Barkha Kumari

Ahead of summer, an AI-based analysis of the city’s groundwater data has predicted water shortages in 65 wards. These include Hebbal, Sanjaynagar, Jalahalli, Peenya, Horamavu, Ramamurthynagar, Koramangala, Nagarabhavi, Vijayanagar and Kengeri. The Bangalo... See more

Air taxis as a mobility solution in Bengaluru are still a work in progress. Two operators that once ran seat-sharing helicopters have temporarily paused services, while another player is targeting a launch only by 2029-2030. Metrolife takes stock of the w... See more

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