Renata Fernandes

United Kingdom

Publisher and Editor at Five Star Magazine

20 years of Hotels, cars and art. Art Director: Escapade Silverstone. Partner: Haweswater Hotel From 🇧🇷 in 🇬🇧

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The Shop’s Malmal Mela Collection Returns to Beat the Heat in Style with Cool Comfort

1 month ago | itsgoa.com | Renata Fernandes

As summer scorches the subcontinent, The Shop’s Malmal Mela collection returns with breezy cottons and earthy hues to offer cool comfort and timeless style. Blending Indian craftsmanship with sustainable practices, this seasonal line reflects a thoughtful approach to fashion rooted in tradition, simplicity, and comfort for everyday living. With rising temperatures plaguing the Indian subcontinent […]
The man who told stories through Bengaluru’s trees and gardens

1 month ago | newskarnataka.com | Renata Fernandes

Vijay Thiruvady was one of those rare old Bengalureans who resisted simple categorisation. Though he authored one of the most authoritative books on Lalbagh’s past, calling him just a writer barely scratched the surface. Most knew him for his engaging weekend walks through the historic garden, where his unmatched knowledge of Bengaluru’s flora would leave participants in awe. Remarkably, he wasn’t a trained botanist—his expertise came purely from deep passion and relentless study.
Water tanker topples on Bengaluru road, dashcam video sparks public outrage

1 month ago | newskarnataka.com | Renata Fernandes

A speeding water tanker overturned on Gunjur Main Road in Varthur, falling under the Whitefield traffic division, on Monday around 12:45 PM. The driver, Mahalingappa, and his assistant, Kumar, sustained injuries in the incident. Fortunately, the usually congested road had fewer vehicles at the time, avoiding a major disaster. The incident, captured by a rear dashcam of another vehicle, quickly spread across social media, drawing widespread criticism of reckless driving by water tankers in the city.
Mob brutally assaults woman outside mosque in Karnataka village

1 month ago | newskarnataka.com | Renata Fernandes

A disturbing case has emerged from Tavarekere village in Davanagere district, Karnataka, where a 38-year-old woman, Shabina Banu, was violently attacked by a group of men near a mosque. The assault reportedly followed a domestic disagreement involving her husband. The entire incident was captured on video and shared online, sparking public outrage.
How much of AI do students like to use in education today?

1 month ago | newskarnataka.com | Renata Fernandes

A recent study titled Exploring student acceptance and perceptions of AI-assisted PowerPoint creation shifts the spotlight to student attitudes on AI in education, a topic that’s often overshadowed by faculty-focused discussions. Researchers engaged final-year university students to assess presentation slides generated using Microsoft Copilot. While students welcomed the idea of educators leveraging AI tools to support their teaching materials, they cautioned against complete reliance.
Bengaluru bursts into bloom, but experts urge science over spectacle

1 month ago | newskarnataka.com | Renata Fernandes

Bengaluru is ablaze with colour this summer. Pink pouis (Tabebuia rosea), fiery red gulmohars, sunny yellow Tabebuias, and regal purple jacarandas are painting the city’s streets, parks, and lakesides — delighting daily walkers and whizzing commuters alike. At Benniganahalli Lake, Krishna D Kattimani, 30, welcomes early risers to witness the lake’s surface shimmer in pink, mirrored by the blooming trees around. “The transformation began in January, peaked in March, and locals love it,” he shared.
Seven-year-old girl found dead in school hostel under suspicious circumstances

1 month ago | newskarnataka.com | Renata Fernandes

BARIPADA: A veil of uncertainty surrounds the tragic death of a Class II student, discovered hanging within a government-run residential school in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district on Sunday. The victim was identified as seven-year-old Dulari Madhei from Bhadagadhua village, located under Udala police jurisdiction. She was studying at Bishmayakara Ashram School. Sources revealed that during the afternoon, while other hostel children were watching television, Dulari was found missing.
Bengaluru residents demand better roads with creative protests

1 month ago | newskarnataka.com | Renata Fernandes

Frustrated with the city’s poor infrastructure, especially bad roads, leaking sewage, and increasing dust, Bengaluru’s tech workers have taken a unique approach to voice their concerns. Residents from the Panathur-Balagere area, where many tech companies are based, staged a protest on Saturday, using inventive tactics to grab the government’s attention.
As exam results roll out, scholarship scam web traps thousands

1 month ago | newskarnataka.com | Renata Fernandes

As exam season wraps up across India, fraudsters are intensifying scholarship scams, preying on students’ hopes for financial aid. These schemes target not only students but also their families, promising fake scholarships in exchange for sensitive personal or banking details. A shocking audit by the Ministry of Minority Affairs revealed that out of 1,572 minority institutions reviewed, 830 were fake or inactive—over half the total.
How universities ignite the student start-up spark

1 month ago | newskarnataka.com | Renata Fernandes

During the 2022–23 academic year, UK universities witnessed the launch of 4,908 student start-ups, highlighting students’ growing drive to convert their knowledge into real-world ventures. As institutions focused on research and learning, universities now double as incubators of innovation, nurturing entrepreneurship alongside academic growth. Start-ups often emerge as the outcome of students learning about market needs, developing business skills, and taking bold creative steps.