Let Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’ play: SC tells state
Strap: Supreme Court slams mob rule, says cinema can’t be silenced by threats or sentiment The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Karnataka government to take firm action against individuals or groups obstructing the screening
‘Feeding vote banks!’ BJP tears into minority quota boost
OB Bureau The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a sharp attack on the state government’s decision to increase reservation for minorities under state housing schemes, calling the move “blatantly unconstitutional” and driven by “appeasement politics”.
Step into a Van Gogh painting this June 29
OB Bureau Bangalore, brace yourself. Starting June 29, you won’t just see a Van Gogh—you’ll step inside one. “The Real Van Gogh Immersive Experience” is coming to Bharatiya Mall, promising an electrifying, 30-minute dive into
Monsoon on replay
Strap: Flooded streets, stalled lives — citizens speak out on why monsoon in Bangalore feels like a crisis on loop Byline: Bindu Gopal Rao Red. Yellow. Orange. This monsoon, these aren’t just colours on a
Milk Wars 2.0
Strap: Congress faces fire as Amul’s metro entry threatens to derail its Kannada pride pitch Blurb: In a move seen as contradictory to its earlier position, the Congress has approved 10 Amul kiosks across various
VOX-POP
‘Legally, the ban might be justified, but practically, bike taxis were solving real problems. They reduced congestion, helped students, and even discouraged people from buying personal vehicles. This decision hits gig workers hard.’ Tarun Bajaj,
Ban & Backlash
Strap (Page 1): Commuters stranded, gig workers shattered as bike taxi ban disrupts daily travel and livelihoods alike Strap (Page 8&9): The bikes are gone, but the fight is on — Bangalore’s gig workers demand
Colour me home!
Strap: Four top designers reveal how the right shades can shape mood, expand space, and reflect your style Byline: Bhuvana Shridhar As Bangalore’s demand for distinctive home design grows, many residents find themselves unsure about
Jaws at 50: Still biting!
Strap: From blockbuster thrills to conservation chills, the great white shark still looms large—in pop culture and the ocean Blurb: Following the movies that made up the Jaws franchise, there was an increase in hunting
Year of Underdogs
Straps: Trophy droughts ended, legends born — 2025 is turning out to be the year the underdogs finally had their say Blurb: For years, Paris Saint-Germain chased the Champions League like a mirage—close enough to
Office goes rogue!
Strap: Work shifts gears as remote warriors trade city chaos for beaches, hills, and better
It’s Matcha, macha!
Strap: Matcha’s the new latte in Bangalore — smooth energy, no crash & totally Instagram-ready
Is Bond’s tech licence expired?
Strap: With a new James Bond film in the works, can cinema’s slickest spy outpace
Kids aren’t alright
Strap (Page 1): Trapped in always-on Bangalore, a disconnected generation is growing—and the fallout is
Guilty!
Strap: With Prajwal Revanna convicted of rape, the Gowda dynasty faces its deepest moral &
Rishab Pant steps up for K’taka girl
OB Bureau When India’s star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant stepped up recently, it wasn’t with bat