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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Students and school administrations remain clueless of what the new academic year’s curriculum will look like for students in Karnataka. As they write their preparatory exams, students in the state are not sure what their educational future is going to look like in the next few months as the new academic year begins. The state […]
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According to the Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Karnataka’s share of of the national garment production amounts to 20 percent and is valued at around Rs. 75 crores. Bangalore is lagging in the effective management of textile waste produced within the city. Saahas Zero Waste, an organization focusing on waste management, reports that Bangalore generates […]
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Many engineering colleges in Bengaluru do not have enough professors. According to estimates by officials of Visvesvaraya Technological University a shortage of around 10 percent in teaching staff has been noticed after Covid-19 in almost every engineering college of the city. More than half the engineering colleges in Bengaluru do not have the required numbers […]
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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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Trans people say that government departments don’t have eligibility guideline that suit them. One percent reservation policy in providing jobs for transgenders is not helping the trans community in the state as the guidelines to implement this policy have not been set up yet. The transgender community wants the Department for Women and Child Welfare […]
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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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Karnataka has reported the highest JN.1 variant cases in the country, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Doctors have attributed the increase in COVID cases to more tests being done across the country. Most people in the city are unaware of the mandatory mask guidelines for the elderly and people with co-morbidities. Despite a significant […]
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Animal lovers in Bangalore are upset over the delay in restarting of the 24/7 animal helpline. Activist groups like CJ Memorial Trust have requested the government to restart the helpline, as it was of help to animal lovers. They have started an online petition for the revival of the helpline. According to the petition, the […]
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Bangalore was the first city in the country to introduce occupational ID cards for waste pickers in 2011. A survey to identify waste pickers for the renewal of old occupational identification (ID) cards and the distribution of new ones will be conducted in 2024, said Rohini, communication manager at Hasiru Dala, an organization working with […]
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