Bangalore News

Raw deal for Karnataka in rail budget: Chief minister

The rail budget for the current fiscal has failed to benefit Karnataka as sufficient funds were not allocated for the ongoing projects in the state, Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa said Friday.

No longer labelled criminals, says Bangalore's sexual minority

As they celebrate the Delhi High Court's verdict decriminalising gay sex, there is relief among Bangalore's sexual minorities. But there is pain, too, as the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community recounts stories of suffering and discrimination over the years.6:31 PM on July 03

Bangaloreans resent fuel price hike

The residents of Bangalore have expressed widespread resentment over the fuel price hike announced Wednesday which, they feel, would result in increase in prices of other essential products and services.5:01 PM on July 02

Bangalore activists celebrate repeal of 'antiquated' law

Bangalore's sexual minorities rights activists, who have been spearheading the campaign against the law that criminalises homosexuality, Thursday welcomed the Delhi High Court judgement legalising gay sex.5:00 PM on July 02

Ex-soldier rides across country on his 'peace' bicycle

When the spirit is keen, the body obliges. This ex-soldier is fighting different battles - one against his handicap and one for peace and brotherhood, as he cycles over 9,000 km across 18 states.5:30 PM on July 01

A bid to eradicate child labour in Karnataka homes

Around 50 percent of child labourers in Karnataka are working as domestic helps in defiance of law, say activists. But now comes another push to end the practice, this time targeting poverty-stricken villages that send their young ones to work.12:03 PM on July 01

'Most private colleges are money-spinning factories'

The proposed oversight body for higher education is a 'welcome development', says Pushpa Bhargava, former vice-chairman of the Knowledge Commission. According to him, the present regulatory system is so inept that it is easy for anybody to set up a private professional college in India and fool regulators by hiring professors for three days.9:30 AM on July 01

ITI sets up data centre with Trimax in Bangalore

The state-run Indian Telephone Industries (ITI) Ltd has set up a next-generation data centre at its main facility on the outskirts of this tech hub in collaboration with the Mumbai-based leading IT infrastructure and services firm Trimax Data Centre Services Ltd.10:02 PM on June 30

Darshan's 'Yodha' brings respite to Kannanda film industry

Southern star Darshan's first release of the year 'Yodha' has received the biggest opening in recent times and trade analysts say the film could change the tide of Kannada film industry, which was going through a bad phase with downward revenues week after week.8:03 PM on June 30

Government to write off ITI losses to hive off viable units

The government would write off Rs.2,820 crore (Rs.28.2 billion) losses accumulated by Indian Telephone Industries (ITI) Ltd to enable the state-run undertaking hive off its viable units for private partners, a top official said Tuesday.8:01 PM on June 30

Bangalore teenagers welcome court ban on tobacco

As more and more teenagers of India's IT hub Bangalore are falling prey to smoking, the Karnataka High Court order barring tobacco products' sale near schools and colleges has been welcomed by the youngsters themselves. This should help them stay away from the harmful addiction, they say.5:01 PM on June 30

Bhardwaj takes over as Karnataka governor

Former central law minister Hans Raj Bhardwaj, who failed to make it to the union ministry this time, Monday took over as Karnataka governor.6:00 PM on June 29

Biocon signs pact with Mylan Inc

Indian biotechnology major Biocon Ltd Monday said it had signed an agreement with Mylan Inc. to develop, manufacture and supply generic biologic drugs globally.12:00 PM on June 29

In meltdown times, feel the Joy of Giving

NGOs from across India have joined hands to celebrate the Joy of Giving Week from Sep 27 to raise funds and help around 20 million needy people in the country.6:30 PM on June 27

With Nilekani gone, Infosys to decide if it needs co-chair

The board of Infosys Technologies will soon decide whether there is a need for co-chairman in the light of incumbent Nandan M. Nilekani resigning to head the government's unique identification cards project, a top official said Friday.9:30 PM on June 26