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Air India crew lauded for swift response to mid-air medical emergency on flight to Bengaluru
NEW DELHI: A woman passenger on board an Air India flight from New Delhi to Bengaluru experienced a medical emergency mid-air on Saturday night. Flight attendants responded swiftly, providing immediate assistance until medical personnel took over upon landing at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). The incident occurred on flight AI 2807, which departed from Terminal 3 at 8:35 pm on 23 August. The aircraft had been airborne for some time when the emergency unfolded. Mario da Penha, a co-passenger seated in front of the affected woman, took to social media platform X to commend both the Air India crew and Bengaluru airport staff for their prompt and professional response. Penha, a queer historian and activist, wrote on Saturday: My @airindia flight AI 2807 from New Delhi to Bengaluru tonight witnessed an extremely distressing medical situation. A woman in the seat behind me began bleeding profusely and incessantly through her nose. He praised the flight attendants for their calm and efficient handling of the situation, stating: Staff wore surgical gloves, and medical waste was collected in a special bag to be disposed of. He also noted that the pilot appeared to expedite the flights arrival so that a doctor could board quickly. Flight tracking data from FlightAware confirms the aircraft landed at Terminal 2 of KIA at 11:09 pm, 16 minutes ahead of schedule, despite a five-minute delay at departure. A doctor, already waiting at the airport, boarded the aircraft upon landing and immediately attended to the passenger. Penha also appreciated fellow passengers for cooperating and remaining seated to allow medical personnel to assist the woman without obstruction. In his post, Penha remarked: A lot of patience and skill goes into ensuring safety on board flights, much of which is unseen and often unappreciated. So, this is a note of gratitude and respect for how Air India and Bengaluru staff handled tonights incident. Air India has confirmed the incident. However, details of the woman's current medical condition are not yet known.
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Bengaluru: Teacher And Her Driver Paramour Get Death Penalty For Murder
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Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium: Mangaluru Dragons topple the Bengaluru Blasters by nine wickets at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium on Sunday to climb to the top of the table in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20. The Dragons Shreyas Gopal (3-29) led the bowling attack in the first innings, helping contain the Blasters to 146/9 in 20 overs. In the second innings, Sharath BR (72* off 47) and Lochan Gowda (55 off 32) combined to post a 99-run partnership and place the Dragons well ahead of the equation, leading them to a comfortable 147/1 victory in 16.1 overs. Lochan Gowda and Sharath BR began the chase for the Dragons with ease, racing to a 50-run partnership with just 25 balls. With Sharath BR (impact player) bagging four fours and one six, and Lochan securing two fours and one six, the Dragons were in a comfortable position with a tally of 67 runs at the end of the powerplay. The pair showed no signs of slowing down, with Lochan Gowda completing his half ton in 30 balls with six fours and two sixes. Although he was caught soon after, off Rohan Raju (impact player), bringing an end to the 99-run partnership in 56 balls. The Blasters bowling contingent looked for an opportunity to topple another batsman, but Ashish Mahesh (16* off 19) played sensibly, rotating the strike and aiding Sharath BR post his half-century in 34 balls. Sharath BR led the charge for the Dragons in the final overs and went on to clinch the victory comfortably in the 17th over, owing to his nine boundaries and one six. Earlier in the day, Dragons Abhilash struck in the first over, sending Chethan LR (2 off 2) back to the pavilion. Rohan Patil (0 off 4) followed him in the next over, caught by Kranthi Kumar, off McNeil Norohna. Attempting to turn the tide, Mayank Agarawal (5 off 5) went for the boundary, but he too was caught off Abhilash, leaving the Blasters in a precarious situation. However, Bhuvan M Raju (25 off 24) and Shubhang Hegde (39 off 29) brought stability to the team with two boundaries each, bringing the blasters to 40/3 at the end of the powerplay. Bhuvan M Raju was unable to sustain the partnership with Shubhang for long, being caught off Shreyas Gopal. Suraj Ahuja (36 off 26) filled his shoes, rotating strike to make it 64/4 for the Blasters after 10 overs. He went on to get a few boundaries of his own soon after, building a partnership of 44 runs off 32 balls with Shubhang Hegde. Sensing trouble for the Dragons, Shreyas Gopal struck again in the 14th over to get Shubhang caught at the boundary and Rohan Naveen (0 off 3) caught behind the wicket. Naveen MG (6 off 8) stepped in, helping the Blasters to 107/6 after 15 overs. Earlier in the day, Dragons Abhilash struck in the first over, sending Chethan LR (2 off 2) back to the pavilion. Rohan Patil (0 off 4) followed him in the next over, caught by Kranthi Kumar, off McNeil Norohna. Attempting to turn the tide, Mayank Agarawal (5 off 5) went for the boundary, but he too was caught off Abhilash, leaving the Blasters in a precarious situation. However, Bhuvan M Raju (25 off 24) and Shubhang Hegde (39 off 29) brought stability to the team with two boundaries each, bringing the blasters to 40/3 at the end of the powerplay. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Brief scores: Bengaluru Blasters 146/9 in 20 overs (Shubhang Hegde 39, Suraj Ahuja 36; Shreyas Gopal 3-29) lost to Mangaluru Dragons 147/1 in 16.1 overs (Sharath BR 72, Lochan Gowda 55) by nine wickets. Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru bids bye to BBMP, to have five city corporations on Sept 2
Bengaluru is set to undergo a significant governance overhaul on September 2nd with the introduction of five independent city corporations replacing the BBMP. This decentralization aims to bring administration closer to citizens, fostering faster development and improved services. The new system, overseen by the Greater Bengaluru Authority, promises a new era of governance for the city.
