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ARUN KUMAR RAO
Arun is a freelance content contributor based in Bengaluru
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Kamal Haasan’s ‘Tamil-Kannada’ remark sparks firestorm in Karnataka; boycott threats loom over ‘Thug Life’
A storm of controversy has engulfed actor-politician Kamal Haasan following his recent remarks at the audio launch of his upcoming film Thug Life, where he suggested that the Kannada language was “born out of Tamil.”
Tamannaah Bhatia ‘soap’ opera: Is Karnataka overlooking local talent?
Actress Tamannah Bhatia BENGALURU: The Karnataka government’s announcement appointing actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the brand ambassador for Mysore Sandal Soap has ignited a social media
PSLV-C61 Mission aborted: Understanding what went wrong
In the cool predawn hours of May 18, 2025, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle — ISRO’s celebrated “workhorse”— stood poised on its launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
Bengaluru reels under heavy rains with waterlogged roads, traffic chaos and tragedies
A relentless spell of heavy pre-monsoon showers has thrown normal life out of gear across Karnataka’s capital. Over the past three days, the city has been pounded by cloudbursts dumping 15 to 20 cm of rain, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and the tragic loss of life.
BEML says Mission ‘2100’ Accomplished, and more to go. Here’s what it means…
In a landmark moment for India’s rail manufacturing sector, BEML Ltd. marked the ceremonial rollout of its 2100th metro coach at its Rail Coach Unit in Bengaluru.
Azim Premji Scholarship: A ray of hope for 2.5 lakh dreams
In a powerful move to uplift the futures of lakhs of young girls across India, the Azim Premji Foundation has announced a scholarship programme that promises to transform the lives of up to 2.5 lakh girl students in the academic year 2025–26.
Danish wind power major strengthens India commitment with big expansion in Bengaluru
In a significant milestone for the global renewable energy sector, KK Wind Solutions, a EUR 1 billion company owned by A.P. Moller Holding, has inaugurated its largest manufacturing facility in Asia, located in Dobbaspet, on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
India enters global big league of chip design
In a landmark moment for India’s technology ambitions, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Tuesday inaugurated India’s first 3-nanometer (nm) semiconductor chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru.
Sonu Nigam caught in controversy over Kannada comment; film industry mulls ban
Renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam finds himself at the centre of a major controversy following remarks he made during a concert in Bengaluru that have sparked public outrage and drawn sharp criticism from pro-Kannada organisations and the Kannada film fraternity.
Netradyne accelerates global safety vision with Eminent Transit partnership
Reinforcing its commitment to transforming road safety worldwide, Netradyne, a leading provider of AI-powered fleet and driver safety solutions, has announced its strategic partnership with Eminent Transit, one of India’s largest corporate mobility providers.