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Unsung Heroes: Two Bengaluru women moving boundaries for gender, inclusivity through theatre get recognition in Germany
January 22,2023 12:09:22 PM
Nimi Ravindran and Shiva Pathak, co-founders of Sandbox Collective, have worked tirelessly for the cause of art and theatre in Bengaluru and were honoured with the 2022 Goethe Medal - Germany's highest cultural award.
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
The curious case of an invite, a hacked account, and a sulking BJP leader in Karnataka
January 21,2023 12:15:28 PM
Transport Minister B Sreeramulu's handle posted invite for new party of associate and former BJP leader Janardhan Reddy, days after he skipped PM Modi's events; Sreeramulu's defence is hacking
Sat, Jan 21, 2023
Basangouda Patil Yatnal’s attacks on own BJP leaders in Karnataka: Loose cannon or guided missile?
January 20,2023 19:31:02 PM
Uncrowned king of political rhetoric in state's northern districts, Yatnal's rise as internal critic – even possible successor to Yediyurappa's legacy as Lingayat leader – has coincided with the decline of latter's dominance
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Takeaway from Delhi: Sulking BSY may get PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate airport on turf
January 18,2023 21:02:41 PM
Former Karnataka CM and the prime minister recently met on the sidelines of the BJP national executive meeting. Party insiders dismiss the suggestion that the meeting was about a possible change of leadership in Karnataka, where the BJP is facing the prospect of alienating Lingayat voters.
Thu, Jan 19, 2023
Karnataka: The die is caste, and the game begins
January 15,2023 09:05:50 AM
Hike in quotas for some, change in category for others…. If Bommai govt thought it had it sorted ahead of polls, its problems may have just begun
Sun, Jan 15, 2023
Santro Ravi, the man at centre of political storm in Bengaluru, arrested from Gujarat
January 14,2023 05:30:43 AM
Last week, an audio recording of a conversation, purportedly between Ravi and a police officer seeking a transfer, had done the rounds, with Ravi allegedly promising to facilitate the transfer and boasting of his connections in the government.
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Unlucky in seat, will Siddaramaiah strike gold in Kolar?
January 12,2023 12:00:44 PM
The ex-Congress CM ends suspense by indicating his choice, banking on caste matrix and support of popular leaders in Kolar, to end his bad run at the hustings. But going will be tough
Thu, Jan 12, 2023
Karnataka BJP and ‘racketeer’ Santro Ravi: Case against his ‘wife’ adds twist to political row
January 10,2023 15:10:30 PM
Internal police probe suggests woman “framed” in dacoity case, may add to embarrassment of Bommai govt, which is facing allegations that Santro Ravi calls the shots in police transfers.
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Brahmins up in arms against Bommai govt’s bid to reallot 6% EWS quota to Vokkaligas, LingayatsPremium Story
January 09,2023 13:46:34 PM
With Akhila Karnataka Brahman Mahasabha calling the BJP govt’s move ‘unacceptable’, Bommai has assured the community he will discuss the issue with legal experts before taking any final decision.
Tue, Jan 10, 2023
As Yediyurappa feels sidelined, Bommai tries to fill Karnataka BJP space, jumps caste hoops
January 06,2023 17:24:48 PM
No clarity yet on how he will fulfill caste promises, circumvent ceiling, even as promises seen as CM Bommai trying to emerge as pan-Karnataka leader.
Sat, Jan 07, 2023
All eyes on Bommai Cabinet move as Panchamasali Lingayats’ quota stir reaches Belagavi crossroads
December 22,2022 12:22:08 PM
As part of their two-year-old agitation to demand a share of 15% OBC reservation instead of existing 5% quota for Lingayats, activists of Panchamasali sub-sect are on a march, threatening to lay siege to Karnataka legislature in Belagavi if their demand is not met.
Thu, Dec 22, 2022
Son-rise in JDS for Karnataka polls as Devegowda party eyes kingmaker role
December 21,2022 15:13:26 PM
Among 93 candidates in JDS’ first list are sons of former CM Kumaraswamy, state chief C M Ibrahim and ex-minister G T Devegowda besides many sitting MLAs.