ISRO completes first air-drop test for Gaganyaan parachute system
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World Test Championship: Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Cheteshwar Pujara on a 'wonderful career' after the India stalwart announced his retirement on Sunday, hailing the No. 3 mainstay for bringing calm, courage, and a deep love for Test cricket to every innings and celebrating a career defined by resilience and classical technique. Pujara, it was always reassuring to see you walk out at No.3. You brought calm, courage, and a deep love for Test cricket every time you played. Your solid technique, patience, and composure under pressure have been a pillar for the team, Tendulkar wrote on X. According to Tendulkar, Pujara's contribution in India's 2018 Test series win in Australia was a standout moment of his career. He was the cornerstone of the 201819 Border-Gavaskar triumph, compiling 521 runs and surviving 1,200-plus balls, starting with an endurance-testing 11-hour masterpiece in Adelaide that set up Indias first series win in Australia. Out of many, the 2018 series win in Australia stands out, it wouldnt have been possible without your incredible resilience and match-winning runs. Congratulations on a wonderful career. Good luck for the next chapter. Enjoy your second innings! Pujara capped off his remarkable career with 103 Test appearances, scoring 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60. His tally includes 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries, making him Indias eighth-highest run-scorer in the longest format of the game. A key figure in Indias successful Test run during the late 2010s, he was renowned for his gritty performances in challenging conditions and his resilience under pressure, embodying the essence of traditional Test match batting. He also played in the World Test Championship finals in both 2021 and 2023. Pujara capped off his remarkable career with 103 Test appearances, scoring 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60. His tally includes 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries, making him Indias eighth-highest run-scorer in the longest format of the game. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Among his many unforgettable contributions at home, his 92 in Bengaluru against Australia in 2017, his epic 206* at Ahmedabad in 2012 against England, and his twin double centuries 204 and 202 against Australia at Hyderabad and Ranchi respectively stand out. Article Source: IANS
Used two-wheeler marketplace BeepKart shuts down operations after 5 years
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Pujaras Career Is A Shining Example Of Perseverance And Selflessness, Says Saikia
Saurashtra Cricket Association: Devajit Saikia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary, congratulated Cheteshwar Pujara for having a distinguished playing career, adding that he was a shining example of perseverance and selflessness in the Test team. Through his social media accounts on Sunday, Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket with immediate effect. He ends his stellar career by featuring in 103 Tests, amassing 7,195 runs in 103 games at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 fifties to become Indias eighth-highest run-getter in the longer format. Calling his game defined by resilience, patience and an unflinching commitment to the longest form of the game, BCCI also said Pujaras retirement closes a celebrated chapter in Indian cricket, one that will be remembered for his classical batting style, unmatched concentration and his ability to anchor India in challenging situations. Cheteshwar Pujaras career is a shining example of perseverance and selflessness. He personified the spirit of Test cricket. His ability to grind opposition attacks and his immense powers of concentration made him the bulwark of Indias batting. He showed that it was possible to succeed at the highest level while staying true to traditional values of the game. His commitment to Indian cricket, both at the international and domestic level, has been outstanding. We thank him for everything he has given to the game and to the country, said Saikia in a statement issued on Sunday. Among his many memorable contributions at home, Pujaras 92 against Australia in Bengaluru in 2017, his unbeaten 206 against England in Ahmedabad in 2012, and twin double centuries - 204 in Hyderabad and 202 in Ranchi against Australia - stand out. In the toughest overseas conditions, Pujara remained Indias immovable force. During the historic 2018/19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he amassed 521 runs and faced more than 1,200 deliveries to script Indias maiden series win in Australia, beginning with a marathon 11-hour vigil in Adelaide. On the following Australia tour in 20/2021, his gritty 56 at Brisbane, carved out under relentless short-pitched bowling and taking 11 blows on his body, laid the foundation for Indias famous Gabba triumph and underlined his courage and tenacity. Jaydev Shah, the President of the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA), who was also Pujaras long-time teammate in the Saurashtra Ranji team, also paid a rich tribute to the right-handed batters wonderful cricketing career. Today marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in Indian and Saurashtra cricket as Cheteshwar, one of the games most committed and technically gifted batsmen, announces his retirement from all forms of cricket. As President of the Saurashtra Cricket Association, and more importantly, as someone who has shared the dressing room and the journey with him, I feel a deep sense of pride, emotion, and gratitude reflecting on what Cheteshwar has achieved. Today marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in Indian and Saurashtra cricket as Cheteshwar, one of the games most committed and technically gifted batsmen, announces his retirement from all forms of cricket. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score For Saurashtra, Cheteshwar is not just our most celebrated playerhe is our immense pride. Thank you, Cheteshwar, for your priceless dedication and unforgettable contributions to the game. You will forever be the Legend the Wall, he elaborated. Article Source: IANS
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Cheteshwar Pujara Announces Retirement From All Forms Of Indian Cricket
World Test Championship Final: Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, bringing the curtains down on a distinguished career highlighted by the art of batting for a long time in Tests. As a little boy from the small town of Rajkot, along with my parents, I set out to aim for the stars; and dreamt to be a part of the Indian cricket team. Little did I know then that this game would give me so much - invaluable opportunities, experiences, purpose, love, and above all a chance to represent my state and this great nation. Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best each time I stepped on the field - it's impossible to put into words what it truly meant. But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and with immense gratitude I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket, wrote Pujara in a heartfelt post on his social media. Pujara bows out as Indias eighth-highest run-scorer in Tests, amassing 7,195 runs in 103 games at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 fifties. In an era of attacking batters swarming Tests, Pujara succeeded with his methods - of grinding down attacks with sheer grit, immense patience and then feasting on them to get runs for his team. I would like to thank the BCCI, and Saurashtra Cricket Association for the opportunity and support through my cricket career. Am equally grateful to all the teams, franchises and counties I have been able to represent over the years. I wouldn't have made it this far without the invaluable guidance of my mentors, coaches and spiritual guru to them I shall always remain indebted, he added. On his Test debut against Australia at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in October 2010, Pujara came in ahead of Rahul Dravid at number three and made an excellent 72 in a tricky chase to help India win. He also played five ODIs for India. What will be a bright moment in Pujaras stellar Test career will be him facing 1258 balls while making 521 runs and playing a defining role to become the Man of the Series in Indias maiden Test series triumph in Australia in 2018/19. He was also there when India won the unforgettable 2020/21 Test series in Australia and at home in 2023. A big thank you to all my teammates, support staff, net bowlers, analysts, logistics team, umpires, ground staff, scorers, media personnel and all those who tirelessly work behind the scenes to enable us to compete and play this game we love. To my sponsors, partners and management team - I truly appreciate your loyalty and belief in me over the years, and for looking after my off-field activites. The game has taken me to places across the globe - and the passionate support and energy of the fans has always been a constant. I have been humbled by the wishes and motivation wherever I have played and will always remain grateful, added Pujara. A big thank you to all my teammates, support staff, net bowlers, analysts, logistics team, umpires, ground staff, scorers, media personnel and all those who tirelessly work behind the scenes to enable us to compete and play this game we love. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score And ofcourse none of all this would have been possible or meaningful without the innumerable sacrifices and steadfast support of my family - my parents, my wife Puja, my daughter Aditi; my in-laws and the rest of my extended family - who have made this journey truly worth it. I look forward to the next phase of my life, spending more time with and prioritizing them. Thank you for all the love and support! concluded Pujara. Article Source: IANS
