Nita K
@nitajk.bsky.social
Author of The Hawa Mahal Murders, PILF prize-winner, Journalist, Hand Reader.📍Pune India. Passionately interested in World Affairs, Health, Environment, Books. Next novel soon to be published. Working on the third book.
https://www.nitajatarkulkarni.com
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Nita K
@nitajk.bsky.social
· Dec 12
People put labels on others to understand them better or categorise them but humans are too complex, in my opinion. I don’t like labels. For example I am not a #leftist, #rightist or #centrist. I support ideas from all these #ideologies but no, I don’t lean towards any. I am just me. Nita.
America is in turmoil because two protesters were killed in Minneapolis. Can’t help but admire a society which places such great value on an individual’s life. Let’s hope the government listens to its people.
January 27, 2026 at 2:57 AM
America is in turmoil because two protesters were killed in Minneapolis. Can’t help but admire a society which places such great value on an individual’s life. Let’s hope the government listens to its people.
There’s a reason why #China is rising. It’s now on the frontier of technology. The world is fast galloping towards a world where China will be the greatest global power. With the US & the UN no more the deterrents they once were, one can’t help but be afraid.
www.ft.com/content/7851...
www.ft.com/content/7851...
How China pulled off a great tech reversal
Beijing has long pursued an industrial strategy aimed at acquiring global technology
www.ft.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:52 PM
There’s a reason why #China is rising. It’s now on the frontier of technology. The world is fast galloping towards a world where China will be the greatest global power. With the US & the UN no more the deterrents they once were, one can’t help but be afraid.
www.ft.com/content/7851...
www.ft.com/content/7851...
If Venezuela's Maduro had to be replaced, it makes no sense that the rest of the regime is still in place. Maduro ruined Venezuela, but his thuggish regime is intact. The only difference now is that the US is a part of it.
January 26, 2026 at 11:27 PM
If Venezuela's Maduro had to be replaced, it makes no sense that the rest of the regime is still in place. Maduro ruined Venezuela, but his thuggish regime is intact. The only difference now is that the US is a part of it.
How did the US govt. get so many Americans to work for ICE I wonder. Are they being recruited from prisons? If not, does it mean that law abiding citizens are willingly joining ICE, selling their souls for money? Mind boggling.
January 26, 2026 at 11:19 PM
How did the US govt. get so many Americans to work for ICE I wonder. Are they being recruited from prisons? If not, does it mean that law abiding citizens are willingly joining ICE, selling their souls for money? Mind boggling.
China and Brazil account for maximum deposits of rare earth minerals, but China is by far the largest producer. Brazil doesn't produce much though it has large reserves. I guess that might change soon.
January 26, 2026 at 11:09 PM
China and Brazil account for maximum deposits of rare earth minerals, but China is by far the largest producer. Brazil doesn't produce much though it has large reserves. I guess that might change soon.
Everyone talks about being in the moment and taking time to smell the flowers. But my magical moments are when I am not in the moment. It’s when I am immersed in the world of my characters…even getting into head of minor characters bring me a lot of joy.
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January 25, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Everyone talks about being in the moment and taking time to smell the flowers. But my magical moments are when I am not in the moment. It’s when I am immersed in the world of my characters…even getting into head of minor characters bring me a lot of joy.
#writing
#writingCommunity
#writersky
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European countries are closing their doors. Migration to Denmark & Sweden in particular has fallen dramatically. Tougher immigration measures, incentives to return. Those living there for years are being deported. Well, at least there is no #ICE.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6916...
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6916...
Denmark, Sweden: Stricter immigration policies lead to historic low migration
Migration to Denmark and Sweden has fallen to historic lows as both Scandinavian countries implement tougher immigration measures, reflecting a broader European trend toward tighter asylum rules.
www.infomigrants.net
January 24, 2026 at 11:20 PM
European countries are closing their doors. Migration to Denmark & Sweden in particular has fallen dramatically. Tougher immigration measures, incentives to return. Those living there for years are being deported. Well, at least there is no #ICE.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6916...
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6916...
An example as to how the western media distorts #news from #India. This article glosses over the fact that a massive expansion is happening in the #Mumbai metro - precisely for the masses. They should have focused on environmental concerns instead.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘Exclusively for the elite’: why Mumbai’s new motorway is a symbol of the divide between rich and poor
With 64% of the city’s residents relying on buses and trains so overloaded that up to 10 passengers die a day, anger is rising over a taxpayer-funded road most will never use
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:37 PM
An example as to how the western media distorts #news from #India. This article glosses over the fact that a massive expansion is happening in the #Mumbai metro - precisely for the masses. They should have focused on environmental concerns instead.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
5000 of its own citizens have been killed by the Iranian govt. This is what a dear friend in #Iran messaged me yesterday. “It's bloody, brutal & totally unethical to say the least. Yes, we all hope n pray for a "good" end, when that is, no one seems to know…”
www.channelnewsasia.com/world/over-5...
www.channelnewsasia.com/world/over-5...
