Hello Bengaluru, follow what's happening in the city -a where to go, what to do and all that matters - on deccanherald.com, throughout the day.
20:03
Kathak recital
Nruthya Bhanu will be held on December 14, 6.30 pm onwards, at Kappanna Angala, JP Nagar. The kathak duo Roopa and Keerthi Kumar will be performing.
19:46
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ movie review
Spider-man has enjoyed the love of cinema audiences since the early 2000s. The character continues to inhabit a unique space in people’s minds that’s been aided by his integration into the beloved Marvel Cinematic Universe, as anyone who’s seenAvengers: Infinity WarorCaptain America: Civil Warcan attest. Read more
19:36
Subramanya Swamy silver chariot festival on the occasion of Subrahmanya Sashti
Subramanya Swamy silver chariot festival on the occasion of Subrahmanya Sashti at Subramanya swamy temple, Sajjanrao circle, VV Puram inBengaluruon Thursday. DH Photo by S K Dinesh
19:26
Mysuru-Bengaluru highway turns into a fair, as part of Shasti festival, on Thursday.
19:03
Update- Three people were killed and five were injured after iron racks collapsed onto staff at Holisol Warehouse Logistic Pvt. Ltd. in Seegehalli, Whitefield, on Thursday.
The deceased have been identified as Farooq, a resident of Koralur near Kadugodi, Subhash and Janan Darshan, who are both from Odisha. Read more
18:35
Christmas flea market
Sampoorn presents ‘Soul Flea – Christmas edition’ on December 16 from 11 am to 9 pm at Jayamahal Palace Hotel, Jayamahal Road.
18:07
Jazz and funk
Band ‘bconnected’ will perform on December 14 and 15 from 9.30 pm to 11.30 pm at Windmills Craftworks, Whitefield.
17:47
Classical concert series
The Temple of Fine Arts presents ‘Yati Gati’ featuring Chitra Poornima Satish on December 16 from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm at Atta Galatta, Koramangala.
17:33
Five people were stuck under a rack after it collapsed at Holisol Warehouse Logistic Pvt Ltd in Seegehalli Whitefield on Thursday afternoon.
Fire and emergency officials rushed to the spot and managed to rescue two men. They continue to hunt for three others. Read more
A specialised cab service to help the disabled get around the city is becoming popular, while BMTC and KSRTC are also doing their bit by providing free passes for the visually impaired.
Uber launched its UberAccess and UberAssist as a pilot in October last year, in collaboration with Mphasis, an IT solutions provider. It pressed into service vans to help senior citizens and riders with special accessibility needs. Read more
16:50
Gastric bloat, known medically as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), is a problem that afflicts bigger pet dogs, and can be fatal.
Early detection is important because 50 per cent of dogs with the condition die if treatment is delayed. Veterinarians Metrolife spoke to said they see 18 to 20 cases in a year. Read more
16:41
Sufi music festival
Banyan Tree presents the eighteenth edition of its all India Sufi and mystic music festival, Ruhaniyat, on December 15, 6.15 pm onwards, at Jayamahal Palace Hotel, Jayamahal Road. Sindhi Saraiki, Nandesh Umap and group are a few among the many performers.
16:34
Dhrupad concert
The Festival of Ancient Music featuring a Dhrupad concert is on December 14 at 7.30 pm at Atta Galatta, Koramangala. Rudraveena player Murali Mohana Gowda is one among the performers.
16:14
Tech-savvy citizens are using WhatsApp groups to address civic problems and often to get officials to attend to them.
Hundreds of groups are active and are reporting considerable success. Nithya Reddy, president of the Resident Welfare Association of Richmond Town and Langford Town, says groups are created to address specific problems.
Metrolife spoke to some groups to understand how they work. Read more
16:02
Bengaluru-based ‘Layatharanga’ contemporary classical ensembles, marks 20 years of its existence this year.
One of the most prominent contemporary classical ensembles, Bengaluru-based ‘Layatharanga’ marks 20 years of its existence this year.They are celebrating it with a special concert at Chowdiah Memorial Hall today. Read more
15:50
20I7 raids: IT officials to question Sasikala in Parappana Agrahara prison
A team of Income Tax officials from Chennai is questioning AIADMK leader V K Sasikala at Parappana Agrahara prison in connection with November 2017 raids at Poes Garden in Chennai, the residence of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa. Read more
15:40
Annual Lego Tower Building contest will see the final round this weekend
The finals of ‘Landmark’s Annual Lego Tower Building’ is on December 16 from 5 pm to 9 pm at Landmark Store, Forum Mall and Orion Mall.
