KKR, RCB pick Shukla, Muzarabani as replacements
New Delhi, May 19: Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have picked Shivam Shukla and Blessing Muzarabani as replacements for their injured players, the IPL said on Monday. Defending champions KKR, who are already out of playoffs reckoning, have signed Shukla as a replacement for Rovman Powell for the remainder of the season. The [] The post KKR, RCB pick Shukla, Muzarabani as replacements appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Bengaluru Man Sends Rs 50 Lakh Notice To Civic Body Over Pathetic' Roads
Elderly Man, 12-Year-Old Electrocuted Inside Flooded Basement In Bengaluru
An elderly man and a minor died of electric shock inside an inundated basement in an apartment complex in Bengaluru. The tragic incident capped a rainy day in Bengaluru that crippled the city on Monday.
Bengaluru Flooded, Yet DyCM Says Issues in Problematic Areas Resolved at 166 Locations
Over the death of the woman, Bengaluru incharge and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar reportedly stated a small incident.
Heavy downpour sinks Bengaluru; oppn tears into govt on city infra
Bengaluru: Unusually heavy overnight rains pounding Bengaluru brought the countrys IT capital to its knees on Monday, with the monsoon-time scenes of inundation, people wading through water and evacuation by inflatables playing out on the streets of this cosmopolitan city. A 35 year-old woman died after a rain-soaked wall collapsed on her, while uprooted trees 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 .
Bengaluru Might Get More Rain Tomorrow, MP Urges Companies To Allow Work From Home
Commission pins hope on SC households in Bengaluru taking part in voluntary survey online
The door-to door survey has covered just about 23 % of the total households so far; online survey opened on Monday will be available till May 28
PK to Attend Ceremonial Handover of Kumkis to AP
Event in Bengaluru on May 21
Chief Minister reviews rain-relief measures from BBMP war room
Hike in licence fee: Bengaluru wine merchants not to lift stock for two days from Tuesday
Retailers at the State level could also decide to join them to protest a steep hike by the week end.
Rippling expands Indian operations with a second office in Bengaluru
Bangalore has always been a superpower for Rippling, said Matt MacInnis, Ripplings Chief Operating Officer.
White-topping work on Residency Road brings traffic chaos to central Bengaluru
Bengaluru received staggering 105.5 mm rainfall in 24 hours
Intensity of the rainfall would be quite high for the next three to four days, says IMD
Gujarat, Bengaluru and Punjab advance to IPL playoffs - The Himalayan Times
Gujarat, Bengaluru and Punjab advance to IPL playoffs The Himalayan Times
Bengaluru Isnt Electronic City: BBMP Chief Defends Civic Body As City Reels Under Floods
Kolkata Knight Riders: Following a demanding victory against Rajasthan Royals last night, skipper Shreyas Iyer took a moment in the dressing room to acknowledge the collective effort and unwavering team spirit. On Sunday, Iyer became the first player in the tournament's 18-year history to captain three different teams to playoffs qualification after having done the same at Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders before ending the Punjab franchise's 11-year drought from the playoffs. Lauding the players for standing together in all circumstances and helping even when they didnt get an opportunity, Iyer said, Guys, we all know how difficult it is not to get an opportunity. And we clearly mentioned at the start how tough it was going to be out there with the heat. The guys who sat outside and didnt get to play still went out and helped everyone. This shows their hunger for the team. Ricky mentioned caring, and today I saw that caring for each and every one. Nehal Wadhera's 70 coupled with Harpreet Brar's 3-22 helped Punjab Kings to edge out Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs in a high-scoring IPL 2025 clash at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday. With Gujarat Titans getting the job done against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, PBKS, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and GT also secured instant qualification. Iyer also extended his best wishes to everyone as the team qualified for the playoffs after 11 years and said, Congratulations, and a special mention to each and every individual sitting here. I appreciate your efforts. Please ensure that we carry forward the same momentum and intensity into the future games as well. Nehal Wadhera's 70 coupled with Harpreet Brar's 3-22 helped Punjab Kings to edge out Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs in a high-scoring IPL 2025 clash at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday. With Gujarat Titans getting the job done against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, PBKS, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and GT also secured instant qualification. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
Three women drown in backwaters of dam
Solar Decathlon India finals to be held at Infosys Mysuru campus
PSI killed as KSRTC bus crashes into motorcycles in Kaggalipura
PSI killed as KSRTC bus crashes into motorcycles in Kaggalipura - The Hindu
PSI killed as KSRTC bus crashes into motorcycles in Kaggalipura The Hindu
Bengaluru rain: Recurring episodes expose BBMP failure to resolve woes in flood-prone areas
IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad Elect To Bowl First In Crucial Match For LSG
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Monday. With Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru securing their playoff spots after Sunday's double-header, Lucknow are in a must-win situation as they are in a tight race for the final qualification spot with Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Sunrisers are out of contention, and Cummins admitted that they haven't played to their potential. We want to know what we are chasing. Never know what the wicket will do. We haven't played to our potential and want to reach that. A few injuries give a few chances to the new guys. We have some unfinished business. The team has been great, but we haven't fired. (Travis) Head is in his hotel room. (Jaydev) Unadkat is on a personal reason. (Atharva) Taide and Harsh Dubey come in, he said at the toss. LSG captain Rishabh Pant said he didn't mind whether they bat first or bowl. We want to play one match at a time and give our 100%. No unwanted pressure, it is always there. The team has regrouped really well, and they are in a good headspace. Will O'Rourke is making his IPL debut, said Pant. Playing XIs: Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (capt, wk), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Akash Deep, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Will O'Rourke Impact substitutes: Shardul Thakur, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, M Siddharth, David Miller Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (capt), Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga Impact substitutes: Shardul Thakur, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, M Siddharth, David Miller Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
Heavy downpour leaves Bengaluru's tech parks in knee-deep water, citizens fume
Bengaluru faced severe criticism after heavy downpours caused widespread flooding, impacting tech parks and residential areas. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Mohandas Pai voiced their concerns, urging government action. Deputy CM Shivakumar pledged long-term solutions to the city's infrastructure problems, while the BBMP initiated drainage measures in affected zones as many companies allowed employees to work from home.
Bengaluru races scheduled for Tuesday cancelled
Bengaluru flooded after 24 hr rain; Cong faces Oppn heat
The city received about 104 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, inundating many low-lying areas and leading to traffic pile-up, prompting the BJP to launch a scathing attack on the ruling Congress.
