News, Stories & Happenings in Bengaluru
Making the cut
Strap: Home World Cup, high expectations & a squad that blends proven winners with restless new firepower Blurb: When India begin their title defence against the USA in Mumbai on February 7, 2026, they
Startups with altitude
Strap: From missile tracking satellites to electric air taxis, Bangalore startups prove Karnataka’s policy push is taking flight Blurb: Digantara and Sarla Aviation capture what Karnataka’s startup policy is betting on – deep-tech ambition, patient
Shivanna keeps it classy on Rajinikanth
OB Bureau Kannada superstar Dr Shivarajkumar has drawn a clear line between admiration and advantage and he is not crossing it, even for a box-office titan. When asked whether he would return the favour to
No more nights gone wrong
Strapline (Page 1): This year, Bangalore greets the New Year with caution, weighing freedom, regulation & responsibility Strap (Page 8&9): On New Year’s Eve, Bangalore will weigh joy against control, with women’s safety &
What city wants in 2026
Strap: Citizens speak on roads, roots and renewal as Bangalore lays out its hopes for 2026 Blurb: This is Part I of a two-part series capturing what Bangalore wants for 2026. From broken footpaths
At 7 pm, this village logs off
Strap: Each evening, a siren signals a Karnataka village to switch off screens & reclaim two quiet hour Blurb: In a time when debates around screen addiction are usually confined to expert panels and policy
First ship in, season sets sail
Strapline: Cruise tourism returns to Karnataka’s coast; season opens softly, prioritising welcome, wellness, culture & confidence OB Bureau The new cruise season at New Mangalore Port opened quietly midweek, as the luxury liner Seven
OTT Releases 27th Dec to 2nd Jan
Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse Platform: Zee5 Cast: Mammootty, Siddique, Gokul Suresh Genre: Comedy thriller This is about CI Dominic, a laid-back but incisive former cop turned private detective. What begins as a seemingly harmless
Berry good for you?
Strap: Cranberries promise heart, brain & immune boosts, but science urges balance between juice, fruit & supplements wisely Byline: Dipa Kamdar From festive sauces to brightly coloured juices, cranberries have long been part
Messi, meet our game
Strap: India worships football icons with fervour, yet leaves its domestic game starved of faith, funds & futures Blurb One heartening moment was the reception accorded to Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri by a
