Author: ADAC GTMasters
In a surprising turn of events, a Bengaluru motorist was forced to peel off a Karnataka state flag sticker from his car at a Tirupati checkpoint, sparking a heated debate over the sanctity of the temple hill versus the right to display state symbols. The incident, captured in a viral Instagram reel, has ignited a nationwide conversation about the rules governing vehicle stickers in the sacred precincts of Tirumala. Background and Context The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has long maintained strict guidelines to preserve the spiritual atmosphere of the hill shrine. Among these rules is a blanket ban on political…
Three senior students have been arrested after a brutal ragging episode at a Bengaluru‑Rural college forced first‑year BBA and BCA students to bring alcohol and cigarettes, stand for hours holding their books, and endure physical assault with iron rods, stones and wooden sticks. The incident, which has sparked outrage across the city, has led to a formal complaint against 23 seniors and a police case under ragging, attempted murder and criminal intimidation charges. Background/Context Ragging, the practice of hazing new students, has long plagued Indian campuses. In 2015, the Supreme Court declared ragging a punishable offence under the Prevention of…
Bengaluru’s walls turned into a stadium of champions as a 130‑foot mural at Jayamahal Park celebrates India’s sporting heroes, following the historic win of the women’s cricket team at the 2025 World Cup. Background / Context On 2 November 2025, the nation erupted in cheers when the Indian women’s cricket team clinched the World Cup title. While stadiums across India rang with victory chants, a quieter yet equally vibrant celebration unfolded in Bengaluru. The city’s public art scene, long known for its street murals, seized the moment to honor the triumph and the broader spectrum of Indian sports excellence. Jayamahal Park, a…
Over 40,000 fans braved Bengaluru’s notorious traffic and the long‑weekend rush to witness Linkin Park’s historic India debut, a standalone show that electrified the city on Friday night. The band’s performance, part of the From Zero World Tour, marked the first time the iconic rock group has played in India, fulfilling a promise Chester Bennington made in 2014 and setting a new benchmark for international acts in the country. Background/Context Linkin Park, formed in 1996, has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and is known for blending rock, hip‑hop, and electronic elements. Their 2014 statement that they would one…
23 senior students have been booked for ragging first‑year students at a Bengaluru college, with three already arrested, authorities say. The incident, which involved forcing juniors to bring alcohol and cigarettes and subjecting them to physical intimidation, has sparked a police investigation and raised alarms across the city’s educational community. Background/Context Ragging, the practice of hazing new students, has long been a scourge in Indian higher education. Despite the 2015 Ragging (Prohibition and Prevention) Act and subsequent state regulations, incidents continue to surface, especially in private and community colleges. Bengaluru, a hub of academia and technology, has seen a rise…
Bangalore’s Bescom has saved ₹120 crore in just five months after deploying an automated optical meter reading system, a move that could reshape electricity billing across Karnataka. The new technology, which eliminates manual meter reading errors and tampering, has already plugged long‑standing revenue leakages and earned the company a hefty financial cushion. Background / Context For years, Bangalore’s electricity supply company (Bescom) struggled with inaccurate meter readings that led to both over‑billing and under‑billing. Manual readings were prone to human error, and in some cases, meter readers allegedly under‑reported consumption to help consumers stay in lower tariff slabs. These practices…