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Air India, TASL to invest Rs 2,300 crore in Karnataka

Air India, TASL to invest Rs 2,300 crore in Karnataka

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Air India and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), a player in aerospace and defence solutions, on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka government for an investment of ~2,300 crore in the state's aerospace and defence sector. The strategic move is expected to enhance Karnataka's aerospace ecosystem and help create over 1,600 direct and 25,000 indirect jobs in the state.

Bangalore's pride: India's first electric bus

Bangalore's pride: India's first electric bus

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

In a move to make Bangalore a greener and cleaner city, the state-run Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will operate a swanky electric bus on a trial basis for three months.

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The woes have become a serious issue of concern for Bengalureans, especially in Whitefield, KR Puram, Electronic City, RR Nagar, Kengeri and CV Raman Nagar.

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'

In Bangalore traffic, 'green corridor' for a heart saves a patient's life

In Bangalore traffic, 'green corridor' for a heart saves a patient's life

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

In a heart-warming action, Bangalore city traffic police on Wednesday created a "green corridor" to facilitate unhindered transport of a donor's heart from a hospital here to the airport to be transplanted on a patient in Chennai.

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Lok Sabha contest in Thiruvananthapuram is shaping up to be a significant battle involving key candidates like Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Panniyan Ravindran. This three-cornered fight highlights the political dynamics in Kerala's capital city, with each candidate bringing their own vision and promises for the region's development, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Diary: Bangalore Bytes

Diary: Bangalore Bytes

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

In India, only cricket and Sania Mirza sell.

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The IMD has warned of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.' 'It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.' 'Whether it's a series, a movie or even a Korean film, the audience has access to all of it.' 'Slowly, the boundaries are blurring, so that's great for actors.'

Review: Bangalore Naatkal disappoints

Review: Bangalore Naatkal disappoints

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The film appears more colorful and vibrant but drags a bit in the second half, writes S Saraswathi.

It's perform or perish time for RCB against KKR

It's perform or perish time for RCB against KKR

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

With five consecutive defeats, bottom-placed RCB have the daunting task of winning their remaining seven games to keep their play-off prospects alive.

Bangalore rape: Mothers take online route to petition for a safer city

Bangalore rape: Mothers take online route to petition for a safer city

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Amid protests over the alleged rape of a six-year-old girl in a public school, people, mostly mothers, are posting petitions online to air their criticism on the matter and suggestions to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Bangalore is officially Bengaluru

Bangalore is officially Bengaluru

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

The native of Karnataka is happy and says that the name was always Bengaluru, but the British came and changed it.

Station-- Another Hindi film from Bangalore

Station-- Another Hindi film from Bangalore

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Station is a crime thriller about three psychotic assassins sent to carry out a job at a deserted railway station.

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's wife and son who keep themselves far from the political limelight reveal what it is like to campaign for the first time.

Bangalore beats Mumbai, Delhi as airlines' favourite hub

Bangalore beats Mumbai, Delhi as airlines' favourite hub

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The future certainly looks good for Bangalore.

Spotted: Anil Kumble in Bangalore

Spotted: Anil Kumble in Bangalore

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Reader Tejas Kashyap spotted former India captain and leg spin ace Anil Kumble at 'Rajdhani', a restaurant in UB City, Bangalore.

Bangalore hotels costliest

Bangalore hotels costliest

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Shivakumar has got the all-important Major and Medium Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bangalore Development Authority, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

WPL 2024: Focus on young Indian stars as Mumbai take on Delhi in opener

WPL 2024: Focus on young Indian stars as Mumbai take on Delhi in opener

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The second edition of the Women's Premier League, beginning in Bengaluru on Friday with a high-profile match between defending champions Mumbai Indians and runners-up Delhi Capitals, will be optimistic about meeting its existential purpose of giving a wider platform to promising home-grown talents.

