Bangalore florists: They like me, they like me not

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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Tender called for new BMTC buses

BMTC officials say that more electric and diesel buses will be inducted soon to reduce overcrowding. Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is planning to introduce more diesel and electric buses. The officials from BMTC say that the tender has been floated.   Sunitha Jain, Public Relations Officer (PRO) at BMTC said that they have issued […]

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Single screens find multiple ways to thrive

Proximity and affordability attract viewers to single screen theatres. It was 10:15 in the morning. Movie posters gave life to the old building walls. A cut out poster—taller than the theatre building—stood at the entrance. The title of the movie, “Mr. Natwarlal” was written in Kannada. A handful of people lounged outside. The middle-aged booking […]

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Police report sharp spike in cybercrimes against the elderly

Due to a lack of digital literacy and the changing nature of crime, the elderly have increasingly fallen victim to cyber crimes in 2024. Ramesh turned his attention towards his screen as the familiar ding of a notification resonated through his device. His eye caught the culprit amidst the row of notifications on his glowing […]

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Unrestricted acid sales continue; five attack cases in 2023

Bangalore reported five acid attack cases in 2023 with three women and two men victims but experts point to loopholes in data records. It is not meant to be sold without knowing the purpose of such purchase. It is dangerous and no less than a lethal weapon. It has destroyed the lives of many, not […]

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Slum toilets neglected in confusion over departments

Experts suggest that the government ought to plan measures for maintaining toilets before building them. Public toilets built in slum areas lack proper maintenance and water supply. Moreover, no government department is ready to claim the responsibility for maintaining the slum toilets in the city. Public toilets built in Anjanappa Garden slum lack proper maintenance, […]

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