BMRCL celebrates plantation of extra saplings in compensation to trees cut for metro construction but environmentalists argue their effective contribution to the environment. Compensatory saplings planted for trees cut during metro construction cannot benefit the environment like the old trees did, say environment experts. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) said that they have planted […]
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The number of patients has tripled now as compared to before the pandemic, say city’s dermatologists. Four to five people report to a dermatologist daily with complaints of excess hair fall and rashes due to lifestyle changes and post Covid-19 recovery, said dermatologists. Shraddha, 24, a student pursuing her masters in Christ University, said, “I […]
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Most working women hostels are not providing day-care centres for the children of the occupants. Many working women’s hostels do not have day-care centres for children, preventing working mothers from choosing such hostels. Gloria, who lives in a working women’s hostel and is separated from her son since she works as a nurse in the […]
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Misconceptions, embarrassment and a lack of awareness about condoms are leading to a rise in STIs. India has seen a rise in cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) mainly due to continued reluctance in using male condoms and lack of awareness about female condoms, say doctors. Dr. Nupur, a Gynecologist at IBS Hospital, said, “A […]
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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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