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The controversial rise of BA Basavaraj, BJP MLA arrested in realtor murder case

Thursday's arrest of the now 64-year-old Basavaraj by Karnataka Police CID in the 2025 murder of a Bengaluru realtor has reignited scrutiny of the Krishnarajapuram BJP MLA.

A new dosa, idli experience is making Delhi line up for two hours

Bollywood’s favourite, authentic Bengaluru-style South Indian restaurant, Benne, finally opened its doors in Delhi NCR on 31 December 2025.

Andhra Pradesh’s succession row & a coffee-flavoured twist. Royalty gets ‘Bengaluru traffic’ treatment

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

IIM-B director, senior faculty booked on professor’s charge of ‘caste-based discrimination’

Karnataka govt-led inquiry in Nov indicted IIM-B management for discrimination after prof Gopal Das complained of same. Institute says charges surfaced after prof’s promotion was held back. 

Look for Amitav Ghosh, Rohinton Mistry novels not just on bookshelves, but on a map now

Indian authors have imagined Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi in fiction. This archive maps it.

Bengaluru student wins $400k Breakthrough prize for video on reversing cellular ageing

Sia Godika, 17, said her grandparents were battling cancer and that she wanted to learn everything about the latest science to help find cures.

Bengaluru, Mumbai among top 10 Asia-Pacific cities which saw highest rise in home prices in 2023

The report noted that 21 cities in APAC region recorded either positive or stable growth in the second half of 2023. Singapore topped the list with a y-o-y growth of 13.7 percent.

Bommai govt hopes investors summit will restore some shine after Bengaluru’s rain & infra woes

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai says investment of Rs 5 lakh crore expected at Global Investors' Meet starting today. But are red tape, lack of quality of life denting 'brand Bengaluru'?

Samaaj, Bazaar, Sarkaar—3 players that can save both India’s rivers and urban colonies

In 'Samaaj, Sarkaar, Bazaar: A Citizen-First Approach', Rohini Nilekani outlines her philosophy of restoring the balance between state and markets.

‘Unpleasant eyesores’ – Sleek and modern Bangalore is ashamed of its sex workers

In 'Urban Undesirables', Neethi P. and Anant Kamath talk about the city's vibrant libidinal character and sex work industry.

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India’s education system suffers from a mafia problem. More laws is not the solution

I have absolutely no doubt that the Nandan Nilekani-led NEET committee will come up with a very relevant and useful set of recommendations. But will it help?

Govt defends E20 in Parliament, says it shielded Indians from Rs 125/litre petrol during West Asia war

Centre tells Lok Sabha that ‘legacy vehicles’ face no significant impact from E20, says biofuel helped cushion consumers from global oil price spike.

The ‘outlier’ caves in: Permanent commission allowed for women in Indian Coast Guard

On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a policy for gender-neutral induction and career progression of officers in Indian Coast Guard.

Youth’s struggles won’t end with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Govt must decentralise education

Our education system is a destroyer of all talent by enforcing learning by rote, pushing students to coaching classes to ‘crack’ competitive exams. And then, papers leak.