Bengaluru: Twelve-year-old Sameeksha could barely hold back her tears as she walked up to the man she had waited years to meet – the stranger whose decision to register as a stem cell donor had ultimately saved her life.At an emotional gathering in the city ahead of World Thalassaemia Day, Sameeksha Thursday came face to…
Udupi: A 12-year-old boy, Abdul Rehman, was killed after being hit by a car while crossing the road near Jyothinagar in Nejar village of Udupi taluk Friday.According to a complaint by Musarrath, 45, of Adarsh Nagar, Nejar, she was returning home on a scooter with her daughter Sara and younger son Rehman after visiting a…
The Hyundai Venue, along with the sportier Venue N Line, has undergone crash testing under the Bharat NCAP program, and the results are now out. The compact SUV has delivered a strong performance in both adult and child occupant protection, making it one of the safer options in its segment. Hyundai Venue crash tested under…
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Jos Buttler has admitted he had a disappointing T20 World Cup but insists his international career is not over. The experienced batter scored just 87 runs in eight innings as England cricket team reached the semi-finals before losing to India cricket team. Despite the setback, he believes he can return…
Quote of the day by Tony Blair (Image source: Wikipedia) “Sometimes it is better to lose and do the right thing than to win and do the wrong thing.” This strong line by Tony Blair still resonates with people of all ages because it talks about a problem that everyone faces: the choice between success…
Tamil cinema boasts a rich history of romantic dramas. Films like Moondram Pirai, Bombay, Poove Unakkaga, Alaipayuthey, and 96 have left a lasting impact. These movies, known for their emotional depth and relatable stories, continue to resonate with audiences. Other popular titles like Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa and Minnale also showcase the enduring appeal of love stories…
Bengaluru: The severely delayed Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) secured a boost with the govt issuing a notification to acquire nearly 31,000sqm of land near Devanahalli to set up a primary depot for the Majestic-Devanahalli corridor. The Sampige Line (Corridor-1) will connect Majestic and Devanahalli via Yelahanka, and officials plan a primary depot for this…
Bengaluru: Ahead of Bakrid, Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) carried out a special drive to remove unauthorised sheep and goat market sheds across its limits Saturday.Teams cleared temporary sheds, tarpaulin enclosures, iron barricades, and other illegal structures set up on public roads, footpaths, govt land, and along storm water drains. The operation involved officials from…
Kolkata Knight Riders cricketers during a training session at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. (ANI Photo) KOLKATA: Even earning the first point in this IPL could not bring a smile on the faces of those in the Kolkata Knight Riders camp.Despite the one point gained from the washout against Punjab Kings, the 3.4 overs of play on…
It is a piece of cloth, a gesture of respect among Tamil people. But over the years, the melthundu — ‘mel’ meaning upper, ‘thundu’ meaning cloth — has come to mean much more than that. Forbidden at one point for particular communities, later reclaimed as a mark of protest, and now reimagined in party colours,…
