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The Times of India

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Goth horror meets folklore in an immersive theatre experience

With the story set in the 1800s, the venue - a 160 year old building located in the heart of old Bengaluru - becomes a character itself

12 Jan 2026 12:00 am
Thank you, Ilaiyaraaja sir, for helping us through situations in life with your music: V Ravichandran

Bengalurus music lovers resonated with actor V Ravichandrans statement made on stage as he thanked the music maestro at his concert held in the city over the weekend

12 Jan 2026 12:00 am
Bengaluru woman arrested for assaulting home guard who advised her to wear 'decent clothes'

A private company employee was arrested for assaulting a home guard in Bengaluru. The accused allegedly attacked the home guard after being advised to wear more decent clothing and avoid walking on the busy road. The home guard sustained bleeding injuries to her face and nose during the violent assault.

11 Jan 2026 8:46 pm
Karnataka shocker: Woman picked up in auto, raped by 2 men in Hubballi; arrested

Two men have been arrested for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman in Hubballi and circulating visuals of the assault. A third person was apprehended for sharing the footage. The woman, who had been living in the city for about six weeks, is stable and undergoing medical examination.

11 Jan 2026 3:19 pm
No clue of food poisoning: Nepalese man dead, 6 hospitalised in Bengaluru; police suspect coal stove smoke suffocation

A Nepalese man died and six others were hospitalized in Dharwad after a suspected suffocation incident. The men, who worked at a local eatery, reportedly slept in a closed room after cooking dinner on a coal-fired stove. Police suspect smoke inhalation as the cause of death, awaiting a postmortem report for confirmation.

11 Jan 2026 7:29 am
Bengaluru techie murder: Husband hired hitman, paid Rs 1.5 lakh; shot wife when he didnt turn up

Investigation into Bhuvaneshwari's murder reveals her husband, Balamurugan, hired a habitual offender from Salem for Rs 1.5 lakh. The hired man, Moulesh Kumar, conducted a recce and advised Balamurugan, but the husband ultimately committed the act himself. Kumar was arrested on a body warrant.

11 Jan 2026 7:12 am
Bengaluru horror: Pistol misfires twice, woman escapes as ex-boyfriend tries to shoot her

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru after allegedly attempting to shoot his girlfriend with an illegal pistol. The weapon misfired twice, allowing the woman to escape and alert police. Investigations are underway into the source of illegal firearms on the city outskirts.

11 Jan 2026 6:22 am
Bengaluru: Two generations, one problem; constant scrolling takes a cognitive toll

Neurologists observe that both Baby Boomers and Gen Z exhibit excessive smartphone dependence, leading to a decline in core cognitive skills like memory and attention. While the causes differ, the pattern of reduced brain engagement due to AI and digital habits is strikingly similar across generations.

11 Jan 2026 6:04 am
Bengaluru writer, publisher dies by suicide: Asha Raghu found hanging at home; no note found

Renowned publisher and writer Asha Raghu, 46, was found deceased in her Malleswaram residence on Saturday morning. Her daughter and a nurse discovered her after receiving no response. Neighbours assisted in gaining entry to the room where she was found hanging. Police reported no suicide note.

11 Jan 2026 2:13 am
'I administered medicine through cannula to my wife': Chilling details pour out in Bengaluru doctor murder case

Bengaluru police have filed a 2,322-page chargesheet against surgeon Dr. Mahendra Reddy in connection with his wife Dr. Krutika Reddy's death. Key evidence includes the accused's confession of administering medicine, traces of propofol found on the victim, and incriminating messages sent to a woman friend, establishing motive and a confession.

11 Jan 2026 1:21 am
Drunk Bengaluru techie arrested after crashing into wall of Barbeque Nation; close shave for 6 people

A drunk software engineer narrowly missed hitting six pedestrians on a Bengaluru footpath when he lost control of his car and crashed into a restaurant wall. The 42-year-old techie, returning from a party, jumped a median and sped towards the Barbeque Nation restaurant. One person sustained injuries, and two vehicles were damaged in the incident.

11 Jan 2026 1:06 am