Student politics banned on Karnataka campuses for 37 years
On a weekday afternoon at a government college in central Karnataka state, the student bulletin board is filled with announcements about exams, scholarships and cultural events. What’s missing, however, are the printed campaign posters, handwritten…
Bangalore rock music at cultural crossroads
The news of the sudden closure of Hard Rock Cafe in India left many people disappointed and confused, wondering what kind of blow this would have to rock music culture, especially Bangalore, the former heavy metal capital of India.“Hard rock has a…
New attacks in Gulf after Iran warns UAE ports to evacuate; Tehran demands accountability
The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has evolved into a major regional crisis, with military strikes and retaliatory attacks spreading across many countries in the Middle East. Coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes targeting…
Parliamentary budget session to resume: Centrist vs. opposition showdown looms, what to expect
NEW DELHI: Sometimes symbolism trumps parliamentary intentions. The opposition appears to be embarking on one such effort, such as a motion of no confidence in the Speaker of the Lok Sabha About Birla Discussion and voting will take place in the second…