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Mehak Luthra

Wildlife film festival in the city

Newsletters October 19, 2022

Also in this edition: Startup funding lowest in 8 quarters; Vokkaligas seek reservation; $1 trillion GDP vision

📽️ The Wildscreen Festival in Bengaluru

Bengaluru October 19, 2022

The Wildscreen Festival is the largest, most significant wildlife and environmental filmmaking festival in the world. It is held every two years in Bristol, United Kingdom.

📉 Startup funding lowest in 8 quarters

Bengaluru October 19, 2022

Of the total funding received by startups in India, only 27% went to those in Bengaluru, the lowest in eight quarters.

🚌 Bus users favour free services for women and students

Bengaluru October 18, 2022

A recent report by Greenpeace India revealed that 79% of bus users favour free bus travel for targeted groups like women and students.

🛺 How to complain against high auto rickshaw charges?

Bengaluru October 18, 2022

If the minimum fare while booking auto rickshaws through app-based aggregators exceeds 10% over ₹35, you can book a complaint by sending a WhatsApp message to the transport department at 9449863429 or 9449863426.