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.
Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa - Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is "the wrong man" to lead Fifa as criticism grows of the controversial investment plan.
Lower Agaram Road closure chokes key link to central Bengaluru
Lower Agaram Road's closure causes significant traffic congestion, delaying commuters and impacting surrounding neighbourhoods in Bengaluru.
Tahir Hussain, four others sentenced to life imprisonment in IB staff Ankit Sharma murder case
Tahir Hussain and four others receive life sentences for the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma during 2020 riots.
SC upholds NCLAT order setting aside CCI's ₹301.6-crore penalty on Grasim Industries
Supreme Court upholds NCLAT's ruling, dismissing CCI's ₹301.6 crore penalty on Grasim Industries for alleged market dominance.
WorldAll world
About 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta in 24 hours, Spanish territory's leader says
The estimated number of arrivals is more than 70% of the population of the city, which is about 83,600.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviews
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Lijomol Jose interview: ‘Jai Bhim’ gave me the confidence to be an actor
The actor talks about her journey in films, from Maheshinte Prathikaaram to Unmadham, with Jai Bhim and Ponman in between
‘Newton’s 3rd Law’ movie review: Sumanth spearheads a largely satisfying, minimalistic crime thriller
‘Newton’s 3rd Law’ movie review: Sumanth spearheads a largely satisfying, minimalistic Telugu crime thriller
Filmmaker Amit Rai interview: On ‘Ohh My Dog’ and why those who don’t have pets must watch it
Amit Rai, director of ‘Ohh My Dog’, seeks compassion for strays and questions the sharp decline in the number of children’s films made in the country
PoliticsAll politics
Lower Agaram Road closure chokes key link to central Bengaluru
Lower Agaram Road's closure causes significant traffic congestion, delaying commuters and impacting surrounding neighbourhoods in Bengaluru.
Local · BangaloreMore local
Australian Consulate-General finds new official home in Bengaluru
The Australian Consulate-General officially opens new premises in Bengaluru, enhancing India-Australia ties in technology, security, and education.
Bengaluru: Man booked for blocking road to celebrate birthday in Vijayanagar
Bengaluru contractor booked for blocking road during birthday celebration, obstructing traffic and violating public safety regulations.
Where have Bengaluru’s signature fruits gone?
Explore how Bengaluru's urban expansion and climate change have led to the decline of its unique horticultural crops and fruits.
Crime WatchAll cases
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'BJP goons, not students, attacked police': Dipke expresses sympathy for Delhi cops injured during Jantar Mantar protest
Abhijeet Dipke said that brutality on police was not done by student protestors, but by goons sent by BJP. | India News
Update31 Jul
Badrinath donation theft: Cash recovered as SIT says accused admitted to crime
Badrinath SHO Mahadev Uniyal said the recoveries were made from the accommodation allotted to Nautiyal at Badrinath Dham | India News
Probe31 Jul
Shivakumar postpones meeting with Vijay amid protests over Cauvery water sharing
Farmers and Kannada outfits have staged protests against the direction to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days | India News
Court31 Jul
Rajasthan govt revises blood donation guidelines, raises government share to 50%
Government blood centres will now collect 50% of blood units at voluntary donation camps in Rajasthan, up from 20%, under revised state guidelines. | 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
What your summer reading list says about you
Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.
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Politics
Supreme Court stays Delhi High Court order declaring NSEI ‘public authority’ under RTI Act
Supreme Court stays Delhi High Court ruling declaring NSEI a 'public authority' under the RTI Act, pending further hearings.
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Crime
Delhi riots: Ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain gets life term in IB official Ankit Sharma murder case
The order was pronounced by additional sessions judge Parveen Singh of the Karkardooma courts. | India News
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Cinema
‘Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Spider-Man’: Meet Adhisheshan, the boy wonder from ‘Balan: The Boy’
Adhisheshan, the seven-year-old child actor, and his acting coach, Ajithlal Sivalal, speak about how they prepared for the recent Malayalam film ‘Balan: The Boy’
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Cinema
‘DC’ trailer: Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi promise mayhem and madness in Arun Matheswaran’s actioner
Sun Pictures has unveiled the trailer for DC, the upcoming Tamil action film directed by Arun Matheswaran