Sales have gone down by 70%, say owners Sellers of second-hand books on Avenue Road have suffered a huge drop in sales post-Covid, forcing many to shut down their businesses. Online book platforms have curbed physical sales at bookshops. These bookstores were a favourite among students. More than 300 books shops sell second-hand books. Academic and competitive […]
Continue ReadingWe might have started living our lives normally but it’s still a long way for the artisans Channapatana: “I started making toys with my father during the school time only but I will not teach the art of making these toys to my kids”, said Jaffar Khan, 34, a toy making artisan while giving a […]
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BJP stands in support of the decision The Karnataka government’s decision to have an ordinance issued to ban religious conversions has drawn the ire of the opposition and received support from the BJP. Congress member and lawyer Brijesh Kalappa said: “They seem to be targeting the Christian community. As per my knowledge, the Christian community’s […]
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“Whatever I am is because of him,” said santoor player Satish Vyas on the death of his guru, Shivkumar Sharma, the maestro who passed away on Tuesday. Speaking to The Observer, Vyas recounted his first meeting with Sharma. “Being a renowned singer’s (C.R. Vyas) son, music was always in my house. In 1996, I went […]
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It is both illegal and unsafe for people on foot Bikers and cyclists illegally ride on footpaths in Seshadripuram, inconveniencing pedestrians. The Observer has also noticed people riding cycles, bikes and scooters on the footpath adjacent to the JP Nagar Metro station. Devika Nayyar, a school student, informed The Observer: “Many times motorists come in full […]
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They destroy the beauty of the place, say pedestrians By Tina Freese Loose hanging wires on the Infantry Road footpath are troubling pedestrians. They are demanding swift action from authorities. Rakesh Menon, 35, informed The Observer: “These wires have been here forever now. It is a nuisance to walk on this footpath. Firstly, it is broken […]
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Hails Kejriwal, hints at tie-up with AAP The Janata Party has demanded a criminal investigation against Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal if his allegations of bribery turn out to be false. The party has submitted a letter to the Uplokayukta chief B. S. Patil demanding an inquiry. Yatnal had claimed that he was offered the […]
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Some hope for rich gains in a few years Many applicants are eagerly awaiting information about the allocation of LIC shares to come out. Arun Harchandani, an LIC policy holder, informed The Observer: “The word LIC itself is a brand name….The added benefit of being a policyholder got me to subscribe to it.” About the […]
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Many unaware that honking is punishable Loud honking still prevails outside Metro stations in Bengaluru despite ‘No Honking’ boards. Gehna Desai, 21, a college student in Bengaluru, used to go to the JP Nagar Metro station every day to travel to her college. A month ago, she noticed a signage that said, ‘Metro Premises | […]
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Crossing I Cross, Magadi Road, is a big challenge People trying to cross I Cross, Magadi Road, face a big challenge. The reason: The foot overbridge is broken, forcing them onto a road with overspeeding vehicles. The Observer found several pedestrians struggling to cross the road. A young woman clutched the hand of her five-year-old […]
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