BENGALURU: A 46-year-old man, who stabbed his 25-year-old lover to death, was murdered by her mother at Shiva Temple Park near Sarakki Market on Thursday. After a bitter argument with the woman, the man stabbed her with a knife. The womans mother, who was with her, smashed the mans head with a concrete brick at the park around 4.15pm. The deceased have been identified as Suresh of Goraguntepalya and Anusha of Shakambari Nagar in JP Nagar. Suresh was an employee of an event management company and

BENGALURU: The 16th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru marathon will kick-off at the Manekshaw Parade grounds on Sunday. Legendary shot putter Valerie Adams, a four-time world champion and two-time Olympic medallist, will be the International Event Ambassador. About 30,000 runners will take part in various categories, including 10K (Open and Elite), Majja Run, Champions with Disability, and the Silvers Run. Pre-race activities for all participants will be held at

BENGALURU: Liver cancer, ranked in the Top 10 among the most common cancers in India, has a poor prognosis. About 60% of patients succumb within a year, and 78% of them do not survive beyond five years. While early detection can significantly improve the chances of survival and reduce the impact of the disease, preventing the majority of liver cancers can be achieved through vaccination against Hepatitis B, along with the treatment of Hepatitis C, diabetes, and obesity, experts highlighted on Wo

BENGALURU: Four youngsters were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting three men in a car, after a fracas over raising religious slogans, in Chikkabettahalli in Vidyaranyapura police station limits on Wednesday. Two of the arrested are minors. BM Laxmi Prasad, DCP (Northeast), said the incident involved three men belonging to a certain community, who were travelling by car and raising religious slogans. Two bike-borne men from another community stopped them and picked a fight over the sl

BENGALURU: If there is one thing that can warm the soul, take you on a trip down memory lane or help you connect with yourselves, its a good coming-of-age story, where every scene is painted with the hues of transition and self-discovery. One such is Bengaluru-based author Andaleeb Wajids books TV adaptation Dil Dosti Dilemma releasing on April 25 which promises one such journey full of raw emotions and tender moments while weaving a story of growth, love, and resilience. Based on the Young Ad

BENGALURU: Renowned for her versatile roles on screen, Kubbra Saits off-screen persona is equally distinctive, which is reflected in her vibrant Instagram feed. The Bengaluru hudugis journey began as an accounts manager in Dubai before she transitioned into the entertainment industry. Recently, Sait participated in Table For Everyone, a campaign by Black & White Ginger Ale, a community of food enthusiasts. Excerpts: You are known to be a powerhouse of talent. What inspired you to be an actor? I

BENGALURU: Summer brings longer days, warmer weather, and plenty of outdoor activities. However, along with the fun, it also brings some risks to eye health. The suns intense rays, increased outdoor time, and exposure to various elements can potentially harm your eyes if not properly cared for. As summer has set in, there is a need to protect the eyes from the seasons potential hazards. Longer days increased outdoor activities, and the intense heat requires special attention to maintain eye heal

BENGALURU: A techie couple has landed in trouble for fulfilling their sons birthday wish by taking him for a thrill ride and making him stand on the scooters footrest. While the couple were riding with their son standing on the two-wheelers foldable footrest, a commuter recorded the video and posted it on social media. The video went viral following which an FIR was registered against them. In less than 48 hours, the video has garnered over two lakh views with people condemning the parents act.

BENGALURU: In a setback to former minister and MLA Vinay R Kulkarni, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition filed by him, questioning the order passed by the special court to frame charges against him in the murder case of Yogesh Goudar, a member of the Dharwad Zilla Panchayat, in 2016, for being devoid of merits. The court, however, requested the special court to accomplish the trial and dispose of the case of the petitioner within three months, saying a case of this kind should be dispo

BENGALURU: An ASI was thrown out of a speeding auto when he tried to catch a thief who was escaping after stealing construction material from a construction site in HSR Layout Sector 6. ASI LM Shankar (47), who managed to overpower the thief, again jumped into the auto and foiled the theft. In his desperate bid to escape, the accused rammed the road median, and the auto toppled, injuring both the policeman and the thief. The incident took place between 12.30 am and 1 am on Monday on 9th Main in

