- newReport: Bengaluru needs Rs 2,800 crores to fix stormwater drain's
The firm also mentioned that restoration and construction of Bengaluru’s stormwater infrastructure are of prime importance to avoid social and economic losses due to urban flooding. BENGALURU: Bengaluru needs a whopping Rs 2,800 crore to fix its stormwater drain network to prevent future flooding and devastation, according to a report by Knight Frank India, a real estate consultancy firm. The report -- Bengaluru Urban Floods -- released on Wednesday, stressed that there is a desperate need…
- 13 hours ago 1 Jun 23, 11:56am -
- newKarnataka: A Sweet start for Students back after summer vacation
As many as 44.78 lakh state syllabus students returned to their schools across the state as the new academic year began. BENGALURU: School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa kicked off the reopening of government schools on Wednesday by distributing sweets, textbooks and uniforms to students.Government schools in the state reopened on Wednesday, welcoming students to the first day of the 2023-24 academic year. As part of this, the School Education Department ordered sweets to be…
- 13 hours ago 1 Jun 23, 11:51am -
- newKarnataka HC bins plea, says lakhs benefited from Dharwad, Kalaburagi Benches
It is highly expensive, besides being time-consuming... In the circumstances, it is not open for the petitioner to contend that the establishment at Kalaburagi and Dharwad is a futile exercise. BENGALURU: Observing that the Circuit Benches of the High Court at Dharwad and Kalaburagi were first set up and later converted into permanent benches, after taking into consideration various factors and interests of the litigant public, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a public interest litigation f…
- 13 hours ago 1 Jun 23, 11:48am -
- newKarnataka: ‘Police must be accessible to all’
Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda says, The efficiency of every police officer at the police station level will be judged by the number of petitioners or complainants who come to my office. BENGALURU: Every person walking on the road is a James Bond, and errant cops cannot go unnoticed for long with the kind of technology available to the common citizen, says Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda. The efficiency of every police officer at the police station level will be judged by t…
- 13 hours ago 1 Jun 23, 11:44am -
- newUniversity of Agricultural Science urges tobacco growers to adopt other crops
Nearly 50 tobacco-growing farmers from Mysuru, Belagavi and other regions took part in the consultation where adopting alternate crops like sugarcane, maize, pulses and millets was discussed. BENGALURU: In line with the theme of World No Tobacco Day -- We want food, not Tobacco -- the University of Agricultural Science (UAS), Bengaluru, and Consortium for Tobacco Free Karnataka (CFTFK) have urged tobacco farmers to shift to other economical crops.“UAS is willing to support tobacco farmers t…
- 13 hours ago 1 Jun 23, 11:41am -
- newNamma Nimma initiative for kids: Write a letter and cycle to post it
In all, 650 students from four schools are expected to take part with 300 of them cycling and 350 writing letters. BENGALURU: A novel initiative to promote letter writing as well as cycling will be organised in the city by Bengaluru Postal Region and Namma Nimma Cycle Foundation. The month-long programme will begin on World Cycling Day (June 3) simultaneously at 10 post offices in South Bengaluru.S Rajendra Kumar, Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Circle, told TNIE that students will be…
- 14 hours ago 1 Jun 23, 11:39am -
- newThe beast in the beauty segment
Dupes of luxury beauty products are rising...aestheticians warn against the use of such products which can be harmful and have long-term side effects on the skin. BENGALURU: If you have been hooked to Instagram reels where many beauty bloggers are suggesting dupes to high-end luxury brands, then you are not alone. If you are getting your favourite lip colour or fragrance at an affordable price, what’s the harm? Well...doctors say it might not be the best thing you would be putting on your sk…
- 14 hours ago 1 Jun 23, 11:37am -
- newWhat ails kids this summer?
