Articles by Yamini C S
Bengaluru man accidentally recreates Vincent Van Gogh's painting in Koramangala
A random photo of a café in Bengaluru's Koramangala accidentally recreated Vincent Van Gogh's Café Terrace at Night painting. See the post here.
Published on Sep 30, 2022 05:27 PM IST
‘Contractor Chandru and his diggings’ - a hilarious video on Bengaluru roads
Netizens are loving a video, called 'Contractor Chandru and his diggings’, that is meant to portray the plight of residents when Bengaluru's roads are dug up repeatedly for various reasons. Watch.
Published on Sep 28, 2022 05:31 PM IST
Mysuru Dasara 2022: a fusion of lights, splendour, elephants and more
Mysuru is the place to go for the Dasara festival as the city observes celebrations with great zeal every year, with its palace lights, jamboo savari procession, dance and musical performances putting the rich culture on display.
Published on Sep 28, 2022 12:21 PM IST
Power cuts in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Thursday; See full area list here
BESCOM, which manages Bengaluru's electricity supply, has indicated there will be power cuts on Wednesday and Thursday, i.e. September 28 and 29, as the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KTPCL) will be working on some maintenance projects. Check the full list of affected areas here.
Published on Sep 28, 2022 08:16 AM IST
Mangaluru: Goddess Sharada gets saree worth ₹8 lakh with gold zari
The 100th year of the iconic Navaratri celebrations in Mangaluru, where goddess Sharada is worshipped, has brought sponsorships for a saree worth ₹8 lakh, a gold veena, a gold peacock, a silver pedestal and a silver prabhavali.
Updated on Sep 30, 2022 02:46 PM IST
Sudha Murthy bowing down before a Mysore Royal sparks Internet debate
Infosys chairperson Sudha Murthy was caught in the middle of a heated debate on Twitter on whether royal family members still deserve respect in the form of bowing down to them decades after the end of monarchy.
Published on Sep 27, 2022 10:45 AM IST
Six booked for air force student's death in Bengaluru; family suspects foul play
Six persons from the Air Force Technical College in Bengaluru's Jalahalli were booked after police found their names in a seven-page death note by the student who was found hanging from the ceiling of his hostel room on Wednesday.
Published on Sep 24, 2022 05:04 PM IST
Stand-up comedian's mother robbed of ₹2 lakh online, gets it back
A stand-up comedian and doctor from Bengaluru took to Twitter to share a rare instance where his mother lost ₹2 lakh to a fraudster and then got it back within 10 days, thanks to cyber police.
Updated on Sep 24, 2022 02:21 PM IST
‘Appalled’: Bengaluru actor says pic used without consent amid Cong campaign
A Bengaluru-based actor, Akhil Iyer, has hit out at the Congress' Karnataka unit, accusing them of using his picture without permission in their "40% sarkara" campaign against the BJP.
Published on Sep 23, 2022 05:30 PM IST
‘We have buses but no drivers’: Bengaluru public transport faces staff shortage
Even as demand for public transport is on the rise, Bengaluru's BMTC is unable to cater to the needs of the city as it is short-staffed. Over thousand of its buses stay inoperative.
Published on Sep 23, 2022 05:27 PM IST
Things to do in Bengaluru this weekend: Lucky Ali's concert, Onam celebrations
Making plans for the weekend? As always, Bengaluru has a horde of options for you to choose from. Whether you want a concert night with Lucky Ali or visit expos on cooking and fashion, you can have it all this weekend.
Updated on Sep 24, 2022 09:03 AM IST
Power cuts in Bengaluru on Saturday, Sunday; check full area list here
BESCOM, Bengaluru's electricity board, has indicated there will be power outages on Saturday and Sunday, i.e. September 24 and 25, as the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KTPCL) will be working on some maintenance projects. Check the full list of affected areas here.
Updated on Sep 24, 2022 09:53 AM IST
#PayCM trends on Twitter; two Cong social media members detained
Bengaluru police have taken in two members of the Congress' social media team for questioning over the controversial ‘PayCM’ posters pasted across the city on Wednesday. Meanwhile, #PayCM trended on Twitter with a horde of tweets.
Published on Sep 22, 2022 09:50 AM IST
Woman nabbed at Bengaluru airport for hiding gold in sanitary pad: Report
She was hiding over 300 grams of gold in her sanitary pad and was busted in Bengaluru at the Kempegowda International Airport by customs officials. She had flown from Bangkok, Thailand.