BENGALURU: It was an unmitigated joy and sheer relief for the family and friends of Sanskriti Singh on Tuesday afternoon when news arrived that she had cracked the UPSC Mains. The 29-year-old, who has bagged the 366th rank in her fourth attempt, now becomes the fourth generation in her family to clear this exam, regarded as one of the toughest in the world. The proudest person is without doubt her father, Rakesh Singh. Juggling multiple roles as the Additional Chief Secretary to Urban Developmen

BENGALURU: Instead of ranting about present-day traffic, solid waste, sewage and air pollution, its better to dialogue and plan for a sustainable Bengaluru. Rotary International Districts 3191 and 3192, in association with Sycom Global and Indian Green Building Council, announced that it will begin a dialogue to evolve a basis to create a master plan for the sustainability of Greater Bengaluru area for the next 25 years. The event, titled Bengaluru 2050-- Dialogue on Sustainability, a 5-Elements

BENGALURU: Voting facilities for absentee voters on essential service (AVES) has been arranged in Bangalore Central, Bangalore North and Bangalore South Lok Sabha constituencies. As many as 1,348 essential services personnel in the three segments can cast their vote between 9 am and 5 pm at their respective centres from April 19-21, the District Election Officers office announced on Wednesday. Meanwhile, District Election Officer and BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath has ordered disciplina

BENGALURU: A 23-year-old YouTuber has been arrested and booked by Bengaluru airport police for breaching airport security under the pretext of travelling from Bengaluru to Chennai.The YouTuber uploaded a video on April 12 on his YouTube channel, mocking the security inside Kempegowda International Airport. He will face stringent legal action as entering a sensitive area like an airport is not acceptable, said sources. Bengaluru-based Vikas Gowda has 1.3 lakh subscribers on his channel (@vikasgow

BENGALURU: One of Indias premier spin bowlers, Rajeshwari Gayakwads cricketing career could have gone on a different path altogether. Inspired to take up cricket by the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gayakwad originally intended to be a fast bowler and was dubbed Lady Zaheer Khan. But a lack of fitness early in her career meant focussing on spin instead. The 32-year-old, who originally hails from Vijaypura, was recently in the city for an event organised by Sisters in Sweat, a commu

BENGALURU: Trichur Brothers concerts are always a delightful experience, not just for the beautiful Carnatic music they render but also for their way of involving the crowd with their music. Ramkumar Mohan, one of the brothers, mentions, During a concert, a young boy asked when we were going to do the sing-along portion. It is one of our ways to make Carnatic music sound cool for the younger audience. The brothers, who were recently in the city, are known for their experimentation. Right from 20

BENGALURU: For Mogalli Ganesh, a respected voice in Kannada literature, writing is not just an act of self-expression but a means of liberation. Its a way to process and release the haunting memories of my childhood. When I write, its like embarking on a quest for humanity in a vast desert, he explains. This metaphor of society as a desert, where outdated beliefs still linger, serves as a backdrop for the narrative of his latest work Naanembudu Kinchittu (Beetle combo; Rs 425). Biographies, and

BENGALURU: A 52-year-old woman filed a complaint after she found out that her overhead tank water was poisoned. Rajamma, a resident of 1st main road in Agrahara Layout, sensed a foul smell coming from the water, while she was cooking, and sent her son to check if anything had fallen inside the tank. Her son Chandrashekar checked the tank, he found a packet inside. Suspecting it to be poison, she immediately called the police control room. The Hoysala patrolling team that inspected the spot advis

BENGALURU: Two horses were reportedly infected with Glanders disease in Bengaluru. Of the two, one horse died on Tuesday, and the other will be put down on Wednesday. Confirming the outbreak, the state government said it is rapidly spreading awareness to control the disease. According to the animal husbandry and fisheries department, There is an outbreak of Glanders in horses belonging to Khalid Shariff, on Modi Road, DJ Halli, Bengaluru North taluk. It is the epicentre of the outbreak. As per S

BENGALURU: Celebrated chef Gary Mehigan, renowned for his MasterChef Australia stint and popularity in India, curated an exclusive dining experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore with Conosh. A seasoned restaurateur and global culinary authority, Mehigans journey from the UK to Australia has inspired chefs worldwide. We caught up with him in the city during his culinary tour spanning Gurugram, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. How does it feel to be back in India? GM: Its always a pleasure to be in Ind