Bathing twice a day and applying aloe vera cream may be helpful. Antifungal plus anti-bacterial may be needed. BENGALURU: This year, we have been witnessing extreme climatic changes. While for a week we deal with soaring temperatures, the next few days we experience rain. This has led to a lot of ailments in newborn, children and adults. Viral flu-like illnessIn these extremes of temperature, so many children and adults come with temperature of 103°F to 106°F with poor oral intake an…
- 14 hours ago 1 Jun 23, 11:35am -
- newLeaving on Silent Wings
After the passing of the legendary Tina Turner, long-time Bengalureans speak of her key influence in shaping the city’s rock ‘n’ roll culture . BENGALURU: Before fans preached Madonna like a prayer, before Britney Spears was in the zone before Lady Gaga had her bad romance, and before Beyoncé ran the world, there was Tina Turner...forging the path for the future to follow. When the quintessential ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ breathed her last on May 24 at the age of 83, she left…
- 14 hours ago 1 Jun 23, 11:32am -
- Low returns, hospitals avoid laser tech in angioplasty
The method has been adopted in other cities like Chennai, Nagpur and Delhi. BENGALURU: Among different kinds of angioplasty, the laser technology is not being used to treat heart blockages as cardiologists said it is capital intensive with low return on investment. Reputed hospitals including Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research (SJICR), Narayana Hrudayalaya and even Manipal Hospital and Fortis Hospital chains in the city do not have the laser technology.While it w…
- 5 days ago 28 May 23, 10:53am -
- Bescom: Clear bills or face disconnection
Many refusing to pay bills stating that govt has announced 200 units of free power BENGALURU: Officials of Bescom are facing a tough time in convincing people to pay their electricity bills in view of the new Congress government’s promise to implement its guarantee of providing free power up to 200 units. Ever since the government’s announcement that it will implement its five guarantees, especially 200 units free power to all houses, consumers, who have received their electricity bills, h…
- 5 days ago 28 May 23, 10:48am -
- BBMP finalises Indira Canteen breakfast menu
According to Special Commissioner (Health) Dr KV Thrilok Chandra, the menu will be changed daily & delicacies like Upma, Kesari Bath, Bisibele Bath, Pongal and Idlis among other items will be served. BENGALURU: A day after the new government decided to inject fresh life into Indira Canteens, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has rustled up a breakfast menu, focusing on health and quantity. According to Special Commissioner (Health) Dr KV Thrilok Chandra, the menu will be changed…
- 7 days ago 26 May 23, 10:21am -
- Bengaluru's Challaghatta Metro work now on track
With two contentious land issues sorted out, one recently, work is now chugging along steadily on the Rs 499.41-crore depot cum workshop, which forms part of Metro’s Reach-2 Phase-II extension. BENGALURU: Challaghatta depot, coming up beyond Kengeri, is set to play a crucial role in the operations of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) when completed. For, a considerable chunk of the trains on the Purple Line is presently stabled at Baiyappanahalli Metro depot, and will be shifte…
- 7 days ago 26 May 23, 10:20am -
- ASHA workers across Karnataka not paid for four months
ASHA workers get a fixed salary of Rs 5,000, which was increased by Rs 1,000 in the 2023 state budget of the previous Bommai government. BENGALURU: Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers across Karnataka are facing it hard to run their homes as they have not received their salaries for the past three-four months.The issue was highlighted by the Karnataka State Asha Workers’ Association, affiliated with the All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC), here on Thursday. ASHAs were…
- 7 days ago 26 May 23, 10:17am -
- Retaining wall to come up along SWDs in Bengaluru's KR Puram
To end any confusion, re-marking was done by land surveyors at some places, as per the village map of the revenue department. BENGALURU: To prevent future encroachments, a retaining wall will come up along the stormwater drain network at Horamavu village in KR Puram, as soon as the encroachment removal drive is completed. Once the encroachments are demolished, there will be no flooding in Hoysala Nagar and surrounding areas like last year, as the drain network will be connected to Horamavu La…
- 7 days ago 26 May 23, 10:14am -
- Introduce free bus ride for women soon: KSRTC
