Tired of navigating through Bengaluru’s busy traffic? Try these eight offbeat destinations to unwind on weekends

This weekend, NewsMeter brings you a list of destinations just a 2–3 hour drive away from the city

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 10 Aug 2025 11:51 AM IST

From gun-running to civil aviation: Nizam-era airstrips in Telangana set for revival

The two aerodromes, as well as the third one located at Bidar in present-day Karnataka, were used for flying in arms and ammunition for the Nizam’s...

By S. Harpal Singh  Published on 10 Aug 2025 9:02 AM IST

Tata inks MoU to brand Araku Coffee; Starbucks to feature it on menu

Several public and private sector organisations joined hands with the government to promote the marketing of tribal and forest-based products

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 9 Aug 2025 6:12 PM IST

Traffic Alert: Diversions in Hyderabad for War 2 pre-release event on Aug 10

Police said a large number of fans are likely to attend the pre-release function, leading to slow-moving traffic in the surrounding areas

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 Aug 2025 5:44 PM IST

Pizza Den at 25: How a Small Kharkhana Pizzeria Became a Secunderabad Legacy

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 Aug 2025 3:19 PM IST

Hyderabad: OU’s Shivani Chilukuri, Dr. Reddy secure patent for pollen-based designs in textile industry

Invention of OU’s Shivani Chilukuri, Dr. Reddy granted patent

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 Aug 2025 12:34 PM IST

Srushti surrogacy racket: Three doctors from King George Hospital, Vizag held; total arrests reach 25

Hyderabad police arrest three doctors from King George Hospital, Vizag

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 Aug 2025 10:03 AM IST

Cash-for-Baby Scam unearthed in Hyderabad: Universal Shrushti Fertility Centre under investigation.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 Aug 2025 9:59 AM IST

Spice behind every slice: Meet Pizza Den’s Sangeetha Jaiswal, Satlakhiya Pritesh, who introduced desi pizza 25 years ago

Over the years, Pizza Den became more than a neighbourhood haunt; it became a legacy

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 9 Aug 2025 9:38 AM IST

Happy Raksha Bandhan: All you want to know about festival and bhai-behen camaraderie

Raksha Bandhan has expanded beyond the traditional brother-sister relationship. People tie rakhis to cousins....

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 Aug 2025 9:31 AM IST

Humane Education: STRAW India teaching children compassion for animals

STRAW India brings humane education to children, instilling compassion for animals

By Beyniaz Edulji  Published on 9 Aug 2025 9:16 AM IST

Apologise or face legal action: KTR to Bandi Sanjay over phone-tapping remarks

KTR has demanded a public apology within 48 hours, failing which he will initiate legal proceedings.

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 Aug 2025 8:50 AM IST