Bengaluru: Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (Credai) National has honoured Irfan Razack, chairman and managing director of Prestige Group, in recognition of his sustained contribution to India’s real estate sector and his long association with the developers’ body.He was felicitated on Dec 22 here. Speaking on the occasion, Razack said the recognition…
There was a time when ballroom dancing wasn’t just an occasional indulgence in ‘Bangalore’ — it was the cultural heartbeat of entire neighbourhoods. Christmas galas, New Year’s Eve dances, club socials, community halls echoing with swing bands, jive nights, and couples turning gracefully to waltz rhythms were all part of the city’s old social fabric….
AI-generated image used for representational purpose. BENGALURU: A gas cylinder blast at a paying guest (PG) facility in the Kundalahalli area of Bengaluru left a young software engineer dead and three others injured, police said.The deceased, Aravind, 23, a native of Ballari, was working as a senior analyst with Capgemini.According to news agency PTI, the…
BENGALURU: A 26-year-old television serial actress allegedly died by suicide at her paying guest accommodation in Kengeri, west Bengaluru, late Sunday night.The deceased, Nandini MC from Kotturu in Vijayanagar district, had been living in the PG at Mylasandra for two years, police said. Bengaluru Headlines Today — The Biggest Updates You Need to Know. A…
Bengaluru: Even as Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has accelerated work at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL), located between Mysuru Road and Magadi Road, allottees in the III and IV Blocks have flagged several “critical bottlenecks” in recent months that could hamper habitation if they are not addressed immediately.While welcoming the improved pace of land acquisition and…
Bengaluru: The department of school education and literacy has directed all govt schools to conduct parent-teacher meetings (PTMs) every two months, following the success of the statewide mega-PTM drive held on Nov 14. Previously, govt schools were required to hold PTMs every three months, but compliance was low.During the mega-PTM, schools were instructed to ensure…
Bengaluru: A routine evening patrol turned into a critical life-saving intervention Saturday when ASI Mallikarjun BG from Tilaknagar police rescued a two-year-old boy from a mentally unstable woman near Ragi Gudda in Jayanagar, South Bengaluru.The incident unfolded around 5:40pm when ASI Mallikarjun noticed a woman in her late 40s carrying a toddler. His instincts kicked…
Bengaluru: All the medical seats in the state have been allotted, bringing the curtains down on the NEET-UG counselling process, said Karnataka Examinations Authority.There were eight seats vacant in the third stray vacancy round, at MVJ Medical College, Hoskote; MR Medical College, Kalaburagi; and SDM Medical College, Dharwad. All these seats have now been filled….
Bengaluru: Christmas and New Year brought sharply contrasting fortunes to Bengaluru’s key shopping hubs. While Brigade Road and Commercial Street were buoyed by festive décor, swelling crowds and a steady increase in sales by 20%.For these festivals, these streets are fully decorated with bells, festive lights, and engaging activities to celebrate Christmas and usher in…
Bengaluru: Bengalureans will get a chance to check whether people can freely walk on footpaths without stepping onto roads on Jan 1. Walkaluru, a 26-km footpath walk across the city, aims at highlighting the need for safe, continuous and walkable pedestrian infrastructure.The initiative will trace a largely uninterrupted pedestrian-friendly route from RV Road Metro station…
