Bengaluru
This Indian city is a new home to the rich; surprisingly, it's not Mumbai!
Fri, Aug 30, 2019
This is the 15th fastest-growing luxury market in the world and the IT capital of the country, has moved five places up compared to last year, leaving behind Mumbai, considered to be India's richest city, according to a report.
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‘I have been given a significant portfolio, I am grateful for it,’: Karnataka Tourism Minister
Tue, Aug 27, 2019
After allotting the portfolios for the cabinet expansion in Karnataka, BJP MLA CT Ravi reserved for Tourism Ministry. While speaking to ANI, he said, “My strength is that I can't think about anything else other than the party, it is also my weakness. I have been given a significant portfolio, I am grateful for it, I will work.”
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QS Ranking 2018: Not Delhi or Mumbai, this is the best city for students in India
Thu, Aug 01, 2019
QS Ranking 2018: Not Delhi or Mumbai, but India's IT capital Bengaluru has been rated as the best city in India for students by the QS Student City ranking 2018. Notably, only two Indian cities made it to the list of top 100 cities in the world with Bengaluru sitting at the 81st spot, followed by Mumbai on the 85th position.
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Yeddyurappa, Siddaramaiah & Kumaraswamy arrives at Vidhana Soudha ahead of floor test
Thu, Jul 18, 2019
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president BS Yeddyurappa and BJP MLAs arrived at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Thursday. The Karnataka government will be facing a floor test today. Congress leader Siddaramaiah also arrived at Vidhana Soudha ahead of the floor test. While speaking to media persons, Yeddyurappa said, “We are 101 per cent confident. They are less than 100, we are 105. There is no doubt that their motion will be defeated.” Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy arrived at Vidhana Soudha as his government will be facing floor test there. The 13-month-old Congress-JDS government had slumped into crisis after these MLAs resigned from the membership of the Assembly earlier this month. The state Assembly has 225 members, including one nominated MLA. The halfway mark in the 225-member Assembly is 113.
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Locals protest against state govt's plan to draw water from Sharavathy river to Bengaluru
Thu, Jul 11, 2019
Locals staged protest in Shivamogga against state government's plan to draw water from Sharavathy River to Bengaluru. Protestors shouted slogans against the state government too. Large number of youth participated in the protest. District administration declared holidays for school children, private bus, taxi and auto services stopped due to protest.
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Bengaluru in top 10 Asian cities list for realty investments
Thu, Jun 20, 2019
Bengaluru is known as India's tech hub due to its contribution to technology businesses in the country. The city has been ranked among top 10 Asia-Pacific cities for cross-border investments in real estate, according to a leading consulting firm on Wednesday.
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Prime property price in India: Looking to buy a new home? Check out Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru rates
Wed, Jun 12, 2019
Prime property is pricey world-over, but buyers are very much in the ring looking for opportunities. Shishir Baijal, Chairman & Managing Director, Knight Frank India said, “The prime property market in India has seen either a stable or marginal drop in prices in the last 5 years.
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Fire breaks out in a shop at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport
Thu, May 30, 2019
A massive fire broke out in a shop at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The incident took place on May 29. Later, fire was brought under control by five tenders. No casualties have been reported.
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Bannerghatta Biological Park makes arrangement to protect animals from scorching heat
Tue, May 14, 2019
Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru has made special arrangements to cool off animals from increased temperature. Spraying gun is being used to spray water inside the zoo. Zoo administration has used borewell and natural tanks to provide relief to animals and visitors. Carnivorous animals are also provided separate water tanks.
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Meet Vishwanath, a Bengaluru-based architect, who is a true inspiration for many
Thu, May 02, 2019
Bengaluru-based architect Vishwanath has taken ‘water-saving’ to another level. He uses rain water for drinking, cooking and other daily chores. His house is synonym to nature and has lots of green plants in the yard. There is also a composting toilet that doesn't use any water and the material generated is used as fertilisers for the rooftop garden. He uses old concept of reduce, reuse and recycle and rainwater harvesting too.
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Agarbathi industry growing in India, empowering women too
Fri, Apr 26, 2019
Indian incense stick industry has been turned out to be one of the fastest growing industries in India. It is all set to witness 8-10% growth in market. Agarbathi industry has employed around one lakh more people including women this year. This industry is also helping in empowering women.
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Bengaluru's Bellandur Lake spills toxic foam yet again
Mon, Apr 22, 2019
The Bellandur Lake in Bengaluru on Sunday was frothing with toxic foam yet again. The lake has spilled toxic foam many times in the recent past and on several occasions the lake also caught fire. As per the Karnataka Lake Development Authority, Bellandur Lake is the largest of the 262 lakes and tanks in Bengaluru and accumulates about 40 per cent of the city's sewage. In 2017, the sorry state of the lake forced the National Green Tribunal to take the matter into cognizance.
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