Confusion over screening dates, movie buffs disappointed

BIFF enthusiasts found that no movie was to be screened on Thursday, the day of inauguration of the film festival. Darshan came all the way from Jayanagar to the Orion Mall in Rajajinagar to start watching films at the Bengaluru International Film Festival only to be told to come back the next day. It wasn’t […]

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Online: Ideal destination for sexual health

Almost 40 percent of couples buy pleasure products to enhance their sex life, reports show. From consultancy for sexual problems to buying a sex toy, Bengalureans prefer to do everything online. Research by Practo, an online platform for all healthcare needs, shows Bengaluru has been recording a 50 percent increase in online queries for sexual […]

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Skill connect portal launched to aid job search

It is aiming to connect skilled unemployed youths to employment opportunities. The Karnataka Digital Economy Mission and the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation have launched a Karnataka Skill Connect Portal. It is an integrated web portal which will connect the talent ecosystem in the state with various employment and skilling opportunities. Less than one out of […]

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Teachers threaten shutting down schools

Government-aided institution teachers demand pension and medical benefits. Government-aided school and college teachers threaten shutting down of schools by boycotting teaching if there is no government response to the pension problem. Teachers are not able to meet basic necessities as they are not provided with any pension and medical benefits after retirement. Nijalingappa S., managing […]

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Users inconvenienced as Xiaomi shuts its financial services

Mi Pay, and Mi Credit are no more in operation as Xiaomi decides to focus on its core business services. Sudden discontinuation of Mi Pay and Mi Credit by Xiaomi in India has caused trouble to its users. Vanshika Agarwal, an active user of Mi Pay, said, “I was using Mi Pay for more than […]

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Companies won’t give up on surrogate ads

Tobacco and alcohol companies are coming up with new strategies despite a ban on surrogate advertisements. From United Breweries to Vimal, every alcohol and tobacco firm is seeking clarity from the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) over the ban on surrogate advertisements while they continue to frame new strategies for promotion. Vinod Giri, Director General […]

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E-Tickets for bus travel in Bangalore

BMTC buses to launch online booking of tickets soon with Kannada and English language settings. After the e-pass, Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is coming up with electronic tickets (e-tickets) for passengers. This e-ticket will be launched very soon in collaboration with Tummoc, a Bangalore based start-up. According to Arnab, coordinator of BMTC, “Many commuters […]

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