BENGALURU : The pandemic and post-pandemic world have accelerated the growth of the health-conscious and wellness market. People are seeking an extra boost of immunity amidst their fast-paced lives. At the heart of this billion-dollar industry is the burgeoning popularity of protein powders. I believe that we now live in an age where supplementation has become a pantry essential; its no longer a luxury because all health-conscious consumers are using protein for convenience, to improve their hea

BENGALURU: In a major setback to the state government, Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) BN Jagadeesha, defending the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the alleged sexual assault cases involving Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, resigned on Wednesday. Confirming his resignation to the head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), under which the SIT is constituted, sources said the resignation came after two senior counsel were appointed as additional SPPs by the state government to defend the p

BENGALURU: With 191 wheelie popping cases registered in slightly over 121 days, including cases against 27 minors, Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) is likely to soon start an online campaign to counter wheelies and bike stunts performed on roads. The campaign will encourage people to report incidents online, using a hashtag, to help traffic police catch the offenders and tackle the menace on streets. Earlier online campaigns have helped traffic police catch offenders, and BTP may soon launch a new

BENGALURU: Residents of Koramangala have raised safety concerns after nine houses in the area were burgled in a single night on May 4. A police officer said as most personnel were deployed for election duty, night patrolling had come down, emboldening the burglars to strike with impunity. Padmashree Balaram, president of the Koramangala 1st Block Resident Welfare Association, said CCTV footage showed two persons moving around the locality where the houses were burgled between 1 am and 4.30 am. T

BENGALURU: In October 2023 when I went for my annual health check-up, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (A1C of 8.9). I was so confident that my test result was wrong, that I retook it, only to find a result worse than what I expected! Even my wifes diabetes markers were not encouraging, so we both decided to make some changes to our nutrition, inspired by our friend Smitha Prabhu. Smitha, a former employee of Google, had quit her corporate career to start her own company, Uddha, as a mission

BENGALURU: The water crisis in Bengaluru has become one of those annual occurrences over the last five years where, despite ample warnings and precedents, people are late to act. Whether its news of lakes drying up or the concrete-covered city failing to retain any groundwater, the situation is bound to worsen if the city continues to walk in a memory fog. Fields of View (FoV), a game design organisation based in the city, is trying to raise awareness and contribute through Hanigalu, a game that

BENAGLURU: Reunions always have a special place in our hearts. While many might term stories of people growing apart and finding their way back years later as a cliche, most people yearn for it; to connect with who they used to be and go back to the familiarity of carefree laughter with people they grew up with. Bringing this sense of nostalgia and yearning to stage for the first time in Bengaluru, is the renowned director of Mismatched fame, Akarsh Khurana with his 80th production This Time . T

BENGALURU: If Bengaluru was notorious for anything in the past, it was for its traffic jams. But now, it seems the severe water scarcity has also made Bengaluru world-famous. Having lived in the USA for 10 years, Adarsh Iyengar has been following the water situation in Bengaluru, and the news has been nothing short of heartbreaking for him. This prompted him to express his angst and sorrow through his music. His latest single, Belake, encapsulates all those emotions. Staying away from the countr

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court refused to quash the six-month sentence imposed on an ambulance driver from Chikkamagaluru district, with a fine for causing an accident, resulting in the death of the car driver and grievous injuries to three passengers. Confirming the sentence imposed by the sessions court on S Santhosh of Nidivale village in Mudigere taluk, the high court observed that the accident indicates the speed at which the ambulance might be driven. If such an accused is dealt with

BENGALURU: Hacker Sri Krishna Ramesh aka Sriki, the main accused in the Bitcoin case, was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with a 2017 case, from a luxury hotel on Ballari Road early on Tuesday morning. Sriki is allegedly evading SIT inquiries and had failed to respond to notices issued by the agency in connection with the case. The case was filed against Sriki by BV Harish, Director of Unocoin Technologies in Tumakuru, at the New Extension Police station in Tumakur

BENGALURU: Former minister and JDS MLA HD Revanna was rushed to Victoria Hospital after he reportedly complained of chest pain and uneasiness during a routine medical examination at Bowring Hospital on Tuesday. However, sources from Victoria Hospital said his vitals were stable. Revanna was escorted to Bowring by the SIT, where he was observed for about two hours, sources said. The legislator underwent an echocardiogram (ECHO) and electrocardiogram (ECG) at Bowring Hospital. However, while leavi

