Hereâ€™s how India came together in 2021, #OnlyOnTwitter

In 2021, connection was more important than it’s ever been. Whether it was
people connecting with strangers on Twitter during the COVID-19 second wave in India and turning the
service into a real-time helpline, or forging friendships and announcing them to the world through
hashtags like #WeMetOnTwitter. From #Tokyo2020 to #CricketTwitter, people came to the service to
watch sports together, and have a conversation in real-time. People also connected in new ways - Twitter
Spaces introduced a refreshing new format to hear from and speak with voices from around the world.
Spaces encouraged and unlocked real, open conversations on Twitter with an authenticity, nuance, depth
and power only the human voice can bring. Through the highs and lows this year, people turned to Twitter
to find solace in conversation. As we wrap up 2021, here’s a look at the voices, trends and moments that
dominated Twitter in India.
#OnlyOnTwitter: Golden Tweets of 2021
*Methodology: Ranked by number of Retweets/Likes by Twitter accounts in India between Jan 1 - Nov
15, 2021
Most Retweeted Tweet: Pat Cummins’ (@patcummins30) Tweet about his donation to COVID relief
in India
As the second COVID-19 wave hit India, people from across the world came forward to support the
country. Among them was Australian cricketer Pat Cummins (@patcummins30), who made a donation
towards COVID relief in India, and took to Twitter to encourage others to do the same. The generosity of
the Tweet received gratitude from people all over the country, making this the most Retweeted Tweet in
India in 2021.
This Tweet was also the most Quote Tweeted this year.
*Methodology: Ranked by number of total authors on Twitter in India between Jan 1 - Nov 15, 2021

Embeddable Tweet: https://twitter.com/patcummins30/status/1386624033936969730
Most Liked Tweet: Virat Kohli’s (@imVkohli) Tweet announcing the birth of his daughter
Earlier this year, cricketer Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) and his wife, actor Anushka Sharma
(@AnushkaSharma) welcomed their first child. Kohli’s Tweet announcing the arrival of their daughter was
ecstatically received by the couple’s fans, and all of India, making it the most Liked Tweet of 2021. Last
year, Virat Kohli’s (@imVkohli) Tweet announcing Anushka Sharma’s pregnancy became the ‘Most Liked
Tweet of 2020’.

Embeddable Tweet: https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1348580955594768385

Top Tweets in Government
Most Retweeted Tweet in Government: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s (@narendramodi) Tweet
sharing a picture of him getting his first COVID-19 vaccine

As people continued to take to Twitter to stay informed about vaccination efforts and talk about their
experiences, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s (@narendramodi) Tweet about him getting his first vaccine
dose became the most Retweeted Tweet of the year. The Tweet also expressed gratitude to doctors,
scientists and medical workers for their undeterred contribution towards the COVID-19 battle.

Embeddable Tweet: https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1366200664402006016
Most Liked Tweet in Government: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s (@narendramodi) Tweet
congratulating #TeamIndia for their historic test win against Australia at the Gabba
The Indian cricket team started the year with one of the most historic victories in the history of Indian
Cricket, defeating Australia at the Gabba and stirring conversations across the world - and on Twitter.
Fans of the Indian Cricket team applauded and hailed the team the world over. Prime Minister Modi
(@narendramodi) also took to the service to applaud the team.

Embeddable Tweet: https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1351436475414548480
Top Tweets in Business

Most Retweeted Tweet in Business: Ratan Tata’s (@RNTata2000) Tweet celebrating Tata Son’s Air
India win
This October, the Tata Group welcomed back Air India into its fold - after nearly seventy years of the
airlines being state-owned. Expressing his delight at the development, Ratan Tata (@RNTata2000),
Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, Tweeted a heartfelt note saying, “Welcome back, Air India”, with an
iconic picture of the early Air India planes. Just like the news, the Tweet generated conversations on
Twitter, becoming the most Retweeted Tweet in business.
This Tweet was also the most Liked Tweet in business this year.

Embeddable Tweet: https://twitter.com/RNTata2000/status/1446431109122650118

Top Tweets in Entertainment
Most Retweeted Tweet in entertainment: Vijay’s (@actorvijay) Tweet unveiling the first look of
#Beast
Entertainment fans, especially Tamil speaking audiences, make for some of the most passionate
audiences on Twitter. This popularity was clear when Vijay (@actorvijay) Tweeted the first look of his
much-awaited movie #Beast and fans left no stone unturned in showcasing their excitement. The actor’s
popularity made this Tweet the most Retweeted one in entertainment.
This was also the most Liked Tweet in entertainment in 2021.