Sakhi: Bengaluru gets its first women-only auto service
Sakhi, a women-only auto aggregator, launched its service in Bengaluru on February 14; it hasso faronboarded 50 autos, all driven by women drivers.
Tragedy strikes at Bengaluru studio: 3 year old drowns during maternity photoshoot
A routine maternity photoshoot tragically ended in heartbreak for a JP Nagar family. Three-year-old Lakshveer C drowned in a pond at The Shire Studio. The child was found in the water while his mother was occupied with the shoot. Studio staff attempted to save him, but he was declared dead at the hospital. Police are investigating the incident.
Maha Shivaratri 2026: Millions gather at AoL ashram; Gurudev leads meditations
Over a million devotees from India and abroad gathered at the Art of Living International Center in Bengaluru for Maha Shivaratri, featuring mass meditation, Rudra Puja rituals and global online participation.
Tamil Nadu signs MoUs for Rs 5900 crore investment in semiconductor, aerospace sectors
Tamil Nadu has secured significant investments totaling Rs 5,980 crore. Japanese firm MinebeaMitsumi will invest Rs 1,980 crore for a semiconductor manufacturing and R&D center. Bengaluru-based Aequs Group will invest Rs 4,000 crore to boost aerospace manufacturing. These projects are set to create 8,400 jobs, strengthening Tamil Nadu's industrial leadership and providing opportunities for youth and women.
Proposed High-Rise Residential Development with GDV of ~550-600Cr
Anthropic brand name case: Representatives of US firm fail to appear in Belagavi court
Fresh summons addressed to staff of US-based companys office in Bengaluru
Bomb threat email triggers panic in Bengaluru South district court
According to police sources, the threat email was received around 12.35 p.m.
A Data Engineer based in Bengaluru has sparked a viral conversation about financial management by revealing exactly how she spends her 3 lakh monthly salary. With a fully funded six-month emergency reserve already in place, she focuses her remaining income on SIPs, gold, and a dedicated fund for her upcoming wedding.
Anthropic opens Bengaluru office, expands India partnerships across sectors
India represents one of the most promising opportunities to bring responsible AI to a broad base of users, said Irina Ghose, managing director for Anthropic India. She added that the countrys developer ecosystem and digital infrastructure make it a key testing ground for large-scale AI adoption.
Anthropic opens its Indian HQ in Bengaluru
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has inaugurated its new office in Bengaluru.
Shriram Properties buys land in Bengaluru to develop 600 cr project
The company said that it has acquired a land parcel of about 4 acre on Sarjapur Main Road, South-East Bengaluru, through an outright purchase transaction
Shriram Properties acquires land in Bengaluru; targets Rs 600 cr revenue
Shriram Properties has purchased a 4-acre land parcel on Sarjapur Main Road in Bengaluru. The company plans to develop a premium high-rise residential project on this site. This development is expected to generate a revenue of approximately Rs 600 crore. The project will offer around 5 lakh sq ft of saleable area.
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across Indian cities on February 16
Bengaluru-Built Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains On The Way: Heres The Schedule
According to the revised schedule, the third and fourth rakes are expected before the end of March. After that, the plan is to roll out one rake every month.
IndiQube posts Rs 395 Cr revenue in Q3 FY26; EBITDA up 82%
For the nine months ended December 2025, the Bengaluru-headquartered company posted revenue of Rs 1,063 crore, marking a 37% year-on-year increase, while profit after tax (PAT) rose 284% to Rs 95 crore.
