This Indian metro city has the most pampered pets. It’s not Delhi or MumbaiBengaluru leads India in pet pampering, with most spending on treats and premium items. Cat food demand is high, making Mumbai the cat capi...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
City maidans must not be perks for a fewDelhi High Court's strong comments highlight the critical value of city open spaces. These green areas are essential for clean air and ecol...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
600 sq ft rainforest, 100 plant varieties, 17 bird species: Retired Bengaluru techie turns terrace into mini forest with homegrown cherries, dragon fruit, coffee and more, keeping temperatures cooler and the air cleanerIn Bengaluru, a retired engineer has cultivated a vibrant 600 sq ft rooftop rainforest, a testament to urban green restoration. This mini-f...
31 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Where there's a will, there are funds to deal with urban challengesProjects worth ₹15,000 crore across six states are being awarded to kick-start the Centre's ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund. These initi...
20 May, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Haryana CM Nayab Saini cycles to Sukhna Lake from official residence; urges public to save fuelHaryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini embraced cycling to promote fuel conservation. He urged citizens to opt for bicycles and public tr...
19 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Wealth creation is also about ignoring noise on the street: 15 mid- and small-cap stocks from different sectors which fit the billIn the April 2022-September 2024 bull market, every management appeared capable. Margins expanded, working capital looked manageable, capit...
10 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Techie calls Bengaluru one of the world’s loneliest cities, compares it with places like Paris, Patna and Goa, sparks debateBengaluru-based founder Harsh Snehanshu describes the city as the loneliest he's lived in, despite his community-building initiatives. He n...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Birla Estates enters JV with M S Ramaiah Realty, targets Rs 3000 cr revenueBirla Estates is developing a large integrated township in Devanahalli, North Bengaluru. This project has a revenue potential of ₹3,000 cro...
16 Apr, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
7 hours drive from Bengaluru lies a magical lake turns 'pink' during this time of the yearPulicat Lake near Chennai has transformed into a breathtaking spectacle, with thousands of flamingos creating a vibrant pink landscape. Thi...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Bengaluru lakes remain thirsty even as the city drownedBenglauru, which the British rulers had called as a 'City of thousand lakes' for having over 1,600 lakes, has now only 400 water bodies lef...
11 Sep, 2022, 01.09 PM IST
Bengaluru: Lake Protection Authority watered downIn a city where most lakes are either encroached or on the verge of dying, this regulatory authority was considered a major step towards co...
10 Jan, 2018, 12.03 PM IST
Is Koliwad Panel trying to legalise lake encroachments?The whole point of tabling the report with little scope for protection of lakes — in an election year — is being seen as a clever ploy to r...
28 Nov, 2017, 12.38 PM IST
NGT orders immediate closure of industries near Bengaluru's Bellandur lakeThe National Green Tribunal today directed an immediate and complete shutdown of all industries around Bengaluru's Bellandur Lake where a m...
20 Apr, 2017, 10.37 AM IST
Bangaloreans play watchdog as govt fails to check land grabbingOf Bengaluru's 209 lakes, some are maintained by the BBMP, some by the BDA, others by the forest department or the Karnataka Lake Conservat...
09 Nov, 2016, 03.26 PM IST
Vision document for lakes: They have the vision to give these lakes hopes for revivalDevarabisanahalli lake is the first to get a vision document; 30 more lakes on the list
17 Oct, 2016, 10.51 AM IST
In spite of several agencies at work, Bengaluru's lakes still at riskBesides civic agencies, the Karnataka Pollution Control Board and the Karnataka Public Lands Corporation are also tasked with protecting la...
14 Jun, 2016, 10.37 AM IST