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Karnataka teachers can now use 'Tr' prefix, says CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced teachers can use the 'Tr' prefix. This honor recognizes their invaluable societal contributions and dedication to shaping young minds. The prefix is a mark of respect, similar to professional titles like 'Dr' or 'Prof'. This decision was made on the occasion of Teachers'…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

GI Tags in India: What a Geographical Indication Legally Protects and What It Cannot Cover

What a GI Tag Actually GrantsA geographical indication is a registered signal that a product originates from a specific place and carries qualities tied to that origin. India's Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 governs this. When a GI tag is granted, it gives producers within that…

Times Life · Sep 5

Kasuti Embroidery From Karnataka Is Counted Thread by Thread and Leaves No Knots on the Back

The discipline nobody seesYou do not draw a pattern first. There is no transfer paper, no pencil outline pressed onto the cloth. In kasuti, you count the threads of the weave itself, each warp, each weft, and you place your needle accordingly. One thread off and the geometric motif fractures.…

Times Life · Sep 5

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Occupancy Certificate withheld by Bengaluru civic body after landowner refused land for road widening: Landowner fights back and gets relief from Karnataka HC

Bengaluru land owner was asked to give up 656 sq m land for road widening work; Corporation withheld OC because of this issue; Owner took the matter to Karnataka High Court and won the case

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Allama Prabhu's Vachana Refuses to Comfort You, and That Refusal Is the Spiritual Teaching

The Vachana does not meet you where you areYou come to a Vachana the way you come to most spiritual writing, carrying something. A grief, a question, a fatigue that has been sitting in your chest for weeks. You expect the text to reach toward you. Allama Prabhu's Vachana does…

Times Life · Sep 5

Akka Mahadevi Gave Up Everything and Her Reason Still Unsettles Anyone Who Thinks They Have Freedom

The Woman Who Made Comfort Look Like a CageShe was married to a regional chieftain named Kausika under duress, the vachanas tell us, and she left. Not quietly. She walked out of the palace, shed the last of her clothing, and let her long hair cover her body instead. In…

Times Life · Sep 5

Rs 15 lakh fraud money credited to senior citizen’s account, police wanted to question him; HC grants anticipatory bail on this ground

Criminals deposited Rs 15 lakh in senior citizen’s bank a/c; police wants to question him; HC grants anticipatory bail and observes mere deposit of crime money in a/c insufficient to conclude he was knowingly involved in the crime

The Economic Times · Sep 4

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Karnataka Cabinet withdraws controversial park bill after protests and opposition

The Karnataka Cabinet decided to withdraw the controversial park preservation bill. This action followed widespread protests from citizen groups and opposition parties. The government will now consult the public widely on proposed amendments. Concerns were raised that the bill could allow diversion of public green spaces. The decision comes amid…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Wipro Kawasaki to invest ₹1,000 cr in Karnataka hydraulic pump plant, create 1,200 jobs

Wipro Kawasaki Precision Machinery will invest Rs 1,000 crore in a new manufacturing plant. This facility will be established in Karnataka's Harohalli Industrial Area. The proposed plant is expected to create approximately 1,200 new employment opportunities. Operations at the new site are anticipated to commence within one year. This expansion…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Hindustan Zinc secures mining lease for rare earth element block in Karnataka

Hindustan Zinc has secured a mining lease for rare earth elements in Karnataka. The Gundlupet block in Chamrajnagar District covers over 314 hectares. This acquisition supports the company's expansion into critical minerals for modern technology. Hindustan Zinc is actively exploring opportunities in various future-enabling elements. The company is already a…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Land grabbed by neighbour for 40 years? Karnataka HC rejects adverse possession claim, upholds owner’s title

Know how an owner won fight for his 4-acre-11-gunta land in Karnataka HC after neighbour claimed title to this land based on 40 years of adverse possession and revenue records

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Adani Group expands footprint in opposition-ruled states with projects worth Rs 5 lakh crore

Adani Group is investing significantly in infrastructure projects across various Indian states. The conglomerate is pursuing projects in roads, ports, and energy sectors. These initiatives aim to drive economic growth and create new employment opportunities. Governments are seeking private capital for development and job creation. Adani's expanding footprint highlights its…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

How to Get an FIR Registered When the Police Station Refuses Your Complaint in India

Chanakya Knew This Problem ExistedChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a state which denies its citizens access to justice corrodes its own authority faster than any external enemy. He wasn't describing a hypothetical. He was describing a structural temptation, the gatekeeper who benefits from keeping the gate shut. The police…

