anand mahindra
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Chairman & Team member, Mahindra Group
Joined April 2009
I am unable to accept the absence of Ratan Tata. India’s economy stands on the cusp of a historic leap forward. And Ratan’s life and work have had much to do with our being in this position. Hence, his mentorship and guidance at this point in time would have been invaluable.
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How is this even possible?? Clearly she’s a talented artist. But to paint 15 portraits at once is more than art—it’s a miracle! Anyone located near her who can confirm this feat? If valid, she must be encouraged & I’d be pleased to provide a scholarship & other forms of support.
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Our prayers are with our forces…. One nation…Together we Stand
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If you ever were wondering why such a fuss over Independence Day, just ask these two people. They will explain it better than any lecture can. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳
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As a child, my mother would tell me to finish all my food if I wanted to be as strong as Hanumanji. Later, when I started working out at a gym, there would be posters of Hanumanji to inspire the development of muscles. It was only much later that I realised that his true
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It was a privilege of my generation to have worked in industry alongside RNT. One of my most enjoyable memories of him? . At the Auto Expo in Delhi, almost 20 years ago. I was at our company pavilion. We heard a buzz at the entry & saw RNT come in with his
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In 1947 on the cusp of Indian Independence, Winston Churchill supposedly said “…all Indian leaders will be of low calibre & men of straw.” Today, during the 75th year of our Independence, we’re poised to see a man of Indian origin anointed as PM of the UK. Life is beautiful….
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Now you know why India makes the most two-wheelers in the world. We know how to carry the highest volume of cargo per square inch of wheel…We are like that only… #Sunday
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ऐसा लग रहा था कि बोलेरो एक जीवित चीज बन गई और उसका एकमात्र मिशन मोटर साइकिल चालक को बचाना था.
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And here’s my favourite photo of the year. Apologies, I don’t know who took it so cannot acknowledge the photographer. It showed up in my inbox. Hope, Hard Work, Optimism. The essence of why we live…Once again, have a fulfilling New Year.
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Even Harvard Business School would not have a better video to communicate the virtues of collaboration & teamwork!
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This man is a human Segway, with a built in gyroscope in his body! Incredible sense of balance. What pains me, however, is that there are so many like him in our country who could be talented gymnasts/sportspersons but simply don’t get spotted or trained…
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This showed up in my inbox without commentary. It is strangely calming to watch in an increasingly complex world. A ‘short story’ that proves: Determination + Ingenuity + Patience = Success
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I suspect this comment might well be the most effective & motivating rallying cry that India Inc. has ever received. Thank you for the provocation. We will rise to the occasion. 🙏🏽.
Well, even if Chinese people want to boycott Indian products, they can't really find many Indian goods. Indian friends, you need to have some things that are more important than nationalism.
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Watching the WC final on TV sitting between my French son in law who’s screaming “Allez Les Bleus” & my Mexican son in law who’s chanting “Vamos Argentina” Amd I’m sitting & quietly whispering “Chak De India—in ‘26”.
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How would you like to eat your words? Grilled, fried, baked. wrapped in a chapati or dosa? 😊
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No prizes for guessing why I think this is the best pic from the PM’s visit to Bandipur…😊
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Dhanyavaad, Thank you, @isro for:.—Teaching us how to aim for the stars.—Making us believe in our own abilities.—Showing us how to deal with failure & use it as a platform to rise again. And above all, making us Proud to be Indian. #Chandrayaan3
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Dance and the world dances with you. Thank you #RRR, thank you #NaatuNaatu for winning at the #GoldenGlobes and showing us what India’s global brand should be: A country that can make people sing & dance together. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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It doesn't matter what your politics are. It doesn't matter what your ideology is. It doesn't matter what your faith is. If you're an Indian, you cannot tolerate armed, lawless goons. Those who invaded JNU tonight must be traced & hunted down swiftly & given no quarter. .
