [---] per cent of swimmers" pee in the pool. http://t.co/9P52xh56 http://www.quora.com/Olympic-Games/Do-Olympic-or-competitive-swimmers-ever-pee-in-the-pool http://www.quora.com/Olympic-Games/Do-Olympic-or-competitive-swimmers-ever-pee-in-the-pool"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/231329926232559617)  2012-08-03T10:05Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Indias position in the medal tally. Upgraded after Vijays silver medal. - http://t.co/JSbWTuRq"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/231393694660583425)  2012-08-03T14:18Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Interesting protocols. City flew its players via a private jet from Brussels to Manchester. United picked up RvP from London in a club car"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/236113460541411328)  2012-08-16T14:53Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"What a story from Mangalore A fruit vendor builds a primary and high school in his village from his savings. http://t.co/pkTU6081 http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-20043751 http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-20043751"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/268366722522812416)  2012-11-13T14:56Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Superb. China is scouting for a second port in Sri Lanka and we are working on sending language experts to help SL's education policy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/27513473639)  2010-10-16T05:03Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"WTF Android App of the Day. Enjoy. http://t.co/kInWfi9X"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/298890715604328449)  2013-02-05T20:27Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Wow. A nice piece on the [----] European Cup SF between United and Madrid at Old Trafford. Busby's side v Di Stefano etc. http://t.co/19ULgORx http://buff.ly/Yo6B3p http://buff.ly/Yo6B3p"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/301331910276313089)  2013-02-12T14:08Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Wonderful. The Spanish (Madrid-loyal) press has already started its dirty tricks. Wayne Rooney is a "hooligan" yeah http://t.co/52o5JxX5 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/feb/12/wayne-rooney-manchester-united-hooligan http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/feb/12/wayne-rooney-manchester-united-hooligan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/301333903535378432)  2013-02-12T14:16Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Good one The primary difference between North and South Korea. (via The Oatmeal). http://t.co/ty7n3bcOzK http://buff.ly/HIq7jm http://buff.ly/HIq7jm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/320377862785994752)  2013-04-06T03:30Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Akshay Sawai on the quiet renaissance of kho-kho in Maharashtra through a Premier League of its own. Fascinating. http://t.co/EaxKiNAexa http://www.openthemagazine.com/article/sports/kho-kho-in-the-time-of-ipl http://www.openthemagazine.com/article/sports/kho-kho-in-the-time-of-ipl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/326349134950973440)  2013-04-22T14:57Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Good on Arsenal Football Club. Respect where due. http://t.co/HHpuk7JuLS http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/10014215/Arsenal-ready-to-form-guard-of-honour-for-Robin-van-Persie-and-title-winning-Manchester-United.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/10014215/Arsenal-ready-to-form-guard-of-honour-for-Robin-van-Persie-and-title-winning-Manchester-United.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/326941422471229440)  2013-04-24T06:11Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"An interesting piece on the rise of Prasanna Agoram - Cricket South Africa's Performance Analyst from Chennai. - http://t.co/4REAwMqCBj http://www.indianexpress.com/news/south-african-crickets-star-is-a-performance-analyst-from-india/1105517/0 http://www.indianexpress.com/news/south-african-crickets-star-is-a-performance-analyst-from-india/1105517/0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/327793269025161216)  2013-04-26T14:36Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Jrgen Klopp. Legend. Enjoyed reading this interaction he had with the English press. Fun as always. http://t.co/ClaO7geR2i http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/nov/03/borussia-dortmund-jurgen-klopp-arsenal http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/nov/03/borussia-dortmund-jurgen-klopp-arsenal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/397257485653790720)  2013-11-04T07:02Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"WOO. RT @etribune: Do modern cricketers have less fun: Avirook Sen http://j.mp/gSCOsK #pakistan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/40104679643807744)  2011-02-22T17:44Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Dias if I remember right took up the Nepal job as an ACC development officer. Then became full time coach. Instrumental in setting this up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/405627409086431232)  2013-11-27T09:21Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"The car crash that never was. Well done @newslaundry. On the Aston Martin/Reliance/Ambani saga. (H/T @beastoftraal) http://t.co/2hml6ZdkV9 http://www.newslaundry.com/2013/12/the-car-crash-that-never-was/ http://www.newslaundry.com/2013/12/the-car-crash-that-never-was/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/412179237181734913)  2013-12-15T11:16Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"NaMo Namaha Narendra Modi Tea Stall in Chandigarh. http://t.co/CYOPKLre0A"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/430683786292908032)  