Despite the declining population growth rate of the Jain community in the country, there has been a rise in the number of youths attaining sainthood, therefore killing economic growth in many ways. By Surbhi Shah Drums rolled, people danced, and a 13-year-old wore her best outfit and jewellery for one last time before being wrapped […]
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Even after accidents and warnings, situation unchanged in the city. By Bibek Baidya | Bangalore Many low-rise buildings, liquor outlets, bars and pubs in the city are still not equipped with fire safety measures, in spite of the many accidents that have occurred. The Indian National Building Code, 2016, says that buildings should have fire […]
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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 […]
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