Indira canteen staff will welcome the public—if their toilets work. Experts and citizens say existing public toilets will serve the need if they are maintained. We’ve all done it—popped into a coffee shop’s toilet and quickly, guiltily left without patronizing it. But, what we’ve done is perfectly legal. Suralkar Vikas Kishore, Special Commissioner of Health, […]
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Although organised sectors demonstrate some initiatives in promoting the mental well-being of their employees, the unorganised sector often falls short in addressing such concerns. Anusha was over the moon when she landed her first job with a Kochi-based fashion boutique after graduating from a premiere fashion technology institute. Soon, the excitement wore off. The office […]
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With real-money gaming set to face muted growth due to new tax policies, experts anticipate that the growth of the Indian gaming industry will be driven by increased in-app purchases and ad revenues. While the Indian gaming industry would continue to grow, its real-money gaming (RMG) segment would take a hit from the recent tax […]
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Increased public awareness about animal rights and better management of stray population by authorities can help curb animal cruelty incidents in the city, say experts. Karnataka and Bangalore continue to witness incidents of animal cruelty despite being recognised as one of the most pet-friendly cities. According to data from the Animal Welfare Board of India […]
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The purpose of the mela is to make students recognise the underlying pattern of mathematics in every phenomenon around us, say organisers. Mathematics is something students fear and wish to run away from, however, the purpose of the mela is to make students experience the joy of mathematics and embrace it, said Suseela Santosh, Director […]
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Officials cited the lack of demand from the citizens as the reason behind the decision. The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has discontinued the online ticket booking facility for the Vayu Vajra buses through the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) app and website. The service, introduced in 2020, allowed passengers to prebook tickets for […]
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Recognition of the needs of sex workers by the state and awareness among people about their plight is important for their upliftment, say experts. While unionisation of sex workers will help them assert their rights, it still remains a legal challenge, said advocate B. T. Venkatesh, Founder, Reach Law. He was speaking at the national […]
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Officials from the BBMP say that the scrapping process of such vehicles might tentatively begin next year. Old vehicles continue to remain abandoned on the city’s streets despite earlier efforts from the Bengaluru Traffic Police and the Bruhat Bengaluru MahanagaraPalike (BBMP) to identify and remove them. While officials from the traffic police said that it […]
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Experts say that providing practical exposure to students about STEM is needed to prepare them for real-world problems. Government Higher Primary School Haragadde won Synquizitive, an interschool science quiz, held today at the Science Gallery. The three-member team shared their happiness by thanking their teachers and parents who helped them in their journey. The teachers […]
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Experts call for increased awareness among citizens about proper furniture disposal practices and stricter enforcement by authorities to resolve this issue. The disposal of old furniture along the pavements of Central Street, Shivajinagar has raised concerns regarding hygiene and the overall ease of commuting in the area among citizens. This practice is not confined to […]
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