Bus conductors are facing a tough time in convincing women passengers that the free ride guarantee is yet to be implemented by the state government. BENGALURU: With the new Congress government yet to implement its guarantee of free bus rides, many instances of women passengers arguing with conductors of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and KSRTC buses for the facility have been reported in Bengaluru and other parts of the state.Videos of women passengers arguing with b…
- 7 days ago 26 May 23, 10:12am -
- Dead fish in scenic Madiwala Lake shock walkers in Bengaluru
It is also said that a portion of the wall of a stormwater drain broke leading to a large amount of sewage entering the lake and reducing the oxygen level for fish to survive. BENGALURU: The monsoon season has just started and already incidents of fish kills have been reported from at least seven lakes across the city. The latest is Madiwala Lake, which falls under the Karnataka Forest Department. On Thursday, morning walkers reported more than 200 dead fish floating in the 252-acre lake.Thi…
- 7 days ago 26 May 23, 10:11am -
- Bengaluru: RTI activist alleges irregularities in civic body’s skywalk project
BBMP officials refuted the allegations, stating that out of 14 skywalks, 12 are in progress, and of those, three skywalks at Pantharapalya, NR Colony and Govindaraja Nagar are completed. BENGALURU: An RTI activist filed a complaint with the Lokayukta, alleging that Rs 15.59 crore was released by officials of the BBMP Traffic Engineering Cell (TEC), even before the completion of 14 skywalks. RTI activist Sudarshan, in his complaint, stated that BBMP had approved the construction of 14 skyw…
- 7 days ago 26 May 23, 10:08am -
- Karnataka sets aside funds to avoid medical shortage
The annual tender is one of the largest tenders announced by the health department every year. It includes the supply of medicines, medical devices, surgical, sutures, antidotes, blood products etc. BENGALURU: The Karnataka health department has set aside Rs 321 crore to ensure that medical institutions do not face any shortage of medicines/equipment since the annual tender process for procuring stock has been delayed by 3-4 months.The annual tender is one of the largest tenders announced by…
- 7 days ago 26 May 23, 10:03am -
- Alok Mohan talks tough, says will not tolerate rowdyism
The senior IPS officer addressed the media after a meeting with all officers. He also instructed officers to personally supervise important criminal cases. BENGALURU: Incharge DG&IGP Alok Mohan, during his maiden visit to the city police commissioner’s office on Thursday, said there would be zero-tolerance towards rowdyism and organised crime in Bengaluru. “The main focus is to make the city free from drugs. All policemen will have to be physically and mentally fit. Police personnel will…
- 7 days ago 26 May 23, 10:01am -
- Odisha: Security supervisor arrested for outraging modesty of colleague
On Sunday, the 27-year-old victim, a resident of Manjunathnagar in Rajajinagar, found that he uploaded her obscene picture as his profile picture on WhatsApp. BENGALURU: A 30-year-old security supervisor of a reputed eye care device manufacturing firm is accused of outraging the modesty of a colleague with whom he was allegedly in a relationship briefly. The woman, who had separated from her husband over a domestic dispute had shared her plights with the accused, Manohar, a resident of 4th ma…
- 7 days ago 26 May 23, 9:52am -
- Special court rejects plea by Bank of Baroda manager in corruption case
It is also alleged that Kumar diverted a loan amount of Rs 4.49 crore which was utilised by other accused persons, including Reddy, to settle an existing overdraft account held with Syndicate Bank BENGALURU: The Special Court for CBI cases declined to discharge a branch manager of Bank of Baroda (BoB), who did record business of Rs 60 crore against a target of Rs 20 crore in 2017-18, by allegedly sanctioning Rs 12.15 crore to 57 borrowers who pledged 186 spurious gold ornaments, from the corrup…
- 7 days ago 26 May 23, 9:40am -
- Clear city roads of uprooted trees, branches, BBMP Chief Commissioner Girinath tells officials
Girinath also inspected Anugrah Layout in Ward 188 of Bommanahalli constituency where a huge drain was overflowing due to rainwater flowing in from surrounding areas. BENGALURU: Following rain and gusty winds in the past four days, 255 trees and over 1,050 branches have fallen. Officials briefed BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath about steps taken during his inspection on Wednesday. He directed officials to clear the remaining branches as soon as possible.Girinath inspected the clearing o…
- 8 days ago 25 May 23, 11:09am -
- BBMP to turn bulldozers on stormwater drain encroachments
