State of major stretch in Bengaluru Bengaluru: For several commuters entering and leaving Yelahanka every day, the stretch of State Highway 9 (Doddaballapur Road) has become an obstacle course. Dug-up sections, loose gravel, dust clouds, and widening potholes have turned what was once a busy arterial road into a daily test of patience for motorists,…
Bengaluru: What appeared to be a kind gesture from a stranger during a rainy evening turned into an expensive lesson for a 78-year-old man, who was tricked into parting with his gold ring worth over Rs 50,000.K Sathyanarayana Rao told police the incident occurred on June 8 at 7.15 pm. Rao had gone for his…
Chief minister DK Shivakumar said, “We’ll ensure the benefits are enjoyed only by voters in Karnataka. Why should we extend these benefits to those who do not vote here?” BENGALURU: After Gruha Lakshmi clean-up, the state govt is now auditing another popular guarantee programme, Gruha Jyothi, which offers free electricity up to 200 units every…
Bengaluru: A routine ride to work ended in tragedy for a 34-year-old man after a speeding garbage truck hit his scooter and ran over him near Sirsi Circle on Mysuru Road Monday morning.Satish, a resident of Goripalya near JJ Nagar, worked as an attender a private firm near Town Hall.Police said Satish left home as…
The FIFA World Cup is often described as football’s ultimate global celebration, a tournament that transcends borders, politics and cultural divides. Yet, as the 2026 edition kicked off on June 11 across the United States, Mexico and Canada, attention quickly shifted from the action on the pitch to a growing list of visa denials, entry…
By Shloka A JatkarAs conversations about the portrayal of women in entertainment once again make headlines, a recently held seminar in Bengaluru focused on a larger question: Have we really moved beyond viewing women only through the lens of their bodies? Titled Gender, Gaze, and Authority: Challenges of Writing the Body and Gender Politics, the…
Bengaluru: Karnataka high court has dismissed a PIL plea challenging the state govt’s decision to transfer seven acres of land belonging to Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU) in Hebbal for judges’ quarters and a super-specialty hospital.The petition questioned a Jan 8, 2026 govt order directing the transfer of four acres of land…
Bengaluru: Just a few hours of managing Bengaluru’s busy junctions was enough to leave many volunteers with a reality check of the city’s traffic problem.What began as a civic effort to bring citizens closer to the ground realities of traffic management has steadily drawn strong participation. Since its inception in Oct 2025, 1,864 people have…
Bengaluru: A 54-year-old school teacher riding pillion on a bike-taxi operated by Rapido died after she accidentally fell from the two-wheeler in JP Nagar late Sunday night. The victim is S Radha, teacher with Delhi Public School (South) and a resident of Arakere.Police said Radha visited her friends and relatives in Nagarabhavi and was riding…
Bengaluru: Expatriates living and working in Bengaluru see the city evolving into one of the world’s leading technology and business hubs over the next decade, citing its cosmopolitan culture, economic strength, and thriving startup ecosystem.Speaking at the Expat Business Council’s (EBC) June networking event last weekend, they shared their outlook on the city, identifying AI,…
