No more chalk talk
Strap: Forget blackboards — these Bangalore startups are coding, gamifying, and job-proofing the future of learning Byline: Bhuvana Shridhar City’s ed-tech mavericks are schooling the system — and doing it their own way. In a
A temple tale reborn
Strap: 40 dancers; two shows; one divine spectacle – Paschimavahini Krishna storms Chowdiah Memorial Hall this July 30th Blurb: The production poses reflective questions – how do we recognise life’s deeper callings? How do we
Sleeping apart, staying together
Strap: From royals to roommates, separate beds are back — and your sleep could thank you Blurb: Sleeping separately is often stigmatised, with some people seeing it as the death of a couple’s sex life.
OTT Releases OBW 26th July- 1st July
The Hunting Wives Platform: Netflix Cast: Brittany Snow, Dermot Mulroney, Chrissy Metz Genre: Thriller Brittany Snow leads this sizzling eight-part thriller based on May Cobb’s bestseller. Set in East Texas, The Hunting Wives follows Sophie
Flesh & bond
Strap: Some bonds never break… even when they should. Body horror Together unleashes terror on August 1 OB Bureau Just when you thought you’d seen all body horror had to offer, Together creeps up with
100% proof of EC irregularities in LS polls
OB Bureau Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has attributed the Congress party’s underwhelming performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to what he called the BJP’s “misuse” of the Election Commission, alleging large-scale irregularities in the electoral
‘CM still an accused’: Vijayendra on MUDA row
OB Bureau BJP Karnataka unit president B.Y. Vijayendra has maintained that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family members continue to be accused in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, asserting that the Supreme Court
Poems, meet people!
Strap: A city’s stage opens to voices near and far — Bengaluru Poetry Festival returns this August 2 Blurb: This year, the festival is going greener than ever. Our children’s stage literally sits on the
Move over, fairy tales!
Strap (Page 1): The city’s children’s literature boom blends humour, pop culture, and sharp storytelling — no magic wands needed Strap (Page 7): Smart stories, real voices, and curious minds — Bangalore’s kid-lit wave is
Verdict in: CM’s chair firm
Strap: Supreme Court verdict ends MUDA row, boosts Siddaramaiah’s image and solidifies his grip on power Blurb: The Apex Court’s verdict will not only give Siddaramaiah an edge in the inter-party-political struggle but also it
Reservation, rewritten
Strap: Karnataka splits 17% SC quota into three groups, reshaping Dalit politics and altering caste
Captains ride again!
Strap (Page 1): Bangalore’s bike taxis speed back, fuelling commuter joy, auto driver anxiety, and
20 years, endless myths
Strap: Seema Kohli’s solo exhibition opens at the NGMA, celebrating two decades of exploring myths,
Monsoon’s final roar
Strap: K’taka reels under heavy rains, rivers overflow, roads cut off, farmers lose crops &
Welfare schemes dent state coffers
Strap: To finance guarantees, Karnataka govt availed Rs 37,000 crore more loan than last year:
Now, pay traffic fines at 50% off!
OB Bureau Vehicle owners in Karnataka now have a chance to clear their pending traffic