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Arnav Chandrasekhar
Arnav is a correspondent at the Bengaluru bureau of The Indian Express. He covers matters relating to the Karnataka High Court as well as general feature stories pertaining to the history of the city, literature, and occasionally forays into sports. When not on the job, he can usually be found feeding his pet fish and snails. He tweets @arnavchandrase1
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Chemotherapy can induce cold pains. How ‘brain circuit’ causing it was found
September 02, 2026 06:36 IST
The condition, called cold allodynia, is a known side effect of a common platinum-based chemotherapy drug. Scientists found that there is a neural circuit that changes upon exposure to chemotherapy.
Tue, Sep 01, 2026
Akharas, antique maces: Bengaluru exhibit brings traditional Indian wrestling to life
August 27, 2026 20:51 IST
The Museum of Art and Photography in Bengaluru has launched its latest exhibition, 'Grip, Hold, Pin'. The exhibit delves deep into the living culture, economic struggles, and gender dynamics of traditional Indian mud wrestling.
Thu, Aug 27, 2026
Treatment for pancreatic cancer? How AI helped target ‘undruggable’ protein
August 23, 2026 20:27 IST
The treatment, co-developed by Mayo Clinic and Sravathi AI, targets a specific protein called GIPC1 that, in certain circumstances, can contribute to the growth of many different types of cancer, including pancreatic cancer.
Sun, Aug 23, 2026
New seahorse species discovered off Tamil Nadu coast by Kerala scientists
August 13, 2026 11:23 IST
The newly identified species, discovered off the coast of Tamil Nadu, has been named in honour of Amanda Vincent, a leading seahorse researcher and founder of the conservation initiative Project Seahorse.
Thu, Aug 13, 2026
Writer’s Corner: Ex-IAS officer Chiranjiv Singh’s literary journey from Punjab to Kannada
August 12, 2026 11:04 IST
Chiranjiv Singh, the former Unesco ambassador, reflects on his lifelong love for languages, his decades in Karnataka and his journey into Kannada literature through Yaava Janmada Maitri.
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
Endangered vulture flies free at Karnataka sanctuary following 24/7 rehab for fracture
August 11, 2026 20:08 IST
Spotted motionless after a rough landing while learning to fly, the juvenile bird underwent four weeks of non-invasive treatment and round-the-clock monitoring.
Tue, Aug 11, 2026
How IISc discovery recycles waste milk packets into building materialsSubscriber Only
August 10, 2026 16:11 IST
A new breakthrough could mean that these packets, usually made of polyethylene, could soon find a new life as material in creating benches and similar goods, instead of adding to the garbage problem.
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
Bengaluru citizens call for ‘pause’ on Hebbal short tunnel project
August 07, 2026 19:38 IST
The proposed longer twin tunnel project ending at Central Silk Board is also under challenge before the Karnataka High Court.
Fri, Aug 07, 2026
1,500 years of storytelling: Karnataka hero stones to Satyajit Ray’s drawings
August 06, 2026 20:43 IST
The new gallery at Bengaluru's Museum of Art and Photography also provides considerable space to modern graphic novel art.
Thu, Aug 06, 2026
Karnataka women’s groups slam all-male new Cabinet, write to D K Shivakumar
August 06, 2026 17:25 IST
A coalition of women’s civil society groups in Karnataka has written an open letter to Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, criticising the lack of women’s representation in the newly expanded Cabinet. D K Shivakumar on Monday expanded his Cabinet, with 19 new ministers, all of them men, taking the oath. Addressing Shivakumar, the letter stated […]
Thu, Aug 06, 2026
Know Your City: Inside Bengaluru shops keeping vintage HMT watches, clocks tickingSubscriber Only
August 05, 2026 18:55 IST
The oldest clocks here date back to a time when Switzerland was not yet a world power in the industry.
Thu, Aug 06, 2026
Why Strait of Hormuz remains Iran’s ‘silver bullet’, explains former UN envoy T S TirumurtiSubscriber Only
July 30, 2026 21:46 IST
Speaking at the Bangalore International Centre, veteran diplomats T S Tirumurti and Ranjan Mathai said that military action alone cannot solve the West Asia conflict and argued India could have leveraged its ties more assertively to preserve regional stability.