Indias Faizan Anwar beats Ghanas Kpakpo in Super Fighter Series
Bengaluru, May 19: Indias Faizan Anwar secured a dominant victory over Ghanas Kpakpo Allotey in their 10-round welterweight international professional boxing clash, the main event of the Super Fighter Series 3, here. The Dubai-based Anwar, who is originally from Kolkata, sent the crowd into an applause after every round as Bengaluru witnessed an intense fight hosted by Grassroot Boxing and Crown Boxing. Ukraines Danylo Honcharu won the WBA Asia Middle-East Super Lightweight title after Ruslan Kamilov of Dagestan retired in [] The post Indias Faizan Anwar beats Ghanas Kpakpo in Super Fighter Series appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Choked Drains And Heavy Rainfall Result in Flooding of Several Residential Areas in Bengaluru
The situation in the South Zone was similar to that of the RR Zone. Two narrow storm water drains led to flooding in Dollars Colony of Madiwala, Koramangala 6th block and Ejipura. Water entered several houses near Gali Anjaneya Temple on Mysuru-Bengaluru road of Bengaluru city
Bengaluru is grappling with severe flooding after an unexpected 10.5 cm downpour on Sunday night, causing widespread waterlogging and stranding residents. Authorities deployed dinghies and tractors for rescues as areas like Manyata Tech Park and Silk Board Junction faced chest-high water levels. The heavy rain, unusual for May, disrupted commutes and prompted calls for improved infrastructure and government preparedness.
Bengaluru gets 100 mm rainfall in 24 hours, commuters brave traffic snarls
Bengaluru Woman Killed in Wall Collapse Amid Heavy Rains
Rain floods city, BJP targets Congress over infrastructure failings; Deputy CM Shivakumar vows long-term fixes.
IPL 2025 Playoffs: Which Three Teams Have Qualified? Check Qualification Scenarios For MI, DC, LSG
Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have already punched their tickets to the next round - the playoffs.
Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok said a single-days rainfall had exposed the true colours of the Congress governments Brand Bengaluru.
35-Year-Old Woman Killed As Wall Collapse Due To Rain In Bengaluru
22, 24-carat Gold prices rise across Indian cities on May 19
35-Year-Old Bengaluru Woman Dies After Wall Collapses On Her Due To Rain: Cops
A 35-year-old woman was killed when a rain-soaked wall fell on her in the city on Monday, police said.
BBMP announces compensation after wall collapse death; CM to inspect rain-hit areas in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Following the tragic death of a woman due to a wall collapse in the Whitefield-Channasandra area, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the victims family. In another rain-related incident, a rescue call was received around 7:08 am at RR Nagar under the Jnanabharathi Fire Station. A wall collapsed in Ideal Homes Layout, resulting in the death of five buffaloes and one cow. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar are scheduled to conduct inspections across the city on Monday evening, accompanied by BBMP officials, to assess the extent of rain damage. The CMs visit will cover key locations including Manyata Tech Park, Sai Layout, Ejipura Junction, HSR Layout, Silk Board Signal, and the BBMP Control Room. At a press conference, BBMP Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao stated that Bengaluru received its heaviest rainfall in the last decade. When there is such a large amount of rain, minor problems inevitably arise. Bengaluru reels under floods after heavy rainfall Our team has been working across the city. Permanent solutions are needed in two or three areas we have already identified them and started the work. We have identified 206 sensitive areas and provided relief in many of them, he said. He added that BBMP teams are working in coordination with the BWSSB and the fire brigade to address the challenges caused by the downpour. Speaking specifically about Sai Layout, Rao said, We will further expand the drainage system in Sai Layout. We will identify the source of water inflow and seal it. Our immediate priority is to provide relief to the residents. BBMP chief promises permanent fix for waterlogging in Sai Layout Commenting on the situation at Silk Board Junction, where water has stagnated due to overflow from Madiwala Lake, he said, A plan is being worked out to provide relief. Silt removal from stormwater drains is ongoing it is a continuous process and will be carried forward. Rao also mentioned that action is being taken to clear encroachments along the Rajakaluves (stormwater drains). Our officials are on-site and working tirelessly. We are making every effort to provide all possible solutions to the problems caused by heavy rainfall, he added.
The official social media handles of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) welcomed the tall Zimbabwe seamer, who has replaced Lungi Ngidi for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Karnataka Opposition Blames Govt for Rain Havoc in Bengaluru, Shivakumar Vows Action - Deccan Herald
Karnataka Opposition Blames Govt for Rain Havoc in Bengaluru, Shivakumar Vows Action Deccan Herald
UK-based Kashmiri academic claims her overseas citizenship was cancelled over anti-India activities
LONDON: A British Kashmiri Professor of Politics and International Relations at Londons University of Westminster has claimed her Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) has been cancelled by the Indian authorities over alleged anti-India activities. Nitasha Kaul took to social media on Sunday to post details of the communication received from the government of India, which accuses her of being motivated by malice and complete disregard for facts or history. It follows her previous posts from February when the academic had hit back on being denied entry to India to reportedly attend a conference in Bengaluru. Know that arresting academics in India for speaking against hate is closely tied to removing access to country and family for academics outside India, Kaul said in her post on X. Idea is to send a signal dont dare challenge us within and dont dare analyse whats going on to convey to audiences outside, she said. Under the OCI rules stipulated by the High Commission of India in London, the government of India can cancel an OCI registration of any individual on certain specific grounds including if it is satisfied... the overseas citizen of India has shown disaffection towards the Constitution of India as established by law. An excerpt of the cancellation document purportedly received from the government of India, Kaul has been accused of numerous inimical writings, speeches and journalistic activities at various international forums and on social media platforms that target India and its institutions on the matters of Indias sovereignty. Kaul, Director of the Centre for the Study of Democracy at the University of Westminster, has condemned the revocation of her OCI as a bad faith, vindictive, cruel example of transnational repression and claimed that she has been punished for scholarly work on anti-minority and anti-democratic policies. The High Commission of India in London has been approached for a statement. Indian-origin prof Nitasha Kaul invited by K'taka govt denied entry to India, detained and deported to London
Photos: Gujarat Titans defeat DC by 10 wickets, qualify for playoffs
New Delhi: Gujarat Titans qualified for the IPL Playoffs with a commanding 10-wicket win over Delhi Capitals here on Sunday. Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who are both on 17 points after 12 matches, also qualified for the knockout stages. For GT, opener Sai Sudharsan (108 not out off 61 balls) and skipper Shubman 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 .
