BENGALURU: The ministry of education has established a new artificial intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence (CoE)for Healthcare at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), aiming to accelerate the use of AI in disease detection and primary care. The centre, called the Translational AI for Networked Universal Healthcare (TANUH) Foundation, is part of a nationwide plan…
Karnataka cabinet ‘gives conditional nod’ for matches at Chinnaswamy stadium BENGALURU: The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday cleared the decks for the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to resume hosting international and IPL matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, subject to full compliance with safety and security norms recommended by the Justice John Michael Cunha Commission, official…
Karnataka deputy CM, ministers, Cong MLAs meet over dinner BENGALURU: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar met with over 30 Congress legislators and ministers for a dinner meeting late Thursday night in Belagavi, amid ongoing speculations about potential leadership changes in the state government. According to news agency PTI sources, dinner gathering included prominent ministers…
Bengaluru: Rajarajeshwari Nagar is gearing up for another lively and refreshing morning this Sunday, 14 Dec, as Happy Streets by The Times of India returns to 12th Cross Road near Mount Carmel English School, Ideal Homes Township. Residents can expect a vibrant mix of wellness, music, fitness, and cultural performances as the initiative continues to…
Bengaluru: A 20-member placement committee representing students at the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIMB) resigned on Thursday over what is seen as a backlash against the institute’s decision to revoke a contentious recruitment clause that selectively benefits those on the panel.In a letter addressed to the institute’s Career Development Services and students, the placement committee…
As Echoes of Earth returns with its new edition this year, Bengaluru is gearing up to welcome a di verse lineup of artistes who bring fresh sounds, bold ideas and a deep love for the planet. Over the years, the festival has become a powerful platform for indie, fu sion and experimental musicians — a…
Bengaluru: For nearly three weeks now, the iconic Jayanagar Shopping Complex in the southern part of the city has been turning into a ghost building every evening. Reason: Electricity supply to the complex has not been restored ever since fire broke out in the complex on Nov 24.With authorities dragging their feet on repair work…
Belagavi: The govt Thursday tabled the Karnataka Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2025 in the assembly, proposing a blanket ban on social boycotts enforced by caste panchayats. The new legislation seeks to prohibit and criminalise social boycott of any person or group, including their family, especially when enforced by “caste panchayats”. The bill…
As vision boards reappear on desks and bedroom walls at this time of year, the way people create them is becoming more varied than ever. Some still enjoy the tactile charm of magazine cut-outs and handmade collages, while others turn to Canva templates, digital wallpapers or even AI-generated images to visualise their future selves. This…
Bengaluru: The central govt Thursday informed Karnataka high court that a draft standard operating procedure (SOP) for addressing cybercrime — including actions like freezing bank accounts and restoring funds — is being shared with stakeholders. This development led the court to dismiss a plea that sought show-cause notices before such freezes were enacted.Deputy solicitor general…
