Three professors at the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute (SABVMCRI) were given transfer orders with no mention of reason. The High Court of Karnataka will discuss the petition about the transfer of three SABVMCRI professors on May 26. The petition had also asked for a probe into the recruitment of assistant […]
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Reports say that the helpline number for women commuters is too complex to remember. Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation’s (BMTC) initiatives for the safety of women passengers—women safety committee and helpline number—have not been able to serve their purpose due to improper functioning and lack of awareness amongst the commuters. Ankitha Sarika Cheppudira, a student and […]
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Children with Special Needs (CWSNs) are excluded from playgrounds with no special coaches sensitised to train them. CWSNs are excluded from sports activities despite education acts mandating their inclusion in sports and recreational activities. Lack of sports activities affects their social skills, mental and physical health, say experts. Tapas Bharadwaj, a visually impaired working professional, […]
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Lack of training and awareness around silk reeling a concern, say reelers and experts. The Central Silk Board highlighted the need of a technological bridge to expand the silk industry in the country. The second Silk Samagra Scheme will cater to silk reelers and potential self-employers/entrepreneurs as it will focus on training and assistance with […]
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Self-defence classes could be beneficial in real situations, say trainers however others doubt their impact. Despite University Grants Commission’s (UGC) recommendation to give self-defence training to women studying and working on campus, many colleges and universities do not organize such sessions while some have stopped mid-way. Most college students have never been trained. They wish […]
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Reports of water-logging came out but complaints for the same were not filed. Heavy rains drenched areas like KR market, Old Tharagupet and Mamulpet on Monday. BBMP will instruct local vendors in KR market to shut their shops early in the evening due to predicted rains in the days ahead. They are carrying out work […]
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Schools have not been able to bring in electronic braille devices, accessible study material, 3D models and tactile diagrams for making science and mathematics inclusive. Tapas Bharadwaj, a visually impaired working professional faced several challenges during his education years. The teachers in inclusive schools didn’t understand the functions of Braille. Tapas struggled to study through […]
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Despite a mandate under the Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal (POSH) Act, companies either fail to conduct regular workshops or address it lightly with no real impact. Asha Bansal was an integrated service company employee some years ago. She overheard her male colleagues discussing a client proposal. They said, having a woman with them should make […]
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Paralegal volunteers have not been able to provide free legal services to vulnerable groups due to low pay and communication gaps. Bengaluru: Karnataka Child Rights Observatory (KCRO) along with other child rights organizations and UNICEF have decided to work on strategies to work on child issues that worsened during the pandemic. Child marriage, violence against […]
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Since its legalization in 2009, algorithmic trading has evolved significantly but due to unregulated algo trades, market manipulations pose a threat to transparency. Algorithmic trading has become popular in the Indian market, despite the accompanying risks. The recent National Stock Exchange (NSE) co-location scam illustrated the dangers of algo-trading and highlighted the need for regulation. […]
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