For most people, water is harmless, even comforting. It cools the body on hot days, washes away dirt, and makes up nearly 60 percent of the human body itself. But for a tiny number of people around the world, contact with water can trigger painful, itchy hives within minutes. The condition, known as Aquagenic urticaria,…
Bengaluru: The Krishnadevaraya Palike Bazaar, near the Vijayanagar Metro station, often described as south India’s first underground air-conditioned market, presents a stark contrast to the bustling street above. Completed at Rs 13 crore and inaugurated in Aug 2024, the facility now comes under the Bengaluru West city corporation after the formation of the Greater Bengaluru…
Bengaluru: In a significant administrative reshuffle Wednesday, IPS officer MN Anucheth has been entrusted with two postings.Anucheth, who was deputy inspector general of police (DIGP-recruitment), has been posted as DIGP and commissioner, department of information and public relations (DIPR), replacing Hemanth M Nimbalkar.In addition, govt entrusted Anucheth with the concurrent charge of commissioner, youth empowerment…
Global airlines have suffered their worst financial shock since the COVID‑19 pandemic as the ongoing war involving US Israel and Iran has disrupted industry operations, wiping more than $50 billion off the market value of the world’s largest carriers amid rising fears of fuel shortages.The conflict, now entering its fourth week, has grounded flights, disrupted…
Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar (ANI Photo) Sunil Gavaskar has strongly defended the IPL and the BCCI amid renewed criticism from former players and commentators over the growing influence of franchise cricket on the international calendar.The debate intensified during and after the 2026 IPL season, particularly in England, where concerns were raised about players prioritising…
NEW DELHI: Referring to the importance of efforts to restore stability and security to the West Asia region, external affairs minister S Jaishankar stressed India’s support for ongoing regional and international efforts to stop the war in a conversation with his Iran counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi, according to an Iranian readout released Monday.Apart from Araghchi,…
Skill development minister Sharan Prakash Patil at a lab after inaugurating the new building of KGTTI in Mangaluru on Saturday Mangaluru:The Karnataka govt is planning to establish 20 additional Government Tool Room and Training Centres (GTTCs) across the state to improve employment prospects for graduates, skill development minister Sharanprakash R Patil said on Saturday.He spoke…
US Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr has warned that stress in the fast-growing private credit market could trigger “psychological contagion” and spill into the broader financial system, Reuters reported citing an interview with Bloomberg News.Barr said direct links between banks and private credit firms do not currently appear “super worrisome”, but other areas such as…
Whistling Woods International As the global creative economy continues to evolve, the demand for professionally trained storytellers, performers, designers, and media professionals has never been greater. At the forefront of this transformation stands Whistling Woods International, an institute that has redefined creative education in India by blending artistic passion with industry-driven learning.It has been founded…
Italian performance motorcycle maker Ducati has launched the ultra-exclusive Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini in India at an eye-watering price of Rs 1 crore, ex-showroom. The limited-edition superbike is inspired by the Lamborghini Revuelto and comes as the latest collaboration between the two Italian brands. Ducati has confirmed that all units allocated for India have already…
