Come June 2024, any government that comes to power in India should be pro-poor and pro-development. But it’s not just about the manifesto mentioned by the Congress or the BJP, or any of the regional parties. Here is our wishlist of what the new central government should do to resolve many of the issues in … Read more
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common condition that affects the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. It occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract and multiply, leading to an infection. UTIs can cause discomfort and may lead to serious complications if left untreated. Understanding UTIs What is a UTI and … Read more
India Foundation for the Arts (IFA), a non-profit, is accepting proposals from interested Bangaloreans who can engage their neighbourhoods. Under their Project 560, they specifically want you to focus on memories, experiences, and imaginations. The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2021. To get the gist of the idea, here is their spiel: “That somberikatte … Read more
With over 150 members, the running group is going great guns. With a slew of training and networking methodologies, they keep people stay on course.
Are you a body with a mind or a mind with a body? That’s something you will have to explore by yourself or better still, join the HSR Toastmasters Club.
HSR resident Chitra Praneeth shares her fascinating story of climbing Mt. Everest.
The partially-blind social worker is the founder and managing trustee of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, which was awarded the Special UN Consultative Status in 2015.
By Zahid H Javali Watching two videos of Indians getting magnetic powers after taking the Covishield vaccine, a resident of Bellandur (KPC Layout) in Bengaluru discovered a similar capability in her this afternoon. Jyothi KM (42), a software engineer-turned-homemaker was pleasantly surprised when she stuck Apple watch, spoon, knife, and fork on her arm. She … Read more
By Anuksha Dey Capt. Santhosh KC (retd) is working on creating a food garden for birds amidst the pandemic. Known to many in Bengaluru as the water warrior fighting to stop the tanker and sand mafia in Anekal, the activist is setting up the food park in Brickfield Villas, Anekal. The lung space will be … Read more
By Anuksha Dey Step One, a volunteer-led telemedical foundation in Karnataka, is reaching out to Covid patients across 18 states and union territories. The organisation consists of volunteers from all walks of life: doctors, nurses, medical students, counsellors and tele warriors, marketing and tech professionals. They are all donating their time to make a difference … Read more
By Anuksha Dey If you have been planning to go bird watching in Bengaluru, now is the perfect time. “This is the winter season… anytime you step out is a good time for birding,” says Dr Krishna MB, a zoologist with a doctorate in bird ecology. But if you’re wondering where and how to start, … Read more
By Aratrika Dey Comicverse Queens, New York City has had Peter Parker as the resident ‘Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman’ since 1962, and now Bengaluru has a ‘real-life’ web slinger of its own. Asrar Khan Usmani (23), or just Usmani, as he is commonly known, is addressed as the ‘Spiderman of Bommanahalli’. However, there’s a catch, instead … Read more