BENGALURU LIVE- December 21, 2018

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Bengaluru-origin boy makes it to Forbes ’30 Under 30’

A Bengaluru-origin 29-year-old Achuta Kadambi has been named in the prestigious Forbes magazine's 2019 "30 under 30" list for Science.

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ORR metro design tweak may ease KR Puram traffic

The traffic chaos at the KR Puram junction — where vehicles from the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and the Swami Vivekananda Road converge — may finally ease ifBMRCL’s plan of a road-cum-rail flyover is finalised.

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Maintenance work congests traffic on Hosur Road flyover

The partial closure of the Hosur Road flyover has led to bumper-to-bumper traffic on the toll road. Commuters say the travel time has increased from 15 minutes to more than an hour during morning and evening peak-hours.

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Scene after the soon to shut down Rex Theater after the first screening of KGF. The film is getting an immensely positive response from audiences.

Man assaults theatre staff over KGF movie tickets

A 39-year-old mansliced off the finger of a movie theatre staff, when the latter refused to arrange tickets for the Kannada movie, KGF. The accused wanted to illegally sell the tickets at the Veeresh Theatre in MC Layout, Magadi Road.

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Fans perform puja ahead of KGF's release

Bengaluru youth angry and frustrated

Young people in Bengaluru are increasingly given to violent outbursts, doctors say andbehavioural health practitioners notice those between 17 and 35 are particularly frustrated and angry.

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People partake in celebrations as part of the KGF release in Narthaki theatre. Yash is expected to meet his fans here at 10, which is when the first show gets over.

Conservationists, officials wary of monkey feeding

Sri Anjaneyaswamy Devalaya Temple Trust in Vyalikaval is collecting food items from devotees to feed monkeys in the forest patches nearby, as part of the Hanuman Jayanthi celebrations - but the gesture has not gone down well with the forest officials and conservationists.

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A helicopter showers flowers on the massive flex of Yash at Nartaki theatre during the KGF celebrations. The helicopter had to keep moving to and fro because wind from the chopper's blades kept scattering the flowers.

MHA order puts all computers under govt watch

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order giving 10 Central agencies to intercept, decrypt and monitor any and all form of information generated, stored or transmitted from any computer in India.

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Steam Winter Sale 2018: Here's what to look out for

With the 2018 edition of the Steam Winter Sale underway, we bring to you a few titles that you should keep on your radar.

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Namma Metro may not be suspended tomorrow

The service on thepurple line of the Namma Metro is unlikely to be disrupted this Saturday and Sunday as the BMRCL seeks a "more permanent solution" to the problem.

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Bitcoin Surges Above $4000

Gained more than 28% since Monday, on course for the largest weekly advance since the peak of the crypto craze in December 2017, say reports.

Prison staffer smuggles marijuana to inmates

A physical education instructor working at the Parappana Agarahara Central prison for the past five years is now lodged in the same prison for smuggling marijuana to the convicts for cash.

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KGF movie review: Kannada cinema enters the big league

For KGF’s steam, cinema is bigger than anything else and the grandeur lies in telling a fantastically gripping story.

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Fire safety to be mandatory subject in BArch course

It will soon be made mandatory for architecture students to study fire safety and rescue aspects as part of their course. The move is aimed at preparing students to be part of the smart city project and related developments.

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Despite court order, it is hurdle free release for KGF

Despite the 10 Sessions Court halting the release of Kannada movie KGF starring 'rocking star' Yash, the movie hit the screens on Friday as scheduled without any disruptions.

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KGF Real Vs Reel: 10 facts about Kolar gold fields

Hysteria reached an all-time high on Friday as the much-awaited Sandalwood magnum opus, KGF released much to the delight of enthralled Kannada film fans who had been eagerly awaiting the Yash starrer thriller.

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Metro operation between MG Road and Trinity will be suspended from 8 pm on December 28 to 30 (full day).