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Sasikala may return to active politics; even take over AIADMK [details]

In a telephonic call to a party worker, Sasikala on Saturday hinted that she may come back to politics and that she will take over the AIADMK.

May 30, 2021

Karnataka crosses 25 lakh Covid cases, second to Maharashtra now

In Karnataka, the number of COVID-19 infections has crossed 25 lakh mark. As a result, the state's administration is considering a full-fledged protracted lockdown even after June 7th.

May 28, 2021

A mask designed by Jennifer Veyie, a Professor in Kohima as a conversation starter to highlight the period cycle

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021: Men who take pride in their menses work and how

With every passing generation, a new word for menstruation is unearthed. As the world observes Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021, IBTimes highlights the work of some good men in spreading the awareness

May 28, 2021

Parvathy, Chinmayi Slam ONV Cultural Academy for Honouring MeToo Accused Vairamuthu

Celebrities have slammed the ONV Cultural Academy for presenting an award to Me Too accused poet Vairamuthu.

May 27, 2021

Covid-19 Resource Toolkit 101

The second wave and unprecedented rise in Covid-19 in India has wreaked havoc and left many people helpless looking for oxygen cylinders, vacant beds, ICU support, vaccine, mental health counselling, especially in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune being the worst-hit areas.

May 26, 2021

BJP MLA's aide held in B'luru cash-for-bed scam; party left red-faced

The CCB police statement said that Babu, 34, a resident of Roopena Agrahara in Bommanhalli, was arrested on Monday evening after his role of blocking beds and selling them at higher price for Covid patients came to light.

May 26, 2021

B'luru man's victory dance with doctor after beating COVID will lift your spirits [watch]

A Bengaluru man, who is an ambulance driver, was infected by COVID and his oxygen saturation levels had dropped to 75 a week ago. He has now recovered and video of his victory dance is going viral.

May 25, 2021

Nearly 40000 Covid-19 cases in children below 9 years reported in the last two months in Karnataka

Watch out for these symptoms in children post Covid; K'taka doctors warn parents amid spike in MIS-C cases

As Covid-19 attention shifts to the government's predicted third wave, city-based pediatricians notice a surge in MIS-C cases wherein children who have recovered during the second wave are still showing a risk of developing complications such as heart failures. Every day 2-3 cases reported in the last two weeks. Existing comorbidities and obesity a risk factor.

May 23, 2021

A 2017 photo by The Hindu on farmers dumping tomatoes

Tomato prices crash amid lockdown; K'taka farmers dump export-quality yield on roads [shocking details]

In a recent viral video, two farmers were captured throwing away crates of ripe tomatoes by the roadside in Kolar, Karnataka. According to a source, 1000 tons of tomatoes can be spotted rotting every day at APMC yard in Kolar. Lack of demand and lack of fair price may be the cause for extreme measures taken.

May 21, 2021

150-bed Covid care centre opened at Bengaluru airport for patients with mild symptoms

A 150-bed Covid care centre with oxygen supply was opened at the Bengaluru airport on the city's northern outskirts to treat asymptomatic patients with mild hypoxia, said the operator on Wednesday.

May 20, 2021

Heartbreaking story of an umpire; how it became reason for K Vaitheeswaran to give up on his passion

K Vaitheeswaran shares an unpleasant experience from his days as an umpire.

May 18, 2021

IISc is developing a Covid vaccine with more neutralising effect [Details]

Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science is developing a more effective anti-Covid vaccine to combat the Covid pandemic

May 14, 2021

Minari movie review: How this beautiful Korean drama becomes reality in India

The award-winning, heartwarming Korean film is getting much attention from audiences and critics alike. IBT shares real-life stories of city dwellers who moved to farm living for sustainability and abundance.

May 14, 2021

Vaccine shortage jolts Karnataka's Covid epicentre Bengaluru; Focus on 2nd doses for now

The Chief Commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Gaurav Gupta, said on Wednesday that the civic body would focus on administering anti-Covid vaccine to those who are due for the second dose, given the shortage of vaccine supply in the city.

May 13, 2021

Karnataka logs in 39,998 new Covid cases, 517 deaths; Suspends vax for 18-44 group

With the pandemic's second wave unabated, 39,998 new Covid cases were registered in a day across Karnataka, including 16,286 in Bengaluru, while 517 patients succumbed to coronavirus, said the state health bulletin on Wednesday.