Bengaluru Faces Mounting Sleep Crisis Amid Digital Distractions and Rising Stress: Wakefit Survey 2025

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Bengaluru, April 2025:
A recent survey by Wakefit.co, a direct-to-consumer sleep and home solutions provider, has revealed a significant rise in sleep-related issues among Bengalureans, highlighting digital device usage and stress as major contributing factors. The findings are part of the eighth edition of the company’s annual in-house survey, The Great Indian Sleep Scorecard (GISS) 2025, which analyzed responses collected between March 2024 and February 2025.

According to the report, 64% of respondents from Bengaluru reported going to bed after 11 p.m., a substantial increase from 38% the previous year. The trend reflects a growing disconnect from the recommended 10 p.m. bedtime, contributing to persistent sleep deprivation in the city.

The survey further highlights increasing levels of fatigue and insomnia, with 54% of Bengalureans stating they feel unrested upon waking—up from 46% last year. Alarmingly, one in three respondents suspect they may be suffering from insomnia.

Digital distractions remain a critical factor, with Bengaluru recording one of the highest rates of bedtime phone usage in the country. An overwhelming 90% of respondents admitted to using their phones before sleeping, and 55.5% cited late-night scrolling and binge-watching as the primary reasons for sleep delays. Consequently, 61% reported experiencing sleepiness during work hours.

Stress has also emerged as a key disruptor of sleep. The report notes that 33% of respondents stay awake worrying about the future, an increase from 29% last year. Additionally, 42% reported staying up browsing social media platforms, further compounding sleep challenges.

Despite the concerning data, the survey indicates a gradual shift in sleep awareness. Forty percent of participants acknowledged that reducing screen time before bed could enhance sleep quality, and 36% are actively working toward establishing consistent sleep routines.

The Great Indian Sleep Scorecard surveyed over 4,500 individuals across various Indian cities and demographic segments. Now in its eighth year, the initiative aims to provide insights into evolving sleep patterns while promoting better sleep hygiene through public awareness.

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‘ಪರಿಸರಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ನಾವು’ — ರಾಜ್ಯಮಟ್ಟದ ಹೊಸ ಪರಿಸರ ಸಂಘಟನೆ ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 12ರಂದು ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆ

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 8, 2025:
2023ರ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ 3ರಂದು ದುಬೈನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ 28ನೇ ಭೂರಕ್ಷಣಾ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದಲ್ಲಿ 1447 ವಿಜ್ಞಾನಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಚಿಂತಕರು ವಿಶ್ವದತ್ತ ಎಚ್ಚರಿಕೆಯ ಸಂದೇಶ ಹರಡಿದರು:
“ನಾವು ಕಂಗಾಲಾಗಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಈಗಲೇ ಎಲ್ಲರ ಸಹಾಯ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿದೆ. ನೀವು ಎಲ್ಲಿದ್ದರೂ ಪರಿಸರಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಕೆಲಸಮಾಡಿ. ಕಾಯುವ ಕಾಲವಿಲ್ಲ, ತುರ್ತು ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಎದುರಾಗಿದೆ.”

ಈ ತೀವ್ರ ಸಂದೇಶವು ಪರಿಸರ ಪ್ರೇಮಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಚಿಂತಕ ಎ. ಟಿ. ರಾಮಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಅವರನ್ನು ಆಂತರಿಕವಾಗಿ ಪ್ರಭಾವಿಸಿದ ಪರಿಣಾಮ, ಅವರು ತಮ್ಮ ಮುಂದಿನ ಜೀವನವನ್ನು ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ಪರಿಸರ ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣೆಗೆ ಮೀಸಲಿಡಲು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಅವರು ಇಂದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಸುದ್ದಿಗೋಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, “ಪರಿಸರಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ನಾವು” ಎಂಬ ಹೆಸರಿನ ರಾಜ್ಯಮಟ್ಟದ ಹೊಸ ಪರಿಸರ ಸಂಘಟನೆಯು ಈ ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 12, 2025ರಂದು ಅಧಿಕೃತವಾಗಿ ಸ್ಥಾಪನೆಯಾಗಲಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಘೋಷಿಸಿದರು. ರಾಮಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಅವರು ಈ ಸಂಘಟನೆಯ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾಗಿ ನೇಮಕವಾಗಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಸಂಘಟನೆಯ ಉದ್ದೇಶವೇನೆಂದರೆ, ರಾಜ್ಯದ ವಿವಿಧೆಡೆ ಇರುವ ಪರಿಸರ ತಜ್ಞರು, ಪರಿಸರಾಸಕ್ತರು, ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು, ನಾಗರಿಕರು ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಘ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳ ಸಹಕಾರದಿಂದ ಒಂದು ಸಮೂಹ ಶಕ್ತಿಯಾಗಿ ಪರಿಸರ ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣೆಗೆ ಕ್ರಿಯಾಶೀಲ ರೂಪ ನೀಡುವುದು.

ರಾಮಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು:
“ನಾವು ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಮನೆ, ಹಣ, ಆಸ್ತಿ ಇತ್ಯಾದಿ ಬಿಟ್ಟುಹೋಗುವುದು ಮುಖ್ಯವೆಂದು ಭಾವಿಸಿದ್ದೆವು. ಆದರೆ ನಿಜವಾದ ಆಸ್ತಿ ಎಂದರೆ ವಿಷಮುಕ್ತ ಭೂಮಿ, ಶುದ್ಧ ಕುಡಿಯುವ ನೀರು ಮತ್ತು ಉಸಿರಾಡಲು ಯೋಗ್ಯ ಗಾಳಿ. ಇವಿಲ್ಲದೆ ಅವರ ಬದುಕು ಸುರಕ್ಷಿತವಾಗಿರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ.”

ಅವರು ಸಮಾಜದ ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬರಿಗೂ ಕರೆಯೊಡ್ಡಿ ಹೇಳಿದರು:
“ಈ ಹೋರಾಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಸರ್ಕಾರಗಳು, ಆಡಳಿತಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು, ಮಠ-ಮಹಾಸ್ಥಾನಗಳು, ಸಂಘ-ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು, ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ನಾಗರಿಕರು ಒಟ್ಟಾಗಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು. ಹಸಿರು, ಸ್ವಚ್ಛ, ಆರೋಗ್ಯಕರ ಸಮಾಜ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ನಾವು ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಒಂದಾಗಬೇಕು.”

‘ಪರಿಸರಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ನಾವು’ ಸಂಘಟನೆ ಮುಂದಿನ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಅಭಿಯಾನಗಳು, ಪರಿಸರ ಪರಿಶೀಲನೆಗಳು, ಯುವಕ-ಯುವತಿಯರ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಮುದಾಯಮಟ್ಟದ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಪರಿಸರ ಪ್ರಜ್ಞೆ ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಾಕುವ ಗುರಿ ಹೊಂದಿದೆ.

ಅವರು ತಮ್ಮ ಭಾಷಣದ ಅಂತಿಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೇಳಿದರು:
“ನಮಗೆ ಪ್ರಾಣವಾಯು, ನೀರು, ಆಹಾರ ಒದಗಿಸುವ ಭೂತಾಯಿಗೆ ನಾವು ಋಣಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಆ ಋಣ ತೀರಿಸಲು, ಕ್ಷೀಣಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಪರಿಸರದೀಪವನ್ನು ಬೆಳಗಿಸಲು, ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಕೈಜೋಡಿಸೋಣ.”

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Desi Cow Ghee from Swarna Bhumi Goushala Trust Now Available in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru, April 8, 2025: Swarna Bhumi Goushala Trust has announced the availability of its traditionally prepared Desi Cow Ghee in Bengaluru. The ghee is produced using pure A2 milk sourced from native Indian cow breeds including Hallikar, Amrut Mahal, Malnad Gidda, and Deoni.

According to Mr. D. S. Ragavendra, a representative of the Trust, the ghee is prepared following age-old traditional methods to ensure it retains its natural aroma, nutritional value, and health benefits. The product is free from any additives or preservatives and is made through a completely organic and ethical process.

“Our aim is to revive and promote the use of indigenous cow products that are not only healthier but also environmentally sustainable,” Mr. Ragavendra said. “This ghee represents a return to our roots, where purity and tradition go hand in hand.”

