“We are farmers, we are not beggars,” say farmers in Gangavathi, frustrated by the disregard for farmers’ issues and unfulfilled drought relief promises. The haystack turned golden red, reflecting the light of the setting sun. Srinivas took a handful of hay near the barren paddy field and fed the buffalos. Those buffaloes are currently the only […]
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The initiative was in collaboration with the Election Commission of India and BBMP. Manipal Hospitals in Bangalore South cluster is taking their inpatients to polling stations to cast their vote. The hospital took prior permission from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and Election Commission of India to carry out the initiative. Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, […]
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As compared to the global average of 40 per cent, 62 per cent of Indians are planning to spend more on travel this year, American Express reports suggest. The pandemic had just subsided. Shabnam was bored and exhausted after all those online classes. Her eyes stumbled upon an Instagram post about a two-day girls-only camping […]
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Globally, India stands fourth among the top five countries with the highest revenue from the audiobook industry. Sreedev works in a corporation. He wanted to start reading since he wasn’t much of a bookaholic growing up. However, his busy schedule didn’t help his resolution. A friend told him about audiobooks and changed his life. Ever […]
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JD(S) declared Prajwal Revanna as the candidate in Hassan constituency and Mallesh Babu in Kolar constituency. Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) declared H. D Kumaraswamy as their candidate from Mandya constituency for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The party declared Prajwal Revanna, Member of Parliament (MP), and son of former Minister H.D. Revanna as the candidate […]
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Criteria of government schemes and programs not artisan friendly, say Channapatna toy makers It was a silent day. Krishna Singh, a toy maker in Channapatna was carefully painting the wooden spinning top in his shop surrounded by colorful toys. The sound of an auto pierced the silence. As a customer entered the shop, Krishna’s face […]
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Karnataka ranked second for the highest number of crimes committed against foreigners after Delhi in 2022. Dennis was enjoying his visit in India. It was almost seven months since he came to India from his hometown in Germany. He was sleeping in an AC sleeper bus. Through the curtain, he could feel a hand searching. […]
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Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has no plans to remove the cycle ban around lakes. It was 2008. Venkateshwara Rao was working in an Information and Technology (IT) company. Hours and hours in front of the computer started to take a toll on his health. “I have to do something,” he thought. That something turned […]
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Proximity and affordability attract viewers to single screen theatres. It was 10:15 in the morning. Movie posters gave life to the old building walls. A cut out poster—taller than the theatre building—stood at the entrance. The title of the movie, “Mr. Natwarlal” was written in Kannada. A handful of people lounged outside. The middle-aged booking […]
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Considering the mileage and environmental benefits, hybrid vehicles make an excellent choice for driving in cities, apart from the high initial cost, say experts. Shadows of trees were covering the road. A white car slowly appeared, reflecting the light of morning sun. The number of the car was engraved on a green board, a perfect […]
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