Bengaluru: Jayanagar 2nd Block, known for its tree-lined streets, proximity to Lalbagh, and quieter surroundings compared to the bustling 4th Block, is grappling with a growing garbage problem. Nearly every street corner, especially along 7th Main Road, has turned into a blackspot, with piles of waste accumulating under signboards and along footpaths.Locals attribute the problem…
Decisions taken by agencies under the department involve billions of rupees and impact millions of residents Bengaluru: Disgruntlement over the allocation of the Bengaluru development portfolio in the new DK Shivakumar govt has again highlighted why it is regarded as one of the most sought-after assignments in state politics, alongside departments such as public works,…
Increasing financial literacy and awareness of property rights in state Bengaluru: Female ownership of houses and land in Karnataka has nearly doubled in five years, signalling changing attitudes towards wealth, security, and decision-making within families. This comes on the back of a growing number of women in the state investing in homes and land, either…
Happy Streets returns to Koramangala Bengaluru: As Happy Streets by The Times of Indiamakes its much-awaited return to Koramangala after a long interval, the morning will offer much more than performances.On Sunday, from 6.30am to 9.30am, the stretch near Veera Yodhara Vana Park, 7th Cross Road, 4th Block, will turn into an open neighbourhood space…
Bengaluru: A teenager involved in snatching gold chains, mobile phones, and stealing two-wheelers has been detained, leading to the recovery of stolen property worth Rs 4.2 lakh and detection of 11 cases, police said.A student staying in a PG accommodation in HBR Layout lodged a complaint on May 19, saying while she was walking along…
The lane is being developed by BDA as part of the 11km Major Arterial Road connecting Magadi Road and Mysuru Road Bengaluru: To pedal or not to pedal. This eternal question has received a happy answer, with Bengaluru set to get one of its longest dedicated bicycle tracks — offering cyclists a continuous 10.3-km corridor…
Mainstream Indian cinema applies an unsettling double standard to its women, and lately, Janhvi Kapoor finds herself at its fault line. In Hindi cinema, she has headlined films such as Mili and Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, portraying women with agency, ambition and emotional depth. But step into the world of big-ticket Telugu commercial cinema,…
Bengaluru: lokayukta lokayukta Bengaluru: In the backdrop of innumerable complaints on garbage being unscientifically dumped across five city corporations, Lokayukta BS Patil Friday visited several places and directed Greater Bengaluru Authoirty (GBA) officials and others to address the issue at the earliest.According to a Lokayukta press note, five teams have been formed to study the…
Bengaluru: A domestic help, employed by a family for over a decade, has been accused of stealing around Rs 25 lakh from her employer’s house in Jnanabharati Layout. Cops have recovered Rs 15 lakh of the stolen money.The theft came to light when businessman Bhadrirangan B found the money kept in a wardrobe had gone…
Bengaluru: Students of Little Flower School dressed as trees participate in a walkathon to mark World Environment Day at Sai Baba School, in Bengaluru on Friday, June 5, 2026. (Photo: IANS) Bengaluru: As the world marked Environment Day with campaigns, tree-planting drives, and discussions on climate change, experts in Bengaluru urged citizens to look beyond…