200-ft rajakaluve was reduced to 10 ft in KR Puram Furniture godown razed, encroachers told to vacate. Girinath says Rs 5 lakh has been allocated to each ward to prevent rain damage. BENGALURU: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), which had put its stormwater drain encroachment drive on hold, resumed it on Wednesday, razing a furniture godown in Hoysala Nagar of KR Puram assembly in Mahadevapura zone. The drive will intensify from Thursday, and police protection will be sought for a sm…
- 8 days ago 25 May 23, 11:07am -
- Bengaluru: Citizens also lack “civic sense”, say experts
“Blaming the government squarely for all the flooding in the city is not acceptable. Citizens should also have some responsibility. It is their duty not to litter." BENGALURU: With Bengaluru seeing flooding year after year, civic activists and solid waste management experts, apart from blaming BBMP for poor design and unscientific projects, opine that citizens also lack “civic sense”. They say waste littered by citizens during heavy rains gets carried into nearby drains, chokes them and…
- 8 days ago 25 May 23, 11:04am -
- Bengaluru: Increase public transport share to 70 per cent, bus commuters’ forum to government
The forum also demanded that the cost of free travel is completely reimbursed to all 4 road transport corporations. BENGALURU: The Bengaluru Bus Prayanikara Vedike (BBPV), a bus commuters’ forum, has urged the Congress-led State Government to keep up its promise of increasing the share of public transport to 70% and that it keeps this goal in mind while coming up with mobility and infrastructure-related projects. They have also urged the government to extend free bus travel in government bus…
- 8 days ago 25 May 23, 11:00am -
- Under-graduate classes to start from July 17 in Bengaluru
According to the calendar, first semester classes will begin from July 17 onwards. The last date for admissions in on July 15, and with a penal fee on July 31. BENGALURU: Under-graduate classes are set to open from July 17, as per the 2023-24 calendar of events released on Wednesday.The Karnataka State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) released the undergraduate calendar of events for the coming academic year 2023-24. The calendar applies to all universities, and aided and unaided colleges fu…
- 8 days ago 25 May 23, 10:48am -
- Congenital hypothyroidism stalls baby’s growth
Babies with this defect appear healthy at birth and show no difference in appearance, in contrast to others with a normally functioning thyroid gland. BENGALURU: A 21-month-old baby girl from Tamil Nadu displayed no signs of growth and had the same height and weight since she was nine months old. Dr Rajath Athreya, HOD (Paediatrics and Neonatology), Sakra World Hospital, attended to the patient for the first time on March 18, and diagnosed it as congenital hypothyroidism, a rare condition seen o…
- 8 days ago 25 May 23, 10:44am -
- Shake it off: How to manage postpartum chills after childbirth
In most instances, postpartum chills are a common and harmless occurrence phenomenon and hence, do not mean anything wrong. BENGALURU: Postpartum chills are intense shivering (shaking) reactions, which tend to happen to new mothers right after childbirth. It can happen in both vaginal delivery as well as a Caesarean section. In most instances, postpartum chills are a common and harmless occurrence phenomenon and hence, do not mean anything wrong. Causes The causes of postpartum chills ar…
- 8 days ago 25 May 23, 10:41am -
- Bust stress to be your best
Correction in food habits and adopting healthy practices are the only way ahead. BENGALURU: In this rapidly changing world, people are engrossed in their busy lives and have no time to concentrate on a healthy lifestyle. This often leads to mental and physical side effects such as stress, depression, anxiety, headaches, cardiac and respiratory issues, etc.“The issue of stress eating has risen significantly in the past few years. People working during night shifts are more prone to it,” s…
- 8 days ago 25 May 23, 10:39am -
- Shadows of a chequered past
Trying to lend a helping hand during the pandemic, Manish Sarkar was wrongfully arrested for extortion, an unjust battle he is still fighting in the public eye to this day. BENGALURU: Manish Sarkar (33) is a partner at Mitara Services LLP, alongside his friend Yamini Nagar. And together, they run a cloud kitchen for hostellers and working professionals. Sarkar looks forward to what the future holds despite his past heavily weighing him down. A Bengalurean since 2014, after moving from Ko…
- 8 days ago 25 May 23, 10:34am -
- Dance-drama to bring alive Mahabharata
Apart from Bharatanatyam dancer Mithun Shyam, the rest of the performers are his students from his dance school Vaishnavi Natyashala, which completed 25 years. BENGALURU: Every art form has in some way or the other brought out a different perspective on the Mahabharata. On May 28, Bharatanatyam dancer Mithun Shyam is bringing in yet another point of view of this epic war. In the dance musical, Ramsaya Kurukshetra, Shyam explores various human emotions.“Rasmaya Kurukshetra is about the emotio…