Sat, Aug 01, 2026
Know Your City: How military engineer John Blakiston shaped Bengaluru’s CantonmentSubscriber Only
July 29, 2026 11:27 IST
Though the Cantonment region eventually grew to represent many aspects of British high society — from elegant homes to clubs catering to the elite of the time — it began as a purely military establishment.
Wed, Jul 29, 2026
Writer’s Corner: How a Bengaluru techie fell in love with Gothic horrorSubscriber Only
July 23, 2026 17:13 IST
Shival Gupta is the author of ‘The Violins That Play at Kiff House’, a gothic novel about a bureaucrat moving with her family into an eerie old home.
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
Why IISc’s novel method holds promise for oral cancer treatmentSubscriber Only
July 22, 2026 06:45 IST
Given the prevalence of chewable tobacco products, oral cancer is a significant health concern in India, accounting for about 1 in 4 of all global cases.
Wed, Jul 22, 2026
Know Your City | Madras Sappers Museum in Bengaluru now open to publicSubscriber Only
July 12, 2026 17:26 IST
The Madras Sappers Museum in Bengaluru is now open to registered visitors, showcasing centuries of military history, rare artefacts, weapons, uniforms, and heritage exhibits.
Sun, Jul 12, 2026
Writer’s Corner: Meet Berty Ashley, the quizmaster shaping Bengaluru’s quiz cultureSubscriber Only
July 08, 2026 10:15 IST
Berty Ashley has been partnering with schools to establish quiz clubs, hoping to draw younger participants into the city's quizzing scene.
Wed, Jul 08, 2026
Writer’s Corner: Roopa Pai brings Kannada poet K S Nissar Ahmed to English readersSubscriber Only
June 25, 2026 10:27 IST
Every Day a Celebration, the translated works of K S Nissar Ahmed, will be released on June 27 at the Bookworm book store at Bengaluru's Church Street.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
Hiding in plain sight: New fish species found in Kerala after years of mistaken identitySubscriber Only
June 11, 2026 10:57 IST
Researchers said the fish is among several native species threatened by at least four invasive alien species in the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Know Your City: How Bengaluru restored H V Nanjundaiah’s heritage home in MalleswaramSubscriber Only
May 27, 2026 20:45 IST
A landmark piece of Bengaluru’s heritage in Malleswaram has been brought back to life after years of neglect, as architects, local representatives and the family of Mysore statesman H V Nanjundaiah joined hands to restore the historic building that now houses the Girls High School.
Thu, May 28, 2026
‘Crow of the Cauvery’: How a fisherman’s ‘ordinary catch’ led to the discovery of a new speciesSubscriber Only
May 13, 2026 17:49 IST
Last year, the scientists had identified two related species. Another member of the same group, Labeo rohita or rohu, is widely consumed across the Indian subcontinent.
Wed, May 13, 2026
How 40 minutes of rain destroyed around 5,000 books in this iconic Church Street landmark in BengaluruSubscriber Only
April 30, 2026 20:20 IST
From 19th-century history to rare Wodehouse prints, Bengaluru’s Bookworm has lost a significant portion of its collection to the flash floods. Now, the city’s reading community is stepping up to save the bookstore.
Sat, May 02, 2026
‘Bengaluru’s Soul’: Spanish artist Jaume Plensa’s language-inspired sculpture unveiled at city airportSubscriber Only
April 27, 2026 19:31 IST
The sculpture consists of hundreds of interconnected letters in languages ranging from Kannada, Armenian, and Japanese to Hindi, and even mathematical symbols.
Mon, Apr 27, 2026
Know Your City: Why Bengaluru’s urban gardeners are trading fertiliser for ‘pet-like’ carnivorous plantsSubscriber Only
April 22, 2026 12:14 IST
According to Bengaluru gardener and tattoo artist Dominic Savio, one can grow carnivorous plants with the right knowledge in setup, but they are particular about rainwater, which has very few nutrients.
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
Writer’s Corner: How Ullas Karanth, son of Kannada literary legend, shifted from tractor business to become India’s ‘Tiger Man’Subscriber Only
April 15, 2026 17:39 IST
Homeschooled until he was 11 years old, Ullas Karanth said his passion for wildlife goes back to his father, Shivarama Karanth.
Wed, Apr 15, 2026
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