2014-02-04T12:46Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"@themarzooque @falsemidfield Absolutely. The guy was having a stinker of a game that day. Sid Lowe called out the same. Yes we're idiots"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/432440955518472192)  2014-02-09T09:08Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Another fantastic breakdown of the Newsweek cover story on Dorian Satoshi Nakamoto being the Bitcoin founder. Read. https://medium.com/p/ec57f44b6a01 https://medium.com/p/ec57f44b6a01"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/443418628348583936)  2014-03-11T16:10Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Super piece on the gradual rise of Mizoram football & the role of the Mizoram Premier League in its development. http://t.co/fnlhwk2pns http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/the-trophy-state/99/ http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/the-trophy-state/99/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/445067173921181697)  2014-03-16T05:20Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Does he think that the MNS is a party from Uttar Pradesh - Raj Thackeray on Rajnath Singhs comment asking him to merge MNS with BJP/SS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/455902290616926209)  2014-04-15T02:55Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Why Nigeria has been so useless in doing anything to defeat or stop Boko Haram. http://t.co/Ll5Tirquhk http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2014/05/08/nigeria_is_not_pakistan_boko_haram_missing_girls_taliban http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2014/05/08/nigeria_is_not_pakistan_boko_haram_missing_girls_taliban"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/464819026011906048)  2014-05-09T17:27Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Brilliant @VincentKompany interview in The Guardian. Statesman-like response to non-football questions. Class. http://t.co/RK7UrMhRav http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/10/vincent-kompany-calm-and-ready-to-collect-manchester-city http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/10/vincent-kompany-calm-and-ready-to-collect-manchester-city"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/465397581506289665)  2014-05-11T07:46Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


""Brazil [----] was styled not just a World Cup but as the World Cup: a Copa das Copas" http://t.co/hwJasioJAY http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/jun/11/brazil-croatia-opener-world-cup-2014 http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/jun/11/brazil-croatia-opener-world-cup-2014"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/476946585897562112)  2014-06-12T04:38Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"#GER using SAP-designed real-time data analytics shouldnt be a surprise. Dietmar Hopp (owner TSG Hoffenheim) one of SAPs founders"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/488033459135209472)  2014-07-12T18:53Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Why the US is bombing the ISIS in Iraq. http://t.co/ODS3rgr9A7 http://www.vox.com/2014/8/7/5980595/iraq-crisis-bombing http://www.vox.com/2014/8/7/5980595/iraq-crisis-bombing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/497769120385880065)  2014-08-08T15:39Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Iraqs Yazidis: who they are and why the US is bombing ISIS to save them (via @voxdotcom) http://t.co/mOBhbcu0W0 http://www.vox.com/2014/8/8/5982421/yazidis-yezidis-iraq-crisis-bombing http://www.vox.com/2014/8/8/5982421/yazidis-yezidis-iraq-crisis-bombing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/497787410147577856)  2014-08-08T16:52Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"When journalism is too good to be true feat. William Langewiesche (yes) and the Chevron Corp. vs Donziger case. http://t.co/6q6L4R0Xim http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/09/01/4321717/when-journalism-is-too-good-to.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/09/01/4321717/when-journalism-is-too-good-to.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/507203696992604160)  2014-09-03T16:29Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Ian Jack on the '84 anti-Sikh riots Garden murder that sparked a Delhi pogrom http://bit.ly/3wveCg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/5321554156)  2009-10-31T20:10Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"The [--] most famous logo shifts of [----] feat Airbnb 7Up Netflix among others. Interesting infographic. http://t.co/BhEcxOsCQE http://i.imgur.com/WtAurYD.png http://i.imgur.com/WtAurYD.png"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/548545850566115330)  2014-12-26T18:28Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"How scams worked in the 1800s described as the 'Golden Age of schemes'. http://t.co/naYuIvXjlQ http://www.npr.org/blogs/npr-history-dept/2015/02/12/385310877/how-scams-worked-in-the-1800s http://www.npr.org/blogs/npr-history-dept/2015/02/12/385310877/how-scams-worked-in-the-1800s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/566100498067894275)  2015-02-13T05:04Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"The Atlantic has a piece on Tulsi Gabbard America's first Hindu congresswoman. http://t.co/RIXtVYhRuI http://t.co/V86jWKvxBR http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/03/hindus-in-american-politics/386941/ http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/03/hindus-in-american-politics/386941/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/573729847152783362)  2015-03-06T06:20Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Air India staff to debut new look this month designed by NIFT at a cost of [--] crore. http://t.co/kTTAf6121r http://t.co/m50lzVnAXP