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From 1999 to December 2003, DMK was in an alliance with the BJP. And recently as well, it is known that they tried hard to join hands with the BJP and AIADMK (as confirmed by the Communist parties, IUML, VCK, and the Assembly Speaker) to defeat TVK. But at the same time, they are spreading the narrative that Vijay/TVK is a BJP B-team.

Are DMKians really not accepting the reality? Is it simply a lack of awareness among DMK cadres, or are they intentionally doing this?

I’m not attacking any party here, but people are seeing what DMK is doing. People are not fools anymore!

From 1999 to December 2003, DMK was in an alliance with the BJP. And recently as well, it is known that they tried hard to join hands with the BJP and AIADMK (as confirmed by the Communist parties, IUML, VCK, and the Assembly Speaker) to defeat TVK. But at the same time, they are spreading the narrative that Vijay/TVK is a BJP B-team.

Are DMKians really not accepting the reality? Is it simply a lack of awareness among DMK cadres, or are they intentionally doing this?

I’m not attacking any party here, but people are seeing what DMK is doing. People are not fools anymore!

I want to share my experience so that others can avoid making the same mistake I did.

There is a bike service centre called RAPIDPIX at the Indian Oil petrol bunk, opposite the Passport Office in Koramangala 8th Block. I was curious about their service, so I enquired and eventually gave my bike for a general service. I had already changed the engine oil just 2 weeks ago, so I specifically told them that I only wanted a general service and did not need an engine oil change.

They told me the service would take around 30–45 minutes, so I decided to sit there and watch. Honestly, within a few minutes of them starting the work, I became concerned. The mechanics did not appear experienced to me. They were figuring out basic things like how to remove the engine oil cap and even arguing among themselves about which bolt to remove.

Things got worse when they started working around the rear wheel and chain. One mechanic loosened the wheel/axle bolt, after which the chain became loose. He then tried to fix the chain tension, but couldn't seem to figure it out. When I asked him, "Bhai, kya kar rahe ho?", he couldn't properly explain what he was doing. Another mechanic came over and they started tightening and loosening different bolts, but the issue still wasn't properly resolved.

At this point, I became frustrated and asked for the manager's number. They initially didn't give it to me, so I asked the petrol bunk manager for the number. I called the RAPIDPIX manager, but even he wasn't giving me a satisfactory response.

Eventually, they finished the service. However, I could clearly see that the wheel wasn't properly secured and the brake didn't feel properly adjusted. I paid ₹475 for the service and left.

Later, I took the bike to a local mechanic. He checked the bike and told me that the wheel had not been properly fixed and the tyre/wheel alignment was completely wrong. I ended up paying another ₹700 to get the general service and necessary corrections done properly.

So I basically paid ₹475 to RAPIDPIX for a service I wasn't satisfied with, and another ₹700 to fix/re-do the work.

Maybe I just had a bad experience, but based on what I personally saw and what happened to my bike, I would strongly recommend avoiding this service centre. Please be careful, especially if you're leaving your bike there without watching the work.

📍 Location: RAPIDPIX, Indian Oil petrol bunk, Koramangala 8th Block, opposite the Passport Office, Bengaluru. - https://maps.app.goo.gl/X6EbFAGoErqqkJPM9

Sharing this so other bikers in the area can be aware before giving their bikes to this place.

I want to share my experience so that others can avoid making the same mistake I did.

There is a bike service centre called RAPIDPIX at the Indian Oil petrol bunk, opposite the Passport Office in Koramangala 8th Block. I was curious about their service, so I enquired and eventually gave my bike for a general service. I had already changed the engine oil just 2 weeks ago, so I specifically told them that I only wanted a general service and did not need an engine oil change.

They told me the service would take around 30–45 minutes, so I decided to sit there and watch. Honestly, within a few minutes of them starting the work, I became concerned. The mechanics did not appear experienced to me. They were figuring out basic things like how to remove the engine oil cap and even arguing among themselves about which bolt to remove.

Things got worse when they started working around the rear wheel and chain. One mechanic loosened the wheel/axle bolt, after which the chain became loose. He then tried to fix the chain tension, but couldn't seem to figure it out. When I asked him, "Bhai, kya kar rahe ho?", he couldn't properly explain what he was doing. Another mechanic came over and they started tightening and loosening different bolts, but the issue still wasn't properly resolved.

At this point, I became frustrated and asked for the manager's number. They initially didn't give it to me, so I asked the petrol bunk manager for the number. I called the RAPIDPIX manager, but even he wasn't giving me a satisfactory response.

Eventually, they finished the service. However, I could clearly see that the wheel wasn't properly secured and the brake didn't feel properly adjusted. I paid ₹475 for the service and left.

Later, I took the bike to a local mechanic. He checked the bike and told me that the wheel had not been properly fixed and the tyre/wheel alignment was completely wrong. I ended up paying another ₹700 to get the general service and necessary corrections done properly.

So I basically paid ₹475 to RAPIDPIX for a service I wasn't satisfied with, and another ₹700 to fix/re-do the work.

based on what I personally saw and what happened to my bike, I would strongly recommend avoiding this service centre. Please be careful, especially if you're leaving your bike there without watching the work.

📍 Location: RAPIDPIX, Indian Oil petrol bunk, Koramangala 8th Block, opposite the Passport Office, Bengaluru. - https://maps.app.goo.gl/g3rQVYA2QWtnj2Gm9

Sharing this so other bikers in the area can be aware before giving their bikes to this place.

Back in the day, me and the people around me used to talk about cricket all the time - not just IPL, but Tests, ODIs, bilateral series, players, performances, everything.

But these days, I barely see people discussing cricket anymore. Even when matches are happening, it doesn't feel like cricket is part of everyday conversations the way it used to be.

I'm wondering if this is actually a wider trend or just something I'm noticing in my own circle. Has cricket genuinely lost some of its cultural relevance, or have people simply moved on to other forms of entertainment and social media?

What do you guys think changed?

I'm planning to buy a used Pixel 8 for ₹22,000 (~$252) because I'm currently facing some financial constraints and can't afford a new one.

Phone details:

• Age: 1.5 years old
• Original box & bill: Yes
• Condition: Two minor scratches on the body (none on the display), everything else looks great and works fine.
• No visible issues with the screen or camera.

Do you think ₹22,000 (~$252) is a fair price? Please give your honest suggestion on this

I need a Netflix series that's so addictive I end up saying, "Just one more episode" until it's 3 AM. I just want something with a gripping story that hooks me from the first episode and keeps getting better.

Some of my favorites:

• Breaking Bad
• Money Heist
• Stranger Things
• Dark
• Squid Game

I applied for a Bajaj EMI Card around a week ago, but my KYC is still showing as Pending.

The weird part is that whenever I try to update my email ID or home address, the app/website just throws an error every single time. I've been trying for the last week on different days and it's still the same.

Has anyone faced this issue before? How did you get your KYC completed? Did you have to visit a branch or contact customer support, or is there any other workaround?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!