- 8 days ago 25 May 23, 10:11am -
- Serenade in Ragas
Students of Swarnam School of Music present melodious songs combining elements of classical Carnatic music with notes of Western music while retaining the essence of both HYDERABAD: A stunning venue, illuminated stage, vibrant attire, and enchanting melodies — that is all you need to make a Sunday evening meaningful. A recent Carnatic-Choir Concert in the city did just the same as it beckoned the audience to participate in meditative bhakti. The students from Swarnam School of Music (SSM) …
- 10 days ago 23 May 23, 9:33am -
- ‘At the end, it’s all laughs that matter’
Comic Vivek Muralidharan talks about his eight-year-long journey, highs and lows, what he thinks of a successful comic and much more. HYDERABAD: What inspired you to become a comedian and how has been your journey so far? I was working an IT job and got tired of it. Then it’s the usual stand-up comedian story. Only had a breakup and then started ranting about it. Then they were like, you’re good at ranting. So I just kept going on after that. That’s basically how I started off. The in…
- 10 days ago 23 May 23, 9:30am -
- Same old story: Falling trees, flooded homes, power cuts in Bengaluru
Similarly, there was 5-ft high water in Nihaan jewellery store which damaged the wares. Priya, the store owner, was in tears and said she was staring at a loss of around Rs 2.50 crore. BENGALURU: Sunday’s hailstorm brought down more than 109 trees and over 600 branches across the city, damaging parked vehicles and forcing traffic diversions. A big tree crashed near Sir M Visvesvaraya University, KR Circle, while another fell on the embankment at Anand Rao Circle, crushing a luxury car park…
- 10 days ago 23 May 23, 9:13am -
- Racing with a view in Bengaluru
At this event, a first of its kind that was held on Sunday, women drivers in the city went on a racing joyride outside the city. BENGALURU: The Garden City recently held something special on its soil for women drivers in the city. Yokohama India, a leading automotive parts company, recently organised their first-ever Women On Wheels (WOW) Rally, on Sunday. It was held in a TSD (time, speed, distance)/treasure hunt format and any female driver with a regular street car was allowed to particip…
- 10 days ago 23 May 23, 8:24am -
- Setting a new stage
Recently, Garden City has been noticing an avalanche of famed international acts. And their coming is also giving the city room on the global stage. BENGALURU: Vengaboys, Steve Aoki, French Kiwi Juice (FKJ), DJ Snake, The Aristocrats, Anne Marie, CKay and Martin Garrix are some of the biggest and most respected global musicians in their genre. But that’s not all that’s common between them. They have also come to perform in Bengaluru in the past few months. Recently, Garden City has been n…
- 10 days ago 23 May 23, 8:15am -
- Spectacle of Shame
Thespian Jyoti Dogra’s latest brings to the stage a thought-provoking reflection on self-shaming and modern norms on beauty. BENGALURU: With the advent of social media, the notion of beauty has undergone a profound transformation. Scrolling through various social media platforms, one cannot miss the images of flawlessness – faces airbrushed to perfection, bodies moulded into unattainable shapes. But these carefully-curated portrayals of beauty are far from healthy and set an unrealistic st…
- 10 days ago 23 May 23, 8:09am -
- Bengaluru: Police book car driver, civic agency engineers after 22-year-old woman drowns at underpass
Driver Harish said he saw an autorickshaw and a car crossing the flooded underpass. When he was weighing the possibility of crossing it, an autorickshaw driver advised him to go ahead. BENGALURU: Police have registered a case against the engineers of the Bengaluru civic agency and the car driver who took the vehicle into the flooded underpass in the city leading to the death of a 22-year-old IT staffer and endangering the lives of five other family members of the victim, who were later rescued.…
- 10 days ago 22 May 23, 8:13pm -
- Fit bit
Akshitha Basavaraju has been appointed as the Fit India Ambassador by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Having made fitness a part of the lifestyle, the title holds a special place. BENGALURU: Akshitha Basavaraju has been appointed as the Fit India Ambassador by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Having made fitness a part of the lifestyle, the title holds a special place. Without expecting much, Basavaraju applied for it since sports and fitness have always been her are…
- 11 days ago 22 May 23, 10:59am -
- French Diaries
