India is getting unhappier by the year – and there is a reason why. By Ajay Ramanathan Bengaluru, April 12, 2019. India is one of the least happy countries in the world. Titled World Happiness Report 2019, the study ranks India at 140. This is a seven rank drop from last year’s 133. The report […]
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BJP Spokesperson for Bengaluru brings attention to corruption in city bureaucracy. Bengaluru, 11 April 2019 By Ajay Ramanathan The BJP spokesperson for Bengaluru City and Urban District, Ramesh NR accused the members of the Karnataka Road Development Corporation(KRDCL) of corruption. Ramesh noted that 13 officials including members of the Public Works Department had issued tenders […]
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Caregivers of patients with mental disorders carry large amounts of burden. By Ajay Ramanathan Bengaluru, April 11, 2019. A recent study noted that caregivers tending to patients suffering from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder,alcohol-dependency syndrome and depressive disorder, face a significant burden in their lives. The study notes that caregivers faced physical pain and sleep disturbances. The […]
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A change in copyright law at the European Union could impact you. Ajay Ramanathan Bengaluru, April 10, 2019. In late March of this year, the European Union has passed the final vote on new copyright law. Termed as the ‘Directive on the Digital Single Market,’ the law holds intermediaries like Facebook and Youtube responsible for […]
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A recent study suggests that a large number of Indians travel abroad to perform sex-selective procedures. By Ajay Ramanathan Bengaluru, April 9, 2019. A 2016 report noted that ‘reproductive tourism’ was on the rise in India, for the purpose of sex selection through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other technologies like pre-implantation diagnosis(PGD), pre-implantation genetic […]
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Chairperson of Karnataka Women’s Commission calls for a ban of TikTok. By Ajay Ramanathan Bangalore, April 9, 2019. The Chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for Women Nagalakshmi Bai noted that 70 to 80 percent of complaints registered were for harassment on mobile applications. Explaining why the harassment of women was particularly problematic, Bai remarked, […]
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In recent times, Instagram has become a platform for sharing poetry. By Ajay Ramanathan Bengaluru, April 8, 2019. Say hello to Tarun Surya, a 25-year-old content writer at apublic relations firm. That’s not all. Surya is also a poet. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, he uses the social-networking site Instagram to express himself. “It is […]
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This kind of events could be the solution for India’s unemployment issues. By Ajay Ramanathan March 28, 2019. Rameshwara Gowda, Registrar at the Bangalore Central University contends that inter-college events can be a way of providing skills to students. Speaking at an event in the city today, Gowda remarked, “Only 10 percent of graduates are […]
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As tension surrounding Brexit hits a high peak, India watches on with bated breath. By Ajay Ramanathan Bengaluru, March 28, 2019: The road to Brexit took a turn sharp turn on May 25, 2019, with the UK parliament announcing that it had taken over the reins from the government. Reports suggested that lawmakers were considering […]
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The caste system is a significant divisive factor in both rural and urban Karnataka. By Ajay Ramanathan Bengaluru, March 21, 2019: Caste-based discrimination is rampant in Karnataka both at a rural as well as an urban level. In North Karnataka, members of the Agarkhed village contend that they face violence as a result of their […]
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