BENGALURU: The Terminal Manager of the Kempegowda International Airport has filed a compliant against an unknown individual for sending a fake threat about a bomb placed in Terminal 1 of the airport and a few flights. A case has been registered at the Bengaluru International Airport police station on May 2 against the unknown accused and investigations are on. T1 Manager Geetha Rani visited the police station on May 2 and alerted the cops about a mail sent to the airport mail id (feedback@bialai

BENGALURU: The e-office letterhead and the digital signature of the Managing Director of Dr BR Ambedkar Development Corporation Ltd have been forged. Sources said it has been done to show that the MD had sanctioned a subsidy of Rs 5 lakh each under the Airavatha scheme to 17 beneficiaries of Scheduled Caste in Yadgir district. The Airavatha scheme was introduced to enable educated and unemployed Scheduled Caste youth get a start as owners of tourist taxis in collaboration with Ola/Uber/Meru and

BENGALURU: The 14 accused people, who played with the future of thousands of innocent students and their parents by allegedly leaking the Second PUC chemistry question papers twice in 2016, escaped from the clutches of law because of grave lapses committed by the investigating agency, the CID, by not subjecting several relevant persons for interrogation and examining issues that cropped up during the investigation. Acquitting all the accused after going through the evidence available and admissi

It is election season in India, and democracy is the divinity that is worshiped at this time, no matter what other wishes get expressed in different quarters. Some long for a benign, benevolent and beloved dictator who will at last bring India to the glory India deserves by herding all the diverse groups and interests of the billion people here. In other quarters, wishes for an elite, educated group reminiscent of a Roman senate that rules over the plebeians can be heard, ostensibly to save Indi

BENGALURU: What was intended to be a memorable wedding celebration turned into a horrible experience for about 150 people, who were admitted to hospital after consuming food at a wedding in Channapatna taluk of Ramanagara district on Sunday. All affected individuals had consumed food in the afternoon and developed similar symptoms a few hours later. Dr Niranjan BS, Ramanagara District Health Officer, said, After eating, about 60 people in Ramanagara, 35 in Channapatna and 55 in Magadi developed

Ramesh Aravind, actor-filmmaker I have fond memories of my films screening there. But it wasnt just my films; I saw many great movies there. The architecture was unique, from the stairs to the parking area, which was huge and seemed to fit any number of cars. But I think all these aspects are just nostalgia for me now. Im sure the owners had their reasons for closing the theatre. When I started in the industry, the theatre was a juggernaut, but over the years, Ive seen many like Cauvery crumble.

BENGALURU: Noting that pepper spray is undoubtedly a dangerous weapon, the Karnataka High Court said that there is no determination by any law in India, with regard to pepper spray being used as a dangerous weapon. However, a court in the USA has held that noxious chemical sprays like pepper sprays are dangerous weapons, the court added. Justice M Nagaprasanna made this observation while refusing to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against C Ganesh Narayan and his wife Vidya Nataraj, (as

BENGALURU : It may seem like Bengaluru is at its hottest that it has ever been but podaster Ramjee Chandran says that the city has experienced heat waves before. For about 85 years, the record for the hottest day of Bengaluru was 38.9 degrees Celsius, set on May 22, 1931. That record was broken on April 22, 2016, with 39.2 degrees, says Chandran. His latest podcast The History of Bangalore is filled with more such facts about the city. The podcast comes from Chandrans curiosity about breaking my

BENGALURU : The school bell goes ding-a-ling...! Its a typical 90s after-school scene, with boys and girls in their uniforms jostling towards the outstretched arms of their parents, who are eagerly waiting on campus. I reach out to my father, and we both walk to the car as I regale him with my days tidings. In the automobile, the AC is on, and our talk ceases. There is another familiar much-loved tune coming from the cars music system, popularly called a deck. There is a cassette inside, playing

