The introduction of the Central University Entrance Test (CUET) has led to the opening of various commercial coaching centers, making education more costly. Pankaj’s daughter is currently giving her twelfth board exams and he has already enrolled her in a CUET coaching centre. “I did not want to pay Rs. 20,000 for a two-month crash […]
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Working parents are concerned about the productivity of their children in summer vacations. The number of summer camps, for children between the age group of two to five are comparatively less when compared to other age groups. Working parents in Bangalore fear that allowing their children to stay at home will hamper their growth and […]
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On World Health Day 2022, nurses of victoria hospital marched to ban plastic completely. Bengaluru: On World Health Day, staff and student nurses gathered at the Victoria Hospital, Mysore Road to spread awareness about plastic and its negative effects on our health and the environment. Bhamini, a nurse staff at the hospital said that this […]
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Experts say that LED lights can cause accidents and can also lead to permanent vision loss. Data suggests that no action is being taken against people who install bright headlights on their vehicles. A comparative study by Bengaluru Traffic Police indicated that booked cases of dazzling headlights have reduced from 84276 in 2019 to just […]
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With people opting for grooming and household services at their homes, companies seem to ignore the safety of women gig workers. Aarthi, a gig worker once visited a customer’s house for woman salon services. A man at the house told her that his wife is in the restroom. ”I sat there for half an hour […]
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Some gamers may feel in better control over their lives. Experts say that gaming can be an escape which helps people to have control over their character and experience the feeling of success. Bushraa Taabeen, a cyber-psychologist explained that, “Online gaming alone cannot cause aggression but there have been instances of violent behavior towards animals […]
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More people in Bengaluru are using air conditioners as the city has become hotter because of urbanization and fewer open spaces. Fayaz, marketing manager of an air conditioner sales organisation, said the sales have gone up by 35-40 percent in the last five years. “We first ask the customer the purpose of buying an air […]
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Teachers have to repeat instructions multiple times to be understood. As schools are reopening, dyslexic children are having trouble in the learning process as the teachers have to wear masks which muffle their voices. According to a study,“While masks prevent the spread of COVID, they also make spoken language more difficult for children to understand, […]
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Applications introduced to help patients manage sugar levels during the pandemic have worked out for some people. During the lockdown, startups have created apps such as Sugar fit and Digital Twin to help diabetic patients manage their health condition. They have helped patients manage their health at home without consulting a doctor in person. Credibility […]
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The stress and anxiety from the pandemic has triggered a series of eating disorders in the country. Eating disorders like Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa and overeating have increased in the pandemic because of stress, isolation and the increased usage of internet, say doctors. According to Dr. Vikram Panwar, a psychiatrist, “The pandemic increased the number of […]
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