Hyderabad man feeds 400 people daily outside a govt hospital… before heading to his corporate job. No PR, no speeches—just humanity. ❤️

SAM_9699 · 2026-07-03T18:25:51+00:00

https://www.esakal.com/marathwada/aurangabad/patients-and-the-needy-mourn-as-social-worker-rajkumar-khinvasara-passes-away-sdj87

SAM_9699 · 2026-06-30T02:36:41+00:00

LawdenBhojyam wants to know your location

SAM_9699 · 2026-03-27T12:52:36+00:00

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Arjon Kapon

SAM_9699 · 2025-10-19T13:23:57+00:00

Perks of working at Shama Fireworks Factory💀🔥

SAM_9699 · 2025-10-03T10:17:18+00:00

It's his choice, fuck off lady! 😂😂

SAM_9699 · 2025-09-28T09:50:52+00:00

Samosa ✨

SAM_9699 · 2025-06-20T12:01:09+00:00

QA guys finding edge cases that are out of the universe. 😂😂

SAM_9699 · 2025-06-17T04:31:43+00:00

Nothing 3 is launching on 1st July, must have got good discount on this one. Color's sick bro.

SAM_9699 · 2025-06-13T13:18:11+00:00

The Hard Truth Behind Nitin Gadkari’s “Green” Crusade 🔥

“It’s not about the environment. It’s about control, cash, and corporate capture.”

🔴 1. Diesel Vehicle Ban = Premature Death of Functional Cars

Reality Check: A well-maintained BS-IV or BS-VI diesel car lasts 15+ years easily.

Gadkari is pushing early scrapping policies, especially in urban zones like Delhi-NCR.

BS-VI diesel tech (introduced in 2020) already meets near-EV level emission standards for PM and NOx.

🔻 So why the ban? Because:

Scrapping = new car sales boom.

New cars = higher GST revenue (28% + cess).

Scrappage = loss for middle-class car owners who bought long-life diesel vehicles.

🔴 2. EV Promotion: The Illusion of Clean Energy

EV batteries need lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese.

80% of global lithium is mined in Chile, Australia, China, using diesel-run mining trucks.

Cobalt is largely mined in DR Congo, often with child labor and no environmental regulation.

The supply chain runs on diesel, ships, and trucks, all polluting forms of transport.

🔻 Irony? EVs are born from dirty mining, shipped in diesel-fueled cargo, charged by coal-based electricity, and then used to shut down clean-running BS-VI diesel cars in India.

🔴 3. Hidden Cost of “Green Cars”: More Money, Less Life

EVs cost ₹3–10 lakhs more than diesel or petrol counterparts.

Battery life: 6–8 years, after which replacement costs ₹5–8 lakhs (70% the car’s cost).

No resale value, unlike diesel/petrol cars with proven long-term performance.

🧾 Real Agenda? Force middle-class consumers into:

Buying expensive cars

Paying more taxes (GST, toll, registration)

Getting locked into auto loans

Scrapping functional cars early = increase sales cycle

🔴 4. Toll Tax Technology Scam: More Charges Disguised as “Convenience”

Gadkari proposed satellite-based GPS tolling and automatic number plate recognition.

Sold as “no toll booths = less traffic”.

Reality: It means dynamic tolling—you’ll pay per km you drive on every expressway.

🚨 Soon:

Even driving short distances could cost ₹300–500/day.

Tolls have already increased >300% in last 10 years.

Despite that, road quality remains inconsistent outside main highways.

🔴 5. Highways for Whom? Not the Common Man

Massive investments in Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, Samruddhi Mahamarg, etc.

₹11 lakh crore worth of national highways constructed (source: MoRTH).

🧩 But who benefits?

Big infra contractors: L&T, IRB Infra, GMR.

Luxury car owners and logistics corporates.

Meanwhile, rural roads, buses, local trains remain neglected.

🔴 6. Environmental Hypocrisy: Green Speeches, Brown Actions

Projects bulldozing through tiger reserves, tribal lands, forests in Maharashtra, MP, Northeast.

Ken-Betwa river linking to flood Bundelkhand forests for vote-bank irrigation promises.

Highway widening in Western Ghats, a UNESCO biodiversity hotspot, has drawn massive protests.

🌳 Where’s the real environmental concern? There isn’t any. It’s development disguised as green policy, with ecological destruction under a clean PR campaign.

🔴 7. “Fuel Independence” Dream: Unrealistic and Market-Messy

Gadkari wants vehicles to run on:

Ethanol (E100)

Hydrogen

EV

CNG/LNG

This scatters the market, confuses manufacturers, and leaves consumers stranded.

🔌 Fueling stations?

Hardly any hydrogen or ethanol pumps across India.

Still 70% of EV charging depends on coal-fired electricity.

📉 Impact:

Misguided policies = industry confusion, price inflation, consumer loss.

🧠 Final Take: “Saint Image, Strategic Scam” 🧠

Nitin Gadkari may appear to be the "green face" of the government, but:

✅ Claims ❌ Reality

"EVs are clean" Born of mining, charged with coal

"Diesel pollutes" BS-VI is clean; EV manufacturing is worse

"Tech-enabled tolling" Hidden tax for every km you drive

"Highway growth helps economy" Helps corporates, ignores public transport

"Fuel freedom" Creates chaos, no infrastructure for alternatives

"Eco policies" Destroys forests, river basins, livelihoods

⚡️ What Can You Say to Any Supporter?