BENGALURU: When in doubt go for a co-ord...that seems to be the new fashion mantra. The whole buzz around co-ords is quite understandable too. At a time when fashion has become extremely fluid with no rigid rules of colour coordination, sometimes its nice to have a less complicated, single-colour ensemble: a co-ord set. While the set is fuss-free, there are many ways to glam it up and make it fun as their OOTD (Outfit of the Day for the uninitiated) Breaking the monotone of white, blue and any e

BENGALURU: With one half of the main carriageway below Nallurhalli Metro Station on the extended Purple Line closed for over two months now to rectify an issue at the station, commuters are forced to risk life and limb to cross the road at one entrance. Commuters going to and from A entrance of the station make a dash in the face of speeding incoming vehicles. With Metro work going on, the EPIP Road running to a length of 250metres and width of 25feet is barricaded on both ends, in the direction

BENGALURU: The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for admission to under-graduate medical courses was held at 29 district centres across the state, including Bengaluru, between 2 pm and 5 pm on Sunday. As many as 1.49 lakh candidates had enrolled for the test. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the tests in 13 languages across the country, including Kannada, but very few opted for it. This year, the test was conducted smoothly in 557 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. More than 2

BENGALURU: Amid a severe water crisis, migrant workers in Peenya, one of the largest industrial areas in Bengaluru, are struggling to access drinking water. The area, which was receiving Cauvery water every alternative day, now gets drinking water only twice a month. BWSSB, however, said they are providing drinking water every alternative day. While BWSSB is supplying treated water to industries at an affordable rate, industrialists question why the area, which accommodates approximately 16,000

BENGALURU: The vibrant Rambo Circus concluded on a high note atthe St Johns Auditorium on Sunday. The travelling circus was live from April 26 to May 5 in the city, marking a remarkable comeback. The show dazzled viewers with a medley of acts, including the daring flying trapeze and a visually-stunning aerial ring performance. A diverse troupe of 40 artistes from across the globe, including India, Russia, and Ethiopia, brought their unique talents to the stage, ensuring an entertainment-packed e

BENGALURU: Hit first, hit hard, and keep hitting victory will be yours. These words of his father kept ringing in Colonel Jangvir Lambas head as he took the uphill task of participating in the 38th edition of the Marathon des Sables, known as the toughest race on Earth. The race, covering 253.5 km done in various stages in Morocco, deep within the Sahara Desert, saw 52-year-old Lamba emerge victorious. Despite the sheer difficulty level associated with the ultramarathon extreme temperatures of

BENGALURU: The imageof snake charmers, controlling snakes with theirbeens(awind instrumentused in snake charming), has been part of Indiasidentity forthousands of years. It was also one of the first symbols of exotic India from which people wanted to distance themselves as quicklyas possible. Although the practice of snake charming has long been banned, those who used to practice it seek alternative ways to sustain themselves. Roysten Abel, a theatre personality known for working withindigenous

BENGALURU: Summers here, and with it comes the blazing sun and the constant battle against the rising temperatures. But fear not, fellow sun-dwellers! What better way to cool down and celebrate the vibrant season than with a sizzling summer soiree fueled by refreshing cocktails? Whether youre a seasoned party host or a cocktail crafting newbie, here are some tips to guide you to an ultimate sundowner with cool vibes and delicious drinks: > Create a Refreshing Drink Menu: Embrace the vibrant flav

BENGALURU: Big drops of plump raindrops fell on the parched footpaths of namma ooru bringing in some temporary relief. There was barely any chance to rejoice because the rain was gone as soon as it came. I fancifully imagined the earth opening and closing its mouth in anticipation of more precipitation, and I hurriedly (and rather foolishly) rolled down my car window hoping to get a whiff of damp earth and perhaps a cool breeze with a splatter of rain on my face. But alack! The blast of warm air

BENGALURU: Hundreds of Manipuris in Bengaluru, and members of Karnataka Meitei Association (KMA) held a solidarity meet on Friday morning at Freedom Park, marking one year of violence in Manipur. The Association members appreciated the government for deporting illegal immigrants, who are said to be the prime cause of the problems in the state, and urged the Central government and Manipur state government to restore peace in the region. Association President Subhas Takhellambam spoke to TNIE and

