Mental health, an ever-present subject in pop culture, has actually benefited little from the exposure provided by the latter. While conversations surrounding mental health have become easier, pop-culture has mostly given rise to vapid conclusions at best and misinformation at worst. All this while, stigma persists as a lot of psychological territory hitherto unknown, continues to remain so within the common mass. Recently, in Bengaluru, the opening of sensory rooms for neurodivergent passengers

It has been only a couple of days since Studio Ghibli-styled AI-generated images took social media by storm, sparking heated debates. Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has previously publicly denounced AI-generated art, expressing his concerns over the loss of human touch and creativity in art. While a set of netizens including celebrity users, have shared the AI-generated images seeing it as a mere trend, another set of netizens criticise it, terming it as an alarming attack on art a

If one is asked to name some legendary women in Indian cinema, heroines from the silent film and black and white eras to the present day are probably what they would think of. While women have captivated hearts with on-screen performances since the beginning of the Indian film industry, for a long time, their involvement off-screen has been rarer. It is some of these women, and the women-centric stories they created, that Framing the Future, by Bangalore Film Society at The National Gallery of M

Summer Indulgence Chef Anumitra Ghosh Dastidar, founder of the citys popular Bento Bento, suggests making panta bhaath, a Bengali dish that seems a bit unconventional for a summer recipe with its strong flavours. In the middle of a very hot summer, when the sun is really strong, you eat this and it cools down the whole body. Its also very chatpata with chilies and lemon. It titillates your mouth but is also light on the stomach, which is exactly what you need in the summer, she says. INGREDIENTS

BENGALURU: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police arrested three people, including a pre-school principal, for allegedly extorting and blackmailing a businessman using his private videos. The accused are Shridevi Rudagi, 25, her friend Sagar, 28, and rowdy-sheeter Ganesh Kale, 38. Kale has nine cases registered against him in various police stations. According to the police, the victim Rahul (name changed), a businessman met Rudagi in 2023 during the admission process of his five-year-old daughte

BENGALURU: Karnataka cycling team delivered an outstanding performance at the recent National Cycling Championships held at Morni Hills, Panchakula, Haryana, by clinching multiple medals across various categories. Dhanush Prasanth and Nithila Das claimed the title of Double Gold National champion in the sub junior boys U16 category and the Sub Junior Girls U16 category for both the Cross-Country Time Trial (XCT) and Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) events. Pavitra Kurtakoti swept the Women Junior U18

BENGALURU: To ensure road safety and end the menace of wheelies by two-wheeler riders, the city police have decided to seek a Rs 1 lakh bond from offenders. If they are caught the second time, they will have to forfeit the money. During a month-long special drive against wheeling, 398 cases were booked and 324 people arrested. Among them, 82 were minors. The police sent 197 registration certificates (RCs) for cancellation and 40 driving licenses (DLs) for suspension. Joint Commissioner of Police

BENGALURU: Bengalureans need not worry about drinking water this summer as 27 tmcft of water is available at KRS dam, the main source of water for Bengaluru, as against the requirement of 6 tmcft. Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) chairman Ram Prasath Manohar told TNIE that in October 2024, BWSSB commissioned 775 million litres per day (MLD) of water, totalling BWSSBs built-up capacity for Cauvery water supply to 2,250 MLD. There are some issues with distribution only in outer ar

BENGALURU: Bengalureans need not worry about drinking water this summer as 27 tmcft of water is available at KRS dam, the main source of water for Bengaluru, as against the requirement of 6 tmcft. Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) chairman Ram Prasath Manohar told TNIE that in October 2024, BWSSB commissioned 775 million litres per day (MLD) of water, totalling BWSSBs built-up capacity for Cauvery water supply to 2,250 MLD. There are some issues with distribution only in outer ar

BENGALURU: A public interest litigation (PIL), challenging the hike in Namma Metro ticket fare was dismissed by the Karnataka High Court. Sanath Kumar Shetty and two other residents from Bengaluru had filed the PIL, claiming that the 71% fare hike was too high and it violates fundamental rights of the user public. Seeking reassessing of fare fixation, the petitioners requested for a direction to the respondents not to exceed the hike beyond 25%. They also sought directions for strict adherence t

