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Amit Varma
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Writer & columnist. Podcaster at seenunseen.in Blogger at India Uncut. Two-time winner of the Bastiat Prize for Journalism (2007 & 2015).
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    Amit Varma
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    Jun 1
    I've learnt so much from the awesome journalism of @salonium that it was about time I invited her on the show -- and she agreed! Episode 445 of The Seen and the Unseen throws truth bombs about science, medicine, data, academia & reality shows: seenunseen.in/episodes/2026/… Much fun!
    Episode 445: ‘I Am Saloni and I Like Collecting Mice’ | The Seen and the Unseen
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    Amit Varma
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    Mar 3, 2022
    This is one of greatest videos of all time. Just watch till the end! And then watch it again, and again, and again, like I did. Masterful. (Via @cyntalist)
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    Amit Varma
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    Aug 22, 2018
    Could this be the greatest newspaper advertisement ever? (via @iamabofh)
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    Amit Varma
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    Aug 28, 2021
    Remarkable self-control by @imVkohli. In a sense, it's a classic Twitter moment. Person with zero knowledge & zero self-awareness tries to give random gyan to actual practitioner.
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    Amit Varma
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    Jan 14, 2020
    'Maine aapko jawaab de diya hai.' This video is a perfect illustration of how our netas feel they owe us no explanation. They are our masters. We are mere pesky subjects.
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    Amit Varma
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    Apr 14, 2021
    My father died an hour ago. He was admitted to hospital two weeks ago, all systems failing, couldn't recognise us. Picked up Covid while there, because hey, he always tried everything at a buffet. Can't even say what finally took him. I guess he died of life, like we all will.
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    Amit Varma
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    Jan 11, 2020
    'Where the mind is without fear, And the head is held high.' Martin Sheen reciting Tagore is something to behold!
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    Amit Varma
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    Oct 21, 2025
    Now I have two reasons to cry while watching this video. RIP Daniel Naroditsky. Pure soul. Everyone who loves chess is in pain today.
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    Amit Varma
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    Feb 4, 2021
    When it comes to Bollywood or cricket celebs doing what they're doing, I wonder, is it the carrot or is it the stick? They're rich enough to not be bribed, so it must be fear of some kind. What kind? I hope some insider reveals the full story one day.
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    Amit Varma
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    Nov 20, 2018
    I'm mildly confused about one thing. Why are some people who say there is no such thing as Brahminical patriarchy upset with those who want to smash it? If it doesn't exist, let them smash it, no. What goes of your daddy?
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    Amit Varma
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    May 15, 2020
    TikTok is on it.
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    Amit Varma
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    Apr 22, 2021
    At the moment, Narendra Modi's understanding of federalism appears to be this: The centre focuses on narrative. The states have to do the actual governance.
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    Amit Varma
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    Jul 21, 2021
    Haha, @satishacharya is in the house!
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    Amit Varma
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    Dec 19, 2019
    Well done, whoever thought of this! (Pic credit: @supriyan)