Author: Rahul M

“Is he super important and this is the first I’m hearing of him?” one asked. “Is it a superfan polyglot who wants everyone to know about his favourite writer/composer? Is it someone using AI to artificially boost this guy’s performance metrics?”The InvestigationA Wikipedia editor who goes by “Grnrchst” recently decided to find out, diving deep into the articles about Woodard and into any edits that placed his name in other articles. The results of this lengthy and tedious investigation were written up in the August 9 edition of the Signpost, a volunteer-run online newspaper about Wikipedia.Grnrchst’s conclusion was direct: “I…

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached land parcels and residential flats valued at ₹4.06 crore in connection with the Transferable Development Rights (TDR) fraud linked to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. The assets are associated with brokers and individuals who allegedly posed as owners to claim benefits under the scheme.Also read: DULT flags risks in Bengaluru Tunnel Road: Metro safety and traffic concernsThe action comes after a major crackdown on May 23, when investigators carried out coordinated searches at nine locations across Bengaluru. These included the premises of Valmark Realty Holdings Pvt. Ltd., its directors, builders, brokers, and the residences…

Though no official announcement has been made by the once-estranged cousins, Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said Friday, “The Thackeray brothers will contest the civic polls together and they will win. Talks are already going on for several municipal corporations, including Mumbai, Thane, Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. No evil force can now break the unity of the Thackerays.” Raj’s political career has, however, been defined by frequent shifts in allegiance, and mixed signals to opponents as well as allies in Maharashtra. His meetings in recent months with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other ruling Mahayuti alliance’s leaders had triggered speculations…

A routine no-parking check near Sheshadripuram College turned tense after a man and woman shouted at police using vulgar words, leading to their arrest and an FIR.A no-parking check in Bengaluru’s Sheshadripuram area spiraled into a dramatic confrontation, ending with two people in custody. According to police, the incident began when a man was questioned for leaving his vehicle in a no-parking zone.Also Read:Namma Metro’s Yellow Line fuels Purple Line overcrowding woes in BengaluruWhen asked to pay the fine, he refused and allegedly argued that officers should have stopped him before parking. Matters escalated quickly when his female friend intervened,…

The long-awaited Yellow Line may have eased commutes for some, but it has pushed Bengaluru’s Purple Line into crisis mode, with commuters reporting unbearable rush-hour chaos and demanding urgent fixes.Bengaluru’s metro expansion was meant to ease the city’s gridlock, but for thousands of daily commuters on the Purple Line, the reality feels harsher than ever. Since the Yellow Line opened last weekend, many say rush-hour travel has turned into a daily ordeal.Also Read:Bengaluru’s Yellow Line chaos: Passengers forced to floor-sit amid 25-min waitsA viral Reddit post from a frustrated resident captured the mood: Purple Line trains, already jam-packed during office…

In a decisive move aimed at prioritizing academics, the Karnataka Education Department has announced that students will no longer be taken to political events, government functions, or programs of local dignitaries. The directive is intended to end the long-standing practice of using schoolchildren as spectators to fill seats at non-educational gatherings.Also read: Child helpline 1098 missing in many Bengaluru schools, govt plan falls flatPrincipal Secretary of the Education Department, Rashmi Mahesh, reportedly emphasized that the new measure is designed to improve learning outcomes in government schools. She stated that children should not be diverted from their studies for purposes unrelated…

As the much-anticipated Ashes 2025-26 series draws closer, attention is once again on England’s premier batter Joe Root. Despite amassing more than 13,500 Test runs in his illustrious career, Root still has one glaring gap in his record: a century on Australian soil. Ahead of the tour, two modern-day Australian greats-Steve Smith and Ricky Ponting-have weighed in on Root’s quest to break that barrier. Steve Smith: “That’s on his bucket list.” Steve Smith, speaking to Sky Sports, acknowledged Root’s consistent brilliance but highlighted the unique challenge Australia poses. “In the last two years, he has been incredible. His ability to…

A woman’s choice to buy bus tickets despite being eligible for Karnataka’s free travel scheme has gone viral, igniting a larger conversation on subsidies, freebies, privilege, and civic responsibility.Karnataka’s Shakti scheme, which offers women free rides on state-run buses, has been celebrated as a game-changing welfare measure. Yet, a viral social media post by a woman has brought a new layer of debate to the popular policy.Also Read:Midnight fire in Bengaluru’s Nagarathpet claims two lives, family feared trappedSahana, shared online that she refuses to travel on free tickets even though she is eligible. “I feel proud when I buy my…

Bengaluru’s residential market continues to display strong momentum, with Sarjapur Road and Thanisandra Main Road emerging as the city’s frontrunners in price appreciation. Data from Anarock indicates that both corridors have recorded around 80 per cent growth in average housing prices over the past three and a half years.Also read: Bengaluru traffic so bad, even DK Shivakumar’s kids fight with him!Sarjapur Road saw its average rates climb from about Rs 6,050 per sq ft at the end of 2021 to nearly Rs 10,800 per sq ft during April–June 2025, marking a rise of 79 per cent. Thanisandra Main Road in…

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