India is estimated to generate 200,000 tonnes of waste by 2030 and around 1.8 million tonnes by 2050 – almost 200 times the weight of the Eiffel Tower. Sun’s rays fall directly on the Tropic of Cancer throughout the year. India being one of the countries on the line, receives abundant sunlight. India has a […]
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Many users complain of bugs and other issues while using the DigiLocker application that could potentially lead to hacking. Accessing and uploading documents on the DigiLocker application is a challenge for users as they encounter multiple issues. Rishit, a DigiLocker user, explained that whenever he tried accessing his driving license, the application did not work. […]
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Working parents are concerned about the productivity of their children in summer vacations. The number of summer camps, for children between the age group of two to five are comparatively less when compared to other age groups. Working parents in Bangalore fear that allowing their children to stay at home will hamper their growth and […]
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The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewage Board (BWSSB) announced that areas in south and central Bengaluru will face shortage in water supply on Monday Residents and small-scale shopkeepers across the city faced water shortage problems as Bangalore Water Supply and Sewage Board (BWSSB) announced a disruption in the Cauvery water supply on Monday. The BWSSB […]
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The amendment to the flag code approves manufacture of machine-made polyester national flags. The only Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) standard approved khadi flag maker, Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha (KKGSS) is facing losses post the change in flag code by the Union Government. The change in flag code has brought trouble to the lone […]
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There is an increased demand for sneakers in India due to rise in popularity and awareness. Suliman Sheikh, owner of Les basket, a sneaker reseller store believes he is changing the trend in the country. “We as resellers are playing a positive role in spreading the sneaker culture in India,” he said. Sheikh has seen […]
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Self-defence classes could be beneficial in real situations, say trainers however others doubt their impact. Despite University Grants Commission’s (UGC) recommendation to give self-defence training to women studying and working on campus, many colleges and universities do not organize such sessions while some have stopped mid-way. Most college students have never been trained. They wish […]
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Bangalore University (BU) recently launched their electronic office (e-office) system for electronic documentation of administration and filing work. With fans moving at a snail’s pace, the workers in the finance department of BU quickly work with bundles of files and papers. “For now, we are not yet trained for electronic work. We work with papers […]
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The declining tourism and hospitality sector in Nepal due to the pandemic restrictions is returning to its feet with a large number of Indians visiting the country. Kunal, a doctor in Bihar, is an avid traveller. He earlier used to visit tourist places in Nepal frequently as the country is near to his place of […]
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The primary health centres in Bengaluru await long-standing upgrade in infrastructure and technology. Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in different areas of the city struggle due to shortage of doctors, nurses, and health workers. Obsolete infrastructure, limited medical equipment and primitive technology add to the woes of the PHCs. The State Government, in 2019, had announced […]
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