No separate data-keeping or lockups for transgender persons as the crime rate within the community remains unassessed. Despite a new regulation by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the State Crime Records Bureau, Karnataka (SCRB), Bengaluru police, and NCRB itself fail to document crime within the transgender community in a separate category as the authorities […]
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Healthcare professionals say that only the urban areas are driving the growth in preventive healthcare. Jatin Joshi is a chef. He has a habit to keep of check on his health like he keeps track of the calories in his preparations. For the past six-seven months, he has been using health technology for himself and […]
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The popularity of audiobooks in regional languages is also driving the growth of Indian audiobook platforms. When Anu first started listening to audiobooks, it was a new and exciting experience for her. Till then, she was used to reading physical copies or digital copies of the books. “A friend introduced me to audiobooks and it […]
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Over seven lakh workers in the media and publishing industry either lost jobs or quit between September 2016 and August 2021, said a Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) report. Preparing for the civil services exam, Ritu Chaurasiya, a freelance journalist based out of Bihar remembers writing articles for various publications. It was not so […]
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Karnataka currently has only two special children courts with child-friendly infrastructure to deal with POCSO cases. Juvenile courts in the state are yet to be equipped with child-friendly infrastructure despite guidelines mandated by the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) Act. The Karnataka government had allotted Rs 3crore for conversion of special juvenile […]
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Computational photography uses software to digitally enhance photographs and has reduced the use of handheld cameras. Shyam Phani, a photographer, who started using an iPhone as his primary photography tool replacing his previous camera said that he feels confident with his iPhone in any situation, reducing the need for a handheld camera. Mobile cameras are […]
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Anonymous listening on mental health websites is helping people during their low times. But the qualification of those handling these helplines is questionable. It’s midnight. You are tired of shifting positions on the bed for a couple of hours. You know that you need to talk it out. You feel choked. You are barely breathing […]
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The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested four people involved with the ShareHash application. After arresting four people involved in a Crypto Ponzi scheme, the CCB, Bengaluru is on the hunt for two main accused. “We have arrested four people who worked with the ShareHash application. With the information received from them, we are looking […]
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State government withdrew its promised investment from the Chitradurga food park Only one out of the six proposed food parks is operational in Karnataka. The government is planning a food park in Bijapur as per this year’s budget. Karnataka government announced the set-up of six new food parks at Hiriyur, Maddur, Jewargi, Belgaum, Malur and […]
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Will Smith slapping Chris Rock for a joke on his wife has left the world divided on the content of comedy, even after two weeks. In the field of Kannada comedy, Pavan Venugopal is a well-known face. His skits are mostly based on anecdotes that the audience could relate to. But there are a few […]
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