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Mysore Temple Demolition Puts Karnataka BJP Government In A Fix

Mysore Temple Demolition Puts Karnataka BJP Government In A Fix

Sep 22, 2021

Hindu groups target Basavaraj Bommai government over implementation of Supreme Court order to raze illegal buildings.

Cattle Bone Slur On Idli, Dosa Batter

Cattle Bone Slur On Idli, Dosa Batter

Sep 15, 2021

Packaged food firm reports cybercrime police over allegations of using animal products in its readymix ingredients

Can Laidback Pensioner’s Paradise Mysore Stay Off The Fast Lane?

Can Laidback Pensioner’s Paradise Mysore Stay Off The Fast Lane?

Sep 09, 2021

The idyllic charm of the historic city is in an uneasy tussle with brash forces of change

Curious Case Of Caste Census In Karnataka

Curious Case Of Caste Census In Karnataka

Aug 25, 2021

Parties root for the socio-educational and economic survey when in Opposition, but dither over it when in power

Horror At ­Chamundi Hill

Horror At ­Chamundi Hill

Sep 01, 2021

Mysore is jolted by two violent crimes in quick succession: a shooting at a jewellery store that killed one, and the gang-rape of a college student.

I’m A Genuine BJP CM, Says Bommai!

I’m A Genuine BJP CM, Says Bommai!

Aug 12, 2021

Quite remarkable, actually, that such a clarification was needed. But then this is Karnataka, where most BJP worthies are from the Janata or Congress—as HDK was happy to point out.

The Janata Man, Parivar To Party

The Janata Man, Parivar To Party

Aug 19, 2021

From cutting administrative flab to decentralising power to panchayats—Karnataka CM Bommai promises a fresh approach to governance, but dousing discontent within his party would be a challenge

These Charming, Century-Old Stations In Bangalore Are Getting A New Lease Of Life

These Charming, Century-Old Stations In Bangalore Are Getting A New Lease Of Life

Aug 15, 2021

While the stations represent a particular period in history, the region itself is home to a rich antiquity that traces back to Bangalore’s 16th century founder Kempe Gowda.

Sweet Caller Tune: From Dial-Up Modems To 5G, India’s Telecom Boom Is A Fairytale

Sweet Caller Tune: From Dial-Up Modems To 5G, India’s Telecom Boom Is A Fairytale

Aug 12, 2021

Those black dial-up phones, long wait for trunk calls are gone; India’s tele-connectivity has segued into the era of modern smart

Will He Stay, Will He Go: The Long, Uncertain Wait For Yediyurappa

Will He Stay, Will He Go: The Long, Uncertain Wait For Yediyurappa

Jul 21, 2021

The BSY affair is a bit like the ‘tiger is coming’ proverb in reverse. He has been ‘going’ for a while but is still there. But is he really going to go this time?

BSY To Bommai, BJP Plays It Safe In Karnataka With Lingayat Lineage

BSY To Bommai, BJP Plays It Safe In Karnataka With Lingayat Lineage

Jul 29, 2021

The change of guard in Karnataka has been peacable. New CM Basavaraj Bommai has to be mindful of dissent in the state BJP.

Karnataka Succession In Final Lap: How Will BJP Navigate?

Karnataka Succession In Final Lap: How Will BJP Navigate?

Jul 27, 2021

The BJP will have to tread carefully while picking a new CM, given that a large share of its support comes from the Lingayats, the community to which Yediyurappa belongs.

Karnataka’s Saga Of Mid-Term Chief Ministers

Karnataka’s Saga Of Mid-Term Chief Ministers

Jul 26, 2021

Only three chief ministers in Karnataka have been able to serve full tenures and of them two dissolved their governments in their last year in office.

100 Years Later, Insulin Remains The Go-To Wonder Drug For Diabetics

100 Years Later, Insulin Remains The Go-To Wonder Drug For Diabetics

Jul 15, 2021

On its 100th year, man-made, mass-produced insulin is both a boon and bane as diabetes cases balloon

Karnataka: Minister’s Aide Held In CM’s Son Impersonation Drama

Karnataka: Minister’s Aide Held In CM’s Son Impersonation Drama

Jul 08, 2021

The scions of top figures in government often themselves have a history of causing embarrassment. But what if a conman starts impersonating a son? It happened in Karnataka!

Delta Is The New Alpha

Delta Is The New Alpha

Jul 01, 2021

There’s a new scourge in town. A cousin of the old one…Delta Plus. Is it nastier? Will it infect faster? Will we see a third wave of asphyxiation? Dire questions swirl in the air.

Bengaluru's Pub Puzzle: Guzzle On Bottled Beer But Draught Is Out

Bengaluru's Pub Puzzle: Guzzle On Bottled Beer But Draught Is Out

Jul 09, 2021

Pubs that serve draught will remain closed for now.

BJP's Gateway To The South: Four Ministers From Karnataka Get Cabinet Berths

BJP's Gateway To The South: Four Ministers From Karnataka Get Cabinet Berths

Jul 08, 2021

The new entrants are Shobha Karandlaje, A Narayanaswamy, Bhagwanth Khuba, and Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Bangalore Railway Station's New Tunnel Aquarium Gives Glimpses of Marine Life

Bangalore Railway Station's New Tunnel Aquarium Gives Glimpses of Marine Life

Jul 03, 2021

The 'Aquatic Kingdom' as it is called, is part of the Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation's initiative to enhance customer experience at stations.

A Spat That Grows Bigger

A Spat That Grows Bigger

Jun 17, 2021

Rohini Sindhuri or Shilpa Nag? Whose side are you on? A public spat between bureaucrats consumes Mysore. The debate is going beyond Covid funds, to the land mafia and such like.

Speculation Carousal

Speculation Carousal

Jun 10, 2021

Is Yediyurappa going? Or not? This tenure has always been rife with an existential threat for the Karnataka CM. Another scene, another act, but the protagonist is still on stage.

In Small Doses

In Small Doses

May 27, 2021

Vaccine shortage has triggered panic and anger, but projections suggest 200 crore shots will be available by December

A Viral Shake-Up

A Viral Shake-Up

May 13, 2021

A scam in bed allocation? Bangalore was caught off-guard by the second wave. But Tejaswi Surya was a wave all by himself. This was a different virus.

Grim Reaper Stalks The Land

Grim Reaper Stalks The Land

May 06, 2021

The scene varies from state to state, but the overall forecast gives little hope

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