Karnataka’s coffee planters seek climate-resilientvarieties, weather-based insurance | Bengaluru News

Recent Views 9 Chikkamagaluru: With climate change increasingly disrupting Karnataka’s plantation belts, coffee and tea planters are urging the state and central agencies to intensify research to develop drought-resistant varieties. The Karnataka Planters’ Association (KPA) called on institutions such as the Coffee Board of India to accelerate efforts to create resilient strains that can withstand…

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Watch: Bengaluru traffic police officer slaps man during routine check; suspended | Bengaluru News

Recent Views 7 Bengaluru officer slapping a motorcyclist during a routine traffic stop. BENGALURU: A head constable attached to the Madiwala traffic police station was suspended for assaulting a two-wheeler rider who was stopped for riding against one way near Silk Board Junction recently. The tainted head constable is identified as Mallikarjuna Teli.The senior officials…

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Bengaluru weather: High humidity with patchy rain expected, AQI remains good | Bengaluru News

Recent Views 6 The data for this weather forecast has been sourced from AQI.in, providing residents with comprehensive information to plan their daily activities and weekly schedules accordingly.Bengaluru is experiencing mild weather conditions on September 3, 2025, with temperatures ranging between 19.5°C and 25.5°C, accompanied by patchy rainfall throughout the day. The city recorded good…

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Protests, PIL and campus pushback: Why UGC’s equity rules have opened a can of worms

Recent Views 7 Students and faculty debate the UGC’s new 2026 equity regulations, highlighting tensions over caste-based protections, grievance mechanisms, and campus surveillance. Caste is the one Indian subject that never stays in the classroom; it travels with the student, the teacher, the institution—and, sooner or later, the regulator. On January 13, the University Grants…

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People with THESE 4 conditions should refrain from consuming chia seeds

Recent Views 16 Hailed as ‘super food’, chia seeds are extremely popular around the world. These tiny seeds are undoubtedly rich in fiber, proteins, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and other essential minerals. Numerous studies have recognized chia seeds and their benefits ranging from weight management to improved heart health. Despite the advantages, chia seeds aren’t…

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