Challenges continue for LGBTQIA+ community as college washrooms and hostels are segregated for only males and females. Non-binary students in Bangalore colleges are at discomfort due to lack of gender-neutral housing and washrooms. College authorities are yet to finish building such spaces as directed by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Tata Institute of Social […]
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Hospitals in Bangalore are surrounded by high decibel levels of noise, hampering the recovery of patients and efficiency of the staff. Patients are suffering as decibel levels outside several hospitals in the city are much higher than the prescribed limits. The patients admitted in Brookefield Hospital near Whitefield said, they were unable to get a […]
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People can now get their vaccinations late at night at a couple of centres. Two mega vaccination centres in the city help busy people get vaccinated late into the night. The Malleswaram Mega Vaccination Centre is open 24×7 while the one at Yelahanka is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. People prefer them because […]
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Home bakeries are facing a setback as patisseries and bakeries are back in business. During the lockdown, home bakeries were in demand, but post-lockdown their sales have taken a hit, said Haniya, a home-baker and co-owner of ‘The Third course.’ After the lockdown was lifted, there has been a decline in number of orders as […]
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Employment was largely affected in the sector but the shift to online stores provided new opportunities to both artisans and owners. The shift from traditional to online platforms helped handicraft business owners stay afloat during the pandemic. Small owners experienced initial boost in sales as they went online for the first time. Mrunmayee Joshi, owner […]
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Art galleries in Bengaluru are adopting a new hybrid model for display of art. Bengaluru art galleries are back in operation with both online and offline exhibitions. The Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) in Bengaluru which is still under construction operates online with a special pass for their exhibitions. The online exhibitions are at […]
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Second-hand apparel and thrift stores are expected to become more popular say store owners. Second-hand clothing sales in India is expected to rise at 11.3 percent Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) according to Futuremarketinsights. Aliya Nazrin and Nueya Mariam, started their thrift store in July 2021.They have shipped more than 800 orders until now. Based […]
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Many food outlets in Bengaluru have diversified their menu by including plant-based delicacies. Apart from McDonalds, Starbucks and Dominos, non-veg restaurants and food joints in Bangalore have introduced vegan food items in their menu. “There are many restaurants which have started giving vegan options or differentiating existing vegan products from the current menu so people […]
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Nearly 25 percent employees of the hotel industry have quit due to the lockdown and are seeking jobs in other industries. Employees who left the badly-hit hotel industry may not return to the grueling schedules the industry demands. The hotel industry was amongst the hardest hit due to the pandemic in 2020. Nabanita Das left […]
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The third gender category has not been included in hospital forms, forcing them to choose between male and female. Transgender persons struggle with healthcare in government hospitals, as there is no third-gender category on healthcare papers. They cannot avail of any promised benefits. Jagadamba, a 67-year-old transwoman, said, “A lot of things have got better […]
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