Tamil veteran Kamal Haasan recently shared an open letter to the Indian film industry, asking everyone to work together during this difficult time as the world is facing many problems because of the continuing crisis in West Asia. He talked about the increasing fuel prices, energy costs, transport expenses, and production budgets as the Indian…
When filmmaker Anurag Kashyap sat down for an unfiltered fireside chat with writer and moderator Suman Kumar at the Bengaluru Art Weekend, what emerged was not a polished masterclass, but a candid, stark conversation on propaganda in cinema, creative frustration, and why Anurag has stepped away from directing — for now. Opening the discussion on…
Bengaluru: The state Muzrai department is planning to introduce an adoption model for thousands of low-income temples while promoting temple tourism. This is part of the efforts to improve infrastructure and generate sustainable revenue. Official data shows a stark skew in terms of fund allocation to temples: In 2025-26, Rs 85 lakh was allocated to…
TENDING TO THE EARTH: HSR Citizen Forum collects unused blouse pieces and turns them into cloth bags In Bengaluru’s apartment communities, environmental change rarely arrives in form of grandiose plans and sweeping declarations – it begins quietly, with a handful of residents working hard to find green solutions to practical irritations of community living.In most…
Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein (Images/Agencies) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told a US House panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein that his meetings with the disgraced financier were a ‘grave error in judgment’, as lawmakers reviewed his past association with the convicted sex offender.In a written opening statement released to reporters, Gates said he ‘should never have…
Riteish Deshmukh‘s ‘Raja Shivaji’ has been receiving praise since its arrival in cinemas. While many were initially sceptical about Riteish Deshmukh portraying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, he has left everyone impressed with his performance in the movie. As the title suggests, the historical drama focuses on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Maratha king and founder of Swarajya….
Mangaluru: With the monsoon approaching, the district administration has stepped up preparedness measures, focusing on preventing rain-related damage, strengthening emergency response, and accelerating infrastructure works across the city.DC and administrator of the Mangaluru City Corporation, Darshan HV, said the forest department and Mescom teams have begun reconnaissance surveys to identify potential hazards. Following public complaints…
BENGALURU: A late-night drive in a Mercedes-Benz SUV ended in tragedy near Hoskote after the vehicle crashed into a divider on the Satellite Town Ring Road shortly after Friday midnight, killing two occupants.Car dealer Rizwan, 30, who was driving the SUV, was thrown out of the vehicle and fell into a water-filled area below the…
Crude oil prices tumbled on Thursday towards pre-war levels as tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz picked up, easing earlier supply concerns. After surging past $126 per barrel during the Middle East crisis, oil has now fallen sharply, slipping back towards the $70 mark.Around 7 am IST, Brent crude stood at $72.90, down 1.14%…
Nathan Ellis (X-Cricbuzz) Chennai Super Kings have suffered a significant setback ahead of IPL 2026, with Australian pacer Nathan Ellis ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury.The 31-year-old fast bowler was last seen in action for Tasmania during the Australian One-Day Cup final in Hobart, where he returned figures of 2/26 from…