Hope for cancer patients: Bengaluru scientists explore way to save eggs lost inside the ovary
If successful, the approach in the later stage could help preserve fertility in cancer patients by safeguarding eggs before treatment damages the ovaries
Tax Hike Backfires: Cigarette Smuggling Soars, Legal Sales Hit Hard
Chennai: The Union governments plan to tax smokers by making cigarettes costlier by Rs 2-5 per stick with an additional excise levy of 40% is likely to boost the smuggling of misbranded and foreign cancer sticks from south-east Asian countries, a trend already on the rise in the last five years. Senior officials in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said that the February 1 hike in taxes for cigarettes, which already constitute around 70-75% of retail prices, makes evasion and hence the black market an extremely lucrative trade for organized syndicates operating it. This not only negates the governments intention to dent smoking as a habit, but also causes losses in several thousand crores in legal tax revenue, officials said. Latest official data of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) shows that their seizures of smuggled cigarettes went up by 82% from 5.14 crore sticks in 2019-20 to 9.4 crore sticks in 2024-25. These are only a fraction of the total allIndia seizures, as sister agency Customs and other enforcers like Assam Rifles have also foiled multiple smuggling bids through the land, sea, and air borders. An accepted thumb rule in CBIC is that only 10% of the smuggled goods are stopped, which is an indication of the size of the growing illicit trade. DRI identifies India as a key destination and transit hub for these illegal tobacco products and that it poses serious challenges to public health, economy and law enforcement. Two kinds of cigarettes are smuggled into India. Premium Homes Priced At 1 Crore & Above Now Account For 50% Of Indias Residential Sales: Knight Frank Report The first is a rip-off of Indian brands like Gold Flake, which industry experts say contains substandard quality of tobacco grown abroad. These can be easily identified as the boxes contain wrong or no health warnings mandated by the Indian government. The second is foreign cigarettes like Mond,Manchester, ESSE, Benson & Hedges, Gudang Garam, etc, which are popular among Indian smokers, but can be legally imported only after paying a massive duty and complying with warning labels specified by the Indian government. The cigarettes are smuggled from southeast Asia through Myanmar (land), Middle Eastern Free Trade Zones and maritime containers (sea), and air cargo and passengers (air). In October-December 2025 alone, DRI alone seized at least 2 crore smuggled cigarette sticks from various parts of Northeast India. In November, Chennai Customs arrested a gang which smuggled 647 cartons of Mond brand cigarettes worth Rs 12.94 crore from Dubai; sleuths found that a cityresident had used the Import-Export Code (IEC) credentials of a Bengaluru-based trader for the smuggling bid. Around six months ago, 92 lakh cigarettes worth Rs 18.2 crore were seized by DRI at the citys Kattupalli port in a container from Dubai, declared to have bathroom and sanitary fittings. DRI says that smugglers exploit the sheer scale of containerized shipments arriving at seaports to conceal foreign-origin cigarettes within legitimate consignments. Indias Trade Push Enters A New & More Aggressive Phase, Here's How FTAs Expanding Will Drive Faster Growth & Boost MSME Exports Globally? Shipments are falsely declared to avoid detection by automated risk-profiling systems, the agency noted in its latest report. The agency has also intercepted several trucks carrying foreign-origin cigarettes in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. DRIs latest analysis indicates the port of origin of these consignments to be UAE (30%), Singapore (27%), Vietnam (24%) and Thailand (19%). When asked what makes this trade so lucrative, senior CBIC officials say the devil is in the tax detail. Their back-of-the-envelope calculations show that a fake Indian brand cigarette manufactured in Vietnam or Cambodia costs only around Rs 4 per stick, while it is sold at Rs 15 per stick in Indian paan shops, at least Rs 3-5 cheaper than the original, heavily-taxed Made-in-India cigarette. Even after accounting for shipping costs and other overheads, the smuggling syndicate earns a cool profit of Rs 8-10 per stick, the senior officials said. This profit is now set to swell with the additional tax levy from February 1. Women, Tech And Defence In Focus, Here's How Budget 2026 Shapes Indias Future Vision? The massive profits are opportune for smugglers hit by lower margins in the gold trade, a Customs investigator said. This trend has worried Indian manufacturers as they must compete with cheaper rip-offs of their own products. Around 14 months ago, market leader Indian Tobacco Company (ITC) wrote to the Union Finance Ministry, flagging an annual Rs 21,000 crore tax loss due to this smuggling and highlighting its impact on Indian tobacco farmers. The letter was later sent as an alert to DRI and Customs formations across the country to tighten up vigil. A senior CBIC official noted on a grim note that the primary reason for this trade to continue flourishing is that nicotine addiction makes consumption relatively inelastic. When legal prices rise, consumers dont quit immediately. They will obviously gravitate towards cheaper cigarettes sold informally in local markets, the officer said.