BENGALURU: To prevent caste-based discrimination in higher educational institutions, activists under the banner Campaign for Rohith Act have demanded the state government to come up with the Rohith Act, drawing inspiration from Dalit research scholar Rohith Vemulas life and death. We are launching a movement to demand the implementation of Rohith Act, which will make quality and affordable education in public universities accessible, and regulates private universities to prevent caste discrimina

BENGALURU: Associated of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka (KAMS) has objected to the proposed age relaxation for admission to Class 1. They have written to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Chairman of State Education Policy, Principal Secretary of Primary and Secondary Education and Commissioner of Public Instruction to retain the six year age criteria for admission. In the letter, KAMS said that as per the current rule, a child should have completed six years to enrol in the first st

With hits like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam , Jism , Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi , Bheja Fry and Khosla Ka Ghosla , under his belt, Vinay Pathak has been a household name since the 90s, regaling people with his charm and comic timing. But like many actors of his calibre, he has held audiences captive with his on stage performances too, particularly with his collaborations with writer-director-actor Rajat Kapoor on Nothing Like Lear , which has seen over 100 performances, and Whats Done is Done , which has bee

For employees, work-from-home might sound like a utopia. But for self-employed folks like me, it is a game of avoiding distractions. Friends who drink in the afternoon, music on full blast, and my guitar calling out while a deadline looms. Which is why I have been hunting for an ideal cafe for the last few years. If you ever have the misfortune of landing in the same boat as me, here is a ready reckoner to help you find the cafe of your dreams. Naturally, I began with the holy grail of coffee

The printed book is the only technology where the first version still remains the best, says Nick Basbanes, widely regarded as the greatest living book scholar. He was referring to the 42-line Gutenberg Bible, which he had the rare opportunity to feel and touch the only privately-held copy, owned by William H Scheide. At 81, Nick is still deeply immersed in his work, currently writing his 11th book. His first book, A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books,

It is an oft-spoken adage that history is written by the rulers, for the rulers; with its custodians bias, it becomes a sort of illegitimate account, spoken by unreliable narrators. The history of Indias freedom struggle is no different. While it is by no means an account only of the primary ruling class views the Britishs it is still one composed by those who saw themselves in the power of a newly independent India, leaving much room for obscuring the histories of those who did not conform wi

I always say that my jewellery is not for the subtle-hearted, says Deepti Kore Aradhya, the founder and designer behind Diani, an exclusive jewellery brand tucked away in a quiet corner of UB City. In the company of designer labels and high-end brands from across the world, the boutique stands out with its unique statement pieces bringing out the bold colours and underrated beauty of gemstones beyond just emeralds, rubies and diamonds. For a long time now, my inspiration has been gemstones with

The festive weekend also saw the celebration of St. Patricks Day, the national day of Ireland, in Bengaluru. With an intimate gathering comprising the whos who of the city, the evening saw music, dance, and bonhomie over green cocktails and a dinner at the Taj West End. Hosted by Honorary Consul General of Ireland in Bengaluru Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, along with Ambassador of Ireland to India Kevin Kelly, the gathering saw in attendance restaurateur Arjun Sajnani, former CEO of Infosys Mohandas Pai,

BENGALURU: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) BBMP to cover both residential and non-residential areas parking slots under tax net and also to ensure the owner displays responsibility towards sensible parking, the BBMP has issued a draft notification on Tuesday and invited an objection to be raised within seven days of publication of the notification. As per the notification, for the parking areas of about 150 sq ft slot for residential, the property owners have to pay 20 percent whic

BENGALURU: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has collected over Rs 4,800 crore in property tax till March 30. The civic body was aiming to cross Rs 5,000 crore and set a new record this year. As citizens pay their dues only at the last minute to avoid penalties, the Palike is hoping that the collections will significantly jump on Monday and a final figure will be arrived at on or before April 3. The target set for property tax collection by BBMP for the financial year 2024-25 was Rs

