After a five-and-a-half-year legal battle, the Karnataka government has paid Rs 75,000 in compensation to Hirotoshi Tanaka, a 36-year-old Japanese national who was imprisoned in Bengaluru for 19 days in 2019. Tanaka, who had arrived in India to study English, successfully challenged his arrest and subsequent allegations of police bribery before the Karnataka State Human … Read more
Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) announces its newest year long exhibition season, QUANTUM, in Bengaluru on Friday, bringing 34 exhibits by over 14 interdisciplinary artists from six countries to the city. According to the institution, the exhibition uses art, design, games, and immersive installations to explore concepts like superposition, entanglement, tunnelling, and the observer effect that … Read more
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and the state Congress leadership finalised a high-stakes Cabinet expansion in Bengaluru on Monday, navigating last-minute lobbying, dropped names, and legislative discontent before a swearing-in ceremony at Lok Bhavan. According to party sources, the evening ceremony ultimately saw 19 legislators take the oath of office after an initial morning list … Read more
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar issued a stern warning to disgruntled Congress MLAs threatening to resign following a recent cabinet expansion, stating on Tuesday that any resignations would be accepted within minutes. Speaking in Bengaluru, Shivakumar emphasized that the party remains paramount over individual aspirations and urged lawmakers to exercise patience, noting that posts in … Read more
Early diagnosis and timely intervention can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with dementia and their families, according to specialists at the “Mind Your Brain” awareness program held in Bengaluru. Experts from institutions including NIMHANS, the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) at IISc, and the Dementia India Alliance (DIA) highlight that over 45% … Read more
The Hidden Connection: How Severe Infections May Accelerate Cognitive Decline For years, the medical community has viewed dementia as a slow, inevitable progression. However, emerging insights suggest that the timeline of cognitive decline can be drastically altered by external triggers. Specifically, severe infections may act as a catalyst, accelerating the path toward dementia through a … Read more
The Scroll Stops Never: Bengaluru Metro Ride Reveals Deepening Instagram Addiction A recent observation by Bengaluru founder Vasant Shetty has ignited a conversation about the pervasive influence of social media on daily life. Shetty, returning from a family event in Udupi, documented a striking scene on his early morning commute via the Bengaluru Metro: a … Read more
Bengaluru’s “Pinterest Board” Effect: A Glimpse into the Future of Urban Appeal Bengaluru, often synonymous with its notorious traffic, is experiencing a shift in perception. A recent social media post by Aanchal Mishra highlighted a different side of the city – one that resembles a “Pinterest board” with its pleasant spring weather and lush greenery. … Read more
Samsung Innovation Campus: Fueling Karnataka’s Tech Talent Pipeline Bengaluru is rapidly cementing its position as a global technology hub, and Samsung is playing a significant role in ensuring a steady stream of skilled professionals to meet the growing demands of the industry. On Friday, February 6, 2026, Samsung announced the certification of 2,000 students in … Read more
The Future of Experiential Retail: Beyond the “Pre Game” Concept The recently unveiled “Pre Game” concept store and bar in Bangalore, designed by ATELIER ASTIL, isn’t just a beautiful space; it’s a harbinger of a significant shift in retail design. Forget simply selling products. The future of retail is about crafting immersive experiences, blurring the … Read more