News Karnataka

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week ago | newskarnataka.com | Brian Fernandes

1. Progress Through Influence Processes of Oral CommunicationAnimism is not a religion, they say, it is only a generic name for thousands of religions, cults and beliefs. Most humans become a part of this one way or another. That indeed makes most humans products of environment that had exerted its influence on the humans from time to time through different types of civilisations down several centuries.

1 week 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.