Bengaluru Researchers Find Gene Linking Heart Risk, Obesity And Sleep Apnea
Scientists in Bengaluru have identified a single genetic cause linking dilated cardiomyopathy, obesity and sleep apnea (DOSA), a breakthrough that may help explain why these conditions co-occur and lead to better screening and treatments for at-risk
RBI Assistant Notification 2026 Out: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the RBI Assistant Notification 2026, which calls for applications for 650 positions in its regional offices around the country. The announcement, which can be found on the Bank's official website at www.rbi.org.in, states that the application period would be open from February 16, 2026, until March 8, 2026. Direct link for announcement RBI Assistant Notification 2026 Out: Important dates Candidates are advised to keep track of the schedule to avoid missing any deadlines: Online Application Begins: February 16, 2026 Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees: March 8, 2026 Preliminary Examination: April 11, 2026 Main Examination: June 7, 2026 RBI Assistant Notification 2026 Out: Vacancy details The 650 vacancies are distributed across 17 regional offices as follows: Ahmedabad 20 SC: 0 | ST: 4 | OBC: 6 | EWS: 2 | GEN/UR: 8 Bengaluru 24 SC: 0 | ST: 3 | OBC: 9 | EWS: 2 | GEN: 10 Bhopal 30 SC: 1 | ST: 5 | OBC: 0 | EWS: 3 | GEN: 21 Bhubaneswar 18 SC: 3 | ST: 4 | OBC: 2 | EWS: 1 | GEN: 8 Chandigarh 20 SC: 5 | ST: 0 | OBC: 5 | EWS: 2 | GEN: 8 Chennai 53 SC: 13 | ST: 1 | OBC: 12 | EWS: 5 | GEN: 22 Guwahati 36 SC: 2 | ST: 9 | OBC: 7 | EWS: 3 | GEN: 15 Hyderabad 11 SC: 2 | ST: 0 | OBC: 3 | EWS: 1 | GEN: 5 Jaipur 11 SC: 2 | ST: 1 | OBC: 2 | EWS: 1 | GEN: 5 Jammu 10 SC: 0 | ST: 1 | OBC: 4 | EWS: 1 | GEN: 4 Kanpur & Lucknow 50 SC: 14 | ST: 0 | OBC: 11 | EWS: 5 | GEN: 20 Kolkata 29 SC: 3 | ST: 2 | OBC: 0 | EWS: 2 | GEN: 22 Mumbai 249 SC: 54 | ST: 2 (1 PwBD) | OBC: 25 | EWS: 24 | GEN: 144 Nagpur 17 SC: 2 | ST: 5 | OBC: 1 | EWS: 1 | GEN: 8 New Delhi 49 SC: 6 | ST: 0 | OBC: 6 | EWS: 4 | GEN: 33 Patna 17 SC: 3 | ST: 0 | OBC: 5 | EWS: 1 | GEN: 8 Thiruvananthapuram 6 SC: 0 | ST: 0 | OBC: 1 | EWS: 0 | GEN: 5 Category-Wise Total Vacancies SC: 110 ST: 37 (1 PwBD) OBC: 99 EWS: 58 GEN/UR: 346 Grand Total: 650 (1 PwBD) RBI Assistant Notification 2026 Out: Eligibility criteria Educational Qualification (As on February 1, 2026) Bachelors degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates). Knowledge of PC word processing. Proficiency in the local language of the concerned State/UT (reading, writing, speaking and understanding). Age Limit (As on February 1, 2026) Minimum Age: 20 years Maximum Age: 28 years Candidates must be born between February 2, 1998 and February 1, 2006 (both dates inclusive). RBI Assistant Notification 2026 Out: Application Fee SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: 50 + 18% GST = 59 General / OBC / EWS: 450 + 18% GST = 531 RBI Staff Candidates: Nil (No fee) RBI Assistant Notification 2026 Out: Documents required Before starting the registration process, keep the following documents ready: Scanned photograph Signature Left thumb impression Handwritten declaration (No corrections are allowed after final submission.) RBI Assistant Notification 2026 Out: How to register Visit the official RBI website and go to the Assistant Recruitment section. Click on the RBI Assistant 2026 Apply Online link. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number. Enter your personal, educational and category details carefully. Upload the required documents (photo, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration). Pay the application fee through the online payment mode. Submit the form and download/print a copy for future reference. Direct link to apply
They claim that operating an Organic Waste Converter in close proximity to apartments will have an adverse impact on residents
IndiGo Flight From Bengaluru Makes Go-Around, Lands In Second Attempt At Jaipur Airport
Moments before touchdown, the pilot carried out a precautionary go-around after assessing that the approach was not stable enough for a safe landing.
Chhetri becomes oldest scorer in ISL history as Bengaluru FC defeats SC Delhi
The record was previously held by French World Cup winner Robert Pires (41 years, 15 days)
Probe punches holes, 400cr Belagavi loot case falls flat
Five killed after car jumps divider, crashes into KSRTC bus
Five youths, including two teenagers, tragically died in a horrific road accident on Tumakuru Road near Bengaluru late Saturday night. Their car, reportedly speeding, crashed into a road divider, jumped into the opposite lane, and collided head-on with a KSRTC bus, resulting in a fatal outcome.
