Filthy public toilets in bus stands, raise hygiene concerns

Passengers are charged for using urinals though the signs say it is free Commuters complain of filthy latrines in Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus terminals. Many female commuters refrain from using these toilets fearing possible infection. Swetha, a frequent user of one of the busiest bus terminals, Kempegowda Bus Station, also known as Majestic, […]

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Adolescent girls in govt schools await sanitary napkins

Government schools in Bengaluru do not receive sanitary napkins under various health schemes like Shuchi, and MHS. Bengaluru: Government schools that are beneficiaries of schemes like Shuchi, and Menstrual Health Scheme (MHS) are not receiving benefits of these schemes. The schools did not receive sanitary napkins from the state government after 2018. Bharathi, the Head […]

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Community toilets in K.Golahalli not community-friendly

The toilets built under the Swachh Bharat Scheme are badly maintained and locked, restricting public usage. The community toilets in Kumbalgodu Golahalli (K.Golahalli) village built under the Swachh Bharat Mission are not being maintained by the Gram Panchayat. Rs.1,80,000 was spent on the construction of these toilets three years ago. Ramya, a student of Kengeri […]

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Haleem hesitancy hits Hyderabad

Last year Hyderabad celebrated Ramzan without Haleem, and this year even with restaurants opening up, people are hesitant to eat Haleem.            Hyderabad: Covid-19 fear keeps customers away from Haleem. Abhishek, a customer at Altaf’s Haleem, said, “I’m a huge fan of Haleem, but this year I’m hesitating to come out frequently and have Haleem as […]

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Time to rethink the pink

A study suggests that women end up paying more taxes than men for similar products. Bengaluru: Pastel colours, bright packaging and attractive fragrances add up to increasing prices of personal care products. While men pay less for products that are deemed to look dull, women pay more just because the same products look pretty. The […]

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