Mark Tully cautions media on its beastly doings Delivering the convocation address at Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media here on Wednesday, Sir Mark said humility was a great virtue that journalists should have when they report on others.
Unholy nexus usurps lake beds, drains, forest land
Land worth Rs 450 crore encroached Around 50 acres of encroached land were identified on Wednesday by the joint legislative committee on land encroachment across seven locations in Bangalore South Taluk.
A thriving mobile sex racket The modus operandi is simple. A message is sent to mobile phones at random. The message promises a host of services involving men and women and says you can get in touch with Roshani on 09871269046.
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Splendour of Upanishads The Upanishads exhort us to seek liberation from the consequences of ignorance through self-knowledge. As they unequivocally declare: "By knowledge alone can freedom be won."
HC stays construction on footpath The petitioner AV Amarnathan stated that the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) was constructing 40 shops on the footpath adjacent to Shivajinagar police station, against the provisions of Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act.
Showing talent... 'Kiragurina Gayyaligalu', a play, being staged at Ravindra Kalakshetra as part of Tejaswi Mayaloka Natakotsava, which began in Bangalore on Tuesday. The play is directed by A N Rao Jadhav.
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