Tag Archives: Bengaluru

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu recently caused a stir on social media with his remarks about the importance of learning Kannada for those who consider Bengaluru their home. Vembu’s comment came in response to a post on X (formerly Twitter) that showed two men wearing T-shirts with “Hindi National Language” written on them. The caption read, “Perfect T-shirt for Bangalore trip,” which seemed to imply that Hindi was the primary language in the city.

In a clever marketing move, a coconut vendor in Bengaluru has gained attention with a viral advertisement highlighting the price difference between local coconut prices and those on quick commerce apps like Zepto, Blinkit, and BigBasket. The vendor's poster claims that while these apps charge customers between ₹70 and ₹80 for a single coconut, shoppers can buy it at the local shop for just ₹55.

An Ola scooter was engulfed in flames outside the company's showroom in Bengaluru, igniting a wave of social media commentary and trolling. The incident occurred in the BTM Layout area, near Jayadev Hospital, and was captured on video, which quickly went viral after being shared by Congress spokesperson Lavanya Ballal Jain on the platform X (formerly Twitter).

In a troubling incident highlighting privacy concerns, a Bengaluru woman has accused her ex-boyfriend of tracking her movements through a food delivery app following the end of their relationship. The story, shared by Rupal Madhup on LinkedIn, reveals how the woman’s ex-boyfriend, who works for the delivery platform, allegedly flagged her account, granting him access to her real-time delivery addresses.

Bengaluru’s Phoenix Mall of Asia in Yelahanka was heavily waterlogged following intense thunderstorms that hit the city on Tuesday. Social media visuals captured the extent of the flooding, showing that the mall’s entire parking area and entrance were submerged, making it difficult for customers to access the facility.

Chevron, a global leader in energy solutions, has unveiled a major investment plan for Karnataka, pledging ₹8,300 crore to establish its Engineering and Innovation Centre of Excellence (ENGINE) in Bengaluru. This move is set to significantly boost the state’s engineering and technology sector.

In a remarkable demonstration of the rapid advancements in quick commerce, a Bengaluru resident received a laptop at a Starbucks outlet in just 13 minutes, thanks to Flipkart Minutes, a new service recently launched in select areas of the city.

Zomato has unveiled a new feature called 'Order Scheduling,' allowing customers to place orders up to two days in advance. Announced on Saturday, August 24, by Zomato CEO and founder Deepinder Goyal on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the service aims to enhance convenience for users by providing more flexibility in meal planning.

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing seven prestigious awards at the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference and Awards held in Ontario, California. This accomplishment marks KIA as the first Indian airport to garner such a high number of accolades at this globally recognized event.

Quick commerce startup Zepto is set to shift its headquarters from Mumbai to Bengaluru, according to a recent report by Moneycontrol. The three-year-old company will be relocating its base from Powai in Mumbai to Sarjapur in Bengaluru, consolidating its operations into a new, larger office space.