Artistes’ source of income has dried up, and they don’t know how to put up performances on digital platforms. Shoby Krishna G Sivakasi: Artistes performing various folk forms in Tamil Nadu are distressed at the loss of their livelihood due to lockdown imposed to curb Covid-19 spread. G Balakrishnan, from a village called Kallamanayakkarpatti near […]
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By Shoby Krishna G Two weeks before March 23, 2020, a phone conversation with my parents had the following question for me: “Other colleges have declared a holiday till the end of March due to coronavirus. What about your college? When are you coming home?” The answer they expected came on March 23, 2020, at […]
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While extending the lockdown till May 3, Modi listed seven important measures to be followed by citizens during this period. Shoby Krishna G Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the lockdown till May 3 and reiterated the importance of social distancing in the fight against Covid-19. In an address to the nation on April 14, […]
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UPSC Civil Services Examination candidates are apprehensive the exam will be put off because of the Covid-19 situation Shoby Krishna G Candidates preparing for Civil Services Examination 2020, scheduled to be held on May 31, are unsure whether the exam will be held as planned or deferred like other competitive exams. Jayasree TM, an aspirant […]
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The lockdown imposed to contain the spread of Covid-19 is taking a toll on the livelihood of workers dependent on MGNREGA wages Shoby Krishna G Sivakasi: The lockdown imposed to contain Covid-19 is affecting workers dependent on MGNREGA for livelihood. They are left without any alternative source of income and livelihood in the villages surrounding […]
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In Mudhol taluk of Bagalkot district in Karnataka, the Soil health card scheme has failed as the scheme implementation is wrought with difficulties that defeat its objective. Shankar S. Irappanapar’s abode is unembellished and humble. He lives with his brother in a joint family. The entire family is involved in cultivation of sandalwood, marigold, neem […]
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Cuts stamp duty on flats costing less than Rs 20L Shoby Krishna G Bengaluru, March 05, 2020 The Karnataka budget for 2020-2021 reflects the government’s resolve to boost the state’s revenue. It proposes raising tax on petrol and diesel, and excise duty on liquor. In his budget speech on Thursday, chief minister BS Yediyurappa announced […]
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App groups help non-locals to learn the language Shoby Krishna G When he moved to Bengaluru in 2017, Prabhat Kumar Chaturvedi realized he could bond with the city only if he learned the local language. “I have lived in various parts of the country. I try to learn the local language wherever I am. Thanks […]
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