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Vocational courses: an attractive option for Indian schools

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Sneha Kumar787

The National Education Policy (NEP) was passed in 2020 with the main aim of ensuring universal access to all levels of school education along with developing scientific temper among the students. Schools across the country are looking forward to include vocational courses in their curriculum after the implementation of National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. Browsing […]

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April this year, not as hot as you think

April 26, 2023April 27, 2023 Sneha Kumar579

Though Bengalureans sweat and cry under the seemingly hottest April in the city, IMD data shows this was not the hottest in a decade. If you think this was the hottest April Bengaluru has ever faced, you are wrong. Data from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) shows that this April was one of the cooler […]

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Residents of K R Puram reluctant to vote

April 24, 2023April 28, 2023 Sneha Kumar620

Lack of development in the Krishnaraja (KR) Puram constituency has made the people hesitant to vote for the Assembly elections of Karnataka, 2023. Residents of KR Puram feel that voting and electing candidates in the upcoming assembly elections of Karnataka, 2023 does not help them in any way.  Prabhavathi, a resident of Vijinapura said that […]

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Therapies, often not covered by insurance

April 4, 2023April 5, 2023 Sneha Kumar605

Speech therapy often means months of treatment which becomes costly when it is not included under health insurance.  A seemingly calm atmosphere in the room, people are seated on chairs and are waiting patiently. The white walls and the silence is broken occasionally by the rustle of a newspaper or the laughter of a child. […]

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The Souq has off-season blues

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 Sneha Kumar848

Lower sales compared to previous years say, stall owners The Souq which was supposed to be opened by 11:00 am was covered in tarpaulin and only a few vendors were found dusting their goods. Praveen, a shopkeeper said, “The majority of customers arrive in the evening after 4 p.m. and the business is slow in […]

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Push for education among the farmers and drivers

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 Sneha Kumar676

CM Bommai has promised to create hostels to accommodate 5000 students next year. Among other schemes, several existing student-centred programmes received financial aid in the event that was organised in the Shree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium on Mar. 23, 2023. These schemes were, according to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, specifically targeted at farmers and drivers. Swami […]

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High price tag on an ordinary life

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 Sneha Kumar685

Artificial limbs with the latest technology can be priced in lakhs which puts them out of reach of most people. If you sit in the waiting area of Mobility India for a while, you will notice the vibrant shades of lime green, peach, and light pink walls and bright yellow pillars, ramps instead of stairs […]

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Digital overwrites hand-painted movie posters

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 Sneha Kumar827

Hand-painted movie posters are a rarity; both the art and artists are disappearing. An old man sitting outside an art studio in Rajajinagar would hardly attract anyone’s attention. Wearing a yellow sweater over a white shirt and pants, he sits quietly on a blue chair, watching the artists and helpers at work. Kakaiah Chinnappa is […]

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Footpaths turn into parking lots

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 Sneha Kumar711

People continue to park on footpaths even if paid parking spaces are available in the vicinity. Times have changed. The footpath is no longer a space for people to walk safely. They now have to give way to more precious things—cars and bikes. These vehicles need to be protected from the ongoing traffic and thus […]

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People catch up on amusement shows

January 17, 2023 Sneha Kumar8301 Comment on People catch up on amusement shows

After almost two years of pandemic and curbs on public gatherings, people are flocking to amusement shows. Amusement shows are witnessing a surge in visitors a year after reopening in January last year. Sunil Nair, senior manager at National Consumer Fair (NCF) and in charge of the exhibition in Kengeri said, “Business right now is […]

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