With taps running dry, Sindhanur residents face daily struggles for clean water. As the crisis deepens, calls for urgent action echo through the parched streets. In the arid heartland, the once richest district of Karnataka, Sindhanur, where the earth cracks like parched lips and the sun beats down relentlessly, lies a landscape stripped bare by […]
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Sexual Assault Helpline in Bangalore remains non-functional, leaving victims without critical support in times of distress. The government run helpline, which serves as a support system for survivors of sexual assault, has been out of service for a long period, highlighting the vulnerability of individuals seeking immediate assistance and guidance. Arundhathi (name changed) a sexual […]
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The Indian National Congress (INC) party at a protest in Bangalore demanded that the Centre release money to farmers immediately. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, several ministers and members of the state legislative assembly (MLAs) held a protest at the Vidhana Soudha demanding the release of drought-relief funds, Tuesday morning. Siddaramaiah said that the Supreme […]
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Traffic constables say that in recent months, there have been four to five people fainting or experiencing severe dehydration in almost all junctions due to intense heat. As temperatures soar, police officers find themselves challenged not only by the chaos of vehicles but also by the relentless heat. Wearing their crisp uniforms, they stand […]
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Although around 76 lakh students opt for open schooling, many colleges do not accept graduation certificates from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). Many students in high school say they chose to study in an open school rather than in traditional classrooms as they felt it would be an easier option and pressure free. […]
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SC/ST Federation members want Kolar seat for Veeraiah on the grounds of support from the dalit community. The Scheduled Castes (SC)/ Scheduled Tribes (ST) Federation members today demanded that DS Veeriah should be given a Lok Sabha ticket from the Kolar Lok Sabha constituency. They contended that a very small number of SC/ST members had […]
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Florists in Bangalore face losses as citizens prefer online stores to get flowers and bouquets over road side stalls. Roses are red, violets are blue, a choice so difficult to chose between the two. Preetham wandered about in confusion not knowing where to buy a single stem flower. No florist at sight. Preetham, a photographer, […]
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The skywalk built in front of Nexus Mall, across Hosur Road in Koramangala has not been working over the past four years. Rishikesh and his girlfriend, both college-going students had just finished lunch and some shopping. They sauntered out of Nexus shopping mall to the skywalk and cursed. The escalator was still not functional. With […]
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Dermatologists say that people need to educate themselves about the process before getting tattoos done. Intrigued by the offer of Rs.300 per square inch for a tattoo in Bangalore, Jaya (name changed), a college going student walked in a tattoo studio in SG Palya, Madiwala. The Tattoo artist did not ask her any questions or […]
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The waiting list for kidney transplant sees a steady increase to over 6000 in Karnataka. A few nephrologists in Bangalore say that kidney donors are fewer in number and that cadaveric donor retrieval rates are going down too. The possible reasons behind this are less awareness and cultural stigma. Dr. Renuka, a kidney transplant specialist […]
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