BENGALURU: To put an end to multiple apps to lodge civic complaints, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will be developing an integrated app, bringing all of them under one umbrella. The Palike has developed many mobile apps like Fix Pothole, Sahaaya app, e-Khatha app, advertisement app, Property GPS app etc. Citizens have to download these multiple apps to avail themselves of the services and/or raise complaints. Realising the difficulties faced by citizens in using multiple apps, BB

BENGALURU: The final portion of the Airport Line that runs from K R Pura to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) faces an issue due to a power grid falling in the way of its alignment near the proposed Doddajala station. Despite urging the Power Grid Corporation of India repeatedly over three months to announce a shutdown for a few days, it has not been done, said Metro sources. A top Metro official said that six U-girders (three spans) could not be erected as the power grid lines run above. W

BENGALURU: It is super whammy for consumers on Tuesday, as the increase in prices of milk, curds, electricity and others will come into effect in Karnataka. This will have a cascading effect with hotels increasing rates of milk-based products like coffee, tea and badam milk because of the Rs 4 hike in milk prices per litre. The revision of toll on highways across the state too will come into effect from April 1, which will in turn increase the cost of essentials like vegetables, fruits and flowe

BENGALURU: A 25-year-old man from Assam died after the speeding bike he was riding pillion crashed into a roadside tree. The incident occurred near BEL Road in the Sadashivanagar traffic police station limits early Monday morning. The deceased has been identified as Vijay Madaki (25). His friend, Suhail (20),from Meghalaya, who was riding the bike, sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment at a hospital. Both were working at a supermarket in BEL and were staying in the same building

BENGALURU: A 34-year-old rowdy-sheeter was brutally killed by his friend in a drunken brawl. It is suspected that the rowdy-sheeter slapped his friend, and angered by this, the friend killed him. The incident took place in a deserted area near the Hebbagodi-Gollahalli Main Road on Sunday night. The deceased has been identified as Manja, alias Nepali Manja. He had 12 cases against him, including two murder cases and one attempt to murder case. A rowdy sheet was opened against him in the Hebbagodi

BENGALURU: The Hulimavu police are preparing to file a petition in court seeking the police custody of the accused, Rakesh Rajendra Khedekar, who is currently in judicial custody in connection with the alleged murder of his wife, whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase. The body of Gauri Anil Sambrekar, a 32-year-old woman from Mumbai, was found inside a suitcase at her rented duplex house in Doddakammanahalli village in the Hulimavu police station limits, on March 27. Her husband, Rakesh, a

BENGALURU: The Department of Medical Education has sanctioned Rs 1 crore to set up an organ transplant and retrieval centre in Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru. Considered to be the first such government facility in South India, it is expected to be operational within the next 4 to 6 months. Also, to facilitate smooth organ transport, a helipad is being constructed at the hospital. According to Medical Education Minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil, the centre will play a crucial role in streamlining

BENGALURU: In an effort to prevent the likelihood of people placing bets and losing money during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), the police have intensified vigilance and are keeping a lookout for illegal betting activities. While offline betting is banned in the state under the Karnataka Police Act, illegal online betting platforms and gaming applications remain a grey area and a growing concern. A senior police officer confirmed that the police are taking action against those involved

Aaron Alexander, aspiring actor April 1 is not just a regular day on the calendar; it is a day of mischief, memories, and laughter. Celebrated as April Fools Day across the globe, this particular day acts as a time-honoured tradition that unites people for the love of pranks and jokes. As the day is upon us, we dive into the memories of Bengalureans who share the pranks they have pulled or received. Adi K, student As a college student I have to take a lot of surveys; I keep sending Google link f

Syed Kirmani with daughter Nishath, grandsons Hamza and Hyder Ali, wife Habiba, and brother-in-law Mir Shandar Hussain Mansoor Ali Khan, veteran politician, with wife Tasbia and children Aayan and Arhaan Rida Tharana, video creator, with her siblings Huda Thamanna and Mohammed Zayn Daniel Younus Ahmed, digital creator

BENGALURU: A sessions court here has declined to grant anticipatory bail to a Pakistani woman who was found having an Indian voter ID card obtained on forged documents and misrepresentation. Naureen Naz, 43,the accused, resides at Mico Layout in the city. She had submitted an application under the Indian Citizenship Act,1955, to the deputy commissioner, who had written to the police commissioners office to give a report. In December 2024, the commissioner directed Mico Layout police to submit a

