Good Morning, Bengaluru ☀️
Your weekly cup of what's happening in Namma Bengaluru. Celebrations, weekend plans, new eats, nature walks, and the curious stories that make this city endlessly interesting. Pull up a chair. ☕
Weather in Bengaluru
Sat: ⛅ 30°C | Sun: 🌥 29–30°C | Mon: 🌦 29°C
Big Story Kempegowda Airport Shines
For the third year in a row, Kempegowda International Airport has been named Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia at the Skytrax World Airport Awards. It’s also been crowned Best Global Airport in Arrivals for four straight years and climbed from 48 to 41 in global rankings.
Behind the scenes, Bangalore International Airport Limited says BLR handled 43.8 million passengers in 2025 and over 500,000 tons of cargo. That’s not just travel, that’s economic energy.
Why it matters: Smoother journeys for you, stronger first impressions for global investors, and one more signal that Bengaluru is playing on the world stage.
Quick Hits
TCS World 10K 2026 One of Asia's biggest running events is back at RSI Cricket Ground. The open 10K is still open for registration.
Trees Get a Voice In a strong move, the Karnataka High Court stepped in after a PIL raised concerns over unchecked tree felling in Bengaluru. The court has since tightened guidelines and made it clear that trees can’t just be cut without due process, giving citizens a bigger say in decisions that impact the city’s green cover.
Cool App: ‘Bangalore One Pay property tax, get certificates, apply for licenses, 500+ government services in one app. No office visit needed.
First AI Workshop in Bangalore At Bangalore University, India’s first Agentic AI workshop trained students in AI tools, prompt engineering, and system design, encouraging innovation, with more such programs expected across colleges soon.
Classroom Controversy A Bengaluru medical college professor has been served notice after allegedly proposing to an MBBS student during a lecture, sparking protests on campus and a police inquiry.
Events This Week
Udit Narayan & Aditya Narayan Live
28 Mar | 6:00 PM | Phoenix Market city. The songs we all grew up with, live on one stage.
She Builds: AI Tech Revolution Summit
28 Mar | 10:00 AM | Tekion India Talks, workshops, and networking for women in tech.
Main Shayar Toh Nahi - Manhar Seth
01 Jan | An emotional and hilarious journey through love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.
Open Mic Bengaluru
Mar 29 – Apr 5 | 8:00 PM | Stand-up, music, poetry, and storytelling by local voices.
Places to Visit in Bangalore
New openings
☕Cafe Nerlu near Taj West End celebrates Indian specialty coffee with rotating single origin brews and a calm outdoor setting.
Bird watch
🦅 Hebbal Lake is a top birding spot with pelicans, herons, kites, and kingfishers best seen early morning
🌿 Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a great urban birding spot with pelicans, herons, and kingfishers best seen in the early morning.
Community Spotlight
🌊 Lake Warriors
The Puttenahalli Neighbourhood Lake Improvement Trust restored Puttenahalli Lake by clearing sewage and planting native trees. Today it supports 49 breeding bird species. Now they are seeking volunteers to protect Yelahanka Lake.
🤝 Volunteer
Compassion Unlimited Plus Action welcomes weekend volunteers at its Large Animal Rescue Centre, caring for rescued horses, cows, and donkeys. Register Here
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