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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Dry days in Bengaluru on August 15, 16? Truth behind viral reports
Contrary to earlier reports suggesting a state wide alcohol ban, Karnataka - including Bengaluru - will not enforce a double dry day on August 15 and 16. There is currently no official confirmation of liquor restrictions on both days - August 15 and 16 in Bengaluru or elsewhere in the state. The BBMP usually enforces liquor bans in Bengaluru to maintain peace during large gatherings, however, alcohol sales will remain unaffected on both August 15 and 16.(Pexels) READ | Bengaluru weather update: Yellow alert in effect with rain forecast till weekend Authorities typically impose dry days as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order during national and religious holidays. However, as of now, there is no state wide notification confirming a two-day liquor ban. All outlets - including bars, pubs, clubs, restaurants and liquor stores - will continue the sale of alcohol. READ | Bengaluru's new Hebbal flyover loop opens for trial, traffic police seek public feedback Bengaluru's civic administrative body, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), usually bans the sale of alcohol in the city on other days such as Gandhi Jayanthi (October 2) and Rama Navami.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Listening or reading Ramayana
People in the Tretayuga were telling each other that God would realise and understand their difficulties if only He came down from the realm of His abode. Hearing this, the Lord has transcended as Rama and lived for about 11,000 years. Although he faced several problems, he did not give up following dharma. That is why, even after millions of years, people continue to celebrate Rama Navami, the auspicious day of Rama's manifestation. Rama tried to hide his divine identity. After conquering Ravana, the celestials, including Brahma, the God of creation, asked Rama whether he was Lord Ranganatha. Still, Rama politely replied that he was an ordinary human being and the son of Dasaratha 'Aatmanam Manusham Manye Ramam Dasarathaatmajam'. Kesava Vajapeya Swamy said in a discourse that our sins act as impediments to our happiness and well-being. It is unfair to accuse God of not answering to our prayers or clearing our sufferings. Lord Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita that 'only the ignorants disregard Me, not knowing my higher stature as the supreme Lord of all beings' (chapter 9, verse 11). In other Yugas, if people undertake only good deeds, such as going on a pilgrimage to Kasi kshetra, they would derive benefits. However, in the Kaliyuga, people can derive benefits by thinking of performing good deeds. Equally, in all other yugas, if people even think of evil deeds, they will incur sins, but in the Kaliyuga, such mere thinking will not attract any sin. Three ways are prescribed to cleanse our sins: performing Yagnas, giving to charity, observing Tapas (penance) and reading or hearing Ramayana is a tapas. The Ramayana begins with the word 'Tapas' (Tapaswadhyayaniratham). If a person cannot read the entire Ramayana, one can recite the Sankshepa Ramayanam or the Gayatri Ramayana, which contain 24 slokas.
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Prospective bride from U.K. lures Bengaluru trader, makes away with ₹38 lakh
The East Division Cyber Crime Police have registered a case against a Non Resident Indian (NRI) woman from the United Kingdom (UK) and her family members, who allegedly lured a 25-year-old city based pre-owned bikes showroom owner into making spurious investments and made away with ₹38.8 lakh. Based on the complaint filed by Vignesh Kumar, the police registered an FIR charging the accused, identified as Lakshmi Priya, and her family members under various Sections of IT Act, 2000 and for cheating. The victim in his complaint said that while searching for a bride on a popular matrimonial website, he came across the profile of Lakshmi Priya in March this year and both texted each other. After formal introduction through voice calls, she introduced her family members and uncle who was running an investment firm in the U.K. During Rama Navami, Vignesh Kumar and family made a video call to chat with Priya to confirm the proposal. While discussing about the marriage, she reportedly lured him to invest in her uncle's firm to get good returns for the marriage. Vignesh made a initial investment online for ₹65,000 through a mobile app, which was showing good profits. He reportedly even withdrew ₹5,000 to check, and he successfully received the money in his bank account. But little did he realise that it was a bait and following her advise he invested an additional ₹25 lakh. The investment was showing in the mobile app and after trading some shares, the profit reached to a whopping ₹1.4 crore. The cheating started when Vignesh was informed that his trade link was being closed for taxation purpose and he was told to pay tax of ₹17,56,600 as 15% tax along with an additional 3% service fee of ₹3.5 lakh with a total of ₹21.07 lakh. Vignesh spoke to Priya seeking help where she assured to share some of her savings and also talk to her uncle to reduce 2% in the total amount of tax. Convinced by this and hoping to get the profit, Vignesh borrowed money and paid online. Though the accused said that they would share the tax payment receipt in three days, they went incommunicado. After repeated attempts to reach them failed, he realised that he had been cheated of ₹38,85,000 and approached the police seeking help to get back his money.
