ARUN KUMAR RAO
Arun is a freelance content contributor based in Bengaluru
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Skin in the game, literally: Kaya opens 11th clinic in Bengaluru
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 11, 2025
In a vibrant celebration of beauty, innovation, and cutting-edge dermatological care, Kaya, India’s premier brand in skin and hair health, marked the grand opening of its 11th clinic in Bengaluru — this time, in the thriving locality of Sarjapur.
BBMP’s ‘Tax on trash’ plan sparks ‘trash the tax’ sentiment, as government rolls out SWM user fee
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 7, 2025
A new ‘garbage tax’ introduced by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) from April 1 has stirred both acceptance and anxiety among Bengaluru’s residents and business owners.
Wheeler ‘healers’: How bike taxis are transforming urban India
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 4, 2025
In the ever-evolving maze of Indian cities, where time is precious and traffic is relentless, a quiet revolution is unfolding — swift, economical, and unmistakably efficient.
CSIR-NAL transfers technology of indigenous HANSA-3(NG) trainer aircraft to Pioneer Clean Amps
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 4, 2025
In a historic move that redefines India’s civil aviation landscape, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) has officially transferred the technology of its indigenously developed HANSA-3(NG) two-seater trainer aircraft to M/s Pioneer Clean Amps Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, under the aegis of the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India,
Let there be (no bright LED) light: Karnataka Police cracks whip on violators
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 3, 2025
In a significant move to enhance road safety, the Karnataka Police have launched a state-wide crackdown on vehicles using high-beam LED headlights.
Starbucks India expands footprint with 50th store in Bengaluru, introduces first Drive-Thru
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 3, 2025
Starbucks India has marked a significant milestone with the launch of its 50th store in Bengaluru, unveiling the city’s first-ever Drive-Thru at Electronic City.
Cess for mess: Newly proposed garbage fee sparks debate in Bengaluru
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 2, 2025
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is set to introduce a new garbage cess, a move that has stirred strong reactions from various stakeholders.
BEL rings in record turnover of Rs. 23,000 crore in FY 2024-25
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . April 2, 2025
Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has achieved a turnover of around Rs. 23,000 crore (Provisional and Unaudited), during the Financial Year 2024-25, against the previous year’s turnover of Rs. 19,820 crore, registering a growth of 16 percent.
SM Krishna Tennis Stadium: Honouring a visionary who transformed Karnataka’s tennis landscape
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . March 29, 2025
In a heartfelt tribute to the late SM Krishna, former Chief Minister of Karnataka and long-serving President of the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA), the state apex body has officially renamed the KSLTA stadium, nestled in the picturesque Cubbon Park, as SM Krishna Tennis Stadium.
Karnataka leads fight against cervical cancer with landmark initiative
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . March 26, 2025
Karnataka has taken a groundbreaking step in eliminating cervical cancer, demonstrating a strategic and unified effort involving healthcare leaders, key organizations, and policymakers.
