‘Can’t Speak Kannada? Join Us In Delhi!’ This Company CEO’s Hiring Post, ‘NCR Is Better’

20 Dec 2024

Bengaluru, widely recognised as India's tech hub, is often regarded as the birthplace of many successful startups and tech innovations. However, as the city continues to grow and attract people from across the country, it faces mounting infrastructure challenges. From worsening traffic congestion to deteriorating roads and rising rent prices,...

Kannada Made Easy! Bengaluru Auto-Rickshaw Driver’s Creative Language Hack!

22 Oct 2024

In a creative bid to help passengers bridge the language barrier in Bengaluru, an auto-rickshaw driver has introduced an innovative solution for non-Kannada speakers. The driver, with the help of a leaflet titled "Learn Kannada With Auto Kannadiga", aims to assist his passengers in communicating basic phrases in Kannada. This...

Woman In Bengaluru Highlights Bias Against Non-Kannada Speakers

18 Jul 2024

A recent viral thread on social media has brought attention to the challenges faced by a woman while living and working in Bengaluru. Using the handle @shaaninani on a popular platform, she recounted her difficult experiences during her time in the city, describing it as unpleasant. I was working in...

Who is Pavithra Gowda? Actress Arrested In Kannada Star Darshan Murder Case

13 Jun 2024

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his girlfriend, co-star Pavithra Gowda, were arrested Wednesday in connection with a murder case in Bengaluru. Who Is Pavithra Gowda? Pavithra Gowda, a Kannada actor known for films like "Chatrigalu Saar Chatrigalu," "Agamya," and "Preethi Kithabu," debuted in 2016 with "54321." She's also a model,...

Case filed against Kannada actor Upendra for casteist remarks

14 Aug 2023

An FIR has been filed against Kannada actor and Uttama Prajaakeeya Party leader Upendra under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The complaint was filed after his controversial remarks about Dalits on his Facebook Live, according to the police. Upendra indicated his remarks at some of...