Urban farming gains popularity in Bengaluru: Can it become an urban foodscape

Urban farming gains popularity in Bengaluru: Can it become an urban foodscape

Brijinder Kathuria remembers being conflicted between growing more organic food or planting more forests for a long time. “A lot of deforestation happens because people chop off forest land to farm,” says the Bengaluru-based Brijinder, a passionate eco-enthusiast who works in the technology sector. Then, he stumbled upon permaculture farming, a way of creating synergetic, … Read more

Top news developments in Karnataka on October 14, 2023

Top news developments in Karnataka on October 14, 2023

A file photo of devotees offering ‘Tharpana’ at at Kadri Sri Manjunatha temple on the occasion of Mahalaya amavasya, which is considered to be the day to pay obeisance to the departed elders, in Mangaluru. | Photo Credit: H.S. Manjunath Income Tax sleuths continue their investigation, a day after their raided the properties of prominent … Read more

The Hidden Harvest: Foraging for food in Bengaluru’s parks, lakes and empty plots

The Hidden Harvest: Foraging for food in Bengaluru’s parks, lakes and empty plots

In the tranquil Lalbagh garden of Bengaluru, a serene morning unfolds around 9 am. Gowramma diligently tends to her routine task of watering the plants but goes the extra mile. While removing unwanted grass, she meticulously selects a few sprigs, sprinkles them with water, and carefully stores them in a plastic cover. “These are for … Read more

Student stabbed to death during college fest in REVA University in Bengaluru

Student stabbed to death during college fest in REVA University in Bengaluru

Students at an education fair at Reva University, Bengaluru. File photo used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu An engineering student was stabbed to death on the premises of Reva University, a private university near Bagalur in north Bengaluru on Friday, April 28, 2023. The deceased has been identified as Bhaskar Jetty, … Read more

Ultraviolette opens first showroom in Bengaluru

Ultraviolette opens first showroom in Bengaluru

Ultraviolette Automotive has opened its first experience centre in Bengaluru. Spread over 10,000square feet, the showroom houses display vehicles and official accessories as well as a lounge and flight simulator. The showroom is known as the ‘Ultraviolette Hangar’ and also serves as an R&D facility for the EV startup. Ultraviolette claims it will expand to … Read more

PM to inaugurate Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway on March 12

PM to inaugurate Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway on March 12

The view of 119 km Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway project on NH-275, 6-10 lane access-controlled highway with a route alignment, by National Highways Authority of India, is all set for inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 12, 2023. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Mandya on Sunday to inaugurate … Read more

Fear of Covid 3rd wave looms as Karnataka records more new cases than recoveries for 2nd day

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Similar guidelines were also issued to enforce the Covid-19 guidelines at events like marriage ceremonies, parties among others. The fear of the third wave of Coronavirus in the state of Karnataka might turn out to be real as the state for the second consecutive day recorded more new cases than the daily recoveries of Covid … Read more

Covid test report in 15 minutes at Bengaluru Airport! Check cost, key details

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The RT-PCR testing centre at Bengaluru Airport has been certified by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Covid-19 test report in 15 minutes at Bengaluru Airport! Flyers at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) in Bengaluru will be able to know their Covid-19 test reports within … Read more