Bengaluru: The city’s New Year buzz appears to have fallen a little flat this time — midweek date and soaring liquor prices have taken the fizz out of the party. Pubs say bookings are down by nearly 30%, with many choosing house parties over pricey tables.A pub owner from Brigade Road shared with TOI: “So…
BENGALURU: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said extensive security arrangements have been put in place across Bengaluru to ensure safety during the celebrations.In a post on X, Shivakumar said over 20,000 police personnel, supported by specialised women squads, have been deployed in the city to maintain public safety.“Bengaluru is all set to…
What sort of city will Bengaluru be in 2035? A place still wrestling with traffic and shrinking waterbodies, or one that puts climate, ecology, mobility, and people at the heart of its growth? The answer rests in the choices being made now, block by block and policy by policy. Urban planners, researchers, community groups, and…
Bengaluru: Even as jewellery continues to account for about 90% of Titan’s revenues, its other businesses—watches and CaratLane—are now in the fast lane, within striking distance of the $1-billion revenue mark over the next few years. “Watches are certainly on their course, in consumer price terms, to reach that billion. Given the way they are…
Bengaluru: Four leopard cubs were rescued near Dodda Aalada Mara (Big Banyan Tree) Tuesday after they were found unattended, allegedly due to human disturbance in the area.The rescue was carried out by the forest department with support from PfA Wildlife Hospital, which activated its Quick Rescue Reaction Team and reached the site within 30 minutes…
Bengaluru: At 70, Rajajinagar MLA Suresh Kumar has proved that age and illness are no match for grit. Months after battling a rare neurological complication that left him bedridden, the former minister pedalled his way from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari — a 702km ride completed over five days.For him, the journey was far more than just…
Bengaluru: The ‘Safe Connect’ feature of Karnataka State Police (KSP) app, which was activated in Dec 2024, has received around 150 emergency calls over the past 11 months.This feature includes a two-way audio-video capability, allowing users to connect directly with the police command centre for instant and real-time assistance. The police have shared multiple examples…
Bengaluru: The final electoral roll of the Bengaluru Teachers’ Constituency comprises 18,496 voters drawn from 28 assembly constituencies within the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) limits, chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao said Tuesday.Rao, who is also the district electoral officer for the forthcoming Legislative Council elections, met representatives of various political parties ahead of the announcement of…
While complaints about traffic, rent and infrastructure never stopped, the city did what it does best: turned everyday civic chaos into viral entertainment. From office chairs in autos to a house help’s professional leave request, Bengaluru didn’t just endure the year; it documented it in reels, screenshots and punchlines. Here’s a recap of the episodes…
It starts as a rumble—a deep, cellular pulse that vibrates through the floorboards and into the chest before it reaches the ears. This is the sound of the thamate, the ancient drum of Karnataka‘s Dalit communities. More than an instrument, it is a living archive, its drumhead holding stories centuries old. In the digital age,…