BENGALURU: For the first time, the BBMP announced in its budget that 26 dental clinics will be launched to boost such services in the city. The civic body will also conduct 60 different blood tests free of cost in all its urban public health centres (UPHC) and Namma Clinics. The Health Bengaluru initiative, part of Brand Bengaluru, received an outlay of Rs 413 crore, which will be spent in the next two years. A part of these funds will be utilised to increase the number of beds in Palike hospita

The BBMP 2025-26 Budget estimate is bloated and full of hot air. All grand infrastructure projects announced over the past year or so, find a mention. BBMP itself admits that its never taken on projects on such a scale before, so the recent proposals will go to a semi-private subsidiary like a Special Purpose Vehicle. The reality is far from whats claimed as either accomplished (the e-khatha implementation remains a disaster, Premium FAR will have very little traction, Advertising Act is in the

BENGALURU: From terming it a fraud to an example of misplaced priorities, civic experts and activists have slammed the BBMP budget for allocating huge grants to white elephant projects and ignoring the citys persistent problems. Activists Kathyayini Chamraj and Sandeep Anirudhan expressed concern over the absence of the Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) and elected BBMP Council. It is tragic that bureaucrats are presenting the BBMP budget for the fifth year in a row instead of the elected co

BENGALURU: Brand Bengaluru, the brainchild of Deputy CM and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar, got an allocation of Rs 700 crore, or Rs 1,360 crore in total for two years, in the BBMP budget. While Rs 660 crore was allocated for the initiative in 2024-25, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) increased it by Rs 700 crore this year. The budget listed a total outlay of Rs 1,360 crore. The total outlay for three years fixed by the BBMP during the last fiscal was Rs 2,828 crore. B

BENGALURU: Bengalureans have to pay solid waste management (SWM) user fee from April 1. The BBMP had issued a circular in this regard on March 4, and this has been included in its budget. BBMP chief commissioner Tushar Girinath said this year the aim is to collect Rs 685 crore as user fee along with property tax. The cess on this is Rs 50 crore. The user fee can also be collected by BBMP marshals using point of sale machines. A sum of Rs 1,400 crore has been earmarked for Bengaluru Solid Waste M

BENGALURU: Of the Rs 19,930.64 crore budget outlay released by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on Saturday, a lions share of 65 per cent Rs 12,952.2 crore was allocated for development works, with the aim of improving Bengalurus image and traffic situation that has drawn strong criticism from all quarters. To ensure transparency and quick implementation of works, a Special Purpose Vehicle has been set up, said BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath. Ironically, BBMP has identified 118

BENGALURU: Following the line drawn in the state budget, the most criticised projects the sky deck, tunnel road, double decker flyover, white topped roads and utilising buffer zones along drains for road works have found their place in the 2025- 26 Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) budget for the state capital. The city corporation released a budget outlay of Rs 19,930.64 crore for 2025- 26, while last year the budget outlay was Rs 12,371.63 crore. Furthermore, from April 1, citizens w

BENGALURU: The Commercial Taxes Department (South Zone), Bengaluru, detected GST evasion by a lead ingot manufacturer and arrested its director. The accused entity, in collusion with fraudulent suppliers, utilised fake invoices to illegally avail Input Tax Credit (ITC), violating the provisions of the GST Act, 2017. Investigations indicated that the manufacturer fraudulently availed ITC amounting to Rs 44.83 Crores, with a turnover impact of Rs 250 crore. The entity systematically orchestrated f

BENGALURU: With Ugadi around the corner, the festive spirit is dampened by a sharp surge in fruit, flower, and vegetable prices across major markets in the city. The price of mangoes has surged by around Rs 50, while flower prices have doubled ahead of the festival. Button roses and chrysanthemums are being sold at Rs 400-450 per kg, while jasmine and crossandra are priced between Rs 800 and Rs 1,000 per kg. Sellers across City Market, Malleswaram, Hebbal and Yeshwantpur, told TNIE that prices m

