BENGALURU LIVE: January 24, 2019

Is winter over?

. 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.

. 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.

. Priyanka enters politics, appointed as AICC Gen Sec

. "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.

Click here for the Facebook event page.

. "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."

. Visit the national level Khadi and village industries exhibition and sales.

Location: Freedom Park

Dates: Jan 19- 29, 2019.

. 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.

. 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

. 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.

. 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.

. The BMRCL will introduce paper tickets for return journeys to commuters visiting Lalbagh for the Republic Day flower show.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.