Twitter, for the uninitiated, is a daunting place. India currently ranks among the 10 countries that use the microblogging site the most and the number of tweeters (over 2 million as of last June) are bound to increase. Therefore to lend a helping hand, in.com has sifted through the sea of 140-character tweets and presents to you the top 20 tweeps you should follow.

FOR THE FUNNIES

Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats)
This Bangalore tweep who owns a digital marketing agency keeps you tickled with his take on current events
Tweets like: 'If Wankhede is not ready in time for the World Cup, would it be a case of WLPD? #importantquestions'
 
Ashok (@krishashok)
Apart from his quick wit, this Chennai based blogger is also a fan of humour in the arts, churning out illustrations that mock and amuse Twitter-land
Tweets like: 'I'll go back to Chennai & order a Venti double-decaf soymilk white chocolate hazelnut mocha with cinnamon from Saravana Bhavan'

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala (@jhunjhunwala)
Not to be confused with his real life counterpart, this Jhunjhunwala is all spoof and no apologies. Conceited and egoistical, his tweets are bound to induce a fit of the giggles. Or two
Tweets like:  Dear Ram Jethmalani : A.Raja has been arrested,this means there is another innocent victim behind bars who needs you

FOR THE MOVIES

Raja Sen (@RajaSen)
Raja Sen's reviews and filmy views are just as quick-witted as his opinions on everything else
Tweets like: Now we should just call him Rukh Khan. #thisain'tnoshah #zorkajhatka

Rajeev Masand (@RajeevMasand)
With his finger on the pulse of all of B-town's goss, Rajeev Masand is the tweeter's one-stop shop for reviews on Hindi and English movies
Tweets like: Haven't enjoyed any episode of Koffee with Karan as much as Ajay Devgan's. He says it like it is.

Roger Ebert (@ebertchicago)
Even though renowned critic lost the gift of speech, Twitter keeps him in the public eye
Tweets like: Necklace-Earring-Bracelet Silver Gemstone Jewelry from India, arrives in 3-5 days. For your Valentine.

FOR SPORTS

Prem Panicker (@prempanicker)
There's no smoke without a fire, and Prem Panicker's witty vitriol on sports, political and everything in between, make for fun reading
Tweets like: Uh oh! TV channels now flashing that a wall at the MA Chidambaram Stadium has collapsed. What to call this -- Dalmiya's revenge? :-)
 
Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Cricket's beloved commentator now armed with 140 characters at a time and newfound hair churns out the latest dope on all your favourite cricketing stars
Tweets like: like everyone else i feel for mohd amir but if he had been let off, another amir would have surfaced.

FOR A DASH OF B-TOWN

Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan)
Sallu's tweets are a bit like the real life him - punch drunk, a tad obtuse but entertaining as hell
Tweets like: Hollywood se bollywood naam nikla, this is nt the name of our industry. Don't kno whr this ridiculous name has cm frm n got stuck

Gul Panag (@gulpanag)
From her dog Milo, to Delhi cops, Gul Panag treats Twitter like an obsession and in turn her followers lap up her feed obessively too
Tweets like: When you fall asleep in trains, planes and automobiles at odd hours , it is a sign that you are sleep deprived. #fact

Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan)
Bachchan on Twitter is gushy, whiny, explanatory and grateful, all at the same time. Think of his feed like his blog, only truncated for size
Tweets like: Just got back from shoot to this fantastic observation ... 6 lakh followers...! Ok next target 7 L.. Possible?? Lets try!! Ok?

FOR NEWS

CNN-IBN (@ibnlive)
For your timely news fix
Tweets like: A Raja arrested: CNN-IBN had first reported the details of the CAG report, which had estimated the loss from 2G licence allocation #2Gscam

NDTV (@ndtv)
And if that doesn't suffice, here's some more news to fill your head
Tweets like: Nirupama Rao to NDTV: Radio tags a cultural disconnect. Radio-tagging shouldn't have happened.

FOR POLITICS

Shashi Tharoor (@shashitharoor)
Mellowed a bit after his Twitter gaffes of yore, Shashi Tharoor still makes for interesting views on politics, cattle class and his personal life
Tweets like: Indian voices should be raised in favour of a pluralist &inclusive Egypt. It's their business who rules them, but we should stand4democracy

Junaid Mattu (@junaidmattu)
Keeping you abreast with the latest political happenings in the Valley and across the borders, Mattu's strong opinions ensure that Kashmir is an important part of your timeline
Tweets like: Asking all parties and forums, regardless of ideology to join. No political flags. Just white flags. No slogans. #MarchToSopore - 6th Feb

FOR CHARITY

Chandni (@FundACause)
Need to sell a bike? Raise funds for treatment? Looking for a scholarship? Send your pledges to Chandni and she'll find space for it on her site that helps put out causes that need some liquid help
Tweets like: Mridang from Delhi seeks funds to attend a summit in New York by @KairosSociety

FOR TECHNOLOGY

Vishal Gondal(@vishalgondal)
One of the first few Indians to jump onto the Twitter bandwagon, the CEO of IndiaGames and 'gaming king' also puts up frequent updates on conferences and happenings in the industry
Tweets like: Angry birds, doodle jump, talking Tom all on stage at #dld2011

Kiran Jonnalagadda (@jackerhack)
Self-proclaimed 'geek-at-large', this Bangalore boy has takes the compliment seriously by having created a discussion platform for other geeks like him on Twitter too
Tweets like: Upgraded to Evernote premium and started moving all my documents into it. Easier than sorting them into folders

JUST LIKE THAT

Faking News (@fakingnews)
When you get a little tired of the doom and gloom in the world today, switch to this feed for a quirky(but still false) update on the events around
Tweets like: Breaking News: Unwanted-69, emergency contraceptive pill for gays launched

Kamaal R Khan (@kamaalrkhan)
We still wonder whether this account is a spoof, though fake or not, the ramblings of the self styled king of Bhojpuri cinema make for much amusement on your timeline
Tweets like: I cant understnd one thing tat Ashmit was not able to beat KHALI n Shweta and still he thinks tat he is superstar. My God!