Mangaluru: Silicon Beach Angels, a collective of angel investors launched under the Silicon Beach Program and TiE Mangaluru Chapter, is all set to power startup ecosystems along coastal Karnataka. The newly launched network brings together around 20 founding angel investors who will collectively fund and mentor early-stage startups, with a primary focus on ventures emerging…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image: AP) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes dropping senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is virtually impossible as long as they want to continue playing, citing their extraordinary achievements and immense fan following.Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been the pillars of Indian cricket for over 15 years,…
Around 20 to 30 cases ofwater contamination inpetrol bunks were reportedduring last year’s monsoon Mangaluru: Fuel bunk owners in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi have stepped up precautionary measures amid fears of rainwater entering underground petrol storage tanks and contaminating the fuel. According to a member of the Karnataka State Federation of Petroleum Dealers, around 20…
Bengaluru: Karnataka has been seeing a steady rise in seasonal influenza cases, according to the latest data released by health department under Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP). Minister UT Khader chaired a meeting Monday to review measures to control seasonal viral fevers and other communicable diseases.The state reported 2,056 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases between Jan and…
Mumbai: In line with the rule changes recommended by the Lord’s-based Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) recently, the BCCI has made changes to its playing conditions for the 2026-27 domestic season, as per which the final over of the day will have to be completed even if a wicket falls during the over.According to a note…
Ultraviolette Automotive recently closed its best quarter yet. Between April and June this year, the Bengaluru based electric motorcycle maker sold more than 1,500 vehicles, up from around 300 in the same quarter last year. That is growth of over 400 percent.The company’s co-founders, CEO Narayan Subramaniam and CTO Niraj Rajmohan, spoke to TOI Auto…
Karwar: The Congress on Monday levelled serious allegations against the BJP-led Union govt, claiming that the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being misused to selectively remove voters perceived to be Congress supporters.Addressing reporters in Karwar, AICC secretary and Congress observer for the SIR process, Anjali Nimbalkar, said the party suspects a…
Bengaluru: The department of school education and literacy has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) as a vocational subject for classes 9 and 10 under the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), allowing students to opt for it instead of a third language.Following approval from the Project Approval Board, AI will be introduced in 1,642 govt high schools…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma‘s brilliant century in the third ODI against England at Lord’s ended in a losing cause, but the India opener took time to speak about his special partnership with Virat Kohli after the match. Rohit’s 138 off 110 balls kept India in the chase of…
Kia India has officially entered one of the country’s most competitive electric SUV segments with the unveiling of the Syros EV. The new model will rival established offerings such as the Tata Nexon EV, which has been among the best-selling electric SUVs in India. While Kia is yet to announce prices, here’s a closer look…
