Maya Sharma

Pesticide Suspected In Tomato Rice Prasad That Killed 11 In Karnataka

Karnataka News | Reported By Maya Sharma, Edited By Richa Taneja | Saturday December 15, 2018

Two people have been arrested after 11 people died and over 90 were hospitalised after consuming religious food offering - or prasad - at a temple in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district on Friday, a minister in the state cabinet said.

11 Dead, 82 Hospitalised After Eating Prasad In Karnataka

India News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Friday December 14, 2018

At least 11 people died and 82 were hospitalised today after consuming religious food offering at a temple in Karnataka's Chamarajnagar district, police said.

Cracks In Pillar Cause Concern Among Bengaluru Metro Commuters

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday December 13, 2018

The Bengaluru Metro has been a boon to lakhs of commuters in the traffic-choked city -- but there has been some concern of late over what appeared to be cracks on a pillar on the stretch of Namma Metro on Mahatma Gandhi Road.

"Keep The Art Pure": AR Rahman On #MeToo In Music Industry

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday December 13, 2018

Music composer AR Rahman says he has been shocked by allegations of sexual harassment in the industry -- particularly those involving people he knows and finds the victims calling out their tormentors "a good thing."

Celebrating Freedom, LGBTQ Community Take Out Pride Parade In Bengaluru

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Sunday December 9, 2018

It was a hot December afternoon but that did not stop hundreds of people from participating in Bengaluru's Pride March on Sunday. Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or LGBTQ community and their supporters gathered opposite the Majestic Metro station in the city and walked towards the Town Hall.

Green Tribunal Fines Karnataka Government Rs 50 Crore Over Frothing Bengaluru Lakes

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday December 6, 2018

With Bengaluru's lakes making headlines for their froth, flames and overall pollution, the National Green Tribunal today found Karnataka negligent in protecting its water bodies and keeping the city's drains free of encroachments.

Karnataka, Tamil Nadu Face Off Yet Again Over Cauvery Reservoir Project

India News | Written by Maya Sharma, J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday December 7, 2018

Mekedatu, meaning 'goat crossing' or 'goat leap' in Kannada, refers to a rocky, narrow area of the Cauvery river in southern Karnataka. It is here that the state government wants to build a reservoir for storing water meant to generate electricity and provide drinking water to Bengaluru as well as its neighbouring areas.

Researcher Killed In Explosion At Bengaluru's Indian Institute of Science

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Wednesday December 5, 2018

A researcher has died and three others are critically injured after an explosion at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru's Iconic Rex Cinemas To Make Way For Mall, Multiplex Next Year

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Saturday December 8, 2018

For over 70 years now, Rex Cinema hall has stood on the busy Brigade Road in the bustling central business district of Bengaluru. But next year on, the iconic theatre will be gone - replaced by one more modern building - a mall and multiplex with 4 screens.

Hindu Group Sanatan Sanstha Named In Murder Of Journalist Gauri Lankesh

India News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Maya Sharma, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Sunday November 25, 2018

A special investigation team probing the murder of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh has named Hindu right-wing group Sanatan Sanstha in its additional charge sheet filed before a Bengaluru court. It also claimed that the 18 accused in the murder were members of an organised crime syndicate.

Kannada Actor-Turned-Politician Ambareesh Dies At 66

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Sunday November 25, 2018

Kannada actor-turned-politician Ambareesh died in a private hospital in Bengaluru on Saturday evening. He was 66. Ambareesh was known as the 'Rebel Star' and had a huge fan following at the peak of his popularity. He started his career in 1972 with negative roles before becoming a leading man.

HD Kumaraswamy Holds Talks With Sugarcane Farmers, Assures Support

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday November 22, 2018

Karnataka Chief minister H D Kumaraswamy today held a meeting with sugarcane factory owners to discuss the crores in dues that sugarcane farmers in the state are owed.

BJP To Hold 'Huge' Farmer Rally Against Karnataka Government Next Month

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Wednesday November 21, 2018

The BJP plans to hold a huge rally in northern Karnataka's Belagavi district next month as part of its efforts to keep the pressure on the Congress-Janata Dal(Secular) government amid an ongoing farmers' agitation.

HD Kumaraswamy Gears Up to Meet Farmers As Protests Rage In Karnataka

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday November 20, 2018

Protests continue to rage in Karnataka, with sugarcane farmers from Belagavi insisting that the Congress-Janata Dal(Secular) government fix a respectable adequate minimum support price for their crop in view of falling prices and the glut in production.

In Midst Of Bengaluru Farmer Protest, Firemen's Rescue Mission

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday November 20, 2018

The location - Bengaluru's Freedom Park. The occasion - an angry protest by Karnataka farmers who had gathered from around the state, demanding Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's presence.