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In a ceremony that blended reverence with celebration, the Indian government posthumously awarded the Padma Shri to TT Jagannathan, the visionary founder of the cookware giant Prestige. The honor, conferred on Sunday, recognizes his pioneering contributions to consumer safety, brand building, and industrial innovation that have shaped modern Indian kitchens. Background and Context TT Jagannathan’s journey began in the early 1970s when he returned to India from Cornell University to rescue his family’s struggling TTK Group. At just 27, he took the helm of TTK Prestige, a modest cookware manufacturer, and steered it through a crisis that threatened its very existence. In…
Woman sexually harassed Bengaluru – A 27‑year‑old mother was allegedly assaulted by a scooter‑borne miscreant while walking home from a tuition centre in Kaval Bairasandra on January 22. The incident, which took place between 6:10 pm and 6:30 pm, has sparked outrage and raised questions about safety for women and students in the city. Background/Context Sexual harassment remains a pervasive problem in Bengaluru, with the city recording 1,200 reported cases in 2025 alone, according to the Karnataka Police Crime Statistics Office. The incident involving the mother and her daughter comes at a time when the state government has announced a new “Safe…
In a quiet yet momentous ceremony, the Indian government announced the Padma awards for 2026, spotlighting eight distinguished individuals from Karnataka. The list, unveiled on Sunday, showcases a spectrum of excellence—from classical scholarship and grassroots social work to cutting‑edge science and technology—underscoring Karnataka’s diverse talent pool. Background/Context The Padma awards, instituted in 1954, are among India’s highest civilian honors, recognizing exceptional contributions across arts, literature, science, public affairs, and more. Each year, the President of India confers the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri to citizens who have demonstrated sustained excellence and service. In 2026, Karnataka’s representation is particularly…
Karnataka motorists are facing hefty fines in states like Odisha and Goa after their Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCCs) failed to appear on the national Vahan portal, prompting the state transport minister to urge affected vehicle owners to seek redress in consumer courts. Background and Context The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) issued a notification on 15 December 2025 mandating all states to integrate PUCC data with the Vahan portal by 31 March 2026. The integration is intended to provide real‑time verification of a vehicle’s emission compliance, preventing unwarranted penalties during inter‑state travel. Karnataka, however, has lagged in…
Three men have been taken into custody in Karwar after police allege they circulated a video that is believed to have driven a local pharmacist to suicide. The incident has sparked a debate over the power of social media, the responsibilities of healthcare workers, and the mental health support available to professionals in high‑pressure environments. Background and Context On Friday, 24 January, Rajeev Pikle, a 48‑year‑old pharmacist associated with Pikle Nursing Home in Aversa village, Ankola taluk, was found dead at his residence. Authorities say he shot himself with a double‑barrel gun. The death came after a viral clip, uploaded about…
Three men have been taken into custody in Karwar after police allege they circulated a viral video that is believed to have contributed to the suicide of a local pharmacist, Rajeev Pikle. The arrests, made by the Ankola police on Saturday, come amid growing scrutiny of how online content can influence mental health and the responsibilities of those who share it. Background/Context Rajeev Pikle, a 48‑year‑old pharmacist associated with Pikle Nursing Home in Aversa village, Ankola taluk, was found dead on Friday after shooting himself with a double‑barrel gun. The tragedy unfolded just days after a video filmed inside the nursing home…