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Who owns RCB? The story behind Bengaluru's IPL team and its connection to Vijay Mallya
The team's name 'Royal Challengers,' came from the Royal Challenge whiskey brand owned by United Spirits Limited.
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This brand sells lungi for Rs 5,400. Harsh Goenka is amused. Meet 'Lyongi Brothers'
In its viral promotional video, the brand chose to highlight the comfort of wearing a lungi as compared to tight pants. 'You don't have to suffer anymore. Longyi provides 1000 percent more airflow than pants to where you as a man need it the most,' the brand says in the video.
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RCB fans pause wedding to watch IPL 2025 final. Bride, groom glued to TV screen. Viral video
In the video, the wedding party waited with bated breaths and erupted into cheers in the final moments of the IPL 2025 final when Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Punjab Kings, and an emotional Virat Kohli took over the television screens.
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'When I founded RCB...': Vijaya Mallya congratulates team. Netizens ask, 'Returning for celebrations?'
Vijay Mallya, who was then in charge of Kingfisher Airlines and United Spirits, bought Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008 when the IPL first started. He paid Rs 476 crore for it, making RCB the second most expensive team at the time.
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Rishi Sunak jumps from stands to celebrate RCB IPL win. 'Narayana Murthy won't like this,' say netizens
Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty's presence at the IPL final also triggered jokes surrounding Narayana Murthy's possible reaction to them 'chilling' on a weekday.
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'Deserve better': Noida eatery quits Zomato over 0 payouts, 'ads without consent'. Company responds
Zomato told Moneycontrol that all their marketing collaborations, such as ads, promotions, and discounts, etc., as well as commercials, are mutually discussed with their restaurant partners before being switched on, switched off or modified.
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If I were Google, I'd be investing billions...: Vinod Khosla on tech giant's robotaxi startup Waymo
Waymo has been into developing self-driving cars for more than a decade now. Once a Google car project, it was given full autonomy in 2016. Waymo conducts its business through ride-hailing services in parts of the US.
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Errol Musk is surprised son Elon hasn't been to India: 'He's making a big mistake'
Elon Musk, who runs electric car maker Tesla, social media platform X, and space company SpaceX, had planned a trip to India last April. But he put it off, saying he had 'pressing issues' at Tesla.
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Neurologist shares 3 things he avoids to keep his ‘brain healthy and memory sharp'
The brain specialist pointed out that consuming large amounts of a certain kind of beverage can lead to cardiovascular issues like high blood pressure, palpitations, and even arrhythmias. He also advised against overusing over-the-counter medications.
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Netizens want Trump to stop Russia-Ukraine war with 'trade': 'As he did during India-Pak conflict'
In a court submission on May 23, the US government said that the May 10 ‘ceasefire’ between India and Pakistan was possible ‘only after’ Trump offered ‘trading access’ to the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
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Doctor who discovered ‘the longevity nutrient’ reveals what she eats to get enough of it
Their research revealed that C15:0 was a new essential fatty acid that was capable of improving health outcomes in mammals, much like omega-3s. Following this revelation, Stephanie Venn-Watson meticulously plans her own diet around foods rich in this longevity nutrient.
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Why is Trump picking fights with Harvard? Biographer claims it's because he and his son didn't...
Donald Trump, who won the presidential election last November largely with support from white men without college degrees, now appears to be stirring up anger towards Harvard since it is one of the most elite universities in the US.
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From 'Oppa' to 'Comrade': Smuggled phone shows how North Korea uses tech to censor its people
A human rights report by South Korea’s Unification Ministry revealed that North Korean authorities publicly executed a 22-year-old man for listening to 70 South Korean songs and watching three films which he then shared with others.
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Nithin Kamath says business with Kolkata green startup boosted profits, rural income: 'Need more...'
In 2024, Amwoodo secured its initial seed funding, with Rainmatter Climate—Nithin Kamath's philanthropic organisation—spearheading the investment.
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800-year-old Hindu shrine at centre of Thailand-Cambodia clash. 10 points on Ta Moan Shiva temple
Built as a Hindu shrine, Ta Moan temple, also known as Prasat Ta Moan Thom, was dedicated to Shiva as the supreme deity. It is believed to have been constructed around the 12th century.
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Nithin Kamath offered help when I was nearly broke, had 8 suits against me: Food Pharmer
In response to Nithin Kamath's unconditional offer for help, 'Food Pharmer recalled being 'stunned'. 'I wasn’t a close friend. In fact, I had never met him before,' he said. adding that he shall be 'forever grateful' to the Zerodha CEO.
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'Very stupid': Mohandas Pai on Kamal Haasan's 'Kannada born out of Tamil' comment
The actor-turned-politician, who is set to make his entry into Rajya Sabha in Tamil Nadu, after the ruling DMK allotted one seat to his party MNM party, has recently clarified that the comment was made 'out of love'.
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H-1B row explained: Why Americans are criticising US visa policies, targetting Indian-origin citizens
Indians form the largest group of beneficiaries of H-1B visa programme, securing 72.3 percent of the 3.86 lakh visas issued in fiscal year 2023. This year, however, new regulations may lead to increased scrutiny, potentially affecting the number of visas issued to Indian professionals.
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Elon Musk exits DOGE. Grok highlights '$135 billion in lost productivity' among his 'achievements'
Elon Musk's decision to leave the Donald Trump administration follows his criticism of what the US President calls his 'big beautiful bill'. Musk had described it as a 'massive spending bill' that increases the federal deficit and 'undermines the work' of DOGE.
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H-1B visa backlash: MAGA supporters blast JD Vance for meeting Indian-origin venture capitalist
US vice president JD Vance's meeting with Indian-origin VC Asha Jadeja Motwani sparks backlash amid H-1B visa row in the US. MAGA supporters question the purpose as the country's immigration policies face scrutiny.
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70-year-old kills self in UP after quarrel with wife over fish served at dinner: Report
Tulsiram Deepke, 70, got into a heated argument with his his wife, Ujjwala, after he complained about the fish she prepared and demanded dal instead.
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H-1B visa row: Vivek Ramaswamy pens note for wife, gets slammed by anti-immigrant Americans
Vivek Ramaswamy is also the second personality of Indian-origin, after Walmart CTO Suresh Kumar, to have been targetted by Americans who do not support the current immigration policies in the country.
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Bengaluru Metro yellow line delay: Mohandas Pai wants official responsible suspended. 'Lousy work'
On Tuesday, the first-ever driverless train for Namma Metro arrived at the Chennai port from China, sparking hopes for the long-delayed Yellow Line. According to reports, officials are confident that the train would reach Bengaluru by February 20.
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Ex-air hostess caught smuggling 45 kg deadly drug made of human bones from UK to Sri Lanka
The 'kush' drug, which has an estimated street value of about Rs 28 crore, originated in West Africa and is known for its devastating effects, killing an estimated dozen people a week in Sierra Leone alone.