Bengaluru residents experienced urban flooding due to heavy rains. Water entered homes, and roads became impassable. Sai Layout was among the worst-hit areas. Traffic disruptions occurred across the city. Citizens criticized the government on social media for failing to address the recurring issue. The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for Karnataka, forecasting more rain.
The Bengaluru Development Minister said he was working round-the-clock to address challenges and ensure relief. He will be visiting the BBMP War Room and flood-affected areas personally to take stock on ground.
Ola confirms 24-year-old Krutrim Engineers death
Nikhil Somwanshi, originally from Maharashtra, was a Machine Learning Engineer at Krutrim, where he had been working full-time since August 2024 at the company's Bengaluru office.
Bengaluru Weather: Rainwater inside houses, traffic jams; Tech city wakes up to severe waterlogging
10-km traffic jam in as Bengaluru 100 mm of rains
Heavy overnight rains severely affected parts of the city on Monday, leading to water-logged roads, inundated residential areas and traffic pile-up, as the city braces for more spells in the coming days.
IPL 2025: RCB signs on Blessing Muzarabani for Rs 75 lakh as Lungi Ngidi leaves for WTC
Royal Challengers Bengaluru has signed Blessing Muzarabani. He replaces Lungi Ngidi for the rest of the Indian Premier League 2025. Ngidi is joining South Africa for the World Test Championship final. Muzarabani will be available from May 26. He has a good T20 record. RCB also faces absences of Josh Hazlewood and Jacob Bethell.
Watch | From Silk Road to Outer Ring Road & beyond, weekend deluge brings Bengaluru to a standstill
Bengaluru faced widespread disruption due to overnight rain, causing waterlogging and traffic gridlocks, especially in north and east areas. Key intersections turned into streams, flooding homes in Sai Layout and Horamavu, leading to resident relocations.
Bengaluru Faces Traffic Congestion, Waterlogging Amid IMD Yellow Alert
On Sunday, Bengaluru was battered by intense rains that led to severe waterlogging in several low-lying areas
Its Surprising How Consistently They Deliver: Bangar Lauds GT's Top-order Hammering
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar lauded Gujarat Titans' top order for its consistency and praised Shubman Gills maturity and Sai Sudharsan's smart shot selection in a massive 10-wicket win over Delhi Capitals on Sunday. Chasing 200, GT's opening pair Sudharsan and Gill remained unbeaten and knocked off the target with an over to spare. They finished at 205 for no loss with Sudharsan finishing with a magnificent 108 not out, ably supported by Gill, who finished with 93 not out. Both of them crossed 600 runs this season during the innings, occupying the top two spots in the Orange Cap list. Gill and Sudharshan became the second pair of batters to rack up two 200+ partnerships in T20 cricket, having scored 210 against CSK in Ahmedabad last year. The only other pair to do so is AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Speaking on JioHotstar, Bangar lauded Gill's maturity in the chase and said the batter plays exactly what the situation demands. Exceptional performance from the top order once again - how often have they done this now? Its surprising how consistently they deliver and complement each other so well. Shubman has often taken the role of second fiddle over the past year and a half, and thats a remarkable evolution in his game. Its helped insulate the lower order, as he now plays exactly to the needs of the situation. All in all, its been fantastic, he said. Bangar praised Sudharsans composed yet expansive approach to T20 batting, highlighting his smart shot selection. What I really like about Sai Sudharsans batting - even in this format - is the control he shows. When he looks to hit, the top hand does a lot of the work, and the ball often bounces close to him, whether hes playing in front or square of the wicket, Bangar said. Its tough to show that kind of restraint in the first six overs, but once he gets through them, he opens up and plays lofted shots with equal assurance. His wagon wheel showed runs across all regions - he doesn't rely on just one scoring area. Thats been a hallmark of his batting, and hes delivering these performances consistently now, he added. Notably, the unbeaten opening partnership of 205 between Gill and Sudharsan is the second instance of a team chasing down a 200+ target without losing a wicket across all T20s. Its tough to show that kind of restraint in the first six overs, but once he gets through them, he opens up and plays lofted shots with equal assurance. His wagon wheel showed runs across all regions - he doesn't rely on just one scoring area. Thats been a hallmark of his batting, and hes delivering these performances consistently now, he added. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru Rain: MLA Visits Waterlogged Area On Bulldozer, Netizens Plan To Use Boats
Andaleeb Wajids latest book was recently launched at the Champaca Bookstore in Bengaluru
The Preloved Co: A store in Bengaluru where you can thrift for a cause
The Preloved Co started by Mariam Begg and Meghna Khanna is a thrift store in the city that functions for charity
Bengaluru rains: City wakes up to flooding yet againafter over 100 mm of overnight downpour
IMD has issued yellow alert in Bengaluru till May 23, orange alert in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Haveri, Belagavi
Bengaluru Wakes Up To Waterlogged Streets, Yellow Alert Issued | Check Weather Forecast
Bengaluru Rains: City Receives Heavy Rainfall; IMD Warns Of More Showers Today
According to IMD, Bengaluru Urban is expected to receive moderate to heavy rain and thundershowers throughout the day on Monday.
Waterlogging After Rain In Bengaluru, MLA Visits Affected Area On Bulldozer
Visuals showed people wading through knee-deep water as Bengaluru's drainage system failed to cope with the sudden downpour.
In Lucknow's Chinhat, a shocking crime unfolded as a 40-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her 15-year-old daughter and the daughter's 17-year-old boyfriend. The duo attempted to mislead investigators by staging the murder as a sexual assault and robbery. However, CCTV footage and police questioning revealed their involvement, leading to their confession and arrest before they could flee to Bengaluru.
Toddler sleeping on footpath kidnapped in Bengaluru's Shivaji Nagar
HASSAN: A one-year-four-month-old boy, who was sleeping next to his father on the footpath outside Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, was allegedly kidnapped in the early hours of Thursday. The Commercial Street police are yet to trace the boy. The boy has been identified as Rohith, a native of Rajasthan. Rohiths father, Mukhesh, had come to the city with his wife and four-year-old daughter. The family sells balloons in and around the Shivajinagar Bus Stand and used to sleep on the footpaths. The police said that around 2 am on Thursday, when Mukhesh woke up, he panicked upon finding that his son, Rohith was missing. He searched for him and later approached the police to file a missing persons complaint, the police said. The police further added that, after analysing CCTV footage from in and around the hospital, a woman was seen picking up Rohith and fleeing the scene. Efforts are on to identify her, the police said.
Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao opens Sparsh Groups 300-bed quaternary hospital in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao inaugurated Sparsh Group of Hospitals 300-bed quaternary care hospital at Hennur Road on Sunday. The new facility aims to provide accessible and patient-centric care. Speaking at the event, Gundu Rao said that government will open day care chemotherapy centres across all district hospitals with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurating the initiative on May 23 in Mysuru. These centres aim to bring cancer treatment closer to people without competing with private super-speciality hospitals, Rao added. He also stressed the need for research, urging private hospitals to invest more in research and development to make diagnosis and treatment affordable. Several dignitaries, including Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswami of Suttur Math, Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil, and MP and former CM Basavaraj Bommai, participated. The Hennur facility houses a range of specialities, including orthopaedics, neurosciences, cardiac sciences, oncology and many more. It is also designed to support academic medicine and clinical research. Dr Sharan Shivaraj Patil, chairman, Sparsh Group of Hospitals, said, With the launch of our Hennur facility, we continue our mission to provide precise, compassionate, and affordable care. Equipped with robotic-assisted surgeries and AI-based diagnostics to 3D printing, we aim to make advanced treatment more accessible to our communities.
Gujarat, Bengaluru and Punjab advance to IPL playoffs - Norwalk Hour
Gujarat, Bengaluru and Punjab advance to IPL playoffs Norwalk Hour
Ticket is not needed to prove death in railway accident: Karnataka HC
BENGALURU: Just because the journey ticket was not found on the body of the deceased is not a ground to say that the death is not because of railway accident, said Karnataka High Court while awarding compensation of Rs 4 lakh along with 8 percent interest per annum from the date of accident till the date of realisation to the family members of the deceased. Justice Hanchate Sanjeevkumar passed the order recently while allowing the appeal filed by the deceased family members-- Fhajalanabi and others from Vijayapura district-- questioning the order dated April 13, 2017, passed by the Railway Claims Tribunal, Bengaluru Bench. Setting aside the Tribunals order, the court said that when the death occurred, and immediately the body was shifted to the hospital to conduct the post-mortem, during the said time, the ticket might have been lost. Therefore, the Tribunal is not correct in dismissing the claim petition on the reason that the railway ticket was not found on the dead body. Quite naturally, the claimants have not accompanied the deceased. Therefore, they could not produce the journey ticket. Further, it is proved that a dead body was found in the railway accident, and therefore, the claimants are entitled to compensation, the court added. The court also made clear that after applying the rate of interest, if the final figure is less than Rs 8 lakh, then the claimants are entitled to Rs 8 lakh. Therefore, in the present case also, compensation of Rs 4 lakh with interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum from the date of petition till the date of realization is awarded to the claimants and if this figure comes less than Rs.8 lakh, then the appellants/claimants are entitled to a maximum compensation of Rs 8 lakh, the court said. The claimants are the wife and children of the deceased Aminasab Mulla. On April 6, 2015, Aminasab purchased a ticket at Vijayapura Railway Station to travel from Vijayapur to Limbala. Accidentally, he fell from the moving train and sustained fatal injuries and died on the spot. Therefore, the claimants filed the petition before the Tribunal, which dismissed the same. Hence, they filed the appeal before the high court against the Tribunals order.
ALL FOR LIKES - Influencers under police watch in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: In the race for social media fame, some influencers and youngsters are pushing boundaries often creating public nuisances or disrupting law and order, which can land them in serious legal trouble. To combat such incidents, the Bengaluru City Police have set up specialised social media cells at every station. These teams monitor online activity closely and are empowered to file suo motu cases against posts that could potentially lead to unrest. Speaking to TNIE , Deputy Commissioner of Police, Whitefield, Shivakumar Gunare said that each police station in the city has a social media cell with two trained officers. These officers are tasked with monitoring social media platforms, taking proactive measures, and preventing potential law and order issues. Their main job is to monitor viral posts and photos. If any photos or videos are found to be against the law, the police take suo motu action and proceed with legal steps against the individuals involved, he said. Another officer explained that cases involving public nuisance for social media fame, hate speech, cyberbullying, language-based disputes, videos involving banned arms that could cause public fear, and dangerous stunts like wheelies are all being tracked. He added that social media also helps in tracking and apprehending criminals, including the rowdy elements. In the latest instance, the Madiwala police registered a case against a hotel owner located opposite Nexus Mall on Tavarekere Main Road after a derogatory remark against Kannadigas appeared on the hotels electronic display board. Taking note of the video going viral, the social media cell initiated suo motu action. In another case, Cubbon Park police detained an Instagrammer who had posted a video on social media claiming that he would hug cricketer Virat Kohli during the IPL match between RCB and KKR on Saturday. The police detained and released him after the match was called off due to rain. There have been many such instances where social media influencers and celebrities have landed in legal trouble due to their actions online. Bigg Boss contestants Vinay Gowda and Rajath Kishan were arrested under the Arms Act. Motovloggers were also arrested for creating a public nuisance and for performing dangerous stunts like rash riding and wheelies.
BBMP chief promises permanent fix for waterlogging in Sai Layout
BENGALURU: BBMP Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao on Sunday assured citizens that a permanent solution will be found to waterlogging in Sai Layout , falling under Mahadevapura zone. Rao claimed that all the officials were on the field till 1am to monitor and solve the problem after heavy rain on Saturday. Sai Layout is developed by BDA, and necessary action will be taken to solve the problem quickly after holding a meeting with officials, Rao said. He said the BDA will temporarily arrange jackwells and arrange pumps in some areas. A team will also be deployed to take care of it. He said flooded houses will be identified and provided with relief under disaster management. Sai Layout is flooding as it is located at a lower level than the SWD. In addition, a railway vent where the SWD passes is small, making it difficult for water to flow smoothly. Widening of the railway vent has been taken up in coordination with the Railways and officials have been instructed to complete it at the earliest, he said. Rao said the SWD will be desilted to ensure smooth water flow. There was waterlogging near Manpho, close to Manyata Tech Park, due to poor SWD connectivity. Rao directed officials to conduct a joint meeting with stakeholders from Manyata, EBS IT Park, Manpho and Karle Infra Tech to initiate construction of a new SWD. HDK slams govt over potholes, open drains BENGALURU: Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the state government, criticising its handling of rain-induced chaos in Bengaluru and raising serious concerns about the alleged misuse of public revenue and tax. In a statement, he said, Greater Bengaluru sinks when it rains heavily and floats when it rains lightly. He alleged that the Congress government had failed to address issues such as potholes and drainage systems. Every day, it is just symbolic groundbreaking ceremonies and empty inaugurations. New bottle, old liquor. Old projects, new inflated bills. This isnt Greater Bengaluru, its Looters Bengaluru, he said. Focusing on DCM DK Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, Kumaraswamy aimed at the citys infrastructure. Potholes and open drains now occupy our roads. There is not even spare soil to fill potholes, but tenders worth thousands of crores are floated for tunnels, he remarked.