Swarna Bhumi Goushala Trust, known for its commitment to protecting and nurturing native cow breeds, has also focused on creating awareness about the benefits of A2 milk and ghee derived from Indian desi cows. The ghee is now available for purchase in Bengaluru and is expected to cater to a growing demand for traditional and organic dairy products.

For more information contact 9448496655 or to place orders, consumers can contact the Trust directly or visit their distribution centers in the city.

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G.S. Gopal Raaj Criticizes Unfair Blame on MS Dhoni for CSK’s Unusual Performance, Calls for Accountability Across the Team

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Bengaluru, April 7, 2025 — In a strongly worded statement that has sparked widespread discussion in the cricketing community, G.S. Gopal Raaj, the Editor of City Today News, has condemned the recent trend of singularly blaming Mahendra Singh Dhoni — one of the most revered figures in world cricket — for the Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) unusual performance this season.

Addressing the growing criticism directed at the former Indian captain, Raaj emphasized that attributing the team’s setbacks solely to Dhoni is not only unfair but also a disservice to the collective nature of cricket as a sport.

“MS Dhoni is not just a player; he is a global icon, a leader who has redefined the spirit of the game and brought India glory at the highest levels. It is absolutely unjust to point fingers at him alone when there are ten other players on the field,” said Gopal Raaj in a press briefing on Monday. “It is the responsibility of the entire team — from top-order batsmen to bowlers and fielders — to deliver results.”

Raaj further elaborated that cricket is inherently a team sport, and the performance of any franchise in a competitive league like the IPL cannot be pinned on one individual, regardless of their stature or role. He added that singling out Dhoni, who has consistently carried the team’s burden over the years and brought five IPL titles to CSK, reflects a biased and short-sighted view of team dynamics.

“This narrative of laying the blame at Dhoni’s feet overlooks the lapses in bowling strategies, batting failures from younger players, and occasional fielding errors that have contributed equally to the current state of affairs,” Raaj said. “Media and fans must show maturity and a deeper understanding of the game before targeting an individual who has given his life to the sport.”

In what appeared to be a broader call for introspection within the cricketing establishment and fan base, Raaj urged analysts and commentators to adopt a more balanced approach in evaluating team performances. He also emphasized the need for constructive criticism that considers the broader picture rather than undermining legends based on isolated events.

Dhoni, 43, has been playing a mentor-cum-finisher role in the current IPL season and continues to command massive respect across the globe for his composure, sharp cricketing mind, and contributions to Indian cricket.

The statement by Gopal Raaj has reignited conversations around media responsibility, fan behavior, and the burdens that iconic athletes continue to carry even in the later stages of their careers.

As CSK regroups ahead of their next match, calls for shared accountability grow louder — and so does the defense of one of cricket’s most celebrated captains.

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Sri Ramanavami Celebrated with Devotion at Nanjanagudu Sri Raghavendra Swamy Math, Jayanagar

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Bengaluru: The auspicious occasion of Sri Ramanavami was observed with great devotion and traditional fervor at the Nanjanagudu Sri Raghavendra Swamy Math in Jayanagar 5th Block, Bengaluru. The celebrations were conducted under the guidance of Paramapujya Sri Sri 1008 Subudhendra Teertha Sripadangalavaru and led by the Math’s senior administrator, Sri R.K. Vadindra Acharya.

As part of the festivities, a special abhisheka (ritualistic bathing) was performed for the idol of Lord Sri Rama, followed by a grand alankara (decoration) in a golden cradle (Suvarna Thottilu). The day’s events included a pallakki utsava (palanquin procession), gajavahanotsava (elephant vehicle procession), rathotsava (chariot festival), and devotional Sri Hari Bhajans, drawing enthusiastic participation from devotees.

Special pooja rituals were performed in the presence of the Math’s dharmadhikaris, including Sri Krishna Gundacharyaru, along with the team of archakas (priests) and staff members. A large number of devotees attended the celebration and received the divine blessings.

To mark the occasion, all visiting devotees were offered traditional festive refreshments including kosambari (lentil salad), panaka (a jaggery-based cooling drink), and majjige (buttermilk). The atmosphere was filled with spiritual fervor as devotees chanted “Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram” in unison, expressing their devotion and reverence.

The event concluded with the distribution of prasada to all attendees, who left the premises with a sense of spiritual fulfillment and gratitude for the blessings of Lord Sri Ramachandra and Sri Raghavendra Swamiji.

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