CHRISTMAS, A CELEBRATION OF TOGETHERNESS: Members of Santhome Professional Forum (SPF) made this giant 18-foot-tall star that adorns St Thomas Forane and Diocesan Pilgrim Centre in Dharmaram Bengaluru’s churches are indeed remarkable landmarks that offer a serene contrast to the city’s fast-paced environment. Some of the most notable ones include St. Mary’s Basilica, known for…
BENGALURU: Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) on Saturday cleared encroachments on nearly five acres of land near Kogilu Bande in north Bengaluru and took possession of the property, which has an estimated market value of ₹80 crore.BSWML chief executive officer Kareegowda said the land, located in Survey No. 99 of Kogilu village in Yelahanka…
Grammy-nominated santoor maestro Rahul Sharma believes music is more than performance; it is a spiritual journey. Speaking to Bangalore Times while in the city for the Uttar Dakshin concert, he reflects on his lifelong relationship with the santoor, its evolution, and a city that has welcomed him for over two dec ades. FROM KASHMIR TO…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru’s tech firms have raised concerns about deteriorating infrastructure, inadequate planning, and poor last-mile connectivity, warning that the city’s growth is stalling. During the CXO Meet 2025, organised by Greater Bengaluru IT Companies and Industries Association (GBITCIA), industry leaders urged the Karnataka govt to develop a 20–30 year master plan, as officials acknowledged past…
BENGALURU: As Karnataka readies for Christmas and New Year celebrations, winter has tightened its grip across the state. Despite variations in minimum temperature readings from KSNDMC and IMD, the cold is palpable, with dense early-morning fog reducing visibility and disrupting travel in parts of Bengaluru and its nearby districts.“Clear skies will continue over Bengaluru, with…
Over more than two decades of live performances, I’ve repeatedly noticed that spontaneity carries a unique energy, as it has more life and movement. When you overthink and try to fine-tune everything, many times you actually end up spoiling it.On stage, urgency becomes a creative force. The music, the audience, and the pressure of time…
Bengaluru: Residents of Suddaguntepalya in the city’s southeast division are opening their doors to an unusual sight this week — uniformed police teams dropping by after dusk, not to probe a crime but to prevent one.As part of crime prevention month, officers are making late-evening rounds to homes, sharing safety tips, answering queries on cyber…
Bengaluru: India tennis players cherished their time at the SM Krishna stadium this week. Of the 16 players competing in the World Tennis League, eight are from India, including Sumit Nagal and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty.While the international flavour in the form of Aussie Nick Kyrgios, maverick Frenchman Gael Monfils and Spaniard Paula Badosa raised the bar,…
Bengaluru: Hosts Karnataka made heavy weather of Lakshadweep’s challenge before coming away with an unconvincing 3-0 win in their opening match in Group H at the Football Stadium here on Friday.The fans, who turned up in good numbers expecting a goal fest, would have gone back frustrated as the former champions wasted a great chance…
Bengaluru: Leveraging improved segregation at source and monetisation of low-value plastic waste under the extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework, Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd (BSWML) is steadily moving towards a financially self-sustaining waste management model.The city generates nearly 6,000 tonnes of solid waste every day. Of this, 350-400 tonnes comprise low-value, non-recyclable plastic, also known…