BENGALURU: An apartment owner in Yelahanka, who took a stand against the legality of the residents association and its bid to mobilise funds recently for a new project, was allegedly beaten with a car lock remote and kicked in his private parts by association members on Sunday. The victim, who is hospitalised, has filed a police complaint against five association members. Dr Sunil Kumar Hebbi, who was also allegedly issued death threats, was assaulted on the premises of the Kendriya Vihar Apartm

BENGALURU: The High Court of Karnataka has confirmed the order sentencing Sanjay, one of the accused in the Vasant Asnotikar murder case, to life imprisonment. Asnotikar was Karwar Congress MLA when he was shot dead by two motorcyclists on February 19, 2000. A division bench of Justice HP Sandesh and Justice Ramachandra D Huddar confirmed the sentence, dismissing an appeal filed by Sanjay, a resident of West Mumbai. In his appeal, Sanjay, accused No 6 in the murder case, questioned the order of

BENGALURU: We are in the throes of the largest spectacle on earth the Lok Sabha elections. Dance of democracy is a popular sobriquet for this humongous exercise under which all Indians the eligible voters dance. There is no rhythm, no symphony and no synchronisation to any particular meter or anthem. There are no steps or notes of music to guide you to dance in a particular manner or genre. Theres sound and cacophony, enough to render the loudest blast docile; theres enough colour, sycophancy

BENGALURU: Amid the tumult of geopolitics, where the recurring conflict between India and China often captures the collective consciousness, its easy to overlook that these nations have been cultural twins for millennia, deeply influencing each other through religion, literature, art, and more. A century ago, as China embraced its new republic status and India edged toward its own sovereignty, China welcomed one of Indias most seminal thinkers Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, who had then em

BENGALURU: Its the first time Ektha Kadam is going to be casting her vote in the upcoming general elections, for which Kadam is doing thorough research before casting her vote in the Indiranagar constituency. I am discussing it with my parents. I am primarily looking for infrastructural developments. India is rapidly developing and I would like a government which looks into this aspect, says Kadam. Just like Kadam, Surabhi V is aware, too, of how important it is to vote and be a part of the deci

BENGALURU: A 32-year-old software developer from Andhra Pradesh filed a sexual harassment complaint against an auto driver. The woman in her complaint stated that the incident took place at Agrahara Main Road, Sampigehalli, between 9.15 pm and 10.15 pm on Thursday. She filed a police complaint on Saturday night. The victim is a resident of Prakruthi Nagar, and works as a software developer at a private firm in Kodigehalli. In her complaint, the victim stated that after her work on Thursday, she

BENGALURU: Negligence on the part of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) in installing signboards and barricades while digging roads resulted in the death of a 20-year-old boy in the city on Sunday. Saddam Pasha, the victim from JJ Nagar, who was riding a scooter with two others, fell into a trench dug by BWSSB contractors to lay water pipes. The injured, Umran Pasha, 19, and Mubarak Pasha, 17, also hail from JJ Nagar. The incident happened near Kommaghatta Junction on Kengeri main

BENGALURU: Over the last three months, Ranjini Gupta, a fitness coach and mother of two, has put herself through a gruelling training schedule focused on speed workouts and marathon-specific long runs. This is for the prestigious Boston Marathon (a 42.19-km race which itself has a stringent qualification process). For Gupta, running began as an escape, a little me-time that blossomed into a defining passion, post the birth of her second child a decade ago. Currently in Boston, Massachusetts, Uni

BENGALURU: When the Meteorological department puts the temperature at 37 degrees, most people feel the day is hotter than 40 degrees. Such a heat wave is seen in many parts of the country. This time, the city is witnessing the highest levels of summer heat and just like us, our vehicles too need some respite. Parking under the scorching sun, being stuck in slow-moving traffic on a sunny day, can affect cars. Exposure to intense temperatures for a long time could damage the paint, the electronics

BENGALURU: Directing state excise authorities to release seized finished goods/manufactured beer, beer lying in tanks, raw materials and inventory in UT tanks, subject to United Breweries Limited (UBL) in Thandya Industrial Area of Nanjangud taluk of Mysuru furnishing a bank guarantee of Rs 1 crore, the Karnataka High Court permitted UBL to carry on manufacturing activities. It is subject to the outcome of the petition filed against the seizure order. The court, however, made it clear that UBL s