Speaking from the French Riviera, Iti Acharya shares some highlights from her second time at the Cannes Film Festival – meeting Michael Douglas and walking the red carpet with Sara Ali Khan. BENGALURU: The weather could be rainy and gloomy at Cannes but it didn’t throw any bits of shade on Iti Acharya’s excitement for walking the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival for the second time. Bengaluru girl Acharya, who walked the red carpet on the opening day wearing a black gown, says,…
- 11 days ago 22 May 23, 9:36am -
- Drifting Past The Blocks
Despite narrowly losing the FIA Rally Star Women’s Final, this Bengaluru rally driver is continually working towards her goals no matter the constraints. BENGALURU: Four years into her career, rally driver Pragathi Gowda is inching closer and closer to her ultimate goal of rallying on the world stage. In the recently-concluded FIA Rally Star Women’s final in Italy, Gowda represented India, came up short of first-placed Peru’s Annia Cilloniz, and finished second. However, her driving wasn…
- 11 days ago 22 May 23, 9:34am -
- Reduce tobacco cultivation, says Karnataka State Tobacco Control Cell
It leads to the depletion of water resources, causes soil erosion, and contamination of air and water. The amount of nicotine absorbed by farmers during the cultivation process is highly toxic. BENGALURU: The Karnataka State Tobacco Control Cell (KSTCC) plans to collaborate with the Department of Horticulture, Agriculture and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) to reduce tobacco cultivation and provide farmers with crop diversification options.Around 25-30 villages in Mandya and Ramanag…
- 11 days ago 22 May 23, 9:31am -
- Young with mental health issues face heart attack risk: Study
Experts said the heart attack numbers among the younger generation have gone up by at least 10 per cent post-Covid. BENGALURU: Adults in their 20s and 30s with mental disorders have a higher chance of suffering a heart attack or stroke, states a new study published by the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.Individuals who are younger than 40 and have a mental disorder, such as anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychoses and other stress-related issues, are 58% m…
- 11 days ago 22 May 23, 9:29am -
- KCET ends with 93 per cent attendance, CUET starts
Meanwhile, CUET also began on Sunday, with 1.75 lakh students writing the examination on the first day across 271 cities and 447 centres. BENGALURU: The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) concluded on Sunday, while the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) also commenced across the country. With an attendance of 93.16 per cent on the second day, 2.43 lakh KCET candidates attempted the Physics and Mathematics paper of the 2.61 lakh candidates registered in total.The tests took place at 592…
- 11 days ago 22 May 23, 9:21am -
- Dry waste centre gutted in Bengaluru's JP Nagar
The centre was also a learning space for students, academics, policymakers and citizens to witness how decentralized waste management can be a boon to an area’s cleanliness and promote sustainability. BENGALURU: A dry waste collection (DWCC) was gutted on Saturday evening in JP Nagar. No casualty was reported, and the police have launched an investigation. The centre, run by a former waste picker, Kumuda, had 16 women working in segregation. According to residents of Ward 177, the centre ca…
- 11 days ago 22 May 23, 9:19am -
- Vultures still wait for new home in Karnataka
The government had announced the breeding centre in the 2020 budget allotting `130 crore, but the plan is yet to materialise. The number of vultures has been dwindling in the state. BENGALURU: Long-billed vultures will have to wait longer to find a new home in Karnataka. The Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) is still awaiting approval from the Central Zoo Authority of India (CZA) to open the Vulture Breeding Centre in the park. The government had announced the breeding centre in the 2020 budge…
- 11 days ago 22 May 23, 9:16am -
- Kolkata man cured of rare disease in Bengaluru hospital
The patient suffered from headaches and weakness for which he was consulting a doctor at his hometown, but even being on medication for a year, his condition deteriorated. BENGALURU: A 66-year-old wheelchair-bound man from Kolkata, who was suffering from a rare central nervous system (CNS) Whipple’s disease since 2017, was treated successfully at a private hospital in Bengaluru after multiple misdiagnoses earlier.The patient suffered from headaches and weakness for which he was consulting…
- 11 days ago 22 May 23, 9:16am -
- Bengaluru trip turns tragic: Woman trapped at flooded KR Circle subway dies; family rescued
