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Weather at 8 am: 18 degree Celsius, fog.
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In city today
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: coalition vote share threat to BJP
The BJP could find itself in trouble against a common candidate of the Congress-JD(S) combine in at least six of the 17 Lok Sabha seats the saffron party won five years ago.
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IISc researchers find a solution for tomato glut
In a relief to farmers who are driven to despair when glut in the market routinely sends prices crashing, researchers have come up with a new technology that helps farmers avoid such crises.
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Event: Santhe Back to Nature
"Santhe Back to NatureExhibition will be held at Manpho Spectrum I and II Bangalore, on 18th to 27th of January, from 11.00 a.m to 8.00 p.m.
End Of Season Sale at Orion Mall
"End Of Season Sale is starting at Orion East Mall.
Dates: Jan 12 - Feb 3, 2019.
Note: Shop for INR 5000 or more and get assured couple movie tickets."
Khadi Utsva 2019
Visit the national level Khadi and village industries exhibition and sales.
Location:Freedom Park
Dates: Jan 19- 29, 2019.
Why develop industrial areas in Bengaluru, SC asks Karnataka
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Karnataka government why it was bent upon developing industrial areas inside the city of Bengaluru, which was already facing shortage of water and other facilities like roads.
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Movies releasing tomorrow.
Kannada
Seetharama Kalyana
Supplementary
Telugu
Mr. Majnu
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
Malayalam
Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu
Tamil
Charlie Chaplin 2
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
Hindi
Thackeray
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
Marathi
Thackeray
Why public transport system is important:
'Faithful to your job? 60% Indians don't believe in it'
Job-seeking Indians have perfected an art in the process: Job-hopping.Indeed, a survey has now revealed that 56% of male respondents have job-hopped in a short duration. But there is a silver lining for employers: Women workers tend to stay on, at least in the short term.
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Stand-up comedy shows today.
Old Wine and New Jokes - A Standup Comedy ShowStand Up Comedy | Hindi, English | 1hr 30mins
Date: 24 Jan Onwards
Location: Grapevine, Bengaluru
The Almost Weekend- A Stand-Up Comedy ShowComedy Shows | English, Hindi | 1hr 20mins | Age 16+
Date: 24 Jan Onwards
Location: Eddy`s Cafe, Bengaluru
Free Falling - Episode 1-4 - Aakash MehtaStand Up Comedy | English | 2hrs | Age 21+
Date: 24 Jan
Location: Foxtrot - House of Subculture, Koramangala
That Comedy Club presents That Open MicStand Up Comedy | Hindi, English | 1hr | Age 18+
Date: 24 Jan - 28 Mar
Location: That Comedy Club, Koramangala
Stand Up Comedy – Based on a True StoryStand Up Comedy | English, Hindi | 1hr 30mins | Age 18+
Date: 24 Jan Onwards
Location: Based on a True Story - Bistro, Bengaluru.
The Underrated ComedyComedy Shows | Hindi, English | 2hrs | Age 18+
Date: 24 Jan Onwards
Location: Dyu Art Cafe, Bengaluru.
Source: bookmyshow.com. Log on to bookmyshow for more details and the tickets.
Flower show: Paper metro tickets from Lalbagh
The BMRCL will introduce paper tickets for return journeys to commuters visiting Lalbagh for the Republic Day flower show.
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Dad makes final decision for Nikhil Kumaraswamy.
Nikhil Kumaraswamy seems to be in no hurry to make countless films or rush into politics. Two years after his debut film ‘Jaguar’, the actor’ssecond venture, ‘Seetharama Kalyana’, is set to release on January 25.
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'Thackeray', 'Manikarnika' to clash this R-Day weekend
Two much-awaited films on the lives of late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray and the Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi will clash on the silver screen on Friday.
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Ineffective laws don't deter dog breeders
Despite the existence of strong laws on the import of pedigree breeds, animal experimentation and licensing in the country, illegal dog breeding and marketing at pet shops only seems to be growing in the city.
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To mark the protest against Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) new tariffs order, South India Federation of Cable Operators' Association is observing a one-day blackout of cable TV channels across South India on Thursday.
Soon, complete ban on vehicles inside Lalbagh
Making Lalbagh Botanical Gardens a ‘walkers’ paradise and adding more green initiatives, the horticulture department has decided to enforce a complete ban on vehicles inside the park, including those of the horticulture department.
Metrolife in the city: ART
Metrolife in the city: DANCE
Metrolife in the city: DRAMA
Metrolife in the city: POTPOURRI
Metrolife in the city: MUSIC
Karnataka Congress MLA Anand Singh who sustained injuries during brawl with MLA J N Ganesh has been shifted to specialist eye hospital Narayana Nethralaya in Bengaluru. (ANI)
Fresh bids for tunnel line of Namma Metro's Phase 2
A year after cancelling the tender for the underground line of Phase 2, the BMRCL has invited fresh bids for the last two packages of the 13.7-km tunnel between Dairy Circle and Nagavara.
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Renovated Sarakki Lake to lure birds in their thousands
Sarakki Lake was once known as Saavira Hakki, the place where birds flocked in thousands. Now, officials involved in its renovation want to restore its past glory.
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Rahul is our PM candidate: HDK
Karnataka Chief Minister and JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday said that his party is committed to support Rahul Gandhi as the prime ministerial candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections and said PM Narendra Modi is only a "paper tiger." He was speaking to NDTV.
BJP in combat mode, targets two ministers
The BJP on Wednesday mounted an offensive against the ruling coalition by targeting Cabinet ministers Sa Ra Mahesh of the JD(S) and Priyank Kharge of the Congress, who have both courted controversy.
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Uniform admissions, fees for Karnataka varsities
Karnataka will standardise admissions and fees across all universities in the state, Higher Education Minister GT Devegowda announced on Thursday.
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Bengaluru kid invited by PM to watch R-Day parade
Devika Santosh, 16, a class eleven student of Navkis Educational Centre near Yeshwantpur has been invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
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Buffer zone near lake: SC reserves verdict on NGT order
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgement on a plea filed by the Karnataka government as well as some real estate developers, challenging the validity of the National Green Tribunal's order enlarging the buffer zone limits around lakes and water bodies in Bengaluru.
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