News, Stories & Happenings in Bengaluru
Weights before cardio? Science says yes!
Strap: A new study reveals lifting weights before cardio leads to more fat loss and daily activity. Blurb: Whether you prefer to do cardio before or after lifting weights, the message is clear – both
Football on the brink
Strap: 2027 Asian Cup qualification hopes shattered in Hong Kong shocker, sparking urgent calls for Indian football’s grassroots-to-top overhaul Blurb: The on-field failures are mirrored and perhaps worsened by the off-field drama. Headlines have more
From bromance to blow-up
Strap: Elon Musk and POTUS’s relationship goes up in flames — and the public picks a side. Blurb: Overall though, Trump has been gradually losing support on his job approval since the election and the
Cotton Calling!
Strap: Soft, sustainable, and stylish—cotton wins Bangalore hearts, sparking a vibrant, stylish, citywide revival Blurb: The fabric’s eco-friendly nature aligns with a growing preference for responsible fashion, making it a go-to choice for summer wardrobes
It’s raining mangoes!
Strap: City chefs are slicing, blending & plating mangoes in the most mouth-watering ways imaginable Byline: Bindu Gopal Rao The sweetest season of the year is here—and it’s dripping with mango magic. From juicy Alphonsos
Reservation rethink begins
Strap: Karnataka scraps Rs 165-crore caste report, orders fresh survey to calm dominant caste backlash Blurb: The state resets its caste census effort, with the Siddaramaiah cabinet calling for a new survey — replacing the
Roots in chains
Strap (Page 1): Devanahalli jail project threatens 626 trees, sparking fierce debate over Bengaluru’s shrinking green cover Strap (Page 7): Citizens demand transparency as Devanahalli jail seeks approval to cut 626 trees in green belt
‘Plan first, plant first’
‘Plan first, plant first’ The Forest Department, as custodian of our green cover, must weigh this proposal on its full merits. These projects are planned long in advance — afforestation efforts should be too. Instead
Fallen wings
Strap: Ahmedabad crash revives painful memories of India’s deadliest aviation disasters and ongoing safety challenges Blurb: As the probe into this latest crash unfolds, the nation grieves yet again, while continuing to face the ongoing
PLANE CRASHES IN 2025
Thompson Bay, Australia (Jan 7) – 3 dead after a seaplane plunged into the water. Ubatuba, Brazil (Jan 9) – 1 killed when an aircraft overran the runway and broke apart on the beach.
