Vasundhara Das tight-lipped on her wedding news

January 25, 2012

Mangalore, January 25: Though it has been weeks since the rumours regarding Vasundhara Das' marriage with her longtime boyfriend Roberto Narain has been making rounds, but the couple is still tight lipped.

Reports are that Vasundhara Das married Roberto Narain on December 29 at Koteshwar Beach near Mangalore in the Nanda Reddy guest house.

Vasundhara Das who made a debut with the Tamil film Citizen, acted in Kannada film Lankesh Pathrike with Darshan in the lead. Later she had acted with legendary actor Kamal Hassan in Hey Ram. The kissing sequence in Hey Ram created a storm in Malleshwaram.

Vasundhara Das hails from a traditional Iyengar family. Das also worked in Mira Nair`s Mansoon Wedding later.

Vasundhara and Roberto recorded a number of albums together. But Das denied news about any such relationship implying that they were just friends.

"Whether I have a personal relationship with Roberto or not is nobody`s business. Let my personal life remain private. Roberto and I have a studio and a band together. I have a very good working relationship with him. He is my business associate. We share a great comfort level whenever we are together, which I think is a must for every working relationship to thrive," she told in an interview.

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Respiratory illnesses rise in Karnataka’s capital as air quality deteriorates

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February 5,2026

Bengaluru: As air quality continues to worsen across several parts of the city, hospitals in Bengaluru are reporting a steady rise in patients suffering from respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), health officials and doctors said.

Data from the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) shows that 3,891 patients received treatment for respiratory ailments between April and November 2024. The figure rose to 4,187 during the same period in 2025.

Private hospitals, too, are witnessing a 10–15 per cent year-on-year increase in such cases.

While doctors caution that the rise cannot be attributed solely to air pollution, a significant number of patients are non-smokers with no prior history of respiratory disease.

“Nearly 70 per cent of the patients we see are non-smokers with no previous respiratory issues. When other causes are ruled out, air pollution emerges as the most likely factor,” said Dr Manjunath PH, consultant interventional pulmonologist at a hospital in Kengeri.

Doctors noted that patient footfall spikes during the winter months and around Deepavali, when air quality typically worsens.

“There is a clear correlation between poor air quality and the rise in cases. People commonly present with persistent cough, breathlessness and irritation of the respiratory tract, indicating the impact of polluted air on their health,” said Dr Sheetal Chaurasia, consultant in pulmonary medicine at a private hospital in Whitefield.

Dr Chaurasia added that respiratory tract infections are also on the rise.

“Poor air quality leads to chronic airway inflammation, making the airways more vulnerable to infections. We are seeing an increase in both upper and lower respiratory tract infections,” she said.

Patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions remain the worst affected.

“For those already diagnosed with respiratory illnesses, deteriorating air quality significantly worsens the condition. Both the frequency and severity of attacks increase sharply,” said Dr Vandana P, a pulmonologist at a hospital on Bannerghatta Road.

Doctors also flagged a worrying trend of rising respiratory problems among younger adults and children.

To reduce exposure, they advised people to wear masks while travelling on two-wheelers or autos and ensure adequate ventilation at home to minimise indoor air pollution.

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