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Beyond Coorg: A Slow Travel Through Karnataka's Coffee Hills and Plantation Estates

The Road That Doesn't Rush YouThe first thing Chikmagalur takes from you is your itinerary. You arrive with a list, Mullayanagiri, Baba Budangiri, the coffee museum, and within a day the list is somewhere in your bag, unread. The hills do this. They are not dramatic in the way that…

Times Life · Jul 17

BRICS MoU on standardisation would create framework for collaboration: Pralhad Joshi

Bengaluru hosted the fifth BRICS National Standardisation Bodies meeting today. A significant Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in standardisation was signed. This agreement establishes a formal framework for collaboration among member nations. Discussions also covered standards for artificial intelligence and trade facilitation. BRICS countries will now jointly shape international standards…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

In Bengaluru and Hyderabad, BLOs point to crushing workload, physical exhaustion

Parveen Begum puts her pen down and drops her writing pad onto the table in front of her. “Please give me a couple of minutes, my hand hurts,” she tells the sympathetic couple seated across from her. The table at the Anganwadi centre in Hyderabad’s Baggikhana slum is buried under…

Newslaundry · Jul 16

'She can crawl with both hands': Bengaluru newborn saved from losing her right hand to rare cancer; strangers raise Rs 30 lakh for baby's tumour treatment

A Bengaluru newborn diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer faced the possibility of losing her hand just weeks after birth. A team of doctors attempted a complex limb-saving surgery, while more than 300 people, including strangers, helped raise nearly Rs 30 lakh to support the 28-day-old baby’s treatment.

The Economic Times · Jul 15

IIT Kanpur Alumnus Compares Bengaluru and Mountain Life, Says ‘Where You Live Decides How You Think’

For many young professionals, success is often measured by salary, job title, and the city they call home. But a viral LinkedIn post by an IIT Kanpur alumnus has sparked a different conversation, suggesting that where we live may shape our mindset just as much as our career does.

Whats Hot · Jul 15

Karnataka govt unveils new apartment bill to safeguard property owners' interests

Karnataka unveiled a new bill to replace outdated apartment ownership laws. This legislation aims to protect owners' rights and streamline complex management. It will apply to projects with over eight units and establish a competent authority. The bill mandates structural checks and offers dispute resolution mechanisms. Redevelopment will require owner…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Will consult apartment owners before enacting Ownership Bill: Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar assured apartment owners of a new law. This comprehensive legislation will protect their ownership rights after stakeholder consultations. The government will also address developer and property document issues. The proposed Bhumi Guarantee aims to deliver Khata certificates without bribes. Infrastructure development and planned high-rise…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Bengaluru professor who gave 19 years to her college reinstated after one-line termination: Court rules in her favour after finding she was actively teaching

An assistant professor secured reinstatement after nearly two decades of service. Jain College terminated her employment with a one-line notice. The tribunal found the termination lacked proper legal authority and justification. College arguments about declining enrollment and NEP implementation were dismissed. The professor will now return to her position as…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

TechnoSport launches 64,000 sq ft Bengaluru warehouse to boost national distribution and activewear growth

TechnoSport launched a large warehouse in Bengaluru to enhance its national distribution capabilities. This expansion increases controlled warehousing capacity by 130 percent for retail and D2C growth. The strategically located facility will improve access to South India and western regions. The new warehouse stores 1.8 million products and processes one…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Woman's 5 AM Walk in Bengaluru Leaves Her Feeling Safe, Internet Relates to the Experience

A short Instagram reel has struck a chord with thousands of viewers after a woman shared how safe she felt while taking an early morning walk alone in Bengaluru. Rather than highlighting a specific incident, the video focused on a feeling many women rarely experience—walking alone before sunrise without fear.

Whats Hot · Jul 14