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Hindustani vocalist Pandit M. Venkatesh Kumar to get Alva’s Virasat Award




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Vishwa Konkani Samaroh at World Konkani Centre on November 5

Vishwa Konkani Awards 2024 to be presented on November 6 at World Konkani Centre in Shakthinagar




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Muslim Vedike rues attempts to divide Hindus and Muslims on waqf property issue




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KSRTC seeks permits to operate services on six routes connecting areas on Mangaluru outskirts




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Palakkad division commissions first of 30 electric lifting barriers at level-crossing gates

LC gate at Jokatte and LC gates between Mangaluru Central and Kannur to be upgraded to EOLBs in a phased manner




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Scholar B.A. Vivek Rai urges govt. to save Kannada schools in coastal belt




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Third Vishwa Havyaka Sammelana in Bengaluru for three days from December 27




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Kanchi seer Vijayendra Saraswathi arrives in Dharmasthala




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Passenger train rakes to stop moving to Bunder Yard once additional stabling line comes up at Central Railway Station in Mangaluru

This will avoid frequent closure of Pandeshwar and Hoige Bazar level crossing gates as goods trains operations already shifted to Ullal and Panambur




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Wine merchants deny allegations of giving money for Maharashtra polls




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Odisha Civil Services prelims postponed due to Dana




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Jamia Millia Islamia appoints JNU professor Mazhar Asif as new Vice-Chancellor

Mr. Asif is currently a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University's (JNU) School of Languages




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A 10-step guide to navigate the MBA journey

As students embark on a journey towards an MBA degree, here are some tips to help them onwards




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Bangalore University makes U-turn on 50% seats for locals condition for providing seven additional acres to NLSIU

The condition of reserving seats for students from Karnataka has been left to the discretion of the government




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Cabinet approves PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme for higher education

Under the scheme, a student who secures admission in top higher education institutions, both government and private, will be eligible to get collateral-free, guarantor-free loan from banks and financial institutions




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Canada ends fast-track visa programme for international students, Indians to be affected

From now on, students need to apply through the regular study permit stream, which accepts Guaranteed Investment Certificates as proof of financial support




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Courses in Environmental and Sustainability Studies in the U.S.

With many students looking for courses on sustainability and environmental issues, here is a round up of some popular courses in American universities




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Courses and careers in the aviation sector

Technical maintenance, management, piloting ... there are multiple promising career paths in this sector in India.




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Former vice-chancellor of Bangalore University Professor M.S. Thimmappa passes away

He suffered a brain injury a month ago due to a fall in the bedroom, for which he had been undergoing treatment




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Remove NEHU Vice Chancellor, others: Apex northeast students’ body to Dharmendra Pradhan

A lockdown by two students’ organisation has paralysed the Central university in Meghalaya for a week now




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Will the end of SDS Visa derail Indian students’ Canadian dreams?

Canadian government discontinues SDS visa, impacting Indian students with longer processing times, higher fees, and complex procedures.




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Divi’s Labs Q2 net surges 46% to ₹510 cr. 




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Russian oil finds its way to Europe via India; India now biggest exporter of fuel to EU

India has become the second biggest buyer of Russian crude oil since the invasion, with purchases rising from less than 1% of the total oil imported in the pre-Ukraine war period to almost 40% of the country's total oil purchases




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Vistara to make last flight today before Air India merger

Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will fully merge with Air India, also owned by Tata Group




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As its industry struggles, Germany services sector offers untapped growth potential




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RPL stock case: SC dismisses SEBI's appeal against SAT order giving relief to Mukesh Ambani




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Kotigobba 2 review: A self-indulgent star vehicle




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Happy Bhag Jayegi: It’s all about loving your neighbour

A petulant lead character aside, the film is a fun comedy with genuine laugh out aloud moments




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War Dogs review: Guns and posers

Jonah Hill, who reportedly has put on more weight for this part, is a riot each time he’s raging, which is almost through the whole film.




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Pinneyum review: Disappointing fare from an old master




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Waarrior Savitri: Boring skin and sex show

A modern-day adaptation of Savitri and Satyavan pitted against Yamraj is a snoozefest




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'Happy Birthday' review: An excuse for a launch

The narrative takes many breaks along the way to accommodate cringe-worthy comedy sequences that comprise characters trying to grope women and sleep with them forcibly.




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Sunshine Music Tours and Travels review: An excuse for brand promotion

Forget memorable, the passengers are so irritating that one would rather hop off the film and abort the trip




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'Kutrame Thandanai' review: thoughtfully made, but something’s missing




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Neer Dose: Serving up a heavy dose of misogyny




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The Devi(l) wears pavadai

'Devi' is A.L. Vijay’s way of saying he can do pei-sa vasool entertainers too.




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Kannada film review: Rama Rama Re




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'Secret Superstar' quick review




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'Hannah Gadsby: Douglas' review: After 'Nanette', the extraordinary mind of Gadsby strikes again

The Australian’s charisma lies in her ability to be excruciatingly vulnerable to an audience with a swagger that’s both self-assured and relatable




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'Olla' review: Revelatory and enigmatic

Helmed by a striking protagonist, Ariane Labed's directorial debut short is a visually-poised study of a skewed relationship




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‘Aavasavyuham’ movie review: Fantasy and realism find a perfect balance in this surreal mockumentary

Krishand RK’s award-winning ‘Aavasavyuham’ is on the environment and man’s innate link with nature




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‘Macharla Niyojakavargam’ movie review: An extra loud, outdated actioner

This cringey Telugu potboiler starring Nithiin and Krithi Shetty is a test of patience




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‘Karthikeya 2’ movie review: Not quite the riveting thriller it aims to be

‘Karthikeya 2’ rides on an interesting premise but its preachy tone prevents it from becoming an absorbing thriller




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‘Highway’ movie review: Almost but not quite there

The Telugu crime thriller engages, but doesn’t go beyond tried and tested tropes




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‘Panchathantram’ movie review: This anthology is a potpourri and the women make it watchable 

With Brahmanandam as a storyteller, the Telugu anthology film ‘Panchathantram’ looks at memories through sensory experiences and a couple of stories hit the sweet spot




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‘Gurthunda Seethakalam’ movie review: A dull ode to life and romance 

Satyadev and Tamannaah Bhatia try but the Telugu film ‘Gurthunda Seethakalam’ is a test of patience




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‘Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha’ movie review: A concoction of absurd ideas

The twists and turns notwithstanding, it’s tough to sit through the Telugu film ‘Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha’




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‘Balagam’ movie review: Death and drama, wrapped in humour

‘Balagam’, first-time director Venu Yeldandi’s Telugu indie-style drama starring Priyadarshi, is outrageously funny while holding a mirror to fractured familial ties and human behaviour




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‘Anger Tales’ anthology review: Potpourri of hits and misses

The Telugu anthology ‘Anger Tales’ explores anger that stems from everyday situations through effective performances 




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‘Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi’ movie review: Slice-of-life romance drama

Writer-director Srinivas Avasarala ventures into a niche zone and succeeds to an extent with Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi, helped by Malvika Nair and Naga Shaurya’s performances