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Bengaluru is always home for pilot turned musician Behram Siganporia, even if he is rarely here anymore. Sixteen shows in a month, back-to-back flights and time-zone jumps have become routine for the Bengaluru musician who now fronts one of the country’s busiest live acts. Even as the world books him, he remains rooted in the city that built him — opening up about burnout, brotherhood, broken guitars, cancelled flights — and the unwavering belief that the show must always go on.‘Bengaluru is where everything began for us as a band’“Bengaluru is our base. It’s where we were first noticed —…
Veteran Odia playback singer Geeta Patnaik Bhubaneswar: Veteran Odia playback singer Geeta Patnaik passed away at a private hospital in Cuttack on Sunday. She was 68.Patnaik suffered a brain stroke while attending a literary fest in Bhubaneswar on Thursday and was taken to Capital Hospital. She was later shifted to the hospital in Cuttack and was on ventilator support. Family members said she breathed her last at 6:18 pm.A resident of Cuttack, Patnaik lent her voice several timeless film songs. She started singing professionally at 15 as a lead singer in a chorus.She debuted in the Odia film industry in…
On Sunday, residents from Guwahati and North Guwahati celebrated the grand opening of the Kumar Bhaskar Verma Setu, turning the 1.24-km structure into a bustling gathering place. With vehicle access set to begin in March, visitors enjoyed breathtaking views of the Brahmaputra River. This ambitious Rs 3,030 crore initiative promises to enhance travel, though some voiced concerns over litter management. Guwahati: A day after the inauguration of the new Kumar Bhaskar Verma Setu, residents from both Guwahati and North Guwahati banks streamed onto the 1.24-km bridge on Sunday, transforming it into a vibrant social hub.A crucial link for connectivity in…
Caption: Devotees perform puja to Shivalinga at the historic Someshwar temple in DharwadDharwad: In the soft glow of oil lamps and the rhythmic echo of sacred chants, the night of devotion unfolded across Dharwad on Sunday as thousands of devotees immersed themselves in the spiritual essence of Mahashivaratri, turning the city into a tapestry of faith, music and tradition.At the heart of the celebrations stood the historic Someshwar Temple. Believed to date back to the 13th century, the temple’s ancient stone walls witnessed an ocean of devotees who queued up from the early hours of dawn. The fragrance of incense,…
Mangaluru: Mahashivaratri was observed in the coastal districts on Sunday, with rituals conducted in temples. Devotees in large numbers thronged Dharmasthala Sri Manjunatha Temple, Kadri Sri Manjunatha Temple, Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Temple, Puttur Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple, and other shrines in Dakshina Kannada district.Serpentine queues were seen in front of the temples, especially at Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala, Kadri Temple, and Kudroli Temple. Devotees offered ‘Bilva Patra’ and performed abhisheka to the Shivlinga at Kadri Temple.Thousands of devotees walked from various parts of the state and outside to Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala.”During Shivaratri, thousands of devotees come to Dharmasthala on a pilgrimage with…
Mysuru: In a free-wheeling interview, professor of microbial physiology and metabolism at the University of Cambridge, Martin Welch, spoke candidly about superbug bacteria, antibiotic misuse in India, genetically modified food, and state university collaborations. He emphasised regulation, investment, and public trust in evidence-based progress.Prof Martin Welch, a visiting professor in the department of microbiology, University of Mysore, was in the city on project work, which he took up with Prof Ravishankar Rai of the varsity.Are superbug bacteria becoming a serious threat in India and globally?Yes, and the threat is immediate. One of the biggest problems is unregulated access to antibiotics.…
Bathinda: Two men accused of firing at a group of migrant workers in Punjab’s Moga district on Feb 10 were arrested after a brief encounter on Sunday, police said.Moga SSP Ajay Gandhi told the media that the arrests followed a tip-off regarding the suspects — identified as Jobanpreet and Akashdeep Singh—who were spotted on a motorcycle in the Ghal Kalan area. “They were signalled to stop at a checkpoint on the Ghal Kalan-Safuwala road but opened fire, forcing the police to retaliate,” the SSP said. Jobanpreet sustained a gunshot wound to his left leg, while Akashdeep was injured after falling…
During a recent tour of Rajiv Nagar and Anandpuri, Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar emphasized the urgency of completing ongoing drainage projects. His directive to officials highlighted the importance of addressing waterlogging issues and improving transportation with newly constructed roads over reinforced drains. Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Sunday inspected the ongoing construction of the Rajiv Nagar and the Anandpuri drainage projects. He asked the officials concerned to expedite the work and ensure early completion.During the inspection, the CM said under these projects the drains are being concretised and roads are being constructed over both drains.“Upon completion of these projects,…
Hazaribag: The city reverberated with chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’ and ‘Bam Bam Bhole’ as the Hazaribag Art and Culture Trust organised a grand Shiv Baraat on the occasion of Mahashivratri, drawing hundreds of devotees to the streets in a vibrant display of faith and cultural fervour.The religious procession began from Devangana Chowk and passed through Korrra Chowk, Babugaon, Matwari, District Board Chowk, Ananda Chowk, Nawabganj Road, Main Road, Jhanda Chowk, Bada Akhada, Mahavir Sthan, Panch Mandir Chowk and Bansilal Chowk before culminating near the old bus stand.The highlight of the event was a Shiv Tandav troupe from Ujjain, whose…
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