Why Sudeep waited for Yogi Babu on Mark
OB Bureau The countdown is officially on. Director Vijay Kartikeyaa’s action entertainer Mark, led by Kichcha Sudeep, has cleared the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A certificate, setting the stage for a
New Year, new home!
Strap: Skip the renovation rush; a New Year reset of space, light and purpose can change everything Blurb: Striking the right balance between aesthetics & practicality begins with understanding how a space is truly
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 &
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
OTT Releases 2nd to 8th August
Housefull 5 Platform: Prime Video Cast: Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan Genre: Slapstick comedy
AI wingman at your service!
Strap: AI is helping users swipe, chat, and charm — but is love becoming less
The great summer shuffle
Strap: From blockbuster bids to bargain buys, this summer’s club football transfer trail is anything
The art of the affair
Strap: From Baroque brushstrokes to paparazzi shots, adultery has always inspired art, scandal and spectacle
The Legend Deepens
Strap: Deeper myths, bolder visuals: Kantara: Chapter 1 is our boldest cultural bet yet, says
Winning is a mindset
Strap: …Says Ayush Shetty, after US Open triumph as he preps for Macau Open and