US confirms death of Karnatakas Saketh Sreenivasaiah; father says no official info yet
Tragedy has struck for a Karnataka family as the Consulate General of India in San Francisco confirmed the death of 22-year-old student Saketh Sreenivasaiah in Berkeley, California. His body was recovered, and the Consulate is offering full support for repatriation. Saketh's father, awaiting official word, expressed his distress.
200 companies attend capacity-building workshop in Bengaluru
Two more Vande Bharat Sleeper rakes to be ready by next month
Hard idlis to watery sambar: Indira Canteens battle resource constraint
Broken system? Bengalureans flag poor redressal by civic bodys 1533 helpline
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation hikes luggage fee by 15%
Thousands celebrate Shivaratri with Sri Sri in Bengaluru
E-commerce website fined Rs 5 lakh for toying around with unsafe listings
Mother watches friends maternity photoshoot at Bengaluru studio, 3-year-old drowns in pond
A tragic incident unfolded at a Bengaluru studio when a three-year-old boy drowned in a pond during his pregnant mother's visit for a photoshoot. The child, Lakshveer C, reportedly wandered off while his mother was occupied. He was later found in a pond, and despite efforts, was declared dead at the hospital. An unnatural death case has been registered.
Accident claim: Karnataka high court frees insurer, fixes liability on bike owner
Newlywed couple injured in gas leak explosion in Bengaluru
Were literally living out of suitcases, but we love it: Behram Siganporia
From Bengalurus club circuit to 101 cities worldwide, Behram Siganporias journey is the kind that defines a Bangalore Times Headliner. As the face and voice of Best Kept Secret, he has built one of Indias most in-demand live acts powered by brotherhood, resilience and a show must go on philosophy that refuses to dim, no matter the time zone
High costs for AI solution to monitor fake news raises eyebrows
A year after series of maternal deaths, Ballari to get skills lab to train professionals
Khadi for govt staff: Makers fear demand surge may spur fake fabric
Now, tussle in BJP-JD(S) alliance over CM face
Akshara Chit Fund Director Held at Bengaluru Airport Trying to Flee to US
Police have asked investors who may have been affected to lodge complaints at the Subedari police station
Friend recalls his final conversation with Saketh; says he ate and engaged less over last two weeks
Sharing the news with grief, the friend, who requested privacy on LinkedIn in another post, says the revelation has shocked the entire community
Government Updates CPI Base Year To 2024: A Necessary Reform With Hidden Welfare Implications
The government has updated the base year for a key inflation gauge, the Consumer Price Index, a move that was both necessary and sensible. At the same time, it raises legitimate concerns about representation and the political economy of a lower official inflation rate. The revised index is built on a new base year of 2024, replacing the 2012 benchmark that had aged. The new CPI expands coverage from 299 to 358 items, increases the representation of services, and aligns Indias classification with COICOP 2018 (Classification of Individual Consumption According to Purpose), the UN-standardised, updated framework for classifying household expenditure into 12 main divisions by function, replacing the 1999 version. Data collection has been expanded to 1,465 rural and 1,395 urban markets, with prices now also captured from 12 online marketplaces. Previously obsolete items such as VCRs and tape recorders have been replaced by streaming services, cleaner fuels, and digital storage devices. This also recognises that the service sector has grown faster than agriculture. In recent years, it has often grown at a pace comparable to, or even faster than, the industry. Over the last 10 years, real services-sector growth has averaged 6-8 per cent annually, despite the pandemic disruption in 2020. For example, an urban middle-class household that now spends more on subscriptions, school services, and electricity than on cereals and pulses is closer to what the new CPI basket aims to represent than the 2012 base. While recognition of this reality needs to be acknowledged, there is another reality it ignores at its own peril: even today, lower-income and poorer households still spend heavily on food; hence, in welfare terms, a less food sensitive CPI risks under-signalling distress when food prices spike. There is also a clear welfare angle here. Several payments, such as dearness allowance for government employees, pensions, and cash transfers, are linked to the overall CPI. If the official inflation measure declines due to the redesigned basket, payouts will likely be revised more slowly, even as the actual cost of food rises for those at the bottom of the pyramid. Delhi-NCR Housing Prices Rise 6% in 2025 After 49% Surge in 2024, Bengaluru Tops With 13% Growth: PropTiger The growing reliance on online prices is another area that needs careful handling. E-commerce platforms are prone to flash sales and deep, temporary discounts, which can make prices look more benign than what most buyers face most of the time. Unless the treatment of such episodes is transparent and robust, online data can skew the picture rather than enrich it. While the CPI rebasing is timely, it must also be credible. Without that, the inflation figures will remain open to criticism. Hence, the durability of the reform will depend on sustained transparency, timely updates to weights, and continued efforts to ensure the index aligns with what families actually experience in the marketplace.
