Mohandas Pai
Biocon Founder Meets Karnataka Leaders Amid Ongoing Bengaluru Infrastructure Debate
Oct 21, 2025 02:08 pm CST
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon founder, met with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru following her vocal criticism of the city's deteriorating infrastructure. The meetings sparked public interest as they occurred amid a heated exchange between business leaders and government officials over Bengaluru's road conditions and waste management issues that impact India's premier technology hub.
DK Shivakumar vs Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: The Battle Over Bengaluru's Crumbling Infrastructure
Oct 19, 2025 07:07 pm CST
The ongoing public dispute between Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Biocon Chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw highlights growing concerns about Bengaluru's deteriorating infrastructure. As industry leaders criticize road conditions and waste management, government officials defend their efforts while questioning the timing and motivation behind these public statements. This controversy underscores the challenges facing India's tech capital as it struggles to maintain infrastructure amid rapid growth.
'Don't Dismiss Grievances': Andhra Minister Raps DKS Over CEO's Potholes Post
Sep 19, 2025 11:15 am CST
A Bengaluru CEO's lamentation about potholes and traffic jams on the metropolis' roads has escalated into a political spat between the Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh governments.
After CEO's Relocation Post, Karnataka Sets November Deadline To Fix Bengaluru Potholes
Sep 17, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has set a deadline of November for contractors to fill potholes across Bengaluru, following mounting criticism over the city's deteriorating road conditions and civic infrastructure.
"Emergency Measures Needed": India Inc Flags Bengaluru Civic Issues
Sep 17, 2025 12:10 pm CST
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, executive chairperson of Biocon and a key voice of India Inc., has called for "emergency measures" to address civic issues in Bengaluru after the CEO of a trucking company announced plans to relocate from the Outer Ring Road