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Hundreds of workers from across Karnataka gathered at Karmikara Bhavana to protest against low wages and discrimination. Pic: Vinay Sreenivasa
Economy

Garment factory workers protest lack of minimum wages

September 14, 2019 Vinay Sreenivasa

While most workers in Karnataka now get minimum wages of Rs 11,557 per month, garment factory workers are still paid Rs 7000-8000. State government has not increased their wages as per the law, or even after a recent court order

Society

How women’s football changed the lives of Sana, Raksha, Athmika and others

September 13, 2019 Grace Madigan

Through football, underprivileged girls in Bengaluru are getting scholarships to attend college, trips abroad, and even a place in the state team. Also, a collective of women have taken initiative to learn the game in their 30s

Economy

Bengaluru’s street vendors: A vibrant community deprived of rights

June 28, 2019 Bhargavi S Rao

Carts of street food that offer a quick snack, little stalls selling just what you were looking for – street vendors are an integral part of life in Bengaluru. But why isn’t the government implementing the law that upholds their right to work?

Health

Men Take Lead: Against treating menstruating women as untouchables

May 28, 2019 Urmila Chanam

Around 120 riders participated in a bike ride on Sunday to mark the international Menstrual Hygiene Day that falls on May 28th. The rally called for stopping isolation of women and treating them as untouchables during menstruation

Environment

BleedGreen campaign promotes sustainable menstruation

May 28, 2019 News Desk

This Saturday, Rotary Club held a campaign to promote cloth pads, menstrual cups etc., that are sustainable alternatives to sanitary napkins. The campaigners petitioned the Bengaluru Mayor to include these alternatives in government programmes

Economy

With meagre pay and unhealthy conditions, why do Bengaluru pourakarmikas continue in their jobs?

February 26, 2019 Krupa Sriram

Illiteracy, caste dynamics and social constraints of a migrant worker — a survey in Whitefield reveals the mix of factors that keep a pourakarmika bound to her profession, irrespective of the conditions and compensation.

Governance

Indiranagar residents advocate safe, responsible new year celebrations

December 31, 2018 News Desk

What’s the best way to avoid untoward incidents in one’s locality? Teaming up with other residents and going on patrols seems to be the way to ensure a safe new year celebration for everybody, in Indiranagar.

Governance

Laws on sex abuse have loopholes that let off the guilty: Vinisha Nero

May 5, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

She is the lone woman MLA from Bengaluru in the last term, who was nominated from Anglo-Indian community. Vinisha Nero talks about her role and her work and offers insight.

Governance

Women come together in Bengaluru to prepare manifesto with gender lens

April 30, 2018 Seema Prasad

Women’s Reservation Bill has been forgotten by all. There is no gender-sensitive approach in governance. The need for a women’s lens was felt in the event.

Governance

Former bureaucrat Renuka aims to bring governance to doorsteps

April 24, 2018 Seema Prasad

Renuka wants to bring AAP’s Delhi model of governance to Bengaluru. She talks about being a woman in a position of power and in politics.

Civic

Citizens demand justice for Anekal gang rape victim

December 20, 2017 Tara Krishnaswamy

Citizens urge the Home Minister to help Anekal gang rape victim by providing speedy justice.

Society

African women in Bengaluru: we stick out like a sore thumb

August 28, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

First impressions from new visitors to the city. They are from different African countries, and their experience here shows a different side of Bengalureans.

Health

Finding free govt health services for women in Bengaluru

August 18, 2017 News Desk

How good or bad is public health system for women in Bengaluru? A reality check revealed surprises to the researcher, with the presence of all mandated facilities and helpful staff.

Governance

Five years after Ejipura eviction, she remains homeless

July 19, 2017 Akshatha M

Families were evicted from the housing quarters with a promise of new homes in the same place. Ever since, footpath has become their dwelling. What has the life been like, for the evicted?

Society

Dreaming big, working hard

July 10, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

Saranya is a 2nd year student of Electronics and Communication Engineering in a college in Hosur, who dreams of becoming an IAS officer. Originally from Tiruvanamallai, Tamil Nadu, Saranya’s parents separated a few years ago.

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