http://www.mid-day.com/articles/air-india-staff-to-debut-new-look-this-month/16041156 http://www.mid-day.com/articles/air-india-staff-to-debut-new-look-this-month/16041156"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/574153383453462529)  2015-03-07T10:23Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"What RT @firstpost: #Dhoni and #teamindia to get special saree if they win #CricketWorldCup http://t.co/kG4xQpeLLd http://t.co/FLvSGeKUd3 http://bit.ly/1Hu36A1 http://bit.ly/1Hu36A1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/580230452318851072)  2015-03-24T04:51Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Inder Malhotra on how Narasimha Rao became Prime Minister. http://t.co/8YF9jkMRRz http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rear-view-how-narasimha-rao-became-pm/ http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rear-view-how-narasimha-rao-became-pm/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/585087403737526272)  2015-04-06T14:31Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Hahaha. The coming of age of Rahul Gandhi: from [----] till date. So many headlines same text. Good spot there. http://t.co/3j9gNVrjok http://www.opindia.com/2015/04/the-coming-of-age-of-rahul-gandhi-from-2009-till-date/ http://www.opindia.com/2015/04/the-coming-of-age-of-rahul-gandhi-from-2009-till-date/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/591153724015292416)  2015-04-23T08:16Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Ok. Now this is shameful. India might keep beating Zimbabwe in cricket but we're worse when it comes to hunger - http://tr.im/FUye"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/6105417431)  2009-11-27T06:49Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Early photos of the Statue of Liberty before it came to New York. http://t.co/FU5BxKK2xz http://t.co/rVtjgsRsdt http://j.mp/1d4mZnK http://j.mp/1d4mZnK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/611737723716653056)  2015-06-19T03:30Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"This. http://t.co/KEpgTwmVJ1 http://t.co/sjWPgYr5VK http://www.livemint.com/Politics/NnzBl4cpaeyM5xNJUY9HWP/News-in-numbers--RBI-projects-76-GDP-growth-for-FY16.html http://www.livemint.com/Politics/NnzBl4cpaeyM5xNJUY9HWP/News-in-numbers--RBI-projects-76-GDP-growth-for-FY16.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/637150427100905472)  2015-08-28T06:31Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"A rather moving account by @RCallimachi this when she and her family fled Communist Romania via Hungary in [----]. http://t.co/2VQ3VcvYOX http://nyti.ms/1UxnPhj http://nyti.ms/1UxnPhj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/641113930534920192)  2015-09-08T05:00Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"The US deploys [---] troops to Cameroon to help the fight against the Boko Haram. http://t.co/8z2Kd3Syhx http://t.co/2XmBfZwfUU http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-34533820 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-34533820"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/654694450245992448)  2015-10-15T16:24Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Messaging app Telegram removes Isis channels updates terms of use. https://grasswire.com/story/759/Telegram https://grasswire.com/story/759/Telegram"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/667283212972912640)  2015-11-19T10:08Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"And Pakistan will be watching/coaching them eh RT @Cricinfo_news: Afghanistan play USA in WC T20 qualifiers: http://bit.ly/5Rx4Zn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/6692379596)  2009-12-15T10:27Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"This is nice I Draw Corgis Into Iconic Movie Scenes http://bit.ly/1NZ3MlV http://bit.ly/1NZ3MlV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/683868037951406082)  2016-01-04T04:30Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Why did Burkina Faso become al-Qaida's latest target Read. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jan/18/why-did-burkina-faso-become-al-qaidas-latest-target http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jan/18/why-did-burkina-faso-become-al-qaidas-latest-target"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/689146813505388544)  2016-01-18T18:06Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"WowMuch Ownership. What happened to the Shiba Inu when the breed went viral online (Doge). http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/users/2016/02/the_shiba_inu_went_viral_online_what_happened_to_the_breed_in_real_life.html http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/users/2016/02/the_shiba_inu_went_viral_online_what_happened_to_the_breed_in_real_life.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/696018629897297920)  2016-02-06T17:12Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"West Indies will now play Bangladesh in the SF of the Under-19 WC. India will face Sri Lanka in the other semi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/696629879178027009)  2016-02-08T09:41Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"@ashwinravi99 Agree. But Bangladesh as the home team should be good too. I think India should come through. Very strong team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/696631291853168644)  2016-02-08T09:46Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"@klrahul11 What's with that hairdo KL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/716176977946742785)  2016-04-02T08:14Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"@klrahul11 Very different"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/716224342028263424)  2016-04-02T11:22Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Whoa The @BostonGlobe editorial board is using a satirical front page to imagine life under