While globally dealcoholized beer is growing in popularity, Bengaluru prefers alcoholic beer. Zero-alcohol beer, which is projected to increase at a rate of 10.3 percent in 2021, appears to be getting off to a slow start in Bengaluru. M.D. Aftab, manager at a Bengaluru pub, said that they can only sell one to three cans […]
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Women commuters struggle as they avoid using washrooms in metro stations due to their unhygienic conditions. Lack of dustbins in washroom stalls and non-functioning water taps in major metro stations in the city leave women commuters stranded during their metro rides. “I find the washrooms to be really smelly; and they often don’t have soap […]
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While the pandemic saw an increase in sales, offline stores are few. Bangalore has the second highest sales of sex toys in India after Mumbai, according to a study by thatspersonal.com. Despite the rise in sales during the lockdown, sellers said there are still few offline stores in the city. Nitin Kumar, sales manager of […]
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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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