The Times of India

Sumrux provides a platform for parents to sell or donate old textbooks. This initiative aims to conserve resources for future generations. The platform allows listings in about a minute. Sumrux also plans pilot projects in apartment complexes to promote reuse. The service extends to toys, clothes, and jewellery.

Around 50 women narrowly escaped a major fire in Bengaluru's Nandini Layout by jumping from their PG accommodation. The blaze, originating in an LED banner godown, spread rapidly, trapping residents. Their courageous decision to jump from the building prevented a potential tragedy, with only minor injuries reported.

A 34-year-old private company employee, Puja Dutta, was found dead in her Adugodi rented house under disturbing circumstances. Neighbours alerted the owner about a foul smell, leading police to discover her decomposed body, naked and in a pool of blood. The locked door and cut marks on her body suggest potential suicide, though investigations are ongoing.

Gowri Ramnarayan's play 'What She Said' retells the Ramayana through the voices of six marginalized women, exploring their victimhood and struggles for survival. The production highlights how these ancient female characters, like Urmila and Mandodari, faced erasure and discrimination, mirroring contemporary realities of women today. The play offers a powerful perspective on overlooked narratives.

A Bengaluru teenager has successfully undergone a rare surgery to repair a life-threatening aortic aneurysm caused by Behets Disease. The 15-year-old's condition, a chronic inflammatory disorder, led to a rapidly expanding aneurysm. Doctors managed the complex case, involving graft replacement and reconstruction of vital arteries, leading to a remarkable recovery and discharge within a week.

Two employees of a digital service firm allegedly sabotaged M Chinnaswamy Stadium's surveillance system, disabling over 240 CCTV cameras and damaging NVR units and fiber optics. The duo confessed to the act, citing payment issues with their employer. Services were quickly restored, and a case has been registered.

A 20-year-old air hostess student in Bengaluru alleged repeated harassment by three scooter-borne men from her village. The accused allegedly followed, teased, and intimidated her daily, culminating in an incident where she was hit on the back. A case has been registered, and the accused have been detained.