Events in and around Bengaluru
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Silver Talkies presents a virtual journal writing workshop titled “Transform And Heal”. It will
Silver Talkies presents a virtual journal writing workshop titled “Transform And Heal”. It will feature sessions by Suma Varughese, founder and facilitator of the Zen of Good Writing Course. Suma has written the book, Travelling Light and Travelling Lighter. The session will be held on April 25 from 4 pm to 6 pm on Zoom. Registration is priced at ₹ 600 for guests and ₹ 500 for members of Silver Talkies Club.
Details on silvertalkies.com
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Vikalp Bengaluru, in collaboration with Bangalore International Centre, presents Ghar ka pata (Home Address). Directed by Madhulika Jalali, this 67-minute film will be screened on April 28 at 6.30 pm, and will be followed by a discussion with the filmmaker.
The film is about the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits due to the armed insurgency. Madhulika has worked as a line producer for films like Sherni and A Death in the Gunj to name a few. Ghar ka Pata is her debut film as a director.
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Steppinout by Dineout presents the “It’s The Season for Nostalgia With The Retro Edit Night Market”. This will be held on April 23 at Jayamahal Palace on April 23, from 3 pm to 11 pm. There will be food, shopping, pop ups with antiques, modern products and accessories to choose from, there are also collectibles, besides the Retro Edit of the Night Market that the organisers say will take you back in time.
Puzhal prison officials investigate fire accident that destroyed old files and cardboard boxes, possibly caused by prisoners.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.
The holiday season spanning from Christmas to New Year has seen a surge in tourists visiting Mysuru with the hospitality sector announcing 100 per cent occupancy for the entire duration.
BJP leader and former MP, Prathap Simha, has backed the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) proposal to name a stretch of KRS road in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Tourists flock to Visakhapatnam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts for holidays, leading to full occupancy in hotels and attractions.
Umayalpuram Swaminatha Iyer's legacy in music and teachings remembered through stories and memories of his disciples and students.
Kalaburagi District Police Dog Squad bids emotional farewell to Reeta, a crucial part of operations and investigations.
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Mettur dam water level at 119.49 feet, inflow 2,711 cusecs, discharge 500 cusecs, near full capacity.
AAP alleges BJP plot to arrest CM Atishi in fake case to distract from election campaigning.
PMK leader questions DMK government on Vanniyar reservation, threatens to unseat in next election.