The ailing temple elephant Lakshmi belonging to centuries hold Virupaksha temple at the world famous Hampi was brought to the Elephant Care Facility (ECF) in Malur, Kolar managed by the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (WRRC) for treatment by the experty veterinarians. Personnel from the Veterinary Dept, Vijayanagar district diagnosed the health of elephant Lakshmi…
From wearing designer scarves to monogrammed Kurtas and shirts,DK Shivakumar never hesitated to flaunt premium ultra luxury labels in the open Bengaluru: From crisp white kurtas and silk dhotis to impeccably tailored bandhgalas and designer scarves, Karnataka Congress chief and Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar has fashioned one of the most recognisable personal brands in Indian…
INTEGRATING INTO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY: Bae Seoung-hee, 38, loves hosting potluck dinners. Her Indian and Korean friends bring home-made desserts and a long list of their favourite songs, while she makes the main course, including kimchi pajeon. BUILDING A MOM COMMUNITY: Being part of a community of young golf-loving mothers in Bengaluru helps Yujin Jang,40,…
The rise of DK Shivakumar BENGALURU: When Doddalahalli Kempegowda (DK) Shivakumar, 64, walked out of Delhi’s Tihar Jail on the rainsoaked night of October 23, 2019, Congress workers waiting outside were visibly surprised. The Kanakapura strongman, known for his spotless white attire and clean-shaven appearance, stepped into the dim streetlights wearing something entirely unfamiliar, a…
Road rage in RR Nagar leads to violent stabbing incident (AI image used for representational purpose only) BENGALURU: City police have launched a manhunt for three youngsters who stabbed and injured a 17-year-old II PU student, working as a part-time bike-taxi captain, during a road-rage incident at RR Nagar, west Bengaluru.The victim is recovering in…
BENGALURU: Outgoing Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday congratulated DK Shivakumar on being elected as the leader of the Congress Legislative Party, praising his “indomitable dynamism, organisational acumen, and unwavering loyalty,” with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled to take place on June 3.In a post on X, Siddaramaiah wrote, “Heartfelt congratulations to Comrade DK Shivakumar on…
Are you taking care of your spine? Bengaluru: A 28-year-old man, overworked at his US-based company, started working night shifts in addition to regular hours amid layoffs. Prolonged screen time and poor posture led to severe symptoms of “text neck” — a repetitive strain injury caused by constantly looking down at screens. What started as…
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…