Rights group says it has confirmed over 5,000 killed during Iran protests
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said it had confirmed that 5,002 people had been killed, but added that it was still investigating another 9,787 possible fatalities.
www.channelnewsasia.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:20 PM
5000 of its own citizens have been killed by the Iranian govt. This is what a dear friend in #Iran messaged me yesterday. “It's bloody, brutal & totally unethical to say the least. Yes, we all hope n pray for a "good" end, when that is, no one seems to know…”
www.channelnewsasia.com/world/over-5...
www.channelnewsasia.com/world/over-5...
Wanting #Greenland is less to do with security and more to do with looting.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
January 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Wanting #Greenland is less to do with security and more to do with looting.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Building skyscrapers in Gaza sounds bonkers to me. Gaza is still bleeding and wounded. No wait…horrifying is a better word. What’s next? Skyscrapers in Greenland?
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/22/m...
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/22/m...
180 skyscrapers for Gaza: Trump’s son-in-law Kushner unveils ‘masterplan’ for enclave’s reconstruction | CNN
“We have a masterplan. … There is no Plan B.”
edition.cnn.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Building skyscrapers in Gaza sounds bonkers to me. Gaza is still bleeding and wounded. No wait…horrifying is a better word. What’s next? Skyscrapers in Greenland?
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/22/m...
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/22/m...
Here is the list of countries which attended the first “Board of Peace” meeting. European countries were mostly absent as were Canada, China, Japan Russia & Australia. Pakistan, UAE and Saudi Arabia were present but India gave it a miss. Thankfully.
www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/01/...
www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/01/...
Trump signed his Gaza 'Board of Peace' into being. Here's who's on it — and who isn't
European nations did not attend Trump's "Board of Peace," signing at the World Economic Forum in Davis, Switzerland.
www.cnbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Here is the list of countries which attended the first “Board of Peace” meeting. European countries were mostly absent as were Canada, China, Japan Russia & Australia. Pakistan, UAE and Saudi Arabia were present but India gave it a miss. Thankfully.
www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/01/...
www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/01/...
The US using trade and economic clout as weapons to get its way is a page from China’s playbook. #China has done it to Australia, S Korea, Japan and the US. This is the new world order. Rich countries will use money to get their way geopolitically.
www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/t...
www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/t...
Commentary: Trump walking back Greenland threats offers little relief
The World Economic Forum meeting at Davos shows that the room for manoeuvre is narrowing for middle powers, says US politics observer Steven Okun.
www.channelnewsasia.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:03 PM
The US using trade and economic clout as weapons to get its way is a page from China’s playbook. #China has done it to Australia, S Korea, Japan and the US. This is the new world order. Rich countries will use money to get their way geopolitically.
www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/t...
www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/t...
Billionaire wealth increased 3 times faster in ‘25 than previous years. The 12 richest have more than over 4 billion! What’s worrying is their attempts to wield political power, raising fears of oligarchies. It’s not just rich countries which are vulnerable.
en.haberler.com/the-wealth-o...
en.haberler.com/the-wealth-o...
The wealth of billionaires increased by $2.5 trillion last year, reaching $18.3 trillion.
The British international humanitarian organization Oxfam reported that the total wealth of billionaires worldwide increased by 16% last year compared to 2024, reaching $18.3 trillion.
en.haberler.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Billionaire wealth increased 3 times faster in ‘25 than previous years. The 12 richest have more than over 4 billion! What’s worrying is their attempts to wield political power, raising fears of oligarchies. It’s not just rich countries which are vulnerable.
en.haberler.com/the-wealth-o...
en.haberler.com/the-wealth-o...
The harsh & bitter reality is that if the United States decides to take Greenland, no country can stop it. Europe cannot stop it. The world will also roll back to what it once was or has it already? Aggressive, war-mongering & greedy countries preying on the peace loving countries…
January 21, 2026 at 8:39 AM
The harsh & bitter reality is that if the United States decides to take Greenland, no country can stop it. Europe cannot stop it. The world will also roll back to what it once was or has it already? Aggressive, war-mongering & greedy countries preying on the peace loving countries…
South Korean courts have sentenced former S Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in jail for his declaration of martial law. Cheers!
S Korea's ex-president Yoon will get 5 years in jail for trying to impose martial law in the country. Luckily, his trial is not over. He will be tried for insurrection too… and hopefully gets life in jail for trying to destroy the country.
