With The Compass SUV, The Jeep Brand Is Headed In The Right Direction

Karthick Annamalai reviews the Jeep Compass for Karnataka Today’s readers.

The Taxman: Good Cop, Bad Cop Strategy

Its return filing time. With demonetization last year, this year’s returns are crucial for the government in its quest to widen the tax base, increase the tax revenue, and generally drive people to be more honest with the government than they have been in the recent past. How will they do it? Brian Fernandes examines

a christmas tree with a difference

like santa claus, a christmas tree all decked up with snow and mistletoe is a symbol of christmas. a lot of time and effort goes into its making and decorating. soon after the festive event on the 25th however, it is forgotten, and the material lands up adding to the waste material in the dustbin and landfills. recognizing this, the the mar thoma church in bengaluru does the reverse. every year it creates its christmas tree from waste material reminding us - from dust thou art and to dust thou shall return! y maheshwar reddy has more....

The Chase is On!

In November 2016, following the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, the Karnataka High Court passed an interim order banning all Buffalo races in Karnataka on the premise that it involved animal cruelty. This order affected the popular sport of Dakshina Kannada – the Kambala. It also affected the economy, employment and importantly the pride of State’s people. Bowing to the intense public clamour from the coastal belt of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district, the Karnataka assembly on the 13th of February 2017 passed a bill to amend The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. This even as the Karnataka High Court on January 31 refused to revoke its November 2016 of banning the traditional sport. Harsha Raj Gatty retraces the history and looks forward to an eventful Kambala this year.

A Dark Night, the Big Ben and a Photo-op

Vidya Deshpande takes a walking photo tour of London and gets some postcard like clicks!

Garment factories in Bengaluru resort to retention by restriction

We all enjoy shopping for clothes. But the ready-mades we buy at high end outlets hide the grim reality of the people who make them. It’s a universal fact that retention of key personnel and cost control is crucial to competitive success. However, garment factories appear to have crossed the line in pursuit of these objectives, as this story by Raina Paul & Elizabeth Mani informs us.

The Unending Hole In The Pot!

Pot Holes are a bane for the urban commuter in Karnataka and very specifically Bengaluru. They have caused fatalities, grievous injuries and destroyed families. Why do they occur, who is and can be held responsible, and are they? These questions are answered by Merlin Francis (Twitter: @franc_merlin) as she delves deep into the pothole that has no end.

From Gold To Plastic - The Tale Of An Orphaned Sports Hero!

Harsha Raj Gatty and Vineet V.V meet Geetha Bai, an award winning power lifter who has been reduced to selling plastic to make ends meet. Oh! The plight of our sports heroes!

Share A Smile And Make A Difference

Y Maheswar Reddy recently met Sameer Hasan, a software engineer, who loves to see people smile, because of him!

Assembly Polls: Is Amit Shah The X Factor?

As Karnataka’s assembly elections approach, the BJP is trying to find the right approach to dislodge the Congress in the state. “Who better than the master political strategist, BJP national president, Amit Shah, to strategize, advise and motivate the cadre towards victory?”, ask journalists M Venkatesh and Suneet Shukla

Karnataka Assembly Elections Anti-Incumbency Evident In Mangaluru North Constituency

Deekshith D.V traveled the length and breadth of the Mangaluru North Constituency to unravel voters’ thoughts ahead of the state’s assembly elections next year.

Lakes On High-Beautiful Beyond Comparison!

Vidya Deshpande takes us high up into the Himalayas to witness the beauty of two of the largest fresh water high altitude lakes of India.

Holi In Krishna's Land - It's Different!

The spring festival of Holi is celebrated very differently in Braj Bhoomi (or Land of Krishna) with showering each other with colours, flowers and even raining blows with lathis! Vidya Deshpande helps us celebrate with them.

Honda WR-V - A First Look

The Honda WR-V is Honda’s first ever model in the sub-4 metre SUV segment and will be positioned between the Honda Jazz and the Honda BR-V. Karthick Annamalai takes a first look at this new entrant to the compact SUV segment.

At This Church, God And The Faithful Communicate In Tulu

Tulu the central language of the coastal districts surprisingly does not find a place in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist in the Tulu heartland. But a Church in Pavoor, Kerala continues to honour the language, conducting Holy Masses in Tulu for more than a hundred years now. Divya Cutinha has more. 

Karnataka's Rain Man Prasad Counting Drops Of Water

Rainfall is a boon to any agrarian household. They wait for it and often count on it. Even as they count on it, they don’t count the falling drops. But there is one man who does, in the Sullia Taluk of Dakshina Kannada District and he has been doing so since 1975. Harsha Raj Gatty visited this Rain Man as he is fondly called and filed this story.

Mysuru's NR Group Adding Fragrance To Society

The story of the N R Group of Mysuru and its Founder N Ranga Rao is inspiring. It’s not the typical “rags to riches” story but it comes close. His dedication, hard work and entrepreneurship qualities stand out in this story of grit and determination penned by R. Uday Kumar.

A Village From Karnataka Enters The Limca Book Of Records

Vyachakurahalli, a village with 274 dwellings, recently (2015) achieved the feat of becoming the first smokeless (whilst cooking) village in the country. This once nondescriptive village in Gauribidanur taluk in Chikballapur district in Karnataka, has added one more feather to its cap by entering the Limca Book of Records 2017 recently. Y Maheswara Reddy visited the village to find out more.

Siddaramaiah's Indira Canteens Kick-Off, But Controversies Galore

With the Indira Canteen, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has served a few controversies and raised the question: Is it a subsidized food counter or a political plank to help the Congress return to power next year? Merlin Francis examines…

Rising Antimicrobial Resistance Is Leading To A Cureless India

Antimicrobial resistance happens when microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites) change when they are exposed to antimicrobial drugs (such as antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antimalarials, and anthelmintics). Microorganisms that develop antimicrobial resistance are sometimes referred to as “superbugs”. As a result, the medicines become ineffective and infections persist in the body, increasing the risk of spread to others. It’s a serious threat to public health in India and requires action across all government sectors and society. Without effective antibiotics, the success of major surgery and cancer chemotherapy would be compromised. Also the cost of health care for patients with resistant infections is higher than care for patients with non-resistant infections due to longer duration of illness, additional tests and use of more expensive drugs. Raina Paul explores this growing menace in Indian society…

Going Cashless: Kirana Stores Vs Supermarkets Vs Ecommerce Giants

Demonetisation and government’s move for a less cash (not cashless) society has pushed the Kirana stores to compete with supermarkets and ecommerce giants with their pos terminals. They have lost business post Nov. 8th and are now scrambling to innovate to stay in business. Some of them have managed to do that, while others cannot due to their location and clientele. Yet they have found a way around that too – they offer a month’s credit. Prajwala Hegde has more…