Good morning, Bengaluru!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Thundershowers and a hot cuppa in the offings.
🧐 Did you know? Pandit Sudhakar Chaturvedi, who passed in 2017, was claimed to be India’s oldest person. Born in Bengaluru, he reportedly lived for 122 years and 313 days.
🛍️ The lure of thrifting
Newcomers to Bengaluru opt for second-hand goods and thrifted clothing over brand-new items.
All aboard: When Abinaya Kalyanasundaram, a freelance journalist, moved to Bengaluru, she had a limited budget. Within a month, she furnished her 2BHK apartment for just ₹22,000. Abhinaya and several others who move to the city prefer to spend on second-hand goods.
- The emergence of online platforms like OLX, Quikr, and Facebook Marketplace has made it easier for residents to buy a wide variety of secondhand goods.
- Offline avenues like flea markets and thrift stores are also gaining popularity, reflecting the growing trend of sustainable and secondhand shopping in the city.
Sustainability: Thrifting has become popular among the younger generation, who see it as an affordable and sustainable alternative to fast fashion. Influencers and celebrities have also embraced the trend, promoting its unique and personal style.
- This shift towards a thrift culture aligns with the goals of waste management companies and upcycling initiatives, which aim to create a circular economy and reduce waste generation.
🖐️ Clean Hands Campaign
A community-wide initiative wants to bring the focus back to hand hygiene.
Details: BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, in collaboration with Rotary Bengaluru Gnanakshi Club and Rotary District 3191, has launched the “Clean Hands Save Lives” campaign to address the concerning neglect of hand hygiene among children in Bengaluru schools.
- The initiative aims to empower 50,000 kids, 1,00,000 parents, and 10,000 teachers to prioritise regular hand cleaning and sanitization, emphasising its importance in safeguarding health.
- Distinguished guests, including prominent figures from healthcare and Rotary organisations, attended the launch event to support this community-wide effort.
Tell me more? Rotarian Ashwin Kumar SG highlighted the importance of hand hygiene in protecting children’s health. The six steps of handwashing and a catchy jingle are expected to create awareness and cultivate lasting habits that will improve public health.
- The campaign will culminate in a Guinness World Record attempt to demonstrate a collective commitment to hand hygiene.
☮️ Using technology for peace
A new conference on the uses of technology to make a better world was held in Bengaluru.
Tell me more? The Department of Computer Science at Christ (Deemed to be University) organised an international workshop on ‘Technology for Peace’ in collaboration with Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning India under the Erasmus+ Program.
- It emphasised the importance of utilising technology for peace and service. Rakesh Soans from FSL India highlighted the significance of volunteering.
- Adina Vladu from International EDU Center, Romania, discussed the positive impact of the Erasmus+ Program and the upcoming launch of a mobile application connecting volunteers and organisations.
🚗 Used cars are popular
More people are flocking towards used cars in Bengaluru.
Story so far: An increasing number of Bengalureans are opting for personal mobility over public transportation. And the used car segment is raking it in. Spinny’s data shows that 90% of used car sales in the city are conducted online, with hatchback vehicles being the popular choice.
- The Grand i10, Kwid, and Baleno are among the top-selling models, with Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and Honda being the favoured brands.
- Spinny Park has emerged as the go-to platform for 80% of used car buyers, while Spinny Max experiences high demand for luxury brands like BMW, Audi, and Mercedes.
First-time buyers: The pre-owned vehicle market in Bengaluru is growing, and it’s seeing more interest from first-time car owners. Spinny has gained customers’ trust, leading to substantial offline sales.
✨ Things to do…
Here are some fun and interesting things to do in the city over the weekend!
- Catch the SAFF Championship, where South Asian footballers come together with fiery passion and skill.
- KS Chitra will perform at the Phoenix Mall on Saturday.
- Try this hands-on program on vinyl record sampling.
- Laugh with Fatima Ayesha on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
- Immerse yourself in tales of food, people, animals, birds, and trees at Mouthful of Stories on Sunday.
🛋️ Local Lounge
Yesterday’s Poll Results:
- I visited the Mango Mela this year: 0.0%
- I didn’t go to the Mango Mela this year: 100.0% 🏆
Answers to Yesterday’s Question:
Who is your WiFi provider?
Dharna: “Airtel and ACT because none of them works in the whole house. And both have their own issues.”
That’s it for today. Have a great weekend!