Sellers don’t care to maintain logs made must by SC Despite a ban on over-the-counter sale of acid, it is easily available at retail shops and on e-commerce platforms. Action Aid, an international organisation that works for social justice, describes acid attacks as “a form of violence in which acid or another corrosive substance is […]
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The demands of Karnataka’s sugarcane farmers, whose protest entered the seventh day, remain unheard. They want the government to raise the fair and remunerative price (FRP) for their produce to Rs 3,500 a quintal. The government had fixed it at Rs 305. Kurubur Shanthakumar, president of the Sugarcane Farmers’ Association, informed The Observer: “We are […]
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The state has 30k of them Marvellous architecture hidden by piles of garbage, vandalised structures and walls defaced by graffiti characterize Karnataka’s unprotected monuments. According to an article published by The Hindu, Karnataka has 844 monuments of state importance protected under the Karnataka Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1961. Apart from this, […]
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Say no minister has paid heed to their demands Up to 80 sugarcane farmers were taken into custody on Friday when they threatened to go to the chief minister’s office. The farmers asked the police to either take them to the chief minister’s office or present them before a judge. The Observer noticed the police […]
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Some memers say a line needs to be drawn The horrific Shraddha Walker murder case has been reduced to a source of entertainment. Shraddha Walker, a 28-year old, was allegedly murdered by her live-in partner, Aaftab Poonawala. According to an article published by The Quint, Poonawala strangled her and chopped her body into 35 pieces. He […]
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Use of mobile, drunk driving are instances Despite the number of deaths and injuries caused due to distracted driving, people continue to neglect its consequences. According to the World Health Organisation, drivers who use mobile phones while driving are four times more vulnerable to road accidents. Bankrate describes distracted driving as an activity that diverts […]
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Drives organized by the BMTC in collaboration with the Bengaluru police have failed to create awareness about the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS), launched two years ago. ERSS is a single emergency number (112) to address emergencies of citizens through the help of police, ambulance, fire and rescue services. Tejaswini, a daily commuter, said she […]
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India lacks a law governing birth benefits for dads In India, government employees enjoy the benefit of paternity leave, but their counterparts in private companies struggle to get it. In 1961, India passed the Maternity Benefit Act, which allows women to avail of certain benefits and perks during pregnancy. Aiswarya Saji, an advocate, explained: “There […]
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Pallavi Das (name changed) cries in bed every night after her husband inflicts pain on her while sexually abusing her. She is not sure if it is right to call it “sexual abuse” as her husband says it is the foundation of a healthy marriage. According to The Better India website, 106 countries have recognized marital rape […]
Continue ReadingMost people do not notice the impact People tend to overlook the huge impact of social media on the lifestyle and eating habits of young people. According to Statista, over 4.26 billion people used social media worldwide in 2021. That number is estimated to increase to 6 billion in 2027. Dr Anurag Sharma, a nutritionist, […]
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