Articles by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Bengaluru's annual Kadlekai Parishe begins. What's this groundnut fair about?
Every year, the streets opposite the iconic Bull Temple in Basavanagudi come alive with the vibrant Kadlekai Parishe, Bengaluru's celebrated groundnut fair.
Published on Nov 25, 2024 07:54 PM IST
Bengaluru influencer slams Sharan Hegde firm's request for free session
In a long LinkedIn post, Vengurlekar said that it is a poor mechanism in the “well-funded” start-up like 1% club to expect unpaid services from professionals.
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 03:09 PM IST
Karnataka bypoll results: Congress wins all 3 seats, BJP-JDS face huge setback
Two former chief ministers’ sons, Nikhil Kumaraswamy and Bharat Bommai, faced defeats in Channapatna and Shiggaon.
Published on Nov 23, 2024 04:09 PM IST
Uber keen on launching shuttle services in Bengaluru. What's stopping them?
After launching the idea in Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad, Uber is now looking to enter Bengaluru and ferry large numbers of people from one place to another.
Published on Nov 22, 2024 03:40 PM IST
Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024: Karnataka to get 3 new global innovation districts
Bengaluru Tech Summit will host representatives from over 15 countries, and delegates from Australia, the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Israel, USA etc.
Published on Nov 19, 2024 03:05 PM IST
Bengaluru becomes second-most preferred destination for domestic air passengers
According to Ixigo Data, there has been an 84 % raise in Year over Year (YoY) flight bookings to Bengaluru during this November and December.
Published on Nov 18, 2024 05:33 PM IST
This Bengaluru restaurant packed Swiggy's first ever food order in 2014
Though Swiggy is now partnered with close to 3,00,000 restaurants across the country, its humble beginnings were with Koramangala's restaurants back in 2014.
Published on Nov 14, 2024 03:05 PM IST
Karnataka by-election: Stage set for polling in Channapatna, Shiggon and Sandur
More than seven lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes in about 770 polling stations in Karnataka's Shiggon, Sandur and Channapatna during by-polls.
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 08:23 PM IST
Bengaluru airport passengers wait for hours outside Ola/Uber stands. Video
Long lines at dedicated taxi stands outside Bengaluru airport terminals are irking passengers as waiting time for a taxi is extending up to more than an hour.
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 03:37 PM IST
Mumbai Instagrammer abuses Kannadigas and Karnataka, issues apology
The Instagrammer said that Mumbai and Bengaluru police contacted him and explained why making such videos would provoke people on social media.
Published on Oct 30, 2024 08:23 AM IST
Bengaluru protesters race paper boats in waterlogged potholes. Watch
The protesters made paper boats and raced them in waterlogged potholes, only to expose the condition of roads Bengaluru's Babusapalya.
Published on Oct 28, 2024 01:43 PM IST
TDP's Nara Lokesh invites Bengaluru MNCs to Andhra Pradesh. Here is why
Andhra Pradesh minister and TDP leader Nara Lokesh urged the Bengaluru MNCs to move to his state and promised a world-class infrastructure for them at AP.
Published on Oct 24, 2024 02:18 PM IST
Bengaluru lacks soul? Instagrammer's drunk auto-rickshaw story sparks debate
The Instagrammer Apoorva said that the auto drivers in Bengaluru did not speak to her because she does not know Kannada.
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 01:02 PM IST
Bengaluru's civic body was flagged about illegal constructions 2 months ago
The BBMP, the civic body that grants permissions to construction, was already flagged about similar structures at Babusapalaya in August, but it went unnoticed.
Published on Oct 23, 2024 04:46 PM IST
Channapatna by polls: 5-time BJP MLA CP Yogeshwar joins Congress party
After taking a complete U-turn, Yogeshwar met Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and a group of ministers at the latter’s residence in Bengaluru on Thursday.
Published on Oct 23, 2024 12:50 PM IST
Ratan Tata's unparalleled love for Bengaluru Aero Shows and flying fighter jets
Ratan Tata also in many instances said that co-piloting these jets in Bengaluru Aero Show was one of the favorite moments of his life.
Published on Oct 10, 2024 08:35 AM IST
Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Why Mahatma stayed in Bengaluru's Nandi Hills for 45 days?
As the entire country commemorates Mahatma Gandhi's legacy today, Bengaluru’s weekend destination Nandi Hills has a special anecdote related to Mahatma.
Published on Oct 02, 2024 10:36 AM IST
Train amid Bengaluru traffic: Railways clarifies on viral video
The Railways said the train was stopped between Baiyyappanahalli and Karmelaram stations to check the rake after a "hitting sound" was heard.
Published on Sep 25, 2024 01:44 PM IST
Water crisis back in Bengaluru? Apartments face shortage after villagers' strike
The villagers in Hoskote taluk are protesting against the tanker operators for allegedly drawing excess amounts of water from the borewell points
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 09:16 AM IST
100 wealthiest Bengalureans make it to 2024 Hurun India Rich List
As the country's IT and start-up capital, Bengaluru overtook Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Pune as the home of the most Indian billionaires.
Published on Sep 02, 2024 11:58 AM IST
Actor Darshan's viral pics: 7 prison officials including jailers suspended
Actor and murder accused Darshan was seen smoking a cigarette in the lawn while hanging out with other prisoners in Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara jail.
Published on Aug 26, 2024 11:20 AM IST
Bengaluru bus conductor assaults passenger for asking ₹5 change, suspended
In a video that went viral on social media, the Bengaluru bus conductor was forcing the passenger to speak in Kannada, when he demanded the change.
Published on Aug 09, 2024 10:16 AM IST
Mutton or dog meat? Food safety department in Bengaluru sends samples for lab
The Hindutva groups alleged that cartons of dog meat were said to be transported from Jaipur via the Jaipur—Mysuru Express to Bengaluru.
Published on Jul 27, 2024 03:42 PM IST
Karnataka cabinet approves renaming Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South
Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar initially proposed renaming Ramanagara district Bengaluru South in October last year.
Published on Jul 26, 2024 04:58 PM IST
‘Against the people of Karnataka’: DK Shivakumar slams Union Budget 2024
DK Shivakumar also said attacked the union government, calling it a budget for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.
Published on Jul 23, 2024 04:34 PM IST
Karnataka govt to scrap NEET exam in state, plans to conduct its own test
On Monday, the cabinet approved the proposal against NEET, and they are set to pass a resolution in both houses during the ongoing session.
Published on Jul 23, 2024 08:36 AM IST
‘It's IT heads’ pitch to…': Karnataka labour minister on 14-hour work day move
The KITU further called all employee unions to come forward and protest against such rules, calling them inhumane.
Published on Jul 22, 2024 02:38 PM IST
‘I’ve highest regard for Kannada, sorry': PhonePe CEO issues an apology
Sameer Nigam said that his comments about job reservation Bill did not intend to hurt any sentiments and issued an unconditional apology on social media.
Published on Jul 22, 2024 08:04 AM IST
Bengaluru mall, which denied entry to farmer in dhoti, faces 7-day closure order
Local farmer unions conducted a protest outside Bengaluru's GT Mall and demanded the management of the mall to issue an apology to the farmer.
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 04:15 PM IST
‘Tough to run companies’: Bengaluru founders on Kannadiga reservation Bill
As Bengaluru has over five lakh registered start-ups and global MNCs, the latest ‘reservations for Kannadigas’ Bill created a discussion among business leaders
Published on Jul 17, 2024 04:33 PM IST