Author: Rahul M

GOKARNA: A Russian woman and her two minor daughters were escorted to safety by the police from a cave near Ramateertha Falls in Gokarna forest on Friday. Police said 40-year-old Nina Kutina’s visa, which was found in the cave, had expired in 2017, while her daughters, aged 6 and 4 years, were born in India.The presence of a woman and two minors in such a remote area left the police stumped. Upon interrogation, the woman revealed she had come to India on a tourist visa in 2017 and had been residing in Goa ever since, before entering Karnataka four days…

According to AQI.in, this weather data represents the beginning of a significant seasonal shift in Bengaluru’s climate pattern.Bangalore is expected to experience patchy rain on July 13, 2025, with temperatures ranging between 20.3°C and 28.8°C and a 66% chance of precipitation. The day will start mild and slightly damp, with scattered showers likely in the late afternoon, making it essential for residents to carry umbrellas.The average temperature for the day will be around 23.9°C, with humidity at 70% and wind speeds reaching up to 27.7 km/h. The partly cloudy conditions will persist throughout the day, with the highest chance of…

Bengaluru: Using swear words at each other in private messaging between two individuals could be indecent, but it does not necessarily mean ‘stalking’, Karnataka high court has ruled, striking down charges of stalking against an Allahabad man who faced allegations of voyeurism and criminal intimidation.Justice M Nagaprasanna, who delivered the ruling, emphasised that for a charge of stalking to be legally valid, it must meet specific criteria laid out in Section 354D of IPC.The section defines ‘stalking’ as a man following or contacting a woman repeatedly to foster personal interaction, despite clear disinterest from the woman; or monitoring her use…

Bengaluru: An Indian American on vacation in the city fell prey to cybercrime recently, losing over Rs 50,000. The crook called her, impersonating a municipal official from Gurugram, and told her the water bill for her sister’s house was due, before managing to siphon off Rs 50,501 from her credit card. He attempted to steal more money, but the transactions were declined as her card limit had been hit.In her complaint to CK Achukattu police on July 4, Sarika (name changed), who stays in south Bengaluru, said the fraud occurred between 7.15pm and 8pm on June 23. She received a…

Ashwini Ganapathi, a 39-year-old endurance athlete from Karnataka, conquered the Deep Japan Ultra 100, a grueling 173km trail race. Facing treacherous terrain, extreme weather, and a staggering 9,000-meter elevation gain, she completed the race in 45 hours and 42 minutes. BENGALURU: Battling through snow patches, rugged mountains, and 45 hours of non-stop running, Ashwini Ganapathi, a 39-year-old endurance athlete and coach from Karnataka, achieved a rare feat by finishing the Deep Japan Ultra 100, one of Asia’s most demanding trail races.The ultra-endurance event, which began on June 27, saw 135 runners at the start line, including eight international participants. Only…

Bengaluru: What began as a dream home makeover quickly spiralled into a prolonged nightmare for a city-based woman, after she entrusted a furniture firm with interior work at her new residence. Lured by promises of top-tier quality and timely delivery, she paid Rs 5 lakh upfront — only to be met with delays, dodges, and ultimately, a denial of responsibility and refund. But over two years on, justice has been served as a consumer commission has ruled in her favour, ordering the company to refund the amount with interest and pay compensation.The story began in March 2023, when Latha S,…

On a cold day in February 1999, a crowd gathered at Georgetown University to protest the tide of globalization that was reshaping much of the world. Some of their targets, like international trade, might seem familiar today, but the protesters would not have fit in at a Trump rally. They were young and firmly on the left. Pietra Rivoli, an economist at Georgetown, was watching, and when one woman seized a microphone and, addressing the crowd, asked, accusingly, “Who made your T-shirt?” Rivoli became intrigued. She decided to find out.She bought a $5.99 T-shirt emblazoned with a colorful parrot in…

Bengaluru: On Monday, the Shakti scheme — offering free bus travel for women in the state — is set to cross the 500-crore ridership milestone. To mark the occasion, chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar will travel in a city bus and personally issue tickets to women passengers.Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy told TOI that at the district level, committees overseeing implementation of the five guarantee schemes will celebrate the milestone by distributing sweets and flowers.The Shakti scheme was the first of the five guarantees launched by Congress govt. From June 11, 2023 to July 11, 2025, the state’s…

Epic Pictures Releasing From “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” to “Clown in a Cornfield,” clowns have long been a staple in horror movies. “It’s” Pennywise and the creepy clown doll in “Poltergeist” have gone down in history as the cause of many people’s coulrophobia (a fear of clowns), and a new clown joined their ranks with the release of 2016’s “Terrifier,” an indie slasher directed by creator Damien Leone. The film franchise follows the adventures of Art, a serial-killing clown who has no problem stalking his victims and killing them whenever…

Bengaluru: In an effort to make public transport more inclusive, BMTC has implemented the OnBoard solution — a new assistive device to assist visually impaired individuals identify a specific route number bus they wish to board. When a bus nears a stop, the user can press the ‘Find’ button, triggering an audio announcement of the route number through a speaker mounted on the bus. If it matches the intended route, pressing ‘Select’ alerts the driver and conductor, who can then assist the commuter in boarding.The new system features a two-part communication setup: A handheld remote device carried by the user…