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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.

Kadlekai Parishe begins in Bengaluru. (File photo)(Twitter/rajeevgowda)
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.

Sharan Hegde led 1% club is slammed online by a content creator for reaching out to experts for unpaid masterclass session. However, the company denied the claim and told that they do pay the people who give master classes in 1% club. (LinkedIn/Sharan Hegde)
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.

The Congress party attributed the clean sweep to its guarantee schemes in the state and development programmes. Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar said that the party will remain in power until 2033 in Karnataka and slammed BJP for making false allegations against its leaders.
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.

Uber has plans to run these buses in selected routes where the demand is higher and expand further depending on the response.
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.

Speaking at the event, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah also announced three new global innovation districts at Bengaluru, Mysuru and Belagavi.
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.

Though Delhi tops the list of most preferred destinations for domestic air travellers, Bengaluru saw unprecedented growth in the number of arrivals at Kempegowda International Airport this year.
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.

Bengaluru-based Swiggy is now a listed company in National Stock Exchange (NSE)(Bloomberg)
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.

The candidates that won from three Karnataka seats in 2023 assembly elections vacated to contest in Lok Sabha polls and they fell vacant. The ruling Congress party and the BJP-JDS hope to secure the seats and prove their mettle in the southern state.
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.

The taxi scene is reportedly the same at all cab aggregator stands, as a smaller number of drivers want to do airport duty due to the long distance from the city and increased toll charges. (X/@nothrixx)
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.

An Instagrammer hurled abuses and said that he would keep making such videos in future.
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.

As a mark of protest against the bad roads, the residents prepared paper boats and floated them on water-logged potholes in Bengaluru.(X/Karnataka portfolio)
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.

TDP's Nara Lokesh called Bengaluru MNCs to move their base to Andhra Pradesh.
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.

The clip of a podcast went viral and a few users claimed that defaming Bengaluru is a new way to get engagement on social media for influencers.(YouTube/AyushWadhwa)
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.

Bengaluru building collapse: Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud noise before the structure fell.
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.

The senior leader sought Siddaramaiah's blessings, hinting that the Congress would allot the B form to Yogeshwar.
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.

In 2020, Ratan Tata reminisced about the moment and took to social media to express his love for the aero show once again.
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.

Mahatma Gandhi also reportedly wrote a special letter to one of the close friends Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, describing the beauty of Nandi Hills.
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.

The train was stopped between Baiyyappanahalli and Karmelaram stations in Bengaluru.
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

Water crisis back in Bengaluru? Apartments face shortage after villagers' protest against tankers
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.

Hundred wealthiest Bengalureans make it to 2024 Hurun India Rich List, city is home for 27 billionaires. Full details(Aniruddha Chowdhury)
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.

Actor Darshan's viral pics: 7 Bengaluru central prison officials including jailer suspended
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.

Bengaluru bus conductor assaults passenger for asking <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 change, suspended. Video
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.

Mutton or dog meat? Food safety department in Bengaluru sends samples for lab testing amid allegations
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.

Karnataka cabinet approves renaming Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South
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.

‘Against the people of Karnataka’: DK Shivakumar slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2024
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.

Karnataka govt to scrap NEET exam for medical students in state, plans to conduct its own test(Raj K Raj/HT file)
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.

‘It's IT heads’ pitch to…': Karnataka labour minister on 14-hour work day proposal after employee union's concern(Unsplash)
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.

‘I’ve highest regard for Kannada, sorry': PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam issues an apology(X/@_sameernigam)
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.

Karnataka govt closes down Bengaluru's GT Mall for 7 days after it denied an entry to dhoti-wearing 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

‘Tough to run companies’: Bengaluru founders on Kannadiga reservation bill
Published on Jul 17, 2024 04:33 PM IST
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