Sikkim: ED Raids 31 Sites, Nabs MLA in Betting Scam
HT DIGITAL GANGTOK, AUGUST 24: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, conducted a two-day search operation on August 22 and 23 at 31 locations in India. The operations were carried out in Gangtok, Chitradurga, Bengaluru, Hubli, Jodhpur, Mumbai and Goa. The action was under the investigation against K.C. Veerendra, an MLA from the []
Woman found dead in Lalbagh lake in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Security guards at Lalbagh Botanical Garden were shocked after seeing the body of a 22-year-old woman floating in the lake near the West Gate on Saturday morning. The deceased has been identified as Jenisha Nath, a domestic help, who married one Navnath Raj four years ago. The couple had been living in Sarjapur for the past three years. Raj works as a security guard in an apartment. According to the Siddapura police, around 6.30 am, a Lalbagh security guard noticed the body and alerted the police. Initially, the victim was unidentified, but it was later learned that she had run away from Vani Vilas Hospital, located on the Victoria Hospital premises around 4 am, which is about 3 km from Lalbagh. The police suspect that she may have taken the extreme step around 5.30 am after entering the garden. Security guards had allowed her inside, assuming she was a morning walker. The police said that the family members noticed that Jenisha had gone missing from the hospital and went to file a complaint. Later, they were taken to the mortuary, where they identified her body. They told the police that Jenisha had given birth to a baby boy on August 16. The next day, they learned that the newborn was suffering from a liver-related health issue. She was upset about the babys condition, and though the child was being treated at the hospital, she is suspected to have taken the extreme step due to post-partum depression. 16-YEAR-OLD DIES BY SUICIDE, FAMILY CITES SCHOOL PRESSURE A 16-year-old SSLC student died by suicide at her residence under the Madanayakanahalli police station limits on Friday evening. Her family alleged that she took the extreme step due to pressure from school homework. The deceased, identified as Kusuma, was a student of a private school in Makali. According to the police, she ended her life around 6.30 pm after taking leave from school to complete her homework. When she did not respond for a long time, her family broke open the door and found her hanging. They immediately alerted the police. The family alleged that she was under stress related to her studies and homework. However, Ashok, headmaster of the private school, denied the claim. Speaking to reporters, he said, We are conducting extra classes for Class 10 students and asking them to complete one page of homework and two pages of reading. There is no force or harassment from the teachers. He added that Kusuma was a good student who submitted assignments on time and performed well academically.The police said a case of unnatural death has been registered.
Motorcycle Diaries: Scaling new heights at 57!
UDUPI : Age is just a number for this passionate biker. At 57, Vilma Crasto Carvalho, a freelance corporate trainer from Bengaluru, rode to the Siachen Glacier Base Camp, considered one of the toughest rides, this Independence Day. Her passion for Himalayan motorcycle rides began in 2021. Though she was injured after a fall in her first attempt to Ladakh, Vilma did not give up. In 2022, she rode to Khardung La, the second-highest motorable road in the world. This was special for her as she did it with her daughter Cherish. The mother-daughter duo conquered Umling La Pass in 2023 along with a team from Kerala. Since then, Vilma had been chasing the dream of making it to the Siachen Glacier Base Camp. She flew from Bengaluru to Leh early this month and joined six other riders. Our plan was to reach the base camp on Independence Day. We took a road that helped us explore some little-known terrains of Ladakh, Vilma told TNSE. After crossing Zanskar and Gurkhon valleys, we reached Titar, one of the last villages near the India-Pakistan border. From there, we rode to Padum in Zanskar Valley via Kargil. The toughest ride to Siachen starts here. This route demands physical endurance and mental toughness, she said. While crossing a stream 60km from the base camp, she fell and suffered minor injuries. For a moment, I thought I wouldnt make it to the base camp. But we resumed our journey after attending to my injuries, she said. The team reached the base camp at noon and celebrated Independence Day as well as their success. We covered around 1,300 km in eight days as we could ride for only 150km for nine hours a day because of the harsh terrain. Low levels of oxygen affected not only us, but also our bikes, she said. Vilma (second from left) with other riders at the Siachen Glacier Base Camp Ace spiker! Apart from her passion for biking, Vilma was also a state-level volleyball player during her college days. As a freelance corporate trainer now, she guides engineering, CA and MBA graduates in Bengaluru. Vilma, who grew up in Kundapur, learnt how to ride bikes from her elder brother, who owned a Yezdi motorcycle, in the late 1980s. The turning point came for her in 2015 when her son, who turned 18, asked for a motorcycle as a birthday gift. I agreed reluctantly and took him to a showroom. As he had no driving licence, I took the motorcycle for a test ride. After buying the bike, my passion only grew stronger, she said. Vilma set her sights on Himalayan bike expeditions when she was in her late 40s after reading an article about the success of a Bollywood actress in adventure biking. She encourages women, especially those in their 50s, to dream big and realise it.
Stuck in traffic for 1.5 hours daily in Bengaluru, kids write to Dy CM Shivakumar to fix potholes
BENGALURU: We dont drive on roads, we hop around potholes, We want basic infra, not daily adventure. These are some of the quotes from the letters written by schoolchildren to Deputy Chief Minister (DCM) and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar over pothole-filled roads and bad traffic leading to frustration and reaching school late. Some of the children from Carmelaram, Gunjurpalya and Chikkabellandur in Mahadevapura assembly constituency have started a Letter Campaign to get the issue addressed. The children and officers from the surrounding areas get stuck in traffic for 1.5 hours during morning and evening peak hours daily, prompting them to write to the DCM. Jose Thazathuveettil, a citizen activist from Carmelaram Unite, said, The 5-km stretch from Outer Ring Road to Carmelaram takes 1.5 hours to cover due to narrow and poorly maintained roads. The Carmelaram Railway overbridge project has stalled due to land acquisition issues. Several roads in the area are in a state of disrepair, including Gear School Road, AET junction, Carmelaram to Gunjur Road, and Varthur Main Road. Due to the bad road conditions, residents of Carmelaram, Gunjurpalya and Chikkabellandur are ensuring their children approach the DCM over the issue to get it fixed. Hence Inland Letter Campaign has been launched. Around 100 children from the area have written letters with drawings on bad roads and asking for his intervention, he said and added, the letters will be posted today (Sunday), and in the next few batches, 100 each will be sent to DCMs office in Vidhana Soudha. An online campaign was also launched, and 2,500 signatures have been collected in this regard, he said. The frustrated resident also brought the emphasis of the Comprehensive Development Plan Roads proposed to alleviate traffic congestion and said, despite being under the BBMP jurisdiction since 2008, the basic development like good roads, drains, footpath and sewer lines are still a major issue in this part of the state capital. The residents claimed that, following the series of complaints, the Mahadevapura Zonal Commissioner Ramesh has stated that in 30 days, the stretches mentioned by the residents of Carmelaram, Gunjurpalya and Chikkabellandur will be fixed. Meanwhile, the bad road stretch that was fixed temporarily by the BM Pristine Residents on Gunjur Road was taken up for repair by the BBMP the next day after the video of the residents fixing the roads using sand and some materials was shared. We expected BBMP to do a long-lasting job, but the rains have washed away the fillings and the road is back to the same, with multiple potholes, he added.
