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Bengaluru Man, 24, Bludgeoned to Death: Police Investigate

Bengaluru Man, 24, Bludgeoned to Death: Police Investigate

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 24-year-old man was found murdered on the outskirts of Bengaluru, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Bacterial infection kills 31 blackbucks at Karnataka zoo; probe ordered

Bacterial infection kills 31 blackbucks at Karnataka zoo; probe ordered

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

According to sources at the zoo, eight antelopes died on Thursday, followed by 20 more deaths on Saturday.

Elusive Majesty: The Glorious Tiger

Elusive Majesty: The Glorious Tiger

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Have you seen a tiger? How and where did you spot it? We want you to share your stories and original photographs with us. Write in to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: I spotted a tiger) along with your name, location and photographs of the tigers you saw.

Leopard that terrorised Bengaluru for 5 days shot dead

Leopard that terrorised Bengaluru for 5 days shot dead

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

After three days of intense search operations, forest department officials tracked the wild cat in the city's outskirts at Kudlu Gate near Electronic City in Bengaluru South.

Karnataka water crisis: Tankers seen at CM's residence

Karnataka water crisis: Tankers seen at CM's residence

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the borewell in his house in Sadashivanagar in the state capital has gone dry for the first time. This happened despite the fact that Sadashivanagar is located next to Sankey Lake.

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.

Video: India's last dancing bear rescued

Video: India's last dancing bear rescued

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Raju, the country's last dancing bear, was rescued from Belgaum in Karnataka and brought to the Bannerghatta bear sanctuary. Raju, which danced and smoked to entertain millions on the streets, is cooling its heels in the bear sanctuary after being rescued from a Kalandar. (See the external link). Wildlife SOS, which has been undertaking this countrywide rescue operation, has a centre in Bangalore.

Spotted: Leopard strays into Bengaluru school on Sunday

Spotted: Leopard strays into Bengaluru school on Sunday

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Police and the forest officials soon reached, but struggled to capture the leopard, which prowled the campus for hours.

Blast triggers panic in Bengaluru

Blast triggers panic in Bengaluru

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

A blast occurred on Bannerghatta road in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening triggering panic among people. Sources said poachers were behind the blast. A police team had rushed to the spot to ascertain the reason behind the blast.

DLF lines up 2 integrated townships in Bangalore

DLF lines up 2 integrated townships in Bangalore

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

DLF, a Delhi-based integrated real estate development company, as part of its strategy for the Bangalore real estate market has lined up two integrated townships worth altogether Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion).

Your summer pics: It's pool time!

Your summer pics: It's pool time!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Readers share their unusual summer pics. You can share yours too!

Karnataka: Efforts on to drive jumbos back to forest

Karnataka: Efforts on to drive jumbos back to forest

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

A herd of 15 elephants that have wrecked havoc and killed four persons including a photojournalist at Kolar are now at a distance of 3 kilometres from Bengaluru. The elephants, which entered from Tamil Nadu into Kolar, had escaped to Malur.

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, it's robots to the rescue!

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, it's robots to the rescue!

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The robots are here!! A cylindrical robot rolls into a treatment room to allow healthcare workers to remotely take temperatures and measure blood pressure and oxygen saturation from patients hooked up to a ventilator. Another robot that looks like a pair of large fluorescent lights rotated vertically travels throughout a hospital disinfecting with ultraviolet light. These are just a few of the robots which are being used during the COVID-19 pandemic, from health care in and out of hospitals, automation of testing, supporting public safety and public works, to continuing daily work and life. Here's a look at how Artificial Intelligence is being used in this war against COVID-19.

Bengaluru sinks in rain; rescue boats hit streets

Bengaluru sinks in rain; rescue boats hit streets

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

A couple of days of rainfall and the Bengaluru residents are struggling to stay afloat.

In 5 hours, Bengaluru receives highest rain in 127 years

In 5 hours, Bengaluru receives highest rain in 127 years

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Rains from Monday night to Tuesday morning flooded major roads and drainage water entered houses in low-lying areas.

Protests against new PF rules turn violent in Bengaluru

Protests against new PF rules turn violent in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

At least two Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses and one of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation have been set on fire, they said.

Meet India's best known teacher

Meet India's best known teacher

Rediff.com18 May 2019

'Kids like something when it is interesting, focused, and offers scope for self-exploration.' 'We teach them how to learn, not force them,' Byju Raveendran tells Bibhu Ranjan Mishra.

Developers, buyers back in luxury home market

Developers, buyers back in luxury home market

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

In Mumbai, developers like the R K Jatia and Lodha groups have launched or reopened ultra luxury residential projects, complete with limousine and concierge services.

Investing in real estate? These 5 cities offer the best returns!

Investing in real estate? These 5 cities offer the best returns!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Prices in most areas have been stagnant but some regions are showing reasonable appreciation.

Govt rolls back stricter PF withdrawal norms

Govt rolls back stricter PF withdrawal norms

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

In a placatory move, the labour ministry also said it was contemplating permitting withdrawal of all accumulations by Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's subscribers on grounds like purchase of house, serious illness, marriage and professional education of children.

Cheers to jugaad!

Cheers to jugaad!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Following the Supreme Court ruling against liquor being sold within 500 metres of state and national highways, the infamous Indian jugaad is in play once again. Veenu Sandhu, Nikita Puri, Ranjita Ganesan & Avishek Rakshit find out how India is coping.