What began as an accidental foray by an entertainment-and-amusement mind ended up changing how India eats out. Café Mocha was my first step into hospitality — a 500-square-foot, 35-seater coffee shop. Today, we run 65 restaurants across brands, but my appetite remains simple: to make people happy. Not everything can be measured by revenue; sometimes…
Bengaluru’s music scene isn’t defined only by large festivals or concert halls. It thrives just as power fully in its informal jam sessions—intimate, spon taneous gatherings that bring together diverse voices, styles and communities. These jams are not only pre serving the city’s music culture but also nurturing ar tistes, helping them build versatility and…
I like to to believe Roxie was born from a story. In circa 1857, a 70-year-old dowager gathers her life experiences and opens her palatial bungalow to fellow seekers, travellers and storytellers. That image sparked something in me — and years later, Roxie in Sarjapur took shape. What followed felt meteoric, but never accidental. I’ve…
Bengaluru: A special court in the city declined to grant interim bail to BJP MLA BA Basavaraj from KR Pura in a murder case. The court has postponed the hearing of his anticipatory bail petition until Monday.Friday, the high court quashed a govt order that allowed CID to invoke charges under the Karnataka Control of…
Bengaluru: Women living on the streets with mental illness are reaching crisis points more frequently — and remaining homeless for longer periods — than men, a reality increasingly reflected in Karnataka’s emergency care and recovery centres (ECRCs).Data shared by the city-based Aaladamara Foundation shows that women now outnumber men in these facilities, highlighting the compounded…
Bengaluru: The city’s growing image as a hub of innovation and opportunity masks a grim reality unfolding quietly within its homes. Even as startups flourish and young dreams take flight, Bengaluru has emerged as one of Karnataka’s hotspots for teenage pregnancies—an issue largely hidden due to social stigma.Data made available by the state govt during…
From sabhas and temple halls to terraces, garages and global studios, Bengaluru’s dance story is one of openness, steady evolution and an audience that grew alongside its artistes. Dancers Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Padmini Ravi, Vani Ganapathy and Mayuri Upadhyay reflect on how clas sical and folk traditions shaped the city, how contempo rary and western forms…
I came to Bengaluru when I was seven years old. From that moment on, this city became home. In many ways, I have grown up with Bengaluru, watching it evolve from a quiet, green town into one of India’s most dynamic sporting cities.The city has changed in many ways — its pace, its skyline, its…
By Dhwani DesaiA letter of deep gratitudeDear Jayanagar,I came to you in 1976, as a newly married woman. Back then, you were so open that one could see Vidhana Soudha from your streets. You gave me space, calm and a sense of belonging. In those days, shopping meant trips to Brigade Road. And yet, I…
BENGALURU: City police are on the hunt for a bike-borne miscreant who molested a 28-year-old doctor while she was walking back home from hospital near Soladevanahalli, in northwest Bengaluru, around midnight Wednesday.The incident took place when the doctor, who is pursuing her postgraduation, was walking back alone to her paying guest accommodation. The accused biker…
