Just 10.5 cm rainfall wrecks Bengaluru even before monsoon arrives

Monsoon is yet to set in, but already the rain has put Bengaluru's administrators in a tight spot. Even with an average rainfall of 10.5 cm on Sunday night, the city found itself deploying dinghies......

'Inappropriately dressed' farmer denied entry in B'luru metro

Bengaluru Metro on Monday sacked a security supervisor for allegedly barring a farmer from using its train services for being "inappropriately dressed." Photograph: Kind courtesy @DeepakN172/X A......

The dangers of imposing Hindi on India

'Some people make the vulgar argument that a lot of Indians speak Hindi.''But where exactly? Is that not relevant?'Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A few of those who attended music maestro......

No contest with BJP on corruption in K'taka, it wins hands down: Rahul

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka "wins hands down" over the present Congress dispensation when it comes to corruption.......

Bengaluru's swanky metro rail starts service

This is a dream come true for people in Bengaluru. The IT capital's much awaited in metro rail service, 'Namma Metro' started operations on Thursday. The much-awaited Rs 6000 crore metro rail......

Cab Wars Heat Up at Airports Post BluSmart Exit

'Yes, there is a void, but ultimately there is also a demand which is constantly growing, making the void larger.' IMAGE: A traveller stands next to a closed BluSmart electric car booking counter......

Phase one of Bengaluru Metro to be launched today

  So far, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation has been carrying around 20,000 passengers a day on two separate lines -- Byapanahalli to MG Road and Peenya to Malleswaram A bus journey on the......

Regulatory hurdles slowing down transport projects

Urban mass transit authority to be set up; it will act as nodal agency for planning and coordination of project related works. Regulatory hurdles seem to be coming in the way of fast implementation......