The girl and her family of five were travelling in the car amid heavy downpour on Sunday and got trapped in neck-deep water at around 3:45 PM at KR Circle underpass. A 22-year-old Infosys employee in Bengaluru died on Sunday after her car got trapped in the flooded KR Circle underpass in the city, according to media reports. The woman has been identified as Banurekha.The girl and her family of five were travelling in the car amid heavy downpour on Sunday and got trapped in neck-deep water a…
- 11 days ago 21 May 23, 6:28pm -
- Tale of Bengaluru city: Low turnout, vote for NOTA
He said people’s approach to politics is very different, and they believe all politicians are corrupt and have no hope in politics, without realising that it is actually a mirror of society, he added. BENGALURU: Bengaluru topped the list for polling the highest number of votes for NOTA (None of The Above) in the Karnataka assembly elections 2023, said the recently-released Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report. Mahadevapura, Bangalore South, KR Puram, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Yeshwan…
- 12 days ago 21 May 23, 12:45pm -
- TCS marathon today with #ComeAlive theme
Sustainability is key focus of ecofriendly run; Many categories this year; Route to cover city’s iconic buildings BENGALURU: The TCS World 10K marathon is scheduled to be held at Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Sunday, and more than 27,000 people are expected to take part. The marathoners, including 1,081 senior citizens and 615 persons with disabilities, will explore Bengaluru on foot. This year’s theme revolves around #ComeAlive. The route of the marathon, in the shape of a boomerang, will…
- 12 days ago 21 May 23, 12:44pm -
- Skating on Thin Ice
Skaters are not allowed to skate in the park in large numbers. This comes as a shock as they have been frequenting the park on weekends for the better part of the last decade. BENGALURU: There is panic in Cubbon Park. After the park’s horticulture department reinforced regulations in April, the most disappointing to the skaters’ community is not being allowed to use the park for their activity. As per the regulation, skaters are not allowed to skate in the park in large numbers. This come…
- 17 days ago 16 May 23, 11:13am -
- Game of thrones
It’s the season of coronations. Last weekend, we were riveted to the spectacle in London, where a new king ascended the throne, long after the sun set on the Empire. BENGALURU: It’s the season of coronations. Last weekend, we were riveted to the spectacle in London, where a new king ascended the throne, long after the sun set on the Empire. We, erstwhile subjects, unabashedly took in the sights and sounds, pomp and pageantry, hype and hoopla. It looked straight out of the fairytales we had…
- 17 days ago 16 May 23, 11:10am -
- Lack of coordination led to derailment involving Chennai Central-KSR Bengaluru Double Decker
Speeding Double Decker Express went off tracks, Operations team had not placed speed restriction BENGALURU: The mishap involving the MGR Chennai Central-KSR Bengaluru Double Decker Express was completely avoidable, say those familiar with the incident. A communication gap between the departments which carried out work on the tracks and controlled train operations allegedly caused the damage.A reliable source said that work related to the maintenance of Points (the equipment on railway trac…
- 17 days ago 16 May 23, 10:58am -
- Finally, Varthur Lake set to be silt-free in two days
Once work is done in a day or two, the silt-removal work from Bellandur Lake will be hastened. Last year, due to rain and protests from villages at the Vittasandra quarry pit, silt removal took a hit. BENGALURU: Much to the cheer of lake warriors, Varthur Lake is being readied to hold rainwater during monsoon as 95 per cent of silt is cleared, and officials state that in two days, the water body will be free of Silt. According to BDA officials, so far 52 per cent of the silt from Bellandur Lak…
- 17 days ago 16 May 23, 10:56am -
- Food delivery agent stabbed near Bengaluru's E-City
Mia went to deliver food which the accused had ordered. After the trio refused to pay for the food, the victim asked them to settle the money or it would be deducted from his salary. BENGALURU: A 29-year-old food delivery agent from Assam is undergoing treatment in a hospital after he was stabbed by three unidentified persons in the guise of customers at Pragathipura in Electronics City police station limits at 10 pm on Friday. The victim has been identified as Noyon Mia, a resident of Pragath…
- 17 days ago 16 May 23, 10:54am -
- Beguile or bamboozle
My idea of fun isn’t partying till you’re blue in the face, shopping till I’m dropping or working till I explode! Restraint is the key. BENGALURU: My idea of fun isn’t partying till you’re blue in the face, shopping till I’m dropping or working till I explode! Restraint is the key. Grand openings with grotesquely expensive invitations (some with bottles of fine wine/liquor) stupefy me! Why would total strangers invite you to their massive bars/clubs/restaurants and promise all and…
