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Atraeyee Niharchandra, founder, Urban Tribals

The silver' lining: Selling jewellery for a cause

It was great to see each and every woman come together to discuss and ideate for the drive, says Atraeyee.

21 Nov 2016 2:38 AM IST

I feel so connected to each tree that I talk to them, says 81-year-old M. Vedavalli

Bengaluru: Vedavalli, forest grower in our midst!

Her love for trees, however, dates back to her childhood days, spent amidst a vast three-acre expanse in Chennai.

17 Nov 2016 2:41 AM IST

Very soon doctors will be able to diagnose diabetes without painful pinpricks. (Photo: AFP)

World Diabetes Day: Watch that sugar!

Dr B.N. Kalpana, professor and HOD, Vitreoretinal Department, Victoria Hospital, says her department witnesses some 20...

14 Nov 2016 3:53 AM IST

Living with and managing diabetes can often be a burden for patients. (Photo: Pixabay)

Biocon sets eyes on diabetes, to hold 45 camps in Bengaluru

In Bengaluru, over 3,000 patients will be screened across 45 camps.

10 Nov 2016 6:49 AM IST

Kimberly Jordan, an expat from the US, who teaches history at the Canadian International School at Yelahanka, after voting for Bernie Sanders during the primaries

US expats: Hope, we won't make the biggest blunder

Teacher, who has voted for Hillary, calls Trump misogynist, racist, narcissist.

8 Nov 2016 6:35 AM IST

Santosh Abraham, founder of ElderAid Wellness with Dr Vandana Nadig Nair

ElderAid, a proxy child for the elderly

Two social entrepreneurs came up with an answer that sprang from their personal experiences to help senior citizens.

7 Nov 2016 4:11 AM IST

There are claims that he was an Islamic fundamentalist who wanted to bring Khalistan to India, says Mohandas.

Tipu Jayanti: This is the Sultan of dirty politics

I was expecting a mixed reaction but some 90% of people have supported my stand against the Jayanti, says Mohandas Pai.

6 Nov 2016 3:36 AM IST

It seems like the reduced noise of crackers this year came from sensitive students who chose an alternative way to celebrate the festival. (Representational image)

Bengaluru: Not cracker of a Diwali this time

Children keep away from noisy, smoky firecrackers and celebrate the festival by lighting diyas.

2 Nov 2016 6:31 AM IST

It was found that over 270 people are hospitalised each day because of asthma (Photo: AFP)

Bengaluru: Asthma, bronchial patients suffer most

The damage has been done for patients who are already suffering from respiratory ailments and bronchitis.

1 Nov 2016 4:03 AM IST

Sessions conducted by doctors at the group discussion

Coping with Cancer: 5 survivors show the way

The journey began in May 2009, when five women got together to help those diagnosed with breast cancer, overcome their...

31 Oct 2016 2:56 AM IST

Doctors at the People Tree Hospitals; (inset) Dr Chandrasekar Chikkamuniyappa

A healthcare facility by the people and for the people

Dr Chikkamuniyappa was never happy with the current healthcare system in the country.

24 Oct 2016 3:00 AM IST

Bengalureans against the steel flyover, canvas for support at Majestic bus station in Bengaluru on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

The chat room: Flyover, a recipe to slash green cover, increase...

As thousands formed a human chain to protest the flyover project, theatre and film personality, Prakash Belawadi was in...

23 Oct 2016 2:41 AM IST