Silent protests with a rose and a copy of the Constitution were held before the offices of Kannada TV channels Bangalore citizens gathered outside several Kannada media houses on Wednesday morning to protest against the authenticity and the quality of the news being circulated and telecast. Vivekananda KH, a Bangalore resident who is a member […]
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A state level unity march and harmony convention is going to be held on May 14 in Udupi. Amidst the communal tensions in Karnataka, historian Ramchandra Guha made an appeal to restore communal harmony in the state. Guha said that Karnataka is a land of many cultures and religions which have lived in peace and […]
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Water blockage and construction of an underpass in Sultanpete is costing traders and vendors time and money. Sultanpete, the city’s core, was swamped withwaist-deep sewage water from manholes and drains, after heavy rains in the past fewdays. The traders blame the poor drainage system in the areas of Chickpete and Sultanpete. Due to heavy rains, […]
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Under the initiative “Naavu Kaarmikaru Namma Dhwani”, domestic workers demand basic rights and issuance of smart cards. Even after four years of the launch of Ambedkar Karmika Sahaya Hastha Scheme, around 10 lakh domestic workers in Bangalore are still awaiting smart cards promised under it. Domestic workers, the most of whom are women, are not […]
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Bhartiya Janta Party government (BJP) in Karnataka is taking 30 percent commission from religious institutes and mathas alleges Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee’s (KPCC) general secretary S Manohar. The KPCC has accused the BJP government of demanding 30 percent commission from religious organizations and mathas for releasing funds. The allegations come after the death of Santhosh […]
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In the midst of communal tensions in Bangalore, the 300-year-old Karaga Utsava is ready to return. Bangalore’s Karaga festival in Dharamaraya Swamy Temple will be back in full splendor after a two-year gap owing to Covid-19. “The festivities will begin on April 8 which will stretch for 11 days. The Karaga will be carried by […]
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Short films are becoming more popular in India because they are easier to produce and have better audience interest, despite the issues that come with them. Filmmakers in India are hopping on the short film bandwagon and using it as an effective tool to express, explore, and produce with increasing audience interest, thanks to better […]
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As international borders open for tourists, people in Bangalore are seeking short-haul trips to fulfil their wanderlust. Fancy dinner on a tropical paradise’s islands or a leap into the boundless sky from 13,000 feet. For the people of Bangalore, it is either the Maldives or Dubai to make up for their long vacation break. Seher, […]
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Data shows that noise levels in Bengaluru, particularly in silent zones, are higher than the prescribed limits. “Five ones are five, five twos are ten, and five threes are…” Nitya came to a halt as she heard an ambulance trying to make its way past a never-ending trail of honking and continuous moving vehicles on […]
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Bengaluru fashion rental stores see a drop in demand with no signs of recovery as the city sees cancellation of events amidst the pandemic. The city might be returning to normal but the clothes rental sector is not. It continues to see a 90 percent dip in customers. Pratap, from Costume Bank, who has recently […]
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