Sai Layout residents decry repeated flooding in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Brand Bengaluru took another hit on Saturday night as heavy rains flooded parts of the city, including Sai Layout in K R Puram, which has been battling with flooding for over a decade. Angry Sai Layout residents confronted Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao during his inspection of the rain-affected areas on Sunday afternoon. Frustrated by the recurring floods, a woman said water in the area rose to hip level and questioned Rao about the delayed inspection. Approaching the tractor on which Rao was seated, she asked, The area is flooded, and you are coming now. What is your name? In response, Rao politely introduced himself as Maheshwar Rao. Speaking to the media, she said, Some tenants have vacated the layout due to the repeated flooding every year. Unlike them, we cannot leave because we are the building owners. She further said that despite paying all their taxes, including property tax, residents have yet to see any solutions to their problems. Echoing similar concerns, other building owners said the frequent flooding has significantly lowered property values, making it difficult for them to sell and move to other places. Meanwhile, residents of Sai Layout, N C Colony in Pulikeshinagar, and Yelachenahalli in Bangalore South spent another sleepless night clearing rainwater from their homes. They lamented that rainwater mixed with sewage had not only flooded their houses but had also seeped into water sumps, damaging appliances. Bharati, a homemaker from N C Colony, said they stayed up until the early hours of Sunday, clearing contaminated water. There is no desilting done. Where will the rainwater go then? she asked. We were awake the whole night, clearing water and disinfecting our flooded homes, she said, adding that they now have to spend money to clean the water tank. White-topping work has affected traffic on Museum Road White-topping in CBD, expect traffic snarls Bengaluru: White-topping work between St Josephs College Junction and Opera Junction has led to traffic congestion, especially during peak hours and rain, causing inconvenience to commuters. BBMP closed the road on Saturday to facilitate white-topping work, leading to jams throughout the CBD. The project is expected to be completed, and the stretch reopened by May 30. With pre-monsoon showers lashing the city through the weekend, the situation worsened as traffic was reduced to a crawl. Ashok Nagar traffic police issued an advisory, urging commuters to use alternative routes. The stretch from St Josephs College Junction on Residency Road towards Shoolay Junction on Museum Road, which was earlier a one-way, has been temporarily made two-way. A traffic police officer said that congestion and slow-moving traffic are expected on weekdays during peak hours as several schools, colleges, and commercial establishments are located here.
HASSAN: Narayan, the father of Sanjay (29), a techie who was recently murdered after a car hit his motorcycle in Sanjay Nagar, Bengaluru, has urged the government to deliver justice for his son. Speaking to media persons here on Sunday, Narayan said that Sanjays marriage was scheduled for next week. He also said his son worked hard to complete his engineering and recently got placed in a Bengaluru-based company through campus recruitment. He appealed to the police to unearth the exact reason why his son was killed, and refused to accept that a person can be killed for as silly a reason as declining to bring a cigarette. He accused the murderer, Prateek, of hailing from Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumars constituency and urged the senior politician to take responsibility for delivering justice. Narayan wondered whether law and order are truly in force in Bengaluru, as such a heinous incident occurred for a petty reason. The police initially registered the case as an accident, but later arrested Prateek after examining CCTV footage, which raised suspicions about the incident. Kartik, the pillion rider who was with Sanjay during the attack, was also seriously injured and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bengaluru.
LoP R Ashoka questions timing of Karnataka govt's much-hyped Sadhana Samavesha
CHIKKAMAGALURU: Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka questioned the timing of the state governments much-hyped Sadhana Samavesha, when a war-like situation persists at the border, even as the common man in the state faces the heat of frequent hikes in prices of essentials. Speaking to reporters at the inspection bungalow here on Sunday, Ashoka charged that the government has been celebrating the Samavesha on the graveyards of farmers and suicide incidents of honest officials. In the last two years, as many as 2,000 farmers have ended their life, while the 60-per cent commission government is pushing honest officials to end their lives. The government treasury his empty. Following hike in liquor prices, the government has increased annual licence tax for bars and restaurants, and liquor licence fees for Excise licence-holders to renew their licences from July 1. IML licence fee has risen from Rs 45,000 to Rs 90,000, and brewery licence fee from Rs 27 lakh to Rs 67 lakh p.a. The CM asserts that the liquor price hike will reduce the number of alcoholics, but it has increased theft cases in Bengaluru, he alleged. Asking the government for what good it is celebrating the Sadhana Samavesha, Ashoka further questioned if it has built new dams, and added that Congress MLAs are expressing dissatisfaction over grants not being released for development works in their constituencies. Over the Congress leaders recent views surrounding Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire with Pakistan, the LoP said there is still a war-like situation at the border. The Modi government is sending an all-party Parliamentary delegation to apprise other nations about Pakistans lies. The Congress should learn from its own MP Shashi Tharoor and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi. People are waiting to show the door to the Congress government, Ashoka concluded.
Former PM HD Gowda turns 92, says will go to Parliament in wheelchair
BENGALURU: As he turned 92 on Sunday, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda was showered with warm wishes and tributes from political leaders, dignitaries and public figures across India, who praised his public service, simplicity and dedication to democratic ideals. Celebrations were held at the JDS office in Bengaluru on Sunday, where Gowda marked the day surrounded by party workers and senior leaders, including his long-time aide Thippeswamy. Addressing party members and the media, the veteran leader said, I will go to Parliament in a wheelchair, and I am not afraid to speak for the state when the issues come up. Reaffirming his commitment to the JDS, he added that he would continue to contribute to the party in every possible way. Prime Minister Modi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other leaders extended warm wishes to the former PM. PM Modi led the national greetings to his NDA partner, posting on X, Birthday wishes to our former Prime Minister, Shri HD Deve Gowda Ji. He is widely respected for his statesmanlike approach and passion towards public service. His wisdom and insights on several issues are a source of great strength. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also extended her wishes, stating, Warm greetings on the 92nd birthday of Shri HD Deve Gowda avare. His wisdom and deep perspective on various issues, shaped by a long public service, are deeply cherished by all of us. Other prominent leaders echoed similar sentiments. Former Karnataka CM DV Sadananda Gowda wrote, Your lifelong commitment to public service, democratic values, and welfare of farmers continues to inspire generations. Union Minister Shripad Naik wished him a long and prosperous life. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu added, His decades of service and strong belief in grassroots democracy continue to guide many in public life. Former Indian cricketer Dodda Ganesh joined in, calling Gowda the son of the soil, a true fighter. Deve Gowda, who served as Indias 11th prime minister and was also chief minister of Karnataka, continues to command deep respect for his contributions to Indian politics, particularly for championing rural issues and maintaining a strong grassroots connection throughout his career.
