Bengaluru: Balancing code by day and climbs by choice, Bengaluru-based tech professional Aritra Roy last week scaled Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest peak outside Asia. The solo ascent in the Andes of South America marks another milestone in his quest to conquer all seven summits, having earlier climbed Mount Everest.Roy reached the 6,967.1-metre summit…
Bengaluru: A BJP fact-finding report on the eviction of alleged encroachers at Kogilu Layout in Bengaluru states the disputed land was occupied by 31 Hindu families, 135 Muslim families and one Christian family. It found there wasn’t a single victim from Kerala. The report claims Kerala chief minister intervened in the issue for political gain,…
Bengaluru: Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge triggered fresh speculation over a possible CM change when he said chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar would be called to New Delhi for discussions “whenever necessary”. The remark Monday came a day after Siddaramaiah became the state’s longest-serving chief minister, surpassing the record of Devaraj Urs…
Bengaluru: The ongoing language dispute with Kerala could affect policymaking in the state as the state govt has decided to move cautiously on the proposed bill providing job reservation for Kannadigas in both govt and private sectors. Tensions had already been high following the eviction of encroachers in Kogilu Layout in Bengaluru, which became a…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) has issued a notification to acquire 593 acres of land near Devanahalli for a major project, targeting areas that have witnessed rapid growth following large-scale industrial investments, including the Foxconn manufacturing facility. The proposal covers land parcels in Vishwanathapura, Beerasandra, Shyanappanahalli and Vajarahalli villages in Kundana hobli, Devanahalli taluk, Bengaluru…
On a breezy Bengaluru evening, marked by light drizzles and a chill in the air, 82-year-old music maestro Ilaiyaraaja brought the city together for a concert held for a cause. What stood out was Ilaiyaraaja’s energy. Despite the cold and rain, he walked onto the stage 10 minutes ahead of schedule, greeting the audience with…
This January, Bengaluru will be drawn into an immersive world of gothic horror, folklore, and queer resistance with Blood Moon Over Bengaluru, an immersive theatre experience set inside a 160-year-old heritage building in Shivajinagar. Staged at Sabha BLR from January 16 to 18 as part of BLR Hubba, the production promises to transform its audience…
Bengaluru: Apartment owners in Bengaluru may finally be on the path to securing A-khata, but only after clearing a crucial digital hurdle — obtaining an e-khata first. The Karnataka govt has clarified that flats in officially approved apartment complexes, even if currently holding B-khata, will be eligible for A-khata conversion once they are onboarded onto…
Bengaluru: Police found themselves with few legal options when they found a drunken couple brawling in public outside Cubbon Park traffic police station on Kasturba Road earlier this month.The unusual incident took place on the evening of Jan 5, when a couple from Shivajinagar fell from their gearless scooter near Balekundri Circle. The traffic police…
BENGALURU: A brutal crime in east Bengaluru has come to light, revealing a murder that was first mistaken for a house fire. Karnal Kurai K, a second-year pre-university student, allegedly smothered 34-year-old software engineer Sharmila Kushalappa after she refused his advances, and then set her flat on fire in a calculated attempt to destroy evidence….
