Business

Sandra Fernandes Conferred with UBUNTU Star Gold Award 2026 for Excellence in Entrepreneurship

GCCI Women’s Wing Chairperson Sandra Fernandes has been honoured with the prestigious UBUNTU Star Gold Award 2026 under the Service Sector – Outside Karnataka category in Bengaluru, recognising her contribution to entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment and the business community.

Business

BuzzBallz Expands to Goa After Viral Success in Karnataka

BuzzBallz has officially entered Goa following its strong success in Karnataka, where the ready-to-drink cocktail brand recorded nearly 300% month-on-month growth since its launch in December 2025. Known for its colourful ball-shaped packaging and bold flavours, the brand aims to tap into Goa’s vibrant nightlife and beach culture.

National

Karnataka Government Allows Hijab, Turbans and Janeu in Schools Under Revised Dress Code Rules

The government of Karnataka has revised school dress code norms, permitting students to wear hijab, turbans, and janeu while maintaining that the face must remain visible inside educational institutions.

Sports

9-Year-Old Goan Prodigy Amaira Dhumatker Wins Double Gold at Open Junior Badminton Tournament 🏸👑

Goa’s young badminton sensation Amaira Dhumatker made the state proud by clinching double gold in the Under-11 and Under-13 Girls Singles categories at the Open Junior Badminton Tournament, presented by MACHAXI at Play9 Academy, Bengaluru, on October 26, 2025.

Travel

Bengaluru Traffic Leaves Even Founders Frustrated — Zepto’s Aadit Palicha Calls His Airport Commute “The Most Painful Thing”

Zepto co-founder Aadit Palicha recently called his commute to Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport “the most painful thing” in his life right now. Speaking on a podcast, Palicha admitted that battling the city’s infamous traffic remains his biggest challenge, despite running one of India’s fastest-growing startups.