Author: Rahul M

It was 1990, a time when Rs 200 went a long way. For struggling 20-year-old student Venkatesh Mahadeva Vaidya, that sum represented hope — borrowed money paid to a stranger promising a government job.The man, however, vanished overnight, and a case filed by Vaidya lay unsolved for 35 years. Until last week, when a clever courier ruse finally led to the capture of the accused, B Keshavamurthy Rao, now aged 72.For the Sirsi rural police in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district, this marked the closure of the station’s oldest pending case.It began, though, with an element of chance. Story continues below…

Hearing aids can be life-changing devices, opening up a world of sound and improving your quality of life. However, it’s no secret that adjusting to them can take time and patience. Whether you’re exploring options for hearing aids in Adelaide or have just started using them, this guide will help you understand the adjustment process and make it as smooth as possible. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t worry—you’re not alone. This article will explore how hearing aids work, common challenges you might face, and practical tips to make the transition easier. Understanding Hearing Aids Hearing aids amplify sound, allowing you…

“While Anthem received a lot of negative reviews, it obviously has a lot of production value behind it,” he says, as well as “buyers who want to play the game regardless.” He has never played the game before. Now, he says, he won’t get to.Easier said than done. Video games are a more dynamic medium than books or film, one that is predicated on both a player’s autonomy in the game and can be supplemented through updates and downloadable content. Online games can be even trickier. SKG, however, argues that past multiplayer online games have survived without company servers through…

The Karnataka High Court on Monday issued notices to Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the state government, and the Centre on a petition filed by Bangalore South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya seeking immediate publication of a fare fixation committee (FFC) report that recommended metro fare revisions earlier this year. Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav directed the respondents to file their replies within two weeks. During the hearing, the court orally remarked, “You are so powerful; you cannot get the BMRCL to do that much also?” Responding to the observation, Surya’s counsel submitted that while the MP had raised the…

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) could be divided between three or five smaller city corporations and the new urban body for the city–for the time being–will govern the same area as the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). A final report on earmarking the GBA area along with the pros and cons of having smaller corporations was submitted to Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday. Speaking to reporters following the meeting, he said, “For a time period, GBA limits will be the same as those of BBMP. We will include new areas in the future.”…

A toothbrush in your favourite colour. A fridge filled with snacks you chose yourself. Music playing while you fold your laundry—badly, maybe, but joyfully. It might sound simple. But in Supported Independent Living (SIL), these moments are quiet revolutions. They’re not just chores. They’re choices. And choices are powerful. In homes scattered across this vibrant city, SIL providers in Melbourne are doing something remarkable. They’re not just offering support—they’re helping people build lives that feel like their own. Not institutional. Not imposed. But individual, intentional, and free. This is not a service offered by SIL providers in Melbourne. It’s a…

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Monday suspended 10 civic officials for purported negligence in conducting the caste census ordered by the state government.The exercise to collect information regarding members of 101 communities falling under the Scheduled Caste category has been mired in controversy since it was launched in Bengaluru on June 23. Several citizens have alleged that QR-coded stickers marking Scheduled Caste (SC) households have been pasted on buildings, vehicles, and even tea stalls in a random manner. In 2015, the Congress government spent ₹170 Cr on a caste census in Karnataka, then blamed dogs for its flaws. Now…

There’s a little house tucked away in Melton—not famous, not flashy—but inside its walls, something quietly magical is unfolding. A kettle whistles. A board game box opens. A hesitant hello becomes laughter echoing down the hallway. This isn’t a holiday home, and it’s not a clinic. It’s one of several STA Accommodations in Melton—places where NDIS participants come not just for a break, but for a beginning. What begins as a few nights away often becomes a turning point. Here, in the comfort of supported routine and gentle encouragement, people rediscover parts of themselves they didn’t know were waiting to…

A worker from West Bengal last week filed a complaint with the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) alleging that the Bengaluru police have been targeting migrant workers and small shopkeepers to extort money and threatening to book them under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA). The Bengaluru police have categorically denied the allegation, saying they were conducting special drives against public smoking, and the sale of loose cigarettes. In his complaint filed on July 3, Lalchand Sheikh, who lives in Varthur, alleged that the local police were collecting bribes from more than 100 shops. Story continues below…

A PIXAR JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF, GROWTH, AND GALAXIES   In 2024, Pixar Animation Studios brought audiences back into the mind of Riley with Inside Out 2, the highly anticipated sequel to their 2015 hit. Directed by Kelsey Mann and featuring the voice talents of Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Maya Hawke, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, and Ayo Edebiri, the film followed a now-teenage Riley navigating the turbulence of puberty, just as her original core emotions are joined by a new batch eager to take control. Released on June 14, 2024, Inside Out 2 was met with widespread acclaim from…