Karnataka exports grow 9.5% in FY26, Bengaluru continues to drive momentum | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Karnataka’s exports grew by 9.5% year-on-year in 2025-26, with Bengaluru continuing to power the state’s export economy through its strong services and technology base, while also contributing significantly to merchandise trade.According to an analysis by the Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC), the nodal agency under the state’s industries and commerce department for promoting international…

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Viswanathan Anand’s son Sai Akhil Anand showcases art inspired by nature in Bengaluru | Bengaluru News

On a rainy evening in Bengaluru, 15-year-old Sai Akhil Anand, son of chess legend Viswanathan Anand and Aruna Anand, presented his art exhibition Bindu and Rekha at the Sandeep and Geetanjali Maini Foundation. The showcase featured works exploring dots, lines, textures and patterns drawn from nature, particularly the markings and forms found in animals.The exhibition…

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Resurfaced rape joke puts Indian stand-up comedy under scrutiny | Bengaluru News

After comedian Madhur Virli’s resurfaced rape joke triggered outrage online, fresh questions are being raised about the state of Indian stand-up comedy. Coming days after the controversy surrounding Pranit More’s crowd-work clips, the debate has shifted from humour to responsibility, boundaries and whether shock value is replacing wit.The clip from comedian Madhur Virli’s 2024 show…

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