Bengaluru: While tobacco’s role in lung cancer has long been recognised, doctors are now warning of a growing burden of tobacco-related cancers affecting multiple organs, including the stomach, liver, kidneys, pancreas, head and neck, and blood.“Tobacco accounts for nearly 62% of cancers among Indian men and 33.2% among women. In Karnataka, about 40.4% of all…
BENGALURU: Karnataka’s D K Shivakumar is set to take office as the wealthiest chief minister in the country. His total declared assets stand at Rs 1,413 crore.Election affidavit-based analysis compiled by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) puts Shivakumar ahead of Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu (Rs 931 cr) and Tamil Nadu CM C…
Bengaluru: The newly approved Bengaluru-Vijayapura biweekly express special will run overnight and complete its journey in 11 hours, much faster than the currently existing trains.Passengers travelling between the cities daily had long demanded an overnight train for convenience following completion of the 9.6-km doubling between Alamatti and Wandal, commissioned two months ago.The railway ministry allocated…
Former chief minister Siddaramaiah at a meeting with his council of ministers Bengaluru: A raging debate over age and succession planning of chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar’s cabinet has surfaced within Congress, with younger legislators seeking greater representation and seniors arguing for continuity.At the heart of the discussion is whether Shivakumar will opt for a generational…
Former chief minister Siddaramaiah and AICC’s KC Venugopal during the Congress legislature party meeting Bengaluru: Congress party high command used Saturday’s legislature party (CLP) meeting at Vidhana Soudha, where DK Shivakumar was chosen as the next CM, to send the message that outgoing CM Siddaramaiah’s political innings is far from over.At a subdued CLP meeting,…
Bengaluru: Around 55% of students passed in SSLC-2, whose results were announced on Saturday evening. With this, the consolidated pass percentage of SSLC stood at 93.1%, as against 75% last year.The pass percentage of regular fresh students was 94.1% in SSLC-1 and 63% in SSLC-2, taking the consolidated pass percentage to 98%, creating history in…
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare for the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans, the spotlight will naturally fall on the players chasing back-to-back titles. But behind every memorable performance this season has been a support staff that has quietly helped shape RCB into one of the league’s most formidable teams.From strategy and scouting to player…
Comedian Danish Sait dressed as his popular character Mr Nags. By invitationDanish Sait (A.K.A Mr Nags)Sports teams do something unique: they democratise belonging. They give millions of people a piece of something larger than themselves. For me, RCB wasn’t just a cricket team. It was a representation of the city I belonged to.Mr Nags was…
Face paint, lucky jerseys and silent prayers — RCB supporters bring their game-day traditions to the stands As Bengaluru gears up for the IPL final today, the city’s long-suffering but fiercely loyal Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans are leaving nothing to chance. From lucky jerseys and fixed seating arrangements to silent households during batting overs,…
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to defend their title against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, the spotlight will inevitably fall on the marquee names. But RCB’s run to a second consecutive final has also been fuelled by a group of players who have stepped up in crucial moments, delivering match-winning performances without always…
