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We’re going to talk a little bit about that later. Now I hate to do this, but you did work at Pizza Hut in high school.I did. Nothing I hate about that.I worked at Tim Horton’s, so I agree. Favorite pizza topping?Jalapenos.Bold. First video game purchase?Oh my God. With my own money?Yes.It was probably this helicopter action sim called Comanche: Maximum Overkill. I’d just gotten this computer, this 486SX monster. I was so excited.Now you’re really making me want to look and relive this game on YouTube.My first game was probably something like SimTower, and sometimes I get these cravings.…

The Karnataka Police on Tuesday arrested a “former gangster” associate of Byrathi Basavaraj, BJP MLA from Bengaluru, from Delhi in connection with the brutal murder of a realtor in east Bengaluru on July 15.The murder accused, Jagadish Padmanabha, 42, who had fled to Dubai after the crime, is expected to be brought to Bengaluru and presented in court later in the day, said a source. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Karnataka Police had issued an Interpol Blue Corner Notice for Jagadish, also known as Jaga, who is an accused along with Basavaraj, in the alleged murder of V…

Rohit Sharma recently opened up about the mental and physical challenges that led to his retirement from Test cricket. Announcing his retirement in May 2025, Rohit revealed during a CEAT event that playing Test cricket for five days requires remarkable longevity and is mentally exhausting. He explained, “Test cricket demands longevity. You’ve got to last five days. Mentally, it’s very challenging and draining as well.” Rohit reflected on his formative years in Mumbai, where even club matches lasted two or three days, preparing him for the rigors of long-format cricket. He said, “In Mumbai, even club matches go on for…

A Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday, August 26, approved a 26-point agenda, but the session was overshadowed by a heated exchange between two senior leaders of the ruling alliance. According to sources, Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha and JD(U) minister Ashok Choudhary got into a heated argument soon after the meeting ended. The clash reportedly stemmed from Choudhary’s insistence on transferring land belonging to an agricultural firm in minister Jama Khan’s district for a government project. The incident assumes significance in view of the upcoming Bihar Assembly election. Sinha objected, saying…

India’s right-arm seamer Harshit Rana revealed that he is “fully prepared” for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28. India will begin their campaign against hosts UAE on September 10, followed by the much-anticipated clash against Pakistan on September 14, with both matches set to be played in Dubai. India will play their final group stage fixture against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi. Speaking to ANI about his preparation for the Asia Cup 2025, the 23-year-old said, “It’s been almost one month of playing in the…

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government’s decision to invite Booker Prize-winning Kannada author Banu Mushtaq as chief guest at this year’s Dasara festivities in Mysuru has sparked a political row, with several BJP leaders strongly opposing the idea of a Muslim individual inaugurating a Hindu festival. Leaders, like C.T. Ravi and Prathap Simha, and expelled party legislator Basanagouda R. Patil (Yatnal), have voiced their opposition to the Siddaramaiah-led government’s decision, saying that they are not against Mushtaq, but only her offering prayers to a Hindu goddess. However, Yaduveer Wadiyar, the BJP MP from Mysore and custodian of the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore,…

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary stated that Virat Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket likely stems from deeper reasons that Kohli himself may never publicly disclose. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025, ahead of the England tour and the start of the World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign, surprising many as he was expected to continue playing for several more years. Tiwary suggested that Kohli felt unwanted in the Indian Test team and that this feeling contributed to his retirement. Speaking to Crictracker, he said, “I don’t know what happened. What is the story behind the…

Apparently stung by criticism from within the party for singing the RSS’ prayer song, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday offered to apologise if anyone was hurt over its rendition in the state assembly and asserted he was a Congressman and would die as one. Shivakumar, also the state Congress president, had taken everyone by surprise by singing the RSS prayer song on the floor of the House. The Deputy CM said he only made a “passing reference” in the Assembly. Story continues below this ad On August 21, Shivakumar recited a couple of lines of the…

Amid continuing uncertainty over bike taxi services in Karnataka, Rapido has announced the launch of ‘Rapido Bike Direct’, a lead-generation service that connects bike taxi captains directly with verified customers without charging any commission. The company said the service is being offered completely free of cost in the state, enabling captains to earn a livelihood with no commercial obligations or financial deductions.The state Transport Department has, however, said it plans to take action against the aggregator in this regard. Meanwhile, Ola and Uber have already exited the bike taxi market in Karnataka, leaving Rapido as the only major player attempting…

With 90% work complete, BMRCL’s Pink Line is on track to transform Bengaluru’s connectivity, linking IT hubs, industrial zones, and a proposed mega sports stadium at Attibele.The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is racing ahead with its ambitious Pink Line project, expected to redefine the city’s public transport network. On August 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the RV Road–Bommasandra Metro stretch, and now work is in full swing on the Pink Line, which, once complete, will be the longest Metro corridor in Bengaluru.Also Read:Namma Bengaluru Awards 2025: Governor Thawarchand Gehlot honours unsung heroes driving changeAccording to officials,…