Bengaluru: Amid last-minute confusion over the state govt’s proposal to introduce a grading system in place of marks for Hindi subject in SSLC (class 10) exams, the 2026 results have thrown up an unexpected twist. Despite govt push for a two-language formula that seeks to contain the dominance of Hindi in the curriculum, the pass…
Bengaluru: From big cities to small towns, Karnataka’s seven SSLC toppers share a common thread — discipline, consistency, and strong family and teacher support. Their stories, spanning diverse backgrounds, underline how focus, clear goals, and steady effort can overcome constraints and turn ambition into exceptional academic success.Dhanush Sudhir Mysore, Poorna Prajna Education Centre (Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru)Consistent…
Kolar: While most students walked into their SSLC exam halls with pens and hall tickets, Kusuma S alias Kusumanjali arrived in an ambulance. Recovering from serious injuries and still under medical care, the KGF student turned adversity into achievement, scoring first class and inspiring many with her grit.Kusuma, a student of St Mary’s High School…
As mango season begins, restaurants, cafés and even roadside stalls across Bengaluru are refreshing their menus to celebrate the king of fruits. From spicy, tangy raw mango slivers to thick shakes brimming with juicy, sweet chunks, the city is turning into a haven for mango lovers. From fruit to full mealA versatile ingredient, mango is…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Resource Mobilisation Committee has recommended the introduction of online liquor sales in the state as part of broader excise reforms, a move that is likely to spark debate given past opposition. In a report on Karnataka’s excise policy, the committee described selling liquor online as a “complement to retail reforms”. It says digital…
Bengaluru: With near-record temperatures persisting over the past few days, the city’s power infrastructure has come under stress.As the searing daytime heat resulted in unusually warm hours late Tuesday night, a line breaker at the 220 kV station in Somanahalli on the city’s outskirts that supplies power to the BWSSB pumping station, witnessed a rare…
Bengaluru: White-topping work on Hennur-Bagalur Road is expected to be complete by June 15, with officials indicating that the main roadwork will be finished by May and the remaining footpath and utility work in another three months.Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao inspected the site Wednesday and directed officials to accelerate pace of…
Bengaluru: A case of cyber fraud and identity misuse was filed Wednesday at Amruthahalli police station in north Bengaluru against “unknown person” for impersonating Bengaluru North City Corporation commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar to solicit funds on WhatsApp.The FIR was filed by a gazetted officer, Akshath M M, a resident of Sahakaranagar, following a suspicious online…
BENGALURU: India’s premier biosciences research hub, the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), has signed an MoU with Imperial College London to establish the Indo-UK Life Sciences Innovation Corridor — a five-year strategic partnership designed to deepen bilateral collaboration in life sciences research, innovation and entrepreneurship.The agreement was signed by Professor Hugh Brady, President,…
BENGALURU: Cops have uncovered a chilling motive behind the brutal killing of a man by his lover: She was jealous and angry after she discovered that he was getting close to his ex-girlfriend.The accused, 27-year-old Prema, lured 29-year-old Kiran LN into an intimate BDSM activity involving role play before carrying out the murder — a…
