Tweet about Apsara and Nataraj pencils takes people by surprise. Here’s why
Twitter user Ayush Kolhe shared the tweet on September 17.
The mention of the pencil brands Apsara and Nataraj may take many down memory lane and remind them of these writing devices they used as a kid. While Nataraj pencils have a red-black body, Apsara is a bit sleeker pencil with a cool black-silver colour combination. A tweet about these pencil brands, however, has now left people surprised and may make you say “What?! I didn’t know that.”

Twitter user Ayush Kolhe shared the tweet on September 17. “I just want you guys to know that Apsara and Nataraj pencils are both owned by the same company,” Kolhe tweeted along with a clown face, ok hand and loudly crying face emojis. The two pencil brands are actually owned by the parent company Hindustan Pencils.
That revelation has now prompted people to share all sorts of responses. However, before reading what they shared, take a look at the tweet:
Since being shared, the post has gathered close to 2,900 likes and some 200 retweets. From expressing their surprise to responding with hilarity, people’s replies were varied.
“NO WAY! My tuition was fraud. They used to give Apsara pencils as first place for our tests!! I worked very hard for that Apsara, but I couldn’t get,” wrote a Twitter user. “You just ruined my day. Now I see the days of my life, where we the Apsara pencil Student’s had royalty treatment over Nataraj pencils. Why you did this,” joked another.
There were some who also shared Gifs to express themselves:
Here’s what others wrote:
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ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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