BENGALURU: The JP Nagar police arrested a 38-year-old woman who had been working as a maid for the past 8 years, for allegedly stealing gold worth Rs 34 lakh and Rs 1 lakh cash from one of the houses that she had been working. The accused, identified as Manjula is a resident of JP Nagar first phase and a native of Chamarajanagar. She had been working as a maid in many households in the locality. The elderly couple noticed four gold bangles, silver ornaments and cash missing from their cupboard,

BENGALURU: In a setback to bookies of the Bengaluru Turf Club (BTC), the Karnataka High Court refused to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against them by the CCB, for allegedly not depositing the crores of rupees collected from the punters and bettors towards GST and TDS, before the concerned department. While dismissing the petition filed by Surya and Co 25 other bookies, Justice S Vishwajith Shetty observed that the allegations against the accused are very serious as they allegedly mis

BENGALURU: The first day of pre-monsoon thundershowers brought the much needed relief to Bengalureans who were reeling under the longest dry spell for the last 160 days. Thunder showers, coupled with strong winds witnessed a dip in the temperature, bringing joy to the citizen who have been waiting for Bengaluru weather to cool down. According to IMD, before the rain started, at 2.10 pm, the maximum temperature was at 35.5oC, which dropped by 11.3oC soon after the showers. Children, youth and sen

BENGALURU: After liquid nitrogen, health experts have also raised concerns over the hazardous effects of helium gas, commonly pumped into balloons children play with and frequently inhaled nowadays for fun activities to momentarily change ones voice. Inhaling helium fills the lungs and creates a diffusion gradient that depletes oxygen. Essentially, each breath of helium reduces the oxygen in the system. After inhaling helium, the bodys oxygen level can rapidly drop to dangerous levels within sec

BENGALURU: The Lokayukta police probe into a case of a woman wrongly pocketing Rs 41.90 lakh as compensation and five compensatory sites has failed to prove the charges against her. The probe by four high-ranking IOs failed to pay attention to the question of validity of revenue documents involved in the case. This is a criminal case where special courts have been used as a platform by the Lokayukta police to question the validity of revenue documents. Unfortunately, this court has no power or j

BENGALURU: For Prakash Belawadi, literature, especially in his mother tongue Kannada, holds a treasure trove of stories waiting to be transformed for the stage. Theres something special about taking a work from the page and giving it new life through theatre, film, or audio, he explains. These stories become part of our living culture, not just something you have to pick up a book to experience, he adds. This vision led him to adapt Kannada writer SL Bhyrappas seminal novel Parva into a magnum o

BENGALURU: Arthritis is one of the most debilitating conditions in terms loss of quality of life. Most patients suffer pain along with disturbed sleep and other health-related issues. With 21st century medical advancements, a patient suffering with knee pain and not being treated right is a crime. There are various modalities to treat such as medications, knee braces/orthotics, physiotherapy and finally, surgery. When we talk about surgery, we talk about overall alignment and best mobility for t

BENGALURU: Shankarpuram police have arrested two persons for allegedly attacking their friend with a machete on April28. The accused have been identified as Shashank, 20, a resident of Chamarajpet, and his friend Chandan, 20, of KG Nagar. The victim, Harshith Kumar, 20, sells decorative flowers along with his father near Uma Theatre on Bull Temple Road. Shashank, who suspected Kumar of chatting with his girlfriend, wanted to check thelatters mobile phone. But Kumar refused to give his phone to S

BENGALURU: Around 33 per cent of couples experiencing repeated pregnancy loss and primary infertility showed a higher prevalence of Chromosome Polymorphisms (CPM). The Redcliffe study analysed 700 couples diagnosed with recurrent pregnancy loss, across India, including Bengaluru, with an objective to investigate the prevalence and possible association of CPM with recurrent pregnancy loss patients. Chromosomal polymorphism (CPM) is the variation in the short arm and nucleolar organizing (NOR) reg

BENGALURU: Had I not been the topper, maybe I wouldnt have been trolled so much. The video [of my achievement] went more viral because of my physical appearance, says Prachi Nigam in a recent video. The 15-year-old Class 10 student, topped the Uttar Pradesh Board examinations of 2024 with 98.5 per cent but has been a victim to social medias toxic trolls about her physical appearance. While much support has poured in, the effect of the trolls not only leaves a life-long scar but also overshadows

