Coding and Artificial Intelligence to be included in the curriculum under the New Education Policy (NEP) but government schools in the state might not be ready yet. The government is planning to start teaching Artificial Intelligence (AI) and coding in schools while the government schools lack basic Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. The Unified District Information […]
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Cab companies and state and city transport organizations have not prioritized fitting GPS panic buttons in their vehicles. Karnataka Transport Department has not ensured the fitting of Global Positioning System (GPS) panic buttons in public service transport raising safety concerns amongst women passengers. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) had mandated the installation of […]
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Most large and popular amusement parks have regained their pre-pandemic revenue levels, but the smaller ones are still struggling. Amusements parks are receiving a mixed reaction as the government lifted restrictions after nine months. “The crowds are good now and we can say it’s better than the last few months,” said a spokesperson for Wonderla, […]
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Tourism industry in Karnataka sees less number of tourists visiting eco-spots even after lockdown restrictions are relaxed. Environmental tour operators in Bengaluru are still not getting tourists at pre-pandemic levels even after the state government eased lockdown restrictions to facilitate travel. The Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited (JLR), a government agency for environmental tourism promotion […]
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Self-publishing is rising across the country. Authors feel that they have more flexibility and more control over their work. Many authors, including traditionally-published authors, are preferring self-publishing to traditional publishing. With self-publishing, authors escape uncertainty, long waits, and get an opportunity to express their artistic work. Director of White Falcon Publishing Solution LLP, Navsangeet Kaur […]
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Riding in public buses in the city still a challenge for many due to high ground clearance and faulty doors. Frequent passengers of the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses are at risk due to rise in passenger fatalities while boarding and alighting. Bus passengers in the city account for around 18 percent of the […]
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As suicide rates go up, only a few patients follow up on their mental health services. Only 25 percent individuals follow up on their mental health therapies after they are discharged following a suicide attempt. Gia (name changed), a survivor and a patient of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) said, “I was 18 years old when […]
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Karnataka has seen a 60 percent increase in organ donations post the pandemic. Karnataka is witnessing an increase in the number of organ donations. Yet the numbers aren’t enough to cater to the patients waiting for transplants. Lijamol Joseph, Chief Transplant Coordinator of the State said, “Around 5045 patients are in the waiting list in […]
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More job opportunities and a change in mindsets is helping differently-abled people find employment and dignity. The employment of differently-abled takes a turn as new opportunities arise. A report by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) indicates a dip in the unemployment rate by 26.6 percent between April 2020 and September 2021. Lekha, Placement […]
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Despite issuing a public notice on September 14, 2021 Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has failed to ensure that there are no wires on trees. Bengaluru: Internet service providing agencies and TV Cable Operators continue to thread wires through trees despite a public notice issued by BBMP Tree Officer and Deputy Conservator of Forests on […]
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