Denmark most democratic Arunima Pal Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) assessed Demark to be the most electorally democratic country in 2022, with a score of 0.92. The assessment is based on the extent to which political leaders are elected through exercise of comprehensive voting rights in free and fair elections, and where freedoms of association and […]
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Thrift shopping is considered to have a positive impact on the environment Thrift stores, which sell gently used clothing and other goods, are gaining popularity among Generation Z consumers. Experts say thrifting has numerous perks, including cost savings and environmental sustainability. Thrift shopping promotes the reuse and recycle of textiles thereby reducing waste. Thrift stores […]
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Sellers say acoustic guitars are the most popularly bought instruments thanks to easily available lessons on social media. Bengaluru: Acoustic guitars are the most sold instruments in Bangalore. Out of 10 music instrument shops in the city, eight of them said that the acoustic guitar sells the most in their shops. Mayank Khakra, a musician, […]
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The waiting list for kidney transplant sees a steady increase to over 6000 in Karnataka. A few nephrologists in Bangalore say that kidney donors are fewer in number and that cadaveric donor retrieval rates are going down too. The possible reasons behind this are less awareness and cultural stigma. Dr. Renuka, a kidney transplant specialist […]
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Trans people say that government departments don’t have eligibility guideline that suit them. One percent reservation policy in providing jobs for transgenders is not helping the trans community in the state as the guidelines to implement this policy have not been set up yet. The transgender community wants the Department for Women and Child Welfare […]
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While shoppers hope for pedestrian-only streets, shopkeepers are afraid of losing business. The making of “pedestrian-only streets”, a guideline laid down by the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) remains on paper, even as many pedestrians wish its implementation. Shopkeepers are opposed to it however; they say it will affect their business. Officials at the […]
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With real-money gaming set to face muted growth due to new tax policies, experts anticipate that the growth of the Indian gaming industry will be driven by increased in-app purchases and ad revenues. While the Indian gaming industry would continue to grow, its real-money gaming (RMG) segment would take a hit from the recent tax […]
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The Karnataka High Court directed BBMP to evict street vendors from footpaths and reallocate them. The street vendors in KR Market are hesitant to vacate the footpaths, as they fear losing their business after the Karnataka High Court’s direction to evict street vendors from footpaths. Abdul Salam, a peanut seller in KR market said, “I […]
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Cyber crime police say the owners of cybercafes are summoned only if a complaint is filed against them. Cybercafés continue to disregard Information Technology (IT) standards by not checking the ID cards of people who come to access the internet. The IT rules mandate cybercafes to keep a record of user documents for at least […]
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Experts suggest that the construction and demolition (C and D) waste should be segregated at source and reused to manufacture construction material. Construction and demolition (C and D) waste has taken over footpaths in the city, forcing pedestrians to step on to the roads. Several places across the city have been filled with C and […]
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