Refurbished electronics are the new trend in the making

Companies prefer refurbished electronics over new ones due to price advantages and warranties on them. A founder has bought refurbished computers and laptops for his employees instead of new or used laptops. He claims that new devices are more expensive, and used devices are mostly defective. As a result of this, his company saves 30 percent on expenses. Demand […]

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Digging deeper into the science of tunnelling

Experts say tunnelling will not affect civilians this time. Underground tunnelling and excavations are necessary for the infrastructural development in the country. Ravishankar M, secretary general, organizing committee of INSTRUCT (Institute for Research Development and Training Construction Trades and Management) , said, “Given the complexities involved in constructing tunnels and underground structures, there is a […]

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Scorching sun brings relief for AC sellers

Temperatures would normally stay below 30 degrees, but they have been rising in recent weeks, with little chance of rain. Due to the early arrival of scorching summer in March, air conditioner (AC) purchases have increased by 20 percent this year. Bengaluru’s temperatures have already topped 30 degrees Celsius on many occasions this month, compared to […]

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HBOT Now: oxygen boost to heal respiratory diseases

Victoria hospital gets Karnataka’s first hyperbaric oxygen therapy unit which will be free of cost for people below the poverty line (BPL). With Covid-19 cases falling in Bengaluru, cases of respiratory infections are rising.  A popular treatment to cure complex respiratory infections and sick tissues is the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). It is a medical […]

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Hype about Blockchain but no real job

Companies that are undertaking an increasing number of blockchain-based projects are in demand in the Indian market.  Blockchain and cryptocurrency-related professions and courses are increasing in India. Bengaluru: Dushyanth Chowdary, who is an engineer, did an expensive Blockchain developing course that cost him Rs. 8 lakhs. But he did not land any job. According to […]

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Bengaluru returned to family doctors in third wave

In the third wave of the pandemic, general practitioners played an important role in the treatment of Covid patients due to extensive immunization and a milder version of the virus. In January, a 37-old general practitioner, sat at her desk, with a stethoscope around his neck. About 90 people arrived in one day in January, […]

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Domestic rose market blooms as exports wither

While the export-oriented Indian flower industry has yet to recover from the pandemic’s losses, rose farmers got a break on Valentine’s Day. After two years, rose exports have managed to dampen the spirits of Indian flower farmers, who are being compensated in terms of price by domestic markets. Rose markets suffering from poor exports due […]

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Bangalore’s plastic crisis, alleviated by plastic roads

Waste plastic can be used as a  binder modifier as it is resistant to distortion and water-induced damage on the roads. Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has to construct  the roads using plastic waste, even the white top cement roads and most of the road contractors are not aware of the technology. Mohammad, road contractor […]

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