New Indian Express
04-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Shri Muthyalamma Devi Jatre: A village festival displaying grace and grandeur
BENGALURU: The Sun beams its grace down on Bettahalsoor, a tranquil village 25km from Bengaluru, as a long column of devotees waits to enter the agnikund, eager for a glimpse of the goddess. Offerings balanced on their heads and prayers in their eyes, these individuals tread barefoot across burning coals, shielded by the divinity of Shri Muthyalamma Devi — their beloved gramadevata. Thousands gather here each year for the Shri Muthyalamma Devi Jatre, a five-day village fair steeped in spiritual, social and cultural meaning. Beyond its mystical rituals, drenched in folklore and Vedic ethos, the jatre is a lively celebration that transforms this quiet hamlet into a vivid spectacle of sound, colour, and community, during which residents open their arms to performers, small traders, and visitors from neighbouring villages, united in devotion and joy. 'Shri Muthyalamma Devi has presided over our village for nearly a century,' says Praveen BR, vice-president of the Bettahalsoor Gram Panchayat. His family has lived in this village for over four generations, witnessing the fair evolve through the decades. 'Her original abode (moolasthana) was in nearby Doddajala, where a grand jatre drew people from across the region. But our forefathers felt her blessings were needed closer home, so they established her temple here,' he adds. Accordingly, the villagers performed the pranaprathishtapana of the deity in Bettahalsoor. Initially a small shrine, the temple was renovated about 35 years ago, and with it, the jatre gained greater splendour. Temple priest Prakash Sharma, who has served the goddess for over 50 years, recalls the transformation. 'What started as a modest affair is now a vibrant festival. But the essence remains unchanged, it binds our people in shared reverence,' he tells TNSE. The entire village contributes to organising the jatre. 'During this week, it becomes part of our everyday life,' says resident Siddagangamma SG, adding, 'We begin each day with pujas to our household gods, then offer our pranams to the village deity. It's deeply sacred.' Five days of festive faith Tradition dictates that planning for the jatre begins on the evening of Rama Navami. Village elders and the temple priest consult the almanac to determine the exact time and date for the fair, always a Monday two weeks later. A lagna patrike (invitation) follows, listing rituals and events, and is distributed to all 4,500 residents of Bettahalsoor, and in nearby villages. When the chosen Monday arrives, festivities begin with an arati at the village's several Shiva temples. Tuesday is dedicated to Danadevaru, special deities invoked to protect livestock. Wednesday is the jatre's spiritual high point. The goddess is bathed (abhisheka), adorned (alankara), and worshipped with arati. Her image is placed in a richly decorated teru (temple chariot) and taken in a pradakshina (circumambulation) of the temple. Devotees crowd for darshan, breaking coconuts and pumpkins to ward off evil.
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Telangana Postal Circle pioneers last-mile parcel service
HYDERABAD The Telangana Postal Circle has become the first in India to launch 'India Post Parcel – Final Mile', a specialised last-mile parcel delivery solution designed for contractual 'Book Now Pay Later (BNPL)' customers. This innovative service enables cost-effective delivery of small parcels up to 2 kg with same-day or next-day delivery at an affordable tariff of just ₹15 + GST per parcel. To make this service a successful endeavour, the Telangana Postal Circle collaborated with the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) to deliver 'Mutyala Talambralu' parcels from the Sri Seetaramachandra Swamy Temple in Bhadrachalam on the occasion of Rama Navami. This initiative saw the booking of 2,580 parcels across 233 post offices in Telangana, with seamless delivery ensured within timelines. The Telangana Postal Circle invites businesses, startups, e-commerce platforms, and bulk senders to leverage this unique scheme by entering into a contractual agreement. By handing over parcels to the Post Office or Nodal Delivery Centre, customers can enjoy fast, reliable, and low-cost delivery of parcels weighing up to 2 kg. For more information, customers can contact their nearest Head Post Office or Business Development Cell at 040-23463616, said Assistant Director of Postal Services at the office of Chief Postmaster General, Sharat Kumar.