15:33
Now, Peripheral Ring Road has a 'concrete' plan
The white-topping of city roads may now extend to the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) as well, notwithstanding the brewing criticism. Read more
13:04
A team of Income Tax department arrives at Parappana Agrahara Central prison in Bengaluru where they will question VK Sasikala on documents seized during raids at Poes Garden residence of former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa
Horror veteran James Wan breathes new life into the troubled DC Extended Universe with a character-driven coming-of-age story with a side of bombastic action. A worthy inclusion into your weekend movie plans.
Delighted to be at the lovely Atta Galatta book store in Bengaluru to talk about my new book, "Why I Am A Liberal-A Manifesto for Indians Who Believe in Individual Freedom' on 28th Dec. Friends in B'luru: do join us! Would be great to see you! @PenguinIndiapic.twitter.com/vo6MgCZMm5
Fifteen summers ago, a bunch of theatre buffs broke the traditional mould to carve out a different path: interactive, improvisational theatre, a dramatic innovation that would eventually challenge the scripted form and strike its roots deep in Bengaluru.
An idea whose time has come ten years ago and still not implemented thanks to the car obsessed decision makers and mobility “experts” of Bengaluru https://t.co/r3Br18Iz36
Bengaluru Lakes: movie screening and discussions on Saturday
Block your Saturday morning for a Planetary discussion! Let's watch a movie and discuss the future of the planet! Let's discuss the Lakes of Bengaluru! What can we all do to make things better? https://t.co/HKUvezGNnX
2018 was a year of many victories. But, tonight at the Fortress is about a win we celebrated off the pitch. Our home has, and will always be inclusive to all. Don't hide your pride! #LoveKnowsNoGender#BENKOLpic.twitter.com/TevjITt96O
Veteran JD(S) leader Basavaraj Horatti turned against the Congress-JD(S) coalition on Wednesday as he launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy who, he said, has become “the Congress rubber stamp”.
Over 21% of kids Bengaluru schools are either obese or overweight
Increased consumption of junk food coupled with lack of exercise has resulted in about 21.7 % of schoolchildren being either #obese or #overweight, observed a study conducted on 83,000 children from 145 schools across #Bengaluru.https://t.co/eP9AMo4Lp9
A team of Income Tax department to question VK Sasikala today at Central Prison in Bengaluru where she is lodged in connection with a Disproportionate Assets case, to get clarifications on documents seized during raids at Poes Garden residence of former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/hwpUz69BCW
Hearty congratulations to 80 women police officers and KSRP staff led by ADGP Bhaskar Rao, who have cycled 545 km from Belagavi to Bengaluru to spread awareness about health & education of rural girl children.@DrParameshwara#KSRPKarnatakapic.twitter.com/lpdiMF07eg
However, the service from MG Road to Baiyappanahalli resumed at 7.10 am on Thursday.
Okay, now they are saying that its fixed! Though commuters de boarded at MG Road, announcements were made that the train will be running till Baiyappanahalli.
What is the issue with the LED display? The photo says next train is after 20 minutes. However, train arrived in 10 minutes. Looks like they haven’t changed yesterday’s. On Wednesday, trains were running in an extended interval and also in very slow pace. #Bengaluru#NammaMetropic.twitter.com/nVTIIBh19T
The issue with Metro services continued till 7 am on Wednesday
Bengaluru Metro services remain interrupted for the 2nd consecutive day. Trains from Mysore Road are running only till MG Road. The services are affected in the purple line due to ‘restoration works’ near Trinity station. #Bengaluru#NammaMetropic.twitter.com/4c7tY5BD4f
BLR 27 ° C Rain
Kathak recital
Nruthya Bhanu will be held on December 14, 6.30 pm onwards, at Kappanna Angala, JP Nagar. The kathak duo Roopa and Keerthi Kumar will be performing.
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ movie review
Spider-man has enjoyed the love of cinema audiences since the early 2000s. The character continues to inhabit a unique space in people’s minds that’s been aided by his integration into the beloved Marvel Cinematic Universe, as anyone who’s seenAvengers: Infinity WarorCaptain America: Civil Warcan attest. Read more
Subramanya Swamy silver chariot festival on the occasion of Subrahmanya Sashti
Subramanya Swamy silver chariot festival on the occasion of Subrahmanya Sashti at Subramanya swamy temple, Sajjanrao circle, VV Puram inBengaluruon Thursday. DH Photo by S K Dinesh
Mysuru-Bengaluru highway turns into a fair, as part of Shasti festival, on Thursday.
Update- Three people were killed and five were injured after iron racks collapsed onto staff at Holisol Warehouse Logistic Pvt. Ltd. in Seegehalli, Whitefield, on Thursday.