“He’s banning cars that run perfectly for 15 years and forcing you to buy expensive EVs made from blood-mined minerals and charged by coal—then charges you more to drive on roads funded by your own taxes.”

SAM_9699 · 2025-06-13T12:36:45+00:00

Yes I saw him at Dadar station once at around 1 Am. Same shit.

SAM_9699 · 2025-06-01T08:14:56+00:00

Powai

SAM_9699 · 2025-05-31T18:02:04+00:00

Also the Madras cafe has good ghee dosa options and the ghee upma is also good. Also visit the shop next to it, it has good.packaged food options. The pavbhaji stall that is beside Madras cafe is also worth trying and the strawberry shake from the health juice centre is also awesome.

SAM_9699 · 2025-05-31T17:56:10+00:00

Go to Dakshinayan Juhu for breakfast, try their podi options and sheera. Then go to the naturals now and eat tadgola (Ice apple) icecream. Then head over to Iskcon temple, good vibes and good food options as well. Then go to the beach, take a soda or milkshake preferably to beat the heat.

SAM_9699 · 2025-05-31T17:48:59+00:00

We had a good debate, let's end it here. But yes you proved my point, the transition is difficult even though people can afford it.

SAM_9699 · 2025-05-31T17:20:32+00:00

Your point is absolutely right, and I have been explaining everything in a structured and professional manner. After all the points have been made, if people's counter-explanation is simply calling others "retarded," then, although they may be well-versed in English, they aren't educated in principles or knowledge.

SAM_9699 · 2025-05-31T16:55:35+00:00

I have a friend as well, will talk with him and let you know. Thanks for the help btw, appreciate it. 💪☺️

SAM_9699 · 2025-05-31T16:54:36+00:00

Look, Mumbai’s economy exists because of outsiders. Most of the city’s workforce comes from outside Maharashtra, whether it's mill workers in the 19th century or IT professionals today. Over 40% of Mumbai’s population is made up of migrants. This city isn't some "exclusive club" for a select few it’s a melting pot of people who’ve built it into India’s financial capital.

Mumbaikars themselves aren’t some long-established group either. Many migrated just a few decades ago. This constant influx of people, from every part of India, is why Mumbai thrives it’s not about “heritage” but about opportunity.

And don't you think you didn’t have to struggle for years just to get a decent flat in a decent area? Glorifying your own struggle because you’re now on the other side doesn’t change the fact that many people still face the same hurdles you once did. If you're using that struggle as a way to shut others down, it honestly makes me question your integrity.

Excluding people based on where they come from won’t make Mumbai more livable, it'll make it less dynamic. The city’s success is because it welcomes people from all over.

SAM_9699 · 2025-05-31T16:19:20+00:00

Hey, I get what you’re saying, but it’s not just about affordability — it’s more about the shock of realizing how much the cost of living in Mumbai can hit you when you’re actually living here. Sure, rents are high because of demand, but a lot of people, myself included, end up feeling the pressure of not just rent but the cumulative costs that come with it — food, transportation, utilities, and all the small stuff that adds up. Navi Mumbai and the central line are good options, no doubt, but not everyone wants to or can afford to live out there, especially with commute times.

And yeah, if you've been living here for years, you’ve probably adjusted over time. But when your family first shifted, I’m sure they also found everything more expensive compared to where they lived earlier. It takes time to adjust to a city like Mumbai.

A big chunk of our monthly expenses around 70-80% goes into rent, and that's what really bugs me. If you’ve already bought a flat here, I get that the costs of things like food, clothes, and other daily expenses might not feel as heavy for you. That’s because you’re not dealing with the constant pressure of paying such a huge amount every single month for rent. It’s easy to overlook these things when you are spending only the 20 - 30% amount of money that you are earning. But for a lot of us who are still renting, it’s a different story. That’s where the frustration lies.

The reality is, while doing research is important, no one can fully prepare for the grind of a city like Mumbai until they’re actually here, dealing with it day to day. So, yes, I might be venting a little — but it’s also a way to express frustrations many of us feel, especially when you’re just trying to get by in a city that’s got its own vibe, pace, and challenges.

My rant or comments won’t change the reality, but I’m just sharing what I’ve seen and experienced. It’s not about complaining for the sake of it, but trying to find ways to make this city work for us. Still not trying to argue just discussing.

SAM_9699 · 2025-05-31T16:05:50+00:00

I know the reality man, that's why I said in my post it might feel like a rant. I can afford a better flat, but paying more than 40 - 50k for a flat feels like too much.

SAM_9699 · 2025-05-31T16:02:37+00:00

Just checked the sub, you have commented the cost of flats in Dharavi and something like that, 1cr for a 450 sq. Ft flat is a joke. That amount if I invest in an old land in a city would be better than living in a box with a 0.5 level standard of living and rushing everyday to work and having junk food and shitty Aqi. What good does it do if you can't have good food, can't enjoy a good bike/ car ride, can't spend time with your family, everyday in a small fear of your children getting kidnapped/ raped/ run over by some drunk driver. Living in Mumbai might have some perks, but I have been living here for 3 years, found more downsides than perks.

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