Bengaluru: On Thursday morning, inside a modest home in Chitradurga, the air was thick with the smell of incense. Sitting cross-legged, Kashinathaiah S Shivanagoudar was chanting prayers, doing puja.In another room, his wife, Rathnaprabha sat glued to the television, her eyes fixed on the live updates from Supreme Court. When the news flashed stating cancellation…
Bengaluru: Legal experts say actor Darshan will have to stay behind bars for at least a year, with a fresh chance at bail arising only after the trial in the murder case begins — and only if there are “changed circumstances.“ A team of lawyers representing the state, including Supreme Court senior advocate Sidharth Luthra,…
Bengaluru: Opposition BJP Thursday claimed the investigation into alleged mass murders in Dharmasthala was part of another attempt to defame and demean Hindu religious institutions and alleged a network of “urban Naxals and foreign nationals” was behind the conspiracy.During a half-hour debate in the assembly on the case, BJP members said vested interests were attempting…
Bengaluru: In the wake of a spate of sudden deaths in Hassan district, the govt plans to screen auto and cab drivers for heart ailments and also train students, teachers, and gym trainers in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao told the legislative assembly Thursday that the measures were in line with recommendations…
Bengaluru: Clad in a casual tee, chinos and blue sports shoes, Rahul Sasi could have been the coolest CEO these students met on campus. Founder and CEO of CloudSEK, a firm working in the space of cybersecurity, he was on stage at St Francis College, Koramangala, controlling a drone that followed him around as he…
The city’s founders, VCs, operators, and professionals are finding a new space for connection and collaboration— not in accelerators or co-working hubs, but on weekend walks. Early on a weekend, these groups gather at spots like Agara Lake and Cubbon Park, blending fresh air with fresh ideas as they swap insights, explore opportunities, and even…
On Janmashtami, yoghurt takes the centre stage in every dish and drink across India. This festive season, instead of sugary curd-based drinks, try blending the thick curd with fresh herbs, fruits and spices. From kokum to blueberry, these drinks not only honour the festive tradition but also keep one healthy. SMOOTHIES Fig, almond and saffron…
Bengaluru: Police are on the lookout for two women and a man who purchased a newborn girl for Rs 2.5 lakh from a woman in DJ Halli, east Bengaluru, a few weeks ago.The incident came to light when a woman filed a complaint with DJ Halli police, claiming the three accused – Amuda, Ramya and…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Vocational Training and Skill Development Corporation (KVTSDC), under the department of skill development, will host International Study Abroad Fair to help students from all economic groups access foreign education. The fair will be held on Aug 17 (Sunday) at Hotel Lalit Ashok, hosting over 50 leading global universities — all ranked among the…
Bengaluru: In a significant move aimed at dismantling the remnants of the devadasi system, the govt Tuesday introduced the Karnataka Devadasi (Prevention, Prohibition, Relief and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2025, making biological fathers legally accountable for children born to devadasis. The proposed law requires conclusive proof of paternity and will empower such children to claim their father’s…
