Bengaluru: On Oct 20, 2011, Namma Metro began its journey with a modest 6.7km stretch between MG Road and Byappanahalli, promising a future of seamless commute for a city already infamous for its traffic snarls.While Monday marked south India’s first Metro service’s 14th anniversary, the vision of a fully connected Bengaluru remains distant. The Metro…
Bengaluru: For years, motorists on Bannerghatta Road have endured potholes, dust, and traffic snarls. Now, just as Namma Metro’s long-awaited Pink Line prepares for testing, another problem has cropped up: garbage!The stretch that was supposed to symbolise Bengaluru’s next leap in connectivity is instead littered with piles of waste, construction debris, and civic neglect. From…
Bengaluru: Angered by what they call “unscientific and incomplete” civic works, residents and taxpayers from Varthur, Balagere, and Panathur have written to chief minister Siddaramaiah, demanding immediate intervention in the ongoing road white-topping and drainage works.The letter, sent by individual tax payers forum (ITPF), a citizens’ group on Oct 13 to advocate for taxpayer rights,…
Bengaluru: South Western Railway (SWR) has announced the operation of special one-way and express trains to meet travel demand during the festive season.Bengaluru–Visakhapatnam Special: Train No. 08544 will depart from Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal at 3.50pm on Wednesday and arrive at Visakhapatnam station at 1.30pm Thursday. Yeshwantpur–Madgaon–Bengaluru Cantonment Express Special: Train No. 06267 will depart…
By R Prashanth VidyasagarMorning concerts aren’t new to Indian classical music, but in Bengaluru they’re finding a new life. Listeners are showing up at six in the morning not out of duty but curiosity, looking for quiet, for beau ty, for something that jolts the senses awake. Over the last two mornings, the city has…
Bengaluru: A 21-year-old woman has accused a dermatologist of sexually harassing her during a consultation at his private clinic in central Bengaluru.Ashok Nagar police arrested Dr Praveen, 56, who has now been remanded in judicial custody.In her complaint, the woman alleged that the doctor took advantage of her being alone at the clinic Saturday evening….
Bengaluru: A division bench of Karnataka high court, headed by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru, has set aside a single-judge order directing the erstwhile Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), now Greater Bengaluru Authority, to approve a modified building plan submitted by Sangam Enterprises, bringing significant relief to the civic body.Sangam Enterprises had sought to utilise a…
By JahnaviBENGALURU: Hospitals are generally perceived as gloomy places filled with medicines, machines, and injections. However, a group of healthcare clowns from the city is bringing a bit of silliness, laughter, and goofy energy to hospitals with colourful costumes and a bulbous red nose.Doctor Parrots, a healthcare clowning organisation currently consisting of seven healthcare clowns,…
BENGALURU: Step into any of Bengaluru’s top malls this Diwali, and you’re instantly transported into a world of light, colour, and imagination. From shimmering domes that mimic the rising sun to immersive tunnels that bathe visitors in shifting hues, this year’s festive décor goes beyond sparkle — it tells stories of tradition, technology, and togetherness.At…
Bangalore anticipates a moderately rainy day today, October 20, with temperatures ranging from 19.9°C to 26.9°C. Afternoon showers are highly probable, so residents should carry umbrellas. While yesterday’s air quality was moderate, today’s rain might offer some improvement. The city faces a week of continued cool, wet weather, with clear skies only expected by October…