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Saddened by the violence around the #Agneepath program. When the scheme was mooted last year I stated-& I repeat-the discipline & skills Agniveers gain will make them eminently employable. The Mahindra Group welcomes the opportunity to recruit such trained, capable young people.
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It’s no longer the Queen’s Necklace in Mumbai. It’s now Mumbai’s JAADU KI JHAPPI…. #VictoryParade
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Global media is speculating whether current challenges in the business sector will trip India’s ambitions to be a global economic force. I’ve lived long enough to see us face earthquakes, droughts, recessions, wars, terror attacks. All I will say is: never, ever bet against India.
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कोविड, जाते जाते तुमने अपना सबसे बुरा किया। हमारी आवाज चुरा ली। मुझे तुमसे नफ़रत है।
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I hope this is for real and some company is manufacturing it. If I lived in a high-rise, this would be a priority purchase! Very innovative.
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Autonomous robot for cleaning rivers. Looks like it’s Chinese?. We need to make these….right here…right now. If any startups are doing this…I’m ready to invest….
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Oh man, this has to be the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time. I’m still on the floor laughing. My weekend has begun.
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What a terrific pic; Not even one vehicle straying over the road marker. Inspirational, with a strong message: it’s up to US to improve the quality of our lives. Play by the rules… A big shoutout to Mizoram. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼.
I have seen this kind of discipline only 👇in Mizoram. There are no fancy cars, no big egos, no road rage, no honking and no तू जानता नहीं है मेरा बाप कौन है. no one is in a tearing hurry. there is calm and serenity all around.
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If you don't fight for what you want then don't cry for what you lost---Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita.
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They were shy when I requested them for their autographs, which I am proudly holding. But they are the true real-life heroes Manoj Kumar Sharma, IPS and his wife Shraddha Joshi, IRS. The extraordinary couple on whose lives the movie #12thFail is based. Over lunch today, I
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The symbolism and the meaning of this moment for all Indians is not to be spoken about—it is only to be imagined…. CHAK DE INDIAAAAAAAAAA! . #GukeshDing .#WorldChampion .
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I will never,EVER again complain about petty problems in my life. #SheetalDevi you are a teacher to us all. Please pick any car from our range & we will award it to you & customise it for your use.
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Well apart from the race, one real bonus at the #HyderabadEPrix was getting lessons from @AlwaysRamCharan on the basic #NaatuNaatu steps. Thank you and good luck at the Oscars, my friend!
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My best Birthday present. From the Special Children at Chetana…
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It won’t surprise you that my #MondayMotivation this morning is the #MaryadaPurushottam Lord Ram. Because he is a figure that transcends Religion. No matter what one’s faith, we are all drawn to the concept of a being that is dedicated to living with honour and with strong
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I suppose this was what they would call a ‘Washington moment.’ After the tech handshake meeting yesterday, Mukesh Ambani, Vrinda Kapoor & I were continuing a conversation with the Secretary of Commerce & missed the group shuttle bus to the next lunch engagement. We were trying
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माँ की उम्र कितनी भी हो, उसे खोना अपनी आत्मा के एक हिस्से को खोने जैसा है। मैं श्री @narendramodi जी के प्रति गहरी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं। ॐ शांति 🙏🏽
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What? When? Where? An Indian men’s 4x400 relay team qualifying for the finals in the World Athletics Championship? Looks like everyone is shooting for the moon now… Look at them run…Our Cheetahs….
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Big day for me; received my ScorpioN…. Need a good name for it…Recommendations welcome!
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Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Hand-made & Fan-made ice cream. Only in India…
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I saw this first a year or more ago. I’ve stored it and I watch it every year to get my josh up before Independence Day. It moves me as much as the best rendition of our anthem by the most accomplished musicians. His innocence & concentration gets me every time. #friday
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A retired journalist, Padma Ramnath mailed me out of the blue & suggested that if our canteens used banana leaves as plates, it would help struggling banana farmers who were having trouble selling their produce. Our proactive factory teams acted instantly on the idea. Thank you!