- 20 days ago 13 May 23, 8:40am -
- Mother’s Day edition: Precious bonds
Fashion designer Aviva Bidapa is looking forward to celebrate this Mother’s Day with both her mums – theatre person Judith Bidapa and mother-in-law actor-turned-MP Sumalatha Ambareesh BENGALURU: It’s a special Mother’s Day for fashion designer Aviva Bidapa this year. Post her engagement to actor Abishek Ambareesh in early December ’22, this Sunday will start with wishing her mother and theatre person Judith Bidapa and mother-in-law and Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh.It surely is di…
- 20 days ago 13 May 23, 8:37am -
- Edible Flowers, Wafers and Dehydrated Fruits
Cocktails that are pleasing to the eye are just as important as aesthetic food plating. Edible flowers are trending this year, adding a pretty garnish and subtle hints of flavour to our cocktails. BENGALURU: Cocktails that are pleasing to the eye are just as important as aesthetic food plating. Edible flowers are trending this year, adding a pretty garnish and subtle hints of flavour to our cocktails. Edible flowers can be seen plated in an increasing number of cocktails, as they are mostly use…
- 20 days ago 13 May 23, 8:30am -
- In mood to vote, young and old throng booths
Speaking to TNIE, agriculturist couple Somanna and Savitha said they had travelled from Kodagu to vote and would be returning the next day. BENGALURU: Dispelling fear of rain, it was a bright sunny day as citizens enthusiastically came out of their homes and exercised their franchise on Wednesday. Bengaluru had been plagued by low voter turnout, but spirits were up on Wednesday as lakhs of citizens stepped out of their homes to change the pattern.Speaking to TNIE, agriculturist couple Som…
- 22 days ago 11 May 23, 3:01am -
- Handling big issues of the young
Here’s a guide to detect and care for children with juvenile diabetes BENGALURU: It is critical to recognise juvenile diabetes early on. The condition is often abrupt and can affect mostly children and young adults. The top indicators of juvenile diabetes to watch out for are excessive thirst and urination, intense hunger, fatigue, blurry vision, sudden weight loss, changes in mood or behaviour, sudden bedwetting in young children, and in some cases yeast infection in girls.The severity of…
- 22 days ago 11 May 23, 2:39am -
- One-man show
The quirky folk epic will be performed this weekend BENGALURU: On Saturday, amid the excitement of the results of the Karnataka elections, you can also experience a side of Rajasthani folktales. Folk artiste Narendra Shekhawat is bringing to the city Chouboli, which is a quirky, fun, modern folk epic. It is happening May 13, at Lahe Lahe.Written by popular Rajasthani author Vijaydan Detha, the stories, Shekhawat says, have been adapted into movies and plays, like Paheli, Duvidha, Parinati, C…
- 22 days ago 11 May 23, 2:32am -
- 8,802 booths in Bengaluru, 41,000 officers deployed, says Girinath
Girinath informed that all kinds of facilities, including accommodation and drinking water, have been provided at all the polling booths. BENGALURU: With polling for 28 Assembly constituencies in Bengaluru set to begin at 7 am on Wednesday, BBMP Chief Commissioner and District Election Officer Tushar Girinath inspected the mustering centre at Yelahanka Seshadripuram College.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the inspection, Girinath said there are a total of 8,802 polling booths in…
- 23 days ago 10 May 23, 8:40am -
- Karnataka Assembly elections: Voter turnout key to poll outcome, says Experts
This time, leaders from national parties have campaigned extensively, including about 100 from the BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and about 50 from the Congress. BENGALURU: The voter turnout on May 10 will be the last and most important factor which will have a bearing on the outcome of the Karnataka election results. Higher the voter turnout, the more unpredictable the result, with all political parties, especially the BJP, Congress and JDS having traction among the voters, accordin…
- 24 days ago 9 May 23, 12:24pm -
- Every three hours, IMD gives rain updates to Special Protection Group of PM
The official added that special attention is paid to weather details when national leaders and heads of political parties hold road shows. BENGALURU: In addition to updating weather reports and keeping a watch on cloud formation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials have got another task at hand.Now they have to provide weather updates every three hours to the Special Protection Group (SPG) of the Prime Minister, especially regarding rainfall. They are also updating the di…
- 26 days ago 7 May 23, 6:46am -