White-topping turns into a nightmare for Malleswaram residents
BENGALURU: The White-Topping Road Development Project at 8th Main Road15th Cross in Malleswaram has turned into a nightmare for residents and local vendors. The stretch of 15th Cross between Chitrapur Circle and Mohammedan Block has been excavated and left open as part of the White-Topping Road Development Project proposed for 8th Main Road from 7th to 18th Cross, undertaken by the BBMP in coordination with BWSSB, BESCOM and Gail Gas. The project also involves replacing decades-old BWSSB utilities, some over 50 to 60 years old, due to which the road has been dug inside out and now lies in an unusable state. Although the project is targeted for completion by November 30, the work has been progressing at a snails pace, leaving the road unrepaired even after seven months. A 53-year-old resident, requesting anonymity, said, I live four blocks away, and as an elderly man, Ive been finding it twice as difficult to go out in the morning to buy groceries and medicines for my family, especially during the monsoon, for the past seven to eight months. There are people older than me, aged 75 to 80their situation is unimaginable. Pradeep Kumar, a pharmacist on the same road, stated, Elderly residents struggle to navigate these dust-choked, dug-up roads when they come to buy medicines every day, risking possibilities of falling down, he said. I even requested the workers to properly cover at least the entrance to my pharmacy last month, but Im still awaiting a response, he added, pointing to the dug-up portion right in front of the store, which makes it difficult for elderly customers to enter easily. Before the project was proposed, the 15th Cross Road served as a crucial connection from Yeshwanthpur to a nearby private hospital. The absence of traffic signals on this stretch made it a preferred route for ambulance drivers. Now, however, ambulances are forced to take a detour via the busier Maha Kavi Kuvempu (MKK) Road, which could delay during emergencies. The 8th Main Road was excavated and left unattended Sreesh Babu, a senior citizen residing in Malleswaram, pointed out that even BMTC buses have been taking unexpected diversions due to the ongoing construction work in the crossroads of 8th Main Road, leading to delay in commute. The situation has become equally troubling for local vendors and daily commuters, especially on days when it rains heavily. GoHappy Hypermarket, a departmental store on 15th Cross Road, serves as a key pick-up point for multiple quick-commerce platforms. Delivery agents are frequently dealing with complaints about delayed pickups and late deliveries since they are forced to park their vehicles nearly 200 metres away at Chitrapur Circle. A BBMP official said that BWSSB has completed laying the sewage line and is currently working on installing the water pipelines. Once the waterline work is finished, the excavated portions of the road will be restored, following which the white-topping process will begin.
First indigenous AI-powered long endurance combat vehicle ready
NEW DELHI : Indias first indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Autonomous Combat Aircraft under Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative was unveiled in Bengaluru in a significant step toward the countrys goal of defence self-reliance. The AI-powered platform, named FWD Kaal Bhairava, has also secured its maiden export order worth $30 million from a South Asian country, according to its developer, Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA). Announcing the readiness of the aircraft, Suhas Tejaskanda, Founder & CEO of FWDA, said the system is inspired by Kaal Bhairava, the eternal guardian of time, and is capable of flying up to 30 hours with an operational range of 3,000 kilometres. Touted as Indias first autonomous combat drone in the MALE category, the aircraft is fully indigenous and powered by artificial intelligence. It is part of FWDAs E2A2 (Economic & Efficient Autonomous Aircraft) program and designed for long-range surveillance, precision strike, and swarm warfare operations. For decades, India relied on imported platforms like the MQ-9B Reaper and Israeli Searcher drones, often at the cost of strategic autonomy, said Tejaskanda. These platforms come with vulnerabilities such as embedded kill-switches and data routed through foreign servers. He emphasised that with shifting global geopolitics and tightening defence export regulations especially from the US India cannot afford such digital dependency. Sensitive data in wartime must remain within national control, he added. The Kaal Bhairava platform, according to FWDA, offers high-end combat performance at just one-tenth the cost of its American counterparts. Ten Kaal Bhairavas can match the reconnaissance capabilities of a single Predator, but with far lower risk and cost, Tejaskanda noted, adding that losing a single Reaper-class drone could cost `1,000 crore, while the same investment could deploy an entire Kaal Bhairava fleet. The drone also features swarm warfare capabilities, allowing it to execute coordinated autonomous attacks, saturate enemy air defence systems, and carry out precision multi-angle strikes. Its in-house development ensures zero foreign OEM dependency, providing a secure, sanctions-proof supply chain. The system will be supported by a fully indigenous MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) ecosystem, enabling faster turnaround times, lower lifecycle costs, and uninterrupted access to spare parts. Developed under Indias Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, Kaal Bhairava is seen an important shift in countrys journey as a rising exporter of next-generation combat technology
The expressway will halve the travel time between Bengaluru and Chennai from six hours to three hours, significantly decongest NH-44 and NH-48, lower logistics costs, and boost trade and industry between the two southern metros.
