After Samsung and Panasonic, Godrej to shelve window ACs by 2020

Window Air Conditioners are being phased out  by companies like Samsung, Panasonic and Godrej. Bangalore, January 23, 2018: Old air conditioners are flying out of the window, thanks to technology, and consumer preferences. “Thanks to technological innovation, changing consumer preferences and pressure from the government to focus on energy efficient consumer goods, the demand for window […]

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Iranian protests not for bread alone

The Islamic Republic of Iran, starting December 28, 2017, witnessed massive, anti-government protests over growing economic economies woes during the end of 2017. Iranians believe these protests are a bigger call for democracy in the country. Bangalore, January 23, 2018: Iran welcomed the new year with rare, anti-government protests that took place across the country over […]

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Workplace harassment: Transgender persons harassed at workplace switch to begging

Educated transgender persons in the city unwillingly take up begging for livelihood after facing harassment and ill treatment at their workplace. Bangalore, January 23, 2018: Anjali (name changed), a trans woman, a B.Com degree holder, who stands at the MG Road signal for alms, once worked as an accountant at a BPO firm, her co-workers teased […]

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