Good morning, Bengaluru!
š§ļø Todayās weather: Scattered thundershowers in some parts of the city.
š§ Did you know? High in Malleshwaram, perched atop the World Trade Centre, is the highest lounge bar in all of South India. It covers a 10,000 sq. feet area on the buildingās 31st floor and rooftop, at 421 feet.
š§ Healing through expressive arts
Interest in expressive arts therapy, including dance movement, is surging in cities like Bengaluru.
What about it? Dance movement therapy harnesses the power of movement and creativity to improve peopleās emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. Community spaces like Lahe Lahe and Bangalore Creative Circus (BCC) are becoming hubs for workshops and sessions dedicated to this transformative approach.
- The therapeutic power of expressive arts is in its ability to promote mental well-being and foster social connections. Encompassing several art forms, it focuses on the process rather than the outcome.
- It helps one communicate without external or internal judgement. It promises a journey of healing, self-exploration, and personal growth.
Background: It has ancient origins, embedded in the healing practices observed in indigenous cultures, shamanic traditions, and spiritual art forms like Sufi music. Florence Cane, an American artist and educator, introduced the idea of art for therapeutic purposes in the early 20th century.
- In India, Tripura Kashyap pioneered this therapy during the 1990s.
š§¹ Demanding decent work for domestic workers
Since its introduction in 2011, the Indian government hasnāt ratified the convention on domestic workersā rights.
The demand: The Domestic Workers Rights Union (DWRU) in Bengaluru has called upon the Indian government to promptly endorse convention number 189 of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) ahead of International Domestic Workers Day on June 16. In 2011, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) recognised the rights of domestic workers through this convention. It had 36 signatories, of which India is not a part.
- Since most domestic workers are women and young girls from underprivileged families, they are caught in a cycle of exploitation.
- DWRU Joint Secretary Geetha Menon said that an interplay of caste, class, and gender embeds the existing structure of domestic work.
Unmoving centre: Despite multiple protests and appeals over the years, the Government of India hasnāt ratified the international convention. Nor has it formalised the sector. The union argues that the governmentās apathy is hurting womenās contribution to the productive economy.
š„ Trauma centre construction to begin
KC General Hospital will get a trauma centre soon.
Ministerās visit: During his visit to KC General Hospital on Wednesday, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao instructed officials to commence work on the trauma care centre without further delay. Although the centre had already received approval, construction hasnāt kicked off.
- The centre, a three-storey building with an operation theatre, is intended primarily to treat accident victims.
- Recognising the inadequate state of the hospital’s mortuary, which lacks cold storage and is considerably outdated, Rao emphasised the need for its upgrade.
Inadequacies: Rao requested the hospital management to provide a comprehensive list of requirements for its improvement. Dr Indira Kabade, the superintendent, said the ICU unit is understaffed. They have already discussed this matter with the minister and are compiling a list of necessary resources, like surgical equipment, that might be useful.
š„ Salad Days ahead
Salad Days will expand its footprint in Bengaluru by opening three cloud kitchens.
Story so far: Salad Days, a delivery-only food chain, intends to expand its presence in Bengaluru by launching three new cloud kitchens. The company has infused around ā¹12.5 million in these ventures to achieve monthly operational break-even in the Bengaluru market by October.
- Each cloud kitchen requires an investment of around ā¹2.5m to ā¹2.8 million.
- With an expected return on investment of 20% over the next two years, Salad Days is looking to establish itself as a prominent player in the region.
About the company: Currently operating ten cloud kitchens, one organic farm, and one central kitchen in Delhi NCR, Salad Days supports over 200 employees. It has a repeat customer rate of 65% per month.
Future plans: It aims to grow its annual revenue to ā¹250 million for the current fiscal year. It has plans to launch cloud kitchens in Delhi, Hyderabad, or Mumbai – eventually expanding to three cities within the next two years.
āØ Things to doā¦
Here are some fun and interesting things to do in the city over the weekend!
- Aravind SAās āWe Need to Talkā is homegrown comedy in its most unabashedly authentic form, happening on Saturday.
- Showcase your talent at the Social Open Mic on Saturday.
- Exploit incredible deals on paperback and hardcover books at the Great Warehouse Sale.
- Craving authentic conversations, sans the insecurity and judgement? Try Blindfolded Conversations.
- Experience the magic of market and drag showcases organised by the LGBTQIA+ community at the Satrangi Mela.
šļø Local Lounge
Yesterday’s Poll Results:
- I use sunscreen every day: 40.0%
- I donāt use sunscreen every day: 60.0% š
Thatās it for today. Have a great weekend!