Bengaluru: With the push towards vaginal deliveries to avoid unnecessary C-sections (caesarean sections), pregnant women in Bengaluru are increasingly exploring natural birthing options. One such method gaining popularity is water birth, with several hospitals setting up dedicated centres over the past two years.Recently, a 42-year-old woman, who had her first child 11 years ago, delivered…
Bengaluru: Karnataka is witnessing a sharp rise in snakebite cases this year despite the state rolling out a dedicated action plan to tackle the problem.According to Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), between Jan and the last week of April, Karnataka recorded 3,939 snakebite cases and 39 related deaths. April alone accounted for 961 bites and…
BENGALURU: The Karnataka capital reported the highest number of cases in the country under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, with 878 incidents recorded in National Crime Records Bureau’s (NCRB) ‘Crime in India 2024’ report.Out of a total of 1,008 dowry-related cases registered across the country’s metropolitan cities, roughly 87% were from Bengaluru alone.In comparison, Lucknow,…
Fresh off her win as Femina Miss India World 2026, Sadhvi Sail’s return to Bengaluru turned into a city-wide celebration of pride, purpose and possibility. From a warm meet-and-greet with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to meaningful interactions with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader, the 24-year-old was met with admiration…
Odyssey of Love3/ 5 Stars Cast: Akshata Achar, Disha Cecelia, Sandeep John, Vivek Shah, Rukmini Vinaykumar, Sanjana Rao, Kajal, Shruti and others.Director: Kevin OliverDuration: 60 minLanguage: EnglishTheatre Review: Kalidasa’s Shakuntala is a story generations have grown up with, but Odyssey of Love reimagines the classic with striking modernity. Directed by Kevin Oliver, the original musical…
BENGALURU: Two youths, including a computer operator from Andhra Pradesh, have been arrested by city police on charges of selling stolen motorbikes by producing fake registration certificates (RC cards). Police seized as many as 51 two-wheelers worth over Rs 41 lakh from the accused, identified as Chittappa Gary Anand, 33, a resident of Laggaere, and…
A Sanskrit classic finds new life through pop, couture and visual spectacle as Odyssey of Love prepares for its India premiere in Bengaluru. Directed by Kevin Oliver, it is a reimagination of Abhijnanasakuntalam for a contemporary audience, blending theatre, music and design into a format that feels both rooted and refreshingly new. Mounted as a…
By Trisha MajumderFor many pet parents in Bengaluru, weekends are less about sleeping in and more about stepping out with a leash in one hand and a water bottle in the other. From early morning walks at Cubbon Park to brunches at pet-friendly cafés and even day-long adventures at pet resorts, the city is steadily…
A 40-year-old homemaker, M Sharada, died by suicide in her Yeshwantpur residence eight months after her marriage. Her parents have filed a complaint against her husband, Mahesh Kumar, alleging abetment to suicide due to frequent fights over trivial issues. The incident came to light when her husband broke down the door. A 40-year-old newlywed homemaker…
BENGALURU: A woman narrowly escaped a knife attack after her ex-husband allegedly attempted to assault her in the middle of a road in Bengaluru.Alert youngsters at the spot intervened in time, overpowered the accused and rescued the woman.The incident reportedly took place under the limits of the Madanayakanahalli Police. The accused has been identified as…
