Arts and Culture
Those were the days, my friend
Amoghavarsha shows you what’s left of some popular cinema theatres from the heydays of movie going in the city.
Civic Engagement
What do you think of the BDA?
How do some involved citizens perceive the BDA – the state-created planning and development authority for Bangalore. Is it an IT-savvy organisation and has it helped the city, or is it a corrupt body just not upto its job?
Business and Economy
How disabled-friendly are Bengaluru’s malls?
The city’s building bye-laws list out a number of amenities that public and semi-buildings must provide to disabled citizens. Malls are the most recent additions to modern Bengaluru, and Ayesha Aleem checks out a number of them to see if they are in compliance.
Civic Engagement
S T Bed Layout’s struggle for infrastructure
This cacophony of houses, shops, offices and commercial units is one of the many tank beds that have been converted to layouts in the city. But short-sighted, unplanned and ad-hoc development has led to flooding and severe drainage issues for residents.
Environment
Bangaloreans contribute to wildlife protection
A profile of India Nature Watch, an online resource for Indian wildlife photography buffs.
Business and Economy
Builder provides less than promised
Bangalore Consumer Forum finds fault with Radiant Builders.
Infrastructure
A health crisis in the making
Is the water you drink safe enough?