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Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Papa Jake' dies at 102
The American war veteran Jake Larson has died at the age of 102, as reported by DW. Known to his 1.2 million followers on TikTok as "Papa Jake," he captivated both young and old with his stories. In a statement on his social media accounts, his granddaughter McKaela Larson wrote that he died peacefully on July 17, and was "even cracking jokes 'til the very end." Larson was known for his quick smile and how he combined humorous anecdotes with somber reminders about the horrors of war. He had been living in Lafayette, California. A self-described Minnesota farm boy, he gained a huge following online in later life by sharing stories of WWII. He was born on December 20, 1922 in Owatonna, Minnesota. In 1938, while lying about his age, Larson enlisted in the National Guard at 15 years old. In 1942, he was stationed in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. He became operations sergeant and assembled the planning books for the invasion of Normandy. Larson was among the nearly 160,000 Allied Troops who stormed Normandy's beaches on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He survived machine gunfire when he landed on Omaha Beach. "We are the lucky ones," Larson told the Associated Press at the 81st anniversary of D-Day in June, "They had no family. We are their family. We have the responsibility to honour these guys who gave us a chance to be alive." He had been awarded the Bronze Star, and French Legion of Honour for his service. Larson often called himself "the luckiest man in the world," and expressed awe at the attention he received. "I'm just a country boy. Now I'm a star on TikTok," he told AP in 2023. "I'm a legend! I didn't plan this, it came about."
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Pizzeria Toto in Thiruvananthapuram serves pizzas inspired from different parts of the world
It is easy to miss Pizzeria Toto at Ulloor, in Thiruvananthapuram, while driving if not for the sign of an illuminated cartoon pizza slice topped with pepperoni standing next to it. Fairy lights dangle down the eatery's face, leading up to a rustic porch, with wall lamps casting shadows on a textured white wall. A few wooden chairs and tables are set up outdoors for dining. Inside the pizzeria, on the customers' side is a glass shelf, stocked with beverages, a sliced cheesecake and coffee creme brulee ramekins. On the other side of the shelf , a busy crew with hair nets and floury fingers, led by Mymoona KS, is stretching the dough. Cheese, meat and veggies rest on the stretched pillowy dough before it is baked in a brick oven for precisely two minutes at 800 degrees Fahrenheit. Soon, the room is filled with the fragrance of freshly baked pizza, sliced and served hot. 'I used to bake artisanal bread while I was living in Thiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu a few years ago. My son Yann's friend and his mother were from Spain and it was she who got me into baking bread. Soon I started reading books about it too,' says Mymoona, who returned to Thiruvananthapuram in 2021. 'But when I made sourdough bread with a starter at home, my family asked me why was the bread sour?' jokes Mymoona, who soon noticed a space in the city for pizzas focusing on the crust. In May 2022, Mymoona started a cloud kitchen on the top floor of her home at Chavadimukku. In January 2023, she began Pizzeria Toto, named after her son, affectionately called Toto. The eatery showcases a versatile menu with an equal emphasis on vegetarian and non-vegetarian pizzas, made for the Indian palate at an affordable budget. One of their signature dishes, Buffalo chicken pizza, is perfectly sauced with an in-house ranch sauce made with a blend of mayonnaise, yoghurt and selected herbs. The name Buffalo is inspired from a sauce originally from the Buffalo city in New York. It is topped with chunks of cooked chicken marinated in hot sauce and butter, along with red onions. The pizza is not overly cheesy and is lightly sprinkled with a mix of oregano seasoning. Small dollops of sriracha (a type of hot sauce) give the pizza heat and tang, harmonising with the creamy cheese. The thin crust is evenly stretched and rolled, resulting in a soft texture. The nine-inch pizzas are baked in a brick oven made by Chandigarh-based oven maker Marco Cappioti, who has also created the brick oven at Pizzeria da Susy in Gurugram, considered to be one of the best pizzerias in the country. 'Since I wanted to make a pizza highlighting the bread, we did not compromise on the oven. So we reached out to him and Marco sent it assembled. We had to use a crane to install it in the kitchen,' says Mymoona. The Mediterranean love pizza is a vegetarian pizza topped with feta cheese, tomatoes and red onions. It has a rich flavour from the tomato sauce and chunks of fresh tomato. The pizza is not overpowering for the palate. The likes of feta, tomatoes and onion complement the olive 'salt bombs', generously spread on the pizza. The other pizza varieties include pepperoni, BBQ beef, Kungpao chicken, marinara and so on starting from ₹285. Sweet endings Pizzeria Toto's dessert menu has a burnt basque cheesecake and coffee caramel creme brulee. These two extremely revered European desserts leave very little room for error. The burnt basque cheesecake is light, airy and smooth. This crustless cheesecake version is perfect for dessert lovers and people who like their sweets a little less sweet. The coffee caramel creme brulee is another not-so-sweet dessert. The sugary, hard coffee caramel shell on the top shatters at the touch of a spoon, revealing a silky, golden custard inside. The dessert is a sophisticated version of a steaming glass of coffee with subtle bitter notes. They serve an array of hot and cold beverages such as hot chocolate, mojito and milkshakes. Mymoona hopes to expand the space of her pizzeria and the dessert menu, adding dishes like brioche doughnuts with fillings and tiramisu. 'I also want to offer pre-ordered brioche and sourdough bread,' she says. 'And I want to employ more homemakers.' Cost for two ₹800. Open from 2.30pm to 10pm, except on Mondays.
