Sahitya P Poonacha

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Class 12 boy innovates on rear brake lights for bicycle

Unable to find alternatives to China-made items, Class 12 boy makes his rear brake lights for bicycle

In Meerut, a boy studying in grade 12 made a cost-effective rear brake light for his bicycle. The reason? He couldn't find Indian alternatives to made in China products in the market.

Aug 9, 2020

Who is Binod - curious netizens ask as Paytm, Tinder, Kingfisher join Twitter's viral trend

Who is Binod? That's what the internet has been asking for the past day, this has become more than a trend. As big brands adopt Binod, it all traces back to one, single YouTube comment that changed Indian internet.

Aug 9, 2020

Malgudi Museum: Childhood memories come to life as Karnataka immortalises RK Narayan's works

The Malgudi Museum is now open at the Arasalu station in Shimoga. In an ode to RK Narayan's prolific works, the government has immortalised childhoods with the new museum.

Aug 9, 2020

Mortal remains of co-pilot Akhilesh Sharma reaches Mathura

Air India co-pilot Akhilesh Sharma's pregnant wife doesn't know about her husband's death

The devastating Air India plane crash on Friday took the lives of 18 victims, of them was co-pilot Akhilesh Sharma. His wife Megha who will be delivering their child in a matter of days has not yet been told about her husband's death.

Aug 9, 2020

Fake social media followers row: Rapper Badshah under fire, questioned by Mumbai cops for 9 hrs

In the ongoing inevstigation into cyber crime charges against 54 companies that sell fake social media followers, rapper Badshah has been interrogated by the Mumbai Police for over 9 hours.

Aug 8, 2020

Mangaluru woman hit by car, dragged few metres before locals stop driver | Watch

In a freak road accident in Mangaluru a woman on a scooter was hit by a car at a junction. Her body was dragged by the car before local stopped the driver, the CCTV footage shows.

Aug 8, 2020

Karnataka revises guidelines for international travellers | See full list here

The Karnataka government has now revised guidelines for international travellers and released fresh guidelines on Friday. This is the 4th version of the guidelines.

Aug 8, 2020

Mumbai-bound Air Asia flight grounded in Ranchi due to bird-hit, passengers safe

On Saturday a Mumbai-bound Air Asia flight was grounded after a bird hit the plane at the Ranchi Airport. All the passengers are safe.

Aug 8, 2020

Treasure hunt gone wrong: One killed after a portion of 600-year-old temple collapses in Karnataka

In Hoskote near Bengaluru, an incident took place on early Saturday morning, when a youth was killed as a portion of a 600-year-old temple collapsed upon him. The youth was reportedly at the temple hunting for treasure.

Aug 8, 2020

Karnataka rains: 209 flood-prone areas identified across Bengaluru

As parts of Karnataka face crippling disaster due to incessant rain and landslides, BBMP in Bengaluru has identified 209 areas in the city that are prone to flooding. The civic body has formed 28 teams in preparation for any flood-like situation.

Aug 8, 2020

Kerala nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal granted bail by court

There's a new turn in the Franco Mulakkal case, as the Kerala Bishop has been granted bail on Friday by an Additional Sessions court in Kerala.

Aug 7, 2020

Italian marines case: 'Let Italy pay compensation', says SC before passing order

The SC during the hearing today said that it would let Italy pay compensation to the victims' families in the Italian marine case. Before passing an order, it will hear the victims' kin on the matter of adequacy of compensation.

Aug 7, 2020

Bengaluru CCB nabs gangster Ravi Pujari's associate in Shabnam Developers Shootout case

A CCB-led team in Bengaluru has finally caught an absconding dealer in the Shabnam Developers' shootout case that took place 13 years ago. Further investigation into the matter is on.

Aug 7, 2020

Angered over divorce, Bengaluru man murders ex-wife; arrested

After being given a divorce by his wife, Kaleem Sharif, in a fit of rage, slit his ex-wife's throat after returning home from the mosque. Following the crime, he fled from the scene only to be arrested a day later.

Aug 7, 2020

Karnataka floods: Fund crunch to affect flood response, rescue operations in Kodagu hindered

The flood-like situation in Karnataka is looking grim. Funds are directed towards COVID-19, disaster relief is facing a financial crunch. Moreover, weather has hindered rescue operations as 4 people remain missing in Kodagu after a landslide, the monsoon has claimed 3 lives in the state.

Aug 7, 2020

Mumbai's monsoon misery: 15 years on, Rs 1,200 cr Brimstowad drainage system still unused

Mumbai has been struggling under the impact of the monsoon year after year, and as the city waits for the season to let up, there is a project that could potentially solve Mumbai's problem. The Brihanmumbai Storm Water Disposal System announced in 2005 has curiously been little used in the past 15 years. The Rs 1,200 crore project has made citizens wonder what the authorities are waiting for.

Aug 7, 2020

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Articles by Sahitya P Poonacha

Unable to find alternatives to China-made items, Class 12 boy makes his rear brake lights for bicycle

Who is Binod - curious netizens ask as Paytm, Tinder, Kingfisher join Twitter's viral trend

Malgudi Museum: Childhood memories come to life as Karnataka immortalises RK Narayan's works

Air India co-pilot Akhilesh Sharma's pregnant wife doesn't know about her husband's death

Fake social media followers row: Rapper Badshah under fire, questioned by Mumbai cops for 9 hrs

Mangaluru woman hit by car, dragged few metres before locals stop driver | Watch

Karnataka revises guidelines for international travellers | See full list here

Mumbai-bound Air Asia flight grounded in Ranchi due to bird-hit, passengers safe

Treasure hunt gone wrong: One killed after a portion of 600-year-old temple collapses in Karnataka

Karnataka rains: 209 flood-prone areas identified across Bengaluru

Kerala nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal granted bail by court

Italian marines case: 'Let Italy pay compensation', says SC before passing order

Bengaluru CCB nabs gangster Ravi Pujari's associate in Shabnam Developers Shootout case

Angered over divorce, Bengaluru man murders ex-wife; arrested

Karnataka floods: Fund crunch to affect flood response, rescue operations in Kodagu hindered

Mumbai's monsoon misery: 15 years on, Rs 1,200 cr Brimstowad drainage system still unused

AAP launches new initiative, calls Karnataka govt's fight a 'total disaster'

Beirut blast sparks fear in Chennai; 700 tonnes of explosive Ammonium Nitrate stored

Kerala rains: Monsoon claims 3 more lives, IMD issues red alert for Wayanad and Kozhikode

First electric street lamp to light up Asia installed in Bengaluru turns 115

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'