Environment
There is only one person who can ensure a “Swachh Bharat”: You!
The Prime Minister’s vision of a clean India will remain a pipe dream unless the common man takes it upon himself. »
Articles by Sudha Narasimhachar
Governance
The big Bengaluru bubble: wake up before it bursts!
Housing crisis in the US has a lesson Bengaluru needs to learn. Uncontrolled development that doesn’t match the income of the citizenry is taking a toll on ecology too. »
Infrastructure
Lessons Bengaluru can learn from Calgary, Canada
What’s wrong with namma Bengaluru? A visit to a foreign country can bring a different perspective to the way in which one sees the city. »
Infrastructure
Illegality and the BBMP: A case of hiding the elephant in a basket!
The poor purchaser, who trusted the Government departments and the builder who lures him with his swanky ads/brochures and tall talks by smart sales personnel, lands up finally in the mess. Where does the problem lie? »
Infrastructure
KHB, Please don’t build malls on playgrounds!
Karnataka Housing Board is building a commercial complex on a playground in Yelahanka Satellite Town in Bangalore, when there are already too many malls coming up nearby. »
Uncategorized
Science or common sense?
Garbage accumulation is Bangalore’s big challenge right now. Also, packaging and plastic items are increasing BBMP’s waste disposal woes.
Infrastructure
Why permit large housing complexes?
Why should permission be granted to builders to come up with huge apartment clusters, when the city civic authorities are not able to provide the infrastructural support required for the residents?
Society
Bengaluru is losing all its iconic theatres to multiplexes
It is sad to see so many leading theatres which entertained lakhs of locals for decades are no longer functioning. Kalpana, Gita, Minerva and the like have vanished from the scene.
Arts and Culture
This sangeetha premi has a raga in his honour
Badarinath was an automobile engineer by profession, but his knowledge of music is legendary. He can recall the details of a raga effortlessly and tell you fascinating stories of performances.
Civic Engagement
No escape from “development” even in Yelahanka
Yelahanka’s rapid growth is at the cost of its heritage buildings, trees and lung spaces. What used to be a peaceful locality is now turning into another copy of Bengaluru