As Ugadi approaches, marking the beginning of a new year, and Eid ul-Fitr concludes the fasting of Ramadan, the city is set to welcome the festive season. Savour the celebrations with your loved ones and treat yourself to flavourful events happening all around the city be it the traditional pachadi or the ceremonial shahi haleem, theres a plate for everyones palate! Feast for the Ages Celebrate this Ugadi with a traditional feast and begin a year filled with joy and prosperity. Delight an authe

As the festive season of new beginnings approaches and Karnataka, Andhra Pradhesh, Telangana and Maharastra gear up to celebrate Ugadi or Gudi Padwa, celebrate this season and the beginning of the Hindu calendar year by indulging in some of the traditional dishes iconic to these festivals. Here are a few recipes to add flavour to the festivities! Aamras Contributed by: Suchitra Anerao Ingredients Mangoes: 2 Payri/Kesar mangoes: 2 Cardamom powder: tsp Saffron strands: a pinch Sugar/jaggery powde

Festive sweets melt on the tongue as the fragrance of delicacies drifts from the kitchen. Laughter echoes, while snapshots and family pictures are captured; then of course, the excitement of flaunting your festive outfit. Subtle and classy According to Vasundhara Chopra, the head of styling at Stylebuddy, comfort and elegance define fashion this year. Lightweight and breathable fabrics like cotton blends, linen, georgette, and organza will reign supreme, she says, emphasising the importance of s

With homes across Bengaluru all set to celebrate Ugadi by getting together with beloved family members, mixing up bevu-bella, and cooking up bisi-bisi holige, payasa and vade, your favourite Kannada celebrities are gearing up to do the same. Heres what these stars have planned for the festival while hoping for more sihi than kahi for the year ahead. Priyanka Upendra, actor Actor Priyanka Upendra We always have family over for lunch or dinner together because everyones busy with their own work th

BENGALURU: Two revenue department officials including a revenue inspector were suspended in connection with the 120-foot tall chariot collapse incident during the famous Huskur Jatre(fair) at the Madduramma Devi Temple in Huskur killing two persons and injuring eight others on March 22. G Jagadeesha, Deputy Commissioner (DC), Bengaluru Urban District Wednesday suspended the two revenue department officers for their alleged negligence in conducting the fair. The DC has also sent a report to the B

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court directed a nationalised bank not to recover over 50% of an employees pension towards his loan account. The court, however, said it is open for the bank to resort to any other method within law to recover the balance amount with interest. Justice SG Pandit passed the order while partly allowing a petition filed by Murugan OK, a retired employee from Kerala, questioning Canara Banks action of deducting the entire pension amount towards loan instalments. It is no

BENGALURU: Three persons, including two women of the same family died on the spot while three others sustained serious injuries in a road accident in Channapatna traffic police station limits in Ramanagara district on Thursday. The incident happened at Tittamaranahalli by-pass around 10 am. The five were in a car on the service road of the Bengaluru-Mysuru access controlled highway towards Mysuru, when they were hit by a truck. The deceased have been identified as Shivaprakash, 37, from Bengalur

BENGALURU: The protest by thousands of cleaners and drivers associated with Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has started to show its impact in some areas, as tonnes of waste has piled at City Market and near Shivajinagar. Meanwhile, the protesters reached out to the secretary to Deputy Chief Minister seeking his appointment. The agitators say that the BBMP Chief Commissioner has failed in addressing their issue of regularising their services or bringing them under the Direct Paym

BENGALURU: Chhattisgarh secured investment proposals worth Rs 3,700 crore at the Investors Connect Meet held in Bengaluru on Wednesday, with major tech companies from the city keen on Meet expanding their presence in the state. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, who was part of the event, engaged with top industrialists and investors from Karnataka and highlighted Chhattisgarhs pro-business policies and robust infrastructure. Deo Sai said that Chhattisgarhs new industrial policy has played a key rol

BENGALURU: With summer setting in and demand for frozen desserts and soft drinks surging, the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) has started inspecting ice cream and soft drinks manufacturing units across Karnataka. Sources said the investigation aims to identify shops, following unhygienic storage practices, use of excessive artificial essence, harmful colours, and poor-quality water or raw ingredients in their products. FDA is particularly focusing on locally prepared ice cre