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ED arrests Cong MLA in illegal betting case
BENGALURU/NEW DELHI, Aug 23: Karnataka Congress MLA K C Veerendra Puppy was arrested on Saturday under the anti-money laundering law from Sikkim in an alleged illegal online and offline betting case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The federal probe agency also said it seized Rs 12 crore in cash (including about Rs crore in foreign currency), gold jewellery worth Rs 6 crore, silver about 10 kg along with four vehicles following raids launched [] The post ED arrests Cong MLA in illegal betting case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Maharaja Trophy: Smaran Powers Gulbarga Mystics To 7-wicket Victory Over Bengaluru Blasters
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Gulbarga Mystics defeated Bengaluru Blasters by seven wickets in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium here on Saturday. Smaran R. (89 not out off 52) continued his scintillating form, scoring his fifth half-century of the season with eight fours and five sixes to take the Mystics to second on the points table with 12 points from nine matches. Earlier, Suraj Ahuja (54 off 31) and Rohan Naveen (34 not out in 18 balls) had taken the Blasters to 164/7 in 20 overs despite Vyshak Vijaykumars (3-34) three-wicket haul. Nikin Jose (Impact player) and Luvnith Sisodia began the chase at a steady pace but Luvnith (16 off 9) was caught at the boundary, off Naveen MG, in the 4th over and soon after Nikin (16 off 16) had to retire hurt, leaving the Mystics in a pinch with just 39 runs at end of powerplay. Smaran R. stepped up, scoring two boundaries and two sixes while Prajwal Pavan (10 off 17) contributed with a four of his own to bring the Mystics up to 73 after 10 overs. Shubhang Hegde nipped the partnership in the bud, sending Prajwal back to the pavilion in the 11th over. However, Smaran showed no sign of slowing down, smashing the Blasters for an additional four fours and two sixes to boost the Mystics to 116 runs in 15 overs, while KV Siddharth (5 off 8) was picked off by Shubhang. Praveen Dubey (29 not out off 14) began by rotating the strike, but soon after, he chipped in with a couple of boundaries to put the Mystics within touching distance. The pair took off in the 18th over, smashing the Blasters for 17. With just seven runs left to win the match in the last over, Praveen Dubey registered two consecutive boundaries to close out the game. Earlier in the day, Blasters opening pair Chethan LR (19 off 11) and Mayank Aggarwal (21 off 16) adopted an aggressive approach to find gaps in the Mystics field. But a mis-timed shot saw Chethan dismissed in the 4th over, by Prithviraj Shekhawat. Rohan Patil (3 off 5) departed shortly after when Shashikumar Kamble ran him out with a direct throw in the next over. Vyshak Vijaykumar then struck to remove Mayank, restricting the Blasters to 45/3 at the end of the powerplay. Bhuvan Raju (1 off 7) tried to steady the ship but was caught at the boundary by Smaran R off Vyshak in the 8th over. Skipper Shubhang Hegde (9 off 12) followed next, dismissed by Kamble, with the Blasters struggling at 72/5 in 11 overs. Naveen MG (7 off 15) too fell cheaply, while Suraj Ahuja (53 off 30) kept the innings alive with two sixes and three fours, pushing them to 103/6 in 15 overs. Suraj stepped on the pedal in the death, bringing up his half ton in 29 balls with four fours and four sixes before being run out in the penultimate over. Meanwhile, Rohan Naveen (34 off 18) cracked six boundaries to help the Blasters score 26 runs in the remaining 9 balls and finish at 164/7. Bhuvan Raju (1 off 7) tried to steady the ship but was caught at the boundary by Smaran R off Vyshak in the 8th over. Skipper Shubhang Hegde (9 off 12) followed next, dismissed by Kamble, with the Blasters struggling at 72/5 in 11 overs. Naveen MG (7 off 15) too fell cheaply, while Suraj Ahuja (53 off 30) kept the innings alive with two sixes and three fours, pushing them to 103/6 in 15 overs. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Bengaluru Blasters 164/7 in 20 overs (Mayank Agarawal 21, Suraj Ahuja 54, Rohan Naveen 34*; Vyshak Vijaykumar 3-34) lost to Gulbarga Mystics 167/3 in 19.2 overs (Smaran R, 89*, Praveen Dubey 29*; Shubhang Hegde 2-31) by seven wickets . Article Source: IANS
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Mud Walls, Pond, Hand Pump: Bengaluru Couple's Eco-Friendly 'Breathing House' Wins Internet
A Bengaluru couple's innovative reathing house featuring mud walls built with waste bottles, rainwater harvesting via hand pump, and traditional elements like a 150-year-old door has gone viral.
ED arrests Congress MLA K. C. Veerendra in illegal betting case
Bengaluru founder says, employees' biggest competition is not AI, but something far simpler
Vedika Bhaia, a Bengaluru-based founder, highlights the importance of reliability. She believes consistent performance is a superpower. Basic professionalism, like timely communication, sets individuals apart. Top performers proactively offer updates and improvements. They also take ownership of mistakes. Bhaia emphasizes that reliability is invaluable. She never negotiates rates down with reliable employees. She also never considers replacing them.
Ganesha Chaturthi: Old timers recall glory days of music, Harikathe and fun in pandals in Bengaluru
The tradition of installing Ganesha idols in many areas for at least 15 days to a month and celebrating with various cultural activities is now rarely followed, a result of changing priorities and restrictions by authorities in a burgeoning city
A Bengaluru techie's interview turned sour. The candidate arrived for a CEO interview after a long commute. He faced unexpected delays and changes to the interview format. Another candidate had been waiting for hours. The techie felt his time was disrespected. He walked out, frustrated by the outdated processes. Many online supported his decision, criticizing the company's culture.
A Bengaluru marketing professional, Simrann M. Bhambani, shared a LinkedIn post about her househelp's impressively formal leave notification. The househelp communicated her absence via a detailed WhatsApp message in English, typed with her daughter's help. This incident, showcasing professionalism and tech-savviness, resonated online, sparking comparisons and humorous anecdotes about domestic help communication styles in different regions.
Bengaluru traffic steals lives, gig economy lacks dignity, says Ubers mobility head
Copitas: Raising the Bar with Stories in a Glass
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Bengaluru bike taxis: Did Karnataka HC allow their return? Court clarifies
The Karnataka High Court has stated it did not authorize the resumption of bike taxi services, despite their reappearance in Bengaluru. While the state can act against aggregators, it should avoid targeting individual vehicle owners. The court urged the government to refrain from hasty actions against owners, clarifying no interim order was issued, and petitions are set for final resolution.
'Suspicious looking' man apprehended from outside Parliament House
A 20-year-old man was apprehended near the Parliament House Complex by CISF personnel due to suspicious behavior. The individual, who had traveled from Bengaluru and intended to go to Dubai, was found with no incriminating evidence. Following preliminary questioning, he was handed over to the police for further investigation as part of enhanced security measures implemented after previous security breaches.
Karnataka Congress MLA K C Veerendra Arrested In Betting Case
ED says raids also yielded gold, silver, vehicles; MLA remanded for Bengaluru probe
ED arrests Karnataka Congress MLA in illegal betting case
New Delhi: Karnataka Congress MLA K C Veerendra Puppy was arrested on Saturday under the anti-money laundering law from Sikkim in an alleged illegal online and offline betting case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said. The federal probe agency also said it seized Rs 12 crore in cash (including about Rs crore in foreign currency), gold 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 .