Wed, Dec 21, 2022
With internal SC quota move, Karnataka BJP looks at an ace for 2023 polls
December 18,2022 17:56:18 PM
The Basavaraj Bommai government has announced a sub-committee to look into internal reservations for backward groups in the Dalit community. It is being viewed as a move to consolidate itself among a crucial vote bank.
Mon, Dec 19, 2022
Out in the cold, BSY’s flip-flop over BJP event signals deep chill in ties before Karnataka pollsPremium Story
December 15,2022 19:58:08 PM
After planning to skip the BJP's Vijay Sankalp event in Koppal involving party chief Nadda, Yediyurappa eventually reached there after much persuasion, which betrayed his continued resentment against party leadership
Fri, Dec 16, 2022
Rowdies enter the Karnataka poll ring, parties trade punches
December 12,2022 19:35:30 PM
With Assembly elections on the horizon, a new wave of gangsters are joining politics, often using films on their lives like Head Bush and Silent Sunila as calling cards
Tue, Dec 13, 2022
Behind renewed tensions over Belagavi, a long, contested history
December 07,2022 07:00:36 AM
The Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES), an outfit representing the interests of Marathi speakers in the Belagavi area, is now reliant on parties like the Shiv Sena to retain its political standing.
Wed, Dec 07, 2022
How a private firm came to be at the centre of Bengaluru data theft casePremium Story
December 06,2022 13:50:16 PM
The Chilume Group has been accused of collecting private data of citizens in Bengaluru by impersonating civic officials
Wed, Dec 07, 2022
With BJP in power in Karnataka, Maharashtra and the Centre, the annual Belagavi border flare-up may be reined in this year
December 04,2022 11:00:15 AM
The Karnataka govt has asked the BJP-Sena govt in Maharashtra to stop Sena ministers from stoking Belagavi dispute
Sun, Dec 04, 2022
Unsung Heroes: How a bunch of soccer coaches became game-changers for Bengaluru youths struggling with poverty, addiction
November 27,2022 13:17:26 PM
In 2004, soccer-player-turned-coach D Satya Raj picked up a few boys from the slums and got them to focus on football instead of falling prey to the growing perils of alcoholism and gang violence in East Bengaluru. Today, the Sport for Life programme has helped over 5,000 kids and transformed many lives.
Sun, Nov 27, 2022
Siddaramaiah among Karnataka Congress top guns fighting shy of applying for tickets
November 19,2022 09:50:58 AM
800 Congress ticket aspirants for Karnataka Assembly polls have filed applications along with a Rs 2 lakh DD, even as there are concerns in a party section that the new process would hurt its electoral prospects.
Sun, Nov 20, 2022
Kantara a hit with BJP too, also because of a backstoryPremium Story
November 17,2022 04:12:45 AM
Nirmala Sitharaman among others lauds film, made by a firm linked to senior Karnataka BJP minister
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
Unsung Heroes: A birdwatcher who has played key role in conservation of Bengaluru lakes
November 13,2022 15:03:03 PM
M B Krishna has been a member of Birdwatchers' Field Club of Bangalore for 47 years and written proposals for the government to access central funds for lake conservation.
Mon, Nov 14, 2022
Unlike previous govts, we see speed as ambition, scale as strength, says Modi
November 12,2022 04:15:19 AM
During his visit to Karnataka, which will go to polls next year, the Prime Minister inaugurated Terminal 2 and a 108-ft tall statue of Kempegowda, the 16th-century founder of Bengaluru, at the Kempegowda International Airport in the city.
Sat, Nov 12, 2022
‘Hindu’ remark row: Graveyards to gods, Karnataka Cong leader Satish Jarkiholi known to speak his mind
November 08,2022 11:36:54 AM
Swears by his “rationalist” beliefs, resigned from Siddaramaiah ministry earlier following govt's failure to push ahead with an anti-superstition Bill
Tue, Nov 08, 2022
Late but with Deve Gowda back in gear, JD(S) ready for 2023 poll campaign launch
November 04,2022 14:16:10 PM
Its Pancharatna Yatra with promises covering five sectors, announced back in 2021, is now delayed due to cyclone. But party confident after setting house in order, checking fissures
Fri, Nov 04, 2022