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The reaction to online harassment led to women increasing online privacy controls and also reducing the amount of information they shared online.

Bengaluru: Horror on Women's Day for DC scribe

DC scribe was crossing the street when a man on a bike rode past her, slowed down and blew a kiss.

9 March 2017 4:42 AM IST

Named after the Greaek god of safety, ITUS, the wearable product, weighs only 15gram, and can trigger an SOS even if the woman is 20 feet away from his or her phone. (Representational image)

The electronic tag that could save your life!

The designing was not a simple process and his team spoke to many security providers at various MNCs to do the research.

8 March 2017 3:23 AM IST

Of the 200 trained Indian healthcare professionals, 40 will be selected as Master Trainers who will then train another 200 medical professionals within the next three years.

On a mission from Singapore: To cut infant mortality

Experts from Singapore have been visiting Karnataka and training healthcare professionals in different districts.

6 March 2017 1:22 AM IST

Sadly, in many other incidents such cases go unreported because of the stigma and the excruciating delays in justice delivery system. (Representational image)

How Revealing'? A place for abuse victims to write and share their...

Website called How Revealing' is helping sexual harrassment victims share their story without fear of being blamed and...

4 March 2017 3:05 AM IST

Urban Legend: The Bijoor' in brand Bengaluru

The image of a city, he maintains, is more than its infrastructure, causes and shortcomings.

4 March 2017 2:56 AM IST

We work mainly on tree plantation and tree protection activities. Our main concentration is on trees and protecting it from miscreants, says D.V. Srikanth of Save Green

Saving green cover one tree at a time

On Saturdays and Sundays some youngsters climb trees and remove nails, staplers and posters stuck on them.

27 Feb 2017 5:21 AM IST

According to the data, C-section aided deliveries in private clinics have risen to 40.3% from 31.9% in the last decade. (Representational Image)

C-sections on rise in Bengaluru

According to National Family Health Survey 4 report, 30 per cent of deliveries recorded in Bengaluru in 2015-16 were...

24 Feb 2017 5:02 AM IST

With rise in pneumonia cases, experts are even suggesting vaccinations as an option.

Bengaluru: Rise in pneumonia cases alarms doctors

In January, the government-run Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases admitted some 139 patients, out of which 20 were...

23 Feb 2017 5:32 AM IST

It is alleged that though the driver noticed smoke, he didnt stop the vehicle immediately and drove for another two kilometres and by that time the fire had spread.

Bengaluru: Bus catches fire, one burnt alive

The deceased, Bhagyamma, was a resident of Mahadeshwara Temple Road in Peenya.

22 Feb 2017 2:45 AM IST

With 2 deaths, Bengaluru in the grip of H1N1

The deceased were from Marathahalli and Whitefield, Of the 141 suspected cases, 31 test positive.

21 Feb 2017 4:02 AM IST

Children participating in sports and music

Creating future leaders through music, sports

The Foundation is currently working with underprivileged 9-13-year-old children in rural areas and from developing...

20 Feb 2017 12:58 AM IST

Registered as a waste management company, the store has some seventy upcycled products including bags, lamps, shoes, wall decor and jewellery.

Re-make in india: Don't discard, upcycle!

Bengaluru has long since grappled with the concept of recycling in the hope of mitigating its solid waste management...

18 Feb 2017 3:11 AM IST