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Articles by Bindu Gopal Rao

About Bindu Gopal Rao
Bindu Gopal Rao is an independent journalist and photographer based in Bengaluru.
Health

Why more recovered Covid-19 patients should donate their plasma

August 26, 2020 Bindu Gopal Rao

In the absence of a cure for Covid-19, plasma therapy is a line of treatment that is safe, well-tolerated by the human body and less expensive. But, there are few plasma donors.

Society

Farm to Home Networks go into overdrive in locked down Bengaluru

April 24, 2020 Bindu Gopal Rao

Internet-based farm-to-doorstep networks are not new forms of agricultural distribution. Although on a very limited scale, they have proved to be a balm for farmers, at least for the moment. One can only hope that such a model can be scaled up to include more beneficiaries, both on the supply and demand side.

Environment

Isn’t looking beyond Cubbon Park a Smarter Plan?

February 26, 2020 Bindu Gopal Rao

Authorities have come up with a Rs 40 crore plan to redevelop Cubbon Park under the smart city project. The question is whether it is prudent to splurge on an already-thriving ecosystem rather than redirect scare resources towards creating more such spaces.

Health

Health insurance for informal workers: What are the options available?

December 17, 2019 Bindu Gopal Rao

Informal workers spend a large part of their income to avail healthcare. But there are various government and other insurance schemes that offer them health cover. Here are the details of these schemes

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