Barkha Kumari

Defunct factories and empty warehouses in Bengaluru are being reimagined as hubs for public engagement. After restaurants started moving into these industrial relics almost a decade ago, performance venues, museums, and malls are now following suit..The p... See more

Bengalureans are spending 50 minutes or more in pressurised chambers to breathe 100 per cent oxygen. While most are seeking recovery from medical conditions, a growing number are also embracing it for general wellness — to improve sleep, slow ageing, and ... See more

A non-invasive device to improve mobility in people with paralysis, developed by Bengaluru-based Vivatronix Technologies, recently won an investment of Rs 1 crore on a business reality show. The five-member panel of investors called the device “magical” a... See more

Every Sunday, a small group gathers at a park in Basavanagudi to learn how to ride an electric unicycle — a motor-powered wheel used for short commutes and recreation, including offroading..Two instructors guide participants on how to mount and manoeuvre ... See more

A 23-year-old entrepreneur from Bengaluru recently went viral on X after declaring that he wants to be the “Bryan Johnson of India”. In his post, he said he has spent Rs 7,000 on blood tests to establish baseline biomarkers, and invested in wearable devic... See more