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Vinay Pathak brings Nothing Like Lear to Bengaluru

The actor states that it is the joy, rigour and honesty of the craft keeps pulling him back to theatre

5 Dec 2025 12:00 am
Industry leaders: Need for cyber specialists is high in AI era

India faces a critical cybersecurity skills shortage, with over 300,000 trained professionals needed to combat rising threats. Industry leaders emphasize the urgent need for practical training beyond theory in colleges. Initiatives like WIC x Saksham aim to equip a million Indians in AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity to secure the nation's digital future and economic growth.

4 Dec 2025 10:44 am
Bengaluru horror: Woman accuses building owner of sexual harassment

A construction labourer has accused a building owner of sexual harassment on December 1. When her husband intervened, the owner allegedly assaulted him with a brick. The husband has filed a complaint with Chikkajala police, and the owner has been summoned for questioning.

4 Dec 2025 8:29 am
Bengaluru techie's death note: How a 'dream house' became trap for software professional

A Bengaluru techie tragically ended his life, citing relentless harassment from neighbours and civic officials over a Rs 20 lakh demand. Murali Govindaraju was found dead in his under-construction home, leaving a note detailing his torment. His neighbours have been arrested, accused of extorting money under the guise of activism, leading to this devastating outcome.

4 Dec 2025 8:08 am
'Was harassed, tortured': Bengaluru techie dies by suicide; note cites extortion bid, blames GBA officials

A Bengaluru techie died by suicide, accusing a couple and Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials of abetting his extreme act through harassment and extortion. The deceased's mother filed a complaint against Shashi and Usha Nambiar for demanding Rs 20 lakh and allegedly encouraging officials to harass her son. The couple has been remanded in judicial custody.

4 Dec 2025 6:55 am
Karnataka HC dismisses Prajwal Revannas plea for suspension of life sentence, bail

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna's plea for bail and suspension of his life sentence in a rape case. Justices K S Mudagal and Venkatesh Naik T cited the gravity of the offense and multiple pending cases against Revanna as reasons for denial.

4 Dec 2025 6:20 am
Karnataka govt extends paid menstrual leave to its staff; 1.5 lakh will benefit

Karnataka government has extended its menstrual leave policy to state government employees, benefiting over 1.5 lakh women. This move follows a high court challenge by the Bangalore Hotels Association, which argued the initial policy was discriminatory. The new directive allows one day of paid menstrual leave per month without a medical certificate.

4 Dec 2025 6:17 am