Girls in Sindhnur face significant challenges for pursuing higher education, other than forceful marriages, field laboring, social stigma in castes, economic crisis and lack of educational institutes are some of the factors. As the dawn breaks over the horizon, a girl named Narseema wakes up quietly to get ready by not waking up others in […]
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In 2017, the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) banned sale of loose cigarettes; however, many vendors and small tea shop owners in the city are unaware of the ban. Despite the ban on sale of single cigarettes introduced a few years ago, many tea stall owners and vendors do not follow the rule […]
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Due to the non- availability of female doctors in the Sindhanur Taluk General hospital, women have to spend more on treatment in private hospitals. Since morning Ratnamma had been waiting in a queue of patients, for her turn to get diagnosed by the gynaecologist. Although her turn had come, she asked the other patients in […]
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Kannada teaching centers in the city witnesses a decrease number of Kannada learners and language script-writers due to the language based applications. From diverse cultural backgrounds encompassing different states, actors like Priyanka Upendra from Kolkata, Ragini Dwivedi from Haryana, Joseph Ninasam from Kerala, and Pooja Gandhi from Uttar Pradesh have all embraced Kannada after making […]
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Jacquard punching cards are being replaced by the computer designed analytical engine weaves. The textile industry is seeing a significant shift as the timeless art of jacquard brocade print on cardboard, designed by the skilled artisans, is being replaced by the computer-designed analytical engine weaves, said Viraj, a fashion designing professor visiting the Weaving Lights […]
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Schools and colleges in Sindhnur and Bangalore are not providing sex education to the students, resulting in students left uneducated about it. The word ‘sex’ if said while being surrounded by people, then the judgy side-eye looks are all set to target. Rewrite. It is still a taboo in 2024 to talk openly about the […]
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The Rs. 4-crore Kengeri lake rejuvenation programme started in 2023, but has now been paused. The lake is a swill of dirt and stink. Marshy land with algae covering the water body, open drains with continuous flow of sewage water, acres of land that are turned to dumping yards with a foul odour. This is […]
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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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Construction of escalators at the Yeshwanthpur metro station, supposed to be completed by December 2023 keeps getting delayed. The construction of escalators at the Yeshwanthpur metro station started in November 2023 is yet to be completed. Construction workers cite insufficient number of workers as one of the reasons. Officials from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation […]
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Due to communication barriers rural entrepreneurs were facing problems in selling their products. Khasi oranges attracted few buyers at the Zest fest here in Bangalore today. The fest reported lack of salesbecause of less footfall.. Orange farmers from Meghalaya ,said that the business flopped at first day but they are expecting to make good sales […]
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