OpenAI is set to open its first India office in New Delhi later this year, recognizing India as a key market with a rapidly growing user base. This expansion signifies OpenAI's commitment to making AI more accessible in India, fostering partnerships with government, businesses, and academic institutions.
How is Bengaluru planning to handle stray dogs?
The BBMPs comprehensive plan to address the issue involves ABC, microchipping, and feeding programmes.
Praveen Kumar scored with his well-nuanced portrayal at Natyarangams Acharya Bharatham festival
The Bengaluru-based dancer highlighted significant episodes from the life of Madhvacharya, the proponent of Dvaita Vedanta.
A Bengaluru woman's LinkedIn post about her househelp's professional sick leave notes, crafted by her 10-year-old daughter, has gone viral. The post sparked amusement and debate, with some praising the courtesy while others raised privacy concerns. It highlights the unique blend of humor and social dynamics in Bengaluru.
DRI dismantles hydroponic weed syndicate, seizes 72 kg of drug
BENGALURU: In a pan-India operation code named WeedOut, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Bengaluru, Indore and New Delhi this week dismantled a syndicate involved in smuggling of hydroponic weed into the country, and seized 72.024 kg of the contraband drug worth around Rs 72 crore in the grey market, along with illegal proceeds of Rs 1.02 crore under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. On August 20, in a coordinated effort, DRI officials intercepted suspect passengers at Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Railway Station, Bengaluru, and Bhopal Junction and seized hydroponic weed. Search of baggage of two passengers, who had just boarded the KSR-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express (22691) at Bengaluru, led to the recovery of 29.88 kg of hydroponic weed. In a coordinated action, 24.186 kg of the banned drug was recovered at Bhopal Junction from two passengers who had boarded Rajdhani Express at Bengaluru on August 19, said sources. Meanwhile, the associate mastermind of the syndicate was traced in New Delhi and proceeds of drug trafficking amounting to Rs 1.02 crore was recovered from his possession, they added. In a swift follow-up, a passenger who had arrived in Bengaluru from Thailand on August 20 was intercepted in the early hours of August 21 at a hotel in the city, which led to the recovery of another 17.958 kg of hydroponic weed. The associate mastermind and all five passengers involved were arrested. The syndicate used to reach out to college dropouts, part-time employed or unemployed youth via social media, said sources. Hydroponic weed or marijuana is grown using hydroponic methods in a controlled environment, with water and nutrients instead of soil. It has a higher tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content than traditional weed. THC can cause changes in mood, thoughts, and perceptions of reality. Of late, hydroponic weed, which is largely smuggled from Thailand, is increasingly gaining traction among youth, including students and young professionals, in India.
Noiseless e-buses blamed for fatal accidents in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses were involved in four accidents, claiming four lives in a month. Three of these casualties were this week, including that of a 10-year-old Tanvi Krishna. One of the major reasons attributed to the increasing number of accidents is electric buses, which have sudden acceleration and a harsh braking system. Also, the drivers of these buses are not appointed by BMTC, but by companies that operate those buses on Gross Cost Contract (GCC), sources said. Nataraj Sharma, president, Federation of Karnataka Private Transport Associations, which represents private buses, cabs and autos, said drivers recruited directly by BMTC have to undergo rigorous tests. But electric buses are operated by drivers who are hired by private companies. These drivers, who were operating light motor vehicles earlier, are given such big electric buses, leading to accidents, Sharma alleged. Another reason for the accidents is the near-noiseless movement of these buses, which makes it difficult for vehicle users and pedestrians to detect them by sound. After repeated complaints of sudden braking and acceleration by e-buses, which is not only a problem for passengers inside the bus who get hurt by losing their balance, but also for vehicle users on the road, BMTC early this year conducted workshops for drivers. But that does not seem to have helped much. BMTC Chief Traffic Manager (Operations) GT Prabhakar Reddy argued that of the four deaths, three were not because of the BMTC drivers faults. Every time an accident happens, we analyse footage from all the CCTV cameras fitted in our buses and take action against drivers if they are at fault. But in the three cases, they were not, Reddy said. He lamented that corporation drivers are blamed even if they are not at fault. If everyone on the road follows traffic rules, there will be no accidents, he added. Refresher training to prevent accidents To prevent accidents, BMTC will hold refresher training for all its 12,000 drivers. All the drivers are onboarded after training. We have, however, planned a refresher training, focusing on three aspects -- preventing accidents, following traffic rules and stress management, Reddy told TNIE. We will play videos on how to avoid accidents. When we train drivers by showing them videos, they understand better. We have enough videos recorded by dash cams of BMTC buses, where our drivers have prevented accidents. Training will be done for all drivers by splitting them into batches of 50 across seven BMTC zonal offices, he explained. DID THE TWO-WHEELER OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC LEAD TO 10-YR-OLDS DEATH? According to BMTC, a two-wheeler was parked ahead, and Tanvi Krishnas mother applied sudden brakes, lost balance, and came under the wheels, leading to the fatal impact. A senior traffic police officer told TNIE that parking a vehicle on the road in a way that obstructs traffic is a violation, and the violators can be slapped with a fine of Rs 500. Can a public address system help impart traffic discipline? At places like Hassan, Chikamagaluru, Tumakuru, Chitradurga, and others, traffic police make public announcements by observing vehicle users and pedestrians from booths and moving a police car using a microphone. They alert and educate vehicle users from the microphone if they are seen using mobiles, parking on the roadside, riding without a helmet, negligent driving, etc. In Bengaluru, it is not implemented as it adds to noise pollution and public nuisance, and commuters think they are smart and ignore the announcements, an officer said. Drivers who cause fatal accidents will be dismissed: BMTC A meeting of top BMTC officials was held on Friday to address the accidents. BMTC has announced the following decisions to curb accidents Drivers involved in fatal accidents will be terminated/suspended from duty If drivers are found using mobile phones while on duty, they will be suspended for 15 days and transferred to other depots Alcohol testing at depots and mid-route checks by Sarathi patrol vehicles. Drivers would be briefed every day before getting the buses out of the depots. Driving training twice a week at the zonal levels. BMTC passengers and two-wheeler riders are urged to follow safety rules while moving between heavy vehicles and not overtake buses from left side of the road.
