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Not conventional idol-makers, but in love with the art

While Bengaluru boasts of a rich tradition of artisans carrying forward their ancestral artistic heritage, it also has individuals from diverse backgrounds who passionately pursue these crafts. Pottery Town in Bengaluru also has artisans like Sandeep S. and Arun Kumar, who are not from the Kumbara community of traditional potters…

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Ganesha festival brings alive an old tradition in city’s Pottery Town

Artisans of Pottery Town are busy giving finishing touches to Ganesha idols of varied shapes. Many traditional artisans have reinvented their craft to meet present-day demands

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Idols and sculptures are valued in Bengaluru, say migrant artisans

Migrant artisans from across the country arrive in Bengaluru during festival seasons such as Ganesha Chaturthi and Durga Puja. Many artisans from Kolkata travel to the City during the Ganesha season and stay on to make idols for the Durga festive season.

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The wizard of Spain: Carles Cuadrat working his magic for East Bengal

East Bengal fans have seen the darkest night, but dawn is here. Carles Cuadrat, the prodigal son of Spain, has returned to lead the Red and Gold Brigade to glory.East Bengal fans have seen the darkest night, but dawn is here. Carles Cuadrat, the prodigal son of Spain, has returned…

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Private buses, autos, taxis threaten to go off the road in Bengaluru on September 11, again

The tussle between the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Association and the State government hasn’t been resolved

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Health Minister wants to extend operational hours of Namma Clinics in Bengaluru

The Health Department is contemplating extending the operational hours of Namma Clinics in city for the benefit of daily wage workers who work throughout the day. However, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike is yet to deliberate on the same.

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Bengaluru police arrest hotel employee in Chennai for blackmailing former female colleague with private videos

The South-East Division cyber crime police recently arrested a 26-year-old hotel employee in Chennai on the charge of blackmailing a former female colleague with private videos demanding sexual favours.

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Organs of 20-year-old accident victim from Mysuru donated

20-yr-old Prajwal from Pandavapura declared brain dead due to brain stem failure. His organs were donated to various hospitals in Mysuru & Bengaluru. Jeeva Sarthakathe initiated process for organ recipients waiting list. Apollo BGS Hospitals in Mysuru signed MOU for crossmatch facility for Organ Transplants in region.

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Aditya-L1 ‘healthy’ in new orbit: ISRO

ISRO said Aditya-L1's first Earth-bound maneuvre successful, satellite healthy and operating nominally. ISTRAC in Bengaluru performed the maneuvre; satellite to undergo 5 maneuvres to gain velocity for its journey to L1 Lagrange point.

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‘Telangana’s self-respect’ kicks up a row as Revanth and Kavitha exchange words and pics on social media

Telangana Congress President A. Revanth Reddy & BRS MLC Kavitha Kalvakuntla accuse each other's parties of mortgaging the self-respect of Telangana. Kavitha posted a picture of Revanth & Karnataka Deputy CM discussing Telangana affairs in Bengaluru. Revanth retaliated with a picture of KCR greeting PM Modi with folded hands. Followers…

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NTR police looking for more suspects in drug smuggling case

Police arrest engineering graduate for smuggling drugs; 10 more youth involved in racket. Gang from Rajahmundry and neighbouring villages addicted to ganja, peddling and consuming it, then smuggling MDMA pills from Bengaluru. NTR District Commissionerate police trying to arrest remaining accused, probing source of MDMA from Bengaluru.

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Knowledge-Health-Innovation and Research City to come up on 2,000 acres on outskirts of Bengaluru

A Knowledge-Health-Innovation and Research (KHIR) City, spanning approximately 2,000 acres, will be established on the outskirts of Bengaluru, announced Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development Minister M.B. Patil on Friday,

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SSF takes out nationwide rally in golden jubilee year

SSF holds Samvidhan Yatra to mark golden jubilee, raising socio-cultural issues, engaging in conversations & debates, distributing scholarships & study materials, setting up skill dev. centres, concluding in Bengaluru on 9/10, Golden 50 meeting in Mumbai on 11/24.