10 injured as Bengaluru-bound Island Express derails in Tamil Nadu

10 injured as Bengaluru-bound Island Express derails in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The Express which left on Thursday, derailed between Somanayakanpatti and Patchur in Tamil Nadu around 4.15 am where the 10 injured were rushed to the Tirupatur government hospital.

Will Dutch players make a splash in IPL auction?

Will Dutch players make a splash in IPL auction?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

IPL contract will be next level for Netherlands players after WC show: Coach Ryan Cook

Bangalore airport takes wings

Bangalore airport takes wings

Rediff.com24 May 2008

After a series of protests and court cases, Bangalore, the IT capital of India, finally got a full-fledged international airport at Devanhalli, 31 km away from the city. The first flight flew to Singapore.

Bangalore's woes, Murthy's cure

Bangalore's woes, Murthy's cure

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Infosys Chairman and Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy on Monday asserted that the government could resolve the infrastructure problems plaguing Bangalore, India's high-tech city, with partnership from the industry.

Wipro threatens to quit Bangalore

Wipro threatens to quit Bangalore

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Taking stress out of Bangalore...

Taking stress out of Bangalore...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

With India's IT hotspot Bangalore being weighed down by infrastructure constraints, the government is taking steps to promote other cities like Hubli and Mysore as IT investment destinations.

Kejriwal targets the 'intelligent' voter in Bangalore

Kejriwal targets the 'intelligent' voter in Bangalore

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and his party feel that they have a fighting chance in Bangalore. The crowd that gathered for his road show comprised both supporters and curious onlookers.

Home sales: Bangalore tops, Mumbai drops

Home sales: Bangalore tops, Mumbai drops

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The demand in Bangalore is mainly driven by affordable prices and healthy offtake.

Gay and accepted in Bangalore

Gay and accepted in Bangalore

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Ten years back, it would have been hell if ever you happened to mention the word 'gay' in Bangalore. However, now things are different and the trend is changing.

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The auction will feature 56 capped and 109 uncapped players.

1,000 northeasterners return to Bangalore

1,000 northeasterners return to Bangalore

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

About 1,000 northeasterners, who had fled Bangalore to their native states in August following rumours of attacks against them, returned on Tuesday, police said.

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'

Bangalore is Lenovo's marketing hub

Bangalore is Lenovo's marketing hub

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

The initial focus of the hub will be to formulate marketing strategies and create marketing deliverables for print and online.

Bangalore: Cultural capital of new economy?

Bangalore: Cultural capital of new economy?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Pai, a highflier in the software giant (he is still just under 50), has a zen for cities. As human resources head of Infosys he is constantly scouting around in India for newer destinations where the company can set up shop to beat rising costs. And he is all the time benchmarking these against the worlds great cities to develop an agenda for change and betterment.

British Airways flies London-Bangalore

British Airways flies London-Bangalore

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

British Airways became the first global carrier to provide a direct connectivity between London and Bangalore when is first flight touched down at the IT city this morning. \n

Eating out in Bangalore? Here are some suggestions!

Eating out in Bangalore? Here are some suggestions!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

There is much to explore in the Bangalore food circuit beyond MTR points out Harnoor Channi Tiwary

Delhi's heart beats for Virat Kohli

Delhi's heart beats for Virat Kohli

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Every run by Kohli got a huge cheer from the fans as Delhi welcomed their prodigal son.

Aerosmith rocks Bangalore

Aerosmith rocks Bangalore

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

US rock legends Aerosmith stopped over in Bangalore on Saturday as part of their world tour.

IPL 2023: RCB name Kedar Jadhav as Willey's replacement

IPL 2023: RCB name Kedar Jadhav as Willey's replacement

Rediff.com1 May 2023

The Royal Challengers Bangalore named Kedar Jadhav as David Willey's replacement for the rest of the IPL 2023 season.

African national racially abused in Bangalore

African national racially abused in Bangalore

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

First a major exodus of students from the North East, then an attack on a Manipuri girl in a car and now an assault on an African national in Bangalore. Ironically in all these incidents, the victims have complained of being racially abused while being assaulted.