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The effect of the ambient noise, coupled with the increasing use of earphones by the young to listen to music has led to a rise in cases of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and Tinnitus.

Ebselen: Anti-oxidant drug that promises to fight hearing loss

Hearing loss particularly Tinnitus is a major medical challenge with successful treatment with drugs still eluding the...

17 July 2017 5:10 AM IST

Dr. Ayyappa Masagi

Urban Legend: Dr Ayyappa Masagi India's Water Warrior'

There is enough water for everybody on this planet, provided we use this precious resource judiciously.

15 July 2017 3:06 AM IST

A child actor is now allowed to work in entertainment industry for not more than five hours a day, and for not more than three hours without rest (Representational Image)

Child actors: Dos and don'ts framed for film makers

They should ensure their safety. Not be made to work for more than 5 hours.

14 July 2017 6:24 AM IST

The names of 12 cities and districts were changed on October 17, 2014

Bengaluru or Bangalore? Government confused

This is because the state government itself seems to be in conflict over the change of names.

11 July 2017 7:57 AM IST

File photo of a flooded apartment complex off Bannerghatta road. (Photo: DC)

SOP's for urban flooding: Civic experts sceptic

Mr Mahesh says that not having proper preventive measures in place will only impede the efficacy of the SOPs.

9 July 2017 3:35 AM IST

Mysore Lancers march into Haifa, Israel after taking over the Port city in 1918 along with the Jodhpur Lancers.

The Mysore Lancers: The forgotten Israeli connect

The blog recalls that the Mysore State Troops had their own infantry, cavalry and transport wings.

6 July 2017 7:42 AM IST

More than 400 cases of viral fever, 76 cases of dengue and 45 cases of chikungunya were recorded at Fever Hospital till Tuesday. (Representational image)

At 13.5K cases, Karnataka chikungunya capital of the country!

In 2012, Karnataka reported 2,382 cases, behind Tamil Nadu (5,018) and Andhra Pradesh (2,817).

5 July 2017 3:47 AM IST

The FSSAI has issued a notice asking for suggestions, views, comments etc from stakeholders on the draft notification related to standards of all pulses, whole and decorticated pearl millet grains, degermed maize flour and maize grit, couscous, tempe, textured soy protein, sago flour.

FSSAI's new norms may push up food prices consumers in Bengaluru's...

The draft notification lays down stringent rules for moisture level, presence of extraneous matter, defective seeds etc.

3 July 2017 6:56 AM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday demonstrated the working of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail System (VVPATs).

Bengaluru: Lawmakers for compulsory voting, from the Australian

Politicians from Australia and the state attended the event.

30 Jun 2017 5:45 AM IST

The Horamavu underpass which has been under construction will take two months more to finish (Photo: DC)

Bengaluru: The Horamavu underpass will take two months more to finish

The crossing used to cause major traffic snarls, and the idea of an underpass was welcomed by local residents.

25 Jun 2017 4:44 AM IST

While bags of garbage continue to pile up at homes, the citys roads began sporting a sickening familiar sight mounds of rotting waste. (Picture for representation)

Bengaluru: Erratic garbage collection raises stink

Pourakarmikas in Horamavu have not been collecting garbage from houses for the past five days.

23 Jun 2017 4:15 AM IST

The dust from the unsurfaced portion chokes residents, shop owners and commuters. But when the road will be resurfaced and made usable remains unclear.

Bengaluru: Dug up drain hits traffic movement

Crushed stones have been laid all along the closed ditch for resurfacing. But there is no relief for commuters who use...

22 Jun 2017 4:29 AM IST