BENGALURU: A 32-year-old drunkard was caught by a Bangalore Metro security staff for misbehaving with a woman college student on the skywalk connecting the Benniganahalli station on Metros Purple Line on Thursday afternoon, said Metro sources. A complaint has been registered at the Ramamurthy Nagar police station and the assaulter let off with a warning as the student did not want to go ahead with an FIR. According to a source, The incident happened around 2 pm when the college student was using

BENGALURU: A 32-year-old man jumped to his death from the Nayandahalli flyover on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Road, around 8.30 am on Friday. The deceased, identified as Naveen Yadav, was a resident of Jnanabharathi. He worked as an engineer at Karnataka Vidyuth Karkhane Limited (KAVIKA) on Mysuru Road on contract basis. It is learnt that Yadav was depressed due to some personal reasons. He came on an electric scooter, stopped on the flyover, and jumped. It is also suspected that he consumed some subst

BENGALURU: The CCB, which conducted raids across several locations in Pulikeshi Nagar and surrounding areas on Friday, rescued 47 children who were pushed into begging. Additionally, 36 women involved in the trafficking of these children were arrested. The rescued children have been handed over to the Child Welfare Committee. The CCB, along with the Women and Child Welfare Department and Rani Chennamma womens organisation, busted the child begging racket on Thursday. Among the rescued 47 childre

BENGALURU: To revolutionize healthcare in local community hospitals, Cloudphysician, a healthcare platform that provides critical care via smart technology, developed a Smart-ICU technology. Utilising this platform, hospitals can provide patient care while significantly reducing costs compared to corporate hospitals. The solution also enables ICU specialists to monitor patient health remotely, ensuring top-notch care regardless of location. Explaining the Smart-ICU, Co-founder, CEO, MD of Cloudp

BENGALURU: A Kung fu coach, Ravi M (26), was attacked by three miscreants near Kodathi Gate, when he tried to intervene in their fight. Ravi was on his way to a dinner appointment when he saw the three men fighting, and tried to stop them. Infuriated, the trio attacked Ravi. Ravi tried to escape, even as the accused attempted to beat him. However, he tripped and fell. One of the accused struck Ravi on his head with a cricket bat, while the other two too started beating him. A Hoysala patrol team

BENGALURU: Soul Cages, a set of dance shorts, starring Savitha Sastry and written and directed by AK Srikanth, explores the equilibrium between life and death. The story questions the concept of heaven when one loses a loved one. The main character of the story passes on and goes to heaven as is believed, but then realises that heaven does not feel the same in the absence of people close to the protagonist. As the story progresses, the person starts bringing up people he loves from Earth. Thats

BENGALURU: Sunlight offers several potential benefits for the skin, as it acts as a natural source of vitamin D, which plays a crucial role in bone healthand immunity. It is beneficial for overall well-being as it boosts mood, and energy levels and increases serotonin production. While getting soaked in sunlight is good, prolonged sun exposure, heat waves, and humidity can take a toll on the skin overexposure to sunlights UV rays may lead to several skin infections. Heat Rash: This is one of th

BENGALURU: With a vision to build a world where young people have the potential to become first-generation salary earners in their families, a not-for-profit, Magic Bus India Foundation is making huge strides through its livelihood and adolescent programmes under the motto From childhood to livelihood. The Adolescent Programme is designed to empower children (12-18yrs) with life skills and education enhancement, ensuring they complete their secondary education. In the Livelihood Programme youths

BENGALURU: The Bengaluru district court on Monday convicted a 51-year-old man and his 29-year-old son for killing a police sub-inspector attached to the Doddaballapura Town police station in October 2015. Three other accused in the case were acquitted. CJ Harish Babu, a native of Chitradurga and a resident of Nagasandra in the city, was sentenced to life term and a fine of Rs 3 lakh, while his son Madhu, alias Gonne Madhu, was sentenced to seven years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 lakh. On Oct

BENGALURU: The Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of IT giant Infosys, on Wednesday announced that it has signed an MoU with the CID of Karnataka and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) to renew the collaboration for the Centre for Cyber Crime Investigation Training & Research (CCITR) at CID Headquarters, Bengaluru. The Infosys Foundation has committed a grant of over Rs 33 crore to strengthen the cybercrime investigation capabilities of the Karnataka police, by extending it