Anti-terror diplomacy: Tejasvi Surya, Brijesh Chowta among key delegates
BENGALURU: In a significant diplomatic initiative to take Indias message against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism to the global stage, Members of Parliament Tejasvi Surya (Bengaluru South) and Capt Brijesh Chowta (Dakshina Kannada) will be part of high-level delegations visiting multiple countries across the Americas and Europe. Surya will join a delegation to the United States and Latin America, led by senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. It is one of the seven multi-party delegations constituted by the Modi government to reach out to 32 countries and the European Union. These teams include retired diplomats to assist the government with strategic and policy inputs to ensure a coherent and well-articulated stance. Surya said, Will be joining Dr. @ShashiTharoor in the Indian delegation of MPs to the Americas. We will take to the world Indias message against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and our demonstrated determination to put an end to it. Grateful to PM Sri @narendramodi Ji, HM Sri @AmitShah Ji, EAM @DrSJaishankar and MPA @KirenRijiju for this responsibility. MPs across parties united against terror Highlighting the importance of recent military action, Tejasvi Surya said, Operation Sindoor signified a precise, measured and morally justified response to Pakistan-backed terrorism. The operation has become a global call for justice, and through this visit, MPs across party lines will unitedly reinforce Indias stand in combating terror. The delegation will visit the Americas from May 23 to June 6. Brijesh Chowta will be part of another delegation heading to Russia, Greece, Spain, Slovenia, and Latvia beginning May 22. He expressed immense pride in representing India at an international platform, stating on social media, My first opportunity to represent Bharat at a world forum could not have been better than this. Chowta told TNIE , As a fauji, I am extremely proud of the way we avenged the cowardly terror attack with Operation Sindoor. He credited Modi for the opportunity and emphasised that the delegations mission is twofold -- to affirm Indias commitment to peace and to expose what he called Pakistans sinister design of the past seven-and-a-half decades to create terror in India and spread jihad.
Will GBA make Bengaluru greater?
BENGALURU: In 1949, Bangalore City Corporation (BCC) was formed by merging two separate municipalities. The population was around 7.5 lakh. But in the last 76 years, especially after the IT boom in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Bengalurus population has soared several-fold to 1.3 crore, resulting in the citys mismanagement. This has created numerous problems, including bad roads, uncleared garbage, floods when it rains, potholes and many more. The BCC was subsequently named Bangalore Mahanagara Palike in 1989, and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike in 2007, with the corporation limits becoming bigger and wider, adding more number of wards, and has now become Greater Bengaluru Authority. Now, the State government has proposed to divide this area into seven municipal corporations but is likely to go for three or five smaller corporations. With this, it may come full circle as the BCC was formed by merging smaller municipalities. According to the Economic Survey of Karnataka 2024-25, the BCC with seven divisions, subsequently increased to 50 divisions (later known as wards). As the citys population increased, the BCC/BMP expanded to include 87 wards in 1991, and 100 wards in 1995. In 2007, it was increased to 198 when it became BBMP, and seven City Municipal Corporations, one Taluk Municipal Corporation and 110 villages were added. Working without a Council Bengaluru has witnessed more population and vehicular growth in the last two-and-a-half decades, but in these years, there was a council only for 15 years. This means, close to 10 years, the citys civic issues were mainly administered by bureaucrats and not councillors. Since September 2020, Bengaluru has not had a Council and is administered by senior IAS officers. According to a senior bureaucrat, the Greater Bengaluru Authority formation, including division of smaller corporations, delimitation of wards, reservation of councillors for these wards will take at least six to eight months, or even more if there are any legal hurdles. This means the corporation elections may not be held anytime soon. The city will go on without a Council for more time. With the absence of councillors, the burden on MLAs, MPs and officials has increased. The duty of MLAs and MPs is to make laws and not monitor floods or stagnant water on roads. Sources from BBMP said that with no Council, many central grants to Bengaluru have not been received. Under schemes like Amruth and even the 15th Finance Commission, there are grants for urban local bodies, and the last time BBMP received it was in 2021. Leader of Opposition R Ashoka termed Greater as Quarter for dividing the city into smaller municipal corporations. The BJP alleges this is a tactic of the State government to postpone elections. However, Deputy CM and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar has said that polls will be held in the next four months. According to Harish S, former Deputy Mayor and BJP leader, the party is gearing up to go to court. Division of the existing BBMP is a model for failure. In Delhi, the civic authority was made into three corporations and after it failed, they merged into one. Since BBMP came into existence, we have spent Rs 1lakh crore to develop the city uniformly, money was spent on roads, solid waste management and other services. Now they want to divide and bring GBA over these corporations. This is nothing but violation of the 74th Amendment of the Constitution. We are set to go to court and this will be struck down. If GBA decides everything, then what is the role of councillors, he questioned. When smaller is better However, on the plus side, officials said that among the existing wards, the population of each ward varies from a few thousand to over 1 lakh, while ward grants will be the same for these wards, which is again an injustice. With smaller municipalities, there will be better administration and better monitoring. Though we have zonal commissioners in eight zones, they do not have powers. They cannot coordinate with the chiefs of other agencies, unlike commissioners. A commissioners job is not just within the office chamber, he has to visit wards. With 198 wards, it is practically not possible for him to give justice, sources said. On adding more areas to the existing BBMP area, an officer from BBMP, on condition of anonymity, said this is a good move as there are big buildings in panchayat areas which falls under peri-urban areas. Gram Panchayats do not have the capacity to maintain or provide facilities to these buildings. If included under GBA, it will also benefit in terms of tax, the officer said. There is also a concern over revenue imbalance among segments. We may see high revenue corporations and not so high revenue corporations. This also means the citys development will be imbalanced, said the official. Former BBMP Commissioner Kumar Naik, now a Congress MP, said while