Times Life · Sep 3

7 Affordable Festive Getaways in India for Budget Travel This Holiday Season

Pondicherry: French Quarters and Christmas Lights on a ShoestringPondicherry charges less than Goa for nearly the same coastline. During the Christmas and New Year stretch, the French Quarter strings up lights along Rue Suffren and Rue Dumas, the beachside promenade fills with families, and the Catholic churches, Basilica of the…

Times Life · Sep 3

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The Economic Times · Sep 2

Husband refused to pay Rs 9,000 maintenance, saying wife abandoned home and ignored parents; Karnataka HC rejects his plea for this reason

Wife didn’t care for his parents and left his Bangalore home without informing, husband said; Karnataka HC rejects his plea to stop paying maintenance on this ground. Read to know what happened in this case.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

UBL sees positive demand momentum in Q2, invests Rs 110 cr in Maharashtra brewery

United Breweries Ltd reports positive demand momentum and strong premium brand growth. The company expects double-digit revenue growth and over twenty percent for premium brands. A new canning line at Ellora Brewery will enhance production capacity for various beer segments. Policy reforms in states like Karnataka are driving significant category…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Karnataka CM Shivakumar takes dig at BJP's padayatra, says Congress will plan counter strategy

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the BJP’s 10-day ‘Ballari Chalo’ padayatra gives Congress an opportunity to counter the opposition and that his party will plan a response. He also discussed drought assessment across Karnataka and criticised the FIR against Rahul Gandhi as politically motivated.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Karnataka auto-rickshaw fare hike: Dakshina Kannada revises rates from September 1, check new fare structure

Effective September 1, auto-rickshaw fares in Dakshina Kannada district have seen a revision. Passengers will now start with a minimum charge of Rs 40 for the first 1.5 kilometers, followed by Rs 20 for each additional kilometer. The RTA has also adjusted waiting and luggage fees. Notably, rides during the…

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The Economic Times · Sep 1

Builder must fix recurring water leakage permanently, but homeowner can't dictate which contractor or brand to use: Karnataka RERA gives relief to Bengaluru top-floor flat owner

Frustrated with repeated water leakage issue in top floor flat homeowner requested building to appoint Dr Fixit and Asian paints to fix it; Karnataka RERA directs builder to permanently fix defects at its own cost. Read the article to know how the homebuyer partly won the case.

Times Life · Sep 1

What Returning Wolves to the Deccan Could Do: The Trophic Cascade Evidence From Yellowstone

What Yellowstone Actually ProvedFourteen grey wolves were released into Yellowstone National Park in January 1995. Within a decade, the park's river channels had shifted course. That outcome had nothing to do with the wolves physically moving water. It had everything to do with where elk chose to stand. The mechanism…

Times Life · Sep 1

What Traditional Mehndi Patterns Are Telling You About the Unrecognised Art History of Indian Women

The archive that washed off every timeYour nani never called herself an artist. She sat cross-legged on a chowki before your cousin's wedding, a cone of henna in her hand, and drew from somewhere that had no name, no sketchbook, no reference print, no teacher she could point to. The…

Times Life · Sep 1

Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal: Karnataka's Chalukya Heritage Triangle Where Indian Temple Architecture Evolved

The workshop nobody visitsAihole has 125 temples. On a typical weekday, you might share them with a handful of schoolchildren and a caretaker who has memorised the ASI signboards well enough to recite them without looking. The Durga Temple here, misnamed, it has nothing to do with the goddess and…

MyLifeXP · Aug 31

7 Beautiful Krishna Traditions India Celebrates Differently

What does Janmashtami look like across India? In one place, thousands cheer as a human pyramid reaches a hanging pot. Somewhere else, tiny Krishna footprints are drawn from the doorway. In Udupi, a colourful procession brings Krishna’s childhood stories to life, while Kerala celebrates the festival as Ashtami Rohini. These…

The Independent UK · Aug 31

I live in India and these are the crowd-free alternative beach spots to Goa

From turtle-spotting to riding the surf, Poonam Binayak recommends the top places for a coastal getaway on the subcontinent

Times Life · Aug 31

What India Loses When the Pangolin Vanishes: Soil Health, Termite Surges, and Biodiversity at Risk

A Pangolin Digs About 200 Burrows in Its LifetimeThe Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) is a burrowing insectivore that can excavate tunnels up to 3.5 metres deep. Each burrow aerates compacted earth, creates drainage channels, and deposits the animal's nitrogen-rich droppings at depth, a kind of involuntary composting that improves soil…

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