Special Vizag-Bengaluru trains to clear festive rush
The trains will halt at at Anakapalli, Yelamanchili, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katapadi, Jolarpetai, Kuppam, Bangarpet and Krishnarajapuram
Cops have given list of 10,000 potholes in Bengaluru: Dy CM Shivakumar
BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said in the Assembly on Friday that the police have given the government a list of 10,000 potholes in Bengaluru, while the public and MLAs too have added their own numbers to the list. Replying to questions raised by Opposition members on Bengalurus development, Shivakumar, who is also Bengaluru development minister, said they have filled 5,377 potholes, while the remaining are yet to be repaired. This is a temporary solution. As a permanent way out, we want to take up white topping and black topping of roads that will be have a life of 30 years. We are convening a meeting of Bengaluru MLAs on Monday to discuss issues related to the city, he added. Shivakumar said 154 km of roads will be white topped at a cost of Rs 1,700 crore. In the first phase, 633 km of arterial roads will be taken up for white-topping, and the detailed project report is ready. Rs 9,200 crore will be spent on white topping of roads across Bengaluru. Major arterial and sub-arterial roads, running for 490 km, will be relaid at a cost of Rs 690 crore, he added. To prevent flooding in the city, a World Bank-assisted project to concretise 173 km of storm water drains will be taken up. Bengaluru has 850 km of storm water drains, of which 480 km has been concretised, while the work covering 195 km is going on. Once the remaining 173 km is cemented, the entire SWD work in Bengaluru would be completed. We are spending Rs 1,700 crore on interlinking of lakes. This, too, wil help control urban flooding. On elections to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), he said that with the GBA Act passed, the government will now take up ward delimitation. For this, they will take BJP members too into confidence. The draft notification on GBA was issued on July 19. This will not violate the 74th amendment (which gives constitutional status to urban local bodies). The government will not interfere with the functioning of corporations to be set up under GBA, he said. The government is geared up for the GBA polls. We have given permission to the State Election Commission on revising the electoral rolls. They will conduct the polls, he said. The state government will fund some of the big projects like the tunnel road, white topping, elevated corridors, etc, he added.
CAG flags lease violations by govt agencies in Rajajinagar
BENGALURU: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), in its report for the period ending March 2023, has flagged violations in leasing and construction conditions by two government agencies in Rajajinagar. It also noted that the agencies failed to submit the khata documents to support the works undertaken. The audit found that the Karnataka State Construction Corporation (KSCC) obtained the khata for 4,180 sqm of land with a 332.81 sqm PWD office in Rajajinagar in the name of its Chairman, which is illegal. The land had been leased to KSCC in August 1984 at Rs 5,000 per annum and later renewed in August 2014 at Rs 5,000 per month. The CAG said an annex building was constructed without prior permission from the PWD, and the plan was not approved by the Chief Architect. Further, KSCC sublet the property to five tenants, including three state government offices, one joint-sector company, and a private firm. KSCC was earning Rs 2.28 crore in annual rent as of March 2023, and collected a total of Rs 13.19 crore between October 2014 and September 2023. The auditors noted this violated the lease agreement, which had granted KSCC the land for 30 years. Similarly, the Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL) was found to have constructed a seven-storey building on leased land in Rajajinagar, despite permission being granted only for five floors. The building also violated Floor Area Ratio (FAR) norms and lease conditions. The land, measuring 2,955 sqm, was leased to KRDCL for 30 years from April 2013 at an annual rent of Rs 14.78 lakh. The agreement stipulated a five-floor building with a maximum height of 24 metres, an FAR of 2.25, and a prohibition on leasing or subletting. The audit further noted that the government permitted KRDCL to sublet the property in March 2018. While KRDCL delayed lease payments of Rs 1.18 crore by one year, interest on the delay was not collected. The building included two basements and five floors, which auditors said violated FAR rules despite the governments defence.
Bengaluru-based company unveils autonomous combat aircraft
BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA) on Friday announced the completion of its Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Autonomous Combat Aircraft program. The aircraft, named FWD Kaal Bhairava E2A2, offers combat capabilities at nearly one-tenth the cost of US-made Predator-class drones such as the MQ-9 Reaper. The UAV has a 6.5-metre wingspan, a payload capacity of 91 kg and a range of 3,000 km with SATCOM support. It can operate at altitudes of up to 20,000 feet and offers endurance of up to 30 hours on surveillance missions and 11 hours on strike missions. The companys founder and CEO Suhas Tejaskanda, confirmed a $25 million export order from a South Asian nation, part of a $30 million strategic deal and described the order as a sign of growing international interest in Indian defence technology. The Kaal Bhairava Economic and Efficient Autonomous Aircraft (E2A2) has been 80% designed, developed, and manufactured in India, he said. Tejaskanda mentioned the name Kaal Bhairava suggests Guard of the nation. Powered by an engine-based propulsion system, the aircraft uses AI-enabled autonomy for adaptive targeting, flight path management, and live combat decision-making, he said. The platform is also designed for swarm warfare, enabling multiple aircraft to execute coordinated strikes from different angles, saturate enemy air defences, and provide redundancy in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. According to Tejaskanda, the cost advantage allows for 10 Kaal Bhairavas to be fielded for the price of a single Predator, making it an attritable system where the loss of one unit does not critically affect operational capacity. Tejaskanda said the company has created a fully indigenous maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) ecosystem, ensuring faster turnaround times, lower lifecycle costs, and readily available spares.
