In the third wave of the pandemic, general practitioners played an important role in the treatment of Covid patients due to extensive immunization and a milder version of the virus. In January, a 37-old general practitioner, sat at her desk, with a stethoscope around his neck. About 90 people arrived in one day in January, […]
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The Karnataka BJP manifesto for 2018 promised to empower women by providing them with a variety of benefits. Women are still yet to receive the benefits of the schemes. Mangala, a below Poverty Line (BPL) cardholder in Kumbalgodu, works as a housing-keeping attendant and had high hopes from the ruling Karnataka government. But her expectations were shattered […]
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Growing pollution around Thottikallu waterfall has deteriorated the water quality. In this scorching heat, waterfalls have become a popular relaxing spot because of the sensation of cooling and rejuvenation that they offer to visitors. However, the physical pollution that visitors leave behind causes concern, said environmentalists. Despite the damage caused by visitors to waterfalls and […]
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Amid problems, concerns and uncertainty, people are opting for tarot card readings, astrology, and manifestations to heal. Sneha steps into a cozy room and is greeted by a light yet sweetish smell of lavender. She then sits on one side of a table covered in a white silk cloth. On the table there are two […]
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Indian classical musical instruments are losing their charm as electronics take over music production. Over the bustle and the noise of the busy OTC road, the soothing sound of the tabla makes you stop in your tracks. When you walk closer to the sound, you see a small shop with a Mridangam kept outside and […]
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Candidates contesting elections from more than one constituency may win a seat, but the voters lose. Lalu Prasad Yadav did it. Rahul Gandhi did it. Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi did it twice. In Karnataka, both H. D. Kumaraswamy and Siddaramaiah had this in common. Contesting elections from more than one seat can be seen […]
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Around 3.5 million workers sought jobs under MGNREGA in 2020 but many are yet to receive their job cards. Only 42 percent of workers under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) have received job cards under the scheme, despite an increase in demand for work, according to data provided by the Ministry of […]
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Regular work commuters worry about timely metro feeder buses for their office trips while others are unaware of the service. Narayan Rao gets off at the Rajarajeshwari Nagar metro station every day. His office is approximately three kms away from the station. A working professional at an insurance company, he runs down the stairs, books […]
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The number of PG colleges offering degrees in management and technology has gone down in the last six years, in the country. Shubham has been juggling with his work and studies, he is a student in the morning, and a businessman for the rest of the day. “I joined my family business after completing my […]
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Three out of seven waste processing plants of BBMP already been shut. The closure of wet waste processing plants has forced Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike (BBMP) to shift the waste to other plants and landfills. These plants in the city have been creating problems for hundreds of residents. There has been a constant opposition from […]
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