Published on Sep 21, 2022 03:51 PM IST
Bengaluru's IKEA store causing traffic woes? MLA raises concern in Assembly
Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said the government will look into the traffic woes caused since the opening of the IKEA store in the Nagasandra area.
Published on Sep 21, 2022 03:06 PM IST
Man falls in love while stuck in Bengaluru traffic; read his love story here
A post about a man finding his wife while being stuck in Bengaluru traffic is making the rounds on social media, and the internet is in love with the love story. Read more here.
Updated on Sep 21, 2022 04:35 PM IST
Road caves in on Sumanahalli flyover in Bengaluru; civic body BBMP under fire
A patch of the Sumanahalli flyover on Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road (ORR) stretch caved in on Tuesday for the second time since 2019, showing a wide hole. All vehicular movement in the vicinity has been blocked as civic body BBMP is set to undertake repair works.
Published on Sep 21, 2022 09:35 AM IST
No more long queues, Bengaluru's Namma Metro introduces QR-based tickets: Report
Imagine being able to travel in Bengaluru's Namma Metro without a token or a smartcard. You can do so starting October as the BMRCL is introducing QR-based tickets that can be bought through the Namma Metro app.
Published on Sep 20, 2022 05:46 PM IST
‘Influential people interfere but...’: Bommai on Bengaluru encroachment movement
Amid demolition drive by the civic body, which has not spared IT giants and high-profile builders, Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said influential people interfere with the process, but assured "merciless' action against illegal buildings".
Published on Sep 20, 2022 09:47 AM IST
Father-son duo ran over by truck driven by minor in Karnataka's Udupi: Report
A 13-year-old and his father were killed in Udupi after a truck ran over them. Police have found that the truck was being driven by a 16-year-old boy at the time of the accident.
Published on Sep 17, 2022 05:38 PM IST
Ola, Uber slapped with 292 cases in Bengaluru for charging excess fare: Report
The voices of dissent against ride-hailing apps have reached the Karnataka Transport Department, who took aggregators to task by filing 292 cases against them for charging exorbitant fares for cab rides.
Published on Sep 17, 2022 10:09 AM IST
KPSC Jobs: Here's how to apply for 16 vacancies on kpsc.kar.nic.in
The online application form for KPSC Group B Recruitment has opened on Thursday for as many as 16 vacancies for the post of assistant director. Applications will close October 15. Here is how you can apply.
Updated on Sep 16, 2022 07:44 PM IST
10 days on, no trace of three minors who went missing from school in Bengaluru
In a mysterious disappearance, three minor girls from Bengaluru's Frazer Town area went missing on September 6 and have not been found yet.
Published on Sep 16, 2022 05:48 PM IST
ED freezes ₹47 crore, including 3 Bengaluru cos, in Chinese loan app case
The Enforcement Directorate, in its probe against app-based token, HPZ, raided several locations across the country, landing ₹46.67 crores of cheat money.
Published on Sep 16, 2022 04:55 PM IST
Power cuts in Bengaluru over the weekend; check areas here
Bengaluru is most likely to see some power outages this upcoming weekend as the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KTPCL) is undertaking some projects that were delayed due to torrential rain in the city. Check the list of affected divisions and areas here.
Updated on Sep 16, 2022 09:59 PM IST
‘A day in Bengaluru’ meme is going viral. See hilarious posts here
The city became meme material after it battled severe waterlogging after torrential rain, with IT employees, locals and residents alike taking to social media to share jokes.
Published on Sep 14, 2022 05:22 PM IST
'Try the bus': Twitter on CEO's grumble over price to reach Bengaluru airport
A Twitter grumble on cab prices to reach the Bengaluru airport sparked another debate on commute issues in the Karnataka capital.
Published on Sep 14, 2022 02:09 PM IST
First direct flight from South India to Australia takes off from Bengaluru today
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport will see its first flight taking off directly to Australia's Sydney on Wednesday evening, a report said.
Published on Sep 14, 2022 12:06 PM IST
Karnataka Milk Federation likely to hike prices by ₹3/ litre: Report
The Karnataka Milk Federation has proposed to raise milk prices by ₹3 per litre.
Published on Sep 13, 2022 12:03 PM IST
Power cut in these areas in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Thursday
The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KTPCL) is undertaking some projects across Bengaluru, which might see some planned power cuts on Wednesday and Thursday. Check here for a list of affected divisions and areas.
Updated on Sep 14, 2022 08:57 AM IST