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Thursday was Bengaluru’s wettest day of the year

Bengaluru experienced its hottest Aug. day in a decade, followed by the wettest day of the year on Aug. 31. Poor progress of the southwest monsoon has left people in Karnataka worried. IMD's Bengaluru city observatory recorded only 12.6 mm of rainfall from Aug. 1-31. KSNDMC predicts BBMP areas will…

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Ganesh Chaturthi: 63 committees to ensure safe, eco-friendly festival in Bengaluru

BBMP directs the setting up of 63 committees in divisional offices in view of Ganesha festival celebrations in the city. Mobile tanks, barricades, surveillance cameras, street lights, boats, and police deployed for safety.

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Bengaluru Namma Metro conducts load testing with sandbags to simulate full passenger capacity on Kengeri-Challaghatta stretch

BMRCL completes load test on Kengeri-Challaghatta stretch of Namma Metro Purple Line. After CMRS inspection, it is likely that both stretches will be opened for commercial operation by September end.

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IIT-Madras startup develops smart ring that tracks health indicators and facilitates contactless payments

Muse Wearables, a tech start-up incubated at IIT-M, has developed a smart ring with advanced health tracking and contactless payments. Called 'Ring One', it will launch globally on Sept. 27, 2023 and in India on Oct. 25, 2023. It measures 6 vitals and is made in Bengaluru and Chennai. The…

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The right to stay connected to the forest

Division, 74, of the Hakki Pikki tribe, holds a land title deed to a two-acre plot given by the Karnataka govt. after six decades of struggle. The Wildlife Act, 1972, and BNP's declaration as a National Park led to criminalisation of these communities. Activist Madhu Bhushan found a 1962 document…

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Unusually hot August ends with downpour

Unexpected rain in Bengaluru caused severe water-logging, traffic snarls, and power cuts. Motorists, especially two-wheelers, were stranded and metro passengers were stuck near stations. IMD Bengaluru said the rain was due to a trough passing through South Interior Karnataka. Showers are expected for the next two days.

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Bengaluru south east division police launch ‘Cyber Victim’s Day’ to raise awareness

Bengaluru police launched Cyber Victim's Day to help those affected by cybercrimes. Over 2000 cases have been registered in the past 8 months, with ₹100 crores lost in the south-east division alone. Victims shared their experiences of how they fell prey and the aftermath, many of them well-educated professionals who…

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Survey finds 48 bird species in Dorekere Lake

48 bird species identified in Dorekere Lake, Bengaluru. 3 near-threatened species found. ActionAid plans to involve children, youth in future surveys to document birds, trees, plants, butterflies, spiders.

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Online fraudster cheats BBMP employee of ₹1.8 lakh

After luring a Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) employee into buying old coins and notes for ₹99 lakh, a conman made away with ₹1.87 lakh from him in Whitefield in the first week of August.

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Bengaluru firm owner joins rival company as worker, diverts projects worth ₹77 lakh

The owner of a software firm in Bengaluru joined a rival company as vendor management manager to divert business to his company and allegedly inflicted a loss of ₹77 lakh. The company has now filed a complaint with the Adugodi police station.

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Water dues: Govt. asks MCC to submit proposal on interest waiver

Minister B.S. Suresh (Byrathi) chaired a meeting in Bengaluru to discuss water dues, development works, and advertisement revenue in Mysuru. He asked the MCC to submit a proposal for an interest waiver scheme on water dues for domestic consumers. He also sought a report on why vehicle maintenance was given…

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‘Prepare for death’: In Karnataka, a string of letters targeting progressive writers and liberals

Several prominent Kannada writers have been receiving threats via post since April last year. The letters are handwritten, and the writing seems similar, according to writers who spoke to this reporter.

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