The city largely depends on e-bins and collection drives for disposal of e-waste. The state’s waste management policy doesn’t address e-waste disposal. E-waste disposal currently relies heavily on collection drives and e-bins set up by NGOs. “Bangalore has one of the best waste management policy- the 2 bin, 1 bag, which handles the waste in […]
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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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The hospitality industry is reviving as the city opens up more. The hospitality industry in Bangalore is getting back on its feet after the losses incurred in the pandemic, as the restrictions on restaurants begin to ease. Rohitha from a small hotel in Jayanagar said “We were closed during the lockdown but now we have […]
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Paying guest facilities are facing losses for not having full occupancy. Paying guest accommodations across Bengaluru are running at less than 50 per cent occupancy even after students and professionals are returning to the city. Suresh, the head of Bengaluru PG Association, said “not even 30 percent occupancy”. He owns three PGs near Electronic City. […]
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Demand for music therapy increased during the pandemic, say therapists. Many people turned to music therapy as a way of dealing with their problems as the pandemic caused stress, anxiety and emotional loss. Sapna, aged 36, was pregnant when she got Covid. She lost the baby. To cope with the trauma, she turned to music […]
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Missing auditory signals prove to be a stumbling block for the visually-impaired Blind people struggle to cross roads as the city has just eight auditory traffic signals in place on major intersections. Amarnath, a visually-impaired assistant, Department for the Empowerment of Differently-abled and Senior Citizens said, “It is impossible to walk on roads in general, […]
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College students are unable to benefit from mental health services in colleges. Worsening situations could further lead to probable psychological disorders. Many colleges do not have functional mental health services despite the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) recommendations to provide these services in colleges through counselling. Others have not been able to help efficiently due to […]
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With minimum consumer demand and government assistance, handloom weavers have shifted to other jobs during Covid-19. During Covid, weavers in the city shifted to work as security guards or auto drivers due to financial distress. “I started driving an auto-rickshaw from January 2021 because I used to earn Rs.100 -150 daily from weaving which was […]
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The festive season in Bangalore helped shopping malls to get back good revenues but they still have not reached the pre-pandemic levels. Malls saw more footfall during the festive season as more people shopped from malls, unlike last year, when most of the malls were shut and people shopped online, said mall officials. “The festival […]
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The Karnataka Film Chamber wants new safety protocols with resumption of 100 percent occupancy in cinema halls. Theatres and viewers have been callous with the safety guidelines as cinemas re-open with 100 per cent occupancy. Prema, a film enthusiast said she had visited Cauvery theatre thrice since the restriction has been lifted. “There haven’t been […]
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