Sidharth Bhatia

Sidharth Bhatia

@bombaywallah

Founder Editor, The Wire, Podcast, The Wire Talks, Author(India Psychedelic, Cinema Modern). Politics. culture and beloved Bombay. Troll & abuse intolerant.

https://thewire.in/about-us/ Joined 2009-09-18 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

99,373

Followers

1,068

Following

48,283

Tweets

230.5

Avg Engagement

430

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @bombaywallah's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-09-18
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,243
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:22.5
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:208.1
  • Followers Analyzed:10,999

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,243 tweets

His tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement suggests a loyal and active following that values his perspectives and analyses.

22.5

Avg Likes/Tweet

208.1

Avg Retweets/Tweet

72,892

Total Likes

674,771

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

5

Median Retweets

55

75th Percentile

30,593

Top Tweet

2.32

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

10.2%

Original

33.4%

Replies

48.4%

Retweets

8.1%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.7%

With Media

57.7%

With Links

10.6%

With #Tags

86.6%

With @Mentions

3.0%

With Emojis

164

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

3.27

Reply/Original Ratio

0.17

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

74.1%

Weekday Posts

25.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#pegasusproject (25) #india (17) #pegasus (13) #tekfog (9) #replug (8) #thedayinhistory (7) #maharashtra (6) #mumbai (6) #jawaharlalnehru (5) #aryankhan (5)

Most Mentioned

@thewire_in (602) @svaradarajan (313) @seemay (177) @theindiacable (107) @bombaywallah (100) @mkvenu1 (67) @bhopalhouse (61) @ranjona (58) @sansip (51) @mitalilive (51)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,243 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 331 (10%)
Replies 1,082 (33%)
Retweets 1,568 (48%)
Quote Tweets 262 (8%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 1,568 retweets (48% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,243 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,999 followers

His audience primarily consists of politically aware individuals, journalists, and culture enthusiasts interested in India's socio-political landscape. The content appeals to those seeking critical analysis and commentary on contemporary issues.

Average

Audience Quality

29.1%

Suspicion Index

29.6%

Low-Quality %

36

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

39.7%

Empty Bio

28.4%

<10 Tweets

19.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

64.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

87.6%

No URL

19.6%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

17,058,649

Total Potential Reach

36

Median Follower Reach

164

75th Percentile Reach

7.1%

>1K followers

1.4%

>10K followers

0.5%

>50K followers

0.3%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

51.8%

Creators

5,692 accounts

19.9%

Consumers

2,185 accounts

28.4%

Dormant

3,122 accounts

95

Verified Followers

0.86% of total

11.7%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.06

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

India (472) New Delhi, India (353) Mumbai, India (219) Bengaluru, India (118) Hyderabad, India (83) Mumbai (82) New Delhi (79) Pune, India (74) Chennai, India (66) Kolkata, India (60)

95

Verified Followers

0.86% of total

953

Protected Accounts

8.66% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@ShirishKunder 1,413,388 Filmmaker Filmmaking, Writing, Directing
@sharmilafaruqi 1,344,157 Politician Politics, Member Sindh Assembly, Columnist
@srinivasiyc 796,347 Politician Politics, Youth, Volunteerism
@SupriyaShrinate 645,097 Politician Politics, Journalism, Coordination
@manojkjhadu 538,988 Professor Subaltern Politics, Books, Riots
@ManishTewari 491,363 Politician Politics, Government, Communication
@harishrawatcmuk 382,032 Politician Politics, Uttarakhand, Punjab
@Hindi_panktiyan 372,844 Poet Hindi poetry, Hindi literature, Writing
@SSanaSafi 320,234 - -
@srivatsayb 295,982 Politician Politics, Patriot, Progressive

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

indian (283) india (257) journalist (241) personal (239) student (217) views (216) social (198) love (191) life (173) politics (157)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#travel (6) #student (6) #श (5) #politics (5) #journalist (5) #mufc (5) #bitcoin (5) #म (4) #education (4) #indian (4)

6,631

Followers With Bio

4,368

Followers Without Bio

60.29%

% With Bio

39.71%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,243 analyzed

107,898

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

107,898

Total Retweets

21,580

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Politics Culture Journalism Social Commentary Media Current Events
Sidharth Bhatia
@bombaywallah

RT @FridaGhitis: Iranian women — no Hijab — sing the Farsi version of Bella Ciao, the anti-fascist anthem of the Italian resistance during WW II https://t.co/FZXfszMRf1

2022-09-30
Retweets: 30,593 Likes: 0 Engagement: 30,593
Sidharth Bhatia
@bombaywallah

RT @AmirAminiMD: Karl Marx was a German philosopher and economist. If you’re looking for a dangerous Russian-born philosopher who inspired oligarchies around the world, that’d be Ayn Rand. https://t.co/PxAv2rE9pm

2022-03-22
Retweets: 21,975 Likes: 0 Engagement: 21,975
Sidharth Bhatia
@bombaywallah

RT @ZelenskyyUa: Spoke with 🇮🇳 Prime Minister @narendramodi. Informed of the course of 🇺🇦 repulsing 🇷🇺 aggression. More than 100,000 invaders are on our land. They insidiously fire on residential buildings. Urged 🇮🇳 to give us political support in🇺🇳 Security Council. Stop the agg

2022-02-26
Retweets: 21,754 Likes: 0 Engagement: 21,754
Sidharth Bhatia
@bombaywallah

RT @varungandhi80: कभी महात्मा गांधी जी के त्याग और तपस्या का अपमान, कभी उनके हत्यारे का सम्मान, और अब शहीद मंगल पाण्डेय से लेकर रानी लक्ष्मीबाई, भगत सिंह, चंद्रशेखर आज़ाद, नेताजी सुभाष चंद्र बोस और लाखों स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों की कुर्बानियों का तिरस्कार। इस सोच को मैं पागलपन कहू

2021-11-11
Retweets: 20,426 Likes: 0 Engagement: 20,426
Sidharth Bhatia
@bombaywallah

RT @free_thinker: After the medical examination, Zubair is being taken to an undisclosed location. Neither Zubair’s lawyers or I are being told where. We are in the police van with him. No police person is wearing any name tag.

2022-06-27
Retweets: 13,150 Likes: 0 Engagement: 13,150

Key Insights & Takeaways

He often uses personal anecdotes and real-world examples to highlight political and social issues. His tweets frequently reference current events and public figures, indicating a focus on real-time commentary. He blends journalism with cultural critique, offering a unique perspective on India's political and social dynamics.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 99,373
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @bombaywallah reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 99,373 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 230.5 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025