
ARUN KUMAR RAO
Arun is a freelance content contributor based in Bengaluru
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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.

Wings, thankfully, amidst a culture of logins…
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . March 25, 2025
During a Tuesday-morning walk on Sarjapur Road, otherwise known for its high-density concrete and fast-paced lifestyle, this is what I found at a nearby water body, causing great cheer within.

Apollo Hospitals at Bannerghatta unveils ‘Seniors First’: A new era in geriatric healthcare
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . March 24, 2025
In a groundbreaking move that redefines geriatric care in Karnataka, Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta recently launched ‘Seniors First,’ a pioneering healthcare initiative designed exclusively for senior citizens.

Ather Energy and Salesforce join hands to revolutionize customer, dealer experience
- By ARUN KUMAR RAO
- . March 18, 2025
In a landmark partnership, Ather Energy, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler (E2W) manufacturers, has joined hands with Salesforce, the world’s top AI-powered CRM, to transform dealership operations and enhance customer experiences.