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Indians look down on men in dhotis. It’s a by-product of colonialism and disdain for the poor

Even in the realm of traditional clothes, a dhoti comes below the kurta-pyjama. Known by various names—panche, dhoti, mundu, veshti—it’s largely associated with poverty.

Bengaluru bike taxi riders fear more attacks on fraternity as govt flip-flop leaves them stranded

Amid govt’s crackdown, there is no clarity on whether two-wheeler taxis can continue to operate in Bengaluru, adding to increasing tensions between auto drivers and bike taxi riders.

Actor Darshan ‘made many calls after murder to arrange cash for fall guys’, cops retrieve taser

Bengaluru police remand note says Pavithra Gowda was 'main reason' for murder, and accused Dhanraj gave 'voluntary statement' he was in possession of taser used to attack Renukaswamy.

Startups can now access real-time data of Bengaluru mass transit agencies to help decongest IT capital

Top three startups will receive seed funding support & opportunity to pilot their solution on-ground under ‘Enroute’ project.

Kannada actor Darshan, partner Pavithra held for alleged role in murder over ‘offensive messages’

Victim Renukaswamy had allegedly sent offensive messages to Pavithra Gowda, upsetting Darshan. The two have been sent to 6-day police custody. Ten others arrested.

Sexual abuse case: Women IPS officers, cops arrest Prajwal Revanna in gesture high on symbolism

The suspended JD(S) leader was arrested early Friday from the Bengaluru airport after he returned from Germany.

Prajwal Revanna, who faces multiple sexual abuse charges, to leave for India tonight

The JD(S) leader and candidate from Hassan parliamentary seat fled to Germany after incriminatory videos began surfacing.

17 students graduate from Air Force Test Pilots School in Bengaluru

17 Students graduate from 46th Flight Test Course of Air Force Test Pilots School.

Rains bring relief amid water scarcity but expose Bengaluru’s civic woes ahead of monsoon

Siddaramaiah has instructed officials to find ‘permanent solution’ to pothole issue in Bengaluru. Asked about BBMP polls, CM says will 'think about it' once Model Code is lifted.

Masala, morality, real estate—Bengaluru dosa walk turns into overload of history & heritage

The dosa isn’t the only hero of the day. A few people in the group are also chutney supremacists. 'Chutney has to be great, sambhar is secondary,' one attendee says.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?