Greater Bengaluru Authority is a welcome move, but it is not a panacea. Other cities have experimented with similar models, have bifurcated corporations and then merged these administrative units later. Bengaluru must learn from these examples and ensure this reform is not cosmetic, but truly transformational, he said. Loss of decision-making powers Civic activists are also unhappy over giving all decision-making powers to the GBA. Kathyayini Chamaraj, executive trustee, CIVIC Bangalore, said in GBA, all the para status comes under its ambit, and even solid waste management is under GBA. All schemes are prepared by the state level body. Where is the autonomous factor of the local body, What authority will the elected body have if all is being done by GBA? she questioned. According to her, planning and bylaws are set by GBA. Even if the municipality wants to do any planning, it cannot as GBA has prepared it and will thrust it. Autonomy of the local body will be reduced only to pothole fixing. Here, everything is decided by GBA. Even the budget will be done by GBA. Even if BBMP had existed as a single corporation, it could have decided the citys project. But in GBA, it will not be possible, she said. Working of new system Speaking to TNIE, Tushar Giri Nath, Additional Chief Secretary (Urban Development) said with the implementation of Greater Bengaluru Governance Act (GBGA) from May 15, all other Acts, like the Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Act, will cease to exist. The area, which will be called Greater Bengaluru, has to be first notified. Once that is done, the area will be further divided as per Section 5 of the GBG Act, said Giri Nath. The top official also stated that there is a provision under GBG Act that provides the transition phase where the system can provide rules and provisions which will be applicable for transition. Rizwan Arshad, Chairman of the Joint Committee of lawmakers on GBA, said the Act will ensure that power is decentralised. The outer areas will also get enough share in terms of projects and funds. He said small corporations will be good to administer and be transparent. In the present system in BBMP, every file has to come to the head office for clearance from only one chief commissioner. Once bifurcated, there will be a Commissioner for the respective corporation and a Mayor for 2.5 years. Asked if GBA will undermine the powers of local corporators and the purpose of local bodies will be defeated, he said its a wrong assumption as all rules of local bodies will be intact. Big infrastructure projects will be done by the state governments, while annual maintenance, small projects, regular administration, tax collection and expenditure will remain with the corporation. There are also concerns that since the CM is the chairman, he may not be able to attend meetings, and this will lead to delay and lacunae. Arshad stated that in the GBA Act, it is defined that once in three months, the CM will chair the review meeting and in his absence, the Bengaluru district in-charge minister will chair the meeting to review the progress. The idea is to simplify the administration of Bengaluru, he added. On one side, the State government is keen on making Brand Bengaluru, on the other, the State capital is facing many civic issues, including uncleared garbage, potholes, lack of pedestrian paths and many more. One has to wait and watch if Greater will remain in the statute or bring Bengaluru old glory. MILESTONES 1949 Bangalore City Corporation (BCC) | Population 7.5 lakh 1989 Bangalore Mahanagara Palike | Population 39 lakh 2007 Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike | Population 80 lakh 2025 Greater Bengaluru Authority 1.4 cr
Malayali nurse gets royal treatment for supporting international staff in UK
KOCHI: Despite her experience and expertise, Prabin Baby struggled to integrate into the system when she moved to the United Kingdom in 2020. This encouraged her to work and support other Malayali nurses who followed in her path. Five years on, her efforts were acknowledged when the 45-year-old was invited to King Charles garden party at the Buckingham Palace. After completing her education in Kerala and Bengaluru, Prabin, a native of Tiruvalla, worked in Malaysiaand India as a nurse and a nursing trainer. It was during the peak of the pandemic that she migrated to the UK as a registered nurse and joined Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. She was later promoted to educational and corporate roles. With the help of the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, I worked for the welfare of Malayali nurses, helping them integrate both professionally and culturally into the National Health Service (NHS). A fellowship with the Florence Nightingale Foundation Academy helped me to network among communities and expand my activities in leadership development and supporting internationally educated staff, said Prabin. NHS also funded her professional nurse advocate course. People who arrive in the country face barriers to integrating with the system, and they need guidance, Prabin points out. Though our nurses have experience, expertise and an OET certificate, we struggle to adjust to the system. When I arrived in UK, I was uncomfortable. I believe someone should provide them support. We need to collaborate with leadership to help shape an inclusive and supportive working environment, she said. Prabin now works as a patient-experience nurse, working to improve the quality of nursing care in the UK. Our trust is inclusive and diverse. It has several native English members. Yet I got to attend the garden party, she said, thanking the trust for the opportunity. According to Prabin, nurses have better opportunities to learn, specialise and climb the career ladder in the UK. If we are interested and curious about our job, we have a lot more opportunities here. Also, the appreciation we receive is much greater than in India and other developed countries, she said. Recollecting moments from the event, Prabin said she felt proud and humbled as an Indian to be part of it. There had been occasions when, standing outside the palace, I had wondered what it might be like inside. Then I had opportunity presented itself for me to step into the premises and meet the royals and guests who have contributed to different areas of public service, she said. My daughter, parents and sister are my backbone. They actively encourage my work, Prabin added.
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Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings have secured their spots in the IPL 2025 playoffs. Gujarat Titans lead the table with 18 points, followed closely by RCB and PBKS with 17 each. The battle for the fourth playoff spot intensifies, with Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants vying for the final position.
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Sai Sudharsan's unbeaten 108 and Shubman Gill's 93 propelled Gujarat Titans to a dominant 10-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals, securing their place in the IPL 2025 playoffs. Their unbroken 205-run partnership overshadowed KL Rahul's earlier unbeaten century (112) for DC. The win also confirmed playoff spots for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings.