The Wire
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Wire
Sanatan Dharma Key to India's Spiritual Strength, Must Be Preserved for Future Generations: Paras Ji Maharaj
New Delhi, July 12, 2025 – On the occasion of Guru Purnima, renowned spiritual leader Paras Ji Maharaj addressed a large gathering at Talkatora Stadium, Delhi, where thousands of devotees assembled to seek his blessings and guidance. The event witnessed an atmosphere of deep devotion as the stadium reverberated with soulful bhajans and chants. In his address, Paras Ji Maharaj emphasized the importance of Sanatan Dharma in guiding individuals towards a purposeful and balanced life. Maharaj Ji announced his upcoming nationwide spiritual journey aimed at promoting dharma, advocating for justice for the underprivileged, and empowering young women through self-defense awareness. Highlighting the role of leadership in preserving cultural heritage, Paras Ji Maharaj extended his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a 'protector of Sanatan values.' He remarked that the Ram Temple's construction stands as a testament to the Prime Minister's dedication to dharma. The event was also marked by the presence of several dignitaries, including Shiv Sena senior leader Abhishek Verma, who lauded Paras Ji Maharaj for his commitment to social and spiritual service. > 'Maharaj Ji's life reflects that dharma is not confined to rituals—it is a holistic way of living based on truth, compassion, and discipline,' said Verma. Among other notable attendees were Member of Parliament from Kanpur Ramesh Awasthi, Chief Security Officer of the Ministry of Home Affairs Anil Chaturvedi, Alok Dwivedi, Sandeep Singh, Avinash Singh, and Dr. Piyush Dwivedi. The Guru Purnima event concluded with blessings, spiritual discourses, and a collective call to preserve India's timeless Sanatan traditions for the generations to come. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with NRDPL and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
08-07-2025
- Politics
Rwandan opposition leader Ingabire appears in court on subversion charges
KIGALI, Rwanda -- KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire on Tuesday appeared in a courtroom in the capital, Kigali, for the first time since her arrest on subversion charges last month. A long-time critic of President Paul Kagame, Ingabire was previously jailed and has been at times the only government opponent to keep up her activism from inside Rwanda. Most of Kagame's other opponents are in exile. Rwandan prosecutors accuse her of plotting to incite public unrest. The charges could send her back to prison for many years if convicted. Prosecutors say she was in contact with nine other suspects, including a journalist named Theoneste Nsengimana. The others are members of the DALFA-Umurinzi group, a party led by Ingabire that is not recognized by authorities. Ingabire has denied the charges, previously calling offenses against her politically motivated. Her bail hearing on Tuesday was postponed to July 15 after she refused a court-appointed local defense attorney and prefered her choice of a Kenyan team of lawyers. The court ruled that the case will be heard in a week whether or not she assembled a defense team of her choice. Ingabire had previously led the FDU-Inkingi group, a coalition of opposition parties that also was never permitted to register with the government. She spent 16 years in exile in the Netherlands and returned to Rwanda in 2010 to launch her political career. She was imprisoned before she could contest the presidential election. She was later found guilty of conspiracy to undermine the government and denying Rwanda's 1994 genocide, charges she denied. Sentenced to 15 years, she was freed in 2018 after obtaining a presidential pardon. Three decades after the genocide that killed an estimated 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus, Kagame has won international praise for presiding over a peaceful and rapid economic recovery. But he also has faced criticism for what human rights groups say are widespread abuses, a muzzling of independent media and suppression of political opposition. He denies the accusations.
Hamilton Spectator
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Rwandan opposition leader Ingabire appears in court on subversion charges
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire on Tuesday appeared in a courtroom in the capital, Kigali, for the first time since her arrest on subversion charges last month. A long-time critic of President Paul Kagame, Ingabire was previously jailed and has been at times the only government opponent to keep up her activism from inside Rwanda. Most of Kagame's other opponents are in exile. Rwandan prosecutors accuse her of plotting to incite public unrest. The charges could send her back to prison for many years if convicted. Prosecutors say she was in contact with nine other suspects, including a journalist named Theoneste Nsengimana. The others are members of the DALFA-Umurinzi group, a party led by Ingabire that is not recognized by authorities. Ingabire has denied the charges, previously calling offenses against her politically motivated. Her bail hearing on Tuesday was postponed to July 15 after she refused a court-appointed local defense attorney and prefered her choice of a Kenyan team of lawyers. The court ruled that the case will be heard in a week whether or not she assembled a defense team of her choice. Ingabire had previously led the FDU-Inkingi group, a coalition of opposition parties that also was never permitted to register with the government. She spent 16 years in exile in the Netherlands and returned to Rwanda in 2010 to launch her political career. She was imprisoned before she could contest the presidential election. She was later found guilty of conspiracy to undermine the government and denying Rwanda's 1994 genocide, charges she denied. Sentenced to 15 years, she was freed in 2018 after obtaining a presidential pardon. Three decades after the genocide that killed an estimated 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus, Kagame has won international praise for presiding over a peaceful and rapid economic recovery. But he also has faced criticism for what human rights groups say are widespread abuses, a muzzling of independent media and suppression of political opposition. He denies the accusations. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