BENGALURU: Advising two youngsters to refrain from drinking proved dead for a 45-year-old man, who was stabbed to death by the duo in Vidyaranyapura police station limits on Tuesday night. Venkatesh, a resident of Ramachandrapura, had gone for a walk towards Ramachandrapura playground around 10.30 pm on Tuesday, when he saw two young men consuming alcohol near a bus stop. He advised them to refrain from drinking. Furious with his advice, the accused stabbed him and escaped. Passersby who saw Ven

BENGALURU: A 32-year-old man, Velu Kumar, ended his life by hanging at his residence at Ramakrishnanagar, Kumaraswamy Layout. Police identified the deceased as a resident of Eliyas Nagar.It is said that Kumar may have ended his life two or three days ago. When neighbours noticed an odour coming from his residence, they broke open the door and found Kumar hanging in the room. They swiftly called police on Tuesday evening. Police are waiting for the postmortem report. Kumars neighbour Amol Chavan

BENGALURU: Air India and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the operator of Kempegowda International Airport inked an agreement to develop Bengaluru as a premier aviation hub for Southern India. The objective is to boost air travel connectivity to and from India in the near future. A release from BIAL said, The agreement marks a significant milestone in the Indian aviation industry. Air India (along with other Tata Group airlines - AIX and Vistara) and BIAL will collaborate to enhan

BENGALURU: To bust myths and superstition associated with solar eclipse, a group of anti-superstition activists served fruits and snacks to people to send a message that having food or doing normal tasks during an eclipse will not have any impact on their health or fortune. Ask for receipts from astrologers who charge money and suggest rituals for such events. These people have no control over others fortune and lack scientific temperament. If their suggestions flop, then based on the receipts,

BENGALURU: A 27-year-old man from Salem in Tamil Nadu died under mysterious circumstances after falling from the 19th floor of Renaissance Hotel in Madhava Nagar, on Race Course Road, around 2.30 pm on Monday. The victim has been identified as Sharan Kumaran. He is suspected to have jumped from the balcony on the 19th floor of the hotel and died. He checked into the hotel on Saturday for a day. However, he extended his stay by two more days. It is said that he was a regular guest at the hotel an

BENGALURU: Owners have to think twice about keeping their sites vacant, and assume they are safe. A father and son in Jnanabharathi police station limits in Bengaluru have created, concocted and forged fake documents for eight vacant sites, and got them registered at a Sub-Registrars office. They also went ahead and mortgaged the sites and took loans using bogus records. One of the eight cases came to light when a site owner, Raghavendra Rajarao, a 51-year-old computer professional from HMT Layo

BENGALURU: Eid is right around the corner and Muslim families in the city have started preparations for the feast. An integral part of the celebration is food with every household having their own specialties. A few Bengalureans share dishes that have been passed on from generations and are a must on the celebration menu. Mutton Pepper It might not be a usual dish on an Eid menu in Bengaluru but for Fathima Shaikh, a Mangalurean Muslim, mutton pepper is a staple in her household. The 60-year-old

BENGALURU: A 47-year-old engineer from Maharashtra, who created panic inside Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport by falsely claiming to have a bomb in his baggage when it was being scanned, was not allowed to board his flight. An FIR was filed against Sanjay Pai on Friday (April 5) for disturbing public peace. The case was filed a week after the incident as court permission was required to go ahead with booking the case under the stringent non-bailable Section 505 (1) (b) of IPC.

BENGALURU: A tyre godown in Chamarajpet was completely gutted in a fire that broke out in a multi-storey building at 4.40am on Sunday. While the exact cause of the incident remains unknown, authorities suspect it may have been triggered by a short circuit. Eight fire tenders, one each from from Mysuru Road, High Grounds, Banashankari, Rajajinagar, Sarjapura, Nagarabhavi and two tenders from Banasawadi were pressed into service to douse the fire, which took more than 10 hours to bring under contr

BENGALURU: Forty-six of the 47 PG students of the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), who were admitted to Victoria Hospital with dehydration and diarrhea on Friday, have been discharged. One student, continues to receive treatment at the trauma care centre, with a culture report still pending, said Dr Ramesh Krishna K, Dean and Director of BMCRI. Following the incident, the hostel where the students were staying was closed and students were provided with food from the Vict