There are some weeks where ones brain just refuses all pressures. It becomes reflective, stops stressing about things, ignores the undone work, and the unnecessary tribulations just vanish! The Universe decided that since I was rapidly becoming unhinged, the only option was to reset my brain to pause, reflect and relax! I was in factory reset mode, and voila! A beatific smile never left my face. I realised that listening to my mind and body more was the key. I stopped trying to people-please and learned that the most important word in my vocabulary was NO! Whether it means going out, a must-do meet and greet, or a party with people one barely knows. One should be unafraid to say, Sorry, my mind and body are in factory-reset mode! Giving oneself permission to do nothing is also an art. Since coming back from my short sojourn to muggy Mumbai (where incidentally I did nothing but go out to eat with family), I came back feeling drained, tired and unbelievably languid. So, other than going down a one-way tunnel, I decided to give myself a break. I eyed the comfortable lazy-boy couch in my room longingly, gave in, sat myself down, pulled out the lever, and I was in seventh heaven! Long neglected books whose covers were covered with dust were read, the phone was not stuck to my ear with super-glue, and all the most inane movies were watched. I loved it! I have decided this is going to be my monthly mantra. A few days to factory-reset oneself! Vipin Raman, Dina Weber and Siddharth Kerkar As we women grow older, we realise the importance of having a close and nurturing group of friends. Men are bereft of these emotions and bonds. They do hang out together and go on testosterone-ridden motorcycle trips. But men, I feel, have an innate need to flex their egos. The louder the roar of the engine and the more the horsepower of the vehicle, with the biggest helmet to fit their swollen heads, and everythings just fine! I remember one male friend of mine marvelling at how we women jumped up to form a circle around a crying friend who was having a meltdown. With wonder in his voice, he said, Mon-Dieu! You girls formed a protective oestrogen-circle around her! So, I gathered my oestrogen-circle of friends around me and toddled off to an interesting new Pan-Asian Kitchen in Koramangala called Bao to Me. I loved the vibe of the compact restaurant with Chef Wanming Li, who was such a marvellous host and chef. We traced our roots back to Tangda in Calcutta, and his father was a chef in the older Chinese establishments in old Bangalore. He has upped his game by adding a variety of Southeast Asian flavours like Korean sauces and Japanese elements, and the meal was fabulous. Very nuanced and sophisticated, and we were impressed! A birdie told me he had some sous chef training at the formidable Edo at ITC Gardenia, which makes him top of the line as a chef! Dina Weber was down, SAPA was down for one night only at the new and happening pub Dali & Gala with breads and Catalonia-inspired dishes from Salvador Dalis legendary cookbook. Needless to say, the vibe was fantastic, with fantastically innovative cocktails and superb food! Surely befitting a night at the museum Bangalore rocks! (The writers views are personal)
Saree...Ga...Ma: Amp up your saree game this Ganesh Chaturthi
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kajol Devgan (@kajol) With Ganesh Chaturthi right around the corner, many are set to go on a shopping spree this weekend, looking for that perfect fit. With sarees being a timeless choice, Bengalureans are gearing up to try on some fresh, youthful, and trendy looks this festival season Keep it light and airy Instead of heavy silks and bold colours, experts unanimously recommend soft colours and light fabrics for a youthful look. I think people in their twenties should ideally go in for fabrics which are a little thinner like Mysore silk, chiffon, or georgette, with a little bit of work on it says image consultant Sonia Pardesi, adding, Even if the saree is a bit plain, you can pair it with an embellished blouses which are doing the rounds right now that can act as a point of emphasis. Apart from these, the ethereal effect that organza produces has made it popular among people in their twenties, according to Bia Sandhu, an image consultant, who says, Embroidered organza sarees are really popular at the moment, especially for festivals because they look very dressy but classy and traditional at the same time. Cotton and linen sarees were once reserved for everyday wear, but no more, according to personal stylist Jaya Kumari. Ive seen younger people wearing cotton, linen, and tissue sarees in solid colours and floral prints. Florals and colours like champagne give a younger and modern look over geometric patterns. Shiny sarees, not in sequins, but in dual coloured materials, are also popular. When it comes to blouses, young women are opting for statement pieces that contrast the subtler sarees in vogue. Sandhu notes organza pieces being paired with a number of options, saying, Gone are the days when people wanted traditional matching blouses. Its all about thinking out of the box now. Youngsters will pair sarees with crop tops or a full linen sleeve blouse, in contrasting colours with the sarees. Kumari adds, Sweetheart necklines are very popular along with scoop and halter necks. When it comes to sleeves Ive been seeing everything from half sleeves and cap sleeves to puff sleeves (styled with a half saree). Image consultant Sonia Pardesi sporting a belt with her saree Bling it on! Whats a festival outfit without jewellery? This year, fashion experts note that belts and waist chains (kamarbands) are all the rage among youngsters. Styling sarees with a belt makes it easier to handle. There are also several options you can choose based on your body type and the material of the saree, says professional saree draper Chandan Jain. She adds, Belts made of beads or stones linked together in one, two, or three chains give a nice body shape and work well with softer fabrics like chiffon and georgette. For heavier silk sarees, the flat metal ones are better to hold the pleats together. When styling belts, Jain warns to prioritise comfort and be careful with placement. Many people make this mistake the hip belt is meant to be worn lower than the waist, around the belly, not at the waist, which creates an odd look. When it comes to necklaces and earrings, experts suggest picking one statement piece while being low-key with the rest. Many brands have these huge chaand baalis and jhumkas which you can opt for while going easy on the neck jewellery, suggests Pardesi. Sandhu suggests a choker-chandbaali combo with a light saree for an elegant yet traditional look and adds, Maang tikas have been popular in the north for a long time, but have caught on here in the last few years. If you dont want earrings, maang tikas are a great choice. When it comes to choosing the right materials for your jewellery, Kumari cautions to find the correct shade, saying, Ive seen people with the gold of the saree, the blouse, and the jewellery in completely different shades, which is a huge mistake. The cohesiveness of jewellery and the colours theyre wearing is very important. If your necklace has smaller zari work, then make sure that youre wearing a bracelet with similar designs. She adds, For an effortless look, you can go for silver oxidised jewellery which can be paired with sarees as well as simple kurtas Drape with a twist View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt (@aliaabhatt) For people who want to experiment with a different drape than the classic one, professional saree draper Chandan Jain suggests the dhoti-style for a stand-out look. The pleats are just the regular pleats which go on the left shoulder, its just the lower portion of the drape which is a bit tricky. I would suggest picking a saree with a border and adjusting the length carefully according to your height and body type. You cant stuff the extra length anywhere as it creates a lumpy look.
Karnataka high court upholds compulsory retirement of senior civil judge after misconduct inquiry
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Shivakumar clears air on RSS anthem, says will die a Congressman
Bike taxis continue to ply in Bengaluru despite HC clarification
To keep hockey alive, give players exposure early on: Poovanna CB
Bengaluru artisans prepare for Ganesha Chaturthi
250 trees stolen from Karnataka government land
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Navi Mumbai replaces Bengaluru, set to host ICC Women's World Cup matches
The International Cricket Council has revised the schedule for the Women's Cricket World Cup. The tournament will be held in India and Sri Lanka. Navi Mumbai replaces Bengaluru as a venue. The tournament dates remain unchanged. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian team. Smriti Mandhana is the vice-captain. The final will be held in Colombo or Navi Mumbai.
Sleuths busts drug syndicate, seizes 72kg hydroponic weed in Bengaluru
Fatal accidents prompt Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation to train 9,000 drivers
