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Beating heat a tough task, breathing toxic air tougher

As the ‘most pleasant weather’ tag slips away from Bengaluru, as the mercury levels go beyond 37 degrees this summer, rising air pollution has made it all worse. Increased industrial activities, unregulated vehicular emissions and construction dust have all combined to aggravate it further.

21 April 2019, 02:36 IST

Beating heat a tough task, breathing toxic air tougher

Beating heat a tough task, breathing toxic air tougher

Beating heat a tough task, breathing toxic air tougher

21 April 2019, 02:36 IST

Gina became Zumba expert after third kid

The internationally-acclaimed fitness expert says it is especially helpful for young mothers.

19 March 2019, 12:54 IST

Gina became Zumba expert after third kid

Gina became Zumba expert after third kid

Gina became Zumba expert after third kid

19 March 2019, 12:54 IST

Residents wary of lake encroachments

Encroachment of lakes and storm water drains, and the now on, now off demolition jobs by the government have kept Bengalureans on edge for years.

26 January 2019, 20:10 IST

Residents wary of lake encroachments

Residents wary of lake encroachments

Residents wary of lake encroachments

26 January 2019, 20:10 IST

Less risky and cumbersome than LPG, say PNG users

Slowly but surely, the Piped Natural Gas (PNG) network is spreading its tentacles across the city. As an alternative to the cumbersome LPG cylinders, dedicated gas lines are gaining acceptance among the public.

30 December 2018, 02:42 IST

Less risky and cumbersome than LPG, say PNG users

Less risky and cumbersome than LPG, say PNG users

Less risky and cumbersome than LPG, say PNG users

30 December 2018, 02:42 IST

The bus stop queues are getting longer...

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) might be caught in a fix over expanding its fleet of buses. But the harried commuters of the city are in no mood to wait and watch. DH went around to understand why many Bengalureans were thoroughly unhappy with the services.

22 December 2018, 19:28 IST

The bus stop queues are getting longer...

The bus stop queues are getting longer...

The bus stop queues are getting longer...

22 December 2018, 19:28 IST

Footpath walking an obstacle race

Dislocated footpaths laid around dangerous electricity poles; pavements lost among fruits and vegetables vendors; bikes speeding to bypass the traffic signals... Obstacles such as these have been increasing day by the day for the hapless pedestrians.

09 December 2018, 06:41 IST

Footpath walking an obstacle race

Footpath walking an obstacle race

Footpath walking an obstacle race

09 December 2018, 06:41 IST

Productivity, health dipping due to traffic chaos

How do commuters in areas not served by the suburban rail or the Metro cope up? How do they negotiate the massive traffic jams that have become a daily ordeal? DH dived deep into these areas to understand the commute struggles.

22 September 2018, 19:37 IST

Productivity, health dipping due to traffic chaos

Productivity, health dipping due to traffic chaos

Productivity, health dipping due to traffic chaos

22 September 2018, 19:37 IST