The Long Read
One public toilet for up to 30,000 persons in Bengaluru: Survey report
Bengaluru faces a public toilet crisis, raising urgent sanitation and accessibility concerns.
Kogilu residents in north Bengaluru threaten protest over delay in road projects
Kogilu residents in Bengaluru threaten protests over delayed road projects, citing poor connectivity and a growing online petition.
‘Dare Devil’: Ajith Kumar, Adhik Ravichandran reunite for ‘AK 64’; Shalini Ajith to produce the film
Ajith Kumar reunites with Adhik Ravichandran for 'Dare Devil' (AK 64), produced by Shalini Ajith, featuring music by Anirudh.
Celtic drawn against LASK as other Scottish sides discover opponents
Celtic will play against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round as four other Scottish sides discover potential Europa League and Conference League opponents
Prashant Kishor: From election backrooms to Bihar Assembly
Explore Prashant Kishor's political journey as he leads in the Bankipur by-election, marking his electoral debut.
WorldAll world
Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviewsCover Review★★★★½
‘Dare Devil’: Ajith Kumar, Adhik Ravichandran reunite for ‘AK 64’; Shalini Ajith to produce the film
Ajith Kumar reunites with Adhik Ravichandran for 'Dare Devil' (AK 64), produced by Shalini Ajith, featuring music by Anirudh.
Siddharth on ‘Rang De Basanti’ connect in ‘Operation Safed Sagar’: The coincidences are ridiculous
Siddharth, along with Jimmy Shergill and creator-showrunner Kushal Srivastava, discuss their upcoming Netflix show ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, based on the real-life hero, Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja
‘Job Trafficking’: Nimrat Kaur and Roshan Mathew to star in Prime Video’s survival drama series
Nimrat Kaur and Roshan Mathew will be seen next in Prime Video’s survival drama series, Job Trafficking, the streamer announced on Monday (August 3, 2026). Directed by Prashant Nair, the show also stars Kavya Trehan, and Pavan Malhotra in pivotal roles.
PoliticsAll politics
Prashant Kishor: From election backrooms to Bihar Assembly
Explore Prashant Kishor's political journey as he leads in the Bankipur by-election, marking his electoral debut.
SportsAll sports
See live resultsCricket scores · ball-by-ball updatesCeltic drawn against LASK as other Scottish sides discover opponents
Celtic will play against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round as four other Scottish sides discover potential Europa League and Conference League opponents
Local · BangaloreMore local
Kogilu residents in north Bengaluru threaten protest over delay in road projects
Kogilu residents in Bengaluru threaten protests over delayed road projects, citing poor connectivity and a growing online petition.
KRS, Kabini water levels continue to rise amid heavy inflows
The water level in the KRS and Kabini reservoirs in the Cauvery basin continued to rise on Sunday as the dams recorded heavy inflows following widespread rainfall in their catchment areas.
Night train services on Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Karwar/Kozhikode route likely to resume on August 3
The services were suspended after the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section was blocked following landslips between Yadakumari and Siribagilu stations on August 1.
Crime WatchAll cases
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Terms of Trade: Is PK’s parabolic victory hyperbolic in Bihar’s larger politics?
Prashant Kishor has gained voters from both the BJP and the RJD, given the BJP’s and RJD’s vote shares of 62.6% and 29.5%, respectively. | India News
Update3 Aug
Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court over Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka
Shivakumar on Sunday said, “If the Mekedatu reservoir is built, nearly 90% of the benefit would go to Tamil Nadu” | India News
Probe3 Aug
'Bankipur won't become Bengaluru overnight': Prashant Kishor after big lead in Bihar
Prashant Kishor is leading with 63,203 votes over BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha. | India News
Court3 Aug
PK breaches BJP fort: Prashant Kishor set to be MLA from Bihar's Bankipur on debut
Prashant Kishor polled about 50% of the votes and led across the rounds of counting | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
HonourHollywood Foreign Press Association Sues Penske Media Corporation Over Golden Globes Purchase
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Penske Media Corporation over its acquisition of the Golden Globes.
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HonourEmmys 2026 Voters’ Guide: Breaking Down the Early Frontrunners
"Hacks," "Widow's Bay" and "The Pitt" lead the Emmy categories, but who will win the main categories?
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HonourAnne Hathaway’s 13 Best Performances: From ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ to ‘The Odyssey’
Variety ranks Anne Hathaway's best performances including "Rachel Getting Married," "Brokeback Mountain," "The Dark Knight Rises" and "The Odyssey."
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HonourMatt Damon’s 13 Best Performances: From Math Genius to Greek King
Ranking Matt Damon's best movies, including "Good Will Hunting," "The Departed," "The Bourne Ultimatum" sand "Saving Private Ryan."
Health & WellbeingAll health
Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix 'miracle' baby with intestines outside its body
Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.
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Sudden heavy rain lashes parts of city on August 3, Kapra records 51 mm rainfall in one hour
Sudden rain disrupts Hyderabad's sunny day on August 3, slowing traffic and catching commuters off guard.
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Crime
‘Inspired by Hollywood series The Staircase’, Delhi man allegedly kills wife: How the plot fell apart for him
During interrogation, Kamal Singh allegedly told police he planned murder because of a long-standing dispute over family property. | India News
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Local
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra shifts shows amid opposition from Hindutva outfits
Kunal Kamra shifts his Bengaluru shows to Koramangala after opposition from Hindutva groups at the original Whitefield venue.
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Sports
From European hopes to relegation form - will Moyes reignite Everton?
Everton competed for the European places before falling away last season. BBC Sport examines whether David Moyes is the right man to turn them around this term.