Some roads can repair themselves; we just have to build them. By Praveena P. Bangalore, April 12, 2019. Made with ultra high-strength concrete and special fibres, those self-repairing roads can last for a long period of time, since they have the capacity to repair itself. They have been invented by Dr. Nemkumar Banthia. According to a […]
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Over 100 underprivileged women are trained in making newspaper trash bags By Saloni Arora Bengaluru, April 12, 2019 Bengaluru-based GreenBUG organization has come up with an alternative to curb the use of plastic trash bags from the city, by developing newspaper bin bags. Customers from different areas in the country have started buying the product […]
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India is getting unhappier by the year – and there is a reason why. By Ajay Ramanathan Bengaluru, April 12, 2019. India is one of the least happy countries in the world. Titled World Happiness Report 2019, the study ranks India at 140. This is a seven rank drop from last year’s 133. The report […]
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The Indian Premier League is back and so are the nail-biting finishes. By Rudrankar Raha Bengaluru, April 12, 2019 The 12th edition of the decorated league has just begun and Bengaluru is all geared up for the tournament. Ever since the first edition of the madness called Indian Premier League was played in 2008, the […]
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Ola now took the project a step ahead to make it a crowdfunding campaign in Association with Gramalaya. By Gayatri SA Bangalore, April 12, 2019: After the subtle prank that the Ola Cabs company made regarding their project of Ola restrooms in cities as an April Fool’s Day prank, Ola drivers and customers alike were really […]
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Anorexia can negatively impact bone density and cause fractures in patients. By Priyanka D Bengaluru, April 12, 2019: People with anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder that is characterized by an irrational fear of weight gain, are likely to experience bone loss and fractures at later stages. The National Center for Biotechnology Information’s website states that anorexia symptoms […]
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Advertisers on social media platforms are facing flak due to objectionable content. By Jignasa Sinha Bangalore, April 12, 2019: Social Networking sites in India have been used for video streaming and advertising for years. People need advertising to earn money through their videos and content online. These ads generate revenue for the content creator and […]
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Team The SoftCopy. First phase of Lok Sabha elections kick started today. 91 constituencies out of 543 constituencies are voting today. Maximum number of states (20) is going for election today. Indian elections are one of the largest democratic elections in the world. Simultaneous election are being held in Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Odisha […]
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BJP Spokesperson for Bengaluru brings attention to corruption in city bureaucracy. Bengaluru, 11 April 2019 By Ajay Ramanathan The BJP spokesperson for Bengaluru City and Urban District, Ramesh NR accused the members of the Karnataka Road Development Corporation(KRDCL) of corruption. Ramesh noted that 13 officials including members of the Public Works Department had issued tenders […]
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Caregivers of patients with mental disorders carry large amounts of burden. By Ajay Ramanathan Bengaluru, April 11, 2019. A recent study noted that caregivers tending to patients suffering from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder,alcohol-dependency syndrome and depressive disorder, face a significant burden in their lives. The study notes that caregivers faced physical pain and sleep disturbances. The […]
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