Some gamers may feel in better control over their lives. Experts say that gaming can be an escape which helps people to have control over their character and experience the feeling of success. Bushraa Taabeen, a cyber-psychologist explained that, “Online gaming alone cannot cause aggression but there have been instances of violent behavior towards animals […]
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Although most schools in Bengaluru have stopped admitting children in the Right to Education (RTE) quota, the children who remain in schools under this quota struggle. Bengaluru: RTE quota children in Bengaluru’s private schools struggle to learn, adapt and face several other problems. These have only worsened after school closures during the pandemic. Parents are […]
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Although the men’s team can take part in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), the women’s team cannot. The Karnataka women’s Kabaddi team is disappointed that they have not been able to take part in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), broadcast by Star Sports, even after seven years of its launch. Usha Rani, a Kabaddi silver […]
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Online school sports classes are not as effective as pre-pandemic offline sports classes. Online school sports classes during the pandemic have become stressful and ineffective, according to parents, students and coaches in Bengaluru. “The main problem with the concept of online sports classes is that it is unsupervised—I worry for her safety because I am […]
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With high expenses, several parents in Bengaluru shy away from mental healthcare sessions amid the pandemic. Bengaluru: High consultancy fees amidst the pandemic have made mental health counselling options inaccessible for several parents and children in Bengaluru. Archana, a mother of two, approached several psychologists for her son at the beginning of 2021. At least […]
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Studies show over 90 percent of children and adolescents in India suffering from mental disorders do not receive treatment. Mumbai: Around 90 percent of children and adolescents in India with a mental health disorder are currently not receiving any treatment. Child and Adolescent Mental Health is the fundamental right of children. In India, one-third of […]
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Art sculpture, a medium to de-stress By Saloni Arora Bengaluru, April 10, 2019 An artwork “Lend me your ear”, displayed on the exit wall at the Cubbon park metro station, helps people release their stress and anger after their daily tasks. Part of a larger project called “Transit Conversations” it is made by a city-based […]
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Literature leads to the path of peace By Surbhi Jain Bengaluru, April 8, 2019 Poetry in the Park is a gathering organised by the psychologist named Lynessa Coutto. It takes place once a month on a Saturday at Cubbon Park from 3:30 to 6 p.m. When the Softcopy reporter asked how did the idea of […]
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Despite of the Narcotics Control Bureau’s (NCB) scrupulous eye on drugs of abuse, it is easily available on the market. Bangalore, Nov. 19, 2018: “On Wednesday NCB caught 222 kilograms of marijuana, and three people from Andhra Pradesh were caught in this crime. Further investigation is going on, one of the official from NCB said. […]
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