How to spot a fake smile
Strap: Behind every social smile lies a story — here’s how your brain tells truth from performance Blurb: Fake smiles aren’t necessarily malicious. In fact, they serve important social functions – smoothing awkward interactions, signalling
OTT Releases
Stolen Platform: Prime Video Cast: Abhishek Banerjee, Shubham Vardhan, Mia Maelzer Genre: Social thriller This a gripping social thriller inspired by a real-life incident, delves into the sharp divides of class and the weight of
Thug Life, no borders!
Strap: Kamal Haasan fans ride 42 km to Hosur, lighting up screens despite Karnataka ban Not even a state-wide ban could stop Kamal Haasan fans from catching Thug Life on release day. With the film
Stampede shake-up: City gets new police boss
OB Bureau Hours after being appointed the new Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, senior IPS officer Seemant Kumar Singh assumed charge on Friday morning, stepping into the role at a time of public outrage over the
Active Covid-19 cases cross 400; 7 dead
OB Bureau Covid-19 cases in the state have risen to 451 with 61 fresh infections and one death on Thursday, pushing the overall toll this year to seven. Health department officials said the latest fatality
Caravaggio comes calling
Strap: Once lost, now found — the 1606 Caravaggio masterpiece Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy opens at NGMA today! Byline: Bindu Gopal Rao Bangalore, brace yourself for a rare brush with Baroque brilliance! One of Michelangelo
Making the cut
Strap: Home World Cup, high expectations & a squad that blends proven winners with restless
Startups with altitude
Strap: From missile tracking satellites to electric air taxis, Bangalore startups prove Karnataka’s policy push
Shivanna keeps it classy on Rajinikanth
OB Bureau Kannada superstar Dr Shivarajkumar has drawn a clear line between admiration and advantage
No more nights gone wrong
Strapline (Page 1): This year, Bangalore greets the New Year with caution, weighing freedom, regulation
What city wants in 2026
Strap: Citizens speak on roads, roots and renewal as Bangalore lays out its hopes for
At 7 pm, this village logs off
Strap: Each evening, a siren signals a Karnataka village to switch off screens & reclaim