President Donald Trump"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/719092156921589760)  2016-04-10T09:18Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"A long really long piece in @NewYorker on Melania Trump The Donald's Slovenian wife. #longreads https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/05/09/who-is-melania-trump https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/05/09/who-is-melania-trump"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/727168742069772288)  2016-05-02T16:11Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"@bhogleharsha Hello from the adjacent departure gate 😂😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/761869479135633409)  2016-08-06T10:20Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"The rise and fall of Gerd Bonk the world champion of doping https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/the-rise-and-fall-of-gerd-bonk-the-world-champion-of-doping https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/the-rise-and-fall-of-gerd-bonk-the-world-champion-of-doping"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/766911340623659009)  2016-08-20T08:14Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"James Bond Ajit Doval is shaping Modis foreign policy http://www.livemint.com/Politics/uOJdgyHLbbQbJQkuWDbP1I/James-Bond-Ajit-Doval-is-shaping-Modis-foreign-policy.html http://www.livemint.com/Politics/uOJdgyHLbbQbJQkuWDbP1I/James-Bond-Ajit-Doval-is-shaping-Modis-foreign-policy.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/777719167700967424)  2016-09-19T04:01Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Interesting. Sri Lanka says it deals with India and not its states (veiled reference to Tamil Nadu and JJ) - http://t.co/vkByvL0 http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/article2091258.ece http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/article2091258.ece"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/79079259729166336)  2011-06-10T06:55Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Peter Bouckaert on how Sri Lanka is yet to fulfill its promise to the UN about an investigation into human rights abuses http://is.gd/6MGqR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/8060442844)  2010-01-22T06:39Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Well done Dilli. RT @TheIndySport Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan breaks thumb http://ind.pn/irReb1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/80614544761827328)  2011-06-14T12:36Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"This is a classic case of kabab mein haddi. Just as SM Krishna/Indian delegation is in Sri Lanka Zardari arrives in Colombo today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/8399011161575426)  2010-11-27T05:57Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Was North Korea Behind the Hacking of a Bank in India https://www.wsj.com/articles/cybertheft-attempt-on-indian-bank-resembles-bangladesh-heist-1491816614 https://www.wsj.com/articles/cybertheft-attempt-on-indian-bank-resembles-bangladesh-heist-1491816614"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/851846426342686721)  2017-04-11T17:16Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Wow. Uber concedes Russia to Yandex in a merger deal worth $3.7 billion. Second major retreat after China. https://bloom.bg/2thsDeJ https://bloom.bg/2thsDeJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/885474310348865537)  2017-07-13T12:21Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Facepalm man. RT @ndtv: Hillary Clinton enjoys dance performance in Chennai http://j.mp/pUxIfU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/93708454644023296)  2011-07-20T15:46Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @chaglen: Bomb in Oslo Norway - this is undoubtedly one of the worst days in Norwegian history. http://twitvid.com/RQNBF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/94409704729608192)  2011-07-22T14:13Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @REUTERSFLASH: Norway PM Stoltenberg safe after blast in central Oslo - Norwegian news agency NTB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/94409827706609664)  2011-07-22T14:13Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Why Does Al-Qaeda Have a Problem With Norway - The Atlantic: http://t.co/xoAQG7Z http://bit.ly/aWmp0I http://bit.ly/aWmp0I"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/94414377255579648)  2011-07-22T14:31Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"GoI could've bought Manchester United with this sum RT @TelegraphWorld: Mining scam cost Indian government [---] billion http://tgr.ph/oeukgo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/96296362756419584)  2011-07-27T19:10Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Bezos's empire: how Amazon became the world's biggest retailer https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2018/apr/24/bezoss-empire-how-amazon-became-the-worlds-biggest-retailerCMP=share_btn_tw https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2018/apr/24/bezoss-empire-how-amazon-became-the-worlds-biggest-retailerCMP=share_btn_tw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/989789809420914689)  2018-04-27T08:54Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements


"How to topple a dictator: the rebel plot that freed the Gambia #longreads https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/may/22/how-to-topple-a-dictator-the-rebel-plot-that-freed-the-gambia-yahya-jammeh https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/may/22/how-to-topple-a-dictator-the-rebel-plot-that-freed-the-gambia-yahya-jammeh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/venkatananth/status/998972174223392768)  2018-05-22T17:01Z 21.5K followers, [--] engagements

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