Stray Dogs Adopted Under City Corporations Adoption Programme In Bengaluru
All adopted dogs have been vaccinated, sterilized under the Animal Birth Control Programme
India, France to hold key dialogue to boost defence cooperation on Feb 17
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold talks with his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin in Bengaluru on February 17, with some key outcomes expected from the bilateral dialogue to boost defence cooperation. A defence cooperation agreement is expected to be renewed for another 10 years, with an MoU on joint venture for manufacturing of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
KSRTC hikes luggage fares by around 15%, in line with 2025 fare hike
The rates have been fixed based on stages, with one stage, in KSRTC terms, equal to six kilometres
Faulty ID cards for street vendors spark eviction fears in Bengaluru
The cards issued to vendirs have incorrect addresses, wrong photographs, and other errors
Short tunnel: Cost and alignment concerns lead BDA back to original plan
As part of the plan,MehkriCircle will be redesigned as a roundabout with dedicated ramps for vehicles heading towardsYeshwantpurandJayamahalRoad
Three-year-old boy drowns in artificial pool at photo studio
The deceased has been identified as Lakshmeer, son of Swathi and Charan Raj, residents of JP Nagar
Woman adopts 20 stray dogs in Bengaluru
Man alleges female friends misused his bank account, SIM for cyber fraud
JV to produce Hammer missiles on the table during India-France defence ministers meet on Feb 17
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will co-chair the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue with Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of France, Catherine Vautrin, in Bengaluru, as per the Ministry of Defence
New Delhi: Housing prices in Delhi-NCR increased by 6 per cent in 2025, a sharp slowdown after a massive 49 per cent jump in 2024, according to data released by PropTiger, now owned by Aurum PropTech. The moderation reflects softer demand after a steep rise in property rates during the 20222024 period. Across the top eight cities, average housing prices rose 6 per cent in 2025 compared to a 17 per cent increase in 2024. The data shows that while prices are still rising, the pace has clearly slowed. Mumbai Real Estate News: Reliance Industries Buys 3 Luxury Homes At One Altamount Road For 85 Crore Aurum PropTech Executive Director Onkar Shetye said that stable pricing and controlled supply have helped maintain market balance. He added that developers have managed inventory well, creating a stable base for 2026. Bengaluru Leads, Chennai Remains Flat Among major cities, Bengaluru recorded the highest growth of 13 percent. Average prices in the city increased to Rs 8,533 per sq ft in 2025 from Rs 7,536 per sq ft in 2024. Industry experts say strong demand from IT professionals, growing Global Capability Centres (GCCs), and infrastructure development in North and East Bengaluru supported the rise. In contrast, Chennai saw almost no change in prices, which remained around Rs 7,200 per sq ft. Palghar Real Estate News: MahaRERA Orders Oyster Corporation To Pay Interest For Delayed Possession Of Shops In Vasai-Virar Project In Delhi-NCR, prices rose to Rs 8,570 per sq ft from Rs 8,105 per sq ft. Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) saw a 4 per cent rise to Rs 13,164 per sq ft, while Pune recorded a marginal 1 per cent increase to Rs 7,192 per sq ft. Ahmedabad prices grew 8 per cent to Rs 4,754 per sq ft. Hyderabad also saw an 8 percent rise to Rs 7,644 per sq ft. Kolkata recorded a 6 per cent increase to Rs 5,945 per sq ft. Developers say higher land and construction costs also pushed prices upward. However, experts believe the market is now more stable, with genuine homebuyers driving demand rather than investors.