The deceased have been identified as Farooq, a resident of Koralur near Kadugodi, Subhash and Janan Darshan, who are both from Odisha. Read more
Christmas flea market
Sampoorn presents ‘Soul Flea – Christmas edition’ on December 16 from 11 am to 9 pm at Jayamahal Palace Hotel, Jayamahal Road.
Jazz and funk
Band ‘bconnected’ will perform on December 14 and 15 from 9.30 pm to 11.30 pm at Windmills Craftworks, Whitefield.
Classical concert series
The Temple of Fine Arts presents ‘Yati Gati’ featuring Chitra Poornima Satish on December 16 from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm at Atta Galatta, Koramangala.
Five people were stuck under a rack after it collapsed at Holisol Warehouse Logistic Pvt Ltd in Seegehalli Whitefield on Thursday afternoon.
Fire and emergency officials rushed to the spot and managed to rescue two men. They continue to hunt for three others. Read more
Karnataka SSLC timetable announced
A specialised cab service to help the disabled get around the city is becoming popular, while BMTC and KSRTC are also doing their bit by providing free passes for the visually impaired.
Uber launched its UberAccess and UberAssist as a pilot in October last year, in collaboration with Mphasis, an IT solutions provider. It pressed into service vans to help senior citizens and riders with special accessibility needs. Read more
Gastric bloat, known medically as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), is a problem that afflicts bigger pet dogs, and can be fatal.
Early detection is important because 50 per cent of dogs with the condition die if treatment is delayed. Veterinarians Metrolife spoke to said they see 18 to 20 cases in a year. Read more
Sufi music festival
Banyan Tree presents the eighteenth edition of its all India Sufi and mystic music festival, Ruhaniyat, on December 15, 6.15 pm onwards, at Jayamahal Palace Hotel, Jayamahal Road. Sindhi Saraiki, Nandesh Umap and group are a few among the many performers.
Dhrupad concert
The Festival of Ancient Music featuring a Dhrupad concert is on December 14 at 7.30 pm at Atta Galatta, Koramangala. Rudraveena player Murali Mohana Gowda is one among the performers.
Tech-savvy citizens are using WhatsApp groups to address civic problems and often to get officials to attend to them.
Hundreds of groups are active and are reporting considerable success. Nithya Reddy, president of the Resident Welfare Association of Richmond Town and Langford Town, says groups are created to address specific problems.
Metrolife spoke to some groups to understand how they work. Read more
Bengaluru-based ‘Layatharanga’ contemporary classical ensembles, marks 20 years of its existence this year.
One of the most prominent contemporary classical ensembles, Bengaluru-based ‘Layatharanga’ marks 20 years of its existence this year.They are celebrating it with a special concert at Chowdiah Memorial Hall today. Read more
20I7 raids: IT officials to question Sasikala in Parappana Agrahara prison
A team of Income Tax officials from Chennai is questioning AIADMK leader V K Sasikala at Parappana Agrahara prison in connection with November 2017 raids at Poes Garden in Chennai, the residence of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa. Read more
Annual Lego Tower Building contest will see the final round this weekend
The finals of ‘Landmark’s Annual Lego Tower Building’ is on December 16 from 5 pm to 9 pm at Landmark Store, Forum Mall and Orion Mall.
Now, Peripheral Ring Road has a 'concrete' plan
The white-topping of city roads may now extend to the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) as well, notwithstanding the brewing criticism. Read more
Movie review: Aquaman
Horror veteran James Wan breathes new life into the troubled DC Extended Universe with a character-driven coming-of-age story with a side of bombastic action. A worthy inclusion into your weekend movie plans.
Read more
The Lok Sabha on Thursday mourned the demise of Karnataka's "Rebel Star" Ambareesh.
Read more here.
A fest to celebrate 15 years of interactive drama
Fifteen summers ago, a bunch of theatre buffs broke the traditional mould to carve out a different path: interactive, improvisational theatre, a dramatic innovation that would eventually challenge the scripted form and strike its roots deep in Bengaluru.
Read more here.
RCB fans may take offence!
Bengaluru Lakes: movie screening and discussions on Saturday
Veteran JD(S) leader Basavaraj Horatti turned against the Congress-JD(S) coalition on Wednesday as he launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy who, he said, has become “the Congress rubber stamp”.
Read more here.
Trash strewn at Mandur will be incinerated: Parameshwara
Over 21% of kids Bengaluru schools are either obese or overweight
The white-topping of city roads may now extend to the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) as well, notwithstanding the brewing criticism.
Read more here.
DH InSight on white-topping ishere.
However, the service from MG Road to Baiyappanahalli resumed at 7.10 am on Thursday.
They haven't reset the LED displays!
The issue with Metro services continued till 7 am on Wednesday
Weather at 8 am: 19 degree Celsius, Fog
Good morning Bengaluru!