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Karnataka: Intelligent, creative, dyslexic students have nowhere to...

There are a bunch of highly intelligent students looking for support, but are not getting it, said Anita Yadalam,special...

3 May 2018 4:12 AM IST

Food poisoning, also called food-borne illness, is caused by eating contaminated food. (Representative picture)

E Coli outbreaks becoming more common in Bengaluru

Food poisoning rampant, common symptom being acute diarrhoea.

2 May 2018 3:09 AM IST

Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid/ water than you take in and your body doesnt have enough water to carry out its normal functions, doctor said.

Bengaluru: Heat is on! So is dehydration, diarrhoea

Water and plenty of fluids, like fruit juices and tender coconut, can be offered to babies often to keep them hydrated.

28 April 2018 3:10 AM IST

Although 941 cases have been reported already in the state this year, the number is far less than in 2017 when the cases went upto 7,381.

Malaria cases fall in Karnataka

Currently, the state ranks 13 in malaria cases reported in the country and is said to be in the â€œPre- Elimination...

26 April 2018 3:53 AM IST

When will our roads be fixed: Indiranagar demands

Association members had orgnaised a one-on-one with Mr Sampath Raj and P. Ramesh, who is contesting from the JD(S).

23 April 2018 3:41 AM IST

Why should netas take over social media?

Why should netas take over social media?

Politics is trending and one cannot blame just politicians for expressing their anger or aggression, Dr Naveen Jayaram,...

21 April 2018 3:20 AM IST

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Staying fit helps, even if you are genetically prone to heart diseases

We were not designed to sit in front of our computers, but sadly our professions are like this, Dr Navasundi says.

20 April 2018 4:05 AM IST

Tamahar provides assessment and rehabilitation services to children with special needs and support services to their families by providing affordable and quality developmental interventions appropriate to thier mental age.

Tamahar: Helping special children lead a normal life

Tamahar founder 's journey to help children with intellectual disability began more than 25 years ago.

16 April 2018 1:44 AM IST

Many residents who spoke to the newspaper, complained about the recurrent water and power crisis in the area.

This Nagar, disgrace to Laureate's name

As elections near, parties are gearing up to draw the 2,60,559 voters to the polling booth and ensure their candidate...

12 April 2018 3:36 AM IST

Acceptance among society, access for these children, and necessary support for the family is crucial.

For children of lesser God, an uphill road

Poor infrastructure, lack of societal acceptance pose a major hurdle for them to lead an independent life.

11 April 2018 3:38 AM IST

Dengue fever is caused by dengue virus and is accompanied with symptoms like high fever, vomiting, pain in the abdomen, headache, severe joint pains and skin rashes.

305 dengue cases already in city, Bengaluru tops list in stat

Use screens and nets on doors and windows to prevent entry of mosquito inside the house.

10 April 2018 2:42 AM IST

People making donations at a collection camp run by Goonj Foundation in the city.

Goonj: An echo that strikes the right chord in villages

Another source of livelihood for the village women comes from the Cloth for Work initiative.

9 April 2018 2:52 AM IST