ARUN KUMAR RAO
Arun is a freelance content contributor based in Bengaluru
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Set for some bounce? Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025 soon in Namma Bengaluru
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . November 11, 2025
In a landmark moment for India’s sporting landscape, Bengaluru is gearing up to host the first-ever officially recognised Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025, marking a new era for one of the country’s fastest-growing sports.
Traction for tractors: ‘Mechanisation no longer a luxury’, says VST CEO
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . November 7, 2025
The recent GST reduction on smaller farm machinery — from 12 percent to 5 percent — has delivered a powerful push to rural mechanisation, making equipment more affordable for small and marginal farmers.
‘Say Chess’: New tie-up seeks to marry the board and the boardroom. Here’s how….
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . November 6, 2025
The American Gambits, one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking franchises in the Global Chess League, have announced FYERS — India’s technology-first brokerage and investment platform — as their Title Sponsor, in what is being seen as a groundbreaking partnership between two data-driven powerhouses.
We Think, Therefore, We Are: Nobel laureates inspire India’s youth at Nobel Prize Dialogue 2025
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . November 4, 2025
The Nobel Prize Dialogue India 2025 — held in exclusive partnership with the Tata Trusts — turned the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) into a vibrant confluence of ideas, as Nobel Laureates, scientists, thinkers, and students came together to explore the theme “The Future We Want.”
‘Serves’ as an Act of Service: As Rohan Bopanna announces retirement, an era ends, while a legacy begins…
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . November 2, 2025
The cheers that followed Rohan Bopanna across the world’s biggest tennis arenas fell silent on Saturday, as the 45-year-old Indian doubles ace announced his retirement from professional tennis at the end of the 2025 season — closing a glorious 22-year chapter of grit, grace and greatness.
Owakudani: The Smoking Valley of Wonders I discovered in Japan
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . November 2, 2025
During my recent tour of Japan, one place that left an unforgettable mark on me was Owakudani, the “Great Boiling Valley.”
ICEA, GSA forge strategic alliance to propel India’s semiconductor ambitions on to global stage
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . October 31, 2025
In a landmark move set to redefine India’s role in the global semiconductor landscape, the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) on Friday announced a strategic collaboration aimed at deepening India’s integration into global semiconductor value chains.
Ola faces FIR over employee’s death; company moves Karnataka High Court
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . October 22, 2025
Ride-hailing and EV major Ola Electric has found itself at the centre of a serious controversy after an employee, K. Aravind (38), allegedly died by suicide late last month, leaving behind a 28-page note detailing alleged workplace harassment and severe mental distress.
‘Ola Shakti’ launched: All about the new enterprise
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . October 17, 2025
Ola Electric, India’s largest electric vehicle company, has marked a major diversification beyond mobility with the launch of Ola Shakti, its first residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
Infineon strengthens India presence with new state-of-the-art Bengaluru campus
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . October 16, 2025
Infineon Technologies, a global leader in power systems and IoT, is deepening its roots in India’s semiconductor ecosystem with the announcement of a new, cutting-edge facility at Bagmane Solarium Tech Park in Bengaluru.
