DECODING DATA TOGETHER: VizChitra offered a platform for data folks to exchange ideas and learn from each other “Those are too many dots,” said a designer in the audience, looking at a chart showing data centres plotted on a world map. Prakriti Bakshi, an independent journalist conducting the workshop, didn’t flinch. “That’s just how crowded…
Bengaluru’s traffic is now a significant public health challenge for millions (AI image used for representational purpose only) For millions of people living in Bengaluru, traffic is no longer just an inconvenience—it’s a daily health challenge. Hours spent commuting, prolonged exposure to noise and pollution, irregular meals, dehydration, and disrupted sleep are becoming part of…
Former leader of the opposition in the Karnataka legislative council VS Ugrappa addresses mediapersons in Mangaluru on Saturday. Mangaluru: Former leader of the opposition in the Karnataka legislative council VS Ugrappa demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath over the Ayodhya temple…
Police can be seen examining the busted drugs. (AI-generated image used for representational purpose) BENGALURU: Bengaluru police busted an international narcotics trafficking network, arrested eight people, including five foreign nationals, and seized banned narcotic substances worth an estimated Rs 60.86 crore, officials said on Saturday.Police said the seized contraband included 29 kg of MDMA, 20…
BENGALURU: A police officer in uniform who was driving home in a dept vehicle got a bitter taste of road rage when two youths abused and disallowed him from passing through a road in west Bengaluru for more than 30 minutes on the night of July 6. They also tried to snatch his phone.According to…
Bengaluru: Karnataka has slightly improved in the performance grading index (PGI), a score to evaluate the performance of states and districts, released by the Union govt this week. However, despite the improvement from 558 to 595, Karnataka is only in the 31-40% score bracket.PGI evaluates the performance of states and categorises them into different grades….
Play name: Waiting for NaseerGenre: Comedy and DramaCast: Mahir Mohiuddin, Maulik Pandey and Naman RoyDirector: Srinivas BeesettyDuration: 1 hour 30 minsLanguage: Hindi and EnglishRating: 3.5/5Waiting for Naseer, written by Sapan Saran and directed by Srinivas Beesetty, is a witty and moving exploration of life’s absurdities. The story revolves around two aspiring actors in Mumbai waiting…
Cognizant cited In whistleblower complaints as authorities examine H-1B, PERM abuse Bengaluru: The US Department of Labor has launched a nationwide investigation into alleged fraud involving the H-1B and PERM employment visa programmes. Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito said whistleblower complaints have referred to companies “like Cognizant” in connection with these programmes.Speaking to Fox…
The approvals come as a growing number of venture-backed startups prepare to tap the public markets amid improving investor sentiment Bengaluru: India’s startup IPO pipeline gathered further momentum on Friday as manufacturing platform Zetwerk, furniture rental company Rentomojo and defence technology firm Tonbo Imaging received Sebi approval for their proposed public issues.According to sources, Zetwerk…
Bengaluru: A sessions court in the city has held a Ballari resident guilty of defaming the Lokayukta and Upa Lokayukta, and sentenced him to six months of imprisonment with a fine of Rs 5,000.According to a Lokayukta press note, SG Shankar of Havinala Basanna compound complained to the Lokayukta in 2015, accusing the joint commissioner…
