Washrooms for the differently-abled people at various metro stations remain inaccessible as most of them are locked or are unhygienic. Bangalore: Washrooms for the differently-abled people at Rajajinagarmetro station and many other stations remain locked. The washrooms are either not maintained properly or lack the basic infrastructure. This makes it difficult for differently-abled people to […]
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With the change in generation and lifestyle, parenting dynamics have changed as well. Rattle toys and building blocks are replaced with mobile phones now. Bengaluru: The sight of playful, giggling toddlers crawling behind scattered colorful blocks has now changed to small eyes glued to the screens and tiny hands scrolling through them. Psychiatrists say that, […]
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IISc researchers have discovered why anti-TB drugs fail against the deadly bacteria, paving the way for scientists to develop more effective drugs in the future. Bengaluru: Scientists in Bangalore have found what makes the TB bacterium tick. A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), led by Prof. P. Ajitkumar at the Department […]
Continue ReadingMore citizens are coming forward to register their grievances with the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewage Board (BWSSB). Bengaluru: Citizens of Bangalore are complaining of incorrect meter readings and inadequate water supply post lockdown. Nagendra, a resident at 5th Cross, Bhuwaneshawari Layout, Marathahalli, said, “I’m not receiving even a drop of water, but the bill […]
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As art went online due to the pandemic, artists and collectors suffered a blow limiting their experience. However, going online has turned out to be beneficial for auctioneers and authentic art houses. Bengaluru: Auction houses and art antique stores stayed afloat amidst the pandemic by moving their businesses online. This allowed them to stay connected […]
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BESCOM’s solar rooftop scheme has hit several roadblocks since its inception in 2014. Bengaluru: Ashok Sarath, a resident of Defense Colony, Indiranagar, installed a solar power plant seven years ago. Back then, he had hoped that he would be able to save money and also go green by investing in the solar rooftop. However, ever […]
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Bengaluru takes about 35 to 42 lakh trips everyday on Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses every day, many of which are fraught with accidents. Bengaluru: It was a narrow escape for Vinay Kumar who was crossing the road near K.R. Hospital when a BMTC bus almost took him out. “I was supposed to lose […]
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Experts say that these equipments create a false sense of hope to mitigate the threat of the virus. They are not meant for human skin but only for inanimate objects. Bengaluru: If you want to enter the Beggars Colony, Hegganahalli, you’ll have to go through a tunnel that will drench you in a mixture of […]
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The rise in demand for cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin (BTC), has led to an unprecedented increase in consumption of energy. Bengaluru: A single Bitcoin (BTC) transaction now needs roughly five times the energy required to complete 100,000 VISA (debit/credit card) transactions. According to a new report by digiconomist, it takes 821 kWH of energy to complete […]
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There have been high expectations among the gaming community ever since next-gen consoles were announced. But Sony and Microsoft have been unable to meet supply demands in India, say reports. Bengaluru: After months of waiting for the launch of Sony’s new range of gaming console, PlayStation 5, Rishab Shankar, an avid gamer, was left empty […]
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