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Aug312026 by FWMNo Comments

Bengaluru Parking Fee Row: Fix Infrastructure First Before Taxing Road Space, Warn Experts

Fix Missing Infrastructure Too While Charging for Street Parking, City Experts Warn Bengaluru: Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy’s pushback against a proposed ₹15,000–₹25,000 annual fee for residential street parking has reignited a critical debate: can pricing public road space curb Bengaluru's gridlock, or will it simply penalize residents who lack off-street options Addressing the issue, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara noted: “Roads are meant for people to travel. If vehicles are parked on it their side, there will be little to no road space left. Discussions are currently under way on this and we will know about the decision soon.” Urban planners and business leaders generally support paid parking in theory, but stress that real-world success requires strict enforcement and vi...

Aug312026 by FWMNo Comments

ISKCON Bangalore announces grand 3-day Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations from Sept 3-5, featuring cultural events, Vedic rituals, and a special expo.

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ISKCON Bangalore Plans Grand Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations BENGALURU: (Aug 31Srila Prabhupada’s ISKCON Bangalore has been celebrating Sri Krishna Janmashtami, the divine advent of Lord Krishna, with great fervour and enthusiasm for more than four decades. Over these years, the Janmashtami festivities have become an integral part of every home and family in the city. The institution will observe the 5253rd holy appearance of Sri Krishna this year through vibrant spiritual and cultural programmes for devotees of all age groups. ISKCON Bangalore will celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami in all its temples between September 3 and 5, 2026. The devotees will offer various auspicious sevas and upacharas to the presiding Deities according to Vedic tradition. These include elabo...

Aug312026 by FWMNo Comments

KKPL Debuts as South India’s First Franchise Kabaddi League.

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Countdown Begins for Karnataka Kabaddi Premier LeagueBengaluru to host Kabaddi extravaganza from October 1 to 8Bengaluru, August 30:The Karnataka Kabaddi Premier League (KKPL), which is set to usher in a new chapter in Karnataka's kabaddi landscape, will be held in Bengaluru from October 1 to 8, 2026. The event is being organised by 5N Sports Pvt. Ltd. in association with the Karnataka State Amateur Kabaddi Association. The KKPL will have the distinction of being the first franchise-based kabaddi league of its kind in South India.The tournament will be held at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium.The KKPL player auction was been successfully conducted in Bengaluru, with talented players from various districts of Karnataka being selected by eight franchise teams.Playe...

Aug302026 by FWMNo Comments

“Retrofitting India’s Building Stock: How fischer and Purdue University Are Solving the Seismic Risk for Older Properties”

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fischer Earthquake-proof Retrofitting Solutions - A New Hope for Millions of Existing Buildings in India How older buildings in India can be retrofitted with fischer Earthquake-proof retrofitting solutions to make them earthquake-resistant. Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaA research project carried out by the fischer Group of Companies in collaboration with Purdue University (USA) has shown that existing buildings can be made significantly more resistant to seismic forces through targeted retrofitting measures. In earthquake-prone regions, such solutions have the potential to improve structural safety and help protect lives. The severe earthquakes of recent days have once again tragically demonstrated how vulnerable people are in seismically active regions. The images of destroyed homes...

Aug302026 by FWMNo Comments

Mahindra introduces the BE 6 SPORTEQ, a bold new expression of sport, technology and electric performance

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* New BE 6 SPORTEQ series starts at ₹11.45 lakh with Battery as a Service (BaaS), with battery cost at ₹3.75 per km* Futuristic three-screen digital cockpit and six new TEQ Suites powered by MAIA, including TEQ_Talk built with Google Gemini* BE 6 SPORTEQ Launch Edition gets exclusive Graphite Storm exterior with Racing Tan leatherette interiors* Formula E Freedom Edition brings a sportier, race-inspired design with two-screen cockpit and signature halo design* New software features will be rolled out to existing BE 6, XEV 9e and XEV 9S owners through OTA updates in phases from January 2027* Deliveries commence on August 26, 2026, on the auspicious occasion of OnamBengaluru, August 29, 2026: Mahindra today introduced the BE 6 SPORTEQ, an all-new series that marks the...

