State Announces Tax Incentives for Kannada Film Productions
Sandalwood producers welcome GST rebates for films shot entirely within Karnataka.
By Kavya S.
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ChatGPT Could Soon Let You Create And Export WhatsApp Stickers
OpenAI is reportedly developing a feature that allows users to export custom stickers created on ChatGPT directly into WhatsApp. Stickers, which are similar to emojis and GIFs, enhance chat interactions.
By Kavya S.
NIMHANS Expands 24×7 Mental Health Helpline Across Karnataka
New district nodes will route crisis calls to counsellors within three minutes during peak hours.
By Kavya S.
Gol Gumbaz Conservation Project Receives UNESCO Heritage Grant
International funding will stabilise the dome and restore surrounding gardens in Vijayapura.
By Kavya S.
IISc Opens Quantum Computing Lab with Industry Consortium Backing
The centre will train researchers and host shared hardware for startups across Karnataka.
By Kavya S.
Mysuru Palace Restoration Complete After Three-Year Conservation Drive
Archaeological Survey teams reopen the north wing to the public following meticulous structural repairs.
By Kavya S.
Mysuru Marathon Sees Record 28,000 Finishers Amid Cool Weather
Elite and amateur runners filled palace roads as the city hosted its biggest race weekend yet.
By Kavya S.
Primary Care, Not Super-Specialty Hospitals, Will Save Rural Health
District hospitals cannot compensate for hollowed-out PHCs and missing ASHA support.
By Kavya S.
Monsoon Fury: Dozens of Roads Waterlogged, Metro Services Affected
Overnight rain flooded arterial stretches in south and east Bengaluru; BBMP deployed pumps across 20 wards.
By Kavya S.
Night Shift Bengaluru: Nurses Holding Public Hospitals Together
A midnight walk through casualty wards shows understaffing, overtime, and quiet acts of care.
By Kavya S.
Drip Irrigation Subsidy Expanded to Cover Horticulture Blocks
Farmers in Kolar and Chikkaballapur can now claim 90% assistance for micro-irrigation systems.
By Kavya S.
Climate Summit Agrees on Loss and Damage Fund Framework
Developing nations secure commitments for disaster relief financing.
By Kavya S.
Saving Bengaluru's Lakes Is a Climate Imperative, Not a Luxury
Urban wetlands are the city's cheapest insurance policy against heat and flood risk.
By Kavya S.
National Watch 4: Five Things to Track Next
A forward look at national issues likely to dominate the news cycle.
By Kavya S.
Exclusive Briefing 1: Key Developments This Week
A roundup of the latest exclusive stories from across Karnataka and beyond.
By Kavya S.
Political Spotlight 3: Voices From the Ground
First-person accounts and local reporting that put a human face on political news.
By Kavya S.
Social Analysis 2: What the Numbers Actually Show
Data-led reporting on social trends that matter to readers this month.
By Kavya S.
Hampi Uncovered: A Cinematic Journey Through the Ruins
Sunrise to sunset across stone chariots, bazaars, and the Tungabhadra banks.
By Kavya S.
Crime Watch 4: Five Things to Track Next
A forward look at crime issues likely to dominate the news cycle.
By Kavya S.
Cinema Watch 4: Five Things to Track Next
A forward look at cinema issues likely to dominate the news cycle.
By Kavya S.