Weekend events in Bengaluru: German cinema, children’s storytelling, and Backstreet Boys tribute
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A list of events happening at Bengaluru this weekend
Watch an anthology film, Waxworks (1924), directed by Paul Leni and Leo Birinski. The silent film, in black and white, is a part of Max Mueller Bhavan’s monthly series — German Cinema in Focus — curated by Shivani. It is open to all.
On May 28, 4.30pm at Max Mueller Bhavan, Indiranagar.
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Called Bhavarnava, this is a classical dance event, jointly curated by Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dancer, Padma Bhushan Swapna Sundari and Kuchipudi dancer Dr Veena Murthy. It is hosted by Sri Raja Rajeshwari Kalaniketan (Bengaluru) and Kuchipudi Dance Centre (Delhi) in association with Telugu Vignana Samithi (Bengaluru).
The dancers who are a part of the event are — Swapna Sundari, Veena Murthy, Alekhya Punjala, Nirupama Rajendra and Madhulita Mohapatra (Odissi, Bengaluru).
On May 28, 4pm at Sri Krishnadevaraya Kalamandiram, behind Chowdaiah Memorial Hall.
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Telangana Human Rights Commission investigates complaint about dire conditions at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday (March 14, 2025) announced that a state-of-the-art Chennai Science Centre will be established in collaboration with the Singapore Science Centre to foster scientific thinking among students, at a cost of ₹100 crore.
Demolition of Chander Kunj Army Towers in Kochi, Kerala, worth ₹150 crore may take 9-10 months.
South Central Railway and NDRF conduct mock drill at Bolarum station to enhance emergency response efficiency.
Search operation continues for 7 trapped in SLBC tunnel with robots, HRDD dogs, and round-the-clock efforts.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh and wife attend celestial wedding at Mangalagiri temple, receiving blessings and presenting silk garments.
AAP leader Manish Sisodia defiant against BJP-led government amid ₹2,000-crore classroom scam allegations, vows not to back down.
All five MLC candidates elected unopposed under MLA quota in Telangana, Congress secures three seats, CPI one and BRS party secures one seat in the MLC elections.
A fitness club in Thiruvananthapuram made a difference this International Women’s Day by dedicating an open deadlift challenge titled 18,887 only for women
Prioritising the welfare of schoolchildren, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday (March 14, 2025) said the State government has allocated funds from its exchequer to compensate for ₹2,152 crore funds due from the Centre to the State under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
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Delhi High Court issues notices on plea challenging appointment of JMI Vice Chancellor, case set for hearing in 2025.
Man arrested for impersonating Oman High Commissioner, creating fake documents for VIP status, owning businesses, and fake university positions.