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This clip went viral a while ago. An American vlogger discovers a Ph.D candidate running a food stall, part-time. What struck me as truly special, however, was the end, when he picks up his phone & the vlogger thinks he’s going to show him social media mentions of his
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“क्रिकेट और जीवन का है एक ही फसाना, गुरु के आशीर्वाद से ही जीता जाता है जमाना”. गुरुपूर्णिमा से पहले ही टीम इंडिया ने कोच राहुल द्रविड़ को दी गुरु दक्षिणा. 🙏🏽💪🏽. #T20WorldCupFinal.
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Brutal. I’m exhausted just watching this. But now there’s no mystery about why she’s the World Champ. A whole generation of budding Indian sportspersons will follow her lead & not shrink from the commitment required to get to the top.
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I will be on my balcony with my family and we will applaud our unsung heroes without pause for the entire 5 minutes. One nation, One Voice. @narendramodi.
At 5 PM on 22nd March 2020, the day of the Janata Curfew, I have a special request. Will you all help? #IndiaFightsCorona
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👍🏽 As the saying goes: Necessity is the mother of invention…
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The lowest cost treadmill in the world. And this year’s Innovation Award trophy goes to…
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I enjoy competitions where our brand wins….either way…. 🙂
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We will eventually learn about the details of what happened in Ladakh. That is our right. But right now, we must grieve with & stand by the families of our martyred soldiers. And stand solidly in support of our armed forces.
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I don’t think I have EVER before felt my heart weep for our opponents….It’s as if we have unleashed a supernatural force upon them… @mdsirajofficial you are a Marvel Avenger….
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Drone view of the new Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway with the Vande Bharat train passing underneath. A powerful visual symbol of how global-standard infrastructure is transforming India…👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Our National Bird. Exquisite. Dil maange Mor. Perfect pic to kick off the weekend.
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Whaaaat? I didn’t know about this clever shortcut. Wish she had been MY math teacher. I probably would have been a lot better at the subject! #whatsappwonderbox
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From the dawn of humankind we have gazed at the moon and let it work its magic on our minds. The moon turned us into dreamers. Today, magic & science merge and having the moon in our grasp will spark new dreams in the minds of 1.4 billion Indians. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳
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Really?? The truth is that, in large part, our poverty was a result of decades of colonial rule which systematically plundered the wealth of an entire subcontinent. Yet the most valuable possession we were robbed of was not the Kohinoor Diamond but our pride & belief in our own.
Listen to what BBC had to say about #Chandrayaan3 . - Should India which lacks in Infrastructure and has extreme poverty, Should they be spending this much amount of money on a space program
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I’m not sure his vehicle meets road regulations, but I hope his passion for wheels remains unregulated…This is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long while. I want to meet this road warrior….
When you want to become a F1 driver, but the family insists in helping the dairy business 👇😜
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The communication isn’t lost. Every single person in India can feel the heartbeat of #chandrayaan2 We can hear it whisper to us that ‘If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.’.
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If you’re going to play, give it everything you’ve got. No half measures… 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #FridayFeeling
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Outstanding. So simple yet creative. Apart from de-cluttering space, this actually adds an attractive aesthetic element to an otherwise stark exterior wall. Should make Scandinavian designers envious!! (Don’t know where this is from. Received in my #whatsappwonderbox )
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This cop proves that there is NO such thing as boring work. It is whatever you choose to make of it. #MondayMotivation.
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At first I couldn't bear to look & then I was left feeling uplifted. I don't think I will ever complain again about any job being too hard.
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As @isro achieves a rendezvous above the skies, here on earth, in India, a colossal ‘docking’ is taking place; of heart, spirit and above all—faith in Humanity.
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“Sub Major Swamy, ex Drill Instructor of the National Defence Academy being felicitated on his 100th birthday. He Instructed 7 Indian Army Generals” Army as well as Indian tradition of enduring respect for our Gurus. I had goosebumps when he saluted.This is my #MondayMotivation
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What can you say when you no longer have your voice…?.Om Shanti 🙏🏽
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Size of the country (Land mass+population) X Size of the Economy X Size of the election mandate = Leader’s Power Quotient. By the measure of this crude formula, @narendramodi is about to become the most powerful, democratically elected leader in the world today. .
