Bangalore contributes to 77 per cent of Identity theft cases in the country. By Arghyadeep Dutta At times a pilot of Pan America World Airways, a Georgia doctor and a legal prosecutor at other times; Leonardo Dicaprio gave the FBI a hard time in Catch Me If You Can. Identity theft, which tops the list […]
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Lack of sex education in government schools make the students turn up to internet and Netflix for the knowledge. By Batchu Rushali Sex. As much as the word is tried to be kept hidden from children, the government schools in Bangalore work as hard to keep the sex education syllabus out of the class too. […]
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The Baiyappanahalli coaching terminal is unlikely to complete construction work by 31 March 2020. By Ritam Chatterjee and Shalu Chowrasia Bengaluru: The deadline for the proposed terminal at Cantonment Railway Station at Baiyappanahhali has been delayed once again to May. “There is no point in inaugurating the terminal without the construction being completed. We will […]
Continue ReadingUnaware of the drag queen culture, people have time and again mistaken these people with gays and transgenders. By Yumna Ahmed How often does it happen that you see a male dressed up in a female’s attire walking down the street, and you don’t think of him as a gay? Yes always! Less exposure to […]
Continue ReadingPeople are protesting against the bus fare hike of 12 percent, which was announced by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on February 26, 2020. By Yumna Ahmed Bangaluru, February 27, 2020 A protest was organized today, by the Socialist Unity Centre of India (SUCI) against the bus fare hike of 12 percent by […]
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Medicinal plants are being chopped by the axe of commercialization and unsustainable harvesting, and are thus facing the threat of extinction. By Manasvi Gupta Herbal shampoo, creams, medicines, tea, even cigarettes—going ‘organic’ is the new cool. But the irony is that the organic may be on the verge of extinction itself because of deforestation and […]
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The state only has two burn units to deal with third-degree burns for a population of over 6.7 crores. By Ishika Dangayach A decade ago, the city was stunned by horrific scenarios of dark smoke and flames gushing out of a tower on HAL Airport Road, as vulnerable people jumped to death in a quest […]
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Film enthusiasts whine for having missed their much awaited shows on day one of Bangalore International Film Festival, blame the organizers for poor management. By Pradnya Desai No division of labour was seen at the registration counter at Bangalore International Film Festival. Amy, a movie buff told The Softcopy, “I am here for Marighella,” the […]
Continue ReadingThe new point-based immigration system of the United Kingdom will impede emigration of Goans to the UK. By Pradnya Desai Money, skills and now immigration! Goans, most of whom are low-skilled workers, are worried about not meeting the minimum requirement to pass through the UK’s point-based immigration system. The United Kingdom in one of its […]
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In a separate protest at Gandhi Bhavan, supporters of freedom fighter, Doreswamy, resolved to submit a memorandum against BJP MLA Yatnal By Shivani Verma, Apoorva GS Bengaluru police have arrested 40 students who were a part of a rally that marched to Raj Bhawan to meet the governor. They were part of a 70-100 students […]
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