January 21, 2026 at 8:32 AM
South Korean courts have sentenced former S Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in jail for his declaration of martial law. Cheers!
Childless people are downloading a Chinese app called Are You Dead. If you don’t check in, someone will come & check if you’re still alive. As childless people & singles are increasing, this looks like an app which is here to stay.
www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-v...
www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-v...
China's viral app 'Are You Dead' tops download chart and goes global, as critics call for name change
The app's popularity has sparked debate online, with some users finding its name morbid and unpleasant.
www.channelnewsasia.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Childless people are downloading a Chinese app called Are You Dead. If you don’t check in, someone will come & check if you’re still alive. As childless people & singles are increasing, this looks like an app which is here to stay.
www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-v...
www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-v...
Reposted by Nita K
The European leaders are now finding out that their appeasement of Trump has made him a monster. At this point either NATO defends Greenland or they can expect that after Trump takes Greenland, he then comes for Canada.
January 20, 2026 at 1:58 PM
The European leaders are now finding out that their appeasement of Trump has made him a monster. At this point either NATO defends Greenland or they can expect that after Trump takes Greenland, he then comes for Canada.
Not surprising S.Korea & China have low fertility rates - Korea is the most expensive country in the world to raise kids, followed by China! It’s very costly in Japan & Singapore too. While it costs a lot in the US too, it’s lower than in these Asian nations.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/f...
Cost of raising children in China second-highest in world, thinktank reveals
Expense and challenge of balancing work and family life key factors in declining birthrate and shrinking population
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Not surprising S.Korea & China have low fertility rates - Korea is the most expensive country in the world to raise kids, followed by China! It’s very costly in Japan & Singapore too. While it costs a lot in the US too, it’s lower than in these Asian nations.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/f...
Russia is pretending that US annexing Greenland will make the US “great” again. It’s gloating over the furore between the US & Europe over Greenland bc it wants NATO to be destroyed. Nothing will please Russia (and China) more than a conflict between the US & the EU.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Europe is at a total loss': Russia gloats over Greenland tensions
The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.
www.bbc.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Russia is pretending that US annexing Greenland will make the US “great” again. It’s gloating over the furore between the US & Europe over Greenland bc it wants NATO to be destroyed. Nothing will please Russia (and China) more than a conflict between the US & the EU.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
If nations think giving in to US demands, whether for tariffs or their country’s wealth, will buy them peace, they are mistaken. Bullies get worse when victims are compliant. Demands will increase until the nation loses all its pride and its wealth is exploited. Poorer nations are most vulnerable.
January 18, 2026 at 11:26 PM
If nations think giving in to US demands, whether for tariffs or their country’s wealth, will buy them peace, they are mistaken. Bullies get worse when victims are compliant. Demands will increase until the nation loses all its pride and its wealth is exploited. Poorer nations are most vulnerable.
The US is setting up its own United Nations-Board of Peace. Dozens of countries have been invited to join but after a period of time they will have to pay $1 Billion to stay. A win-win for America. Rake in the moolah and control the world. If nations capitulate - it will work.
January 18, 2026 at 11:12 PM
The US is setting up its own United Nations-Board of Peace. Dozens of countries have been invited to join but after a period of time they will have to pay $1 Billion to stay. A win-win for America. Rake in the moolah and control the world. If nations capitulate - it will work.
TV serials invariably show characters gorging on junk food. In American serials it’s doughnuts and pizzas and in Kdramas it’s ramen, mostly the instant type, and of course the characters drinking soju till they pass out. Trying to figure out why because it’s not product placement..
January 17, 2026 at 10:32 PM
TV serials invariably show characters gorging on junk food. In American serials it’s doughnuts and pizzas and in Kdramas it’s ramen, mostly the instant type, and of course the characters drinking soju till they pass out. Trying to figure out why because it’s not product placement..
S Korea's ex-president Yoon will get 5 years in jail for trying to impose martial law in the country. Luckily, his trial is not over. He will be tried for insurrection too… and hopefully gets life in jail for trying to destroy the country.
January 16, 2026 at 11:38 PM
S Korea's ex-president Yoon will get 5 years in jail for trying to impose martial law in the country. Luckily, his trial is not over. He will be tried for insurrection too… and hopefully gets life in jail for trying to destroy the country.
When you read #worldnews it’s dominated by US news, even news from American states. Or it’s about wars and conflicts…which is understandable of course. News about India is invariably something sensational and negative.
January 16, 2026 at 11:34 PM
When you read #worldnews it’s dominated by US news, even news from American states. Or it’s about wars and conflicts…which is understandable of course. News about India is invariably something sensational and negative.