Aug282026 by FWMNo Comments

Mumbai, Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru rank among APAC’s top 10 markets for logistics rental growth in H1 2026: Knight Frank

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Mumbai, August 28, 2026: According to Knight Frank’s Asia-Pacific Logistics Highlights H1 2026, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) logistics market recorded 1.2% half-year-on-half-year (HoH) (6 months change) rental growth in H1 2026 over the past six months, with rents remaining broadly stable to moderately higher across the region. Mumbai at 5.3%, Delhi-NCR at 5.2% and Bengaluru at 4.4% recorded strong YoY rental growth, placing all three Indian markets among the top 10 APAC markets for annual rental growth.India remained one of the most active logistics occupier markets in APAC, supported by sustained manufacturing growth, domestic consumption and ongoing supply-chain diversification. Demand was broad-based, with manufacturers, e-commerce companies, retailers and third-party logistics (3PL) pr...

Aug252026 by FWMNo Comments

Puravankara Enters JDA for 7.83-acre Land Parcel in South-East Bengaluru with Rs 1,247 Crore GDV Potential

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25th August 2026, Bengaluru: Puravankara Limited (NSE: PURVA | BSE: 532891), one of India's most trusted and admired real estate developers, has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) for a 7.83-acre land parcel in South-East Bengaluru, with an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of Rs 1,100 crore. The project has a saleable area of approximately 0.89 msft and will be developed as a residential community, adding to Puravankara's presence in this established South Bengaluru corridor.This marks Puravankara’s fifth land transaction in Bengaluru for FY27, underscoring the calibrated approach and the pace at which the company continues to build its development pipeline in the city.Commenting on the development, Ashish Puravankara, Managing Director, Puravankara Limited, sa...

Aug252026 by FWMNo Comments

Clarity of Space: Hettich Redefines Modern Storage Architecture with New Linear Systems

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Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 14:32:09 | Hettich IndiaMUMBAI, India, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern homes are increasingly defined by clarity of space, function, and intent. As open plans, clean lines, and uncluttered interiors become the standard expectation, storage solutions must evolve to match. For architects, interior designers, and furniture manufacturers, Hettich's Linear Drawer Systems offer a dependable way to deliver structured, intuitive, and visually magical interiors.Every drawer specified is a design decision, and Hettich's largest range of Linear Drawer Systems gives partners the flexibility to meet any brief. Here's a closer look at what these award-winning systems bring to the table:AvoriTech: Less for MoreBuilt for premium, minimalist specifications, ...

Aug242026 by FWMNo Comments

Century-Old Kalyan Silks Expands Bengaluru Footprint With 39th Global Showroom.

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Kalyan Silks' new showroom opened in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru(Aug 17)BENGALURU-Kalyan Silks, one of the world’s leading networks of silk saree showrooms with a legacy of over a century, has expanded its presence in Karnataka with the grand opening of its new showroom in Malleshwaram. This outlet marks Kalyan Silks' 3rd showroom in Bengaluru and its 39th showroom globally. The inauguration of this modern shopping complex took place on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 11:30 AM. Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for Labour and Employment and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, inaugurated the outlet. The chief guest, Dr. Ashwath Narayan C N, former Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and MLA of Malleswaram Constituency, inaugurated the second floor, dedi...

Aug222026 by FWMNo Comments

Karnataka Eyes ₹10K Cr CSR Surge; CM Urges IT Giants to Adopt and Brand 2,000 Rural Schools

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BENGALURU — The Karnataka government is pitching a new, zero-bureaucracy public-private partnership model to major technology companies, aiming to unlock the state’s underutilized ₹10,000 crore Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) potential. Speaking at the 'Vision 2030 – CSR Conference' hosted by the Greater Bangalore IT Companies and Industries Association (G-BITCIA), Chief Minister DK Shivakumar invited corporations to directly build, fund, and brand 2,000 rural government schools."It is essential for businesses to join hands through CSR funds to provide the best education and technological awareness to children in the rural areas of the state at the primary level," Chief Minister DK Shivakumar called.Shivakumar was speaking at the 'Vision 2030 – CSR Conference-2026' of the Gr...