For a week in May, Cannes, a resort town on the French Riviera, comes alive as the whos who of the film world flock to the Cannes Film Festival. This year, among the film stars, directors and producers walking on the red carpet, was city-based lifestyle content creator Simran Balar Jain. Recalling the days leading up to her red carpet debut and the preparations that went into it, she says, The days leading up to Cannes were an emotional rollercoaster. While it may look glamorous from the outside, behind the scenes there was a lot of pressure. More than anything, I was mentally preparing. Despite being a premier film festival at its core, over the years, celeb outfits worn at the Cannes red carpet have been scrutinised thoroughly. To measure up to the occasion, Jain wore an outfit by up and coming designer Kavya Tamboli of the brand Sculpture, which uses upcycled materials to create sculpture-like garments. Before this, Tamboli had also dressed attendees at London Fashion Week. The black and gold custom gown itled The Cage Breaker was meant to represent Jains journey; as she explains, When I was born, many people even within my own family were disappointed that I was a girl. Growing up, I was constantly told to follow rules and stay within boundaries that were never meant for me. This outfit symbolises that cage, and how I broke free from it. The golden mesh represents the restrictions placed on women, and the silhouette shows one woman lifting another because thats what I believe in. We rise by lifting each other up. Reflecting on her time at Cannes, Jain says that one of the highlights for her was watching Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal starrer Eddington ahead of its upcoming theatrical release. Apart from soaking in the films, Jain plans to kick back and enjoy the beauty of France for the next few days, saying, I want to soak in this energy, minus the chaos. Cannes has so much more to offer beyond the red carpet the old town, hidden cafs, vintage boutiques, sunrise at the beach and maybe even a yacht shoot or two.
Since its inception in 1946, The Cannes Film Festival has been a celebration of cinematic excellence. For city-based content creator and actor Disha Madan, this platform was nothing short of a dream come true. Along with other talents, Madan walked on the prestigious red carpet on Saturday, representing Karnataka with pride. If you have a dream, you manifest hard for it, and you will achieve it, said Madan on the second day of Cannes, reflecting on her journey. She had manifested this moment long ago. Years ago, when my mom and I were watching Cannes Film Festival, we sat down together thinking: sometime in the future, if we ever got an opportunity to go there, we should definitely do it. And that has stayed with me, she shared. The highlight of Madans Cannes experience was her red carpet look: a pure zari kanjeevaram saree handwoven over 400 hours by master weavers near Chettinad, and designed by Anmol Ashok. On her first day, attending events, she wore a saree by Shloka Sudhakar, crafted from her mothers old zari kanjeevaram saree, and reimagined by blending Indian fabrics with Western silhouettes. I have always wanted to take a fashion risk with kanjeevarams. Artisans in Bengaluru have worked for close to 200 hours per outfit just on the prototypes, to make sure that we didnt mess up: once we stitched the saree we would not be able to undo or redo it, said Madan. Another look involved a white saree (couture), also reimagined by Sudhakar. Besides glamour, Madans experience at Cannes was also about learning and networking. She had the opportunity to attend various events, including the Brut Nespresso party and the FICCI panel, where she interacted with professionals, discussing various ways to bring change in the social media industry. I have a lot to take away from this experience, she said, expressing her gratitude. Reflecting on the opportunity to represent Kannada industry on a global stage, Disha Madan said, I have come from an industry with actors like Dr Vishnuvardhan, Ambareesh, and so many more. Films like Gejje Pooje , Manasa Sarovara , and Kanntheredu Nodu have made the industry what they are today. With such a rich heritage, I am here to shed light on my industry because I am proud of where I am from. She also emphasised her excitement about the films showcased at Cannes, especially rooting for Indian films like Homebound starring Jahnvi Kapoor and Ishan Khatter and other notable films like The Phoenician Scheme by Wes Anderson. As Madan looked back at the event, she hoped this would serve as an inspiration for her children. Ten years from now when my kids look at my content, I just want them to be like, Mama, I am so proud of you. You made your dreams come true. And I want my children to feel like they can dream and achieve anything, she said.
Ancy primed for bigger leap at Asian athletics meet
IN her quest for Anju Bobby George's national record of 6.83-metre in Athens 2004, long jumper Ancy Sojan has faced roadblocks in the form of injuries. The last 18 months for the 24-year-old has been a roller coaster ride. From going into depression to jumping her personal best of 6.71m at Bengaluru in 2024, shows how strong she is mentally. And this is what she would need when she competes at the Asian Athletics Championship (AAC) in Gumi, South Korea later this month. This is her second Asian meet after she debuted at the 25th edition in 2023. With the Asian athletics event just about a week away, an upbeat Ancy is raring to go. She feels the exposure tours would help in her preparations. The two competitions in the UAE, (Grand Prix and Women's Gala), were good preparation for this tournament and hopefully for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (later this year). The main preparation for the Asian meet started before the Federation Cup last month. These tours helped me rectify my mistakes and the season best is the 'comeback' for this year, she told The New Indian Express . She jumped 6.54m at the UAE Athletics Women's Gala on May 11. To get her ticket to the worlds in Tokyo, Ancy has set her eyes on improving her rankings. Right now her rank is 43 and Ancy is eying to climb to beyond 36 on the Race to Tokyo ranking chart. The direct qualification mark is set at 6.86m. With where I am, getting a rank better than 36 will be my target, she added. After that silver medal at Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023, the year 2024 couldn't have gone worse for Ancy. The injuries in her left ankle in January last year sidelined her for six weeks and the tear in her quadriceps on the right thigh in March meant she was off training for three months. She recalled her key learning from the three-month long injury. That tear put me into depression, she said. That's why I started my season in 2024 very late. I contemplated skipping the entire season. My measured rehabilitation saw fruition, after that 6.71m leap at the 63rd National Open championships in Bengaluru, in addition to 6.50m jumps in previous competitions I knew it doesn't matter if I fail or win. I just wanted to have a good mindset and just do it. That personal best leap has taken her out of the toughest period and brought her much needed belief. When quizzed about the change in intensity of training post-injury, Ancy said she takes extra care of 'every joint and muscles.' I am happy that I am getting better and better every time we are getting on the track. The injuries were not because of the intensity rather because of the angles of my run. I was restricted to the gym and cycling for a month. Now, whenever I am on track, I listen to my body with my music to settle myself in, she elucidated. A rejuvenated version of an athlete who is known for mental resilience is someone to watch out for. Ancy has learnt how to handle doubts. When I don't do well people will talk and that spreads. If I win, they will congratulate me. So only the genuine people will support in the highs and lows also, she signed off
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Karnataka to hand over kumki elephants to Andhra Pradesh on May 21
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Gujarat, Bengaluru and Punjab advance to IPL playoffs - Times Union
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India sees growth in mid-market GCCs
India sees growth in mid-market global capability centres. Over 140 new GCCs emerged in the last 30 months. These centres plan to create 70,000 jobs. Many mid-sized global firms are setting up these GCCs. Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune are popular locations. Experts predict over 120 new mid-market GCCs by 2026. These centres are expanding beyond just technology.
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