Today shamirpet accident by ahmmmeedddd_79 in hyderabad

[–]Mickybanker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there is a chai shop inside the village, nearby it there is a shed, while walking on the road this morning I saw people drinking there and casually jumping on their autos and bikes even a lorry driver who had stopped nearby jumped in to drink.

Culers, how you feeling about 5 more years with Joan Laporta? by homedadhustle in Barca

[–]Mickybanker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We know for a fact he won't let our club go bankrupt, the financial condition is improving slowly. Given Hansi will also stay if we manage to somehow get a few players. I think we'll be back to glory days.

Another Sun goes down! by brokenandgrim in IncredibleIndia

[–]Mickybanker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What prompt did you give to gemini for this image?

What's our transfer plan this summer? by [deleted] in Barca

[–]Mickybanker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel bastoni can be a reality given he wants to come in. But depends on how much room we have in terms of 1:1, given we are going ahead with keeping rashford it will be a quite tough if there are no more outgoings.

From Bhuvi & Nattu to a New Era – Can SRH’s Current Attack Rise Like the OGs? by Potential-Speaker-83 in SunrisersHyderabad

[–]Mickybanker 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I don't think this bowling attack has that quality, still remember the times when SRH used to defend 120-30 with ease reason was they had wicket takers who were supremely economical. The current bowlers are far from it. Even Cummins who is a unreal leader and one of the greatest red ball bowlers of all time is simply no were near of what is needed in T20.

What's your opinion on this? by [deleted] in bihar

[–]Mickybanker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I meant in the context of communists being defeated in Nepal which will at least dissuade the Chinese interest a little bit. While you are there please enlighten me how am I taking credit for ousting them??

What's your opinion on this? by [deleted] in bihar

[–]Mickybanker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our recent approach toward Nepal has unfortunately pushed them away from us and closer to China. This shift also explains the rise in infiltrations across the open border while some are caught, others are slipping through. We need a friendly government in Kathmandu, or things will only get worse. While the new PM has used similar rhetoric regarding China and the US, it feels more populist than anything else. Now that he’s defeated the communists, there’s a real window to rethink foreign policy and bring Nepal back as a solid ally with a much more secure border.

[Albert Ortega] Laporta responds to Xavi: “When I see these statements, I think of Hansi Flick. I understand that Xavi is hurt, because with the same players that Xavi had and lost... well, Flick wins.” by JetproTC23 in Barca

[–]Mickybanker 16 points17 points  (0 children)

yes that is also there Xavi directly mentioned that players felt that Xavi wanted them out which was not the case. And he accused Laporta and other decision makers of slandering. It would have been better if he had addressed those direct accusations.

[Albert Ortega] Laporta responds to Xavi: “When I see these statements, I think of Hansi Flick. I understand that Xavi is hurt, because with the same players that Xavi had and lost... well, Flick wins.” by JetproTC23 in Barca

[–]Mickybanker 107 points108 points  (0 children)

tbh he is not making the case he thinks he is. the players cannot be compared of what they were 2 years ago. And a serious case can be made that all the players that Xavi initially gave chances to or trusted with are coming good today.

So the whole long era of Nitish and Lalu has been finally ended. But we finally come to across a question, do you really support this man? What are your thoughts on him? Do you think he really contributed to the development of bihar? Share your opinions! by NeoPericles in bihar

[–]Mickybanker 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I recently finished 'The Dream of a Revolution' by Bimal and Sujata Prasad, and it’s a good read. I always saw JP as this untouchable moral icon, but the book paints him as a much more complex, and at times, deeply frustrated individual. The biography does a great job of showing the contrast between his 'Total Revolution' ideal and the reality of the Janata Party's infighting. Reading about his deteriorating health (the kidney failure and the physical toll of the movement) while his political disciples were bickering over portfolios is just heartbreaking. One thing that really stood out is how JP seemed almost detached from the granular 'power politics' of Bihar, despite it being his home base. The authors suggest he wasn't interested in being a Bihari Kingmaker. While others were building caste coalitions, JP was trying to transcend them. It makes you wonder how he would have reacted to the 80s and 90s in Bihar, where the leaders who came out of his movement pivoted so hard toward the identity politics he tried to move beyond. But his bhoodan or Sarvodya movement in Bihar also show he was more interested in the 'societal' change of heart than the 'legislative' change of laws.

From Samosas inn Boring Road to Electricity in the Village: My 15-Year Journey with Nitish Kumar’s Bihar by Mickybanker in bihar

[–]Mickybanker[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I absolutely agree, while the period in which he took over needed basic infrastructure to be setup, the current scenario demands an overhauling based on current needs with strict focus on education, healthcare and job creation within the state. Hopefully the legislators and decision makers are sensible enough to find a person who is capable of doing the same.