BENGALURU: In 2024, childrens literature continues to evolve with new trends and themes that reflect the changing interests and needs of young readers. Mohan Pattipaka, assistant editor, Telugu, National Book Trust, says that the last six to seven years have seen quite a shake-up in childrens literature. Over 600 childrens books have been published in Telugu, and books in Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Marathi and Bengali have also shown good results. Interestingly, most of them are written by children

BENGALURU: You must have seen them during your evening walks. Hefty dogs dragging homo sapiens along to sniff at a plant. Heads bent low in shame, well-fed, moisturised, in their own lane minding their owners business. They are usually found in cities, dealing with the collective burdens of global warming and urban heat. It made me wonder dogs are supposed to be descendents of wolves. How did they end up like this? I have no anthropological experience to speak of. But I have been a lifelong fr

BENGALURU: ...unsung songs quiver and quake in soil and sludge shattered dreams buried wishes flayed bodies. (lines from Song Slaughter by Mamta Sagar) Raw emotions. Unfiltered truths. These are the key features of critically-acclaimed Kannada poet Mamta Sagars poetry. For Sagar, who was recently conferred with the World Literary Prize for her contributions to the world of literature by the World Organisation of Writers (WOW), poetry is her tool to resist oppression. The organisation is known to

BENGALURU: IN a horrific incident, a quarrel between a 60-year-old woman and her 19-year-old daughter ended in the murder of the latter, after they both stabbed each other. The incident took place in Shastri Nagar in Banashankari police station limits, on Monday evening. The deceased has been identified as Sahitya, who had completed PUC this year. Her mother, who has sustained stab injuries, has been hospitalised. Police said the incident occurred around 7.30 pm, when a fight broke out between t

BENGALURU: After getting lured by an enticing advertisement on Facebook, which promised high returns in stock market investment, a 64-year-old man lost Rs 13 lakh. The advertisement was purportedly promoting the Chief Investment Officer of ICICI Securities International Investors Division from a website in the name of Rajiv Ambani. The victim contacted the alleged fraudster through WhatsApp. Subsequently, the fraudster directed him to join a WhatsApp group and download three mobile applications

BENGALURU: A gentleman officer and one with impeccable service record, IPS officer of 1991 batch and Director General of Police (DGP), Internal Security Division (ISD) CH Pratap Reddy will hang up his boots on superannuation on April 30. He, along with his senior Kamal Pant, DGP, Home Guards, Civil Defence, Director General, Fire & Emergency Services & State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), of the 1990 batch, was scheduled to retire in June this year but Reddy opted for voluntary retirement schem

BENGALURU: Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board(BWSSB) will speed up inspection of buildings discharging waste water illegally into sewers and rainwater canals, in violation of the Bangalore Water Board Act, and issue notices from May 1, BWSSB Chairman V Ram Prasat Manohar said. There have been instances of unauthorized discharge of waste water into drains which are meant for rainwater flow, and connect to canals. May 7 is the deadline to stop all unauthorized connections. In the past week,

BENGALURU: Adding to the Monday blues of Bengalureans and the already existing chaotic traffic conditions in the city, six BMTC buses broke down in a single day in different locations. Alerting people about the slow moving traffic, the City Traffic Police on their social media handle posted: Slow moving traffic due to BMTC bus break down at Town Hall junction towards NR Square Junction. A BMTC bus broke down near Bashyam Circle towards ESI Hospital, another one broke down near Police Corner towa

BENGALURU: A 28-year-old man who launched a chocolate brand in the City, chose a bizarre way to promote his product -- by unauthorisedly putting up posters of the brand inside the washrooms of Bengaluru Metro stations, with a QR code on it to buy them. He claimed that the chocolates were an aphrodisiac. The culprit, Arun, was caught pinning one such poster inside the washroom of Deepanjali Nagar Metro Station last week. An FIR was booked against him for disfiguring Metro property. A source said

BENGALURU: Observing that the allegations against the court staff committing fraud against the court are serious, the 51st Additional City Civil and Sessions Court refused to grant anticipatory bail to Girish D, working as a bailiff in the Small Causes Court in the city. He had allegedly served a notice to the fake tenant to hand over the possession of the property to the fake owner. Judge Yashawanth Kumar noted that Girishs custodial interrogation is required. The public prosecutor, representin