294 Crore Pune Deal Sealed, Lodha Developers Buys 80% Stake In SRPL To Expand Business
Mumbai: Mumbai-based Lodha Developers Ltd has acquired an 80 per cent stake in Solidrise Realty Pvt Ltd (SRPL), a Pune-based real estate company. The total cost of the deal is Rs 294.07 crore. After this acquisition, SRPL will become a subsidiary of Lodha Developers. The company said in a regulatory filing that it has signed a share purchase agreement to complete the transaction. SRPL is involved in real estate development in Pune. PMLA Court Remands Former Lodha Developers' Director To ED Custody Till February 20 In 85 Crore Money Laundering Case Expansion Strategy This deal is part of Lodha Developers expansion strategy. The company is strengthening its presence in key housing markets across India. It already has a strong footprint in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune and Bengaluru. Recently, it also entered the Delhi-NCR residential market. The company acquires land through direct purchases and also by forming partnerships with landowners. This helps it maintain a strong pipeline of future projects. Lodha Developers Signs 1 Lakh Crore MoU For Data Centre Project, Total Investment Reaches 1.3 Lakh Crore Strong Financial Performance Last month, Lodha Developers reported a 1 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 956.9 crore for the October-December quarter of the 2025-26 financial year. In the same quarter last year, the company had posted a net profit of Rs 944.4 crore. Its total income increased to Rs 4,775.4 crore during the quarter, compared to Rs 4,146.6 crore a year ago. Lodha Developers Clocks Record Q3 Pre-Sales, Bookings Jump 25% To 5,620 Crore Growing Project Pipeline During the October-December quarter, the company acquired five land parcels in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru. These projects have an estimated sales value of nearly Rs 34,000 crore. So far, Lodha Developers has developed more than 100 million square feet of real estate. With this latest Pune acquisition, the company aims to further expand its business and strengthen its position in Indias property market.
Byrathi Basavaraj remanded into seven days CID custody in Bikla Shiva murder case
Basavaraj was arrested by CID officials at the Bengaluru airport arrival terminal soon after he landed from Ahmedabad, following the rejection of his bail plea by the Supreme Court on February 12, 2026
Singer Anuv Jain, best known for tracks like Baarishein, Husn, Afsos, Arz Kiya Hai, and Alag Aasmaan, is currently on his Dastakhat World Tour and made Valentines Day 2026 special for Mumbaikars as he performed in the city on Saturday, February 14, at the DOME, SVP Stadium (NSCI). The evening turned even more memorable when a man got lucky as his girlfriend proposed to him in front of the cheering crowd. Woman Proposes To Boyfriend At Anuv Jain's Mumbai Show A woman named Ritu Aarti Atul Joysar (@ritu.joysar) took the stage along with her boyfriend, Angad Saini, holding a placard that read, Can me and my partner sing with you? In a surprising twist, she revealed that she wasn't on stage to sing but to propose to her boyfriend instead. Amid loud cheers from the crowd, Ritu, who was initially wearing a grey jacket, removed it to reveal a black T-shirt that read 'Angads Girl,' featuring their photos. The heartfelt gesture left Angad visibly shocked. Moments later, she went down on one knee and proposed to him. In an emotional and joyful moment, Angad said yes, and the two sealed it with a kiss as the crowd erupted in applause. Check out the video: 'Main Bohot Miserable Tha': Singer Anuv Jain Reveals How Tamasha Changed His Life, Recalls Ranbir Kapoor Kissing His Head View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ritu Aarti Atul Joysar (@ritu.joysar) Anuv Jain Reacts Reacting to the proposal video, Anuv Jain sweetly commented on the heartwarming moment. He wrote, What a moment man! Congratulations to both of you guys. p.s. call me to your wedding thanks. Marking Anuv Jains first-ever global concert series, the Dastakhat World Tour has travelled through major cities including New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Indore before arriving in Mumbai. Singer Anuv Jain Gets Emotional After Marrying Girlfriend Hridi Narang, INSIDE Video From Wedding Goes Viral Following the Mumbai show, Anuv is set to perform in Jaipur on February 20, with the tour concluding in Bengaluru on February 22.
Bengaluru's rising costs challenge dual-income families. Balancing careers and childcare becomes difficult in the bustling city. A viral video revealed the significant monthly expenses for toddler care. This includes substantial salaries for nannies and helpers. The support system allows parents to focus on work. Social media reactions were mixed, with some criticizing and others defending the need for assistance.
Indian Overseas Bank expands start-up focused branches to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
Launched in June 2024, the Chennai start-up branch has supported 33 start-ups operating in emerging sectors such as EVs, clean energy and robotics handled business exceeding 100 crore
Mysuru police arrest three, seize more than 40 grams of MDMA
It was found that one of them procured MDMA from an unknown person in Bengaluru through social media and later sold it in Mysuru
Karnataka CMO row: BJP's Sunil Kumar demands forensic probe into 'fake' transfer note
V Sunil Kumar has demanded a forensic investigation into a forged document allegedly linked to the Karnataka Chief Minister's Office (CMO). The CMO filed a police case after a fake note, falsely claiming a health officer's appointment, circulated on social media. Kumar questions the CMO's functioning and calls for an examination of the signature to uncover a potential 'letterhead' scam.
