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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
OTT Releases 21st to 27th June
We Were Liars Platform: Prime Video Cast: Emily Alyn, Brady Droulis, Caitlin FitzGerald Genre: Psychological thriller In this gripping psychological thriller adapted from E. Lockhart’s best-selling novel, 17-year-old Cadence Sinclair Eastman (Emily Alyn Lind) returns
The ‘spy’ seagull mystery
Strap: A tracked seagull’s landing near INS Kadamba in Uttara Kannada sparks whispers, suspicion &
Doctor on duty at 30,000 ft
Strap: Politician on earth, life-saver in the sky: ex-MLA’s steady hands save American mid-flight
SC Sub-Quota Bill cleared, jobs freeze nears end
OB Bureau The Karnataka Assembly cleared the Karnataka Scheduled Castes (Sub-Classification) Bill, 2025 this week.
Hate Speech Bill cleared in Karnataka
OB Bureau The state Assembly turned into a political battleground midweek as the controversial Karnataka
Too late to close?
Strap: Case filed against Shilpa Shetty–co-founded Bastian for allegedly flouting rules Blurb A case
OTT Releases 20th To 26th December
Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse Platform: Zee5 Cast: Mammootty, Siddique, Gokul Suresh Genre: Comedy thriller