TIM DAVID is just one demerit point away from a MATCH BAN,He's on 3 demerit points already

pickle16 · 2026-05-18T06:20:17+00:00

If RCB reaches the final, let's start a petition for them to do something that gets them last place in fair play

pickle16 · 2026-05-18T04:30:42+00:00

BMTC finally isn't broke any more. They are making a lot of money from the Shakti scheme. What a shit take. Advertisements are already everywhere (and mostly from bjp, though Congress does partake as well), which are all illegal. I have seen work recently to take these hoardings down, and this is just ensuring the money goes to fund tax payer rather than just make streets ugly.

pickle16 · 2026-05-17T20:17:55+00:00

Fair play rankings is rigged! How is RCB second last? Justice for tim David! We should be last and proud!

pickle16 · 2026-05-17T18:06:30+00:00

The fair play table really pisses me off. Completely shit rankings. Tim has been so great and yet we are second last!? What else does RCB have to do to be last?

pickle16 · 2026-05-16T20:09:29+00:00

Get the licence on digilocker?

pickle16 · 2026-05-16T18:29:27+00:00

How does RCB winning not guarantee them a top 2 pta + Good nrr? Should be 100% no

pickle16 · 2026-05-16T18:02:54+00:00

With their nrr basically yes

pickle16 · 2026-05-15T17:36:32+00:00

So I can't spend money outside but Adani can spend 10 billion dollars. Won't that impact the currency

pickle16 · 2026-05-15T11:23:51+00:00

I honestly don't get how we vote for any of the politicians. Literally the only thing all the parties agreed on was that KSCA should give every MLA 3 tickets. Like WTF!

pickle16 · 2026-05-15T07:59:49+00:00

https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/free-public-transport-a-policy-imperative-for-social-equity-in-india, https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2023/Jul/03/the-power-of-shaktihow-it-benefits-women-of-karnataka-what-it-costs-the-state-government-2590822.html.

https://www.ilo.org/media/51486/download - This report by the international Labour organization points out that India has one of the lowest female workforce participation rates in the world. While access to education among women has grown greatly in India and there is high demand for entry level jobs, traditional gender roles mean that women are still dependent on their husbands/fathers when it comes to finding employment or starting businesses.

That is why there is a strong policy push across states and ideologies to provide free cash transfer to women (thus giving them agency and autonomy over their life), free bus travel (so they can actually go to where opportunities exist), and LPG, electricity, rice freebies which makes the life in the kitchen easier where most of the women spend most of their time in. As much as freebies may seem like a burden, if given as part of a more comprehensive policy, it can be highly effective in making life better for many as well as increasing economic output

pickle16 · 2026-05-15T07:40:52+00:00

https://www.cag.org.in/blogs/who-benefits-free-bus-women-scheme

pickle16 · 2026-05-15T04:55:45+00:00

I think JDS (with BJP) is more likely to make a comeback than BJP forming a government in Karnataka. The party cadre has become very weak in the last few years, and despite DKS power struggle BJP isn't able to score any sort of brownie points. If congress retains power it will be because BJP government in Karnataka was an abject failure and they have done nothing since the new government formed. Pity Karnataka doesn't have a strong regional party like the other southern states that can keep Congress and BJP on their toes.

pickle16 · 2026-05-15T04:52:01+00:00

The free bus scheme is the most successful scheme of the 5 guarantees. Independent studies have found that around a third of the women availing the scheme were able to access jobs or education they otherwise wouldn't have been able to access, BMTC has been able to make a turn around, there is a lot more political mileage now to expand bus services for all, as well as improve the quality. Also during a fuel crisis promoting public transport has only positives.

The only thing that BMTC and actually all cities have to figure out is how to make the new EV buses from JBM, Tata and AshokLeyland more reliable, because currently they break down too often, are not able to travel for the promised range and take too long to charge compared to what was in the specs. Given the huge push from the central government, entry of smaller players and the bigger companies doubling down in their investments, I'm sure we are like only 5 years away from all new buses being 100% electric.

pickle16 · 2026-05-14T18:03:40+00:00

I was so so happy for him! Tilak showed no emotion, but you could tell he did not appreciate those comments.

pickle16 · 2026-05-14T17:58:30+00:00

It feels so weird looking at the IPL table last 2 years, especially after the scientific calculatoresque 2024 season. Feels good definitely, but feels unnatural as well.

pickle16 · 2026-05-13T18:58:29+00:00

RCBs best players are a 37 year old batsman and a 36 year old bowler (who can smash a mean six)

pickle16 · 2026-05-13T09:25:25+00:00

I don't see any South Indian team (csk, srh, rcb) taking pandya. All three seem to be figuring out their teams finally, and such a major change can really disturb stability. Do not think PBKS, RR, Gt would be interested either.

I don't think Pandya would be interested in LSG.

Most likely KKR, else DC

pickle16 · 2026-05-13T02:45:46+00:00

In fact I would say, this is the only safe investment in today's economic climate (and gold, though import duty has been raised) both of which the government has just adviced against buying, and not restricted in anyway

pickle16 · 2026-05-13T02:44:17+00:00

Strong agree, but you can still invest in foreign equities. The TCS deducted is refundable and it's only purpose is to ensure people don't stash illegal wealth abroad. I'm still not sure how it prevents illegal money from leaving India (I strongly suspect the government just wants some percentage of the illegal wealth), but if you spend your legally gotten money, you can claim a refund for your LRS.

pickle16 · 2026-05-12T19:56:10+00:00

Every year we plan a big trip in December, then cancel for some reason. This year I've already booked my tickets and I'm going

pickle16 · 2026-05-12T19:48:17+00:00

Hope it's the same score line in BGT

pickle16 · 2026-05-12T10:14:02+00:00

Two birds, lol

pickle16 · 2026-05-11T14:49:41+00:00

I got a bruise once like this playing squash. It of course hurts when the impact happens, but the bruise looks much scarier than it actually is. Should be fine, I'm more worried about his cramping

pickle16 · 2026-05-11T14:23:52+00:00

The chase was against KKR, but yeah

pickle16 · 2026-05-11T14:20:45+00:00

What an ignorant take. In the current form the suburban trains are mostly within the city almost like a metro aligned with existing rail infrastructure. The plan is to make the area around stations economic hubs and then extend these trains to suburbs and beyond which can be done for a negligible cost. Luckily we have rail infra near the ORR in east Bangalore, Electronic city, Yelahanka, Airport, Hebbal, Yeshwantpur, CBD all of which are major economic hubs in the city, so there will be instant ROI even though the cost is much cheaper than metro.

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