11 Of 14 Trapped Jharkhand Workers Rescued From Dubai, Allege Assault And Unpaid Dues
The workers landed in Bengaluru from Abu Dhabi. They then travelled to Kolkata before reaching their districts in Jharkhand by road.
A tragic road accident near Jindal on Tumakuru Road claimed five lives late Saturday night when a speeding car crashed into a divider, veered into oncoming traffic, and collided head-on with a KSRTC bus. Four car occupants died instantly, and the critically injured driver later succumbed. The bus was carrying 42 passengers, with a few sustaining minor injuries.
BJP MLA seeks forensic probe of Karnataka CMs signature in fake-note row
Bengaluru: A day after police registered a case over a fake note purportedly issued from the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) in Karnataka, BJP MLA V Sunil Kumar escalated his attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday, February 14, demanding a forensic probe into the document and questioning the CMOs functioning. Police registered the case against Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
MEA help sought as Indian student goes missing in California
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has sought the intervention of the Centre in connection with the case of a student from the state who has gone missing in California, US. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh has written to Vikram Misri, Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), requesting urgent assistance, the Chief Ministers Office said on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Are Skillcations The Future Of Travel For Young Indians?
Mumbai resident Anjali Pednekar (26) travelled somewhat differently for her first solo trip than her friends had imagined. She signed up for a surfing lesson on the western coasts of India for a 10 day course, for a vacation between two jobs, all alone. I was always afraid of the sea so I knew I had to do something that deals with my fear in a structured way. Surfing was the best thing I could have chosen and being alone helped me not be coddled but push on to actually learn the balance needed to surf the waves, she told FPJ. For Pednekar, scuba and underwater courses needed more money but surfing on the coast of Udupi was doable by staying in budget-friendly homestays. From surfing to seaweed farming, pottery to linguisticstravel is increasingly being propelled by the hunger to learn as young Indians open up to the concept of a skillcation. These are trips where travelers can seek immersion in new cultures through a craft, a tangible skill that adds value to your life rather than your resume. Whether it is the art of fabric dyeing or simply writing better by attending retreats led by literary guides, or understanding agricultural practices that have sustained communities for generations, skills have always quietly fueled our desire to explore. But 2026 marks the moment this style of travel becomes a defining wave, replacing passive with purpose. Paper Making at FS Chiang Mai Hilton's Travel Trends Report 2026 reveals a striking shift, where 70% of family travellers are now seeking experiences that connect them to local traditions. Notably, 66% of travelers are actively pursuing cuisine they've never tasted or cultural practices they've never encountered before, marking an end to the era of passive tourism and aimless sightseeing. Travellers like Pednekar are increasingly choosing journeys where discipline enhances relaxation, where learning becomes the luxury, and where travelers return home not just rejuvenated, but transformed. From Escape to Evolution People are travelling less frequently but far more intentionally, choosing experiences that offer value beyond sightseeing, observes Pranav Maheshwari, Co-Founder of StayVista. Post-pandemic behaviour has shifted strongly toward self-improvement and mindful living. Travellers want to return home refreshed and enriched, he says. Private villas and heritage properties naturally support this evolution, offering space, privacy, and flexibilityideal conditions for learning without the pressure of fixed schedules or crowded environments. At StayVista, guests gravitate toward balance by choosing a meaningful activity for a part of the day, followed by long stretches of unwinding, Maheshwari notes. It makes the break feel richer and more memorable, especially during extended stays. The sustainability of this trend is in its foundation. Skill-based travel isn't driven by novelty; it's rooted in personal growth, he explains. What will evolve is the format. Travellers increasingly prefer informal, flexible, and immersive experiences over rigid courses, allowing learning to blend seamlessly with leisure. Crafting Authenticity India's heritage properties are leading this transformation with particular sophistication. At House of Rohet, close to Jodhpur, skill-based experiences aren't packaged trends but align with deep engagements with the place and practice. We've observed a clear shift in how travellers define the value of a holiday, explains Avijit Singh, Managing Director of House of Rohet, which runs three properties in Jodhpur and its vicinity. Guests are seeking immersive, purposeful experiences that leave them with a tangible sense of growth. There's a growing appreciation for craftsmanshipfor skills that take time, patience, and lineage to master. Learning directly from practitioners, in