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Having done my schooling in Tamil Nadu I confirm that this Tamil phrase is the one I learned first, used the most often and have used consistently on many occasions throughout my life. Sometimes loudly, but usually under my breath… 😊
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Show me one sportsperson who thrives more than this man—on unrealistic expectations & pressure…. It only seems to add fuel to his fire. Today, I’m simply grateful that my name is Mahi-ndra…. 🙂.
DHONI SMASHED 6,6,6 & 2 vs MUMBAI INDIANS. !!!. - THE GREATEST FINISHER EVER. 🐐
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All countries guard their natural mineral resources and mine them and usually export them to earn forex. Maybe it’s time to declare @iamsrk a Natural Resource… 🤔 😊
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What are your conclusions when you see this map? I’m curious…
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And after the Gold rush for India at the #CWG2022 the next generation of talent is shaping up. Unsupported. We need to get this talent on the fast track. (This video shared by a friend who has seen this boy in a village near Tirunelveli)
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A recent school chess competition in Hosur had 1600 kids from all over. This boy traveled all night by bus (changing buses twice) then walked from the depot. Took a nap before the match. Wants to be the next Magnus. Kids like him shape India’s future. He’s my #MondayMotivation
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Watched the parents of martyred Col. Babu being interviewed on TV channels. I was struck by their composure, courage & pride. If this steel spine runs through all parents of our armed forces personnel, then our adversaries should recognise they are up against an unyielding force.
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Some personal advice to other armies:. Don’t ever. EVER… mess with these guys…. 💪🏽🇮🇳.
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With just small design inputs, (cylindrical sections for the chassis @BosePratap ?) this device could find global application. As a tour ‘bus’ in crowded European tourist centres? I’m always impressed by rural transport innovations, where necessity is the mother of invention.
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I confess. I was devastated last night when @Neeraj_chopra1 didn’t win his second Olympic gold medal. But, this morning, I first want to congratulate Arshad Nadeem for his record-breaking throw. AND his sportsmanship & camaraderie with Neeraj. Then I want to tell Neeraj
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This man is a Global Star. Period. #NaatuNaatu @AlwaysRamCharan.
"RRR" star Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) dishes on "Naatu, Naatu" becoming the first song from an Indian film production to be Oscar-nominated for best original song. #GMA3
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I am thrilled at Sri Lanka’s victory this evening. Not because I wanted Pakistan to lose. But because Sri Lanka’s victory reminds us that Team Sports are not about celebrities & superstars but about—yes—Teamwork! #AsiaCup2022Final.
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Well, all I can say is that I’m glad we have the letters MAHI in Mahi-ndra! 💪🏽😃 #MSDhoni Awesome finish.
#MSDhoni finishes it off in style. one more time! 😍. @ChennaiIPL win this #Epic #TATAIPL clash by 3 wickets. #MIvCSK #CSKvsMI #YehAbNormalHai #IPL2022 #Yellove #WhistlePodu #MSD.
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His hands move with the fluency of a great sculptor. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I wonder if kids like him get the training they deserve or have to abandon their talent…?.
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The Dutch built a tunnel under a highway in just one weekend! Skills we must acquire. It’s not about labour-saving, but about time-saving. That’s also critical in emerging economy. Faster infrastructure creation means faster growth & benefits to all.
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“Himmat nahin chodna, bas!”. Hard work. Courage. Patience. What better qualities than those for a father to inspire in a child?. For being an inspirational parent, it would be my privilege & honour if Naushad Khan would accept the gift of a Thar.
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In any community or organisation, there is NO job that is unimportant or irrelevant. In fact, the greatest inspiration or commitment can often be found in the people carrying out the humblest & most invisible jobs…Pic of the week…
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Circulate this widely…and share the message: Don’t mess with the women of India!
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