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Important life-changing lessons learnt during this pandemic

December 17, 2020 Krishna Prasad

As we move ahead, considering the current situation as the new normal, we must dwell on the lessons that COVID has delivered and made us reflect on.

Where is your drinking water coming from? Do you know?

October 1, 2016 Deepa Mohan

On the 30th of September, 2016, a few friends and I visited Hennagara lake, and this was the condition of the water on the lake…it actually looked like an abstract painting, with light refracted from

It is time we talked about Menstruation

September 25, 2013 Sinu Joseph

How can I ever talk about it? These are the opening lines that play on most women’s mind when it comes to even thinking about menstruation and all the embarrassing moments that surround it. All women,

Eat right

This Women’s Day, celebrate your health!

March 7, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

Nutrient requirements of women vary significantly from men’s; here are the 5 important things that women must have in their diets.

Eat right

How to keep your family fit and healthy

January 28, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

A few not-so-difficult changes in food habits can lead to not just a leaner and fitter ‘you,’ but a healthier family altogether. Here’s how…

BBMP Health Officials inspect Kanti Sweets and Sita Ice-creams

January 11, 2012 News Desk

Doctors and officials of BBMP Health Committee conducted an inspection on 3 January 2012. Inspection at Kanti Sweets They visited Kanti Sweets production unit in Industrial Town of Rajajinagar. The owner was advised to

Education

Chronicles of courage – channelizing personal inspiration for public good

November 27, 2011 Pushpa Achanta

When we come across a unique not for profit organisation, social campaign or initiative, we may be interested in knowing more about its regular activities and achievements. But do we try to find out why

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BBMP issues notices to notices to Kamat Yatri Nivas, Lakshmipadmanabha Kalyana Mantapa

September 6, 2011 News Desk

BBMP’s Public Health Committee President, K N Geeta Shashikumar visited hotels and Kalyana Mantapas in Sheshadripuram, Shivananda Circle and Kumara Krupa areas and inspected them. She gave orders to issue notices to Kamat Yatri Nivas

Touching and transforming young lives

July 30, 2009 Pushpa Achanta

Ever visited a BBMP school? Or met children studying in one? When I first heard of it, I immediately visualized a dilapidated building with a loud bell and boisterous children. But this one was different.