Rachana Ramesh
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reporter @BangaloreMirror
Bengaluru, India
Joined December 2017
COVER STORY / Study dismantles theory that domestic violence laws are misused — only 6% of affected women seek police assistance, in Bengaluru accused got anticipatory bail in over 72% of cases conviction rate under Sec 498A is 1% https://t.co/y083FfLsO9
bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com
Social media has played a big role in exacerbating the claims made by men’s rights activists. As 10 second clickbait videos are being circulated, it becomes harder for activists and academics to...
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180 days of childcare for single/divorced/widowed men employees of KSRTC: But why the exception? https://t.co/2uSELreaaP
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Single, divorced, or widowed male employees of KSRTC can now avail up to 180 days of childcare leave during their service
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Commuters say transportation company may help fill gaps in services, but activists say more BMTC buses better option for easier commutes https://t.co/6gZvOdfqnf
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This initiative aims to ease traffic congestion by providing office-goers an alternative to private vehicles. The planned shuttle service would operate with frequent intervals of 2-3 minutes....
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Greenpeace India urges shift to eco-friendly transit for better health after study reveals alarming nitrogen oxide levels in Bengaluru https://t.co/TpzoOJ4I5K
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Poor air quality in major Indian cities is a serious public health concern. To address this, Greenpeace India recommended a region-specific approach for cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai,...
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Bahutva Karnataka, Campaign Against Hate Speech, People’s Union for Civil Liberties- Karnataka, among other organisations have condemned the attempts to arrest activist Nadeem Khan from Bengaluru. https://t.co/KrnbhgHJRE
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Nadeem Khan is the national general secretary of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights, a national-level organisation working to uphold human rights.
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COVER STORY / Look into domestic workers’ pay in city reveals resident welfare associations often set wages arbitrarily without consultation, proper categorisation leading to most working at measly rates https://t.co/yK6xDGAw42
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Accept or be debarred! We preach fairness, but as soon as people get power, we use it to exploit anyone we can,” said a tweet by one Gaurav Gupta, along with the wage card set by an unknown RWA....
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COVER STORY / After killing of 15-year-old domestic worker, activists point to lacunae in addressing issues of minors being hired as domestic help and lack of will to pull them out of drastic situations https://t.co/FoOrErcHsC
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The couple is accused of having struck the girl on the head multiple times with a rolling pin after discovering she had consumed food meant for their five-year-old son.
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This is exactly the same spot. It's like a two foot deep death trap. The bus that we see here hits an auto just before I capture this video. Waiting for anyone to sacrifice their life before this gets repaired? @osd_cmkarnataka
@Priyakrishna_K @DKShivakumar @ChekrishnaCk
#ನಾಗರಬಾವಿ ವಾರ್ಡ್ 128ರ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿಯ ನಾಗರಬಾವಿ ವೃತ್ತದ ಬಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಳೆ ಬಿದ್ದ ಪರಿಣಾಮ ರಸ್ತೆಗಳ ಹೊಂಡವನ್ನು ಮುಚ್ಚುವ ಕಾಮಗಾರಿಗೆ ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಲಾಯಿತು.
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After motorist injured in fall due to pothole, citizens demand more accountability from BBMP https://t.co/BNQ0xgLVg7
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A recent accident involving a two-wheeler highlights the urgent need for accountability from BBMP regarding the worsening pothole issue in Bangalore. Experts warn of serious health impacts from...
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COVER STORY / With spotlight being on workplace stress, recent report focuses on garment workers: Minimum wage in sector Rs 10,330; of surveyed women, 61% experienced physical abuse; 39% faced sexual harassment https://t.co/ATesnEx8GJ
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Despite 82% of the women working overtime, only 58% received double wages for their extra hours. A majority of respondents expressed a desire for better wages, while around 25% demanded improved...
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Stringent action against minor riding by invoking JJ Act against parents and RC holders. @blrcitytraffic
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Are you concerned about the health of our parliamentary democracy? Are you working on issues which should be raised in Parliament? Have you wondered what your role is in the Parliament? This workshop is for you, REGISTER NOW!
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I think books don’t let you read them until you’re ready. Until it’s the right time.
My toxic trait is impulse buying books and then not reading them for months
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Hello peeps! My friend Eshwari @_shshh__ is doing a research on the interaction of dakhni and kannada, please help her by filling this survey out if you know dakhni and kannada. ♥️ https://t.co/FfkuzLDBta
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Hello! This questionnaire is for my dissertation on how Dakhni and Kannada interact through code-switching and borrowing. If you speak or know both languages, please fill it out. ಈ ಪ್ರಶ್ನಾವಳಿಯು ನುಡಿ...
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COVER STORY / People with disabilities, activists tell BM how most parks in city are inaccessible and some have poorly designed amenities that make them unusable https://t.co/ItZN49aA9N
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Residents rejoice as parks extend hours, but accessibility for individuals with disabilities remains a challenge. Advocates stress the importance of inclusive park design for socialization and...
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"Capital Punishment does moral wrong by imputing to the offender the full individual responsibility for the offence, ignoring the contribution of circumstances, more particularly of a social character..."
Hello @INCKerala, please pull this tweet down! Perpetrators of grave crimes like sexual abuse deserve strict punishment but NO ONE should be batting for capital punishment. This is very disappointing!
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Around Rs 6.5 crore generated from more than 2.2 lakh trips since Namma Yatri's cab launch a month ago https://t.co/oua0M7U2EN
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When asked about the subscription charges applied to cab services, Namma Yatri noted that no charges are being levied until October 1. “The specific subscription amounts for each plan will be...
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Union and state govt both responsible for this. Union govt pushed FAME scheme to help bus manufacturers ( not out of concern for bus commuters). State govt accepted. From beginning we have opposed this GCC model. Remove GCC. BMTC should own all buses and employ its own drivers.
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Workers of Victoria Hospital and AICCTU leaders have been detained by VV Puram police for the protest being held against their illegal removal from service! The police should help get justice for workers, not curtail their right to protest! Release the workers immediately!
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Anyone awake? Anyone listening? Anyone responding? @ceo_karnataka
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