Visual art classes in Bengaluru see a rise in students during and after the pandemic. Admissions to online art classes continue to increase even after the lockdown restrictions have been eased. Some of them have attracted students from around the world. Shahina Ashraf, artist and founder of Konsult Art and Design Academy, Bengaluru said they […]
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Plus-size customers opt for customizations and self-owned brands due to lesser shopping options. Plus-size women and men have a difficult time shopping due to less variety and non-availability of clothes although the demand is rising. Plus-size clothing accounts for 40 percent of total sales at Mustard, a clothing store on Commercial Street, which provides sizes […]
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In the absence of a full-scale training institute and a falling interest in toy making among youngsters, the future of the wooden toys of Channapatna worries veteran toy makers. From the former US president Barack Obama to the prince of Bhutan, the geographical indication (GI) tagged toys from Channapatna are in homes around the world. […]
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Indian essential oil business flourished with highest exports in bergamot and peppermint while rose and citronella oils saw a dip in exports. While India’s overall export fell by 6.6 percent in 2020-21, essential oils’ export value grew and is at $214.47 million. In the Financial Year (FY) 2020-21, many businesses suffered due to the pandemic […]
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Karnataka’s digital libraries saw a huge gain in membership during the pandemic. Readers turned to digital libraries during the pandemic when they had no access to physical libraries that were shut. Dr. Satishkumar S. Hosamani, Director, Department of Public Libraries said that they saw exponential growth in membership of digital libraries during the pandemic increasing […]
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College campuses struggle with electricity bills and upkeep issues as they take the sustainable route with solar technology. Insufficient number of solar panels for electricity supply and lack of their maintenance, despite guidelines by the University Grants Commission (UGC), prevents colleges from being sustainable. The Development of Solar Cities programme initiated by the Ministry of […]
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NDPS Act: Decriminalising drug possession and implementing rehabilitation The central government plans to assist victims of addiction to undergo rehabilitation and decriminalize possession of small quantities of drugs for personal use under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The central government along with The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry, Revenue Department and Health […]
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Food truck owners in Bengaluru are facing losses as well as trouble in getting proper licenses. Bengaluru: Despite the fact that the number of food trucks has decreased significantly, food truck owners continue to have trouble acquiring a license. The number of food trucks in Bengaluru fell from 48 to five after the lockdown, said […]
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Tobacco vendors in the city are unaware that sale of loose cigarettes is banned. Bengaluru: Many vendors and tea stall owners across the city sell loose cigarettes even though the Karnataka Government had banned the sale from September 2017. Chandrashekar, a tea stall owner outside KSR Railway Station, said, “I did not know that selling […]
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Male sterilisation is easier and less risky than female sterilization. Yet, vasectomies are only 2.5 percent of all sterilisations in developing countries. Reports show that female sterilization has jumped by 16.5 percent from 2016 to 2020, whereas male sterilization remains zero over the last four years. Female sterilization is a highly accepted contraceptive methods among […]
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