The Times of India

Bengaluru's autorickshaw services are severely disrupted due to an acute auto LPG shortage, with nearly half the fleet off the roads. Global supply issues and the closure of private outlets have overwhelmed public sector stations, leading to long queues and impacting drivers' earnings. Authorities suggest a temporary switch to petrol for dual-fuel vehicles.

A 36-year-old IT professional from Kerala, G S Sharanya, survived for four days alone in Karnataka's Kodagu district after getting separated from her trekking group. Enduring dense forests and unpredictable weather with limited water and no mobile network, she was eventually located by a tribal community. Sharanya emerged unharmed, showcasing remarkable resilience and a lack of fear during her ordeal.

Banu Mushtaq, Nandita Das and Arundhati Nag engaged in a candid conversation about identity and change at the Bengaluru Art Weekend

Gender differences in knee replacement surgery are shifting focus from implant design to patient experience, with expectations for pain relief and improved mobility remaining universal. While women often present with more advanced disease and face unique decision-making challenges, the field is moving towards a phenotype-based approach, customizing treatment to individual anatomy rather than gender-specific implants.

Tragedy struck Bengaluru as a 26-year-old man from Rajasthan was found fatally stabbed on Balagere Main Road. He had recently arrived seeking employment. In a separate incident, a dispute over an alleged insult to a girlfriend led to the stabbing death of a 25-year-old man in JC Nagar. Two friends have been apprehended for the crime.