Year: 2019
Women in Combat
“There were several times in my life that I have been harassed, like the guy on the bike who hit me or a friend who tried to kiss me in the lift,” recalls Palak Jain. “And each time I would freeze. One such incident was when I went to see Victoria Palace with my niece. […]
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Beneficiaries Dissatisfied with the Scheme for Pregnant Women
The prevailing Mathru Purna Scheme, an initiative by the Karnataka government has benefited 50 pregnant women in the outskirts of Bangalore, which include the villages of Kumbalgodu, according to the Department of Women and Child Development (DWCD). But the women and their families don’t agree about it. Pavitra resides in Gangasandra Village, said, “The quality […]
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Smoking Contributes To Air Pollution
If you smoke a cigarette in a public place, you add to air pollution, experts say. “Cigarette smoke has toxic elements including carcinogens and globally classified air pollutants like nitric oxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, benzene, hydrogen cyanide and formaldehyde that harm the environment,” Nagappa B, a senior scientific officer at the Karnataka State Pollution […]
Continue ReadingA Walk Down The Memory Lane
A school in Harapanahalli taluk in Davanagere District where Gandhi ji visited during Bodhan Movement.
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Not so Happy Hours for Pub Owners
If you are thinking of entering the pub business as an owner, this might not be the best time as you will have to shell out twice the amount of money to obtain a liquor license compared to a few years ago. Russell Ashe, restaurateur and manager of the newly opened ‘Just BLR’, a restroPub […]
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Bannerghatta National Park at Risk
Reduction in the eco-sensitive Zone of the Bannerghatta Park to become a threat for wildlife The notification recently passed by the state government for reducing the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Bannerghatta National Park by 100 sq km is affecting the wildlife. An ESZ is an area where the setting up of industries and operations […]
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Fewer manpower, more pollution
The lack of manpower at the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) leads to infrequent checks of industries and other polluting activities in the State. Chekkmy Composites Ltd., a glass manufacturer has had its last inspection three months ago. The orange unit should have an inspection at least once in a year. They use harmful chemicals to […]
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Developers in the city unhappy with new CDP
The new CDP (Comprehensive Development Plan) proposed for the development of Bengaluru has put the developers in distress due to changes in the zoning. People in areas, such as Bannerghatta, Sarjapur, Yelahanka etc are facing issues as many changes have been made in their zoning. Builders and developers say that they are very unhappy with […]
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