their own environment, adds authenticity that no classroom or online tutorial can replicate, Singh highlights. Their equestrian programme exemplifies this philosophy. Designed not as casual riding fun but as serious engagement with the Marwari horse, it is suited only to experienced riders wishing to refine balance and horsemanship while understanding the breed's cultural significance. Grooming, tacking, and riding through rural landscapes become lessons in respect for both animals and tradition. This depth ensures that the experience remains purposeful rather than recreational, Singh notes. Culinary workshops go beyond demonstrations. Guests cook with chefs, learning about ingredients and techniques of regional cuisine, including family recipes from the erstwhile royal householdsand slow methods evolved over generations. The emphasis is on understanding ingredients, not rushing outcomesa skill increasingly lost in modern kitchens, Singh observes. Pottery sessions facilitated by luxury hotels inherently happen with local potters using traditional wheels and techniques, demanding patience and precision. Embroidery workshops with community weavers allow guests to engage with living craft tradition, appreciating the rhythm, symbolism, and discipline behind each stitch. This is becoming a cherished offering even beyond Rajasthan, slowly inviting guests to understand Indias deeply local heritage crafts in states like Odisha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Tamilnadu. Avijit highlights that these crafts are not just souvenirs to be consumed, but skills to be respected. The sustainability of skillcations lies in intention. When experiences are thoughtfully designed, culturally respectful, and led by practitioners rather than performers, they create value for both the guest and host, he explains. The Artist's Pilgrimage Tattooing was perhaps not the cup of tea for Boomers and even millennials, but that is changing now, as observes Sunny Bhanushali, founder of Aliens Tattoo Studio & School. Tattooing has always involved travel, he observes. Long before 'skillcation' entered common usage, tattoo artists were moving across cities and countries to learn directly from master artists and the cultures that shaped specific styles. These journeys were never about leisure or comfort. They were about proximity to the source of the art. Many tattoo forms are inseparable from their place of origin. The relationship between tattooing and travel exists because tattooing is shaped by more than technique alone, Bhanushali explains. It is influenced by skin type, cultural symbolism, local rituals, and the psychology of the people receiving the tattoo. These nuances cannot be fully understood through screens. Over the last two decades, Bhanushali has seen hundreds of artists undertake these pilgrimagesto Japan for traditional Irezumi's discipline and deep respect for heritage, Bali for spirituality and sacred geometry's meditative practice, Germany for hygiene systems and procedural precision, Miami for colour realism and high-performance professional tattooing. Many worked without pay, observed quietly, cleaned studios, and earned trust before ever touching skin. For serious tattoo artists, at least one such journey is almost a rite of passage, he notes. Artists don't just return with improved technical skills, Bhanushali reflects. They return with broader perspectives on responsibility, storytelling, and cultural sensitivity. India, particularly Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Goa, are now emerging as a learning destination offering exposure to diverse skin tones, symbolic storytelling, and fusion of traditional and contemporary influences. At our school, we have always encouraged artists to travel, learn globally through tattoo conventions, and return with knowledge that can be interpreted rather than copied, says Bhanushali. This exchange of cultures and techniques allows an art to evolve while staying rooted in authenticity. The Global Wave Skillcations are flourishing globally. At Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai's Chaan Baan cultural hub, guests master Saa paper making from local mulberry barka centuries-old technique found only in Northern Thailandshape clay using ancestral Lanna pottery methods, or craft traditional Thai candles following Princess Dara Rasamee's historic recipes. At Four Seasons Koh Samui, the White Lotus-famed sanctuary, travelers learn Muay Thai in oceanfront rings, unlock Thai massage techniques, or explore rum and tequila tastings that reveal island terroir. National Tourism Day 2026: Why 'Noctourism' Could Be Indias Next Big Travel Trend Maheshwaris advice for aspiring skillcationers is simple: Keep the learning light and flexible, leaving room for rest and spontaneity. Choose a stay with enough space and privacy so the experience feels natural rather than forced. Travel with people who share the intention of a slower, more mindful holiday. And treat the skill as an experience rather than an outcomebecause enjoyment matters far more than mastery. In transforming vacations from passive escapes into active investments in personal evolution, skillcations represent travel's most meaningful renaissance yetone where the journey home carries not just memories, but mastery and a reason to feel confident to dive back into the humdrum of life.
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