Maya Sharma

"His Contribution Was Immense": Theatre Lovers Remember Girish Karnad

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Sunday June 16, 2019

Girish Karnad, seasoned actor, filmmaker and Jnanpith award winning playwright who died in Bengaluru in Monday, was remembered at the Rangashankara Theatre in Bengaluru on Sunday morning.

2 Independents Included In Karnataka Cabinet Amid Dissidence In Alliance

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Friday June 14, 2019

The Janata Dal Secular-Congress coalition government in Karnataka on Friday inducted two independent lawmakers to its cabinet on Friday, apparently in an attempt to provide stability after the parties' dismal performance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls.

Thousands Of Complaints Still Pouring In Over IMA Jewels Case

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Friday June 14, 2019

Days after news of the disappearance of Mansoor Khan, the owner of a firm in Bengaluru in which thousands had invested, people are still approaching the police in the city with complaints over the money they fear they have lost forever.

Karnataka Cabinet To Be Expanded Today Amid Discontent In Coalition

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Friday June 14, 2019

The expansion of the Karnataka cabinet will take place at the Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru on Friday afternoon. The ruling Congress-Janata Dal Secular (JDS) coalition is expected to use the occasion to placate legislators who have been showing signs of leaving their respective parties.

Bengaluru Jeweller Says Bribed Officers 400 Crores, Names Congress Leader

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday June 11, 2019

An audio clip of a man threatening to commit suicide has triggered panic among investors in Bengaluru. The man purportedly is Mansoor Khan, the owner of one of the city's largest firms, IMA Jewels, where thousands have invested money.

More Than Activism, Remember Girish Karnad For His Work: Ramachandra Guha

Karnataka News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Girish Karnad may have been in the crosshairs of many over his social and political views, but that's not what Ramachandra Guha -- historian and his contemporary in the arts -- would like to remember him for. Mr Guha says there was much more to the 81-year-old artiste, who died at a Bengaluru hospital around 6.30 am today, than the activism he freq...

Veteran Film And Theatre Personality Girish Karnad Dies At 81

India News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday June 13, 2019

Award-winning playwright, actor and director Girish Karnad died at a hospital in Bengaluru at 6.30 am today morning. He was 81 years old.

A Busy Monsoon Opening Day In Kerala With PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Visits

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Sunday June 9, 2019

On the day the monsoon arrived in Kerala, the state also felt the impact of the recent political storm - the Lok Sabha results - as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his rival Congress president Rahul Gandhi were both present in the state.

Unfazed By Rain, Rahul Gandhi's Supporters Cheer For Him In Kerala

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Saturday June 8, 2019

Congress president Rahul Gandhi today began a three-day visit to Kerala's Wayanad, his first after being elected from the constituency.

Row Over Karnataka Land Deal With Steel Firm, BJP Threatens Agitation

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday June 6, 2019

The Karnataka government's decision to sell over 3,000 acres of land in Ballari district to JSW Steel company has run into a controversy, with the opposition alleging that it is being sold at a price that's much lower than its market value.

In Karnataka's Latest Resistance Against Hindi, A Throwback To Past Protests

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday June 4, 2019

The centre's move to revise the draft National Education Policy 2019 on whether Hindi should be a compulsory third language in schools was seen as a response to the strong objection from states that do not have Hindi as the state language.

Karnataka JDS Chief Quits Post, Takes "Moral Responsibility" For Defeat

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday June 4, 2019

Karnataka JDS chief H Vishwanath today resigned from his post, owning the moral responsibility for the party's poor performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections where it one just one of the seven seats it contested.

Neighbours Arrested After Bengaluru Man Kills Son; Daughter Filmed Murder

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday June 4, 2019

A man hanged his 12-year-old son while his screaming daughter filmed the murder in Bengaluru early on Sunday. His wife was also found dead at the spot.

This Election In Karnataka Comforts Congress After National Poll Debacle

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Friday May 31, 2019

After the national election disaster in Karnataka, the Congress-Janata Dal Secular (JDS) alliance drew comfort on Friday from the results of local body polls, which they contested separately.

BJP's Winner In Karnataka Pralhad Joshi Among New Faces In PM's Team

India News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday May 30, 2019

Pralhad Joshi is among the new faces chosen for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government. A lawmaker from Karnataka, Pralhad Joshi, 56, won a fourth consecutive term from Dharwad.