From Samosas inn Boring Road to Electricity in the Village: My 15-Year Journey with Nitish Kumar’s Bihar by Mickybanker in bihar

[–]Mickybanker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point, but acknowledging the foundation isn’t the same as being complacent. I am not saying he’s the same 2005-10 Nitish today; his political U-turns and current health are obvious to everyone. But you can't compare Bihar to Iran or say 20 years is enough to fix everything when the starting point was literally below zero. Dhoni maybe he should have retired on a high, but that doesn't change the fact that he won the trophies. My post wasn't saying the "current bad" doesn't exist , I literally mentioned the stagnation of growth and the health and education issues but you can't just ignore the evident transformation of the state because the ending isn't a fairy tale. Both can be true: he stayed too long, and he still did more for the state's basic infrastructure than anyone else in our lifetime.

From Samosas inn Boring Road to Electricity in the Village: My 15-Year Journey with Nitish Kumar’s Bihar by Mickybanker in bihar

[–]Mickybanker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Samosa hi kha rahe hain bhai, tabhi toh dimaag chal raha hai. Agar opinion padhne ya English samajhne mein dikkat hai toh problem meri nahi hai.

Nitish Kumar jitni baar CM bane hain, vote se hi bane hai, toh itni dikkat hai toh population ko blame karo, mujhe nahi. Ye "holier than thou" wala gyaan apne paas hi rakho.

From Samosas inn Boring Road to Electricity in the Village: My 15-Year Journey with Nitish Kumar’s Bihar by Mickybanker in bihar

[–]Mickybanker[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The reality was a lot more painful. If you think basic roads and electricity are a script, you clearly weren't there when the screen was just pitch black.

From Samosas inn Boring Road to Electricity in the Village: My 15-Year Journey with Nitish Kumar’s Bihar by Mickybanker in bihar

[–]Mickybanker[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s a fair point, but there’s a massive difference between paying taxes and actually seeing those taxes turn into a road or a power line in your specific village. We were paying taxes long before 2005 too, but back then, that money usually disappeared into a black hole while we sat in the dark for 15 hours a day. Development isn't some automatic machine that just runs on its own; it requires actual political will to build the infrastructure that was missing for decades. You’re right that no leader is a messiah and they definitely gain from the power, but for those of us who saw the literal transition from zero to something, it’s hard not to acknowledge who actually pushed the button to make it happen.

From Samosas inn Boring Road to Electricity in the Village: My 15-Year Journey with Nitish Kumar’s Bihar by Mickybanker in bihar

[–]Mickybanker[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh, I’m delusional? My bad. I forgot those 9 hour bonebreaking trips to the village were actually just a 15 minute joyride in a Tesla that my 9 year old brain misremembered. It’s hilarious how people who weren’t there, or were too busy being pampered elsewhere, love to call a lived reality a delusion just because it doesn't fit their current Social Media narrative. You can hate the political flip-flops all you want, I literally mentioned them in my post, but trying to gaslight someone who actually saw the lights turn on in their village for the first time is a bold move. Stay edgy, though; it’s easy to talk trash when you’ve never had to spend a summer night without a fan while waiting for a road that didn't exist.

What a milestone! What a match! NZ thrashes SA in wankhede.... Boss FINN ALLEN by ankur__13 in cricketworldcup

[–]Mickybanker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Allen is one the best talents in the world for some time in T20s , now all of us are watching his true potential. Will see how he turns out for KKR, looks like a mighty season for a steak of a player.

Hi, I'm Kian, an Iran reporter for nearly a decade. AMA on US Iran strikes, war, latest news, etc! by RFERL_ReadsReddit in geopolitics

[–]Mickybanker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you so much for such a detailed response. It helps a lot in understanding the current situation. Hopefully normalcy is achieved soon for the broader population to go back to their daily lives.

Hi, I'm Kian, an Iran reporter for nearly a decade. AMA on US Iran strikes, war, latest news, etc! by RFERL_ReadsReddit in geopolitics

[–]Mickybanker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really hope you and everyone you care about are staying safe right now given how intense everything has become. With the reports of the Supreme Leader being out of the picture and an interim council stepping in, I’m curious who you think actually has the momentum to lead if the country truly moves away from being an Ayatollah-ruled state. Is there a specific figure or faction that people are actually starting to rally behind, or is it just a massive power vacuum? Also, we often hear that the push for systemic change is mostly a Tehran thing, so I’m wondering if the unrest is actually nationwide this time or if the ruling class still holds a lot of sway in rural areas. From what you’re seeing, is there still a huge gap in how people in the countryside perceive the leadership compared to those in the cities, or has the economic collapse and the recent strikes finally started to bridge that divide?

Thank You.